Swayzee wears NSW Horse of the Year crown again!

FOLLOWING yet another incredible season Swayzee (Rock N Roll Heaven) has been crowned the 2024 New South Wales Horse of the Year at today’s Gallagher Harness Racing NSW Annual Awards function at Menangle Country Club.

Solidifying his place as one of the most outstanding horses in the state’s racing history, this prestigious honour comes after an exceptional season filled with impressive wins and remarkable performances, leaving racing fans and experts alike in awe of Swayzee’s remarkable talent and consistency on the track.

Determined by a voting panel of harness racing media identities, Swayzee received most of the votes over his equine rivals to defend his NSW Horse of the Year title from 2023.

During the 2024 season, Swayzee had 10 starts for seven wins, including the NZ Cup, and three minor placings, earning prizemoney of $913,879.

Votes for Swayzee also saw him secure the KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding of the Year and NSW Aged Horse of the Year categories.

The Board of Harness Racing NSW would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the connections of the equine winners and their achievements last season and the participants, in what was another notable season for NSW.

Please see all of today’s award winners below:

Intellitek Two-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:

Rainbow Jester

Intellitek Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:

Bittersweet

Intellitek Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:

Sweet On Lexy

Intellitek NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year:

Bittersweet & Rainbow Jester

State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:

Maximus Meridius

State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:

Millwood Bliss

State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:

Soho Spectre

State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year:

Soho Spectre

KS Black & Co Aged Trotter of the Year:

The Locomotive

KS Black & Co Aged Mare Pacer of the Year:

Aardies Express

KS Black & Co Aged Entire & Gelding Pacer of the Year:

Swayzee

KS Black & Co Aged Horse of the Year:

Swayzee

KS Black & Co Horse of the Year:

Swayzee

HRNSW Volunteer Appreciation

David Pike – Tamworth Harness Racing Club

Gary Mossman – Albury Harness Racing Club

Ray Hunnam – Penrith Harness Racing Club

Cadre Moss NSW Owner of the Year

Joshua Davine

Cadre Moss NSW Breeder of the Year

Peter Lewis

Cadre Moss NSW Broodmare of the Year

Far Too Rusty

Cadre Moss NSW Sire of the Year

For A Reason

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Junior Driver

Jett Turnbull

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Driver

Cameron Hart

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Trainer

Nathan Turnbull

TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence

Erika Dwyer

by Amanda Rando, for Harness Racing New South Wales