IHRB to re-examine Philip Byrnes' dismissal from Wexford race's final leg
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) has announced a re-examination of an incident involving jockey Philip Byrnes' unseat from Redwood Queen during Wednesday's Wexford race.
Redwood Queen, trained by Byrnes' father Charles, was a 13-2 contender in the opening Wexford Claiming Hurdle over two miles and a furlong. The horse and Byrnes seemed to maintain a lead over 1-3 favorite Beacon Edge approaching the final hurdle. However, Byrnes appeared to lose his balance while jumping the hurdle, resulting in his unseat and allowing Beacon Edge to win by an impressive 22 lengths.
The incident was initially examined by Wexford stewards, who took no further action, as reported. However, the IHRB has now stepped in to conduct a more in-depth review, with a senior racing official scheduled to scrutinize the matter.
Charles Byrnes expressed concern over his son's unseat, stating that Philip was affected afterward[1]. The IHRB has yet to offer any official comments on the situation.
Details regarding the IHRB's reasons for the review or the specific circumstances surrounding the incident have not been disclosed. The public will likely have to await further announcements from the IHRB or associated parties for a clearer understanding of the situation.
[1] Newstalk.ie, "Charles Byrnes Confirms Philip Byrnes Unseated During Wexford Races," Newstalk, 21 October 2021, https://www.newstalk.com/charles-byrnes-con....
In light of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) announcing a detailed review, concerns loom about Philip Byrnes' unseat during the Wexford race, specifically while racing Redwood Queen. The review comes after the initial examination by Wexford stewards and could potentially raise questions about the racing incident that took place during the Wexford Claiming Hurdle.
