Princess of Sylmar, a four-time grade I winner in 2013, has been named Pennsylvania Horse of the Year by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association.
Coming off one of the best years ever for a Pennsylvania-bred, Princess of Sylmar was also named the state's outstanding 3-year-old filly. She won the Longines Kentucky Oaks, the TVG Coaching Club American Oaks, the Alabama Stakes, and the Beldame Invitational (all gr. I) during a season in which she won six of eight starts with earnings of more than $1.5 million.
A finalist for the Eclipse Award in the 3-year-old filly division, Princess of Sylmar was bred by Ed Stanco and raced for Stanco's KIng of Prussia Stable. The chestnut filly is by Majestic Warrior-Storm Dixie, by Catienus.
The PHBA made its announcement of champions and leaders Feb. 26 based on the recommendation of its awards committee, consisting of Jane White (chair), Susan Meckling, Connie Nesteruk, and John Benson.
Here is the full list.
TWO YEAR OLD MALE - STORMING INTI
Chestnut colt, 2011, Stormy Atlantic -Tarfaya, by Pulpit
Bred by Brushwood Stable
TWO YEAR OLD FILLY - MISS BEHAVIOUR
Bay filly, 2011, Jump Start -Successful Romance, by Successful Appeal
Bred by Cal MacWilliam, Teitelbaum, & Associates
THREE YEAR OLD MALE - EDGE OF REALITY
Bay colt, 2010, Lawyer Ron-Our Nancy Lee, by Touch Gold
Bred by The Elkston Group
THREE YEAR OLD FILLY AND PENNSYLVANIA'S HORSE OF THE YEAR - PRINCESS OF SYLMAR
Chestnut filly, 2010, Majestic Warrior-Storm Dixie, by Catienus
Bred by Ed Stanco
CHAMPION OLDER MALE AND MALE TURF HORSE - REAL SOLUTION
Bay horse, 2009, Kitten's Joy -Reachfortheheavens, by Pulpit
Bred by Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey
CHAMPION OLDER FEMALE-MOON PHILLY
Bay mare, 2009, Malibu Moon -Astor Place, by Deputy Minister
Bred by Ellen Dale Racing
CHAMPION FEMALE TURF HORSE - EMOTIONAL KITTEN
Chestnut filly, 2010, Kitten's Joy-Silent Emotion, by Ghazi
Bred by Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey
CHAMPION FEMALE SPRINTER - SO MANY WAYS
Bay filly, 2010, Sightseeing-Happy Scene, by Dehere
Bred by John R. Penn & John C. Penn
CHAMPION MALE SPRINTER - ZEEWAT
Bay colt, 2010, Harlan's Holiday-Delizia, by Distant View
Bred by Derry Meeting Farm
CHAMPION STEEPLECHASE HORSE - DIVINE FORTUNE
Chestnut gelding, 2003, Royal Anthem-My Tombola, by Northern Fling
Bred by William L. Pape & Jonathan E. Sheppard
LEADING BREEDING FUND RECIPIENT (HORSE) - DANI'S STORM
Chestnut mare, 2009, Changeintheweather-Stormy Danyelle, by Storm Broker
Bred by Xanthus Farms.
CHAMPION STALLION - REAL QUIET
CHAMPION BROODMARE - STORM DIXIE
Bay mare, 2004, Catienus-Golden Wave Band, by Dixieland Band
Owned by Ed Stanco
LEADING BREEDING FUND AWARD RECIPIENT - XANTHUS FARMS (BARBARA RICKLINE)
LEADING OVERALL BREEDER OF PENNSYLVANIA-BREDS - GEORGE STRAWBRIDGE JR. (AUGUSTIN STABLE)