The Christchurch Casino 24th annual South Island Thoroughbred Racing Awards were celebrated at Riccarton Park Racecourse on Friday.

The awards, which recognise performances during the 2018-19 racing season, were presented on behalf of the Southern Region Racing Clubs, with the support of the Canterbury Westland Racing Owners’ Association and the Canterbury Marlborough Westland Otago Thoroughbred Breeders.

 

The winners in each category were:

 

JOCKEY - Chris Johnson

JUMPS JOCKEY - Stuart Higgins

APPRENTICE JOCKEY - Tina Comignaghi

ASHLEE MUNDY MEMORIAL JOCKEY CHOICE AWARD - Corey Campbell

TRAINER - Michael & Matthew Pitman

OWNER - Kelvin Tyler

BREEDER - Est late P E Smith

BROODMARE - Mega Babe (Dam of Patrick Erin & Gallant Boy)

STALLION - Gallant Guru

TWO-YEAR-OLD - Miss Federer

THREE-YEAR-OLD- Emily Margaret

SPRINTER - Enzo’s Lad

MILER - Boots ‘N’ All

STAYER - Savvy Coup

JUMPER - Jackfrost

New Zealand Bloodstock SOUTHERN FILLY OF THE YEAR - Emily Margaret

 

2018/19 SOUTH ISLAND HORSE OF THE YEAR - Savvy Coup