The Irish Times

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

Jockey indemnity presents issue for rider liability amid Freddy Tylicki case

Rider is seeking damages from a competing jockey after dangerous fall

Wed Dec 08 2021 - 08:25

Jockeys shocked and appalled at Viking Hoard case

Irish Jockeys Association say no regard whatsoever shown for either horse or rider

Mon Jan 25 2021 - 17:00

Regulator says ban on five jockeys for excessive whip use an ‘isolated incident’

Riders of first five horses home in two-mile handicap in Dundalk all suspended

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 01:00

‘Fast-track system’ set up to help jockeys in financial difficulty

Irish Jockeys Association is now in a position to financially assist riders if necessary

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 16:45

Jockeys Association admits it’s ‘inevitable’ a rider will test positive for coronavirus

Measures implemented to minimise contact between staff at behind closed doors meetings

Mon Mar 16 2020 - 17:47

IHRB ‘late coming to the party’ on sponsorship issue, says Mullins

Andy Dufresne gets the better of Captain Guinness in Punchestown feature

Sun Jan 12 2020 - 18:20

Trainers’ body awaiting proposals from regulator on sponsorship changes

Jockeys spokesman says sponsorship is different from ‘ambassadorial’ work

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 21:10

IHRB doesn't want whip to be issue at Champions Weekend

Up Helly Aa to make just his fourth career start in the Listowel Stakes

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 21:48

IHRB says number of whip rule breaches is ‘unacceptable’

Six jockeys each get six-day bans for use of the whip under controversial new regulations

Mon Sept 02 2019 - 18:17

Classic winner Hayes says new whip rules not fit for purpose

Fellow senior jockeys Heffernan and Manning also ‘sent on’ over their whip use

Wed Aug 28 2019 - 06:00

Jockeys rail against ‘plainly unjust’ whip rules

No whip inquiries at Derby festival indicates bedding-in period now over, claims regulator

Mon Jul 01 2019 - 20:51

Jockeys association ‘genuinely perplexed’ by controversial new whip regulations

Whip cases spike to 102 offences in six weeks with 40 suspensions

Tue May 21 2019 - 15:58

Dundalk track chief dismisses welfare concerns about all-weather circuit

Chief executive confirms resurfacing contract is out to tender

Mon Apr 15 2019 - 18:11

Irish Jockeys Association say Cheltenham penalties are ‘illogical’

Declan Lavery suspended for 10 days over ride on Jerrysback due to welfare rules

Wed Mar 13 2019 - 12:39

Jockeys say regulatory body will rue introduction of new whip restriction

IHRB confirms 26 per cent increase in whip offences in 2018

Fri Mar 01 2019 - 21:28

Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March

Move comes after five riders tested positive for cocaine in Ireland last year

Fri Feb 15 2019 - 17:56

Jockeys’ association: rise in positive cocaine tests reflective of society

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirms it is to take tougher stance

Fri Jan 11 2019 - 16:57

Stakeholders decide flat racing will continue at Ballinrobe

Last week’s abandonment at the Mayo track categorised as ‘an isolated incident’

Mon Aug 20 2018 - 19:30

Naas forced to abandon final two races due to safety concerns

Jockeys consulted after horses slipped on bend into straight

Sun May 20 2018 - 17:41

IHRB express ‘disappointment’ over increase in breaches of whip rules

Denis Egan says a review could be required after 29% rise in breaches

Tue Feb 20 2018 - 18:16

Audience fears over TV deal ‘overplayed’, says Horse Racing Ireland boss

Brian Kavanagh plays down concerns over Racing UK’s Irish racing rights deal

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 01:00

Irish Jockeys Association supports stiffer penalties for drug use

Turf Club set to recommend four-year bans on jockeys who transgress in future

Fri Dec 01 2017 - 17:19

Davy Russell case has turned into a 'two week press-fest'

Controversy over Tramore incident rumbles on with appeal due to be heard next Tuesday

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 00:00

Jockeys’ body wants review of ‘non-trier’ rule introduced in January

Pat Smullen aiming to close gap on leader Colin Keane in race for jockeys’ title

Tue Aug 22 2017 - 17:00

Jockeys urge ‘no rush to judgement’ over Davy Russell

Turf Club anticipate a decision over Tramore incident before the end of the week

Mon Aug 21 2017 - 20:30

Turf Club has no plans for allowances for female jockeys

Irish Jockeys Association says to replicate French move could be discriminatory

Sun Feb 05 2017 - 17:48

Turf Club expects rise in inquiries after ‘non-trier’ rules take effect

First meeting under new running and riding rules will take place at Dundalk on Friday

Mon Jan 16 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club unveil changes to running and riding rules

Irish Jockeys Association wants ‘non-trier’ cases automatically referred to HQ

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 18:12

Thoroughbred horse bodies warn wind turbines could affect investment

Submission calls for devices to be kept a safe distance from stables and training yards

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 16:52