The SBOA Awards honor the breeders of the top money-winning horses in each of the eight Ontario Sires Stakes (O.S.S.) divisions, the top trainer (Johnston Cup) and driver (Lampman Cup) in the O.S.S., breeders of the SBOA stakes winners, the Masterfeeds Award winner and the winners of both the Lloyd Chisholm and Chris Van Bussel Memorial Awards.
On January 23, 2010, the Standardbred Breeders of Ontario Association honored the best of 2009 at an annual awards banquet and auction at the Delta Hotel, 50 Stone Road West, Guelph, Ontario. The evening featured a seminar at 5:00p.m., cocktails at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Winners include:
2 yr old pacing filly |
Western Silk |
Western Terror-Extemporaneous-Jennas Beach Boy |
Owners-Casie Coleman, Tom Hill |
Breeders-Kerry Feuker Weed, Kenneth M Weed |
OSS earnings- $287,400 |
Total earnings-$319,804 |
Life earnings-$319, 804 |
p, 2, 1:52.1s |
2 yr old pacing colt |
Haul Away |
Modern Art-Armbro Reno-Dexter Nukes |
Owners-Larry J Menary, Denis R Breton, Phil J Silvestri, Joseph F Settimi |
Breeders-Joseph P Hudon |
OSS earnings-$195,720 |
Total earnings-$198,520 |
Life earnings-$198,520 |
p, 2, 1:53s |
2 yr old trotting filly |
Wilsonator |
Kadabra-Sahalee-Garland Lobell |
Owners-Michael L Pozefsky, Edward W Wilson |
Breeders-Michael L Pozefsky, Edward W Wilson |
OSS earnings-$249,800 |
Total earnings-$249,800 |
Life earnings-$249,800 |
2, 1:57.1s |
2 yr old trotting colt |
Text Me |
Kadabra-Dial Nile-Super Bowl |
Owners-Robert McIntosh Stables Inc., C S X Stables, Dave A Boyle |
Breeders-Robert McIntosh Stables, C S X Stables |
OSS earnings-$346,400 |
Total earnings-$377,126 |
Life earnings-$377,126 |
2, 1:56.2s |
3 yr old pacing filly |
Shacked Up |
Western Terror-Sapphire Dawn-Falcon Seelster |
Owners-Bulletproof Enterprises |
Breeders-Tactical Armor Ents |
OSS earnings-$405,000 |
Total earnings-$876,187 |
Life earnings-$1,008,987 |
p, 3, 1:49.4s |
3 yr old pacing colt |
Fast Pay |
Western Terror-Speedy Shopper-Abercrombie |
Owners-Larry J Menary, Denis R Breton, Phil J Silvestri, Joseph F Settimi |
Breeders-Kentuckiana Farms General Partnership, Marlo Stables |
OSS earnings-$257,000 |
Total earnings-$365,600 |
Life earnings-$424,516 |
p, 3, 1:49s |
3 yr old trotting filly |
Elusive Desire |
Angus Hall-Valley Amber-Valley Victory |
Owners-P C Wellwood Enterprises Inc, Charles H Armstrong, Robert E Fasken |
Breeders-Valley High Stable |
OSS earnings-$310,000 |
Total earnings-$890,444 |
Life earnings-$1,286,348 |
3, 1:53.2m |
3 yr old trotting colt |
Equity |
Kadabra-Earl of My Dreams-Earl, |
Owners-Charalambos Christoforou, Banjo Farms |
Breeders-Banjo Farms, Charalambos Christoforou, William L Jones |
OSS earnings-$330,500 |
Total earnings-$487,320 |
Life earnings-$487,320 |
2, 1:54.2s |
SBOA 3 yr old filly pacer |
Shacked Up |
Western Terror-Sapphire Dawn-Falcon Seelster |
Owners-Bulletproof Enterprises |
Breeders-Tactical Armor Ents |
OSS earnings-$405,000 |
Total earnings-$876,187 |
Life earnings-$1,008,987 |
p, 3, 1:49.4s |
SBOA 3 yr old filly trotter |
Elusive Desire |
Angus Hall-Valley Amber-Valley Victory |
Owners-P C Wellwood Enterprises Inc, Charles H Armstrong, Robert E Fasken |
Breeders-Valley High Stable |
OSS earnings-$310,000 |
Total earnings-$890,444 |
Life earnings-$1,286,348 |
3, 1:53.2m |
2009 Masterfeeds Award-Awarded to an Ontario sired horse that brings recognition to Ontario and the program from outside the province.
2009 Winner – Poof She’s Gone
The Lampman Cup was established in 1987 in memory of long time Ontario Jockey Club harness racing publicist Jim Lampman. The Cup is annually presented to the leading driver in the Ontario Sires Stakes based on a point system. One point is awarded for each O.S.S. and Trillium Series start. Four extra points are awarded for a win; three points for a second and two points for a third.
2009 Lampman CupWinner |
Brad Forward |
OSS earnings-$1,024,230 |
Lampman points-485 |
The Johnston Cup was founded in 1993 in memory of Bruce Johnston, the publisher of the Canadian Sportsman. It is awarded yearly to the leading trainer in the Ontario Sires Stakes based on the same point system outlined in the Lampman Cup.
2009 Johnston Cup |
Robert McIntosh |
OSS earnings-$997,561 |
Johnston points-374 |
Chris Van Bussel Memorial Award- Chris Van Bussel was the leading force behind one of Canada’s most successful breeding operations, Seelster Farms. He was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2004; an honor bestowed only on a select few in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the breeding industry as he sat on numerous boards. This award is given to an individual of integrity who has served SBOA and industry.
2009 Winner – Robert McIntosh
Lloyd Chisholm Achievement Award- Lloyd Chisholm involvement extended far beyond his Standardbred operation Arawana Farms. In 1969, he was instrumental in the formation of The Ontario Standardbred Improvement Association that went on to become the SBOA. He campaigned tirelessly to convince government that an Ontario Sires Stakes program was critical to the success of the breeding industry in Ontario. He was inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame as a builder in the industry in 1991. This award is given for meritorious service.
2009 Winner – Ted Smith