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AIRO were delighted to once again sponsor the Dundalk Winter Series for 2021/22. This series is highly competitive every year and this season was no different. We sponsor two categories each year for the Horse with most Points and the Horse with most wins.  Owner & Tyrone GAA superstar Conor McKenna took the title for Horse with most points having accumulated 45 points with his horse No Speed Limit pictured above with AIRO's Acting Chairman David Hyland. This horse was a model of consistency all season for Conor's trainer and Dad Pat McKenna and we congratulate them on their success.  The Horse with Most wins for the winter series was Adams Barbour who is owned by Dr David Adam and trained in Co. Down by Lee Smyth. This was a very competitive contest and Adam's Barbour prevailed with 4 wins and 42 points, a remarkable achievement. Dr Adam was unavailable on the night but was very well represented by Lee Smyth's wife who rides out Adam's Barbour every day and their two boys.
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AIRO Racing CLG would like to wish all Owners the very best of luck at Cheltenham and hope all the horses & riders come home safe and sound. #greencorner
The Association of Irish Racehorse Owners held their flat Awards at Naas Racecourse yesterday on the concluding day of the Flat Season. These Awards acknowledged the fantastic achievements of Irish Flat Owners whose horses excelled on the racecourse this season. Sponsors for the event were HRI Ownership Dept, the ITBA and The Irish Field. The Leading Owner and Champion Horse awards were determined by Horse Racing Ireland and went the way of Mrs John Magnier and St. Mark’s Basilica owned by Mr Derrick Smith, Mrs John Magnier & Mr Michael Tabor. Jamie Moriarty representing the connections accepted the award on their behalf. The following awards were selected by an independent panel consisting of all the Irish Racing TV pundits: Owner Breeder Award – HH Aga Khan – Tarnawa – Pat Downes received the award on behalf of HH Aga Khan. Syndicate /Racing Club Award – Kildare Racing Club – Sonnyboyliston, Liam Clarke received the award on their behalf. Value Purchase at Goffs Award – Miss C R Holmes - Laws of Indices Value Purchase at Tattersalls Ireland – Mrs Caroline Hendron & Mrs Mairead Cahill - Helvic Dream Racing Dream Award – Mr Patrick Moyles - Logo Hunter The final two awards presented on the day were people awards selected by AIRO’s Awards Committee. The first was a Special Achievement Award to Mrs Jackie Bolger in respect of the remarkable classic winning victories on the track of both Poetic Flare and Mac Swiney this season, both bred, trained & owned by Mrs Bolger and her husband Jim. Brian Kavanagh received the Services to the Industry Award in recognition of the tremendous work he had done at the helm in Horse Racing Ireland for 20 years. In a lively chat with MC Brendan McArdle, Mr Kavanagh informed the group that he was looking forward to his new role as CEO of the Curragh and looked forward to hosting all the owners in the future. We also held a Fantasy Forecast competition during the day and Martin Walsh was the overall winner on 46 points. AIRO together with HRI Ownership Dept sponsored a meal voucher for all stable staff on the day as a token of gratitude for the dedication and hard work given every day looking after our horses. The next awards day will take place on Sunday 5th December at Punchestown Racecourse where we look forward to hosting all the winning National Hunt Owners.  A streamlining of the claiming process to speed up the post-race procedures will be the result of changes to the guidelines in relation to claiming races announced today by Horse Racing Ireland (HRI).
From Tuesday, November 2, pre-authorisation on the day of the race will be required for all potential claimants. The claimant’s contact details, the name of the designated trainer for the horse they wish to claim, the name of the person responsible for collecting and transporting the claimed horse and the value of the horse they wish to claim should be submitted to Horse Racing Ireland up to one hour before the scheduled race time. All potential claimants, including those who do not hold a HRI account, can contact the client accounts department of HRI for pre-authorisation on the day of the race. An arrangement will made to pre-authorise a debit or credit card for the purposes of the claim for those who are not HRI account holders. This pre-race process does not constitute making a claim and all claims must be lodged as normal after the race is run. Pre-authorisation can be done in two ways: by completing the online pre-authorisation form or by telephoning the client accounts department of HRI. Jason Morris, HRI’s Director of Racing, said: “The popularity of claiming races continues to grow as a medium for purchasing horses and we have seen a huge increase in the volume of activity, with upwards of 30 claims being submitted in races on occasions. This can lead to considerable delays in the post-race processing and the announcement of the successful claims. “The changes to the regulations announced today will streamline the process for everyone involved and will also ensure the welfare of claimed horses as they transfer between trainers. The time between the race being run and the announcement of successful claims will be reduced, removing any ambiguity of who is responsible for the welfare of the horse in the period after the race. “It is important to note that pre-authorisation must be sought each time a person intends to make a claim and that those wishing to proceed with their claim must contact the client accounts department of HRI after the race is run. No claim will be accepted after the race without pre-authorisation.” For further information visit: https://www.hri-ras.ie/information-centre/claiming-race-information/ AIRO Racing CLG held its first Annual General Meeting as a company limited by guarantee on Thursday 26th August, 2021. The meeting was held remotely via the online zoom webinar platform. As per the constitution, six directors had to step down with option to put themselves up for re-election and all current members were invited to put themselves forward for election if they so desired to join the board of directors.
There were 8 available places on the board and we received 10 nomination forms resulting in an election. Two sitting company directors John Power and James Gough chose not to put themselves forward for re-election and we thank them for their contribution to the organisation over the years. The voting process was conducted online whereby members could cast their votes remotely both prior to and at the meeting itself. The newly elected Board of Directors members are as follows: Sam Dunwoody James Fenton Sandra Fox Richie Galway Kevin Power Richard Pugh Patrick Roche John Weld We thank all candidates who put themselves forward for election and were heartened by the online response from members, who came out in their droves to support their chosen candidates. We are really excited with the new board and the future of our association looks safe and secure. The blend of youth and experience will ensure that owners continue to be represented with the best intentions and to the best of our ability. 
With effect from Thursday 19th August, Health Screening can be completed by all industry attendees on the day of the race meeting and not on the day before.
Barcodes for the race meeting will be received within approx 15 minutes of application. New attendees (first time registrations) can also apply on the day of the race meeting. Attendees will need to update the App via the App Store/Google Play Store for the latest version. If an attendee has symptoms of Covid or are a close contact of a positive case they will NOT be permitted to attend that day and should contact the Senior Medical Officer to discuss before their next attendance. If an attendee has travelled outside of Ireland in the previous 14 days other than on the EU Digital Covid Cert, and has not yet discussed this with the Senior Medical Officer, they will NOT be permitted to attend that day and should contact the Senior Medical Officer to discuss before their next attendance. AIRO board of directors met for a one-item agenda meeting on Thursday 22nd July, 2021 to discuss the issues raised in the BBC Panorama documentary aired on the previous Monday night. There was universal condemnation across the board for the abhorrent scenes witnessed during the programme.
UK authorities and HRI have indicated that they would support a full investigation into the practices shown at the abattoir and AIRO will advise members of any relevant updates. It was also noted during the meeting that Brexit has effectively removed the likelihood of any Irish based horses being exported for this purpose in the future. In relation to the microchip issue, AIRO understand that HRI together with An Gardai Siochanna have issued an investigation into this matter and again we will keep members informed with any outcomes. Caren Walsh, AIRO director and HRI Representative received a vote of confidence at the meeting from her fellow directors. It was noted that Mrs Walsh has continually proven herself to be a loyal and committed racehorse owner, a huge advocate of horse welfare and a dedicated representative for owners at all levels. AIRO are extremely aware of the responsibilities of owners in respect of welfare and the after racing care of horses. We are currently working on a proposal for a funding mechanism to help owners with rehoming and retraining of horses and are developing our website to include a section on aftercare to further assist them. Further to the BBC panorama documentary ‘The Dark Side of Horse Racing’ aired on Monday evening, the AIRO would like to acknowledge the wonderful care and attention that is given to Thoroughbreds throughout the country. The vast majority of horses are afforded the highest levels of care and attention owing to the skill and empathy of many Irish trainers, stable staff and additional support professionals such as farriers, vets, physios and beyond. Furthermore, this care extends from birth far beyond the animals racing career and this is something we are proud of as an industry.
The AIRO were shocked, upset and disappointed at some of the content of the recent BBC Panorama documentary and wish to advise its members that the Board of Directors intend to discuss the issues in the programme as a matter of priority. There were many distressing images shown from the UK abattoir and practices such as those do not show an appropriate level of respect and care for the animal and is condemned by the AIRO. Horse Racing Ireland have called on the relevant UK authorities to make a full investigation into these malpractices which we fully support. We are delighted to announce, from the 6th of July, all owners will be permitted to return racing the day their horses runs. Owners and guests should continue to follow Government and HSE guidelines along with HRI Covid-19 protocols.
All owners will need valid AIR cards and a Health Screening Barcode to gain racecourse entry. Ticketing has reverted to the pre-covid structure. Please visit the HRI website (www.racehorseownership.ie/tickets) for the owner ticket allocation details and procedures on how to request additional tickets. Ticket Allocation All owners should hold valid AIR cards and request additional guest admission through the ownership website. Please note the ticketing deadlines. For AIR queries or to arrange replacement cards please contact the AIR on 01 676 0911. For details of the owner and guest ticket allocation, request extra tickets and to familiarise yourself with the relevant deadlines visit www.racehorseownership.ie/tickets/ . Important! Health Screening Registration
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