Nominees for Highveld Feature Season Awards

The 2022 Highveld Feature Season Awards will be held at The Venue, Melrose Arch on Saturday 21 May 2022.

The event is hosted by the Racehorse Owners Association to honour and celebrate the achievements of our champions during the Highveld Feature racing season.

The nominees for the 2022 Highveld Feature Season Awards are:

Champion two-year-old filly Maharanee, Miss Cool

Champion two-year-old colt/gelding Karangetang, Union Square

Champion three-year-old filly

Only one nominee – will be announced at the Awards function

Champion three-year-old colt/gelding Aragosta, Master Archie, Red Saxon, Safe Passage

Champion older horse

Astrix, Flying Carpet, MK’s Pride, Princess Calla

Champion sprinter

Alesian Chief, Al Muhtana (Aus), Big Burn, Master Archie, Smorgasbord

Champion Middle distance horse

Astrix, Flying Carpet, MK’s Pride, Princess Calla, Rain in Holland, Red Saxon

Champion Stayer

Aragosta, Nebraas

The voting panel consisted of Nico Kritsiotis, Robert Garner and Jack Milner and while some categories were fairly predictable, others attracted heated debate. 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 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 Horse of the season