Galway 26th October 2026

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

T.E. O'Connor, rider of Borora Aura, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung violently left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the riders first approach to the starter involving The Bosses Order, ridden by R.J. Condon, where it appeared he may have failed to comply with the instructions given by the starter. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found R.J. Condon in breach of Rule 208(v)(b) and having considered his record in this regard (third offence), they suspended him for three racedays.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the riders second approach to the starter involving The Bosses Order, ridden by R.J. Condon, where it appeared he may have failed to comply with the instructions given by the starter. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he tried to hold his mount back. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found R.J. Condon in breach of Rule 208(v)(b) and having considered his record in this regard (fourth offence), they suspended him for three racedays. When considering a penalty, the Raceday Stewards did not take into account the riders first breach of the same rule in this race.

Following the fall of Passive Idaho, ridden by Evan Nugent in the parade ring when mounted, the animal was examined by the Racecourse Veterinary Officer and found to be fit to race. Furthermore, the rider was examined by two medical Officers and was also found to be fit to take up the ride. Following the running of this race, The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported the animal to be post race normal.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Kidam Roque (FR), trained by I.Madden, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount made a mistake at the fourth last.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the final bend involving Anunnaki, ridden by Ross Sugrue, Boycetown, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, and Touch The Clouds, ridden by D. King, where it appeared Anunnaki got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Ross Sugrue stated that he kept his line and there was slight contact. D. King stated that he kept a straight line. K.M. Donoghue stated that he received pressure from his outside on the point of the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to remind K.M. Donoghue to ride with more awareness when in a similar situation in future.

Owing to operational reasons, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fence four to be omitted from this race

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Eoin Griffin, trainer of Lough Nigara. Having received permission to attend the start with his charge, Mr. Griffin appeared to be holding an object in his left hand in attempt to prompt his horse to start. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that he had a childs rattler in his hand in order to prompt his horse forward. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that the trainer was in breach of Regulation 13 and having considered his clean record in this regard under this particular section of Regulation 13, they cautioned him on this occasion.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sportinthepark, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards received a request from Gavin Cromwell, trainer of Silin Alainn, to substitute the nominated rider K.C. Sexton, with Sam Ewing, as K.C. Sexton had failed to present himself at scales for weighing out. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards allowed the request. Furthermore, they were satisfied that K.C. Sexton was in breach of Rule 196(v) and having considered his record in this regard, they fined him €400.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Vision De Maine (FR), trained by Emmet Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr O.T. Gilligan, rider of Rockonfamouslee, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip Regulation. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards received photographic evidence from the IHRB Veterinary Officer. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr O.T. Gilligan was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and R.10.3(f)(force). Having considered his record regarding R.10.3(g)(first offence), they suspended him for two racedays and having considered his record regarding R.10.3(f)(first offence), they suspended him for two racedays.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairman),
Mr. N.P. Lambert,
Mr. S. McDonogh,
Mr. Peter M. Allen,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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

Prior to racing the Raceday Stewards granted permission for Races 2, 3, 4 and 7 to be run over an amended distance of 2 miles 11 yards. Race 5 to be run over 2 miles 5 furlongs and 100 yards and Race 6 to be run over 2 miles 7 furlongs and 110 yards due to operational reasons

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