The Argentinian-bred dual Gr1 winner Puerto Manzano, a Hollywoodbets Durban July entry, won multiple awards and was crowned Horse Of The Season at the 2023 Highveld Feature Season Awards held at The Venue, Melrose Arch on Saturday 20 May.
The event was hosted by the Racehorse Owners Association to honour and celebrate the achievements of our champions during the Highveld Feature racing season.
Proud owner Laurence Wernars holds the Horse Of The Season trophy (Pic – JC Photos)
All the winners:
Champion 2 year old filly:
- Mrs Geriatrix
Owner: Magical Lady Syndicate (Nom: Natalie Turner)
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Breeder: Clifton Stud
Champion 2 year old colt/gelding:
- Lucky Lad
Owner: Mr AR & Mrs ABL Beck
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Champion 3 year old filly:
- Bless My Stars
Owner: Kestorm Investments (Nom: Kenneth Pillay)
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Champion 3 year old colt/gelding:
- Anfields Rocket
Owner: Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Champion Older Horse:
- Puerto Manzano (ARG)
Owner: Messrs JF & LMF Wernars & Mrs TJ Wernars
Trainer: Johan Janse van Vuuren
Breeder: Haras Carampangue
Champion Older Filly/Mare:
- Desert Miracle
Owners: Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Champion Sprinter:
- Isivunguvungu
Owner: Hollywood Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Breeder: Narrow Creek Stud
Champion Middle Distance Horse:
- Puerto Manzano (ARG)
Owner: Messrs JF & LMF Wernars & Mrs TJ Wernars
Trainer: Johan Janse van Vuuren
Breeder: Haras Carampangue
Champion Stayer:
- Son Of Raj
Owner: Mr Steven Chetty
Trainer: Weiho Marwing
Breeder: Mr Steven Chetty
Work Rider of the Season:
- Sam Mosia
Champion Apprentice Jockey:
- Philasande Mxoli
Champion Breeder:
- Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein
Champion Jockey:
- Richard Fourie
Champion Trainer:
- Sean Tarry
Champion Owner:
- Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs GA Rupert)
Horse of the Season:
- Puerto Manzano (ARG)
