Downroyal 31st October 2026

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

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number three to be omitted from this 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 Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mino Des Mottes (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fences number one and two to be omitted from this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Antrim Coast, trained by Rory Anthony Devine, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

D.E. Mullins, rider of Antrim Coast, trained by Rory Anthony Devine, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fences one and two to be omitted from this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Romeo Coolio (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fences number one and two to be omitted

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J. R. Banahan, IHRB starter, in relation to the false start in this race, two minutes before the official off time. Evidence was heard from Mr Banahan who stated that he had mistaken the off time and apologised. He further added that he immediately realised he had let the runners go early and called them back. Evidence was also heard from Mr B. Hamilton, IHRB Clerk of the Course, who stated that he was dealing with the by pass and had not communicated with the starter before the off. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards advised both the starter and the Clerk of the Course to follow the procedures in place in order to avoid a reoccurrence in future.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Mr H. Lillingston, rider of The Last Line, had presented to weigh out at 3lbs overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had expected to make the weight having done so recently and apologised. Having considered the evidence and consulted with Thomas Kiely, Trainer of The Last Line, the Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 198 (vii)(b), allowed Mr H. Lillington to take up the ride as they were satisfied that exceptional circumstances prevailed as the horse is family owned. They were however, satisfied that Mr H. Lillingston was in breach of Rule 195 and Rule 198 (vii) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards fined Mr H. Lillingston €150 on this occasion.

Mr D.G. Lavery, rider of Rarely Miss Taken, trained by W.R. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was running keen and when he changed leads he hit the rails momentarily. 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 Riversdale (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Noel Chance (Chairman), Mr David Aiken, Rev Colin Hall Thompson, Mr P. G. Stewart, Mr L. Walsh.

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