Tasmanian thoroughbred racing’s night of nights, the 2023/2024 Tasmanian Horse of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductions, will be held on Saturday 5 October at Wrest Point Casino in Hobart. In what was one of the most competitive and exciting racing seasons in recent times, the night is a fantastic opportunity to acknowledge those that thrived, as well as celebrating the hard work, passion and commitment of all racing industry participants during the season.
Longford trainer John Blacker secured his fourth Leading Tasmanian award, an accolade he last won in 2008. Popular fly-in jockey Anthony Darmanin secured his first Leading Tasmanian jockey award since he became a regular visitor to the island in 2011. Irish-born apprentice Erica Byrne-Burke took out the Leading Tasmanian Apprentice award to cap a successful season.
The 2yo Horse of the Year Award nominees are:
Geegees Mistruth, Ms Tasmania and Zoete’s Rock
The 3yo Horse of the Year Award nominees are:
D’oro Star, Island Warrior and Thespian Waters
The Ladbrokes Horse of the Year Award nominees are:
First Accused, Geegees Mistruth and Indispensable
In 2024 four new inductees will take their place in the prestigious Tasmanian Racing Hall of Fame, including a previous inductee being upgraded to Legend status. This person takes their place alongside the likes of Charlie Goggin, Bev Buckingham, Max Baker and Len Dixon.
TasracingTV will provide a live stream of the event via tasracing.com.au and Tasracing’s Matt Reid will host the night.
Tickets are $90, which includes a two-course dinner and complimentary drinks between 6.00 – 6.45pm. Please click here to purchase your tickets on EventBrite. Bookings are essential.