Task force has been reconvened to break deadlock on how to implement drug-testing procedures

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

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

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

Notice issue continues to be sticking point with Thoroughbred Breeders Association

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

Horse Racing Ireland welcomes Anti-Doping Task Force recommendations

Trio of fillies may present a challenge to odds-on shot at Leopardstown on Saturday

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

One of racing’s best-known faces is set for battle with a top-class team and one specific aim – to win the race he sponsors himself

No other trainer has ever brought as powerful a team to National Hunt’s top festival

Seven year old could be bound for Cheltenham if victorious at Leopardstown

Confidential hotlines set up to receive information on doping and other issues

Minister Coveney’s proposals regarding body’s financial dependence on the semi-state HRI deemed unaccepable

Horses trained by Peter Moody, trainer of Black Caviar, among those implicated

HRI’s 2015 budget includes provision of €7.1 million for integrity services, which includes capital provision for new lab equipment

The disqualification will come into effect next March for charges of possessing banned animal medicines

Vroum Vroum Mag and Samanntom also expected to register wins at Cork

Relations with Horse Racing Ireland strained over issue of funding for Limerick facility

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Trainer guilty on eight charges of possessing banned animal medicines, including anabolic steroids

Brother of trainer Pat Hughes pleaded guilty to five counts of possessing banned animal substances

Moves to strengthen measures come on back of trainer Philip Fenton being found guilty

Turf Club decision on disciplinary action expected soon

Grade One winner over hurdles had not run since February

Turf Club powerless to impose penalties if Fenton and Hughes decide to appeal

Racehorse trainer faces an investigation by horseracing’s regulatory body

Kilogram of Nitrotain, an anabolic steroid, allegedly found in Fenton’s training yard

Owner JP McManus enjoys long-awaited first success in Galway Hurdle with hot favourite at Ballybrit

Judgment due next Tuesday on legal issues in unlicensed animal remedies case

Jockey banned on racing corruption charges following Turf Club investigation into on-line betting on a race at Downpatrick in 2011

Former Irish-owned Pineau De Re obliges for Cambridge-trained GP

Forty nine year old faces eight charges relating to alleged possession of unlicensed animal remedies

The 49-year-old is facing eight charges over treatments and medicines found by state inspectors at his Co Tipperary yard in January 2012

Jockey could face up to six months on the injury sidelines

Trainer happy with ground but First Lieutenant ‘off his feed’ and withdrawn from race

Champion can retain his Gold Cup crown despite the threat of Silviniaco Conti

Eddie O’Leary, a renowned bloodstock expert, buys the horses for older brother

After two winners on opening day Mullins now favourite for trainers’ title