VSTA to celebrate a wonderful season of trotting

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 or 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 – 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