Sponsor Kim Thompson from Gallagher with Kingmans owner/breeder Mick Harvey. Photo by HRNSW
Grand Circuit star Kingman has been named the 2025 Gallagher New South Wales Horse of the Year.
The prestigious honour, determined by a panel of harness racing media representatives, was presented at the Gallagher Harness Racing New South Wales Annual Awards at Menangle Country Club on Sunday.
Bred and raced by Mick Harvey and trained and driven by Luke McCarthy, Kingman enjoyed a standout campaign, winning seven of his 13 starts. His feature victories included the New Zealand Trotting Cup and the Victoria Cup.
In addition to claiming the state’s highest equine honour, Kingman was also recognised as the KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding Pacer of the Year and the Gallagher NSW Aged Horse of the Year.
Meanwhile, spectacular colt Hollywood Strip was crowned the 2025 Gallagher NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year after being unbeaten in five starts including success in the Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge Final.
Fellow NSW Breeders Challenge Final winner Gunna Reload claimed the 2025 Gallagher NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year title following a stellar season that saw her earn $203,164 in prizemoney.
The Board of Harness Racing New South Wales would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the connections of all award-winning horses and participants for their achievements during a remarkable 2025 season.
The full list of award winners from Sunday’s ceremony is provided below.
Cadre Moss NSW Owner of the Year
Robert Watson
Cadre Moss NSW Breeder of the Year
Johnny Star Racing
Cadre Moss NSW Broodmare of the Year
Lettucereason
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
James Locke
IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Gladiatrix – 81% of votes
IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Ark Sea – 54% of votes
IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Hollywood Strip – 100% of votes
Gallagher NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year:
Hollywood Strip
State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:
Lotus Louise – 45% of the votes
State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:
Gunna Reload – 90% of the votes
State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:
Double Lou – 72% of the votes
Gallagher NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year:
Gunna Reload
KS Black & Co NSW Aged Trotter of the Year:
London To A Brick – 63% of the votes
KS Black & Co NSW Aged Mare Pacer of the Year:
Eye Keep Smiling – 90% of the votes
KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding Pacer of the Year
Kingman – 54% of the votes
Gallagher NSW Aged Horse of the Year
Kingman
Gallagher NSW Horse of the Year
Kingman
HRNSW MEDIA CONTACT:
AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA LIAISON MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • arando@hrnsw.com.au • @Amanda_Rando
