Swayzee wears the NSW Horse of the Year crown again!

2 March 2025

FOLLOWING yet another incredible season Swayzee has been crowned the 2024 New South Wales Horse of the Year at today’s Gallagher Harness Racing NSW Annual Awards function at Menangle Country Club.

Solidifying his place as one of the most outstanding horses in the state's racing history, this prestigious honour comes after an exceptional season filled with impressive wins and remarkable performances, leaving racing fans and experts alike in awe of Swayzee's remarkable talent and consistency on the track.
Determined by a voting panel of harness racing media identities, Swayzee received most of the votes over his equine rivals to defend his NSW Horse of the Year title from 2023.
During the 2024 season, Swayzee had 10 starts for seven wins, including the NZ Cup, and three minor placings, earning prizemoney of $913,879.
Votes for Swayzee also saw him secure the KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding of the Year and NSW Aged Horse of the Year categories.
The Board of Harness Racing NSW would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the connections of the equine winners and their achievements last season and the participants, in what was another notable season for NSW.
Please see all of today’s award winners below:
 
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Rainbow Jester
 
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Bittersweet
 
Intellitek Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Sweet On Lexy
 
Intellitek NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year:
Bittersweet & Rainbow Jester
 
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Maximus Meridius
 
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Millwood Bliss
 
State Medical Assistance Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Soho Spectre
 
State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year:
Soho Spectre
 
KS Black & Co Aged Trotter of the Year:
The Locomotive
 
KS Black & Co Aged Mare Pacer of the Year:
Aardies Express
 
KS Black & Co Aged Entire & Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Swayzee
 
KS Black & Co Aged Horse of the Year:
Swayzee
 
Gallagher Horse of the Year:
Swayzee
 
HRNSW Volunteer Appreciation
David Pike – Tamworth Harness Racing Club
Gary Mossman – Albury Harness Racing Club
Ray Hunnam – Penrith Harness Racing Club
 
Cadre Moss NSW Owner of the Year
Joshua Davine
 
Cadre Moss NSW Breeder of the Year
Peter Lewis
 
Cadre Moss NSW Broodmare of the Year
Far Too Rusty
 
Cadre Moss NSW Sire of the Year
For A Reason
 
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Junior Driver
Jett Turnbull
 
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Driver
Cameron Hart
 
Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Trainer
Nathan Turnbull
 
TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence
Erika Dwyer
 
 
 
HRNSW MEDIA CONTACT:
AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA LIAISON MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 •  arando@hrnsw.com.au •  @Amanda_Rando