b'2020 STATE BREEDERS OF THE YEAR New MexicoEstate of R.D. HubbardThough R.D. Hubbard died in AprilBred in Kentucky, Attilas Storm was trained by Rick Schosberg 2020, his breeding legacy outlived him:and raced for Barry K. Schwartz, Wachtel Stable, Double S Stable, the summer of 2020 saw four runners heand Brouse Stable. He won the 2007 Toboggan Handicap (G3) at bred, all by Attilas Storm, win stakes races.Aqueduct Racetrack and was second in the 2005 Malibu Stakes Hubbards death brought to an end two(G1) at Santa Anita Park, one of five graded stakes placings. decades of breeding and racing success,Hubbard purchased him at the end of his racing career, standing much of it in the Southwestern United States.him at partner Jim Helzers JEH Stallion Station in New Mexico After establishing Crystal Springs Farm inbefore moving him first to A&A Ranch, then to Crystal Springs. Central Kentucky, he moved the operation toHe had a huge effect on breeding in New Mexico, said Tularosa, N.M.Tom Goncharoff, Hubbards long-time farm manager. He was The late R.D. Hubbard Following Hubbards death, his horsesdominant. were sold at an internet dispersal sale viaHubbard bred 31 black-type winners, among the best of Thoroughbred Auctions, bringing $1.5 million for 54 horses.them Stravinsky (Nureyev), purchased for $625,000 in 1997 by The sale-topper was Aisle Runner, sold to Ray Willis for $91,250.Coolmores Demi OByrne at the Keeneland July Sale of Selected Following the purchase, the Attilas Storm gelding won the NewYearlings. Stravinsky went on to win two group 1 races in England. Mexico State Fair Thoroughbred Futurity by 2 lengths. As an owner, Hubbard won the 1997 Pimlico Special (G1) Attilas Storm (Forest Wildcat) sold to Jimmy Vasquez forwith Gentlemen (ARG), who earned $3.6 million, and the 1991 $90,000 and was standing for $4,000 at Double LL Farms in NewBeverly D. Stakes (G1T) with Fire the Groom (Blushing Groom Mexico until his recent death following colic surgery. (FR)), the latter owned in partnership with Dr. Ed Allred and Other 2020 stakes winners for Hubbard and Attilas StormConnieSczesny. include Cerveza, who won the Road Runner Handicap at RuidosoOther Hubbard-bred stakes winners include Timely Assertion Downs; Flight Song, who won the Carlos Salazar Stakes at The(Assert (IRE)), a multiple graded stakes winner; millionaire Downs at Albuquerque; and Two Stepper, who won the LaSenoraSpring House (Chester House); and Cool Conductor. Stakes at Sunland Park.Teresa GenaroNew YorkTwin Creeks FarmOver the last decade, Twin Creeksincluding the Champagne Stakes and Curlin Florida Derby Farm has firmly established itself(both G1). In a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked in the New York breeding scene. Inhavoc with the traditional racing schedule, Tiz the Law won the 2013, the farm first stood its multipleBelmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G1) in late June. The graded winner and millionaireBelmont became in effect a prep race for the Runhappy Travers Mission Impazible at Sequel Stallions,Stakes (G1), which was run several weeks earlier than its usual supporting him with their own mares,late-August date.including Glory Gold, dam of multipleFollowing a second-place finish in the Kentucky Derby stakes winner Espresso Shot, whospresented by Woodford Reserve and sixth-place performance in Randy and Kim Gullatt earned nearly $500,000.the Longines Breeders Cup Classic (both G1), Tiz the Law was Now 5 years old, Espresso Shotretired and stood at Coolmores Ashford Stud for $40,000 in 2021. began racing at 2 and has won at least one stakes race every yearHe was voted New York-bred Horse of the Year in both 2019 since 2018. In 2020, her stakes win came in the New York Stallionand 2020, with Twin Creeks picking up Breeder of the Year Series Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.honors. Tiz the Laws dam Tizfiz was posthumously awarded The finest example of the Twin Creeks breeding programBroodmare of the Year. is by another Twin Creeks runner, this one retired to stud inTwin Creeks New York breeding program also produced Kentucky. Last years most successful New York-bred, Tiz theConquest Mo Money (Uncle MoStirring), who finished second Law, is by Constitution, who was campaigned by Twin Creeksin the Sunland Derby (G3) and Arkansas Derby (G1) in 2017 and and WinStar Farm to two grade 1 wins, including the 2015earned just over half a million dollars. Among the farms early Donn Handicap at Gulfstream Park, and earnings of just over $1success as a breeder is To Honor and Serve, bred in partnership million. Constitution stands at WinStar, and his 2021 stud fee waswith Larry Byer & Rancho San Miguel. The offspring of $85,000.Bernardini earned $1.8 million running for Live Oak Plantation, Tiz the Law sold to Jack Knowlton on behalf of Sackatogawho paid $575,000 for him at the 2009 Keeneland September Stable for $110,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga New York-bredYearling Sale. In his 17-race career, To Honor and Serve won six Yearlings sale and debuted at Saratoga Race Course as a 2-year- graded stakes, including the Woodward Stakes and Cigar Mile old. Trained by Barclay Tagg, he won six of his first seven races,Handicap (both G1).Teresa Genaro50 TOBA NATIONAL AWARDS DINNER/2021'