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ITBA Seminar - Girl Power

Girl Power - The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing
23-July-24
ITBA Seminar - Girl Power

ITBA was delighted to welcome a stellar panel of Pat Downes, Jessica Harrington, Willie Mullins and Dermot Weld for an afternoon of discussion, hosted by Leo Powell. The ITBA Seminar titled 'Girl Power- The Importance of Fillies in Breeding & Racing' focused on the success of fillies in racing and the importance they bring to the sport.

The afternoon was followed by the South Leinster Breeders Recognition Awards which acknowledged the achievements of South Leinster Breeders and Irish bred horses during 2023, both flat and National Hunt.

The full seminar recording is available to watch back through the link below.


ITBA South Leinster Regional Awards

1. Henrietta Egan.JPG

2023 OVERSEAS HORSE – ROMANTIC WARRIOR

Bred by Corduff Stud & TJ Rooney,
accepted by Henrietta Egan pictured with Peter O’Reilly

2023 OLDER HORSE AWARD - ART POWER

Bred by Owenstown Stud,
accepted by John Tuthill pictured with Peter O’Reilly

2. John Tuthill.JPG

3. Brendan Morrin.JPG

2023 TWO-YEAR-OLD COLT AWARD – RIVER TIBER

Bred by Pier House Stud,
Accepted by Brendan Morrin pictured with Peter O’Reilly

2023 TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLY AWARD – PORTA FORTUNA

Bred by Whisperview Farm Ltd,
accepted by Anne Marie O’Brien pictured with Peter O’Reilly

4. Annemarie OBrien.JPG

5. Diane Nagle.JPG

2023 THREE-YEAR-OLD COLT AWARD – THE FOXES


Bred by Barronstown Stud
accepted by Diane Nagle pictured with Peter O’Reilly

2023 THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLY AWARD – TAHIYRA

Bred by Aga Khan Studs,
accepted by Pat Downes pictured with Peter O’Reilly

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7. Jackie Mullins.JPG

2023 HURDLER AWARD – ASHROE DIAMOND

Bred and accepted by Jackie Mullins pictured with Peter O’Reilly

2023 NATIONAL HUNT NOVICE AWARD – FOUND A FIFTY

Bred and accepted by Thomas Fahey pictured with Peter O’Reilly

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9. Dean Sinnott.JPG

2023 SMALL BREEDER AWARD

accepted by Dean Sinnott on behalf of Paul Hillis,
breeder of Corach Rambler

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