Killarney 4th October 2026

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

P.T. Enright, rider of Mastertown Miss, trained by David Harry Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around in front.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident down the back involving Astelia, ridden by Sam Ewing, and Mastertown Miss, ridden by P.T. Enright, where it appeared these horses 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 Run For Power, trained by C.Byrnes, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

C.P. Millar, rider of No Mon No Fun, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tedworth, trained by Michael Barry, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Kilbrin Rocco, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Time Is A Thief, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Keep Em Quite trained by Cian Collins was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Kevin Healy, rider of Kilashee, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung both ways up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference after the last fence involving It's Time Again, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed second, and Joe's Turn, ridden by D. Meyler, placed first, where it appeared these horses shifted towards the inner. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.C. Gainford stated that there was no bumping and he didn't have to stop riding. D. Meyler stated that his horse got to the front too soon and had a look around in front. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while interference may have taken place it did not affect the finishing position so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider, as they determined that the interference was due to circumstances beyond the control of D. Meyler and therefore took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.C. Gainford, rider of It's Time Again, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and suspended him for one race day. In determining this penalty the Raceday Stewards took into account his clean record, the usage of the whip over the entire distance of the race (three miles) and the limited usage in the closing stages.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Ms. Kate Horgan (Chairperson), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. R.E. Rohan, Mr. Bernard Smullen, Mr. P. Deegan.

For this meeting the Raceday Stewards suspended the "starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i).

Following the running of Race Two the official going was changed to Good to Yielding.

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