Dissident is crowned the Australian Horse of the Year 2014/15
Dissident has been crowned the 2014-15 BMW Australian Racehorse of the Year at a national awards ceremony at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The Peter Moody-trained Dissident collected four Group One victories last season and voting suggested he was a popular choice.
56 members from the racing media and handicappers, take into account performances by all horses on Australian tracks. Also considered is the international performances by Australian-trained gallopers during the 2014-15 racing season.
The full list of award winners, including the voting breakdown for each:
BMW Australian Racehorse of the Year - DISSIDENT
Dissident (119 votes), Brazen Beau (58), Contributer (31), Delicacy (30), Adelaide (20), Criterion (17), Chautauqua (13), Vancouver (12), Lankan Rupee (12), Protectionist (9), Mongolian Khan (4), Admire Rakti (2), First Seal (2), Hartnell (2), Fawkner (1), Hallowed Crown (1), Srikandi (1), Terravista (1), Winx (1)
Champion Two-Year-Old of the Year Award - VANCOUVER
Vancouver (162), Pride of Dubai (105), Pasadena Girl (32), Press Statement (11), English (8), Fontiton (8), Exosphere (4), Lucky Street (4), Headwater (2)
New Zealand Bloodstock Champion Three-Year-Old Filly of the Year Award - DELICACY
Delicacy (137), First Seal (105), Winx (50), Set Square (18), Gust of Wind (8), Fenway (7), Fontein Ruby (4), Earthquake (3), Najoom (3), Amicus (1)
Champion Three-Year-Old Colt or Gelding of the Year Award - BRAZEN BEAU
Brazen Beau (151), Hallowed Crown (61), Kermadec (61), Mongolian Khan (19), Wandjina (17), Shooting To Win (12), Alpine Eagle (4), Volkstok’n’Barrell (3), Rich Enuff (3), Preferment (2)
Inglis Bloodstock Champion Sprinter of the Year Award - DISSIDENT
Dissident (105), Brazen Beau (88), Chautauqua (70), Lankan Rupee (42), Terravista (13), Srikandi (8), Buffering (6), Boban (3), Trust In A Gust (1).
Racing.com Champion Middle Distance Racehorse of the Year Award - CONTRIBUTER
Contributer (103), Adelaide (79), Criterion (72), Dissident (37), Fawkner (23), Trust In A Gust (7), Pornichet (6), Kermadec (3), Real Impact (3), He’s Your Man (2), Happy Trails (1).
Champion Stayer of the Year Award - PROTECTIONIST
Protectionist (136), Admire Rakti (63), Delicacy (48), Hartnell (45), Red Cadeaux (17), Mongolian Khan (15), Who Shot Thebarman (8), Grand Marshal (3), Taiyoo (1).
Champion Jumper of the Year Award - BASHBOY
Bashboy (94), Thubiaan (51), Regina Coeli (26), Lord of the Song (6), Vatuvei (5), Arch Fire (4), Urban Explorer (4), Sea King (1), Zuhayr (1).
VOBIS Sires Champion Sire Award - FASTNET ROCK
Champion Group One Jockey Award - HUGH BOWMAN
Bart Cummings Award - Champion Group One Trainer - CHRIS WALLER