A fierce battle for Canberra Horse of the Year honours will come down to the TAB Federal (1206m) at Thoroughbred Park this Friday.

I Am Mamwaazel has been a revelation this preparation, winning twice and finishing runner up twice in his most recent four starts. The John Rolfe-trained gelding, who moved to the Nation’s Capital from Lindsay Park, is a tough, on-speed galloper whose success can be attributed to something quite unique.