Bellewstown 2nd October 2025

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

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

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Green Universe, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked right at the line.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Pietropaolo, rider of Tswalu, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted and apologised for his whip use. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

Nicola Burns, rider of Thru And Thru, trained by Rory Anthony Devine, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stumbled one furlong out.

S. Foley, rider of Vega's Muse (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped and leaned right from the gates.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Shavasi, ridden by Dylan Browne McMonagle, placed first, and Gloriously Glam, ridden by Adam Caffrey, placed second, where it appeared there was contact between the two horses. 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 enquired into an incident in the straight involving Only Spoofing, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, El Fontenaro, ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, Platino Bianco, ridden by R. Whearty, unplaced, Livingston Range, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, unplaced, and Whatswrongnow, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, placed fourth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.D. Hayes said his mount got unbalanced as he went for a gap. R.P. Whelan said he received minor interference. R. Whearty said he received a bump on his mounts hind end. K.G. Kennedy said he received a bump from his left. J.A. Heffernan said was not involved as he was in front of the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

C.T. Keane, rider of Lismacbryan, trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right in the closing stages.

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Secret Rock, trained by A.J.Martin, 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. Law (Chairman), Mr. W. Flood, Mr. J. Collins, Mr. N. Chance, Mr. A. Ring.

The Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 29 appointed Mr. Leslie Deacon to act 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.