The third annual Oklahoma Thoroughbred Champion Awards Banquet was held May 9 at the Tulsa Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Hosted by the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma, the event honored the 2013 Oklahoma-bred champions and leading owners and breeders. Congratulations to all the winners!
HORSE OF THE YEAR, CHAMPION THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK AND CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBRED FILLY
More Than Even (Stephen Got Even—Sallybrooke)
Breeder/Owner: Doyle Williams
CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBRED FILLY
Xray Vision (Pollard’s Vision—Lucky M)
Breeder: Allen Poindexter • Owner: Poindexter Thoroughbreds LLC
CHAMPION 2-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBRED COLT/GELDING
Alpha and Omega (Omega Code—Holy Belle)
Breeder/Owner: Robert H. Zoellner
CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD THOROUGHBRED COLT/GELDING
My Brother Don (Fast Play—Cherry’s Hunter)
Breeder: Ron Wise • Owner: Ron Wise and Aaron Swan
CHAMPION AGED THOROUGHBRED MARE
Sooner Superstar (Ra Ra Superstar—Skip a Dare)
Breeder: H. Allen Poindexter • Owner: Marti Rodriguez and Dwayne Scruggs
CHAMPION AGED THOROUGHBRED STALLION/GELDING
Imahit (Whywhywhy—Halo Hit)
Breeder/Owner: C.R. Trout
CHAMPION OKLAHOMA-BRED THOROUGHBRED HORSE, MIXED MEETS
A Kiss for Mady (Forestwood—Kiss My Grits)
Breeder: Rockin BB Ranch LLC • Owner: Clifton D. Brooks
CHAMPION FEMALE SPRINTER
Eye Love Jeanie (Showing Up—First at the Wire)
Breeder/Owner: Robert H. Zoellner
CHAMPION MALE SPRINTER AND CHAMPION MALE TURF RUNNER
Okie Ride (Candy Ride [Arg]—Tic Tic)
Breeder/Owner: Richter Family Trust
CHAMPION FEMALE TURF RUNNER
Fast Resource (Bob and John—Colee Bear)
Breeder: Dr. Dan W. White • Owner: K. and J. Hall LLC and Young Stables LLC
LEADING OWNER OF THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK
Richter Family Trust
LEADING BREEDER OF THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK
Richter Family Trust
LEADING DAM OF THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK
Sallybrooke
Owner: Doyle Williams
LEADING SIRE OF THOROUGHBRED RACING STOCK
Evansville Slew
Owner: Stallions LLC
INDUSTRY SERVICE AWARD
John Lowder