Tipperary 5th October 2025

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

M.W. Hassett, rider of Shosholoza, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right until it turned into the home straight.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Claret, trained by A.P.O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Joseph G. Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Grey Leader, placed first, as compared with its previous run at Listowel on the 22nd of September when finishing 8th of 10 runners. Joseph G. Murphy reported that his charge had disappointed and despite his best efforts he could offer no explanation for his last run. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

The Raceday Stewards received a request from Damien Byrne, Authorised Representative for Joseph Patrick O'Brien, trainer of Cottesloe Sunshine, to substitute the nominated rider D.E. Mullins, with J.J. Slevin. He further added that J.J. Slevin has commitments with owners Isaac Souede and Simon Munir and also with Joseph O'Brien which is public knowledge. He added that J.J. Slevin was due to ride one horse in the UK for Isaac Souede and Simon Munir, but that animal was a non runner owing to weather conditions. Having considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards considered Regulation 3 and in particular section (3)(e). However, they were satisfied that in the circumstances, the request was a valid one so they allowed the request. The declared rider D.E. Mullins was consulted by the Raceday Stewards prior to the decision been made.

C.M. Quirke, rider of Sunchart (GB), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel. This was subsequently confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Half A Chance, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he moved off the railing early on the first circuit as the horse in front of him was running too free and unintentionally touched the horse on his outside. Having viewed a 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. J. G. Moloney (Chairman),
Mrs. Frankie Ward,
Mr. M. Lyons,
Mr. L. Walsh.

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