Irish trainers' body loses appeal in defamation case that could run to millions

Irish trainers' body loses appeal in defamation case that could run to millions. IHRB head of security Chris Gordon's defamation against the IRTA has been upheld by a court of appeal. The judgement could leave the IRTA in a financial crisis. It was established that Gordon had been subjected to an “orchestrated and severe campaign” against his good name by the IRT. He was also awarded legal costs of over €2 million. In a 137-page document, the appeal court notes that the irrtualtian trainers’ body had also petitioned Horse Racing Ireland to restrict Gordon from investigating trainers.

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