The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
D. King replaced S.A. Mulcahy on Expound (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 1)(Stood down)Rachael Blackmore replaced P.T. Enright on Gua Du Large (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 7)(Intended mount was a non runner)
D. Meyler replaced C.A. Landers on Influential Lady, trained by James M. Barcoe (Race 8)(Stood down)
297C Paulstown H'cap H'dle
Derek McGrath, rider of Coppercoast Paudie trained by Ms.M.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake in the back straight and pulled up.
Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +1 minute.
297E PWC Champion S'chaseFollowing a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +1 minute.
K.M. Donoghue, rider of Dollar Value (USA) trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake five fences from the finish.
297F Hospitality At Gowran Park H'cap S'chaseFollowing a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +1 minute.
297G Join Gowran Racing Club Beginners S'chFollowing a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +2 minutes.
297H Irish EBF Rated Captain Christy Nov S'chRachael Blackmore, rider of True Faith trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that she used her whip for corrective purposes after the final fence.
The Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins, rider of Captain Kangaroo, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, D.E. Mullins stated that his first attempt did not connect as his mount landed steep and he got unbalanced at the same time. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards accepted the explanation offered and took no action.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman),
Mr. M.C. Hickey,
Mr. Philip F. Myerscough,
Ms. Faith Morris,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.