The Raceday Stewards interviewed C. Brassil, rider of Simply Shabra, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was breach of the regulation regarding the use of the whip with his arm above the shoulder and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(h) by using his whip with his arm above the shoulder and having taken his record into account suspended him for four race days.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Mister Policeman (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Midnight It Is (GB), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the second last fence.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.W. Kennedy, rider of Pats Choice, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had used his whip nine times but stated that one was for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg. 10.3.(g) in that he used his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his record into account they suspended him for one race day.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Verdant Place, trained by Patrick T. Foley, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Croke Park, subsequently reported to the Office of the IHRB that his charge was found to be very stiff and sore following this race.

Gordon Elliott, trainer of Firefox, subsequently reported to the Office of the IHRB that his charge Firefox was found to be very stiff and sore for a few days following this race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Sarah Kavanagh, rider of Howdoyalikeherhome, trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount was keen early on and kept on one-paced in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Tell Us This, ridden by R.A. Doyle, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. R.A. Doyle, stated that this is a raw horse. His instructions were to jump him off, give his mount a bit of light and creep into the race. In the race he covered him up, his mount ran in snatches, he got shuffled back a little further than he wished as they turned in and he ended up in a pocket. He added that his mount nodded at the second last, the others quickened too much for him and his horse finished to the best of his ability. Gavin Cromwell confirmed the instructions given, apart from that he had instructed him to ride on the outer. He stated that this is not a straight forward horse and every day is like his first day but he thought he jumped well. Regarding the ride given he stated that he felt the rider did not look to push him out close home but perhaps he was running onto horses in front of him. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Tell Us This was examined and found to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found the rider and trainer in breach of Rule 212A(ii). Having taken their respective records into account they suspended R.A. Doyle for 10 race days and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee and imposed a fine of €2000 on the trainer. Furthermore the Raceday Stewards suspended Tell Us This for 42 days in accordance with the provisions of 212C (d).

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Kelley Kapowski, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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

Mr. N.B. Wachman (Chairman),
Ms. Mary Cosgrave,
Mr. Noel McCaffrey,
Mr. Julian Gaisford-St Lawrence,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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