Bluegrass Horse Feeds is delighted to announce the continuation of our sponsorship of the St. Patrick’s Day race meeting at Down Royal in 2025. As a company committed to equine nutrition and the racing industry, we are thrilled to strengthen our partnership with this prestigious event.

Introducing the Bluegrass Horse Feeds Best Turned Out League

New for 2025, we are proud to introduce the Bluegrass Horse Feeds Best Turned Out League, which has been specifically created to recognize and reward the hard work of grooms and stable staff who take immense pride in presenting their horses to the highest standard on race days. This new initiative underscores the vital role that these dedicated professionals play in the success of racehorses and ensures their invaluable contributions do not go unnoticed.

Points will be awarded at each fixture throughout the season, and the yard with the most points at the end of the year will be crowned the Best Turned Out Champion. To further celebrate this dedication, the winning yard will receive a £1000 bonus— a recognition of the consistent hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional care provided by stable staff.

Adam Short, Sales, Marketing & Nutritional Advisor at Bluegrass Horse Feeds, shared his excitement about the new league: "At Bluegrass Horse Feeds, we are passionate about supporting the equine industry, and we are proud to continue our sponsorship of the St. Patrick’s Day race meeting at Down Royal. We are also excited to launch the Best Turned Out League, which provides an opportunity to honor the crucial role grooms and stable staff play in maintaining the highest standards of care for racehorses."

Chloe Ferris, Commercial Director at Down Royal Racecourse, welcomed the strengthened partnership: “We’re delighted to build on our relationship with Bluegrass Horse Feed, a brand that shares our passion for equine welfare and racing excellence. Their ongoing sponsorship of our St Patrick’s Day fixture is invaluable, and the introduction of the ‘Best Turned Out League’ is an exciting and meaningful way to honour the dedication of stable staff throughout the year.”

Celebrating Exceptional Care Behind the Scenes

At Bluegrass Horse Feeds, we understand that success on the track begins with the exceptional care provided behind the scenes. Through the continued sponsorship of the St. Patrick’s Day race meeting and the introduction of the Best Turned Out League, we aim to not only celebrate the hard work and dedication of stable staff but also emphasize the importance of high standards of care throughout the racing industry.

We look forward to another fantastic race day at Down Royal on St. Patrick’s Day 2025 and can’t wait to see the new league in action. Best of luck to all competitors—both on the track and in the Best Turned Out competition!