Tipperary 5th October 2014

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

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Chaplin Bay, ridden by C.R. King, Class Mate (GB), ridden by M.C. Hussey, Herminio (FR), ridden by G.F. Carroll, Selskar Abbey (USA), ridden by K.J. Manning and The Carbonator, ridden by R.P. Whelan, where it appeared interference occured. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion M.C. Hussey was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having taken his record into account, they cautioned him accordingly.

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Beacon Lodge, ridden by D.J. Casey, Cliff House, ridden by N.G. McCullagh and Oor Jock, ridden by R.P. Downey, where it appeared Beacon Lodge and Cliff House suffered interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion R.P. Downey was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having taken his record into account, they cautioned him accordingly.

The Stewards received a report from A.E. Lynch rider of Portrade, who stated his mount jumped a hurdle on the way to the start, despite his best efforts to avoid doing so. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the report, the Stewards took no further action.

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