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

John C. McConnell, trainer of Little Jo (GB) (off feed) - €200
Keith Henry Clarke, trainer of Limited Edition (GB) (off feed) - €200

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

R. P. Cleary rode Empress Of Bough (reserve) trained by Anthony McCann (Race 2)

232A Manguard Plus Claiming Race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the unseating of O. McSweeney, rider of Von Krolock, approximately two furlongs from home. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Big Baby Bull, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have struck into its right fore lateral sesamoid.

S.D. Bowen, rider of Is That Love, trained by John J.Nallen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room in the straight.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Tai Sing Yeh, trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was taken off a straight line turning in.

W.J. Lee, rider of Sunday Sovereign (GB), trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted off the rail in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Is That Love, ridden by S.D. Bowen, placed first, Tai Sing Yeh, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed second, and Sunday Sovereign (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, placed fifth where it appeared Is That Love ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. D. Bowen stated that he took back out and switched inside when there was no gap. J. M. Sheridan stated that he maintained a straight line and received slight interference from his inside. W. J. Lee stated that his mount rolled out a bit and received contact on its hind quarters slightly turning him out. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Big Dream trained by Anthony McCann had pulled its left fore shoe in running and punctured the sole with the toe clip.

232B Unio Employee Benefits H'cap

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

R. P. Cleary, rider of Empress Of Bough, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Perfect Poise, ridden by G.F. Carroll, unplaced, and Empress Of Bough, ridden by R. P. Cleary, unplaced, where it appeared Perfect Poise had to check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

232C Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) M'dn

S. Foley, rider of Kinesiology (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green and ran around a bit inside the final furlong.

232D The Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Villanova Queen, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of coming in season post race.

S. Foley, rider of Villanova Queen, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

232E Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Cormac T (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference turning in, partially caused by his mount jumping forward.

232F(i) Human League Playing After Racing H'cap (Division One)

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Rockbury Lad (GB), ridden by L.F. Roche, placed fourth, Roman Palace, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, and Kampala Beach, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed first, where it appeared Rockbury Lad ran short of room and had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L. F. Roche stated that both horses went for a gap but he did not get there and had to check. C. D. Hayes stated that his race was run and he was going backwards but eased his mount when he received pressure. R. P. Whelan stated that he moved in and caused interference but tried to straighten when he heard a shout. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Kampala Beach had caused interference to Rockbury Lad, they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that R. P. Whelan, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended R. P. Whelan for six race days.

L.F. Roche, rider of Rockbury Lad (GB), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had to check in the straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Roman Palace, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received pressure from its outside about one and a half furlongs down and was eased as a result.

232F(ii) Human League Playing After Racing H'cap (Division Two)

S.D. Bowen, rider of Lofoten, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

232G Longines Fegentri World Champ. (QR) Hcap

Mr. E. Ohgren, rider of Abraham, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured.

Mr. E. Cagney, rider of Television, trained by Hugh Paul Finegan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. T. Breen (Chairman),

Mr. R. Hall,

Mr. S. Barry,

Dr. F. Kenny,

Mr. H. T. Hynes.

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