Downroyal 4th September 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from M.J. Tynan, trainer of Habu, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i). Subsequently the Raceday Stewards ordered the withdrawal of Habu, trained by M.J. Tynan, for failing to present the horse for identification to an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i). The Raceday Stewards interviewed M. J. Tynan in relation to the matter, who stated that he had a puncture on the motorway which caused the delay in arrival time. Having considered evidence the Raceday Stewards accepted the explanation offered.

J. Kearney, rider of Monologue, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green up the straight.

C. Cusack, rider of Premier View, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount idled when he hit the front.

L.F. Roche, rider of Banish Misfortune, trained by Gerard Kyne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from the half way point.

P. McGettigan, rider of Tudor Flame, trained by John James Feane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Letmeentertainyou (FR), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout.

B.M. Coen, rider of Petrolio, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got caught behind a horse going backwards in the last seventy five yards. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Byzantine Gold, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Boxing Great, trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in the last furlong.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Golden Temple, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Gangster Granny, trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

C. Cusack, rider of Enchanted Lady (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tightened on the bend.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Chosen One, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount leaned right up the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at around the five furlong marker involving Enchanted Lady (GB), ridden by C. Cusack and Lough Leane, ridden by A. Browne-Souza, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C. Cusack stated that where the railing comes out slightly on the bend he let out a shout before things got tight and that contact was made. A. Browne-Souza stated that his mount was hanging slightly right but he felt there was no contact and believed he was clear of Enchanted Lady (GB). Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A. Browne-Souza was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

W.J. Lee, rider of No More Hiding (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was tightened inside 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.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Vervain, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the home straight.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Acanto, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

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

Mr. N. Chance (Chairman),

Mr. Justice T. Hunt,

Mr. T. Breen,

Mr. L. McFerran,

Mr. A. Ring.

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