Government delays Irish racing owners’ return
Owners will not return to Irish racecourses as planned after a delay to the Irish government's lockdown-lifting roadmap.
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Strict protocols for Irish horse racing
Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff.
Program in place for British racing return
A provisional program for the resumption of racing has been published by the British Horseracing Authority.
Galway Festival behind closed doors
The Galway Festival will be held behind closed doors, if it goes ahead as planned.
Irish racing return further delayed
Racing in Ireland is set to remain on hold following an extension of lockdown restrictions by the Irish government.
Irish jumps season officially over
The Irish National Hunt season has officially ended with the news the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled.
Ireland prepared for racing to resume
The board of Horse Racing Ireland believes the experience of holding closed-shop meetings could help when the sport is back up and running.
Irish racing among sports cancelled
Racing in Ireland has been suspended along with all other sports following an announcement from the Irish government.
Trainers back decision to race in Ireland
Multiple Grade One-winning trainer Paul Nolan is among those backing Horse Racing Ireland's decision to let the sport continue behind closed doors.
Public barred from racing in Ireland.
Horse Racing Ireland is the latest jurisdiction to close meetings to the public because of the coronavirus
Gold Cup contender Kemboy cleared to race
Kemboy is eligible to race again, after Horse Racing Ireland announced it will accept entries for horses formerly owned by the Supreme Horse Racing Club.
Syndicate barred from Irish racing
Horse Racing Ireland has has denied all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club which has failed to provide information.
Irish horse syndicate under investigation
Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Kemboy could be barred for the foreseeable future following a ban on entries of horses registered by the ownership syndicate..
Smullen forced to miss his charity race
Pat Smullen has ruled out riding in his charity race at the Irish Champions Weekend after a health setback.