IRISH horse racing is renowned all over the world for excellence. From racing and breeding to jockeys and trainers, the Irish compete at the highest level.

The Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) is extremely proud of our collective achievements, and our members are delighted to be a part of this world-class industry. In this week’s column we are focusing on the unsung heroes of our sport, those who make racing possible. They enable our racecourses to facilitate the running of race meetings, and ultimately to open the gates to the public and broadcast live.