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

C.J. Orr rode Ventnor (reserve) trained by John J. Walsh (Race 1)

018A Langtons Kilkenny H'cap H'dle

The Stewards fined John J. Walsh, trainer, €65 for failing to fit a tongue tie to Ventnor, prior to entering the parade ring.

018C John Mulhern Galmoy H'dle

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

018D Adare Manor Opportunity H'cap H'dle

The Stewards interviewed R.J. Condon, rider of Kells Priory, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10 and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence,the Stewards were satisfied that R.J. Condon was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record they cautioned him on this occasion.

The Stewards requested a report from Louise G. Lyons, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kells Priory, placed first, as compared with its most recent form. The trainer reported that her charge had disappointed on its previous run at Downroyal on October 29th, when failing to act on the ground. She said her charge was freshened up since that run and felt this, along with more favourable ground conditions had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the content of the report.

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

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Think Positive trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

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

018E Goffs Thyestes H'cap S'chase

B. Hayes, rider of Brahma Bull trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running. This was subsequently confirmed by the I.H.R.B. Veterinary Officer.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Braeside trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mrs. Caroline Corballis, Mr. Victor Connolly, Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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