LEO Powell was honoured by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association with a Contribution to the Industry Award at The Heritage Hotel in Killenard, Co Laois, last Sunday evening.

Having stepped away from his role as Editor of The Irish Field last September after 20 years in the job, Powell remains a leading contributor to the publication and also continues to act as MC for the ITBA’s annual National Breeding & Racing Awards.