Godolphin Awards Finalists Announced

The finalists for the 2018 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards were announced on Monday. 18 finalists divided into six categories will go forward to the awards night held in the Jumeirah Carlton Towers hotel in Knightsbridge Feb. 19 when the winners of each category will be decided on the night by a panel of judges. Chairman of the panel Brough Scott commented, “The nominations for this year's awards have been as competitive as ever, with countless examples of people going above and beyond to look after the horses in their care and keep yards and studs in working order. The 18 finalists are all outstanding in their own way, and the judging panel and I are looking forward to meeting them on 19 February, although our task will be as tricky as ever.” Over £120,000 in prize-money is up for grabs on the night and the awards will also recognise an Employee of the Year, who will be selected from the winners of the first four categories. That winner will receive an additional prize of £15,000, with the same amount going to their yard or stud. A full list of the finalists and their nominator is included below.

Leadership Award
Andrea Kelly – Tim Vaughan
Jessica McLernon – Richard Fahey
Edward Murrell – Juddmonte Farms

Dedication to Racing Award
Chris Jerdin – Oliver Sherwood
Patrick Lennon – Shadwell Stud
William Reddy – Eve Johnson Houghton