Curragh 1st November 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Ms Claire O'Connell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Alnofoor (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Claire O'Connell stated that her charge ran too keen on its previous start and settled better today. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

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

B.M. Coen, rider of Dolly Hello, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got tight for room. Having viewed a 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 Lady Mary Heath, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost its left fore shoe but to be otherwise post race normal.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Real Force (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away and also met with interference two furlongs out. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

N.G. McCullagh, rider of Loingseoir, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped very awkwardly from the stalls.

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

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

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Kevin Michael Smith, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Java Wood, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Kevin Michael Smith stated that his charge seemed to appreciate the straight track. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Perry Mason (GB), trained by Maurice Andrew Ahern, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Cristal Clere, trained by John J.Nallen, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Lady Lilac, trained by Joseph G. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was awkward when the stalls opened.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Majestic King, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from about two furlongs down.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately one and a half furlongs from home involving The Austrian, ridden by J.A. Heffernan, and Together Now (USA), ridden by G.M. Ryan, where it appeared there may have been contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Camino Vino, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not handle today's going and was eased down.

The Raceday Stewards informed Sabrina J. Harty, trainer, that It's Buster's Way, would have to be recertified before being declared to run from stalls again.

The Raceday Stewards informed Sabrina J. Harty, trainer of It's Buster's Way, that a repeat performance from her charge, who was unruly and had to be lead to post, may render the animal liable to suspension in the future

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Ms Mary Cosgrave, Mr N. B. Wachman, Ms Meta Osborne, Mr L. Walsh.

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