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

J. S. Bolger, trainer of Saol Gaelach (Off feed) - €200

326B Staffordstown Stud Stakes

S. Foley, rider of Fiona MacCoul, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a little keen early on.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Celtic Motif, ridden by D. McMonagle, placed third and Giselle, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed fourth, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. McMonagle stated that his mount was intimidated by the horse on his inner and went marginally left. R. L. Moore stated that there was slight contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Celtic Motif had caused interference to Giselle and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the third and fourth placed horses and amended the result to read as follows:
Amended Result:
First: Whirl
Second: And So To Bed
Third: Giselle
Fourth: Celtic Motif
Fifth: Island hoping
Sixth: Mint Candy
Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards accepted D. McMonagles explanation that his mount was a difficult ride and that he had taken all reasonable steps to prevent the interference from occurring and therefore took no further action.
Mr. John Murphy recused himself from this enquiry.

326C Friarstown Stud H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the line involving Dagoda, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed sixth, and Run Forrest Run, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, where it appeared there was contact between the two. 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 an incident approximately five furlongs from home involving The Organiser (GB), ridden by D.W. O'Connor, unplaced, The Bear Trap, ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Mount Ruapehu, ridden by C. Horgan, unplaced, and Sakakawea, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, where it appeared The Bear Trap ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. W. O'Connor stated that the main group was crossing over and he was brought with them and did all he could. P. A. Harnett stated that his mount usually wears headgear and backed out of it as things got tight. C. Horgan stated that the whole field was crossing over. W. J. Lee stated that he had the rail and kept straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

P.A. Harnett, rider of The Bear Trap, trained by John Geoghegan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got wiped out at the one furlong mark.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Run Forrest Run, trained by Micky Fenton, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lugged out late on so he gave it a corrective tap down the shoulder. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

326D Bill Hanlon Memorial (Fillies) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the bend involving Bloom Vega, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed fifth, My Little Lady, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, unplaced, Radar Ahead (GB), ridden by M.W Hassett, placed third, and Rubies Are Red, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed first, where it appeared My Little Lady ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. M. Coen stated that he was on the quarters of the horse on his inside rounding the bend. J. M. Sheridan stated that his race was run and he was going backwards when he took a precautionary check. M. W. Hassett stated that he was aware of the horse on his inside and kept a fairly straight line. R. L. Moore stated that he maintained his line and did not move out. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

J.M. Sheridan, rider of My Little Lady, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a check turning in.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blue Electra, trained by Sabrina J. Harty, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

326E Al Basti Amateur Derby (Q.R.) Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr C. Lamon, rider of Essential Part, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. C. Lamon was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the unnecessary hitting of the horse when his chance of winning or being placed is clearly gone and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr. C. Lamon for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss M. Walsh, rider of Lord Erskine, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss M. Walsh was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, exccessive frequency, and having considered her record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Miss. M. Walsh for five racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Ms M. Barcoe, rider of Influential Lady, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Ms. M. Barcoe was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the unnecessary hitting of the horse when its chance of winning or being placed is clearly gone and having considered her record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended Ms. M. Barcoe for two racedays.

326F1 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai H'cap

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Back O' The Net, trained by Sabrina J. Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount lost its action early on.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Northern Sonas, ridden by B.M. Coen, unplaced, Tartaraghan, ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, Thatwilldoso, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed second, and Back O' The Net, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, unplaced, where it appeared Back O' The Net clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. M. Coen stated that he was aware of something happening behind him but he kept straight. Adam Caffrey stated that he was clear of it all. C. D. Hayes stated that his mount leaned right and he was aware of the incident. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her mount stumbled and lost its action but had suffered no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident just before the turn in involving Party Dress, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed third, and Back O' The Net, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, unplaced, where it appeared there was contact momentarily. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

326F2 Al Basti Equiworld Dubai H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Barrogstown Girl, ridden by Neve Bennett, placed first, Desert Friend, ridden by B.M. Coen, unplaced, and Gotta Catch'em All, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed second, where it appeared B. M. Coen had to sit for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Gotta Catch'em All, trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed W.M. Lordan, rider of Royal Dynamite, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was running on and when he knew he was not going to be placed he put it down. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that W. M. Lordan was in breach of Regulation 10.3.b, the hitting of a horse after its chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended W. M. Lordan for two racedays.

326G Al Basti Equiworld Dubai H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Mogwli, ridden by Jessica Maye, unplaced, Purring Along, ridden by J. Pietropaolo, unplaced, Dark Willow, ridden by Adam Caffrey, unplaced, and Lismacbryan Hill, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, where it appeared Dark Willow was squeezed out. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Jessica Maye stated that she received a slight bump. Adam Caffrey stated that the horse on his outer jumped left into his mount. W. Joyce stated that his mount went left. J. Pietropaolo stated that his mount went badly left from the stalls. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

M.W Hassett, rider of Lisabetta, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Mr. Anthony Byrne,

Mrs. Mary Cosgrave,

Mr. John Murphy,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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