Sam Ewing, rider of Buttoned Up, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered three out.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Mountrivers Lass, trained by Robert Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had a good look around coming to the second last hurdle.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Thunder Rose, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran fresh.

G.B. Noonan, rider of Soldier Of Honour, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake.

K. Callaghan, rider of Thegoaheadman, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on approach to the line of this race involving Politicise, ridden by C.P. Millar, placed first, and Don't Talk (GER), ridden by D. Meyler, placed second, where it appeared the two horses drifted right on the approach to the line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. Meyler stated that there was no interference but he felt his mount was intimidated
by Politicise the whole way to the line. Furthermore, D. Meyler stated that about a stride before the line, the running rail on to the chase track caught his line of sight. C.P. Millar stated that there was no interference or contact made and his mount was following the other horse. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr. B. Hamilton, Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Course, concerning the positioning of a slip rail onto the chase course after it appeared that Politicise and Don't Talk collided with the rail after the line. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards instructed Mr. Hamilton to remove the rail before the next race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gamigin, trained by Noel C. Kelly, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from P.J. Rothwell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Weihnachts, placed first, as compared with its recent form. P.J. Rothwell reported that his charge was under a cloud and is now been trained from the field which may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined A Great Buzz, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. D. McCorkell,
Rev. C. Hall-Thompson,
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mr. P. Deegan.

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