Silence of racing ‘fans’ over Government plan to supply China with horses is deafening

As horse racing pundits in the UK give lip service to the horse killings at the Grand National we do not hear many racing supporters condemning the move by the Irish Government to supply China with Irish horses.

The racing venture and racecourse proposed in China will require 600 to 800 horses for its inaugural year, which is targeted to have approximately 40 race days.

This venture is to be stocked with broodmares from Ireland, while stallions will also be sent out.