The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Puturhandstogether (declared in error) - €200.

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

S. T. McCullagh rode Hoover Dam (reserve) trained by Luke Comer (Race 4)

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J. Coen, rider of War Correspondent, trained by R.P.Cody, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and ran keen throughout.

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R.M Mulligan, rider of Sophia Klimt, trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left out of the stalls.

J. Coen, rider of Exceeding, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung from one furlong out.

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N.M. Crosse, rider of Currumbin, trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran left approximately 150 yards from home.

R.P. Cleary, rider of I Bid You Ajou (FR), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of The Bear Trap, trained by John Geoghegan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a small check in the final 50 yards.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Currumbin, ridden by N.M. Crosse, unplaced, I Bid You Ajou (FR), ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed fifth, The Bear Trap, ridden by C.J. MacRedmond, placed sixth, and Hoover Dam, ridden by S.T. McCullagh placed second, where it appeared interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. N.M. Crosse stated that he struck his charge at the wrong time which caused his charge to go left. C.J. MacRedmond stated that he had to take a check after he felt pressure from his right. R.P. Cleary stated that his charge was carried slightly left by the horse outside him. S.T. McCullagh stated that his charge was running green and went left but was corrected immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found N.M. Crosse was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding), and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for 1 raceday.

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Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Holly Woods Dancer, trained by Joe Conlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount got upset in the stalls.

J. Kearney, rider of Still She Blooms (GB), trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was awkward leaving the stalls.

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J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Airgead, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action coming out of the stalls.

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Tara Power, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount missed the break.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Airgead, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, and Kudbegood, ridden by G.P. Halpin, unplaced, where it appeared interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J.G. Ryan stated that his race was run and he received very minor interference. G.P. Halpin stated that both horse were angling towards the outside rail and there was slight contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted but advised G.P. Halpin to be more careful with both his riding and his evidence in future.

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G.P. Halpin, rider of Come On The Lads, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the track.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Nation At War, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Paper Doll, trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. C. Cunningham (Chairman)
Mr. Justice T. Hunt
Mr. P. Caffrey
Mr. H. Lappin
Mr. P. Deegan.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding the late arrival of one of two veterinary surgeons to be provided by the racecourse, which caused a delay to the start of the first race. Evidence was heard from Mr Sean Gamble, racecourse foreman and Mr. L. Wyer, IHRB Clerk of the Course. Mr Sean Gamble stated that the regular racecourse vet was not on duty today and his organised replacement was not aware of the earlier start time for the first race. Mr. L. Wyer stated that he was only made aware of the situation very late. The IHRB Veterinary Officer kindly agreed to provide temporary cover for the delayed veterinary surgeon and on that basis, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that racing could proceed. They referred the matter on to a senior racing official for further investigation.

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