Thurles 12th November 2026

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

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Might Be The One, trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount met with interference on the approach to the last and after the last.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Harry's Dream, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was outpaced early on.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference on the approach, at and after the last fence involving The Monkey Pole, ridden by Ms. E.L. Herbison, placed first and Might Be The One, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Ms. E.L. Herbison said her mount jumped left at the last fence and made slight contact with Might Be The One but she felt there was always room for the horse on her left. D.J. O'Keeffe said on the take off of the last fence he received a bump from his right which caused his mount to become unbalanced on landing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that The Monkey Pole had caused interference to Might Be The One and as the winning margin was a nose, they were satisfied that it had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second placed horses and amended the result to read as follows:

First: Might Be The One
Second: The Monkey Pole
Third: Kimy
Fourth: Whispering Willow
Fifth: Itsaworkinmaniam
Sixth: Space Warrior

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that no riding offence had occurred so they took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Mrs Lorna Fowler, trainer of Banjaxed (GB), for 10 minutes extra to present her charge to an IHRB Official for identification in accordance with Rule 90(i).

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Burlington House (FR) trained by Oliver McKiernan had blood at both nostrils post race.

P.T. Enright, rider of Burlington House (FR), trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn out of the back straight involving Banjaxed (GB), ridden by J.P. Shinnick, and Littlebiggie, ridden by Conor Clarke, where it appeared Littlebiggie had to alter its racing line. 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 Aurea Fortuna, trained by A.J.Martin, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the start in this race. Having consulted with the IHRB Starter and viewed the recording of the race, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Raceday Stewards that Barton Sky trained by John Joseph Hanlon had blood at both nostrils post race.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Doctor Elvis (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame.

D. King, rider of Minella Maverick, trained by John Patrick Ryan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly hampered by the injured horse pulling up. The Raceday Steward reviewed the video footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

E. Staples, rider of Kiltinan, trained by Michael J. McDonagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Fratas, ridden by J.J. Slevin, placed second and Shoda, ridden by R. Deegan, placed first, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin said he suffered a lot of interference from the start of the running rail until the line. R. Deegan said he kept his line until he received a bump and his mare became unbalanced as a result of that. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that Shoda had caused interference to Fratas and as a result of this interference had improved it’s finishing position. As a consequence, the Raceday Stewards reversed the placings of the first and second placed and amended the result to read as follows:

First: Fratas
Second: Shoda
Third: Tutu Twist
Fourth: Pure Logic
Fifth: Theflyingbee
Sixth: Preparations

Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that R. Deegan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for four racedays.

F.G. Hand, trainer of Theflyingbee, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his charge sustained a cut to its knee during this race.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly before the turn into the straight involving Fratas, ridden by J.J. Slevin, Theflyingbee, ridden by Mr J.R. Martin, and Crystabel, ridden by D. King where it appeared Crystabel had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J. Slevin said he got pressure from his left. Mr. J.R. Martin said his mount leaned right under pressure but he corrected her immediately. D. King said it got tight for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident leaving the back straight involving Theflyingbee, ridden by Mr J.R. Martin, Shoda, ridden by R. Deegan, Preparations, ridden by J. Younge, and Crystabel, ridden by D. King, where it appeared Crystabel had to sit for a stride. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Jaadil, trained by E. McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made two mistakes at the two hurdles in the straight on the first circuit and never travelled thereafter.

Anna McGuinness, rider of Kidam Roque (FR), trained by I.Madden, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was flat out early on.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed where I Feel Fine (GB), ridden by D. King, had to check after the second last and again after the road crossing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, 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. Michael Moloney (Chairman), Mr. Paddy Dowling, Mr. Nick Lambert, Mrs. Frankie Ward, Mr. L. Walsh.

Owing to the low lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for fences two and three to be omitted from races one, two and three.

For this race meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the ‘Starting Procedures for Tape Starts’, and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i).

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