Dundalk 13th January 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer of Tyraxes, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

J. Pietropaolo, rider of Jet Renegade, trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

S. Coen, rider of Miners Cabin, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Denis Gerard Hogan, trainer of Comfort Line for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Stonking (GB), trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of No More Hiding (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Sapphire Dream, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

L.F. Roche, rider of Mount Ruapehu, trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't travel early on.

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

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Mount Ruapehu, ridden by L.F. Roche, placed second, Jackie Brown, ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed sixth, and Carmina Burana, ridden by J. Pietropaolo, unplaced, where it appeared Jackie Brown had to check slightly. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L.F. Roche stated that his mount was difficult early on and he had to switch off heels when his mount ran on in the closing stages. R.P. Cleary stated that he felt slight pressure from Mount Ruapehu. J. Pietropaolo stated that he suffered no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. Ms. H. Egan recused herself from this enquiry.

A.S. Grant, rider of Lock'd Up Lane (GB), trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Battleforsupremacy, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Battleforsupremacy, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Love Machine, trained by Sean Davis, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis.

P. McGettigan, rider of Roderick (GB), trained by P. Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared in the stalls.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Don't Look Now, trained by Shane Crawley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount refused to leave the stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Don't Look Now, trained by Shane Crawley, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Shane Crawley, trainer of Don't Look Now, concerning the conduct of this horse who refused to race. Shane Crawley stated that having made every effort at home to rectify the behaviour of his charge who had previously refused to race at Fairyhouse on the 6th of June 2025, where the animal received a performance warning on that occasion. He further stated that he believed this would be the animals last run for the yard. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards suspended Don't Look Now from running for 30 days in accordance with Rule 14(iii) as a result of it's behaviour.

P. McGettigan, rider of Thompson Gunner, trained by Cian Hughes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted right in the straight.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Harbanaker, trained by William Harvey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left in the finish. Having viewed the recording of the race the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Storm Eric, trained by Jamie Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

A.S. Grant, rider of Waystar, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Yquem, trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount became unbalanced on the home turn.

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

Mr. P. Law (Chairman),

Mr. F. Fitzsimons,

Ms. H. Egan,

Mr. P. Deane,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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