Orchestrate Crowned Queensland GOTY

Brisbane Cup winner Orchestrate has been named the 2022 Queensland Greyhound of the Year.

Under the guidance of champion Queensland trainer Tony Brett, Orchestrate won 10 from 20 starts last year, including a breathtaking victory in the Group 1 Brisbane Cup.

There were also seven placings in a stellar season for dog and trainer.

Racing Minister Grace Grace said Orchestrate's thrilling victory in the Brisbane Cup was a crowning highlight of the 2022 season.

"It's fantastic to see the code going from strength to strength in Queensland, and the best is yet to come," she said.

"We have already seen a $9 million increase in prize money in 2023, and I recently turned the sod on the future Greater Brisbane Greyhound Centre which is expected to be completed in 2024."

Racing Queensland recognised more than 20 award winners on Friday night.

QUEENSLAND GOTY AWARD WINNERS

2022 Queensland Greyhound Award Winners:

Queensland Greyhound of the Year – Orchestrate
Darryl & Maree Heck Brisbane Trainers Strike Rate Award – Denise Robinson
Brisbane Sire of the Year – Fernando Bale
Brisbane Leading Owner Award – Cyndie Elson
Brisbane Dam of the Year – Hope's Magic
Top Simbi Award – Chase Magazine
Young Achiever – Joshua Priest
Woman in Racing – Cyndie Elson
Outstanding Contribution Award – Lee Pearce
Run of the Year – Gypsy Del
Hall of Fame (Person) – Paul Cauchi
Hall of Fame (Greyhound) – Queen Lauryn

Club Awards:

Brisbane Greyhound of the Year – Days Of Thunder
Brisbane Trainer of the Year – Cyndie Elson
Bundaberg Greyhound of the Year – Fogelberg
Bundaberg Trainer of the Year – David Plummer
Capalaba Greyhound of the Year – Champagne Jazzy
Capalaba Trainer of the Year – Terry Priest
Ipswich Greyhound of the Year – Ringbark Road
Ipswich Trainer of the Year – Pauline Byers
Rockhampton Greyhound of the Year – Zip Stream / Five Putt Cal (tie)
Rockhampton Trainer of the Year – Ken Boody
Townsville Greyhound of the Year – Balts Agenda
Townsville Trainer of the Year – Brad Belford