Wexford Racing News: Highlights from April 2026

Shirzan Shines at Limerick
Shirzan, trained by Paul Fahey in Nurney, had a brilliant victory at Limerick last Tuesday in the maiden hurdle for four-year-old fillies. The grey mare, owned and bred by Charles and Harry O’Reilly, impressed in her third career start, cruising to a five-length win. Jockey Cian Cullinan from Gorey, Wexford, who guided her to victory, praised her jumping ability and hinted at a bright future for the young mare.

Tiernan Power Roche’s Milestone Victory
Wexford's own Tiernan Power Roche made waves at Limerick last Tuesday with an emotional victory aboard Duffys Hodey in the 2m3f handicap chase. This win marked a significant career milestone, as Power Roche's 3lbs claim was officially reduced to zero, solidifying his transition to a fully-fledged professional jockey. The win came for his biggest supporter, trainer Philip Rothwell, and Power Roche reflected on the support and success he has had this season.

Zanoosh Triumphs at Fairyhouse
Wexford’s Colm Murphy and the Winning Ways Reunion Syndicate celebrated a major victory at Fairyhouse on Easter Sunday when Zanoosh clinched the Grade 1 Irish EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle. Under jockey Brian Hayes, Zanoosh secured her fifth straight win, triumphing by two lengths in a competitive race. Hayes, riding his first Grade 1 winner, credited Murphy for resisting the temptation to race at Cheltenham, calling it a key factor in the mare’s success.