The Curragh Racing Awards for 2018 were presented at Kildare Village on Monday, with trainer Jessica Harrington and jockey Ronan Whelan taking the training and riding performance of the year honours. Harrington was selected for her training performances of the G1 Irish 1000 Guineas winner Alpha Centauri (Ire) (Mastercraftsman {Ire}) as well as the three-time stakes winner I'm So Fancy (Ire) (Rajj {Ire}). Whelan was recognized for his winning rides on the likes of G1 Moyglare Stud S. winner Skitter Scatter (Scat Daddy).
Special awards went to IHRB Medical Officer Adrian McGoldrick and Curragh Racecourse grounds foreman Pat Webb and his team for their contributions to Irish racing. The leading owner, trainer and jockey awards went respectively to Sue Magnier, Aidan O'Brien and Donnacha O'Brien.
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