The world’s largest competition for recently retired racehorses will take place this weekend in Lexington, Ky, when the Kentucky Horse Park plays host to the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. The event is presented by the Thoroughbred Charities of America.
Among the hundreds of entries at this year’s event are 14 Maryland-breds. They’ll compete in a variety of disciplines from October 11-14.
Makeover Class of 2023:
Alys Great Notion, 2017 mare by Great Notion - Black Tie Aly, by Black Tie Affair
Breeder: Donald K. Dean
Trainer: Bridget Gulick, Junior from Virginia
Disciplines entered: Dressage
Bandfromthebar, 2019 gelding by Bandbox - Tiz Elusive, by Tiznow
Breeder: James F. Thames
Trainer: Amy Dalrymple, Amateur from Colorado
Disciplines entered: Eventing and Dressage
Belfour, 2014 gelding by Super Saver - Northern Babe, by Polish Numbers
Breeder: J.D. Stuart
Trainer: Angelina Rosenthal, Junior from Maryland
Disciplines entered: Eventing and Show Jumping
Feature Act, 2017 gelding by Girolamo - Piano Bar, by Carson City
Breeder: Robert T. Manfuso
Trainer: Tess Bugbee, Junior from Pennsylvania
Disciplines entered: Show Hunter and Dressage
Goldie's Boy, 2018 gelding by Seville (GER) - Pagan Princess, by Oratory
Breeder: Bob Sowder
Trainer: Morgan Hayden, Professional from Delaware
Disciplines entered: Show Jumper and Show Hunter
Hazels Little Man, 2018 gelding by Despite the Odds - Hazel Eyed Girl, by Wildcat Heir
Breeder: Jagger Inc. & Run to Win Stable
Trainer: Julianna Bona, Amateur from Pennsylvania
Disciplines entered: Barrel racing and Freestyle
Little Bold Bandit, 2018 gelding by Great Notion - Onearmedbandit, by No Armistice
Breeder: No Guts No Glory Farm
Trainer: CC Forgione, Professional from Maryland
Discipline entered: Competitive Trail
Littlebitamedal, 2015 gelding by Violence - Littlebitabling, by Carson City
Breeder: Angie Gail Moore
Trainer: Sabrina Moore, Amateur from Maryland
Discipline entered: Competitive Trail
Maryland Pride. 2014 gelding by Hard Spun - Katherine'skadence, by Mr. Greeley
Breeder: Sagamore Farm
Trainer: Jocelyn Brooks
Disciplines entered: Eventing and Show Jumper
Ninetynine Excuses. 2018 gelding by Super Ninety Nine - Bahala, by Not For Love
Breeder: Karen Marie Zeiler
Trainer: Caitlan Brooks
Disciplines entered: Field Hunter and Show Jumper
Road Abroad. 2018 gelding by Quality Road - Love Abroad, by Hard Spun
Breeder: Sycamore Hall Thoroughbreds LLC
Trainer: Ashley Duvall, Amateur from Indiana
Disciplines entered: Eventing and Show Hunter
Scintillio. 2019 gelding by Uncle Lino - Glitterati, by Quality Road
Breeder: Germania Farms, Inc.
Trainer: Chloe Pleune, Junior from Maryland
Disciplines entered: Eventing and Show Jumper
Seany P. 2016 gelding by Nicanor - The Great Tyler, by Doneraile Court
Breeder: Timothy J. Rooney
Trainer: Robin Petrasek, Professional from Maryland
Disciplines entered: Dressage and Freestyle
Still Having Fun. 2015 gelding by Old Fashioned - Casual Kiss, by Dehere
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Charles McGinnes & Tim Keefe
Team: MAHR Still Having Fun in Delaware; Morgan Hayden, Professional (captain); Natalie Holdren (Junior)
Disciplines Entered: Competitive Trail and Dressage
To watch the events or view the full list of Makeover entries, visit TheRRP.org.