Brouder faces Covid protocols breach investigation Jockey Kevin Brouder faces an IHRB investigation after admitting a breach of Covid-19 protocols at Galway yesterday. The stewards report is below: The Stewards met to consider a report from Frank Lannon, HRI Covid Officer at today's fixture, that Kevin Brouder, NH Jockey, had wrongfully gained an admission wrist band for a passenger travelling with him. In his evidence, Frank Lannon stated that Kevin Brouder had carried out correct screening procedures before gaining admission to the racecourse but quickly returned to the entrance area claiming to having lost his wrist band and seeking a replacement band which he was given by the IHRB Security Officer. At a later stage a passenger was observed in his car within the enclosures and in possession of a wrist band. The passenger admitted to having gained access to the racecourse enclosures with Kevin Brouder. She confirmed that she had not received health screening clearance for today's fixture. Declan Buckley, IHRB Security Officer stated that he had spoken with Kevin Brouder who admitted that he had wrongfully claimed an admission wrist band for his passenger and furthermore had brought the said person within the enclosure area. Kevin Brouder, rider, accepted without dispute the evidence of Frank Lannon and Declan Buckley. He admitted what he had done and added that the passenger had intended to remain in the car at all times. He confirmed that he was in possession of two wrist bands neither of which were mislaid. Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation.
