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

T. Power Roche rode A Nod To Getaway (reserve), trained by Paul O'Flynn (Race 5)

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At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S. Fitzgerald, rider of I'll Sort That, trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a mistake at the first hurdle and ran green.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, K.E. Buckley, rider of Royal Reprobate, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced early and stayed on one paced.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, M.M. McDonagh, rider of Scriabin (FR), trained by Patrick Griffin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran flat throughout.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Ross O'Sullivan, trainer of Nettuno Italia, in relation to his charge crossing the parade ring prior to being mounted. Evidence from heard from the trainer concerned. Ross O'Sullivan stated that he was aware of the Rule and apologised for his actions. He further added that his charge is not straight forward and he did not want him to be left alone going down to the start. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted Mr. O'Sullivan's explanation on this occasion given the difficulties the horse was causing and took no further action.

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At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D.N. Cullinane, rider of Paul's Dream, trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran very green and jumped novicey.

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K. Callaghan, rider of Benzine (GB), trained by J. Morrison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

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The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Meitheal, trained by John E. & Thomas Kiely, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed post race possibly as a result of kick back.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Firm Belief, trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped poorly and pulled up as she was lame.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Firm Belief, trained by Rodger Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its left hind post race.

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The Raceday Stewards received a report from the IHRB Starter, Mr. N. Byrne, that D. King, rider of Likable Chancer and T. Power Roche, rider of A Nod To Getaway, had failed to comply with his instructions which contributed to a false start and on the second approach had come forward before the flag was raised. Evidence was heard from the Starter and riders concerned. Mr. Byrne stated that the two riders had broken into a canter before he dropped the flag after he had given them clear instructions to walk. D. King stated that other riders were as much to blame as he was and he was unsure if the Starter's flag was raised for the second approach. T. Power Roche was also of the view that other riders had contributed to the issues at the start and he further stated that it was not clear to him that the Starter's flag was not raised for the second approach. Having viewed the recording of the start and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. King and T. Power Roche were in breach of Rule 208(iii). Having considered their clean records in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended both riders for one raceday.

T.P. Harney, rider of Sea The Sunset (GB), trained by J. Morrison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.

E.M. O'Sullivan, rider of Glorious Singer, trained by Ms. M. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.

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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line involving Banjaxed (GB), ridden by R.A. Doyle, placed first, Beggars Rock, ridden by S. Fitzgerald, placed third, and El Champo, ridden by T. Power Roche, placed second, where it appeared Beggers Rock may have run short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed T. Power Roche, rider of El Champo, 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 Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that T. Power Roche was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency). Having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Banjaxed (GB), trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight after jumping the last fence.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of On Lovers Walk, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third fence.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Richard Rohan (Chairman),
Mr. Steve McDonogh,
Ms. Kate Horgan,
Mr. Gerard Coughlan,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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