Downroyal 12th April 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from James Andrew Fahey, trainer of Supreme Axel, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

E. D. Delany, trainer of Queen Nel, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge lost both hind shoes in running.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Edward F. Power, trainer of Stardhem, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

Anna McGuinness, rider of Take Chance (FR), trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident around 50 yards from the finish involving Attaboyarchie, ridden by Miss E.J. Sweeney, placed second and Reve Inoui, ridden by Jordan Canavan, placed fourth, where it appeared the rider of Attaboyarchie dropped her rein and drifted left into the path of Reve Inoui. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Aclass, trained by J.P. Flavin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded by the faller.

B.P. Kennedy, rider of Millie B, trained by Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the winning post involving Hardy Diamond, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed second, and Snow Punt, ridden by P. Byrnes, placed third, where it appeared Snow Punt rolled into Hardy Diamond. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

P.T. Enright, rider of Warmer Days Ahead (FR), trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel in running. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

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

Mr. P. Law (Chairman),

Ms. A. Millar,

Mr. P.G. Stewart,

Mr. H. Lappin,

Mr. A. Ring.

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).

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