The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the first bend involving Chortal (GB), ridden by D.J Gilligan, placed fifth, J'envoievalserenki (FR), ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed sixth, Sundance Sioux, ridden by B.W. Harvey, placed fourth, Money Dancer, ridden by D. Meyler, placed third, Pepper Noir, ridden by A. Harvey, unplaced, and Stiltellinemnuttin, ridden by J.C. Gainford, unplaced, where it appeared J'envoievalserenki hit the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. Gilligan stated that his mount was very keen as they were going very steady but felt he had kept his line around the bend. S. W. Flanagan stated that he ran out of room at the point of the bend. B. W. Harvey stated that his mount was very keen but felt he held his line. D. Meyler stated that his mount was keen and he had no where to go. A. Harvey stated that he kept out and caused no interference. J. C. Gainford stated that he did not move in or change his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were unable to apportion blame to any rider, and therefore took no further action
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Last Kingdom (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
009B John Thomas McNamara (QR) H'cap H'dleThe Raceday Stewards granted a request from Sean Aherne, trainer of Johngus, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90
009C Punchestown Festival Tickets (M) Mdn HdlThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Glens Lullaby, trained by Peter Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Speculatrix (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
P. Townend, rider of Magic McColgan, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung and jumped left throughout and was very bad at the last.
E. Walsh, rider of Meitheal, trained by John E. & Thomas Kiely, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
D.J Gilligan, rider of Speculatrix (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.
009E €50,000 BetVictor Graduation M'dn H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Banter At The Bar (GB), trained by M.F.Morris, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
009F Join Punchestown Members Club Hcap H'dleThe Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Cosmo Renfro, ridden by K.E Buckley, placed fifth, and Jetaway To Getaway, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed sixth, where it appeared Jetaway To Getaway ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K. E. Buckley stated that the horse on his outer intimidated his mount and he moved in slightly. J. C. Gainford stated that his mount was finishing well and the gap closed in front of him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Robyndeglory, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right on all the bends.
009G I.S.F. EBF (Mares) INH Flat RaceMr P.W. Mullins, rider of Introversio, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported the animal to have pulled a muscle behind.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. R. Ryan (Chairman),
Mr. Justice T. Hunt,
Ms. M. Cosgrave,
Mr. V. Connolly,
Mr. A. Ring.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.