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The annual Hunter Valley Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards provided no surprises when the just deceased Danehill captured another award as 2003 Champion Hunter Valley Sire.

Melbourne filly Halibery, who won two Blue Diamond Preludes before placing in the G1 Blue Diamond Stakes, and G2 Black Opal Stakes winner Handsome Ransom provided Red Ransom with the base for his Champion First Crop Sire title.

Shantha's Choice, the dam of Group One winners Redoute's Choice and Platinum Scissors, was named 2003 Hunter Valley Broodmare of the Year.

Shantha's Choice (Canny Lad - Dancing Show) has a Danehill filly named Monsoon Wedding and a weanling colt by Fusaichi Pegasus. She was covered by Giant's Causeway in 2002.

Golden Slipper Stakes winner Polar Success, bred at Baramul Stud by Success Express from Patou, was named 2003 Champion 2YO.

Triple G1 winner Helenus (Helissio – Worldwide Elsie) won Champion 3YO honors.

Woodlands Stud manager Peter Flynn received the 2003 HTBA Service to the Industry Award.

The 2003 Presidents Award was given to Hilton Cope.

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