This year's IRT Victorian Breeders Awards Night promises to be a competitive affair with several close contenders for the top harness racing awards, including the Victorian Pacing Broodmare of the Year and Woodlands Stud Victorian Breeder of the Year honours.
To be held Saturday, September 24, at Victoria's home of metropolitan trots, Tabcorp Park Melton, the annual awards night is hosted by Harness Breeders Victoria and celebrates the best of the state's breeding industry.
The Benstud Pacing Broodmare and Niota Bloodstock Trotting Broodmare of the Year top the card of over 20 categories of awards, including the APG and APTS Yearling Sales High Earner trophies. In a recognition of the strength of trotting bloodstock in Victoria, the Niota Trotting Sire of the Year which was added in 2015 will continue.
For the second year running the Victorian Breeder of the Year will be awarded to the member who has had the most successful year, complementing the Metro Printing Ian Daff Memorial Award for long-term service to the industry. The Pryde’s EasiFeeds Pacing Stallion of the Year and the A Rocknroll Dance @ Alabar Juvenile Sire of the Year round out the gold standard.
The Time Excellence Pins, Championship Trophies, Vicbred & Group 1 trophies will also be awarded on the night. A hit in 2014, the breeding quiz will be back, pitting table against table to raise funds for life after racing programs.
Guests are treated to a welcome drink, finger food and a delicious two-course meal and the opportunity to win extra prizes on the night, all for the ticket price of $69 (or $690 for a table of 10). Bookings close September 19 and will sell out fast – enquiries to contact@vicharnessbreeders.org.au or download a booking form from the website or Facebook page. Tabcorp Park are also offering guests a discount on accommodation bookings – contact them directly for details.
For more information and to book your ticket at the breeders’ awards night, click here.
Harness Racing Victoria