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IHRA 2024 Integrity

IHRA Integrity are currently in receipt of the following Positive test results. Annaghmore June 23rd: A post race sample with a positive result for 3 prohibited substances. Lyre July 14th: A pre-race sample with a Laboratory confirmed positive result for TCO2 in excess of the International permitted threshold. Annaghmore July 28th: A pre-race sample with […]

Jack Manning R.I.P

The IHRA are sad to hear about the passing of Jack Manning. We wish to send our condolences to his wife Bernie, Sons Pa & John and the rest of the Manning Family. Jack has been involved in Harness Racing all of his life like his Father, the late Paddy Manning. Jack would be known throughout all of […]

Perfect Sting Comes to Ireland & The UK

We are proud to announce that PERFECT STING is coming to Ireland and The UK   The two time Dan Patch award winner will be available through frozen semen in Ireland and The UK in 2025 through the Invest in Ourselves Initiative In just two seasons of racing Perfect Sting won over $1.8 million dollars […]

Update on Irish Champion Stakes Series

3 legs of our Irish Champion Stakes Series have taken place so far at the Irish American Weekend, the Richard Phelan Memorial Weekend and in Annaghmore Raceway last weekend. The next leg of the series is due to be held at the Red John Memorial weekend in August. The rest of the series will take […]

Race Series Leaderboards

All Ireland Series Leaderboard: Pacers: Horse Trainer Points Rhyds Rival Darren Joyce 16 Teddy Camden Derry McCarthy 16 Benny Camden Wayne McNevin 16 IB Paddington Tadgh Murphy 12 Newtown Major Thomas Hevey 8 Cash All John Richardson 8 Lakeside Paddy John Richardson 5 National Treasure Finbar Quill 4 Biggins Chris O’Reilly 4 One Cool Touch […]

3 Year Old TROT Championship 2024

Nomination Deadline 23rd February 2024 €300 1st Sustaining Payment 29th March 2024 €300 2nd Sustaining Payment 26th April 2024 €300 Estimated Prize Fund of €85,000 (based on 15 entries) 9 race days€900 stakes payment, nominations closing 1st of March. Sunday 7th July – Vicarstown, Co. Laois Sunday 14th July – Richard Phelan Memorial Weekend Sunday 4th August – Ballabuidhe Weekend, […]

Irish Champion Stakes 2024

IHRA 2-Year-Old Racing2024 Irish Champion Stakes 2-Year-Olds NominationDeadline 23rdFebruary 2024 €300 1stSustaining Payment 29thMarch 2024 €300 2ndSustaining Payment 26thApril 2024 €300 These payments will make the horse eligible for the following races: 13th July 2024 Richard Phelan Memorial 2YO Pace 28th July 2024 2YO Conditioned Pace 24th August 2024 Red John Memorial 15th September 2024 Irish Champion Stakes 6th October 2024 […]

Liam Wallace Next Generation Race

    After 2 heats the points are as follows: Horse Trainer Points One Cool Touch Joe Gannon 18 Benny Camden Wayne McNevin 16 Alexander Camden Walter Stewart Jnr 8 Wellfield Beauty Rheye Carroll  8 Kenosha Comet Ned Stafford 6 Meadowbranch Bobby John Richardson 4 Forever Amour Christian Joyce 1 Newtown Alana Kevin Carey 1 […]

Trotteur Français Sale April 2024

The next TF sale will take place on April 15th.   This is a great opportunity to purchase a seasoned racehorse. From our last sale, the majority of horses have seen the winners enclosure and are consistently winning prize money.   We are looking for owners and trainers to travel to France to have an […]

Tattoo Artist comes to Ireland!

‘Tattoo Artist’ comes to Ireland!! In a major coup for the IHRA, it was confirmed this week that ‘Tattoo Artist’ will be the sole stallion for the IHRA’s Investor in Ourselves programme for 2024. Negotiations between Eric Cherry (syndicate manager) & IHRA  have been ongoing. In a further development from previous years, Tattoo Artist will […]

2024 Fixture List

Please see Below our Fixture List for 2024. Date Location   April     Sunday 14th   Annaghmore Qualifiers only Sunday 21st  Annaghmore Qualifiers only Sunday 28th  Annaghmore         May     Sunday 5th Annaghmore Liam Wallace- Next Generation Race-> Leg 1 Sunday 12th Annaghmore   Sunday 12th Cork -Harbour View Racing on […]

2024 Pricelist Update

Please see below our new pricelist for 2024, All Passport applications received after the 15th January will be charged at the new prices. All other services will be charged at the new fee from the 13th of December 2023. Registration Fees Member Rates Non-Member Rates Foal Registration- up to 31st October €125 €175 Foal Registration- […]

Integrity test results 2023

IHRA Integrity oversight would like to advise that we are currently in receipt of a Laboratory confirmed Positive Integrity result for both A & B samples in a pre-race test for the presence of Available Total Carbon Dioxide (TC02) in excess of the International permitted threshold.  This pre-race sample was taken at Annaghmore on Sunday […]

Code of Conduct

The IHRA board have recently approved the following Code of Conduct for all members and non members attending any IHRA event.  It is imperative that all individuals make themselves aware of the content within these documents as a priority.  IHRA Code of Conduct Guidance IHRA Code of Conduct Procedures and Penalties  

Invest In Ourselves Initiative 2023

The Irish Harness Racing Association is pleased to announce a breeding program for 2023 that will not only improve the quality of the breed but will also enhance purses for races designated for young pacers. Hanover Shoe Farms, Winbak Farms and Bill Donovan are donating breeding’s to three outstanding American stallions, where the proceeds of […]

2&3 Year Old Juvenile Series Nomination Form 2023

Estimated total purse for series €45,000** **Prize money is based on 60 entries, prize money will increase or decrease on a pro rata basis   €300 nomination fee due 20th March. €300 final sustaining fee due 20th April.   2 heats for each division in both the UK and Ireland (4 in total). colts and […]

Richard Phelan R.I.P

With sadness and deep regret we learn of the tragic and untimely passing of Richard Phelan, we extend our condolences to his partner Laura, sons Richard, Jayden, Aaron and Danny, his father Vincent and his brothers. R.I.P