Nominees announced for 2024 TBA National Hunt Breeders’ Awards Evening
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, the shortlisted nominees have been announced for this year’s TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Evening, which will take place in just under three weeks’ time at the Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster on Monday 20 May, the eve of the Goffs Spring Store Sale.
The event will celebrate the best of British NH breeding from the 2023-24 season, whilst also celebrating the achievements of the past nine years winners.
Hosted by Nick Luck, the Goffs-sponsored event will see breeders, owners, trainers and enthusiasts gather together for the evening’s celebrations. Tickets are priced at £70 (inc. VAT) and admission includes a champagne and canape reception, two-course dinner which will be followed by the awards ceremony. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.thetba.co.uk
TBA Chairman, Philip Newton, commented: “The TBA NH Breeders' Awards Evening is always a well-attended event and rightly celebrates the best of British from the recently concluded British NH season. It is an opportunity for large and small breeders to come together and celebrate their successes.
“It's position on the eve of the Goffs Spring Store Sale provides an ideal opportunity for attendees of the sale to start their week off in celebratory style and our thanks go to Goffs for their generous support of these Awards. I look forward to the evening and meeting with nominees and members alike.”
The awards and nominees:
HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Chaser
Edwardstone – bred by Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle
Gentlemansgame – bred by Yorton Farm & Maggie Luck
Sam Brown – bred by Tim Frost
SHADE OAK STUD TROPHY for Leading Hurdler
Constitution Hill – bred by Sally Noott
Dashel Drasher – bred by Camilla Scott
Strong Leader – bred by R Rainbow and Sons
MIDNIGHT LEGEND TROPHY for Leading Chase Mare
Marsh Wren – bred by Exors of the late Mrs P Robeson
Pink Legend – bred by Frank Mahon
Sine Nomine – bred by Mrs C J C Bailey
YORTON TROPHY for Leading Hurdle Mare
Kateira – bred by Robert & Jackie Chugg
Luccia – bred by Pump & Plant Services Ltd
You Wear It Well – bred by Reg & Jane Makin
BATSFORD STUD TROPHY for Leading Novice Chaser
Embassy Gardens – bred by Rowland Crellin
Liberty Hunter – bred by Brian Eckley
Trelawne – bred by Mrs S Steer-Fowler
MICKLEY STUD TROPHY for Leading Novice Hurdler
Answer To Kayf – bred by Reg & Jane Makin
Gidleigh Park – bred by Richard & Lizzie Kelvin-Hughes
High Class Hero – bred by Mr & Mrs D Futter & Peel Bloodstock
PEEL BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Novice Hurdle Mare
Brucio – bred by Ashbrittle Stud
Casa No Mento – bred by Sarah Jane Turner
Manimole – bred by R N Jukes
OVERBURY STUD TROPHY for Leading NHF
Jasmine Bliss – Caroline George
Let It Rain – Ralph Bailey
Romeo Coolio – Will Kinsey
DUDGEON CUP – sponsored by Elusive Bloodstock for NH Broodmare of the Year
Annie’s Answer – owned by Reg & Jane Makin
It’s A Discovery – owned by Kevin & Anne Glastonbury
Whoops A Daisy – owned by Nicky Henderson & Sally Aston
ERIC GILLIE TROPHY - Special Achievement Award
WHITBREAD SILVER SALVER – Leading active British-based stallion by prize money in GB & Ire in 2023-24
HORSE & HOUND CUP -Leading active British-based stallion by individual chase winners in GB & Ire in 2023-24
QUEEN MOTHER’S SILVER SALVER – NH Special Achievement Award