The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Easter Bonnet (FR), trained by W.P

Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

K.C. Sexton, rider of The Weighbridge, trained by Simon Cavanagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action. The IHRB Veterinary Officer examined The Weighbridge at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Superficial (FR), trained by Andrew McNamara, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran free and hung left throughout

E.M. O'Sullivan, rider of Bethpage Theatre, trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped green and hung left

Anna McGuinness, rider of Easter Bonnet (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount ran keen early on

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Inver Bay, ridden by P.T. Smithers, and trained by Aidan Anthony Howard. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. P.T. Smithers, stated that his instructions were to hold her up and take his time. He further added that the race was run at a good gallop and the race fell apart. Aidan Anthony Howard confirmed the instructions and feels the mare needs to be ridden this way to help her get home. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Inver Bay had a soft skin swelling approx 5cm in diameter along the deep digital flexor tendon area but was otherwise post race normal. Further, while being sampled the mare was showing signs of being in season. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given

The Raceday Stewards interviewed T.M. Walsh, trainer, in relation to his attendance at the start of this race

Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who stated that he had received permission from IHRB Clerk of the Course, Mr. Brendan Sheridan. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Riders - Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 N.H. winners in the 2025/2026 season (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race).