At the Florida Thoroughbred Industry Annual Awards Ceremony which was held this past Monday evening we would like to offer a big congrats to the following horses who were honored. We are proud to have you as clients.
2-Year Old Filly
VERSO A VERSO
Breeders: Brent & Crystal Fernung/Dr. Phil Matthews
2-Year Old Colt/Gelding
MERIT MAN
Breeders: Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds & Stephen Barberino
... 3-Year Old Filly
EDEN'S MOON
Breeders: Bridlewood Farm
3 -Year Old Colt/Gelding
FORT LOUDON
Breeder/Owner: Jacks or Better Farm
Older Femal/Femal Sprinter
MUSICAL ROMANCE
Breeder: Ocala Stud
Older Male/Male Turf Horse
LITTLE MIKE
Breeder: Carlo E. Vaccarezza
Raised and Trained by Crupi's New Castle Farm
Female Turf Horse
BAY TO BAY
Breeder: Adena Springs
And of course the people:
2012 Needles Award
John & Carle Rio who were represented as breeders by 2012 Florida-bred multiple graded stakes winner Mucho Macho Man. The Rios were also honored with the 2011 Needles Award.
2012 Florida Breeder Of The Year
OCALA STUD
J. Michael O'Farrell Jr. President.
For the third consecutive year, OCALA STUD claimed the title of Florida Breeder of the Year.
To these and all the award winners and everyone else associated with the Florida Thoroughbred Industry we are truly greatful for the great jobs you do keeping the dream alive!
2-Year Old Filly
VERSO A VERSO
Breeders: Brent & Crystal Fernung/Dr. Phil Matthews
2-Year Old Colt/Gelding
MERIT MAN
Breeders: Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds & Stephen Barberino
... 3-Year Old Filly
EDEN'S MOON
Breeders: Bridlewood Farm
3 -Year Old Colt/Gelding
FORT LOUDON
Breeder/Owner: Jacks or Better Farm
Older Femal/Femal Sprinter
MUSICAL ROMANCE
Breeder: Ocala Stud
Older Male/Male Turf Horse
LITTLE MIKE
Breeder: Carlo E. Vaccarezza
Raised and Trained by Crupi's New Castle Farm
Female Turf Horse
BAY TO BAY
Breeder: Adena Springs
And of course the people:
2012 Needles Award
John & Carle Rio who were represented as breeders by 2012 Florida-bred multiple graded stakes winner Mucho Macho Man. The Rios were also honored with the 2011 Needles Award.
2012 Florida Breeder Of The Year
OCALA STUD
J. Michael O'Farrell Jr. President.
For the third consecutive year, OCALA STUD claimed the title of Florida Breeder of the Year.
To these and all the award winners and everyone else associated with the Florida Thoroughbred Industry we are truly greatful for the great jobs you do keeping the dream alive!









