Bellewstown 3rd July 2026

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Hexagonal, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Celestial Heights, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Rock On Johnny, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced wide off the bottom bend.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into two incidents in close proximity in the closing stages, the first involving Comfort Line, ridden by Gabriella Hill, and Rockbury Lad (GB), ridden by J.A. Powell, and the second involving Comfort Line, and Glamazon, ridden by S. Foley. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J A Powell stated that he received pressure from his outside and had to take back. S. Foley stated that he was aware of the horse on his inside and as he was maintaining his line he received a bump from behind. Gabriella Hill stated that her horse was leaning inwards and in hindsight she could have been more aware. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards was satisfied Gabriella Hill was in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly in relation to the first incident, and having considered her clean record they suspended her for two racedays. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted in relation to the second incident. Senior rider C.D Hayes accompanied Gabriella Hill in this enquiry.

C. Geerdharry, rider of Lahore Da King, trained by Anthony Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action in the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Gotta Catch'em All, trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount clipped heels after the winning line.

J.A. Powell, rider of Rockbury Lad (GB), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room up the straight.

L.F. Roche, rider of Smaoineamh Sile (GB), trained by Conor David Maxwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared as the stalls opened.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Tariff, trained by Conor David Maxwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards held the result and enquired into the start of this race where Smaoineamh Sile, ridden by L.F Roche, exited the stalls without its rider when the race was started. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that his mount reared without warning after the starter had indicated that the gates were about to open and that he stepped off his mount. He further confirmed that he did not have time to alert the Starter that he was in difficulty. Evidence was also heard from the I.H.R.B. Starter, who confirmed the evidence of L.F. Roche and stated that Smaoineamh Sile had reared after he pressed the starting mechanism as the gates were opening. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted and signalled the winner all right.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Gerard Kyne, trainer of Banish Misfortune, for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).

B.M. Coen, rider of Sparky Sparky, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped the second road crossing.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident after the last road crossing involving Plushy, ridden by A.J. Casey, and Bel Espoir, ridden by E.E. Ryan where it appeared Plushy, ran short of room momentarily. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A J Casey stated that he took a slight check after the road crossing as Bel Espoir, drifted towards him. E. E. Ryan stated that on approaching the road crossing his mount ducked inwards. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. Senior rider G M Ryan accompanied E. E. Ryan in this enquiry.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Steel Magnolia, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't get a clear run in the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Robot Rock (FR), trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount ran free throughout.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr C P Magnier (Chairman),
Mr J M McGrath,
Mr W Flood,
Mr L Walsh.

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