Curragh 19th April 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Reese Holohan, rider of Bartolito, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Cool Azul, trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Cuban Grey (GB), trained by Patrick J. McKenna, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump from both sides leaving the stalls. Having viewed a recording of the incident and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Royal Rhyme, trained by K.R.Burke (in GB), at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately five furlongs from home involving Omni Man, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, and Carolina Jetstream (GB), ridden by D. Egan, where it appeared Omni Man ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. M. Sheridan stated that he was trying to settle his mount when things got a bit tight. D. Egan stated that his mount was keen and when the pace steadied his mount switched leads and moved out slightly opening a gap on his inner but not enough room for a horse. 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.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Real Force (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check at the furlong pole.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of San Aer, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and reared up as they opened.

J. Cleary, rider of Lady Mary Heath, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he got no luck in running.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Hexagonal, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from two furlongs down.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Real Force (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, Blues Emperor, ridden by N.M. Crosse, Local Lad, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, Hexagonal, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, Mickey The Steel (GB), ridden by W. Joyce, Lady Mary Heath, ridden by J. Cleary, and Loingseoir, ridden by N. G. McCullagh, where it appeared Real force ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P. A. Harnett stated that his race was run and he had to sit when he received pressure from both sides. N. M. Crosse stated that he maintained his line and felt he did not contribute to the incident. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her race was run and she took a precautionary check. J. M. Sheridan stated that he had to take off heels but tried to maintain his line. W. Joyce stated that his race was run and he got pressure from both sides. J. Cleary stated that he had to wait for a gap and had to take back. N. G. McCullagh stated that all horses funnelled in. 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 Charles Cunningham (Chairman),

Mr Thomas Breen,

Mrs Siobhan Keegan,

Mr John Tyrrell,

Mr L. Walsh.

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