Horsemen's Awards
The PTHA Horsemen's Awards are held annually in PA. Hundreds of PTHA members and their families filled the ballroom as we honored our stars on and off the track. Many highlights during the evening and Champions were announced and trophies presented. Below is a list of our Champions in their respective divisions. Congratulations to all!
Each year, the PTHA sponsors an evening to celebrate the excellence of the prior year’s outstanding horsemen and equine athletes of Parx Racing. Recipients of each award receive an exquisite trophy in honor of their achievements. Listed below are the winners of each category in 2023.
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Horse of the Year
Aoife's Magic
Owner - A and J Racing Stables LLC
Trainer - David Dotolo -
Trainer of the Year
Robert "Butch" Reid Jr.
Starts: 201
Record: 46-35-25 -
Champion Jockey
Mychel Sanchez
Starts: 713
Record: 145-114-90
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Champion Apprentice Jockey
Eliseo Ruiz
Starts: 369
Record: 48-56-49
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Champion Leading Owner
Over The Moon Racing Stable
Starts: 220
Record: 35-36-32
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Champion Trainer over 21 Stalls at Parx
Jamie Ness
Starts: 598
Record: 154-123-88
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Champion Trainer under 21 Stalls at Parx
Howard "Roger" Brown Jr.
Starts: 150
Record: 17-17-24
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Champion 3-year-old Female
Foggy Night
Trainer - Robert E. Reid Jr.
Owner - Pine Brook Farm -
Champion Older Male Horse
Nimitz Class
Trainer - Bruce M. Kravets
Owner - Thomas G. Coulter
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Champion 3-year-old Male
Gordian Knot
Trainer - Guadalupe Preciado
Owner - Joseph M. Imbesi
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Champion Claiming Horse of the Year
Masrour
Trainer - Ruperto A. Perez
Owner - Serranos Racing Stables -
Champion 2-year-old Female
Aoife's Magic
Trainer - David Dotolo
Owner: A & J Racing Stable LLC -
Champion 2-year-old Male
Notice of Action
Trainer - Bobbi Anne Hawthorne
Owner - A. J. Hawthorne -
Champion Winningest Horse
Causes Trouble
Starts: 16
Record: 7-3-2
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Champion Jockey
Ruben Silvera
Starts: 819
Record: 162-146-133 -
Champion Apprentice Jockey
Andy Hernandez
Starts: 691
Record: 104-101-100 -
Champion Trainer
Jamie Ness
Starts: 588
Record: 166-123-90 -
Champion 'B' Trainer
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Starts: 127
Record: 29-28-20 -
Champion Owner
Morris Kernan Jr., Yo Berbs Racing, and Jagger Inc
Starts: 165
Record: 48-36-21 -
Champion Winningest Horse & Champion Claiming of the Year
Exit Right
Owner: Morris Kernan Jr., Yo Berbs Racing, and Jagger Inc.
Trainer: Jamie Ness -
Champion 2-year-old Male
Winning Time
Owner: Pewter Stable
Trainer: Kathleen DeMasi -
Champion 2-year-old Filly
Flor De Sombra
Owner: Joseph Imbesi
Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado -
Champion 3-year-old Male
Scaramouche
Owner: Nicholas Cammarano Jr.
Trainer: Guadalupe Preciado -
Champion 3-year-old Filly
Morning Matcha
Owner: LC Racing LLC, Gary Barber & Cash is King LLC
Trainer: Robert Reid Jr. -
Champion Older Male
Fortheluvofbourbon
Owner: Smart Angle LLP
Trainer: Michael Pino
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Champion Older Mares & Horse of the Year
Chub Wagon
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Champion Winningest Horse
Sevier
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Champion Claiming Horse
Sweet Willemina
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Champion 3-year-old Fillies
Leader of the Band
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Champion 3-year-old Colts and Geldings
Beren
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Champion 2-year-old- Fillies
Disco Ebo
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Champion Older Colts and Geldings
Magic Michael
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Champion 2-year-old Colts and Geldings
Dance Code
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Champion Outstanding Claim
Thorny Tale
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Champion Owner
Morris Kernan Jr., Yo Berbs and Jagger Inc.
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Champion Trainer
Jamie Ness
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Champion 'B' Trainer
Mario Dominguez
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Champion Jockey
Ruben Silvera
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Champion Apprentice Jockey
Jonathan Ocasio
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Special Achievement
Michael P. Ballezzi & Connie Youmans
