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

B. M. Coen replaced N.J. Ryan on Port Louis, trained by Noel Meade (Race 8)(Stewards permission)

187B Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) M'dn

G. M. Ryan, rider of Atallah, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

D. McMonagle, rider of Dancing Saxon, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the last furlong.

187C Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Krasimir, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, placed third, and Two Strike, ridden by K.J. Leonard, unplaced, where it appeared Krasimir had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. J. G. Ryan stated that he had to switch his line as the horse in front drifted across him. K. J. Leonard stated that his mount became unbalanced and drifted left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

K.J. Leonard, rider of Two Strike, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

187D Fairyhouse Winter Festival Rated Race

J. Kearney, rider of Brosna Town, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a small bit tight for room turning in.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Baltic Bird (GB), trained by William Durkan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

S. Foley, rider of Granite Bay (GB), trained by Jarlath P. Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

187E Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes

C.D. Hayes, rider of Santorini Star, trained by William Haggas (in GB), reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

187G Free Ice Cream For All Children H'cap

B.M. Coen, rider of Blues Emperor, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right when he hit the front.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Four Blondes, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hit a ridge badly about a furlong and a half down.

187H Farewell To Peter Roe H'cap

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, that N.J. Ryan, rider of Port Louis, had presented to weigh out at 2lbs overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that this was the case and apologised. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that N. J. Ryan was in breach of Rule 198 (vii) (a) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards fined N. J. Ryan €150 on this occasion. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards received a request from Noel Meade, Trainer of Port Louis, to substitute N. J. Ryan with B. M. Coen and having considered the matter and the lack of a like for like replacement the Raceday Stewards allowed the request on this occasion.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. M. C. Hickey (Chairman),

Mr. W. Flood,

Ms. M. O'Connor,

Mr. J. Weld,

Mr. C. J. Sweeney.

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