Ireland’s horse racing industry is soaring, reveals report

IRELAND’S horse racing industry continues to experience phenomenal growth according to figures released yesterday.

Ireland’s horse racing industry is soaring, reveals report
Wed, 22 Dec, 2004 - 00:00
Colm O’Connor

Global statistics of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) showed healthy developments across the industry in Ireland in 2003.

Ireland experienced an increase of 3.5% in the number of thoroughbred foals born last year.

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