Bellewstown 25th August 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Camino Lad, ridden by C.T. Keane, and Karrygrant, ridden by B.M. Coen, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

W.J. Lee, rider of Star Of Beauty, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped badly at the bend.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the fall of Mosel, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle, in the closing stages of this race. Having considered the matter and viewed a recording of the race, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

After the running of race one The Raceday Stewards heard from W.J. Lee, rider of Star Of Beauty and R.P. Cleary, rider of Sweetie Too, concerning the top bend. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned who also asked that the top bend be sanded. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards ordered that remedial work be carried out on the bend and that the situation would be monitored going forward.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Wegotogether, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped on the bend.

J.A. Powell, rider of Wellwhatshappenin, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hindered by one of the fallers.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Draiocht, trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Rampage, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount slipped on the bend.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the top bend involving Distillate (GB), ridden by Adam Caffrey, and Pettus Bridge (FR), ridden by B.M. Coen, where it appeared Pettus Bridge slipped up and brought down Distillate. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards met with a delegation of riders, trainers, the Clerk of the Course and the Racecourse Manager. Having considered their observations and the remedial work carried out after race one the Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 10, made the decision to abandon the remainder of the card

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr C. P. Magnier (Chairman), Mr William Flood, Mr Joe Collins, Mr Raymund S. Martin, Mr L. Walsh.

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