Fairyhouse 14th January 2026

The Raceday Stewards interviewed P. Byrnes, rider of From The Ashes, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. P. Byrnes accepted he was in breach of the regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found P. Byrnes was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and in considering his record in this regard (second offence) they suspended him for six racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Verdant Place, trained by Patrick T. Foley, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Townend, rider of Blood Destiny (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled, made a noise and was pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blood Destiny (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Miss Pronunciation, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Mr P.A. Murphy, rider of Layenda, trained by C.A.Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his stirrup leather broke causing his saddle to slip.

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

Mr. M.C. Hickey (Chairman),
Mr. Justice Frank Clarke,
Mr. Charles C. Cunningham,
Mr. C.J. O'Reilly,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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