HRI Stats

Horse Racing Ireland has blamed the bad weather and adverse ground conditions for the reduction in attendances, entries, runners and field sizes in the first six months of the year.  Key statistics for the first half of 2024, released today by HRI, also show an increase in total prize-money, race sponsorship, and the number of new owners, along with a slight decrease in the number of horses-in-training.  Attendances at key dates including Leopardstown's Dublin Racing Festival, BoyleSports Irish Grand National Day at Fairyhouse and Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day...