Bellewstown 1st October 2026

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

Reese Holohan, rider of Violet Be Humble, trained by Sean Davis, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

Reese Holohan, rider of Tax Me Later, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident two furlongs from home involving Big Bill, ridden by Reese Holohan and Stonyfalls, ridden by Nicola Burns, where it appeared Stonyfalls ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Reese Holohan stated that the horse in front of him stopped quickly, that he angled his mount out and made his run. Nicola Burns stated that her mount hit a flat spot and that she had to take a precautionary check when the horse on her inside made its move. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted other than to advise Reese Holohan to ride with more awareness in a similar situation in the future.

P. McGettigan, rider of Thumama Sands, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Save The Sixes, ridden by W.J. Lee and Excuzio Joe, ridden by R.C. Colgan, where it appeared the two made contact briefly. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that his mount rolled in ever so slightly so took a precautionary check. R.C. Colgan stated that his mount jinked a little to the outside coming to the road crossing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Reese Holohan, rider of El Fontenaro, trained by Jarlath P.Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Anightaway, trained by Sean Davis, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Karl Thornton, trainer of Grey Fable, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).

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

Mr. R. Dore (Chairman),

Mr. J. Martin-Smith,

Mr. W. Flood,

Mr. N. Chance,

Mr. L. Aspell.

Following a request from broadcaster the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to race two.

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