Leopardstown 15th May 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after leaving stalls involving Coasting, ridden by L.T. McAteer, Sunrush, ridden by A.J. Slattery, Suspicious Mindz (GB), ridden by S. Foley, Trustmore, ridden by J. Kearney, and Full Moon Tonight (GB), ridden by R. Whearty where it appeared several horses received interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. L.T. McAteer, A.J. Slattery and R. Whearty all said they received pressure from their right. S. Foley said his mount took a step left at the road crossing but felt he was clear of the horses on his inner. J. Kearney said he received contact from his right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the riders explanations and took no further action.

S. Foley, rider of Suspicious Mindz (GB), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left early on, was awkward and hung right in the straight.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Kirkland Sioux, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly away from the stalls.

L.F. Roche, rider of Thistle Cross, trained by M.M. Rice, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very keen early on and got tired as a result.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the straight involving Battle Borne, ridden by J.A. Orr, Bay Of Dreams, ridden by P. McGettigan, and Dynamic Force, ridden by Sadhbh Tormey where it appeared Battle Borne and Bay Of Dreams got tightened on the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.A. Orr said he had to check when he received pressure from his right. P. McGettigan said he received pressure from Dynamic Force and had to check as a result. Sadhbh Tormey said her mount was hanging left but accepted she should have made more effort to correct her mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied Sadhbh Tormey was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) and having considered her clean record, they suspended her for two racedays. N.G. McCullagh accompanied Sadhbh Tormey at this enquiry.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Bucaneer's Spirit, ridden by H.J. Horgan, Ohmali, ridden by P.A. Harnett, and Moyassr, ridden by A.S. Grant where it appeared Bucaneer's Spirit had to sit for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where Java Wood, ridden by Jared Huggan, drifted left early in the straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

P. McGettigan, rider of Bay Of Dreams, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount took a check two furlongs out.

R.M Mulligan, rider of God Knows, trained by P. Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stood in the stalls when the gates opened.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined God Knows, trained by P. Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the line involving Diamond Exchange, ridden by S. Foley, and Casheldale Lass, ridden by P. McGettigan, where it appeared contact was made. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Nicola Burns, rider of Star Mind (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed the animal to have blood at both nostrils.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident just before the turn into the straight involving Maxwell Smart, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, Real Petite (GER), ridden by N.G. McCullagh, and Bang Po, ridden by W. Joyce, where it appeared Maxwell Smart and Bang Po suffered interference as a result of Real Petite fading. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

R.P. Cleary, rider of Numidia, trained by Peter Lawlor, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount acted up in the stalls.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Maxwell Smart, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room turning into the straight.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. T. Breen (Chairman), Mr. P. Law, Mr. L. McFerran, Ms. M. Osborne, Mr. L. Walsh.

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