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IHRB urged to move away from jockeys' charities
Mark Costello
Irish Injured Jockeys say that the IHRB is the sport’s regulator and is not best placed to administer a charitable fund
5 November 2024 Racing News
IHRB criticised for 'borrowing' €350,000 from charity to boost cashflow
The IHRB has committed to implementing changes following publication of the long-awaited report into matters of "grave concern" in the organisation's accounts
11 October 2024 Racing News
NEWS: Philip Fenton and Eddie Power have winners disqualified over failed tests
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board published referral details this week of two cases involving the corticosteroid anti-inflammatory medication TCA
NEWS: Industry induction launched for new stable staff
HRI's Equuip and the IHRB have launched a mandatory online course for new stable staff aiming to set a consistent standard for the industry's stakeholders
30 September 2024 Racing News
IHRB announces enhanced pre-race veterinary checks ahead of Galway
Enhanced pre-race veterinary checks mean that all trainers with Galway Plate and Galway Hurlde entries will have to submit medication records when declaring
17 July 2024 Racing News
TD unhappy over IHRB resignation
Irish racing was again up for discussion with the Public Accounts Committee this week
12 July 2024 Racing News
Tony Martin: 'I regret my actions at Newcastle'
The suspended trainer has issued a statement explaining his prominence at Newcastle on Saturday
2 July 2024 Racing News
€350,000 IHRB 'loan' still unexplained
The IHRB will publish the findings of the €80,000 Mazars report and act on its recommendations
21 June 2024 Racing News
North American racing investigators visit Ireland and Britain
Racetrack security officers from the US and Canada were at Leopardstown and Downpatrick
21 June 2024 Racing News
Department 'soul searching' over abattoir exposé
Officials from Horse Racing Ireland and the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board appeared before the Public Accounts Committee on Thursday
20 June 2024 Racing News
IHRB moved €350,000 from jockeys' fund
Details have begun to emerge about the matter of 'grave concern' in the regulator's 2022 accounts
14 June 2024 Racing News
Jockeys play hard, but head injuries ride under the radar
Amy Corrado takes a look into why some jockeys don't take head injuries seriously and highlights a few signs and symptoms for all equestrians to be aware of
9 June 2024 Racing features