Limerick 25th April 2026

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

C.D. Hayes, rider of White Lily, trained by David J. Geary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced keen.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Lamberella, trained by David Marnane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was slowly into stride after the starting stalls opened.

Mrs John Harrington, trainer of Ridersinthesky (GER), reported to the Clerk of Scales that her charge showed signs of being in season.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Big Cypress (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right in the straight.

L.F. Roche, rider of Shivoo, trained by Aidan Melia, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost action behind and pulled up.

R.M Mulligan, rider of Senna's Girl, trained by Diego Dias, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slowly from the starting stalls.

The Raceday Stewards fined Gavin Cromwell, trainer €65 for failing to fit a tongue tie to Burford Beauty, prior to entering the parade ring.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight involving Minaun View (GB), ridden by J. Cleary, placed third, Mythical Rock, ridden by P.A. Harnett, unplaced, Bear Right, ridden by K.G. Kennedy, unseated, and Monvoe, ridden by L.F. Roche, placed first, where it appeared Bear Right unseated his rider. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Cleary stated that things got tight on the bend but that he straightened his mount and left room for the horses around him. P.A. Harnett stated that when things became tight his mount lost his hind end and edged out. K.G. Kennedy stated that he felt pressure from both the inside and the outside but maintained his racing line but clipped a heel unseating him. L.F. Roche stated that he made his challenge on the rail but there was plenty of room and he had not contributed to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards accepted that congestion had taken place at the point of the bend but were satisfied that P.A. Harnett, was in breach of Rule 214 (careless riding) in that he had failed to make sufficient effort to avoid causing interference to Bear Right. Having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for three racedays. Having been informed of the nature of the enquiry and their right to be accompanied, the apprentices' elected to proceed without accompaniment.

P.A. Harnett, rider of Mythical Rock, trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost his hind legs turning in.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the one furlong pole where it appeared that Great Mover, ridden by M. Telford-Kelly, unplaced, had to sit for a stride. 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 examined Highbury See See, trained by Andrew Slattery, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Chablis Rock, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

J. Kearney, rider of Church Mountain, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right throughout.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Nicola Burns, rider of Patrick Street (GB), where it appeared Nicola Burns struck her mount three strides after the winning line. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted she was in breach of the regulation and apologised for her actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Nicola Burns was in breach of Regulation 10.3.(d) (hitting of the horse after the winning line) and having considered her clean record in this regard they suspended her for two racedays. Having been informed of the nature of the enquiry and her right to be accompanied, Nicola Burns elected to proceed without accompaniment.

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

J. O'Shaughnessy (Chairman),

Mr. P. Barry,

Mr. M. Lyons,

Mr. B. Smullen,

Mr. L. Walsh.

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