Groom Awards Program Returns
The Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is pleased with the restart of a program by which a selection is made for the best-turned-out horse in the paddock before every race at Laurel Park.
Now called the MTHA Best Turned Out Award program (rewarding excellence in horsemanship), the grooms selected were presented with a sealed envelope containing a commemorative card listing the date and race number as well as a $25 Amazon gift card. The program returned Friday, June 20, and continued for the six live racing programs through June 28, closing day of the summer meet.
The MTHA thanks Heather Rolon, a backstretch employee who also works for the Maryland Racing Commission, for agreeing to make the selections from her regular post in the paddock.
The MTHA looks forward to the Laurel fall meet, which begins Friday, September 11, when the program will continue on a daily basis. Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the winners.
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