Archie Alexander wins Colin Alderson Rising Star Award

Date: September 6, 2017

The Scobie Breasley Medal Awards saw the celebration of the great and good of Victorian Racing at Peninsula Docklands in Melbourne on Sunday evening, and there was certainly plenty to cheer for all at Alexander Racing.

Amongst a number of accolades presented was the Colin Alderson Rising Star award, for which Victorian trainers aged 40 or under are eligible, and it was a huge thrill for everyone involved with Alexander Racing when Archie was announced as this year’s recipient. It’s tremendous recognition for a successful year, one built on the hard work and commitment of an amazing team, whilst the inscription of the words ‘Rising Star’ on the award itself underline that the focus within the yard remains fully on progress, winners, and hitting ever greater heights.

The award that is in its second year and recognise an emerging talent under 40 years of age with fewer than seven years as a trainer was won by Archie Alexander.

The Englishman, who is based in Ballarat and gained his trainer’s licence in 2014, was rewarded for a career-best season, win which he trained 34 winners – which doubled his previous season tally – and included nine metropolitan successes.

McKeever/Ferguson purchased six yearlings for Alexander Racing in the Australasian sale market in 2017.

Congratulations to Archie and Annie Alexander as well as to the rest of the team at Ballarat from McKeever/Ferguson.