Wexford 7th May 2026

The Raceday Stewards fined Henry de Bromhead, trainer, €65 for failing to fit the declared tongue tie to Kilgame (FR), prior to entering the parade ring.

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident before the final fence involving Mercury Mission (GB), ridden by L.A. McKenna, and Wild Bill Hickok, ridden by E. Finegan, where it appeared Mercury Mission (GB) bumped Wild Bill Hickok. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Karoline Banbou (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

P.T. Smithers, rider of Ernie From Nurney, trained by Padraig Roche, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount burst blood vessels. This was confirmed by the IHRB Veterinary Officer.

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

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cappucino, trained by Liz Doyle, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have wounds to his left hind and right front leg.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference in the final furlong involving D Art D Art (FR), ridden by R.A. Doyle, placed first, and Hiddenvalley Lake, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed second, where it appeared these horses bumped twice. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.A. Doyle stated that both horses met each other but they did their best to keep straight. There was a little bit of interference but it made no difference and his mount was the best horse on the day. K.M. Donoghue stated that he had his stick in his left hand and from the road crossing he kept a straight line when four or five strides from the line his mount got bumped. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and did not apportion blame to any rider, and therefore took no further action.

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr P.A. King, rider of Muskerry Rock, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he was in breach of the whip frequency regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g)(excessive frequency) and having taken his clean record into account suspended him for three race days.

Mr J.W. Hendrick, rider of Kiwi De Cotte (FR), trained by Denis Paul Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the third last and pulled up.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Farmers Bar, trained by Ian John McCarthy, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

The Raceday Stewards used their powers under Rule 230 (ii) to allow Mr. D. Allen rider of The Boysoffairhill, placed fifth, not to weigh-in after he fell on the canter down on returning to the parade ring after this race.

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

Mr. Tom Rudd (Chairman)
Mr. Rupert McAuley
Mrs. Denise Brophy
Mr. Peter Curling
Mr. L. Aspell

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.