28 Apr 2022

Shortlisted nominees announced for TBA NH Breeder's Awards Evening

This year’s TBA NH Breeders’ Awards Evening, sponsored by Goffs UK, will take place in just over two weeks’ time on Monday, 16 May at the Hilton Garden Inn, Doncaster.  

Hosted by Nick Luck, the event will see breeders, owners, trainers and enthusiasts gather together for the evening’s celebrations which include the presentation of 14 awards. 

Shortlisted nominees have been announced for 10 of the award categories, highlighting British bred success from across the 2021-22 National Hunt season.  

Tickets are priced at £65 (inc. VAT), per person and include entry to the event, reception drinks and a three-course dinner. Visit the TBA website event page here for further details and to purchase tickets.  

The awards and nominees: 

SHADE OAK STUD TROPHY for Leading Chaser 
Iwilldoit – bred by the late Reg Brown 
Midnight Shadow – bred by the late Captain Archie Smith-Maxwell 
Sam Brown – bred by Tim Frost 

YORTON TROPHY for Leading Hurdler 
Guard Your Dreams – bred by Little Lodge Farm & Mr and Mrs T W R Chugg 
Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy 
Thyme Hill – bred by Overbury Stallions Ltd 

HIGHFLYER BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Mares Chaser 
Chilli Filli – bred by Goldford Stud 
Pink Legend – bred by Francis Mahon 
Snow Leopardess – bred by Marietta Fox-Pitt 

MIDNIGHT LEGEND TROPHY for Leading Mares Hurdler 
Honeysuckle – bred by Dr Geoffrey Guy 
Martello Sky – bred the late Tim Wood 
Molly Ollys Wishes – bred by Dean and Keith Pugh 

OVERBURY STUD TROPHY for Leading Novice Chaser 
Edwardstone – bred by Robert Abrey & Ian Thurtle 
Master Mcshee – bred by Lindsey Suenson-Taylor 
Miller’s Bank – bred by Alex Hales 

PEEL BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading Novice Hurdler 
Constitution Hill – bred by Sally Noott 
I Like To Move It – bred by John & Alice Dawson 
Nells Son – bred by Langdale Racing & Bloodstock 

MICKLEY STUD TROPHY for Leading Mares’ Novice Hurdler 
Ahorsewithnoname – bred by Whitley Stud 
Elle Est Belle – bred by Rita Vaughan 
Rainyday Woman – bred by Pam Sly 

BATSFORD STUD TROPHY for Leading NHF Mare 
Lily Du Berlais – bred by John Lightfoot 
Luccia – bred by Pump and Plant Services Ltd 
Lutinebella – bred by Jenny Hall 

ELUSIVE BLOODSTOCK TROPHY for Leading NHF Horse 
Crambo – bred by Sullivan Bloodstock Ltd 
Hullnback – bred by Joanna Daniell 
Timeforatune – bred by Brian Eckley 

ERIC GILLIE TROPHYSpecial Achievement Award 

DUDGEON CUPNH Broodmare of the Year 
It Doesn’t Matter – dam of Miller’s Bank 
Nothingtoloose – dam of Edwardstone 
Queen Of The Stage – dam of Constitution Hill 

HORSE & HOUND CUPLeading active British-based stallion by individual chase winners in GB & Ire in 2021-22

WHITBREAD SILVER SALVER, sponsored by Beswick Brothers BloodstockLeading active British-based stallion by prize money in GB & Ire in 2021-22

QUEEN MOTHER’S SILVER SALVER NH Special Achievement Award