Pocket Power became the second horse in South African racing history to be named Horse of the Year for a 3rd time in a row at the 2009 Equus Awards held at Emperor's Palace in Johannesburg.

The winner of a string of Group 1 event throughout the season including the J&B Met and the Gold Challenge, the champion son of Jet Master was fully deserving of his prize ahead of Vodacom July winner, Big City Life.

The tear jerking moment of the night was the speech given by Champion Jockey Andrew Fortune who described his rise from drug addict to champion of his professional.

2009 Equus Awards winners:

Champion 2-year-old filly (distance immaterial): LAVERNA

Champion 2-year-old colt (distance immaterial): MUSIR

Champion 3-year-old colt (distance immaterial): BIG CITY LIFE

Champion 3-year-old filly (distance immaterial): LADY WINDERMERE

Champion older male (distance immaterial): POCKET POWER

Champion older filly / mare (distance immaterial): DANCER'S DAUGHTER

Champion sprinter (1000-1200m, age / gender immaterial): REBEL KING

Champion middle distance horse (1400-2200m, age / gender immaterial): POCKET POWER

Champion stayer (2400m and up, age / gender immaterial): MOKARO

Champion Trainer: Charles Laird

Champion Jockey: Andrew Fortune

Champion Apprentice: Derrick David

Champion Breeders: Summerhill Stud

Special Achievement Award: Douglas Whyte

Broodmare of the Year: Trade Inquiry

Owners of the Year: Mr and Mrs Jooste

Breeder of the Year : Mauritzfontein Stud

Media Award: Dave Mollet

Stallion Achievement Award: Captain Al

Stallion of the Year: Jet Master

Horse of the Year: Pocket Power