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Johannesburg, South Africa — With the conclusion of 2026 World Pool Gold Cup day on 26 July and the final set of logs for the 2025/26 racing season, the Equus Awards judging panel has released the list of nominees for the 2026 Equus Awards.
The categories and finalists for the equine awards are:
All nominees qualify for the prestigious Equus Horse Of The Year Award.
The Equus Awards judging panel for 2026 comprises Graeme Hawkins (Chairman), Robert Bloomberg, Karel Miedema, Aveen Sewpersad and Darryl Maree. While the panel will have the deciding vote on the winners in each category, the lists of nominees are drawn from the Equus logs.
In addition to the above, there will also be Thoroughbred Breeders awards for:-
- Champion Broodmare
- Champion Stallion
- Champion Breeder
Nominees for the CHAMPION BROODMARE category are:-
The Media Award categories are:-
- Print/Editorial
- Still Photography
- Video/Broadcast
The Human Achievement Award categories are:-
- Champion Apprentice Jockey
- Champion Jockey
- Champion Trainer
- Champion Owner
- Groom Of The Year
The Equus Awards will be hosted by 4Racing for 2026 and will celebrate all that made the season great at The Galleria in Sandton on Tuesday, 18 August.
Further updates and information will be published on the official Equus Awards website (www.equusawards.co.za) and social media channels.