4 year old Final winner pictured with Max O Reilly Hyland class sponsor on behalf of ORHRE. Class winner Quinn Mcelhinney on Boleybawn Aden which belongs to Ronan Rothwell of Boleybawn Horses who has a long standing association with the Irish Breeders Classic as founder and show director of this event.
Jack Kent in action on Castlefield Duchess.
Ger O Neill of Castlefield Breeding Farm presenting the worthy winner of the 5/6 year old All studbooks Final to Jack Kent with the winners prize. Jack won on Castlefileds very own Castlefield Duchess. Also present were Gary Dooley who was placed second on Killard Be Mine and Max Foley who picked up third place on GCS Paradise.
Emma O Dwyer presenting the Tom O Dwyer Memorial trophy to Darren Hopkins who was judged the most worthy recipient. Judged on his style, skill and horsemanship Darren was a popular winner. Also pictured are Grace Allen and Geraldine Fitzgerald.
Irish Breeders Classic Winner
Jason Foley been presented his prize by HSI's representative. Also included are Sharon Fitzpatrick and Liz Brennan along with Alison Mercier. Second place went to Jason on Castlefield No Touch and third place went to Robyn Moran on Fortside Lisabaun. This years winning horse 6 year old Ballyshan B F Super Hero also took the win as a five year old.
A cheque for the Jack de Bromhead Equine Clinic been presented by Sharon and Liz to Heather and Henry de Bromhead on behalf of the Irish Breeders Classic Show. These funds were raised at a Charity event called a Night with Stars recently where all the Olympic Showjumping Team and their mananger Michael Blake, racing personalities Willie Mullins, Heather and Henry de Bromhead, Rachel Blackmore and international course designer Alan Wade took part in a panel discussion for what turned out to be a very entertaining evening.