Dundalk 16th January 2026

Jessica O'Gorman, rider of Tai Tam Bay, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right up the straight.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a two minute delay to this race.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Qaasid, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stood in the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the start of this race where it appeared Tyson Fury anticipated the start and his stall appeared to open fractionally before the others. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no material advantage was gained by Tyson Fury and they therefore took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Power Of Prayer (GER), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Black Gem, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around a furlong down.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.A. Heffernan, rider of Ohailbhic, trained by John James Feane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he wanted cover from a wide draw and to come with a late challenge but his mount did not pick up as he expected.

S. Coen, rider of Doctor Grace, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

J. Kearney, rider of Baila Conmigo, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run up the straight.

J. Pietropaolo, rider of Patrick Street (GB), trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run up the straight.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Without Love (GB), trained by Cian Hughes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the final furlong.

Reese Holohan, rider of Le Fleur Princess, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident rounding the bend where it appeared Le Fleur Princess clipped a heel. 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 enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Baila Conmigo, ridden by J. Kearney, and Cowzer Soze, ridden by J.S. Dalton where it appeared the two horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Kearney stated that he received slight contact from his inside. J.S. Dalton stated that his mount leaned in on Baila Conmigo but he corrected him immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise J.S. Dalton to react quicker in a similar situation in future.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. M. Todd (Chairman),
Mr. J. Martin-Smith,
Mr. D. McCorkell,
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mr. L. Aspell.

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