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Strict Protocols For Irish Horse Racing

Horse Racing Ireland has published a 77-page document outlining the protocols for key personnel ahead of resuming racing behind closed doors on June 8. “The new system of health screening will include the registration of every attendee at every race meeting, from jockeys, trainers, IHRB staff, to racecourse staff, cleaning staff and so on,” HRI[...]
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Irish Racing Return Further Delayed

Racing in Ireland will remain on hold following the Irish government's extension of lockdown restrictions. Last month, all sporting events in Ireland were cancelled until at least April 19 because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those behind closed doors. A number of race meetings had taken place without spectators in Ireland up until then. The[...]
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Irish Jumps Season Officially Over

The Irish National Hunt season has officially come to a close following the suspension of racing and announcement the Fairyhouse and Punchestown Festivals will not be rescheduled. The government in Ireland last month cancelled all sporting events because of the coronavirus outbreak, including those behind closed doors, until at least April 19. A number of[...]
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Ireland Prepared For Racing To Resume

Irish authorities believe they are well-equipped to handle any restrictions when racing resumes. Horse Racing Ireland had hoped to continue racing behind closed doors during the coronavirus crisis until the government ordered a shutdown earlier this week in line with Britain. There were 10 meetings held in Ireland after Britain closed down and the HRI[...]
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Irish Racing Among Sports Cancelled

Racing in Ireland has been cancelled for at least a month along with all other sports during the coronavirus crisis. The Flat season got underway earlier this week with the public locked out but the Irish government said it would be off until at least April 19. Racing in Britain was suspended from last Wednesday,[...]
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Syndicate Barred From Irish Racing

A syndicate which owns Cheltenham Gold Cup favourite Kemboy has been barred from registering horses in Ireland. Horse Racing Ireland has announced all registrations of horses under the ownership of Supreme Horse Racing Club have been voided following a persistent failure to provide requested information. HRI said it had “consistently sought, and not received, the[...]
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Smullen Forced To Miss His Charity Race

Retired jockey Pat Smullen has ruled out riding in his charity race at the Irish Champions Weekend after a setback in his health. The multiple Group One-winning jockey announced his retirement in May, having undergone treatment for pancreatic cancer after being diagnosed in March last year. Smullen had been planning to return to the saddle[...]
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