WITH Deloitte identifying that point-to-point racing in Ireland generated €37 million annually in expenditure in their 2017 report for Horse Racing Ireland on the economic impact of racing and breeding, the impacts of this current suspension potentially extending over a prolonged period would be wide-reaching and keenly felt within the trade of store sales.

Point-to-point owners and handlers invest heavily within this market each year and have become some of the biggest players within it. Peter Nolan is one of the leading consignors at the summer store sales and he is acutely aware of the potential ramifications for his sector following the suspension of the point-to-point season.