Dundalk 19th November 2025

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

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

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Fleetfootsoldier, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around when he hit the front in the final 50 yards.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Una Matata, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung slightly right in the last furlong.

S. Foley, rider of Shelbourne Flyer, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't move great throughout.

Kyle Faulkner, rider of Dream Legend, trained by E. D. Delany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away from the starting stalls.

Aileen O'Sullivan, rider of Carnival Spirit, trained by S. Michael Millar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mounts saddle slipped.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Daniel McLoughlin, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Battleforsupremacy, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Daniel McLoughlin said the better surface of the all weather helped bring about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

B.M. Coen, rider of Woolridge (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Harry Longabaugh, trained by P.C.O'Donnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into circumstances surrounding K.G. Kennedy using a mobile phone in the parade ring prior to mounting Hexagonal in this race. K.G. Kennedy said he wasn't aware of the regulation adding he could not contact the trainer beforehand and was handed the phone in the parade ring to get his instructions. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Regulation 16 and having considered his clean record, they fined him €100 on this occasion.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Laura Hourigan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Notforalongtime (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Laura Hourigan reported that her charge stumbled leaving the stalls on its last run and couldn't get into the race thereafter. She added Notforalongtime appreciates todays surface. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its contents.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Hexagonal, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Someone's Wish, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that something galloped into the back of him three furlongs out. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Sporting Aclaim (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen.

Tom McGuinness, trainer of Nyota, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was lame post race. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed the animal to be lame on its right fore post race.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Keep It Together, trained by D.Buckley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

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

Mr. F. Cahill (Chairman),
Mr. P. Law,
Mr. P. Caffrey,
Mr. M. Todd,
Mr. L. Aspell.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a five minute delay to races one to four.

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