KTA-KTOB Awards
The KTA-KTOB annually recognizes accomplishments through national honors at our Champion Kentucky-Bred Awards Luncheon, such as:
In addition:
BROODMARE OF THE YEAR – Our oldest award and one of the most prestigious within Thoroughbred breeding, the first Broodmare of the Year was “BLOODROOT” in 1946. Each year, dutifully-researched nominees are named by the Awards Committee and voted upon by our membership.
P.A.B. WIDENER AWARD – Awarded since 1972, the P.A.B. Widener award represents the Breeder of the Year. Nominees are determined by points earned in graded stakes and are voted upon by our Board of Directors.
CHARLES W. ENGELHARD AWARD – First given in 1970, this award honors Charles W. Engelhard, who in 1962 became renowned as a buyer and owner of championship Thoroughbreds. The award is presented to a member of the media for outstanding coverage of the Thoroughbred industry and is voted upon by our Board of Directors.
THE HARDBOOT BREEDERS’ AWARD – Honoring breeders who are well-established but not typically acknowledged through other awards, the Hardboot Award pays tribute to distinctive but overlooked or unsung breeders that help make up the backbone of our industry and is voted upon by our Board of Directors.
W.T. YOUNG AWARD – In 2003 the KTOB established the William T. Young Humanitarian Award. This award replaced the Coman Humanitarian Award. The award, presented in its first year to Mr. Young’s family, honored a person that touched many people not only in our industry but also throughout this community and this State. This award does not represent a person or organization’s achievement in the Thoroughbred industry, instead it recognizes a person or organization associated with our industry; that recognizes and promotes the human endeavor and is voted upon by our Board of Directors.
KTDF AWARDS – Recognizes the leading KTDF Sire, Earner, Owner, Trainer and Breeder for the entire year.
2024 Kentucky-Bred Champions
| Award |
Winner |
Breeder |
| Broodmare of the Year |
Puca |
Owner: Resolute Bloodstock LLC |
| Horse of the Year |
Thorpedo Anna |
Judy Hicks |
| Two-Year-Old Male |
Citizen Bull |
Robert Low & Lawana Low |
| Two-Year-Old Filly |
Immersive |
Godolphin |
| Three-Year-Old Male |
Sierra Leone |
Debby M. Oxley |
| Three-Year-Old Female |
Thorpedo Anna |
Judy HIcks |
| Older Dirt Male |
National Treasure |
Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds, LLC |
| Older Dirt Female |
Idiomatic |
Juddmonte Farms Inc. |
| Male Turf Horse |
Cogburn |
Bellary Bay Bloodstock |
| Female Turf Horse |
She Feels Pretty |
Payson Stud Inc. |
| Male Sprinter |
Cogburn |
Bellary Bay Bloodstock |
| Female Sprinter |
Soul of an Angel |
Westbrook Stables, LLC |
| Racing Abroad |
City of Troy |
Orpendale/Chelton/Wynatt |
| Steeplechase Horse |
Snap Decision |
Phipps Stable |
| P.A.B. Widener Award |
Godolphin |
|
| Charles W. Engelhard Award |
Caton Bredar |
|
| Hardboot Breeders' Award |
Alex Rankin & Sarah Rankin |
|
| William T. Young Humanitarian Award |
Stable Recovery |
|
| KTDF Sire of the Year |
Twirling Candy |
Lane's End Farm |
| KTDF Earner of the Year |
Goliad |
Perry R. Bass, II & Ramona S. Bass |
| KTDF Owner of the Year |
Godolphin, LLC |
|
| KTDF Trainer of the Year |
Steven M. Asmussen |
|
| KTDF Breeder of the Year |
Godolphin |
|
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KTOB Broodmare of the Year
| Year |
Horse |
Owner |
| 2024 |
Puca |
Resolute Bloodstock LLC |
| 2023 |
Dance Card |
Godolphin |
| 2022 |
Dreaming of Julia |
Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC |
| 2021 |
Indian Miss |
OXO Equine LLC |
| 2020 |
Drumette |
Bridlewood Farm |
| 2019 |
Beyond the Waves |
George Strawbridge Jr. |
| 2018 |
Stage Magic |
John D. Gunther |
| 2017 |
Lemons Forever |
Charles Fipke |
| 2016 |
Leslie's Lady |
Clarkland Farm |
| 2015 |
Littleprincessemma |
Zayat Stable |
| 2014 |
Fun House |
Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
| 2013 |
Take Charge Lady |
Eaton Sales |
| 2012 |
Lisa Danielle |
Morton Fink |
| 2011 |
Oatsee |
My Meadowview LLC |
| 2010 |
Liable |
Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider |
| 2009 |
Sweet Life |
Mr. & Mrs. Martin J. Wygod |
| 2008 |
Vertigineux |
Maverick Productions |
| 2007 |
Better Than Honour |
Hill 'n' Dale Equine Holdings & Southern Equine Stables, LLC |
| 2006 |
Cara Rafaela |
Darley |
| 2005 |
Baby Zip |
Adena Springs |
| 2004 |
Dear Birdie |
Marylou Whitney |
| 2003 |
Prospectors Delite |
James Elkins |
| 2002 |
Toussaud |
Juddmonte Farms |
| 2001 |
Turko's Turn |
The Thoroughbred Corp. |
| 2000 |
Primal Force |
Adena Springs |
| 1999 |
Ann Campbell |
Arthur B. Hancock III |
| 1998 |
In Neon |
John Franks |
| 1997 |
Slightly Dangerous |
Juddmonte Farms |
| 1996 |
Personal Ensign |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
| 1995 |
Northern Sunset (IRE) |
Virginia Kraft Payson |
| 1994 |
Fall Aspen |
Lowquest, Ltd. |
| 1993 |
Glowing Tribute |
John R. Gaines |
| 1992 |
Weekend Surprise |
W.S. Farish & W.S. Kilroy |
| 1991 |
Toll Booth |
Lazy Lane Farms, Inc. |
| 1990 |
Kamar |
Heronwood Farm |
| 1989 |
Relaxing |
Ogden Phipps |
| 1988 |
Grecian Banner |
Ogden Phipps |
| 1987 |
Banja Luka |
Howard B. Keck |
| 1986 |
Too Bald |
North Ridge Farm |
| 1985 |
Dunce Cap II |
Greentree Stud |
| 1984 |
Hasty Queen II |
Robert B. Congleton & Robert E. Courtney |
| 1983 |
Courtley Dee |
Helen K. Groves, Helen Alexander & David Aykroyd |
| 1982 |
Best in Show |
Mr. & Mrs. Darrell Brown |
| 1981 |
Natashka |
William S. Farish III |
| 1980 |
Key Bridge |
Paul Mellon |
| 1979 |
Smartaire |
Mr. & Mrs. James P. Ryan |
| 1978 |
Primonetta |
John W. Galbreath |
| 1977 |
Sweet Tooth |
Calumet Farm |
| 1976 |
Gazala II |
Nelson Bunker Hunt |
| 1975 |
Shenanigans |
Mr. & Mrs. Stuart S. Janney, Jr. |
| 1974 |
Cosmah |
John R. Gaines |
| 1973 |
Somethingroyal |
Estate of C.T. Chenery |
| 1972 |
Moment of Truth II |
Cragwood Estate |
| 1971 |
Iberia |
Meadow Stud |
| 1970 |
Levee |
Morven Stud |
| 1969 |
All Beautiful |
Rokeby Stable |
| 1968 |
Delta |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1967 |
Keraia |
Mrs. Thomas A. Bancroft |
| 1966 |
Juliets Nurse |
J. Graham Brown |
| 1965 |
Pocahontas |
Powhatan |
| 1964 |
Maid of Flight |
Mrs. Richard C. duPont |
| 1963 |
Misty Morn |
Wheatley Stable |
| 1962 |
Track Medal |
Greentree Stud |
| 1961 |
Striking |
Ogden Phipps |
| 1960 |
Siama |
Capt. Harry F. Guggenheim |
| 1959 |
Knight's Daughter |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1958 |
Miss Disco |
Mrs. H. C. Phipps |
| 1957 |
Belle Jeep |
Maine Chance Farm |
| 1956 |
Swoon |
E. Gay Drake |
| 1955 |
Iron Reward |
Rex C. Ellsworth |
| 1954 |
Traffic Court |
Clifford Mooers |
| 1953 |
Gaga |
Duval Headley |
| 1952 |
Ace Card |
Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords |
| 1951 |
Alpenstock III |
Mareworth Farm |
| 1950 |
Hilldene |
C.T. Chenery |
| 1949 |
Easy Lass |
Calumet Farm |
| 1948 |
Our Page |
Woodvale Farm |
| 1947 |
Potheen |
Calumet Farm |
| 1946 |
Bloodroot |
Ogden Phipps |
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KY-Bred Horse of the Year
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Thorpedo Anna |
| 2023 |
Cody's Wish |
| 2022 |
Flightline |
| 2021 |
Essential Quality |
| 2020 |
Authentic |
| 2019 |
Bricks and Mortar |
| 2018 |
Justify |
| 2017 |
Gun Runner |
| 2016 |
Arrogate |
| 2015 |
American Pharoah |
| 2014 |
Untapable |
| 2013 |
Wise Dan |
| 2012 |
Wise Dan |
| 2011 |
Havre de Grace |
| 2010 |
Zenyatta |
| 2009 |
Rachel Alexandra |
| 2008 |
Curlin |
| 2007 |
Curlin |
| 2006 |
Barbaro |
| 2005 |
Saint Liam |
| 2004 |
Ghostzapper |
| 2003 |
Mineshaft |
| 2002 |
War Emblem |
| 2001 |
Monarchos |
| 2000 |
Fusaichi Pegasus |
| 1999 |
Charismatic |
| 1998 |
Real Quiet |
| 1997 |
Favorite Trick |
| 1996 |
Serena's Song |
| 1995 |
Serena's Song |
| 1994 |
Tabasco Cat |
| 1993 |
Lure |
| 1992 |
A.P. Indy |
| 1991 |
Suave Dancer |
| 1990 |
Criminal Type |
| 1989 |
Sunday Silence |
| 1988 |
Alysheba |
| 1987 |
Ferdinand |
| 1986 |
Manila |
| 1985 |
Spend a Buck |
| 1984 |
John Henry |
| 1983 |
Slew o' Gold |
| 1982 |
Lemhi Gold |
| 1981 |
John Henry |
| 1980 |
Spectacular Bid |
| 1979 |
Spectacular Bid |
| 1978 |
Seattle Slew |
| 1977 |
Seattle Slew |
| 1976 |
Forego |
| 1975 |
Forego |
| 1974 |
Forego |
| 1973 |
Dahlia |
| 1972 |
Typecast |
| 1971 |
Ack Ack |
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KY-Bred Two-Year Old Male
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Citizen Bull |
| 2023 |
Fierceness |
| 2022 |
Forte |
| 2021 |
Corniche |
| 2020 |
Essential Quality |
| 2019 |
Storm the Court |
| 2018 |
Game Winner |
| 2017 |
Bolt d'Oro |
| 2016 |
Classic Empire |
| 2015 |
Nyquist |
| 2014 |
American Pharoah |
| 2013 |
Shared Belief |
| 2012 |
Shanghai Bobby |
| 2011 |
Hansen |
| 2010 |
Uncle Mo |
| 2009 |
Lookin At Lucky |
| 2008 |
Midshipman |
| 2007 |
War Pass |
| 2006 |
Street Sense |
| 2005 |
Stevie Wonderboy |
| 2004 |
Wilko |
| 2003 |
Action This Day |
| 2002 |
Vindication |
| 2001 |
Johannesburg |
| 2000 |
Macho Uno |
| 1999 |
Anees |
| 1998 |
Answer Lively |
| 1997 |
Favorite Trick |
| 1996 |
Boston Harbor |
| 1995 |
Maria's Mon |
| 1994 |
Timber Country |
| 1993 |
Dehere |
| 1992 |
River Special |
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KY-Bred Two-Year-Old Filly
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Immersive |
| 2023 |
Just F Y I |
| 2022 |
Wonder Wheel |
| 2021 |
Echo Zulu |
| 2020 |
Vequist |
| 2019 |
British Idiom |
| 2018 |
Jaywalk |
| 2017 |
Rushing Fall |
| 2016 |
Champagne Room |
| 2015 |
Songbird |
| 2014 |
Take Charge Brandi |
| 2013 |
She's A Tiger |
| 2012 |
Beholder |
| 2011 |
My Miss Aurelia |
| 2010 |
More Than Real |
| 2009 |
She Be Wild |
| 2008 |
Stardom Bound |
| 2007 |
Indian Blessing |
| 2006 |
Dreaming of Anna |
| 2005 |
Folklore |
| 2004 |
Sweet Catomine |
| 2003 |
Halfbridled |
| 2002 |
Storm Flag Flying |
| 2001 |
Tempera |
| 2000 |
Caressing |
| 1999 |
Chilukki |
| 1998 |
Silverbulletday |
| 1997 |
Countess Diana |
| 1996 |
Storm Song |
| 1995 |
Golden Attraction |
| 1994 |
Flanders |
| 1993 |
Phone Chatter |
| 1992 |
Eliza |
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KY-Bred Three-Year-Old Male
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Sierra Leone |
| 2023 |
Arcangelo |
| 2022 |
Epicenter |
| 2021 |
Essential Quality |
| 2020 |
Authentic |
| 2019 |
Maximum Security |
| 2018 |
Justify |
| 2017 |
West Coast |
| 2016 |
Arrogate |
| 2015 |
American Pharoah |
| 2014 |
Shared Belief |
| 2013 |
Will Take Charge |
| 2012 |
I'll Have Another |
| 2011 |
Animal Kingdom |
| 2010 |
Lookin At Lucky |
| 2009 |
Summer Bird |
| 2008 |
Big Brown |
| 2007 |
Curlin |
| 2006 |
Bernardini |
| 2005 |
Flower Alley |
| 2004 |
Birdstone |
| 2003 |
Empire Maker |
| 2002 |
War Emblem |
| 2001 |
Point Given |
| 2000 |
Fusaichi Pegasus |
| 1999 |
Charismatic |
| 1998 |
Real Quiet |
| 1997 |
Touch Gold |
| 1996 |
Louis Quatorze |
| 1995 |
Thunder Gulch |
| 1994 |
Tabasco Cat |
| 1993 |
Prairie Bayou |
| 1992 |
A.P. Indy |
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KY-Bred Three-Year-Old Filly
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Thorpedo Anna |
| 2023 |
Pretty Mischievous |
| 2022 |
Nest |
| 2021 |
Malathaat |
| 2020 |
Swiss Skydiver |
| 2019 |
Covfefe |
| 2018 |
Monmoy Girl |
| 2017 |
Abel Tasman |
| 2016 |
Songbird |
| 2015 |
I'm a Chatterbox |
| 2014 |
Untapable |
| 2013 |
Beholder |
| 2012 |
Believe You Can |
| 2011 |
Royal Delta |
| 2010 |
Blind Luck |
| 2009 |
Rachel Alexadra |
| 2008 |
Proud Spell |
| 2007 |
Rags to Riches |
| 2006 |
Wait a While |
| 2005 |
Smuggler |
| 2004 |
Ashado |
| 2003 |
Bird Town |
| 2002 |
Farda Amiga |
| 2001 |
Xtra Heat |
| 2000 |
Surfside |
| 1999 |
Silverbulletday |
| 1998 |
Banshee Breeze |
| 1997 |
Ajina |
| 1996 |
Yanks Music |
| 1995 |
Serena's Song |
| 1994 |
Heavenly Prize |
| 1993 |
Sky Beauty |
| 1992 |
November Snow |
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KY-Bred Older Dirt Male
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
National Treasure |
| 2023 |
Cody's Wish |
| 2022 |
Flightline |
| 2021 |
Maxfield |
| 2020 |
Improbable |
| 2019 |
Vino Rosso |
| 2018 |
Accelerate |
| 2017 |
Gun Runner |
| 2016 |
Frosted |
| 2015 |
Honor Code |
| 2014 |
Wise Dan |
| 2013 |
Wise Dan |
| 2012 |
Wise Dan |
| 2011 |
Drosselmeyer |
| 2010 |
Blame |
| 2009 |
Gio Ponti |
| 2008 |
Curlin |
| 2007 |
Lawyer Ron |
| 2006 |
Premium Tap |
| 2005 |
Saint Liam |
| 2004 |
Ghostzapper |
| 2003 |
Mineshaft |
| 2002 |
Left Bank |
| 2001 |
Albert the Great |
| 2000 |
Lemon Drop Kid |
| 1999 |
Behrens |
| 1998 |
Wild Rush |
| 1997 |
Will's Way |
| 1996 |
Dramatic Gold |
| 1995 |
Tinner's Way |
| 1994 |
The Wicked North |
| 1993 |
Devil His Due |
| 1992 |
Sea Cadet |
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KY-Bred Older Dirt Female
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Idiomatic |
| 2023 |
Goodnight Olive |
| 2022 |
Malathaat |
| 2021 |
Letruska |
| 2020 |
Monomoy Girl |
| 2019 |
Midnight Bisou |
| 2018 |
Abel Tasman |
| 2017 |
Forever Unbridled |
| 2016 |
Beholder |
| 2015 |
Beholder |
| 2014 |
Close Hatches |
| 2013 |
Royal Delta |
| 2012 |
Royal Delta |
| 2011 |
Havre de Grace |
| 2010 |
Zenyatta |
| 2009 |
Zenyatta |
| 2008 |
Zenyatta |
| 2007 |
Hystericalady |
| 2006 |
Round Pond |
| 2005 |
Ashado |
| 2004 |
Azeri |
| 2003 |
Azeri |
| 2002 |
Azeri |
| 2001 |
Spain |
| 2000 |
Heritage of Gold |
| 1999 |
Banshee Breeze |
| 1998 |
Escena |
| 1997 |
Hidden Lake |
| 1996 |
Serena's Song |
| 1995 |
Inside Information |
| 1994 |
Sky Beauty |
| 1993 |
Hatoof |
| 1992 |
Versailles Treaty |
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KY-Bred Male Turf Horse
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Cogburn |
| 2023 |
Up to the Mark |
| 2022 |
Casa Creed |
| 2021 |
Colonel Liam |
| 2020 |
War of Will |
| 2019 |
Bricks and Mortar |
| 2018 |
Oscar Performance |
| 2017 |
Beach Patrol |
| 2016 |
Tourist |
| 2015 |
Big Blue Kitten |
| 2014 |
Main Sequence |
| 2013 |
Wise Dan |
| 2012 |
Wise Dan |
| 2011 |
Gio Ponti |
| 2010 |
Gio Ponti |
| 2009 |
Gio Ponti |
| 2008 |
Dancing Forever |
| 2007 |
English Channel |
| 2006 |
English Channel |
| 2005 |
Artie Schiller |
| 2004 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2003 |
Johar |
| 2002 |
Good Journey |
| 2001 |
Fantastic Light |
| 2000 |
John's Call |
| 1999 |
Yagli |
| 1998 |
Da Hoss |
| 1997 |
Geri |
| 1996 |
Da Hoss |
| 1995 |
Lassigny |
| 1994 |
Lure |
| 1993 |
Lure |
| 1992 |
Fraise |
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KY-Bred Female Turf Horse
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
She Feels Pretty |
| 2023 |
War Like Goddess |
| 2022 |
War Like Goddess |
| 2021 |
War Like Goddess |
| 2020 |
Rushing Fall |
| 2019 |
Got Stormy |
| 2018 |
Rushing Fall |
| 2017 |
Lady Eli |
| 2016 |
Tepin |
| 2015 |
Tepin |
| 2014 |
Stephanie's Kitten |
| 2013 |
Mizdirection |
| 2012 |
Tapitsfly |
| 2011 |
Never Retreat |
| 2010 |
Shared Account |
| 2009 |
Ventura |
| 2008 |
Forever Together |
| 2007 |
Precious Kitten |
| 2006 |
Honey Ryder |
| 2005 |
Honey Ryder |
| 2004 |
Wonder Again |
| 2003 |
Tates Creek |
| 2002 |
Astra |
| 2001 |
Tranquility Lake |
| 2000 |
Perfect Sting |
| 1999 |
Soaring Softly |
| 1998 |
Auntie Mame |
| 1997 |
Ryafan |
| 1996 |
Memories of Silver |
| 1995 |
Possibly Perfect |
| 1994 |
Hatoof |
| 1993 |
Flawlessly |
| 1992 |
Flawlessly |
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KY-Bred Male Sprinter
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Cogburn |
| 2023 |
Elite Power |
| 2022 |
Jackie's Warrior |
| 2021 |
Jackie's Warrior |
| 2020 |
Whitmore |
| 2019 |
Mitole |
| 2018 |
Roy H |
| 2017 |
Roy H |
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KY-Bred Female Sprinter
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Soul of an Angel |
| 2023 |
Goodnight Olive |
| 2022 |
Goodnight Olive |
| 2021 |
Ce Ce |
| 2020 |
Gamine |
| 2019 |
Covfefe |
| 2018 |
Marley's Freedom |
| 2017 |
Lady Aurelia |
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KY-Bred Sprinter (Split into Male Sprinter & Female Sprinter after 2016)
| Year |
Horse |
| 2016 |
Drefong |
| 2015 |
Runhappy |
| 2014 |
Goldencents |
| 2013 |
Groupie Doll |
| 2012 |
Groupie Doll |
| 2011 |
Caleb's Posse |
| 2010 |
Majesticperfection |
| 2009 |
Informed Decision |
| 2008 |
Midnight Lute |
| 2007 |
Midnight Lute |
| 2006 |
Henny Hughes |
| 2005 |
Silver Train |
| 2004 |
Speightstown |
| 2003 |
Aldebaran |
| 2002 |
Orientate |
| 2001 |
Squirtle Squirt |
| 2000 |
Kona Gold |
| 1999 |
Artaz |
| 1998 |
Reraise |
| 1997 |
Elmhurst |
| 1996 |
Lit de Justice |
| 1995 |
Desert Stormer |
| 1994 |
Boundary |
| 1993 |
Cardmania |
| 1992 |
Thirty Slews |
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KY-Bred Racing Abroad
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
City of Troy |
| 2023 |
Lemon Pop |
| 2022 |
Country Grammer |
| 2021 |
Mystic Guide |
| 2020 |
Kameko |
| 2019 |
Siskin |
| 2018 |
Roaring Lion |
| 2017 |
Arrogate |
| 2016 |
Tepin |
| 2015 |
Air Force Blue |
| 2014 |
Toast of New York |
| 2013 |
Declaration of War |
| 2012 |
Certify |
| 2011 |
Blue Bunting |
| 2010 |
Dream Ahead |
| 2009 |
Ghanaati |
| 2008 |
Henrythenavigator |
| 2007 |
Peeping Fawn |
| 2006 |
Electrocutionist |
| 2005 |
Divine Proportions |
| 2004 |
Shamardal |
| 2003 |
Hawk Wing |
| 2002 |
Nayef |
| 2001 |
Fantastic Light |
| 2000 |
Giant's Causeway |
| 1999 |
El Condor Pasa |
| 1998 |
Loup Savage |
| 1997 |
Peintre Celebre |
| 1996 |
Halling |
| 1995 |
Lammtarra |
| 1994 |
Balanchine |
| 1993 |
Zafonic |
| 1992 |
St. Jovite |
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KY-Bred Steeplechase Horse
| Year |
Horse |
| 2024 |
Snap Decision |
| 2023 |
Snap Decision |
| 2022 |
Snap Decision |
| 2021 |
Snap Decision |
| 2020 |
Snap Decision |
| 2019 |
No Recipient |
| 2018 |
Balance the Budget |
| 2017 |
Mr. Hot Stuff |
| 2016 |
Special Skills |
| 2015 |
Demonstrative |
| 2014 |
Demonstrative |
| 2013 |
Gustavian |
| 2012 |
Demonstrative |
| 2011 |
Tax Ruling |
| 2010 |
Slip Away |
| 2009 |
Red Letter Day |
| 2008 |
Sovereign Duty |
| 2007 |
Mcdynamo |
| 2006 |
Mcdynamo |
| 2005 |
Mcdynamo |
| 2004 |
Mcdynamo |
| 2003 |
Mcdynamo |
| 2002 |
Flattop |
| 2001 |
Electron |
| 2000 |
Flattop |
| 1999 |
Lonesome Glory |
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KTDF Sire of the Year
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Twirling Candy |
| 2023 |
Into Mischief |
| 2022 |
Into Mischief |
| 2021 |
Into Mischief |
| 2020 |
Into Mischief |
| 2019 |
Into Mischief |
| 2018 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2017 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2016 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2015 |
Candy Ride (ARG) |
| 2014 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2013 |
Kitten's Joy |
| 2012 |
Distorted Humor |
| 2011 |
Distorted Humor |
| 2010 |
Distorted Humor |
| 2009 |
Unbridled's Song |
| 2008 |
Distorted Humor |
| 2007 |
Storm Cat |
| 2006 |
Grand Slam |
| 2005 |
A.P. Indy |
| 2004 |
A.P. Indy |
| 2003 |
Carson City |
| 2002 |
Storm Cat |
| 2001 |
Dehere |
| 2000 |
Storm Cat |
| 1999 |
Storm Cat |
| 1998 |
Carson City |
| 1997 |
Danzig |
| 1996 |
Wild Again |
| 1995 |
Storm Cat |
| 1994 |
Forty Niner |
| 1993 |
Lord at War |
| 1992 |
Mr. Prospector |
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KTDF Earner of the Year
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Goliad |
| 2023 |
Ancient Rome |
| 2022 |
Kitodan |
| 2021 |
Gear Jockey |
| 2020 |
Arklow |
| 2019 |
Zulu Alpha |
| 2018 |
Bound for Nowhere |
| 2017 |
Res Ipsa |
| 2016 |
Kitten's Roar |
| 2015 |
Shes a True Beauty |
| 2014 |
My Afleet |
| 2013 |
Temeraine |
| 2012 |
Cheery |
| 2011 |
Big Albert |
| 2010 |
Max Silverhammer |
| 2009 |
Furthest Land |
| 2008 |
Timbucto |
| 2007 |
Save Big Money |
| 2006 |
Very Vegas |
| 2005 |
With Distinction |
| 2004 |
Miss Wellspring |
| 2003 |
City Rapid |
| 2002 |
Pure Prize |
| 2001 |
Guided Tour |
| 2000 |
Captain Steve |
| 1999 |
Da Devil |
| 1998 |
Wild Rush |
| 1997 |
Mama's Pro |
| 1996 |
Pinpoint Control |
| 1995 |
Cat Appeal |
| 1994 |
Tabasco Cat |
| 1993 |
My Sea Castles |
| 1992 |
Mountain Cat |
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KTDF Owner of the Year
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Godolphin |
| 2023 |
Godolphin |
| 2022 |
Godolphin |
| 2021 |
Godolphin |
| 2020 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2019 |
G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. |
| 2018 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2017 |
G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. |
| 2016 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2015 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2014 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2013 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2012 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2011 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2010 |
Courtlandt Farms |
| 2009 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2008 |
Richard, Bertram & Elaine Klein |
| 2007 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2006 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2005 |
Robert & Beverly Lewis |
| 2004 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2003 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2002 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2001 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2000 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 1999 |
Robert & Bea Roberts |
| 1998 |
Robert & Bea Roberts |
| 1997 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1996 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1995 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1994 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1993 |
Dogwood Stable |
| 1992 |
Hermitage Farm |
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KTDF Trainer of the Year
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Steven M. Asmussen |
| 2023 |
Brad Cox |
| 2022 |
Brad Cox |
| 2021 |
Brad Cox |
| 2020 |
Brad Cox |
| 2019 |
Steven Asmussen |
| 2018 |
Michael Maker |
| 2017 |
Ian Wilkes |
| 2016 |
Michael Maker |
| 2015 |
Michael Maker |
| 2014 |
Michael Maker |
| 2013 |
Michael Maker |
| 2012 |
Michael Maker |
| 2011 |
Michael Maker |
| 2010 |
Michael Maker |
| 2009 |
Michael Maker |
| 2008 |
George R. Arnold II |
| 2007 |
Steven Asmussen |
| 2006 |
Dale Romans |
| 2005 |
Robert Holthus |
| 2004 |
Dale Romans |
| 2003 |
Dale Romans |
| 2002 |
Bernard S. Flint |
| 2001 |
Bernard S. Flint |
| 2000 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1999 |
Bernard S. Flint |
| 1998 |
Bernard S. Flint |
| 1997 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1996 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1995 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1994 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1993 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
| 1992 |
D. Wayne Lukas |
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KTDF Breeder of the Year
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Godolphin |
| 2023 |
Calumet Farm |
| 2022 |
Godolphin |
| 2021 |
Godolphin |
| 2020 |
Calumet Farm |
| 2019 |
Calumet Farm |
| 2018 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2017 |
Calumet Farm |
| 2016 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2015 |
WinStar Farm, LLC |
| 2014 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2013 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
| 2012 |
Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider |
| 2011 |
Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider |
| 2010 |
Dixiana Stables, Inc. |
| 2009 |
Brereton C. Jones |
| 2008 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2007 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2006 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2005 |
Brereton C. Jones |
| 2004 |
Brereton C. Jones |
| 2003 |
Brereton C. Jones |
| 2002 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 2001 |
Robert H. & Bea Roberts |
| 2000 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1999 |
Burning Daylight Farms, Inc. |
| 1998 |
Vinery & Partners |
| 1997 |
Foxfield Thoroughbreds |
| 1996 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1995 |
Overbrook Farm |
| 1994 |
Allen E. Paulson |
| 1993 |
Wimbourne Farm |
| 1992 |
William S. Farish |
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P.A.B. Widener Trophy
| Year |
Award Winner |
|
| 2024 |
Godolphin |
|
| 2023 |
Godolphin |
|
| 2022 |
Godolphin |
|
| 2021 |
Godolphin |
|
| 2020 |
Godolphin |
|
| 2019 |
Calumet Farm |
|
| 2018 |
John D. Gunther |
|
| 2017 |
Clearsky Farms |
|
| 2016 |
Clearsky Farms |
|
| 2015 |
Darley |
|
| 2014 |
Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC |
|
| 2013 |
Kenneth L. & Sarah K. Ramsey |
|
| 2012 |
Brereton C. Jones |
|
| 2011 |
Darley |
|
| 2010 |
Darley |
|
| 2009 |
Juddmonte Farms |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 2008 |
Stonerside Stable |
|
| 2007 |
Stonerside Stable |
|
| 2006 |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
|
| 2005 |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
|
| 2004 |
Aaron U. & Marie D. Jones |
|
| 2003 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 2002 |
Allen Paulson |
|
| 2001 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 2000 |
Adena Springs |
|
| 1999 |
Overbrook Farms |
|
| 1998 |
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Mabee |
|
| 1997 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 1996 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 1995 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 1994 |
Overbrook Farms |
W. T. Young |
| 1993 |
Juddmonte Farms, Inc. |
Prince Khalid Abdullah |
| 1992 |
W.S. Farish & Partners |
|
| 1991 |
Verne H. Winchell |
Oakwind Farm |
| 1990 |
Calumet Farm |
|
| 1989 |
Ogden Phipps |
|
| 1988 |
Ogden Phipps |
|
| 1987 |
Nelson Bunker Hunt |
Bluegrass Farm |
| 1986 |
Nelson Bunker Hunt |
Bluegrass Farm |
| 1985 |
Nelson Bunker Hunt |
Bluegrass Farm |
| 1984 |
The Hancock Family |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1983 |
The Hancock Family |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1982 |
Fred W. Hooper |
Hooper Farms |
| 1981 |
Mrs. Verna Lehmann |
Golden Chance Farm |
| 1980 |
Mrs. Verna Lehmann |
Golden Chance Farm |
| 1979 |
The Hancock Family |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1978 |
Randolph Weinsier |
|
| 1977 |
Ben S. Castleman |
White Horse Acres |
| 1976 |
Ogden Mills Phipps |
|
| 1975 |
The Hancock Family |
Claiborne Farm |
| 1974 |
John W. Galbreath |
Darby Dan |
| 1973 |
Hon. Maxwell H. Gluck |
Elmendorf |
| 1972 |
Leslie Combs |
Spendthrift Farm |
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Charles W. Engelhard Award
| Year |
Award Winner |
|
| 2024 |
Caton Bredar |
|
| 2023 |
Chris McGrath |
|
| 2022 |
Steve Byk |
|
| 2021 |
Alicia Hughes |
|
| 2020 |
Donna Barton Brothers |
|
| 2019 |
Natalie Voss |
|
| 2018 |
Horse Racing Radio Network |
|
| 2017 |
Anne Eberhardt & Enzina Mastrippolito |
|
| 2016 |
Jay Privman |
|
| 2015 |
Sean & Joe Clancy |
|
| 2014 |
Gregory A. Hall |
|
| 2013 |
Barbara Livingston |
|
| 2012 |
G. D. Hieronymus |
|
| 2011 |
Steve Haskin |
|
| 2010 |
Thoroughbred Daily News |
|
| 2009 |
Mark Simon |
Thoroughbred Times |
| 2008 |
Hennigan Brothers - "First Saturday in May" |
|
| 2007 |
Randy Moss |
|
| 2006 |
Edward L. Bowen |
|
| 2005 |
Charlsie Cantey |
|
| 2004 |
Seabiscuit |
|
| 2003 |
Ercel F. Ellis, Jr. |
|
| 2002 |
TVG |
|
| 2001 |
John Henderson |
|
| 2000 |
Ray S. Paulick |
|
| 1999 |
Maryjean Wall |
Lexington Herald-Leader |
| 1998 |
David Heckerman |
|
| 1997 |
Jim Bolus |
|
| 1996 |
Kenny Rice |
News Channel 36 WTVQ - Lexington |
| 1995 |
No Recipient |
|
| 1994 |
Jay Hovdey & John Asher |
The Blood-Horse & WHAS Radio Network |
| 1993 |
Jennie Rees |
Louisville Courier-Journal |
| 1992 |
Josh Pons |
"Country Life Diary" |
| 1991 |
Cawood Ledford |
Cawood Ledford Productions, Inc. |
| 1990 |
Jim McKay |
ABC Sports |
| 1989 |
Lewis Owens |
Lexington Herald-Leader |
| 1988 |
Anheuser-Busch |
|
| 1987 |
Jim Wilburn & Chris Lincoln |
|
| 1986 |
Leon Asmussen |
Daily Racing Form |
| 1985 |
Dick Enberg |
NBC Sports |
| 1984 |
NBC Sports |
|
| 1983 |
Cawood Ledford |
Cawood Ledford Productions, Inc. |
| 1982 |
Tom Hammond |
Hammond Productions, Inc. |
| 1981 |
The Thoroughbred Record |
|
| 1980 |
Billy Reed |
The Courier-Journal |
| 1979 |
Logan Bailey |
Daily Racing Form |
| 1978 |
Kent Hollingsworth |
The Blood-Horse |
| 1977 |
Jim McKay |
ABC Sports |
| 1976 |
Heywood Hale Broun |
Columbia Broadcasting System |
| 1975 |
Robert Wussler |
CBS Television Network |
| 1974 |
Joe Hirsch |
Daily Racing Form |
| 1973 |
Jack Whitaker |
CBS Television Network |
| 1972 |
Hugh J. McGuire |
Daily Racing Form |
| 1971 |
Red Smith |
New York Times News Service |
| 1970 |
Win Elliott |
CBS Radio Sports |
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Hardboot Breeders' Award
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Alex & Sarah Rankin |
| 2023 |
No Recipient |
| 2022 |
John Williams |
| 2021 |
Hargus & Sandra Sexton |
| 2020 |
Beau Lane |
| 2019 |
Alfred H. Nuckols Jr. |
| 2018 |
Frank Penn, Jr. |
| 2017 |
Don M. Robinson |
| 2016 |
Brereton C. Jones |
| 2015 |
Arthur B. Hancock, III |
| 2014 |
Helen Alexander |
| 2013 |
Ted Bates |
| 2012 |
Fred F. Bradley |
| 2011 |
Catesby W. Clay |
| 2010 |
Barbara Hunter |
| 2009 |
Fred Mitchell |
| 2008 |
No Recipient |
| 2007 |
William O'Neill |
| 2006 |
William Fishback & Carter Thornton |
| 2005 |
Josephine Abercrombie |
| 2004 |
Diane Perkins |
| 2003 |
Henry D. White |
| 2002 |
Charles Nuckols, Jr. & Virginia Kraft Payson |
| 2001 |
Robert E. Courtney |
| 2000 |
Carlos Perez |
| 1999 |
Dr. & Mrs. R. Smiser West & Mr. & Mrs. Mackenzie Miller |
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William T. Young Award
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2024 |
Stable Recovery |
| 2023 |
Frederick J. Seitz |
| 2022 |
H. Greg Goodman |
| 2021 |
Honorable Earle I. Mack |
| 2020 |
Blue Grass Farms Charities |
| 2019 |
Edward P. Evans Foundation |
| 2018 |
Thoroughbred Charities of America |
| 2017 |
Central Kentucky Riding for Hope |
| 2016 |
Godolphin Flying Start & Kentucky Equine Management Internship |
| 2015 |
Keeneland Association, Inc. |
| 2014 |
G. Watts & Sally Humphrey |
| 2013 |
Warren Rosenthal |
| 2012 |
Josephine Abercrombie |
| 2011 |
Alex G. Campbell, Jr. |
| 2010 |
Marylou Whitney |
| 2009 |
T. Pearse Lyons (Alltech) |
| 2008 |
James E. Basssett |
| 2007 |
Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers Club |
| 2006 |
Jack & Debby Oxley |
| 2005 |
Tracy Farmer |
| 2004 |
WinStar Farm |
| 2003 |
William T. Young |
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Coman Humanitarian Award (Name changed to William T. Young Humanitarian Award after 2002)
| Year |
Award Winner |
| 2002 |
Alice Chandler |
| 2001 |
HRH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum |
| 2000 |
Dr. Benjamin Roach |
| 1999 |
Dr. J. David Richardson |
| 1998 |
Gary Biszantz |
| 1997 |
Dr. John T. Bryans |
| 1996 |
Larry Weber |
| 1995 |
No Recipient |
| 1994 |
Paul Mellon |
| 1993 |
John A. Bell III |
| 1992 |
Charles Nuckols, Jr. |
| 1991 |
William T. Young |
| 1990 |
Carl Icahn |
| 1989 |
Tim Conway |
| 1988 |
Jim & Linda Ryan |
| 1987 |
Jay Spurrier |
| 1986 |
James E. Bassett III |
| 1985 |
Dr. William R. McGee, Dr. Arthur H. Davidson and Dr. Charles E. Hagyard |
| 1984 |
Keene Daingerfield |
| 1983 |
Brownell Combs & Maxwell Gluck |
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