The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
J.M. Sheridan rode Conversant (reserve) trained by Denis Gerard Hogan (Race 3)R.P. Cleary rode Jumra (reserve) trained by T.G.McCourt (Race 4)
C.D. Hayes rode Jackie Brown (reserve) trained by A.J.Martin (Race 4).
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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Thunder Dance (GB), trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
S. Foley, rider of Yuzu (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right throughout this race.
101B Tote Download The App Med. Auction M'dnThe Raceday Stewards informed P.F.O'Donnell, trainer that One For The Gap, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.
D.P. McDonogh, rider of Arniemac, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked a bit to the left coming off the final bend.
J. Kearney, rider of Brasilian Princess (FR), trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout this race.
S. Foley, rider of Love Mocha (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the turn into the straight involving Arniemac, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed second, and Brasilian Princess (FR), ridden by J. Kearney, placed fifth, where it appeared that Arniemac made an outward manoeuvre which may have caused interference to Brasilian Princess (Fr). Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J. Kearney stated that his mount had hung left throughout this race and at this point of the race she received a small bump from Arniemac on her inner which had no bearing on her finishing position. D.P. McDonogh stated that his mount ran up on heels and ducked to the left but over exaggerated the move during that manoeuvre. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise D.P. McDonogh to ride with more care. Ms Elaine O'Farrell accompanied J. Kearney at this enquiry.
101C Tote Never Beaten By SP H'capC.J. MacRedmond, rider of Praying Mantis, trained by J.Larkin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.
J. Kearney, rider of Aurora Nova, trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Celtic Manor, trained by H.D. McGuigan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.
The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Conversant, placed first, as compared with its recent run at Navan on the 29th March when finishing fourteenth of eighteen runners beaten twenty two lengths by the winner Seeingisbelieving. The trainer reported that his charge ran a little below expectations at the Curragh on the 25th March and reappeared four days later at Navan but disappointed. Consequently, the animal was checked thoroughly by his own veterinary surgeon and no abnormality was found at that time. At a later stage a slight discharge appeared and further investigation led to sinus surgery. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.
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D.N. Curran, rider of Keep Sharp, trained by Adrian Sexton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his action going down the back straight and was lame when pulled up at that point.
C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Jomont (FR), trained by H.D. McGuigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly to the right throughout this race.
Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Elle Dorado Rock, trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that she had to check her mount turning into the straight.
J. Kearney, rider of Mythical Times, trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tight for room on the final bend.
The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the final bend involving Jomont (FR), ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, Kalmira, ridden by D. King, Elle Dorado Rock, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, and Lariat (GB), ridden by J.A. Powell where it appeared that Jomont (FR), Kalmira and Elle Dorado Rock all checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In her evidence, Siobhan Rutledge stated that she was trying to hold her position when Kalmira checked and came back onto her racing line causing her to check. D. King stated that as other horses quickened by him, he had to check off heels. C. Stone-Walsh stated that his mount was hanging to the right and a gap appeared which he was unable to fill and had to take back. J.A. Powell stated that he knew that Kalmira was on his inner and he filled the gap when that horse dropped out of contention. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found that J.A. Powell was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered his record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended J.A. Powell for four racedays. Kevin Borthwick accompanied C. Stone-Walsh at this enquiry.
101G SP Or Better Guaranteed With Tote H'capThe Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident early in the straight involving Upepo, ridden by R.C. Colgan, Allesnick, ridden by D.P. McDonogh and Whisky On The Hill (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, where it appeared that Whisky On The Hill (GB) rolled out and brushed off Allesnick who in turn brushed off Upepo. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. C. O'Flaherty (Chairman),
Mr. P. Allen,
Mr. D. Pugh,
Mr. H. Hynes.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.