Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted November 4, 2018 Journalists Share Posted November 4, 2018 Flat champions were crowned at Naas on Sunday, with Donnacha O’Brien, who won Classics in both Britain and Ireland, becoming the new Irish Champion Jockey. O’Brien rode exclusively for his father Aidan-now Irish Champion Trainer for the 21st time with 152 winners for the season and G1 Irish St Leger hero Flag Of Honour (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) to his credit-and his older brother Joseph. For the former he found Classic glory with Saxon Warrior (Jpn) (Deep Impact {Jpn}) in the G1 QIPCO 2000 Guineas, and for the latter he booted home Latrobe (Ire) (Camelot {GB}) in the G1 Irish Derby. His accumulated 111 winners over the season, 29 in front of last year’s champion Colin Keane. Shane Crosse was crowned Irish Champion Apprentice on the back of 28 winners, only five ahead of Killian Leonard. Mrs. Sue Magnier earned her 16th Champion Owners’ Title, with Flag Of Honour and Cliffs Of Moher (Ire) (Galileo {Ire}) bearing her colours to victory on the year. “Many congratulations to all of our champions for their performances on the track this season,” said Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Horse Racing Ireland. “It was heartening to see such a terrific spread of big-race success throughout the season beginning with a memorable win for Ken Condon and Shane Foley in the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas with Romanised (Ire) (Holy Roman Emperor {Ire}) and culminating with Moyglare Stud S. success for Patrick Prendergast and Ronan Whelan with Skitter Scatter (Scat Daddy).” View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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