Thursday, November 21, 2024

Horse Racing

Hamsiyann heralds happier times for Tony Martin at Cheltenham

Martin has just returned from suspension, initially set at three months for breaking anti-doping rules but extended by two months when he appeared at...

Irish racing going all ‘béal bocht’ about prizemoney a hard sell … and even harder listen

Those looking for a snapshot of Irish racing’s political instincts only had to watch one of its most high-profile figures, Michael O’Leary, fish for...

Ex-trainer says Horse Racing Ireland response to plan for retired racehorses is ‘discouraging’

The ex-trainer who proposed the setting up of a new centralised hub for the rehoming and retraining of retired racehorses has said it could...

Paul Kimmage: Still more questions than answers about Denis Egan’s tainted golden handshake

Denis Egan yesterday insisted his decision to vacate his position as chief executive of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board (IHRB) when the regulator is...

Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn wins 2024 GAIN The Advantage series

Longford horse trainer Paul Flynn, with three winners to his credit, was the winner of the 2024 GAIN The Advantage series. The series concluded...

Bucanero Fuerte to Stand in Ireland at Tally-Ho Stud

Bucanero Fuerte , who was outstanding as a 2-year-old when a dominant winner of the 2023 Phoenix Stakes (G1) for Amo Racing, has been retired to...

Dylan Browne McMonagle shortlisted for prestigious Horse Racing Ireland award 

Dylan Browne McMonagle’s incredible 2024 season in the saddle has been recognised with a nomination at the upcoming Horse Racing Ireland Awards.  There are 38...

Nominees Announced For 2024 Horse Racing Ireland Awards

Former winners of the HRI Awards | HRI ...

Horse Racing Ireland Awards nominees

There are 38 nominations for the 2024 Horse Racing Ireland Awards which will be presented in Dublin in early December. Three horses that that enjoyed...

Horseracing regulator used charity funds to pay staff wages

A long-awaited report by Forvis Mazaars found that the money was transferred from Jockey’s Emergency Fund to the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Body (IHRB) in...

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