Its Allabout Jerry Oregon Horse of the Year
Description:
Rancho Viejo and Lisa Baze's Its Allabout Jerry has been named 2015 Oregon-bred Horse of the Year in state championship results recently announced by the Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association.
Racing exclusively at Emerald Downs in 2015, Its Allabout Jerry registered a 4-2-1 record and $52,658 in earnings from eight starts last season. The son of Grindstone also was named champion 3-year-old male. Its Allabout Jerry was bred by Dr. and Mrs. Jack Root Jr. He is trained by Rigoberto Velasquez.
Other 2015 Oregon-bred divisional winners and awards follow:
2-year-old male: Sam the Lion, owner-breeder—Robert Clary
2-year-old filly: Highway Fortyseven, owner—Barbara Eakin, Patrick Cosgrove, and Jonathan Nance. Breeder—Patrick Cosgrove
3-year-old filly: Alpine Heir, owner-breeder—Gary and Elaine Swan
Older male: Carl Command, owner—Lias Baze. Breeder—James Lea Jr.
Older mare: Keepherrockin, owner—Tim Abraham. Breeder—Rolland and Debora Fergason.
Sire of the year: Harbor the Gold
Broodmare of the year: Icicle Angel
Trainer: Don Young
Breeder: Dr. and Mrs. Jack Root Jr.
Special recognition: Ry Harwood