Arcadia, Calif. – Tiz Molly Partners has been selected by Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) as the recipient of the inaugural Horseracing Partnership Award. Nominated by one of the four partners, Richard Thornburgh, the partnership was chosen by TOC’s Owner Relations Committee from a strong field of 14 nominees. Its other partners are Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker, and Eric Kruljac, who also trains for the partnership.
The new annual award recognizes and celebrates the growing population of co-ownerships and partnership entities within the horse racing community. Nominees were asked to provide a compelling story that simply but significantly reflects the joy of the sport. The award was open to co-ownerships and partnerships of all sizes from two and up. Nominations closed June 1.
The partnership began with the purchase of retired racehorse Tiz Molly as a broodmare prospect. Tiz Molly went on to produce Tizhotndusty, a winner of over $250,000, and CTBA Cal-Bred Horse of the Year, The Chosen Vron, winner of 15 stakes races and more than $1.4 million.
“We are just middle-class people enjoying an experience that few are fortunate enough to participate in,” said Thornburgh. “Owning part of a miraculous racehorse, The Chosen Vron, makes every day a wonderful day.”
Among their proudest moments, the partners count The Chosen Vron’s furious stretch duel on his way to winning the Grade 1 Bing Crosby S. at Del Mar, participating in the Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, and winning the 2023 CTBA Horse of the Year award.
“But the whole partnership experience has been incredible,” added Thornburgh. “Sharing the anticipation, the pride, and the joy of winning with our partners is an indescribable delight.”
Tiz Molly Partners will be recognized with a special presentation of a trophy award at TOC’s Southern California Annual Meeting on Saturday, August 10, at Del Mar.
TOC is the official organization serving new, veteran, and future Thoroughbred owners in the state. It represents, advances, and protects owners’ interests and rights in legislative, administrative, and business matters. www.toconline.com.
