Beadman Wins George Moore Medal By a Nose

Thursday, 08 August 2002 00:00
r10dbeadman.jpg (13796 bytes)Jockey Darren Beadman tonight won the coveted NSW TRB ‘George Moore Medal’ at the NSWROA’s Night of Champions Awards Night at Randwick.

Beadman collected the medal – an award for riding excellence – in front of a large audience of distinguished guests and racing participants.

The award is judged on a 3-2-1 basis by racing officials and senior media representatives throughout the season, and Beadman took out the medal with 39.5 votes – just 1.5 votes in advance of Corey Brown.

"This is tremendous to be recognised in this way and I have to thank the owners and trainers who have shown their faith in me throughout the year," Beadman said.

"Corey (Brown) and I staged a great fight over the latter few weeks of the season and I’m a great believer that strong competition can raise both participants to a new level - which certainly happened with me."

Record-breaking trainer Gai Waterhouse claimed the ‘T.J. Smith Medal’ for winning the Sydney Trainers Premiership. Gai prepared an incredible 230.5 winners in NSW for the 2001-02 season - the highest figure in history.

The leading apprentice’s award - the ‘Theo Green Medal’ - was taken out by Robbie Brewer who guided home a total of 45 winners, with 23 winners in the city arena.

"This is obviously the greatest moment of my career and I hope I can continue to learn and improve, as I’d love to win the ‘George Moore’ in a few years time!" Robbie declared.

Further details on the awards follow.

RACING NSW AWARDS

George Moore Medal - (Darren Beadman)

This medal is presented for riding excellence during the season.

A panel of judges made up of NSW TRB (Ray Murrihy, Kim Kelly – prior to leaving for Hong Kong - & Mark Webbey) and senior media representatives (Caryl Williamson, Ray Thomas, Craig Young, Darren Prendergast & John Schell) awards points at each metropolitan (Saturday & Public Holiday) meeting.

  • Darren Beadman finished the season with 39.5 votes
  • 2nd – Corey Brown (38 votes)
  • 3rd – Chris Munce (32 votes)
  • 4th – Lenny Beasley (27 votes)
  • 5th – Rodney Quinn (23 votes)
  • 6th – Glen Boss (20 votes)
  • 7th – Jim Cassidy (18 votes)
  • 8th – Justin Sheehan (14 votes)
  • 9th – Danny Beasley, Darryl McLellan (13 votes)

Darren Beadman rode 162.5 NSW winners for the season (104.5 in metro area)

He finished the season with 11 trebles and 24 doubles for a 20.1% strike rate (809 rides)

Major wins:

  • Surround Stakes (Hosannah)
  • Summer Cup (Majestically)
  • Lord Mayors Cup (Grampians)
  • Birthday Card Stakes (Hot Riff)
  • Pago Pago Stakes (Planchet)
  • Epona Stakes (Ilze)

Season Highlight:

"I would have to say teaming up with Thorn Park – he’s really something special and will go all the way to the major league."

r1gaiwaterhouse.jpg (8832 bytes)Tommy Smith Medal - (Gai Waterhouse)

Presented to the winner of the Sydney Trainers’ Premiership.

  • Gai finished the season with 230.5 NSW winners - a new record - (137 in the metro)
  • 2nd John Hawkes with 168 NSW winners (115 in metro)
  • 3rd Graeme Rogerson 97 NSW winners (37 in metro

Major winners:

  • Canterbury Guineas, Rosehill Guineas (Carnegie Express)
  • Flight Stakes, Tea Rose Stakes, Apollo Stakes, Silver Shadow Stakes (Ha Ha)
  • The Metropolitan (Dress Circle)
  • Hill Stakes (Mulan Princess)
  • Phar Lap Stakes (Arlington Road)
  • Premiere Stakes, Shannon Quality (On Type)
  • Up & Coming Stakes (Newquay)
  • T.J. Smith Stakes (Phoenix Park)

Season Highlight:

"There have been many highlights but one which stands out is winning Dad’s race (the T.J. Smith Stakes at Randwick) with Phoenix Park."

Theo Green Medal - (Robbie Brewer)

Presented to the winner of the Sydney Apprentice Jockeys’ Premiership.

  • Robbie finished the season with 45 NSW winners (23 in the metro)
  • 2nd Scott Pollard 42 NSW winners (20 in metro)
  • 3rd Nathan Cumberland 24 NSW winners (9 in metro)
  • Finished the season with a 6.7% strike rate from 664 rides

Metropolitan Winners included:

  • Madison
  • He’s On Fire
  • Royal Purler
  • Our Eeyore
  • Trillion Delight

Season Highlight:

"Booting clear at the top of the Randwick rise to win on Madison – knowing the Apprentices’ Title was in the bag!"

PICS - Quentin Lang.

Media Release - NSW TRB