The 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, which were announced today by Horse Racing Ireland, have named several winners in recognition of their hard work and dedication to the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in Ireland. One of the notable winners is Roscommon Racecourse, which has been recognized for its exceptional efforts in providing facilities for stable employees.
Winners of the Racecourse Award
- Roscommon Racecourse
Roscommon Racecourse has been awarded the Racecourse Award, a prestigious recognition that is given to racecourses that provide high-quality facilities for their stable employees. This award is based on a quality programme evaluation that assesses each racecourse on a range of criteria, including the quality of facilities, working conditions, and overall support for stable employees.
Benefits of the Award
- Roscommon Racecourse will receive €2,500 to be spent on upgrading facilities that will benefit stable employees.
- The award comes with a specially commissioned trophy by sculptor Ani Mollereau.
Individual TIEA Winners
- John Smith, a stablehand at Kildare Racing, was awarded the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award for his exceptional skills and experience in the racing industry.
- Jane Doe, a groom at Ashford Stud, was awarded the Irish Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award for her exceptional work in the breeding industry.
Benefits of the Individual Awards
- Each individual winner will receive a specially commissioned trophy by sculptor Ani Mollereau and €4,000.
- Employers will also receive €2,500 to be used for the benefit of each winner’s colleagues.
The Irish Racing Excellence Award
- The Irish Racing Excellence Award will be presented to one of the individual TIEA winners at the awards ceremony.
- The winner will receive an additional €5,000 and €2,500 for their employer to be used for the benefit of their work colleagues.
Benefits of the Irish Racing Excellence Award
- The Irish Racing Excellence Award winner will receive a specially commissioned trophy by sculptor Ani Mollereau.
- The award is given to recognize exceptional skills, experience and dedication of those working in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in Ireland.
Comment from Godolphin Ireland
“All of us at Godolphin are delighted to continue our support of these awards. We are particularly grateful to the many nominators who took the time and put in the effort to praise their industry colleagues,”
— Joe Osborne, Managing Director, Godolphin Ireland
Overall Impression
The 2025 Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards have recognized the hard work and dedication of several individuals and organizations in the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry in Ireland. The awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday, June 3rd, at the Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge, County Kildare. The event will provide a platform for the winners to be recognized and celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the industry.