Fairyhouse 6th April 2026

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Arslan (FR), ridden by Anna McGuinness, and trained by W.P. Mullins. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainer's Authorised Representative. Anna McGuinness, stated that her instructions were to drop in, get her mount to settle and try to finish well. She said her mount jumped poorly in the early stages and made jumping mistakes. On questioning as to when she put her mount into the race, she stated that she tried to creep into the race between four and three furlongs out but was not travelling well at the time. She concluded by stating that her mount stayed on in the home straight past tired horses. David Casey, Authorised Representative for W.P. Mullins, confirmed the instructions given and expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He explained the history of his charge and said that the decision to drop in today compared to making the running on its previous run was down to the ground and a better class of race. The IHRB Veterinary officer examined Arslan at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations offered in relation to Rule 212. They were, however, satisfied that Anna McGuiness was in breach of Rule 213 (failing to make a report) and in considering her clean record in this regard, they suspended her for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins. rider Macho Man (Fr), regarding the fact that he mounted his charge before the signal to mount was given without requesting permission to do so. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he did not hear the bell go off, but a colleague leading up his mount informed him that the bell had rang. Evidence was also heard from the Clerk of the Course, who confirmed that D E Mullins mounted before the signal to mount was given. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D E Mullins was in breach of Regulation 16 and having considered his clean record in this regard, they fined him €100 on this occasion.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Oliver McKiernan, trainer of Meet And Greet for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i). This horse was subsequently withdrawn by Order of the Stewards having failed to meet the extended time.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from S R B Crawford, trainer of Jony R for an additional 10 minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i). This horse was subsequently withdrawn by Order of the Stewards having failed to meet the extended time.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the starter and were satisfied that no riding offence had occurred and that no further was warranted.

J. Smith, rider of Search For Glory, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount clipped a heel jumping off.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Karia Des Blaises (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount raced freely.

James Bowen, rider of Ayiko (GB), trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung and jumped left.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Butch Cassidy, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr M C Hickey (Chairman),
Justice Leonie Reynolds,
Mr. C P Magnier,
Dr Paddy Molony,
Mr L Walsh.

For this meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the 'Starting Procedures for Tape Starts' and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) & 209 (i).

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