A big thank you to Anneke Akal Kitching for taking the photos, and to her Mom Anita for presenting the award named in her honor.

Thank you to the hard work and efforts of the KZN Breeders committee for making it such a memorable evening for the large turnout of people who attended. Here is a list of the winners in the various categories listed in order of the photgraphs below.

1 CHAMPION 2YO Filly sponsored by BLUE SKY THOROUGHBREDS

Presented by: Bruce Le Roux and Tinus Gerike

Nominees:

Quid Pro Quo

Fatal Flaw

Stars and Bras

Winner: Quid Pro Quo

Breeder: Gerald and Karen Kalil

2 CHAMPION 2YO Colt/Gelding – sponsored by EQUINE INSURANCE

Presented by: Peter Blyth

Nominees:

DantonfromSandton

Winner: DantonfromSandton

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

3 CHAMPION 3YO Filly – sponsored by CHOICE CARRIERS

Presented by: Peter Choice

Nominees:

Troppo Veloce

New Galaxy

Mrs Geriatrix

Winner: Mrs Geriatrix

Breeder: Clifton Stud

4 CHAMPION 3YO Colt/Gelding – sponsored by EQUIFEEDS

Presented by: Jennifer Harms

Nominees:

Flag Man

Purple Pitcher

Pure Predator

Winner: Purple Pitcher

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

5 CHAMPION Older Female – sponsored by GOLD CIRCLE

Presented by:  Lance Whiteford

Nominee:

Kiss Me Captain

Winner: Kiss me Captain

Breeder: The Late Kevin Soal

6 CHAMPION Older Male – sponsored by EPOL

Presented by: Debbie Dick

Nominees:

Electric Gold

Magic Tattoo

Donquerari

Winner: Electric Gold

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

7 CHAMPION SPRINTER Female – sponsored by ODDS ON COLOURS

Presented by: Bruce Le Roux

Nominees:

Kiss Me Captain

Quid Pro Quo

Troppo Veloce

Winner: Quid Pro Quo

Breeder: Gerald and Karen Kalil

8 CHAMPION SPRINTER MALE – sponsored by MOOI RIVER VET CLINIC

Presented by:  Nicole Graver

Nominees:

Cliffhanger

Magic Tattoo

DantonfromSandton

Winner: DantonfromSandton

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

9 CHAMPION MIDDLE DISTANCE FEMALE – HOLLYWOOD BETS

Presented by: Anthony Delpech

Nominees:

Quid Pro Quo

Fatal Flaw

Mrs Geriatrix

Winner: Quid Pro Quo

Breeder: Gerald and Karen Kalil

CHAMPION MIDDLE DISTANCE MALE – sponsored by IRON HORSE FEEDS

Presented by: Ross Santini

Nominees:

Pure Predator

Purple Pitcher

Flag Man

Winner: Purple Pitcher

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

11 CHAMPION STAYER – sponsored by SPURWING HORSE FEEDS

Presented by:

Nominees:

Shoot the Rapids

Madison Valley

Purple Pitcher

Pure Preditor

Winner: Purple Pitcher

Breeder: Bush Hill Stud

12 Stallion of the Year sponsored by THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION

Presented by: Warwick Render

Winner: New Predator

13 BROODMARE OF THE YEAR – sponsored by GOLD CIRCLE

Presented by: Raf Sheik

Winner: Heliantha

14 BREEDERS ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – sponsored by BLOODSTOCK SOUTH AFRICA

Presented by Michael Holmes

Winner: Gerald and Karen Kalil

15 LEADING BREEDER AWARD – sponsored by ALMIRAY VETERINARY CLINIC

Presented by Allen Bechard

Winner: Bush Hill Stud

16 ANITA AKAL INDUSTRY AWARD

Presented by Anita Akal

Winner: Michael Holmes

17 HORSE OF THE YEAR – sponsored by GOLD CIRCLE

Presented by:  Cathy Martin, Raf Sheik, Lance Whiteford

Winner: Quid Pro Quo

Breeder: Gerald & Karen Kalil

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The awards are a chance to reward equine excellence in the breeding and racing sphere, as well as recognising the hard work and dedication of our breeders and those whose passion keeps KZN Breeders galloping along as well.

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Well done to Tawny Syndicate for being the winning breeders of New Galaxy, the New Predator – Ruler Of The Sky filly who was crowned CHAMPION 3-Y-O FILLY at their recent awards.

Two other South Afrcan bred horses, Buster Barnes and Jet Mirage also won awards for their performances on the track.

If you want to see the full list and photos of the recipients of the awards, you can go to Love Racing Zimbabwe Facebook page – https://web.facebook.com/groups/1714849272007394

Borrowdale Park, Zimbabwe

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Poster taken from Equus Awards Facebook page –https://www.facebook.com/EquusRankings

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KZN has a good representation in several categories this year:

Horse of the year: DAVE THE KING 126, GIMME A NOTHER 104, GREEN WITH ENVY 98, COUSIN CASEY 94, PURPLE PITCHER 92 (Bush Hill Stud), ROYAL VICTORY 90, THUNDERSTRUCK 90.

Champion Three-year-old colt: GREEN WITH ENVY 98, PURPLE PITCHER 92 (Bush Hill Stud), MAIN DEFENDER 84, LUCKY LAD 82, SANDRINGHAM SUMMIT 74, ORIENTAL CHARM 66.

Champion Stayer: RED MAPLE 18, MASTER REDOUTE 18, ARAGOSTA 12, CRIMSON KING 10, MADISON VALLEY (Clifton Stud)10, FUTURE PEARL 10.

Champion Two-Year-Old Filly: QUID PRO QUO (Gerald Kalil/Summerhill Equestrian) 80, VJ’S ANGEL 36, JUST RECKLESS 32, RODEO DRIVE 24. FATAL FLAW (Bush Hill Stud) 24.

You can live stream the 2024 Equus Awards which are being held at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth tonight, from 19h00 using this link –

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Congratulations to Bush Hill Stud on breeding the superstar (New Predator – Heliantha) colt. and to trainer Robyn Klaasen who along with jockey Kabelo Matsunyane and owner Solly Pooe, have developed a winning partnership,

With Purple Pitcher scheduled to run in the Hollywoodbets Durban July, along with another New Predator, the Laurence Wernars bred Pure Predator (New Predator-Little Sparrow) gelding, its hoped that they can both bring further glory to #KZNRacing.

Pictures of team Purple Pitcher collecting the award for Champion Stayer at the Highveld Feature Season Awards, Purple Pitcher winning the SA Classic -courtesy JC Photos.

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