Thurles 20th November 2025

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

P.K. Donovan, rider of Sayitfirst, trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled a hind shoe.

P.T. Enright, rider of One And Only, trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined One And Only, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

E. Staples, rider of Luck Between Us, trained by Donncha Duggan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was hampered by the faller at the last.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident after the last involving Enge Hazard (SWE), ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed third, and Dairy Force, ridden by D. Meyler, placed fourth, where it appeared Enge Hazard clipped the heel of Dairy Force after that horse made a mistake. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Destivelle, trained by Ciaran Murphy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Sean Aherne, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Hillstar Blues, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Sean Aherne reported todays slower conditions suited his charge better than the going on its previous start in Listowel on the 26 September 2025. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted its content.

Mr M.J. O'Neill, rider of Minella Emperor, trained by Emmet Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was impeded by the incident at the first, lost his iron as a result and pulled up.

Mr R.W. Barron, rider of We Be Grand, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was flat out all the way.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the first hurdle involving Le Labo, ridden by Mr J.L. Gleeson, and Cailin Deas, ridden by Mr S. Connor, where it appeared Cailin Deas ducked right bumping Le Labo causing both riders to get unseated. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Mr J.M. Halford, rider of Illtakehimmyself, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was flat out and just stayed going.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. S. McDonogh, Mr. P. Dowling, Ms. L. Harney, Mr. L. Walsh.

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