Dundalk 10th April 2026

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

G.M. Ryan, rider of Ranting Duke (GB), trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very upset in the starting stalls.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Matriarchal, trained by Josh Halley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.

W.J. Lee, rider of Snowballs, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Sovereign Banter, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hinder (GB), trained by G.M.Lyons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Aughlish, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped a bit left from the starting stalls.

A.S. Grant, rider of Atallah, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Meriden (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left in the home straight and was very green on the surface.

C. Cusack, rider of Methgal, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount may have been struck into on the first bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Methgal, ridden by C. Cusack, placed second and Royal County Glory, ridden by J. Pietropaolo, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Pietropaolo, rider of Royal County Glory, in the presence of D.P. McDonogh, Senior Rider, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who explained his whip use and confirmed that he is working hard on improving his whip style. Having considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Kalir, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled right in the closing stages.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Golddream (FR), trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a slight bump in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Golddream (FR), ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed first, Grand Premiere (USA), ridden by S. Foley, placed second, and Kalir, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L.T. McAteer stated that his mount recieved a bump when the horse on his outside moved close to him, possibly as a result of the strong wind. S. Foley stated that he had to move right to avoid clipping a heel and felt that the wind was a contributing factor. C.D. Hayes stated that when he laid down his challenge his mount moved right, possibly as a result of the strong wind. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and therefore to no further action.

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

W.J. Lee, rider of County Carlow, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around for two strides just passed the two furlong mark.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung rught up the straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Desert Friend, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right throughout.

J. Kearney, rider of Mephisto, trained by Gerard Keane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a small bit tight for room inside the last half furlong.

R. Whearty, rider of Sarmiento Power, trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount threw his head up leaving the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning into the home straight involving Keepsgettingbetter, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed first and Musashi, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, placed second, where it appeared contact was made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

Mr. P. Stewart (Chairman),

Mrs. S. Keegan,

Mrs. A. Smyth,

Ms. H. Egan,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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