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Camelot, Joseph O'Brien Honored in Ireland

Camelot, Joseph O'Brien Honored in Ireland

Classic winner Camelot and his jockey, Joseph O'Brien, walked away with top honors Dec. 10 when Horse Racing Ireland held its 10th annual awards program at Leopardstown Racecourse.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Irish Industry Declines Continued in 2010

While most of the key economic indicators within the Irish racing industry fell in 2010, the annual report from Horse Racing Ireland shows favorable trends within racecourse attendance and bloodstock sales.

 Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Group Stakes in Ireland to See Purse Cuts

Horse Racing Ireland has announced a series of budget cuts, including a reduction in purses for 2010 of 10.2%, from 53.1 million euros to 47.7 million euros.

 Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Ireland's Horse of the Year: Sea The Stars

Ireland's Horse of the Year: Sea The Stars

Sea The Stars, whose six group I victories in 2009 dominated European racing, was a unanimous selection as Ireland's Horse of the Year and followed his previous award as Cartier Horse of the Year for all of Europe.

 Monday, December 14, 2009

Irish Racing Funding Cut Due to Economy

Horse Racing Ireland announced Nov. 20 a series of budgetary measures for 2009, including a reduction in prize money, a freezing of grant aid to organizations supported by HRI, a pay freeze for HRI staff and restrictions on racecourse capital development projects.

 Thursday, November 20, 2008

Irish Racetrack Attendance Sets Record; Bloodstock Sales Soar

Attendance at Irish racecourses reached an all-time record of 1.43 million and the total value of bloodstock sales at public auction grew by 28.7% to €145.6 million in 2005, according to statistics released by Horse Racing Ireland.

 Tuesday, January 10, 2006