The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) is hosting the Best Turned Out Horse Awards in partnership with the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Agency (VHBPA) and Colonial Downs during Virginia Derby Day. For a third year, VHBPA sponsored the groom cash prize during the Tuesday September 6, 2022 race card.
A cash prize and TAA gift bag will be presented to the winning groom of the Best Turned Out Horse for the six stakes races on the card.
Representatives from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, VHBPA, and Colonial Downs will select the horse in each race that was deemed to be the best presented, and that horse’s groom will receive a gift bag and cash prize. The winning groom will be congratulated on the live simulcast feed.
Stay tuned for live updates all day on the winners of the TAA Best Turned Out Horse Awards Sponsored by Virginia HBPA.
Virginia Derby Day Best Turned Out Horse Award Winners
RACE 4— The Hidden Figures Overnight Handicap
#4 JILTED BRIDE
Groom: Jorge Gonzalez
Trainer: Steve Asmussen
RACE 6— The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Kitten’s Joy Stakes
#8 DETERMINED CRUSH
Groom: Gervin Hernandez
Trainer: Phil Schoenthal
Breeder: Godolphin
RACE 7—The 16th Running of The Woodford Reserve Da Hoss Stakes
#8 NOBODY LISTENS
Groom: Octavio Rodriguez
Trainer: Michael Lovell
RACE 8—The 3rd Running of The Exacta Systems Rosie’s Stakes
#4 OPPOSITES ATTRACT
Groom: Louis Solario
Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta
RACE 9— The 13th Running of The Woodford Reserve Virginia Oaks
#9 SPARKLE BLUE
Groom: Jesus Catalun
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
RACE 10— The 19th Running of The New Kent County (Grade III) Virginia Derby
#2 TWO SOCKS (IRE)
Groom: Bernie Sanchez
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
