2024 Shortlisted Announcement
Contenders Emerge as 2024 Stud And Stable Staff Awards Shortlist Announced
The Stud And Stable Staff Awards are excited to announce the shortlist of nominees for the 2024 edition. These individuals have been carefully selected by the shortlisting committee for their outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence within the thoroughbred industry.
On behalf of Racing Australia, Thoroughbred Breeders and Godolphin, we extend our congratulations to the following nominees for each category:
Leadership Award (Stud or Stable)
- Bailey Allen – Seymour Park, VIC
- Ben Gunn – Yulong Investments, VIC
- Fionnan McCarthy – McEvoy Mitchell Racing, VIC
- Jim Carey – Newgate Farm, NSW
- Paul Reid – Godolphin, NSW
Horsemanship Award (Stud or Stable)
- Adam Daly – Newgate Farm, NSW
- Adam Maitland – Godolphin, NSW
- Arda Tascioglu – Freelancer, NSW
- Dennis Gilmanov – Segenhoe Stud, NSW
- Hazel Fertier – Freelancer, SA
Dedication to Breeding Award
- Diane Colebrook – Armidale Stud, TAS
- Haley Forde – Aquis Farm, QLD
- Ngyrie Gonzalez – Alwyn Park Stud, WA
- Rhys Coghlan – Yulong Investments, VIC
- Sorcha Sweeny – Yulong Investments, VIC
Dedication to Racing Award
- Fiona Fletcher – Greg Eurell Racing, VIC
- Ian Smith – Annabel Neasham, NSW
- Peter Jones – Self-employed, SA
- Timothy Hanley – McEvoy Mitchell Racing, VIC
- Trudie Clarke – TRNT, NT
Administration and Ancillary Award (Stud or Stable)
- Belinda Miller – Sledmere Stud, NSW
- Emma Cully – Star Thoroughbreds, NSW
- Emma Parkinson – Vinery Stud, NSW
- Matt Harrington – Danny O’Brien Racing, VIC
- Matthew Comerford – Widden Stud, NSW
- Sophie Johnson – Michael Freedman Racing, NSW
- Wayne Massingham – Inglis, NSW
Thoroughbred Care and Welfare Award
- Emily Kendall – Sheany Park, NSW
- Julie Bramucci – Self-employed, VIC
- Kate Rogers – Self-employed, QLD
- Nicole Mutimer – NT Institute of Equestrian Sport, NT
- Rebecca Henry – Self-employed, QLD
Newcomer Award (Stud or Stable)
- Erin Lowry – Godolphin, NSW
- Isabelle Toole – Vinery Stud, NSW
- Jack Fonteyn – Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing, NSW
- Matilda Jones – Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing, NSW
- Shane Wormington – Clear Mountain Fairview, QLD
“This year, the quality of nominations for the Awards has truly been outstanding. We’ve witnessed an exceptional standard across the board,” remarked Mel Weatherley, Chair of the Stud And Stable Staff Awards shortlisting committee.
“It’s essential to recognise that the people within our industry are the true backbone. Their dedication and passion has to be rewarded.
“Now, the judging panel is diving into the tough job of going through the shortlisted nominees to pick out the two finalists. It’s a thorough process because all the nominees are so impressive.”
The two finalists for each category for the 2024 Stud And Stable Staff Awards will be announced on Friday, 29 March 2024 and the ceremony to celebrate these finalists will be on Wednesday, 29 May 2024.
These Awards are proudly sponsored by Victoria Racing Club, Australian Turf Club, Queensland Off-The-Track (QOTT Program), Inglis, Magic Millions, Melbourne Racing Club Foundation, along with Thoroughbred Industry Careers and Marcus Oldham.