Harness Racing SA is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2015-16 Horse of the Year awards.
This year, to acknowledge the efforts of a larger number of 4YO & Older Horses, both the Trotters and Pacers Categories of this age group have been separated into two categories, one for Mares and one for Entires & Geldings.
The Finalists are:
2YO PACER (FILLY) | 2YO PACER (COLT/GELDING) |
Arm A Princess | Aquaflight |
Ellen Louise | Emain Macha |
Miss Mappinga | Glenrae Hanover |
Our Celebrity | Hez a Chance |
Rocknroll Baby | Stars of Courage |
Shania Black | Wroxton Steel |
3YO PACER (FILLY) | 3YO PACER (COLT/GELDING) |
Badelaide | Doubledipofheaven |
Dougs Limousine | Futurist |
Lily Thesinger | Jumping Jolt |
Perfectly Written | Oceans Predator |
Queen Of Sharkz | Official Art |
Rocknroll Magic | Presidentmach |
Rocktellz | |
4YO+ PACER (MARE) | 4YO+ PACER (ENTIRE/GELDING) |
Bianca Tang | Adam Cartwright |
Canturi Crest | Cheap Tint |
Kamwood Dawn | Cillas Boy NZ |
Lis Tureen NZ | Come On Frank |
Little Foo | Global View |
Miasblaze | Lost In Bangkok NZ |
Our Mischievious Miss NZ | Machtavish NZ |
Reil Quick | Majestic Lustre NZ |
Ricks Shadow | Mark Dennis NZ |
Whats Emma Got | Some Kinda Tactics NZ |
2YO TROTTER | 3YO TROTTER |
Down Under Rors | Outback Madge |
Meluna | Top Of The Rock |
Soh Twisted | |
Stairwaytothemoon | |
4YO+ TROTTER (MARE) | 4YO+ TROTTER (ENTIRE/GELDING) |
Aldebaran Daisy | Joekenn |
Bee A Lassie | Lysenko NZ |
Emilys Vacation | Ole Sun NZ |
Hard Done By | Pocketfullofcash |
Im Princess Sophie | Rejuvenation |
Twiggy Argyle | Tommy Kay |
Variable Miss |
Panel members will now cast their votes in each category and the winners will be announced at the function. The panel members will also vote for the SA Horse of the Year, which will come from one of the category winners.
Horse of the Year Panel for the 2015-2016 season:
Jamie Braidwood
Michael Bryant
Graham Fischer
Ben Harding
Lincoln Moore
Gary Newton
Ben Scadden
This year will also be the inaugural presentation of the Jim Hurley Award. The Jim Hurley Award recognises a trainer or driver who has performed consistently at a high level throughout the racing season. It also honours a past great of the sport, Jim Hurley.
Nominations are open for the SA Broodmare of the Year for season 2015-16. When nominating a broodmare, the performances of her progeny for the 2015-16 racing season is to be considered. The broodmare must be owned by a resident of SA. After nominations are received, the Horse of the Year panel will be asked to vote for their top choice. Nominations for this award can be made with the Racing Office until COB Monday 7th November 16, either by phone on 8285 0731 or 82850732 or by email to dthuen@saharness.org.au
After seeking industry feedback, the venue for the Horse of the Year Function will be held off track at the beautiful Grange Golf Club on Sunday 20th November commencing at 12:30pm. Tickets are available from Harness Racing SA, SA BOTRA and Hopkins Saddlery. All industry participants are invited to attend this fabulous annual event.
The criteria for the 2015-2016 SA Horse of The Year Awards can be found on our website.
by David Thuen, Racing Operations Manager