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12 August 2008

Queensland racing elite set to shine

A line up of the State’s best racing icons for the 2007-2008 season will be honoured on Thursday night at the Queensland Racing Industry Awards.

The black tie event on August 14 at the Sofitel Brisbane will recognise Queensland’s best performances of the racing season and includes the presentation of the following awards:

  • Queensland Horse of the Year

Sponsored by Brisbane Turf Club & City Pacific Finance
Nominations:
August 2007 Rasmussen
September 2007 Gold Edition
October 2007 Gold Edition
November 2007 Gold Edition
December 2007 Mitanni
January 2008 Omnitrader
February 2008 Daunting Lad
March 2008 Heart of the Citi
April 2008 Swiss Ace
May 2008 Chinchilla Rose
June 2008 Rockdale
July 2008 Perfect Feeling

  • Jim Atkins Trainer of the Year

Sponsored by Magic Millions
Nominations:
Ron Maund
Liam Birchley
Steele Ryan
Mick Mair
Pat Duff
John Morrisey

  • George Moore Jockey of the Year

Sponsored by UNiTAB
Nominations:
Jim Byrne
Glen Colless
Ken Pope
Scott Seamer

  • Ken Russell Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by AON
Nominations:
Michael Palmer
Mandy Radecker

  • Stallion of the Year

Sponsored by Thoroughbred Breeders’ Queensland Association
Nominations:
Falvelon
Lion Hunter
Show a Heart
Sequalo

  • SEQ Metropolitan & Provincial Trainer of the Year

Sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers

  • SEQ Metropolitan & Provincial Jockey of the Year

Sponsored by Sky Channel

  • SEQ Metropolitan & Provincial Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by Cooper Grace Ward

  • Non-SEQ Provincial & Country Horse of the Year

Sponsored by Magic Millions

  • Non-SEQ Provincial & Country Trainer of the Year

Sponsored by Equestrian Surfaces

  • Non-SEQ Provincial & Country Jockey of the Year

Sponsored by Contour Consulting Engineers

  • Non-SEQ Provincial & Country Apprentice of the Year

Sponsored by Professional Advantage

  • Champion QTIS 3YO of the Year

Sponsored by Queensland Turf Club

  • Champion QTIS 2YO of the Year

Sponsored by Sunshine Coast Turf Club

  • Best 4YO & Up

Sponsored by Toowoomba Turf Club

  • Champion Broodmare

Sponsored by Gold Coast Turf Club

  • Champion First Season Stallion

Sponsored by Tattersall’s Club

  • Champion 2YO Stallion

Sponsored by Ipswich Turf Club

  • Women in Racing Award

Sponsored by Women in Racing Inc.

  • Bookmakers’ Award for Longest Priced

Sponsored by Paddock Bookmakers Association

  • “Highpoint” Farrier Award

Sponsored by Queensland Master Farriers’ Association

  • Best Strapper

Sponsored by Queensland Racehorse Owners’ Association

  • Best Media Award

Sponsored by XXXX Gold

In addition to the above awards two inductees will enter the Queensland Racing Hall of Fame, sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers and AON.

For further information please contact QRL’s Senior Communication Officer, Ms Claire Power, on (07) 3869 9760.

ENDS.

 

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