Limerick 18th October 2025

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined We Be Grand, trained by E. McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a skin wound on its left hind pastern and to have an overreach to its left fore.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Farfromnowhere, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard and showing signs of delayed recovery post race.

S.F. O'Keeffe, rider of Farfromnowhere, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly and pulled up.

C.M. Quirke, rider of Kilbuny Supersonic, trained by Richard J. O'Hara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame after the line.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Ms. A. O'Keeffe, that J.J. Slevin, rider of Dramatic License, had weighed in 1.1lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that a combination of rain and kickback had contributed to the overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted the riders explanation and took no further action.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Weston (GER), trained by H.Rogers, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

Michael Kenneally, rider of The Sugarhill Lady, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost both front shoes and pulled up.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Mr Erwitt, trained by V. T. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a respiratory noise and pulled up.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Ms. A. O'Keeffe, that A.M. King, rider of Annalough, had weighed in 1.2lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had a small drink after weighing out and also kickback may have contributed to the overweight. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that A.M. King was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his clean record, they cautioned him on this occasion.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:
Mr. Richard Rohan (Chairman),
Mr. Patrick Dowling,
Mr. Eugene O'Beirn,
Mr. Bernard Smullen,
Mr. L. Aspell.

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Garvan Ware as Security Officer at this meeting.

Following race three, the IHRB Clerk Of The Course changed the going to yielding.

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