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Nature Strip Crowned Australian Horse of the Year

Tara Madgwick - Monday September 5

Champion trainer Chris Waller's domination of the Australian Racehorse of the Year continued on Saturday night, when the world’s best sprinter Nature Strip was voted best horse in the land over his stable-mate and Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant.

Nature Strip wins the Everest - image Steve Hart

Waller has trained the past seven Australian Racehorses of the Year, won by Winx (2016-19), Nature Strip (2020 and 2022) and Verry Elleegant (2021).

Nature Strip polled 189 votes after winning three Group 1s last season, taking his career tally to eight, with his Everest victory the icing on the cake.

The son of Nicconi became a global superstar in June, giving the world's best sprinters a galloping lesson in a scintillating King's Stand Stakes triumph at Royal Ascot.

AWARD WINNERS

Australian Racehorse of the Year

1. Nature Strip (Nicconi) (189 votes)

Champion Sprinter

1. Nature Strip (219)

Champion Middle Distance

1. Zaaki (GB) (Leroidesanimaux) (111)

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Champion Stayer

1. Verry Elleegant  (NZ) (Zed) (198)

Champion 2YO

1. Fireburn (Rebel Dane) (210)

Champion 3YO Colt or Gelding

1. Anamoe (Street Boss (USA) (164)

Champion 3YO Filly

1. Gypsy Goddess (NZ) (Tarzino )(117)

Champion Jumper

1. Saunter Boy (Fr) (Myboycharlie)  (70)

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