Kingman crowned 2025 NSW Horse of the Year

17 May 2026

The new ‘King’ on the block

Grand Circuit star Kingman has been named the 2025 Gallagher New South Wales Horse of the Year.

The prestigious honour, determined by a panel of harness racing media representatives, was presented at the Gallagher Harness Racing New South Wales Annual Awards at Menangle Country Club on Sunday.

Bred and raced by Mick Harvey and trained and driven by Luke McCarthy, Kingman enjoyed a standout campaign, winning seven of his 13 starts. His feature victories included the New Zealand Trotting Cup and the Victoria Cup.

In addition to claiming the state’s highest equine honour, Kingman was also recognised as the KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding Pacer of the Year and the Gallagher NSW Aged Horse of the Year.

Meanwhile, spectacular colt Hollywood Strip was crowned the 2025 Gallagher NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year after being unbeaten in five starts including success in the Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge Final.

Fellow NSW Breeders Challenge Final winner Gunna Reload claimed the 2025 Gallagher NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year title following a stellar season that saw her earn $203,164 in prizemoney.

The Board of Harness Racing New South Wales would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the connections of all award-winning horses and participants for their achievements during a remarkable 2025 season.

The full list of award winners from Sunday’s ceremony is provided below.

 

Cadre Moss NSW Owner of the Year

Robert Watson

 

Cadre Moss NSW Breeder of the Year

Johnny Star Racing

 

Cadre Moss NSW Broodmare of the Year

Lettucereason

 

Cadre Moss NSW Sire of the Year

For A Reason

 

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Junior Driver

Jett Turnbull

 

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Driver

Cameron Hart

 

Garrards Horse & Hound NSW Champion Trainer

Nathan Turnbull

 

TAB Kevin Newman Award for Driving Excellence

James Locke 

IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:

Gladiatrix – 81% of votes

 

IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:

Ark Sea – 54% of votes

 

IntelliTek NSW Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:

Hollywood Strip – 100% of votes

 

Gallagher NSW Two-Year-Old of the Year:

Hollywood Strip

State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Trotter of the Year:

Lotus Louise – 45% of the votes

 

State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year:

Gunna Reload – 90% of the votes

 

State Medical Assistance NSW Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Pacer of the Year:

Double Lou – 72% of the votes

 

Gallagher NSW Three-Year-Old of the Year:

Gunna Reload

KS Black & Co NSW Aged Trotter of the Year:

London To A Brick – 63% of the votes

 

KS Black & Co NSW Aged Mare Pacer of the Year:

Eye Keep Smiling – 90% of the votes

 

KS Black & Co NSW Aged Entire/Gelding Pacer of the Year

Kingman – 54% of the votes

 

Gallagher NSW Aged Horse of the Year

Kingman

 

Gallagher NSW Horse of the Year

Kingman

 

PHOTO: Sponsor Kim Thompson from Gallagher with Kingman’s owner/breeder Mick Harvey.

 

HRNSW MEDIA CONTACT:

AMANDA RANDO | MEDIA LIAISON MANAGER

(02) 9722 6600 •  arando@hrnsw.com.au •  @Amanda_Rando