Killarney 5th October 2025

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P.K Donovan, rider of Amburana, trained by Padraig Butler, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced throughout and should benefit for a step up in trip. .

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

T. P O'Connor, rider of Carla's Pet, trained by Eoin Christopher McCarthy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount finished lame.

Tiernan Power Roche, rider of Boston Bobby, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action in the home straight and was subsequently pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Friary Road, trained by T.M. Walsh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the early stages of this race involving Friary Road, ridden by S O'Callaghan, and Fast Felix, ridden by C.M Hogan, where it appeared Friary Road received interference as a result of Fast Felix jumping right. 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 reported to the Raceday Stewards that Cordal Boy trained by E. McNamara was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Tiernan Power Roche, rider of Miss Lia, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the whip regulation. When questioned on his whip use on approach to the last hurdle, while using his whip down the shoulder with his hand off the rein, he stated that his mount was hanging right and he was using his whip for corrective purposes to avoid causing interference. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Tiernan Power Roche was in breach of Reg 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for four racedays. In arriving at their decision on penalty, the Raceday Stewards were not satisfied that the first two whip uses down the shoulder were for corrective purposes but otherwise accepted his explanation.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Zurich (FR), ridden by M.P O'Connor, placed second and Prince Of Air (FR), ridden by S O'Callaghan, placed first where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. M.P. O'Connor stated that he was taken off his line when closing on Prince Of Air, and added that he received contact from his left which he felt cost him significant momentum. S. O' Callaghan stated that his mount was idling in front which caused him to drift slightly to the right. On questioning, he added that he had not noticed M.P. O'Connor,but corrected his mount when he did. He concluded that his mount went on to win well. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Prince Of Air had caused interference to Zurich and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings and amended the result to read as follows:
Amended Result:
First: Zurich(FR)
Second: Prince Of Air(FR)
Third: Warm In Gorey
Fourth: Pakens Rock
Fifth: Dutch Schultz
Furthermore the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that S. O' Callaghan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Dutch Schultz (GB) trained by Gavin Cromwell had blood at both nostrils post race.

M.P O'Connor, rider of Zurich (FR), trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried right up the straight.

S O'Callaghan, rider of Prince Of Air (FR), trained by Charles Coakley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount drifted slightly right up the run in.

S. D Torrens, rider of Warm In Gorey, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right throughout.

K.M Donoghue, rider of Darcy's Friend, trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the second last fence.

Philip Donovan, rider of Sea Road Fill, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left and never travelled.

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


The Raceday Stewards using their powers under Rule 29 appointed Leslie Deacon as Security Officer at this meeting. .

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