Downroyal 28th August 2026
The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:
J.H. Williamson replaced D. Meyler on Teddy Jones, trained by R.P.Cody (Race 4)(unwell).T.E. O'Connor replaced K.C. Sexton on Lisnadill (GB), trained by C.A.McBratney (Race 4)(unwell).
Erin Dunseath rode Le Grand Vert (FR) (reserve) trained by Noel C. Kelly (Race 6).
J. H. Williamson replaced J.W. Kennedy on Samui (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 5)(stood down).
J. Smith replaced J.W. Kennedy on Sneddy Eddie, trained by Gordon Elliott (Race 6)(stood down).
254A Coca-Cola HBC Ireland 3-Y-O H'dle
K.C. Sexton, rider of Moon Aura, trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green.
254D Pepsico (Walkers Snacks) M'dn H'dleJ. Younge, rider of Oops A Daisy, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stumbled independently of any other horse.
254E Denny H'dleJ. Smith, rider of Loch Cuan, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Rocky's Diamond, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a cut on its left hind, and was otherwise post race normal.
254F Tayto Group Limited H'cap H'dleThe Raceday Stewards interviewed S.J. Fitzsimons, rider of Technology, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Reg.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.
The Raceday Stewards interviewed Michael Kenneally, rider of Fire Coral (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Reg.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.
254G Hovis Ireland (Mares) INH Flat RaceMr B.M. Coonan, rider of Maxdale Prinxess, trained by W.M.Roper, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.
GENERAL INFORMATIONThe following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. P. Law (Chairman),
Mr. J. Collins,
Dr. P. Molony,
Mr. C.P. Magnier,
Mr. H.T. Hynes.
For this race meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the ‘Starting Procedures for Tape Starts’, and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i).
Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for the second last and the last hurdle to be omitted from Race three, four, five and six.
Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.
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