Jockey Kevin Brouder is facing a disciplinary hearing having admitted to a serious breach of the Covid-19 raceday protocols at Galway on Monday.

According to an Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) stewards report from the meeting, Brouder had wrongfully gained an admission wrist band for a female passenger travelling with him.

The stewards at Galway met to consider a report from IHRB Covid Officer Frank Lannon who stated that 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.

The report read: At a later stage a passenger was observed in his (Brouder's) 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 Brouder who admitted that he had wrongfully claimed an admission wristband for his passenger and furthermore had brought the said person within the enclosure area.

Brouder stated that the passenger had intended to remain in the car at all times but accepted without dispute the evidence of Frank Lannon and Declan Buckley, confirming that he was in possession of two wrist bands, neither of which had been mislaid.

Having considered all the evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation.