Awards
Eclipse Award for Older Dirt Male (2019): Vino Rosso
Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (2018): John D. Gunther
Eclipse Award for Horse of The Year (2018): Justify
Eclipse Award for Three Year Old Male (2018): Justify
TOBA National Breeder of the Year (2018): John D. Gunther
TOBA National & Kentucky Broodmare of the Year (2018): Stage Magic
Triple Crown Breeders Trophy (2018): John D. Gunther
Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder (2018): John D. Gunther
Eclipse Award for Horse of The Year (2018): Justify
Eclipse Award for Three Year Old Male (2018): Justify
TOBA National Breeder of the Year (2018): John D. Gunther
TOBA National & Kentucky Broodmare of the Year (2018): Stage Magic
Triple Crown Breeders Trophy (2018): John D. Gunther
Eclipse Award 2019
Vino Rosso named 2019 Champion Older Male
Vino Rosso commenced 2019 on a winning note with victory in the 1 mile Stymie S. He then went on to secure G1 honors with an authoritative win in the 10f G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. After 3rd in the G1 Whitney S., Vino Rosso was first across the line after a thrilling stretch duel in the 10f G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes only to be denied winning credentials by a controversial disqualification into 2nd place. Exacting sweet revenge, Vino Rosso capped off his year with a dominating victory in the 10f G1 Breeders Cup Classic
Vino Rosso commenced 2019 on a winning note with victory in the 1 mile Stymie S. He then went on to secure G1 honors with an authoritative win in the 10f G1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. After 3rd in the G1 Whitney S., Vino Rosso was first across the line after a thrilling stretch duel in the 10f G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes only to be denied winning credentials by a controversial disqualification into 2nd place. Exacting sweet revenge, Vino Rosso capped off his year with a dominating victory in the 10f G1 Breeders Cup Classic
Eclipse Awards 2018 John D. Gunther named 2018 Breeder of the Year
We are honored to have received the 2018 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Breeder. Justify's Triple Crown triumph along with graded stakes victories during the year by Without Parole (G1), Competitionofideas (G1), Vino Rosso (G2), Tiger Moth (G3), and The Lieutenant (G3) made for a landmark year for Glennwood's breeding program. The bar has been elevated to the top of the standards and we will continue to strive to produce racehorses of the highest calibre by harnessing our great passion for the horse and this sport Justify named 2018 Horse of the Year & Champion Three Year Old Male Justify won the 2018 Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont to become only the 13th Triple Crown winner in the history of American racing. He retired undefeated, leaving the public hungry for more after a short but extraordinary career. His talent was incredible, his focus unwavering and his physique one of raw, dominating power. He was awarded 2018 Horse of the Year as well as 2018 Three Year Old Male. He is the best horse we have ever bred and he will stand as the model of perfection that we will strive to recreate for years to come These achievements would not be possible without the support and dedication of our employees and service providers 2018 Stakes Victories by Gunther-bred Horses
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TOBA National Awards 2018
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At the September 7, 2019 Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (TOBA)
National Awards Dinner, John Gunther was honored to receive the awards for 2018 National Broodmare of the Year (Stage Magic, dam of Triple Crown winner Justify), 2018 National Breeder of the Year, and the first Triple Crown Breeders Trophy as breeder of Justify. The Triple Crown Breeders Trophy marks the first time a breeder has been recognized for this rare accomplishment [article] National & Kentucky Broodmare of The Year
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National Breeder of The Year
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Triple Crown Breeders Trophy
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