Wrapping up a year that saw unprecedented success for the New York-bred racing and breeding programs, multiple Grade I winner Diversify (Bellamy Road) was crowned 2018's NY-Bred Horse of the Year at the New York Thoroughbred Breeders' awards banquet held Monday night at the Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga Springs.
Sponsored by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, the event was emceed by ex-jockey and television analyst Richard Migliore and handed out awards in 15 categories. Lauren and Ralph Evans's Diversify, winner of the GI Whitney S. last summer, also took home Champion Older Dirt Male honors, with Lady Sheila Stable's Holiday Disguise (Harlan's Holiday) the other dual winner after securing Champion Female Sprinter and Champion Older Dirt Female titles. Chester and Mary Broman, who won 69 races and five stakes with their homebreds in 2018, were crowned top New York Breeders for the third consecutive year and sixth time overall.
For a complete list of Monday night's winners, click here.
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