Western Breeders celebrated on Galway Plate Day
ITBA Western Region Annual Breeding & Racing Awards were back in their well-established spot in The Killanin Stand on Galway Plate Day to celebrate the achievements of horses and breeders in the West of Ireland. The event is a highlight of the ITBA calendar and with close to 300 people in attendance enjoying a scrumptious four-course meal at the hands of Lydon House Catering.
Speaking about the day, Sean Murphy, ITBA Western Region Chairman commented: ‘It is great to be back in person at Galway this year to celebrate the success of Western breeders. We are delighted to be able to tie our Awards Day to one of the best racing festivals in the world and we thank Galway Racecourse and Lydon House Catering for facilitating us year on year.
I would like to thank our sponsors Coolmore Stud, Godolphin Ireland, Goffs, Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurance, Tattersalls Ireland, The Irish Field and Weatherbys for their continued support, without which days like this would not be possible.
The awards are a wonderful opportunity to showcase our great industry and today we celebrate the people and horses behind it. A big thanks to the Western Region Committee who give their time for the betterment of breeders in the West. Also to Richard Pugh, who despite his hectic schedule during race week obliges as MC each year'
Western Region Award Winners 2022
Flat Award
Horse: Chestnut Honey Breeder: Camogue Stud Ltd (Brendan & Michael Cooney)
Sponsor: Coolmore Stud
National Hunt Chaser Award
Horse: Galvin Breeder: Mr Gabriel O’Gara & Mr Sean O’Brien
Sponsor: Tattersalls Ireland
National Hunt Hurdler Award
Horse: Flooring Porter Breeder: Mr Sean Murphy
Sponsor: Goffs
Point to Point Award
Horse: Martin Cullinane
Sponsor: The Irish Field
Small Breeder Award
Winner: Mr Tony Killoran
Sponsor: Weatherbys Ireland
Contribution to the Industry
Recipient: Mr Johnny Hassett
Sponsor: Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurance Ltd
Special Recognition Awards
Winner: Stroxx Carlras
Breeder: Mr James Linnane, Dr Jim Moore & Mr Brendan Gardiner
Sponsor: Godolphin Ireland