Naas 11th October 2026

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

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

Adrian Sexton, trainer of Katty, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge showed signs of being in season post race.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Earl Of Persia, trained by Kieran P. Cotter, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

W. Joyce, rider of The Scallionator, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on.

C.T. Keane, rider of Banks Of The Boyne, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right under pressure.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rebel Wave, trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.A. Powell, rider of Snapretend, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

S. Foley, rider of Chablis Rock, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the final 200 yards involving Deressa, ridden by W.J. Lee, Snapretend, ridden by J.A. Powell, Capichera, ridden by K. Shoemark, and Moments Of Joy (USA), ridden by R.L. Moore where it appeared these horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that as the other horses went by his filly she got tired and he kept a straight line. J.A. Powell stated that his filly had her ears pricked and went a little right in the straight. K. Shoemark stated that his filly hit a flat spot and received pressure but he never had to stop riding. R.L. Moore stated that Snapretend shifted out slightly but it didn't affect him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.A. Powell, rider of Snapretend, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Regulation 10.3.(g) (frequency) and having taken his clean record into account suspended him for two race days. In arriving at the penalty the Raceday Stewards took into account that the single strike down the shoulder was for corrective measures.

S. Foley, rider of Michonne (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the reason why the Advance Flagman was not in position prior to this race. Evidence was heard from Mr. Thomas Clifford, Advance Flagman, who stated it was due to human error and apologised for the oversight. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted his explanataion and took no further action other than to remind him of his future responsibilities in this regard.

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

Mr. N.B. Wachman (Chairman)
Mr. Thomas Breen
Mr. John McStay
Mr. John Cronin
Mr. L. Walsh

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