Naas 25th January 2026

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bridie's Beau, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have a wound on its right hind pastern post race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the spur between the second last and last hurdles involving Kai Lung (FR), ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed first, and Saratoga, ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed third, where it appeared Saratoga ran short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. E. Mullins stated that his mount rolled around going to the hurdle and he was aware of a horse on his inside and maintained his line. M. P. Walsh stated that there was a gap on the inside but when he went for it his mount did not pick up as anticipated and there was then plenty of room when they met the spur. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Flicker Of Hope (FR), trained by Mark Fahey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident entering the home straight involving Bossofthebrownies, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed second, and The Enabler, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, placed third, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. J. O'Keeffe stated that he maintained his line. J. W. Kennedy stated that his mount is a very big horse and that the lay out of the bend may not have helped him. 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 Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Did I Ask You That, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, S.D. Torrens, rider of Rathbawn Soldier, trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount just stayed on past beaten horses in the straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Doctor Churchill, trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

K.C. Sexton, rider of King Kali, trained by Sean Byrne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined King Kali, trained by Sean Byrne, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have mud in its trachea on endoscopic examination post race.

Miss J. Townend, rider of Vienna Storm (GB), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount stopped quickly.

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

Mr N. B. Wachman (Chairman),

Justice Leonie Reynolds,

Mrs Henrietta Egan,

Mr Declan McCormack,

Mr C. J. Sweeney.

Due to necessary rail realignment The Raceday Stewards, prior to racing, approved distance amendments on the chase track, Race six is now 3 miles 36 yards and Race seven is now 2 miles 4 furlongs.

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