Dirt Horse of the Year

[*Ripley*]

DIRT HORSE OF THE YEAR


Nominations and poll for Dirt Horse of the Year.

NOMINATIONS

x 3yo + only
x G3+ only
x Dirt results 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 DIRT 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 DIRT 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: Aquatic Addiction
Race Record: 64-23-22-11
HOTY Points: 7
Race Results this year: 21-9-6-3
1st in the Y15 Finale Flaws Derby [G1] - February Week 1
1st in the Y15 SUBURBAN HANDICAP* [G3+] - March Week 2
1st in the Y15 Aluminium Cup [G1] - April Week 3
1st in the Y15 QUEBEC DERBY* [G2+] - June Week 1
1st in the Y15 BEST OF THE WEST SPRINT* [O] - July Week 4
1st in the Y15 MARYLAND MILLION SPRINT* [O]- September Week 3
1st in the Y15 MY TRUSTY CAT STAKES* [O] - October Week 2
1st in the Y15 ACCELERATION STAKES* [O] - November Week 4
1st in the Y15 DAMASCUS STAKES* [O] - December Week 1
2nd in the Y15 FOREGO STAKES* [O] - February Week 3
2nd in the Y15 PRESIDENT CUP* [O] - March Week 3
2nd in the Y15 Comet Cup [G1] - May Week 3
2nd in the Y15 STEPHEN FOSTER HANDICAP* [G1] - June Week 3
2nd in the Y15 WINTER CUP G1 DIRT SPRINT* [G1] - October Week 4
2nd in the Y15 BREEDER'S CUP SPRINT* [O] - December Week 4
3rd in the Y15 VOSBURGH STAKES* [O] - May Week 2
3rd in the Y15 BURST STAKES* [O] - September Week 1
3rd in the Y15 Xanthous Stakes [G1] - September Week 4
4th in the Y15 DUBAI WORLD SPRINT* [O] - January Week 2
4th in the Y15 JETAIME DERBY* [O] - April Week 4
4th in the Y15 SMARTY JONES STAKES* [G2+] - August Week 4

Why Horse Should Win: Aquatic Addiction might have had one of the best comeback season's Firestone (or GHF/TW) has had in a while. Going from almost no HOTY exposure or races in his 4 year old season, Theo's season took a turn for the best in February. There is no doubt that Theo has worked the hardest he has ever worked this season, and his results sure prove it. Almost every single one of his races was a HOTY ranked one, and he proved to be one of the best this season had to offer. Win after win, he ran well in the Senior Sprinter series at Green Horse Fields, where he alternated races with stablemate Sophie's Voice. At the end of the season, he headed to the Breeder's Cup, where he was to face the best sprinters the tracks had to offer. He showed his true heart and his ability to persevere through anything, where he just narrowly lost to Ventura in the end. At the end, he will retire to stud and Firestone hopes he can throw some beautiful sprinter babies next season.

[Sammy]

Horse Name: Reflected in Water
Race Record: 49-17-11-11
HOTY Points: 4
Race Results this year: 17-5-4-4 (76%)
1st Y15 BELLE VICTOIRE DERBY* TW // Jan Wk4
1st Y15 FIRST LADY CUP* GHF // March Wk3
1st Y15 Woodnine Derby TW // April Wk2
1st Y15 BURST STAKES* GHF // September Wk1
1st Y15 WINTER CUP* Grade One Dirt GHF // Oct Wk4
2nd Y15 Spinster Stakes* TW // March Wk1
2nd Y15 BRITISH COLUMBIA DERBY* TW // May Wk1
2nd Y15 Provetto Derby* TW // Sept Wk4
2nd Y15 DUBAI FILLY CUP* GHF // Nov Wk3
3rd Y15 Dubai World Sprint* TW // Jan Wk2
3rd Y15 Aluminum Cup GHF // April Wk3
3rd Y15 Risorgimento Derby* TW // Oct Wk1
3rd Y15 BREEDERS CUP FILLY/ MARE SPRINT* GHF // Dec Wk4
4th Y15 Spring DAWN TREADER CUP* TW // Feb Wk2
4th Y15 Summer DAWN TREADER CUP* TW // May Wk3
4th Y15 BABBLING BROOK HANDICAP* GHF // Sept Wk2
5th Y15 KISS YOUR TITLE STAKES* GHF // Oct Wk3

Why Horse Should Win: While this season was a bit on the rough spot for Reflected in Water she has yet proven her title among holding herself strong this year. She had an incredible win in the Belle Victoire Derby as well as the First Lady Cup. The Radiance daughter has even proven herself worthy of a fight remaining at the top of the charts for the dirt track. She only placed out of the money four times this year which in all is quite impressive. This year alone she came to a 74% consistency. She battled alongside rival Battle Wings in many of these races and came in a deadly second in the Dubai Filly Cup. She loves the dirt tracks and has seemed to shine as a dirt mare no matter what is thrown her way Reflected in Water kept up with the challenges thrown at her over the dirt track and will continue to succeed in the efforts of a mare who proudly favors the dirt surface.

[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.

[S u N f r O s t ~]

Horse Name: Limited Edition
Race Record: 21-7-4-9
HOTY Points: 7
Race Results this year:

1st in Y15 Stable Face Off 3,2,1 Dirt//Mar Wk5 GHF
1st in the Y15 Spruce Meadows Derby//Apr Wk1 TW
1st in the Y15 British Colombia Derby//May Wk1 TW
1st in the Y15 Starry Night Stakes//July Wk3 GHF
1st in Y15 These Old Bones Stakes//Aug Wk3 GHF
1st in Y15 Babbling Brook Handicap//Sept Wk2 GHF
1st in Y15 Kiss Your Title Stakes//Oct Wk3 GHF
2nd in Y15 Spring Cup Grade One Dirt//Feb Wk4 GHF
2nd in the Y15 Dominion Day Stakes//July Wk1 BSD
2nd in the Y15 Dubai Colt Cup//Nov Wk3 GHF
2nd in the Y15 Breeders Cup Classic//Dec Wk4 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Unicorn Horn Dirt Classic//Jan Wk4 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Spinster Stakes//Mar Wk1 TW
3rd in the Y15 Jetaime Derby//Apr Wk4 TW
3rd in the Y15 Stephen Foster Handicap//June Wk3 TW
3rd in the Y15 Smarty Jones Stakes//Aug Wk4 TW
3rd in the Y15 Independence Cup//Sept Wk4 GHF
3rd Y15 Who's More Youthful Stakes//Oct Wk1 GHF
3rd in Y15 Senior Superstars Finale//Nov Wk1 GHF
3rd in the Y15 Dubai World Cup//Dec Wk1 GHF
4th in Y15 Summer Cup Grade 1 Dirt//May Wk4 GHF

Why Horse Should Win: All races were HoTY Selection races. Record speaks for itself. I love Ed

[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.

[Cavallo]

Horse Name: Anodyne
Race Record: 48-23-15-7
HOTY Points: 8
Race Results this year:

1st - GHF Y15 Spring Cup G1 Dirt* [10F/D] February Week 4
1st - TW Y15 Jetaime Derby* [9F/D] April Week 4
1st - GHF Y15 Summer Cup Grade One Dirt* [10F/D] May Week 4
1st - TW Y15 Stephen Foster Handicap* [8F/D] June Week 3
1st - GHF Y15 Everyday Hero Memorial Stakes* [10F/D] October Week 1
1st - TW Y15 Winter DTC* [9F/D] November Week 2
1st - GHF Y15 Dubai Colt Cup* [10F/D] November Week 3
1st - GHF Y15 Dubai World Cup* [10F/D] December Week 1
2nd - GHF Y15 Unicorn Horn Dirt* [11F/D] January Week 4
2nd - GHF Y15 SFO Grade 1,2,3 Dirt* [9F/D] March Week 5
2nd - TW Y15 Spruce Meadows Derby* [1FF/D] April Week 1
2nd - BSD Y15 The Great Graduation Derby* [11F/D] May Week 2
2nd - TW Y15 The Smarty Jones Stakes* [9F/D] August Week 2
2nd - GHF Y15 Babbling Brook Handicap* [10F/D] September Week 2
2nd - GHF Y15 Independence Cup* [11F/D] September Week 4
2nd - TW Y15 Invasor Stakes* [9F/D] October Week 4
2nd - GHF Y15 BC Marathon* [12F/D] December Week 4

Why Horse Should Win: Didn't place out of the top two this whole season <3

[*Ripley*]

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