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

B. Hayes rode Recent Revelations (reserve), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 2).

316A Winter Festival 3-Y-O M'dn H'dle

P.T. Enright, rider of Choralised trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly and was pulled up thereafter.

B. Hayes, rider of Recent Revelations trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a very bad mistake at the third last.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Choralised, trained by Thomas Cleary, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

316B Fairyhouse Easter Saturday M'dn H'dle

Owing to the low lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for the fifth hurdle to be omitted from the third and fourth races.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Multifactorial, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

E. Walsh, rider of Jakoby trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled throughout.

316C Ladies Supporting Susan H'cap S'chase

The Stewards interviewed Miss J. Walton, rider of Enduring Love, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Miss. J. Walton in breach of Regulation 10.3. (g). Having considered Miss. J. Walton's record in this regard the stewards cautioned Miss. J. Walton on this occasion.

The Stewards interviewed Miss A.B. O'Connor, rider of Steer Clear, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Miss. A. B. O'Connor in breach of Regulation 10.3. (g). Having considered Miss. A. B. O'Connor's record in this regard the stewards cautioned Miss. A. B. O'Connor on this occasion.

The Stewards interviewed Sarah Kavanagh, rider of Golanbrook, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Sarah Kavanagh in breach of Regulation 10.3. (b). Having considered Sarah Kavanagh's record in this regard the stewards suspended Sarah Kavanagh for one race day.

316D Fairyhouse Membership Beginners S'chase

The Stewards interviewed D.N. Russell, rider of From Eden (USA), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found D. N. Russell in breach of Regulation 10.3. (g). Having considered D. N. Russell's record in this regard the stewards cautioned D. N. Russell on this occasion.

316E www.fairyhouse.ie H'dle

P. Townend, rider of Mister Blue Sky trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very tired from the third last hurdle.

316H Fairyhouse Membership Beginners S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bapaume (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Townend, rider of Bapaume (FR) trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got very tired from the second last.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. Jack Rearden,
Mr. Philip Caffrey,
Dr. Paddy Molony,
Mr. P. D. Matthews.

Following a course inspection this morning by the clerk of the course, and in consultation with the racecourse manager and the stewards, a decision was taken to omit fence number three from all chases today due to ground conditions.

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