Weld hoping Homeless Songs can deliver a landmark Classic success
Famed Curragh trainer’s charge favourite for Sunday’s Tattersalls Irish 1,000 Guineas
Ireland’s jockeys face ‘big cultural change’ as racecourse saunas shut down
IHRB say evidence on dehydration before racing no longer supports practice
Noel Meade appeals against ‘non-trier’ Bugs Moran decision
Meade, Moran and rider Sean Flanagan all banned after failure to aim for optimal finish
Kemboy and Frodon ready to vie for Irish Gold Cup glory
Nicholls’s raider could strike a blow for cross-channel morale
Job of installing CCTV at racecourse stables can finally get underway
Absence of coverage highlighted on the back of the notorious Viking Hoard case
IHRB to launch procurement process for provision of drug-testing services
Current deal with Newmarket-based LGC analytical laboratory ends in December
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
Rachael Blackmore - breezing over racing’s hurdles with quiet determination
Jockey picked up unstoppable, unparalled momentum during a peerless golden year
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
Horse Racing Ireland see funding reduced by over €6 million in budget
HRI chief Suzanne Eade confirms strategic plan will have to be revised
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
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
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
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
Aspects of BBC Panorama documentary reported to Gardaí
HRI also looking into transport of horses between Ireland and abattoir in Swindon
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
The Dark Side of Horse Racing: Chilling footage from inside the slaughterhouse
TV: Panorama reveals inhumane treatment of racehorses sent from Ireland to Britain
Trainers’ body disassociates itself from Bolger’s doping claims
IRTA chairman Halford tells Oireachtas committee good name of Irish racing has been ‘maligned’
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
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
Horse Racing Ireland hoping for increased capacity pilot events
Galway Festival and Irish Oaks among fixtures which could see more fans in attendance
Racing authorities in Ireland and Britain dismiss doping claims
IHRB and BHA say samples carried out did not support allegations of steroid use
Horseracing regulatory body insists it acts on all doping claims
Under-fire IHRB to appear before Oireachtas agriculture committee this week
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
Rachael Blackmore: ‘Am I happy? It’s unbelievable. But I want more’
The Grand-National-winning jockey on an incredible year
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
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
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
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
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
Point-to-point racing to return on April 10th
Grassroots arm of racing to resume in a limited format next month
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
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
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
Conservation management plan to be developed for the Curragh Plains
Project aims to highlight importance and significance of Co Kildare lands
Eugene O’Sullivan returns to scene of greatest triumph with proven article
It Came To Pass recorded a stunning 66-1 success in last year’s Foxhunters Chase
Gordon Elliott has ‘no complaints’ following one-year ban
Regulator suspends half of one-year ban over photograph of trainer sitting on dead horse
Keith Duggan: Bloodlust for Elliott revenge seems shrill and suspect
People can care deeply about their animals while remaining practical about their dying
Cahill questions ‘logic’ of quizzing Minister over horse racing controversies
Agriculture committee chair says McConalogue could be invited for broad discussion
Brian O'Connor: Elliott revelations leave racing’s good name in state of disrepute
Dreadful and crass behaviour by trainer and jockey has damaged public trust in the sport
McConalogue ‘appalled’ at photo of trainer Gordon Elliott on dead horse
Hackett says photo was ‘very concerning and disturbing error of judgment’
Blackmore ready to step up her bid for jockeys’ title
Intriguing ongoing battle with Townend for championship will be subplot at Fairyhouse
Point-to-point sector clings to hope it will be allowed to resume next month
Trainer Colin Bowe says recent removal of exemption for point-to-point threatens to have a massive impact on section of racing
Punchestown and Galway aim to race away during vaccination campaign
Courses have been named as county centres for Covid-19 jabs
HRI expecting no substantial crowds at racecourses this year
Brian Kavanagh says slim chance of any change in restrictions until at least autumn
Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measures
Plans for improved out-of-competition testing and lifetime traceability bring promise of fundamental change
Some on-track bookmakers unlikely to return to racecourses post-pandemic
On-course bookmakers haven’t been operating since first Covid-19 lockdown last March
Money to install CCTV at Irish racecourse stable-yards in 2018 spent elsewhere
Absence of CCTV in some stable-yards highlighted by Charles Byrne-Viking Hoard case
Jockeys shocked and appalled at Viking Hoard case
Irish Jockeys Association say no regard whatsoever shown for either horse or rider
Charles Byrnes can saddle runners ahead of appeal against six month ban
It is not a requirement of the licensing committee to have CCTV in stable-yards
Punchestown may be used as coronavirus vaccination centre
The Co Kildare racecourse is currently a testing venue for the Covid-19 virus
Naas card will be run next Wednesday if track fails Saturday inspection
Grade One Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle the highlight of Sunday’s card
Covid-19: Communications head appointed for vaccine rollout
Move comes amid criticism of pace of rollout and concern over vaccine hesitancy among population
Potential crowd ban until late 2021 a grim outlook for racecourses
No paying customers for nine months has put some major tracks under pressure
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