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

R. P. Whelan replaced W.J. Lee on Hasten Slowly, trained by Noel Meade (Race 6)(Stood down)

269B Punchestown M'dn

J. Kearney, rider of Edella, trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

G.P. Halpin, rider of Interestnpenalties, trained by Sean Davis, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right into the first bend and may have been intimidated by the horse on its outer.

269C Punchestown Flat Is Back H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined One Boss (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Mulgrave, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Kodiac Prince, trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

S. Foley, rider of One Boss (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never picked up in the straight.

269D Punchestown New Track On Track Race

S. Foley, rider of Jungle Cove, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a bit in the first time blinkers.

269E Irish Stallion Farms EBF Med Auct M'dn

G.M. Ryan, rider of Rapid City, trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tightened up after a furlong.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Nakassama, trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount veered right in the first furlong.

C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Keilah, trained by Francis J. Flood, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check after two furlongs.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Party Dress, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received interference after two furlongs.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident down the back involving Rapid City, ridden by G.M. Ryan, placed fourth, Jack Red Cloud, ridden by W.J. Lee, unplaced, Nakassama, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, unplaced, Gentle Breath, ridden by W. Joyce, placed sixth, and Party Dress, ridden by N.M. Crosse, unplaced, where it appeared Party dress ran short of room and clipped a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G. M. Ryan stated that as the horses on the outer moved in he could see things getting tight and he took back. W. J. Lee stated that his mount locked on and carried him into the gap. J. M. Sheridan stated that he was clear and gave plenty of room as he tracked across. W. Joyce stated that he jumped smart and got a position and heard no shout. N. M. Crosse stated that he received pressure from his outside and caught a heel. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and they therefore took no further action. Mrs. T. K. Cooper recused herself from this enquiry.

269F Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Bambeano, ridden by Orla McKenna, unplaced, and Encosta, ridden by C.D. Hayes, unplaced, where it appeared Bambeano stumbled. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Orla McKenna stated that the horse on her outside cut across her causing her to clip a heel. C. D Hayes stated that he felt he was clear when he moved across. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards could not conclusively apportion blame to any rider and they therefore took no further action. Mrs. T. K. Cooper recused herself from this enquiry.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Encosta, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled in running. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

269G1 Return Of Jumps October 10 & 11 H'cap

The Raceday Stewards interviewed W. Joyce, rider of Final Check, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had used his whip three times and had not used excessive force. Evidence was also heard from the IHRB Veterinary Officer who stated that the marks were minor and that a unrelated skin abrasion may have contributed to the marks. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, including photographic evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that W. Joyce was not in breach of Regulation 10 and they took no further action.

269G2 Return Of Jumps October 10 & 11 H'cap

T. Kiely-Marshall, rider of Miss Langmore, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that the stirrup bar broke on his saddle.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. C. Magnier (Chairman),

Mrs. T. K. Cooper,

Mr. P. Caffrey,

Mr. N. McCaffrey,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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