Bigman In Town recorded his second Horse of the Year title in consecutive years, and in the process maintained his unbeaten run at the annual Jetsam Awards ceremony held in the Century Ballroom, Queen’s Park Oval last Friday night.

The Baskaran Bassawh-owned four-year-old chestnut son of Cowtown Cat – My Morning Prayer, trained by Gary Subratie, did not go out to bat, but romped away with the most prestigious title, Horse of the Year, along with Champion creole sprinter and Champion creole stayer awards without breaking into a sweat.

In 2013, his outstanding performances resulted in a record six titles from six nominations. And Friday night, from his three nominations, he again had a 100 per cent record because of his two track records, and success in the Grade One Gold Cup in 2014. These titles enhanced his residual stud value.

There were no surprises at Friday night’s Awards ceremony in any of the categories. And in the 15 equine categories the Jamaican-bred horses crossed the boundary line with consummate ease, taking all nine open categories for West Indian-bred horses. The T&T- bred horses, Dark Treasure and Chase The Dragon, won the two titles for T&T – bred horses.

Even in the category for grooms, Eric Haughton, who was the groom of Bruceontheloose, Headline News and now Momentum, took the monetary title, while fellow Jamaican-born Frederick “Smasher” Mullings walked away with the title for most wins by a groom.

Reached for a comment on the colt’s titles, Subratie said: “He did very well. We are pleased. He deserves everything that he got. Well deserved. I have to thank the owner, Mr Bassawh, for giving me the opportunity to train such a good horse, who has to be credited with the accolades. And I have to thank his fans for the support, because of the joy he brings them and the sport. And we look forward to his fans coming out and supporting him and the sport. The people of Trinidad have been wonderful towards him, and we appreciate that.”

Asked about the plans for Bigman In Town this year, Subratie said: “He is racing in the (Santa Rosa) Dash next, and that is the plan for him next month.”

Owner Bassawh added: “It is the greatest feeling you could have. It happens to a few people, and Bigman has a real story, spending so much money, and the fact that he nearly did not reach the racetrack is amazing. He is a top of the line racehorse.”

Feature speaker Tom Durkin, the legendary American race-caller, was equally impressive, literally singing the commentary of one particular race. “Now you know why I did not get into the singing business,” he joked.

Durkin also recounted the exciting times he had in racing watching Personal Ensign maintain her unbeaten tag on a sloppy track, coming from a near hopeless position with 50 yards to the wire.

He also admitted that Angel Cordero was about one of the best riders he had seen, and recounted the exciting finish between Derby winners Ferdinand and Alysheba, and Victory Gallop stopping Real Quiet in the Belmont Stakes, in the final leg of the Triple Crown although the video replays could not determine the winner.