Sligo 6th August 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bryson, trained by W.R. Crawford, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race.

Joshua Halford, rider of Bryson, trained by W.R. Crawford, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount jumped left throughout.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Thomas Patrick McGettigan, trainer of Nelliestar, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHRB Official as per the provisions of Rule 90(i).

D.E. Mullins, rider of Sea Feliz, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was lame post race.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sea Feliz, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards reported the animal to be lame post race.

D. King, rider of I Dont Really Care, trained by Ray Hackett, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran keen and caught a heel passing the stands on the first circuit. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A. Balfe, rider of Saoirses Choice, trained by Francis Casey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran too keen and stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Go To Town, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have superficial skin scrapes on the limbs, but to be otherwise post race normal.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cut The Rope (FR), trained by Eddie & Patrick Harty, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Brian Francis Cawley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of In The Minus, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Brian Francis Crawley stated that his charge had no luck in running last time out and that the step up in trip today may have brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

Conor Clarke, rider of Littlebiggie, trained by Ray Hackett, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the home straight involving Peat Sounds, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed third and River Moy, ridden by Mr B.M. Coonan, placed fourth, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr P.W. Mullins stated that he felt there were no bumps and he had not suffered interference. Mr B.M. Coonan stated that he felt he had suffered no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the judge's placings and 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:

Dr. T. McDonogh (Chairman),

Mr. A. Ryan,

Ms. A. Millar,

Mr. H.T. Hynes.

Following the running of race three the IHRB Clerk of The Course changed the official going to good.

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