New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards
2020/21 Finalists
| Award | Finalists | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Jockeys’ Premiership | N/A | Danielle Johnson |
| Trainers’ Premiership | N/A | Jamie Richards |
| Owners’ Premiership | N/A | Brendan & Jo Lindsay Partnership |
| Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership | N/A | Hazel Schofer |
| New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year | N/A | Amarelinha |
| Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com | N/A | Peter Didham |
| Champion Sprinter-Miler | Avantage, Callsign Mav, Melody Belle, Probabeel | Probabeel |
| Champion Middle Distance Horse | Avantage, Beauden, Concert Hall, Melody Belle, Royal Performer | Melody Belle |
| Champion Stayer | Ocean Billy, Savy Yong Blonk, The Chosen One, Waisake | The Chosen One |
| Champion Two-Year-Old | Bonny Lass, On The Bubbles, Sword of State | Sword of State |
| Champion Three-Year-Old | Aegon, Amarelinha, Need I Say More, Rocket Spade | Aegon |
| Champion Jumper | Magic Wonder, The Cossack, Yardarm | The Cossack |
| LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content |
Auckland Racing Club's Marketing Team, Louis Herman-Watt, Maija Vance, Racing This Time, Richard Edmunds
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Racing This Time |
| Jockey of the Year | Opie Bosson, Craig Grylls, Danielle Johnson | Danielle Johnson |
| Jumps Jockey of the Year | Shaun Fannin, Dean Parker, Shaun Phelan | Shaun Fannin |
| Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan | Jamie Richards | Jamie Richards |
| New Zealand Stablehand of the Year - sponsored by Martin Collins New Zealand |
Northern: Ashley Handley (Te Akau Racing)
Central: Haseeb Hussain (Gary Vile)
South: Oleskii Dobrytskyi (Robert Dennis)
|
Ashley Handley |
| Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB NZ | Joan Egan, Hermitage Thoroughbreds, Kevin Hickman, Jomara Bloodstock, Brendan & Jo Lindsay Partnership, NZ Thoroughbred Holdings, Kelvin Tyler, Sir Peter Vela, Waikato Stud | Brendan & Jo Lindsay Partnership |
| NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing | N/A | David Smith |
| SENZ Horse of the Year | Aegon, Amarelinha, Avantage, Beauden, Bonny Lass, Callsign Mav, Concert Hall, Magic Wonder, Melody Belle, Need I Say More, Ocean Billy, On The Bubbles, Probabeel, Rocket Spade, Royal Performer, Savy Yong Blonk, Sword of State, The Chosen One, The Cossack, Waisake, Yardarm | Probabeel |
2019/20 Winners
| 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 |
2018/19 Winners
| 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 |
2017/18 Winners
| 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 |
2016/17 Winners
| 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 |
2015/16 Winners
| 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 InsuranceJumps Jockey of the Year | Shaun Fannin |
| FastTrack InsuranceJockey of the Year | Lisa Allpress |
| Dunstan Trainer of the Year | Stephen Autridge And Jamie Richards |
| FastTrack InsuranceOwner 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 |
2014/15 Winners
| 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 | James Mcdonald |
| 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 |
2013/14 Winners
| 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 |
2012/13 Winners
| 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 |
2011/12 Winners
| 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 |
2010/11 Winners
| 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 |
2009/10 Winners
| 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 |
2008/09 Winners
| 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 |
2007/08 Winners
| 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 |
2006/07 Winners
| 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 |
2005/06 Winners
| 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 |