from the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association
Pompano Beach, FL — The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association has announced the 2011 Horses of the Year and 2010-2011 Breeder of the Year.
The “Crystal” awards will be presented at the February 19 Florida Chapter U.S. Harness Writers Association Hall of Fame awards banquet at the Ft. Lauderdale Marriott North.
Advertising space in the 21st annual Florida USHWA awards journal can be obtained by e-mailing Steve Wolf at stevejw@bellsouth.net or by mail to Florida Chapter USHWA, P.O. Box 669273, Pompano Beach, FL 33066 (phone: 954.654.3757).
Banquet tickets may be ordered through the FSBOA office (Rosie Huff at 954.972.5400).
Congratulations to all the winners and their connections.
2011 FSBOA Horses of the Year
Two-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year
Cracker Coffee
Six Of Diamonds-Nasty As Can Be
p,2,1:54.3–9-6-3-0–$76,292
Owner: Phillip Peavyhouse
Trainer: Kim Sears
Driver: Wally Hennessey
Two-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year
Last Chance T
Six Of Diamonds-Arrive Leru
p,2,1:54.2–12-2-1-5–$43,580
Owners: Jay Sears and Richard and Sandra Dunmire
Trainer: Kim Sears
Driver: Brian Sears
Two-Year-Old Filly Trotter of the Year
Pinch Of Thyme
Basil-Chicory Cinder
2,2:02f–9-3-2-1–$64,126
Owner: Frederick Morosini
Trainer: Mel Turcotte
Drver: Bruce Ranger
Two-Year-Old Colt Trotter of the Year
Matcan
Matchem Hanover-Cans Money Maker
2,2:00.4f–10-9-0-0–$76,670
Owner: Fred Monteleone Stable
Trainer: Stewart Nemiro
Driver: Bruce Ranger
Three-Year-Old Filly Pacer of the Year
Angela
Six Of Diamonds-Tuff Catch
p,3,1:52.4–18-6-4-2–$55,443
Owners: Jay Sears and Richard and Sandra Dunmire
Trainer: Kim Sears
Driver: Brian Sears
Three-Year-Old Colt Pacer of the Year
Melvyn
Mannart Howard-CR Charisma
p,3,1:50.2–20-8-4-2–$96,218
Owner: Rita Polese
Trainer: Rita Polese
Driver: Mickey McNichol
Three-Year-Old Filly Trotter of the Year
Seeking Jeanie
Wesgate Storm–Sightseek
3,1:59.4–10-6-1-1–$36,831
Owner: Arthur Mergenhagen
Trainer: Dan Hennessey
Driver: Wally Hennessey
Three-Year-Old Colt Trotter of the Year
Famous Hall
Famously–Hall Of Stars
3,1:57.2–15-8-0-1–$25,097
Owner: Amante Standardbreds, Inc
Trainer: Marc Aubin
Driver: Wally Hennessey
Older Pacing Mare of the Year
Bling
Scoot Outa Reach–C The Glory
p,5,1:54.3–32-6-3-6–$146,650
Owner: Baron Racing Stable
Trainer: PJ Fraley
Driver: Eric Goodell
Older Pacing Horse of the Year
Tough Trooper
Tough Sir–Arcatraz
p,1:52.1–25-5-6-2–$45,295
Owner: Wally Hennessey
Trainer: Dan Hennessey
Driver: Wally Hennessey
Older Trotting Mare of the Year
Wildfire
Famously–Giant Wonder
4,1:57.2–33-9-2-6–$34,340
Owners: Ron and Leah Schaefer
Trainer: Joe Kroll
Driver: Dan Clements
Older Trotting Horse of the Year
Bull Durham
Wewering–Money Ahead
7,1:56.2–41-6-8-11–$51,557
Owners: ABC Farms and Langley Stable
Trainer: James Langley
Driver: Bruce Ranger
2010-2011 FSBOA Breeder of the Year
Amante Standardbreds, Inc.
Christine Garrity and Anthony Amante
Delray Beach, Florida