Celebrating the Best of 2023
LTBA Annual Awards Banquet and REAP Fundraiser
On Friday, August 2nd, Louisiana horsemen and women gathered at Mojos at Evangeline Downs to celebrate the top Louisiana bred runners of 2023 and their connections. The event was held in conjunction with a REAP (Racing Employees Assistance Program) benefit fundraiser.
Approximately 200 guests attended the event which included a pre-ceremony reception for Louisiana State Representative Chad Boyer. Boyer has been a tremendous ally in protecting and advancing the interests of Louisiana horsemen and women in the state legislature.
LTBA Secretary-Treasurer, Roger Heitzmann served as Master of Ceremonies for the awards banquet.
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Two-Year-Old Filly
Accommodate Eva
(Munnings-Accommodate)
Breeders: Brad King and Todd Fincher
Owner: Valene Farms, LLC; Murray and Geri Valene
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Two-Year-Old Colt or Gelding (Tie)
El Dinero
(El Deal – Money For Makeup)
Breeders: J. Adcock and Hume Wornall
Owner: Tav Enterprises LLC; John Roher and Leslie Tavomina
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Two-Year-Old Colt or Gelding (Tie)
Strong Promise
(Broken Vow-St. Jean)
Breeders: J. Adcock & Hume Wornall
Owner: Norman Stables, LLC
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Three-Year-Old Filly
Star Moment
(Star Guitar-Moment of Majesty)
Breeder: Brittlyn Stables LLC
Owner: Intrepid Thoroughbreds
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Three-Year-Old Colt or Gelding
Mangum
(Mo Tom-Bovell Road)
Breeder: Jay Adcock
Owner: Set Hut LLC
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Four-Year-Old and Up Filly or Mare
Free Like A Girl
(El Deal-Flashy Prize)
Breeder: Kim R. Stover and Lisa Osborne
Owners: Gerald Bruno Jr., Carl Deville, Chasey Pomier and Jerry Caroom
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Four-Year-Old and Up Horse
Touchuponastar
(Star Guitar-Touch Magic)
Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms
Owner: Set Hut LLC
2023 Accredited Louisiana Bred Horse of the Year
Touchuponastar
(Star Guitar-Touch Magic)
Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms
Owner: Set Hut LLC
2023 Broodmare of the Year
Flashy Prize
Owner: Kim Stover & Lisa Osborne
LTBA Board member, Charlotte Clavier presents the award for Flashy Prize to her owners, Kim Stover and Lisa Osborne and family. L-R Lacey Chretien, Kim Stover, Charlotte Clavier, Lisa Osborne and Bristol Chretien.
2023 Stallion of the Year
Star Guitar
Owner: Brittlyn Stables LLC
Leading Breeder by Percentage of Stakes Winners
Thomas Galvin
Leading Breeder by Breeders Awards
Coteau Grove Farms
Following the awards, the fabulous Coteau Grove Band entertained the crowd from the Mojos stage. Coteau Grove consists of Chris Foreman, Larry Menard, Charlie Rees, David Varisco, Sharona Thomas, and Keith Myers. Coteau Grove provides tight, lively music, great vocals and mesmerizing harmonies and is unique in its mission of supporting nonprofit organizations.
A silent auction throughout the evening as well as a reverse drawing were held to benefit REAP. The mission of REAP is to provide relief to the licensed members of the Evangeline Downs Racing Community and their families. Such includes, but is not limited to, financial assistance for medical care, food, housing, clothing, and education, and services, such as counseling, care, emergency transportation, recreational activities, job placement and training. REAP also supports the exceptional work of Evangeline Downs chaplain Dwight Brown.
The $100,000 Louisiana Stallion Stakes presented by Coteau Grove Farms for 3-year-old fillies and mares and the D.S. Shine Young for 2-year-old fillies were run the same day.