IHRB refuse to comment on reports of another racehorse testing positive for steroids

Druim Samhraidh understood to have tested positive for anabolic steroid after winning at Ballinrobe

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

Mullins aims two at Europe’s richest flat handicap in York

No IHRB action taken over Some Neck’s Galway Plate withdrawal

IHRB set to spend €350k on outsourced betting monitoring service

Irish racing’s regulatory body tender for four-year commercial package

Fairyhouse set for extensive watering ahead of Easter festival

First high-profile test of new whip rules at Irish Grand National

Jockeys say regulatory body will rue introduction of new whip restriction

IHRB confirms 26 per cent increase in whip offences in 2018

Five-year entry-level bans to be imposed on jockeys for positive drug tests

Dylan Robinson gets three-year suspension for positive cocaine test

Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March

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

Changes to racing's controversial reserve system to be announced

Move comes following a review by Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board

Hard border could impact racing regulation in Ireland

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board says drug testing on studs to begin later in 2019

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

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board confirms it is to take tougher stance

Starting drugs ban for jockeys in Ireland to be raised to five years

Two more jockeys received bans for positive cocaine tests on Thursday

IHRB explain decision not to enquire into running and riding of JP McManus horse

Stewards decided not to hold enquiry into Ilikedwayurthinkin run at Fairyhouse

Samcro faces biggest test as he takes on dual champion Buveur D’Air

Star mare Apple’s Jade in pursuit of Hatton’s Grace Hurdle hat-trick

Future of racing at current Down Royal site still to be decided

Racing’s ruling body will meet with the Merrion Property Group next week

IHRB to hold seminars after spike in positive drug tests

Trainers, vets and stable staff to be briefed on the dangers of using prohibited substances

Abandoned Ballinrobe card forces rethink on rescheduling

On-the-spot rearrangement of races rather than cancelling meetings now under review

IHRB declines to comment on report of positive test for cobalt

Horse Racing Ireland board to examine new anti-doping policy on Monday

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

Willie Mullins’ vet could face a 10-year ban

Tim Brennan is alleged to have given inside information to his brother in order for him to bet against Faugheen

British officials drug-tested Irish horses before Cheltenham

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

‘Nothing untoward’ yet revealed by inquiry into betting on Yorkhill and Melon

Aidan O’Brien’s Clear Skies expected to step up to Group company in style at Lingfield

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

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

Trainers association claim middle-tier being squeezed out of business

IHRB report for 2017 shows 10.5 per cent drop in numbers holding National Hunt licenses

IHRB plan to increase out of competition testing in racing

Overall tests rise to over 4,000 of which five were positive

IHRB investigating Leopardstown betting patterns

Melon and Yorkhill both drifted in lay betting ahead of races on Saturday

‘Smooth’ transition from Turf Club to new regulatory authority

Racing’s anti-doping task force expected to meet before end of month

Widespread sadness at the death of Noel O’Brien

The senior National Hunt handicapper had fought a lengthy battle against illness

Turf Club signals stiffer penalties likely for failed drug tests

Positive response to prospect of longer suspensions for jockeys testing positive for drugs

Trainers subject to Garda vetting under child-protection laws

All employers have to be checked by vetting bureau if they employ people under age of 18

Irish Jockeys Association supports stiffer penalties for drug use

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

Aidan O’Brien’s Idaho attempts to bridge 34-year Irish gap in Japan Cup

No foreign runner has won Japan Cup since Alkaased scored in 2005

Gordon Elliott: ‘I’ve no interest in stopping horses’

The trainer successfully appealed a non-trier penalty imposed on him and Jack Kennedy

New Irish horse racing regulatory board to start in 2018

Derby winner Pádraig Beggy can land Eyrefield Stakes on Flag Of Honour

Top Northern trainer unaware of life assurance for stable staff

‘I never heard tell of it. I’ve had no information from the Turf Club’ – Ian Ferguson

Trainers in North unaware of life cover arrangement

Turf Club says full-time stable staff in North covered by life assurance since 2012

Anti-doping chief says Turf Club testing for cobalt since last year

Stephen and Michael McConville banned for three years by British authorities

Davy Russell punching his horse has damaged racing

Turf Club letting the jockey off could set a dangerous precedent in welfare of horses

Turf Club boss defends Davy Russell verdict

Jockey cautioned for punching Kings Dolly in head before maiden hurdle at Tramore

Davy Russell faces referrals committee hearing in Killarney

Former Champion Jockey has three rides on final day of festival

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