The event will take place at 11:30 am in the circuit’s Terrace Dining Room.
“This event represents the heart of racing in Maryland,” said MTHA President Katy Voss. “The Renaissance Awards give us the opportunity to honor not only exceptional equine achievements, but also the riders whose hard work, horsemanship and commitment take our sport to the next level every day. It is a celebration of excellence and the strength of our racing community.”
“Maryland breeders continue to produce horses that compete and succeed at the highest levels,” said MHBA President Richie Blue. “The Renaissance Awards shine a well-deserved spotlight on the farms, families and partnerships behind these achievements. It is a proud moment for our breeding industry each year and a reminder of the quality and resilience of Maryland-bred Thoroughbreds.”
Finalists of the 2025 MHBA Award
(Arranged alphabetically within each category)
- Maryland-bred Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Big hug , Code of silence , Romeo
- Maryland-bred champion 2-year-old filly: Brilliant lady , Just filtered , Slewperstitus
- Maryland-bred Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Barbadian runner , Passion rules , Slam concept
- Maryland-bred champion 3-year-old filly: Grayson’s girl , Onyx Ten , Worth a dime
- Maryland-bred Champion Older Male: Mind frame , Post time , Quint’s brew
- Maryland-bred champion older female: The future is now , Seismic beauty , Splendor
- Maryland-bred champion sprinter: Future Is Now, Mindframe, Splendora
- Maryland-bred Champion Grass Runner: Future Is Now, Had to have it , Life’s laughter
- Maryland-bred Champion Steeple: Keys discount , Mission North , Road to Oz
- Breeder of the Year: Jagger Inc., R. Larry Johnson
- Broodmare of the year: Candy striper , Gansett , Slow and steady
- Stallion of the year: Blofeld , Great idea , Mosler , Uncle Lino
Finalists of the 2025 MTHA Award
(Arranged alphabetically within each category)
- Owner of the Year: Madison Avenue Racing Stable, Morris Kernan Jr. and Jagger Inc., Larry Robold, The Elkstone Group
- Coach of the Year: Brittany Russell, Gary Capuano, Michael Trombetta
- Jockey of the Year: Mychel Sanchez, Sheldon Russell, Yedsit Hazlewood
- Back Stretch Worker of the Year: Charles Sniffen (previously announced by MTHA)
- Male Dirt Horse of the Year: Barbadian Runner, Post Time, Slam Notion
- Male Grass Horse of the Year: joker Had to have it Witty
- Female Dirt Horse of the Year: Complexity Jane Onyx Ten, Take the money, honey
- Female Grass Horse of the Year: Lifelovelaughter, Ultimate love , Worth a dime
- Claimant of the Year: Bold diversion , Clock Clock , Zero Blitz
For more information please contact the Maryland Thoroughbred Equestrian Association or Association of Maryland Horse Breeders.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
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