ALMOST 300 people attended the Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards. This was the fifth year under Godolphin’s sponsorship, the event delayed this year following a review of Godolphin’s sponsorship portfolio.

Bernard Caldwell, chairman of the Irish Stablestaff Association, said: “It was an excellent night and it was great to see so many well-deserving members of our industry walk away with such recognition. The standard of the awards scheme was at a new level this year and I would like to thank all of those who nominated stud and stable staff, congratulate all of the finalists and thank Godolphin for their sponsorship and HRI for all their help organising the night.”