Galway 26th October 2025

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

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

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Kamikaz Du Plessis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Vaureal (FR), trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Speakasyoufind, ridden by D. Robinson, and trained by P.J. Rothwell. Evidence was heard from the rider and the trainers Authorised Representative, Mr. D. Nolan. D. Robinson stated that his instructions were to drop in and get his mount to come home well, he further added that his mount was outpaced throughout and jumped indifferent and was of the view that his mount would benefit from a step up in trip Mr. D. Nolan confirmed the instructions and added that he thought the horse ran a good race despite a few jumping errors. Mr. D Nolan also added that he had spoken to the trainer, P.J Rothwell by phone who expressed his satisfaction with the performance of both horse and rider. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who reported that the animal was post race normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations offered in relation to Rule 212. Howerver, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. Robinson was in breach of Rule 213 in that he failed to report something which may have affected the running of his mount and having considered his clean record in this regard, the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one raceday.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Alliteration, ridden by Mr J.H. Williamson, placed first, and Churchfield Annie, ridden by Mr J.M. Halford, placed second, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. J.M. Halford stated that he received a significant bump close to the line which in his opinion cost him the race. Mr. J.H. Williamson stated that he was passing Churchfield Annie when his mount drifted left making contact and felt he did not improve his position. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that Mr. J.H. Williamson, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard(second offence),they suspended him for four racedays.Chairman of the Raceday Stewards Mr. L McFerran, and both Mr. G McCourt, and Mr. D.H. Gavin Raceday Stewards recused themselves from this enquiry. Mr L Walsh Senior Stipendiary Steward acted as Chairman, and Mr. L Wyer, and Mr. P.D Deegan were appointed to act in their absence in accordance with the provisions of Rule 8 and Rule 9.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman),
Mr. George McCourt,
Mr. Donal H Gavin,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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