Horse Racing Ireland
HRI was established on 18th December 2001 under the provisions of the Irish Horseracing Industry Act 1994 and the Horse and Greyhound Racing Act 2001.
Functions of Horse Racing Ireland:
- Development and promotion of Irish horseracing
- Promotion of the Irish thoroughbred horse
- Allocation of race fixtures, programmes and prize money
- Negotiation of sale of media and data rights
- Operation of a totalisator at race meetings
- Representation of Irish racing internationally
- Development of authorised racecourses
- Operation of racecourses that are owned by HRI
- Control of the operations of authorised bookmakers
- Provision of financial and other support to assist the industry's training and educational needs
- Stakeholding of prize fund including entry fees and sponsorship
- Guaranteeing the cost of integrity services
- Overall administration of Irish racing other than those functions specified in legislation to be carried out by the Racing Regulatory Body
- Registration of horse identification , names, owners, colours and acceptance of entries and declarations
- Compilation and publication of the racing calendar and form book
- Provision and maintenance of mobile track equipment, including starting stalls, photo finish and camera patrol equipment
Information and Contact Details
Address: Horse Racing Ireland, Thoroughbred Country House, Kill, Co. Kildare
Telephone: (+353 45) 842800
Fax: (+353 45) 842801
E-mail: info@horseracingireland.ie
Website: www.horseracingireland.ie