Criteria released for 2019 MSOA awards

The MSOA has released the criteria for this year’s horse awards.  They are as follows:

·       ALL owners of eligible horses MUST be a member by October 31st of the MSOA or the horse will be disqualified.

·       Two-year olds must have 5 starts at The Meadows.

·       Three-year olds must have 8 starts at The Meadows.

·       Older horses will be required to have ½ of their starts at The Meadows.

·       Only money earned at The Meadows will be calculated.

·       The horse must have won at least one race.

·       The calculations will include starts through October 31^st.

·       The top earning horse in each of the categories will automaticallybe awarded the top spot in their category.

·       The members’ ballot will show each of the 12 division winners based on the above criteria. The MSOA membership will be sent a ballot to vote for: Trotter of the Year, Pacer of the Year and Horse of the year from the 12 division winners.

·       Ballots need to be returned to the MSOA by Monday, December 16, 2019.

·       The Day of Champions awards for horses of 2019 will take place Saturday, December 28, 2019.