At least two doctors must be on duty at every meeting, but a dispute with the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) has led the Racecourse Medical Officers Association (RMOA) to this protest.
April 6th is a Sunday, with meetings scheduled for the Curragh and Tramore.
There are 84 active members in the RMOA and they have been out of contract with the AIR since a three-year deal ended in December. They are looking for e500 per day, an increase of e246.
"The AIR will say it is about money, but it is about the future too," said RMOA chairman Dr David Molony. "We cannot get new members. A minimum rate of e500 would still leave us out of pocket but comes close to paying a locum to cover for us."
"We are an ageing association. Younger doctors are just not interested in working Sundays and weekends for a net loss," added secretary Dr Adrian McGoldrick. "Most of us race for the pleasure of it but it is also a day of work."
The Turf Club's medical officer, Dr Walter Halley, confirmed that racing will not be possible without two doctors present, one for the track, another for the attendance.
In a statement, the RMOA added: "Our association has an equally excellent relationship with the Turf Club and AIR. However, our problem lies with the executive of the AIR."
