Gowranpark 22nd April 2026

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, N.G. McCullagh, rider of Priorstown, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran too green early on and then got going late when the race was over.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the two furlong pole involving Alphonsus Liguori (GB), ridden by J.M. Sheridan, and Rapide Vega, ridden by S. Foley, where it appeared S. Foley had to sit for a stride as Alphonsus Ligouri made a manoeuvre to his left. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.T. Keane, rider of Sindagan, trained by J.P. Murtagh, concerning his riding in the last 100 yards where he appeared to ease his mount without good reason possibly costing him second place. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he put down his whip and just rode hands and heels to the line. However, he accepted under questioning that his riding did appear to get more vigorous in the last two strides when the eventual second came alongside him. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found the rider was in breach of R212A(iv)(a) by failing to achieve his best possible placing having eased his riding and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for seven racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident just outside the one furlong pole involving Glory To Be, ridden by W.J. Lee, Rion Rubette (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, and Tahcawin, ridden by W.M. Lordan, where it appeared Glory To Be and Rion Rubette got marginally tight for room. 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 Pink Oxalis, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Rion Rubette (GB), trained by Michael Butler, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to sit and switch halfway up the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Varshini, trained by J.A.Stack, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Bullet Bourbon, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was slowly away from the stalls.

P. McGettigan, rider of Glen Breeze, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around in the straight.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Bynx, trained by Martin Hassett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and stumbled coming out of stalls.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. V. Connolly, Mr. J. McEnery, Mr. S. Power, Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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