Now that those 1980’s hair-shirts are back in fashion, it’s no surprise to see racing’s rulers going into slash and burn mode just like everyone else in authority these days. But indiscriminate slashing and burning has a habit of coming back to bite and Horse Racing Ireland’s decision to cut a further €450,000 from the Turf Club’s integrity service budget looks desperately short-sighted. (more…)


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