Godolphin Honored As Leading Owner/Breeder In 2025 TOBA Awards

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Godolphin was honored as both the 2025 National Owner of the Year and 2025 National Breeder of the Year at the  Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) annual TOBA National Awards Thursday in Kentucky.Additionally, Gregory Kilka and Christine Connelly of Bright View Farm were named the 2025 National Small Breeder of the Year presented by BloodHorse and The Jockey Club. Kilka and Connelly bred Eclipse Award-winning sprinter Book'em Danno (Bucchero).The Cot Campbell Partnership of the Year award presented by Central Bank was presented to Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, honoring the organization's racing success with six graded stakes winners, including three Grade I winners.Puca (Big Brown), owned by Ace Stud in Newmarket, England, was named National Broodmare of the Year presented by WinStar as the dam of Grade I winners Mage (Good Magic), Dornoch (Good Magic) and Baeza (McKinzie).Bronwyn Watts received the Dr. J. David Richardson Industry Service Award presented by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association for her pioneering nurse mare program.The Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year award was presented to Allison Smith & Gude Affair for outstanding accomplishments showcasing the versatility of the Thoroughbred beyond racing.Concrete Glory was honored as the Claiming Crown Horse of the Year, presented by the National HBPA.State-level breeder awards went to: Marvin and Gerald Fleming, Fleming Thoroughbred Farm (Arizona) Bill McDowell, McDowell Farm (Arkansas), Richard Barton Enterprises Inc., Barton Thoroughbreds (California), Robert Krembil, Chiefswood Stables Limited (Canada-Large Breeder), Sam-Son Farm (Canada-Small Breeder), Charlotte Weber, Live Oak Stud (Florida), Greg Justice, Justice Farm (Indiana), H. Allen Poindexter, Poindexter Thoroughbreds (Iowa), Earl & Keith Hernandez and John Duvieilh (Louisiana), R. Larry Johnson, Legacy Farm (Maryland),  Christine Connelly of Bright View Farm & Gregory Kilka (New Jersey), Fred A. Alexander, A & A Ranch (New Mexico), Mallory Mort & Karen Mort (New York), Nancy Shuford, Rock House Farm (North Carolina), Larmon Cowles and Joe Cowles, T/C Stable (Ohio), Dr. Rodney Orr (Oregon), Donnie Brown and Tom McClay, Warriors Reward LLC (Pennsylvania), Franklin G. Smith Sr., Elloree Training Center (South Carolina), Eric and Randi Moreau-Sipiere, Centurion Stud (Texas), R. Larry Johnson, Legacy Farm (Virginia) and Frederick & Debra Pabst, Blue Ribbon Farm (Washington).“Congratulations to all of this year's TOBA National Award recipients,” said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA. “From breeders and owners to industry leaders and exceptional equine athletes, these honorees exemplify the excellence, dedication, and passion that continue to strengthen and advance the Thoroughbred industry. We are proud to celebrate their achievements and contributions to our sport.”The post Godolphin Honored As Leading Owner/Breeder In 2025 TOBA Awards appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.