Racing uncertainty

Last Wednesday, Ballydoyle Racing Stables made its final legal arguments against a move to impose what it views as unworkable requirements for breaks and holidays for its stableyard staff

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Appearance:800 acres of rolling bespoke gallops in Co Tipperary, traversed by fine specimens of horseflesh going through their paces on good turf

Newsworthiness: the training arm of Coolmore stud, the world-famous multibillion-euro bloodstock empire, Ballydoyle is fighting a compliance notice from the Workplace Relations Commission regarding working hours for its staff

Last Wednesday, Ballydoyle Racing Stables, one of the most prestigious thoroughbred training operations in the world, made its final legal arguments ...