Downpatrick Results Sat, 13th Jun, 2026

See also » Corway leaves it late to score for Doyle and Cody

C.D Smithers, rider of Hurricane Leaf, trained by James Andrew Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left

Mr D. McGill, rider of Mule Skinner, trained by Dermot Anthony McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

The Raceday Stewards interviewed C.D Smithers, rider of Hurricane Leaf, concerning his use of the whip in he closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that the first three strikes were for corrective purposes. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that C.D Smithers was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the turn into the home straight involving Hurricane Leaf, ridden by C.D Smithers and Katie Can't Count, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins where it appeared Katie Can't Count had to take a check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr P.W. Mullins stated that he felt slight pressure and had to take back. C.D Smithers stated that his charge hung very badly and came out a small bit despite his efforts. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. R. W. Steele (Chairman), Mr. L. McFerran, Mr. R. S. Martin, Mr. F. G. Fitzsimons, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

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)

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 9th June) may also ride in this race.