HORSE OF THE YEAR
Champion Handicap Horse or Gelding
Champion Sprinter
NOOSA BEACH
(5YO, G., Harbor the Gold—Julia Rose, by Basket Weave)
Owners and Breeders: Jeffrey O. & Doris A. Harwood
Trainer: Doris A. Harwood
2011 Record 5-4-1-0 $153,952
Stakes: Governor’s H. (EmD), Seattle H. (EmD), Budweiser H. (EmD), Mt. Rainier H. (EmD), George Royal H. (Hst); 2nd Longacres Mile H.-G3 (EmD).
Champion Turf Horse
REBA IS TOPS
(7YO, M., He’s Tops—Miss Kyama, by Present Value)
Owners: Gordon Jarnig, Ken Marshall & Eric Schweiger
Breeders: C. E. “Rich” & Ann Richardson
Trainer: Mark Glatt
2011 Turf Record 4-2-0-2 $103,038
Stakes: Wishing Well S. (R) (Hol); 3rd Monrovia S.-G3 (SA), Clocker’s Corner S. (SA).
Champion Older Filly or Mare
POINT OF REFERENCE
(5YO, Benchmark—It’s Stevie’s Time, by Quiet American)
Owners and Breeders: Jack & Ivor Jones (Jones Farm)
Trainer: Frank Lucarelli
2011 Record 7-4-0-1 $137,190
Stakes: California State Fair Sprint H. (Sac), Harvest S. (Fno).
Champion Three-Year-Old
Champion Three-Year-Old Colt or Gelding
JEBRICA
(G., Liberty Gold—Peaceful Wings, by Halo)
Owner: R and R Warren LLC (Ron & Rosalie Warren)
Breeders: Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Pabst (Blue Ribbon Farm)
Trainer: Jim Penney
2011 Record 7-3-1-0 $147,662
Stakes: British Columbia Premier’s H. (Hst), Emerald Downs Derby (EmD); 2nd British Columbia Derby (Can-G3) (Hst).
WTBOA Sales Graduate
Champion Three-Year-Old Filly
CASTINETTE DANCER
(Ministers Wild Cat—Premo Copy, by Supremo)
Owners: Glen Todd & Patrick Kinsella
Breeder: John Roche (Roche Farm)
Trainers: Troy Taylor & Alan May
2011 Record 8-4-2-1 $140,962
Stakes: Boulevard Casino S. (Hst), Emerald Downs S. (Hst), Hong Kong Jockey Club S. (Hst); 2nd British Columbia Oaks (Hst), Supernaturel H. (Hst); 3rd Northlands Oaks (NP).
WTBOA Sales Graduate
Champion Two-Year-Old
Champion Two-Year-Old Filly
TALK TO MY LAWYER
(Lawyer Ron—Infernal McGoon, by Wekiva Springs)
Owners: Will This One Do Stable (Jody Peetz, Mary Lou & William Griffin,
William Brewer & Marcie Healey)
Breeder: Dale Mahlum (Mahlum Thoroughbreds)
Trainer: Chris Stenslie
2011 Record 4-1-2-1 $51,920
Stakes: Gottstein Futurity (EmD); 2nd Barbara Shinpoch S. (R); 3rd Angie C. S. (EmD).
Champion Two-Year-Old Colt or Gelding
CHU AND I
(G., You and I—Bronze Charmer, by Volponi)
Owners and Breeders: Michael & Amy Feuerborn
Trainer: Jim Penney
2011 Record 5-3-1-0 $52,001
Stakes: WTBOA Lads S. (EmD), Northwest Stallion Strong Ruler S. (R) (EmD); 2nd Premio Esmeralda (EmD).
Leading Freshman Sire
RAISE THE BLUFF
(2003, Pine Bluff—Indy Go Go, by A. P. Indy)
Property of Raise the Bluff Syndicate
Standing at El Dorado Farms LLC
Leading Sire
PARKER’S STORM CAT
(2000, Storm Cat—Macoumba, by Mr. Prospector)
Property of Mr. & Mrs. Elwin F. Gibson
Standing at Gibson Thoroughbred Farm
2011 Progeny Earnings of $1,912,717.
Broodmare of the Year
PEACEFUL WINGS
B. m., 1992, Halo—Belle Gallante, by *Gallant Man
Owners: Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Pabst
12 foals, 11 starters, 11 winners, including
2011 Washington champion 3YO and SW Jebrica, SW Jade Green, SW Peaceful Reign, Sp Wings of Justice and Sp Wild Wings. Total progeny earnings through Dec, 31, 2011, $590,826.
Plater of the Year
INDIAN WEAVER
(O-Justin Evans & B A M Racing LLC; B-Nina & Ron Hagen)
Most Improved Plater of the Year
CHUKCHI SUNRISE
(O-Joseph P. Morey Jr. Revocable Trust; B-Seawind Stables LLC)
Special Achievement Award
WEST SEATTLE BOY
(Age 12; 2011 record: 13 starts, 4-2-1, $17,708;
lifetime record: 107 starts, 26-14-19, $183,315.
O-Lisa Baze & Jerry Carmody; B-Alfred Benton)
All-time leading winner at Emerald Downs with 21 wins
Leading Breeder
by Washington-bred Money Won
MR. & MRS. FREDERICK L. PABST (Blue Ribbon Farm)
Awarded on the Basis of Total 2011 Washington-bred Earnings of $368,903
Leading Owner
by Washington-bred Money Won
R AND R WARREN LLC (Ron & Rosalie Warren)
Awarded on the Basis of Total 2011 Washington-bred Earnings of $202,478
Mark Kaufman Media Award
MIKE SEELY
Editor-and-Chief of Seattle Weekly
A great advocate of Thoroughbred racing who has enthusiastically profiled and promoted racing in Washington while skillfully portraying the power of the Thoroughbred and the unique qualities of the people involved
Special Racetrack Achievement Awards
CHRIS STENSLIE
Trainer of three stakes winners at Emerald Downs in 2011: Our Eagle Boy, Showme Yourfriends and Gottstein Futurity winner Talk to My Lawyer
MARGO LLOYD
Ffor the development of Emerald Downs Champion Older Filly You Me and Ema B and for generously sharing her with the public, thereby creating many adoring new fans
WHBPA/WTBOA Special Recognition Award
RICHARD HITCHCOCK
in recognition of his of his leadership and many contributions to the Washington Thoroughbred industry
Other 2011 Accomplishments
Highest Priced Filly Sold at a WTBOA Sale in 2011
DEHERE—CRAFTY DIVA, by Crafty Prospector
Sold for $50,000
Consigned by Tall Cedars Farm LLC; Purchased by R and R Warren LLC
Highest Priced Colt/Gelding Sold at a WTBOA Sale in 2011
CANDY RIDE (Arg)—SUDDEN DEPARTURE, by Demons Begone
Sold for $105,000
Consigned by Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Pabst (Blue Ribbon Farm);
Purchased by Edward & Theresa DeNike
Best WTBOA-sold Two-year-old Performer in 2011
CENTURY UNION
(F., Roar—Irene’s Bonus Baby, by Free At Last)
Breeders and Consignors: Nina & Ron Hagen (El Dorado Farms LLC)
Owner: North American Horse Company
Trainers: Sandi Gann & Troy Taylor
2011 Record 4-1-1-0 $23,066
Stakes: 2nd New Westminster S. (Hst)
Best WTBOA-sold Three-year-old Performer in 2011
JEBRICA
(G., Liberty Gold—Peaceful Wings, by Halo)
Breeders and Consignors: Mr. & Mrs. Frederick L. Pabst (Blue Ribbon Farm)
Owner: R and R Warren LLC (Ron & Rosalie Warren)
Trainer: Jim Penney
2011 Record: 7-3-1-0 $147,662
Stakes: British Columbia Premier’s H. (Hst), Emerald Downs Derby (EmD); 2nd British Columbia Derby (Can-G3) (Hst).
