Limerick 18th October 2026

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

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Brickfield Belle, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the second last hurdle.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P.T. Enright, rider of Gold Star Status, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was outpaced early and kept on from the third last hurdle.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Humble Brag, trained by Donal Hassett, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Haveanothertry, trained by E. McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have lost a right fore shoe but was otherwise post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr E. Mahon, rider of Strange Currency, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for his misuse of 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(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

E. McNamara, trainer of Haveanothertry, reported to the IHRB Veterinary Officer that his charge was found to have mucus in his lungs upon endoscopic examination post race.

Mr A. Burke-Ott, rider of Therellbguddaysyet, trained by Paul O'Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was flat out all the way.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul John Gilligan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kings Hill, placed first, as compared with its most recent run in Listowel on the 23rd September when pulling up. The trainer reported that his charge jumped much better today than on that run where he made jumping errors. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation.

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

Mr. John O'Shaughnessy (Chairman),
Mr. John Martin-Smith,
Mr. John Moloney,
Mr. Cathal Murphy,
Mr. C.J. Sweeney.

For this race meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the ‘Starting Procedures for Tape Starts’, and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i).

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