The NSWROA award winners for the 2018/19 season were:
AWARD FINALISTS
NSW 2 YEAR OLD OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Australian Turf Club
Kiamichi
NSW 3 YEAR OLD OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Inglis
The Autumn Sun
NSW SPRINTER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Australian Turf Club
Osborne Bulls
NSW MILER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Wild Oaks
Winx
NSW MIDDLE DISTANCE HORSE OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by New Zealand Bloodstock
Winx
NSW STAYER OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Coolmore Australia
Shraaoh (Ire)
QUEEN OF THE AUTUMN
Proudly sponsored by City Tattersalls Club
Dixie Blossoms
NSW COUNTRY CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Sky Thoroughbred Central
Eckstein
NSW PROVINCIAL CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by Sky Thoroughbred Central
Angel of Truth
NSW CHAMPION HORSE OF THE YEAR
Proudly sponsored by TAB
Winx
Racing NSW also presented their annual awards on the night, with Chris Waller once again
taking out the coveted Bart Cummings Medal by a large margin. Chris Waller also picked up the T J Smith Award for the Sydney Premiership Trainer.
Other awards presented included the George Moore Award (James McDonald), the Theo Green Award (Robbie
Dolan), BOBS Horse of the Year (River Bird) and the Sydney Strapper of the Year (Alexandra Maher from the John
O'Shea yard).
NSW Racing Writers' Personality of the Year was a popular decision, being awarded to the much admired Nini
Vascotto.
We saw the "very best" in the racing world in contention for all the awards at this gala event, which was in aid of
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and televised live on Sky Thoroughbred Central.
After a highly successful auction aided by unofficial bid spotters Tye Angland, Tommy Berry and Grant Buckley, the
John Field Band kept the mood going until late in the evening.
NSWROA President, Mr Ray McDowell said, "On behalf of Spinal Cord Injuries Australia and NSWROA, I would like
to thank everyone for helping us "celebrate the best" of the NSW Thoroughbred industry. My thanks again to our
wonderful sponsors, congratulations to all winners and I look forward to seeing you all again next year."
