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Racing
NEWS: Two winners disqualified and trainers fined over positive tests
Mark Boylan
The Paddy Magee-trained Goldrush Kid and Brendan Maurice Walsh-trained Rochestown have been stripped of wins from 2025
18 September 2026 News
NEWS: Luke Comer disqualified over unpaid €1.3 million
A disqualified person cannot enter any part of a racecourse, stand or enclosure other than those areas to which the general public is permitted access
18 September 2026 News
NEWS: Hong Kong, Australia and Japan stewards back Irish Champion Stakes verdict
Shane Foley's winning ride on Hotazhell at Leopardstown has come under sharp focus in the past week, as has the IHRB's penalties
NEWS: 21-day ban and €1,000 fine for Roche and Staples over Galway alcohol tests
Both riders were handed sanctions for providing alcohol readings above the permitted level on the final day of this year's Galway Festival
25 August 2026 News
NEWS: Declan Queally fined €1,000 and given warning over Galway starter dispute
The amateur rider faced an IHRB referrals committee on Tuesday over his conduct with starter Joe Banahan at the Galway Festival
25 August 2026 News
OPINION: Galway stewards were busy - and detailed reports are the way forward
Including a greater level of information in regular raceday reports from the stewards should be an aim for Irish racing, writes Mark Boylan
5 August 2026 Columns
MARK BOYLAN: IHRB's annual stats reveal worrying trend for Irish jump jockeys
Are we seeing a changing picture amongst the colony of National Hunt riders? Mark Boylan assesses the latest statistics from the regulator
19 July 2026 Columns
IHRB recognises long-serving staff members
"Over the years the people we recognised ... have helped keep this organisation and Irish racing moving forward"
10 July 2026 News
NEWS: No thoroughbred equine flu cases in Ireland but IHRB monitoring situation
"Trainers are encouraged to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of equine influenza and consult with their vet immediately should any concerns arise"
25 May 2026 News
ANGLO-IRISH CLASSIFICATION: 'I've not seen versatility like it since Kauto Star'
Mark Boylan reports from this week's informative unveiling of the final 2025/'26 National Hunt ratings
22 May 2026 Features
NEWS: New approach to rating French jumpers among Irish handicapping changes
Handicappers will now also have scope to adjust the chase and hurdle marks of a horse who has won under just one of the codes, and to interpret cross country differently
22 May 2026 News
NEWS: IHRB apologises over delay to Navan fixture
An internal review has been completed into the issue and measures have been implemented to reduce the risk of recurrence
22 May 2026 News