The Turf Club has today launched its Confidential Integrity Hotline.  This is part of the ongoing programme to ensure that Irish racing adheres to the highest standards.

The Turf Club has a policy of zero tolerance in relation to the use of prohibited substances, race fixing, irregular betting and all other matters which impact on the integrity of the sport.

We are appealing to anyone who knows anything which they believe might compromise the integrity of the sport in any way to speak to a Turf Club official by calling 087 743 0399 or alternatively they can call either of the free phone numbers:

1800 855 846 (Republic of Ireland) or 0800 0015 114 (Northern Ireland or Great Britain)

All calls will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Commenting on the introduction of the Confidential Integrity Hotline, Turf Club Chief Executive Denis Egan said that “events in the past year have highlighted the importance of providing a facility for anyone who has information they wish to report in a confidential manner to ensure that the integrity of the sport is maintained to the highest possible standard.  There will be rewards for the provision of information which leads to successful prosecutions for serious offences.  Details of how to contact the hotline will be posted at the various racecourses throughout the country and on the Turf Club website.”