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

C.D. Maxwell replaced S. Fitzgerald on Natural Ability, trained by A.J.Martin (Race 2)(unwell)
M.P. O'Connor replaced K.C. Sexton on Rightfolksplease, trained by Paul W. Flynn (Race 2)(injured)
M.P. O'Connor replaced K.C. Sexton on Aurea Fortuna, trained by A.J.Martin (Race 4)(injured)
Mr. S. Connor replaced Mr O. McGill on Inoue, trained by S.R.B. Crawford (Race 7)(intended mount a non runner).

107A Ballygowan Opportunity M'dn H'dle

P.K. Donovan, rider of Edge Of Darkness, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped very green and was hampered by the faller.

C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Kartel And Co (FR), trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and jumped poorly.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Ballinearla Girl, trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left early on and was outpaced throughout.

107B Club Lemon H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Benjis Benefit, ridden by A.P. Kelly, placed second, and Tell Us This, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A.P. Kelly stated that Tell Us This was coming across to him the whole way to the line after jumping the last and that he shouted at C. Stone-Walsh numerous times. C. Stone-Walsh stated that his mount ran very green and when he jumped the last he thought he was clear to go to the rail. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Tell Us This had caused interference to Benjis Benefit he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that C. Stone-Walsh was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden improperly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for nine racedays.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Tell Us This, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very green under pressure and ran around a lot.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Rightfolksplease, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Eikonix (GB), trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount refused to race having jumped off okay. .

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after crossing the road way involving Benjis Benefit, ridden by A.P. Kelly, placed second, Tell Us This, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, placed first, Forever Frankie, ridden by R. Deegan, unplaced, Rightfolksplease, ridden by M.P. O'Connor, unplaced, and Chancer Dancer, ridden by G. Brouder, placed sixth, where it appeared the horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A.P. Kelly stated that he thought he was clear of Mr. Deegans mount and did his best to keep his mount straight. C. Stone-Walsh stated that he came around the outside and his mount ran around but didn't cause much interference. R. Deegan stated that his race was run and his mount was going backwards. M.P. O'Connor stated that things got a small bit tight. G. Brouder stated that his mount was tiring and his race was run. 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 enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Del Girl, ridden by T. Joseph Kelly, unplaced, Banada Bridge, ridden by R.A. Doyle, unplaced, and Divilabother, ridden by C.P. Millar, placed fourth, where it appeared the three horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. T. Joseph Kelly stated that there was slight contact. R.A. Doyle stated that he felt he kept a straight line as much as possible and felt slight interference from his outside. C.P. Millar stated that his mount started hanging in and he received a little bump. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

107E Club Mixers H'cap S'chase

T.P. Harney, rider of Favori Logique (FR), trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his right reign snapped.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident close to the line involving Dorking Cock, ridden by L. Quinlan, placed third, Sweet Will, ridden by Conor Clarke, placed second, and Goodnightngodbless, ridden by C.G. O'Dwyer, placed first, where it appeared things got tight between the horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L. Quinlan stated that his mount got tight for room when coming with his run. Conor Clarke stated that his mount started drifting towards the parade ring but he corrected him immediately. C.G. O'Dwyer stated that he felt there was little contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

107F C&C White M'dn Hunters S'chase

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.P. Sutton, rider of Cousin Zeleznik, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr. J.P. Sutton accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. J.P. Sutton was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and R.10.3(b)(hitting their mount when out of contention). Having taken his previous record into account the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr. J.P. Sutton for five racedays.

Mr D.G. Lavery, rider of John The Spark (GB), trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Focus Point, trained by T.E.Hyde, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr. H.C. Swan, rider of Ballymoney, in relation to his failure to pull up his mount. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Mr. H.C. Swan stated that his mount has a tendency to jam on before his fences and at the second last fence he meets it wrong but stated that he felt he had a full horse underneath him. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr. H.C. Swan was in breach of Rule 216(ii)(b) and having taken his previous record into account they suspended him for two racedays. This enquiry followed a report from the IHRB Veterinary Officer to the Raceday Stewards concerning the circumstances surrounding the incident.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mrs. Siobhan Keegan,
Mr. Robert William Steele,
Mr. Noel Chance,
Mr. P. Deegan.

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