THE 2021 Equus Awards winners will be announced next Wednesday, 16 August, and we have a chance of landing a trophy or two, with Malmoos, Desert Miracle (photo) and Queen Supreme among the nominations in respective categories.
The winners will be adjudicated from the following nominees:
Champion Two-year-old Colt:
Ambiorix
Cosmic Highway
Good Traveller
Waterberry Lane
Champion Two-year-old Filly:
Desert Miracle
Rain In Holland
Sheela
Under Your Spell
Champion Three-year-old Male:
Jet Dark
Kommetdieding
Linebacker
Malmoos
Champion Three-year-old Filly:
Captain’s Ransom
War Of Athena
Zarina
Champion Older Male:
Got The Greenlight
Rainbow Bridge
Rio Querari
Champion Older Filly/Mare:
Queen Supreme
Run Fox Run
Singforafa
Summer Pudding
Champion Sprinter:
Battle Force
Kasimir
Rio Querari
Run Fox Run
Champion Miler:
Got The Greenlight
Jet Dark
Rainbow Bridge
Champion Middle Distance:
Got The Greenlight
Jet Dark
Kommetdieding
Linebacker
Rainbow Bridge
War Of Athena
Champion Stayer:
Atyaab
Malmoos
Nebraas
Silver Host
The Horse of the Year will be selected from any of the winners in the equine categories.
The groom of the Horse of the Year will be acknowledged for his contribution to the success of the winner.
Breeder Awards:
Champion Stallion
Champion Breeder
Champion Broodmare
The TBA will, in addition, be honouring the outstanding South African breeder & Outstanding International Achievement.
Media Awards:
Written material (print/electronic)
Broadcast (television/internet)
Photographic
Individual Awards:
Champion Apprentice
Champion Jockey
Champion Trainer
Champion Owner