Cork 14th August 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

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

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Paul W. Flynn, trainer of Nando The Great, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90(i).

S. Foley, rider of Better Yet, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left throughout.

C.T. Keane, rider of Southern Boulevard, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left from halfway.

T. Casey, rider of Simmering Seas, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left at the two furlong pole.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Beibhinn, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very fractious in the gates and jumped violently left.

B.M. Coen, rider of Damsel In Distress, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got bumped at the start.

C.T. Keane, rider of Maire Rua (GB), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got interfered with at the start.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the circumstances whereby Alwaysanangel, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle and Beibhinn, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, both trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien entered the parade ring carrying the incorrect saddles prior to the running of the race. Both riders weighed out again and the horses were then saddled correctly, which contributed to a delay to the off time of the race. Evidence was heard from the trainers Authorised Representative, Michael Halford, who stated that it was down to human error and apologised for the mistake. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards fined Joseph Patrick O'Brien €500 through his Authorised Representative under the provisions of Rule 148(i).

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Beibhinn, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, Damsel In Distress, ridden by B.M. Coen, Maire Rua (GB), ridden by C.T. Keane, and Nevermindtherain, ridden by W.M. Lordan where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.M. Lordan stated that Beibhinn rolled across in front of his mount. C.T. Keane stated that his mount jumped slowly and got interfered with. B.M. Coen stated that he received a bump. D.P. McDonogh stated that his mount jumped violently left. 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.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Princess Child (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed a few times while being examined but was otherwise post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Thomas Gibney, trainer of Elusive In Mayo, regarding the late arrival of the horse into the Parade Ring. Evidence was heard from the trainers representative (unauthorised) on the day Tom Hollingsworth who stated that he had difficulty saddling the horse and it was human error. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards through Mr Hollingsworth reminded Thomas Gibney of his responsibilities to have his charge in the parade ring on time in future. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Thomas Gibney was in breach of Rule 147(v) (failure to lodge the appropriate authorisation form appointing an Authorised Representative) and fined him €130.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the IHRB Clerk of the Scales, that A. Browne-Souza, rider of Emily Estherfaye, had weighed in 2lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was feeling light headed so he drank a bottle and a quarter of water which may have contributed to the discrepancy in weight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A. Browne-Souza was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for one raceday.

C. Cusack, rider of Starflow, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a little in the straight.

R. Whearty, rider of Reponse Finale, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Gerard Coughlan (Chairman),
Mr. John McGuire,
Mr. Michael J. Murphy,
Mr. Cathal Murphy,
Mr. H. Hynes.

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