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

Miss J. Walton replaced Miss L. Costello on Tullyhogue Fort, trained by John F. O'Neill (Race 6)(Injured)
Miss F. Leaney rode Latest Model, trained by John Joseph Hanlon (Race 6)(Stewards permission).
Miss J. Townend replaced Mr P.W. Mullins on West End Victory, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 7)(Unwell)

039A Thurles Racecourse (QR) H'cap S'chase

Mr E. Mahon, rider of Beating The Odds, trained by W.J.Austin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race and was pulled up.

039C www.thurlesraces.ie H'cap S'chase

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

039D Markaye Michael Purcell Mem Novice H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference from the final hurdle involving Sa Fureur, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed first, and Buddy One, ridden by J.G. Gilligan, placed second, where it appeared that there may have been contact when the horses were racing upsides to the finish. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J.G. Gilligan stated that Sa Fureur had come over to his own mount and nudged it off a line which in his opinion had cost him the winning of the race. J.C. Gainford stated that it was tight riding from the final hurdle but in his opinion he had not moved in towards Buddy One. 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.

039E I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF M'dn H'dle

S.D. Torrens, rider of Dreamers Choice, trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled during this race and was pulled up.

039F Connolly's RED MILLS Ladies H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Alphonse Le Grande, ridden by Ms S. Whittle, and trained by A.J.Martin. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer's Authorised representative concerned. In her evidence, Ms S. Whittle, stated that she was instructed to drop her mount in the last quarter of the field of runners, get him jumping and into a nice rhythm as this was his first handicap hurdle. She explained that she had jumped off too far back in the field of runners having missed the break. She added that she allowed her mount to settle at rear in a strong gallop and moved out to get a position across the top of the track. On further questioning, she accepted that she had sat motionless both before the turn into the straight and at the early part of the straight before making some effort. Ms Cathy O'Leary, Authorised representative for A.J.Martin, stated that the rider was told to be three quarters of the way back in the field of runners and not in last place as seen. She added that their charge was inclined to stop when going into a hurdle and there was a requirement to take him handy and get him jumping. She informed the Raceday Stewards that she was very disappointed with the ride as the rider did not ride to instructions and was not hard on the horse allowing him to come home as best he could. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Alphonse Le Grande was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the trainers explanation as given through his Authorised representative. They were, however, of the opinion that Ms S. Whittle was in breach of Rule 212A (ii) by riding her horse in such a way that her horse could not be seen to have been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from her mount timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible placing. Having taken her previous record into consideration, the Raceday Stewards suspended Ms S. Whittle for fifteen racedays. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards suspended Alphonse Le Grande for forty two days as a consequence of the riders actions under the provisions of Rule 212C (d).

039G Irish Stallion Farms EBF(M)INH Flat Race

Mr A.P. Ryan, rider of Deise Bella, trained by David J Phelan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount cocked her jaw and ran out when passing the stable yard.

Mr T. Hamilton, rider of Baby Chou, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly throughout.

Mr L.J. Carberry, rider of Holly Tree, trained by William P Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman),

Mr. Patrick Dunican,

Mr. Jack Rearden,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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