HRNSW Chairman Ken Brown with Kim Thomson and Swayzee's trainer Jason Grimson & driver Cameron Hart.
FOLLOWING yet another incredible season Swayzee has been crowned the 2024 New South Wales Horse of the Year at today’s Gallagher Harness Racing NSW Annual Awards function at Menangle Country Club.
Solidifying his place as one of the most outstanding horses in the state's racing history, this prestigious honour comes after an exceptional season filled with impressive wins and remarkable performances, leaving racing fans and experts alike in awe of Swayzee's remarkable talent and consistency on the track.
Determined by a voting panel of harness racing media identities, Swayzee received most of the votes over his equine rivals to defend his NSW Horse of the Year title from 2023.
During the 2024 season, Swayzee had 10 starts for seven wins, including the NZ Cup, and three minor placings, earning prizemoney of $913,879.
Votes for Swayzee also saw him secure the KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding of the Year and NSW Aged Horse of the Year categories.
The Board of Harness Racing NSW would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the connections of the equine winners and their achievements last season and the participants, in what was another notable season for NSW.
Please see all of today’s award winners below:
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Rainbow Jester
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Bittersweet
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Sweet On Lexy
Intellitek NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year:
Bittersweet & Rainbow Jester
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Maximus Meridius
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Millwood Bliss
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Soho Spectre
State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year:
Soho Spectre
KS Black & Co Aged Trotter of the Year:
The Locomotive
KS Black & Co Aged Mare Pacer of the Year:
Aardies Express
KS Black & Co Aged Entire & Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Swayzee
KS Black & Co Aged Horse of the Year:
Swayzee
Gallagher Horse of the Year:
Swayzee
HRNSW Volunteer Appreciation
David Pike – Tamworth Harness Racing Club
Gary Mossman – Albury Harness Racing Club
Ray Hunnam – Penrith Harness Racing Club
Cadre Moss NSW Owner of the Year
Joshua Davine
Cadre Moss NSW Breeder of the Year
Peter Lewis
Cadre Moss NSW Broodmare of the Year
Far Too Rusty
Cadre Moss NSW Sire of the Year
For A Reason
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Junior Driver
Jett Turnbull
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Driver
Cameron Hart
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Trainer
Nathan Turnbull
TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence
Erika Dwyer
HRNSW MEDIA CONTACT:
AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA LIAISON MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • arando@hrnsw.com.au • @Amanda_Rando
