Once again Ohio racing fans were treated to tremendous performances from a multitude of magnificent horses in the 2021 season. It was difficult to select the champions in many categories because the competition was so intense. Many thanks to our selection committee – Ed Vomacka, William Couch, and Pat Ellsworth – who spent a great deal of time and effort making this possible.
The winners will receive their trophies in the Winner’s Circle at Belterra Park on Best of Ohio Day June 3rd!
Congratulations to all the horses…and the horsepeople too!!!!
2021 OHIO CHAMPIONS
Owner of the Year: Nancy Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski
Breeder of the Year : Mapleton Thoroughbred Farms
Horse of the Year: Altissimo
Owner: Nancy J. Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski
Breeder: Nancy J. Lavrich & Niknar Farm LLC
Trainer: Richard Zielinski
Stallion of the Year: Twinspired
Standing at: Poplar Creek Horse Center
Broodmare of the Year: Preseli’s Pulpit
Owner: Hillburn Racing Stables
Champion Handicap Horse: Forewarned
Owner: Uriah St. Lewis
Breeder: Preston Stables, LLC
Trainer: Uriah St. Lewis
Champion Handicap Mare: Amadevil
Owner: Blue Snow Racing Stables and David Wolochuk
Breeder: Imagine
Trainer: David Wolochuk
Champion Sprinter: Altissimo
Owner: Nancy Lavrich and Ronald Zielinski
Breeder: Nancy J. Lavrich & Niknar Farm LLC
Trainer: Richard Zielinski
Champion Accredited Male: Big Truck
Owner: Smith Red Gate Farm, LLC
Breeder: Hal Snowden, Jr.
Trainer: Larry Smith
Champion Accredited Female: Mobil Lady
Owner: Shane Meyers and Lori Acree
Breeder: Phantom Farms, Cathy and Daniel Gale
Trainer: Shane Meyers
Ohio Bred Claimer of the Year: Dancin’ Rosie
Owner: Michael J. Annechino
Breeder: Roger S. Braugh, Jr.
Trainer: Jeffrey Radosevich
Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Historically
Owner: Blazing Meadows Farm LLC & WinStar Farm, LLC
Breeder: Blazing Meadows Farm LLC & WinStar Farm, LLC
Trainer: Tim Hamm
Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: Amadevil
Owner: Blue Snow Racing Stables and David Wolochuk
Breeder: Imagine
Trainer: David Wolochuk
Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Thedayofthegrey
Owner: Robert C. Cline and Richard Wilkinson
Breeder: Richard Wilkinson
Trainer: Robert C. Cline
Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Candlelight Hours
Owner: Elkhorn Oaks, Inc.
Breeder: Elkhorn Oaks, Inc.
Trainer: James Jackson
OTBO Award of Merit: Mr. Greg Veit
