Mburu and Mutua land leading status as Ngong racing season ends

Jockey James Muhindi display's The Soprani Challenge Trophy Derby Trials Trophy on March 4, 2012 after winning the race aboard Got A Hold On Me at Ngong Race Course. Muhindi emerged the Champion Jockey as the 2015/2016 racing season ended. PHOTO | CHRIS OMOLLO | NATION MEDIA GROUP

What you need to know:

  • James Muhindi became Champion Jockey, seeing off Patrick Mungai, Paul Kiarie, Patrick Ngugi, and, Lesley Sercombe.
  • Patrick Ngugi earned most improved apprentice accolade.
  • Tom Tom Fraser again clicked well in the Tipster's Race.

During the 2015/16 season at Ngong, owner Joe Mburu, and, trainer, Onesmus Mutua, landed leading status, overtaking the usual suspects.

Mark Mburu added to family happiness as best apprentice.

Marilynn Bengough was miles away heading the Private Trainer's prize, due to her astonishing Wizard, Western Ballad, winner of the Triple Crown, and, Fillies Guineas. Western Ballad automatically checked in as Horse of the Year, and, top 3-year-old.

Rawhide Limited and Bruce Nightingale ruled the Breeder's list, without exception.

James Muhindi became Champion Jockey, seeing off Patrick Mungai, Paul Kiarie, Patrick Ngugi, and, Lesley Sercombe.

Patrick Ngugi earned most improved apprentice accolade. Tom Tom Fraser again clicked well in the Tipster's Race.

Paragon naturally converted as Champion two-year-old, leaving Their First Song to be boss of the older horses.

Cheney managed to collect enough points with his sterling performance in the Jockey Club Stakes to snuff out Their First Song, to be George Drew's Challenge Series title holder. Their First Song nearly accumulated plenty numbers to dish Cheney, but it never happened.