Awarded For: Awarded to the owner of the winning horse in Sydney Royal Easter Show Grand Prix.

Donated By: Donated by the family of the late FK Thomas and first presented in 1986. His wife Evelyn and sons Michael, Anthony, Ian and Peter, chose this event as the most appropriate and fitting memorial of Frank's work over the years with the Horse Section of the RAS. Mr Thomas first became involved in the Horse Section, particularly showjumping in the late 1950's and continued until his death in 1985. Initially he worked as a Steward and then for many years as a Judge. To the best knowledge of his family, he never missed a Royal Easter Show and enjoyed his RAS friends' company on a yearly "holiday" at the Show. For many years, Mr Thomas was an RAS Councillor of Queensland (Toowoomba). He was elected an Honorary Member of the RAS of NSW.