ITBA National Breeding and Racing Awards Announced

The 2020 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders' Association National Breeding & Racing Awards will be announced via a virtual ceremony at 7:30 p.m. local time on Jan. 30. The virtual ceremony will be released on all ITBA social media channels, as well as the ITBA website. This is the first time the ceremony will be conducted virtually due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

ITBA chairman John McEnery said, “Despite all the many challenges facing the industry in 2020, Irish breeders and Irish bred horses continued to excel on both the national and international stage. We are indebted to our loyal sponsors without whom we would be unable to stage these awards. I would encourage you all to be part of this innovative celebration by joining via all social media platforms to acknowledge the wonderful people and horses who made 2020 such a memorable year for the Irish breeding industry.”

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2019 ITBA Northern Region Awards Announced

The 2019 Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Northern Region Award winners have been announced. Overall there were 79 Flat winners (£1.72m) in 2019 and 88 National Hunt winners (£1.39m). The award winners are as follows:

  • 3yo Winner: Thomas Foy, Pogo (Ire) (Zebedee {GB})
  • Older Horse: Colin Kennedy, Chatez (Ire) (Dandy Man {Ire})
  • G1 Winner: John Yarr, A Wave Of The Sea (Ire) (Born To Sea {Ire})
  • Cheltenham Winner: Aaron Metcalfe, Ravenhill (Ire) (Winged Love {Ire})
  • G1 Winner: Aaron Metcalfe, Slate House (Ire) (Presenting {GB})
  • 2yo: Max Ervine, Wichita (Ire) (No Nay Never)
  • G1 Winner: Caroline Berry, Battleoverdoyen (Ire) (Doyen {Ire})
  • NH Filly: Mrs. Ann Kirkwood, Jeremy’s Flame (Ire) (Jeremy)
  • Overseas Winner: Johnston King, Legendary Lunch (Ire) (Dragon Pulse {Ire})

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