Australia’s darling of the turf, Verry Elleegant (NZ) (Zed), was crowned the country’s Racehorse of the Year following her outstanding season, which included five elite-level victories.

Edging towards A$10 million in lifetime earnings, the New Zealand-bred mare’s season was highlighted by her wins in the Gr.1 Winx Stakes (1400m), Gr.1 Caulfield Cup (2400m), Gr.1 Turnbull Stakes (2000m), Gr.1 Chipping Norton Stakes (1600m), and Gr.1 Ranvet Stakes (2000m).

As well as her Horse of the Year title, the daughter of Zed was also bestowed the accolades of Champion Middle Distance hose and Champion Stayer.

Verry Elleegant was initially trained in New Zealand by part-owner Nicholas Bishara for whom she won two of her three starts, and placed in the other.