Cloverleaf Standardbred Owners' Association

Driver of the Year - Frank Milby

In 2007, Frank Milby took the Leading Driver title at both Rosecroft Raceway & Ocean Downs.
2007 Record: 1361-295-217-189 UDRS - .352 Purses $1,103,998
Frank Milby and family celebrate the outstanding year that Frank had in 2007.

Three Year Old Filly Pacer - Double Flip

Sire: Bandlands Hanover · Dam: Triple Flip · Sire of Dam: Matt's Scooter
3, 1:52.4H · Lifetime Earnings: $261,133
2007 Record: 13-8-3-0 · 2007 Earnings: $151,825
Owner: Winbak Farm & Earl Wanger · Trainer: Manley Brown, Jr.

Director Tammy Lafferty presents the Wagner family and Robert Coole with the award on behalf of co-owners Winbak Farms & the late Earl Wagner.

Aged Trotter of the Year - Four Starz Robro

Sire: Conway Hall · Dam: Armbro Pantomime · Sire of Dam: Speedy Crown 4, 1:54.1Z · Lifetime Warnings: $234,903 2007 Record: 32-10-6-3 · 2007 Earnings: $119845 Owners: Kelley Rogers · Trainer: Judith Welty	Director Tammy Lafferty presents trainer Judy Welty with the award for owner Kelley Rogers, who was out of town.

Claimer of the Year - Ge's Justin

Sire: W R H · Dam: GE's Jenny · Sire of Dam: GE's Romanero 9, 1:52.1F · Lifetime Earnings: $357,626 2007 Record: 34-19-3-7 · 2007 Earnings: $30,286 Owner: Carla Beth Armour · Trainer: Shawn Armour	Director Gary Ewing presents Carla Armour and her guests with the award, that has special meaning for both Armour and Ewing.

Rosecroft's Trotter of the Year - Jim's Message

Sire: Carry The Message · Dam: Sunny Anna B · Sire of Dam: Speed in Action 5, 1:55.0F · Lifetime Earnings: $105,845 2007 Record: 23-9-6-1 · 2007 Earnings: $51,110 Owner & Trainer: Jeffrey J. Long	Owner & Trainer Jeffrey Long accepts the award from C.S.O.A Director Don Milby. As Long's family looks on.

Rosecroft's Pacer of the Year - JJ's Artiscape

Sire: Artiscape · Dam: Jate's Joy · Sire of Dam: Jate Lobell 4, 1:51.3Z · Lifetime Earnings: $197,864 2007 Record: 29-10-9-3 · 2007 Earnings: $73,188 Owner: Mayanne S. Karmin & Sydell M. Stone Trainer: Robert Davison, Jr.	CSOA Director William Long presents Mayanne Karmin & family with trainer Robert Davison, Jr. with the award. Co-Owner Sydell Stone could not attend.

2 Year Old Filly Trotter - Juanita

Sire: CR Commando · Dam: Nice Juan · Sire of Dam: Super Juan 2, 2:00.2F · Lifetime Earnings: $177,700 2007 Record: 9-8-1-0 · 2007 Earnings $110,960 Owner: James Morand & Nanticoke Racing Inc. Trainer: Les Givens	Director Eli Solomon & President Tom Cooke share in the joy with the owners James Morand & Teresa Givens along with their families, as they receive the award.

Aged Mare of the Year - Kellytuck Sophie

Sire: Cam's Magic Trick · Dam: Kellytuck Ann · Sire of Dam: Nobleland Sam 5, 1:50.1F · Lifetime Earnings: $280,491 2007 Record: 40-9-8-5 · 2007 Earnings: $169,820 Owner: Graham Grace Stables, LLC, M & W Stables, LLC Owner & Trainer William B. Roberts	Bib & Sharon Roberts receive the award from Director Gary Ewing, while Teri Bildstein looks on. Co-owners Graham Grace Stable & M&W Stable were unavailable to attend.

Three Year Old Colt/Gelding Trotter - Kursk

Sire: Go Get Lost · Dam: Cypress Girl · Sire of Dam: Nevele Pride 3, 2:00.4F · Lifetime Earnings: $90,3520 2007 Record: 31-5-5-0 · 2007 Earnings: $64,381 Owners: Shirley Shand · Trainer: Kenneth Shand	Kursk's regular driver Frank Milby & Sharon Roberts accept the award presented by Director Don Milby, on behalf of owner Shirley Shand, who could not attend.

Two Year Old Colt/Gelding Trotter - Mr Crazy

Sire: Tejano · Dam: Crazy Jane · Sire or Dam: Muscles Yankee 2, 2:01.3F · Lifetime Earnings: $52,050 2007 Record: 7-4-3-0 · 2007 Earnings: $52,050 Owners: Crawford Rayne · Trainer: William Long	Director Marty Burton presents owner Crawford Rayne & wife, Leah with the award. Mr Crazy's trainer William Long and regular driver Sam Belote look on.

Three Year Old Filly Trotter - Molly McGuire

Sire: CR Commando · Dam: Arrogance · Sire of Dam: Go Get Lost 3, 2:01.2F · Lifetime Earnings: $53,347 2007 Record: 23-3-1-6 · 2007 Earnings: $53,347 Owner: Besty Brown & Ursula Ayd · Trainer: Betsy Brown	Director Ralph Hayward presents James & Clarrisa Coughlin with the award on behalf of co-owners Betsy Brown & Ursula Ayd.

Aged Pacer of the Year - Nuclear Breeze

Sire: Nuclear High · Dam: Radiant Breeze · Sire of Dam: Falcon Seelster 5, 1:48.2F · Lifetime Earnings: $352,482 2007 Record: 8-4-1-1 · 2007 Earnings: $110,350 Owners: Thomas B. Cooke Trainer: Roger Hans	President Tom Cooke accepts the award from Director Bib Roberts, while Sandy Hans, Nick Hans & Date, & driver James Morand and boys share the delight.

Two Year Old Colt/Gelding Pacer - Quick Thinker

Sire: Glowing Tribute · Dam: Hera Hanover · Sire of Dam: Warm Breeze 2, 1:55.0F · Lifetime Earnings: $24,460 2007 Record: 7-2-3-1 · 2007 Earnings: $24,460 Trainer: Nanticoke Racing, Inc & James Morand Trainer: Les Givens	Director Eli Solomon & President Tom Cooke share in the joy with the owners James Morand & Teresa Givens along with their families, as they receive the award.

Aged Trotter of the Year - Safari Heat

Sire: Striking Sahbra · Dam: Sun Victory · Sire of Dam: Valley Victory 5, 1:55.2H · Lifetime Earnings: $174,818 2007 Record: 33-9-3-5 · 2007 Earnings: $132,437 Owners: Thomas Morris, Jr. & Gregg Morris · Trainer: Thomas Morris Jr.	Gregg Morris and family receive the award from Director Eli Solomon.

Two Year Old Filly Pacer - Snatch The Fortune

Sire: Cams Fortune · Dam: Purse Snatcher · Sire of Dam: In The Pocket 2, 1:55.4F · Lifetime Earnings: $64,217 2007 Record: 14-6-3-2 · 2007 Earnings: $64,217 Owners: Clayton Goad & John T. Brown · Trainer: Clayton Goad	Co-Owner & Trainer Clayton Goad receives the award from Director Kenny Schlotzhauer, as wife Dolly and friend John Bell share in the delight. Co-Owner John Brown was not in attendance.

Three Year Old Colt/Gelding Pacer - Southern Myles

Sire: Nuclear High · Dam: KY Romance · Sire of Dam: Kentucky Spur 3, 1:49.0Z · Lifetime Earnings: $208,715 2007 Record: 19-11-0-1 · 2007 Earnings: $104,325 Owner: Gerald Kelly · Trainer: Richard Hans	Director Bib Roberts presents Gerald Kelly and his two grandchildren with the award.

Ocean Downs' Pacer of the Year - Twin B Scamper

Sire: Run the Table · Dam: Scamper Almahurst · Sire of Dam: Laag 7, 1:51.0Z · Lifetime Earnings: $142,740 2007 Record: 32-12-7-2 · 2007 Earnings: $34,703 Owners: Franklin Milby · Trainer: Don Milby	Owner Frank Milby along with his parents Candy & Don accept the award for Twin B Scamper.

Ocean Downs Trotter of the Year - Whitesville Tara

Sire: Tagliabue · Dam: Lone Star Taurlind · Sire of Dam: Sir Taurus 6, 1:58.3H · Lifetime Earnings: $99,962 2007 Record: 25-10-3-5 · 2007 Earnings: $27,410 Owner: Gary White · Trainer Gary White	Director Kenny Schlotzhauer presents the award to owner Gary White.
Claimer of the Year - You Diehl

Sire: Western Ideal · Dam: Decret Diedentity · Sire of Dam: Die Laughing 4, 1:54.0F · Lifetime Earnings: $58,070 2007 Record: 42-15-4-3 · 2007 Earnings: $39,533 Owner: Richard E. Smith & Ronald MacArthur · Trainer Ronald MacArthur	Clarissa & James Coughlin accept the award on behalf of co-owners Ron MacArthur & Richard Smith from Directors Bill Spicer & Ralph Hayward.

C.S.O.A. would like to thank Americana Photographers & Bill Graham at Rosecroft, Best Bet Photos at Ocean Downs, & Lisa Photo at The Meadowlands for taking such wonderful photos that we used in our 2008 calendar. C.S.O.A would also like to thank Mike Palko for once again doing a superb job as photographer at the 2008 C.S.O.A Awards Banquet.

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