Fairyhouse 3rd November 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Caher Roes Den, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a wound to its right hind fetlock but to be otherwise post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from J. P. Flavin, trainer of Hit The Frame (GB), for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Jordan Canavan, rider of Urbs Intacta Manet, had presented to weigh out at 2lbs overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he has recently done this weight and has no problem doing it. He added that he thought his scales at home were incorrect. J. P. Flavin, trainer of Urbs Intacta Manet, reported that he was happy for Jordan Canavan to put up the overweight. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards allowed Jordan Canavan to take the ride. They were however satisfied that Jordan Canavan was in brech of Rule 198 and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards fined Jordan Canavan €150 on this occasion.

A. Balfe, rider of Schiehallion, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly right throughout.

Jordan Canavan, rider of Urbs Intacta Manet, trained by J.P. Flavin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered at the second last fence. 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 interviewed E. Staples, rider of Ceroc, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount was recently clipped and he had used his whip as normal. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence (including veterinary photographic evidence) the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that E. Staples was in breach of Regulation 10.3.f (excessive force) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended E. Staples for two race days.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the run to the last hurdle involving Sir Benji, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, and Espritroyale, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, where it appeared both horses wandered and there was contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

E. Staples, rider of Factor Five (USA), trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, B. Hayes, rider of Genuine Article (GB), trained by Gerard Keane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount has been running on the flat and can be quite keen and he dropped it out to get it to settle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Another Challenge, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Kayla's Friend, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed second, and My Good Pal, ridden by Mr B.M. Coonan, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. W. Flanagan stated that he received a bump and it finished his challenge. Mr B. M. Coonan stated that his mount wandered around in front and he corrected it. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while My Good Pal had caused interference to Kayla's Friend it did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings and took no further action.

D.A Kidd, rider of Pebble Island (GB), trained by Jordan Kidd, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was lame post race. The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined Pebble Island and reported the animal to be lame post race.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Kayla's Friend, trained by James William Hannon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Sam's Favourite, ridden by D.J. O'Connor, and trained by A.D. Leahy. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. D.J. O'Connor stated that his instructions were to jump off eighth or ninth but his mount was very keen to post so he jumped off last. He added that he had a blow after the second last and felt he had run his race. A.D. Leahy confirmed that the instructions were to jump off eighth or ninth and he expressed his dissatisfaction with how far back the horse was ridden. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Sam's Favourite was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given by A. D. Leahy. They were however satisfied that D. J. O'Connor was in breach of Rule 212 and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended D. J. O'Connor for fourteen race days and ordered that he forfeit his riding fee. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards suspended Sam's Favourite for sixty days in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212C(d).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Le Roi Arthur trained by E.Buckley was lame post race.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr M. C. Hickey (Chairman), Mr Myles O'Malley, Mr Roderick Ryan, Mr Sean Power, Mr C. J. Sweeney.

For this meeting the Raceday Stewards suspended the "starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i)

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