Wednesday, July 09, 2008 | Contact: Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive HRI 045 – 455641 |
Half Year Racing Figures for Ireland |
The main conclusions from the half-year figures published today by Horseracing Ireland:
Attendances up marginally to 602,761 –
Record numbers of fixtures, races and runners –
Betting turnover down but Tote only marginally by 1% -
Welcome drop in number of horses balloted out of races -
HRI to extend Quality Control Measures for 2009 –
Racecourse Development Programme Continuing -
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