Ruby Walsh also honoured
Pat Smullen and Ruby Walsh were jointly honoured with the Irish Hero of the Year Award at the Horse Racing Ireland Awards in Dublin last night.
Smullen and Walsh both hung up their silks in 2019 after decorated careers in the saddle.
Aintree Grand National hero Tiger Rollowned by Michael O'Leary was named Horse of the Year.
The National Hunt award went to jockey Rachel Blackmore with the Flat award going to Jessica Harrington.
The full list of awards were:
Irish Racing Hero Award: Pat Smullen & Ruby Walsh
Contribution to the Industry Award: Tony O’Hehir
Horse of the Year Award: Tiger Roll
Emerging Talent Award: Darragh O'Keeffe
National Hunt Award: Rachael Blackmore
National Hunt Achievement Award: Gavin Cromwell
Flat Award: Jessica Harrington
Flat Achievement Award: Wayne Lordan
Point-to-Point Award: Colin Bowe
Ride of the Year Award: Billy Lee
Racecourse of the Year Award: Naas Racecourse
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