A TOTAL of 19 trainers have signed up for this year’s series of open mornings, organised by Horse Racing Ireland Ownership, which will run nationwide from May to September and are free to attend.

Last year 17 trainers hosted open mornings with over 3,000 people visiting yards around the country.

The open mornings will include a tour of their chosen yard and its facilities, watch the racehorses on the gallop, and meet with the trainer and their team.

Amber O’Grady, HRI Ownership manager, commented: “We are looking forward to welcoming owners and racing fans to yards across the country over the coming months. We were delighted with the success of the 2022 open mornings. The post-event survey saw 78% of visitors saying they were interested in ownership and 56% of trainers signed a new owner off the back of an open morning. It is a wonderful opportunity for trainers to showcase their facilities and horses. It also gives the public a chance to meet trainers in a relaxed environment and get all the information they need before committing to ownership.”

Those interested in attending an open morning are asked to register in advance online.

Web: racehorseownership.ie/openmorning

Email: aogrady@hri.ie