Dundalk 11th February 2026

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

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Sedro Woolley, trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was struck into jumping from the stalls and was tight for room on the first bend. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sedro Woolley, trained by W. McCreery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost its left fore shoe in running but to be otherwise post race normal.

J. Kearney, rider of My Oddessy, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung severely right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the home straight involving Personified, ridden by S.A. Wallace, placed fifth, and Unfamiliar, ridden by J. Pietropaolo, placed sixth, where it appeared there was slight contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.A. Wallace, rider of Personified, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount broke slow, ran green and was outpaced throughout but stayed on well.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Commander Kabaw, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free throughout.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend leaving the backstraight involving Boston Benjamin, ridden by C.D. Hayes, and Iryna's Star, ridden by W. Joyce where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W. Joyce stated that his mount was very difficult and ran very keen. He further added that he wanted cover and was happy for C.D Hayes to come across. C.D. Hayes stated that he was aware of W. Joyce on his inside and did his best to leave him room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

P. McGettigan, rider of Walhaan, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount anticipated the start.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. N. Chance,
Mr. J. Tyrrell,
Rev C. Hall Thompson,
Mr. P. Deegan.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to races 1-7.

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