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:
1st 2nd 3rd
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.