C.D. Hayes, rider of Eagle Reel trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a little tight for room at the one furlong pole on the first circuit which resulted in him being unable to hold his position.
The Stewards interviewed A.C. Persse, rider of Lady Of Luxury, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, A.C. Persse admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that A.C. Persse was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his clean record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned A.C. Persse on this occasion.
Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Magi Gal trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was very slowly away.
024B2 DundalkStadium.com H'capThe Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Hidden Land (USA), ridden by L.T. McAteer and French Company, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, where it appeared that French Company crossed Hidden Land. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
K.J. Leonard, rider of Tenth Amendment trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slow into stride out of the starting stalls.
Keith Henry Clarke, trainer of Tenth Amendment, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge missed the kick.
R.P. Cleary, rider of Paddytheirishman trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a little right in the straight.
024C Irishinjuredjockeys.com M'dnR.P. Whelan, rider of Gold Wing (GB) trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran a bit keen to the first bend.
D. McMonagle, rider of Happywifehappylife trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a bit awkward from the gates.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Happywifehappylife, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
024F Join On Instagram @dundalk_stadium H'capL.T. McAteer, rider of Adams Barbour trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the final furlong.
024G Dundalk Stadium M'dnJ.A. Heffernan, rider of Dreams Fled Away trained by Shane Crawley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was nervous in the starting stalls.
J.M. Moore, rider of Nelly Murphy trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. J. McGrath (Chairman),
Mr. J. Gaisford St Lawrence,
Rev. C. Hall Thompson,
Mr. H. Hynes.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.