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

A. W. Short replaced C. Brassil on Stay In, trained by Luke Comer (Race 1)(Unwell).

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M.P. Walsh, rider of Fighting Fit (GB) trained by J.P.Dempsey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

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Under the provisions of Rule 90, the Stewards allowed Coalbrook Bridge, trained by Catherine Hamilton, to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the error identified in the certification of vaccinations would be corrected in accordance with Rule 91 within the timeframe specified.

The Stewards fined Ms. M.M. Gannon, trainer, €350 for lodging a passport in respect of Scarlet Leader, in which the vaccinations did not conform with the provisions of Rule 91. The Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Scarlet Leader in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

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

Catherine Hamilton, trainer of Coalbrook Bridge, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her charge lost a front shoe.

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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Castle Canny, trained by B. R. Hamilton, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

C.D. Maxwell, rider of Nomanbehind trained by Anthony Curran, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a very bad mistake at the second last and was pulled up.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Ms. Justice Leonie Reynolds (Chairman),
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,
Dr. Frank Kenny,
Mr. Peter McCartan,
Mr. P. D. Matthews.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Stewards granted permission for the fifth hurdle to be omitted form race one, two and three.

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