Twenty-one finalists for next month's Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards 2017 have been revealed. Three names have been short-listed by the judging panel for seven awards and one of those winners will scoop the most prestigious prize of all, the Irish Racing Excellence Award. The finalists were selected from more than 150 nominations and each winner will receive a specially-commissioned trophy and €5,000. The winning newcomer will receive a trip to Dubai and €2,500, while each successful yard, stud or company from each category will receive a cash prize.
The prizes for best racecourse, chosen from a survey by the Irish Stable Staff Association, and the Racing and Breeding Support Services Awards will also be announced at the ceremony at the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny on Tuesday, May 9.
Chairman of the judging committee, Michael O'Rourke, said, “It is inspiring to review the nominations for these awards because they reveal the true heart and spirit within Irish racing. The level of skill and dedication demonstrated across so many disciplines shows how Ireland has achieved such an envied position in the racing world. The finalists are the best of the best in the judge's eyes and each one can be very proud. Godolphin's generous support for these awards has allowed us to give proper recognition to their achievements and to publicise the contribution of everyone in the stud, stable and racing support sectors.”
For the complete list of finalists, go to www.godolphin.com.
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