Mindframe, a 4-year-old son of Constitution, was named the 2025 Maryland-bred Horse of the Year and champion older male at the Renaissance Champion Awards held at Laurel Park. With earnings of $1,407,220 from just five starts, Mindframe was the richest state-bred runner of 2025. Trained by Todd Pletcher and owned by Repole stable and St. Elias Stables, Mindframe won three graded stakes races including the Grade 1 Churchill Downs Stakes and Stephen Foster Stakes, and placed second in two Grade 1 stakes including the Belmont Stakes. He also competed in the Breeders’ Cup Classic before retiring to stud at Claiborne Farm.

This recognition underscores Maryland’s rich tradition in Thoroughbred racing and breeding, highlighting the state’s role in producing top-quality racehorses. The Renaissance Champion Awards celebrate Maryland’s leading equine performers, with Mindframe’s success exemplifying the high caliber of Maryland-bred horses and the ongoing significance of the state’s racing industry.