Galopin Des Champs is Horse of the Year.
The 10 winners at the 22nd Horse Racing Ireland Awards were:
Contribution to the Industry: His Highness the Aga Khan
Horse of the Year: Galopin Des Champs
Emerging Talent Award: James Ryan
National Hunt Award: Willie Mullins
National Hunt Achievement Award: Tom Gibney
Point-to-Point Award: David Christie
Flat Award: Aidan O'Brien
Flat Achievement Award: Gerry Keane
Racecourse of the Year: Fairyhouse
Ride of the Year Award: JJ Slevin
Suzanne Eade, Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland, said: “It was an honour to celebrate Irish racing and breeding this evening and give due recognition to those who make our industry the incredible success it is. We owe His Highness the Aga Khan so much and I hope that tonight’s recognition goes some way towards acknowledging his immense contribution, wonderful generosity and an unwavering support of our industry.”
