Khumalo is champion jockey of the year

S’MANGA Khumalo not only made history on the racing course, but also off field when he was named the first jockey of colour to win the most prestigious award – Champion Jockey of 2014.

Khumalo won the 2013 July on Heavy Metal to become the first jockey of colour to win the July in this event history.

The prestigious Equus Awards, also known as the “Oscars” of South African horseracing, took place on Wednesday August 13 at Emperors Palace, where the top breeders, horses stables and jockeys were honoured for the efforts in the past season.

The best of the season was be celebrated and honoured.

2014 Equss Award winners:

Champion Two-Year-Old Colt/ Gelding: Harry’s Son (AUS)

Champion Two-Year-Old Filly: Majmu (AUS)

Champion Three-Year-Old Colt/ Gelding: Legislate

Champion Three-Year-Old Filly: In the Fast Lane

Champion Older Male: Yorker

Champion Older Filly/Mare: Beach Beauty

Champion Sprinter (1 000-1 200m): Via Africa

Champion Miler (1 400-1 600m): Capetown Noir

Champion Middle Distance Horse (1 800-2 200m): Legislate

Champion Stayer (2 400m and up): Hot Ticket

Outstanding Stallion: Dynasty

Outstanding Breeder: Carl and Amanda De Vos

Champion Stallion: Jet Master

Champion Broodmare: Star Of Arcole

Champion Breeder: Klawervlei Stud

Special Achievement: Variety Club

Special International Achievement: Variety Club / Vercingetorix

Print Media Award: Dave Mollett

TV Media Award: Andrew Bonn

Apprentice of the Year: Akash Aucharuz

Champion Jockey: S’manga Khumalo

Champion Trainer: Snaith Racing

Owner of the Year: Ingrid and Markus Jooste

Horse of the Year: Legislate