HRI refunds punters’ stakes in Dalton affair

HORSE Racing Ireland has refunded the stakes placed by punters, following the failure of former bookmaker, Ger Dalton, to honour winning bets at Listowel last September.

The wagers were struck with Dalton on the final day of the festival, September 18.

HRI recently contacted over 90 people by letter and Paul Finegan, of HRI’s betting division, confirmed: “We have paid out approximately €7,000 to racegoers, which covers punters’ stakes.