The 2024 East Cape Awards were held at Fairview Racecourse on Friday 6 September.
Hosted by leading horse racing operator 4Racing, the awards celebrated and honoured the outstanding achievements of Nelson Mandela Bay Racing’s top performers.
The evening was an intimate affair, showcasing Fairview’s finest and celebrating an exciting season.
Joy And Peace – star filly was a multiple winner on the evening (Pic – Pauline Herman)
The awards ceremony announced deserving winners across 18 categories, each awarded for their exceptional contributions to the sport.
The highlight of the evening was the award of Horse of the Season – presented to the Allan Greeff-trained Joy And Peace, who also walked away with Champion 3 Year old filly and Champion Polytrack Filly.
Bred by Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein, the Halo Syndicate-raced Joy And Peace is by Varsfontein resident Master Of My Fate (Jet Master), out of the Spectrum mare Amazing Grace.
Not unexpectedly, Alan Greeff sealed yet another champion trainer title, while the veteran’s stable jockey Richard Fourie will have more silverware to find place for at home after a sensational season.
The beautiful venue for this evening’s awards (Pic – Pauline Herman)
The awards were determined through a voting process led by Henk Steenkamp, Chairman of the panel, along with judges Nico Krisiotis and Neil Pretorius.
“4Racing is committed to celebrating excellence, highlighting the steadfast dedication and outstanding talent within the horse racing community. The East Cape Awards serves as a tribute to the passion and dedication shared by all involved in this thrilling sport. Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, whose contributions have further enhanced the framework of racing in Gqeberha. Together, we continue to elevate the standard of excellence in our beloved sport,” said Fundi Sithebe, 4Racing CEO.
4Racing extended its congratulations to all the winners and nominees on yet another successful East Cape Awards.
- Media release by 4Racing on Friday 6 September 2024.
