MR. FITZ AWARD

Presented by the NTWAB for Typifying The Spirit Of Racing

2024

Team Kenny McPeek

Mystik Dan: Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner

Thorpedo Anna: Longines Kentucky Oaks winner, followed by DK Horse Acorn Stakes (winner), Coaching Club American Oaks (winner), Draftkings Travers Stakes (runner-up)

Trainer: Kenny McPeek

Jockey: Brian Hernandez, Jr.

Mystik Dan - Owner: Four G Racing, Lance Gasaway, Daniel Hamby III, Valley View Farm. Breeder: Gasway, Hamby & Four G Racing

Thorpedo Anna - Owner: Brookdale Racing, Inc., Mark Edwards, Judy B. Hicks & Magdalena Racing (Sherri McPeek). Breeder: Judy Hicks

2023
Team Cody’s Wish
Cody's Wish: Big Ass Fans Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile winner 2022/2023
Cody Dorman Family/Make-A-Wish Foundation
Godolphin: Breeder/Owner
Bill Mott: Trainer
Junior Alvarado: Jockey

2022

Jim McIngvale

Owner, Philanthropist, Promoter

2021

John Shear

Santa Anita Paddock Captain

2020

Awards Dinner not held

2019
D. Wayne Lukas
Trainer

2018
Mike Smith
Jockey

2017
Rick Porter
Owner-Breeder

2016
Russell Baze
Jockey

2015
Team American Pharoah
American Pharoah: First Triple Crown winner in 37 years
Ahmed Zayat: Breeder/Owner
Bob Baffert: Trainer
Victor Espinoza: Jockey

2014
Art Sherman
Trainer

2013
Ramon Dominguez
Jockey

2012
Mario Gutierrez
Jockey
Ivan Puhich
Trainer

2011
Terry Wallace
Track Announcer

2010
Richard Migliore
Jockey

2009
Larry Jones
Trainer

2008
Luke Kruytbosch
Track Announcer

2007
Calvin Borel
Jockey

2006
Team Barbaro

Roy & Gretchen Jackson/Lael Stables: Breeder/Owner

Michael Matz: Trainer

Peter Brette: Assistant Trainer
Edgar Prado: Jockey

2005
Nick Zito
Trainer

2004
Patricia Cooksey
Jockey

2003
Sackatoga Stable
Owner

2002
Chris McCarron
Jockey

2001
Allen Jerkens
Trainer

2000
Pat Day
Jockey

1999
Robert and Beverly Lewis
Owners

1998
Joe Hirsch
Journalist

1997
Bob Baffert
Trainer

1996
MacKenzie Miller
Trainer

1995
W.A. “Jimmy” Croll
Trainer

1994
Jeff Lukas
Trainer

1993
Angel Cordero Jr.
Jockey

1992
Ron McAnally
Trainer

1991
Frances Genter
Owner-Breeder

1990
Arthur B. Hancock III
Owner-Breeder

1989
Ogden Phipps
Owner-Breeder

1988
Jack Van Berg
Trainer

1987
Laffit Pincay Jr.
Jockey

1986
Arlington Park Management

1985
John Henry
Horse Of The Year

1984
Penny Chenery
Owner-Breeder

1983
Fred W. Hooper
Owner-Breeder

1982
Bill Shoemaker
Jockey
W. C. “Woody” Stephens
Trainer-Owner-Breeder

1981
Jack Klugman
Owner-Breeder