Press Statement: Horse Racing Ireland CEO Suzanne Eade pays tribute to Joe Saumarez Smith
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Photo taken by Edward Whitaker/Racing Post
Suzanne Eade, CEO of Horse Racing Ireland said: “Like everyone in the horse racing and breeding industry, I am saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Saumarez Smith.
“It was an honour to have worked with and known Joe through his role as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority and his involvement with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Joe’s enthusiasm for the sport was there for all to see and he will be remembered as someone who had a great desire to develop racing through international cooperation.
“On a more personal level, I found Joe to be most generous with his time, kind-spirited and the best of company. I want to offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”
“It was an honour to have worked with and known Joe through his role as Chair of the British Horseracing Authority and his involvement with the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities. Joe’s enthusiasm for the sport was there for all to see and he will be remembered as someone who had a great desire to develop racing through international cooperation.
“On a more personal level, I found Joe to be most generous with his time, kind-spirited and the best of company. I want to offer my deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.”
Joe’s enthusiasm for the sport was there for all to see and he will be remembered as someone who had a great desire to develop racing through international cooperation.
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