Clonmel 2nd October 2025

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spring Meadow, trained by E. McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Spring Meadow, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly and pulled up.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, E. Staples, rider of Ahead Of The Posse, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was hampered by the faller at the second last hurdle.

Patrick Cody, rider of King Mal, trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout and pulled up lame after the line. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined King Mal and reported him to be lame on his left fore post race.

Prior to the running of the third race the Official Going was changed to:
Hurdle- Yielding
Chase- Good to Yielding.

A. McGuinness, rider of Chosen Shant, trained by Aengus King, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left and was pulled up.

Niall Moore, rider of Abel Mabel, trained by Arthur Goulding, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from S. Curling, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Queenofthelodge, placed first, as compared with its recent form. S. Curling, trainer, stated that he was unable to offer an explanation for the poor run and hoped that having a break and the application of a tongue strap would see a return to form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

C.G. O'Dwyer, rider of Kalaroun, trained by Conor O'Dwyer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Kalaroun trained by Conor O'Dwyer was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from S. Curling, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Sallap, placed first, as compared with its recent form. S. Curling, trainer, stated that he was very disappointed with her last run and was unable to offer any explanation other than the application of a tongue strap may have brought about the improved performance today. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

Sam Ewing, rider of Ambitious Fellow, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that The Eye Of Tulla trained by Ronald O'Leary was seen to have blood at both nostrils post race.

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Esticky End, trained by Tom McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a noise and stopped quickly.

Danny Gilligan, rider of The Eye Of Tulla, trained by Ronald O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

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

Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairman),
Mr. Patrick Coveney,
Mr. Michael Moloney,
Mr. Michael Murphy,
Mr. L. Walsh.

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garven Ware 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.