See also » Dempsey's debutant wins under Williamson
Maybe Josh had his stick in the wrong hand but he'll learn from that and we're delighted. William Flood (owner/breeder) is a great man with a passion for the game and is a great supporter. He stands the stallion and we had the mare, who won a bumper and was Listed-placed, and this is her first foal. William was responsible for bringing in the mares' series of races and Caravation (today's winning dam) won three of them with a bumper, maiden hurdle and chase. The pedigree goes back a long, long way and the dam is a sister to Niche Market who won an Irish National. Knowing William he'd like to get blacktype with her, and she is a filly who you mightn't be in any great rush with either. J P Dempsey, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Alliteration, ridden by Mr J.H. Williamson, placed first, and Churchfield Annie, ridden by Mr J.M. Halford, placed second, where it appeared interference occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. J.M. Halford stated that he received a significant bump close to the line which in his opinion cost him the race. Mr. J.H. Williamson stated that he was passing Churchfield Annie when his mount drifted left making contact and felt he did not improve his position. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that Mr. J.H. Williamson, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard(second offence),they suspended him for four racedays.Chairman of the Raceday Stewards Mr. L McFerran, and both Mr. G McCourt, and Mr. D.H. Gavin Raceday Stewards recused themselves from this enquiry. Mr L Walsh Senior Stipendiary Steward acted as Chairman, and Mr. L Wyer, and Mr. P.D Deegan were appointed to act in their absence in accordance with the provisions of Rule 8 and Rule 9

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurence McFerran (Chairman), Mr. George McCourt, Mr. Donal H Gavin, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old fillies 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)
Weights - 11st 5lbs.
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 22nd October) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) Upcoming Race Conditions Week Commencing Monday 20th October 2025