Bellewstown 1st October 2025

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

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Fleetfootsoldier, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, Nibras Rainbow, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, and Master Garvey, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, where it appeared Fleetfootsoldier had to sit for a stride. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Heffernan said he tried to angle out but as there was no room so he did not persist. G.F. Carroll said he held his line. W. Joyce said he was not aware of the incident .Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the straight involving Fleetfootsoldier, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fifth, Nibras Rainbow, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, and Master Garvey, ridden by W. Joyce, unplaced, where it appeared Fleetfootsoldier and Master Garvey got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Heffernan said the gap closed before he could get into it. He further added he used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position as he knew it was starting to get tight outside him. G.F. Carroll said his horse went left as he struck him but corrected him quickly. W. Joyce said he got squeezed out of it from both sides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found G.F. Carroll was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record (second offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for four racedays.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Mythical Rock, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was unlucky in running.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Desert Of The Sea, trained by T.G. McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Fleetfootsoldier, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got stopped twice in his run.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Bang Po, trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from three furlongs out.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Wayside Lady, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run.

J. Pietropaolo, rider of Dragon Of Malta, trained by P.F. O'Donnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right for the last two furlongs.

Nicola Burns, rider of The Blue Panther, trained by R.P. Burns, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount got no run early in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Michael Mulvany, trainer, following the winning performance of Ribee in this race, which appeared to represent an improvement on its previous run. Micheal Mulvany reported that the application of a tongue strap is what he attributes the improvement in for to. Having liaised with the IHRB Handicapper, the Raceday Stewards considered the report and noted the explanation offered.

R.M. Mulligan, rider of Imposing Supreme, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount pulled up lame.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Glory To Be, trained by M.C. Grassick, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Be Good Or Begone trained by Daniel James Murphy had blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend into the straight involving Miss Australie, ridden by S. Coen, Breathe Again, ridden by Robyn Donaghue-Leahy, and Share The Treasure, ridden by D.S. O'Sullivan where it appeared Miss Australie had to check after getting tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Coen said he got pressure from his right and had to severely check. Robyn Donaghue-Leahy said she kept her line and left room for the horse on her inner. D.S. O'Sullivan said kept his line and didn't contribute to the incident which was confirmed by Robyn Donaghue-Leahy. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Robyn Donaghue-Leahy was in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly and having considered her clean record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two racedays.

S. Coen, rider of Miss Australie, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got wiped out turning in.

Robyn Donaghue-Leahy, rider of Breathe Again, trained by Ms. Sheila Lavery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount rolled off the bend in the back straight but was corrected immediately.

The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Onaqui, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

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

Mr. P. Reynolds (Chairman),
Mr. P. Molony,
Mr. R. Dore,
Mr. J. Collins,
Mr. L. Walsh.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a one minute delay to races two and three.

The Race Stewards using their powers under Rule 29 appointed Mr. Leslie Deacon as security officer at this meeting.

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