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

Rachael Blackmore replaced M.P. O'Connor on Brampton Belle (GB), trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 3) (Stewards permission)
Rachael Blackmore replaced M.P. O'Connor on Ladybank (GB), trained by Henry de Bromhead (Race 7) (Stewards permission)

328A WINABMW.ie (Mares) M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Armed And Fabulous, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

328B Colm Quinn BMW Irish EBF Beg Schase

Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Meetingofthewaters, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left early on.

328C Marlin Hotel Dublin H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.P. Shinnick, rider of Emancipator, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. P. Shinnick was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g) (frequency) and having taken his previous record into account they cautioned J.P. Shinnick on this occasion.

328D Glenman Corporation H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Captain Jimmy, trained by Patrick G.Kelly, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Da Big Fella, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer Ms. N. O'Connor. In his evidence P.J. O'Hanlon accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g) (frequency). He also stated that he was trying to hold his position and keep forward momentum up the long straight. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P.J. O'Hanlon was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency)and 10.3(f)(excessive force). Having taken his previous record into account, the Raceday Stewards suspended P.J. O'Hanlon for four racedays days.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the first fence involving Takarengo, ridden by M.J.M O'Sullivan, placed third, Teescomponentsyess, ridden by J.S. McGarvey, placed fifth, and Captain Jimmy, ridden by S. Fitzgerald, unplaced, where it appeared Takarengo ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

328G Race In Pink H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number three to be omitted from this race due to the low lying sun.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Raymond Groake (Chairman),
Ms. Gill Farrell,
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,
Dr. Tom McDonogh,
Mr. P. Deegan.

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