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The Referrals Committee, Mr Justice Frank Clarke (Chair), Mr Michael Sheahan and Mr Marcus Magnier convened at the offices of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board on Tuesday, 30 June 2026 to consider whether Mr William McLernon (Trainer) was in breach of any Rules of Racing arising from a stable inspection carried out at his Training Establishment on 12 March 2026.
On the day of the inspection, the inspection team noted that four unnamed horses were recorded as present at the Training Establishment but were not returned under Mr McLernon’s care.
At the Referral Hearing, the Committee considered submissions made on behalf of Mr McLernon from Mr Feidhlim Cunningham, CEO of the Irish Racehorse Trainers Association.
Having considered the evidence, the Referrals Committee found Mr McLernon in breach of Rule 148(xii) and imposed a fine of €400.
The case was presented by Ms Christine Traynor BL, IHRB Head of Racing Regulation and Integrity.