AWARDS

The KTA-KTOB annually recognizes accomplishments through national honors at our Kentucky-Bred Champion awards luncheon, such as: Two-Year-Old Filly, Two-Year-Old Colt, Steeplechase Horse, Three-Year-Old Filly, Three-Year-Old Colt, Racing Abroad, Turf Hose Female, Turf Horse Male, Sprinter, Handicap Mare, Handicap Horse, & Horse of the Year.

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 Board of Directors.

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. ENGLEHARD 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 news media for outstanding coverage of the Thoroughbred industry in the fields of sports casting and/or sports writing.

THE HARDBOOT BREEDERS AWARD - Honoring breeders who are well-established but not typically acknowledged through other awards, the Harboot Award pays tribute to distinctive but overlooked or unsung breeders that help make up the backbone of our industry.

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’s achievement in the Thoroughbred industry, instead it recognizes a person associated with our industry; that recognizes and promotes the human endeavor.

KTDF AWARDS - Recognizes the leading KTDF Sire, Earner, Owner, Trainer and Breeder at each Kentucky race meet.