STABLE staff working at the Punchestown Festival can look forward to some rewards from Connolly’s Red Mills and their sister companies, Foran Equine and Carr & Day & Martin.

At the heart of the companies’ activity is sponsorship of the stable staff canteen, where complimentary meals will be available throughout the week.

This is supported by daily stable yard engagement, including Spin to Win and product giveaways, along with Carr & Day & Martin gallop shampoo bars available in the wash bays.

The three companies are also co-hosting a social media competition for grooms across the week. Grooms are invited to post a video of their raceday experience on TikTok or Instagram “highlighting the work, skill and attention to detail behind every horse”.

By tagging the three sponsoring companies and including #PunchestownPOV in their post, grooms have a chance to win a unique prize of having a pizza truck visit their yard.

On the track, Punchestown will once again stage the €75,000 Connolly’s Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final on the second day of the Festival. And Red Mills will also have their usual store in the shopping village.

Gareth Connolly, CEO of Connolly’s Red Mills, said: “We’re proud to be there in practical, meaningful ways that support the standards behind every runner.”