Pennsylvania-bred Angel of Empire was named the Top Midlantic-bred of 2023 after a campaign that saw him win the Grade 1 Arkansas Derby.
Caravel, the Pennsylvania-bred mare who pulled a 42-1 shocker in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, earns the nod as the Top Midlantic-bred of 2022.
Two horses polling well in the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred/The Racing Biz Top Midlantic-bred Poll are among those entered in the Breeders’ Cup.
In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of the year combining horses of all ages, Just One Time maintained her lead, while newcomers made an impact.
With neither having raced since the prior Top Midlantic-bred Poll, three-year-old Luna Belle and Just One Time remained atop the tables.
Just One Time was the voters’ unanimous choice as top older horse among Midlantic-breds, while Luna Belle held down the top spot among sophomores.
Horse of the Year Knicks Go figures to have his hooves full when he serves as Preakness honorary postmaster.
In the first Top Midlantic-bred Poll of 2022, Grade 1 winner Just One Time is tops among older horses while Luna Belle, undefeated this year, leads 3yos.
Knicks Go earned Maryland-bred Horse of the Year honors for the third time in his sparkling career in the Renaissance Awards, which were given virtually last week.
The winners of the 2021 Renaissance Awards for top Maryland-breds will be announced virtually over a period of six days starting Feb. 28.