Curragh Results Sun, 19th Apr, 2026

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The three weeks probably just freshened him up. We ran him back three times quickly enough because we were afraid the ground might go on him. He did a nice piece of work during the week. Billy said the cheekpieces helped him in the middle of the race. He’s probably getting a little bit cuter with age. He’s a good steady handicapper and you’d be hoping there might be another good pot in him someday. It’ll be ground dependent. Today was the plan, we’ve nothing else in the calendar and we’ll see what the weather does. If it gets better he might go on a little break. Joanna (Morgan) gave me the chance with the horse. She got hurt earlier in the year and rang me to go collect him in the field. It’s brilliant because if I have any problems I give her a bell and there is great knowledge from her. I have to thank her for giving me the chance with him. Thomas Coyle, trainer

P.A. Harnett, rider of Real Force (GB), trained by Gerard O'Leary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to take a check at the furlong pole

D.W. O'Connor, rider of San Aer, trained by Ross O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls and reared up as they opened

J. Cleary, rider of Lady Mary Heath, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he got no luck in running

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Hexagonal, trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left from two furlongs down

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Real Force (GB), ridden by P.A. Harnett, Blues Emperor, ridden by N.M. Crosse, Local Lad, ridden by Siobhan Rutledge, Hexagonal, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, Mickey The Steel (GB), ridden by W. Joyce, Lady Mary Heath, ridden by J

Cleary, and Loingseoir, ridden by N. G. McCullagh, where it appeared Real force ran short of room and had to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. P. A. Harnett stated that his race was run and he had to sit when he received pressure from both sides. N. M. Crosse stated that he maintained his line and felt he did not contribute to the incident. Siobhan Rutledge stated that her race was run and she took a precautionary check. J. M

Sheridan stated that he had to take off heels but tried to maintain his line. W. Joyce stated that his race was run and he got pressure from both sides. J. Cleary stated that he had to wait for a gap and had to take back. N. G

McCullagh stated that all horses funnelled in. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards did not apportion blame to any rider and took no further action

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Charles Cunningham (Chairman), Mr Thomas Breen, Mrs Siobhan Keegan, Mr John Tyrrell, Mr L. Walsh

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.