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

W. M. Lordan rode Cactus Tree (reserve), trained by M.C. Grassick (Race 2)
W. Joyce rode Sansevero Chapel (reserve), trained by Thomas Mullins (Race 2)

218A Leopardstown Claiming Race

M.P. Sheehy, rider of Baronial Pride (GB) trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount put its head down and hit the gates forcing them open causing his mount to got loose.

Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Ernest Loring trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was slowly away.

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

The Stewards requested a report from C.W.J. Farrell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Woodrow, placed first, as compared with its recent form. C. W. J. Farrell stated that the step up to seven had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation given.

218B Plusvital H'cap

O.J. Orr, rider of Cracking Name trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Sentiment trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got stopped at the furlong pole and got no luck in running thereafter.

218D1 Awards & Gifts H'cap

Melanie Horsman, rider of Patchouli (GB) trained by S.M.Duffy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was hampered turning in.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Myles O'Malley (Chairman),

Mr. Charles C. Cunningham,

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. John Murphy,

Mr.P. D. Matthews.

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