Grant Aid

Capital development grant aid for two significant projects at Punchestown Racecourse were approved by the Board of Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) on Thursday. The HRI Track Works & Industry Facilities Scheme (2022-2023) will provide €1,194,000--40% of the cost of works--that will see the existing home straight at the track widened by 35 metres and, separately, an extension to the current track layout to create a new one-mile start for Flat races. A new irrigation system at the racecourse is also to be installed and three new reservoirs with the capacity...

Racing Welfare has outlined a streamlined process for those that work in the British racing and breeding industries who have been financially affected by COVID-19 to apply for a hardship grant. The grants have been calculated into fortnightly amounts for a single applicant (£150) and a family (£210) and are intended to cover basic needs. Those in need of support should call the following numbers between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.: Malton: 01653 696 869 Middleham: 01969 624 123 Lambourn: 01488 670 034 Newmarket: 01638 560 763 For assistance outside...