Dundalk 13th November 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Crayons In The Sky (GB), trained by Stephen Thorne, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Sonny Hayes, trained by Robson De Aguiar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was keen for the first furlong.

A.S. Grant, rider of Waysong, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Adrian McGuinness, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Rock On Johnny, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Adrian McGuinness stated that tonight's sounder surface may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form this evening. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Green Sparkle, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped awkwardly from the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Storm Eric, ridden by A.S. Grant, Magna Gee Gee, ridden by R. Donaghue-Leahy, Coilins Girl, ridden by P. McGettigan, and Jazz Forever, ridden by Nina Doherty where it appeared it got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P.McGettigan stated that he felt pressure from both sides but mostly from his right. A.S. Grant stated that he felt pressure from both sides. R. Donaghue-Leahy stated that she felt she kept a straight line. Nina Doherty stated that her mount did hang slightly left but was unaware she was tightening horses inside her. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action other than to advise Nina Doherty to ride with more awareness in future.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Chopsticks trained by S.M.Duffy was seen to have blood in his left nostril post race.

A.S. Grant, rider of Storm Eric, trained by Jamie Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run.

R. Donaghue-Leahy, rider of Magna Gee Gee, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was going backwards when she had to check.

P. McGettigan, rider of Coilins Girl, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room in the closing stages.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Honouramongthieves (GB), trained by C.W.J. Farrell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Honouramongthieves (GB), ridden by R.P. Cleary, placed second and Theorist, ridden by R. Coakley, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Cleary stated that he went to join the winner when he received a bump and he felt his mount rallied afterwards and the bump had cost him the race. R. Coakley stated that his mount was idling in front and stepped to his left but that he corrected him immediately and felt he was always on top. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Theorist had caused interference to Honouramongthieves and as a result of this interference had improved its finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second horses and amended the result to read as follows:

Amended Result:

First: Honouramongthieves
Second: Theorist
Third: Sangreal
Fourth: Kashala
Fifth: Michanaga
Sixth: Jeffnjoe

Furthermore, 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),
Mr. C. Cunningham,
Mr. S. Power,
Mr. H. Lappin,
Mr. H. Hynes.

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