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Michael Grassick, chief executive of the IRTA, said “there is €4 million ready to be distributed among people who qualify for the new pension”. Photograph: Eric Luke

‘Up to €4m’ available for racing’s stable staff pension scheme

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 23, 2017, 01:00

New scheme will be financed by proportion of prize money deducted from trainers

Quiet Reflection won the Commonwealth Cup and the Haydock Sprint Cup in 2016 but reappears with plenty to prove in the Renaissance Stakes. Photograph: Julian Herbert/Getty Images

Roosevelt can join Juddmonte Beresford Stakes roll of honour

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 23, 2017, 01:00

Barry Geraghty returns to action at Navan after shoulder injury

Nina Carberry enjoyed a winning return to racing following the birth of her daughter Rosie. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

New mum Nina Carberry makes winning return at Ballinrobe

Racing
September 21, 2017, 18:42

Leading amateur scores on Noel Meade’s Cask Mate on first day back after giving birth

Nina Carberry: is back in action for the first time since the birth of her daughter Rosie. Photograph: PA Wire.

Nina Carberry back in action at Ballinrobe

Racing
September 20, 2017, 17:00

Carberry partners Cask Mate over an extended two miles for trainer Noel Meade

Australian superstar Winx could be poised for a European raid in 2018. Photograph: Mark Evans/Getty

Thrilling mare Winx could be set for 2018 European raid

Racing
September 20, 2017, 11:14

Owner Chris Waller could take unbeaten Australian superstar to Royal Ascot next year

The Turf Club’s senior vet said testing cobalt is just one element of an overall anti-doping strategy. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images.

Anti-doping chief says Turf Club testing for cobalt since last year

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 20, 2017, 01:01

Stephen and Michael McConville banned for three years by British authorities

Nelson beat his stable companions Kew Gardens and Delano Roosevelt in a Group Three over ‘Irish Champions Weekend’ last month. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

O’Brien’s Beresford Stakes domination could continue at Naas

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 19, 2017, 19:55

Saxon Warrior and Nelson already 20-1 for next year’s Epsom Derby

Trainer Stephen McConville and his son Michael have been disqualified for three years by the BHA after Anseanachai Cliste failed a drugs test. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

Stephen and Michael McConville disqualified for three years by BHA

Racing
September 19, 2017, 13:43

Anseanachai Cliste failed a doping test after withdrawal from Cheltenham Foxhunter’s

Ryan Buster Parnell: won the 1973 King Edward VII Stakes on the Dermot Weld-trained Klairvimy.

Tributes paid to former champion jockey Ryan ‘Buster’ Parnell

Racing
September 18, 2017, 21:33

London born won the Irish 2,000 Guineas twice as well as the Irish 1,000 Guineas

Shamreen, winner of the Blandford Stakes on Irish Champions Weekend, could go for the Prix de l’Opera at Chantilly. Photograph: Tommy Dickson/Inpho

Shamreen on course to step up to Group One level at Chantilly

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 18, 2017, 19:20

Dermot Weld passes €1million prizemoney mark in Ireland as stable recovers from virus

Capri (second right), ridden by Ryan Moore, winning the St Leger at Doncaster. Photograph: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

First meeting of breakaway trainers’ body in the North

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 17, 2017, 16:09

Aidan O’Brien is even money to break 14-year record of 25 Group/Grade One wins in calendar year

Capri ridden by Seamie Heffernan (left) wins the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh. Ryan Moore will be on board for the St Leger bid. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

Moore aims to complete full set of British classics on Capri in St Leger

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 16, 2017, 01:21

Deauville and Lancaster Bomber fly Ballydoyle flag in Ricoh Woodbine Mile in Canada

Brian Kavanagh: “A strong effort has been made to address the practical issue of how Northern Ireland full-time staff are treated.” Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

HRI boss says stable staff pension benefits will apply equally

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 15, 2017, 17:18

Staff in Northern Ireland to be treated “equal but separately” under new scheme

Bryan Cooper will continue to be based in Ireland. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Jockey Bryan Cooper plays down talk of move to UK

Racing
September 15, 2017, 15:11

‘I can confirm there are no significant agreements in place at this time’

Frankie Dettori: has already won the St Leger five times in a glorious career. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Frankie Dettori opts to ride Coronet over Stradivarius in St Leger

Racing
September 14, 2017, 19:42

Capri (Ryan Moore) spearheads a four-strong challenge trained by Aidan O’Brien

Lisa O’Neill secured back-to-back victories in the Guinness Kerry National as Potters Point won the feature at Listowel. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

Lisa O’Neill secures back-to-back Kerry National wins

Racing
September 13, 2017, 17:29

Potters Point obliges at 8-1 as trainer Gordon Elliott claims Listowel feature

Because the North is in a different jurisdiction, stable staff there haven’t benefitted from industry pension arrangements in the past. Photograph: Donall Farmer/Inpho

Trainers in Northern Ireland plan their own break-away body

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 12, 2017, 18:48

Discrepancy in pension payments to stable staff based in the North proves a thorny issue

Brian Kavanagh, CEO, Horse Racing Ireland: “The 2018 fixture will feature the highest number of race meetings staged in Ireland to date.” Photograph: Robbie Reynolds

Number of mixed racing cards for 2018 season cut to 19

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 12, 2017, 13:29

HRI announce 363 meetings will be held in Ireland next year - an all-time record

Sizing John won the 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup under Robbie Power. Photograph: Dan Sheridan/Inpho

All races at 2018 Cheltenham Festival to have 48-hour declarations

Racing
September 12, 2017, 13:07

No horse can declare for more than one race - apart from non-novice Grade Ones

Order Of St George has been handed top weight for the Melbourne Cup. Photograph: Alan Crowhurst/Getty

Order Of St George handed top weight for Melbourne Cup

Racing
September 12, 2017, 11:59

Aidan O’Brien must decide between Arc and a trip down under after Curragh romp

Séamus Heffernan steered Capri to victory in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby at the Curragh in July. Photograph: Morgan Treacy/Inpho

Capri heads Aidan O’Brien’s St Leger options

Racing
Brian O'Connor
September 12, 2017, 08:11

Venice Beach also among trainer's entries for world's oldest classic at Doncaster

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