JUST like in all the other equestrian sports, harness racing for most of 2020 has been remarkable for all the wrong reasons, as racing went on behind closed doors.

The Irish Harness Racing Association really stepped up to the plate and showed its worth in managing the season. An Garda Síochána were frequent visitors to Portmarnock Raceway, checking that all the protocol was observed, and they found a tightly-run ship.