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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.

ENDS

For media enquiries, contact:

 

Thabo Mboweni

Senior Media Specialist

062 097 6530

thabo@vumareputation.com

 

Shandre Habib

Manager Digital Asset & Venues

shandreh@4Racing.com

083 307 6036

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