The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
G.B. Noonan rode Influential Lady (reserve) trained by James M. Barcoe (Race 7)C.P. Millar replaced C. McGivern on Crooked Tannie, trained by Cian Michael Collins (Race 8)(stood down).
117B Mongey Communications M'dn H'dle
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Make The Plan, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal had a small wound on its right fore pastern but was otherwise post race normal.
Shane Fenelon, rider of Alhaajeb, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped very novicey .
C. Brassil, rider of Freepark, trained by Peter Maher, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the back straight and also gurgled after the winning post.
117C Easyclean Tourist Attraction (M) H'dleThe Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Anna Bunina (FR), trained by John C. McConnell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
K.M. Donoghue, rider of Party Central, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle.
P. Townend, rider of Night And Day (GB), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount struck into herself on the left fore. This was subsequently confirmed by the I.H.R.B veterinary officer.
117E Gerard O'Sullivan Memorial Novice S'chP. Townend, rider of Saldier (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up in front and jumped right at the final fence.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at the final fence involving Saldier (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed first, and Vina Ardanza, ridden by J.S. McGarvey, placed second, where it appeared contact was made. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.S. McGarvey stated that he had made a bad mistake at the second last fence, which forced him to switch outside Saldier on approach to the final fence where Saldier jumped right and collided with Vina Ardanza causing him to lose momentum. P. Townend stated that his mount ran straight to the last fence but jumped right on take off and felt he was always holding the second place horse to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Saldier had caused interference to Vina Ardanza,on the balance of probabilities he had not improved his finishing position as a result of this interference,so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings, and therefore took no further action.
117G Tote Killarney National H'cap S'chaseThe Raceday Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Pont Aval (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent form when pulled up at Punchestown on the 12th of April. Mr. P.W.Mullins, Authorised representative stated that the animal was flat out all the way on her previous run in Punchestown and this was reported on the day.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Emancipator, trained by Terence O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.
P. Townend, rider of Ramillies, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at both the third and second last fences.
S.D. Torrens, rider of Routine Excellence, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the third last fence.
T. O Brien, the Trainer of Emancipator reported to the I.H.R.B veterinary officer that his charge was found to have bled internally following an endoscopic scope post race.
117H Jim Ryan Services (Pro-Am) INH Flat RaceMr F. Maguire, rider of Big Dispute, trained by Paul O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very free on the first circuit.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),
Mr. Steve McDonogh,
Mr. Maurice Carroll,
Mr. John O Shaughnessy,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.