Killarney 5th October 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

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

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Silk Twist, trained by Thomas Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled at the road crossing down the back straight. Having reviewed the video footage, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Saliba, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sron Na Caise, trained by K.J. Condon, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Ms. A. O'Keeffe, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that S. Coen, rider of Suir Monad, weighed in at 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he was under pressure to do the weight and had a drink of water at the start. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record, they cautioned him on this occasion.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Sherekiya, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the bottom bend.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident shortly after turning in involving Down The Glen, ridden by D.W. O'Connor, and Spinola Bear, ridden by J. Pietropaolo, where it appeared Spinola Bear hung left tightening Down The Glen briefly. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards granted an extra 10 minutes to Aidan Melia, trainer of Big Bill, to present his charge to an IHRB Official for identification in accordance with Rule 90(i).

The Raceday Stewards fined T.J. O'Mara, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared hood to Draiocht prior to entering the parade ring.

W.J. Lee, rider of Concaire, trained by Richard John O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a false step at the road crossing down the back straight.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Sayonara, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too keen.

G.M. Ryan, rider of One Cool County, trained by P.J.F. Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around in the straight.

W.J. Lee, rider of Cailin Miorruilach, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green in the straight.

A. Browne-Souza, rider of Emily Estherfaye, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount bolted on the way to the start and then ran too keen throughout the race.

P. McGettigan, rider of Shambata, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action.

Reese Holohan, rider of Believe Believe, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C. Cusack, rider of Gentle Soda, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who said he miscounted his number of strikes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Diego Lima, rider of Navy Guitar, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for using his whip too many times. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record (third offence), they suspended him for eight racedays.

W.M. Lordan, rider of Action, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slow from the starting stalls.

J.A. Heffernan, rider of Back Straight (GB), trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced after turning in and dived left towards the rail.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Shaihaan, trained by Donnacha Aidan O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got unbalanced on the bend turning into the straight.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman), Mr. John McGuire, Mr. Steve McDonogh, Mr. Patrick Dowling, Mr. P.D. Deegan.

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

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