Christmas & New Year Schedule for 2022/2023

SYNDICATE AND CLUBS AGREEMENT & CODE OF CONDUCT

RETURNING UNNAMED HORSES ON RÁS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Please click the link below for frequently asked questions on returning unnamed horses in training on RÁS

IHRB NOTICE - TRAINERS ARE REMINDED OF THE FOLLOWING WITH REGARD TO FLU-VACCINATIONS INTERVALS

From 1st January 2022, the primary course and booster schedule for Equine Influenza (EI) vaccinations were amended.

NEW - RETURNING UNNAMED HORSES IN TRAINING ON RÁS

Trainers: You can now return unnamed horses in training using RÁS. Owing to greater requirements in the traceability of horses and to comply with rules surrounding record-keeping of horses’ whereabouts, HRI now provides a facility for returning unnamed horses through RÁS.

NOTICE TO TRAINERS REGARDING QUALIFICATION TO ENTER IN HANDICAP CHASES

Trainers are reminded that Horses rated 102 or less over hurdle that have run in at least 4 or more Handicap Hurdles (Handicap Hurdles with any rating band) may be allowed straight into a handicap chase on a weight equivalent to their hurdle mark. All cases are at the discretion of the handicapper.

EQUUIP4LEARNING

Equuip4learning is now active. Thank you again for helping pilot the platform and please remember that your feedback and any comments are most welcome. If you pre-registered for the platform but have not received any communications from equuip4learning on this, or you are having issues activating your account with the platform, please contact [email protected]

ENTER IRE INCENTIVE RACES AND WIN €10,000 IRISH SALES VOUCHERS

The IRE Incentive scheme is a new initiative from Horse Racing Ireland designed to stimulate and fortify Irish thoroughbred breeding, racing and Sales.

JOCKEYS - IMPORTANT NOTICE

Jockeys are reminded of their obligation to prepare VIES returns to Revenue. Any queries should be directed to Revenue or your Tax Advisor.

EPASSPORT & VACCINATION INFORMATION

Please see the link below for a list of frequently asked questions regarding ePassports and Vaccinations

NOTICE TO TRAINERS REGARDING STABLE CAPACITY AT RACEMEETINGS

In view of the requirement for one stable for every declared runner at racemeetings, Horse Racing Ireland would like to remind Trainers that every effort will be made to ensure we can obtain the maximum number of runners that the stable capacity limit will allow at all racemeetings. Trainers are asked to note that field size limits in races are being altered right up to declaration time (10am) to maximise the number of runners each day based on stable capacity.

IRISH TRAINED RUNNERS IN GREAT BRITAIN - TRAINERS ADVISED THAT AS AND FROM OCTOBER 1ST 2020

Irish trained horses are permitted to participate again in all British races other than Class 5 and 6 handicaps/classified stakes on the Flat, and Class 5 handicaps over Jumps. Any such runners would remain subject to the relevant British Government regulations in place at the time. The new restrictions are intended to balance the importance of GB-trained horses being given an opportunity to run, especially in low-grade handicaps, with the requirement to improve the quality of racing and see the best possible horses compete, and encourage international competition. This approach will remain under constant review with the possibility of a return to tighter restrictions in the future if circumstances change, including all changes to relevant Government regulations.