OwnerView Opens Nominations For “New Owner Of The Year” Award

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | 9:34 am

The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club kicked off it's 84th summer season Friday, July 21, 2023 In Del Mar, CA with Settecento and Hall of Famer Mike Smith in the irons to win the first race. The summer session continues through September 10th with the highlight of the meet, the $1 million Pacific Classic, to be contested on September 2. Benoit Photo

Nominations are now open for OwnerView's 2024 “New Owner of the Year” Award, sponsored by 1/ST RACING. The award, which honors a new Thoroughbred owner who has been successful in the sport and has had a positive impact on the industry, has previously gone to names such as Jim and Dana Bernhard, Alexander Bregman, and MyRacehorse.

To qualify, nominees must have made their first start as a Thoroughbred owner in the past four years (since 2021), had an ownership stake in a horse at the time it won a stakes race in the past 12 months, and had a verifiable owner license in 2024. Thoroughbred performance as well as a nominee's promotion of the sport will be considered.

Anyone, including current owners, can nominate an owner who meets the criteria for the award. A selection committee will choose the winner.

To submit a nomination, please contact Gary Falter for a nomination form at 859-224-2803 or email him. The deadline to receive nominations is November 4.