Perhaps as much attention will be paid to the list of judges for the 2026 Equus Awards as to the lists of nominated horses announced this week for the various honours. Easing the judges’ task has been the recent introduction of Equus logs – league tables of points accrued by the award nominees. The Equus Awards will be hosted by 4Racing for 2026 and will celebrate all that made the season great at The Galleria in Sandton on Tuesday 18 August. There will also be Thoroughbred Breeders awards for Champion Broodmare, Champion Stallion and Champion Breeder. Human Achievement Awards – mostly already decided – are Champion Apprentice Jockey, Champion Jockey, Champion Trainer, Champion Owner and Groom of the Year.