New Zealand Thoroughbred Horse of the Year Awards
2021/22 Finalists
| Award | Finalists | Winners |
|---|---|---|
| Jockeys’ Premiership | N/A | Michael McNab |
| Trainers’ Premiership | N/A | Jamie Richards |
| Owners’ Premiership | N/A | Brendan & Jo Lindsay |
| Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership | N/A | Joe Kamaruddin |
| New Zealand Bloodstock Filly of the Year | N/A | Belle En Rouge AND Self Obsession |
| Newcomer to Training - sponsored by gavelhouse.com | N/A | Michael House |
| Champion Sprinter-Miler | Callsign Mav, Entriviere, Levante, Mascarpone, Roch ‘N’ Horse, Two Illicit | Levante |
| Champion Middle Distance Horse | Coventina Bay, Probabeel, Savy Yong Blonk, Tiptronic | Probabeel |
| Champion Stayer | Concert Hall, The Chosen One, Uareastar | The Chosen One |
| Champion Two-Year-Old | Dynastic, Lickety Split, Maven Belle, Wolverine | Maven Belle |
| Champion Three-Year-Old | Asterix, Belle En Rouge, Imperatriz, La Crique, Noverre, Pinarello, Self Obsession, Sword Of State, The Perfect Pink | Imperatriz |
| Champion Jumper | Argyll, No Tip, The Cossack, Tallyho Twinkletoe, Te Kahu | The Cossack |
| LOVERACING.NZ Award for Contribution to Media, Digital & Content | Cambridge Stud/Roger Laxon Kirsty Lawrence Aidan Rodley |
Aidan Rodley |
| Jockey of the Year | Michael McNab, Opie Bosson, Lisa Allpress, Craig Grylls | Michael McNab |
| Jumps Jockey of the Year | Shaun Phelan | Shaun Phelan |
| Trainer of the Year - sponsored by Dunstan | Jamie Richards | Jamie Richards |
| New Zealand Stablehand of the Year - sponsored by New Zealand Equine Academy |
Northern: Nicole Shailer (Mark Walker)
Central: Caitlin Bills (Kevin Gray)
South: Melissa Douglas (Sally McKay)
|
Nicole Shailer |
| Owner of the Year - sponsored by TAB NZ | 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 | BJ & J E Lindsay Partnership |
| NZTR Award for Outstanding Contribution to Racing | N/A | Kevin Myers |
| NZTR Award for Outstanding Global Achievement | N/A | Paul O'Sullivan |
| SENZ Horse of the Year | Argyll, Asterix, Belle En Rouge, Callsign Mav, Concert Hall, Coventina Bay, Dynastic, Entriviere, Imperatriz, La Criqu, Levante, Lickety Split, Mascarpone, Maven Belle, No Tip, Noverre, Pinarello, Probabeel, Roch ‘N’ Horse, Savy Yong Blonk, Self Obsession, Sword Of State, Tallyho Twinkletoe, Te Kahu, The Chosen One, The Cossack, The Perfect Pink, Tiptronic, Two Illicit, Uareastar, Wolverine | Probabeel |
2020/21 Finalists
| 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 |
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 |