AUSTRALIAN RACEHORSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

By Graham Potter | Monday, August 4, 2025

Nominees for the 2024/25 Australian Racehorse Of The Year Awards have been announced.

This year’s gala lunch, to be held on Sunday, August 31 at The Star Brisbane, will be hosted alongside the Sportsbet Australian Racing Hall of Fame ceremony.

This prestigious event will include the presentation of the Sportsbet Champion Racehorse of the Year.
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Champion 2YO

Cool Archie
Marhoona
Vinrock
Nepotism
Tempted

Champion 3YO Filly

Aeliana
Autumn Glow
Lady Of Camelot
Lady Shenandoah
Treasurethe Moment

Champion 3YO Colt/Gelding

Broadsiding
Goldrush Gury
Linebacker
Private Harry
Switzerland

Champion Sprinter

Bella Nipotina
Briasa
Jimmysstar
Joliestar
Sunshine In Paris

Champion Middle Distance

Antino
Ceolwulf
Fangirl
Mr Brightside
Via Sistina

Champion Stayer

Arapaho
Dubai Honour
Duke De Sessa
Knight’s Choice
Zardozi

Champion Jumper

Affluential
Duke of Bedford
Loft
Stern Idol
The Cunning Fox

Bart Cummings Award – Group 1 Trainer of the Year

Chris Waller

Group 1 Jockey of the Year

James McDonald

Champion Sire of the Year

Zoustar

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