The love for the trotter will shine bright at a special night of celebration at Melton this Saturday (Apr. 6).
The Victorian Square Trotters Association will crown its standout horses and participants from season 2022 at its annual function in the Legends Room at Victorian harness racing headquarters.
Finalists for the Dick Lee Rising Star, Colin Redwood Award and Bob Conroy Excellence in Trotting Award have been announced, as have those for respective age/sex horse categories.
The function kicks off from 5.30pm and will run alongside the meeting at Melton, which features three APG Gold Bullion finals for three and four-year-old pacers.
Tickets to the function include a two-course meal and can be purchased for $50 by contacting Emma Prosser on 8746 0626 orĀ eprosser@tabcorppark.com.au.
AWARD NOMINEES
Bob Conroy Excellence In Trotting: Bob Kuchenmeister, Dick Lee, Andy Gath, John and Maree Caldow, Chris Angove, Chris Alford, Brent Lilley, Anthony Butt
Colin Redwood Determination In Trotting: Bob Kuchenmeister, Ainsworth family, Glenn and Chris Sharp, Rebecca Morrisey, Clare Payne, Glenn Conroy, Michael Bellman, Katrina Knight, Katrina Fitzpatrick, , Stuart Ashby, Eddie Conroy, Lyndal Conroy, Ray Cross, Jack and Glenis Sullivan, Anne-Maree Conroy, Mick Barby
Dick Lee Rising Star: Jackie Barker, Jason Ainsworth, Annalise Scott, Declan Murphy, Sam Barker
2YO Male Trotter of the Year: The Locomotive, Ess Kay Hollywood, Watts Up Partytime
2YO Female Trotter of the Year: Cognati, Rockinwithattitude, Valerie Lane
3YO Female Trotter of the Year: Revelstoke, Courmayeur, Egret
3YO male Trotter of the Year: Cravache Dor, Courage Stride, Harry Stamper
Chris E Howe ā Country Trotter of the Year: Countess Chiron, Dances, Black and Gold
Aged Trotter of the Year: Black and Gold, Countess Chiron, Dances, Nephew of Sonoko
Trotter Racemare of the Year: Countess Chiron, Black and Gold, Dances
Trotting Sire of the Year: Bacardi Lindy, Skyvalley, Danny Bouchea, Used To Me
Trotting Broodmare of the Year: Sumthingaboutmaori, Elusive Charm, Starcus
Trotting Driver of the Year: Chris Alford, Greg Sugars, Nathan Jack
Trotting Trainer of the Year: Chris Lang, Brent Lilley, Anton Golino
Breeder of the Year: Yabby Dam Farms, Aldebaran Lodge, Martin Hartnet
byĀ Tim OāConnor,Ā for Harness Racing Victoria