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

M.P. O'Connor rode Don'tletmego (reserve), trained by W.J. Burke (Race 1).
S.W. Flanagan replaced H. Morgan on Ardera Gun, trained by Eoin Doyle (Race 1)(stewards permission).

334A Racing TV M'dn H'dle

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Kazakh D'arthel (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Lightup Lightup (USA), trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped deliberately.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Don'tletmego, trained by W.J. Burke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

334C County Wexford Vintners Opp. H'cap H'dle

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Dream Once More, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Stephen Kiely, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Inchiquin Star, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Fairyhouse on the 12th of October. Paul Stephen Kiely reported that the return to the softer surface and application of first time cheekpieces may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

T.P. Harney, rider of Not My Problem (GB), trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Desmond McDonogh, trainer of Verbal Sparring, reported to the Office of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board that his mount had scoped badly.

334D Racing TV M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference between the last two hurdles and again after the last involving Depalma, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, placed second, and One Big Boum, ridden by B. Hayes, placed first, where it appeared One Big Boum caused interference to Depalma. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. Stone-Walsh stated that he got carried across the track. He further added that he got bumped a couple of times before and after the last hurdle. B. Hayes stated that he got pushed out to the right at the second last hurdle. He further added that he let his mount roll in but then straightened him. He concluded by stating he felt the best horse won. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while One Big Boum had caused interference to Depalma he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that B. Hayes was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden improperly and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for seven racedays.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Depalma, trained by C.A. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was bumped and interfered with up the straight.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Light Of Life, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

B. Hayes, rider of One Big Boum, trained by Philip Fenton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

334F Wexford Racecourse Members Beg. S'chase

Due to operational reasons, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence one to be omitted from this race.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Secrecies Of Stone trained by Paul Nolan was found to have blood at the right nostril post race.

334G Thank You To All (C&G)(PA) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. H. Hynes, that Mr S. Cleary, rider of Honky Tonk, had weighed in 1.4lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had a drink which may have explained the discrepancy in weight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr S. Cleary was in breach of Rule 230(iii), and having considered his clean record in this regard,they cautioned him on this occasion.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman),
Mr. Patrick Coveney,
Mr. Michael Murphy,
Mr. James Kennedy,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

The Raceday Stewards used there powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garvan Ware as Security Officer for this meeting.

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