The Stewards received a report from the I.H.R.B Veterinary Officer, Ms. Nicola O'Connor that Empire Burleque, trained by Gordon Elliott, presented lame on his right hind limb on arrival today rendering the horse unfit to run, this being the second successive occasion following a simular circumstance at Ballinrobe on 12-8-19, where the same animal was withdrawn at a pre-race inspection. Evidence was heard from Barney Flood, authorised representative for Gordon Elliott and the I.H.R.B. Veterinary officer, who outlined her report and stated that she had spoke with Simon McGonagle, authorised representative for Gordon Elliott by phone who was aware of the animals history and was of the view that the animal would free up prior to racing. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Empire Burleque from this race under the provisions of Rule 18 and referred the matter to the C.E.O. of the I.H.R.B. for further investigation. Mr. Michael Murphy, Acting Steward did not attend this enquiry.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of D K Travel trained by R.P.Rath, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a mistake and stopped quickly thereafter.

P.T. Enright, rider of Gameasapebble trained by F.Costello, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

B. Hayes, rider of Dolly Dancer trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount tried to run out.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tell Me Annie, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

P.T. Enright, rider of Brogine trained by S.Braddish, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake and was pulled up thereafter.

The Stewards enquired into possible interference at the second last fence involving Ayr Of Elegance (GB), ridden by Rachael Blackmore, placed third and Dolly Dancer, ridden by B. Hayes, placed first, where it appeared interference had occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards of the opinion that any interference caused was accidental in nature, they made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Biddy The Boss, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Generalisation, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.T. Enright, rider of Hard Bought trained by Mrs D.A.Love, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

Mr J.J. Codd, rider of Veda's Star trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Docking trained by P.A.Fahy was found to be distressed post race. Samples were taken for analysis.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Veda's Star, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on the right fore post race.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman),
Mr. Michael Murphy,
Mr. Patrick Coveney,
Mr. Patrick Kennedy,
Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue.

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