Downroyal 30th October 2026

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

R.J. Condon, rider of The Ducks Walk, trained by N Dooly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Good World trained by Eoin Griffin was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders' first approach to the starter. Having viewed the recording of the race and consulted with the IHRB Starter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the riders' first approach to the starter involving El Cairos (FR), ridden by J. W. Kennedy, Heads Up (GB), ridden by D.E. Mullins, and Blake (GB), ridden by Sam Ewing where it appeared the three riders went before the flag was dropped. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. W. Kennedy stated that they knew Mr Mullins was going to make it and once one horse went they all did. D. E. Mullins stated that he had complied with all instructions given by the starter but he was the cause of the false start as his mount is very difficult and broke into a canter despite his best efforts. Sam Ewing stated that once one went they all did. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that all three riders were in breach of Rule 208 (v)(b). Having considered J. W. Kennedy's record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days. Having considered D. E. Mullins' record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days. Having considered Sam Ewing's record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins, rider of Heads Up (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was not in breach of the regulation and that he had used his whip correctly. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. E. Mullins was in breach of Regulation 10.3.e (other than down the shoulder or on the hind quarters) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended D. E. Mullins for four race days.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident going to the second last fence involving Costacurta, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, and Manoir De Mirande (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, where it appeared Costacurta ran around going to it, nearly forcing Manoir De Mirande off the track. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Maganey, trained by Seamus Neville, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly into stride when the race was started.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Rokanako, ridden by Mr J. Dunne, and Premier Division, ridden by Mr H.C. Swan where it appeared Rokanako had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J. Dunne stated that he suffered minor interference. Mr H. Swan stated that the horse on his inside was dropping back and his mount drifted in but he did try to maintain his line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Peter Law (Chairman), Mrs Alison Milllar, Mr Robert William Steele, Mrs Anthea Smyth, Mr L. Walsh.

Following the running of race one the official going was amended to good to yielding on both tracks

Following the running of race five the official going on the chase track was changed to good

For this meeting the Raceday Stewards suspended the "starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208(i) and Rule 209(i)

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