Gowranpark 7th March 2026

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

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Jordan Canavan, rider of Colesberg, trained by J.P. Flavin, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount is a very difficult ride that is very keen and he was ridden to try get him to settle and come home on testing ground.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Boogie Inthejungle (GB), trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had sufficient momentum on the approach to the last but emptied just as he got to it when he was already committed. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Global Skies (GB), trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Minority Interest, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Kevin Healy, rider of Milan Forth, had presented to weigh out at three pounds overweight, none of which had been declared at declaration time. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he has recently been suspended and thought he would be able to do the weight but was unable to lose the necessary weight. He added that Milan Forth is a family owned horse. Evidence was also heard from Simon Cavanagh, Trainer of Milan Forth, who stated that he was happy for Kevin Healy to ride the horse despite the overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards, pursuant to the provisions of Rule 198(vii)(b), allowed the rider take up the ride on this occasion. They were, however, satisfied that Kevin Healy was in breach of Rule 195(i)(b) and Rule 198 (vii)(b) and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards fined Kevin Healy €150 on this occasion.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Pinndar, trained by Thomas Cooper, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount tired quickly and was pulled up.

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

Mr Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman),

Ms Faith Morris,

Mr Patrick Coveney,

Mr John Cronin,

Mr L. Walsh.

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