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

Julian Pietropaolo (7) rode Hezahunk (reserve) trained by Adrian McGuinness (Race 1)
Jamie Powell (3) rode Ascendent (reserve) trained by John C. McConnell (Race 1)

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Quiet Affair (GB), trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the end of the back straight involving Esque Elegance, ridden by J.A. Powell, placed fourth, Annie Lavinia, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed sixth and Kitty Bear, ridden by S. Coen, unplaced, where it appeared Kitty Bear got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Powell stated that coming into the bend things got tight but that he maintained his line. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount was keen going into the first bend and things became congested. S. Coen stated that he felt pressure from the two horses on his outside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action. Mr. B. Slattery accompanied S. Coen at this enquiry.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Cala Margarida, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

S. Coen, rider of Kitty Bear, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered severe interference at the first bend.

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Adam Caffrey, rider of Half Nutz, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

W. Joyce, rider of Top Of The Pops (GB), trained by J.G. Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

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The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident end of the back straight involving Reclaim (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, and Rattletheonionbag, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, where it appeared Reclaim shied from Rattletheonionbag causing the horses on his inside to get tight for 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 J.A. Powell, rider of Chestnutter, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of the whip Regulation and stated that one of his strikes was for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.A. Powell, in breach of R.10.3 (g) (frequency) and having considered his record (first offence under Regulation 10), they suspended him for two racedays.

J.A. Powell, rider of Chestnutter, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Fly To Glory, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

L.F. Roche, rider of Jackandthefox, trained by Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the first furlong.

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C.D. Hayes, rider of Wizard Of Odds, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very slowly away.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident early in the home straight involving El Bosh (GB), ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced, Mariner Boy (GB), ridden by J. Pietropaolo, unplaced, and Lisnadill (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, where it appeared El Bosh had to sit for a stride. 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 reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Apruma Amiga, ridden by L.F. Roche, unplaced, and Haqawi, ridden by D.J. Murphy, unplaced, where it appeared Haqawi suffered interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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D.P. McDonogh, rider of Teofimo, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

R. Whearty, rider of Corio (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn into the home straight involving Eazy Breeze, ridden by Sadhbh Tormey, unplaced, where it appeared Eazy Breeze made contact with the railing independently. 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 reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Ina Mina (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed sixth, and Santa Princess, ridden by N.G. McCullagh, placed fifth, where it appeared Santa Princess drifted right carrying Ina Mina off his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. Paddy Molony (Chairman),
Mr. P. Reynolds,
Mr. J. Tyrrell,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

The Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 29 appointed Mr. Dominic O'Meara 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.