3 horses used in racing last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday (24, 25 and 26 May 2026) have been confirmed DEAD by Horse Racing Ireland.

The dead horses were identified as:

4-year-old Winnie The What who finished fifth in his third and final race - the "Tattersalls Ireland Derby Sale 4yo Geldings Maiden" at Tattersalls course on 24 May 2026 (Jockey - B Finn. Owner: W B Connors)

7-year-old Winning Smut who suffered a heavy fall in the "McHale Mayo Handicap Hurdle" race at Ballinrobe racecourse in County Mayo on 25 May 2026. (Jockey - Josh Williamson. Owner: Denis J Reddan)

5-year-old Extra Beat who was pulled up injured (lame on his right hind leg) in the "Sheridan Electric Maiden Hurdle" race at Ballinrobe racecourse on 26 May 2026. (Jockey - Mr O T Gilligan. Owner: Harry By Mistake Syndicate) 

These horses are the latest in a growing list of racing victims.

Find out more at

https://banbloodsports.wordpress.com/2021/08/19/horses-confirmed-dead-following-races-at-irish-racecourses/ 

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