2025 East Cape Awards - Nominees Announced

 It has been a stellar season for the Eastern Cape with achievements across the board. The Friendly City will celebrate all that made the season great at the 2025 Eastern Cape Regional Awards on Saturday 6 September 2025 in the Bold Silvano Room at Fairview.

The voting panel for this year’s awards comprised Henk Steenkamp, Nico Kritsiotis and Neil Pretorius and the categories and nominees are as follows:-

Champion two year old filly:

• Anotherdanceforme
• Direct Hit
• Golden Palm

Champion two year old colt/gelding:

• Arlu
• King Prawn
• Ready

Champion three year old filly:

• Lotus Island
• Splicethemainbrace

Champion 3 year old colt/gelding:

• Kingdundee
• My Best Shot

Champion older filly/mare:

• Gocekwithlove
• Joy And Peace
• Luna Halo
• Paris Lass

Champion older colt/gelding:

• Bournemouth
• Cherry Ano
• Cruise Control
• Fire Alley

Champion stayer:

• Bournemouth
• Home Reef
  
  

Champion sprinter: 

• Cruise Control
• Fairy Knight
• Kingdundee

All nominees are in the running for the much sought-after Horse of the Season Award.

Feature season trophies are also awarded to the human achievers.

These include Champion Jockey, Champion Local Jockey, Outstanding Apprentice, Champion Groom, Champion Trainer, Champion Work Rider and Champion Owner.

• Enquiries can be referred to Marilyn Smith, marilyn@racehorseowners.co.za or mobile 076 301 5449.