P. Hanlon, rider of Portnacoo, trained by H. Smyth, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
S.D Greene, rider of Cobra Queen, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Hamsiyann, trained by A.J. Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Fairyland Opera, trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
101B Connolly's RED MILLS EBF Auct.Hdle FinalThe IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Downmexicoway, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.
The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Champagne Jury, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard and coughing post race.
The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Millforce, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a slight nasal discharge post race.
K.M. Donoghue, rider of Millforce, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran disappointingly.
101C Louis Fitzgerald Hotel H'dleB. Hayes, rider of Saint Le Fort (FR), trained by Philip Fenton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled turning in.
D. Meyler, rider of Blue Mosque, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that things became tight turning in.
P. Townend, rider of Got Glory (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room after jumping the second last hurdle.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the straight involving Saint Le Fort (FR), ridden by B. Hayes, Tradecraft, ridden by J. Bowen, Blue Mosque, ridden by D. Meyler, and Got Glory (FR), ridden by P. Townend, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. Hayes and D. Meyler both said they received pressure from the outside. J. Bowen said he jumped left at the second last hurdle and returned to his line but did not cause any interference. P. Townend said he had committed to go inside Tradecraft and as that horse returned to his line things became tight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. Mr R. Ryan recused himself from this enquiry and was replaced as chairman by Mr. S. Barry.
101D Channor Real Estate Group Novice H'dleThe Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last hurdle involving Honesty Policy, ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed second, and Jasmin De Vaux (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed first, where it appeared both horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the incident was accidental and it did not have any bearing on the result of the race so they took no further action.
101E Race & Stay At Punchestown INH Flat RaceMr H.C. Swan, rider of Kalypso'chance (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right turning in.
101G Colm Quinn BMW H'cap S'chaseP. Townend, rider of Blue Lord (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran freely.
Rachael Blackmore, rider of Lets Go Champ, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount never travelled.
The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Blue Lord (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning out of the back straight involving Adamantly Chosen, ridden by B. Hayes, placed Placed, and The King Of Prs, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh where it appeared The King Of Prs was tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. Hayes said there was not room for The King Of Prs on his inside and the nature of the bend meant the rail came out to meet you at the point of the bend. C. Stone-Walsh said he was tight for room and had to check. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied B. Hayes was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding). Having considered his record in this regard, they suspended thim for two racedays.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the run to the first fence involving James Du Berlais (FR), ridden by J.J. Slevin, Adamantly Chosen, ridden by B. Hayes, The King Of Prs, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, Mars Harper (GB), ridden by Sam Ewing, and Lightkeeper, ridden by J.C. Gainford where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin said it was tight for room due to general bunching. B. Hayes said he received pressure from his outside. C. Stone-Walsh felt he kept a line to the fence and did not cause any interference. Sam Ewing said he received very little interference. J.C. Gainford said he was tight from both sides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise C. Stone-Walsh to be more accurate in future regarding his evidence.
The Raceday Stewards informed T. Gibney, trainer of Must Be Obeyed, that a repeat performance of his charge, who refused to line up and was withdrawn at the start, may render the animal liable for suspension.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R. Ryan (Chairman), Mr. S. Barry, Mr. J. Gaisford-St. Lawrence, Mr. R. Hall, Mr. L. Walshe.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.