The Manitoba Standardbred industry took some time this past Saturday night (Nov. 17) to honour some of its top horses and horsepeople for their 2018 campaigns of racing.
The 2018 Manitoba Harness Racing Industry Awards took place in Miami and notable names from the provincial scene secured some year-end accolades once again.
The awards ceremony was preceded by a cocktail hour and dinner. The organization’s annual meeting was also conducted on Saturday.
The list of award winners from the evening appears below.
Horseperson of the Year
• Arthur Rey
Trainer of the Year
• Trevor Williams
Horse of the Year
• Blue Eyed Cowboy
Aged Mare of the Year
• Honey Booboolina
Owner of the Year
• Wanda Howlett
Driver of the Year
• Don Howlett
Manitoba-Bred of the Year
• Dontchase Justpace
Top Driver (30 Starts and Under)
• Darryl Mason
Top Trainer (30 Stars and Under)
• Paula Mason
Two-Year-Old Colt
• Heartland Banysbro
Two-Year-Old Filly
• Birds I View
Three-Year-Old Colt
• Good Eye Hawkeye
Three-Year-Old Filly
• Dontchase Justpace
Manitoba-Bred Aged Gelding
• Cor Dees Rocket
Claimer of the Year
• Witch Doctor
See Me Go Award of Sportsmanship
• Kevin Hildebrandt
Rookie of the Year
• Kevin Hildebrandt
Ron Waples Award for Industry Building
• Val Isman and Merle Bryce
Standardbred Canada Owner of the Year Award
• Dean Rey