The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Eoin Doyle, trainer of Optional Mix (off feed) - €200.
E. McNamara, trainer of Highland Charge (off feed) - €200

001A Wishing Everyone A Healthy 2024 (M) Hdle

P.T. Enright, rider of Jazzie De Chaillac (FR), trained by Nina Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Jazzie De Chaillac (FR), trained by Nina Walsh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

001B ITM Irish Stallion Trail M'dn H'dle

R.J. Condon, rider of Opera Night, trained by P.A.Fahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running and was pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Opera Night, trained by P.A.Fahy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Lady Goliath trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

001C Fairyhouse Membership 2024 H'cap H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Read To Return, trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Mighty Oak Lad, trained by Karl Thornton, placed, first compared with its two previous handicap runs, the most recent at Thurles on November 30th when finishing 11 of 16 finishers (beaten by 39 lengths) and prior to that when running at Navan on November 18th when finishing 14 of 17 runners (beaten 58 lengths). Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned, who stated that his charge was unable to handle what he described as unraceable ground at Navan and subsequently made a bad mistake at Thurles and failed to be competitive thereafter. The trainer confirmed that no reports were made on either day as required under the provisions of Rule 213. He further stated that today's front running tactics over an extended trip on a galloping track had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. When questioned on the market support for his charge, the trainer reported that he had no knowledge of where the money came from and further expressed his surprise that his charge had won. Having considered the matter the Raceday Stewards referred the entire matter to the Referrals Committee for consideration under Rule 212(b).

001D Tote+ Pays You More At Tote.ie Hcap Hdle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pay Later (GB), trained by Jonathan Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Listenheretomejack, trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third last.

001G Jump Into January (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined I Am River, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
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Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of I Am River, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left, lost his action and was pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. Laurence McFerran,
Mr. Julian Gaisford-St.Lawrence,
Mr. G.V. Magee,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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