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

Eddie & Patrick Harty, trainer of Wild Dollar (Off feed) - €200

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

M.A. Gallagher replaced D.P. McDonogh on Sense Of Style, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 4)(Unwell)
C.D. Hayes replaced D.P. McDonogh on Is Fantastic, trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin (Race 5)(Unwell)
L.F. Roche replaced D.P. McDonogh on Majestic Matriarch, trained by Martin Hassett (Race 6)(Unwell).
James J. Doyle rode Drummer (GB) (reserve) , trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 6)
G.M. Ryan rode Amazing One (GB) (reserve) , trained by T.J. O'Mara (Race 6)
J.M. Sheridan replaced C.D. Hayes on Mannix, trained by J.A.Stack (Race 2)(Stewards permission)

190B Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race

W.J. Lee, rider of Pinar Del Rio (GB) trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost his action half way around the bottom bend and was pulled up but subsequently felt sound.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pinar Del Rio (GB), trained by P. Twomey, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on his right hind post race.

A.J. Slattery, rider of The Vik trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right throughout this race.

190C Castleisland Rated Race

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

190E2 Kenmare H'cap

L.T. McAteer, rider of Tashim trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran short of room in the final furlong.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Amazing One (GB) trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

The Stewards reviewed an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Tashim, ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced and Ask Delaney (GB), ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, where it appeared that both horses made contact when racing close to the running rail. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

190G Muckross H'cap

The Stewards reviewed an incident about one and a half furlongs from the finish involving Walnut Beach, ridden by M.A. Enright, placed fifth, Happy Company, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed third and Sequoiaspirit, ridden by P.A. Harnett, placed first, where it appeared that Walnut Beach checked momentarily when racing between the other two horses. Having reviewed the recording of that part of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. John Moloney (Chairman),

The Hon Mrs. Justice S. Keegan,

Mr. Paddy Dowling,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

The Stewards met to consider a report from Mr. C. Gordan, IHRB Head of Security, in relation to the conduct of Shane Lyons, Employee of G.M. Lyons, trainer, at the time of the "trot up" procedure prior to entering the stable yard. Mr Gordon stated that the trotting up of horses on arrival at a racecourse was a well defined procedure but Shane Lyons had refused to have one of their runners trotted up on arrival at the request of Ms Joan Taylor, IHRB Veterinary Officer on that duty and became loud and aggressive towards her. Ms Taylor stated that G.M. Lyons had five runners here today and there was no problem with his staff complying to her requests in relation to the first four runners. She added that Shane Lyons had refused to comply with her request in relation to their fifth horse. She expressed that she was accosted by Shane Lyons at a later time and felt intimidated by his raised voice and aggressive attitude. Mr Frank Clune, IHRB Security Officer confirmed the evidence of Mr Gordon and Ms Taylor having witnessed it from the work area of the Veterinary Officer. Shane Lyons detailed his staff situation today and confirmed to the Stewards that G.M. Lyons, trainer, had an agreement with Dr Lynn Hillyer IHRB Chief Veterinary Officer, that their runners could proceed directly to their stables on arrival before returning back to the "trot up" area for examination. He said that he was acting on his employers policy in relation to all their runners. At the conclusion of his evidence, Shane Lyons apologised to Ms. Taylor for his behaviour towards her in the stable yard. Bernard Caldwell, ISSA Chairman, confirmed that a meeting had taken place with Dr. Lynn Hillyer and she had confirmed to the ISSA that runners could proceed straight to their stables on arrival at the racecourse and then return to the "trot up" area. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards noted that Shane Lyons had apologised to Ms Taylor but reminded him that he could not address a similar situation in the manner used today. They further informed all parties that they would check out the "trot up" protocols with the IHRB to get them regularised to treat every trainer equally. .

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