The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Chantilly (off feed) - €200

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:

W.M. Lordan rode Portmagee (reserve) trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 4)

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The Raceday Stewards advised Leanne Breen, trainer of James Henry, that a repeat performance from her charge, who stood in the stalls and refused to race may render the animal liable to a suspension in the future.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of James Henry, trained by Leanne Breen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount refused to race.

Adam Caffrey, rider of I'm Spartacus, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight where it appeared Land Lover, ridden by D.S. O'Sullivan, ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race

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The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Tom McGuinness, trainer of Viva Voce, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i). However, the animal was subsequently withdrawn by Order of the Stewards for failing to arrive by the new deadline.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident early in the home straight involving Aisling Oscar, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, where it appeared D.E. Sheehy had to sit momentarily as the runners crossed to the stand side rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately half a furlong from the finish involving Comfort Line, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed second, Glencullen, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed third, and Dynamite Defense, ridden by K.J. Leonard, placed first, where it appeared Glencullen had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.M. Ryan stated that his mount was responding for pressure and in the last half furlong he had to check. Adam Caffrey stated that he stayed relatively straight the whole way up the straight. K.J. Leonard stated that in the last half furlong his mount went left. He further added his reins got tangled up a bit and he didn't have enough time to straighten his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found K.J. Leonard was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Higher Kingdom (GB), trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared up leaving the gates.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Glencullen, trained by Ms. Joanna Morgan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered a furlong out.

K.J. Leonard, rider of Dynamite Defense, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green from a furlong out.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Mr. D. Maher, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that G.M. Ryan, rider of Glencullen, weighed in at 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had a drink as he felt weak and felt he needed energy as his mount can be a very difficult ride. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that G.M. Ryan was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record in this regard, they cautioned him on this occasion.

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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the last half furlong involving Bellezza, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed first, and Madam Celeste, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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J.M. Sheridan, rider of Sunny Dude, trained by D.Buckley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. E. Irwin,
Mr. N. Chance,
Mr. J. McCoy,
Mr. P. Deegan.

Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.