The 2022 Manitoba Harness Racing Awards Banquet was held in Miami, Man. on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Travis Ellis took home top Trainer and Horseperson of the Year in his first year racing in Manitoba. Other notable award winners were Trey Colbeck and Dean Rey, receiving the illustrious award for work and dedication to the harness industry in Manitoba.
A complete list of award winners follows.
Manitoba-Bred Two-Year-Old Filly of the Year
AK Nite Lady
Manitoba-Bred Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding of the Year
Andys Treasure
Manitoba-Bred Three-Year-Old Filly of the Year
Sassy Libby
Manitoba-Bred Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding of the Year
Emmetts Buddy
Manitoba-Bred Aged Mare of the Year
Rockin The Rum
Manitoba-Bred Aged Horse/Gelding of the Year
Cereal Killer
Manitoba-Bred Horse of the Year
Emmetts Buddy
Broodmare of the Year
Logicallyinclined
Sire of the Year
Andreoli Hanover
Aged Mare of the Year
Pure Addition
Claimer of the Year
West Coast Beach
Aged Horse of the Year
Woodmere Alvin
Rookie of the Year
Aidan Taggart
See Me Go Award of Sportsmanship
Adam Mace
Top Trainer
Travis Ellis
Top Driver
Blake Piwniuk
Caretaker of the Year
Daphne Oakes
Ron Waples Award
Dean Rey
Trey Colbeck
Owner of the Year
Adam Mace
Horseperson of the Year
Travis Ellis
(With files from Manitoba Harness Racing)