Havre de Grace named 2011 Horse of the Year
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01/16/2012 - Beverly Hills, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Havre de Grace, owned by Fox Hill Farms, was voted 2011 Horse of the Year and champion older female. The announcement came during the 41st annual Eclipse Awards program Monday night at the Beverly Wilshire.
The awards are voted on by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), National Turf Writers And Broadcasters (NTWAB) and Daily Racing Form.
As a four-year-old, Havre de Grace won five of seven starts for more than $1.6 million. Trained by Larry Jones, she won the Azeri, Apple Blossom, Obeah, Woodward and Beldame. Her only losses were by a nose to Blind Luck in the Delaware Handicap and in the Breeder's Cup Classic where she finished fourth.
"It didn't take me long to fall in love with her," said Rick Porter of Fox Hill Farms. "She did everything Larry and I asked of her."
Havre de Grace was ridden in 2011 by Ramon Dominguez and Gabriel Saez. Dominguez won his second straight Eclipse Award as champion jockey.
The other finalists for Horse of Year were Cape Blanco and Acclamation. Cape Blanco was named champion male turf horse and Acclamation was voted champion older male thoroughbred.
The 2011 Eclipse Awards winners:
Horse of the Year: Havre de Grace
Two-Year-Old Male: Hansen
Two-Year-Old Filly: My Miss Aurelia
Three-Year-Old Male: Animal Kingdom
Three-Year-Old Filly: Royal Delta
Older Male: Acclamation
Older Female: Havre de Grace
Male Sprinter: Amazombie
Female Sprinter: Musical Romance
Male Turf Horse: Cape Blanco (IRE)
Female Turf Horse: Stacelita (FR)
Steeplechase: Black Jack Blues (IRE)
Owner: Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey
Breeder: Adena Springs
Trainer: Bill Mott
Jockey: Ramon Dominguez
Apprentice Jockey: Kyle Frey
The 42nd Eclipse Awards will be held at Gulfstream Park in the Sport of Kings Theatre.
Eclipse Awards are bestowed upon horses and individuals whose outstanding achievements have earned them the title of 'Champion' in their respective categories. Awards also are given to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of thoroughbred racing.
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