Guaranteed rest for Irish jockeys

A one-week holiday during the Irish National Hunt season is to be introduced next summer.

Guaranteed rest for Irish jockeys
Wed, 27 Jul, 2005 - 09:20

A one-week holiday during the Irish National Hunt season is to be introduced next summer.

There will be no jump racing in Ireland from Tuesday, June 27 to Wednesday, July 5.

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