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EQUUS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

24 Aug 2023 13:19

2023 Equine categories:
Champion Two-year-old Male (Distance Immaterial)
Sandringham Summit
Champion Two-year-old Female (Distance Immaterial)
Winner: Mrs Geriatrix
Champion Three-year-old Male (Distance Immaterial)
Charles Dickens
Champion Three-year-old Female (Distance Immaterial)
Bless My Stars
Champion Older Male (Distance Immaterial)
Winner: Trip Of Fortune
Champion Older Female (Distance Immaterial)
Winner: Princess Calla
Champion Sprinter (1000-1200 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Winner: Isivunguvungu
Champion Miler (1400-1600 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Charles Dickens
Champion Middle Distance Horse 1800-2200 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Winner: Winchester Mansion
Champion Stayer (2400 Metres upwards, Age/gender Immaterial)
Winner: Future Pearl
2023 Breeder Awards:
Champion Broodmare: Demanding Lady

Champion Stallion: Gimmethegreenlight

Champion Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)

Outstanding Stallion Trippi

Outstanding Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
2023 Human Categories
Champion Apprentice: Rachel Venniker

Champion Jockey: Keagan de Melo

Champion Trainer: Justin Snaith

Champion Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs GA Rupert)
2023 Horse of the Year

Winner – Princess Calla

EQUUS AWARD WINNERS

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