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John 'Shark' Hanlon expressed his satisfaction with today's appeal

Sale of Hanlon's string to proceed as decision deferred

The dispersal of the majority of the horses trained by John 'Shark' Hanlon will go ahead after a decision on the trainer's appeal against the severity of his ten-month suspension was deferred, to be announced within 14 days.

Racing • 14 Oct 24

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has teamed up with the British Horseracing Authority

Irish and British authorities announce anti-doping plan

Governing bodies in Ireland and Britain have pledged to pull together to enforce a "zero tolerance" policy on doping in horseracing.

Racing • 29 Feb 24

The IHRB supported the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine investigation

File sent to DPP following 2021 doping raid in Kildare

An equine doping investigation that was revealed to be taking place following a raid outside Monasterevin in Co Kildare more than two years ago, has now concluded.

Racing • 13 Feb 24

Horses at Kildare raid negative for banned substances

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has announced that all the horses present at a raid on a premises near Monasterevin earlier this month have tested negative for banned substances.

Racing • 23 Nov 21

Walsh admits his presence at the raid is 'a bad old thing for racing'

Ted Walsh present at raid on Kildare farm

Ted Walsh was one of the trainers with horses present at the premises raided by Department of Agriculture officials on Tuesday.

Racing • 14 Nov 21

The raid took place on the same day a report was released finding Irish racing's anti-doping regulations were sufficient

Banned substances seized after raid on Kildare farm

Animal remedies that are banned for use in racehorses were seized yesterday following a raid on a farm in Kildare.

Racing • 10 Nov 21

Jim Bolger outlined his concerns about doping within the industry, saying there will be a 'Lance Armstrong in Irish racing'

IHRB issue response to Jim Bolger doping claims

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has underlined its commitment to "the highest standards of integrity within Irish racing" and a "zero-tolerance approach to doping" in a statement issued on Monday evening.

Racing • 14 Jun 21

Full IHRB statement on Elliott controversy

On Monday, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board published its full findings of the investigation into the photo of trainer Gordon Elliott sitting on a dead horse.

Racing • 09 Mar 21

Gordon Elliott punishment is 'proportional' - IHRB CEO

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board CEO Denis Egan says the punishment imposed on trainer Gordon Elliott is "proportional".

Racing • 05 Mar 21

If Gordon Elliott is found guilty of any wrongdoing, he could face a ban from the sport and/or a maximum fine of €20,000

Elliott meeting with IHRB at undisclosed venue

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's referrals committee convened at 9.30am this morning to hear evidence in the investigation into the conduct of leading trainer Gordon Elliott.

Racing • 05 Mar 21

Despite his many wins Elliott still has to be crowned champion trainer in Ireland

In profile: The rise of Gordon Elliott - the trainer

We chart the training career so far of Gordon Elliott.

Racing • 01 Mar 21

Charles Byrnes appeal against suspension dismissed

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board appeals board have upheld the six-month licence suspension of trainer Charles Byrnes after his runner, Viking Hoard, failed a drugs test post-race.

Racing • 18 Feb 21

Aidan and Donnacha O'Brien banned for Covid-19 breach

Trainers Aidan and Donnacha O'Brien have been fined €2,500 each and prohibited from attending race meetings in Ireland for two weeks for failing to enter the Curragh through the health screening area at a meeting last month.

Racing • 13 Jul 20

Saturday's Navan races called off

Saturday's meeting at Navan has been postponed due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions.

Racing • 28 Feb 20

Two jockeys banned after testing positive for cocaine

Two jockeys have been sanctioned over issues with doping tests, while one has a handed a possible ban for failing to submit to a test, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board have confirmed.

Racing • 02 Dec 19

Bryan Cooper on Merie Devie wins in Naas

Racing will go ahead in Naas following inspection

Concerns surrounding the overnight forecast of snow and ice were allayed at the County Kildare track.

Racing • 10 Mar 19

Racing was abandoned at Dundalk on Friday night

Tributes paid to late IHRB staff member Willie Buckley

A man who died after being taken ill during racing at Dundalk on Friday evening has been named as Willie Buckley, a member of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board's security team.

Racing • 02 Mar 19

The IHRB have backed the decision to let horses from Britain race in Ireland

British horses permitted to race in Ireland

The ban on British-trained horses running in Ireland during the outbreak of equine influenza has been lifted with immediate effect, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has confirmed.

Racing • 11 Feb 19

Today's seven race card will proceed at Thurles this afternoon

Racing staff urged to be vigilant as Thurles goes ahead

People involved in the Irish horse racing industry have been urged to increase their vigilance following an outbreak of Equine Flu at trainer Donald McCain's yard in England.

Racing • 07 Feb 19

Jockeys who test positive for cocaine will now face a five year ban

Irish jockeys face five-year ban for cocaine usage

Jockeys in Ireland who test positive for cocaine will face a five-year ban, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has announced.

Racing • 11 Jan 19

Both Clonmel and Dundalk meetings have fallen victim to the weather (file photo)

Clonmel and Dundalk cards cancelled

Thursday's card at Clonmel and Friday's evening meeting at Dundalk have both been cancelled due to "an adverse weather forecast and hazardous driving conditions".

Racing • 28 Feb 18

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board are probing Leopardstown betting patterns

IHRB investigate Leopardstown betting patterns

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is investigating the betting patterns surrounding two races at Leopardstown on Saturday.

Racing • 06 Feb 18

Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board