Tenpins, the Don Winfree-trained son of Smart Strike, was named 2002 Horse of the Year by the Michigan Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders. Bred and owned by Joseph Vitello, Tenpins won three graded stakes in 2002: the William Donald Schaefer Handicap (gr. III) at Pimlico on May 19; the Washington Park Handicap (gr. II) at Arlington Park Sept. 29; and the Fayette Handicap (gr. III) at Keeneland on Oct. 26.Out of the Deputy Minister mare Maid's Broom, Tenpins shared the top older horse award with A.A.C. Stables Secret Romeo. Trained by Gerald Bennett, Secret Romeo was bred by James and Laura Jackson. Secret Romeo won seven stakes in 2002.2002 AwardsBreeder of the Year: James and Marcia ArnoldOwner of the Year: Volar Corp. (Jerry and Lisa Campbell)Stallion of the Year: Matchlite (Clever Trick -- Light Up My Life, by Sir Ivor). Owner: Matchlite syndicate. Stands at Dickinson FarmsBroodmare of the Year: Berry Point (Romeo -- Questa Del Rey, by King's Bishop. Owner: Karla Hutchings2-year-old filly
Magna Cum Laude (Pleasant Tap -- Tiara, by Monetary Gift)
Owner and breeder: Steve Prain; trainer: Dave Kueffner2-year-old colt
Beau Classic (Beau Genius -- Cat Tango, by Regal Classic)
Owner: John Carlesimo; breeder: Stonewood Farm and Pam Davis; trainer: Robert Gorham3-year-old filly
Sweetwater Promise (Service Stripe -- Heavenly Sweet, by Briartic)
Owner: Rosenda Parra; breeder: Karla Hutchings; trainer: James Jackson3-year-old colt
American Deputy (Service Stripe -- Huga Baba, by Raja Baba)
Owner: Erin Gorham and Mast Thoroughbreds; breeder: Kathleen A. White, DVM; trainer: Robert GorhamOlder mare
Sefa's Rose (Sefapiano -- Double Derby, by Whitesburg)
Owner: Sefa's Farm; breeder: Farid and Pat Sefa; trainer: Brenda HillOlder horse (co-champions)
Secret Romeo (Service Stripe -- Berry Point, by Romeo)
Owner: A.A.C. Stables; breeder: James and Laura Jackson; trainer: Gerald BennettTenpins (Smart Strike -- Maid's Broom, by Deputy Minister)
Owner and breeder: Joseph Vitello; trainer: Don Winfree
