Curragh 4th October 2025

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Never Ever, 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 Martin Hassett, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Loch Gamhna, placed third, as compared with its one previous run. Martin Hassett stated that his charge was very green on its only other run and settled much better in the early stages of today's race. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs from the finish involving Germanese, ridden by W.J. Lee, Navassa Island, ridden by J.A. Powell, and Unexpected Issues, ridden by A.J. Slattery, where it appeared Germanese had to momentarily check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee stated that he suffered slight interference and felt if his mount was travelling better the incident would not have occurred. J.A. Powell stated that he felt the horse in front of him moved off the railing slightly and although he moved out, he felt he did not cause interference. A.J. Slattery stated that his mount was intimidated by the horse that was travelling ahead of him to his right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

N.G. McCullagh, rider of Gazelle D'or, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keen throughout.

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

R.P. Whelan, rider of I Bid You Ajou (FR), trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount fly leaped from the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the early stages of this race involving Unique Journey, ridden by S. Foley, placed first, Jon Riggens, ridden by B.M. Coen, unplaced, Laugh A Minute (GB), ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fourth, and Dmaniac (GB), ridden by M.W Hassett, placed third, where it appeared Jon Riggens ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. Foley stated that his mount is less than straightforward and was quite awkward due to the very steady pace. B. M. Coen stated that things got tight and he had to sit for a stride. C. D. Hayes stated that he did not contribute to any interference. M. W. Hassett stated that his mount took a keen hold and he switched off heels. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the start of this race where it appeared that stall number three opened ahead of the other stalls. Having viewed the recording of the incident, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Verhoyen (GB), ridden by R.C. Colgan had struck the stall gates with his chest as they were opening, that no material advantage was gained by Verhoyen (GB) and they therefore took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards advised P. Sweeney, trainer of Ransom (GB), who arrived at the start just before the off time of this race, thus delaying the loading process, that should his charge need to trot to the start in future, to seek permission to leave the parade ring early and be at the start ahead of time.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Sunday Sovereign (GB), trained by G.A. Kingston, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right throughout.

B.M. Coen, rider of Rizal (FR), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced early on and ran on well in the closing stages.

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

Mr Charles C. Cunningham (Chairman),

Mr Peter N. Reynolds,

Mr Julian Gaisford - St. Lawrence,

Mr Noel McCaffrey,

Mr L. Walsh.

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