Curragh 24th May 2026

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Lan De Ghaire, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled from the gates.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Minnie Hauk, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of mild lameness of her right fore post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Abashiri (GB), ridden by W. Buick, placed third, and True Love, ridden by R.L. Moore, placed second, where it appeared interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W, Buick stated that his filly felt a little pressure from the left which did not cost him a better finishing position. R.L. Moore stated that his filly tired inside the final furlong and drifted right, but he corrected her immediately. Having viewed a recording of incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards and made no alteration to the Judge's placings took no further action.

R.L. Moore, rider of True Love, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung a little right in the latter stages.

W.J. Lee, rider of Anushka, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount fly leaped out of the stalls and was slowly away.

Natalia Lupini, trainer of Thaloria (GB), reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge lost its action at the three furlong marker and did not travel afterwards.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spanish Temptress, trained by Richard John O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Adam Caffrey, rider of No More Porter, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung slightly right for the last furlong.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P.A. Harnett, rider of Kilmeaden, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. P.A. Harnett accepted he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found P.A. Harnett was in breach of R.10.3(g) (frequency) and in considering his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Pavilion End (GB), trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slightly interfered with at the turn in. Having viewed the footage the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

Mr. Charles C. Cunningham (Chairman),
Mr. Laurence McFerran,
Dr. Paddy Molony,
Mr. Joseph M. McGrath,
Mr. L. Walsh.

Following the running of Race four the IHRB Clerk Of The Course changed the Official Going to Good. .

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