Kilbeggan 8th August 2026

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend leaving the back straight involving Earthwatch, ridden by D. King, First Ascent, ridden by J.W. Kennedy and Whoyougonnacall, ridden by L. Quinlan, where it appeared things got tight for room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. King stated that his mount was coming back underneath him, that he could not hold his position and that he felt he had not suffered interference. J.W. Kennedy stated that he maintained his line. L. Quinlan stated that he felt there was enough room and that he suffered no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Corkbeg, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Bravemans Bounce, trained by Cian Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the road crossing between the last two hurdles involving Tyson Fury (GB), ridden by D. King and Mont Star (FR), ridden by M.P. O'Connor, where it appeared the two came close together. Having viewed the 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 Mont Star (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a small cut on the outside of the right fore cannon and to be otherwise post race normal.

E. Walsh, rider of Marilyns Poet, trained by John M.Burke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount plunged for a few strides after jumping off.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Pets Georgina, trained by John Patrick Ryan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the starter. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of Appy Ways, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced very green.

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

Mr. N. Rooney (Chairman),

Mr. W. Penrose,

Ms. A. Powell,

Mr. G. McCourt,

Mr. L. Walsh.

For this race 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.