2021 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
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2021 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards Monday 22nd February 2021 Live on Racing TV The Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards This is a very exciting development, as it means Luckily, our judges are high calibre and very are British racing’s annual tribute to the the awards can be seen by a new, much wider experienced people. Nick Luck has done an 5 Categories and Prize Money remarkable people who provide our horses audience, connecting our finalists with industry outstanding job in his first year as Chair, while with exceptional levels of care and attention. colleagues across the country – all from the the panel has welcomed two new members: I have always been inspired by these awards safety of their own yards and homes. Eileen Harte, from Keith Harte Bloodstock, who 6 The Judges and it is a real privilege now, in my new role brings extensive knowledge of the stud sector; as BHA CEO, to be directly involved. As ever, none of this would be possible without and the 2020 Employee of the Year, James Frank the unwavering commitment of our partner from Hascombe and Valiant Stud. The event gives the whole industry the chance to and sponsor, Godolphin. We have known for a 8 Presenters recognise the hard work, skill, and dedication of while that the 17th renewal of this event would We are also delighted to welcome back Ed stud and stable staff – and given the situation we be very different, but with Godolphin’s passion Chamberlin, who is hosting again this year. Ed have faced over the past year, this recognition and support, we have ensured that this year’s is a great advocate and ambassador for the Contents 11 David Nicholson Newcomer Award has particular significance and is even more ceremony will be equally prestigious. We would awards, as is his ITV Racing colleague, Oli Bell, important than ever. particularly like to thank Diana Cooper and who has conducted some of the pre-recorded Penny Taylor, who play a pivotal role in making interviews we will enjoy during the ceremony. 13 Leadership Award 2020 was extraordinary, but I have watched in these awards happen, both in Great Britain and Thank you both for generously giving your time admiration as our stud and stable staff have risen in other countries across the world. – and well done to the team at ITV Racing, who superbly to the numerous challenges presented continue to do a first-rate job of highlighting the by the COVID-19 pandemic, adapting quickly to We are also enormously grateful for the vital role our stud and stable staff play in keeping 15 Rider / Groom Award changing circumstances and keeping our studs continued backing of our media partners: the show on the road. and yards operating smoothly throughout the The Racing Post has again helped promote suspension and resumption of racing. and generate nominations for the awards Last, but not least, I want to thank the team at 17 Stud Staff Award through coverage in the paper and online, the BHA, particularly Alison Enticknap, Saffy The 18 finalists we are celebrating this year are while Racing TV have produced this year’s O’Keeffe, Lucy Swiers and Lucy Tully, for all your outstanding representatives of the thousands of awards show for us. We are pleased that, hard work (and creative thinking) in organising 19 Dedication Award stud and stable staff up and down the country even in these testing times, we have been tonight’s event. who go above and beyond to provide us with able to replicate the magic of previous moments of pure joy and excitement on the events. Thank you for making this possible. I hope you all enjoy the awards and the racecourse – which have helped lift our spirits opportunity to celebrate our inspiring finalists 21 Community Award during an immensely difficult period. The task of our judging panel remains as – and all the stud and stable staff on whom our challenging as ever. They have the unenviable industry relies. The pandemic has also presented tricky job of first choosing a shortlist of finalists – a 23 Employee of the Year Award obstacles for the awards ceremony itself, which tough ask, especially with such high-quality Julie Harrington could not take place in the usual format this year. nominations – and then the equally difficult job of Chief Executive However, thanks to some innovative thinking selecting the winners. It is a huge responsibility British Horseracing Authority 25 2021 Finalists – and the help of technology – we are all able and a significant time commitment, so we thank to enjoy the first ever ‘virtual’ award ceremony, them all for their dedication. which, thanks to our friends at Racing TV, is 26 Looking after our horses and our people being televised live and free to air. 3 £128,500 will be awarded Money and Prize Categories tonight across six categories. Godolphin is absolutely delighted once again Countless early starts, constant attention to to sponsor the British Stud and Stable Staff detail and concern for the welfare of our horses, Up to £15,000 available to Awards. This is my favourite evening of the year riding work in often tough conditions, going that a single yard or stud. and I am determined that 2021 is no exception! extra yard and then getting home late, often exhausted. He wanted to find a way to reward For the first time in 2021, all Racing and breeding have been tested like that devotion to the horse. those who make the shortlist never before during the past 12 months due of ten for each category but to the COVID-19 pandemic. We should all be All stud and stable staff deserve recognition don’t make the final 3 will incredibly proud of how our industry has risen to for what they do, but everyone who has been receive £250 in recognition the challenge. Everyone who works in the sport nominated has excelled and we are thrilled this of their achievement. can rightly take credit for their part in keeping year that all those who made it to the top ten will the show on the road, none more so than receive a cash prize. tonight’s finalists. Each and every one of this evening’s finalists are Thank you also to our partners, the BHA, the David Nicholson Newcomer Award Rider/Groom Award Community Award The 2020 covering season took place as already winners. They are here because of their Racing Post, and Racing TV, for their assistance £2,000 to the winner, which is match funded £5,000 to the winner, and £5,000 is match (in recognition of Rory MacDonald) planned, foals were safely delivered and outstanding contributions to their teams within with promoting and administrating the awards, with £2,000 awarded to the winner’s yard/stud. funded to the winner’s yard. £2,000 is also £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded yearlings were successfully sold. Once given racing yards, studs, and the wider industry. The especially with the production and broadcasting £1,000 is also awarded to both runners-up, awarded to both runners-up, as well as with £5,000 to the charity of their choice. Sponsor’s Welcome Sponsor’s the green light by the government, racing was testimonials from the colleagues who nominated of tonight’s virtual ceremony. as well £1,000 to their yard/stud. The winner £2,000 to their yard. £2,000 is also awarded to both runners-up, able to resume safely and successfully with them clearly demonstrate their dedication, of this category will also receive an five-day as well as £2,000 awarded to the charities of many outstanding memories over the shortened expertise and overall excellence. Thank you to Huge congratulations to all finalists. We hope educational trip to Dubai provided Stud Staff Award their choice. racing season. everyone who nominated this year. you, your families and your friends have a by Godolphin.* £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded wonderful evening, even though we cannot all with £5,000 to the winner’s stud. £2,000 is also * Dependent on travel restrictions due to COVID-19. The Employee of the Year Award Racing also pulled together to help in the wider We are also hugely grateful to the judging celebrate together. If necessary, an educational trip of some kind will awarded to both runners-up, as well as £2,000 £10,000 to the winner, with the same amount community: from delivering meals to those most panel, who carry out the incredibly difficult task be offered at Godolphin’s discretion. to their stud. going to their yard/stud. vulnerable to raising vital funds for charity. of reviewing numerous (this year in excess of Hugh Anderson 200) entries and selecting the finalists. We are Managing Director Leadership Award Dedication Award The winners of the Leadership, Rider/Groom, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid incredibly fortunate to have such a group of Godolphin UK and Dubai £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded £5,000 to the winner, which is match funded Stud, Dedication categories are eligible to win Al Maktoum, when he first conceived of these judges with such a wealth of knowledge of our with £5,000 awarded to the winner’s yard/stud. with £5,000 to the winner’s yard/stud. £2,000 this category. awards, recognised the phenomenal hard work industry and the people who work in it. Special £2,000 is also awarded to both runners-up, as is also awarded to both runners-up, as well as required in all racing yards and stud farms.