The finalists for the NZTR Horse of the Year Awards have been announced.
Asterix winning the Gr.1 New Zealand Derby (2400m). Photo: Trish Dunell
Jumper of the Year (5): Argyll, No Tip, The Cossack, Tallyho Twinkletoe, Te Kahu
Jumps Jockey of the Year (1): Shaun Phelan
Owner of the Year, sponsored by TAB NZ (10): Archer Equine Investments, John & Jan Cassin, Joan Egan, Gerry Harvey, BJ & J E Lindsay Partnership, Markwood Lodge, Graeme Rogerson, Trelawney Thoroughbreds, Valachi Downs, Waikato Stud
Jockey of the Year (4): Michael McNab, Opie Bosson, Lisa Allpress, Craig Grylls
Dunstan Trainer of the Year (1): Jamie Richards
Gavelhouse.com Newcomer to Training award: Michael House
These join the flat finalists announced earlier this month:
Two-Year-Olds (4): Dynastic, Lickety Split, Maven Belle, Wolverine
Three-Year-Olds (9): Asterix, Belle En Rouge, Imperatriz, La Crique, Noverre, Pinarello, Self Obsession, Sword Of State, The Perfect Pink
Sprinter-Milers (up to 1600m) (6): Callsign Mav, Entriviere, Levante, Mascarpone, Roch ‘N’ Horse, Two Illicit
Middle distance (1601-2200m) (4): Coventina Bay, Probabeel, Savy Yong Blonk, Tiptronic
Stayers (2201m & further) (3): Concert Hall, The Chosen One, Uareastar
The winners of these awards, along with the Stablehand of the Year, Media Contribution of the Year, and Contribution to Racing Award will be presented at the NZTR Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards at Claudelands on Sunday, 4 September.
The industry will also recognise the winners of the Jockey, Trainer, Apprentice Jockey, and Owner premierships and also witness the presentation of the 2021-22 Filly of the Year Award by New Zealand Bloodstock.
