Prize money surges in racing, despite dip in attendance
GOLDEN ERA: Galopin Des Champs won the Cheltenham Gold Cup last March, one of a host of big-race wins for Irish-trained horses in 2023. Picture: Healy Racing
The number of people attending racing last year was down narrowly on 2022 but there has been significant increases in betting revenue at Irish racecourses.
Figures released by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI) have revealed a largely positive set of financial returns for the industry, particularly through commercial income and prize money.
