G. Brouder, rider of Silas Marner, trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very babyish and jumped left at most of the hurdles.
317B Punchestown Premiere Weekend (M) Hcp HdlJ.W. Kennedy, rider of Timeless Piece, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that this horse was found to be injured post race.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn into the straight involving Hasten Slowly, ridden by A. Harvey, where it appeared he clipped the running rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
317C 2025 Membership On Sale Soon H'cap H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Park Of Kings, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.
317D BetVictor Novice S'chaseThe Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Jordans (FR), ridden by R. Deegan, placed first, and Monbeg Park, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed second, where it appeared these horses drifted to the far rail. 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 reviewed the whip use involving Jordans (FR), ridden by R. Deegan, where it appeared he used his whip in the forehand down the shoulder. The rider reported that this was done for corrective purposes. The Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pink In The Park, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.
317E BetVictor S'chaseThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Minella Crooner, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.
317F Morell Suite (Q.R.) Hcap SchaseFollowing a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race.
Mr S. Connor, rider of Nowinittowinit, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake and never travelled thereafter.
Mr T. Walsh, rider of Ardaghs Choice, trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up injured.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ardaghs Choice, trained by E.Sheehy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race.
317H Punchestown Racecourse Beginners S'chaseThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nine Graces (GB), trained by Barry Connell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
S. Fitzgerald, rider of Lazer Wolf, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right over the last couple of fences.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. N. McGrath (Chairman)
Mr. P. Caffrey
Mr. J. Byrne
Mr. J. Rearden
Mr. A. Ring.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.