Navan 14th November 2026

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Jacko Star trained by J.P.Dempsey was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Bossy Bird trained by Thomas Gibney was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Caragh Monaghan, rider of St Denis's Well, trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount burst a blood vessel.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that St Denis's Well trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue was found to have blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders' first approach to the starter where it appeared Sarah Kavanagh, rider of Dont Go Yet and A.P. Kelly, rider of Catchabird, may have gone before the flag was dropped. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Sarah Kavanagh stated that her mount is hot headed and she had not lined up more forward than any other runner. She added that she was always taking back. A. P. Kelly stated that his mount was very fresh after a break and he tried his best to take her back. Having viewed the recording of the incident and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that both Sarah Kavanagh and A. P. Kelly were in breach of Rule 208 (v)(b). Having considered Sarah Kavanagh's record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended her for two race days. Having considered A. P. Kelly's record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Thinkitdontjinxit, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was very sore when he pulled up after the line. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently reported the animal to be post race normal.

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

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

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Lady Doyanne, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. The IHRB Veterinary Officer subsequently confirmed that the animal had blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Nine Toes Tim, ridden by Mr T.A. Halford, and Sir Vinny, ridden by Mr P. A. King, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Jack Rearden (Chairman), Mr Justice Tony Hunt, Mr Laurence McFerran, Mr John Tyrrell, Mr L. Walsh.

For this meeting The Raceday Stewards suspended the "starting procedures for tape starts" and the IHRB suspended Rule 208(i) and Rule 209(i)

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