Clonmel 22nd October 2026

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

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

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Miss P. Elvin, rider of Volez Vous, concerning her use of the whip in the closing of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that one of her whip uses did not make contact. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Miss P. Elvin, was in breach of R 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her clean record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident coming down the hill involving Cloudy Rosie, ridden by Kevin Healy, Cala Gracioneta, ridden by J. Smith, and Weaponized, ridden by Ross Sugrue, where it appeared these horses came close together. 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 granted a request from Nigel Thomas Slevin, trainer of Private Policy for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with Rule 90(i).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bobby Kirova (GB), trained by Michael Butler, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a wound on its left fore pastern and coughing post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Rockstown Girl trained by Anthony McCann had burst a blood vessel

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that King's Son (FR) trained by Seamus Neville had burst a blood vessel.

P.K. Donovan, rider of King's Son (FR), trained by Seamus Neville, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessell and pulled up.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms Kate Horgan (Chairman),
Mr P Dowling,
Mr S McDonogh,
Mr B Smullen,
Mr L Aspell.

For this race meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the "starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208(i) and Rule 209(i).

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