The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Patrick J. McKenna, trainer of No Speed Limit (FR) (off feed) - €200
D. K. Weld, trainer of Yaxchilan (off feed) - €200
Eamonn O'Connell, trainer of Lohengrin (GB) (transport difficulties) - €200

297B William Hill Proper Betting Race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Harry's Bar (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, and Valiant Force (USA), ridden by D. Egan, placed first, where it appeared Harry's Bar brushed the rail momentarily at the two furlong pole and the two horses came close together at the one furlong pole. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

297C Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes

G.M. Ryan, rider of Morning Vietnam (GB), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run up the straight.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Powerful Nation, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got taken off his line up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Arizona Blaze (GB), ridden by D. Egan, placed fourth, Sir Yoshi, ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced, Snapdragon, ridden by W.M. Lordan, unplaced, and Oxford Rock, ridden by M.P. Sheehy, unplaced, where it appeared numerous horses overexaggerated their movements. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the home straight involving Powerful Nation, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed third, Revoke (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, placed second, and Sayidah Dariyan, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed sixth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A.J. Slattery stated that Revoke took him off his racing line and felt it had cost him a place. C.T. Keane stated that his mount overexaggerated and fell out away from Sayidah Dariyan. W.J. Lee stated that his mount rolled slightly right but he corrected her immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Revoke had caused slight interference to Powerful Nation she did not improve her finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

297D William Hill More Top Prices Nursery Hcp

W.J. Lee, rider of Annie Lavinia, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered two furlongs down.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Katie Ross, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

C. Horgan, rider of Zaraahmando, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight and lost balance.

S. Foley, rider of Therussiancomposer (GB), trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action in the last 150 yards.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Brigid's Cloak (GB), ridden by J.A. Powell, placed fourth, Admiral Halsey, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, Annie Lavinia, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, Katie Ross, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, Zaraahmando, ridden by C. Horgan, unplaced, and Midnight Stagger, ridden by W. Joyce, placed first, where it appeared there was a concertina effect from several horses moving across to the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. Horgan stated that it got tight, his mount caught a heel and became unbalanced. W.J. Lee stated that he anticipated the field coming across so he moved forward to hold his position. He further added that the field came across him, his mount received a bump and has overreacted. J.A. Powell stated that he was brought across by the whole field and he received a bump from his inside. R. Whearty stated that the pressure from his inside brought him over to the stands rail. J.A. Heffernan stated that his mount was a very awkward ride and felt he hadn't caused the interference. W. Joyce stated that he was taken across the track by horses on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any one rider and took no further action other than to advise all riders to ride with more awareness when tracking across to the stand side rail.

297E Irish Stallion Farms EBF StarAppeal Stks

G.M. Ryan, rider of Comanche Brave, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Beckman, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed fourth, Comanche Brave, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed second, and Va Va Vroom, ridden by S. Foley, placed fifth, where it appeared Beckman and Va Va Vroom had to take back. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that he just sat up to check off heels as he anticipated the incident happening. C.T. Keane stated that Comanche Brave quickened up better than him and he had to take a a precautionary check. G.M. Ryan stated that his mount switches leads as he got up to the gate and he thought he was gone by Va Va Vroom. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found G.M. Ryan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for four racedays.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Actin Like A Diva, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

S. Foley, rider of Va Va Vroom, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a little bit tight for room at the furlong pole.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. P. Caffrey,
Mr. J. Hunt,
Mr. M. Magnier,
Mr. P. Deegan.

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