The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

William P Murphy, trainer of Rose Of Coolbally (Ran recently) - €200

007A Kilsheelan (Mares) M'dn H'dle

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of Ballinclay Court, trained by N Dooly, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled in the early part of this race but plugged away to the finish. He felt that the mare may not have handled the ground and needs to race over a longer distance.

P.T. Enright, rider of Nytol, trained by S. Curling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race and was pulled up.

Sarah Kavanagh, rider of Gabbys Girl, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that she pulled up her mount after her saddle slipped at an early stage of this race.

007B Monroe M'dn H'dle

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Feu Du Bresil (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of overheating and had a delayed recovery post race.

007D Lisronagh H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Dixon Line (GB), trained by Adrian Sexton, for failing to present the horse for identification to an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gwan Tadhg, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Mrs Prunella Dobbs, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Premier Queen, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Cork on the 6th November. Mrs Prunella Dobbs reported that her charge jumped very disappointingly at Cork and furthermore had taken time to regain her form. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

007F Jossestown H'cap S'chase

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Berliet Express, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

007G Rathronan M'dn Hunters S'chase

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Clounts Glory, trained by Michael Winters, 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 Clounts Glory, trained by Michael Winters, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at the nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr M.J. O'Connor, rider of Grange Island, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, Mr M.J. O'Connor stated that he was unaware the height that he had raised his arm and furthermore he hit his mount quickly to keep up his momentum. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Mr M.J. O'Connor was in breach of R10(3)(h) by using his whip with his arm above shoulder height and R10(3)(i) by failing to give his mount at least three strides to respond. Having taken his good recent record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Mr M.J. O'Connor for one raceday. Mr Joe O'Donoghue, Raceday Steward, was not present at this enquiry.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Nicholas P. Lambert (Chairman),

Mrs. Caroline Corballis,

Mr. Patrick Dowling,

Mr. Joe O'Donoghue,

Mr. L. Walsh.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for races one to six inclusive to be delayed by five minutes.

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