Highveld Feature Season Awards nominees

The 2023 Highveld Feature Season Awards will be held at The Venue, Melrose Arch on Saturday 20 May 2023. The event is hosted by the Racehorse Owners Association to honour and celebrate the achievements of our champions during the Highveld Feature racing season.

Nominees for the 2023 Highveld Feature Season Awards:

Champion two-year-old filly

Only one nominee – will be announced at the Awards function

Champion two-year-old colt/gelding

Only one nominee – will be announced at the Awards function

Champion three-year-old filly

Bless My Stars, Lady Of Power, None Other

Champion three-year-old colt/gelding

Anfields Rocket, Billy Bowlegs, Eye Of The Prophet, Royal Victory, Union Square

Champion older filly/mare

Desert Miracle, Princess Calla, Rain In Holland

Champion older horse

Isivunguvungu, Puerto Manzano (ARG), Trip Of Fortune

Champion sprinter

Isivunguvungu, Princess Calla

Champion Middle distance horse

Anfields Rocket, Bless My Stars, Desert Miracle, Puerto Manzano (ARG), Trip Of Fortune

Champion Stayer

Arumugam, Future Pearl, Nebraas, Son Of Raj

The Chairman of the voting process is Nico Kritsiotis, and he is joined on the panel by Jack Milner and Lyall Cooper. Some categories were fairly predictable, and others attracted lengthy discussion.

However, by the conclusion of the deliberations the judges were satisfied that a fair process had taken place and the correct decisions were taken.

Winners in the following categories are based on a points structure and will be announced at the Awards function:

 Champion Work Rider

Champion Apprentice

Champion Breeder Of The Season

Champion Owner Of The Season

Champion Jockey Of The Season

Champion Trainer Of The Season

The following points structure was applied:

                                                1^st                    2^nd                   3^rd

Grade 1                                   12                    9                      7

Grade 2                                   9                      6                      4

Grade 3                                   6                      3                      1

Listed                                      2                      -                       -

 All equine winners are then eligible for the prestigious Horse-Of-The-Season award. We wish all nominees the best in their respective categories and look forward to hosting them on the evening.