Each month KTTC honors a member who has performed distinguished work in the field of Thoroughbred racing. The honoree receives a commemorative plaque from KTTC and gifts that have been contributed to the organization from various sectors of the Thoroughbred racing community.

KTTC Member of the Month
Merv Huber

Merv Huber

Merv Huber is the "boy genius" of the handicapping world. He earned the title by outscoring over 12,000 opponents in Churchill Downs' Fantasy Stable competition. Contestants were challenged in January to select a 3-year-old Fantasy Stable comprised of horses, trainers and jockeys.

Unfortunately, Huber is just 12 years old and therefore not eligible to win prizes. Churchill Downs appropriately disqualified the young prognosticator and redistributed the awards accordingly. However, the home of the twin spires did console Merv with a pair of tickets to the 2001 Kentucky Derby.

"I want to donate the Derby tickets to Kids to the Cup," immediately announced Merv, a Louisville native. "I had a great time when I went to the Santa Anita Derby with KTTC and I want other kids to do the same at the Kentucky Derby."

In recognition of his handicapping prowess and his incredible generosity and thoughtfulness KTTC honors Merv Huber as Member of the Month.