Cover image courtesy of the Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The annual event, to be held at The Star on the Gold Coast on May 29, is celebrating a decade of excellence in 2024.
The finalists for the seven different categories in the 2024 Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards have been announced, with representatives from as far north as the Northern Territory and south to Tasmania in the running.
The winners will be announced on a ceremony to be held at The Star Gold Coast on Wednesday May 29.
The Awards have been in operation for the past decade and the finalists were announced on Thursday by Racing Australia, Thoroughbred Breeders and Godolphin.
They are designed to showcase exceptional talent within the thoroughbred industry.
After sifting through a wide range of nominations, who were put forward for their passion and dedication to thoroughbred racing and the wider industry, the judging panel has whittled the field down to two finalists in each of the seven categories.
Nominees are judged on their expertise in respective roles, professionalism and care for the thoroughbred, staff and fellow colleagues.
“The calibre of nominees this year reflects the depth of talent and commitment within our industry,” Chair of the Stud and Stable Staff Awards judging panel Johan Petzer said.
“The calibre of nominees (in the Australian Stud and Stable Staff Awards) this year reflects the depth of talent and commitment within our industry.” - Johan Petzer
"This annual event is one I eagerly await and marking a decade of these awards will make it a truly special celebration.”
The 2024 Australian Stud And Stable Staff Awards will be hosted by SKY Racing’s Ally Mosley and Racing.com’s James Tzaferis.
The finalists for each category are as follows:
Leadership Award (Stud or Stable) sponsored by Victoria Racing Club
Fionnan McCarthy - McEvoy Mitchell Racing, VIC
Paul Reid - Godolphin, NSW
Horsemanship Award (Stud or Stable) sponsored by Inglis
Arda Tascioglu - Freelancer, NSW
Hazel Fertier - Freelancer, SA
Dedication to Breeding Award sponsored by Magic Millions
Diane Colebrook - Armidale Stud, TAS
Ngyrie Gonzalez - Alwyn Park Stud, WA
Dedication to Racing Award sponsored by Australian Turf Club
Fiona Fletcher - Greg Eurell Racing, VIC
Trudie Clarke - TRNT, NT
Administration and Ancillary Award (Stud or Stable) sponsored by MRC Foundation
Belinda Miller - Sledmere Stud, NSW
Emma Cully - Star Thoroughbreds, NSW
Thoroughbred Care and Welfare Award sponsored by Queensland Off-The-Track
Julie Bramucci - Self-employed, VIC
Nicole Mutimer - NT Institute of Equestrian Sport, NT
Newcomer Award (Stud or Stable) sponsored by Marcus Oldham and Thoroughbred Industry Careers
Isabelle Toole - Vinery Stud, NSW
Jack Fonteyn - Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott Racing, NSW
