2017 Finalists Announced
Twelve of the most worthy and vital employees in the Australian thoroughbred racing and breeding industry have been selected as finalists in the 2017 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards.
Now in it’s third year in Australia, the awards that recognise and reward the work done behind racing’s front line, attracted a record entry and revealed rare skills, along with the common themes of loyalty, devotion, and humility throughout the six categories.
In the category of Leadership, the judges narrowed the field down to John Livingstone from the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable and Jade Rossington, the stud manager at Willow Park Stud at Scone.
Livingston, the Director of Operations and an exercise rider at Tulloch Lodge was described by his nominator as the “ultimate professional” who leads by example. Rossington earned her place as a finalist for “utter professionalism” that has made her “an industry treasure”.
The finalists in the Horsemanship category are Scott Eeles, the Godolphin breaking foreman and Kellie McCarthy, assistant manager at Mill Park Stud in South Australia, both described by their nominators as “exemplary” workers whose skills are matched by their dedication.
In the Dedication to Breeding section, Vicki Cannon has made “immeasurable contribution” and “dedicated her life” to Gooree Stud over 32 years. Fellow finalist Patrick Sheehan the foaling manager at Coolmore Stud is commended for “utter dependability and effortless calm”, as well as his “profound love for thoroughbreds”.