THERE is good news for stablestaff working at Irish Champions Weekend. Bernard Caldwell of the Irish Stablestaff Association reports that there will be a prize of €250 for the groom in charge of the best turned out horse in all races at Leopardstown and the Curragh this weekend.

All grooms leading up this weekend will receive a free jacket and a €4 food voucher. The Curragh stablestaff canteen is fully sponsored by Moyglare Stud and the groom in charge of the winner of both Group 1 races at Leopardstown today will receive €100.