The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
J. Kearney replaced Adam Caffrey on Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 7)(unwell).W. Joyce replaced Adam Caffrey on Esticky End, trained by Tom McGuinness (Race 4)(unwell).
S. Coen replaced J. Kearney on Churchill Rose, trained by Arthur Goulding (Race 7)(Stewards permission).
J.A. Powell replaced Adam Caffrey on Exquisite Acclaim, trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 3)(unwell).
The Raceday Stewards received a request from trainer Adrian McGuinness, to have D.P. McDonogh replace Adam Caffrey (unwell) on Accwest (Race 5). Due to the lack of a suitable similar rider, the Raceday Stewards allowed the substitution on this occasion.
J.A. Powell replaced M. Santos on Suil Awan (GB), trained by T.J. O'Mara (Race 6)(Stewards permission).
J.J.G Ryan replaced Adam Caffrey on Migdam (FR), trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 8)(unwell).
370A Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk H'cap
The Raceday Stewards informed Jack W. Davison, trainer that The Poacher Daly, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.
370B Irishinjuredjockeys.com M'dnN.M. Crosse, rider of Beaune, trained by Eamonn O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the gates.
C.D. Hayes, rider of Glinka, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.
370C Dundalk Stadium Gift Vouchers H'capThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blues Emperor, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
370D1 Friday Night Lights At Dundalk H'capD.W. O'Connor, rider of Zahee, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very slowly into stride.
370D2 Friday Night Lights At Dundalk H'capD.P. McDonagh, rider of Accwest, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen and ducked left down the back straight.
The Raceday Stewards requested a report from David Marnane, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Nedita, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mr Daniel O'Connell, the trainers Authorized Representative on the day, reported that in the animals last couple of runs he had been carrying large weights in claiming races and that a return to a lower grade handicap may have contributed to today's apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.
The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Agia, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, Chou Chou, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, and Accwest, ridden by D.P. McDonagh, unplaced, where it appeared C.D. Hayes had to take a check momentarily. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
370F Now Racing Every Wed Apprentice H'capJ. Kearney, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.
P. McGettigan, rider of A Daughtersdelight, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around up the straight.
J.A. Powell, rider of Waystar, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R. Dore (Chairman),
Mr. P. Reynolds,
Mr. J. Martin Smith,
Mr. N. Chance,
Mr. P. Deegan.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.