The Irish Times

Controversial Kildare quarry plan approved by An Bord Pleanála

Plan to extract 3m tonnes of sand gravel received more than 200 objections

Fri Jun 11 2021 - 15:41

Extension of powers for Irish racing’s regulator signals start of a new era

IHRB personnel now authorised to drug-test thoroughbreds in unlicensed premises

Wed May 26 2021 - 06:00

Horse Racing Ireland announces plans to tighten up anti-doping measures

Plans for improved out-of-competition testing and lifetime traceability bring promise of fundamental change

Sat Feb 13 2021 - 01:03

Breeders on ‘same page’ as regulator over doping controls

“People are pointing at the breeders but we’re playing ball with this”

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 16:26

Regulatory body confirms 60 negative drug tests on horses’ hair samples

Revelation comes in the wake of Bolger’s contention that IHRB testing regime is not up to scratch

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 01:07

Cantillon launches bid for a seat in Seanad Éireann

Naas chairman frustrated by a perceived lack of influence for thoroughbred industry in political circles

Sat Feb 15 2020 - 06:00

Horse racing figures highlight threat from proposed Kildare quarry

Ruby Walsh and Aga Khan among 200 locals opposing plans by Kilsaran concrete firm

Thu Jan 09 2020 - 19:13

Gordon Elliott chasing a $500,000 prize on the flat in Kentucky

Two year old maiden Longclaw lines up in the Gainesway Juvenile Stakes

Sat Aug 31 2019 - 06:00

Authority points to improved tracing after horse abandoned

Stud farm of Andrew Lloyd Webber says treatment of thoroughbred it once owned ‘terribly sad’

Tue May 14 2019 - 06:00

Aintree Grand National could be first casualty of no-deal Brexit

30,000 sport horses, excluding thoroughbreds, move across Irish Sea every year

Sun Feb 10 2019 - 21:14

Hard border could impact racing regulation in Ireland

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board says drug testing on studs to begin later in 2019

Mon Jan 14 2019 - 17:12

HRI board unanimously approves new anti-doping policy

Pleased CEO Brian Kavanagh says “It’s better to get it right than to get it quick”

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 21:11

IHRB declines to comment on report of positive test for cobalt

Horse Racing Ireland board to examine new anti-doping policy on Monday

Sun Jul 22 2018 - 22:01

Horse racing body: ‘prior day notice’ drugs testing not ideal

But regulatory body indicates it will sign up, and says stiffer penalties likely for steroid use

Fri Jul 20 2018 - 18:15

Hopes grow for protocol which permits comprehensive testing of thoroughbreds

Godolphin appears to backtrack on its initial impulse that Masar would run in Irish Derby

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 17:46

Racehorse medication app clears hurdle of trainers’ wariness

Equine MediRecord enables trainers to track complex medication regimes easily

Thu Feb 22 2018 - 05:55

Racehorse breeders warn of Brexit damage to €1.84bn industry

More than 3,500 attend first Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association meeting

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 17:19

‘Smooth’ transition from Turf Club to new regulatory authority

Racing’s anti-doping task force expected to meet before end of month

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 06:00

Anti-Doping Task Force meeting postponed to next week

CRH chairman Nicky Hartery may be approached to succeed Joe Keeling as HRI chairman

Mon Dec 11 2017 - 16:51

HRI chief hopes drug-testing protocol will be in place by Christmas

Brian Kavanagh says new task force chairman will not be connected to industry

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 17:03

HRI proposes extending drug-testing system to studs

Caravaggio bids to restore reputation in Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville on Sunday

Sat Aug 05 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club CEO says drug test protocol agreement close

Body “optimistic” deal can be reached with Breeders Association in next two weeks

Tue May 30 2017 - 00:17

Brexit could have ‘frightening’ impact on Irish agri-food sector

UK should stay in Customs Union, farming and food bodies tell Seanad committee

Thu May 18 2017 - 17:03

Aidan O’Brien to appeal ‘non-trier’ penalties over Music Box

Trainer fined €2,000 after horse finished behind stable companion Asking at Dundalk

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 19:19

Breeders association and Turf Club close to protocol agreement

Former French champion jockey Thierry Jarnet retires

Fri Feb 24 2017 - 17:40

Irish Derby will be run at Curragh in 2018 despite calls for switch

HRI chief Brian Kavanagh confident agreement on drug testing can be agreed

Tue Feb 21 2017 - 20:52

Breeders’ association set to argue for two days’ notice for drug testing

ITBA protocol talks with Turf Club also likely to include issue of ‘therapeutic use exemption’

Fri Feb 17 2017 - 20:26

Bloodstock industry needs to get serious about anti-doping

Irish racing may be steroid-free, but simply declaring it so isn’t enough anymore

Mon Feb 06 2017 - 06:57

HRI 'at one' with Turf Club over drug testing issue

Breeders’ association indicates flexibility over five-day notice for visits to stud farms

Wed Feb 01 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club 'optimistic' drug test protocols can be put in place

Notice issue continues to be sticking point with Thoroughbred Breeders Association

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 01:00

Turf Club keen to promote out of competition testing on horses

Horse Racing Ireland has approved funding of over €1.8m for anti-doping measures

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:15

Report calls for lifetime bans for doped horses

Anti-Doping Task Force report expected to be released by Horse Racing Ireland on Monday

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 01:00

Tattersalls still in the hunt as bloodstock business bounces back

Edmond Mahony is looking forward to a bumper crop at this year’s Derby Sale

Fri Jun 12 2015 - 02:00

Thoroughbred horse bodies warn wind turbines could affect investment

Submission calls for devices to be kept a safe distance from stables and training yards

Mon Feb 24 2014 - 16:52