Celebrating Excellence: Otago Racing Awards 

The Otago Racing Awards, held on Friday, 22nd August at Wingatui. This event recognises the achievements of horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, and breeders who have celebrated success across the 2024–25 season.

The Awards bring together the racing community to celebrate not only the winners but also the passion, hard work, and dedication that fuels our sport. 

Category Nominations

Sprinter/Miler of the Year

• Eye Spy

• The Good Shepherd

• Tikki

• Vanderdonk

Middle Distance Horse of the Year

• Capo Dell Impero

• Cee Are El

• Mayor of Norwood

• Mr. Intelligence

Trainer of the Year

• B & S Anderton

• Shankar Muniandy

• Steven Price

Three-Year-Old of the Year
🏆 To be announced on the night

Horse of the Year
🏆 Selected from the category winners and revealed on the night

Owner of the Year
🏆 To be announced on the night

Breeder of the Year
🏆 To be announced on the night

Strike Rate (50 Runners and Under)
🏆 To be announced on the night

Strike Rate (Over 50 Runners)
🏆 To be announced on the night

Apprentice Jockey of the Year
🏆 To be announced on the night

Jockey of the Year
🏆 To be announced on the night