Ireland's racing stars honoured at champions' dinner
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Willie Mullins and his son Patrick, Aidan O'Brien, Eddie O'Leary and Colin Keane were among those who recieved big prizes at the champions dinner for the Irish Flat & National Hunt Awards at the Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge, County Kildare last Sunday.
After clinching a 12th National Hunt Trainers' championship at Punchestown, Willie Mullins recieved a fantastic reception upon collecting his trophy, as did Aidan O'Brien, who set a record for the number of Group 1 wins achieved in a calendar year in 2017.
Patrick Mullins picked up the award for champion amateur for a 10th time, Eddie O'Leary was representing the champion National Hunt owner Gigginstown House Stud while champion Flat jockey Colin Keane was also celebrated on the night.
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