Hillwood Stable's multiple graded stakes winner Post Time (Frosted) was named 2024 Maryland-bred Horse of the Year, champion older male and champion sprinter when last season's champions were announced the week of Feb. 24 on the MHBA's social media accounts. Trained by Brittany Russell, Post Time won last year's GII Carter Stakes and GIII General George Stakes. On the board in all 15 career starts, with nine wins, the 5-year-old has earned $1,227,910 on the racetrack.
Other Maryland champions announced last week include: champion 2-year-old male: Studlydoright (Nyquist); champion 2-year-old filly: Shkhara Fire (Friesan Fire); champion 3-year-old male: Mindframe (Constitution); champion 3-year-old filly: Call Another Play (Audible); champion older female and turf runner: Future Is Now (Great Notion); and champion steeplechaser: Who's Counting (Vancouver {Aus}).
The late R. Larry Johnson was named Maryland Breeder of the Year. Vielsalm, the dam of Post Time, was the state's leading broodmare, and Great Notion earned his ninth consecutive title as Maryland Stallion of the Year.
The 2024 champions will be honored at the eighth annual Renaissance Champion Awards, a collaborative effort between the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. This year's awards dinner will be held Apr. 11 at Laurel Park's Terrace Dining Room. Tickets may be purchased at MarylandThoroughbred.com.
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