THE Philippine Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Organization recently released the list of nominees for its 18th Gintong Lahi Awards that recognizes accomplishments in horseracing and Thoroughbred breeding.
The award has two major categories, equine and human, which are further divided into sub-categories. The nominees for 2015 are:
Champion 2YO Colt: Dewey Boulevard, Sky Dancer, Underwood, Spectrum;
Champion 2YO Filly: Garlimax, Guatemala, Most Trusted, Port Angeles, Subterranean River;
Champion 3YO Colt: Caravaggio, Magnetism, Money Talks, Sky Hook, Wanderlust;
Champion 3YO Filly: Court of Honor, Gentle Strength, Miss Brulay, Princess Ella, Superv;
Champion Older Horse: Dixie Gold, Low Profile, Messi, Hagdang Bato;
Champion Sprinter: Cat’s Silver, Malaya;
Champion Imported Horse: Oh Oh Seven, Silver Sword, Strong Champion;
Horse of the Year: Court of Honor, Gentle Strength, Low Profile, Malaya, Miss Brulay, Subterranean River;
Jockey of the Year: JB Hernandez, JPA Guce, KB Abobo, MA Alvarez, PR Dilema;
Trainer of the Year: AL Francisco, CM Vicente, NE Manalang, RC Hipolito, RS Tupas;
Owner of the Year: Benhur C. Abalos, Ruben B. Dimacuha, Joseph C. Dyhengco, Narciso O. Morales, Running Rich Racing;
Breeder of the Year: Herma Farms and Stud, Joseph C. Dyhengco, Mariano V. Tirona, Narciso O. Morales, SC Stockfarm, Inc.;
Broodmare of the Year: Lacquaria (for Cat’s Dream and Low Profile);
Stallion of the Year: Cat Brulay, Hook and Ladder, Quaker Ridge, Sky Mesa, Ultimate Goal.
The awarding ceremony will be held on Apr. 17 at San Lazaro Leisure Park. The GLA was, for nearly 20 years, the industry’s only recognition program until the establishment a couple years ago of the Philippine Racing Commission’s honors program.
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The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office Racing Committee canceled the 3YO maiden race scheduled for Apr. 30 at Metroturf after the race declaration on Mar. 31 drew fewer than six runners, the minimum number to run.
The next stakes race of note is Philracom’s 3YO Fillies and Colts stakes on Apr. 17 at SLLP, with the declaration to be held on Apr. 11.
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