Finalists announced for 2021 Renaissance Awards

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Monday, May 1, 2023

The fifth annual Renaissance Awards, a cooperative effort between the Maryland Horse Breeders Association, Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and Maryland Jockey Club, will be celebrated virtually this year as the top Maryland owner, trainer and jockey; Maryland stallion, broodmare and breeder; and the champion Maryland-breds of 2021 will be presented online. Special awards will be presented to Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course Grooms of the Year.

The Renaissance Awards were created to recognize the best of Maryland racing and breeding from the previous year. Champions and industry award winners will be announced Monday, Feb. 28 through Saturday, March 5, at 7 p.m. each day via Facebook Premiere on the MHBA's Facebook page: Maryland Thoroughbred (Facebook.com/MarylandTB).

The MTHA already has announced its Grooms of the Year for 2021: Antoinette Charles Orellana (Laurel) and Julio Garcia (Pimlico)

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