The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) will honor the 2021 New York-Bred Divisional Champions during in-person events Friday, Aug. 12 at Saratoga Race Course and Fasig-Tipton Co. in Saratoga Springs.
The festivities start with “A Day at the Races” from 1-6:30 p.m. with a dining buffet in The Rail at the exclusive 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course, which will host four New York-bred stakes, worth $500,000 in purses, on the day’s card. The Evan Shipman Handicap, John Morrissey Handicap, Union Avenue Handicap and Johnstone Mile Handicap will each be worth $125,000.
The proceedings continue across Union Avenue from 7-8 p.m. with the 2021 New York-Bred Annual Awards Presentation and Cocktail Hour at Fasig-Tipton. Former leading New York jockey Richard Migliore will emcee the awards presentation, with champions crowned in the 10 equine divisions including Horse of the Year. Also honored with 2021 awards will be Broodmare of the Year, Champion Trainer, Champion Jockey and Outstanding Breeder.
The New York-Bred Divisional Champions sponsored by The New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund are determined by a vote of New York Turf writers, broadcasters, handicappers, racing analysts and photographers.
‘We’re thrilled to have our marquee event return to an in-person format this summer during the Saratoga Race Course meet, said Najja Thompson, Executive Director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders. “This year’s New York-bred Champions Awards will allow attendees to enjoy the current success of the New York-bred program with a lunch buffet on track in the exclusive Rail hospitality area of the 1863 Club with four New York-bred stakes on the day. Following the races, we will honor our 2021 New York-bred divisional Champion nominees and winners at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion hosted by New York riding legend Richard Migliore.”
The event is expected to be a sellout. Tickets are $150 for NYTB members and $175 for non-members. To secure your tickets, please visit nytbreeders.org/events.
The NYTB Annual Awards Event is sponsored by The New York Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund along with partners Fasig-Tipton, NYRA, NYRA Bets, Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions, Sequel New York, Rockridge Stud, McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, NTRA, Chester & Mary Broman, Edition Farm, Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Capital OTB, Inc.
A list of the 2021 New York-bred divisional championship nominees by category follows.
Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Adios Asher, Coinage, Dakota Gold, Geno, Rebel Empire, Run Curtis Run, Senbei, Shipsational.
Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Classy Edition, Curly Girl, Derrynane, Howdyoumakeurmoney, Miss Alacrity, November Rein, Shesawildjoker, Venti Valentine, Yo Cuz.
Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Americanrevolution, Excellent Timing, Hush of a Storm, It’s a Gamble, Lobsta, Nicky the Vest, Ocala Dream, Perfect Munnings, River Dog, The King Cheek.
Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: A Bit o’Irish Sass, A Life That’s Good, Betsy Blue, Byhubbyhellomoney, Make Mischief, Secret Love, Sport Model.
Champion Older Dirt Male: Bankit, Captain Bombastic, Mr. Buff, My Boy Tate, Ny Traffic, Our Last Buck, Sea Foam.
Champion Older Dirt Female: Dancing Kiki, Espresso Shot, Ice Princess, Maiden Beauty, Mrs. Orb, Sharp Starr.
Champion Turf Male: Battle Station, City Man, Cross Border, Rinaldi, Somelikeithotbrown, Step Dancer.
Champion Turf Female: Classic Lady, Giacosa, Myhartblongstodady, Robin Sparkles, Runaway Rumour, Sport Model, Time Limit.
Champion Male Sprinter: Bank On Shea, Battle Station, Foolish Ghost, Jemography, My Boy Tate, Ny Traffic, Our Last Buck.
Champion Female Sprinter: Awesome Debate, Espresso Shot, Miss Jimmy, Mrs. Orb, Sadie Lady, The Important One, Time Limit.
