Cork 12th October 2025

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

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Hardy Stuff (USA), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran off the track and pulled up.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the Starter. Having viewed a recording of the start and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, T. Power Roche, rider of Ocean Murphy (GB), trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very green early and rode him to get home thereafter.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on approach to the second last involving Kibris, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed second, Wizard Of Odds, ridden by P. Byrnes, placed first, and Bridezilla, ridden by C.M. Quirke, placed third, where it appeared contact was made as a result of horses running green. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

P. Byrnes, rider of Wizard Of Odds, trained by William Durkan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount wandered a little bit both ways between the second last and the last.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tea It Is, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S.R. Markey, rider of Found A Diamond, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S.R. Markey was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

Michael Kenneally, rider of St Lawrence's Well, trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly turning for home.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of She's A Fine Wine, placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Killarney on the 23rd of August. Henry De Bromhead reported through his Representative that the drop in trip today may have helped to bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Anthony McCann, trainer of Luminous Light, Mr. Jimmy Mansell the Girth Man and the assistant Racecourse manager Damien Skehan concerning the start of this race, where it appeared Mr. Mansell waved a branch to prompt Luminous Light to go forward which as set out under Regulation 13 is not permitted. Evidence was heard from Anthony McCann who stated that he had asked Mr. Mansell to wave a branch to encourage his charge to go forward. Mr. Jimmy Mansell stated that he was acting upon the instructions of Anthony McCann. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the trainer was in breach of Rule 272(i)(improper conduct). Having considered his record (second offence), they fined him €500.

The Raceday Stewards informed Anthony McCann, trainer of Luminous Light (GB), that a repeat performance from his charge, who refused to line up, may render the animal liable to a suspension in the future.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.P. Crowley, rider of Morning Venture, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr J.P. Crowley was in breach of R.10.3(b)(out of contention) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Richard Rohan (Chairman),
Mr. John McGuire,
Mr. Michael James Murphy,
Mr. Cathal Murphy,
Mr. A. Ring.

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