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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...

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon sees 10-month IHRB suspension reduced on appeal

HORSE racing trainer John 'Shark' Hanlon has had his 10-month suspension reduced to six months.The news comes after results of an appeal to the...

John ‘Shark’ Hanlon makes ‘lonely’ admission as he’s forced to sell 15 horses

'LONELY’ Shark Hanlon was forced to sell 15 of his horses yesterday — as the agonising wait to find out his fate went on.The...

The 2024 Group 1 race calendar and results for the UK and Ireland Flat seasons

The UK and Ireland Flat seasons are in the book until they start up again next March. Here Planet Sport's reviews all the Group 1...

Shrugging shoulders at Irish racing’s ‘wastage’ rate won’t cut it anymore

Irish racing’s long-term sustainability is bound up with horse welfare. If a vast middle ground of public opinion starts to doubt the sport’s social...

City Of Troy set to stand at stud in Ireland after Breeders’ Cup bid

Hailed by trainer Aidan O’Brien as “the best we’ve ever trained”, he is aiming to break new ground as a champion on turf and...

Crammed October fixture list underlines how betting turnover is profitable priority

We’re not halfway through October and there have been 17 race meetings this month already. There are 29 more to come, starting today with...

Irish trainer welcomes controversial rule despite possible Mullins legal action

ENDA BOLGER has welcomed a new rule which would block the "Big Four" yards from 60 races next year.Horse Racing Ireland have confirmed 60...

Racing’s fingers crossed that reputational gaffes don’t impact Government’s annual budget allocation

Nearly 3,000 races are run in Ireland every year but maybe racing’s single most important annual result is the sum of money given to...

Horse Racing Ireland publishes ‘shadow’ 2025 fixture list if Tipperary closes to develop all-weather circuit

Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) expects to submit to Government its final plan for the development of the country’s second all-weather racecourse in Tipperary shortly,...

Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” program visits Ireland this weekend – UPI.com

1 of 2 | Auguste Rodin, shown winning the 2023 Breeders' Cup Turf, will run in Saturday's Irish Champion Stakes. Photo courtesy...

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