An annual financial contribution totaling €123,000 was pledged by the Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) to support the Irish Injured Jockeys (IIJ) over a three-year-period, Horse Racing Ireland announced on Wednesday. All 26 racecourses have committed to this scheme-with donations on a scale basis depending on racecourse grade–which will cover running the costs of the charity, with all donations and fundraising efforts to go directly ti IIJ service users.
“Jockeys are the cornerstone of racing and providing racegoers with great days out and brilliant racing memories, however, we are acutely aware that it is a high risk sport and the extraordinary physical demands our jockeys face for our sporting pleasure,” said Chairman of the AIR and CEO of Punchestown Racecourse Conor O'Neill. “All 26 racecourses have a brilliant relationship with jockeys and greatly value the time they give us to promote our wonderful sport. In recognition of that, the Association of Irish Racecourses is delighted to formally demonstrate our commitment with €123,000 per year for the next three years to support the incredible work the Irish Injured Jockeys do.”
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