 In April 2020, Brian Kavanagh, the chief executive of HRI said that with the benefit of hindsight the 2020 Cheltenham Festival should not have taken place.In addition to fulfilling regulatory and promotional functions, Horse Racing Ireland owns Fairyhouse, Leopardstown, Navan and Tipperary racecourses.The group's chairperson since May 2018 has been Nicky Hartery and its CEO is Brian Kavanagh.