HALLANDALE BEACH - The Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Assocation (FTHA) held its 5th annual awards and membership dinner on Dec. 21 at Gulfstream Park’s Ten Palms Restaurant. This 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 Winners:

2YO COLT / GELDING 
 Rated by Merit FL (Battalion Runner / Banner Waving, by Speightstown) 
Trainer: Michael Yates  
Owner: St. Elias Stable  
Breeder: St. Elias Stable

CO-2YO FILLY 
 Win N Your In FL (Win Win Win / Hello Rosie, by Yes It’s True) 
 Trainer: Carlos A. David 
 Owners: Troy Johnson and Maritza Weston 
 Breeder: Marion G. Montanari 

CO-2 YO FILLY

R Morning Brew FL (Curlin’s Honor / Foolhearted Woman, by Uncaptured) Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph Jr.  

Owner: Averill Racing  

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

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

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, Agave Racing Stable, and Ken T. Reimer 
 Breeder: Westbrook Stables 

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 
 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

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