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Voting Open For Retired New York Racehorse Of The Year Award

Updated: June 12, 2025 at 12:04 pm

Voted on by the fans, the Down Broadway Retired Racehorse of the Year Award will be presented on New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, July 17, the New York Horsemen's Association said in a Thursday release.

Casting a ballot–one per person–is open to the public now through Thursday, June 26. Wristbands for each nominee will be given away on Aftercare Day so that fans can show their support, and the presentation of the award will be made in the Saratoga winner's circle after the first race.

The nominees are:

  • Broadway Producer–New Vocations
  • Cut of Music–Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
  • Flag Is Flying–Second Chance Thoroughbreds
  • Mel's Baby Sister–ReRun, Inc.

Click here to vote for your favorite nominee.