Thurles 5th March 2026

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

R.A. Doyle, rider of Coillte M C G, trained by S.G. Carey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got hampered by the fallers.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Quornofamonday, trained by J.P.Dempsey, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Hey Babbs, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

E.M. O'Sullivan, rider of Toor Beag, trained by Ms.M.Flynn, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a noise in running.

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, Kevin A Murphy, rider of Fenian Maxios, trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green, hanging and rolling around. He added he gave him a chance early on and he stayed on past tired horses.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Western Walk, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Western Walk, trained by Jonathan Sweeney, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.P. Millar, rider of Oaks Soldier, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for his whip use. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for two racedays.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr A. Burke-Ott, rider of Bon Bon Fizz, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who apologised for his whip use. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for three racedays.

Mr J.L. Gleeson, rider of City Of Cork, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount raced too keen throughout.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. Moloney (Chairman), Mr. R. Rohan, Mr. N. McGrath, Ms. L. Harney, Mr. L. Aspell.

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