Dundalk 23rd October 2026

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

J. Cleary, rider of Purely, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was awkward in the starting stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eleanor Shelby (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Big Jake, trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was slowly into stride.

The Raceday Stewards enquired from M.T. Sheridan, rider of Coronado King, who reported that his mount fell on the flat, independently of any other runner. Having considered the evidence and viewed a recording of the race, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Blue Anthem (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was forced on heels and subsequently clipped heels. Having reviewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A. Browne-Souza, rider of Dandyville, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free throughout.

W.J. Lee, rider of Gonna Be Golden, trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen into the first bend.

Reese Holohan, rider of Phil's Dream, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared in the starting stalls and was subsequently slowly away.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Hasiyna, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was galloped into and action shortened thereafter.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the apparent improvement in form of Surpass And Shine, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, placed, first compared with its recent form. Evidence was heard from the trainers Authorised Representative on the day Mr. John O'Shea, who stated that his charge had previously run keen and had been disappointing, that no one from the yard had expected the improvement today or the money that came for the animal, but felt that tonight had perhaps benefited from going down to the start early, which settled the animal to have a positive run and this may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Evidence was also heard from the IHRB Senior Handicapper Mr. Garry O'Gorman, who stated that the animal showed a marked improvement in form from its previous runs in 2026. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from G.M.Lyons, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of April Mist, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainers Authorised Representative on the day Ms Kerri Lyons stated that her charge was back to the preferred trip today, which may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

A.S. Grant, rider of Premier View, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in front.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Celtic Comet, trained by Robson De Aguiar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the home straight.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Nucky Johnson, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

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

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr J. Osborne,

Mr. N. Chance,

Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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