The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

Ms. Sheila Lavery, trainer of Tashi (Declared in error) - €200
Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Dance Jupiter (Change in going) - €200
W.P. Mullins, trainer of Royal Illusion (Going) - €200
W.P. Mullins, trainer of My Sister Sarah (Going) - €200
Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Bonte Moi (FR) (Ground) - €200
Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Goodnight Kiss (Ground) - €200

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

R.C. Colgan rode Big Challenge (reserve) , trained by R.Donohoe (Race 8)
J.A. Heffernan rode Macho Time (reserve) , trained by Eamonn O'Connell (Race 8)

329A SOBAC soil.ie Launches Soil UK Ltd M'dn

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that Adrian O'Shea, rider of Diamondsinthesand, had presented himself at scales at 1 lb overweight in addition to the 2lbs probable overweight already declared under Rule 195 at the time of closing for the nomination of riders. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was unable to arrange the use of a sauna. He advised the Stewards that his mount was a four year old having his first career run and was a difficult ride. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of Rule 198 and fined him €150 on this occasion. The Stewards allowed Adrian O'Shea to ride Diamondsinthesand.

The Stewards interviewed Adrian O'Shea, rider of Diamondsinthesand, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence Adrian O'Shea stated that his mount had lugged in for a few strides but admitted that his overall use was unacceptable. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that Adrian O'Shea was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended Adrian O'Shea for seven racedays.

329B Tally-Ho Stud EBF Birdcatcher Nursery

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Seeingisbelieving, trained by Michael Mulvany, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Seeingisbelieving trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran flat.

329C Kessaar H'cap

D. McMonagle, rider of Improving trained by Augustine Leahy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount leaned left a little.

329D Irish Stallion Farms EBF M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Navajo Warrior (JPN), trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

329F Colm White Bookmaker November H'cap

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the start of this race to be delayed by +2 minutes.

Owing to a malfunction with a section of the starting stalls, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be started by flag.

329G Finale Stakes

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for the start of this race to be delayed by +3 minutes.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Maybe Today (GB) trained by P.F.McEnery, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung in left during this race.

D. McMonagle, rider of The Blue Brilliant trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount received a little bump about one and a half furlongs from the finish.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Ms. Mary Cosgrave (Chairman),

Mr. Peter Reynolds,

Mr. Noel McCaffrey,

Mr. Ray McSharry,

Mr. P.D. Matthews.

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