Punchestown 9th November 2026

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mini Getaway, trained by M.M.Lynch, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Rattledelatch, ridden by I.J. Power, placed first, Good Option, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed third, and Torpille Dagrostis (FR), ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed second, where it appeared these horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. I.J. Power stated that he got in front and idled. His horse leaned out and was hanging due to greenness. K.M. Donoghue stated that he got a small bump between the last two fences. After the last he was weakening when he got crossed. J.W. Kennedy stated that he received a bump between the last two fences and his mount got unbalanced. He got another bump after the last. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Rattledelatch had caused interference they were satisfied that he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that I.J. Power was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days.

I.J. Power, rider of Rattledelatch, trained by John Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a bit left after the last.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Good Option, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a bit left from two out and made a bad mistake.

Owing to low-lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdles no.3 and no.4 to be omitted from this race.

Kevin Healy, rider of Zitkala Sa, trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the first and jumped novicey.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Carrig Padraig, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel after the line. Having reviewed the recording and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

B.P. Kennedy, rider of Shirzan, trained by P.G. Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shirzan, trained by P.G. Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils and to be blowing hard post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last hurdle involving Dedudefromhouston, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed first, and Viva Laa Vida, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed second, where it appeared these horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Niall Moore, rider of A Chairde Go Leir, trained by P.A.Fahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's saddle slipped going to the second hurdle.

Josh Williamson, rider of Westin Pimpernel, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in front.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the final hurdle involving Cometothinkofit, ridden by P.T. Smithers, and Westin Pimpernel, ridden by Josh Williamson where it appeared these horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.T. Smithers stated that the other horse was going left and he had to sit for a few strides. Josh Williamson stated that his mount was very green and ran severely towards the stable yard but he straightened his mount and changed his whip. 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 enquired into an incident after turning into the straight involving Tudorista, ridden by C.M. Quirke, and Westin Pimpernel, ridden by Josh Williamson where it appeared Tudorista had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.M. Quirke stated that coming round the final bend he had to take a little check so as not to clip heels. Josh Williamson stated that his mount was very green and ran around but he grabbed the rein and corrected. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Josh Williamson was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended them for two race days.

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

Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman)
Ms. M. Cosgrave
Mr. R. Ryan
Mr. A. Byrne
Mr. P. Deegan

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