Dundalk 6th February 2026

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

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

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Gangster Granny, trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the gates and hung right.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fate's Gambit, trained by Robson De Aguiar, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Go Out (FR), trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Velvet Skies, trained by Michael Mulvany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Una Matata, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the closing stages where it appeared Adam Caffrey used his whip down the shoulder in the forehand position. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the strikes were for corrective purposes and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Georg Zhukov, trained by Eamonn O'Connell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.S. Dalton, rider of River Derwent (GB), trained by Thomas Coyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the start of this race involving Summer Island (drawn 4), ridden by Reese Holohan, Georg Zhukov (drawn 5), ridden by Brandon Wilkie, and Desert Of The Sea (drawn 3), ridden by Sadhbh Tormey, where it appeared both Summer Island and Desert Of The Sea jumped right from the stalls resulting in Georg Zhukov receiving contact . Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Gabriella Hill, rider of Heart Of Darkness (GB), trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that she had to take a check in the first furlong. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the IHRB Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P.L. Malone, that S. Coen, rider of Drucker (USA), presented himself to weigh out at 2lbs overweight, which had not been declared. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he initially thought he could make the allocated weight but arriving at the racetrack he was unable to reach the weight required and apologised. The trainers Representative reported that he was happy for S. Coen to retain the ride. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S. Coen was in breach of Rule 198 (vii)(a) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended S. Coen for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Andrew Slattery, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Drucker (USA), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Dundalk on 26th of November. Francis Slattery, Authorised Representative for trainer Andrew Slattery reported that his charge didn't act in the first time visor the last day and that leaving it off today may have contributed to the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Stonking (GB), trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action turning in.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Glamorous Marlene, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's action shortened.

R.P. Whelan, rider of Urban War, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight.

Reese Holohan, rider of Captain Hanley, trained by Eamonn O'Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

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. Gaisford St Lawrence,
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mr. L. Aspell.

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