Leopardstown 9th July 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainers in respect of their non-runners:-

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

A.J. Casey, rider of Arizonaneargalway, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the stalls and was slowly away.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Venetian Star, trained by Patrick T. Foley, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J. Kearney, rider of Invincible Will, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly into stride.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Time Bender, trained by William Durkan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung slightly left in the final furlong.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Chantez, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned a bit left in the home straight.

S.T. McCullagh, rider of Duckadilly, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around when she hit the front.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final furlong involving Bella Isabella, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fifth, Chantez, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed fourth, Nancy J, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed third, and Phenomenal Filly, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed second, where it appeared they came close together for a couple of strides. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Eddie G, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen for the first two furlongs.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Playin Cool, trained by John James Feane, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs of delayed recovery post race.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Anchors Away, trained by M.G.Quinn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount plunged coming out of the stalls.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Medieval Night, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from three furlongs out.

Nicola Burns, rider of Slaney Swagger, trained by Aidan Melia, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left throughout.

J. Cleary, rider of Lady Crossing, trained by William J. Fitzpatrick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Quarry Stone, trained by Liam McAteer, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left coming out of the stalls.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shelbourne Flyer, trained by Noel Meade, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have coughed once while being examined post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident leaving the back straight involving Mullacurry Maid, ridden by R.P. Cleary, and Lady Crossing, ridden by J. Cleary where it appeared Mullacurry Maid ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Cleary stated that his mount was on the wrong leg coming into the bend and stumbled independently of any other runner. J. Cleary stated that his mount was intimidated by horses outside her and became unbalanced. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

Ms C.E. O'Ryan, rider of The Mediator, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount reared coming out of the stalls.

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

Mr. T. Breen (Chairman),
Mr. D. McCormack,
Mr. D. Aiken,
Mr. L. McFerran,
Mr. A. Ring.

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