Curragh Results Sat, 26th Sep, 2026

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Speaking after the race, trainer Robson Aguiar said, .We always liked the filly and she started off in a Group 3,. We asked her a little bit too much to go to Ascot and then we made the wrong plan for her. Now that we’ve won a maiden with her I think we’re going to drop her to five because she has plenty of speed. I think we have a nice sprinter for next year. She could maybe run in a Group 3 in Newmarket in two weeks' time. It’s over five furlongs and that could be a race for her. We freshened her up well and she came back in the Moyglare just to get a race into her. She showed plenty of speed today and I think when we drop to five she’ll be able to jump and go and keep going for five furlongs no problem. Robson De Aguiar, trainer

B.M. Coen, rider of Jungle Wise, trained by Daniel James Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room two furlongs down and had to switch. The Raceday Stewards reviewed the footage and were satisfied that no further action was warranted

D.W. O'Connor, rider of Controlla, trained by Robson De Aguiar, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left from the stalls

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately two furlongs from home involving Benown, ridden by J.M. Sheridan, and Jungle Wise, ridden by B.M. Coen, where it appeared Benown got tight for room on the rail

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Ar Son Na Cuise, ridden by D.P. McDonogh, and trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. D.P. McDonogh outlined the difficulties previously encountered in settling his mount and said that his mount had gone to the start early in an effort to get it to relax. He said his instructions were to settle his mount, to do the best he could and not to use his whip in the race. He said his mount broke reasonably well, was outpaced through out and he never had the opportunity to put the animal into the race. He concluded by saying that his mount needs a longer trip. Joseph Patrick O'Brien, confirmed the instructions given, expressed his satisfaction with the ride and highlighted the horses previous three runs where he proved a difficult ride. He said his charge was gelded before its first run and still remains very difficult. He concluded by stating that he does not feel his charge would have finished any closer if ridden differently. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer, who reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of this race and all previous runs in relation to Ar Son Na Cuise, and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found both Joseph Patrick O'Brien and D.P. McDonogh in breach of R.212 A (ii)(timely real and substantial effort). Having considered his clean record in this regard they suspended D.P. McDonogh for fourteen racedays and ordered him to forfeit his riding fee. Having considered Joseph Patrick O'Brien's clean record in this regard, they fined him €3000. Furthermore, the Raceday Stewards suspended Ar Son Na Cuise for 60 days in accordance with the provisions of Rule 212 C(d).

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs.