Kingman claims top crown

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 today.

Bred and owned 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