Curragh 18th July 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Earth Shot, trained by William Haggas (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Rebel Moon (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked right at the furlong and a half mark.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Headmaster (GB), trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped coming out of the gates.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Nyra (GER), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right off the bridle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined One Look, trained by P. Twomey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Yousaynothingatall, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle and Noble Honour, ridden by S. Foley where it appeared Yousaynothingatall shifted into the path of Noble Honour. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that he was dropping out when the other horse changed legs and shifted in. D. Browne McMonagle stated that his mount was rolling around, changed leads and stepped in from the first application of the whip. 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.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from G.M.Lyons, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Genchev (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. A.T. Duff, Authorised Representative for the trainer reported that this horse got upset in the preliminaries last time out and that may have accounted for the poor run. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Namiid, ridden by Jessica Maye, Real Encounter, ridden by S. Foley, Focaccia, ridden by G.M. Ryan, Apache Outlaw, ridden by Adam Caffrey and Happy Henry, ridden by L.F. Roche where it appeared Apache Outlaw ran short of room. Jessica Maye stated that her horse was running around and shifted slightly right at which point she corrected. S. Foley stated he was plugging away but was not a factor in the incident. G.M. Ryan stated that the horse to his right came left and he checked for a stride. Adam Caffrey stated that he was staying on when he got a little tight for room and took a precautionary check. L.F. Roche stated that he switched off heels for a stride. Having been informed of the nature of the enquiry and her right to be accompanied, Jessica Maye elected to proceed without accompaniment. 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.

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

Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman)
Mr. M.C. Hickey
Mr. Justice Frank Clarke
Mr. Martin P. O'Donnell
Mr. L. Walsh.

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