SA Horseracing’s ‘oscars’, the 2022 Equus Awards were held at Emperors Palace on Wednesday evening.
The event was hosted by Masters of Ceremony, Alistair Cohen and Benni Langa.
Happy winners – Gaynor Rupert, John Freeman and Lindy Taberer enjoyed a big evening (Pic – JC Photos)
For the first time, the public was invited to vote and 1329 crosses were received and were taken into account in concluding the decisions.
2022 Equine categories:
Champion Two-year-old Colt (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee: Thunderstruck
Winner: Cousin Casey
Champion Two-year-old Filly (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee:Ameena
Nominee: Sweet Pepper
Winner: Canadian Summer
Champion Three-year-old Colt (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee: Aragosta
Nominee: Pomp and Power
Winner: Safe Passage
Champion Three-year-old Filly (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee:Big Burn
Nominee:Chansonette
Winner: Rain in Holland
Champion Older Colt/Gelding (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee:Astrix
Nominee:Kommetdieding
Nominee:MK’s Pride
Winner: Jet Dark
Champion Older Filly/Mare (Distance Immaterial)
Nominee:Princess Calla
Nominee:Sparkling Water
Winner: Captain’s Ransom
Champion Sprinter (1000-1200 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Nominee:Alesian Chief
Nominee:Big Burn
Nominee:Bohica
Nominee:Master Archie
Winner: Captain’s Ransom
Champion Miler (1400-1600 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Nominee:Al Muthana (Aus)
Nominee:MK’s Pride
Winner: Jet Dark
Champion Middle Distance Horse 1800-2200 Metres, Age/gender Immaterial)
Nominee:Astrix
Nominee:KommetdiedingSparkling Water
Winner: Jet Dark
Champion Stayer (2400 Metres upwards, Age/gender Immaterial)
Nominee:Black Thorn
Nominee:Nebraas
Nominee:Shangani
Winner: Sparkling Water
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2022 Breeder Awards:
Champion Broodmare:
Gay Fortuna
Champion Stallion:
Silvano
Champion Breeder:
Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein
Outstanding Stallion
Vercingetorix
Outstanding Breeder:
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs GA Rupert)
2022 Media Awards
Print:
Robyn Louw Underdogs who now rule the Sport of Kings
Broadcast:
Warren Lenferna In the box seat with Greg Bortz
Still Photography:
Candiese Lenferna Captain’s Ransom enjoying the Waves
2022 Human Categories:
Champion Apprentice:
Rachel Venniker
Champion Jockey:
Warren Kennedy
Champion Trainer:
Paul Peter
Champion Owner:
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs GA Rupert)
Captain’s Ransom – big winner on the evening (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
2022 Horse of the Year:
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Captain’s Ransom
Special Award to the Groom of the Horse of the year:
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Isaac Mwelasa
- Press release by Equus Committee on 24 August 2022
