The Raceday Stewards interviewed S.T. McCullagh, rider of Simpson's Paradox, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S.T. McCullagh was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they cautioned him on this occasion.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Irredentist, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

Following the running of this race, the Raceday Stewards met to consider an objection by the IHRB Veterinary Officer Ms Nicola O'Connor under the provisions of Rule 262(iv)(c) into the identity of the first past the post in this race which was believed to be Ano Manna trained by John James Feane. Ms O'Connor stated that the filly's microchip number was read by Michael King, IHRB Security Officer, under Rule 90(viii) and he raised concerns immediately that he was unable to establish the identity of the animal based on the reading on his scanner. Ms O'Connor subsequently carried out an identity check on the filly and found that the microchip number on her e-scanner did not correspond to that of Ano Manna. Ms O'Connor identified the microchip number as being that of Indigo Five, a runner in the seventh race, also trained by John James Feane. She confirmed that Ano Manna was identified in her stable when this error was established and had not run in the third race. In his evidence, John James Feane accepted the full facts as given by the IHRB Veterinary Officer and informed the Stewards that he was delayed in getting to the races and only found out the error when he was informed upon his arrival. He added that Fergus Gallagher was responsible for the saddling of Ano Manna and while he is familiar with both Ana Manna and Indigo Five, both fillies are similar in colour and size. John James Feane did accept the error was fully his and apologised for the mistake. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards upheld the objection. As the horse Ano Manna did not run in this race, that horse was deemed to be non runner under the provisions of Rule 17 and the horse presented to be Ano Manna was disqualified. The Raceday Stewards also ordered the withdrawal of Indigo Five from race seven. The amended result now reads.

1st - Bang Po
2nd - Beauparc
3rd - Nituna
4th - Tiktok Time
5th - Great Blasket

Furthermore the Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 14, and having considered his record in this regard, imposed a fine of €3000 on John James Feane.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Spirit Of Paradise, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Comfort Line, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right from the stalls and hung right throughout.

R.C. Colgan, rider of Young Lucy, trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Yamalia Star, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried left by the horse on his outside inside the final furlong.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Timeless Piece, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted left and idled in front.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Jeaniemacaroney, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in the straight.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Laudable (GB), trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room at the two furlong marker.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Yamalia Star, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, placed second, and Timeless Piece, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J.G. Ryan stated that he was carried left by the winner and felt the interference cost him the race. S.T. McCullagh stated that his horse drifted left but that he corrected him as quick as he could. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. Jill Farrell (Chairman),
Mr. Gerard Coughlan,
Mr. Maurice Carroll,
Mr. John O'Shaughnessy,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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