Thurles 30th October 2025

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

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend turning into the straight involving Kotkito Bello (FR), ridden by T. Power Roche, placed first, Menas Miracle, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, unplaced, and Mount Shenshan, ridden by D.E. Mullins, unplaced, where it appeared Menas Miracle ran short on room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. T. Power Roche said he maintained his line and didn't feel he contributed to the incident. C. Stone-Walsh said he went for a gap on the inside but ran short of room. D.E. Mullins said he rode his line to the rail and didn't expect a horse to come on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

J.C. Gainford, rider of Laurie Blue, trained by E. D. Delany, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was never happy.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Menas Miracle, trained by Brendan Oliver Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room on the turn into the straight.

T. Power Roche, rider of Nephin Beg, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Diamonds Diva trained by Patrick Cronin had blood at both nostrils post race.

The Raceday Stewards fined John G. Carr, trainer €65 for failing to fit the declared tongue strap to Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) prior to entering the parade ring.

Kevin A Murphy, rider of Diamonds Diva, trained by Patrick Cronin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Cant Touch This trained by Thomas Gibney had blood at both nostrils post race.

P.K. Donovan, rider of Barnahash Mason, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran very green and jumped novicey.

J. Smith, rider of Cant Touch This, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend into the straight involving Inchiquin Maid, ridden by J.P. Shinnick, placed fifth, Getaway Henry, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed second, Boston Bobby, ridden by T. Power Roche, brought down, and Bay Brook, ridden by Eoin G. Kelly, fell, where it appeared Bay Brook fell on the flat after getting tight for room and brought down Boston Bobby. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.P. Shinnick said he kept his line. D.J. O'Keeffe said he kept his racing line and didn't contribute to the incident. T. Power Roche said he was running his race when he got brought down by Bay Brook. Eoin G. Kelly said he was sitting one off the rail when he was pushed in on top of the horse in front by Inchiquin Maid. Having considered the all the evidence, the Racedays Stewards were satisfied that J.P. Shinnick was in breach of Rule 214(careless riding) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for five racedays.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the straight involving The First Turn, ridden by Mr D. Doyle, placed first, and Lennon Grove, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, placed second, where it appeared Lennon Grove hung left and bumped The First Term. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

Mr D. O'Connor, rider of Lennon Grove, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green in the latter stages.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Steve McDonogh, Mr. Jack Rearden, Mr. H.T. Hynes.

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