Godolphin, who bred and campaigned 2023 Horse of the Year Cody's Wish (Curlin), was honored as the 2023 National Owner of the Year and Breeder of the Year at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association's National Awards Dinner held Saturday, Sept. 7 at Fasig-Tipton. Godolphin also took home the Eclipse Award last year for both owner and breeder.
National Owner of the Year finalists, also celebrated Saturday, included Juddmonte, Klaravich Stables, George Krikorian and Zedan Racing Stables. National Breeder of the Year finalists were Juddmonte and Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC. Elizabeth Merryman was announced as the winner for 2023 National Small Breeder of the Year. National Small Breeder of the Year finalists were Joe Fafone and Amy Moore.
The Cot Campbell Partnership of the Year was presented to Repole Stable and St. Elias Stables. Other Cot Campbell Partnership of the Year finalists recognized for their achievements were Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Little Red Feather Racing, Michael Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, and SF Racing, Starlight Racing, Madaket Stables, Robert E. Masterson, Stonestreet Stables, Jay Schoenfarber, Waves Edge Capital and Catherine Donovan.
Frank Taylor was honored with the Dr. J. David Richardson TOBA Industry Service Award. Dance Card, the dam of Cody's Wish, was named National Broodmare of the Year.
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