Raceday

When a horse is declared a non runner a suspension may be imposed, please see the table below for the circumstances when a suspension is applied and a veterinary certificate is required. 

A suspension starts the day after the race in which a horse was declared a non runner; for example if a horse is declared a non runner on Sunday and a three day suspension is applied, the horse is therefore suspended on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, the horse may run again on Thursday. 

Where a Veterinary Certificate is required it must be emailed to [email protected] within three business days. 
 

Reason	Suspension and Fines	Veterinary Certificate Required
Allergy	6 days	No
Blood Disorder	13 days	No
Cast in Box	3 days	Yes
Change in Going/Ground	Stewards Decision:  if accepted =  no suspension if not accepted = 2 days + €200	No
Colic	3 days	Yes
Coughing	6 days	No
Declared in Error	2 days + €200 first offence in a calendar year + €320 subsequent offence	No
Illness, Stress, Injury	3 days	Yes
In Season	3 days	Yes
Lame	3 days	Yes
Lung Infection	13 days	No
Nasal Discharge	6 days	No
Off Feed	3 days + €200	No
Ran Recently	2 days + €200	No
Ran Yesterday	No suspension	No
Respiratory Infection	13 days	No
Sore Shins	3 days	Yes
Stiff	3 days	Yes
Stone Bruise	3 days	Yes
Temperature	3 days	Yes

Should a horse be declared as a non runner for a reason not outlined above, the horse will be suspended for two days and a minimum fine of €200 will be imposed, unless Stewards Permission has been granted. 

In the case of Transport Difficulties, where a fine has been imposed a trainer may apply to the CEO with evidence of mechanic or tyre work carried out for the fine to be remitted.  

A suspension will not be applied under the following circumstances: Permission of the Stewards, Family Bereavement or when a horse has been Sold. 

A horse should be presented for identification by an IHRB Official at least one hour prior to the time fixed for the running of the race in which the horse is declared to run. In exceptional circumstances the Raceday Stewards may allow an additional 10 minutes for late arrival. To seek an extra 10 minutes you should request it with the Clerk of the Scales or email [email protected] 

To request permission for a change of rider you should contact the Clerk of the Scales or email [email protected] 

It is a requirement that all Horses be fully shod prior to entering the parade ring, unless in exceptional circumstances in which case permission must have been granted in advance by the IHRB. To seek permission to run a Horse with no hind shoes email [email protected] 

You should inform the Clerk of the Scales or email [email protected] that your horse will be wearing a red hood prior to the race. In accordance with Regulation 16, no hood or other item of headgear which is red in colour may be worn during the race.

You should make contact with any IHRB Starter or the IHRB Raceday Operations Department at [email protected]

All visiting Trainers are required to request permission from the IHRB if they intend on using or wearing their branded paddock sheets, coolers and stable staff clothing. 
Please complete the attached form and return it to [email protected] prior to raceday. 

All visiting Trainers are required to request permission on behalf of their owners from the IHRB if they intend on using or wearing their branded colours, paddock sheets or coolers.  
Please complete the attached form and return it to [email protected] prior to raceday. 

All visiting Jockeys are required to request permission from the IHRB if they intend wearing their branded breeches or clothing. 
Please complete the attached form and return it to [email protected] prior to raceday.