After a two-year break, Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association was delighted to host the National Breeding and Racing Awards in person at The Heritage, Co. Laois on Sunday, Feb. 27.
Once again much of the international bloodstock industry logged on to watch the live streaming of the award ceremony.
In excess of 300 people descended on The Heritage Killenard, located in a rural townland in Co. Laois.
All in attendance were there to honor and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of Irish breeders and Irish bred horses both flat and National Hunt during 2021.
The ITBA congratulates all award recipients but a special mention goes Tony and Anne O'Callaghan who were inducted into its Hall of Fame. Other most deserving and well received awards were David Minton who was the recipient of Contribution to Industry and both Gabriel and Aisling, Duignan, recipients of the Wild Geese Award.
The Wild Geese Award is given to Irish breeders who left the country to work in other areas of bloodstock world. Gabriel and Aisling Duignan have become synonymous with great success stateside, spanning more than twenty years.
Their reputation, individually and collectively precedes them both from breeding and pinhooking, sales preparation, whilst running their family farm to Aisling in her role as director of sales for Coolmore's Ashford Stud. They both continue to fly the Irish flag with pride both at home and abroad. Gabriel Duignan hails from Arigna, Co Leitrim and his wife Aisling Duignan, nee Cross hails originally from Kildare
ITBA National Breeding and Racing Awards 2021 Winners
Small Breeder: Patrick Burns, Newlands House Stud
Special Recognition: Julian Lloyd
Next Generation: Michael and Laurence Gleeson
Novice Hurdler: Appreciate It
Breeder: Barmakin Ltd & South Lodge Stud
Novice Chaser: Shishkin
Breeder: C J & E B Bennett
Leading National Hunt Mare: Colreevy
Breeder: Niall Flynn
Hurdler: Flooring Porter
Breeder: Sean Murphy
Chaser: Minella Indo
Breeder: Mrs R H Lalor
2-Year-Old Filly: Flotus
Breeder Newtown Stud & T J Pabst
2 -Year-Old Colt: Joint award
Luxembourg
Breeder: B V Sangster
Perfect Power
Breeder: Tally Ho Stud
3-Year-Old Filly: Joint award
Alcohol Free
Breeder: Churchtown House Stud
Suesa
Breeder: Thomastown Farm Ltd
3-Year-Old Colt: Adayar
Breeder: Godolphin
Wild Geese: Gabriel and Aisling Duignan
Contribution to the Industry: David Minton
Hall of Fame: Tony & Anne O'Callaghan
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