THE Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Northern Region committee hosted its annual Breeders’ Evening on January 10th at the Belmont House Hotel in Banbridge.

The well-attended event kicked off with a lively panel discussion, chaired by Leo Powell. He was joined by Stuart Crawford, Joey Cullen, Andy Oliver, Richard Pugh and Joe Tizzard.

The panel discussed their paths in racing, career highlights, challenges they have met so far and their goals for the coming seasons, both in racing and sales.

The evening concluded with presentations to Northern breeders who had blacktype success recently.

Award winners

National Hunt: Jeremys Flame (Jeremy-Supreme Beneficial) bred by Mrs A. Kirkwood

Owner/Breeder: Santa Rossa (Jeremy-Panther Panther Moon) bred by Mrs P.J. Conway

Point-To-Point:Annaghbeg (Conduit-Pawle) bred by Alan & Bill Dunlop

Facteur Cheval: (Ribchester-Jawlaat) bred by McCracken Farms

Rumbles Of Thunder: (Night Of Thunder-Blanche Neige) bred by Francis Killen

Living Legend: (Camelot-Jazz Girl) bred by Andrew Oliver

Pogo: (Zebedee-Cute) bred by Thomas Foy