Curragh 29th August 2026

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Moon Sand (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was outpaced early until running on in the closing statges.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Albany County, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right in the closing stages.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Ben Coen, rider of A I Nation, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately one and a half furlongs from the finish involving A I Nation, ridden by B.M. Coen, and Adversity (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, where it appeared W. J Lee had to sit for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs out involving Ballyskeagh, ridden by C.D. Hayes, and Exceptionally (USA), ridden by W.M. Lordan, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. M Lordan stated that the incident didn't feel much at the time. C.D. Hayes stated that he felt the race would spread out at that point and he rode accordingly. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action in relation to the incident. They were, however, of the view that the evidence of both riders was understated and reminded them of their future responsibilities in this regard.

S. Foley, rider of Samnina, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a bad step on leaving the stalls.

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Samnina, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined So Lovely (USA), trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J. Pietropaolo, rider of Exchange Student, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen in the early stages.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Margot Mae, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C.T. Keane, rider of Livenka (GB), trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle todays ground conditions.

J.A. Powell, rider of Sky Watch, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the straight.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Hardy Warrior, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slowly away.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Rahmi, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount slowly away.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rosato, trained by Charles Weld, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A.S. Grant, rider of Call The Cavalry, trained by Chris Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

Reese Holohan, rider of Coincidental Glory, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the four furlong post. Having viewed a recording of the footage, the Raceday Stewatds were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and no further action was warranted.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Justice Leonie Reynolds (Chairman),
Mr Peter Law,
Mr John Martin-Smith,
Mr Noel McCaffrey,
Mr L Walsh.

Following the running of Race 6 the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going to Yielding.

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