Past Recipients
(click on name to view page)
Congaree - 2002
Wando - 2003
Limehouse - 2005
Bob and John - 2006
Midshipman - 2008
Quality Road - 2009 & 2010
It's Tricky - 2011
Alpha - 2012
Palace Malice - 2013 & 2014
Curalina - 2015 & 2016
Dickinson - 2017
Still Having Fun - 2018
Concrete Rose - 2019
Madone - 2021
Private Creed - 2022 & 2023
Induction Requirements
The nominees must have spent part of its racing career training in Aiken County.
Must have won at least one Graded Stakes race during the year or exceeded $500,000 in career earnings.
Brown Colt
Sire:
Dam:
Owner:
Breeder:
Trainer:
Aiken Trainer:
Foaled:
Frosted
Vielsalm by Fairbank
Hillwood Stable, LLC
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Bowman, Dr. Brooke Bowman and Milton P. Higgins III
Brittany T. Russell
Cary Frommer
April 17, 2020 in Maryland
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
"Home of Aiken's Racing Champions"
Information: 803-642-7631
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm
Free admission
Post Time - The Carter Handicap - Private Creed ridden by jockey Joel Rosario after winning the
Carter Handicap, G2 at Aqueduct on April 6, 2024.
Photo by Angelo Lieto and used with permission.
Aiken Trained Horse of the Year 2024 Recipient - Post Time
The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2024 at 1:30 pm.
The Hall of Fame is located inside historic Hopelands Gardens at 135 Dupree Place,
Aiken, SC 29801. Those interested in attending should make a reservation, due to limited space, by contacting 803-643-2121 or halloffame@cityofaikensc.gov.