The Irish Times

Teahuppo can embellish his championship credentials in Limerick feature

Another impressive display could see Elliott runner’s Champion Hurdle odds cut

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Irish racing has itself to blame for negative stereotypes

Reform was urgently required but Irish racing more plodder than sprinter

Mon Dec 06 2021 - 06:00

Jim Bolger’s incendiary statements should shake racing to its foundations

One of the greatest trainers ever believes drug cheats are getting away with it

Mon Dec 14 2020 - 06:00

Regulatory body confirms 60 negative drug tests on horses’ hair samples

Revelation comes in the wake of Bolger’s contention that IHRB testing regime is not up to scratch

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:07

Racing watchdog working towards drug testing agreement

Body facing tight finish to have accord in place with Department of Agriculture

Tue Nov 05 2019 - 06:00

IHRB defends decision to back-date Turbine steroid ban to January

BHA guideline is for stand-down period starting from date of positive sample

Fri Aug 30 2019 - 19:45

Al Boum Photo makes a winning return for Willie Mullins

Seven-year-old beats stablemate Total Recall comfortably under Ruby Walsh at Tramore

Tue Jan 01 2019 - 15:39

Horse racing body: ‘prior day notice’ drugs testing not ideal

But regulatory body indicates it will sign up, and says stiffer penalties likely for steroid use

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:15

New doping control policy being examined by racing’s representative bodies

Issues over jurisdiction have caused delays in implementing industry-wide measures

Sun Jul 15 2018 - 16:02

Racing testing and traceability document circulated

Crucial feedback expected in time for HRI board meeting on July 23rd

Mon Jul 09 2018 - 19:32

Hopes grow for protocol which permits comprehensive testing of thoroughbreds

Godolphin appears to backtrack on its initial impulse that Masar would run in Irish Derby

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 17:46

British officials drug-tested Irish horses before Cheltenham

Willie Mullins confirmed that BHA officials had travelled to Ireland before the festival

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 16:29

Anti-Doping Task Force meeting postponed to next week

CRH chairman Nicky Hartery may be approached to succeed Joe Keeling as HRI chairman

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 16:51

Elliott and O’Leary amassing a strong team for ‘Winter Festival’

No British raiders bound for Fairyhouse despite three Grade Ones on prestigious card

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 23:00

Former chief vet is new chairman of racing’s Anti-Doping Task Force

Task force has been reconvened to break deadlock on how to implement drug-testing procedures

Tue Nov 21 2017 - 18:07

Turf Club CEO says drug test protocol agreement close

Body “optimistic” deal can be reached with Breeders Association in next two weeks

Tue May 30 2017 - 00:17

Bloodstock industry needs to get serious about anti-doping

Irish racing may be steroid-free, but simply declaring it so isn’t enough anymore

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 06:57

HRI 'at one' with Turf Club over drug testing issue

Breeders’ association indicates flexibility over five-day notice for visits to stud farms

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club 'optimistic' drug test protocols can be put in place

Notice issue continues to be sticking point with Thoroughbred Breeders Association

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club keen to promote out of competition testing on horses

Horse Racing Ireland has approved funding of over €1.8m for anti-doping measures

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:15

Lifetime bans proposed for horse doping in Ireland

Horse Racing Ireland welcomes Anti-Doping Task Force recommendations

Thu Feb 04 2016 - 16:14

‘Girl Power’ could thwart Ivanovich Gorbatov’s Spring plans

Trio of fillies may present a challenge to odds-on shot at Leopardstown on Saturday

Tue Feb 02 2016 - 01:00

Report calls for lifetime bans for doped horses

Anti-Doping Task Force report expected to be released by Horse Racing Ireland on Monday

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Indomitable O’Leary ready to fly higher and higher

One of racing’s best-known faces is set for battle with a top-class team and one specific aim – to win the race he sponsors himself

Mon Mar 09 2015 - 10:42

Cheltenham braced for the arrival of the Willie Mullins battalion

No other trainer has ever brought as powerful a team to National Hunt’s top festival

Fri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00

Barry Connell hoping for an impressive display from Golantilla

Seven year old could be bound for Cheltenham if victorious at Leopardstown

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Turf Club to pay up to five-figure sums for usable information

Confidential hotlines set up to receive information on doping and other issues

Sat Feb 28 2015 - 01:00

Normally low-key Turf Club determined to protect its independence

Minister Coveney’s proposals regarding body’s financial dependence on the semi-state HRI deemed unaccepable

Mon Feb 23 2015 - 05:45

Australian racing rocked by positive doping tests

Horses trained by Peter Moody, trainer of Black Caviar, among those implicated

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 11:29

Turf Club welcomes HRI funding for enhanced drug testing facilities

HRI’s 2015 budget includes provision of €7.1 million for integrity services, which includes capital provision for new lab equipment

Mon Dec 22 2014 - 01:00

Philip Fenton withdraws appeal on ‘severity’ of three-year ban

The disqualification will come into effect next March for charges of possessing banned animal medicines

Thu Dec 11 2014 - 13:10

Twinlight can shine again for Paul Townend

Vroum Vroum Mag and Samanntom also expected to register wins at Cork

Sat Dec 06 2014 - 01:00

Turf Club call in arbitrator over drug-testing laboratory

Relations with Horse Racing Ireland strained over issue of funding for Limerick facility

Tue Dec 02 2014 - 01:02

The Morning Sports Briefing

Champions League drama, Katie Taylor’s homecoming, latest on Chris Henry, further horse racing controversy, counselling required after cricket accident and the rest of your morning’s sport headlines

Wed Nov 26 2014 - 08:32