TOBA Announces National Awards Finalists

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 14 the finalists for four of the organization's premier national honors that will be presented Sept. 10 during the 41st Annual TOBA National Awards Dinner at The Kentucky Castle in Versailles, Ky. The TOBA National Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in Thoroughbred breeding, racing, and ownership. The winners in these four competitive categories will be announced live during the awards ceremony. The state breeders luncheon, which honors breeders from 20 states and Canada, will be held Sept. 11 at Coolmore's Ashford Stud. State and Canadian breeders of the year were announced earlier. Read: Profiles of TOBA's Winning Breeders of 2025 Small Breeder of the Year Finalists Bright View Farm and Gregory Kilka Mallory and Karen Mort Susie Atkins Breeder of the Year Finalists Brereton C. Jones (posthumous) Coteau Grove Farms Don Alberto Corp. Godolphin Juddmonte Owner of the Year Finalists D. J. Stable Godolphin Juddmonte Klaravich Stables Spendthrift Farm Cot Campbell Partnership of the Year Finalists C2 Racing Stable Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Medallion Racing Michael Pegram, Karl Watson, and Paul Weitman SF Racing "The finalists for the TOBA National Awards represent excellence across every facet of the Thoroughbred industry," said TOBA president Dan Metzger. "We look forward to recognizing their achievements and celebrating the remarkable individuals and partnerships that continue to strengthen our sport." TOBA National Awards will begin with check-in at 5:30 p.m. ET, followed by cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner and awards at 7 p.m. Sponsors of the TOBA National Awards include FanDuel at the Platinum level, as well as Gold Sponsors WinStar Farm, BloodHorse, The Jockey Club, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association. Silver Sponsors are Coolmore-Ashford Stud, Payson Park, White Birch Farm, Central Bank, National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association, Godolphin, Castle & Key, Country Boy Brewing, Sextant Wines, and Daily Racing Form.