Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2007 Nominees

What makes the Horse Racing Ireland Awards, or HRI Awards, unique is that they do not only honor the horses that have shown talent, achievement and potential, but also award humans for their efforts during the racing season. The winners of the awards in the various categories will be announced on 10 December 2007 at a stylish reception at the Shelbourne Hotel. It is one of the most prestigious awards and the Horse Racing Ireland Awards 2007 Nominees have already caused a stir.

Richard Hughes Tastes Freedom

Richard Hughes has been in the saddle since that age of five. And with well-known National Hunt jockey and trainer Dessie Hughes as his father, one could possibly say that Richard Hughes was born to ride. He has become a famous name in the horse racing industry and has built up a magnificent career as a jockey. With a breathtaking record and years of experience, Hughes is looking forward to his first chance at riding freedom in approximately seven years.

Japan Cup

The Tokyo Racecourse is home to one of the world’s most spectacular horse racing events, the Japan Cup. With prize money of $4 million US Dollars waiting for the winner, the most outstanding horses, top jockeys and leading trainers come to Japan, to put themselves in line for the winners’ circle. The Japan Cup was first held in 1981, and has since grown to be a horse racing calendar event that is attended by the elite of the horse racing industry. It is a race that is filled with all the action, anticipation and glamour that is expected from such a world-class event.

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