Irish Racing’s Looming Disaster: Can the Sport Survive on Our Screens?

The chief executive of Horse Racing Ireland, Suzanne Eade, admitted that it is unlikely for a suggested cabinet-approved amendment related to horse racing to be accepted. This admission comes after a long-standing position held by Browne, a dismissal of racing’s concerns about the potential impact of section 141. In an interview at the end of last year, Browne compared the […]

New Equine Therapy Center to Be Constructed and Named in Honor of Jack de Bromhead After €1 Million Donations

ChildVision, the specialist therapy and education centre for children with visual impairment, announced on Tuesday the opening of a new centre in Drumcondra. This new centre was made possible by donations from the family and friends of the De Bromheads, spearheaded by Chris Jones, a family friend and well-known owner with the stable. With the support of Jack’s parents Heather […]

Decline in Irish Entries, Runners, Field Sizes and Attendances in 2023

Horse Racing Ireland has released its full-year data for last year, revealing healthy increases in on-course betting, commercial sponsorship, and bloodstock sales at public auction. However, some key figures saw decreases, such as total entries, total runners, and average field sizes. The number of new owners introduced to the sport fell in 2023, as did the total number of owners. […]