Dundalk 28th October 2026

C.D. Hayes, rider of Howyoulikethat, trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount recieved pressure and clipped a heel after 100 yards.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Howyoulikethat, ridden by C.D. Hayes, Coasting, ridden by R.C. Colgan and Elusive In Mayo, ridden by Nicola Burns, where it appeared Howyoulikethat got tight for room and had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. C.D. Hayes stated that the field was coming across and that he was unable to hold his position, so he took a check. Nicola Burns stated that she was aware of the horses in front of her and felt she was pushed in when the field came across. R.C. Colgan stated that he maintained his line, to the marker poles and felt he had caused no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that Nicola Burns, rider of Elusive In Mayo, weighed in at 1.1lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that she had a drink before she went out to ride and apologised for the overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Nicola Burns was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered her clean record in this regard, they cautioned her on this occasion.

Reese Holohan, rider of Gavoo, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Little Miss Muffet, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount dived left after one hundred metres and ran around in the home straight.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Bajan Bambi, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check fifty metres form the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after the start involving Bajan Bambi, ridden by N.M. Crosse, Bettercalltheboss, ridden by R.P. Cleary, Little Miss Muffet, ridden by P.A. Harnett and Sonic Sabiha, ridden by R.C. Colgan, where it appeared things got tight for room and Bajan Bambi had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. N.M. Crosse stated that he was aware of the horse on his inside and the horses on his outside coming across, so had to take a check back. R.C. Colgan stated that he felt pressure from the outside. P.A. Harnett stated that he wanted to tuck his filly who is a tricky ride in behind, but she over reacted and dived left across the track when Bettercalltheboss made a manoeuver. R.P. Cleary stated that his mount was running very keen in front but felt he had not caused any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Cleary, rider of Tantardini (USA), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and stated that he miscounted. 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 his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mudyrk, trained by Robson De Aguiar, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Chicago Caray (GB), trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged right in the last furlong.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Battleforsupremacy, ridden by P. McGettigan and Emily's Boy, ridden by W. Joyce, where it appeared Battleforsupremacy had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P. McGettigan stated that he had to take a precautionary check but felt it had not affected his finishing position. W. Joyce stated that he was holding his mount together early in the straight and then leaned left when tiring. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P.A. Harnett, rider of Roman Harry, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions, stating that he initially felt he had connected with another horse, but having watched the recording of the race he accepted that he had made contact with his mount on that strike. 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 his record in this regard (fourth offence), they suspended him for sixteen racedays.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Rayastar, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very green jumping from the starting stalls.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, A.C. Persse, rider of Lolapipa, trained by M.A.Cahill, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was keen early and hung left in the home straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early on in the home straight involving Wandering Rocks (GB), ridden by J.A. Orr and Essential Comedy, ridden by R.P. Cleary, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Orr stated that he felt his mount went to the left more than he anticipated when he struck him. R.P. Cleary stated that he felt pressure and was squeezed up by Wandering Rocks (GB). Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.A. Orr, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Essential Comedy, trained by Ms Claire O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered turning in.

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

Mr. M. Todd (Chairman),

Dr. P. Molony,

Mr. F.G. Fitzsimons,

Mr. J. Tyrrell,

Mr. P. Deegan.

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