Melton Entertainment Park will host an evening of celebration and recognition with the Victorian Harness Racing Awards on Monday, May 26.

The event will honour both extraordinary on-track performances and the lifelong dedication of those who have helped shape the sport behind the scenes.

Hosted by Ryan Phelan, the awards night promises a memorable mix of premium dining, entertainment and heartfelt celebration, highlighted by the presentation of the revered Gordon Rothacker Medal and the coveted Victorian Horse of the Year award.

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HORSE OF THE YEAR FINALISTS

PACERS

2YO Pacing Fillies of the Year

  • Iveseenheavenslight
  • Let Her Roll
  • Miss Australiana

2YO Pacing Colts and Geldings of the Year

  • Always Hot
  • Fox Dan
  • The Highlight Reel

3YO Pacing Fillies of the Year

  • Kiss
  • Showsomejoy
  • Very Pretty

3YO Pacing Colts and Geldings of the Year

  • Bay Of Biscay
  • Best Deal
  • Miki To Success

4YO Pacing Mares of the Year

  • Isthisjustfantasy
  • Major Delight
  • Sweet Bella

4YO Pacing Entires and Geldings of the Year

  • Dangerous
  • High Above
  • Perfect Class

5YO Pacing Mares of the Year

  • Jilliby Willow
  • Ladies In Red
  • Rakero Rebel

5YO Pacing Entires and Geldings

  • Better Eclipse
  • Catch A Wave
  • Max Delight

TROTTERS

2YO Trotting Fillies of the Year

  • Gatesys Gem
  • Keayang Kurki
  • Prohibited Grace

2YO Trotting Colts and Geldings of the Year

  • Commodus
  • Enchauffour
  • Vytis

3YO Trotting Fillies of the Year

  • Keayang Zahara
  • Pinnie
  • Violet Stanford

3YO Trotting Colts and Geldings of the year

  • Derek The Jet
  • Mister Blindside
  • Remus Phoenix

4YO Trotting Mares of the Year

  • Rapid Return
  • Rockinwithattitude
  • Shes Ruby Roo

4YO Trotting Entires and Geldings of the Year

  • Imperial Monarch
  • Keayang Stuka
  • The Locomotive

5YO Trotting Mares of the Year

  • Aldebaran Vera
  • I’m Ready Jet
  • Queen Elida

5YO Trotting Entires and Geldings of the Year

  • Arcee Phoenix
  • Callmethebreeze
  • Keayang Chucky
  • Just Believe

A full list of awards being presented include:

Gordon Rothacker Medal

Victorian Horse of the Year

Caduceus Living Legend

Lang Distinguished Services Awards

Pearl Kelly Award

Victorian Trainer of The Year

Taylors Metropolitan Trainer of The Year

Garrards Victorian Driver of The Year

Metropolitan Driver of the Year

Victorian Concession / Young Driver of the Year