The Stewards interviewed K.J. Leonard, rider of Charlies Missile, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that K.J. Leonard was in breach of R10(3)(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency and consequently suspended him for 2 racedays having taken his previous record into consideration. John Patrick Shanahan, trainer of Charlies Missile, attended this enquiry.

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Queen Blossom, trained by P.J.Prendergast, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.J.Prendergast, trainer of Queen Blossom, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries at Dundalk 18th April that his charge was found to be heavily in season on a blood sample taken post race

The Stewards informed D. K. Weld, trainer that Creme De La (USA), would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Aasheq, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Stewards requested a report from Mrs Denise Foster, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lily's Rainbow, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mrs Denise Foster reported that her charge Lily's Rainbow had got stronger over the winter and had also become more relaxed in her attitude to training and consequently this allowed for the filly to be ridden more prominently today which was a change from the set riding method of being held up and produced with one run in her previous races. She felt that was the sole reason for the victory today. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

D. K. Weld, trainer of Joailliere, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries in the presence of P.J. Smullen, rider, that his charge emptied in the closing stages

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Joailliere, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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