NSW Night of Champions Award Winners

Media Release - Friday August 16
While the announcement of Winx as last season's Champion Horse of the Year was no surprise, the large crowd in the Royal Randwick Ballroom were more than happy to celebrate this true champion with enthusiasm. 


The NSWROA award winners for the 2018/19 season were: 


AWARD FINALISTS  


NSW 2 YEAR OLD OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Australian Turf Club Kiamichi 

NSW 3 YEAR OLD OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Inglis The Autumn Sun 

NSW SPRINTER OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Australian Turf Club Osborne Bulls 

NSW MILER OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Wild Oaks Winx 

NSW MIDDLE DISTANCE HORSE OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by New Zealand Bloodstock Winx 

NSW STAYER OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Coolmore Australia Shraaoh (Ire) 

QUEEN OF THE AUTUMN Proudly sponsored by City Tattersalls Club Dixie Blossoms 

NSW COUNTRY CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Sky Thoroughbred Central Eckstein 

NSW PROVINCIAL CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by Sky Thoroughbred Central Angel of Truth 

NSW CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR Proudly sponsored by TAB Winx 



Winx dominated the awards night for the last timeRacing NSW also presented their annual awards on the night, with Chris Waller once again taking out the coveted Bart Cummings Medal by a large margin. 



Chris Waller also picked up the T J Smith Award for the Sydney Premiership Trainer. 



Other awards presented included the George Moore Award (James McDonald), the Theo Green Award (Robbie Dolan), BOBS Horse of the Year (River Bird) and the Sydney Strapper of the Year (Alexandra Maher from the John O'Shea yard). 



NSW Racing Writers' Personality of the Year was a popular decision, being awarded to the much admired Nini Vascotto. 


We saw the "very best" in the racing world in contention for all the awards at this gala event, which was in aid of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and televised live on Sky Thoroughbred Central. 


After a highly successful auction aided by unofficial bid spotters Tye Angland, Tommy Berry and Grant Buckley, the John Field Band kept the mood going until late in the evening. 


NSWROA President, Mr Ray McDowell said, "On behalf of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and NSWROA, I would like to thank everyone for helping us "celebrate the best" of the NSW Thoroughbred industry. My thanks again to our wonderful sponsors, congratulations to all winners and I look forward to seeing you all again next year." 


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