Dundalk 31st October 2025

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

J. Cleary, rider of Institute, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount broke left out of the gates.

N.M. Crosse, rider of She's A Gift (GB), trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled leaving the gates.

R. Whearty, rider of Lismacbryan, trained by P.Cluskey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Stephen Thorne, trainer of Sir Les Patterson (GB), for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

J. Kearney, rider of Enola Holmes, trained by Stephen Thorne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Ross O'Sullivan, trainer of Eastern Peace, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Finsceal Annie, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that it got tight after 100 yards.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Shoot To Kill, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer who reported the animal to have knocked into itself on the inside left hind and to be slightly lame on its left fore.

J.S. Dalton, 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 requested a report from Paul W. Flynn, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Moyassr, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Paul W. Flynn reported that the return to the all weather track off a lower mark today may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

S. Foley, rider of Sea Coral (FR), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got lit up possibly as a result of the fireworks.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Dr. P. Molony (Chairman),
Mr. S. Collins,
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mrs. A. Smyth,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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