Thurles Result

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We expected him to be placed definitely but obviously the favourite fell and it opened up that way,. We were hoping to finish second so we're delighted with him, as he is a small little horse but is as tough as nails and jumps out of the stable rearing to go every morning. Darragh had a treble last Sunday where he had his 100th point-to-point winner and rides the odd horse for me. The four-member (Tutti Fruitti) syndicate are local and are headed by Tom Keogh, who bred him too. Raymond Hurley, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr B. Aherne, rider of Our Story, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who felt he had used his whip within the guidelines as one of the strikes did not connect with his mount. 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 Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Keep On Dreaming, trained by E. Bolger, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

Mr F. Maguire, rider of Made U Look, trained by Eugene M. O'Sullivan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got very tired on the run to the last and he tried to pull up but had to continue due to a horse on his outside

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the video footage and were satisfied no further action was warranted.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have not won a race, including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing, and that have between 1st October, 2022 and 21st January, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point To-Point Steeplechase in Ireland or second, third or fourth in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 6lbs 6-y-o and up 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of The INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 21st January, 2026 or the horse will not be qualified to start.