EQUUS AWARDS PRESS RELEASE

Pirhobeta wrote: Hey Bob...stop shaking....

Thanks Scottee....

Just saw the award winners and noticed that Louis the King didn't win anything (nominated in 3 categories)...a Triple Crown winner, only the second ever in SA and no recognition given...if not good enough to win two of the category awards due to Legislate, then maybe a Special Achievement award due to the rarity of the feat...

an uncomfortable viewing experience ...and i echo my earlier statement
The sport needs new blood

What an absolute disgrace, we now have a Grade 2 winning champion 2yr old filly on the strength that she was unbeaten after 3 starts.....

Just when one thinks that things cannot get any worse we go from the sublime to the ridiculous.

I am not even going to get into the other awards that i think are dubious like Stayer/Miler....

I had no idea that you could win Champion without even contesting a Grade 1 race, great article in the Sporting Post regarding this.

T, I have said for years a points system needs to be implimented, where certain races are given a rating. Taking into account fillies (3 year old) in open company, likewise the colts and accordingly adjusted for the time of the year the race takes place. Grade one winning must be a minimum requirement for a nomination. Awards are based on passed achievements not on possible future results.
I am thankful they got it right this year !

are these award ceremonies really necessary I mean come on how much ego stroking and bullshit is said on the evening...yawn yawn

What happened to the most important award

work riders?

For me, I cant see it more simple for the winner of the category should have the most number of grade one wins. Failing that, or a tie, the most number of grade 2 wins. Failing that, ......... the most number of grade 3 wins. Etc, etc.

That sounds easy Mac
I understand that the panel submitted individually to the auditors there was no panel discussion.
I would have thought that Robyn and the triple crown winner would have received an award, however not sure if an article was submitted?
I would have also given Variety Club the award on his own.

Mac wrote: For me, I cant see it more simple for the winner of the category should have the most number of grade one wins. Failing that, or a tie, the most number of grade 2 wins. Failing that, ......... the most number of grade 3 wins. Etc, etc.

Points system eradicates human bias - Why on earth do we have a Merit Rating system for races but when it comes to awards that effect the paddock we decide to let a group of people decide which horse should get the Blue Riband? We have an established Graded race program and that should be used as the benchmark. If a trainer chooses not to contest certain events through tactics or because of readiness then that's too bad. We would eliminate much controversy for Awards and entrance into races like the July and Met if we gave sole consideration to performance(down to the top ten finishers) in Graded races. Supposed manipulation would be eliminated and trainers and owners will have no reason to cry as the ball will be their court t5o gain entry to the top races and awards.

Dave Scott wrote: That sounds easy Mac
I understand that the panel submitted individually to the auditors there was no panel discussion.
I would have thought that Robyn and the triple crown winner would have received an award, however not sure if an article was submitted?
I would have also given Variety Club the award on his own.

Robyn never even got an invite