EQUUS AWARDS FOR 2023-2024

16 Aug 2024 09:47


 

Champion Two Year Old Filly – Quid Pro Quo

Champion Two Year Old Colt – Proceed

Champion Three Year Old Filly – Gimme A Nother

Champion Three Year Old Colt – Green With Envy

Champion Sprinter – Thunderstruck

Champion Miler – Charles Dickens

Champion Middle Distance Horse – Royal Victory

Champion Stayer – Master Redoute

Champion Older Female – Princess Calla
Champion Older Male – Dave The King
Horse Of The Year – Dave The King

Champion Trainer – Justin Snaith
Champion Owner – Drakenstein Stud
Champion Breeder – Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Champion Sire – Gimmethegreenlight
Champion Broodmare – Beach Beauty
Outstanding Breeder – Drakenstein Stud
Outstanding Stallion – One World
Media Award (Broadcast) – Vicky Minott
Media Award (Print) – Charl Pretorius
Media Award (Photographic) – Chase Liebenberg.



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