The ERSW Awards Ball 2010
- About the Evening
About the Evening
The 2010 Epsom Owners’ & Trainers’ Awards Dinner was held on 20th November and marked the 12th anniversary of the event. This year’s event was made extra special by the association of Darley with the night, for which the ERSW is very proud and grateful.
As with last year’s Awards Dinner, the Duchess’ Stand, Epsom Downs Racecourse was the venue for the event, with nearly 300 guests attending, including many of racing’s well known faces.
Guests wishing to stay over after the event received a special booking rate at the Holiday Inn Express, Epsom.
The night followed a similar format to previous events (with a champagne reception, 4 course meal, Raffle, Auction and Awards Ceremony, followed by live music, dancing and a fun casino.
The photography was kindly provided by Dick Marsh. The final figure is yet to be confirmed but early indications show that nearly £30K was raised for the charity.
The Racing Post article following the event can be read here
A huge thank you to everyone who attended – your ongoing support is very much appreciated and vital to the success of the charity’s work – improving the welfare and conditions for racing stable staff in Epsom.
A date for the 2011 Awards Ball will shortly be added to this site.- Awards & Winners
The Awards
Best Winning 2 year old of 2010 – sponsored in memory of the late Terry Mills. Winner – Cochabamba (IRE), Owned by The Rat Racers, Trained by RA Teal
Best Winning 3 year old of 2010 – sponsored by Sutton Business Centre. Winner – Silver Grey (IRE), Owned by Z Malik, Trained by R Ingram
Best Sprinter of 2010 - sponsored by Priory Veterinary Surgeons. Winner – Golden Desert (IRE), Owned by S Parker, Trained by R A Mills
Best 7f & 8f Performer of 2010 – sponsored by Omni and Farm Fencing. Winner – Bravo Echo, Owned by Canisbay Bloodstock, Trained by M J Attwater
Best Middle Distance Performer of 2010 – sponsored by J & J Franks Ltd. Winner – Steele Tango (USA), Owned by The Thirty Acre Racing Partnership, Trained by R A Teal
Best Staying Performer of 2010 – sponsored by the Racing Post. Winner – Ermyn Lodge, Owned by Ermyn Lodge Stud and Heatherwold Stud, Trained by P M Phelanl
Best All-Weather Performer of 2010 – sponsored by Lingfield Park Racecourse. Winner – Buxted (IRE), Owned by Buxted Partnership, Trained by R A Mills
Most Consistent Performer of 2010– sponsored by Smith & Western. Winner – Aurora Sky (IRE), Owned by M Chandler, Trained by John Akehurst
Best Jump Performer of 2010 – sponsored by Kempton Park Racecourse. Winner – Sophies Trophy (IRE), Owned by Mrs Sophie Anderson, Trained by P M Phelan
Epsom Racehorse of the Year 2010 – sponsored by the Racehorse Owners Association. Winner – Steele Tango (USA), Owned by The Thirty Acre Racing Partnership, Trained by R A Teal- Action Items
Auction Items
A private tour of Dalham Hall Stud followed by racing at Newmarket as guests of Darley Stud Management Co. Ltd, including lunch in their private box – donated by Darley Stud Management.
Limited Edition Print of King’s Best winning the 2,000 Guineas in 2000, signed by the artist, Stephen Smith and the winning jockey, Kieren Fallon - generously donated by The Jockey Club.
Private stallion viewing at Coolmore followed by a tour of the stud and lunch - generously donated by Coolmore.
A morning’s clay pigeon shooting for four people at the Bisley Shooting Centre, followed by lunch – generously donated by MPR Sports
A day’s racing at Royal Ascot 2011 as guests of Canisbay Bloodstock including lunch in their private box– generously donated by Canisbay Bloodstock
A day in the life of a vet – join Mike Burrell, partner of Priory Veterinary Surgeons on his rounds for a day, visiting both private and racing stables – generously donated by Priory Veterinary Surgeons
A visit behind the scenes at Channel 4 Racing – opportunity for 2 people to spend a Saturday with the Channel 4 Racing team, sit in on the production meeting, have breakfast with the team, see the Morning Line and afternoon’s broadcast – generously donated by Channel 4 Racing.
Lunch on the Seine – romantic lunch for two people cruising down the River Seine in Paris, travel by Eurostar and have time for some sightseeing before a delicious four-course lunch on the river and then the Eurostar home– generously donated anonymously
A week in the South of France in a luxury 5-bedroom villa with it’s own swimming pool, just 15 mins from Nice airport – generously donated by Nick and Lisa Hawkins
