Specialist Writer of the Year
A racecourse press room is thriving with analytical talent and the skill to forensically examine a topic or area was celebrated with the Specialist Writer of the Year award introduced to the Derby Awards roster in 2019.
The prize is contested by those in the media who cover a specific topic or area to the highest quality, varying from tipping or race analysis to more industry-led specialities including business, betting or bloodstock. Yet any area where those entered can prove thorough understanding and unique approach to the subject is welcomed.
2025 Entries
Entries for the 2025 Derby Awards are OPEN and close on 18th October.
Entries for this category can include, but are not limited to, analytical work, bloodstock writing, international racing, regional racing, form analysis and interpretation, industry analysis or tipping pieces. Entrants are required to submit THREE pieces of work.
Please state with your entry which of the following categories you are entering under:
Breeding and Bloodstock
Historical
Industry
International Racing
Regional Racing
Tipping and Form Analysis
Entries should be submitted both in the original format and as an anonymised Word, Google Doc or similar.
Entries must be emailed to hwpacontacts@gmail.com