Dundalk 18th September 2026

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

Adrian McGuinness, trainer of Zabriskie Point (GB) (Declared in error) - €320

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

A.J. Casey rode Prince Andorra (reserve) trained by Ms Claire O'Connell (Race 3).
Orla Tynan rode Kitty Bear (reserve) trained by Andrew Slattery (Race 4)
R.P. Whelan rode Alto Sax (reserve) trained by Peter Fahey (Race 6)

276B Irish EBF Median Sires Series M'dn

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kindacan, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S.T. McCullagh, rider of Arrowstock, concerning the fact that he appeared to move across before reaching the marker poles. S.T. McCullagh stated it was his mounts first run with blinkers and she broke very quickly and felt he was clear as he crossed over from his draw. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered evidence from the rider, the Raceday Stewards found S.T. McCullagh was in breach of R.211(a) and having considered his clean record they suspended him for one raceday.

276C Friday Night Lights Are Back H'cap

J.S. Dalton, rider of Send Harry, trained by Miss Evanna McCutcheon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the home straight.

276D SIS, Proud Supporters Irish Racing H'cap

A.S. Grant, rider of Storm Eric, trained by Jamie Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that things got tight leaving the back straight. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied no further action was warranted.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Leannespour, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was short of room in the home straight. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied no further was warranted.

276E Racing TV Free Trial Now Apprentice Hcap

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pavilion End (GB), trained by Charles O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have been struck into on his left hind but was otherwise post race normal.

S.A. Wallace, rider of Kilcrea Rock, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen down the back straight.

A.S. Grant, rider of Nakasero, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

276F BAR 1 Betting 'Bet €10 Get €70' H'cap

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Syosset, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the home straight.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Doctor Grace, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Aiteall, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bump from his inside at the first bend.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of He Knows When, trained by Luke W. Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled at the start and took a keen hold afterwards.

276G Celebrate Your Special Occasion M'dn

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Set To Win, trained by Luke W. Comer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared leaving the stalls.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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

Mr. F. Cahill (Chairman),
Dr. P. Molony,
Mr. J. McStay,
Mrs. A. Smyth,
Mr. H. Hynes.



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

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Post Race Reports are made as soon as possible after a race by either the Trainer, Authorised Representative or the Rider