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

L.F. Roche rode Knockmore Prince (reserve) trained by John C. McConnell (Race 7).

099A Irish Stallion Farm EBF (Fillies) M'dn

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms. Joan Taylor, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, that she was unable to positively identify Leblon Queen, trained by Adrian Murray, from the markings contained in the passport presented for this horse. Evidence was heard from the trainer's Authorised Representative, Mr. Robson Aguiar, who stated that the animal in question was a home bred and was the correct horse, and from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, Ms. Joan Taylor, who stated that she could only identify the animal from two points of identification. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Leblon Queen in accordance with Rule 90(iv) and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final two furlongs involving Cape Sounion, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Kensington Lane, ridden by P.A. Harnett, Quinn's Charm, ridden by W. Joyce, Struck By Her, ridden by A.J. Slattery, and Sunday River (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee where it appeared an incident occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he ran short of room and had to check. W. Joyce stated that he received a bump from his outside. A.J. Slattery stated that his filly shied away from Cape Sounion. G.M. Ryan stated that he manouvered out from behind the leaders and didn't feel he caused any interference. P.A. Hartnett stated that his filly ran very green under pressure and was hanging left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found P.A. Hartnett, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

W.J. Lee, rider of Sunday River (GB), trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check twice.

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D. McMonagle, rider of Miracle Beauty, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left off the bridle.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Gloriously Glam, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and reared as she was leaving the stalls.

Ms. Sheila Lavery, trainer of Pickersgill, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge was showing signs of coming in season post race.

099C Family Fun Day May 18th H'cap

J. Cleary, rider of Verhoyen (GB), trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no luck in running.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tai Tam Bay, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Noble Nation, trained by Gerard O'Leary, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

099E Race & Stay (Fillies) M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Subsonic, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

G.M. Ryan, rider of True Friend, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got very upset in the stalls.

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The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference approximately two furlongs from the finish involving Wizard Of Odds, ridden by J.A. Powell, unplaced, Mississippi River, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed second, and Shiota, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.L. Moore stated that he received two bumps, firstly from his inside and then from his outside and ran short of room. J.A. Powell stated that he got a bump from outside at the two furlong pole. G.F. Carroll stated that he challenged outside Mississipi River and felt he was clear as he crossed him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

J.A. Powell, rider of Wizard Of Odds, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room in the home straight.

S. Foley, rider of Lady O, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never picked up in the home straight.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Shiota, trained by Joseph G. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the home straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Scott Key, trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

099G Best Of Luck To Our Neighbours H'cap

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident leaving the stalls involving Prom Queen, ridden by B.M. Coen, Roderick (GB), ridden by S. Foley, and Second Fiddle, ridden by W.M. Lordan, where it appeared an incident occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Share The Treasure, trained by T.Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the gates.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N.B. Wachman (Chairman),
Mr. Julian Gaisford St. Lawerence,
Mr. John Martin -Smith,
Mr. Rupert Macauley,
Mr. H. Hynes.

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