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title: 2024 East Cape Awards’ Nominees Announced
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# 2024 East Cape Awards’ Nominees Announced

##### August 2024

**Johannesburg, 22 August 2024**

4Racing is proud to announce the return of the East Cape Awards, set to take place at Fairview Racecourse, on 06 September 2024. This prestigious horse racing industry event will celebrate the determination, talent and dedication across a range of categories.

The East Cape Awards recognise excellence - highlighting the diverse talent and performances that have graced the Fairview Racecourse over the past season.

**The nominees for the 2024 East Cape Awards are:**

**Champion two-year-old Filly:**

- Happy Holly
- Splicethemainbrace

 

**Champion two-year-old Colt/Gelding:**

- Kingdundee
- My Best Shot
- Silvonian

 

**Champion three-year-old Filly:**

- Joy And Peace
- Luna Halo
- Three Rocks

 

**Champion three-year-old Colt/Gelding:**

- Fairy Knight
- The Winter Lake
- Waz Wouter

 

**Champion Older Filly/Mare:**

- And We Danced
- Miss Greenlight

 

**Champion Older Horse:**

- Bush Tracker
- Cherry Ano
- Gallic Tribe
- Grazinginthegrass

 

**Champion Sprinter:**

- Miss Greenlight
- Paris Lass
- Three Rocks

 

**Champion Stayer:**

- Juan Carlos
- Zatara Magic

 

**Champion Polytrack Filly/Mare:**

- Winner will be announced on the evening

 

**Champion Polytrack Colt/Gelding:**

- Winner will be announced on the evening

 

The 2024 East Cape Awards judging panel comprised of Henk Steenkamp, Neil Pretorius and Nico Kritsiotis. Undertaking a meticulous selection process, with some categories attracting a lengthy discussion while others were more straightforward and predictable. However, by the conclusion of the deliberations, the judges were satisfied that the process was fair.

 

**The winners in the following categories will be announced at the Awards function:**

- Champion Groom
- Champion Work Rider
- Outstanding Apprentice
- Champion Owner of the season
- Champion Local Jockey of the season
- Champion Jockey of the season
- Champion Trainer of the season

 

The East Cape Awards is not just a ceremony, but a tribute to the passion and commitment that define the racing community.

An exciting evening awaits as attendees gather to celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees – which will culminate in the crowning of the Horse of the Season for 2024.

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**ENDS**

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Shandre Habib

Manager Digital Asset & Venues

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