Wexford 4th November 2026

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

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Paul Nolan, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of An Peann Dearg, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Paul Nolan stated that he gave his charge a break and changed his training regime, which may have brought about the apparent improvement in form today. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of The Besty Woman, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from John C. McConnell, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Agent Tequila, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Mr Brian Moloney, the trainers Authorised Representative stated that a first-time application of cheek pieces may have brought about the apparent improvement of form today. Having considered the report, the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr H C Swan, rider of Hartford, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the Whip Regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of Reg.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record in this regard, they suspended him for two racedays.

B.P. Kennedy, rider of Tale Of Intrigue, trained by D.Buckley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a little tight for room late on.

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

Mr. E. Halley (Chairman),

Mr. V. Connolly,

Mr. R. Macauley,

Mr. M.J. Murphy,

Mr. A. Ring.

For this race meeting, the Raceday Stewards suspended the ‘Starting Procedures for Tape Starts’, and the IHRB suspended Rule 208 (i) and Rule 209 (i).

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