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Last year's Sydney Strapper of the Year Ian Smith (left) with Rev. Colin Watts from ARCC

The finalists for the 2022/23 Sydney Strapper of the Year award have been announced.

Now in its 14th year, this award endeavours to recognise the behind-the-scenes efforts by those strappers that tend to go beyond the call of duty.

The award is sponsored by Racing NSW and co-ordinated by Australian Racing Christian Chaplaincy.

The award is peer-nominated with strappers that have worked at metropolitan race meetings being invited to nominate who they think is deserving of the award.

A selection panel of Racing NSW officials choose the winner from the short-list of finalists listed below (along with comments from their stable).

The winner will be announced at the NSW Racehorse Owners Association’s prestigious “Night of Champions” on Thursday 31 August.

Congratulations to all the finalists!

To view all the nominations please CLICK HERE