Wexford 8th August 2026

The Stewards fined the following trainer in respect of their non-runner:-

Mr D.L. Queally, rider of It's Bobsled Time (GB), trained by Declan Queally, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount had a good look at the last two hurdles.

The Raceday Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Marian Avenue, ridden by P. Byrnes, and trained by C. Byrnes. Evidence was heard from the rider and the Authorised Representative for the trainer concerned. P. Byrnes stated that his instructions were to jump off in the front row and ride his mount as he found him. He added that they went very quick up front and his mount did not travel on today's going. Cathal Byrnes, Authgorised representative for C. Byrnes, confirmed the instructions given and he expressed his satisfaction with the ride. He added that he felt today's going was too quick in places for his charge and he had not handled it. The Raceday Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Marian Avenue was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations given. However, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that P. Byrnes was in breach of Rule 213, in that he had failed to report in the first instance to the Clerk of the Scales anything which might have affected the running of his mount and having considered his record in this regard (first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended P. Byrnes for one raceday.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Nadia's Boy, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

P. Townend, rider of Nadia's Boy, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

C.M Hogan, rider of Avec Espoir (GB), trained by V. T. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up.

The Raceday Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales that Kevin Healy, rider of Rightfolksplease, had weighed back in 1.7lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he had been doing light all day and had felt weak after weighing out and had to have a drink of water. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Kevin Kealy was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended Kevin Healy for two racedays.

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Tom Rudd (Chairman), Mr Michael Murphy, Mr Sean Rafter, Mr A. Ring.

After the running of race five the IHRB Clerk of the Course amended the official going on the hurdle and bumper track to Good.

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