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HBPA Fort Erie 2005 Awards Banquet - October 27, 2005
Kris’s Dancer was named Fort Erie’s 2005 Horse of the Year. Accepting the award (from left to right) were Trainer Jason Giliforte and his wife Kristine; Owner Iris Bristow: Presenter Herb McGirr Sr., Director of Racing at Fort Erie; Owner Bill Bristow; Jockey Chris Griffith and his wife Teal.
Daily Racing Form’s Ted Labanowich (left) presents Mike Rogers of Stronach Stables with Fort Erie’s 2005 Leading Owner Award.
Above - The theme for this year’s Fort Erie Awards Banquet was Groov’n with the Good Ones in the 1960’s. Trainer Stanley Smith was the winner of the best 60’s dress as voted by the cheers of the crowd. Dan and Diane (in the background) were runners up. Photo Right - Groooovy Man! Hotwalker Adrian Haist (left) and Exercise Rider Jane Cross, got into the 60’s theme at the Fort Erie Awards Dinner on October 27 held at the Leisureplex.
The Fort Erie Mutuel Clerks on the West end of the building were into the Halloween spirit on October 31, the second last day of live racing at Fort Erie in 2005.
The HBPA’s Sam Lima (centre) presented Trainer Nick Gonzalez (left) pictured along with his wife Martha Gonzalez (right) with the 2005 Fort Erie Leading Trainer award.
Fort Erie’s 2005 Groom of the Year, Susan Sharpe (left), accepts her award from presenters Lorrie Scott (middle) and Colleen Murphy of the Fort Erie HBPA. Susan works for trainer Jack Watson at Fort Erie.
Now journeyman jockey, Chad Beckon (right) accepts his award for 2005 Leading Apprentice from presenter and fellow jockey Jack Lauzon. Chad also received the award for 2005 Leading Rider at Fort Erie as well as the 2005 Outstanding Jockey Award, as voted on by his his peers.
Candace Warwick presents Shelley McGirr (right) with the 2005 Assistant Trainer of the Year Award with employee Tony (left). Shelley is the Assistant at Fort Erie for trainer Mike DePaulo.
Fort Erie HBPA Annual Awards Winners for 2005:
Colt or Gelding Claimer - Halo’s Appeal Leading Trainer - Nick Gonzalez
Colt or Gelding Turf Horse - Kris’s Dancer Leading Rider - Chad Beckon
Colt or Gelding Sprinter - New Kid In Town Filly or Mare Claimer - Classical Ruckus Assistant Trainer of the Year - Shelley McGirr Groom of the Year - Susan Sharpe
1/4 Mile Champion - That’s the Problem Best Claim of the Year - Sparkman
Filly or Mare Turf Horse - Decadent Dash Leading Apprentice - Chad Beckon
Filly or Mare Distance - Showbird Outstanding Jockey - Chad Beckon Outstanding Trainer - Stacey Cooper Filly or Mare Sprinter - Roman Romance Colt or Gelding Distance - Hunter Todd Leading Owner - Stronach Stables
Horse of the Year - Kris’s Dancer
Even the Outriders and their Ponies at Fort Erie Racetrack had a great time dressing up for Halloween on October 31.


































































































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