Wexford 22nd July 2026

The Stewards authorised the following substitutions of riders at this meeting:

B.P. Kennedy, rider of Kaylasjet, trained by M.O.Quigley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped slowly.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tequila Talkin', trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

Alan O'Sullivan, rider of Tequila Talkin', trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake and was pulled up.

M.P. O'Connor, rider of Only A Dollar, trained by Sean Aherne, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped poorly.

G.B. Noonan, rider of Dontdooddson (FR), trained by Darren Collins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount Report pulled up injured.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident 0n the bend after the third last fence involving West Away, ridden by E. Finegan, and Queenofthelodge, ridden by P.T. Enright, where it appeared West Away briefly ran short of room . Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Boston Jury, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up.

C. Stone-Walsh, rider of Figurehead, trained by Harry Cleary, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right.

S.D. Torrens, rider of Colleen Danu, trained by Patrick T. Foley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped right.

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

The Raceday Stewards interviewed H.E. Sexton, rider of Goody Four Shoes, trained by Thomas Gibney, concerning where he continued on his mount that appeared to have no more to give and pulled up lame after the finish line. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he was unaware that his mount was lame and thought it was more through fatigue that his action changed. The IHRB Veterinary Officer confirmed that Goody Four Shoes was lame on his right fore post race. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found H.E. Sexton in breach of R.216 (ii)(d) and in considering his clean record in this regard they suspended him for five racedays.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Nastya, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly going to the second last fence and refused.

H.E. Sexton, rider of Goody Four Shoes, trained by Thomas Gibney, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount pulled up lame after the finish line.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the start and were satisfied that Anodandawink charged forward despite H. Cobdens best efforts to restrain him.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting:

Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman),
Ms. Denise Brophy,
Mr. Peter Curling,
Mr. A. Ring.

Disclaimer: Please note this information is provisional and is subject to amendment until published in the Irish Racing Calendar.