FTHA Announces the 2024 Annual Award Winners.
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Photo: Courtesy of Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association
(L-R): Herb Oster, Ron Nicoletti, and Jeff Siskin at the FTHA Awards
The Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Assocation (FTHA) held its 5th annual awards and membership dinner Dec. 21 at Gulfstream Park's Ten Palms Restaurant. This exciting event gives FTHA the opportunity to recognize excellence in the thoroughbred racing industry and at Gulfstream Park.
"This year our winners consist of outstanding Florida- and Kentucky-bred horses who performed exceptionally in 2024," said FTHA Executive Director Herb Oster. "Congratulations to their talented trainers, owners, and breeders."
The 2024 FTHA Annual Award Categories and Winners include:
2YO COLT / GELDING
Rated by Merit FL (Battalion Runner / Banner Waving, by Speightstown)
Trainer: Michael Yates
Owner: St. Elias Stable
Breeder: St. Elias Stables, LLC
CO-2YO FILLY
Win N Your In FL (Win Win Win / Hello Rosie, by Yes It's True)
Trainer: Carlos A. David
Owner: Troy Johnson and Maritza Weston
Breeder: Marion G. Montanari
CO-2YO FILLY
R Morning Brew FL (Curlin's Honor / Foolhearted Woman, by Uncaptured)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Owner: Averill Racing LLC
Breeder: Dori Morgan Hyatt
CO-3YO COLT / GELDING
Real Macho KY (Mucho Macho Man / Hedonism, by Curlin)
Trainer: Rohan Crichton
Owner: Reeves Thoroughbred Racing, Rohan Crichton, Daniel L. Walters and Dennis G. Smith
Breeder: Poe Racing Stable, LLC
CO-3YO COLT / GELDING
Grand Mo the First KY (Uncle Mo / Lilies So Fair, by Giant's Causeway)
Trainer: Victor Barboza, Jr.
Owner: Granpollo Stable
Breeder: John D. Gunther
3YO FILLY
De Regreso KY (Audible / Texas Gem, by Tiznow)
Trainer: Antonio Sano
Owner: Cairoli Racing Stable and Magic Stables, Inc.
Breeder: Baron Thoroughbreds, LLC
OLDER HORSE or GELDING
Comedy Town FL (Speightstown / Unbridled Humor, by Distorted Humor)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Owner: Ten Twenty Racing and Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Breeder: Live Oak Stud
OLDER FILLY or MARE
Soul of an Angel KY (Atreides / Factor One, by The Factor)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Owner: C2 Racing Stable, LLC, Agave Racing Stable, and Ken T. Reimer
Breeder: Westbrook Stables, LLC
TURF HORSE or GELDING
Win for the Money KY (Mohaymen / Mayakoba, by War Chant)
Trainer: Mark E. Casse
Owner: Live Oak Plantation
Breeder: Kenneth L. Ramsey and Sarah K. Ramsey
TURF FILLY or MARE
Charlie's Wish FL (First Dude / Superior Sarah, by Werblin)
Trainer: David Fawkes
Owner: Royalight Racing, LLC
Breeder: Three Gin Guys Stable
OLDER TAPETA HORSE or GELDING
K.C. Chief FL (Noble Bird / Ashley River, by Deputy Wild Cat)
Trainer: Jose Francisco D'Angelo
Owner: Leon King Stables Corp. and David Bernsen, LLC
Breeder: J D Farms
OLDER TAPETA FILLY or MARE
Batucada KY (Union Rags / Lady Pamela, by Tapit)
Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph, Jr.
Owner: Morgan L. Joseph and Carrie Brogden
Breeder: Wygod Equine, LLC