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

K.P. Healy rode Genepi George, trained by M.M.Lynch (Race 8)(see enquiry).
K.P. Healy rode Genepi George, trained by M.M.Lynch (Race 8)(see enquiry).

051A AOS Security H'dle

J. Coen, rider of Action Plan, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on.

051B Irish EBF Shannon Spray (M) Novice H'dle

K. Callaghan, rider of Fancy Girl, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount weakened quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Barnahash Primrose trained by Jonathan Sweeney was lame on its right fore post race.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Mr. H.T. Hynes, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.S. McGarvey, rider of Barnahash Primrose, weighed in at 1.1lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated he had a drink prior to riding in the race. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.S. McGarvey was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record they cautioned him on this occasion.

051C Lynch Quarries H'cap H'dle

D.A Kidd, rider of Free Parking, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left.

051D John Buckley Engineering Ltd. M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Masterboy Davis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard and showing signs of a delayed recovery post race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P.T. Enright, rider of Nytol, trained by Terence O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got outpaced before staying on one paced after getting a chance.

051E Ryans Cleaning Veterans H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards fined E. McNamara, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared cheek pieces to Decimation prior to entering the parade ring.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning into the straight involving Flash De Touzaine (FR), ridden by D. Meyler, placed first, Lake Chad, ridden by Niall Moore, placed sixth, and Krabat, ridden by C.M. Quirke, placed fifth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

C.P. McNamara, rider of Decimation, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

051F Ryans Cleaning Novice H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Midweek Voices, trained by Eoin Doyle, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Coming Up Easy, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainers representative reported the drop in grade coupled with the sounder surface helped bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

051G I.S.F. EBF (Pr-Am) Auction INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed M.M.Lynch, trainer of Genepi George, in relation to his charge being declared without a rider. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who said he had booked Mr. E.P. O'Brien but received a call from that rider two minutes before the deadline to say he was riding another horse in the race. At this stage it was too late to secure another rider so he contacted the offices of The I.H.R.B. to alert them to the issue. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards allowed the nomination of K.P. Healy to ride and noted the trainers explanation.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving L'Evangeliste (FR), ridden by Mr E.P. O'Brien, placed second and Fruit De Mer, ridden by Mr R.W. Barron, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. E.P. O'Brien said he got completely carried off the track, received two significant bumps and cost him the winning of the race. Mr. R.W. Barron said his horse ran green in front and hung left in the straight but felt his mount won easy at the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Fruit De Mer had caused interference to L'Evangeliste and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second placed horses and amended the result to read as follows:

Amended Result:
First: L'Evangeliste
Second: Fruit De Mer
Third: Emily Love
Fourth: Pour One More
Fifth: Sticktotheplan
Sixth: Watchful Protector

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Mr. R.W. Barron was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Fruit De Mer, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green and hung left in the straight.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Watchful Protector, trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.M. Halford, rider of Emily Love, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the rider was in breach od R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for 2 racedays.

051H McDermotts Gala Patrickswell Hcap Schase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spellacy's Cross, trained by James M. Barcoe, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

K. Callaghan, rider of Spellacy's Cross, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Oneforgonzo, trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr M. Moloney (Chairman), Mr. P. Barry, Mr. D. Gavin, Mr. J. McGuire, Mr. P. Deegan.

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