Navan 17th November 2025

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

S.D. Torrens, rider of Anodandawink, trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost action and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Anodandawink, trained by Ciaran Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, J.J. Slevin, rider of Bryson, trained by S.R.B. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount had run keen previously and his instructions today were to settle in the rear and once settled try to make progress. He further stated that once in the home straight his mount had no more to give.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Gunnery Sergeant (FR), ridden by D.J Gilligan and trained by Gordon Elliott. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. D.J Gilligan stated that his instructions were to jump off mid division, get into a rhythm and give his mount the best chance of running to his full potential over todays longer distance and testing ground. Gordon Elliott confirmed the instructions given but accepted that his charge could have perhaps finished three or four places closer with a more vigourous ride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given by the trainer. They were however satisfied that D.J Gilligan was in breach of Rule.212A(ii)(been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the Horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place). Having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended D.J Gilligan for 14 racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee. Gunnery Sergeant (FR) will be suspended for 60 days as a consequence of the riders actions. The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Gunnery Sergeant (FR) at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Colonia Victoria (FR), trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ma Jacks Hill, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a five minute delay to this race.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of The Yellow Clay, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

P. Townend, rider of Jetara, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left in the straight.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.P. Shinnick, rider of Colonel Mustard (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that J.P. Shinnick was in breach of Regulation.10.3(g)(excessive frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Captain Guinness, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a five minute delay to this race.

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

Mr. J. Rearden (Chairman),
Mr. L. McFerran,
Mr. P. Caffrey,
Mr. R. S. Martin,
Mr. P. Deegan.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle number three to be omitted from races one, two, three, four and five.

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