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

C.T. Keane replaced G.F. Carroll on Great Cat Mau (USA), trained by G.M.Lyons (Race 8)(Intended mount was a non runner)

132A Tally Ho Stud Irish EBF (C&G) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final one hundred yards involving Kortez Bay, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed fourth, and Temple Of Hera, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed third, where it appeared that Temple Of Hera manoeuvred right into the path of Kortez Bay. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, R.C. Colgan stated that his mount was beaten at the time when he shied from Temple Of Hera. W.J. Lee stated that his mount ran green, changed leads and rolled to the right when the rider changed his hands Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

W.J. Lee, rider of Temple Of Hera, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount switched his lead and rolled a bit to the right in the closing stages of this race.

132B GAIN Marble Hill Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Democracy, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

132C Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Garrus, trained by Charles Hills (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

132D Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final one hundred and fifty yards involving Hi Royal, ridden by O. Murphy, placed third, and Paddington (GB), ridden by R.L. Moore, placed first, where it appeared that both horses came close together and Paddington (GB) may have leaned onto Hi Royal. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, O. Murphy stated that his mount rolled out towards Paddington (GB) for one hit with the whip for which Paddington (GB) reacted and rolled back into his own horse. R.L. Moore stated that his mount ran green and reacted to a hit of the whip by wanting to lean into Hi Royal before being quickly corrected. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Royal Scotsman, trained by Paul & Oliver Cole (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

132F Finlay Volvo H'cap

S. Foley, rider of Polar Bear, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not let himself down on the ground.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Canute (USA), trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was denied a clear run in the closing stages of this race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident about one hundred yards from the finish involving Not Even Close, ridden by O. Murphy, Canute (USA), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and Devore, ridden by D.E. Sheehy, where it appeared that Canute (USA) was unable to challenge when racing between horses. Having viewed the 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 King Of Scotia, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

132G Novibet Guineas Festival H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wild Dollar, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.J. Slattery, rider of Smooth Tom, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, A.J. Slattery admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines for frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that A.J. Slattery was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended A.J. Slattery for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Adrian McGuinness, trainer of Finans Bay, concerning the conduct of this horse who refused to race when the starting stalls opened. The trainer stated that he brought his charge to the Curragh training grounds twice earlier this week and he trialled out of stalls perfectly. He added that he attended the start himself today and observed his charges reaction when the runners began to load into the starting stalls. Having viewed the recording of the start, considered the evidence and noted that Adrian McGuinnes was advised here on the 25th March that Finans Bay could be liable to a suspension should he repeat similar behaviour in the starting stalls, the Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 14 (iii), suspended Finans Bay for thirty days.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul W. Flynn, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Timourid, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Leopardstown on the 7th May when finishing fifteenth of nineteen runners to the winner Smooth Tom on soft to heavy ground. The trainer reported that he instructed R. Whearty, rider at Leopardstown, to drop his mount in off the pace that day but the animal may have sulked and may not have appreciated the sticky ground. As a consequence, he instructed the rider today to ride up with the pace. In his opinion, this change brought about the improved performance today. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),

Dr. Paddy Molony,

Mr. Con O'Mahony,

Mr. Thomas Breen,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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