EC Awards Nominees
4Racing looks forward to celebrating the 2026 East Cape Awards on Saturday, 5 September 2026 in the Bold Silvano Room at Fairview Racecourse.
This year’s judging panel comprised Henk Steenkamp, Nico Kritsiotis and Neil Pretorius and the categories and nominees are:-
CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY
Marchland
Obsidian Star
CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD COLT/GELDING
Gimmethatworldcup
Master Mtoto
U S Ranger
CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY
Anotherdanceforme
Danish Dynamite
Golden Palm
CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD COLT/GELDING
All Systems Go
Buffalo Bill
Royal Kingdom
CHAMPION OLDER FILLY/MARE
Enchanting Choice
Epikleros
Song Of Myself
Splicethemainbrace
CHAMPION OLDER COLT/GELDING
Kingdundee
Zatara Magic
Zinovi
CHAMPION SPRINTER
Anuschka’s World
Cruise Control
Kingdundee
CHAMPION STAYER
Bad Medicine
Home Reef
Spoil Yourself
CHAMPION POLYTRACK FILLY/MARE
To be announced on the evening
CHAMPION POLYTRACK COLT/GELDING
To be announced on the evening
HORSE OF THE SEASON
To be announced on the evening
The annual awards honour the outstanding equine and human performances of the season while recognising the owners, trainers, jockeys, breeders, stable staff, officials and supporters whose dedication continues to drive racing in the Eastern Cape.
