Dundalk 30th October 2026

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blue Anthem (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Orla Tynan, rider of Whatswrongnow, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted she was in breach of the whip Regulation and stated that one of the strikes was for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Orla Tynan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her record in this regard (second offence), they suspended her for four racedays.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Henry de Bromhead, trainer of Wearing Stars, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).

P.A. Harnett, rider of Lookingforarainbow (USA), trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Bishopton, ridden by Nicola Burns, Flame Of Forest, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and Stars Will Shine, ridden by P.A. Harnett, where it appeared Bishopton had to check off heels causing him to run into the path of Will Shine. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J. Kearney, rider of Alissam, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very keen early.

J. Kearney, rider of Alissam, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very keen early.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Art Gallery, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and hung left up the straight.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Suir Monad, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check a furlong out.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Son Of Beauty, ridden by Reese Holohan, Alissam, ridden by J. Kearney, Suir Monad, ridden by A.J. Slattery, and Time Bender, ridden by J.A. Orr, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Orr stated that he received a bump from his inside. A.J. Slattery stated that he received pressure from his inside. Reese Holohan stated that a gap appeared and he went through it and he didn't feel contact. However, on reviewing the video footage he accepted there may have been contact with Suir Monad. J. Kearney stated that he kept as straight as possible. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Reese Holohan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (third offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for eight racedays.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Go Out (FR), trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around under pressure.

K.J. Leonard, rider of Sceitimini, trained by Rodger Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the home straight.

Nicola Burns, rider of Battle Borne, trained by Patrick J. McKenna, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her saddle slipped.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sceitimini, trained by Rodger Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nermal, trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Unterberg, trained by Laura Hourigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mr. S. Collins,
Mr. R. Hall,
Mr. H. Hynes.

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