THE Association of Irish Racecourses (AIR) is a fine example of how a national representative body can work effectively on behalf of its members.

It is imperative to acknowledge that to ensure the collective buying power and negotiating strength of any association, you need a strong executive team, active board members and unity. Last week we took a closer look at those who make up the board of AIR and, in this week’s column, we are looking back on some of the key milestones and triumphs that members of the Association have enjoyed since its establishment in 1964.