Kentucky Broodmare of the Year

The list that follows is of all the mares that have won the honor of being named Kentucky Broodmare of the Year. Mares are selected each year by the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. Mares are graded by the success of offspring just like stallions in regard to the leading sires list. The main difference is that mares only produce one foal per year and are judged solely on that one foal rather than the overall success of their progeny. "The main criteria [sic] is that the mare be boarded in the state of Kentucky, which makes it a restricted ballot, but generally a fair one considering the quality of the mares boarding in Kentucky."[1]

Winners

  • 1946 - Bloodroot
  • 1947 - Potheen
  • 1948 - Our Page
  • 1949 - Easy Lass
  • 1950 - Hildene
  • 1951 - Alpenstock III
  • 1952 - Ace Card
  • 1953 - Gaga
  • 1954 - Traffic Court
  • 1955 - Iron Reward
  • 1956 - Swoon
  • 1957 - Belle Jeep
  • 1958 - Miss Disco
  • 1959 - Knight's Daughter
  • 1960 - Siama
  • 1961 - Striking
  • 1962 - Track Medal
  • 1963 - Misty Morn
  • 1964 - Maid of Flight
  • 1965 - Pocahontas
  • 1966 - Juliet’s Nurse
  • 1967 - Kerala
  • 1968 - Delta
  • 1969 - All Beautiful
  • 1970 - Levee
  • 1971 - Iberia
  • 1972 - Moment of Truth II
  • 1973 - Somethingroyal
  • 1974 - Cosmah
  • 1975 - Shenanigans
  • 1976 - Gazala II
  • 1977 - Sweet Tooth
  • 1978 - Primonetta
  • 1979 - Smartaire
  • 1980 - Key Bridge
  • 1981 - Natashka
  • 1982 - Best In Show
  • 1983 - Courtly Dee
  • 1984 - Hasty Queen II
  • 1985 - Dunce Cap II
  • 1986 - Too Bald
  • 1987 - Banja Luka
  • 1988 - Grecian Banner
  • 1989 - Relaxing
  • 1990 - Kamar
  • 1991 - Toll Booth
  • 1992 - Weekend Surprise
  • 1993 - Glowing Tribute
  • 1994 - Fall Aspen
  • 1995 - Northern Sunset (IRE)

2013 finalists

The finalists for the 2013 award were Leslie’s Lady (dam of Beholder), Take Charge Lady (Will Take Charge, Take Charge Indy), Lisa Danielle (Wise Dan), Matlacha Pass (Point of Entry) and Mining My Own (Mine That Bird, Dullahan).[6]

References

  1. tbheritage.com
  2. Zenyatta's Dam Voted Top Mare BloodHorse.com, Posted April 22, 2009
  3. Sweet Life is KY Broodmare of the Year Bloodhorse.com, Posted April 21, 2010
  4. Racing Post
  5. Oatsee honored as 2011 Broodmare of the Year ThoroughbredTimes.com, Posted July 21, 2012
  6. Daily Racing Form: drf.com

Also Referenced

See also