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Garry Cribbin (agent) recommended Kieren to me and he came down to school him yesterday. He gave him a lovely ride and did exactly what I told him to do. it looked a lovely opportunity, he's a big gangly horse and it probably wouldn't be his track but I thought it was a winnable race. It's brilliant that he's got off the mark and he's not too bad. He's a horse that's going to stay a lot further. He'll get three miles down the line and today (2m2f) would have been as short as he wants. When he gets in tight he can be a little bit sloppy, but overall his jumping is plenty good enough and will get better with experience. R P Cody, trainer

The Stewards received a report from Ms. N. O'Connor, IHRB Veterinary Officer, that she was unable to positively identify Janverlil, trained by E. McNamara, from the markings and microchip number contained in the passport for this horse. Evidence was heard from the IHRB Veterinary Officer and David O'Riordan, Head Man at E

McNamara's training establishment. The IHRB Veterinary Officer explained that the animal presented as Janverlil was in fact Cooleygorman. David O'Riordan accepted that the wrong filly had been presented and apologised for the inconvenience caused. Having considered the report and the evidence, the Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 90(iv), ordered the withdrawal of Janverlil and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation. The Stewards fined E. McNamara, trainer, €130 for failing to lodge the appropriate authorisation form appointing an authorised representative to act on behalf as required under the provisions of Rule 147(v)

E. Walsh, rider of Burnin Rubber trained by Patrick G.Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and was pulled up

G.B. Noonan, rider of Forge Road trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount bolted for the first attemted start before being recalled

At the request of the Stewards, C.M. Quirke, rider of Coffeys Forge, trained by Patrick Gerard Ryan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount shied and got pushed back at the start, ran green, was on and off the bridle, did not jump fluently but stayed on in the closing stages

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Can't Stop Smiling, ridden by C.G. O'Dwyer, and trained by Aidan Anthony Howard. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. In his evidence, C.G. O'Dwyer, stated that he was not familiar with this animal but was instructed to jump off mid division, creep into the race and to do his best. On reviewing the video of the race, C.G. O'Dwyer explained that his mount wore a hood as she can be hot in her temperament and the first attempt to start this race was a false start. On the second attempt to start, his mount was further back than instructed but he let her find her rhythm in an even run gallop and was not aggressive on her. He described the filly as being novicey and passed tired horses when quickening well before levelling off in the final furlong. He admitted that his ride was misjudged. Aidan Anthony Howard confirmed the riding instructions and explained why his charge had worn a hood on her only two runs. On viewing the video, he stated that he was disappointed with the ride as he had instructed the rider to ride mid division. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Can't Stop Smiling was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the trainer's explanation. The Stewards were satisfied that C.G

O'Dwyer was in breach of Rule 212A(ii) by riding in such a way that his mount cannot be seen to be the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the horse, timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place

Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended C.G. O'Dwyer for ten racedays and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore, the Stewards having considered the provisions of Rule 212C(d) and using their powers under Rule 14(iii) suspended Can't Stop Smiling for forty two racedays.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting THAT HAVE NOT WON A RACE, INCLUDING FLAT RACES, UNDER ANY N.H. RULES OR RULES OF RACING
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 18th August) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing