2022 Woodlands Stud Victorian Breeder of the Year nominees announced

Each year, Harness Breeders Victoria looks forward to recognising the achievements of our members for the previous season. Our awards schedule and program has changed this year - take a look below and keep an eye on our social media and this website for more stories.

We started with the Nutrien Equine Time Excellence horses - find those results HERE and having announced the stars of the show - the pacing and trotting broodmares of the year, as well as the Ian Daff Memorial Trophy (HERE) - we’re pleased to announce the best performed breeders in the 2022 season:

2022 Woodlands Stud Victorian Breeder of the Year

Our three nominees are below, with the winner to be announced at the premier Harness Racing Victoria Horse of the Year event on April 30, thanks to Woodlands Stud. Find out more about this prestigious event at Crown Palladium HERE. These breeders had outstanding results in 2022 from the horses they bred who were Vicbred-eligible and raced across the season:

NOMINEE: Pat Driscoll, Yabby Dam Farms

77 starters with 146 wins for $2.15m in stakes

Average stakes per starter $27,000

Just Believe, The Locomotive, Cravache Dor, Im Ready Jet, Revelstoke, Visionary

NOMINEE: Anne & Bill Anderson, Lauriston Bloodstock

34 starters with 75 wins for $1.89m in stakes

Average stakes per starter $55,000

Ladies In Red, Just Hope, Honolua Bay, Ripp, School Captain, Somethin Bout Eily, First Responder

NOMINEE: Bruce & Vicki Edward, Durham Park

62 starters with 96 wins for $1.39m in stakes

Act Now, Narutach Prince, Beyond Delight

Average stakes per starter $22,000

Other breeders have had a terrific year also - here are the top ten large breeders (11+ runners) by starter average and also total stakes, followed by the achievements of our smaller breeders (4-10 runners):