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

R.P. Cleary replaced L.T. McAteer on Moonhall Church, trained by Alan McIntyre (Race 6)(Raceday Stewards permission).

160A Irish EBF Median Sires Series (F) M'dn

Prior to this race the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going to soft.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Tharaka, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of She's Too Kool, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't turn the bend into the straight.

The Raceday Stewards informed Ms Claire O'Connell, trainer, that a repeat performance from her charge She's Too Kool, who ran off the track turning in, may render the animal liable for suspension in future.

160B Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Malpeque, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

160D GAIN The Advantage Series Hcap

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Mags, ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Showhound (GB), ridden by K.J. Leonard, unplaced, and Racing Royalty (GB), ridden by D.W. O'Connor, unplaced, where it appeared Mags had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.A. Harnett said he had to take a check. K.J. Leonard said his mount drifted slightly right. D.W. O'Connor said he received slight interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise K.J. Leonard to react quicker in future when his mount is drifting.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Ferrybank (GB), trained by T.M. Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount broke slowly.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Camachero, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keen throughout.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ciaran Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Finsceal Annie, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Ciaran Murphy attributed the apparent improvement in form to the drop in trip combined with the softer ground. Subsequently the Raceday Stewards became aware of an explanation given by the trainer to the press which wasn't proffered to the Raceday Stewards, to the effect that Finsceal Annie was in season on its last run. As a consequence of this the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

160E 'the 1878 At 3Arena' Apprentice H'cap

J.S. Dalton, rider of Moonlit Mist, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.J.Martin, trainer, and P.A. Harnett, rider, of Westminster Moon, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the parade ring, who then proceeded to cross the ring without the permission of an official. Evidence was heard from the trainer who stated that he had difficulties applying the tongue strap. This delayed his arrival to the parade ring and he didn't want to delay the start so he instructed the groom to cross the ring and go straight out. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the trainer's explanation and reminded him of his future obligations regarding the parade ring procedures.

160F Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) H'cap

M.W Hassett, rider of Pink Socks, trained by Timothy Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his saddle slipped.

160G1 BoyleSports 'Best Odds From 8am' H'cap

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from John C. McConnell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Smaoineamh Sile (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that the step up in trip helped and he felt his charge acted better at this track. He further added that there was a crop of oil seed rape near his yard and this may not have helped. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted it's content.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Obama Army (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Saxon Kingdom, trained by Thomas Dowling, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered turning in. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

160G2 BoyleSports 'Best Odds From 8am' H'cap

The Raceday Stewards informed John C. McConnell, trainer that Knockmore Prince, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards fined R.P.Burns, trainer, €65 for fitting blinkers instead of the declared visor to Deuteronomy prior to entering the parade ring.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed R.C. Colgan, rider of Still She Blooms (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for five racedays.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Higher Kingdom (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the three furlong pole.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice T. Hunt (Chairman), Mr. C.P. Magnier, Mr. J. Martin-Smith, Mr. C. Cunningham, Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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