THE ITBA Northern Region awards were held last Friday and there were two surprises on the night. Frank and Rose Boyd were feted for their association with the recently retired Hurricane Fly, while Felix Talbot, breeder of Un Temps Pour Tout, was acknowledged for the gelding’s win in the French Champion Hurdle.

The ITBA chairman Derek Iceton and the region’s chairman Denis MacAuley both addressed the large gathering, and the awards were hosted by Richard Pugh.