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AQRA Sets 2016 Awards Banquet for March 11
Rillito Park Racetrack is recognized as the birthplace of modern Quarter Horse racing.

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AQRA Sets 2016 Awards Banquet for March 11

TUCSON, AZ—FEBRUARY 18, 2017—The Arizona Quarter Racing Association will honor their 2016 champion during an End of the Year Awards Banquet on Saturday, March 11. The event will kickoff at 6:00 p.m. in the Rillito Race Track Clubhouse.

Dinner will be $10 per person with their 2017 paid AQRA membership. A silent auction will be held with funds going to the AQRA Youth Scholarship Fund. Several AQRA Stallion Auction breedings will also be available for sale.

To get a ticket for the awards dinner or for information on purchasing a breeding and the silent auction contact AQRA Executive Director Loretta Brasher at 602.625.0468.

2016 AQRA Champions:

  • Two Year Old Colt
    Cowboys Dynasty (AZ Bred and Open)
  • Two Year Old Gelding
    Arizona Icon (AZ Bred and Open)
  • Two Year Old Filly
    Magnificent Jess (Open)
    Frozen Icon (AZ Bred)

  • Three Year Old Colt
    May Be Fantastic Sa (Open)
  • Three Year Old Gelding.
    Heza Royal Jess (AZ Bred)
    Fighter Gone Wild (Open)
  • Three Year Old Filly
    Jess Call Me Fancy (AZ Bred and Open)

  • Aged Stallion
    Corona The Cat (Open)
    Heat Warning (AZ Bred)
  • Aged Gelding
    Jess A Cowboy (AZ Bred)
    Eyesa Famous Eagle (Open)
  • Aged Mare
    Magical Righter (AZ Bred)
    Sarah Sota (Open)

  • Distance Champion Old Troubadour (Open)
    Mickey Ward (AZ Bred)

  • Champion Jockey
    Martin Bourdieu
  • Champion Trainer
    Matthew Fales
  • Champion Owner/Breeder
    Ralph And Carolyn Fales

  • 2016 Arizona Triple Crown Winner
    Frozen Icon