Tiz Molly Companions has been chosen by Thoroughbred Homeowners of California (TOC) because the recipient of the inaugural Horseracing Partnership Award. Nominated by one of many 4 companions, Richard Thornburgh, the partnership was chosen by TOC’s Proprietor Relations Committee from a robust discipline of 14 nominees. Its different companions are Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker, and Eric Kruljac, who additionally trains for the partnership.
The brand new annual award acknowledges and celebrates the rising inhabitants of co-ownerships and partnership entities throughout the horse racing group. Nominees had been requested to supply a compelling story that merely however considerably displays the enjoyment of the game. The award was open to co-ownerships and partnerships of all sizes from two and up. Nominations closed June 1.
The partnership started with the acquisition of retired racehorse Tiz Molly as a broodmare prospect. Tiz Molly went on to provide Tizhotndusty, a winner of over $250,000, and CTBA Cal-Bred Horse of the Yr, The Chosen Vron, winner of 15 stakes races and greater than $1.4 million.
“We’re simply middle-class folks having fun with an expertise that few are lucky sufficient to take part in,” mentioned Thornburgh. “Proudly owning a part of a miraculous racehorse, The Chosen Vron, makes on daily basis a beautiful day.”
Amongst their proudest moments, the companions rely The Chosen Vron’s livid stretch duel on his strategy to successful the Grade 1 Bing Crosby S. at Del Mar, collaborating within the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, and successful the 2023 CTBA Horse of the Yr award.
“However the entire partnership expertise has been unbelievable,” added Thornburgh. “Sharing the anticipation, the delight, and the enjoyment of successful with our companions is an indescribable delight.” Â Â Â
Tiz Molly Companions will probably be acknowledged with a particular presentation of a trophy award at TOC’s Southern California Annual Assembly on Saturday, August 10, at Del Mar.
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