Grand River Raceway has announced the nine horses and six people to be honoured during its annual awards banquet on Thursday, November 13.
The 15 award winners represent the top performers from the Elora, ON track's 2008 race meet, which spanned 65 race dates from April through October.
The award recipients are as follows:
Horses:
Condition - Claimer of the Year
Courtside
Claimer of the Year (C&G)
Brads Best
Claimer of the Year (F&M)
Surprise Factor
Top Condition Pacer
Toystar
Top Condition Trotter
Danger Pay
Pacer of the Year
Pacific Prince
Trotter of the Year
Batalj Launcher
Rookie Horse of the Year
Clear For Flight
Iron Horse of the Year
Twin B Sporty
People:
Top Dash & UDR Driver
Brad Forward
Top Dash Trainer
Paul Taylor
Top UTR Trainer
Bob McIntosh
Top Owner (presented by Standardbred Canada)
Bill MacTavish
Rising Star
Doug McNair
The function will be held in the Captain's Quarters Dining Room at Grand River Raceway. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:45 p.m. and the awards ceremony at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 and must be reserved in advance by calling (519) 846-5455 ext. 238.
(Grand River Raceway)