Downroyal 20th January 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Whinney Hill (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing on examination post race.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from M.A.Molloy, trainer of Beckistine, for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with Rule 90(i).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spinola Bay (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Walk In The Sea, trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after jumping the last hurdle, involving Clody Diamond, ridden by E. Staples, placed fourth, Missus Beeton, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed first, and Catchabird, ridden by A.P. Kelly, placed third, where it appeared the three horses came together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.M. Quirke, rider of Lips Freedom (GER), trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very free.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line, involving Luimneach, ridden by A.P. Kelly, placed second, and Shanroe Act, ridden by D. King, placed first, where it appeared the two horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Lucky Lyreen, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the running.

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

Mr. N. Chance (Chairman),

Ms. M. Cosgrave,

Mr. D. Aiken,

Mr. F.G. Fitzsimmons,

Mr. P. Deegan.

Following Race one, the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the official going on the hurdle track to soft.

Following Race two, the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the official going to yielding to soft, soft in places on the Chase track.

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