Racing

Charles Byrnes says no one hurting more than son Philip after ‘soft unseat’ at Wexford

IHRB investigating incident which generated significant comment

Redwood Queen, who had drifted in betting for the contest, looked to have the race won until unshipping her rider. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Redwood Queen, who had drifted in betting for the contest, looked to have the race won until unshipping her rider. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho
Brian O'Connor
Fri May 30 2025 - 13:25 • 2 MIN READ

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Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor

Brian O'Connor is the racing correspondent of The Irish Times. He also writes the Tipping Point column