Leopardstown 1st February 2026

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Adrienne, trained by T.M. Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the third last hurdle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined True Testimony, trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its left fore post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the last hurdle involving Whimsy (GB), ridden by E. Finegan, Dameauscottlestown, ridden by E. Staples, and Onefortheditch, ridden by P.M. O'Brien where it appeared Whimsy made two manœuvres left causing interference to the horses on his inside. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. E. Finnegan said he angled left on two seperate occasions when trying to get a run and accepted he had caused interference to the two horses on his inside. E. Staples said he received two bumps from his right. P.M. O'Brien said he didn't receive much interference as he was angling that direction. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied E. Finnegan was in breach of R214 (careless riding) and having considered his clean record they suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend into the straight involving Talk The Talk (FR), ridden by J.J. Slevin, and The Reverend (GB), ridden by H. Cobden where it appeared The Reverend clipped heels and unseated H. Cobden. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin said he rode his line around the bend and felt The Reverend clipping heels was not a result of any manoeuvre he made. H. Cobden felt it was just an unfortunate racing incident on the point of the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to remind H. Cobden to ride with more awareness in future.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Solness (FR), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed A.P. Kelly, rider of Win Some Lose Some, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. The Raceday Stewards also received photographic evidence from the IHRB Veterinary officer. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered all the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and R10.3(f)(force) and having considered his clean record on both breaches, they suspended him for three racedays regarding R10.3(g) and for two days regarding R10.3(f).

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the run to the second fence where it appeared Where's My Jet, ridden by B. Hayes, got tight for room. 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 Kinturk Kalanisi trained by Thomas Gibney had blood at both nostrils post race.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number two to be omitted from this race.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number two to be omitted from this race.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Sean Bowen, rider of I Started A Joke, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who explained his style of riding when using the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(h)(arm above shoulder height) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for two racedays.

Mr S. Connor, rider of Royal Hillsborough, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he misjudged the winning post.

Mr A.P. Ryan, rider of Tiktok Casey, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wonderful Everyday, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr S. Connor, rider of Royal Hillsborough, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, concerning his riding in the straight where it appeared that he misjudged the winning post losing out on first place as a result. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he glanced up at the big screen and thought the 50 yard marker was the winning post. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of R212A (iv)(a)(stopped riding and lost out on a place) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for 14 racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr A.P. Ryan, rider of Tiktok Casey, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who felt some of the strikes were for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him five racedays.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. T. Breen (Chairman), Mr. J. Tyrrell. Mr. C. Cunningham, Mr. D. Aiken, Mr. L. Walsh.

Due to operational reasons fence nine was omitted from all races today.

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