2023 Nutrien Best Presented Yearlings
Once again the standard for preparation of yearlings at the Melbourne Nutrien Equine sale was significantly high, and gave our judge, Dr James Gilkerson a real headache trying to separate them all to find the best presented!
Thank you to our partners in this endeavour to recognise and reward the efforts of industry staff who prepare the yearlings for sale each year - Nutrien Equine, Barastoc and BetaVet. The criteria used to assess each yearling were confirmation, muscle development, athleticism, handler presentation, coat condition, behaviour during inspection, presentation during parade and overall impression, and they were judged during the Woodlands Stud Yearling Parade on Saturday afternoon.
Trotting Filly Winner: Father Patrick x Front And Square - bred & prepared by Rhiannon Park
Trotting Filly Runner Up: Father Patrick x Aleppo Jewel - bred by Wayne Schulze & prepared by Bohbron Park
Trotting Colt Winner: Tactical Landing x Maple Eve Phoenix - bred by Ash Haynes & Christopher Shaw, prepared by Benstud Standardbreds
Trotting Colt Runner Up: Cardigan Boko x Silver Spur - bred & prepared by Goodtime Lodge
Pacing Filly Winner: Captain Crunch x Nikki Rocks - bred & prepared by Rhiannon Park
Pacing Filly Runner Up: Always B Miki x Art Critic - bred & prepared by Alabar Bloodstock
Pacing Colt Winner: Art Major x Miss Celebrity - bred & prepared by Alabar Bloodstock
Pacing Colt Runner Up: Sweet Lou x Our Under Cover Art - bred by Ian Douglas & prepared by Bohbron Park
These awards are part of a broader initiative being developed by HBV to reward, encourage, educate and retain those within the Standardbred breeding industry.
