Clonmel 5th November 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that J. Aherne, rider of Sea Swirl, had weighed in 1.6lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he could not account for the overweight other than he had weighed out without gloves and gum shield, his mount had sweated a lot and water had been thrown over his mount before he removed his tack. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J. Aherne was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended J. Aherne for one race day.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P.T. Smithers, rider of Everin Dream, trained by Jarlath P.Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced early on and stayed on.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Midtown Manhattan, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where it appeared Don't Hold Back, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, momentarily ran short of room coming down the hill. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Our Sonny, ridden by Mr C. Mullins, and trained by Thomas Mullins. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr C. Mullins stated that his instructions were to jump off handy, follow the leaders and educate him but not to ask him him to do anything he was not capable of doing. He further added that his mount can be very keen and he nodded a few times coming down the hill and when he asked him to quicken he did not. Thomas Mullins stated that his charge has had a year off having suffered a leg injury and he can be very keen. He added that it was very important that he settled today and did things right. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Our Sonny was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident going to the second last hurdle involving J'arrive De L'est (FR), ridden by Alan O'Sullivan, and Nelson Muntz, ridden by P.T. Enright, where it appeared J'arrive De L'est rolled left and made contact with Nelson Muntz. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

S. O'Callaghan, rider of Party President, trained by David O'Sullivan, 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 Party President trained by David O'Sullivan was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Kelly's Cosmos trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy was found to have blood at its left nostril post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the crossing of the parade ring by Red Seagull, ridden by Mr F. Maguire, and trained by N.Stokes without being instructed to do so. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr F. Maguire stated that he wanted to mount before the exit of the parade ring and instructed the groom to turn. N. Stokes stated that he did not want the horse to turn in a tight circle so he instructed the groom to cross the ring. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that N. Stokes was in breach of Regulation 16 and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards fined N. Stokes €100 on this occasion.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the first false start of this race involving Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Distraction, Ms E.L. Herbison, rider of Hoof And Hustle, Mr B. Doyle Murphy, rider of Mister Moon, Mr F.R. Buckley, rider of River Cartwright and Mr D. Doyle, rider of Sumoscalier where it appeared that the riders went before the flag was dropped. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J. L. Gleeson said his mount wears a hood and is very keen and it went forward despite his best efforts. Ms E. L. Herbison stated that her mount got very wound up. Mr B. Doyle Murphy said he did his best to restrain his mount. Mr D. Doyle stated that he went forward when the horses on his inner went. Mr F. R. Buckley stated that his mount was quite wound up. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that all five riders were in breach of Rule 208 (iii)(b). Having considered Mr J. L. Gleesons's clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day. Having considered Ms E. L. Herbison's clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended her for one race day. Having considered Mr B Doyle Murphy's clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day. Having considered Mr F. R. Buckley's clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day. Having considered Mr D. Doyle's clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr N. P. Lambert (Chairman), Ms K. Horgan, Mr D. Hickey, Ms F. Morris, Mr L. Aspell.

For this 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.