Northern Region celebrates with Point to Point Awards
Jockeys, Trainers, Breeders, Owners and Horses recognised
The Dennison Commercials Northern Region Point to Point Awards, in association with Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders, were held at Downpatrick Racecourse following the evening race meeting on Friday, May 24.
Attendees enjoyed the racing and were then served with a very tasty supper, with some first class musical accompaniment.
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Pamela Ballantine, who is Chairperson of Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders, then did a sterling job in announcing the various award winners, while Caroline McCaldin, representing sponsor Dennison Commercials and her father, Wilson Dennison, presented the awards.
This year’s Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Ronnie Bartlett, who while hailing from Scotland, has been a great supporter of racing and point to points here for many years. Ronnie had a good evening, as aside from his award, his wife had a share in ‘Big Stage’, who won the first race on the evening!
The party wasn’t over yet and, after the awards, Dolly Parton and Shania Twain tribute acts graced the stage, much to the delight of many music fans and dancers.
A great evening was had by all!
AWARD WINNERS
Friday, May 24
Northern Region Point to Point Awards
Leading Jockey:
Noel McParlan; Runner up: Dara Magill.
Leading Trainer:
Gerald Quinn; Runner up: Caroline McCaldin.
Leading Breeder:
John Graham and Leslie Laverty (Breeder of Wowsham).
Leading Owner:
Wilson Dennison; Runner up: Philip McBurney.
Leading Horse:
Winged Leader; Runner up: Ballyphilip.
Lifetime Achievement award:
Ronnie Bartlett.