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2015 North Dakota Breeder of the Year

2015 Awards
Breeder of the Year - Leigh Backhaus
2 Yr Old ND Bred - Krews Pass
2 Yr Old ND Owned - Krews Pass
2 Yr Old ND Open - Krews Pass
3 Yr Old ND Bred - Big Cats Echo
3 Yr Old ND Owned - Big Cats Echo
Owned Older Horse - Nicks Star

2015 Chippewa Downs end of meet stats

Leading Trainer: Lexon Backhaus
Leading Owner: Leigh Backhaus
Leading Horse: Krews Pass (2nd is Nicks Star)
ND Futurity winner: Krews Pass (2nd Valiant Quiz) (top 3 horses bred by Backhaus & Sons)
ND Derby winner: Big Cats Echo (2nd Spy Guy) (top 4 placed horses are all by King Cha Cha)
ND Maturity winner: Nicks Star (3rd and 4th placed horses bred/owned by Backhaus & Sons)
New Track Record: Royal Nick in the 1 1/8 mile - 1:58.20

2014 North Dakota Breeder of the Year

North Dakota Breeder of the Year, Best Owned 2 Yr Old (Big Cats Echo), and Best Bred 2 Yr Old (Big Cats Echo)