2024 HRI figures show racing and breeding industry in strong position
The attendance figures, which were down for the first six months, ended the year with a 0.5% increase, to 1.242 million
After a tough start to 2024, the picture looked far rosier upon completion of the 12-month period according to the full-year statistics released on Thursday by Horse Racing Ireland.
There were marginal gains in the number of horses in training, the figures attending our race meetings, and in overall prizemoney, but the significant upward trends came in the areas of commercial sponsorship and total on-course betting.
