FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Evening Schedule 6:00 – 7:00 COCKTAILS 7:00 – 10:00 AWARDS / DINNER
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FEBRUARY 12, 2019 AMERICAN VISIONARY ART MUSEUM BALTIMORE, MARYLAND EVENING SCHEDULE 6:00 – 7:00 COCKTAILS 7:00 – 10:00 AWARDS / DINNER ABOUT THE TROPHIES When the best of Maryland racing and breeding is celebrated this evening at the second annual Renaissance Awards, the recipients will be handed a trophy – a striking bronze of an exquisite Thoroughbred head – specifically created by artist Peggy Kauffman. Kauffman (left), an accomplished horsewoman, has been a portrait artist of more than 30 years who works in bronze sculpture and pastel painting. In addition to her portraiture, she has created trophies that are presented at Fair Hill Races, and for horse show events in New York. MHBA Executive Director Cricket Goodall had seen the work of Kauffman on display at last fall’s “Art for Land’s Sake” benefit for the Valleys Planning Council, and reached out to her about creating a Renaissance Awards trophy. 1 The bronze is approximately 11 inches long, 3 ⁄2 inches wide and 1 8 ⁄2 inches high, though a two-inch base adds to its height. Kauffman has her bronzes cast at New Arts Foundry in Baltimore, which uses the lost wax casing process. It can take months from the time a piece of art in its clay form arrives at the foundry until the bronze is finished. Design and size are among the factors. Kauffman, who made the six-hour trip to Balti- more from her home in Millerton, N.Y., to oversee much of the process, launched her career as an artist by first going to art school in New York before taking courses at the Maryland Institute College of Art, but noted her main education was “when I worked and rode for a (show) horse dealer in New York state for years.” She had competed professionally with show and event horses. While she no longer rides, Kauffman owns two off-the-track Thorough- breds, one a son of Affirmed. “I’ve always been partial to them – that’s what I grew up with and always had,” she said. “When you work for a horse dealer for that length of time and see all the horses coming in, you know exactly how a horse is put together to make it most suitable for a certain discipline–who would be a dressage horse, an event horse. that is the mainstay of my education.” A Celebration of Maryland Racing UNITY LEADS TO CONTINUED GROWTH FOR RACING, BREEDING The Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and Maryland Jockey Club welcome you to the second Renaissance Awards program recognizing excellence in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in 2018. The name of the awards program—inaugurated last year to provide industry participants with one gala for all groups—is a reflection of what has occurred in Maryland in recent years as a result of a 10-year stakeholder agreement coupled with a dedicated share of revenue from video lottery terminals at the state’s six casinos to support purses and breed development programs. The number of live racing dates has gradually increased at Laurel Park each year, and that will be the case again with 168 awarded for 2019. Combined with Pimlico Race Course and the Maryland State Fair at Timonium there will again be a year-round racing schedule. The MJC, in partnership with the MTHA, continues to build upon an already strong open stakes schedule that includes new races for this year. One objective is to create additional Breeders’ Cup prep races in September, with a goal of hosting a Breeders’ Cup in 2022. After a period of decline, the number of stallions and mares bred in Maryland began increasing several years ago and appears to have stabilized thanks to additional interest in investing in Maryland racing and breeding. MHBA officials said in 2018 the number of mares bred to Maryland stallions was nearly 13 percent higher than the previous year, recording highest jump of any state in the top 10. “We have a great and thriving horse industry in Maryland,” said Michael Algeo, Chairman of the Maryland Racing Commission. “Part of the success recognizes that it takes all stakeholders to work together to make progress happen. We have challenges ahead but we hope to continue working together and hope our legislative partnership continues.” “This industry could not survive without our partnership,” said Tim Ritvo, Chief Operating Officer of The Stronach Group. “Racing is in great health and growing in Maryland.” Congratulations to all of the Renaissance honorees for 2018. Enjoy your evening as we celebrate the success of 2018 and look forward to another year of progress and growth for Maryland racing and breeding. MARYLAND HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Since 1929 PIMLICO BACKSTRETCH WORKER OF THE YeaR GABRIEL EMMANUEL When Gabriel Emmanuel arrived from his native Haiti, he hadn’t worked with horses. But that’s where he landed in 1997, and he has been at it ever since. Emmanuel, 63, who moved to the United States in 1994 and lives in Glen Burnie, Md., with his wife, Adeline, has been part of the team as a groom for trainer Mary Eppler at Pimlico Race Course for more than four years. He regularly has five horses under his care and was the groom for Mid-Atlantic favorite Page McKenney, who was retired in August 2018 with a tendon injury. Page McKenney, who won 22 races and earned almost $2 million in seven years of racing, took Emmanuel to a variety of racetracks outside of Maryland. Emmanuel said he had enjoyable experiences traveling to Gulfstream Park, Parx Racing, Charles Town and even Mountaineer to care for Page McKenney, who had most of his success after a claim by Eppler. LAUREL BACKSTRETCH WORKER OF THE YeaR LUIS BARAJAS Luis Enrique Barajas, a native of Mexico, said his love of animals has served him well during his 10 years working with horses in Maryland. Barajas, 28, works as a groom for Laurel Park- based Brittany Trimble Russell, who launched her own training operation in early 2018. The native of Mexico worked for Dane Kobiskie when he came to the United States in 2008, and after that was employed by John Robb. “I really like the horses—I like animals,” Barajas said. “They’re really smart and they understand. And Brittany is very nice. She has helped me a lot and so has Sheldon (Russell, the jockey who married Trimble in 2018).” Barajas, who is responsible for six horses daily, has worked for Trimble for almost 15 months. He said he got involved in the business through his family, which has raced horses in Mexico for many years. A Celebration of Maryland Racing MARYLAND-BRED STeePLECHaseR FINALISTS DAWN WALL Not For Love—Guelph, by Sky Classic Foaled at Murmur Farm, Darlington Breeder: Mary Voss Owner: The Fields Stable Trainer: Elizabeth Voss Dawn Wall raced three times in her 5-year-old season, and recorded her first career victory in the Iris Ann Coggins Memorial Stakes at Fair Hill in late May over 10 rivals, closing strongly from nearly 10 lengths back. MAVOURNEEN Langfuhr—Rowdy, by Malibu Moon Foaled at Murmur Farm, Darlington Breeder: Mary Voss Owner: Bethany Baumgardner Trainer: Gerard Galligan Mavourneen got a late start as an 8-year-old in September and, after being pulled up in a race at Shawan Downs, she won a maiden special weight event at Foxfield in October and then won an allowance race at Montpelier in November over hurdles to wrap up her year. RAVEN’S CHOICE Dance With Ravens—Millashand, by Regal Intention Foaled at Fox Harbor Farm, White Hall Breeder: Cary W. Jackson Owner: Ann Jackson Trainer: Todd J. Wyatt Raven’s Choice raced twice during his 11-year- old year and once again showed his prowess for going long—very long—in timber races. At Grand National in his 2018 debut, the gelding lost the lead late and finished a game second in the 3¼-mile Grand National Timber in Butler. MARYLAND HORSE BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Since 1929 MARYLAND-BRED 2YO MALE FINALISTS ALWAYSMINING Stay Thirsty—What Will Be, by Anees Foaled at Hitchcock Plains, Fallston Breeder: Avla Pitts Owner: Runnymede Racing Trainer: Kelly Rubley Alwaysmining entered the Kelly Rubley barn in late summer and won three of four starts including two stakes—the Maryland Juvenile Futurity and the open Heft Stakes, both at Laurel Park. The gelding banked $191,192 in his first season of racing. KNICKS GO Paynter—Kosmo’s Buddy, by Outflanker Foaled at GreenMount Farm, Glyndon Breeder: Angie Moore Owner: KRA Stud Farm Trainer: Ben Colebrook Knicks Go didn’t compete in Maryland in his six starts but found much success at the highest level of the sport. The richest Maryland-bred runner last year, with $672,515 earned, he won the Grade 1 Breeders Futurity at Keeneland and finished second in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Churchill Downs after scoring his first time out at Ellis Park and placing third in the Arlington-Washington Futurity. OUR BRAINTRUST Freud—Caller Trust, by Trust N Luck Foaled at SBS Veterinary Services, Chesapeake City Breeder: Barak Farm Owner: Cathal A. Lynch and Stanton J. Smith Jr. Trainer: Cathal A. Lynch Our Braintrust debuted in early May and quickly broke his maiden at Laurel. That was followed by a trip to Belmont Park where he won the Tremont Stakes. He returned to the races in the fall and in his final start of the year finished second to Alwaysmining in the Maryland Juvenile Futurity. A Celebration of Maryland Racing MARYLAND-BRED 2YO FILLY FINALISTS BRUCIA LA TERRA El Padrino—Happy Refrain, by Not For Love Foaled at Willow Creek Farm, Glen Arm Breeder: Sallyellen M.