John
John grew up in Mallow, North Cork, an area deeply embedded in the country's National Hunt industry. Flat racing captured his imagination — he went on to work for Jamie Osborne, John Oxx, and Goffs Bloodstock Sales. After graduating from UCC with a degree in Law, he moved to the UK as Head Lad for David O'Meara in Yorkshire, before joining Roger Varian in Newmarket as Assistant Trainer for four years. John moved home to Ireland in Autumn 2021 to train at Currabeg Stables.
Jodi
Jodi is originally from Co. Limerick and grew up in showjumping. Whilst studying at UCD, she worked for Camas Park Stud where she found her passion for thoroughbreds. She also worked for The Aga Khan Studs before moving to the UK. Jodi ran successful racing syndicates before working for The Jockey Club as a Partnerships Key Account Manager. At O'Donoghue Racing, Jodi handles day-to-day operations, client communications, and bloodstock buying and selling.
HRI Racehorse Ownership
John and Jodi O'Donoghue on training at Currabeg, life on the Curragh, and what it means to own a racehorse in Ireland.