See also » Zambezi Moon a shock 80/1 winner of Cork bumper
He had been doing it at home but not in his point-to-points. It was brave to come here on his form but Darragh Allen rode him in work last week and said he won't be out of the first three, and he was right. It was a pity he couldn't ride him, as he had done everything with him, but is in Fairyhouse today. Cal gave him a might ride and I'm delighted to get it. He'll have a summer campaign now as he likes that ground and the owners, who are local in Rathcormac, are with me for years so I'm delighted for them. David Richard Barry, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Kill Vanhowe (FR), ridden by Miss M. O'Sullivan, placed second and Zambezi Moon, ridden by Mr C.J. Shine, placed first, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Miss M. O'Sullivan stated that she maintained her line and felt that there was no gap. Mr C.J. Shine stated that his mount was green and jinked when reacting to a strike and consequently bounced off of Kill Vanhowe (FR). Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr C.J. Shine in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended him for two racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Boundfornowhere, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. G. Coughlan (Chairman), Mr C. O.Mahony, Mrs. F. Ward, Mr. B. Smullen, Mr. H.T. Hynes

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, five and six years old only 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) and that have been placed first, second, third or fourth in a maiden Point-To-Point Steeplechase since 4th October, 2025
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5 and 6-y-o 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52. Also open to Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have ridden in 10 or more Point-to-Point Steeplechases in Ireland between 05/10/24 & 31/03/26 inclusive. All horses running in this race must hold a current Hunters Certificate. A Hunter Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Offices of the I.N.H.S. Committee, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 31st March or the horse will not be qualified to start. The IHRB have suspended the relevant part of Rule 78 to enable horses which run in this race (excluding the winner) to retain their Hunters Certificate for the remainder of the 2025/2026 season. HRI Directive 10 has been suspended for the purpose of this race and the following procedures for elimination and balloting of horses will apply. (i) The number of declared runners shall be reduced by first balloting those horses that have not won a Point-To-Point steeplechase since 4th October, 2025. (ii) The number of horses declared will be then reduced by balloting those horses that have