09 May 2023

Nominees announced for the 2023 TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Evening

Shortlisted nominees have been announced for nine of the 14 award categories at this year’s TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Evening which takes place in just under two weeks’ time at the Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster.

Hosted by Nick Luck, the Goffs UK-sponsored event will see breeders, owners, trainers and enthusiasts gather together for the evening’s celebrations on Monday, 22 May.

Tickets are priced from £65 (inc. VAT), per person for TBA members and £70 (inc. VAT), for non-members. Event admission includes entry to the event, reception drinks, canapes and a two-course dinner. Click here for further details and to purchase tickets.  

The awards and nominees: 

BATSFORD STUD TROPHY for Leading Chaser 
Edwardstone – bred by Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle
Le Milos – bred by Little Lodge Farm & Rahinston Farm
Midnight River – bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Mares Chaser 
Pink Legend – bred by Francis Mahon
Snow Leopardess – bred by Marietta Fox-Pitt
Tweed Skirt – bred by Goldford Stud

YORTON TROPHY for Leading Novice Chaser 
Bold Endeavour – Bred by Lisa Hales 
Notlongtillmay – Bred by B J Forrester
Thyme Hill – Bred by Overbury Stallions Ltd

HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Hurdler 
Constitution Hill – bred by Sally Noott
Dashel Drasher – bred by Camilla Scott
I Like To Move It – bred by Mr & Mrs John Dawson

MICKLEY STUD TROPHY for Leading Mares’ Hurdler 
Glimpse Of Gala – bred by Mrs Fran Marriott
Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy
Molly Ollys Wishes – bred by Keith & Dean Pugh

MIDNIGHT LEGEND TROPHY for Leading Mares Novice Hurdler 
Luccia – Bred by Pump & Plant Services Ltd
Kateira – Bred by Robert & Jackie Chugg
You Wear It Well – Bred by Reg & Jane Makin

PEEL BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Novice Hurdler 
Crambo – Bred by Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd
Inthepocket – Bred by Tessa Greatrex & David Futter
Makin’yourmindup – Bred by Mill House Stud & Kathy Stuart

SHADE OAK STUD TROPHY for Leading NHF Horse 
Aslukgoes – Bred by Roger Brookhouse
Crest Of Glory – Bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd
Gentle Slopes – Bred by Yorton Farm Stud

OVERBURY STUD TROPHY for Leading NHF Mare 
Casa No Mento – Bred by Miss S J Turner 
Lily Du Berlais – Bred by John Lightfoot
Mollys Mango – Bred by Mr & Mrs D Futter & Will Kinsey

ERIC GILLIE TROPHY – Special Achievement Award 

DUDGEON CUP sponsored by Alne Park Stud – NH Broodmare of the Year 

HORSE & HOUND CUP – Leading active British-based stallion by individual chase winners in GB & Ire in 2022-23

WHITBREAD SILVER SALVER– Leading active stallion by prize money in GB & Ire in 2022-23 (Progeny sired in Britain).

QUEEN MOTHER’S SILVER SALVER – NH Special Achievement Award