The Sundons Courage crew celebrating after winning the Vicbred Super Series Final last season.
The Victorian Square Trotters Association held its awards night last Sunday at the Maryborough Harness Racing Centre.
Dr Martin and Mrs Kay Hartnett along with Brad Angove were the major winners, each winning several trophies capping an outstanding year for both owners.
The night was again well compered by Glenn Conroy with his quick wit and anecdotes about life keeping the crowd engaged.
Les Chapman and the caterers are to be complimented for the meal and organisation of the night.
The VSTA would like to congratulate all winners and thank all of our sponsors for their generous donations.
Award Winners (Sponsor in brackets)
VSTA 2yo Male Trotter (Victorian Harness Racing Sports Club)
Sundons Courage (Sundon – Truscott Photo) (5 wins, 3 placings $65,997)
Owner – Brad Angove, Trainer – Chris Angove
VSTA 2yo Female Trotter (Stawell Harness Racing Club)
Truscott Law (Lawman – Yankee Truscott) (2 wins, 7 placings $23,938)
Owners – Ken Powell & Brad Angove, Trainer – Chris Angove
VSTA 3yo Female Trotter (Ballarat Trotting Club)
My Arya (Angus Hall – Belle Galleon) (9 wins, 3 placings $137,673)
Owners – Trevor Casey, M J & J M Bowden, Trainer – Brent Lilley
VSTA 3yo Male Trotter
Illawong Armstrong (Majestic Son – Lunar Landing) (5 wins, 1 placing $57,328)
Owners – Dr Martin and Kay Hartnett, Trainer – Jodi Quinlan
Chris E Howe Country Trotter of the Year (Loddon Valley Stud)
Sun Of Anarchy (Sundon – Niamey) (9 wins, 6 placings $44,237)
Owners – Trevor Casey & S Hausler, Trainer – Brent Lilley
VSTA Trotter of the Year (Darren and Katrina Fitzpatrick, Mark and Sue Hayes)
Illawong Helios (Majestic Son – Shining Sun) (11 wins, 2 placings $83,585)
Owners – Dr Martin & Kay Hartnett, Trainer – Ross Sugars
VSTA Racemare of the Year (Yankee Spider Syndicate)
Illawong Helios (Majestic Son – Shining Sun) (11 wins, 2 placings $83,585)
Owners – Dr Martin & Kay Hartnett, Trainer – Ross Sugars
VSTA Broodmare of the Year (Mildura Harness Racing Club)
Maoris Crown (The Contender – Maori Mara) (3 individual winners)
Owners – Enjoy Group
VSTA Trotting Sire of the Year (Alabar Farms)
Yankee Paco (26 individual winners)
Owners – Empire Stallions
VSTA Trotting Trainer of the Year (Worlds Best Hoof Oil)
Brent Lilley (74 wins, 42 seconds and 30 thirds, 55.1% in placings)
VSTSA Trotting Breeder of the Year (Aldebaran Park)
Aldebaran Park (Duncan McPherson) (9 individual winners)
VSTA Trotting Driver of the Year (Electrical Asset Services)
Chris Alford (59 wins, 45 seconds and 41 thirds, 47.1% in placings)
Other awards presented during the evening included –
Harness Racing Australia – VanCleve 2yo Male Trotter
Sundons Courage (Sundon – Truscott Photo)
Owner – Brad Angove, Trainer – Chris Angove
Maryborough HRC Trotter of the Year (Seelite Windows and Doors)
Sundons Courage (Sundon – Truscott Photo)
Owner – Brad Angove, Trainer – Chris Angove
Maryborough Juvenile Trotter of the Year (Horseworld Bendigo)
Sundons Courage (Sundon – Truscott Photo)
Owner – Brad Angove, Trainer – Chris Angove
