Cork 10th May 2026

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that My Girl Robyn trained by Andrew Slattery was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after jumping the last hurdle involving Arouet (FR), ridden by D. King and Karlynn (FR), ridden by E. Walsh, where it appeared contact was made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Laligurash, trained by Michael C.Griffin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very badly hampered at the third last hurdle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Royal Soldier, trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Royal Soldier, trained by Mrs Gillian Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran disappointingly and was pulled up.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Oliver McKiernan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Somersby Roost, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Oliver McKiernan stated that todays drier ground may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Fairyland Opera, trained by Mrs Lorna Fowler, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount weakened quickly.

G.B. Noonan, rider of Mount Ferns, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Jisco Du Brem (FR), trained by Jonathan Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a very bad mistake at the third last hurdle.

Sam Ewing, rider of Jaadil, trained by D.E.Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

Kevin Healy, rider of Maxicourt, trained by Patrick J. Duffy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went to jam on at the start.

D.E.Fitzgerald, trainer of Jaadil, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was found to have mucus on endoscopic examination post race.

Kevin Healy, rider of Clone Cross (GB), trained by Simon Cavanagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left and jumped left.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Seek A Richer Life, trained by Sean O. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung violently left.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the second last hurdle involving Navy Waves, ridden by R.P. Treacy, Annie Button, ridden by D.J Gilligan and Head For Home, ridden by P.T. Enright, where it appeared Head For Home had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Treacy stated that he tried to maintain his racing line and kept his filly away from runners on his inside. D.J Gilligan stated that he kept his racing line and caused no interference. P.T. Enright stated that his mount felt intimidation from the inside and cocked his jaw. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

J.G. Gilligan, rider of Ranger Billy, trained by K.A. Heffernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Peter John Flood, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Annie Button, placed first, as compared with her last run. Catriona Bolger representative of the trainer stated that Annie Button did not handle the slower ground last time out and that better ground today may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content. Furthermore the Raceday Stewards pursuant to the provisions of Rule 147 fined Peter John Flood €130 for failing to appoint Catriona Bolger as an Authorised Representative.

Following a report from the IHRB Veterinary Officer the Raceday Stewards interviewed Patrick Michael Verling, trainer of Solviez Song, due to the fact that the microchip could not be located when the mare was presented for identification on arrival. Patrick Michael Verling stated that the mare was bred by the owner and that he believed that the animal did have a microchip. The Raceday Stewards pursuant to the provisions of Rule 90(iii) ordered the withdrawal of Solviez Song and referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

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

Mr. R. Rohan (Chairman),

Mrs. F. Ward,

Mr. M. Lyons,

Ms. L. Harney,

Mr. L. Aspell.

Prior to racing the Raceday Stewards approved a request from the IHRB Clerk of the Course, to amend the distances of races six and seven to be ran over three miles and forty yards, due to operational reasons.

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