Attendance figures boost for HRI

HORSE Racing Ireland yesterday issued the industry figures for the six months to June 30, 2010, which revealed positive signs in relation to racecourse attendances, but a continuing decline in the number of horses currently in training.

Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of HRI, said: “The most pleasing aspect of 2010 to date has been the recovery in attendances.

“Whilst they were down by 13,582 (an average of 12%) for the first three months of the year, the second quarter saw a return to growth with total crowds up by 11,579 (or an average of 3%).