Jimmy Choux has been crowned NZ Horse of the Year.  The Thorn Park colt starred at the annual awards held in Hastings on Friday.

Jimmy Choux won the NZ Derby – 2000 Guineas double and he crossed the Tasman to claim another G1 in the Rosehill Guineas.  His sire Thorn Park stands at Windsor Park and his dam Cierzo is a daughter of LR Castletown Stakes winner Gale (Wild Rampage).  

The awards were also a triumph for his owner-breeders Richard and Liz Wood of Chouxmaani Investments.  They also raced G1 Sydney Cup winner Count Chivas (Lord Ballina).  

Grosvenor Stallion Award
THORN PARK – NZ stakes earnings

Dewar Stallion Award
HIGH CHAPARRAL – NZ and Australian combined stakes earnings

Centaine Stallion Award
PINS – Worldwide stakes earnings

Breeder Of The Year – CHOUXMAANI INVESTMENTS

Broodmare Of The Year – TRIASSIC (Dam of So You Think)

Owner Of The Year – CHOUXMAANI INVESTMENTS

Filly Of The Year – KING’S ROSE

Champion 2yo – ANABANDANA

Champion 3yo – JIMMY CHOUX

Champion Sprinter – MUFHASA

Champion Middle Distance Horse – WALL STREET

Champion Stayer – SHOWCAUSE