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

D. King replaced P.T. Enright on Teds Corner, trained by A.J.Martin (Race 1)(Stewards permission)
H. E. Sexton rode Will Do (reserve) trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)

092A Farmhouse Foods Novice H'cap H'dle

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of King In Love (FR), trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported the animal to be post race normal.

A. Harvey, rider of Duty Bound (GB), trained by J.P. Flavin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hampered by the faller at the second last hurdle.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the bend past the stands involving Kool One (SPA), ridden by I. Ryan, unplaced, and King In Love (FR), ridden by S.F. O'Keeffe, who was pulled up, where it appeared King In Love may have been struck into before being pulled up. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. I. Ryan stated that there was plenty of space between his mount and the horse in front and he did not clip a heel. S. F. O'Keeffe stated that his mount lost its action behind and was pulled up. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

092C Fairyhouse Steel H'cap H'dle

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the starter which resulted in a false start. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Angostura, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported that the animal was found to have been struck into on its right hind heel and to have coughed while being examined.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Farmers Lodge, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was never going and stopped quickly.

092D Rathbarry & Glenview Studs H'dle

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Gordon Elliott, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Maxxum, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. Gordon Elliott stated that his charge was slowly away and never got into the race last time out at Cheltenham. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

092E Jack McInerney Memorial Fairyhouse S'cha

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Heart Wood (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled its right fore shoe in running but to be otherwise post race normal.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Kilcruit, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

092F BoyleSports Irish Grand National S'chase

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Now Is The Hour, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Kinturk Kalanisi, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the second last.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Moonovercloon trained by Matthew J. Smith was found to have blood at both nostrils post race, probably as a result of a fall.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Bushmans Pass trained by Oliver McKiernan was found to be lame on its right fore post race.

092G Envirogreen Building Services H'cap S'ch

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Conor O'Dwyer, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Battle It Out, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Conor O'Dwyer stated that the removal of the hood coupled with more suitable ground today had helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

A. Harvey, rider of Street Value, trained by J.P. Flavin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up injured.

092H Leinster & Brazil (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Shuttle Diplomacy (FR), trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shuttle Diplomacy (FR), trained by Thomas Cooper, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. M. C. Hickey (Chairman),

Mr. Peter Law,

Dr. Paddy Molony,

Mr. Jack Rearden,

Mr. L. Walsh.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from the IHRB Clerk of The Course prior to racing to amend the distance of Races 1, 2 and 8 to 2m 25yds, Race 3 to 2m 5f and Race 4 to 2m 4f due to necessary track realignment

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