On Saturday evening Norsk Galopp held its annual Oscar gala with tributes to Øvrevoll’s champions and the crowning of the horses of the year in various categories. Hanne Rådstoga’s Marit Sveaas winner, Simply Minds, took the ultimate honour.
Below is an overview of the winners in the horse categories:
- Handicapper of the Year: Corazon De Leon
- Norwegian-bred of the Year: Big Chance
- Mare of the Year: Capitana Bling
- 2-year-old of the Year: Our Bear
- 3-year-old of the Year: Queen Azteca and War Socks (shared award)
- Sprinter of the Year: Aphelios
- Miler of the Year: Simply Minds
- Stayer of the Year: Ami De Vega
- Horse of the Year: Simply Minds
