Navan 25th April 2026

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

C. Geerdharry, rider of Poweracclaim, trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and missed the break.

C. Cusack, rider of Irish Ballet, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise from one furlong down.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages of this race involving Barrow Boy, ridden by G.F. Carroll, placed second, and King Of Cloughan, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, placed fourth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G. F. Carroll stated that there was a gap when he committed but the horse on his outer also came back to meet him. J. M. Sheridan stated that his race was run and there was minor contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Barrow Boy had caused interference to King Of Cloughan, he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference, so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. However, they were of the opinion that G. F. Carroll was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two race days.

W.J. Lee, rider of Abletai, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very keen and ran around.

G.F. Carroll, rider of Barrow Boy, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount rolled around under pressure.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ice Dancer, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be showing signs post race that she may be coming into season.

J. Pietropaolo, rider of Cascade Canyon, trained by Kevin Thomas Coleman, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Gotta Catch'em All, trained by H.Rogers, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left all the way up the straight.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident close to the line involving Gotta Catch'em All, ridden by Adam Caffrey, and Faro Island (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee, where it appeared Faro Island crossed Gotta Catch'em All. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

S. Coen, rider of Daboya, trained by R.Donohoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check a furlong down. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

C.T. Keane, rider of Juniper Sling, trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung throughout.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Kakori, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got no run in the straight.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Jack Rearden (Chairman), Mr Philip Caffrey, Mr Peter N. Reynolds, Mr Justice Tony Hunt, Mr H. T. Hynes.

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