Dundalk 26th May 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

R.P. Whelan, rider of Unidos (GB), trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.M. Sheridan, rider of Themis, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced in rear and kept on one paced in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the bend after the winning post on the first circuit, where it appeared Teoest, ridden by A.J. Slattery, ran short of room. 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 early on in the home straight involving Avoca Woods (GB), ridden by L.T. McAteer and Werifesteria (USA), ridden by S. Foley, where it appeared Avoca Woods (GB) had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L.T. McAteer stated that he was racing wide and took a precautionary check. S. Foley stated that his filly ran very green, was wearing cheekpieces for the first time and drifted away which he corrected as quickly as possible. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found S. Foley, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended them for two racedays.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Avoca Woods (GB), trained by Jack Foley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check turning in.

S. Foley, rider of Werifesteria (USA), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slow out of the stalls and ran green up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Karl Thornton, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Grey Fable, placed first, as compared with its previous run. Karl Thornton stated that the ground was too soft last time out in Roscommon and the more favourable ground conditions on this occasion may have brought about today's apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed B.M. Coen, rider of Grey Fable, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who felt that one strike did not connect with his mount. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that B.M. Coen was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) they suspended him for four racedays.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Jawhary (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Church Mountain, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout.

B.M. Coen, rider of Grey Fable, trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the last furlong.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Skib Gold (GB), trained by M. J. Byrne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of Eastern Wind (GB), trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount burst a blood vessel down at the start and was subsequently withdrawn by the IHRB veterinary officer.

W.J. Lee, rider of Copper Craft, trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Steel Cut, ridden by G.F. Carroll and Enchanted Lady (GB), ridden by L.T. McAteer, where it appeared contact was made briefly. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Take Me, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

Nicola Burns, rider of Jerpoint Abbey (USA), trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung right.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Kilcrea Rock, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked right for the horse gate.

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

Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),

Mr. D. McCorkell,

Mr. J. Cronin,

Mr. D. McCormack,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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