Kiwi breeders to be honoured at National Breeding Awards
The New Zealand thoroughbred breeding community will come together on Saturday, July 26 to celebrate another year of excellence at the Property Brokers National Breeding Awards at the Sir Don Rowlands Centre in Cambridge.
The evening will acknowledge 24 individual winners of 37 Group 1 races as breeders can again take pride in the global success of horses with the NZ suffix.
Recently crowned Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ka Ying Rising (Shamexpress) and Australian star Mr Brightside (Bullbars) will be among the leading contenders for the Property Brokers Seton Otway Horse of the Year along with triple Group 1 winner El Vencedor (Shocking), in a nod to the calibre of equine produced.
“The National Breeding Awards remain the premier occasion to celebrate the exceptional achievements of New Zealand breeders and horses,” NZTBA CEO Nick Johnson said.
“This year’s finalists continue to show why the Kiwi-bred is so highly regarded on the world stage.
“It’s not just about trophies — it’s about coming together as an industry to acknowledge talent, dedication, and success, both human and equine. We’re proud to host a night that shines a light on those stories and the people behind them.
“Season after season, the New Zealand-bred proves its worth at the highest levels internationally. The 2024/25 season has been no exception, with breeders, horses, and owners making their mark across Australasia and beyond.
“These awards are a testament to what can be achieved when passion and perseverance meet. It’s inspiring to see the depth of skill and commitment that underpins the success of our breeders and their horses.”
The gala evening will commence at 5:30pm with tickets $230 or $2250 for a table of 10, purchased from https://www.nzthoroughbred.co.nz/nztba-awards-dinner/.