The Turf Club was the regulatory body for

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until 31 December 2017.

History

The origin of the Turf Club was a regulatory body known as ''the Society of Sportsmen'', which became ''The Jockey Club'' by 1755, before taking on its present name of the ''Turf Club'' in 1784. Despite being independent of the English

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, it did on occasion refer disputes to that organisation. A similar body for National Hunt races, the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC), was later formed under the Turf Club to ensure fair running of National Hunt meetings.

Activities

The Turf Club regulated both Flat and National Hunt racing in Ireland. One of the main functions of the club was the provision of stewards to implement Rules of Racing during races. Its remit includes both the

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, and it has members on the board of

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. The Turf Club's regulatory work was transferred to a new

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