**2012 -- MEOW~MIX AWARDS**

[RUFFIAN]

Once Upon A Time In A Faraway Land
Named Wonderland, Exceptional Horses
Were Honored For Achievement

Tonight We Continue That Tradition
Honoring Our Best Of The Best

Good Evening Everyone And Welcome
To The 2012 TBC MEOW-MIX Awards

We have an Exciting Evening Ahead
With Some Additional New Awards This Year!

The Red Carpet Lined With Alfalfa
Is Ready And Waiting For The
Arrival of The Stars Of The 2012
Racing Season

Making The Presentations:
Please Welcome Our Mistress Of Ceremonies

CHESHIRE CAT

Thank You ....
And Now.......On With The Show!

This Year Has Been One Of Surprises

We Have Seen Newcomers With Outstanding Ability, Humorous Moments,
Distressing Disappointments, High Hopes & Dreams Fulfilled

The Highs And Lows Of Racing
The Peaks And Valleys
Some Days --- Real Quiet
Some Days --- A Bold Ruckus
Unbridled Excitement
A Touch Of Twisted Wit
Heartbreaking Losses
Phenomenal Photo Finishes!

Before We Begin with our first award
we would like to Honor the Reigning
HORSE OF THE YEAR

===> CRIMINAL TYPE <===

This Amazing Older Stallion Accomplished Something That
No Other Has Ever Done

He Finished The Year Being
SS / MM / BOTS Champion
Colt Of The Year
Race Of The Year (3--Peat)
Track Record ($244)
On Breeders Cup Day

And The Top Honor
HORSE OF THE YEAR

And Now .....
ON WITH THE SHOW

How Awards Are Determined:
Winners Are Based On POINTS

A Point Is Awarded Per Win
Thru The Year

In The Event Of A Tie
The Most $$ Decides Champion

And Now May I Present
The Shining Stars Of 2012

CRIMINAL TYPE => H.O.T.Y

RUFFIAN => F.O.T.Y

DUSTY ==> 2010 H.O.T.Y

KD => Distorted Humor Award

TY88

EL PRADO

GOTADUN-QH

REAL QUIET

HORSE CRAZY GAL
==> Most Improved Award

TIGER DANCER
==> Rookie Of The Year

JOHN HENRY

JT DANCER

FLUTE

COACH V

ROC-525


Our First NEW Award This Year

* AT THE THRESHOLD
Those To Watch In 2013

JT DANCER
JOHN HENRY
COACH V
FLUTE
ALGOBBI
GOTADUN-QH
TY88

Our Next NEW Award

* BRIDESMAID OF THE YEAR
Who Finished In The Money More
Often Without Winning

NOMINEES

JOHN HENRY
GOTADUN-QH
REAL QUIET
RUFFIAN

AND THE WINNER IS ---
REAL QUIET!
A Champion Waiting To Be Crowned


Our Next NEW Award
* THE FROSTED WHISKER

Those Who Attempted A 3-Peat
But Failed To Win It

A 3-Way DH

RUFFIAN
TY88
EL PRADO

Better Luck This Year!

Our Next NEW Award
* The LION HEART Award

Who Showed The Most Courage
Without Giving Up The Race

And The Winner Is
HORSE CRAZY GAL

Our Next NEW Award
* The THEATRICAL
Given For The Most Creative

Nominees
RUFFIAN (Poetry / Humor)
TIGER DANCER (Graphics)
DUSTY (Emoticons)

And The Winner Is ---

TIGER DANCER
Who Provided The Most
Theatrical, Entertaining
Graphics + Humor

Turning Race Calls Into
A Pure Laugh Fest!

*GRAPHIC OF THE YEAR

DECEMBER 26th
Midweek Mayhem
DUSTY'S 'EQUIPMENT'
At The Gate
CHECK IT OUT!

A NEW SPECIAL AWARD
* THE EDITORS NOTE
To DUSTY + REAL QUIET
For Their Time, Patience And
Dedication Every Week

* RISEN STAR AWARD
(ROOKIE OF THE YEAR)

A Newcomer Who Showed
Courage ~ Determination ~
The Ability To Run With The Best
To Face Defeat + Come Back To Win

NOMINEES:

GOTADUN-QH
TY88
JOHN HENRY
JT DANCER

*First Runner Up:
GOTADUN-QH

AND THE WINNER IS:
TY88
Winning
8 -- Midweek Mayhem
5 -- BOTS
4 -- Super Saturdays

OUR NEXT AWARD:
* 'MOST IMPROVED'

Nominees:
EL PRADO
Defeating Health Issues To Run
Like The Classy Filly She Has
Always Proven To Be

DUSTY
After Being Crowned HOTY 2010
Returned In 2011 Failing To Duplicate
Her Amazing Record

But This Year Has Rebounded With
Outstanding Style And Class

AND THE WINNER IS: DUSTY

OUR NEXT AWARD

* The DISTORTED HUMOR
This Award Is For: Most Entertaining
Who Made Us Scream For More
Laugh Until Our Cheeks Were Hurting

And The WINNER Is ----
TIGER DANCER
Whose Twisted Wit + Clever Tricks
Left Us Roaring

KEEP US LAUGHING IN 2013!

Our Next Award

* LOST IN THE FOG
(MOST EMBARRASSING)
Award Is Based On:

WINNING With Lowest $$$
Spooking At Own Shadow
Stopping To Watch Birds + Lose
Refusing To Leave Gate
Escaping From The Gate
Being Fined For Interference
(Over And Over Again!)

NOMINEES:
JOHN HENRY
DUSTY
TIGER DANCER
RUFFIAN

Runner Up: TIGER DANCER
Losing Due To Railbirds
Fined For Interference Often

BUT THE WINNER ----
Winning With The LEAST Amount $$
DUSTY
MM --1/25 = $43.80
MM -- 2/29 = $43.90

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We Now Take A Short Break
For The Half Time Show
And Then ...
Its The TOP Awards Of 2012

Fancy Feast Proudly Presents
The 2012 Awards Half Time Show

And Down The Rabbit Hole We Go!

One Race Makes You Taller
One Race Makes You Small
And The Ones U Think U Won
May Show Nothin Won At All!

We Now Are Attending The
Queen Of Hearts Tea Party
In Wonderland

MC: The Mad Hatter

Music Presented By: FLUTE
Choreography By: COACH

Opening The Show Are:

JT DANCER & TIGER DANCER
Performing A Tantalizing Tango
With Exquisite Dance Moves

Audience Has Begun To Dance
In The Aisles And Now All Join
In A Standing Ovation & Roaring
For The Feline Duo Routine

And Now We Proudly Present
The Fabulous Fantasy Fashion Show

The Spotlight Is On The Alfalfa
Lined CatWalk As A Hush Falls Over
The Crowd ~ In Anticipation

Opening The Fashion Show Are

The Cheetah Girl & Tiger Dancer
Strutting Their Stuff And Displaying
Their Fantastic Fabulous Fur Coats

PETA Was Prevented From Entering
The Awards Ceremony!

And Now.....

Our First Contender For The
Coveted Bridesmaid Of The Year
Award ~

JOHN HENRY
Jubilant In His Jade Jacquard Gown
Sparkling With Sequins + Gemstones

What A Grande Entrance To Lead Off
Our Fantasy Fashion Show

Next To Walk Down The Aisle
GOTADUN-QH

Breathtaking In Her Glorious Gorgeous GoldenRod Gossamer Organza Gown
Looking Like She Just Stepped Out Of
Fashion First Magazine

Our Final Contender For This Award

REAL QUIET
Wow! The Crowd Is On Their Feet
As Real Quiet Makes His Entrance
Lavishly Adorned In A Magnificent
Floor Length Strapless Gown
Of Hot Pink Plether

*(No 'Real' Leather Was Permitted
In This Show To Appease PETA)

A Flashy Fascinator Balanced
Precariously Upon His Head With
Hot Pink Feathers Gently Wavering
What A Magnificent Display Of Beauty

O NO!!!!

Something Has Caused A Major
Bold Ruckus On The Runway

People Are Scattering Like A
Tornado Was In Sight....
What Could It Be To Cause
Such A Fury? Such A Kerfuffle!

We Can See Now What Has
Caused This UpRoar!

Its TIGER DANCER Who
Suddenly Noticed All The
Fascinators & Feathers.....

Which Always Have Distracted
Her On The Track And Now
Apparently Also On The Runway!

The Queen Of Hearts Shouts Out
"OFF WITH HER HEAD!"

Animal Control Security Has Been
Called & They Have Tranquilized The
Naughty Tiger Dancer Who Has Been
Gently Led Off The Runway And Will
Be Able To Sleep It Off BackStage

There Will Be NO Beheading Tonight!
Order has been restored

To Put Your Minds At Rest ---

NO Animals Were Harmed In The
Awards Presentation Ceremony!

After A Short Break For Refreshment
We Return With The Presentation Of
The Top Awards Of 2012 And The
Crowning Of HORSE OF THE YEAR

We Are Back Now With The Final
Presentations Awards For 2012

A Black Tie Affair Honoring The
Highest Achievements In Racing

We Begin With:

* The CAIXA ELETRONICA Award
(aka: Cash Machine)
Most Money Earned In A Day

AND THE WINNER IS ---
RUFFIAN = $202.20


* The CRAFTY PROSPECTOR Award
Most Money Earned In The Year

In 3rd Place
KD With $1195.40

In 2nd Place
RUFFIAN With $1201.30

AND THE WINNER IS -----
CRIMINAL TYPE = $1334.20


* MIDWEEK MAYHEM Champion

In 2nd Place: DUSTY {7 }

AND THE WINNER IS
TY88 With 8 Victory Gallops!


* SUPER SATURDAY Champion

In 2nd Place: Criminal Type {8}

AND THE WINNER IS
RUFFIAN With 9 Cheetah Wins


* 2012 B.O.T.S CHAMPION
{Battle Of The Sexes}

In 3rd Place: RUFFIAN {3}
In 2nd Place: KD {4)

AND THE WINNER IS
TY88 With 5 Wins For The Fillies

* FILLIES 2O12 BOTS CHAMPIONS


* FILLY OF THE YEAR
Very Close This Year
Only 1 Point Separates This Duo

RUFFIAN With 16 Points
TY88 With 1 More = 17 Points

RUFFIAN With $1201.30
TY88 With $1122.20
(Just $79 Less In Earnings)

Very Close Photo Finish
Almost A Dead Heat But ---

THE F.O.T.Y GOES TO
======> TY88 <=====

Who As The Rookie Of The Year
Now Had Added Filly Of The Year
To Her Awards Shelf .. Along With
MIDWEEK MAYHEM CHAMPION
BOTS CHAMPION


Kind Of Reminds Us Of Last Year
Watching Criminal Type Trot Up
To Receive Award After Award!

* COLT OF THE YEAR

An Amazing + Shocking Finish
For This Award As The Outcome
Was Decided In The Final Moments
Of The Last Race Of The Year!

A Neck & Neck Battle
With 1 Point The Difference!
Going Into That Last Super Saturday

A Virtual Dead Heat For The Award
The Tie Breaker Of DH Is MONEY
Both Finalists Finished With 14 Points

As A Result Of The Tie Breaker
KD Finishes In 2nd Place {$1195.40}

AND THE WINNER IS ---

CRIMINAL TYPE {$1334.20}

Winning This Award Has Led To A
NEW AWARD This Year

* The 'AWESOME AGAIN' Award
Given To The Horse Who Repeats
The Following Year With An Impressive Record

And The 1st Time Recipient Is
CRIMINAL TYPE
The Reigning 2011 HOTY
Who In 2012 Has Captured

CRAFTY PROSPECTOR Award
And COLT OF THE YEAR
2nd In Super Saturday Award

* RACE OF THE YEAR

With No 3~Peat Accomplished
The Judges Have Decided That
The Race Of The Year Is:

December 29th: Super Saturday

As The Reigning HOTY
Criminal Type Fired A Winning Shot
Finishing The Year As He Began -
In Victory ~

Earning Colt Of The Year In A
Thrilling Photo Finish...

And Now We Come To The
Highest Honour Of The Night

The 2012
HORSE OF THE YEAR

Finishing In 2nd Place: RUFFIAN

2nd In Overall Points, ~
2nd In Crafty Prospector Award ~
2nd In Filly Of The Year
* Super Saturday Champion
* Electronica Caixa Award

But Just Not Enuff For Top Spot
Even As A Cheetah!

* Garnering 17 Points
* MM + BOTS Champion
* Risen Star Award
* Filly Of The Year

Meow Mix Is Proud To Crown

TY88 As The 2012
HORSE OF THE YEAR!

What An Achievement For Any
But How Incredible For A Rookie!

A Buffet Of Meow Mix + Fancy Feast
Along With Manna Pro Horse Treats
Await Our Guests & Stars Of The Year

We Bid You A Good Evening
And A Happy + Safe New Year