Dundalk 30th January 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Noel C. Kelly, trainer of Minaun View (GB), for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

S. Coen, rider of Una Matata, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that L.T. McAteer, rider of Queen Leila (GB), had presented to weigh out at 2lbs overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was delayed on a long flight and struggled to make the allocated weight. Noel C Kelly, trainer of Queen Leila (GB) reported that he was happy for Mr McAteer to retain the ride. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards allowed L.T. McAteer to ride Queen Leila (GB) on this occasion but they were satisfied that he was in breach of Rule 198 (vii)(a) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended L.T. McAteer for two racedays.

S. Coen, rider of Stolen Treasure, trained by J.G.Coogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Sapphire Dream, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left under pressure.

K.J. Leonard, rider of Doitforjill Ronnie, trained by Donncha Duggan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L.T. McAteer, rider of Queen Leila (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that L.T. McAteer was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g (excessive frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended L.T. McAteer for three racedays.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Aurevoir Tristesse, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount became restless in the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards received a request from G.M. Lyons, trainer or Laoise Eile, to substitute the nominated rider Nicola Burns with G.F. Carroll, as Nicola Burns had received a last minute invitation to ride in Jebel Ali. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards allowed the request on this occasion as they deemed this a valid excuse, as provided for under the provisions of Regulation 3.

Zoe McMullan, rider of Nelliestar, trained by Thomas Patrick McGettigan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was impeded to the left upon exit from the stalls, by the horse that was drawn to her right. Having viewed the recording of the race the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident turning into the home straight involving Take Heart, ridden by J. Kearney, placed third and Wandering Rocks (GB), ridden by J.A. Orr, unplaced, where it appeared slight contact was made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.J. Lane, rider of Nakasero, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was running keen and hanging left, which resulted in him hitting the rail, becoming unbalanced for a stride.

The Raceday Stewards received a request from R.P. Burns, trainer of Yorkshire Myth, to substitute the nominated rider Nicola Burns with L.F. Roche. Evidence was heard from the trainer who stated that the intended Rider Nicola Burns had received a last minute invitation to ride in Jebel Ali, a first for a Lady rider and felt this was a great opportunity. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards allowed the request on this occasion as they deemed this a valid excuse, as provided for under the provisions of Regulation 3.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Yorkshire Myth (GB), trained by R.P.Burns, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

L.F. Roche, rider of Yorkshire Myth (GB), trained by R.P.Burns, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled throughout.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Miss Crinshawn, trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran wide off the first bend.

R. Donaghue-Leahy, rider of Bang Po, trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung violently left the whole way.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Haeret In Pectore, trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Jazz Dreamers, trained by Seamus Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled from the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where Without Love (GB), ridden by W. Joyce, placed first, had to sit for a stride early in the straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr. R. Dore,

Mr. N. Chance,

Mrs. A. Smyth,

Mr. A. Ring.

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