Picture by Edward Whitaker

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Picture by Megan Ridgwell

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by John Hoy

Shortlisted picture of the year

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

Picture by Bill Selwyn

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HWPA Derby Awards 2024 – winners and photos

The Racing Post swept the boards at the 58th Derby Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London this afternoon. The Post picked up wins in all...
2024 Derby Awards –

2024 Derby Awards –

Voting is now open for the following categories at this year's Derby Awards: BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR TRAINER OF THE YEAR JOCKEY OF THE YEAR OWNER OF THE YEAR HWPA Members get one vote in each category and can vote for anyone that they wish. Votes should be emailed to...

2024 HWPA Derby Awards – entries open

2024 HWPA Derby Awards – entries open

Entries are now open for all the writing and photography categories for this year's Derby Awards. It is hoped that as many members as possible will be able to find the time to enter at least one of the six categories. Entries should contain written pieces, photographs...

2024 HWPA Derby Awards – Bookings Open on 5th Aug

2024 HWPA Derby Awards – Bookings Open on 5th Aug

  The HWPA Committee is delighted to announce that bookings will soon be open for the 58th year of the HWPA Derby Awards Luncheon, which will be held on Monday December 2nd at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. Once again, tables for 10 and 12 guests can be...