Finalists announced for GRNZ 2023/24 Awards

GRNZ is pleased to announce that the Greyhound of the Year Panel (comprising eight external industry experts) has now determined the finalists for most award categories for the GRNZ 2023/24 Awards.

Additionally, Entain has also determined the finalists for the TAB Run of the Year Award, along with the inaugural Entain Unsung Hero of the Year Award, which recognises a volunteer who makes an outstanding contribution to greyhound racing or rehoming.

As the winner of the Trainer Premiership, Lisa Cole is the 2023/24 Trainer of the Year, while Jamie Pruden and Sophie Whittaker finished the season as the Strike Rate Trainer of the Year.

Other awards to be announced on the night include the annual GRNZ Board Award (sponsored by Greyhounds Australasia) and Greyhound of the Year.

Awards Finalists

Sprinter of the Year
Big Time Atlas
Levi Bale
Wild Pansy

Middle Distance Greyhound of the Year
Blazin' Master
Federal Infrared
He's All Go

Stayer of the Year
Chief Dribble
Grande Vue Ace 
Space Boy

NZ Bred Greyhound of the Year
He's All Go
Grande Vue Ace

NZ Based Sire of the Year
Bigtime Paddy
Dyna Dave
Winsome Opawa

NZ Based Dam of the Year
Big Time Izzy
Classy Witch
Isavana
Kiacatoo Fever

TAB Run of the Year
Chief Dribble - Group 1 Silver Collar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rce8_RA_LA
He’s All Go - Group 1 NZ St Leger https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWFVSpIK2U4
He’s All Go - Group 1 Waterloo Cup https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GFW2_y_w5Q
Sweet Nora - Maiden 520m Heat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZwUq_la07Q

Entain Unsung Hero of the Year
Karen Vuidreketi
Janice Sadler 
Jenny Bartlett

The winners will be announced at the GRNZ Annual Awards Night at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Christchurch on Saturday 14 September.