NOMINATIONS are now being accepted for the 2017 Irish Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. The awards encompass 10 categories, which carry total prize-money of €80,000, an increase of €10,000 from 2016. The 2017 awards will be presented in the Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny, on Tuesday, May 9th.

Some of the award categories have been amended to more accurately reflect the work of the nominees and to incorporate those working in the breeding sector.