Racing
Irish Racecourses
There are over 16 major race courses in Ireland with racing going on most days, visit the Irish Racing Results website ![[external site]](extlink.gif)
British Race Courses
There are over 50 racecourses in Britain. Racing plays a big part in the sporting scene in the United Kingdom with races being held every day, visit the Sporting Life website
Internal Bodies of Racing
The links below contain introductions into the different organisations which participate in organising Horse Racing in Ireland and Britain.
Ireland
Horse Racing Ireland
HRI is a commercial semi-state body that took over the functions of the The Irish Horseracing Authority since 1994. It is responsible for the promotion of the TB horse, operation of the registry office, The Tote and its racecourse division and international representation of Irish Racing.
HRI is a commercial semi-state body that took over the functions of the The Irish Horseracing Authority since 1994. It is responsible for the promotion of the TB horse, operation of the registry office, The Tote and its racecourse division and international representation of Irish Racing.
The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association
The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association is the official body for breeders of Ireland and includes board members of Horseracing Ireland.
The Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association is the official body for breeders of Ireland and includes board members of Horseracing Ireland.
Britain
The Jockey Club
The Jockey Club regulates horse racing in Great Britain. It owns and operates 13 race courses, manages the Newmaket training grounds, raises and manages charitable funds, etc.
The Jockey Club regulates horse racing in Great Britain. It owns and operates 13 race courses, manages the Newmaket training grounds, raises and manages charitable funds, etc.
The British Horse Board
The British Horse Board is the governing authority for horse racing in Great Britain. It organises all race meetings and makes sure that the sport of racing is kept alive.
The British Horse Board is the governing authority for horse racing in Great Britain. It organises all race meetings and makes sure that the sport of racing is kept alive.
International
International Federation of Horseracing Authorities
It is the mission of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities to promote good regulation and best practices on international matters. This website tries to inform you about our global initiatives in support of our industry, as well as developments of national markets.
It is the mission of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities to promote good regulation and best practices on international matters. This website tries to inform you about our global initiatives in support of our industry, as well as developments of national markets.