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Racing
THE WEEK THAT WAS: Galopin through the rain
Anne Marie Duff
It's been nervous times for Leopardstown but the star horses are ready for action
30 January 2026 News
Extra £3 million in prize money at JCR tracks in 2026
"For the Jockey Club, prize-money now accounts for more than 70% of our overall profits, up from 55% in 2019."
23 January 2026 News
Industry backs HRI plan to lift Irish prize money to €85m by 2028
Boosts for maiden races as well as handicaps and graded races under three-year-strategy, but entry fees also on the rise
NEWS: Prize money to rise by 6% in 2026
Owners and trainers have warmly welcomed the headline item in Horse Racing Ireland's 2026 budget statement
19 December 2025 News
HRI hints at priority for longer-term goals
We will find out this week if prize money is going to get a significant boost in 2026
15 December 2025 News
Letters to the Editor: Owners need more races, more prize money, and publicity
William Flood's appeal for a 50% increase in the minimum prizefund for races has generated some reaction from readers
5 September 2025 News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The urgent need to increase prize money in Irish racing
William Flood of Boardsmill Stud has made considerable voluntary contributions to the industry through organisations such as the Turf Club, Horse Racing Ireland, Navan Racecourse and the ITBA
31 August 2025 News
HRI gives commitment to increase prize money
Industry statistics for the first half of 2024 show a rise in attendances but a drop in flat racing participation
25 July 2025 News
NEWS: 'Too many owners getting out of the game'
The chairman of the Association of Irish Racehorse Owners has appealed to HRI to prioritse prize money increases
3 June 2025 News
Decline in key British racing industry statistics
The first three months of the year have seen decreases in the betting, attendances, prize money and the number of horses in training in Britain
2 May 2025 News
MARK BOYLAN: A basic requirement that should be at every race meeting
There have been bumper crowds at student racedays in Ireland of late, including at Limerick last week
18 April 2025 Columns
Cautious welcome for Leopardstown prize money increase
Other tracks need to step up, say owners and trainers
9 April 2025 News