Curragh 9th August 2026

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Atlantic Bridge, trained by Robson De Aguiar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Admired Beauty, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where Shakespeare (GB), ridden by R.L. Moore, drifted left in the final furlong. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

W.J. Lee, rider of Big Gossey, trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false step at the halfway mark and again at around the one furlong marker.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at around the one furlong marker involving Folsom Blues, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle, placed second, and Velozee, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed third, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. Browne McMonagle said the two horses drifted towards each other and the contact was minimal. W.J. Lee said he received a bump which caused his mount to change her legs. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Folsom Blues, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump.

W.J. Lee, rider of Velozee, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled slightly right.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Celeron (GB), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its right hind post race.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Chicago Call, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was a bit tight for a stride at the two furlong pole.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Headmaster (GB), trained by Edward Lynam, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at around the two furlong marker involving Erosandpsyche, ridden by G.F. Carroll, Arugam Bay, ridden by Jessica O'Gorman, Chicago Call, ridden by D.W. O'Connor, and Prairie Girl, ridden by T. Casey where it appeared Chicago Call got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.F. Carroll said he moved in after getting pressure from his right. Jessica O'Gorman said her mount rolled around slightly but felt she had kept a reasonably straight line. D.W. O'Connor said he was fading when getting slight pressure from both sides. T. Casey said he kept his racing line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Nouvel Espoir, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right inside the last furlong.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at around the furlong pole involving Go Athletico (FR), ridden by R.P. Whelan, Lohoobb (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, and Nouvel Espoir, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle where it appeared Lohoobb had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Whelan said he kept a straight line and didn't contribute to the incident. W.J. Lee said he took a precautionary check when Nouvel Espoir drifted right in front of him. D. Browne McMonagle felt he was clear of Lohoobb when his mount drifted. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Final Voyage, ridden by Jessica Maye, Dark Viper (GB), ridden by S. Foley, and Goal Exceeded (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, where it appeared S. Foley had to sit for a few strides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Marmeladova, trained by K.J. Condon, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S. Foley, rider of Dark Viper (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a precautionary check in the last furlong.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Howyoulikethat, trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action.

W.J. Lee, rider of Marmeladova, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Frank Clarke (Chairman), Mr. Stephan Collins, Mr. Patrick Coveney, Mr. Anthony Byrne, Mr. L. Walsh.

Following the running of race three the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going to good to firm.

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