Irish Horse Racing Awards announced
Monday, 29 November 2004At a reception in Dublin's Westin Hotel, this year's Irish Horse racing were announced with Vinnie Roe scooping the honour as Racehorse of the Year.
The event, which is now in its second year, was hosted by Horse Racing Ireland, in association with the Irish Racing Yearbook.
The awards were presented by the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, John O'Donoghue T.D. and comprised of six categories. Vinnie Roe, trained by Dermot Weld and owned by film director Jim Sheridan was recognised for winning his fourth Irish Field St Leger and his second place finish in the Melbourne Cup.
Other award winners: FLAT in acknowledgment of a remarkable feat in flat racing. Winner - CATHERINE GANNON: The first female Champion Apprentice in Ireland.
NATIONAL HUNT to salute success at the highest level over jumps. Winner - RUBY WALSH: Consistent excellence in the top races in Ireland and Britain- major winners included Strong Flow, Azertyuiop and Banasan.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT to mark an exceptional accomplishment in the racing world. Winner- COLM MURPHY Handler of Brave Inca, unbeaten winner of five hurdle races following seasonal debut in November 2003.
CONTRIBUTION TO THE INDUSTRY to recognise an individual or
an organisation's outstanding contribution to the industry. Winner - CON COLLINS Won Group 1 Moyglare Stud Stakes this year. In his fifty-second year as a trainer.
POINT-TO-POINT to applaud a special triumph in the point-to-point sphere. Winner LIAM BURKE- Trained 33 winners in the
2003-2004 point-to-point season.
Filed by James McMahon
