THE Association of Irish Racehorse Owners [AIRO] has had a tough week, finding itself admonished by the Minister for Agriculture on Tuesday and then settling an expensive High Court case yesterday.
Both developments centre around the process by which the AIRO nominates a person to represent owners on the board of Horse Racing Ireland. Jim Gough (above) currently holds that position but his tenure is about to expire and the AIRO wants to replace him.
Gough expected to contest an election but found that the rules had been changed and he needed a ‘seconder’ from the 12-member council before his name could be added to the ballot paper. Unable to secure the required support, Gough took out an injunction to prevent the AIRO from electing sole candidate Caren Walsh.
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