British Breeders' Group Honors Maktoums

A week after the death of Sheikh Maktoum al Maktoum, the late ruler of Dubai and his brothers were awarded the prestigious Duke Of Devonshire bronze at the British Thoroughbred Breeders' Association's annual awards dinner in recognition of their contributions to Britain's bloodstock industry.

Michael Goodbody, who manages the global Gainsborough breeding operation which belonged to Sheikh Maktoum, collected the award.

John England, the longstanding stud groom at the late Sir Stephen Hastings‚ Milton Park Stud, collected the Dominion Bronze, the TBA's other award announced at the dinner,.

Patricia Thompson, who with her husband David owns Cheveley Park Stud in Newmarket, England, was guest of honor and presented the awards at the dinner in London.

BRITISH THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS' ASSOCIATION AWARDS:
--Queen's Silver Cup (leading British-based breeder, flat earnings) -Shadwell Stud
--BBA Silver Cigar Box (leading British-based Stallion, flat earnings) - Halling (Darley)
--Barleythorpe Stud Cup (leading British-based Stallion, individual flat winners) - Royal Applause (Gainsborough Stud)
--Tattersalls' Silver Salver (leading British-based First Season Sire) - Bertolini (Darley)
--H J Joel Silver Salver (Broodmare of the Year, flat) - Star (Red House
Stud)
--TBA Silver Rose Bowl (TBA flat Breeder) - Cheveley Park Stud
--TBA Silver Salver (Special Merit Award, flat) - Deerfield Farm
--Langham Cup (Small Breeder Award, flat) - Louise Parry (Pantycoed Stud)
--Whitbread Silver Salver (leading active British-based National Hunt Stallion) - Alflora (Shade Oak Stud)
--Horse & Hound Cup (leading British-based National Hunt Stallion, individual chase winners) - Alflora & Rakaposhi King (Shade Oak Stud)
--Dudgeon Cup (leading National Hunt Broodmare) - Worth Matravers (Michael Dare)
--Queen Mother's Silver Cup (National Hunt Achievement Award) - Lord Oaksey
--Duke of Devonshire Award - The Maktoum Family
--Dominion Award - John England