The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
D.J. Gilligan replaced J.J. Slevin on Whatsafellatodo, trained by Richard James Daniels (Race 5)(injured)R.A. Doyle replaced J.J. Slevin on Da Big Fella, trained by Eamon Courtney (Race 7)(injured)
S.F. O'Keeffe replaced J.J. Slevin on Love Like This, trained by John Patrick Ryan (Race 1)(injured)
M. Hamill replaced J.J. Slevin on Duke Silver, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 2)(injured)
M.J.M. O'Sullivan replaced J.J. Slevin on Danesfort Mayfly, trained by W.J.Lanigan (Race 4)(injured).
302B Ross Castle H'cap H'dle
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident around the bottom bend involving Due Course, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed third, and Bayou Belle, ridden by P.T. Smithers, placed fourth, where it appeared Due Course clipped a heel after running short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K.M. Donoghue stated that on the point of the bend he caught a heel with Bayou Belle in front of him. P.T. Smithers stated that he didn't move in at all and was unaware of Due Course on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
K.M. Donoghue, rider of Due Course, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight at the bottom bend and clipped a heel.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Kings Halo trained by James Daniel Dullea was found to have a wound to his right hind having been struck into.
302D James Collins Memorial H'cap H'dleThe Raceday Stewards requested a report from Donncha Duggan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Doitforjane Sid, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Donncha Duggan reported that the step up in trip, ease in the ground and first run in a handicap may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.
302F Ross Golf Club Beginners S'chaseThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fremantle Doctor, trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
B.W. Harvey, rider of Fremantle Doctor, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.
302G Killarney Oaks Hotel H'cap S'chaseM.P. O'Connor, rider of Tuff Days, trained by Michael Barry, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.
S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Ardfert Mary, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped on landing at the fifth last and pulled up.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R.E. Rohan (Chairman),
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,
Mr. J. McGuire,
Mr. S. McDonogh,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.