Out stable star, Gimme A Nother, was crowned Horse Of The Season at the 2024 Highveld Feature Season Awards held at The Galleria in Sandton on Saturday evening.
ike de Kock was named Champion Trainer of the season. Diane de Kock received the awards on behalf of Steven and Jessica Jell (Gimme A Nother) and Mike. Our stable employee Anathi Feni was crowned Champion Work Rider.
The event honoured and celebrated the achievements of the stars of the Highveld Feature season, which ended with the Championships Finale at Turffontein on Saturday 27 April.
Three-year-old Gimme A Nother, unbeaten in her seven starts, was along with fellow sophomore Purple Pitcher and Royal Victory, one of a trio of dual Gr1 winners during the Highveld Season, and was a deserved winner of the major title.
In addition to her two Gr1 successes, the daughter of Gimmethegreenlight won two Gr2’s, and a Gr3. She was also crowned Champion 3yo Filly.
Here is the list of winners:
Champion Two-Year-Old Filly:
Little Ballerina
Champion Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding:
Fire Attack
Champion Three-Year-Old Filly:
Gimme A Nother
Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding:
Main Defender
Champion Older Filly/Mare:
Feather Boa
Champion Older Horse:
Royal Victory
Champion Sprinter:
Thunderstruck
Champion Middle Distance Horse:
Royal Victory
Champion Stayer:
Purple Pitcher
Champion Work Rider:
Anathi Feni
Champion Apprentice:
Malesela Katjedi
Champion Breeder of the Season:
Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Champion Owner of the Season:
Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs JB Jell)
Champion Jockey of the Season:
Richard Fourie
Champion Trainer of the Season:
Mike de Kock
Horse Of The Season:
Gimme A Nother