Leopardstown 17th October 2026

N.M. Crosse, rider of Angel Invincible, trained by Daniel McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he took a slight check at the two furlong pole.

W.J. Lee, rider of Duchessofaquitaine, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount leaned right for the last furlong and a half.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Hamara, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran green.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Ah Sure Look, trained by Martin Hassett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was carried wide at the halfway stage. Having reviewed a recording of the incident, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.A. Powell, rider of Etawann, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was slowly away.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Mount Meru (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the last four furlongs.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Leadlight, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled leaving the stalls.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference early in the straight involving King Of Cloughan, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed third, Nouveau Grey (FR), ridden by D.W. O'Connor, placed fifth, and Trean, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed second, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W J Lee stated that he maintained his racing line and received pressure from his left. D. W. O' Connor stated that he received a bump from his right on his hind quarter. J M Sheridan stated that as he rounded the home bend a gap had presented and after committing to fill the gap things became tight for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of King Of Cloughan, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received a bump.

W.J. Lee, rider of Trean, trained by P. Twomey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount received pressure from his left.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Critical Reason, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, and First Watch, ridden by S. Foley where it appeared both horses made contact. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J J G Ryan stated that he went slightly left adding that the interference was minor. S Foley stated that he shifted a half a horse width to the right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action. .

N.M. Crosse, rider of Smart Aleck, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference close to the line involving City Of Gold (GB), ridden by W.M. Lordan, placed first, and Admired Beauty, ridden by W.J. Lee, placed second, where it appeared slight contact was made. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. W J lee stated that his mount shied away from City Of Gold and that contact was made near the line. W M Lordan stated that his mount was running around up the straight but always felt he was holding Admired Beauty to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placing and took no further action.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr T Breen (Chairman),
Mr D Aiken,
Mr N Wachman,
Mr F Cahill,
Mr L Walsh.

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