The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

A.P.O'Brien, trainer of Handel (USA) (off feed) - €200

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

D.P. McDonogh replaced S.M. Crosse on Buckaroo (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 1)(unwell)
D. McMonagle replaced S.M. Crosse on Rosmana (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien (Race 3)(unwell)
G.F. Carroll rode Ahaziah (reserve), trained by Mrs Denise Foster (Race 2)
Izzy Clifton rode Sheila (reserve), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 3)
M.P. Sheehy rode King And Queen (FR) (reserve), trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 8)

211B Irish Independent On Saturday M'dn

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Jimmy McGill, trained by Shane Crawley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was geen and had poor action in running.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Chambery Prince, trained by Andrew Lee, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his leather opened which caused him considerable difficulties in this race.

211C O'Leary Insurances H'cap

Sam Ewing, rider of Fil The Power (GB) trained by Kevin Michael Smith, reported to the Clerk of Scales that he had to check his mount in this race.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Royal Pippen trained by S. Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount received interference in this race.

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the first bend involving Ideal Pal, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, Dedillon, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, Royal Pippen, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth and High Altitude, ridden by S. Foley, placed second where it appeared that Royal Pippen ran short of room on the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Heffernan, stated that his mount suffered interference from his outside and that he had to check after running out of room. W. Joyce, stated that the horses on the outside made their way over to the railing causing him to run out of room. S. Foley, stated that his mount duplicated the action of Mr Slattery's mount by racing towards railing. A.J. Slattery, stated that he made his way to the railing, but was satisfied that he was clear and felt he had not contributed to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards did not apportion blame to any individual rider and therefore took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Celtic Crown, trained by John Joseph Murphy, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

211D Galway Shopping Centre H'cap

D.N. Curran, rider of San Aer trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount got no luck in running in the straight.

211E Irish EBF Auction Series M'dn

N.M. Crosse, rider of Decorated Guest trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout.

211G Galway Shopping Centre H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined In From The Cold, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race. Samples were taken for analysis.

G.F. Carroll, rider of In From The Cold trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break.

211H McDonogh Capital Investments H'cap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Abstract, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed post race.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Capel At Dawn trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount was slowly away from the stalls.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Pak Army trained by J.R. Barry, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left and ran very keen.

The Stewards requested a report from Gavin Cromwell, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Dazzling Darren, placed first, as compared with its recent run. Gavin Cromwell reported that his mount was freshened up after a break and the undulations of the track suited his charge which may have accounted for the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanations given.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Dr. Colm O'Flaherty, Ms. Mary Cosgrave, Ms. Jill Farrell, Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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