Horse of the Year Winners

RESULTS: 

2023/24 Finalists & Winners:

Award Finalists Winner
Jockeys’ Premiership
- sponsored by OnTrack
N/A Warren Kennedy
Trainers’ Premiership 
- sponsored by OnTrack
N/A Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership 
- sponsored by OnTrack
N/A Lily Sutherland
Owners’ Premiership 
- sponsored by OnTrack
N/A Brendan and Jo Lindsay Partnership
Newcomer to Training
- sponsored by gavelhouse.com
N/A Sam Mynott
LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Auckland Thoroughbred Racing, Blow Up! Broadcasting, SENZ's The Mail Run, Trackside Premier  Trackside Premier
NZB Filly of the Year N/A Molly Bloom
Champion Two-Year-Old 
- sponsored by Race Images NZ
Bellatrix Star, Captured By Love, Move To Strike, Velocious Velocious
Champion Three-Year-Old 
- sponsored by TAB NZ
Antrim Coast, Crocetti, Molly Bloom, Orchestral, Pulchritudinous, Quintessa Orchestral
Champion Sprinter-Miler 
- sponsored by RACEFORM
Bonny Lass, Desert Lightning, Imperatriz, La Crique Imperatriz
Champion Middle Distance Horse
- sponsored by Happy Hire
Campionessa, El Vencedor, Ladies Man, Legarto Legarto
Champion Stayer
- sponsored by Entain Australia and New Zealand
Asterix, Mahrajaan, Mark Twain, Mary Louise, Orchestral Orchestral
Champion Jumper
- sponsored by Sandfield
Berry The Cash, Nedwin, The Cossack, West Coast West Coast
New Zealand Stablehand of the Year
- sponsored by Saddlery Warehouse Cambridge & Tauranga
NORTHERN: Jonathon Richardson (Trainer: Samantha Logan)
CENTRAL: Joanne Pearson (Trainer: Lisa Latta)
SOUTHERN: Lexi Porteous (Trainer: Andrew Carston)
Joanne Pearson
Jockey of the Year
- sponsored by betcha
Opie Bosson, Joe Doyle, Craig Grylls, Warren Kennedy, Michael McNab, Sam Spratt Warren Kennedy
Jumps Jockey of the Year
- sponsored by New Zealand Equine Academy
Shaun Fannin, Portia Matthews, Hamish McNeill Portia Matthews
Trainer of the Year
- sponsored by Dunstan Horsefeeds
Robbie Patterson, Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson Partnership Mark Walker and Sam Bergerson Partnership
Owner of the Year
- sponsored by TAB
Barneswood Farm, Denise Bassett and John Elstob, Eddie Bourke, Gerry Harvey, Ben Kwok, Brendan and Jo Lindsay Partnership, Colin and Helen Litt, Daniel Nakhle, The Oaks Stud, Kelvin and Vanessa Tyler, Waikato Stud Denise Bassett and John Elstob
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing N/A Peter & Dawn Williams
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement N/A Imperatriz
SENZ Horse of the Year Antrim Coast, Asterix, Bellatrix Star, Berry The Cash, Bonny Lass, Campionessa, Captured By Love, Crocetti, Desert Lightning, El Vencedor, Imperatriz, La Crique, Ladies Man, Legarto, Mahrajaan, Mark Twain, Mary Louise, Molly Bloom, Move To Strike, Nedwin, Orchestral, Pulchritudinous, Quintessa, The Cossack, Velocious, West Coast Imperatriz

 

 

Past Winners

 

Award Winners
Jockeys’ Premiership Michael McNab
Trainers’ Premiership Mark Walker
Owners’ Premiership Brendan & Jo Lindsay
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Tayla Mitchell
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Legarto
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Shaun Phelan
Champion Sprinter-Miler Imperatriz
Champion Middle Distance Horse Prowess
Champion Stayer Pennyweka
Champion Two-Year-Old Tokyo Tycoon
Champion Three-Year-Old - sponsored by IRT Sharp ‘N’ Smart
Champion Jumper West Coast
LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Jones Road Productions
Jockey of the Year - sponsored by TAB Michael McNab
Jumps Jockey of the Year - sponsored by Happy Hire Shaun Fannin
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Mark Walker
New Zealand Stablehand of the Year - sponsored by Entain Megan Winter
Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB NZ Catherine & Philip Brown
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing George Simon
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement Mike Kneebone
SENZ Horse of the Year Sharp ‘N’ Smart

 

Award Winners
Jockeys’ Premiership Michael McNab
Trainers’ Premiership Jamie Richards
Owners’ Premiership Brendan & Jo Lindsay
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Joe Kamaruddin
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Belle En Rouge AND Self Obsession
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Michael House
Champion Sprinter-Miler Levante
Champion Middle Distance Horse Probabeel
Champion Stayer The Chosen One
Champion Two-Year-Old Maven Belle
Champion Three-Year-Old Imperatriz
Champion Jumper The Cossack
LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Aidan Rodley
Jockey of the Year Michael McNab
Jumps Jockey of the Year Shaun Phelan
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Jamie Richards
New Zealand Stablehand of the Year - sponsored by New Zealand Equine Academy Nicole Shailer
Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB NZ BJ & J E Lindsay Partnership
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Kevin Myers
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement Paul O'Sullivan
SENZ Horse of the Year Probabeel

 

Award Winners
Jockeys’ Premiership Danielle Johnson
Trainers’ Premiership Jamie Richards
Owners’ Premiership Brendan & Jo Lindsay Partnership
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Hazel Schofer
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Amarelinha
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Peter Didham
Champion Sprinter-Miler Probabeel
Champion Middle Distance Horse Melody Belle
Champion Stayer The Chosen One
Champion Two-Year-Old Sword Of State
Champion Three-Year-Old Aegon
Champion Jumper The Cossack
LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Racing This Time
Jockey of the Year Danielle Johnson
Jumps Jockey of the Year Shaun Fannin
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Jamie Richards
New Zealand Stablehand of the Year - sponsored by Martin Collins New Zealand Ashley Handley
Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB NZ Brendan & Jo Lindsay Partnership
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing David Smith
SENZ Horse of the Year Probabeel

Award Winner
Jockeys’ Premiership Lisa Allpress
Trainers’ Premiership Jamie Richards
Owners’ Premiership Brendan & Jo Lindsay
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Kozzi Asano
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Chrissy Bambry
Champion Sprinter-Miler Melody Belle
Champion Middle Distance Horse Melody Belle
Champion Stayer The Chosen One
Champion Two Year Old Cool Aza Beel
Champion Three Year Old - sponsored by FastTrack Insurance Catalyst
Champion Jumper It's A Wonder
NZTR Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Julia-Rose Hayes (representing Te Akau Racing)
Jockey of the Year Opie Bosson
Jumps Jockey of the Year Shaun Fannin
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Jamie Richards
New Zealand Strapper of the Year - sponsored by Majestic Horse Floats Lisa Kennedy
Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB B J & J E Lindsay Partnership
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Kevin Gray
Horse of the Year Melody Belle

Award Winner
Jockeys’ Premiership Lisa Allpress
Trainers’ Premiership Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Owners’ Premiership Sir Peter Vela
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Ryan Elliot
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Jamie Richards
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Imelda Mary & Queen of Diamonds
Grosvenor Award, Dewar Stallion Trophy, Centaine Award Savabeel
Eight Carat Broodmare of the Year - sponsored by Arion Pedigrees Stylish Bel
Breeder of the Year Nearco Stud
Champion Sprinter-Miler - sponsored by Majestic Horse Floats Melody Belle
Champion Middle Distance Horse Danzdanzdance
Champion Stayer Glory Days
Champion Two Year Old Yourdeel
Champion Three Year Old - sponsored by FastTrack Insurance Madison County
Champion Jumper Jackfrost
NZTR Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Isola Racing Stables
Jockey of the Year Opie Bosson
Jumps Jockey of the Year Aaron Kuru
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
New Zealand Strapper of the Year - sponsored by Chris Waller Brittany Moore
Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB JML Bloodstock
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Murray Baker
Horse of the Year Melody Belle

Award Winner
Jockeys’ Premiership Sam Collett
Trainers’ Premiership Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Owners’ Premiership Sir Peter Vela
Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership Sam Weatherley
Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com Andrew Carston
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Dijon Bleu
Grosvenor Award, Dewar Stallion Trophy, CentaineAward Savabeel
Broodmare of the Year Bagalollies
Breeder of the Year Waikato Stud & Garry Chittick
Champion Sprinter-Miler Kawi
Champion Middle Distance Horse Bonneval
Champion Stayer Charles Road
Champion Two-Year-Old Avantage
Champion Three-Year-Old – sponsored by FastTrack Insurance Savvy Coup
Champion Jumper Wise Men Say
NZTR Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content Boys Get Paid
Jockey of the Year Sam Collett
Jumps Jockey of the Year Isaac Lupton
Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
New Zealand Strapper of the Year - sponsored by Chris Waller Jane Davidson
Owner of the Year - sponsored by New Zealand Racing Board JML Bloodstock
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Nelson Schick
Horse of the Year Bonneval

Award Winner
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Bonneval
Broodmare of the Year Imposingly
Grosvenor Award, Dewar Stallion Trophy, CentaineAward Savabeel
Jockey Premiership Chris Johnson
Trainer Premiership Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Owner Premiership JML Bloodstock
Media Award Trish Dunell
Champion Sprinter Start Wondering
Champion Middle Distance Horse Kawi
Champion Stayer Bonneval
Champion Two-Year-Old Melody Belle
Champion Three-Year-Old Bonneval
Champion Jumper Kick Back
New Zealand Strapper of the Year - sponsored by Chris Waller Joanne Roylands
Apprentice Jockey Premiership Sam Weatherley
Jockey of the Year Chris Johnson
Jumps Jockey of the Year Aaron Kuru
Trainer of the Year- sponsored by Dunstan Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
Owner of the Year- sponsored by New Zealand Racing Board JML Bloodstock
Breeder of the Year Goodwood Stud
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing David Ellis
Horse of the Year Bonneval

Award Winner
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Savabeel
Dewar Stallion of the Year Savabeel
Centaine Stallion of the Year Savabeel
Broodmare of the Year Bagalollies
Breeder of the Year Sir Patrick & Justine Lady Hogan
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Sofia Rosa
Media Award Dennis Ryan (The Informant)
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Shaun McKay
FastTrack Insurance Jumps Jockey of the Year Shaun Fannin
FastTrack Insurance Jockey of the Year Lisa Allpress
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Stephen Autridge And Jamie Richards
FastTrack Insurance Owner of the Year JML Bloodstock
Champion Jumper Jack Romanov
Sea King
Champion Two-Year-Old Sacred Elixir
Champion Three-Year-Old Xtravagant
Champion Sprinter Turn Me Loose
Champion Middle Distance Horse Turn Me Loose
Champion Stayer Mongolian khan
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement Chris Waller
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Gerald Fell And Rex Fell
Horse of the Year Mongolian Khan

Award Winner
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Savabeel
Dewar Stallion of the Year Savabeel
Centaine Stallion of the Year O’Reilly
Broodmare of the Year Parfore Dam of Terravista & Tiger Tees
Breeder of the Year IDL Breeding Ltd
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Platinum Witness
Media Award Brendan Popplewell
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Rory Hutchings
Jumps Jockey of the Year Michael Mitchell
Jockey of the Year Matthew Cameron
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman
Owner of the Year Inner Mongolia Rider Horse Industry (NZ) Ltd
Champion Jumper Amanood Lad
Champion Two-Year-Old Marky Mark
Champion Three-Year-Old Mongolian Khan
Champion Sprinter Sacred star
Champion Middle Distance Horse Soriano
Champion Stayer Mongolian Khan
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement James Mcdonald
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Joe, Martin, Ray and Tony Dennis
Horse of the Year Mongolian Khan

Award Winner
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Dewar Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Centaine Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Broodmare of the Year Stareel (dam of Dundeel)
Breeder of the Year Kevin Hickman
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Costa Viva
Media Award Peter Earley
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Rory Hutchings
Jumps Jockey of the Year Matthew Gillies
Jockey of the Year Matthew Cameron
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Lisa Latta
Owner of the Year Kevin Hickman
Champion Jumper Rangatira
Champion Two-Year-Old Vespa
Champion Three-Year-Old Puccini
Champion Sprinter Bounding
Champion Middle Distance Horse Dundeel
Champion Stayer Silent Achiever
NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement Not Awarded
NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing David Walsh
Horse of the Year Dundeel

Award Winner
Champion Two-Year-Old Ruud Awakening
Champion Three-Year-Old Dundeel
Champion Sprinter Final Touch
Champion Middle Distance Horse Ocean Park
Champion Stayer Sangster
Champion Jumper Tom's Myth
Centaine Award O'Reilly
Dewar Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Broodmare of the Year Sayyida
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Fix
Breeder of the Year Trelawney Thoroughbred Ltd
Owner of the Year Mr A Wong, Mr S Yan and Mr G Hennessy
Media Award Murray Owles
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Murray Baker & Andrew Forsman
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Rory Hutchings
Jockey of the Year Opie Bosson
Jumps Jockey of the Year Isaac Lupton
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Jim Campin
HORSE OF THE YEAR Ocean Park

 

Award Winner
Champion Two-Year-Old Warhorse
Champion Three-Year-Old Silent Achiever
Champion Sprinter Mufhasa
Champion Middle Distance Horse Jimmy Choux
Champion Stayer Shez Sinsational
Champion Jumper Ima Heroine
Centaine Award Pins
Dewar Stallion of the Year Zabeel
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year O'Reilly
Broodmare of the Year Triassic
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Planet Rock
Breeder of the Year Piper Farm Ltd
Owner of the Year The Oaks Stud
Media Award Karyn Fenton-Ellis
Dunstan Trainer of the Year John Sargent
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Jason Collett
Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Jumps Jockey of the Year Richard Cully
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Trevor McKee ONZM
HORSE OF THE YEAR Mufhasa

Award Winner
Champion Two-Year-Old Anabandana
Champion Three-Year-Old Jimmy Choux
Champion Sprinter Mufhasa
Champion Middle Distance Horse Wall Street
Champion Stayer Showcause
Champion Jumper Hypnotize
Centaine Award Pins
Dewar Stallion of the Year High Chaparral
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Thorn Park
Broodmare of the Year Triassic
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year King's Rose
Breeder of the Year Piper Farm Ltd
Owner of the Year Chouxmaani Investments Ltd
Media Award Mike Dillon
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Michael Pitman
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Jumps Jockey of the Year Richard Cully
Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Dr. Brian Goulden
HORSE OF THE YEAR Jimmy Choux

Award Winner
Mercedes Champion Two-Year-Old Banchee
Mercedes Champion Three-Year-Old Katie Lee
Mercedes Champion Sprinter Tavistock
Mercedes Champion Middle Distance Horse Vosne Romanee
Mercedes Champion Stayer Harris Tweed
Mercedes Champion Jumper Fair King
Centaine Award Zabeel
Dewar Stallion of the Year Zabeel
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Volksraad
Mercedes Broodmare of the Year Miss Jessie Jay
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Katie Lee
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Windsor Park Stud Ltd
Mercedes Owner of the Year Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan
Mercedes Media Award Brendan Popplewell
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Shaune Ritchie
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Mercedes Jockey of the Year Opie Bosson
Mercedes Jumps Jockey of the Year Richard Eynon
Mercedes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Norm Holland
MERCEDES HORSE OF THE YEAR Vosne Romanee

Award Winner
Mercedes Champion Two-Year-Old The Heckler
Mercedes Champion Three-Year-Old Daffodil
Mercedes Champion Sprinter Mufhasa
Mercedes Champion Middle Distance Horse Princess Coup
Mercedes Champion Stayer Nom Du Jeu
Mercedes Champion Jumper Hypnotize
Centaine Award O'Reilly
Dewar Stallion of the Year Zabeel
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Volksraad
Mercedes Broodmare of the Year Gussy Godiva
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Daffodil
Mercedes People's Choice Award Mufhasa
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Garry Chittick
Mercedes Owner of the Year David, Natalie & Simon Archer & Diane Wright
Mercedes Media Award Steve Davis
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Mark Walker
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Mercedes Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Mercedes Jumps Jockey of the Year Jo Rathbone
Mercedes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Ron Williamson
MERCEDES HORSE OF THE YEAR Mufhasa

Award Winner
Mercedes Champion Two-Year-Old Il Quello Veloce
Mercedes Champion Three-Year-Old Alamosa
Mercedes Champion Sprinter Seachange
Mercedes Champion Middle Distance Horse Princess Coup
Mercedes Champion Stayer Princess Coup
Mercedes Champion Jumper Hypnotize
Dewar Stallion of the Year O’Reilly
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year O’Reilly
Mercedes Broodmare of the Year Just Cruising
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Insouciant
Mercedes People's Choice Award Seachange
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Scott Williams
Mercedes Owner of the Year Karreman Bloodstock
Mercedes Media Award David McCarthy
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Michael Pitman
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year James McDonald
Mercedes Jockey of the Year Michael Walker
Mercedes Jumps Jockey of the Year Isaac Lupton
Mercedes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Herbie Dyke
MERCEDES HORSE OF THE YEAR Seachange

Award Winner
Mercedes Champion Two-Year-Old Nightlign
Mercedes Champion Three-Year-Old Princess Coup
Mercedes Champion Sprinter Darci Brahma
Mercedes Champion Middle Distance Horse Sir Slick
Mercedes Champion Stayer Pentathon
Mercedes Champion Jumper Van Winkle
Dewar Stallion of the Year Zabeel
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Volksraad
Mercedes Broodmare of the Year River Century
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Princess Coup
Mercedes People's Choice Award Sir Slick
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Garry Chittick
Mercedes Owner of the Year Karreman Bloodstock / Dick Karreman
Mercedes Media Award Aidan Rodley
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Mark Walker
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Troy Harris
Mercedes Jockey of the Year Opie Bosson
Mercedes Jumps Jockey of the Year Tommy Hazlett
Mercedes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Sam Kelt
MERCEDES HORSE OF THE YEAR Seachange

Award Winner
Mercedes Champion Two-Year-Old Jokers Wild
Mercedes Champion Three-Year-Old Darci Brahma
Mercedes Champion Weight For Age Performer Xcellent
Mercedes Champion Sprinter/Miler (1000m-1600m) Gee I Jane
Mercedes Champion Stayer (1700m+) Xcellent
Mercedes Champion Jumper Just The Man
Dewar Stallion of the Year Zabeel
Grosvenor Stallion of the Year Volksraad
Mercedes Broodmare of the Year Flying Floozie
New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year Shikoba
Mercedes Breeder of the Year Garry Chittick
Mercedes Owner of the Year Mrs Ann & The Estate of the Late Ken Browne
Mercedes Media Award Dennis Ryan
Dunstan Newcomer to Trainer Lance O'Sullivan
Dunstan Trainer of the Year Mark Walker
McBeath Apprentice Jockey of the Year Kelly Myers
Mercedes Jockey of the Year Lisa Cropp
Mercedes Jumps Jockey of the Year Jonathan Riddell
Mercedes Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing Garry Chittick
MERCEDES HORSE OF THE YEAR Xcellent