Last year's Eclipse-winning 3-year-old male Sovereignty (Into Mischief) led the Kentucky-bred merits for 2025 along with his owner/breeder, Godolphin who were honored as KTOB Breeder of the Year. The full list of awards is:
- Broodmare of the Year: Crowned (Bernardini) (Owner: Godolphin)
- Horse of the Year, 3-Year-Old Male: Sovereignty (Godolphin)
- 2-Year-Old Male: Ted Noffey (Into Mischief) (Aaron & Marie Jones LLC)
- 2-Year-Old Filly: Super Corredora (Gun Runner) (Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC)
- 3-Year-Old Female: Nitrogen (Medaglia d'Oro) (D. J. Stable)
- Older Dirt Male: Sierra Leone (Gun Runner) (Debby Oxley)
- Older Dirt Female: Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna) (Judy Hicks)
- Male Turf Horse: Deterministic (Liam's Map) (Hinkle Farms)
- Female Turf Horse: She Feels Pretty (Karakontie {Jpn}) (Payson Stud, Inc.)
- Male Sprinter: Nysos (Nyquist) (Susie Atkins)
- Female Sprinter: Shisospicy (Mitole) (Bill & Corinne Heiligbrodt)
- Racing Abroad: Hit Show (Candy Ride {Arg}) (Gary & Mary West Stables Inc.)
- Steeplechase Horse: Swore (Broken Vow) (Stone Farm LLC)
Additionally, three merit awards will be presented to individuals for their contributions to the Kentucky Thoroughbred Industry.
- P.A.B. Widener Trophy for KTOB Breeder of the Year: Godolphin
- Hardboot Breeders' Award pays tribute to distinctive but unsung breeders that help make up the backbone of our industry: Judy Hicks
- Charles W. Engelhard Award acknowledges a member of the media for outstanding coverage of the Thoroughbred industry: America's Day At The Races
- William T. Young Humanitarian Award distinguishes a person or organization in the thoroughbred industry “who recognizes and promotes the human endeavor:” B. Wayne Hughes
Also to receive awards were the top Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund (KTDF) money earners in 2025 in five separate categories.
2025 Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund (KTDF) Leaders:
- KTDF Sire of the Year: Not This Time (Taylor Made Farm)
- KTDF Earner of the Year: Troubleshooting (Donamire Farm)
- KTDF Owner of the Year: Godolphin
- KTDF Trainer of the Year: Brad Cox
- KTDF Breeder of the Year: Godolphin
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