Dundalk 25th September 2026

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

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Aughlish, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump on the inside turning in. 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 shortly after the start involving Hallelujah Rose, ridden by R.M Mulligan, Anaverna, ridden by Aleesha McArdle and In The Gloaming, ridden by N.M. Crosse where it appeared things got tight for room. R.M Mulligan stated that he was slowly away and at around the 50 yards marker, things got a bit short for room. Aleesha McArdle stated her mount jumped left, causing the horse on its inside to get tight for room. N.M. Crosse stated that he checked before he made a precautionary move. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the explanations offered and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Spirit Above, trained by Kevin Michael Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump three furlongs out which resulted in him clipping a heel. Having reviewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Reese Holohan, rider of Coincidental Glory, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

W.J. Lee, rider of Usuario Amigo (GB), trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of River Derwent (GB), trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Caragh Monaghan, rider of Colugo, concerning her use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted she was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Reg.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered her record in this regard (third offence), they suspended her for eight racedays.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where Never Mind Me (GB), ridden by J.A. Heffernan, broke through the front of the starting stalls before the start of the race and had to be loaded again. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted. Furthermore, they were satisfied that Never Mind Me (GB) did not have to be recertified having consulted with the IHRB starter.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Slieve Binnian, trained by David Marnane, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Flame Of Forest, ridden by W.M. Lordan and Steel Cut, ridden by G.F. Carroll, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.M. Lordan stated that when the horse on his outside moved into his racing line, his mount struck into its near hind. G.F. Carroll stated that he thought he was clear and he rolled in a fraction quicker than he should have. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found G.F. Carroll, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard (third offence) they suspended him for eight racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Steel Cut, trained by A. Oliver, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a cut on the left hind.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Flame Of Forest, trained by Natalia Lupini, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a bit tight for room on the first bend.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Connecteo, trained by A. Oliver, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Macinamillion, trained by Raymond Hurley, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Wild Berries, ridden by Reese Holohan and Chapel Island, ridden by W. Joyce, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Reese Holohan stated that his mount started to back pedal at that point in the race and whilst things got tight for a stride, he did not feel any contact. W. Joyce stated that when he looked at the gap in front to his right there was plenty of room and when he filled it, things got a bit tight but that he was satisfied he had not caused interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, 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:

Mr. J.M. McGrath (Chairman),

Mr. J. Martin-Smith,

Mr S. Collins,

Mr. R. Hall,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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