GALLANT seven-year-old pacer Our Sir Jeckyl capped arguably his most consistent season by being named Tasmanian Harness Racing Horse of the Year at the official awards function at Country Club Tasmania in Launceston last Saturday night.
The Tony Petersen-trained gelding won the award from a host of chances in what was a season packed with outstanding performances from a number of the state’s star pacers.
Our Sir Jeckyl won a FFA early in the season before going on to win the Governor’s Cup, Cannonball Charge and Metropolitan Cup as well as the J D Watts Memorial Cup at Fairfield (NSW) early in his NSW campaign that is ongoing.
One of Our Sir Jeckyl’s part-owners Jamie Cockshutt was thrilled as the gelding also was named the state’s best performer in the four-year-old and older category.
The Brian Stanley-trained Palmisano was named Tasmania’s best two-year-old in the colts and geldings division while Evicus Stakes winner Carly Seelster, prepared by Max Hadley) was a clear winner in the fillies’ division.
Driller Mac was named the best three-year-old in the colts and geldings section while Tasmanian Oaks winner High Flyin Ruler was the state’s top 3YO filly.
The Zeke Slater-trained Queen Of Fire was a clear winner of the top mare award and she also polled well in the horse of the year award.
Gorse Bush was again named Broodmare of the year producing five individual winners that accrued 17 wins for the season.
Zeke Slater and Dylan Ford shared the Tasmanian Harness Young Achiever Award while former trainer, driver and stud master Gerald Gee was honored with this year’s Edgar Tatlow Medal for his services to the industry.
The participant awards also were presented on the night and the recipients were:
Leading trainer – Grant Hodges.
Leading driver – Gareth Rattray.
Leading female trainer – Juanita McKenzie.
Leading female driver – Erin Hollaway.
Leading junior driver – Todd Rattray.
HORSE OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2011-2012 Official Voting Results
2YO Filly
Carly Seelster 40
Delightful Lilly 20
Really Fayfay 10
2YO Colt or Gelding
Palmisano 40
Lickyalips 20
Pachacuti 8
Laconic Jamane 1
Rykov Leis 1
3YO Filly
High Flying Ruler 40
Blissfull Grace 19
Arts Bliss 11
3YO Colt or Gelding
Driller Mac 34
Hugo Play 25
Cesta La Vie 6
Willbe Doc 3
Tony Macarony 2
4YO & Older Horse of the Year
Our Sir Jeckyl 36
Beautide 13
Quastor Centurion 9
Our Chain Of Command 5
Twilight Town 4
Left Loaded 1
Thirsty Mach 1
Waiona 1
Mare of the Year
Queen Of Fire 40
Benediction 13
Tisu Holly 10
Laterron 5
El Jays Modeena 1
Klebnikova Leis 1
Horse of the Year
Our Sir Jeckyl 23
Queen Of Fire 21
High Flying Ruler 8
Driller Mac 5
Palmisano 5
Beautide 4
Quastor Centurion 3
Our Chain Of Command 1
Broodmare of the Year
Gorse Bush 38
Ark Drifter 13
Cosmic Ice 7
Bar Ron 4
Flo Jo Fernandez 3
Toy Story 2
Classic Maid 1
Gallavance 1
Strawberry Kisses 1