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

S.M Crosse replaced S. Foley on Not Amused, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs (Race 3)(stood down).
Adam Caffrey rode Star Of Cashel (reserve) trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 6).

226A Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ultramarine, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

226B Botanica International Race

The Stewards informed W.P.Browne, trainer that Realtin Fantasy, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

S.D. Bowen, rider of Realtin Fantasy trained by W.P.Browne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and was subsequently withdrawn.

J.A. Powell, rider of Shelly Banks trained by Eamonn O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slow into stride when the stalls opened.

226C Tipperary Town (Fillies) M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Any Dream Will Do, trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Stewards, W.M. Lordan, rider of Golden Freckle, trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran keen early on and found the ground a little quick.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Suityourselfboss, trained by Michael J. Browne, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ducked left leaving the stalls.

226D Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined La Dolce Vita, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

R.L. Moore, rider of Greenland trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the closing stages.

J.P. Spencer, rider of Papilio trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the closing stages.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Greenland, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed fourth, Hellsing, ridden by C.T. Keane, placed first and Papilio, ridden by J.P. Spencer, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.L. Moore, stated that he suffered interference from his inside and was unsure if it had cost him a better finishing position. C.T. Keane, stated that his mount had received a bump from his inside in the closing stages. J.P. Spencer, stated that his mount hung left handed previously and that he was anticipating a recurrence of this, but his mount hung right on this occasion causing interference despite his best efforts. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alterations to the Judge's placings and took no further action other than to advise J.P. Spencer to ride with more awareness in future.






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226E www.tipperaryraces.ie (C & G) M'dn

R.P. Cleary, rider of Ballykeeran trained by Gerard Michael Hussey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped rounding the first bend.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Elephant John trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Stewards interviewed L.T. McAteer, rider of Elephant John, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip excessively, but stated that his first strike was for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that L.T McAteer was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for two racedays.

The Stewards interviewed Adrian O'Shea, rider of Surviving Murmansk, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip excessively and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion.

The Stewards interviewed Adrian O'Shea, rider of Surviving Murmansk, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip excessively and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion.

226G GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) H'cap

The Stewards interviewed Amy Jo Hayes, rider of Five Zeros, 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 Regulation 10. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Amy Jo Hayes was in breach of both Regulation 10. 3(g)(frequency) and Regulation 10.3 (i)(time to respond) and having considered her record they suspended her for six racedays.

Katelyn Young, rider of Cardinal Rule trained by L.Young, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount put its head up leaving the stalls.

226H Tipperary H'cap

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Snag It trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

W.J. Lee, rider of Elmos Fire trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced rounding the first bend.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairman), Mr. Con O'Mahony, Mr. Joe O'Donoghue , Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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