Downroyal 26th December 2025

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

Miss G. Benson, rider of Blueys Unicorse, trained by D.M. Christie, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left in the last four furlongs.

P.J. Cody, rider of Ballinearla Girl, trained by Eoin Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Uncle Gerhard, trained by Gearoid O'Loughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount suffered an overreach to its near fore.

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Centaq, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran out at the fourth last hurdle. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the incident and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

C.P. Millar, rider of Clodders Dream (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

Sam Ewing, rider of Swing Davis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

Mr Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Rose Of Kalanisi, trained by Conor David Maxwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by an IHRB Veterinary Officer

The Raceday Stewards fined Ian Patrick Donoghue, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared cheekpieces to Squire Ohara, prior to entering the parade ring.

Mr N. McParlan, rider of Cadoudal Saint (FR), trained by Gerald Stephen Quinn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a noise from the top of the hill.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the IHRB Clerk Of The Scales, that Mr L T Turner presented himself to weigh out at 5lbs overweight none of which had been declared. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. Mr L T Turner stated that he was unable to draw the correct weight and apologised. C Moore, trainer stated that he would prefer not to allow the overweight and requested a rider change. Having heard the evidence, the Raceday Stewards allowed the substitution of rider , furthermore they were satisfied that Mr L T Turner was in breach of Rule 195 and Rule 198 and having taken his record into account(second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr R. Guiney, rider of Kershaw, concerning his use of the whip in closing statges of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he misjudged the amount of times he used his whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr R Guiney was in breach of R10 .3(g)(frequency)and having taken his record into account(first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Peter Law (Chairman),
Mr. Joe Collins,
Rev. Colin Hall - Thompson,
Mr. Robert Steele,
Mr. P Deegan.

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