Last Wednesday night the 2018 Gold Coast Racing Industry Awards were held in the Corporate Suites. The sold-out event was a huge success, kicking the night off with our famous ‘Black Carpet’ Lady and our MC was the lovely Elly Wicks. The air was full of anticipation throughout the night to hear the award winners.  The night featured a special guest Q&A with Wayne Hawkes from Hawkes Racing and it was great to hear his views on the club! It was a great night had by all and we look forward to the next racing season ahead for 2018/2019! To view the photos from the night click here. 

Congratulations to all on a successful 2017/2018 racing season and a special mention to our award winners below;

Monthly Horse Winners

August – Malkara, Michael Costa

September – Freddie Fox Trot, Les Kelly

October – Freddie Fox Trot, Les Kelly

November – Sheza Lily, Les Kelly

December – Perfect Dare, Matthew Dunn

January – Darktown Strutter – Kelly Schweida

February – Plucky Girl, Toby Edmonds

March – Epic Rant, Michael Costa

April – Oneness, Mel Eggleston

May – Ready for Danger, Matthew Dunn

June – Manaya, Michael Costa

July – Nakanai, Mel Eggleston

Gold Coast Horse of the Year – Malkara

Premiership Horse of the Year – Desmon’s Pride

Feature Horse of the Year – Sunlight

Premiership 

Apprentice Jockey – Jackson Murphy (23 wins)

Jockey – Ryan Plumb (47 wins)

Trainer – Les Kelly (38 wins)

Hall of Fame Inductees 

Associate – Steve Hawkins

Jockey – Alan Cowie

Trainer – John and Helen Page