Limerick 29th December 2025

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Keep On Dreaming, trained by E. Bolger, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Hees Dynamite, trained by E. McNamara, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed L.P. Dempsey, rider of Combs, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he didn't realise he had gone over the limit and apologised for his action. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(frequency) and having taken his clean record into account suspended him for two race days.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Slurricane, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P. Hanlon, rider of No Hard Feelings, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right under pressure.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lincall (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have pulled a right fore shoe and gave a few coughs but was otherwise post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the circumstances surrounding the withdrawal of Wakey Wakey Man at Limerick yesterday with the reason given as 'Change in Going' despite running on similar going today. The Trainer stated that today's shorter trip on this going was more suitable for his charge. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation offered.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wakey Wakey Man, trained by Cian Collins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last hurdle involving Diamond Dollar, ridden by P. Byrnes, placed first, and Uptaurintop, ridden by Kevin A Murphy, placed third, where it appeared these horses bumped. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Kevin A Murphy, rider of Uptaurintop, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung left in the straight.

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

Mr. Michael Moloney (Chairman)
Mr. Peter Allen
Mr. Donal Gavin
Dr. Eugene O'Beirn
Mr. C.J. Sweeney

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr M King to act as Security Officer at this meeting.

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