Australia’s “Racing’s Night of Champions” awards ceremony was held at Royal Randwick last night and it was a great honour to have AELIANA (NZ) recognised as the “NSW Stayer of the Year” following her stellar preparation in the Autumn.

“It was at Rosehill Gardens that AELIANA (NZ) showcased her championship qualities over the longer distances. Chris Waller’s outstanding mare captured the Group 1 Ranvet Stakes and just 7 days later stepped up to 2,400 metres in the Group 1 Tancred Stakes. Producing a courageous finish, she ran down international rival DUBAI HONOUR to complete a remarkable Group 1 double and cement her status as the NSW Stayer of the Year.”

Congratulations to the winning AELIANA (NZ) owners Boeara Holdings (Manager: Denise Dunphy), Anne Howlett, Katrina Pailthorpe, Felgate Holdings (Manager: Paul Felgate), Paramount Racing (Manager: Kathryn Wood), Ray Aurisch, Dianne Handley, Warwick Smith, Brent Hudson, Forbson Group (Manager: Ben Forbes).