The Irish Times

Weld hoping Homeless Songs can deliver a landmark Classic success

Famed Curragh trainer’s charge favourite for Sunday’s Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas

Mon May 16 2022 - 17:20

Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down

IHRB say evidence on dehydration before racing no longer supports practice

Mon Mar 07 2022 - 16:12

Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision

Meade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finish

Mon Feb 14 2022 - 17:19

Kemboy and Frodon ready to vie for Irish Gold Cup glory

Nicholls’s raider could strike a blow for cross-channel morale

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 17:15

Job of installing CCTV at racecourse stables can finally get underway

Absence of coverage highlighted on the back of the notorious Viking Hoard case

Mon Jan 31 2022 - 17:21

IHRB to launch procurement process for provision of drug-testing services

Current deal with Newmarket-based LGC analytical laboratory ends in December

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 17:32

Media rights revenue key to survival of Irish racecourses during Covid-19 pandemic

Horse Racing Ireland’s chief executive says convincing fans to return is next challenge

Sun Jan 23 2022 - 14:33

Rachael Blackmore - breezing over racing’s hurdles with quiet determination

Jockey picked up unstoppable, unparalled momentum during a peerless golden year

Fri Dec 17 2021 - 16:00

Aidan O’Brien hoping to strike gold with two runners in Japan Cup

Broome and Japan aim to become just the second Irish-trained horse to win race

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00

Horse Racing Ireland see funding reduced by over €6 million in budget

HRI chief Suzanne Eade confirms strategic plan will have to be revised

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 21:16

British Champions Day could live up to billing if Adayar and Mishriff clash

One-two from July’s King George could meet again at Ascot to decide world leader

Mon Oct 11 2021 - 16:39

New HRI chief Suzanne Eade aims to bring clean slate to racing body

Dubliner had no background in racing before joining semi-State body in 2015 as CFO

Sun Sept 26 2021 - 15:13

Trainer Ger Lyons targets 1,000th winner at Roscommon on Monday

Colin Keane will partner Tuwaiq and Offiah after he reached 100 winners for season in record time

Mon Aug 30 2021 - 06:00

Leopardstown expecting 1,000 crowds for Irish Champions Weekend

Chief executive Husbands hoping up to 5,000 might be able to attend next month’s meeting

Sun Aug 22 2021 - 14:07

Aspects of BBC Panorama documentary reported to Gardaí

HRI also looking into transport of horses between Ireland and abattoir in Swindon

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 19:00

Irish racing consider ‘horse purse’ concept to ensure proper end of life care

Disturbing evidence revealed in Panorama programme: The Dark Side of Horse Racing

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 18:54

The Dark Side of Horse Racing: Chilling footage from inside the slaughterhouse

TV: Panorama reveals inhumane treatment of racehorses sent from Ireland to Britain

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 12:24

Trainers’ body disassociates itself from Bolger’s doping claims

IRTA chairman Halford tells Oireachtas committee good name of Irish racing has been ‘maligned’

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 21:04

Media rights income described as ‘lifeline’ for Irish racecourses amid negotiations

Racecourse Media Group secures deal but negotiations by HRI for new deal yet to begin

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 06:01

No steroids found in 2,500 samples this year – chief vet of Horseracing Regulatory Board

Dr Lynn Bolger tells Oireachtas Committee doping allegations treated in confidence

Thu Jul 08 2021 - 15:40

Horse Racing Ireland hoping for increased capacity pilot events

Galway Festival and Irish Oaks among fixtures which could see more fans in attendance

Tue Jul 06 2021 - 15:41

Racing authorities in Ireland and Britain dismiss doping claims

IHRB and BHA say samples carried out did not support allegations of steroid use

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 18:24

Horseracing regulatory body insists it acts on all doping claims

Under-fire IHRB to appear before Oireachtas agriculture committee this week

Mon Jul 05 2021 - 01:00

HRI aiming for crowds of 5,000 at Galway festival in July

Brian Kavanagh believes success of Curragh trial can lead to increase in spectator numbers

Sun Jun 27 2021 - 14:56

Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’

The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year

Sat Jun 26 2021 - 06:00

Trainers’ body says doping is not a major problem in Irish horseracing

IRTA refutes claims by Jim Bolger, saying international reputation shows sport is clean

Mon Jun 14 2021 - 06:00

HRI boss Brian Kavanagh to take over as Curragh chief executive in November

Kavanagh steps down from HRI in September after 20 years in top job

Fri Jun 04 2021 - 15:00

Curragh yet to decide how 1,000 tickets will be distributed for Irish Derby

Premier classic at the Curragh included in Government series of trials for fans’ return

Mon May 31 2021 - 01:00

Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

IHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premises

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Authorities urged to ‘cop on’ and let racehorse owners return to tracks

‘Owners have been patient long enough. They need to let them back,’ says Ger Lyons

Tue May 25 2021 - 01:00

Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th

Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month

Tue Mar 30 2021 - 17:13

Irish Grand National to have maximum field of 30 runners at Fairyhouse

Special protocols will be in place to avoid congestion in the parade ring on Easter Monday

Mon Mar 29 2021 - 15:52

Confidence grows that point-to-point racing will get green light next month

Horse Racing Ireland confident that protocols that have allowed racecourse meetings go ahead can be followed

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 14:58

Prospect of Al Boum Photo claiming Gold Cup hat-trick unlikely to rattle Donnelly

Racing just one area of shrewd businessman’s life in which he has enjoyed success

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 01:00