Gerald Fell MNZM– Taupo (Chairman)
Gerald is co-owner of Fairdale Stud near Palmerston North with his son Duncan,and has been a long serving racing leader at both national and club level. Gerald and his brother Rex have stood many successful stallions at stud from the champion sire Pakistan to New Zealand champion first-season sire – Howbaddouwantit. Gerald has raced many outstanding horses including Ajasco, Plume and Tall Poppy and has been responsible for breeding many Group One winners.

Don McLaren ONZM - Auckland
Don is Chairman of Bomac Laboratories in Auckland. He is a former chairman of the Auckland Racing Club and of New Zealand Thoroughbred Marketing. Don is the owner of Northfields Stud and has bred and raced many outstanding horses including Tristabelle, Calveen, Genebel and Millennium.

Don Hancock – South Auckland
Don has recently retired as Managing Director of the Magic Millions Sales company on the Gold Coast. Previously he was a well known racing administrator and has raced a number of horses successfully in New Zealand and Australia. Don chaired the Selection Committee for the first two induction events.

Marie Leicester – Taupo
Marie became involved in horse racing and breeding as her parents, the late James and Annie Sarten, were among New Zealand’s most successful breeders during the 1950s and 1960s with the highly successful Belle family. Marie has continued this family tradition and is a very successful breeder and owner. Marie is currently president of the Taupo Racing Club and is a member of the Selection Committee.

Steve Davis - Hamilton
Steve is an internationally acclaimed bloodstock auctioneer who undertakes auctioneering duties at Karaka, in Australia and in South Africa. Steve also undertakes television work for Trackside and is Chairman of the Selection Committee.

Chris Luoni – Hamilton
Chris is a company director and business owner and recently retired as a partner in the international accounting firm - PricewaterhouseCoopers. Chris is a small breeder and has raced horses such as Balrani (Group II winner)and Listed Stakeswinners Ma Danseuse and Oliverdance. Chris is a National Councillor of NZ Thoroughbred Breeders Association, a National Trustee of the Duke of Edinburgh Hillary Awards and has been a committeeman of the Waikato Racing Club. Chris undertakes the executive director duties for the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame.

Paul Moroney – Matamata
Paul is an international bloodstock consultant who has selected and purchased a number of outstanding racehorses from multiple Group One winner Happyanunoit to more recently the Victoria Derby winner Monaco Consul. Paul is the co-trainer with his brother – Mike - and has been involved in the New Zealand racing industry for over 25 years.

Allan Fenwick - Marton
Allan has recently retired as chief executive of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing and was previously a partner in the national accounting firm – Ernst Young. Allan has a wealth of knowledge on the New Zealand racing industry and has raced a number of successful horses including Young Arthur and Plume. Allan is a member of the Selection Committee.

Phillip Leishman - Auckland
Phillip is one of New Zealand's most respected television celebrities and he was the Master of Ceremonies for our first two induction events. Phillip is an internationally respected sports commentator and he presently fronts and produces a weekly golf television show that is broadcast to many countries. Phillip is a member of the Selection Committee.

Chris Doak - Hamilton
Chris is Chief Executive of Hamilton International Airport and is a thoroughbred enthusiast. Chris and his partner - Rosie operate an agistment farm called Canterbury Park Farm and have raised champion racehorses such as Egyptian Ra. Chris is also involved in regional tourism marketing and will play a leading role in the development of NZRHF display exhibitions.