Clonmel 5th June 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Declan Queally, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Dahoma, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that the application of a tongue-tie today may have brought about a return to form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the riding of K.C. Sexton, rider of Open Approach, where it appeared he missed the second hurdle and continued to ride to the finish. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he felt he jumped between the wing and the hurdle and that he was entitled to keep riding in those circumstances. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards disqualified Open Approach under Rule 262 (iv) and found K.C. Sexton in breach of Rule 215(i) and having taken his clean record into account suspended him for two race days.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Johnny Rambo, ridden by J.P. Shinnick, and trained by Donncha Duggan. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. J.P. Shinnick stated that his instructions were to sit mid division and give him a look at his hurdles. His mount was green all the way. He grabbed a hold of him, nursed him down the hill and he ran on from the last in a race that fell apart. Donncha Duggan confirmed the instructions and stated he was satisfied with the ride given. With the horse having his first run he felt the horse was green and should come on for the experience. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that the horse was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given.

G. Brouder, rider of Earthwatch, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran out going to two out on the first circuit.

A.P. Kelly, rider of Magna Gee Gee, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out at the first hurdle.

K.E Buckley, rider of William F Browne, trained by Paul W. Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount cocked his jaw and ran out at the first.

K.C. Sexton, rider of Open Approach, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Straightenyourhand, trained by W.J. Burke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Whats New, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried out.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the first bend involving Gentle Annie, ridden by J.P. Shinnick, where it appeared this horse didn't handle the bend and shifted out causing movement to the outside. 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 John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Marlpark, for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for an identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i).

P.K. Donovan, rider of Magnificent Era, trained by John F. Gleeson, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Daniel Joseph O'Leary, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Getaway Henry, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his previous run brought him on and today's better ground also suited. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Stumblin In, trained by Jack Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled early-on.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Le Diablo (FR), trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered by a faller.

H.J. Horgan, rider of It's Time To Leave (GB), trained by Thomas R. Hughes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the first.

G. Brouder, rider of Quest With Copper, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the the top of the hill and there was a trickle of blood on his nose post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Quest With Copper trained by John Joseph Hanlon was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

H.J. Horgan, rider of It's Time To Leave (GB), trained by Thomas R. Hughes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered at the first.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Market Ready, trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a very bad mistake four out.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Ms. L. Harney, Mr. E. Irwin, Mr. S. Rafter, Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

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.