He says he was a receiving the award on behalf of the team.
Portarlington-based Kieran Cotter scooped an award at the prestigious Curragh Awards earlier this week.
He was honoured in the "Training Performance Category", for guiding four year-old sprinter 'A Step Too Far' to six successive handicap wins.
The locally owned filly rose over 40 pounds in the weight during her remarkable run.
Cotter says it was a team effort:
Westmeath Take On Laois In Big Midlands Derby
It's a must win game for both sides.
Offaly Footballers Looking To Extend Winning Run
The Faithful County currently sit second after two games.
Athlone Town Begin League Of Ireland First Division Campaign Tonight
Their road to the premier division starts here.
DCU Take On UL In Fitzgibbon Cup Final
The Dublin college will be looking to create history.
Laois Return To Ladies National Football League Action
Can The home side win back to back games.
Shane Lowry Starts Over Par In San Diego
Tough weather conditions made birdies difficult to come by.
Tullamore Face Tough Test Against Midleton This Weekend
It's been a tough season so far for David Hanlon's side.
Laois Footballers Looking For Back To Back Wins Against Sligo
The O'Moore County ran riot against Leitrim last weekend.
Portlaoise Panthers Face Double Header This Weekend
Jack Scully's side will be looking to respond after back to back defeats.
Laois Man Cian Reddy Back In The Ring This Weekend
He's back in the same venue as his last fight.
Portlaoise GAA Announce New Sponsorship With Mr Binman
The Laois club have teamed up with the Irish owned waste recycling organisation.
Shane Lowry Back In Action This Evening
He'll be looking to continue his momentum from last week.
Offaly's Killian Sampson and Westmeath's David Williams Make Team Of The Week
Galway's Anthony Burns was named as the player of the week.
Offaly LGFA Announce Greg Farrelly Departure
It's been a tough start to their Division three campaign.
Westmeath Start Camogie Division 1B Campaign This Weekend
The Lake County were promoted after a great year.
Laois Pick Up First Win In National Football League
The O'Moore County proved far to strong for Leitrim.
Buccaneers Lose Out To Ballymena In AIL
The midlanders made the 700km round trip to Ballymena on Saturday.
Johnny Kelly Not Getting Carried Away After Antrim Win
The Faithful County are showing some positive signs this campaign.
Tullamore Lose At Home To Monkstown
It continues to be a tricky season for the midlanders.
Tommy Fitzgerald Rues Errors in Waterford Defeat
The O'Moore County have now lost two from two.
