Thurles 16th October 2025

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

Mr S. Connor, rider of Cailin Deas, trained by James Andrew Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen.

K.E Buckley, rider of Soldiers Lady, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped very green.

P. Hanlon, rider of Jury Belle, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced too freely.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Cian Cullinan, rider of Our Lucky Lady, trained by P.G. Fahey, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his saddle slipped forward.

C.M Hogan, rider of Esticky End, trained by Tom McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset at the false start and planted himself the second time.

The Raceday Stewards informed Tom McGuinness, trainer of Esticky End, that a repeat performance from his charge, who refused to race, may render the animal liable to a suspension in the future.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, P. Hanlon, rider of Falcon Park, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung right in the closing stages.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Additional Time, ridden by A. Harvey, placed first and Heron's Butler, ridden by L.A. McKenna, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. A. Harvey stated that his mount was lairy but that he attempted to maintain his line. L.A. McKenna stated that he received interference and intimidation from the second last to the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Additional Time had caused interference to Heron's Butler and as a result of this interference had improved its finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second horses and amended the result to read as follows:

First: Heron's Butler
Second: Additional Time
Third: Tsavo Park
Fourth: Cuguilla
Fifth: Gallant Getaway

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider.

P. Hanlon, rider of Tsavo Park, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Hob's Angel, trained by James M. Barcoe, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly interfered with at the top of the hill before the second last hurdle.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning into the home straight on the final circuit involving Mother Ship, ridden by P. Hanlon, unplaced, Cathys Quest, ridden by J.P. Shinnick, unplaced, Hob's Angel, ridden by J.C. Gainford, placed fourth and Glorious Singer, ridden by C.M. Hogan, unplaced, where it appeared Hob's Angel had to take a check. P. Hanlon stated that things became tight on the bend. J.P. Shinnick stated that he felt he had a clean run and maintained his line. J.C. Gainford stated that he had to take a check when things became tight. C. M. Hogan stated that his mount was back peddling coming into the home straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, 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. N. Lambert (Chairman),
Mr. T. Rudd,
Mrs. F. Ward,
Mr. H. T. Hynes.


The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 29 to appoint Mr. Michael King as Security Officer at this meeting.

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