Punchestown 15th September 2026

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

J.A. Powell, rider of The Captains Day, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stumbled out of the stalls.

Adam Caffrey, rider of Golden Omen, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right for the last three furlongs.

C.T. Keane, rider of Sagasti, trained by M.D. O'Callaghan, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount stumbled turning-in.

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Spodo Komodo (GB), trained by John James Feane, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount didn't get a clear run in the straight.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Amenita, trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his run had come to an end and he eased down.

A.J. Slattery, rider of Forest Fantasy, trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and raced green.

W.J. Lee, rider of Port Arthur, trained by M.C. Grassick, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount reared as the stalls opened.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sweet Baby Zou (GB), trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

J.S. Dalton, rider of Pure Granite, trained by John M.Harney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving Glamazon, ridden by S.T. McCullagh, and Believe Believe, ridden by J.A. Powell, where it appeared these horses bumped. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Sadhbh Tormey, rider of De Songbird, trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left throughout.

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

Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman)
Ms. M. Osborne
Mr. P. Curling
Mr. A. Byrne
Mr. L. Aspell

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