Best Older Mare

[*Ripley*]

BEST OLDER MARE

Nominations and poll for Best Older Mare.

NOMINATIONS

x G4+ only
x Females only
x 4yos+ only
x Fill out the form provided.
x Nominations may be made by the owner only
x Nominations limited to two horses per person.

Form:

Horse Name: horse name
Race Record: 0-0-0-0
HOTY Points: # of HOTY Points horse has earned this year
Race Results this year: include all race results from this year only.
Why Horse Should Win: OPTIONAL paragraph detailing why your horse should win this award

[b]Horse Name:[/b] [url=*link to page]horse name[/url]
[b]Race Record:[/b] 0-0-0-0
[b]HOTY Points:[/b] # of HOTY Points horse has earned this year
[b]Race Results this year:[/b] include all race results from this year [u]only[/u].
[b]Why Horse Should Win:[/b] OPTIONAL paragraph detailing why your horse should win this award


_{Poll will be added when nominations are in!}

[Cruisey]

Horse Name: Silver Serendipity
Race Record: 51-15-18-15
HOTY Points: 4
Race Results this year: 24-6-10-5
1st in the SPRING CUP G3 TURF SPRINT* - February Week 4
1st in the Silver Cup - April Week 3
1st in the Syzygy Stakes Race One - July Week 4
1st in the CALIFORNIA FLAG STAKES* - August Week 3
1st in the RAPID STAKES* - October Week 1
1st in the HOTFOOT STAKES* - October Week 3
2nd in the QUEEN CUP* - March Week 3
2nd in the PEGASUS WINGS MEMORIAL STAKES* - May Week 1
2nd in the SUMMER CUP G2 TURF SPRINT* - May Week 4
2nd in the ROYAL RED RICHARD MEM. STAKES* - June Week 1
2nd in the SEASHELL CUP GRADE 2 SPRINT* - June Week 4
2nd in the DASH STAKES* - September Week 1
2nd in the SEN. KEN MADDY STAKES* - September Week 3
2nd in the SUNSET STAKES* - November Week 2
2nd in the SPEED FESTIVAL* - December Week 2
2nd in the BREEDER'S CUP F&M TURF SPRINT* - December Week 4
3rd in the Jump Start Stakes - February Week 1
3rd in the Stable Face Off G3, 2, 1 Turf Sprint* - March Week 5
3rd in the Fantasy Cup - April Week 4
3rd in the AUTUMN CUP G1 TURF SPRINT* - August Week 4
3rd in the VELOCITY STAKES* - November Week 4
4th in the UNICORN HORN TURF SPRINT* - January Week 4
4th in the WIRE FINISH CUP SPRINT* - March Week 2
4th in the ALLEN LACOMBE MEM. HANDICAP* - July Week 2


Why Horse Should Win: Demi's number of HOTY wins does NOT reflect how consistent and how rapidly this horse has improved from last season. With a majority of her races all being HOTY, Demi's true heart and drive allowed her to do exceptionally well against top sprinter horses, including Demonic Desires and Tears Of An Angel, to name a few. Her consistency was enough to land her a second place in the battle which was the BC F&M Turf Sprint. This mare should win because while her record holds only a few wins, it shows that she was an extremely tough competitor this season, but with a bad case of seconditis!

[S u N f r O s t ~]

Horse Name: Ventura
Race Record: 78-39-25-14
HOTY Points: 10
Race Results this year:

1st in the Y15 Unicorn Horn Dirt Sprint//Jan Wk4 GHF
1st in Y15 The Test Stakes//Feb Wk3 TW
1st in Y15 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap//Mar Wk4 TW
1st in Y15 Santa Monica Handicap//Apr Wk2 TW
1st in the Y15 Vosburgh Stakes//May Wk2 TW
1st in Y15 Autumn Dawn Treader Cup//July Wk2 TW
1st in the Y15 Hudson Handicap//Aug Wk3 TW
1st in the Y15 The King's Bishop//Sept Wk4 TW
1st in the Y15 Sun Festival//Dec Wk2 GHF
1st in the Y15 Breeders Cup Sprint//Dec Wk4 GHF
2nd in the Y15 Hockessen Stakes//June Wk3 BSD
2nd in the Y15 Phoenix Gold Cup//June Wk4 TW
2nd in the Y15 Best of the West Sprint//July Wk4 TW
2nd in the Y15 Acceleration Stakes//Nov Wk4 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Short Stakes//Oct Wk1 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Invasor Stakes//Oct Wk4 TW

Why Horse Should Win: Ventura officially declared the dirt sprinting world hers for the taking after the departures of Forbidden To Fly and Mastermind from the scene. She excelled this season and truly deserves recognition for her efforts. In addition to sprints, Ven stepped out of her comfort zone and took the Autumn Dawn Treader Cup at nine furlongs, proving her versatility and class.

[S u N f r O s t ~]

Horse Name: Wish Upon A Star
Race Record: 64-26-15-12
HOTY Points: 9
Race Results this year:

1st in Y15 Stable Face Off 3,2,1 Turf//Mar Wk5 GHF
1st in the Y15 Sheema Classic//Apr Wk1 TW
1st in Y15 Knob Creek Manhattan Sta//June Wk1 BSD
1st in the Y15 Arlington Million Stakes//July Wk1 TW
1st in the Y15 Pegasus Stakes//Aug Wk3 GHF
1st Y15 The True Nut Memorial Stakes//Oct Wk1 GHF
1st Y15 Merry Bay King Memo Stakes//Oct Wk3 GHF
1st in the Y15 Flower Bowl//Nov Wk1 TW
1st in Y15 Breeders Cup Turf Marathon//Dec Wk4 GHF
2nd in Y15 Unicorn Horn Turf Classic//Jan Wk4 GHF
2nd in Y15 Seashell Cup Grade One//June Wk4 GHF
2nd in the Y15 Dwyer Stakes//July Wk2 BSD
2nd in the Y15 Continental Cup//Sept Wk4 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Sillenia Memorial Stakes//Feb Wk2 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Doncaster Cup//Apr Wk3 TW
3rd in the Y15 Champion Stakes//Nov Wk3 TW
3rd in the Y15 Beverly D. Handicap//Dec Wk1 TW
4th in the Y15 Wildly Natural Memorial//Sept Wk1 GHF

Why Horse Should Win: All races in HoTY company. Frequently called a "turf monster" in the latter half of the season. Considering her win the Turf Marathon, I would say she qualifies more than most other horses as an amazing stayer.

[Cavallo]

Horse Name: Nightshade
Race Record: 73-34-27-7
HOTY Points: 12
Race Results this year:

1st - TW Y15 Spring DTC* [9F/D] February Week 2
1st - TW Y15 TW Finish Cup Dirt* [9F/D] March Week 2
1st - GHF Y15 Euphoria Memorial Stakes* [12F/D] April Week 3
1st - TW Y15 Summer DTC* [9F/D] May Week 3
1st - BSD Y15 Hockessen Stakes* [9F/D] June Week 3
1st - GHF Autumn Cup G1 Dirt* [10F/D] August Week 4
1st - GHF A Lot to Live Up To G3+ Dirt* [10F/D] September Week 3
1st - GHF Y15 Who's More Youthful Stakes* [10F/D] October Week 1
1st - GHF Y15 Dubai Filly Cup* [10F/D] November Week 3
1st - GHF Y15 Palm Tree Paradise Invitational* [10F/D] November Week 4
1st - GHF Y15 BC Classic* [10F/D] December Week 4
2nd - GHF Y15 Sweet Stalker Memorial Stakes* [10F/D] March Week 1
2nd - GHF Y15 Kiss Your Title Stakes* [9F/D] October Week 3
2nd - GHF Y15 Senior Superstars Finale* [12F/D] November Week 1

Why Horse Should Win: Nightshade is one of those horses that comes along once in a lifetime. She had a stunning juvenile career and then a quiet classic season. She fought for her name as a four year old and this year she claimed the crown that had long since been denied her. Her is a story of talent against trials and overcoming. She's been the uncontested dirt queen against both males and females and has worked hard to get where she got this year. I'm sad to see her go, but I know that she has accomplished all that I ever hoped for and more.

[creativecause]

Horse Name: Tears Of An Angel
Race Record: 64-32-21-8
HOTY Points: 9
Race Results this year: 25-11-9-4
1st Green Horse Turf Sprint [January wk 3 @tw]
1st Spring Cup Grade One Dirt Sprint* [February wk 4 @ghf]
1st Stable Faceoff Grade 3,2,1 Turf Sprint* [March wk 5 @ghf]
1st Capricorn Stakes [April wk 4 @ghf]
1st Summer Cup Grade One Dirt Sprint* [May wk 4 @ghf]
1st Costa Rising Stakes* [June wk 4 @tw]
1st Nearctic Stakes* [July wk 4 @tw]
1st Strub Stakes* [August wk 1 @tw]
1st Sen. Ken F Maddy Stakes* [September wk 3 @tw]
1st Bold Ruler Handicap* [November wk 1 @tw]
1st Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Sprint* [December wk 4 @ghf]
2nd Unicorn Horn Turf Sprint* [January wk 4 @ghf]
2nd Final Flaws Derby [February wk 1 @tw]
2nd The Wire Finish Cup Sprint* [March wk 1 @tw]
2nd Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap* [March wk 4 @tw]
2nd Vosburgh Stakes [May wk 2 @tw]
2nd California Flag Stakes* [August wk 3 @tw]
2nd Autumn Cup Grade One Turf Sprint* [August wk 4 @ghf]
2nd Rapid Staskes* [October wk 1 @ghf]
2nd Velocity Stakes* [November wk 4 @ghf]
3rd Allen Lecombe Memorial Handicap* [July wk 2 @tw]
3rd My Trusty Cat Stakes* [October wk 2 @tw]
3rd Sunset Stakes* [November wk 2 @ghf]
​3rd Speed Festival* [December wk 2 @ghf]
4th The Test Stakes* [February wk 3 @tw]
Why Horse Should Win: Coming off of what was her worst season, Tears Of An Angel came back this year and set the bar high. She came back to win eleven races, nine of them horse of the year races and ran against the best horses this site has to offer. She outran the likes of Demonic Desires, Silver Serendipity, Turf Triple Sprinter Crown Winner Call Me Crooked, Sophie's Voice and Aquatic Addiction. On top of that this season, she won nine HOTY races and achieved a 50% winning percentage and came back to defend her title as the Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf Sprint champion.