Dundalk 14th November 2025

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

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

R.P. Whelan, rider of My Cubby Bear, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Dontspoilasale, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around when he hit the front.

J. Kearney, rider of Enola Holmes, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Push Harder, trained by Chris Timmons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen early on.

A.S. Grant, rider of Calmafterthestorm, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered turning in.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Idomything, trained by Thomas Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slightly hampered turning in, by the faller.

P. McGettigan, rider of Diamond Cross, trained by Keith Henry Clarke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up injured.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight involving Aurora's Beauty, ridden by J. Cleary, placed fifth, Just Another Eagle, ridden by R. Donaghue-Leahy, fell and Blathnaid, ridden by Eryka Snioch, unplaced. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Cleary stated that he maintained a true line, felt he had plenty room and caused no interference. R. Donaghue-Leahy stated that she felt pressure from the outside so she gave a shout when things became tight rounding the bend. Eryka Snioch stated that she maintained her line and felt no pressure. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Emily Grifferty, rider of Syosset, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Emily Grifferty was in breach of R.10.3(a)(use of the whip in the forehand position) and having considered her clean record in this regard, they suspended her for two racedays.

A.C. Persse, rider of Soaring Sun, trained by Patrick J.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around a bit up the straight.

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

Mr. C. Cunningham (Chairman),
Mr. A. Byrne,
Mr. P. Stewart,
Mr. E. Gavin,
Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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