The Turf Club was the regulatory body for horse racing in Ireland until 31 December 2017.
[1][2] Despite being independent of the English Jockey Club, it did on occasion refer disputes to that organisation.
[2] 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.
[3][4][a] The Turf Club regulated both Flat and National Hunt racing in Ireland.
[5] The Turf Club's regulatory work was transferred to a new limited liability company, the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, from 1 January 2018.