Downroyal 29th May 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Baggot Street, trained by John S. O'Donoghue, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

W.J. Lee, rider of Cashel Blue, trained by K.J. Condon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped the road crossing and had a look at the pedestrian crossing after.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Spiced Gold, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was slowly away.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Cashel Blue trained by K.J. Condon was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Youse Raven Mad, trained by Garry Caldwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stood in the stalls momentarily.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Minaun View (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Amemri (GB), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false step at the road crossing.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Dynamic Force, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a keen hold early on.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Meriden (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the straight.

R. Whearty, rider of Bullet Bourbon, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that it got very tight at the road crossing.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Thistle Cross, trained by M.M. Rice, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and was slowly away.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident before the road crossing involving Fontaine Khaled, ridden by Jessica O'Gorman, and Bullet Bourbon, ridden by R. Whearty, where it appeared Bullet Bourbon ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R. Whearty stated that he had to take a significant check as Fontaine Khaled crossed him. Jessica O'Gorman stated that her mount got unbalanced coming down the hill and had a look at the road. She added that she did her best to keep her mount straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Jessica O'Gorman was in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly, and having considered her clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Rapide Vega trained by Mrs John Harrington was found to be a gelding and not a colt as shown on the passport presented. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards fined the trainer €130 in accordance with the provisions of Rule 148(xii).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Eniac, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sutton Hoo, trained by Natalia Lupini, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Another Day Done, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false step out of the gates.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Moon Vega, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

P. McGettigan, rider of Pons Aelius, trained by H.D. McGuigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Lisnadill (GB), trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

S.A. Wallace, rider of Synchronize, trained by J. Morrison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the start.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving the stalls involving Al What, ridden by Emily Grifferty, Our Lucky Lady, ridden by Jessica O'Gorman, and Synchronize, ridden by S.A. Wallace, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.A. Wallace stated that he received interference from his outside. Jessica O'Gorman stated that she felt pressure from her outside. Emily Grifferty stated that her mount hung in towards the rail and was unaware of Synchronize on her inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Emily Grifferty was in breach of Rule 214 in that she had ridden carelessly and having considered her clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two racedays. C.T. Keane accompanied Emily Grifferty at this enquiry.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Noel Chance (Chairman),
Mr. Justice Tony Hunt,
Mr. Joe Collins,
Mr. C.P. Magnier,
Mr. A. Ring.

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