Dermot Weld:

Became the most successful Irish trainer ever when saddling winner number 2,578 of his career on August 7th. Stand aside, Senator Parkinson.

Istabraq:

Confirmed as one of the all-time great jump racehorses with third Champion Hurdle victory in a row. The bookies fear its odds on four in March.

Ted Walsh:

Irish racing's best known voice had most to crow about when Papillon and Commanche Court gave him a double Grand National scoop in just 16 days in April.

Turf Club:

The masses marched on headquarters but the generals outflanked them and now have five of the 13 seats on the latest governing body. Oh, to be threatened with extinction everyday.

"Regrets I've had a few . . ."

Michael Kinane:

Twelve Group One winners worldwide, equal even to John Murtagh, but will he ever forget Giant's Causeway, the Breeders Cup and those reins?

Kieren Fallon:

Lucky to survive a horrific four-horse pile-up at Ascot on June 21st but missed out on Petrushka and Kalanisi, leaving in that man Murtagh.

Looks Like Trouble:

Looked good when winning the Gold Cup, but looked special at Down Royal in November. Sure enough, he's now so lame he may never race again.

Norman Williamson:

Looks Like Trouble again, except this time Williamson was jocked off on the eve of Cheltenham. The owner won't say why. Hardly fair.