The Turf Club (and INHSC) is the Regulatory Body for horseracing in Ireland; the organisation that for over 200 years has been responsible for the integrity and the reputation of Irish racing both in Ireland and internationally.

Founded in 1790 The Turf Club incorporates the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (INHSC) and is thus responsible for both flat and national hunt racing in Ireland. Through the INHSC the Turf Club is also responsible for Point to Point racing. Since its foundation it has always been an All Ireland body.

The Turf Club is:

• solely and independently responsible for making and enforcing the Rules of Racing in Ireland.
• established to perform any act which is for the well being and/or improvement of horse racing in Ireland.
• the proprietor of the Curragh Racecourse, which it administers.
  
  A private body, The Turf Club (and INHSC) is made up of members who are elected for their knowledge and experience of both the sport and the business of racing in Ireland; and for the contribution they can make towards the regulation of the sport.