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

D. E. Mullins replaced Mr P.W. Mullins on Maughreen, trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 6)(Stood down)
K. M. Donoghue replaced D.E. Mullins on Karamoja (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 6)(Stewards permission)
Mr. F. Maguire replaced Mr P.W. Mullins on Sunshineway (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins (Race 8)(stood down)

089A Cawley Furniture Novice H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss E. J. Sweeney, rider of Attaboyarchie, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that she was in breach of the regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss E. J. Sweeney was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, (excessive frequency) and having considered her record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Miss E. J. Sweeney for three racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Young Lucy, trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Saffronandblue, trained by Martin Brassil, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Harbour Highway, trained by Emmet Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

089B BoyleSports Novice H'cap S'chase

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from the IHRB Clerk of The Course prior to racing to amend the distance of this race to 2m 175yards due to necessary track realignment.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Miss Pronunciation, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Springt De La Mare (FR), trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

089C Irish EBF Honeysuckle (M) Novice H'dle

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

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

089D Sherry Fitzgerald Sherry Rated Nov. Sch

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from T.M. Walsh, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Buachaillbocht (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. T. M. Walsh stated that the application of first time blinkers had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Ballysax Hank, ridden by K.E Buckley, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. K.E Buckley stated that his instructions were to drop his mount out as it has previously raced keenly. He added that his mount was again very keen and also jumped poorly today and the race was not run to suit. Gavin Cromwell stated that his charge wears a hood and can be very keen and to have any chance it must be dropped out and settled. He added that given how steadily the race was run he was satisfied with the ride. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Ballysax Hank was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given by Gavin Cromwell and K. E. Buckley. They did however remind K. E. Buckley of his responsibilities under Rule 212 to be seen to make timely, real and substantial effort, and informed him that he had been given the benefit of the doubt on this occasion. Furthermore the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that K. E. Buckley was in breach of Rule 213, in that he had failed to report in the first instance to the Clerk of The Scales anything that might have affected the running of his horse in a race, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended K. E. Buckley for one raceday.

089E Ryan's Cleaning M'dn H'dle

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from the IHRB Clerk of The Course prior to racing to amend the distance of this race to 2m due to necessary track realignment.

E. Walsh, rider of Good Deal, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Road To Ninety, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right and was pulled up.

089G Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Hcap Hdle

P. Hanlon, rider of A Mere Bagatelle, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Joya Del Mar, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake three out and sustained a cut to a hind leg. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed that Joya Del Mar had a wound on a hind leg post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Queen Nel trained by E. D. Delany was lame on its right fore post race.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),

Mr. C. P. Magnier,

Mr. Laurence McFerran,

Mr. Peter N. Reynolds,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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