Fairyhouse 11th October 2025

J.W Kennedy, rider of Kamikaz Du Plessis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount tried to run off the track turning in.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Kamikaz Du Plessis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that B.W Harvey, rider of Midnight Moonshine, presented to weigh out at 3lbs overweight of which a possible 2lbs was declared. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he was unable to lose the the last pound despite his best efforts. William Harvey, trainer, stated that he was happy to allow the overweight be carried. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards allowed B.W. Harvey to ride Midnight Moonshine and found the rider in breach of Rule of 198(vii)(A) and having considered his clean record in this regard they fined him €150. .

Liam P Cusack, trainer of Arrycan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge didn't handle todays going.

J.W Kennedy, rider of Coffeys Forge, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung and jumped left.

S O'Callaghan, rider of High Notions, trained by Stephen Gerard Carey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the home straight.

P.K Donovan, rider of Miss Guiry, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green and jumped deliberate.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approaching the last hurdle involving Red Glory, ridden by D.J O'Keeffe, placed second and Paul's Dream, ridden by D.E Mullins, placed first, where it appeared Paul's Dream drifted slightly left. 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 requested a report from Andrew McNamara, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Hickeys Hill, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Andrew McNamara stated that a return to the minimum trip of two mile brought about the improvement. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Max Goodwin, trained by Miss Evanna McCutcheon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount made a respiratory noise in running.

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

Mr Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),

Mr William Flood,

Mr Charles O'Reilly,

Mr Joe Collins,

Mr P. D. Deegan.

The Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 29, appointed Mr Leslie Deacon as Security Officer at this meeting

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