STABLE star Fieldelo has been crowned the Bendigo Horse of the Year for the 2024-25 season at a function at the Bendigo Jockey Club on Saturday evening.

Fieldelo was also recognised as the best performing sprinter in Bendigo for her efforts under 1400 metres by a panel of judges – which included two victories and second placings at Flemington and in the Listed Lightning Stakes in Adelaide.

It was a proud moment for the stable in just the teams second season in operation and Toby joined his father Steven Lake on the honour roll as a winner of the award – having trained Master’s Degree to be crowned Horse of the Year in 2013/14.

“For a filly to have only had five starts and be recognised for her level of ability was very pleasing and I am sure the best is still ahead of her,” Toby Lake said.

“A big thank you to her owners managed by Mark Schiavello for allowing me to be patient with her which has helped her reach those heights already.”

Having recently turned four, the daughter of Deep Field has recently returned to training with an eye to returning to the races in late October.

The stable also finished equal second on the Bendigo Trainers Premiership, while Dandruff was also recognised as a finalist for the Stayer of the Year after winning four races across the season.

Congratulations to the connections of Fieldelo: M Schiavello, D Willis, Deg Racing, D Schiavello, D Smith, S Sewell, M Zacharia, P Breden, D Sharp, T Nation, C Lester, J Williams, A Gold, D Savage & D Houston