Finneus , Lieutenant Dan and The Chosen Vron are the three finalists for the California Hybrid Horse of the Year for 2021, to be announced at the annual CTBA Awards Dinner and Meeting March 28 at Le Meridien Arcadia.
Business meeting starts at 4pm, cocktail party at 5pm and awards dinner at 6pm. For reservations, contact Christy Chapman 626-445-7800 Ext. 247 or email [email protected].
Other Cal-bred champions to be recognized during the party:
Two-year-old California hybrid champion – Finneus, bred by Terry Lovingier, owned by Naseer Mohammed Fasihuddin, Terry Lovingier and Amanda Navarro, coached by Walther Solis.
Two-year-old mixed-race California Women’s Champion – At Spa bred by Terry Lovingier, owned by Tom Beckerle, Saul Carrillo and Terry Lovingier, coached by Jorge Periban.
The Chosen Vron, a three-year-old California hybrid male champion, is bred by Tiz Molly Partners, owned by J. Eric Kruljac, Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker and Richard Thornburgh, and coached by J. Eric Kruljac.
Three-year-old Mixed California Women’s Champion – Close comment bred by Harris Farms owner, coached by Carla Gaines.
California Breed Elderly Male Champion – Lieutenant Dan, bred by owner Nick Alexander, trained by Steven Miyadi.
California Mixed Older Women’s Champion – Warren’s Showtime bred by Benjamin C. Warren, owned by Benjamin C. Warren and Sally Warren, coached by Craig Anthony Lewis.
Champion California-crossed Sprinter and Champion California Turf Horse – Lieutenant Dan, bred by owner Nick Alexander, trained by Steven Miyadi.
Sire of California Champion Considered a Scam by Earnings and by Winners – Grazen property of Nick Alexander.
Sire of California Champion Made of Tricksters With Turf Income – Square Eddie property of Reddam Racing LLC.
California Sire Champion Gets two years old on income – Thirsty property of Terry Lovingier.
Coach of the Year – Andy Mathis.
Broodmare of the Year – My Fiona property of Tom Beckerle, Terry Lovingier & Amanda Navarro.
Champion breeder of the California Foaled Purebred with his hard earned money – Terry Lovingier.
CTBA Hall of Fame – Dr. Ed Allred, Cee’s Tizzy, Charlie India.
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