Gowranpark 19th October 2026

W.J. Lee, rider of Stormy Dawn, trained by P.A.Fahy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a check at the two furlong pole.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Magna Fortuna, trained by P.F.McEnery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced too keenly.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after turning in involving Stormy Dawn, ridden by W.J. Lee, Littlepacer, ridden by B.M. Coen, Magna Fortuna, ridden by P.A. Harnett, and Rathbran Lady, ridden by W. Joyce where it appeared Stormy Dawn had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W.J. Lee said he was waiting for a gap to appear when Magna Fortuna stopped quickly causing him to take off heels. B.M. Coen said it got congested when he got a bit of pressure from his left. P.A. Harnett said his horse stopped quickly and he tried to keep straight. W. Joyce said he maintained his line and didn't contribute to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

Following the running of this race the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going to soft.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Lar Na Coille, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount raced keen to the first bend.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Emmas Glory, trained by Andrew Kinirons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went wrong behind turning in.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Emmas Glory, trained by Andrew Kinirons, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

C. Cusack, rider of Kingcharles (FR), trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned left in the straight.

N.M. Crosse, rider of Cannonball Queen, trained by S.M.Duffy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Strikepoint, trained by John James Feane, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Nicola Burns, rider of Snap Decision, trained by Donncha Duggan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from P.J.F. Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Cosmic Funk, placed first, as compared with its most recent run in Roscommon on the 12th of October when finishing 6th of 13. The trainer reported that the application of first time visors may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the trainers explanation.

S. Foley, rider of Emberelle, trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount did not quicken on the ground.

Siobhan Rutledge, rider of Mr Rango, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that she had to check leaving the stalls.

N.M. Crosse, rider of No More Hiding (GB), trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got badly hampered at the first bend. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Patrick Coveney, Mr. Joe Collins, Ms. Audrey Powell, Mr. P.D. Deegan.

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