Dundalk 28th January 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Spring Is Here, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Sayonara, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check a furlong down. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Gokette (FR), trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Spring Is Here, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly impeded at the start. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

G.M. Ryan, rider of Never Shout Never, trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and was slowly away.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Mehman (GB), trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Masked Angel, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he had to sit for a stride inside the final furlong. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Winemaker (FR), trained by H.D. McGuigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered twice down the backstraight. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Rough Diamond, trained by John G. Carr, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Natalia Lupini, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Thaloria (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Dundalk on the 12th of December. Natalia Lupini reported that her charge has come forward from her stable debut. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

J. Kearney, rider of Inishfallen, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was keen early on.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Porter, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green and ran around in the straight.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Arrietty, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

M.W Hassett, rider of Curious Jane, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right throughout.

C. Cusack, rider of Nicely Timed (GB), trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room turning in.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. J.M. McGrath (Chairman),
Ms. M. Cosgrave,
Mr. S. Power,
Mrs. H. Egan,
Mr. L. Aspell.

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