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

P.J. O'Hanlon replaced S.D. Torrens on Young And Foolish, trained by P.J. Rothwell (Race 4)(stood down).

088A Tom Quinlan Electrical M'dn H'dle

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Cordal Boy, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

D.J Gilligan, rider of Power Of Words, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the last.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, D. King, rider of Welluknow, trained by M.A.Molloy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green throughout and passed tired horses late on.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.W. Flanagan, rider of Baroness Orczy, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he gave his mount a chance early and stayed on one paced.

088B Race Displays Hunters S'chase

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

Mr L.P. Shanahan, rider of Ryehill, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and jumped badly left throughout.

088C BoyleSports (Mares) H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards fined W.P. Mullins, trainer, €65 for fitting cheekpieces to Cuta Des As (FR) which had not been declared and ordered their removal.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of La Malmason, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a couple of mistakes.

088D Fairyhouse Ladies National H'cap S'chase

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Potters Party, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Miss A.B. O'Connor, rider of Potters Party, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount lost its action but returned sound.

088E Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nov. Hcap H'dle

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Promontory, trained by Sarah Joanna Connell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its left hind post race.

P. Townend, rider of Fishery Lane (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Goody Four Shoes, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the first and second approach to the starter involving J.J. Slevin, rider of Ayiko (GB) and S.W. Flanagan, rider of Andy Amo where it appeared both horses broke into a canter before the flag was dropped. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin stated that he was forced forward by the field and tried his best to stop his mount. S.W. Flanagan stated that his mount bolted and there was nothing he could do. He further added that he never asked his mount to go forward. Having viewed the recording of the riders approach and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that both riders were in breach of Rule 208(iii)(b) and Rule 208(v)(b). Having considered their records in this regard, they suspended both S.W. Flanagan and J.J. Slevin for one raceday.

088F RYBO H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms. J. Taylor, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, that Joyeuse (FR), trained by Nicky Henderson (in GB), could be positively identified but there were discrepancies in the markings as recorded in the Passport. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards allowed the animal to run in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(v) and informed the trainer through his Authorised Representative that he had (30) days to update the Passport in accordance with the rule.

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

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from H.Rogers, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lord Erskine, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Naas on the 9th of March. H. Rogers reported that his charge ran too free on his previous start at Naas and that todays stronger pace may have contributed to the improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

P. Townend, rider of Kalix Delabarriere (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

088G Hire2K Irish EBF (M) INH Flat Race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr D. McGill, rider of Soldierstown, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that the last strike didn't connect. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr D. McGill was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Neil McGrath (Chairman),
Mr. William Flood,
Mr. Peter N. Reynolds,
Mr. Joe Collins,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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