Bellewstown 30th September 2026

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Elusive Path, trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C.T. Keane, rider of Ohmali, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Manhattan Dandy, trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount acted up in the stalls causing him to be slowly away.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Dandyville, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran a little keen.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, W.M. Lordan, rider of Galley Point, trained by T.J. O'Mara, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was keen early and hung left under pressure.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Dusty Rock, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slipped coming out of the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs from home involving Dusty Rock, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, and Osterode, ridden by W.J. Lee where it appeared contact was made between the two. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.M. Sheridan stated that he got a bump but his mount overexaggerated. W.J Lee stated that his mount had to come off heels and he bumped Dusty Rock. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found W.J. Lee was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for four racedays.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a three minute delay to this race.

Reese Holohan, rider of Coulstys Way, trained by Patrick Magee, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and got tight for room at the bottom bend. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C. Cusack, rider of Miss Australie, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

Cillian Rowan, rider of Dancing Steve, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. L. McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. J.M. McGrath,
Mr. F.G. Fitzsimons,
Rev. C. Hall-Thompson,
Mr. L. Aspell.

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