The finest performers of the 2015 season in Manitoba will be feted later this month at the Manitoba Harness Racing Awards Banquet.
The event will take place November 14th at the Morris Multiplex beginning at 5 p.m.
Here is a list of this year’s nominees::
Caretaker of the Year
Nicole Fontaine - Kirk Rogers Stables
Deanna Manning - Cory Manning Stables
Lance McLeod - Trevor Williams Stables
Owner of the Year
Val Emerson
Janet Rey
Mike Williams
Rookie of the Year
Nolan Griffith
Trevor Williams
Horseperson of the year
George Isman
Roland Rey
Trevor Williams
Two-Year-Old MB Bred of the Year
Als Happy Baylor - Marc Fillion Stables
Baylor Out - Marc Fillion Stables
Three-Year-Old Filly of the Year
Rocket to the Top - Richard Rey Stables
Timely Grace - Trevor Williams Stables
Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding of the Year
Diggin A Trench - Richard Rey Stables
Hillybilly Broke - Kirk Rogers Stables
MB Bred Aged Mare of the Year
Heartland Babe - Al Lamontagne Stables
Rocket Moma - Cory Manning Stables
MB Bred Aged Horse of the Year
Another Great Pick - Roland Rey Stables
Home Matters - Roland Rey Stables
Only Hope - Barry McNaughton Stables
Other award categories
Top Manitoba Bred – One from winners of above categories
Broodmare of the Year – Dam of the Top MB Bred
Sire of the Year – Based on points earned from the incentive
Standardbred Canada Manitoba bred Owner of Year
Claimer of the Year
Cheyenne Dusk - George Isman Stables
Red Star Tiger - Trevor Williams Stables
Whorly Jet - Richard Remillard Stables
Aged Mare of the Year
Fancy Camelot- Trevor Williams Stables
Smoky Moon- Kevin Hildebrandt Stables
Whorly Jet-Richard Remillard Stables
Aged Horse of the Year
Another Great Pick- Roland Rey Stables
False Advertising- Cory Manning Stables
Red Star Tiger-Trevor Williams Stables
Other awards
Top Trainer/Driver awards
Ron Waples Award
First annual “See Me Go” Award of Sportsmanship