Naas 11th October 2025

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

R.P. Whelan, rider of Maestro Bernstein, trained by A.P.O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left from the gates.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident inside the final two furlongs involving Hexagonal, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, and Miqdaar, ridden by G.F. Ryan, where it appeared they made contact as Miqdaar manoeuvred out. 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 Morehampton, trained by J.P. Murtagh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Powerful Nation, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls.

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Thunderbear, trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ducked left leaving the stalls.

C.T. Hayes, rider of Queen Of Mougins, trained by Adrian Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered leaving the stalls. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied no further action was warranted.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Varshini, trained by J.A.Stack, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check fifty yards from the line.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at about the halfway point involving Big Gossey, ridden by W.J. Lee, and Powerful Nation, ridden by A.J. Slattery, where it appeared the two horses bumped a couple of times. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the final hundred yards involving Tango Flare, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second, Queen Of Mougins, ridden by C.T.Hayes, placed fourth, Greatest Drama, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed third, and Varshini, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed sixth, where it appeared Varshini ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.M. Sheridan stated that he ran short of room in the final fifty yards and had to take a check. L.T. McAteer stated that he felt he maintained his line. B.M. Coen stated that his filly may have marginally shifted right close to the line. C.T. Hayes stated that he was upsides Varshini throughout the final furlong and did not feel he came off a straight line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J. Cleary, rider of Bounty, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. J. Cleary accepted he was in breach of the Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found J. Cleary was in breach of Regulation 10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays.

N.G. McCullagh, rider of Beauty Queen, trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled at a ridge at the halfway point.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nezeeh, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident inside the final furlong involving Minaun View (GB), ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed fifth, and Tea Rose, ridden by R.P. Whelan, placed, first, where it appeared an incident occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.F. Carroll stated that the winner rolled around but was clear of him at that point .R.P. Whelan stated that his filly rolled left and right when she hit the front. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action.

D. Browne McMonagle, rider of Midnight Strike, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tightened up on the home bend.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the home bend involving Midnight Strike, ridden by D. Browne McMonagle, and On A Session (USA), ridden by Nicola Burns where it appeared Midnight Strike ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. Browne McMonagle stated that he received a little bit of pressure from his outside. Nicola Burns stated that her mount lugged in on the home bend and she corrected him immediately. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

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

Mr. Philip F. Myerscough (Chairman),
Mr. Roderick Ryan,
Mr. Philip Caffrey,
Mr. John Martin- Smith,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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