The Referrals Committee, with Mr Raymond J McSharry as chairman, convened at the Offices of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on Tuesday, 01 July 2025 to consider the referral of Ambrose McCurtin (Rider) following the Joe Quinn Transport Longford Handicap Hurdle at Kilbeggan on 01 June 2025.

On the day, the Raceday Stewards enquired  into the first approach to the starter involving Loup De Tallane (FR), ridden by A P Kelly, Blue Reed (FR), ridden by C P Millar, Cosmo Renfro, ridden by K E Buckley, Simpletwistoffaith, ridden by D J O'Keeffe, Kinbara Hills, ridden by S W Flanagan, Ballykinlar, ridden by A McCurtin, Our Uncle Jack, ridden by Mr D M Fitzgerald, Johanna'sjean, ridden by C. Stone-Walsh, Silent Dawn, ridden by D Meyler, Getaway Master, ridden by J J Slevin, Give Him A Chance, ridden by T Power Roche, Sydney Cruiser, ridden by T P Harney, Give Her Hollie, ridden by J C Gainford and Theanniversary Man, ridden by Niall Moore, where it appeared all horses broke into a trot or canter before the flag was raised. As Mr McCurtin had left the racetrack prior to the enquiry the Raceday Stewards referred the matter to a Senior Racing Official for further investigation.

At the referral hearing, a submission from Mr McCurtin was considered.

In his submission, Mr McCurtin apologised for not attending the enquiry and stated that it was down to a honest misunderstanding on his behalf.

Having considered all submissions, the Referrals Committee took no further action other than to remind Mr McCurtin of his obligations under Rule 229(v) leaving the racecourse prior to 10 minutes after the winner alright has been announced.

The case was presented by Ms Christine Traynor, BL, IHRB Head of Racing Regulation and Integrity.