Irish fixture list down slightly for 2010
Given the falling horse population (down 4% at half year point) and the reduced levels of runners and eliminations (down 8% and 6% respectively for January-June 2009), the total number of fixtures approved by the HRI Board will drop from 352 to 345 in 2010.
The Flat season will start at Dundalk on Friday evening, February 26th, although the races on this mixed card will be aimed at national hunt and dual purpose horses. There will then be a two week gap before the first all flat card on Friday evening 12th March. The flat season has been extended by two weeks and will conclude on Friday evening, December 10th.
