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Racing
McLoughlin loses winner and fined €4,000
Mark Costello
The young trainer said his business had grown quickly beyond his own expectations
28 November 2025 News
Bolger fined €2,000 over Punchestown mix-up
The Co Limerick trainer apologised for the error
13 November 2025 News
Punters lose out in Punchestown mix-up
Error was not spotted in time and so the result could not be changed on the day
EXCLUSIVE: "This whole process comes from confidence in our system - not doubt."
IHRB Chief Veterinary Officer Lynn Hillyer talks to Helen Sharp about their new draft standards for racehorse training yards - and why they believe they’ll boost trust and protect the sport
5 October 2025 General
EOGHÁIN WARD: Changes afoot with new season
Eogháin Ward discusses some changes to note ahead of the 2025/2-26 Irish point-to-point season, which gets underway today
3 October 2025 Columns
NEWS: IHRB launches public consultation on welfare standards
An online survey aimed at racing professionals and the general public has been launched
28 September 2025 News
NEWS: Big changes to racecourse clerks as Wyer and Sheridan step back
Shane Ryder and Niall 'Slippers' Madden have joined the roster
26 September 2025 News
HEART OF RACING: 'An industry, a sport, a game, a livelihood'
As he retires from his position as senior judge, Andrew McKeever recalls many changes from the days of processing black and white negatives
15 September 2025 Features
Equine health summit packs a powerful punch
Leading experts in thoroughbred health shared a plethora of practical advice for the equine sector at this week's seminar entitled 'A Good Life - Well Lived'
17 August 2025 General
Jockeys: 'We didn't force Thurles to close'
Speculation that a prominent trainer and international show jumper are interested in rescuing the track
8 August 2025 News
IHRB expands enhanced pre-race veterinary checks
Trainers must submit full medication records ahead of Galway features, Irish Champions Festival and the Kerry National
18 July 2025 News
WATCH: IHRB to review controversial Wexford race
Jockey loses winning chance in the closing stages of a race, prompting stewards to act
29 May 2025 News