Cashman in Hall of Fame
The Hall of Fame award (sponsored by Kildangan Stud) for a lifetime of achievement was presented to Liam Cashman, the owner and manager of Rathbarry Stud at Fermoy, Co Cork.
The men and women who keep Ireland at the highest level on the international breeding and racing stage gathered in the Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co Kildare, where the ITBA, the representative body of the bloodstock industry, showcased another year of magnificent achievement for Irish bred horses.
Triumph after triumph was recalled - Irish-breds winning five Grade 1 Cheltenham races, including the Champion Hurdle, Queen Mother Champion Chase and Gold Cup; Hedgehunter winning the Aintree Grand National; and Irish-breds winning two out of every three Grade 1 National Hunt races.
Michael Hickey, breeder of Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kicking King; Edward Joyce, breeder of Queen Mother Champion Chase winner Moscow Flyer; and Patrick Joyce, breeder of Champion Hurdle winner Hardy Eustace all received the NH Special Achievement Award 2005, sponsored by Horse Racing Ireland and presented by Agriculture Minister Mary Coughlan.
Tony Keogh, received the Small Breeder Award, sponsored by Sean Barrett Bloodstock Insurance, for Hedgehunter.
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2 Year Old Filly (Sponsored by Irish National Stud): Rumplestiltskin, bred by Quay Bloodstock and Niarchos Family.
3 Year Old Colt (Sponsored by Thoroughbred Remedies Ireland Ltd) Dubawi, bred by Darley Stud Management Company.
Stallion (Sponsored by Goffs Bloodstock Sales): Montjeu, bred by Coolmore Stud.
Broodmare (Sponsored by BBA Ireland Ltd): Shamarra, bred by Cathal Ryan.
Overseas Breeder (Sponsored by HH Aga Khan Studs): Gestut Ammerland (for Hurricane Run).
Industry Employee (Sponsored by Ballyhane Stud): Staff of Weatherbys Ireland GSB Limited.
Lifetime Achievement (Sponsored by Coolmore Stud): Martin Molony.
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry (Sponsored by Tattersalls Ireland): Ned Gowing MRCVS.
