IHRB to Investigate Philip Byrnes' Final-Hurdle Incident at Wexford Racecourse
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board will review jockey Philip Byrnes' final-hurdle unseat at Wexford Racecourse, considering racecourse events and betting patterns.

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) has announced a review of the incident involving jockey Philip Byrnes at Wexford Racecourse. Byrnes, leading the Wexford Claiming Hurdle on Redwood Queen, was unseated at the final hurdle, allowing Beacon Edge to secure a comfortable victory.
Incident Details
- Race: Wexford Claiming Hurdle
- Jockey: Philip Byrnes
- Horse: Redwood Queen, trained by Charles Byrnes
- Outcome: Unseated at the final hurdle
Betting Patterns
Redwood Queen's odds drifted from 7-2 to 13-2 before the race, and was running at 1/7 in-play at the time of the fall. The IHRB will consider these betting patterns as part of their review.
Official Statement
An IHRB spokesperson stated, "We note the position of the raceday stewards following their review of the incident. I can confirm the matter is down for review by an IHRB senior racing official."
Next Steps
The review will examine the racecourse incident and other relevant factors. The raceday stewards initially felt no further action was necessary, but the IHRB's senior officials will now take a closer look.
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