The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horse Racing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, that she was unable to positively identify Optoforce, trained by Gordon Elliott, from the markings contained in the passport presented for this horse. Evidence was heard from Ian Amond, Authorised Representative for Gordon Elliott and from the I.H.R.B Veterinary Officer. Ian Amond stated that they believed the horse dropped to the yard was Optoforce and he was unable to explain the discrepancy. Having considered the report and the evidence, the Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 90(iv), ordered the withdrawal of Optoforce and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Vector Belle, trained by Gillian Scott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very keen.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Samadabad (FR), ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed third, and Media Naranja, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed second where it appeared Samadabad had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. E. Mullins stated that he was slow away from the previous hurdle and he was not really in the gap and never able to fill it. J. C. Gainford stated that he rode to the rails and felt he was clear. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Presenting Beeper, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the third last.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Smallcashprize, trained by Mrs Prunella Dobbs, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the third last.

P.J. Carberry, rider of Young Lucy, trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the third last.

G.P. Brouder, rider of Callthebarman, trained by Neill McCluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Neigh Botha, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount collided with a spur independently of any other runner.

P. Townend, rider of Flame Bearer, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Difficult Decision, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at the nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Terence O'Brien, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kalli's Quest, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Michael Browne, Authorised Representative for Terence O'Brien stated that the application of first time cheek pieces coupled with the step up in trip to three miles had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of The Echo Boy, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

T. Joseph Kelly, rider of Midnight Maestro (GB), trained by E. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

P.T. Enright, rider of Difficult Decision, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Fiveaftermidnight, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered by the faller.

Sam Ewing, rider of Glenloe, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount suffered an injury.

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

Dr. F. Kenny (Chairman),

Mrs. S. Keegan,

Dr. P. Moloney,

Mr. H. Lappin,

Mr. C. J. Sweeney.

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