October Le Trot Sale
The next Trotteur Francais Sale is due to take place on October 24th 2022. The cost per horse is €3500 plus associated costs. This is to improve the quality and number of horses offered for sale to Irish owners and brings us in line with all other European Countries purchasing Trotter Francais horses. […]
Red John Memorial Race Schedule 2022
Red John Memorial Race Schedule 2022
Irish – French Raceday to take place at RJM in Lyre…
The 2022 Irish French race day will take place over the two day, Red John Memorial fixture in Lyre on August 20th & 21st. Five drivers have been selected by Le Trot, and will be available to drive throughout the meeting should any trainer wish to use them. For full details, please read here: 2022 […]
IHRA Sire Stakes 2022
The Sire Stakes Pages have been updated with respect to the 2022 nominations. All nominated Sires are listed on the stallion page. All current nominations of the 3YO and 4YO are listed. The next payment for these horses is due on August 1st 2022. Nominations are also open for 2YO’s and close on August 1st […]
Application Process Opens for Positions on New Integrity Oversight Function
The application process is now open for three positions currently available on the New Integrity Oversight Function which is currently part of a review process between the IHRA & VWC. All interested parties should apply in writing to [email protected] and the deadline for submissions is Tuesday 31st May 2022 at 5pm. For full details on […]
Rising Stars Pacing Series 2022 Reopen with change of condition!
The IHRA are pleased to announce a new pacing series which will be held across all three regions during May & June. For full details on the conditions, please read here: This series is for pacers aged 4YO+ and the lowest 30 horses nominated in terms of lifetime earnings will be eligible for the series. […]
IHRA & VWC Statement
A review of the integrity function of the Irish Harness Racing Association (IHRA) is being undertaken by the IHRA board and the Veterinary Welfare Commission (VWC) . VWC has, up to now, regulated the integrity function. IHRA and VWC will work together to develop and adopt a revised rule book and updated oversight arrangements […]
March 27th Entries & IHRA Board Statement
The Opening 2022 fixture takes place this coming Sunday, 27th March with the Qualifier taking place at 14.30pm with the first of four races taking place at 15.00pm. The IHRA received a number of withdrawals on Tuesday and whilst this reduced the number of entrants, the IHRA Board of Directors believe that since the initial […]
Portmarnock Raceway Opens for Exercising…
Portmarnock Raceway will now be graded every Wednesday and Saturday beginning from this Wednesday 2nd March. The cost for exercising is €15 per horse or with those trainers with three or more horses, the cost is €10 per horse. Payment is required before you enter the track and is payable each time trainers use the […]
April 2022 TF Sale
The next Trotteur Francais sale for aged racehorses will take place on the first week of April. The sale is open to all members but is offered on a first come first serve basis. The 2022 sale price for all TF purchased is set to increase by €500 from 2022 which means the price for […]
Trainer Declarations 2022
Trainers are reminded that horses must be declared 28 days ahead of racing. Any trainer wishing to race on the opening fixture will need to have declared their horses by Tuesday 22nd February 2022.
IHRA Black Horse Juvenile Series 2022
Following the success of the Black Horse Juvenile Series over the past two years, introduced, and managed by the IHRA, preparations for the 2022 series are now well under way.In its first year, the competition for two and three-year-old pacers saw 52 horses entered and paid a staggering €63,200 in total to connections on both […]
IHRA Draft Yearling Book
The IHRA have published its draft Yearling booklet for 2021, the booklet showcases the progeny of all pacers and trotters which were bred in Ireland and was funded via the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine’s Equine Support Scheme in 2021. The Final document will be published in early January 2022. IHRA Yearling Booklet […]
Invest In Ourselves 2022
The Irish Harness Racing Association is pleased to announce the continuation of the Invest in Ourselves Initiative breeding program for 2022 breeding season. The following stallions are available for the 2022 season and will be offered on a first come basis. All bookings can be made via the IHRA office, together with the associated service […]
Fundraising Draw October 2021..
The IHRA would like to thank all members who purchased tickets for the recent IHRA fundraising draw. Congratulations once again to the Maughan Bros. on winning High Speed Efbe with the bonus ball Number 1. The full breakdown of the fundraiser are as follows: Income Expenditure Raffle Money €9400 Cost of TF €3500 Sponsorship €3300 […]
3YO & 4YO Trotting Championship 2022
The 2022 trotting championships for three and four year trotters will follow that of the revamped three year series this year and will consist of the same format of straight races for larger purses as opposed to a heat and final structure. Full details of dates and purses for both championships will be announced in […]
All Ireland Series for Pacers & Trotters FINALS
Racing this Sunday at Portmarnock Raceway featuringThe Connolly’s RED MILLS sponsored ALL IRELAND SERIES FINALS for PACERS & TROTTERS + a supporting card of 6 top quality races. Racing starts at 1pm, Racing will be LIVE streamed both on our social media and website. Finalists:
International Weekend in Mallorca
What a rollercoaster of emotions it’s been, what an achievement to be on the international winners podium, what pleasure to hear our little racing country’s name in front of big international audience! Proud moment for Harry Knows team. A very first Irish bred Trotteur Français with 12 wins out of 12 starts this season brought […]
Calvin Broughan -Apprentice Championship winner 202`1
Congratulations Calvin Broughan on winning the IHRA Apprentice Championship 2021, earning himself a ticket to represent Ireland in 2022 season in Apprentices in Europe. Apprentice Championship consisted of 11 trotting heats throughout the racing season, based on points system.1st place Calvin 78 points2nd place Luke Timlin 64 points3rd place Jonathan Cowden 48 points
IHRA Breeding and Genetic Evaluation Publication
Call for submissions! The inaugural IHRA Breeding and Genetic Evaluation Publication will be available for download shortly. This will be the first online document that will showcase all of the progeny bred and registered in the IHRA Studbook for the year 2020, with the expansion to other age groups in near future and will be […]
