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August • 2014 • VOL 57/ISSUE 6Z
FEATURES 24 DONE DEAL
State approves Calder-Gulfstream agreement
26 REGAL IS PARRANDA
Florida-bred Parranda regal in her G2 Royal Heroine victory —By Dave Allen
36 PAULICK REPORT: FLORIDA SHAM
Racetrack a Mockery of the State and Sport —By Ray Paulick
40 HEALTHY START
Florida Sire Stakes Flourishing for Gulfstream
42 BEST A LUCK FARM
Tom and Lori Fackler are enjoying success of Dance With Fate—JoAnn Guidry
54 WEATHER WARY
Tips for transporting horses in bad weather
58 PICTORIAL
Florida Cup day—By Tammy A. Gantt
62 PICTORIAL
The Triple Crown season—By Tammy A. Gantt
66 PICTORIAL
All thoroughbred horse show—By Tammy A. Gantt
DEPARTMENTS/COLUMNS 6 THE BROCK TALK 8 FLORIDA FOCUS 30 FTBOA MEMBER UPDATE 32AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSN. 33 JOCKEYS’ GUILD 34 UNITED FLORIDA HORSEMEN 50 DOWN MEMORY LANE: 1970 52 LEADING SIRES 53 LEADING 2ND CROP SIRES 56 NATIONAL NEWS
Bill to Reinstate Bonus Depreciation
64 AHC NEWS & UPDATES —By Tammy A. Gantt
Country-wide Florida-bred statistics
72 AROUND THE COUNTRY
83 PRACTICALLY SPEAKING
—By Mark Shuffitt
84 FARM MANAGEMENT —By Jamie Cohen
86 WAYS OF THE WEST
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—By Gary West
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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS’ AND OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION George Russell Lonny Taylor Powell FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Brent Fernung SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Phil Matthews SECRETARY Sheila DiMare TREASURER Fred Brei DIRECTORS Joe Barbazon, Gilbert Campbell, George Isaacs, Milan Kosanovich, Roy Lerman, Joseph M. O’Farrell III, Diane Parks, Jessica Steinbrenner, Charlotte C. Weber, Greg Wheeler CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Caroline T. Davis BUSINESS & OPERATIONS MANAGER Patrick Vinzant MEMBER SERVICES & EVENTS DIRECTOR Tammy A. Gantt PRESIDENT
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n the three day span of July 13 – 15, Florida thoroughbred racing and breeding fans lost two of our greats – one to the stud barn, the other to that great, grassy paddock in the sky. First, Florida-bred champion Prized was euthanized at age 28 on July 13 due to complications from old age. He was at Old Friends, a thoroughbred retirement facility located in Georgetown, Ky. Bred in Florida by Joseph and Barbara LaCroix’s Meadowbrook Farm of Ocala, Prized raced for Meadowbrook and Barry Irwin and Jeff Siegel’s Clover Racing Stable of Pasadena, Ca. Irwin, who now owns and manages the world renowned thoroughbred racing stable Team Valor International, has said Prized was his first horse to accomplish national prominence, eventually winning the 1989 Breeders’ Cup Turf (Grade 1) at Gulfstream Park. Of note about the victory, Prized became the first horse take the prestigious event in his first start on turf and was also the first horse to win million dollar races on turf and dirt in the same season. Earlier that year, Prized took the Molson Export Million on dirt at Woodbine Race Course in Canada.
Mucho Macho Man retired from racing as the third richest Floridabred of all-time behind only Skip Away ($9,616,360) and Silver Charm ($6,944,369), amassing $5,340,410 in career earnings. Prized began his career at Calder Race Course as a 2year-old in 1988, breaking his maiden in his third start in December. After winning an allowance race in his next start, Prized finished third in the Grade 2 Tropical Park Derby at Calder before traveling to California where he promptly won the Bradbury Stakes for trainer Neil Drysdale. Prized turned heads nationally in July of that year when he defeated Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Sunday Silence in the Swaps Stakes (G2) at Hollywood Park before going to Canada to win the Molson.
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Prized went on to win the Grade 1 San Luis Rey Stakes and Grade 3 Arcadia Handicap at Santa Anita at age four and finished his career a year later with 17 career starts and earnings of $2,262,555. He was retired to stud where he stood at Cardiff Stud in California, Dixiana Farm and Spendthrift Farm in Kentucky, and O’Sullivan Farm in West Virginia. He is the sire of Grade 1 winner Brass Hat and had progeny earnings of more than $31 million. He was by Kris S. and out of the unraced My Dad George mare My Turbulent Miss. Second, it was announced on July 15 that 2013 Florida-bred Horse of the Year and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Mucho Macho Man would be retired from racing and will stand at stud next breeding season at Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs Farm in Kentucky. By Macho Uno and out of Ponche de Leona, by Ponche, Mucho Macho Man was bred in Florida by John D. and Carole A. Rio of Ocala and raced for Dean and Patti Reeves’ Reeves Thoroughbred Racing of Atlanta, Ga., under the direction of trainer Kathy Ritvo. Like Prized, Mucho Macho Man began his career at Calder but did not win his first race until his third start – that being against special weight maidens at Monmouth Park in September of 2010. He would finish his juvenile year with two seconds in Grade 2 stakes at Aqueduct before he resumed racing at age three by winning the Risen Star Stakes (G2) at Fair Grounds. He eventually finished third in the Kentucky Derby and was only one of three horses, along with Derby winner Super Saver and Preakness winner Shackleford, to start in all three Triple Crown races that year. At age four, Mucho Macho Man won the Florida Sunshine Millions Classic at Gulfstream Park, the Grade 2 Gulfstream Park Handicap and the Grade 2 Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park. The following year he took the Grade 1 Awesome Again Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup Classic, both at Santa Anita. Mucho Macho Man retired from racing as the third richest Florida-bred of all-time behind only Skip Away ($9,616,360) and Silver Charm ($6,944,369), amassing $5,340,410 in career earnings. ■ BREEDERS’ CUP LIMITED PHOTO
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Tightend Touchdown Scores Again and longshot This Ain’t No Bull fought for the early lead while making the first quartermile in a rapid :21.81. Around the far turn, Bold Thunder emerged from the pack as Stormy Rush steadied a bit and This Ain’t No Bull fell back. Meanwhile, jockey Javier Castellano had Tightend Touchdown moving while saving ground along the rail. Bold Thunder had a two length lead at the top of the stretch on Stormy Rush as Tightend Touchdown continued to move on the inside and was now challenging for second. Down the stretch, Tightend Touchdown moved to the outside and by midstretch had taken the lead from Bold Thunder as Stormofthecentury also moved into contention. Tightend Touchdown began to pull away, hitting the wire a lengthand-a-half in front of Stormofthecentury in second with Bold Thunder a head behind in third. The time for the five furlongs was :56.77 on the turf course rated as good.
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It has been a difficult 12 months for Florida-bred Tightend Touchdown. Since winning the Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup on June 1 of last year, the 5-year-old gelding then finished second four consecutive times, including a dead heat, runner-up score behind Mizdirection in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita in November. In his last start before defending his title in the Governor’s Cup, Tightend Touchdown broke poorly in the $90,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint on Feb. 1 and finished eighth. But that all changed May 31 at Penn National as Tightend Touchdown repeated last year’s performance and took the $150,000 Pennsylvania Governor’s Cup going five furlongs on the turf. Sent off as the 6-5 favorite in the field of 10 older horses, Tightend Touchdown broke well from post four and settled into a midpack position as Bold Thunder, Stormy Rush
Florida-bred Tightend Touchdown
Trained by John Servis for Ron Lombardi’s Mr Amore Stables LLC of Mountain Lakes, N.J., Tightend Touchdown increased his earnings to $654,045 with his 10th win from 24 career starts. A son of Pure Precision
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E B Ryder made a sweeping move coming off the turn into the homestretch on her way to her first victory of the year in the $75,000 Anka Germania Stakes at Gulfstream Park on May 31. A 4-year-old daughter of Bluegrass Cat, the 3-2 favorite ridden by Jilver Chamafi was coming off a troubled trip at Tampa Bay Downs in the Distaff Turf, in which she finished third and was placed second after encountering a bumping incident while making a wide late run. In the Anka Germania, a 1 1/16-mile turf stakes for fillies and mares, E B Ryder made another wide late run but was clear of traffic on her way to a half-length victory. E B Ryder earns first win of year
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and the Marquetry mare Starry Mark, Tightend Touchdown was bred in Florida by Chad Stewart and Dr. Laurie Stewart of Ocala. Tightend Touchdown paid $4.40 to win, $3.40 to place and $2.80 to show while Stor-
mofthecentury returned $8.20 and $5.80. Bold Thunder paid $4.20 to show. Later that night, King Henry became the second Florida-bred to put in a repeat performance as the 6-year-old gelding took the $50,000
First 2014 Win in $75,000 Anka Germania “That’s the way she likes to run. She should have won at Tampa last time and she ran second to that good mare Parranda here,” said trainer Marty Wolfson, whose filly finished second behind multiple graded-stakes winner Parranda in the Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf in January. “It set up for her the way the race was run.” E B Ryder settled well off the early pace set by She’s Spooky and pressed by Sheer Drama around the first turn and along the backstretch. Chamafi took his mount to the outside leaving the backstretch and the Florida-bred filly made a sweeping four-wide move around horses in pursuit of the pacesetters. E B Ryder made a sustained stretch bid on the outside and caught Adriani, who had taken over
the lead in late stretch, at the wire. E B Ryder, who ran the 1 1/16 miles on turf in 1:41.80 for Miller Racing, was one of three fillies saddled by Wolfson in the Anka Germania. Gabriel Duignan and Ben McElroy’s Magical Steps closed from last after experiencing early trouble to finish third, 1 ½ lengths behind her victorious stablemate. Miller Racing’s Lilbourne Eliza checked in last in the field of nine. E B Ryder had won four of 11 starts in 2013, prompting Wolfson to try her against graded-stakes company at Churchill Downs last fall. “She didn’t fare well when I ran her in the Mrs. Revere, but I thought enough of her to run her there,” Wolfson said. “She ran well here. She’ll do well here.” ■
Penn Dash for the second consecutive year. With jockey William P. Otero in the irons, King Henry led the field of six older horses through fractions of :22.15, and :45.12 in the five furlong contest on the main track. Leading by a half-length for abbreviated run down the backstretch, King Henry began to pull away around the turn, extending his lead to four lengths as they turned for home. Odds-on favorite Evolution Rocks made a late run down the stretch but could get no closer than a length-and-three-quarters as King Henry hit the wire in :57.56 on the track rated as fast. It was the 11th win from 43 career starts for King Henry, who is conditioned by Timothy Kreiser for Ronald Ulrich. By Congrats out of Wood Witch, by Woodman, King Henry has now amassed $332,584 in career earnings. He was bred in Florida by Derek Thomas Evans of Ocala. ■
Obituary Annie Rose Martin Passed Away on May 23, 2014. Born October 14, 1945, in San Diego, California, she lived a colorful life on her terms, and moved to Ocala more than 17 years ago. A horse trainer and animal lover, she owned and operated her own thoroughbred horse farm, “Rose Creek Farms” in Ocala. She is survived by three daughters, Tammy Schlager, Dorinda Vance, and Lindzie St. Martin; as well as her six grandchildren. We will always remember her laughter, her jokes, her daisy dukes, and her spurproof nylons! THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 9
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Gov. Scott: $2 Million Allocated To FL. Horse Park Funding “As an Officer and Director of the Florida Horse Park, I would like to thank Governor Scott as well as the many Senate and House members who helped make this significant development happen. Much credit also goes to FACS Commissioner Putnam and his staff for their ongoing backing and support of the Park,” remarked Horse Park Vice-Chair (and FTBOA CEO) Lonny T. Powell. Thanks to a similar $2 million in legislative funding in the prior year, the Florida Horse Park located in Ocala is currently in
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the final stages of construction of what will be the newest and largest covered arena in the state and region which is slated to open this summer. “We plan to use most of the new funding to build a nice core of permanent barns and stalls in close proximity to the new arena thus providing us with a great foundation to host a plethora of equine events for all breeds and competitive levels. The economic impact of
such a project and the continuing and growing events and operations that will follow will be strong and certainly welcome by the citizens of Marion County as well as state-wide,” Powell continued. Powell was tabbed by Putnam to first serve on the then-struggling Horse Park’s board of directors in 2012 when the Ag. Commissioner also appointed him to represent the state’s horse industry on Florida’s’ Animal Industry Technical Council. Shortly thereafter he was named as equine technical advisor for the Florida Farm Bureau Equine Committee.■
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Economic Indicators Up in May The Equibase Company released its Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators for May 2014 and the results showed that the amount of handle, purses, and racing days have all increased from the same period last year. The wagering on U.S. races in May 2014 was $1,211,786,462. This was a 0.92 percent increase in handle from the $1,200,784,323 that was wagered in May 2013. These figures include the worldwide commingled wagering on races held in the United States. The number of racing days also increased from 511 racing days in May 2013 to 524 racing days in May 2014, a 2.54 percent change. The amount of purse money offered by tracks in the United States increased significantly in May 2014 when compared to the same period last year. The total purse money offered by tracks was $112,355,667. That is up 8.02 percent from the $104,009,718 of
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Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators For May 2014 May 2014 vs. May 2013 Indicator .................................................May 2014 ..............................May 2013 .............................% Change Wagering on U.S. Races* ........................$1,211,786,462.....................$1,200,784,323....................0.92% U.S. Purses..............................................$112,355,667........................$104,009,718.......................8.02% U.S. Race Days........................................524 .......................................511 .......................................2.54% YTD 2014 vs. YTD 2013 Indicator .................................................YTD 2014...............................YTD 2013..............................% Change Wagering on U.S. Races* ........................$4,582,091,932.....................$4,677,831,556....................-2.05% U.S. Purses..............................................$406,983,347........................$404,244,768.......................0.68% U.S. Race Days........................................1,853 ....................................1,866 ....................................-0.70% * Includes worldwide commingled wagering on U.S. races.
purses that were offered in May 2013. Overall, the total wagering on U.S. races in 2014 remains down compared to wagering at this point in 2013. The total year-to-date handle for 2014 has been $4,582,091,932. This is down slightly from $4,677,831,556 from this point last year. The change is a 2.05 percent decrease.
The total number of race days in 2014 to date has declined slightly from the previous year as well, from 1,866 at this point in 2013 to 1,853 in 2014. This is a decrease of 0.70 percent from last year. The total amount of purse money offered to date has actually increased from 2013, from $404,244,768 to $406,983,347—a change of 0.68 percent.■
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Double Diamond Farm reported that pensioned stallion and Florida champion Wekiva Springs was euthanized on June 2 as a result of cancerous melanoma tumors. The 23-year-old Florida-bred son of Runaway Groom—Jetting Angle, by Tri Jet, earned more than $1.5 million in an exceptional racing career. Campaigned in the famed red, white and blue colors of his breeder Donald Dizney, Wekiva Springs was a graded stakes winner for three consecutive seasons. “We are deeply saddened by the loss,” said Roger Brand, general manager of Double Diamond Farm. “He was a brilliant horse, and he delivered many memorable performances on the racetrack that made all of us proud. He will be missed.” Wekiva Springs enjoyed his best season on the track with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott as a 5-year-old in 1996. Despite sharing the limelight that year with stablemate Cigar, Wekiva Springs generated headlines of his own, winning the Gulfstream Park Handicap (G1), the Brooklyn Handicap (G1) and Suburban Handicap (G1) en route to year-end honors as Florida’s Champion Handicap Horse. Additional stakes victories included the
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Pensioned Stallion Wekiva Springs Euthanized
1995 San Fernando Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita, the 1994 Vernon O. Underwood Breeders’ Cup Stakes (G3) at Hollywood Park and that year’s Santa Catalina Stakes at Santa Anita. He also placed in the 1996 Oaklawn Handicap (G1), Donn Handicap (G1), NYRA Mile Handicap (G1), Broward Handicap (G1), and the Strub Stakes (G1). All told, Wekiva Springs posted 10 wins in 21 career starts, capturing six stakes, and earning $1,512,575.
As a stallion, Wekiva Springs sired winners of more than $13 million. He is the sire of 27 stakes horses, including Uremic, a champion sprinter and champion imported older horse in Panama, multiple stakes winner Silversider and stakes winner and graded stakes-placed Apalachian Thunder. Wekiva Springs is also the broodmare sire of multiple grade 1 winner Turallure, an earner of more than $1.3 million and second in the 2011 TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1). ■
Melnyk Announces Retirement From Racing Eugene Melnyk, the owner of Winding Oaks Farm in Ocala and ments would have been possible without my staff at Winding Oaks a longtime owner of thoroughbreds, has announced that he will re- Farm and Melnyk Racing Stables who all know how deeply gratetire from the racing business. ful I am for their dedication and commitment to our horses. Melnyk dispersed his racing and breeding stock at the Fasig-Tipton “While I will always remain a part of horse racing, I feel I have July Yearling Sale and during the Fasig-Tipton Summer Horses of Rac- accomplished all that I set out to and now is a good time to step back ing Age sale on July 14. from the sport. I came into this sport twenty years ago with plenty Melnyk purchased the former Mockingbird Farm in Ocala and re- of dreams and I leave with a lifetime of memories.” stored it to become Winding Oaks where he had housed his breeding Melnyk was honored with some 13 Sovereign Awards in Canada, stock and stood such stallions as Benny the Bull and among them champion breeder of 2009. He was also named Graeme Hall. According to a story published in The Bloodthe 2005 National Owner of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners’ and Breeders’ Association. Horse, Melnyk will likely sell Winding Oaks as well. Among Melnyk’s top runners were champion sprinter “As a young boy who grew up watching and admiring the horses at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto, it still reSpeightstown, Flower Alley, winner of the Travers Stakes mains very overwhelming to know how privileged and (G1) and Tweedside, Sealy Hill, Bishop Court Hill, Harfortunate I have been to be part of such a wonderful and mony Lodge, Marley Vale and Pool Land, all Grade 1 close knit community of people who share my passion winners. He also campaigned 1998 Queens Plate winfor horses and the sport of horse racing,” Melynk said in ner Archers Bay. Melnyk horses won a total of 62 graded stakes. ■ a statement June 11. “None of my horse racing achieveEugene Melnyk THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 13
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Miss Derek Overpowers Vancouver Sun
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her move on the outside and took over the lead from the longshot, reaching the three-quarters in 1:13.35; however, Overvalued and rider Frank Fuentes charged forward to take on Miss Derek. The two were noses apart as they battled their way to the end of the backstretch, but once they reached the far turn, Miss Derek unleashed her late kick that would leave her rivals in the dust. Miss Derek pulled away from Overvalued and Touching Promise, who had overtaken third place from the tiring Lady Henrietta, and poured it on as she entered the stretch for the last time. She reached the mile in 1:37.42, and
was five-and-a-half-lengths ahead of her rivals when she stopped the clock in 1:44.20. Overvalued held on to second by a nose over Touching Promise in third. Completing the order of finish were favorite Madiera Park, highweight Wando Woman, Terlani, Castinette Dancer, and early pacesetter Lady Henrietta. Miss Derek earned $26,072 from her win in the Vancouver Sun Handicap, bringing her lifetime earnings to $146,470 from 16 starts. She was sold for $100,000 from the consignment of Eddie Woods, Agent, at Barretts Sales & Racing’s March 2012 Select TwoYear-Olds in Training sale. ■
Daring Kathy Captures Third Straight in Starfish Bay Florida-bred Daring Kathy remained unde- second straight stakes victory. feated in three starts on turf with a thoroughly “That first quarter was sweet. As soon as they dominating victory in the $90,000 Starfish Bay left there, she just melted in his hands,” Fawkes Stakes at Gulfstream Park on June 15. said. “He (Jaen) did everything perfect. She will Allowed to set a comfortable early pace under rate. She will relax.” jockey Abdiel Jaen, the 1-5 betting favorite asserted It was the second stakes success of the herself in the stretch to register a 5 ½-length win in weekend for Jaen, who rode Proud Azteca to victhe 1 1/16-mile turf stakes for 3-year-old fillies. tory in Saturday’s $75,000 English Channel. The only discomfort trainer David Fawkes expeMiss Emelina, the 30-1 outsider ridden by rienced Sunday came Ramsey Zimmerman, prior to the Starfish Bay, finished second, threewhen his filly was on the quarters of a length board as 1-9 morningahead of Dream Come line favorite in the field of True and jockey Edgard seven fillies before creepZayas in third. ing up to 1-5 at post time. Daring Kathy, owned Florida-bred Daring Kathy by breeders John and “Yeah, I don’t like that. Too much pressure,” the longtime South Kathy Eaton and Steve Laymon of Atlanta, Ga., ran Florida horsemen said with a chuckle. 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.58. Bred in Florida, Daring Fawkes would soon have nothing to worry Kathy is by Journeyman Stud stallion Wildcat Heir about. Daring Kathy broke alertly to assume the out of Dare to Mambo, by Kingmambo. It was the lead heading into the first turn and was able to fourth win from just five career starts for Daring relax nicely past quarter-mile fractions of :24.52 Kathy, who now has $180,750 in lifetime earnings. and :48.44. She shook off a brief challenge on the “We’re hoping there will be something in turn into the homestretch and rolled home to her Saratoga,” Fawkes said. ■ KENNY MARTIN PHOTO
In a race named after the local newspaper, Florida-bred Miss Derek made all the headlines on June 8 when she dominated the $45,740 Vancouver Sun Handicap at Hastings Race Course. The mile-and-a-sixteenth race for fillies and mares, 3-yearsold and up, had a field of eight. Owned by Chad Joe’s Copper Water Thoroughbred Company of Sechelt, British Columbia, Miss Derek had a solid season as a 3-year-old in 2013, breaking her maiden in a six-and-halffurlong, $20,000 special weight contest over the slop at Hastings in March before winning the mile-and-a-sixteenth, $50,000 Supernaturel Handicap and the mile-and-a-sixteenth, $50,000 Hong Kong Jockey Club Handicap later that summer. Trained by Craig MacPherson, Miss Derek posted a record of 3-1-2 from her 11 starts as a sophomore. Bred by Scot Lanier, the 4-year-old daughter of Brother Derek out of the Tiznow mare Quick Text had a seven month layoff before she ran in the six-and-a-half furlong, $50,000 Strawberry Morn Handicap on May 19, where she finished sixth. Making her second start of the year and stretching out again to a mile-and-a-sixteenth, Miss Derek was toting 116 pounds when she loaded into the gate with Richard Hamel as the 3-1 post time second choice. Breaking out of the chute, 16-1 longshot Lady Henrietta and jockey Corrine Andros went to the lead along rail, but Hamel and Miss Derek broke well and were right at the pacesetter’s neck as they ran down the backstretch for the first time. Carrying the lightest impost of 112 pounds, Lady Henrietta would take the pack through the far turn and up the stretch, setting fractions of :23.87 and :48.46 for the first half-mile of the race. Lady Henrietta was still in command as she rounded the clubhouse turn and entered the backstretch for the second time, but she was unable to hold off the unrelenting pressure of Miss Derek. The Florida-bred made
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Wildcat Red Crushes Gulfstream With almost two months off and returning to his home track, Wildcat Red was ready to fire when he loaded into post four with Luis Saez as the 1-5 post time favorite. Wildcat Red broke on top and was allowed to settle along the rail as longshots Purchango and Notyouraveragejoe moved up beside him as they came into the backstretch. Purchango was in front of Wildcat Red by a half-length when he reached the two-furlong mark in :22.85. Notyouraveragejoe was a length back of the Fountain of Youth winner in third. Going down the backstretch, Saez had Wildcat Red at cruising speed as he let Purchango and Notyouraveragejoe try to make their bids for the lead. Purchango continued to set a hot pace, reaching the half-mile in :45.91, with Wildcat Red in second place by a head. Notyouraveragejoe was right at Wildcat Red’s throat in third place. As they reached the five-eighths pole, Wildcat Red started to pick up his pace and soon began to Florida-bred Wildcat Red draw away from his longout of eight starts. Trained by Jose Garaf- shot rivals. Saez and Wildcat Red opened up falo, the bay son of D’wildcat out of the daylight on the pack and left them in the Miner’s Mark mare Racene spent the spring rearview mirror as he rounded the far turn and battling General a Rod and Constitution in reached three-quarters in 1:10.38, two-and-athe Gulfstream Park Derby, the Fountain of half lengths ahead of Notyouraveragejoe. East Youth (G2), and the Florida Derby (G1). Hall was in third, a length behind NotyouravBred by Moreau Bloodstock Inc. and Win- eragejoe. Purchango finally had enough and ter Racing Enterprise I, Wildcat Red’s trou- fell back to fifth place. From there, Wildcat Red simply ran away bled running line of “bobble, bumped, steadied, and shuffled” from the Kentucky with the Quality Road Stakes. His rivals were Derby could be explained by the cut he suf- still rounding the turn as he was rolling in the top of the stretch, and all they could do was fered during the race. LIZ LAMONT PHOTO
Welcome home, Wildcat Red. Making his first start since a troubled trip and an 18th place finish in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1), Florida-bred Wildcat Red destroyed a field of seven 3-year-olds in the $90,000 Quality Road Stakes on June 28. The mile-and-a-sixteenth race was run over the Gulfstream Park dirt surface rated as fast. Owned by Honors Stable Corp., Wildcat Red has finished first or second in seven
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watch as he powered away from them. Wildcat Red had opened up a six-and-a-half length lead over East Hall when he reached the eighth-pole in 1:35.89, and was ten-and-aquarter lengths to the good as he cantered across the finish line in 1:42.70. East Hall was the best-of-the-rest, five-and-a-quarter lengths ahead of Real Steel in third. Completing the order of finish were Best Plan Yet, Purchango, Notyouraveragejoe (disqualified and placed sixth), and Shiva Curlin.
C. Zee Charges Fred Brei’s Jacks or Better Farm homebred C. Zee stalked his way through the $90,000 Cherokee Run Stakes before making a late charge to get his second career stakes win. The six furlong race over a dirt track rated as “good” at Gulfstream Park for 3-year-olds July 5 had a field of 11. Coming into the race off a third place finish in the six furlong, $65,000 Sir Bear Stakes at Calder Casino and Race Course on May 31, C. Zee was being overlooked by the bettors in the Cherokee Run. The bay son of Elusive Bluff out of the Distorted Humor mare Diamondaire was as high as 20-1 on the tote board before being bet down to 5-1 by the time he was loaded into post 11 on the far outside with Abdiel Jaen aboard. Trained by Stanley Gold, C. Zee was getting the blinkers off for the first time in three races in the Cherokee Run Stakes. Florida-bred Take Time to Pray was the strongest horse early in the contest, getting to the front in the opening strides and setting the pace as he took them down the backstretch. Take Time to Pray and rider Jose Valdivia, Jr., reached the first two furlongs in :22.57 and was a half-length in front of Florida-bred Three Quarter Roy in second and Florida-
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Homecoming As the 1-5 favorite, Wildcat Red paid $2.60 to win and $2.10 to place and show. East Hall returned $2.40 and $2.10, while 301 longshot Real Steel paid $5.40 to show. Garoffalo said he knew Luis Saez would give Wildcat Red the perfect ride in the Quality Road Stakes. “Luis was very smart. He let the other horses run faster than him and let him settle a little the first quarter-of-a-mile. I wasn’t worried about that. I had a lot of confidence in
the rider,” Garoffalo said. “He was running about the same fractions that he ran in the Fountain of Youth against better horses.” Sitting atop a monster, jockey Luis Saez says that Wildcat Red is even stronger now than he was during his spring campaign. “I felt good [in the early going], because I knew that I had a lot of horse. I can do whatever I want [with him],” Saez said. “This horse felt better today than other days. Now he’s good. He feels different. He’s big and he’s
got more experience. I think he’s going to be tough next time out.” According to Garoffalo, “next time out” will be the $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1) at Monmouth Park on July 27. Wildcat Red added $60,000 to his career earnings, bringing them up to $750,850. He was sold for $30,000 from the consignment of Classic Bloodstock (Danzel Brendemuehl), Agent, at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s June 2013 Sale. ■
to Win in Cherokee Run S. begun to tire. After getting a rail-skimming trip to pass the second flight of horses, C. Zee was angled out by Jaen to go around the first flight of horses to the outside. Although he was still in sixth place, the shift to the outside would give C. Zee all the running room he would need in the Cherokee Run. From the top of the lane, Jaen urged his mount forward and they made a charge down the center of the track. Take Time to Pray was still in the lead by a length over Little Daddy by the time he passed the sixteenth-pole in 1:10.05; however, C. Zee was in full flight in third place and ready to take over the race. Saving his best for last, C. Zee unleashed a
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bred Bolita Boyz another half-length back in third. C. Zee was in eighth place, running in the clear behind the second flight of horses as he made his way down the backstretch. As they reached the end of the backstretch, Abdiel Jaen guided C. Zee down to the rail, where he passed Casiguapo and Rasta Rant to get in behind the first flight of horses as they made their way around the far turn. Take Time to Pray was still in charge by a length-and-a-half over Bolita Boyz in second as he took the pack around the far turn and reached the half-mile in :45.08. Florida-bred Piloting and rider Juan Leyva took over third place from Three Quarter Roy, who had
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late kick that sent him to the front, a length ahead of closer Casiguapo and rider Kevin Krigger when he crossed the finish line in 1:16.37. Stalker Victory Nor Defeat and rider Edgar Prado came in third, a half-length behind Casiguapo. Completing the order of finish in the Cherokee Run Stakes were Little Daddy, Bolita Boyz, Take Time to Pray, General Sham’mah, Rasta Rant, Piloting, Three Quarter Roy, and Red Pom Pom. For trainer Stanley Gold, everything went according to plan for C. Zee in the Cherokee Run Stakes. “The plan was to break and see where we were at and ride our own race,” Gold said. “I told Abdiel about the horse and what he was like, and I left it up to him to ride the race. [C. Zee] was in a couple places and got bumped twice when I was watching the head-on, but he got the job done. He’s versatile like that, because he’s kind of laid back. He’ll let you do what you want, but he’s got the speed if you want to use it. [Jaen] used him right.” C. Zee picked up $58,710 of earnings from the Cherokee Run, boosting his lifetime mark to $208,958. C. Zee now has a record of 3-2-3 from 9 career starts. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 17
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Resolute I’m Steppin’ It Up Wires Carl Hanford Memorial S.
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Florida-bred I’m Steppin’ It Up held off a late challenge from favorite Balance of Power to take the $50,000 Carl Hanford Memorial Stakes at Delaware Park on July 5. The mile-and-seventy-yard race for 3-year-olds and up had a field of six. Owned by Roman Hill Farm of Ocala, I’m Steppin’ It Up was looking for his second win of 2014 following a three-and-three-quarter length victory in a mile-long, high-level allowance/optional claiming race at Calder Casino and Race Course on March 23. Trained by Anthony Pecoraro, the 6-year-old son of Congrats out the Thunder Gulch mare Cindy Woo Who was third behind Palace Malice and Declan’s Warrior in the mile-long, Grade 3 Westchester Stakes at Belmont Park on May 11. Bred by Thomas Croley of Ocala, I’m Steppin’ It Up was sent to the gate with 6-1 odds with Jose C. Caraballo aboard in the Carl Hanford Memorial Stakes. When the gates sprung open, I’m Steppin’ It Up rocketed to the front and set the opening fraction of :23.37 for the first quarter-mile. The 8-5 favorite Balance of Power and Alex Cintron were a length behind in second, while Vegas No Show and Victor Carrasco were a further two lengths back in third. Determined to take the race in wire-to-wire fashion, I’m Steppin’ It Up refused to give any ground as took the pack down the backstretch and around the far turn, reaching the half in :46.71 and the quarter pole in 1:10.76. He opened up his lead to as much as a lengthand-a-half over Balance of Power before the favorite began to edge up to the Florida-bred as they rounded the far turn. Getting the rail trip all the way around, I’m Steppin’ It Up still had plenty of fight left in him as he entered the lane. Cintron asked Balance of Power for his best kick late, and the two surged forward toward the Florida-bred. I’m Steppin’ It Up was still a half-length to the good when they reached the eighth-pole in 1:36.27, with Vegas No Show still a distant third. Balance of Power fought for every yard of real estate, pushing I’m Steppin’ It Up over the final furlong of the race. Balance of Power was gaining on I’m Steppin’ It Up, but the Florida-bred simply would not quit and was in front of Balance of Power by a neck when he crossed the wire in 1:40.32. Hard Aces and Kerwin Clark finished in third, two-and-three-quarter lengths behind the leaders. Completing the order of finish in the Carl Hanford Memorial Stakes were Vegas No Show, Indian Jones, and Service for Ten. Spa City Fever, Koh I Noor, and Cerro (IRE) were scratched. 18 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014
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With the $37,500 purse he picked up from the Carl Hanford Memorial, I’m Steppin’ It Up officially went over the half-million mark for lifetime earnings. The chestnut ridgling has tallied $533,812 from 40 career starts and has a record 7-4-7 ■
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Horse racing insider Patricia Pendergast Novo—whose work on behalf of Saratoga regional charities is wellknown—owns Crush & Cask in Saratoga and serves as Chair of An Unbridled Affair. Accomplished thoroughbred Trainer, Gary Contessa and his wife, Jennifer, were Honorary Chairs. Racing luminaries Cot Wise Dan and Anne Campbell (Palace Malice/Dogwood Stables) and Sally and Dr. Jim Hill (Seattle Slew) were among the gala’s distinguished Honorary Committee members. ■ BENOIT & ASSOCIATES PHOTO
Wise Dan: reclaimed hearts in Saratoga in 2013, as he won his second consecutive Fourstardave Handicap in 2013. The 2013 (Eclipse Awards) Horse of the Year recently recovered from colic surgery and is expected to arrive in Saratoga in mid-July, and may race in either the Fourstardave or the Bernard Baruch later in August.
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Continuing their tradition of paying homage to great thoroughbreds and their (human) connections, CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services honored Dean and Patti Reeves’ and The Stronach Group’s Florida-bred Mucho Macho Man and Morton Fink’s Wise Dan at the annual gala (“An Unbridled Affair”) on July 24th in Saratoga Springs, New York. The Saratoga Springs City Center was festooned with the colors of the two mighty equine warriors as guests dined, danced and bid on silent and live auction items. CAPTAIN, based in Saratoga County, is a youth agency that meets the emotional, social, academic and urgent needs of scores of youths and their families, every day of every year. Race fans need not be reminded that the two rock star horses each have achieved more to-date than most horse owners ever dream. Mucho Macho Man: among his many victories, the recipient of the 2013 Secretariat Vox Populi Award won the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) in 2013 and his second Sunshine Millions Classic in 2014. In March, he was named Florida-Bred Horse of the Year for 2013.
Via Bendita Prevails Florida-bred Via Bendita got her third win in-a-row June 20 when she won the $45,055 R.K. (Red) Smith Handicap at Northlands Park in Edmonton, Alberta. The mile-long race for 3year-old fillies had a field of seven. A homebred owned by Mat Monaco of Calgary, Alberta, Via Bendita was unraced as a 2year-old and started her career at Golden Gate Fields earlier this year. After three starts against low-level maidens at the Berkeley, Calif., oval, the bay daughter of Borrego out of the Kissin Kris mare Crystal Kris shipped up to the “Princess Province” to run at Northlands Park. Trained by Rod Cone, Via Bendita took to the new track quickly when she just missed breaking her maiden by a neck in a six furlong, $16,000 special weight contest on May 2. With one trip over
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Mr. Baker Runs Away With Housebuster S. for the first two furlongs. Bahamian Squall and rider Ramsey Zimmerman were a halflength back in second, while Action Andy and Edgar Prado were at his throat in third. Despite Bahamian Squall’s best efforts, he could not collar the son of Get Away farm stallion Imperialism out of the Artax mare No More Tax as the big grey horse began to draw away from the pack over the next two furlongs. Coming down the backstretch and going around the turn, Mr. Baker was a full-length to the good when he reached the half in :45.18. Bahamian Squall still held second, but had opened up a length over Action Florida-bred Mr. Baker Andy in third. Coming around the turn, Mr. Baker was Calder Casino and Race Course on May 31, Mr. Baker was ready to fire again when he free and clear of the competition and refused was loaded into post one with leading rider to give an inch of ground. While Floridabreds City of Weston and Bahamian Squall Edgard Zayas in the irons. The 5-year-old grey-or-roan horse trained battled each other for second place, Mr. Baker by Kirk Ziadie wasted no time getting to the was four lengths out front when he passed the lead over the opening sixteenth of the race, fly- sixteenth-pole in 1:09.17. Zayas kept his ing up the inside and setting a pace of :22.62 mount to the task as they cruised the final LIZ LAMONT PHOTO
Florida-bred Mr. Baker grabbed the lead early and left the competition in the dust in the $90,000 Housebuster Stakes at Gulfstream Park on July 5. Bet down to 6-5 favoritism based on his two-and-a-half length victory last time out in the six furlong, $65,000 Ponche Handicap at
yards of the race and stopped the clock in 1:15.63, three-and-a-quarter lengths ahead of late closer Grande Shores and rider Abdiel Jaen. Bahamian Squall finished third, a length behind Grande Shores. Completing the order of finish in the Housebuster Stakes were City of Weston, Close It Out, Narvaez, Houston Bull, Black Diamond Cat, and Action Andy. Heart Stealer, Trinni Heart, and Dad’z Laugh were scratched. Before the race, Edgard Zayas was concerned about the amount of early speed Mr. Baker was going to face in the Housebuster Stakes. “I didn’t think it was going to be that easy,” Zayas said. Despite his pre-race reservations, Zayas knew that his horse could overcome the tougher competition. “When he broke the track record at Calder, I know it was against a different kind of horse, not the same kind as these, but when he gets to the lead, his heart gets bigger,” Zayas said. Owned by Acclaimed Racing Stable, Mr. Baker earned $59,640 for his performance in the Housebuster Stakes. His record is now 156-2-2 with $188,614 of career earnings. ■
in Red Smith Handicap the surface under her belt, Via Bendita finally graduated to winner status when she broke her maiden by a length-and-three-quarters in a six furlong, $16,000 special weight race on May 17. Via Bendita did not waste any time as a “non-winner of two-life” when she defeated a group of seven in her next outing, a six-and-a-half furlong, low-level allowance/optional claiming race on June 7. Despite her two-race winning streak, Via Bendita was sent to the gate with juicy 12-1 odds because the wagering public had bet the Chariot Chaser Handicap winner Honey Candy down to 15. Overlooked by the punters and carrying 119 pounds, Via Bendita had something to prove when she was loaded into post one with Heribert Martinez in the irons. Honey Candy and Rico Walcott gained the lead
early in the race and began a duel with rival Holiday Babe and rider Richard Hamel. Honey Candy was in front by a half-length as they reached the first two furlongs in :25.03, with Via Bendita just behind the leaders by a head in third. When they reached the half-mile mark in :49.51, it was Holiday Babe who was in front of Honey Candy by a head. Aviddiva and Jorge Espitia made a bid and was in third, just behind the leaders, while Via Bendita had been shuffled back to fourth. Going around the far turn for the second time, Holiday Babe was still in command of the race; however, she was fighting to hold off Via Bendita who had rallied past Honey Candy to gain second place. Holiday Babe cleared the quarter pole in 1:14.56 with Via Bendita at her throat, while favorite Honey Candy began to give way in third.
Entering the stretch, Holiday Babe refused to give up the lead willingly, and the two fillies battled each other head-to-head as they came down the grandstand side for the last time. By the time they reached the eighth-pole, Via Bendita was in front of Holiday Babe by a head, while closer Consecrate was five lengths behind the leaders in third. After dueling two different horses for seven furlongs, Holiday Babe finally began to feel the effects of fatigue and could only watch as the Florida-bred stretched her lead to three-quarters-of-a-length when she crossed the wire in 1:40.12. Holiday Babe finished second, while Consecrate was three-and-three-quarter lengths back in third. Completing the order of finish were Aviddiva, Riverside Value, Honey Candy, and Rosavita. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 21
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Late Burst Gives Bim Bam Win in Independence Day S. of :24.04, :48.16, and 1:11.88 over the first six furlongs. Saint of Saints was pressed by 64-1 longshot Machiavelique and Alex Gonzalez in second and Baccelo (BRZ) and Martin Pedroza in third as they made their way down the backstretch. As Saint of Saints led the pack around the far turn, Machiavelique was still in second by
they charged down the stretch. Saint of Saints was beginning to succumb to Machiavelique’s constant pressure by the time he reached the eighth-pole. Machiavelique was in second by a head, while Keg Party and Christian Pilares were in third, desperately trying to hold off the charging Florida-bred who was at his throat. With every stride, Bim Bam gained on the leaders. In the final sixteenth, he passed the tiring Saint of Saints, took over second place from Keg Party, and went head-to-head with Machiavelique. The two fought valiantly, but it was Bim Bam who had the strongest kick late Florida-bred Bim Bam and crossed the wire first by a neck in 1:37.01. Machiavelique finished second by a neck over Keg Party in third. Completing the order of finish were Key to Power, Voodoo Storm, Chairman Garey, early leader Saint of Saints, 9-5 favorite Burn the Mortgage, and Baccelo (BRZ). Stormy Going and Golden Story were scratched. Bim Bam’s win in the Independence Day Stakes was his eighth win from 44 career starts. He earned $45,150 for his efforts, bringing his career earnings up to $742,802. ■ COADY PHOTO
Florida-bred Bim Bam got a stalking trip before making a late charge down the lane to win the $75,000 Independence Day Stakes at Mountaineer Park on July 2. The mile-long race for 3-year-olds and up over the yielding turf had a field of nine. Owned by Chuck and Ella Lou Hagaman, Bim Bam came into the Independence Day Stakes off a win by a length in a mile-long, $37,100 allowance race over the Mountaineer Park turf on June 10. Trained by Ron Moquette, the 7-year-old bay horse had been a solid performer since his return to the track in May, finishing third in a mile-long, midlevel allowance/optional claiming race over the turf at Churchill Downs on May 1. Bred by J D Farms, the son of Deputy Wild Cat out of the Colony Light mare Laurel Light finished a game second by three-quarters-of-alength in a mile-and-a-sixteenth, mid-level allowance/optional claiming race over the turf under Twin Spires on May 18. Rounding into peak form, Bim Bam was ready to fire when he loaded into post eight with Jareth Loveberry in the irons. When the gates opened, Loveberry took his mount to the back of the pack, content to sit in eighth place just ahead of trailer Key to Power and rider Andrew Ramgeet. Meanwhile, Florida-bred Saint of Saints and Luis M. Quinones made the lead and set fractions
a length, while Burn the Mortgage with Ronnie Allen, Jr., moved up into third. Loveberry started guiding Bim Bam up through the pack, going to the outside as they went around the turn. Passing Deshawn Parker and Voodoo Storm, Bim Bam was in sixth place as they reached the quarter pole. Although he had only gained two positions going around the far turn, Bim Bam’s outside trip put him in the perfect spot to make a late run at the leader. Free and clear in the center of the lane, Loveberry urged his mount on as
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T h e The Stronach Group early next year. Churchill Downs’s President and COO, Stronach Group will run William Carstanjen, said he believes this at Calder the mini- transaction makes sense for all of the stakemum number of race holders of the thoroughbred racing industry days required by Florida in South Florida in light of the limited supply law while also running live of thoroughbred horses racing in the region. “Without this arrangement, there is no racing during the course of the rest of the year at Gulfstream Park. other apparent, viable long-term solution to This arrangement will be in effect preserving racing in South Florida on a yearround basis. In addition, CDI and The through the end of 2020. The transaction includes certain amendments Stronach Group addressed the future of their to Calder’s agreement with the Florida Horse- HRTV partnership and other outstanding topics of discussion between the men’s Benevolent and Protective companies, all of which sets the Association, Inc. (FHBPA), execustage for a mutually productive tion of certain other definitive working relationship going foragreements (such as the facility ward,” Carstanjen said. lease agreement), and other usual Calder president and genand customary closing conditions. eral manager Maureen Adams The transaction involves a released the following statelease to The Stronach Group of ment to media: Calder’s racetrack and certain “We would like to thank the other racing and training facilihorsemen, the breeders, the Dities, including a portion of the Maureen Adams vision of Pari-Mutuel Wagerbarns on Calder’s backside consisting of approximately 430 stalls. The ing, and The Stronach Group for their Stronach Group will operate live horse racing cooperation in finalizing an agreement which at Calder, under Calder’s racing permits, in is in the best interest of South Florida racing. COADY PHOTO
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he State of Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering officially approved the deal between Churchill Downs, Incorporated, and The Stronach Group on July 1, bringing an end to the racing dates conflict that had raged in South Florida for the past year. With the approval of the deal, live racing at Calder Race Course has ceased for the immediate future. The deal also ended wagering on simulcast races in the Calder grandstand, and the Studz poker room at Calder closed for good Monday night. Live racing at Calder is expected to resume this fall under the management of Gulfstream Park. Under the agreement, The Stronach Group will operate live racing at Calder Race Course under a lease agreement with Churchill Downs, Inc. The Stronach Group will operate, at their expense, live racing and maintain certain facilities used for racing and training at Calder Race Course.
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We received regulatory approval which al- Owners’ Association CEO Lonny Powell relows The Stronach Group and Gulfstream leased the following statement: “The final and awaited approval of the Park to operate racing in South Florida. Live racing will return to Calder in October under ground-breaking deal announced between our state’s two largest racetracks is the operation of The Stronach very welcome and appreciated Group and Gulfstream Park. news. On behalf of our FTBOA “After Tuesday, July 1, simulmembers who represent the casting will no longer be availowners and breeders of Florida able in the Calder Grandstand or throughout the state and beyond, Casino. Studz Poker Club closed I would like to extend our Monday, June 30, however, all thanks to our state regulators other gaming operations in the (Division of Pari-Mutuel WaCalder Casino are not affected by gering) for their efforts which this agreement and will continue led them to do the right and under the leadership of Calder Kent Stirling proper thing in approving this and Churchill Downs Incorporated. Again, we would like to thank all parties hard-negotiated arrangement which had the for their hard work in reaching an agreement strong backing of ourselves as well as the rewhich allows for the long-term preservation of quired approval of the FHBPA. racing in South Florida on a year-round basis.” We’d also like to commend each of the
grow and improve all aspects of the thoroughbred industry in our Sunshine State. We will continue and even step up our leadership and grass-roots resources to facilitate industry cooperation and awareness through growing and maintaining Florida’s coveted place as not only a national but world-renowned thoroughbred breeding and racing marketplace.” Gulfstream president Tim Ritvo released the following statement: “Gulfstream Park started a journey more than two years ago to create a more vibrant thoroughbred industry in Florida. Having enjoyed year-over-year growth the past three years, we wanted to continue the momentum Gulfstream’s Champions Meet generated rather than try to rebuild that momentum and fan base every December. Gulfstream and The Stronach Group believe we will now be able to create a stronger
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Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protec- tracks’ corporate owners, The Stronach Group tive Association President, Phil Combest, stated, and Churchill Downs, as well as their locally“This is a new era for Florida racing. The horse- based track managers (Tim Ritvo and John men are looking forward to a much brighter fu- Marshall) and management teams for their perture here in South Florida. Churchill Downs has severance and focus in making this forward-thinklong made it clear that horse racing is only a ing and refreshingly cooperative arrangement means to an end for them. They’re a casino com- possible and now a welcome reality. We also tip pany now. On the other hand, The Stronach our hat to the Miami-area based trainers and Group and Gulfstream Park have demonstrated owners for the resilience they showed in ultitime and time again that their focus is on horse mately supporting the deal after going through racing. On raising purses. On improving their so much adversity and uncertainty caused by the facilities. On making it a better experience for burdensome and counter-productive competiall concerned. The horsemen are excited to be tive dates overlap and all the negative distractheir partners and look forward tions it caused during the past year to the journey ahead.” as well as a number of months Kent Stirling, Executive Dileading up to it. rector of the FHBPA, added, We can now finally and sin“For the owners and trainers that cerely work together, hand in race in Florida, the final settlehand as a united Florida thorment of the Calder/Gulfstream oughbred industry and begin addates war is definitely the best dressing the real opportunities thing that could have happened. and challenges that were not South Florida racing, in general, possible to deal with in the past has suffered greatly during the with the two tracks in constant Tim Ritvo long war and now the horsemen conflict. We look forward to can expect higher purses, less anxiety and working with Gulfstream and Frank Stronach, year round, quality racing at Gulfstream.” who now serve as the Miami area’s singular Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and management and marketing entity, in order to
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thoroughbred industry through a more innovative racing schedule and premier stakes events while increasing purses, as well as owners’ and breeders’ awards. Gulfstream is not only committed to making its state-of-the-art facility in Hallandale Beach one of the world’s most unique entertainment destinations, but we are committed to making our 40-day meet at Calder a memorable experience for those attending the races and those viewing the races on-line and at simulcast sites throughout the world. Gulfstream and The Stronach Group are committed to growing and improving Florida thoroughbred racing…it’s why we started this journey more than two years ago. We promise that thoroughbred racing will always be our first priority. We want to thank the Division, the Breeders, the horsemen and Churchill Downs for giving us this opportunity.” ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 25
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Florida-bred Parranda regal in her G2 Royal Heroine victory By DAVE ALLEN
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lorida-bred Parranda outkicked rival Kathleen Rose to win the mile-long, Grade 2 Royal Heroine Stakes by a neck at Santa Anita Park June 28. The $200,000 race for fillies and mares, 3-years-old and up, had a field of 10 and was run over a turf listed as firm. Returning to the scene of her win in the mile-long, Grade 3 Wilshire Stakes over the Santa Anita turf in April, Parranda was bet down to 2-1 favoritism in the Royal Heroine Stakes. With Elvis Trujillo back in the irons, the daughter of English Channel out of Dynamic Feature, by Rahy, had to overcome a far outside post and a strong effort from Kathleen Rose to claim the victory. At the sound of the bell, Kathleen Rose and rider Edwin Maldonado broke on top and shot out to the lead along the rail. Parranda broke well and was hustled forward as the pack passed the grandstand for the first time. Trujillo guided Parranda into second place, a length-and-a-half behind Kathleen Rose and set
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up for a stalking trip for the race. Kathleen Rose and Maldonado took the pack through the first quarter mile in :23.72, with Parranda in second a length-and-a-half in front of Kent Desormeaux and Dutchessa (GB) in third. At 20-1 on the tote board, Dutchessa (GB) appeared to have little hope of winning the Royal Heroine Stakes; however, Desormeaux’s ride would be a determining factor in the outcome of the race. Going down the backstretch, Kathleen Rose was in command as she reached the half-mile mark in :47.66. Parranda and Trujillo were still sitting chilly a lengthand-a-half back; however,
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Dutchessa (GB) and Desormeaux had charged forward to challenge Kathleen Rose for the lead. Dutchessa (GB) and Desormeaux would not relent as Kathleen Rose went down the backstretch and rounded the far turn, reaching the quarter pole in 1:11.20. As Kathleen Rose and Dutchessa (GB) battled up front, Trujillo swung Parranda to the outside and went three-wide around the far turn. Coming into the lane, Kathleen Rose had finally vanquished her longshot rival, but her toughest challenge was about to begin. Parranda was rolling in full stride on the outside, taking dead-aim on the frontrunner along the rail. The two hooked-up as Kathleen Rose reached the eighth-pole in 1:23.25 and battled their way down
Elvis rode a real good race, real smart, and helped us win the race. We wanted to try and get out of there [the gate] and be tactical. —Parranda’s trainer and part-owner, Jerry Hollendorfer (at left)
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the stretch. Despite being pressed throughout the race, Kathleen Rose was game in her defense of the lead. Facing a hard-charging bid from Parranda, she battled back and only gave way in the final strides of the race. Parranda’s late surge put her a neck in front of Kathleen Rose when she hit the wire in 1:35.27. Moulin de Mougin was two lengths behind Kathleen Rose in third. Completing the order of finish were Florida-bred Wishing Gate, Dancingtothestars, Moone’s My Name (GB), Stormy Lucy, Habibi (NZ), Redressthebalance (IRE), and Dutchessa (GB). Parranda’s trainer and part-owner, Jerry Hollendorfer, gave the credit for the win to Elvis Trujillo. “Elvis rode a real good race, real smart, and helped us win the race,” Hollendorfer said. “We wanted to try and get out of there [the gate] and be tactical.” Meanwhile, Trujillo couldn’t help but give a nod
to the ride Kent Desormeaux gave to one of the longest shots on the board. “Yeah, I’m happy with today. I was comfortable that she could finish strong,” Trujillo said. “I knew I had a lot of speed and I was going to move at the five-eighths. Desormeaux’s horse being up there with [Kathleen Rose] really helped us today. I sat off those two and then moved.” With the $120,000 of purse money she picked up from the Royal Heroine Stakes, Parranda now has $668,655 of career earnings for owners Hollendorfer, Gillian Campbell, Dan Gatto, Dan Clark, and Greg Skoda. The 5-yearold chestnut mare was bred by Jessica Steinbrenner’s Kinsman Farm in Ocala. Parranda’s career record is now 24-10-2-3. ■
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FTBOAMEMBERSHIP UPDATES By TAMMY A. GANTT
Keeping members informed ELECTIONS UPDATE
The 2014 FTBOA Board of Directors election process remains unchanged from 2013. A summary of some of the key election points includes: No write-ins; no requirement to vote for five candidates; candidates must submit a petition form requiring 25 signatures along with completion of a candidate application, biography and photo for self-nomination; there is no limit
Nominations by the Board will be taken on Friday, August 22. On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the voting packet will be mailed to regular members in good standing of the FTBOA membership. Associate members and student members are non-voting members and do not receive a packet. Voting closes at the beginning of the Annual Membership Meeting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Marion County Extension Center auditorium at 2232 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala, Florida 34470.
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on the number of candidates running; all candidates, in good standing, will be listed on ballot; all candidate biographies will be vetted (candidates are responsible for assuring accuracy) and then posted; members can vote for any number of candidates not to exceed five; and the Board nominates at least one candidate per open slot. Prospective candidates that are FTBOA regular members in good standing have had candidate application and petition forms available at the FTBOA offices starting June 25. Candidates can also download a packet from the FTBOA homepage at ftboa.com. Candidates can also request one by fax or mail by calling 352-629-2160. To qualify as a candidate to stand for election for the FTBOA Board of Directors, the applicant must be a regular member in good standing, submit the completed application, submit an accurate biography and photo, and complete and submit the petition form containing the original signatures of at least 25 regular members in good standing indicating their support of the candidacy. The deadline for applications, biographies, photos and petition forms is Friday, July 25 by 4:30 p.m. in the FTBOA Offices at 801 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474. The biography should be supplied as a hard copy and electronically and should be 200 words or less.
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On October 3-4, the FTBOA will be hosting a VIP bus trip from Ocala to South Florida. The motor-coach will depart at 10 a.m. from the FTBOA offices. On that Friday evening, Oct. 3, the VIP group will be picked up from designated hotels near the track and taken to a VIP party hosted for FSS connections, Gulfstream VIP guests and the VIP bus group. On Saturday, the group will receive VIP treatment in Ten Palms dining room at Gulfstream with a buffet, programs, admission and a winner’s circle presentation. Details are being finalized so contact Tammy or Sally at FTBOA for more information. RSVP is required and there will be a cost associated with the event with members receiving a discounted rate. Bus guests book their own lodging, however, the FTBOA will offer a discount for members staying at the Hampton Inn/Aventura near Gulfstream and the Hollywood Beach Marriott steps from the ocean. Upon RSVP with FTBOA, direct hotels links will be provided so members can receive significant discounts. Call 352-629-2160 for details. ■ Tammy Gantt, Director of Membership Services and Events, Contributing Editor
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AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE ASSOCIATION
March 31, 2014 Dear Marion County Commissioners: The American Quarter Horse Association understands that an "American Quarter Horse Racing" event is scheduled to occur on April 7 in Marion County, Florida. It is important for you to know that the American Quarter Horse Association ("AQHA") has not been contacted by any group or individuals concerning AQHA recognition of the aforementioned event in Marion County. Additionally, please understand that AQHA works through its Florida affiliate, the Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association ("FQHRA"), to recognize American Quarter Horse racing in the state of Florida, and FQHRA, likewise, has not been contacted regarding recognition of this event. Currently, the only Florida tracks that AQHA and FQHRA recognize and accept race results from are Hialeah Park and the Ocala Training Center. Important factors in AQHA's decision making process in whether to recognize American Quarter Horse racing at a particular track include whether the track in question conducts its races in accordance with (1) the Model Rules of Flat Racing adopted by the Association of Racing Commissioners International and (2) adheres to AQHA's Racing Rules and Regulations. AQHA's foremost concern is for the safety and welfare of its competing athletes (both jockeys and horses). AQHA's concerns also extend to creating a level-playing field required and expected by the public. As you might expect, a great deal of the above-referenced rules are designed to address safety/welfare and level-playing field issues that accompany American Quarter Horse racing. As we have previously stated, AQHA and FQHRA are willing to work with any groups or individuals who are truly dedicated to advancing the sport of legitimate, lawful and recognized American Quarter Horse racing. At this time, AQHA has not been asked to recognize and does not recognize any races that are planned for South Marion Real Estate Holdings. Absent operating races in accordance with the abovereferenced rules, the conducting of "American Quarter Horse Racing" in Marion County sets a dangerous precedent for racing that could possibly have national implications. If I can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me.
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Trey Buck Executive Director of Racing American Quarter Horse Association 32 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014
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“clubhouse” The The wagering buildingand andplacing placingjudges’ judges stand/FILE FILE PHOTO The unbanked far turn with hazardous fences/FILE PHOTO April 1, 2014 Marion County Commission 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala, FL 34471 RE: South Marion Real Estate Holding Project Dear Sir/Madam: Please accept this letter on behalf of the Jockeys' Guild, Inc., the organization representing professional jockeys in American Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. Our organization was founded in May 1940 and has approximately 1,100 members, including active, retired and permanently disabled riders. The purpose of the organization is to represent jockeys and to monitor developments in local, state and federal laws affecting the racing industry, and in particular, the jockeys. Our main focus has, and will continue to be, the safety of both the human and equine athletes. Based on the information that we have been provided, the racing that is to be conducted by the South Marion Real Estate Holding Project fails to meet the standards of practice, thereby endangering both the jockeys and the horses. In light of the dangers of the sport, we have serious concerns about the safety of this project. Our major concerns include the following: the rails as they are wooden and do not appear to be safety rails; there has been no verification of the surface; we have not confirmed whether or not a properly equipped ambulance with paramedics is being provided; there has been no proof of the amount of coverage that is being provided in the event of an on-track accident policy; we do not know whether or not accredited stewards are officiating the races; and whether or not pre-race exams are being conducted on the horses the day of the races. On average, two jockeys are killed and two jockeys are paralyzed every year. Just three weeks ago, a Guild member, Anne Von Rosen, was paralyzed at Turf Paradise. As a result of the catastrophic injuries like hers and others, we have called on the racing industry and regulators to ensure that no track provide less than $1 million in on-track accident coverage. It should be noted that the Guild was not contacted with regards to conducting these races and have not been provided the opportunity to inspect the facilities. Therefore, we do not believe racing should be conducted until the safety concerns are met and addressed. Furthermore, we will be advising our members of these safety issues and recommend that they do not ride there, until the licensee has meets the industry standards as defined by the ARCI Model Rules and/or the AQHA. If there any additional questions with regards to safety standards, ARCI model rules, and the welfare of jockeys, please contact the Jockeys' Guild at (859) 523-5625. Sincerely,
Terence J. Meyocks National Manager
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May 27, 2014 Leon Biegalski, Director Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Dear Director Biegalski: This is a joint letter on behalf of the United Florida Horsemen, a coalition of the major, statewide and statutorily recognized horsemen organizations in Florida representing the many thousands of members who are the core of Florida's horse racing industries. As outlined below, we are dismayed by the continuing damage being inflicted by certain businesses who have received permits from the Division but whose actions are jeopardizing the integrity and viability of the historic horse racing industries in Florida. Specifically, we have a number of serious concerns with recent activities by South Marion Real Estate Holdings ("South Marion") in Marion County. Other widely respected organizations have expressed similar concerns, including the American Quarter Horse Association ("AQHA") and the Jockeys' Guild, whose letters to local officials in Marion County are enclosed for the Division's information. For the reasons set forth in this letter, we implore the Division to promptly take the necessary, appropriate and proper regulatory action to put an end to these activities once and for all. Florida must protect the standards and integrity of horse racing and terminate the shenanigans of the past few years. We, and our many members, are appalled by the continuing disrespect and disregard for well-established industry standards and practices by a few businessmen looking for a shortcut to poker room profits. These charades would be almost comical if they didn't have such a corrosive effect on the integrity and viability of our industries and if they didn't result in lost jobs and livelihoods- not to mention the negative impact they have on the basic character of the pari-mutuel industry in Florida and the continued trust and attendance of the patrons of horse racing. There are multiple problems and concerns with the events conducted on April 7, 2014, by South Marion. As you know, the Division issued a pari-mutuel racing license for South Marion to conduct inaugural performances of quarter horse racing on its premises, in accordance with its pari-mutuel quarter horse permit. Section 550.002(28) defines ''quarter horse" as a "breed of horse" that is ''used in quarter horse racing registered with the American Quarter Horse Association." The AQHA maintains rules and standards for the purpose of recognizing quarter horse races, including the minimum number of horses, acceptable distances and track conditions and other specifications. For the reasons detailed below, the races conducted by South Marion on April 7 were not conducted in accordance with AQHA standards, were not recognized by AQHA or recorded in Equibase, and, consequently, the event was not recognized as quarter horse races by the quarter horse industry. In short, they were not sanctioned horse races. Accordingly, these activities - past, present or future - should not be recognized by the Division as valid pari-mutuel performances under Florida law and may be grounds for disciplinary action and/or fines. We have no doubt that South Marion has attempted to convince the Division that its facility, racetrack, racehorses and the races themselves have some of the same features as legitimate pari-mutuel quarter horse racing. However, any resemblance to a legitimate racing operation is purely superficial. Our careful examination and inquiries over the past several weeks have uncovered major problems and shortcomings in the so-called "quarter horse races" conducted last month. The whole facility is like a Potemkin Village, a fake - a façade cobbled together only to deceive the passing observer into thinking that real horse racing might be conducted there. Like Gretna's barrel racing and subsequent “flag drop” races, it is a pure sham. In many ways, South Marion's activities are even more damaging to the horse racing industries in Florida than barrel racing. 34 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014
Based on our information, the events in Marion County last month also raise very troubling concerns and compliance issues pertaining to the transparency, the integrity and the safety of operations. South Marion kept the activities largely secret and failed to promote attendance by the general public, resulting in what amounts to a private pari-mutuel race meet - completely unprecedented to our knowledge. The very limited number of horses involved in the so-called "race meet" were apparently owned or controlled by track management or track owners. We cannot confirm that the chain of ownership- for the participating horses or even the pari-mutuel pennit itself- was ever properly investigated by the Division. While there is some form of oval race track in place, it lacks a uniform and level racing surface, presenting significant risk of injuries to horses and jockeys. Of course, the uniformity requirement applies to the entire track, not just the portion of the track on which a given race happens to be conducted. Also, the track is surrounded by a shoddy structure that amounts to a pasture fence. That kind of structure might be appropriate for grazing horses but it has no place on a regulated parimutuel horse racetrack. Instead of a proper safety rail system, which is designed to properly accommodate high-speed impacts, the materials being used by South Marion are prone to easily fracture and splinter - introducing a serious hazard to both the horses and the jockeys. While it may well be cheaper and more expedient for South Marion, we are unaware of any legitimate horse racetrack in Florida that uses such inferior and inappropriate railings. According to our information, there were other irregularities in connection with the races in April, including improper or untimely substitutions, trainers who were unable or unavailable to properly saddle horses, and missing equipment at the finish line. Some horses on the racing schedule lacked proper parentage, tattoos and/or race records. Based on these deficiencies, the races would not even be eligible for AQHA recognition and therefore may run afoul of the Administrative Law Judge's order in the Gretna case, which stated that all quarter horse races in Florida must satisfy basic criteria required to qualify for AQHA recognition. It is truly inexcusable for the Division to continue approving unsanctioned, amateurish, phony horse racing by South Marion, Gretna and others, particularly after the Division was ordered by the judge to stop. The Division was explicitly ordered not to license or otherwise allow "previously unrecognized" racing activities under a quarter horse permit in the absence of additional legislation or rulemaking. Yet, since last June, the Division has been allowing Gretna to conduct "flag drop" races in Gadsden County that had never been recognized in Florida, in blatant disregard and possible violation of both the Administrative Law Judge's ruling in May 2013 and the First District Court of Appeal's affirming opinion in February 2014. Now, the Division is allowing South Marion to conduct racing events in a fashion that has never been recognized before in Florida. In addition to contravening the judge's prior order, we believe the Division's actions constitute yet another violation of its delegated authority and abandonment of its regulatory obligations under Florida law, including section l20.54(1Xa), Florida Statutes. The deficiencies set forth in this letter are serious, and it is incumbent upon the Division to honor these court rulings by requiring compliance and ensuring integrity of operations going forward. These new permitholders must be held to the same standards and safety precautions as all other horse tracks in Florida This is absolutely vital for the continued welfare of our industries and the future integrity of the entire pari-mutuel industry. We understand the next licensed performances by Gretna and South Marion are scheduled for early July. Now is the time for the Division to finally require these permitholders to reach full compliance by disallowing any more pari-mutuel performances at these facilities until they do so. We would appreciate the Division's immediate attention to these very important issues.
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Florida ‘Racetrack’ a Mockery of the State and Sport
Editor’s Note: The following article was reprinted with permission from the Paulick Report. It has also been nominated for a Stan Bergstein Writing Award. By RAY PAULICK day of racing at Oxford Downs near The Villages retirement community in South Marion County in Florida would be funny if it weren’t so sad. But sad, indeed, is the state of pari-mutuel regulations in Florida under Gov. Rick Scott and his director of the Divi-
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sion of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Leon Biegalski. Slick lawyers and opportunists are making a sham and a mockery of the rules that regulate horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering along with the sport itself. It’s not just at Oxford Downs, but this dumpy, dusty outpost in Summerfield, Fla., is where I found myself on Tuesday, July 1, the first day of Florida’s 2014-15 fiscal year. It was opening day of a 10-day “season” designed to qualify Oxford Downs owner Anthony Mendola for permits to operate a year-round card room and simulcasting
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Sham on thoroughbreds. Two “performances,” each consisting of eight individual quarter horse “match races,” were conducted on this 95-degree afternoon under a blazing summer Florida sun. Horses were required to be saddled up twice and go out onto the track and compete, so to speak. The same schedule was planned for the next nine days. There was pari-mutuel wagering – usually about $40 was bet on each race – through a United Tote machine set up in a cricket-filled portable shed. There was a starting gate, located about 110 yards
from a finish line on a straightaway portion of the oval-shaped track, lined on each side by wooden plank fencing that has drawn the ire of the Jockeys’ Guild and its national manager, Terry Meyocks. The track itself is undulating with sharp turns, no banking, and no safety rails. There were quarter horses – apparently registered with the American Quarter Horse Association, which is not officially sanctioning the Oxford Downs activity and has written a letter to Marion County Commissioners saying allowing the track to operate
The track, lined by white, wood plank fencing, has an obvious undulation in its surface grade.
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“You can’t be in here,” Schwartz told me. I repeated sets a “dangerous precedent.” Three stewards, including track owner Mendola and his teenaged son, Joshua, to him what Mendola had told me not five minutes earlier. “You can’t be in here,” he said. oversaw the proceedings. Schwartz was one of the only “racing officials” An official track program listed eight horses competing in Races 1-8, and names of owners, trainers, and jock- whose last name wasn’t Mendola or Oliver. Anthony Mendola is the manager and 100 percent eys for each were alongside. The program had no past performance or pedigree information of any kind on the owner of Central Florida Gaming, which owns South Marhorses. There was no indication if the horses were racing ion Real Estate Holdings. Mendola said he bought the perfor purse money, and no conditions of the races were pub- mit from the late Bernard Goldstein, founder of Isle of lished. There was no condition book in a traditional sense, Capri Casinos. He also filed the articles of incorporation for horsemen to use as a road map to entering their horses. for a group called Central Florida Horsemen’s AssociaThere was a smattering of people in attendance, per- tion, which, according to the papers, is to “represent the haps a dozen who weren’t working for Oxford Downs rights of its members in negotiations with the management or for the state of Florida’s Division of Pari-Mutuel Wathat I can only regering. There were no bathpeat what the Woody Allen character, Fielding Mellish, room facilities nearby, no running or bottled water or said in the movie “Bananas” about a courtroom trial: refreshments. An ambulance “It’s a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery and local sheriff were on of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham. hand in case of emergencies. Everything, I was assured by owner Mendola, was in of (Oxford Downs) involving purse and other payments to horsemen; off-track wagering, simulcasting and other telfull compliance with state and local regulations. That goes for a required “clubhouse,” a construction evision rights compensation agreements; and other contrailer located a couple hundred yards from the track. tracts with (Oxford Downs) involving the financial, “You can go in there and cool off,” Mendola told me. business, legal and personal interests of its members.” So Mendola owns the track and he also incorporated When I did, however, Mendola sent Edward Schwartz, the track’s director of security, to run up the hill to the the horsemen’s association. Isn’t that convenient? Mendola’s multiple roles include that of a steward, clubhouse and chase me out. supervising the races (alongside his teenaged son, Joshua, who has apparently been accredited by the state), a majority of which involve horses owned by Rebecca Mendola, who is Anthony Mendola’s wife and Joshua Mendola’s mother. She was listed as owner of six of 16 horses competing on July 1. Other horses that performed were owned by Elizabeth McLain and trained by Janet Erwin, both of whom the Paulick Report was told were blood relatives of track veterinarian Cara Oliver, who is married to director of racing Terry Oliver. So we have a teenaged son and husband as stewards judging races owned by the teen’s mother and track owner’s wife. There is a track veterinarian, who is to determine whether horses are sound enough to compete, judging the soundness of her direct family’s horses. It is a situation so convoluted that I can only repeat what the Woody Allen character, Fielding Mellish, said in the movie “Bananas” about a courtroom trial: “It’s a travesty of a mockery of a sham of a mockery of a travesty of two mockeries of a sham.” United Florida Horsemen, representing Florida owners and breeders, wrote a letter to Biegalski at the Division
“It is a situation so convoluted
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of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, referring to the whole affair as a make-believe Potemkin Village and outlining the numerous legal and regulatory problems they see with Oxford Downs and similar businesses. Two officials with the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Co., president Tom Ventura and director of sales Tod Wojciechowski, also oppose the permit and were on hand to witness the July 1 performances. Of course, sham racing wasn’t invented at Oxford Downs. We first learned of attorneys and opportunists gaming the system with quarter horse barrel racing in Gretna, in the state’s panhandle. A ruling shot down bar-
Berube, the general manager of Tampa Bay Downs, have gotten into the act of finding and exploiting legal loopholes. Tampa Bay Downs ran a two-day summer festival – albeit with real horses, real jockeys and trainers, and real fans betting $2.8 million over two days – on June 30 and July 1, the closing and opening days of separate fiscal years. By doing so, Tampa Bay Downs claims to run year-round and qualifies as a simulcast host 12 months a year. Host status, selling imported simulcast signals to dog tracks and jai-alai frontons throughout the state, adds money to the bottom line.
“It is disgraceful and shameful that Scott and Biegalski allow this charade to continue.” rel racing as a legitimate form of horse racing, so “flag drop” events replaced the barrel runners. Hamilton Downs, affiliated with a jai-alai business and card room in Jasper near the state line just south of Valdosta, Ga., allegedly ran a race meeting with horses barely going faster than a jog. It is disgraceful and shameful that Scott and Biegalski allow this charade to continue. But even legitimate pari-mutuel operators, like Peter
Berube estimates it provided $20,000 a day to daily overnight purses during the 2013-14 race meeting. “You have to be creative in this day and age,” Berube said. No kidding. And people like Anthony Mendola are taking creativity to a whole new level. The really sad thing is they are probably going to get away with it. ■
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he Florida Sire Stakes series is scheduled to be renewed for the first time at Gulfstream Park this year, and there is already significant evidence that the new partnership will be a most successful one. Formerly known as the Florida Stallion Stakes, the lucrative stakes program of six stakes for FTBOA registered Florida-bred 2-
ciation (FHBPA), also includes additional supplements for other races at Gulfstream held for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and older horses. “The increase in eligibility can only be viewed as a positive sign for the future of the Florida Sire Stakes at Gulfstream,” Gulfstream Park President Tim Ritvo said. “Gulfstream, along with the FTBOA and FHBPA, is committed to growing the Florida Sire Stakes with the intent to make it the country’s premier sire stakes event for 2-year-olds. A total of 476 horses have been made eligible to compete in the series that is slated to get underway on Aug. 9 with the running of the $100,000 Desert Vixen division for fillies and the $100,000 Dr. Fager division
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year-olds sired by stallions standing in the Sunshine State and registered with the FTBOA, has recorded a 19-percent increase in eligibility payments over 2013 figures. The series, which started in 1982, was moved to Gulfstream in cooperation with the FTBOA and the Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Asso-
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Start for colts and geldings, both at six furlongs. The $250,000 Susan’s Girl division for fillies and the $250,000 Affirmed for colts and geldings, both at seven furlongs, are scheduled for Sept. 6; followed by the $350,000 My Dear Girl division for fillies and the $350,000 In Reality for colts and geldings, both at 1 1/16 miles, on Oct. 4. Also included is a $5,000 FSS purse supplement for each of 30 2-year-old maiden special weight races, with 15 races for fillies and 15 races for colts and geldings. These 30 races started in April 2014 with at least two races per week and each race at a distance of at least four and one-half furlongs. The
$5,000 purse supplement will be awarded to the winner of a maiden special weight race if the winner is fully eligible for the 2014 Florida Sire Stakes. The six-race series has produced six Eclipse Award winners: Awesome Feather, the 2010 Juvenile Filly champion; Big Drama, the 2010 Sprint Champion; Holy Bull, the 1994 Horse of the Year and 3-year-old champion; Smile, the 1986 Sprint champion; Brave Raj, the 1986 Juvenile Filly champion; and Not Surprising, the 1995 Sprint champion. Last year, Gil Campbell’s homebred filly Scandalous Act became only the fourth filly to sweep all three legs of the filly division, following in the footsteps of Nancy’s Glitter
(1997), Aclassysassylassy (2004) and Awesome Feather in 2010. Also named the champion Florida-bred 2-year-old filly of 2013, Scandalous Act was trained by Kathleen O’Connell, who became the first female to condition a 2-year-old that swept the series. She and Campbell nearly set another record as My Brown Eyed Guy, another Campbell homebred trained by O’Connell, won the first two legs of the male division last year before Jacks or Better Farms’ Best Plan Yet took the final leg, the In Reality division. With anticipation of a bigger and better Florida Sire Stakes, Gulfstream’s maiden races for 2-year-olds have created more excitement with handicappers and fans scouting out prospects for the series. ■
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om and Lori Fackler know a little bit about luck and fate. Thirty-two years ago, they met at Lots A Luck Farm. More recently, they are enjoying success as the breeders of Floridabred champion and Grade 1 stakes winner Dance With Fate. And, oh, they just so happen to breed and race as Best A Luck Farm. Dance With Fate, a 2011 colt by Two Step Salsa out of the Saint Ballado mare Flirting With Fate, became the first stakes winner bred in the name of the Facklers’ Best A Luck Farm when he won the 2014 Blue Grass Stakes (G1). And there was more than just the usual amount of racing luck and fate at play in that victory. Dance With Fate had shown an affinity for Polytrack, breaking his maiden on it and then finishing second in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) in 2013. After eight years of Polytrack, Keeneland had announced it was returning to dirt after
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Picturesque view of Best A Luck Farm in Marion County, Florida
the 2014 meet. So Dance With Fate arrived just in time to win the last Blue Grass Stakes contested on Polytrack. Following his Blue Grass Stakes win, Dance With Fate finished sixth after a troubled trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1). But that did little to diminish the Facklers’ trip to Churchill Downs for the Run For The Roses. “Dance With Fate has brought us so much excitement,” Lori said. “We had gone to the Kentucky Derby once before and we said we wouldn’t go back unless it was to see a horse we bred run in it. Well, thanks to Dance With Fate, that dream came true.” Tom agreed and added, “Going to the Kentucky Derby to see a horse we raised run in it was an unbelievable experience. We visited with Dance With Fate on the backside and that really was the best part of the trip.” Even before winning the Blue Grass Stakes and run-
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ning in the Kentucky Derby, Dance With Fate had already brought excitement to the Facklers. In 2013, Dance With Fate, who is listed as dark bay or brown but is as close to black as a horse can be, posted two Grade 1 seconds. Based on the FTBOA Chase To The Championship points system, that was enough to have Dance With Fate named that season’s Florida-bred champion 2-year-old colt. “We’re small breeders,” Lori said. “So to have bred, broken and trained and sold a Florida-bred champion and Grade 1 winner is a big deal to us.” Prior to Dance With Fate, Lori had co-bred Floridabred stakes winner All the Honor with Sheila Kagan. All the Honor, a 2000 bay mare by Double Honor out of the Highland Blade mare Elite Jet Setter, won a pair of Calder stakes on her way to earning $174,154. Under the Best A Luck Farm name, the Facklers had
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previously bred stakes-placed winners Capitan Heroe and Island Frolic. Sold by Best A Luck Farm for $13,000 at the 2010 OBS April sale, Capitan Heroe has posted multiple stakes-placings while racing in Panama and Venezuela. Serendipity played a key role in bringing Tom, who had no thoroughbred background, and Lori, who did, together. “My parents Bob and Carol Melton owned Lots A Luck Farm in Ocala, so I grew up in the thoroughbred industry,” Lori, 49, said. “My father, who had been a rodeo rider, was a trainer. But what I enjoyed the most was helping my mother with the broodmares and babies.” The only horses Tom was around growing up were riding horses, mostly Florida Cracker horses. The
pony-sized breed of horses have a long history in Florida, primarily used for cattle work and with a reputation of being tough, hardy mounts. “I loved to ride,” Tom, 48, said. “But I was kinda small, so I mostly rode bareback since I couldn’t lift a heavy Western saddle. For some reason, I always wanted to be a jockey. But I didn’t know anyone in the thoroughbred business.”
In the spring of 1981 I went to Lots A Luck Farm, “ met Mr. Melton and for the next three years, I learned how to ride thoroughbreds. ”
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But as it turned out, Tom knew someone who knew someone in the thoroughbred industry. While still a junior at North Marion High School, Tom coached Little League baseball. The mother of one of his players knew of his ambition to be a jockey and told him about someone who trained riders to become just that. That someone was Lori’s father, Bob Melton. “That was in the spring of 1981,” recalled Tom. “I went to Lots A Luck Farm, met Mr. Melton and for the next three years, I learned how to ride thoroughbreds.” In addition to learning to become a jockey, Tom also met Lori. It was a fated meeting. “As soon as I got my jockey’s license in 1984, Lori and I eloped to Miami,” Tom said. “We got married and I started riding at Calder and Hialeah. We’ve been together and in the thoroughbred business ever since.” During Tom’s riding career, 1984 to 1991, the Facklers were the typical racetrack nomads. They traveled from meet to meet, including such tracks as Delaware Park, Philadelphia Park and Birmingham Race Track. While
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Tom concentrated on his riding career, Lori worked odd jobs around the racetracks. But she also did something atypical to the racetrack lifestyle—she went to college. “I always wanted to be in the thoroughbred business,” Lori said. “But I also knew what a hard way it is to make a living. I always had a desire to help people, so I decided to become a nurse. I started taking courses at colleges where we were also at the racetrack.”
“We named the farm to honor my grandparents, who’s last name was Best, and, of course Lori’s parents’ Lots A Luck Farm,” Tom said. “We’d buy a few yearlings every year, some with partners. Then I’d break and train them and we’d sell them in the 2-year-old sales.” But soon they outgrew the original farm and slowly began to buy parcels in The Gallops equine development. The farm eventually grew to 45 acres and four barns. More room meant broodmares to Lori. “Tom was perfectly happy just doing the pinhooking,” Lori said. “I had to talk him into having broodmares and raising babies. I always tell people that he gets three training barns and I only get one broodmare barn.”
My dad always said if you want a racehorse then “breed a racehorse to a racehorse. That played a big role in sending Flirting With Fate to Two Step Salsa. He’s a multiple graded stakes winner and he earned more than a million dollars. No one could argue that —Lori Fackler he wasn’t a very good racehorse.
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On the racetrack circuit that included the University of Delaware and the University of Alabama. During the winter months, the Facklers would come back to Ocala. Tom would gallop horses on farms and Lori would go to the University of Florida. By the time Tom retired from riding in 1991 and they moved back to Ocala for good, Lori had a nursing degree. “I worked as a critical care nurse at Munroe Regional for many years,” Lori said. “Then in 1999, I graduated with a nurse practitioner degree from the University of Florida. I worked for a doctor until we bought Patient Primary Care nine years ago. Now I split my time between the horses and the office. Tom runs the farm 24/7.” Best A Luck Farm has evolved slowly over 20 plus years. When the Facklers first moved back to Ocala for good, it was to a three-acre farm with a focus on pinhooking.
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The three small training barns total 50 stalls, which Tom fills with horses they bred, those bought and those of clients. He trains for both the 2-year-old sales and the racetrack. The Gallops has a communal five-furlong racetrack. “I like to start the young horses usually in late September,” Tom said. “We saddle them in the stalls, go to the round pen, then a small paddock and then the racetrack. I like to get a good 90 days in them and if possible, give them a 30-day break in December. But it’s different for each horse, depending on whether they’re going to a sale or straight to the racetrack.” Between their own horses and those of clients, Best A Luck Farm usually sells 20-25 juveniles a year. Tom usually trains an equal amount of client horses that go directly to the racetrack. There has been much success on both fronts.
The Facklers’ highest-priced pinhook to date was stakes winner Multiplication, who they sold for $300,000 under the partnership name of Horizon Bloodstock at the 2003 OBS March juvenile sale. Also under Horizon Bloodstock, they had purchased Multiplication for $20,000 at the 2002 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic October yearling sale. Of course, Dance With Fate is currently the poster horse for the Best A Luck Farm program. But other outstanding racehorses broken and trained at Best A Luck Farm for clients include graded stakes winners Lear’s Princess and Sir Whimsey. Other stakes-winning graduates include High Resolve, Uptown Boy, Gary D and Uptowncharlybrown. On the broodmare side of the operation, Lori has certain criteria when picking out mares to add to the band. “I prefer to focus on a small, quality broodmare
The unique main entrance to Best A Luck Farm
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band,” Lori said. “Generally, we have 10-15 mares. Some we own solely and others in partnership. We generally like to hold on to them until they’ve had four or five babies. That gives you a good indication of what kind of foals that they’re going to produce.” When broodmare shopping, Lori pointed out that she likes mares “who are pretty correct, are at least 15.3 to 16 hands, are not over 12 years old and are in foal.” The latter qualification, according to Lori, saves time and gets a jump start on the breeding process. “We keep a close eye on up and coming stallions and look for mares in foal to those,” Lori said. “And as for broodmare bloodlines, I’ve always like Halo mares.” At the 2007 Keeneland November mixed sale, Lori found a mare that met all her criteria. From the Taylor Made Sales Agency, agent, consignment, Best A Luck Farm signed the ticket on Flirting With Fate for $28,000. By Saint Ballado, a son of Halo, Flirting With Fate was in foal to Eurosilver. “She just caught my eye right away,” Lori said. “I liked everything about her and thought she’d be a good broodmare for us. John Casse initially bought in with us as partners on the mare. But after the first foal, he sold his share to us.” In 2008, Flirting With Fate produced a colt by Eurosilver and who would be gelded then named Asfatewouldhaveit. Broken and trained at the farm, Asfatewouldhaveit was consigned to the 2010 OBS April sale. A buyback at $14,000, the Facklers decided to race him themselves. To date, Asfatewouldhaveit, who was bred by Best A Luck Farm and John Casse, has earned $107,097. He was claimed off the Facklers for $16,000 on March 26, 2014, at Calder. “We had a lot of fun racing Asfatewouldhaveit,” Lori said. “We don’t race many, but if an opportunity presents itself, we will.” When it comes to planning what stallions to breed her broodmares to, Lori sticks to a formula her father taught her. “My dad always said if you want a racehorse then breed a racehorse to a racehorse,” Lori recounted. “That played a big role in sending Flirting With Fate to Two
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Step Salsa. He’s a multiple graded stakes winner and he earned more than a million dollars. No one could argue that he wasn’t a very good racehorse.” The mating proved to be a prophetic one. The resulting 2011 foal was Dance With Fate, who stood out on the farm from day one. “Dance With Fate was always a character,” Lori said. “As a weanling, he liked to grab the other babies by the neck and drag them around. He wasn’t mean, just playful. I kept warning him that if he didn’t behave, I was going to geld him.” By the time Dance With Fate got to the training barn, he was still a horse that made his presence known. “First of all, he just stood out physically. He was big, black and just gorgeous,” Tom said. “He could be obnoxious in the field with other horses, SERITA HULT PHOTO
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but he was never any problem when we started training him. He did everything we asked of him and was always a good mover once he got to the training track.” Consigned to the 2013 OBS April juvenile sale, Dance With Fate sold for $120,000 to Joseph Ciaglia Jr., the owner of California Skateboard. Carrying the silks of Ciaglia Racing, Sharon Alesia and Mike Mellen’s Bran Jam Stable, Dance With Fate broke his maiden in his second start at Del Mar on Aug. 11, 2013. Trained by Peter Eurton, he then posted seconds in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) and Santa Anita’s FrontRunner Stakes (G1). Off of those Grade 1 stakes-placings, Dance With Fate was named the 2013 Florida-bred champion 2-year-old colt. In 2014, Dance With Fate was second in the El Camino Real Derby (G3) at Golden Gate Fields before winning the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) two months later. To date, he has banked $680,000.
Flirting With Fate produced a 2012 filly by In Summation, a multiple graded-stakes winning millionaire who stands at Ocala Stud. Named Pursing Fate, the filly was sold by Best A Luck Farm for $100,000 to Manuel Andrade at the 2014 OBS April juvenile sale. Two Step Salsa, the sire of Dance With Fate, stands at Andrade’s Ocala-based Get Away Farm. Barren in 2013, Flirting With Fate was bred back to Eurosilver and produced a 2014 filly. She’s currently in foal to Uncle Mo. “The plan is to keep the Eurosilver filly and race her,” said Lori. “Hopefully, she’ll be a good racehorse and then we’ll retire her to the broodmare band. This is definitely a broodmare line I want to keep. Horses like Dance With Fate don’t come along very often, but you never know.” And with a little luck and fate, anything is possible. ■
The plan is to keep the Eurosilver filly and race her. Hopefully, she’ll be a good racehorse and “ then we’ll retire her to the broodmare band. This is definitely a broodmare line I want to keep. Horses like Dance With Fate don’t come along very often, but you never know. ” —Lori Fackler
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Dance With Fate, winning the 2014 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G1).
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t was indeed a banner year for the Florida thoroughbred industry with three Florida-bred national champions, a Florida-bred Belmont Stakes winner and a Florida breeder wrapping up the national leading breeder title. Ta Wee repeated as the champion sprinter, Forward Gal was the champion 2-year-old filly and Office Queen was voted the champion 3-year-old filly. High Echelon became the third Florida-bred to win the Belmont Stakes, with fellow Florida-bred Needles N Pens finishing second. Louis and Patrice Wolfson’s Ocala-based Harbor View Farms was the leading breeder in North America by money earned ($1,515,861) and by total winning performers with 154. Florida-bred Ta Wee, the Tartan Farms homebred daughter of Intentionally and Aspidistra, by Better Self, picked up right where she left off the previous year. In seven starts, she won five times, was second twice and carried no less than 131 pounds during the season. She won the Correction Handicap, Hempstead Handicap, Regret Handicap, Fall Highweight Handicap and Interborough Handicap. In the Fall Highweight Handicap, she carried a hefty 140 pounds and yet cruised through six furlongs in 1:10 2/5. As though that wasn’t impressive enough, Ta Wee encored that with a brilliant farewell performance in the InterFlorida-bred borough Handicap – toting an incredible 142 pounds to victory Ta Wee in 1:10 flat over six furlongs. There was no question that
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she deserved her second consecutive champion sprinter title. Florida-bred Forward Gal, by Native Charger out of Forward Thrust, by Jet Action, also earned her champion 2-yearold filly title. Bred by A.I. Savin and raced by his Aisco Stable, the chestnut filly started 13 times and notched seven wins, two seconds and one third to earn $268,194 on the season. In winning a division of the Schuykill Stakes, she equaled the track record of 1:04 for five-and-a-half furlongs. Her other stakes wins included the Sorority Stakes, Spinaway Stakes and Frizette Stakes. Perhaps the Cinderella story of the year was Florida-bred Office Queen. Bred by Ocala Stud Farms and sold by the same for $8,500 at the Hialeah 2-year-olds in training sale, Office Queen would go on to win seven stakes at six different racetracks. It was a feat that would garner her the national title of champion 3-year-old filly. Office Queen started 19 times, charting nine victories, three seconds and three thirds to bank $263,479. The bay filly by Fair Ruler out of Determine Gal, by Determine, won seven stakes: Jasmine Stakes, Mimosa Stakes, Betsy Ross Handicap, Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, Mother Goose Stakes, Post-Deb Stakes and Cotillion Handicap. After winning the Flamingo Stakes and the Florida Derby, Florida-bred My Dad George was the odds-on favorite going into the Kentucky Derby. But he would be upset by Dust Commander, finishing second with fellow Florida-bred High Echelon in third. It was bad luck again for My Dad George in the Preakness Stakes as he was beaten by a neck by Personality. The Sunshine State finally got a win in the Belmont Stakes when High Echelon captured the third jewel of the Triple Crown series. By Native Charger out of Luquillo, by Princequillo, the gray High Echelon came home a three-quarters winner in the slop over fellow Florida-bred Needles N Pens. My Dad George finished fifth. On the season, Mrs. E.D. Jacobs’ homebred earned $143,795. Intentionally, who had died earlier in the year, was Florida’s leading sire and ranked 11th nationally with progeny earnings of $764,246. Native Charger, who stood at Mare Haven Farm, was Florida’s leading juvenile sire and ranked third nationally with progeny earnings of $342,405. The first Calder summer meet was staged at Tropical Park. ■
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Leading Florida Sires The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through July 1, 2014. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.
WILDCAT HEIR
GRAEME HALL
WITH DISTINCTION NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's
Earnings
Leading Earner
Leading Earnings
Yrlg Sold
Yrlg 2yo Avg Sold
2yo Avg
Name
Sire Name
Farm Name
Wildcat Heir
Forest Wildcat
Journeyman Stud
$2,862,250
168
77
5
6
1
$2,904,455
Wild Dude
$211,000
27
$36,556
30
$67,867
With Distinction
Storm Cat
Hartley/DeRenzo
$1,967,992
149
64
0
0
0
$2,045,376
Monty Haul
$93,884
21
$19,929
11
$35,136
Graeme Hall
Dehere
Winding Oaks Farm
$1,498,748
95
53
1
1
0
$1,498,924
Tanzanite Cat
$114,600
6
$17,000
7
$39,671
Harlington
Unbridled
Winding Oaks Farm
$1,031,657
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31
2
2
0
$1,035,513
Run a Dubb Dubb
$116,750
4
$8,500
1
$45,000
Two Step Salsa
Petionville
Get Away Farm
$961,262
33
15
1
1
1
$979,877
Dance With Fate
$524,800
11
$19,682
9
$41,667
Pollard's Vision
Carson City
Pleasant Acres Stallions $917,331
75
29
0
0
0
$931,822
Aqua Regia
$130,100
19
$7,807
9
$27,167
City Place
Storm Cat
Hartley/DeRenzo
$835,797
52
32
1
1
1
$843,896
La Tia
$107,220
3
$13,333
2
$24,000
Strong Contender
Maria's Mon
HallMarc Stallions
$814,059
40
16
3
6
1
$815,687
Grand Contender
$341,000
1
$5,000
Exclusive Quality
Elusive Quality
Journeyman Stud
$806,253
73
25
1
1
0
$810,459
Money Game
$27,357
Montbrook
Buckaroo
Deceased
$751,831
59
21
0
0
0
$777,077
Schivarelli
Value Plus
Unbridled's Song
HallMarc Stallions
$739,983
71
26
0
0
0
$748,864
Long On Value
$76,040
22
$13,305
21
$116,200
15
$28,400
18
$39,972
$83,088
5
$7,600
3
$36,167
Imperialism
Langfuhr
Get Away Farm
$676,660
64
21
1
1
0
$678,051
Mr. Baker
$85,257
9
$14,944
4
$25,125
Concerto
Chief's Crown
Deceased
$591,674
56
29
0
0
0
$595,388
Cu Soonerthanlater
$41,169
3
$9,000
6
$40,500
Bring the Heat
In Excess (IRE)
Ward Ranch
$594,474
45
21
0
0
0
$594,474
Sydneyrella
$95,565
1
$3,000
1
$10,000
High Cotton
Dixie Union
Ocala Stud
$569,324
55
22
0
0
0
$589,444
Tarpy's Goal
$74,510
16
$22,281
19
$42,737
A. P. Warrior
A.P. Indy
HallMarc Stallions
$549,414
52
14
0
0
0
$552,593
A. P. Corsair
$84,390
9
$11,444
7
$32,929
Concorde's Tune
Concorde Bound
Deceased
$518,247
45
23
1
1
0
$525,584
Wicked Tune
$94,350
Cowtown Cat
Distorted Humor
Journeyman Stud
$522,324
41
18
1
1
0
$522,324
Calgary Cat
$54,672
12
$13,000
15
$32,967
Act of Duty
Mr. Prospector
Deceased
$478,550
48
21
1
1
0
$478,668
Aggiornamentos
$41,921
1
$5,000
2
$11,500
Belgravia
Mr. Greeley
Hartley/DeRenzo
$231,203
16
9
1
1
0
$475,378
Florida Sun
$78,758
2
$33,500
Saint Anddan
A.P. Indy
Journeyman Stud
$418,323
39
17
0
0
0
$437,112
You're No Saint
$42,450
10
$7,610
10
$23,800
It's No Joke
Distorted Humor
HallMarc Stallions
$379,583
26
11
1
1
0
$379,583
Mallard's Bro
$68,840
2
$3,850
2
$4,750
In Summation
Put It Back
Ocala Stud
$373,465
34
12
1
1
0
$377,152
Puntrooskie
$106,584
17
$16,412
28
$32,625
Halo's Image
Halo
Deceased
$357,637
31
15
0
0
0
$357,637
Blonde On Blonde
$48,350
Leading the Parade
A.P. Indy
Lamholm South
$318,868
33
15
0
0
0
$320,449
Runaway Que
$48,505
2
$5,500
1
$8,000
Sweet Return (GB)
Elmaamul
Journeyman Stud
$319,590
28
10
0
0
0
$319,590
Pantera
$51,200
1
$10,000
Three Wonders
Storm Cat
Deceased
$294,467
31
12
0
0
0
$294,467
Trelawny
$54,650
Double Honor
Gone West
Get Away Farm
$260,848
51
13
0
0
0
$276,594
Double Secret
$45,650
Indy Wind
A.P. Indy
Journeyman Stud
$232,169
22
10
0
0
0
$271,811
Perfect Wind
$38,355
4
$6,875
1
$5,500
Benny the Bull
Lucky Lionel
Winding Oaks Farm
$268,800
25
11
0
0
0
$268,800
Joe Pike
$27,755
2
$7,382
5
$31,900
Yesbyjimminy
Yes It's True
Bridlewood Farm
$249,070
26
11
1
1
0
$250,852
Yes Mz Olga
$40,141
6
$16,467
6
$44,333
West Acre
Forty Niner
Deceased
$223,946
23
9
1
1
0
$223,946
Fifty Acres
$50,300
1
$12,000
4
$19,250
Hear No Evil
Carson City
Journeyman Stud
$213,229
30
8
0
0
0
$213,229
La Hija de Olga
$42,644
1
$10,500
3
$10,000
Wagon Limit
Conquistador Cielo Bridlewood Farm
$186,681
12
6
1
1
0
$186,681
Gypsy Melody
$44,580
Proud Accolade
Yes It's True
Deceased
$177,944
20
7
0
0
0
$186,205
Reynolds
$43,522
Awesome of Course Awesome Again
Journeyman Stud
$171,759
16
4
0
0
0
$171,759
Of Course
$38,210
5
$6,420
6
$19,500
Straight Man
Saint Ballado
Signature Stallions
$156,624
21
8
0
0
0
$156,624
Pink Magic
$18,000
The Green Monkey
Forestry
Hartley/DeRenzo
$151,506
16
8
0
0
0
$151,506
Green Money
$25,632
1
$5,000
Hal's Image
Halo's Image
Get Away Farm
$144,790
18
5
0
0
0
$144,790
Jamie's Dancer
$32,590
Spellbinder
Tale of the Cat
HallMarc Stallions
$113,769
14
5
0
0
0
$113,769
American Reign
$22,803
Wised Up
Dixieland Band
Rising Hill Farm
$96,205
7
2
0
0
0
$96,205
Decaf Again
$50,977
Hello Broadway
Broken Vow
Ups and Downs Farm $94,885
6
4
0
0
0
$94,885
Trouble With Girls
$24,396
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$19,000
4
$22,875
1
$1,000
1
$14,000
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Two Step Salsa
Petionville
Get Away Farm
$961,262
33
15
1
1
1
$979,877
Dance With Fate
$524,800
11
$19,682
9
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Put It Back
Ocala Stud
$373,465
34
12
1
1
0
$377,152
Puntrooskie
$106,584
17
$16,412
28
$32,625
Benny the Bull
Lucky Lionel
Winding Oaks Farm $268,800
25
11
0
0
0
$268,800
Joe Pike
$27,755
2
$7,382
5
$31,900
Yesbyjimminy
Yes It's True
Bridlewood Farm
26
11
1
1
0
$250,852
Yes Mz Olga
$40,141
6
$16,467
6
$44,333
$249,070
$41,667
Hello Broadway
Broken Vow
Ups and Downs Farm $94,885
6
4
0
0
0
$94,885
Trouble With Girls
$24,396
1
$1,000
1
$14,000
Forty Grams
Distorted Humor
Northwest Stud
$55,125
2
1
0
0
0
$55,125
World Gone Wright
$54,800
4
$2,925
3
$14,500
Rock Hampton
Storm Cat
Ric Deg Farm
$54,251
6
2
0
0
0
$54,251
Condestable
$37,466
4
$5,125
6
$9,917
Flashstorm
Storm Cat
Northwest Stud
$45,303
5
3
0
0
0
$45,303
Flash Song
$22,960
8
$24,688
Too Shy Will Fly
Wild Event
Dodi C. Duys
$19,617
1
1
0
0
0
$19,617
Shy's Aly
$19,617
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’s Association •Lonny Powell – CEO, Executive Vice President •Brock Sheridan – Editor-in-Chief •Tammy Gantt – Membership Services, Events Director •Dave Allen – Associate Editor
Hialeah Park •R. Peter Aiello IV – Director of Simulcasting, Track Announcer •Scott Hinckley – Asst. Mutuel Manager
Gulfstream Park •Michael Costanzo – Claims Clerk •Peter Aiello IV – Track Announcer
Ocala Breeders’ Sales •Tom Ventura – President •Kevin Honig – Mutuels
Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park •Heather Belmonte – Executive Assistant
Tampa Bay Downs •Allison DeLuca – Racing Secretary •Doug Murray – TRPB Agent Trainer •Todd Pletcher
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Bad weather travel tips from USRider The severe summer weather season is upon us, and when things get rough, we’re reminded to DUCK:
shelter in. Now, we all know this is hard when you are driving in a remote area. Be sure to stay updated on weather reports and plan accordingly. If you notice a pattern as to what time a storm usually hits the area you are Go own to the lowest level. / Get nder something. heading, try to plan around it. This may delay your over your head. / eep in shelter until the storm has passed. arrival time, but safety is all that matters. If you find yourself in a real weather emerust how do you DUCK if you’re on the road and threatened by bad gency and need to pull off to the side of the road, weather, including hail, heavy rain, thunderstorms and tornadoes? ALWAYS keep your horses in the trailer. The Getting to safety could be particularly tricky when you’re on the horses will be safer there rather than being tied to the road hauling your horses. outside of your trailer. Tying them outside will actually inUSRider recommends that you check tire pressure before crease the chance of injury versus being inside the trailer where each trip. This is especially important with temperature they are shielded from hail, rain or flying debris. changes. If you are traveling from a warm climate to a In heavy rain storms, you can follow similar rules as you would cold climate, air pressure in your tires will drop. On the if you were driving in snow. Roads will be slick. When there are large other hand, when traveling from a cold climate into a volumes of water on the road, your chance of hydroplaning increases. warm climate, the air pressure will rise. So, what if you are traveling at high altitudes where rain is present? If Another tip is to drive extra cautiously. Even in you stay overnight and plan to leave early the next morning, be careful! light snow or rain, slow down to a safer speed and Temperatures drop immensely overnight at high altitudes. This causes allow greater following distance in front of your rig. any excess water on the road to freeze and become a sheet of black ice. Drive defensively, turn on your hazard lights, and, if Through its Equestrian Motor Plan, USRider provides emergency the precipitation or wind gets too high that you canroad service to its members in the lower 48 states as well as Alaska and not see, pull way off the road or preferably at the Canada. Designed for those who travel with horses, USRider provides next parking area available and wait it out. emergency roadside assistance and towing services, along with other When faced with the possibility of a tornado, travel-related benefits geared especially toward horse owners, such as NEVER attempt to take shelter under an overpass or towing up to 100 miles plus roadside repairs for tow vehicles and trailpull in to the nearest gas station. Instead, find a route ers with horses, emergency stabling and veterinary referrals. ■ that will lead you to a solid building that you can take
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Bill to Reinstate Bonus Depreciation
Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C.— n July 10, 2014, the House of Representatives passed a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation (H.R.4718). The bill was introduced by Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-OH). At the end of 2013, a number of favorable tax provisions for horse owners, breeders and businesses expired, including socalled bonus depreciation. Bonus depreciation allows anyone in a business to write-off up to 50% of new property purchased and placed in service in a tax year, including assets used in the horse business, such as horses and other equipment. It is restricted to new assets, which meant that the first use of the horse or other
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was held on the first Saturday in May in Ocala and benefitted the Florida Parade of Retired Equine Champions charity and was sponsored by the FTBOA, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association and the Hilton of Ocala. Over 100 1 guests attended and enjoyed the racing, hat display, extravagant Derby basket raffle, a lavish buffet, contests and promotions throughout the afternoon. VIPs in attendance included County Commissioner Kathy Bryant and the Mayor of Ocala Kent Guinn.
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AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL CONVENTION 2014
Legislative Action By TAMMY A. GANTT n late June in Washington D.C., the American Horse Council held its annual convention with a National Issues Forum on “Where Have All the Horses Gone”. The convention brought together horse industry leaders to discuss common issues of importance including updates on the health and regulatory issues, racing topics, animal welfare and the Unwanted Horse Coalition, along with the National Issues Forum on the decline in horse registrations in the past decade and how associations are creating programs to generate interest in horses again. The theme woven throughout the conference was about horse welfare in all disciplines with specific focus on the program for uniform medication standards in racing. In addition, a national Equine Disease Communication Center launched online in June at equinediseasecc.org. The goal of the Center is to focus on outbreaks with quick and accurate information
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to minimize the impact to the equine community while still allowing as much movement of horses as possible to minimize the economic impact to the equine discipline affected. A legislative briefing was held for participants going to congressional offices to relay key points in legislation affecting the industry. The American Horse Council profiled a short list of national issues of importance to the thoroughbred horse industry before Congress. Tax legislation currently in front of legislature includes the Equine Tax Parity Act, which would make horses eligible for capital gains treatment after 12 months rather than 24. Under the current federal tax code, gains from sales by individuals of property used in a trade or business, including horses, qualify for long-term capital gains and are subject to the maximum capital gains tax rate of 15% for taxpayers earning less than $450,000 or 20% for those earning more. Since the individual tax rate can go as high
as 39.6%, the lower rate is a real advantage. “Horses held for breeding, racing, showing or draft purposes qualify for the capital gains rates only if they are held for 24 months. All other business assets (except cattle) qualify if held for 12 months,” said AHC president Jay Hickey. The Equine Tax Parity Act would end this discriminatory treatment of horses under the tax code and allow horse owners to enjoy the reduced rate upon sale after holding a horse for 12 months. For most owners and breeders shortening the capital gains holding period to 12 should be a benefit. Reducing the holding period by half would give many horse owners and breeders more flexibility to sell and market their horses. It would mean that every sale of a horse which is held for at least 12 months will qualify as a capital gain or loss unless that horse is held primarily for sale. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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terpretation of provisions of the CSA by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) stating it was illegal for veterinarians to transport controlled substances and medications for use outside of their registered locations, such as an animal hospital. Due to the nature of the services of equine vet-
erinarians providing mobile services and treating horses at farms, training facilities, horse shows, or racetracks, the mobility act was sponsored ensuring a veterinarian’s ability to provide care to horses in the field would not be in jeopardy. The bill now goes to the President and he is expected to sign it into law. ■
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Impacts Industry The Race Horse Cost Recovery Act also in front of congress places all race horses in the three-year category for depreciation purposes. Other types of legislation included the internet gambling legislation in the form of the the Wire Act Restoration Act, sports betting legislation, the Farm Bill, comprehensive immigration reform (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013) and the Horseracing Safety and Integrity Act of 2013 to regulate/prohibit substances, methods and treatments that may be used in racing. The bill calls for a new “independent antidoping organization” to be responsible for “ensuring the integrity of horseraces that are the subject of interstate off-track wagers and the safety of persons involved in such horseraces.” The bill gives this anti-doping organization authority to permit/prohibit the drugs and medications that may be administered to a horse in a race subject to an interstate off-track wager and set the withdrawal period for its administration. The legislation specifically designates the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), a private, non-governmental agency, as that organization. USADA is the official anti-doping agency for the U.S. Olympics. As the overseeing organization, the bill charges USADA to develop and enforce rules for permitted and prohibited activities, including: • Permitted substances, methods, and treatments that may be administered in the context of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship; • Guidelines for the use of such permitted substances, methods, and treatments, including withdrawals times before a race; and • Prohibited substances, methods, and treatments that may not be administered. The legislation prohibits a horse from receiving any medication/drug within 24 hours of a race. There is a two-year exception for Furosemide (Lasix) used for three-year olds under the current Association of Racing Commissioners International rules and ad-
ministered by a veterinarian with a client-patient relationship. USADA would also be charged with organizing programs for antidoping education, research, testing, and adjudication to prevent a horse from racing under the influence of medications or drugs. USADA may consult with state racing commissions, race tracks, horsemen’s groups, and others in developing the rules and programs. The bill does not amend the Interstate Horseracing Act; rather it prohibits interstate wagering under the IHA without the “consent” of USADA. To offer interstate off-track wagers, the race track putting on the race, and the off-track system accepting the wager, must have the consent of USADA, in addition to the other consents presently required by the IHA. As part of granting this consent, the race track must have an agreement with USADA that includes the terms and conditions regarding compliance with the new rules and specifies payments to USADA to fund the costs of regulation and enforcement. USADA is charged with ensuring that all costs incurred in carrying out its duties and responsibilities under the new law are paid by the industry. By tying the new requirements, even indirectly, to interstate wagering, it applies the new prohibitions and requirements to any race that is simulcast interstate under the IHA. The House bill (H.R. 2012) was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, on which Representatives Pitts, Whitfield, Schakowsky and Eshoo sit. The Senate bill (S. 973) was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. Regulatory issues include a request to the Department of Treasury made by the American Horse Council and its members for clarification on the withholding tax for winning wagers. Details and updates regarding each can be found at ftboa.com, then select information heading, then education station from the dropdown.
The Unwanted Horse Coalition, designed to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of horses, hosted a number of equine associations that gave updates on their programs and efforts. One of the programs, Operation Gelding, provides funds and materials to clinics where horse owners can bring their stallions to be castrated. The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation and UHC funded Operation Gelding, which covers $50 per horse gelded with a $1,000 award max. per group annually. Details are available at unwantedhorsecoalition.org. The website also features booklets Own Responsibly, Rehabilitating the Neglected Horse and Best Practices: How Your Organization can help Unwanted Horses. The book “How to Start & Run a Rescue” is available for $20 from their website with the proceeds going to Operation Gelding. The book is also available at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ library as a resource to members and has excellent chapters on marketing and fundraising, applicable to any business. The site also features a directory of facilities that accept horses. Additional programs included the following: The Equine Network at equine.com, The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Connect at thoroughbredconnect.com, the Thoroughbred Incentive Program at tjctip.com, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance at thoroughbredaftercare.org, Thoroughbred Charities of America at tca.org and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at trfinc.org. The American Horse Council also produces a two volume, 1,555 page Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook along with a 2013 update. It is available for sale on the AHC website and a complete copy is also available for use for FTBOA members in the members’ library. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014 65
Retired thoroughbreds from throughout the state competed in 52 classes from leadline to four foot hunter/jumper classes in the Run for the Ribbons Horse Shows on April 12 and May 31. One of the first of its kind in Florida, the all thoroughbred Run for the Ribbons horse show featured retired thoroughbreds and their proud owners. Spectators watched the versatility of the off-the track thoroughbreds, some of which were for sale or adoption. The shows were held in Ocala at Cedar Lock Farm and produced by FTBOA member Laurine Fuller Vargas, the daughter in-law of Lady Legend jockey Abby Fuller. The farm has been instrumental in placing and retraining retired thoroughbreds for years and saw the opportunity to showcase the talents of former racehorses. The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’Association is one of the series sponsors and additional shows have been added to the schedule. Additional shows are in the planning stages both in Ocala and near Florida racetracks.
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■FLORIDA-BREDS AROUND THE COUNTRY ————By Race Type/Grade ————
■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—STAKES RACES Win/Place/Show Horse Name
Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track Off ID Pos Race Name
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Good Lord
G
7
Greatness
Dowager Lady
Marilyn Fazo Seltzer
6/28/14
CD
1
Kelly's Landing S.
$58,128
$32,220
Wildcat Red
C
3
D'wildcat
Racene
Moreau Bloodstock International Inc. & Winter Racing E
6/28/14
GP
1
Quality Road S.
$90,000
$60,000
Parranda
M
5
English Channel
Dynamic Feature
Kinsman Farm
6/28/14
SA
1
Royal Heroine S.
2/$201250 $120,000
Royal Currier
G
6
Red Bullet
Top of the League
Adena Springs
6/18/14
DEL
1
Hockessin S.
$50,250
$30,000
Daring Kathy
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Dare to Mambo
John Eaton & Steve Laymon
6/15/14
GP
1
Starfish Bay S.
$90,000
$60,000
Miss Derek
F
4
Brother Derek
Quick Text
Scott Lanier
6/8/14
HST
1
Vancouver Sun H.
$50,000
$28,500
Natalie Victoria
M
6
Indian Ocean
Appealing Sunday
Paul R. and Mary Anne Denes
5/25/14
MTH
1
Monmouth Beach S.
$82,000
$45,000
Istanford
F
3
Istan
Aerocat
Hardacre Farm LLC
5/24/14
AP
1
Arlington Classic S.
Little Mike
G
7
Spanish Steps
Hay Jude
Carlo E. Vaccarezza
5/17/14
GP
1
Flying Pidgeon S.
Happy My Way
G
4
Wilko
Holy Queen
Mayo West Farm & Liam Benson
5/17/14
PIM
1
Maryland Sprint H.
Choctaw Chuck
G
3
Bwana Charlie
Taylor's Choice
Virgilio Lopez
5/12/14
PID
1
Tom Ridge S.
Daring Kathy
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Dare to Mambo
John Eaton & Steve Laymon
5/10/14
GP
1
Dad’z Laugh
C
4
Black Mambo
Whispered Love
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/10/14
GP
1
Ribo Bobo
G
6
Louis Quatorze
Private Prom Party
Rapputi Stables LLC
5/10/14
MTH
C. Zee
C
3
Elusive Bluff
Diamondaire
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/3/14
Gabbywitha G
M
5
Trippi
Beafleet
Peter Gonzalez & Jorge Herrera
4/27/14
Parranda
M
5
English Channel
Dynamic Feature
Kinsman Farm
4/27/14
SA
1
Wilshire S.
3/$100,250
$60,000
Puntrooskie
G
3
In Summation
Siren Cove
John David O’Farrell J. Michael O’Farrell Jr. & Our Sugar B 4/20/14
WO
1
Woodstock S.
$127,750
$75,000
3/$150,000
$87,300
$90,000
$60,000
3/$150,000
$90,300
$100,000
$60,000
Honey Ryder S.
$90,000
$60,000
Big Drama S.
$90,000
$60,000
1
Decathlon S.
$79,000
$45,000
GP
1
Sir Bear S.
$90,000
$60,000
CMR
1
Clasico Prensa Hipica
3/$32,800
$19,024
Dan the Tin Man
G
4
Songandaprayer
Mrs. M
Moreau Bloodstock International Inc.
4/13/14
WO
1
Jacques Cartier S.
$131,250
$75,000
R Free Roll
F
4
Rockport Harbor
Jewels N Gems
Richard Averill
4/12/14
GP
1
Hollywood Beach S.
$90,000
$60,000
Dance With Fate
C
3
Two Step Salsa
Flirting With Fate
Best A Luck Farm LLC
4/12/14
KEE
1
Toyota Blue Grass S.
Brewing
C
3
Maimonides
Fifty Mil Short
Zayat Stables LLC
4/11/14
OP
1
Bachelor S.
Prudhoe Bay
C
3
Songandaprayer
Cameron Crazies
Rustlewood Farm Inc.
4/5/14
TAM
1
Ocala Breeders' Sales Soph S.
Ex Pirate
G
3
Malibu Moon
Island Hop
Glen Hill Farm
4/5/14
TAM
1/$750,000 $450,000 $100,000
$60,000
$75,000
$45,000
1
Skinny's Plce of An Maria Isl Soph Tf $75,000
$45,000
Cuppy Cake
F
4
Olmodavor
Cindy Woo Who
Thomas L. Croley
4/5/14
TAM
1
Plsnt Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S.
$75,000
$45,000
Holiday Magic
F
3
Congrats
Harliday
NTS Stable Inc.
4/5/14
TAM
1
Stonehedge Farm Sth Sophoe Fill S. $75,000
$45,000
Old Time Hockey
G
5
Smarty Jones
Grat
Glen Hill Farm
4/5/14
TAM
1
Tampa Turf Classic S.
$75,000
$45,000
Sneaking Uponyou G
8
Snuck In
Chestnut Game
McLaughlin Family Limited Partnership
4/5/14
TAM
1
Hltn Grdn Inn/Hptn Inn and Sts Spr S. $75,000
$45,000
Ribo Bobo
G
6
Louis Quatorze
Private Prom Party
Rapputi Stables LLC
6/29/14
MTH
2
Mr. Prospector S.
$76,000
$15,000
East Hall
G
3
Graeme Hall
East Long Lake
Mary K. Haire
6/28/14
GP
2
Quality Road S.
$90,000
$15,000
Whiskey Bravo
C
4
Fusaichi Pegasus Lovely Dream
France Weiner & Irwin J. Weiner
6/21/14
EVD
2
Evangeline Downs Turf S
$300,000
$54,000
Chocolate Wildcat
C
2
Wildcat Heir
Chocolate Brown
Dennis A. Drazin
6/20/14
BEL
2
Tremont S.
$95,000
$20,000
King Henry
G
6
Congrats
Wood Witch
Derek Thomas Evans
6/18/14
DEL
2
Hockessin S.
$50,250
$10,000
Swinger’s Party
F
4
Medaglia d'Oro
Franscat
Farnsworth Stables LLC
6/14/14
CRC
2
Nancy's Glitter H.
$75,000
$14,700
Legal Laura
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Arealhotlover
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/14/14
MTH
2
Little Silver S.
$57,600
$12,000
Believe in Charlie
F
4
Indian Charlie
Zehoorr
Westbury Stables LLC & Alfonso Figliolia
6/8/14
BEL
2
Intercontinental S.
$100,000
$20,000
Jewel of a Cat
F
4
Wildcat Heir
Marbleous Routine Mr. & Mrs. Marty Hershe
6/8/14
MTH
2
John McSorley S.
$58,800
$12,000
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Istanford/Arlington Classic S. (G3)
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Parranda/Royal Heroine S. (G2)
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Dance With Fate/Toyota Blue Grass S. (G1)
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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—STAKES RACES Win/Place/Show Horse Name
Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
continued
Track Off ID Pos Race Name 2
Mizdirection S.
Grade/ Value
Earngs
$82,300
$15,600
Biorhythm
F
4
Malibu Moon
Mystic Rhythms
Peter Vegso Racing Stable
5/25/14
SA
Decisive Moment
H
6
With Distinction
Lady Samira
Just For Fun Stables
5/24/14
CRC
2
Memorial H.
$75,000
$14,400
Perfect Measure
M
7
Wildcat Heir
Legacy's Silver
Kelly Warhurst
5/17/14
PIM
2
The Very One S.
$100,000
$20,000
Brewing
C
3
Maimonides
Fifty Mil Short
Zayat Stables LLC
5/17/14
PIM
2
Chick Lang S.
$100,000
$20,000
Great Attack
H
7
Greatness
Cat Attack
Edward Seltzer & Murray Durst
5/16/14
PIM
2
Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
$100,000
$20,200
Royal Currier
G
6
Red Bullet
Top of the League
Adena Springs
5/14/14
BEL
2
Diablo S.
$98,000
$20,000
Marnesia Wild Heir F
3
Wildcat Heir
Marnesia Light
Albino Rossi
5/10/14
GP
2
Honey Ryder S.
$90,000
$15,000
Risk Factor
C
4
Stormy Atlantic
Samantha O
Westbury Stables
5/10/14
GP
2
Big Drama S.
$90,000
$15,000
Pure Sensation
C
3
Zensational
Pure Disco
Patricia Generazio
5/4/14
BEL
2
Gold Fever S.
$98,000
$20,000
East Hall
G
3
Graeme Hall
East Long Lake
Mary K. Haire
5/3/14
GP
2
Sir Bear S.
$90,000
$15,000
Istanford
F
3
Istan
Aerocat
Hardacre Farm LLC
5/2/14
CD
2
Edgewood S.
$171,750
$32,976
Green Money
F
4
The Green Monkey Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
4/27/14
CMR
2
Clasico Prensa Hipica
3/$32,800
$6,560
Sr. Quisqueyano
C
4
Exclusive Quality
Royal Navy
Do-Little Farm LLC
4/26/14
GP
2
Best of the Rest S.
$75,000
$15,000
What a Party
M
5
Congrats
Christmas Lights
Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung
4/20/14
GP
2
Safari Queen S.
$75,000
$15,000
Immortal Eyes
G
9
Greatness
Private Eyes
Adena Springs
4/19/14
CT
2
Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash S. $50,000
$10,000
Florida Sun
F
3
Belgravia
Wildcat Widow
Richard V. Thompson & Linda J. Thompson
4/12/14
CRC
2
Calder Oaks
$12,740
Wild Dude
C
4
Wildcat Heir
Courtly Choice
Versatile Thoroughbreds LLC
4/12/14
SA
2
Potrero Grande S.
Da Winner Is
G
3
Da Stoops
Halo Victory
Midwest Thoroughbreds Inc
4/11/14
OP
2
Bachelor S.
Sahara Sky
H
6
Pleasant Tap
Seeking the Sky
Martin Stables Inc.
4/5/14
AQU
2
Carter H.
Brothersofthetime
C
3
Bob and John
Hostility
Marion G. Montanari
4/5/14
TAM
2
Ocala Breeders' Sales Sopho S.
$75,000
$15,000
I’m the Lucky One
C
3
Value Plus
Beautiful Caroline
Thomas L. Croley
4/5/14
TAM
2
Skinny's Plce of An Maria Isl Soph Tf $75,000
$15,000
E B Ryder
F
4
Bluegrass Cat
Back to Earth
Farnsworth Stables LLC
4/5/14
TAM
2
Plsnt Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S.
$75,000
$15,000
Quick as a Bunny
F
3
Indy Wind
Ariel Actress
Endsley Oaks Farm Inc
4/5/14
TAM
2
Stonehedge Farm Sth Sophoe Fill S.. $75,000
$15,000
Racing Aptitude
G
6
Aptitude
Ecclesiastes
Donald R. Dizney
4/5/14
TAM
2
Tampa Turf Classic S.
$75,000
$15,000
City of Weston
C
4
Holy Bull
How About Dattt
Haras Gran Derby
4/5/14
TAM
2
Hltn Grdn Inn/Hptn Inn and Sts Spr S. $75,000
$15,000
Real Steel
C
3
Exchange Rate
Eyes Wide Open
Vegso Racing Stable
6/28/14
GP
3
Quality Road S.
$90,000
Dream Come True
F
3
Congrats
Dreaminadream
Sunshine Thoroughbred Corp.
6/15/14
GP
3
Starfish Bay S.
$90,000
$7,500
Triple Cross
G
4
Werblin
Scoot On By
Gail Rice
6/9/14
PID
3
Karl Boyes Memorial S.
$100,000
$10,000
Red Minx
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Gold Minx
Alan Braun & Ken English
6/7/14
MTH
3
Crank It Up S.
$61,200
$6,000
Brown Rice
F
3
Big Brown
Saffronista
Big Brown Syndicate Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon 6/4/14
DEL
3
Our Mims S.
$50,250
$5,500
Parranda
M
5
English Channel
Dynamic Feature
Kinsman Farm
5/26/14
SA
3
Gamely S.
1/$301,000
$36,000
Joshua’s Comprise C
4
Comprise
Princess Alert
Rose Family Stable Ltd
5/24/14
CRC
3
Memorial H.
$75,000
$7,200
Private Money Game G
3
Congrats
Private Prom Party
Rapputi Stable LLC
5/24/14
NP
3
Western Canada H.
$48,620
$5,000
Lemon Point
F
3
Lemon Drop Kid
Snug Harbour
Vegso Racing Stable
5/18/14
BEL
3
Wait a While S.
$98,000
$10,000
Padilla
C
4
With Distinction
Placable
Burt Epperson & Jimmy Randolph
5/17/14
GP
3
Flying Pidgeon S.
Prudhoe Bay
C
3
Songandaprayer
Cameron Crazies
Rustlewood Farm Inc.
5/17/14
PIM
3
Chick Lang S.
I’m Steppin’ It Up
R
6
Congrats
Cindy Woo Who
Thomas L Croley
5/11/14
BEL
3
Florida Sun
F
3
Belgravia
Wildcat Widow
Richard V. Thompson & Linda J. Thompson
5/10/14
GP
3
Devil’s Cave
F
4
Put It Back
Wabash Gal
Circle S Ranch Inc
5/2/14
CD
3
La Troienne S.
$65,000 2/$200,750
$40,000
$100,000
$15,000
1/$500,000 $100,000
$7,500
$90,000
$7,500
$100,000
$10,000
Westchester S.
3/$142,500
$15,000
Honey Ryder S.
$90,000
$7,500
1/$327,000
$32,373
Joshua’s Comprise C
4
Comprise
Princess Alert
Rose Family Stable Ltd
4/26/14
GP
3
Best of the Rest S.
$75,000
$7,500
My Pal Chrisy
6
Alex's Pal
Strike South
Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
4/19/14
AQU
3
Distaff H.
2/$200,000
$20,000 $5,000
M
Star Harbour
H
6
Indian Charlie
Snug Harbour
Peter Vegso & Anne Vegso
4/19/14
CT
3
Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash S. $50,000
Enterprising
C
3
Elusive Quality
Indy Blaze
Glen Hill Farm
4/19/14
SA
3
La Puente S.
$79,750
$9,480
Shanagarry
F
3
Greatness
Alphabet Star
Edward A. Seltzer Beverly Anderson & Jayson Horner
4/19/14
WO
3
Star Shoot S.
$144,000
$12,500
Flutterby
F
3
Congrats
Zoobie
The Jerome G. Bozzo Trust
4/12/14
CRC
3
Calder Oaks
$65,000
$6,370
Salamera
F
4
Successful Appeal Autumn Music
Tanourin Stable
4/12/14
GP
3
Hollywood Beach S.
$90,000
$7,500
Pablo Del Monte
C
3
Giant's Causeway One Hot Wish
Wesley A. Ward
4/12/14
KEE
3
Toyota Blue Grass S.
1/$750,000
$75,000
Fabulous Kid
C
3
Congrats
Lemon Drop Girl
Dr. K. K. Jayaraman MD & Dr. Vilasini Devi Jayaraman MD 4/12/14
OP
3
Northern Spur S.
$100,000
$10,000
C. Zee
C
3
Elusive Bluff
Diamondaire
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
4/5/14
TAM
3
OBS Sophomore S.
$75,000
$7,500
Best Plan Yet
C
3
Hear No Evil
Bayou Plans
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
4/5/14
TAM
3
Skinny's Plce of An Maria Isl Soph Tf $75,000
$7,500
Lori’s Store
F
4
El Prado (IRE)
Big Promise
Glen Hill Farm
4/5/14
TAM
3
Plsnt Acres Stallions Distaff Turf S.
$75,000
$7,500
Legal Laura
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Arealhotlover
Gilbert G. Campbell
4/5/14
TAM
3
Stonehedge Fm Sth Sopho Fillies S. $75,000
$7,500
Bad Debt
G
7
Grand Reward
Pleasant Ring
Pennston Farms Inc.
4/5/14
TAM
3
Tampa Turf Classic S.
$75,000
$7,500
Evolution Rocks
G
5
City Zip
The Final Toy
Charles Floyd Cantrell Beth Bayer Brett Brinkman & Dr. Ke 4/5/14
TAM
3
Hltn Grdn Inn/Hptn Inn and Sts Spr S. $75,000
$7,500
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Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs $27,000
Amelia’s Wild Ride
C
3
D'wildcat
Amelia Island
Red Oak Stable
6/29/14
PRX
1
$45,000
Sleipnir’s Rule
G
4
Peace Rules
Timely Tina
H & E Ranch
6/28/14
CPW
1
$2,000
$1,000
Indy Breeze
F
4
Indy Wind
Make Note of Me
University of Florida Foundation
6/28/14
TDN
1
$21,000
$12,600
Waldo
G
4
Rockport Harbor
Dixie Time
David J. Lavoie
6/28/14
TDN
1
$21,000
$12,600
Distinctly Mine
F
4
With Distinction
Flying Blind
Emerald Pastures Corp.
6/25/14
MNR
1
$22,200
$13,764
Dontbothermenow
G
4
Indy Wind
Black Light Dancer
David J. Markgraf
6/23/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Winery
M
6
Orchard Park
Quit Complaining
Vegso Racing Stable
6/23/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Rapid Mizz
F
4
Mizzen Mast
Crispy Lights
Hannahill Farm
6/22/14
LBG
1
$3,200
$1,696
Colorado Daydream
G
5
Spanish Steps
Tomorrow's Star
Samuel Harrison Martin & William Patrick Martin
6/22/14
MNR
1
$25,300
$15,433
Joni’s Wildcat
C
3
Wildcat Heir
Joni Gala
Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon
6/21/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Dixie Deputy
C
4
Dixie Union
Red Pine
Ocala Stud & Ebert Vans Inc.
6/21/14
TDN
1
$21,000
$12,600
Back With Sue
F
3
Put It Back
Wabash Sue
Mary George
6/20/14
CRC
1
$23,300
$14,530
Christopher’s Joy
G
5
Exclusive Quality
Tea Pot Joy
Cheryl Janine McGuire & James Patrick McGuire
6/20/14
FL
1
$20,917
$11,580
Brew Blessings
M
5
Milwaukee Brew
Langoureuse
Adena Springs
6/18/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
River Rocks
C
4
Western Pride
Flip the Stone
Shadybrook Farm Inc.
6/15/14
BEL
1
$75,460
$46,200 $12,000
Remembertobreathe G
3
D'wildcat
Sanctioned
Irish Eyes Stable & Verbarctic Farm
6/15/14
HST
1
$20,000
Ching Cha Ching
F
4
Exchange Rate
Backfield N Motion
Kay Dennis & Florida Bloodstock LLC
6/14/14
BTP
1
$14,500
$8,700
Duty Proper
G
3
Exclusive Quality
Hay Cheif
Richard Tortora & Mary Tortora
6/14/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Green Money
F
4
The Green Monkey
Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
6/13/14
CMR
1
$6,747
$3,993
Supercilious
F
4
Pulpit
Supah Jackie
Bryan Hicks & Melodee Hicks
6/13/14
MD
1
$3,600
$2,160
Awesome Eclipse
G
7
Awesome Sword
Basic Diablo
John H. Cooper Jr.
6/13/14
WO
1
$82,154
$44,700
No Way R J
C
4
Roar of the Tiger
Eva's Way
Buddy Jones
6/11/14
CT
1
$26,300
$15,600
Double Secret
F
3
Double Honor
Smart Secretary
Southern Cross Farm
6/11/14
PID
1
$35,640
$21,600
Bim Bam
H
7
Deputy Wild Cat
Laurel Light
J D Farms
6/10/14
MNR
1
$37,100
$22,260
Just Foolin Around
G
4
Keyed Entry
Very Laughable
Larry Foggle
6/8/14
MTH
1
$40,300
$22,800
Here We Go Joe
G
5
Repent
Free Fantasy
Edward A. Seltzer & Beverly Anderson
6/7/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Perdido Brew
G
4
Milwaukee Brew
Buck Rose
Emerald Coast Farm
6/7/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Last Prayer
H
5
Repent
Appealing Heidi
Bob R Clements DVM
6/6/14
ARP
1
$12,500
$7,500
Joe Pike
C
3
Benny the Bull
Allofeverything
Joanna Reisler
6/6/14
CMR
1
$10,247
$6,323
Real Steel
C
3
Exchange Rate
Eyes Wide Open
Vegso Racing Stable
6/6/14
CRC
1
$23,550
$14,530
Alisa’s Engineer
G
6
Imperialism
Alisa's Hope
Rose Family Stables Ltd
6/6/14
TDN
1
$21,000
$12,600
Miss Addison
M
7
Orientate
Surprise K
Gem Racing Inc.
6/5/14
LAD
1
$26,150
$15,000
Forest Jingles
G
5
Forestry
Just a Jingle
Whisper Hill Farm LLC
6/2/14
DEL
1
$39,375
$23,400
Remembertobreathe G
3
D'wildcat
Sanctioned
Irish Eyes Stable & Verbarctic Farm
6/1/14
HST
1
$20,000
$12,000
Gaelico
H
5
War Front
Global Gold
Haras Paso Nevado
6/1/14
LS
1
$22,000
$13,140
Bloody Smart
F
4
Gaff
Ain't It Sweep
Heiligbrodt Racing Stable
6/1/14
MNR
1
$28,400
$17,040
Historical Fact
M
5
Seize the Day
Historical
Harry D. Burns
6/1/14
TDN
1
$21,000
$12,600
More Than Special
F
3
Artie Schiller
Frisky Cheerleader
Elizabeth H. Muirhead
6/1/14
WO
1
$66,420
$35,160
Reporting Star
G
4
Circular Quay
Classic Beauty
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/1/14
WO
1
$63,340
$35,160
Paltarrevenge
G
4
Milwaukee Brew
Bang Up Play
Harold J. Plumley
5/29/14
PID
1
$35,840
$21,600
Put It Forward
C
4
Put It Back
Lerma
Bridlewood Farm
5/28/14
PID
1
$36,040
$21,600
March Back to Me
M
6
Full Mandate
Comeback to Me
Alan P. George
5/28/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Krazy for Kaya
F
4
Wildcat Heir
De'jade
Rustlewood Farm Inc.
5/27/14
MNR
1
$25,300
$14,927
The Pink Wildcat
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Lady in Pink
Winchester Baye Acres Inc.
5/27/14
MNR
1
$22,200
$13,764
Miracle in May
M
8
Songandaprayer
Logia
Marion G Montanari
5/25/14
MNR
1
$37,100
$22,260
Laugh At Life
G
4
Got the Last Laugh
Naturally Clever
Marie Montgomery-Riggs
5/24/14
ARP
1
$15,000
$9,000
Seyrule
G
7
Peace Rules
Klickitat
Volunteer Stable
5/24/14
FP
1
$9,880
$5,700
Rightous Party
G
4
Officer
Nola
Carolyn Wilson
5/23/14
LAD
1
$23,850
$13,200
Doubly Distinct
C
3
With Distinction
My Scarlet Angel
Emerald Pastures Corp.
5/22/14
CD
1
$45,685
$25,500
Swipernoswiping
C
4
Graeme Hall
Ruby Land
Robert Elliott VanWorp & Anne Rose Adametz
5/21/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
My Tee Time
M
5
El Nino
Glitterball
Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe
5/21/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Evil Doer
G
6
With Distinction
Got Gear
R Legacy Racing & Lonnie Stokes
5/19/14
PID
1
$43,560
$26,400
Zuerstgold
G
5
Candy Ride (ARG)
Giantelle
Goldmark LLC
5/16/14
PIM
1
$52,000
$29,640
Joe Pike
C
3
Benny the Bull
Allofeverything
Joanna Reisler
5/14/14
CMR
1
$10,247
$6,323
Ft. Deposit
G
4
Olmodavor
Cloudy Advise
Freddie Hyatt
5/14/14
PID
1
$36,630
$22,200
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Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Tsunami Wave
F
4
Lightnin N Thunder
Waverly
Robert Christensen & Thomas Sweeney
5/14/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Untethered
G
5
Congrats
Klondike Kitty
Curtis G. Mikkelsen & Patricia J. Horth
5/12/14
PID
1
$35,840
$21,600
B L’s Wagon
F
4
B L's Appeal
Dray Dray
Frank Bertolino
5/12/14
SUF
1
$18,620
$11,400
Star of Isis
M
6
Great Pyramid (IRE)
Kaleidoscopic
Tim Ahearn & Norton Waltuch
5/11/14
TDN
1
$19,500
$11,700
Ching Cha Ching
F
4
Exchange Rate
Backfield N Motion
Kay Dennis & Florida Bloodstock LLC
5/10/14
BTP
1
$14,000
$8,400
Dighton
G
4
B L's Appeal
Givonna S
Frank Bertolino
5/9/14
BEL
1
$75,460
$46,200 $12,540
Hammer the Bay
G
5
Half Ours
Quelle Surprise
Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A.
5/4/14
LS
1
$21,000
Reynolds
M
5
Proud Accolade
Blushing Sword
Gary Caple
5/4/14
TAM
1
$21,800
$12,600
Pazolini
C
4
Bernardini
Jolie Boutique
Sally J. Anderson & Darley
5/3/14
BEL
1
$77,000
$46,200
Red Pom Pom
G
3
Pomeroy
Cataria
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D Yates Jr.
5/3/14
CRC
1
$23,800
$14,530
Gross Misconduct
G
3
Keyed Entry
Sea Witch
Marion G. Montanari
5/3/14
NP
1
$17,072
$10,560
Distinctive Humor
F
3
With Distinction
Humorous Type
Anthony Stallone Jr.
4/29/14
MNR
1
$22,200
$13,542
Pink Nightie
F
4
Giant's Causeway
Sultry Allure
Dr. Robert H. Hathaway
4/23/14
KEE
1
$54,365
$31,800
Star Omega
F
3
Imperialism
Star Mesa
Porter Racing Stable LLC
4/23/14
PEN
1
$29,500
$17,700
Lord of the Roses
G
5
Roman Ruler
Baby Jinx
David. J. Lavoie & Roman Ruler Syndicate
4/19/14
EVD
1
$23,650
$14,100
Wedding Trifecta
F
4
Mr. Greeley
Tremendous One
Glen Hill Farm
4/19/14
HAW
1
$28,000
$16,800
Valdina Saint
G
4
Tiz Wonderful
Witchful Saint
Hickstead Farm
4/19/14
LS
1
$21,000
$12,420
Sneakin the Gold
G
8
Gold Token
Sneaky Partner
Ryan Jolley & Melody Jolley
4/18/14
FL
1
$20,854
$11,580
Valentinos Gold
H
7
Full Mandate
Spinning Gold
Winter Retreat Thoroughbreds Inc
4/15/14
PRX
1
$49,230
$27,000
Gabbywitha G
M
5
Trippi
Beafleet
Peter Gonzalez & Jorge Herrera
4/6/14
CMR
1
$10,122
$5,990
Concorde’s Peace
G
4
Peace Rules
Concorde Escapade
Patricia Generazio
4/5/14
PEN
1
$31,339
$17,700
Tipsy Toes
F
4
Got the Last Laugh
Taylor's Choice
Virgilio Lopez
4/4/14
CT
1
$26,200
$15,600
Miss Dayna Lee
M
5
Western Pride
Punkins Wild
Ben M. Myres & Mildred Thompson
4/4/14
PIM
1
$44,353
$23,940
Joe Pike
C
3
Benny the Bull
Allofeverything
Joanna Reisler
4/2/14
CMR
1
$10,247
$6,323
One Buck Roma
G
4
Burning Roma
One Buck Coyote
Gerald Bennett & Mary Bennett
6/29/14
TDN
2
$24,000
$4,800
Dr. Evil
G
5
Bernardini
Deputy's Delight
Hobeau Farm Ltd.
6/28/14
MD
2
$3,600
$684
Danzig Scorpion
M
8
Scorpion
Frivolous Ms.
Starting Gate Training Center Inc. & Briggs & Cromartie
6/28/14
TDN
2
$21,000
$4,200
Model Citizen
G
4
Cowtown Cat
Leggy Super Model
Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews
6/27/14
CBY
2
$28,500
$5,700
Behind Closeddoors
F
4
Yes It's True
Mystery Dance
Susan Kahn
6/27/14
FMT
2
$15,960
$2,764
Daylighting
F
3
Graeme Hall
Golden Daybreak
Carlos Hernandez & Michael Feriole
6/26/14
LS
2
$21,000
$4,180
Cindy Cata
F
4
Cowtown Cat
Free Slam
Carlos Munoz
6/26/14
PEN
2
$33,040
$5,900
Tap It Easy
F
4
Tapit
Victory Pool
New Farm
6/25/14
CT
2
$26,000
$5,200
To It and From It
M
5
Simon Pure
Clown Factor
Holly D’Abate
6/25/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Mighty Gideon
G
5
Put It Back
Exaggerate
Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart
6/24/14
FP
2
$8,000
$1,600 $5,060
She’s the Tops
M
5
Old Topper
Andoverend
Rhianon Farms Inc.
6/24/14
MNR
2
$25,300
My Myrina
F
3
War Chant
Second Pres
Sara Yutani & Fred Yutani
6/21/14
LAD
2
$23,580
$4,100
Thinking of Girls
G
6
Speightstown
Flashy Frolic
Robert A Murphy & Dr. Sandy L. Price-Murphy
6/21/14
TDN
2
$21,000
$4,200
Brock N Rock
G
6
Gibson County
Glitterball
Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe
6/21/14
WYO
2
$6,000
$1,200
Gabbywitha G
M
5
Trippi
Beafleet
Peter Gonzalez & Jorge Herrera
6/20/14
CMR
2
$10,122
$2,066
Cutty Shark
G
3
Old Fashioned
A Sea Trippi
Bridlewood Farm
6/20/14
CT
2
$27,200
$5,400
Lintlaw
G
3
Rockport Harbor
Sarcasm
Amy Dunne
6/20/14
NP
2
$17,192
$3,520
Son of Dixie
C
3
Dixie Union
Jeanne's Honor
Sienna Farms LLC
6/19/14
FL
2
$18,800
$3,760
Talent N Passion
F
4
City Place
Anythingispossible
Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds Charlie Dobbs & Fran
6/18/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Lucrecia
F
3
Flower Alley
Sweetness
Jimmy Randolph
6/15/14
CMR
2
$10,683
$2,180
D’cajun Cat
G
3
D'wildcat
Rabiadella
Eico Stable
6/15/14
LAD
2
$23,020
$4,100
Dr. Evil
G
5
Bernardini
Deputy's Delight
Hobeau Farm Ltd.
6/14/14
MD
2
$3,600
$684
Distinctly Mine
F
4
With Distinction
Flying Blind
Emerald Pastures Corp.
6/14/14
MNR
2
$22,200
$4,440
Bellamy Storm
G
4
Bellamy Road
Relentless Storm
Kinsman Farm
6/14/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Waldo
G
4
Rockport Harbor
Dixie Time
David J. Lavoie
6/13/14
TDN
2
$21,000
$4,200
J’s Two Step Halo
F
3
Two Step Salsa
J's Happy Halo
Janis Maitlen
6/11/14
PID
2
$35,640
$7,200
Miss Tricky Me
M
8
Favorite Trick
Comeback to Me
Alan P. George
6/11/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Bodacious Barb
M
6
Agnes Gold (JPN)
Fleeting Kiss
Susan S Stark
6/10/14
MNR
2
$37,100
$7,420
Saint of Saints
H
5
Saint Anddan
Pretty Ready
James Culver
6/10/14
MNR
2
$37,100
$7,420
Thinkinquality
G
4
Exclusive Quality
Thinkinoutofthebox
William G. Law
6/10/14
PID
2
$37,320
$7,200
Souparion
F
4
Alphabet Soup
Arion
Ann Lorenson Lynch
6/9/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
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Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Enchanted River
F
4
War Chant
Island Fire
Peter Vegso Racing Stable
6/7/14
AP
2
$45,260
$7,300
My Myrina
F
3
War Chant
Second Pres
Sara Yutani & Fred Yutani
6/7/14
LAD
2
$26,000
$4,400
Coolyourpipes
H
5
Put It Back
Special Fan
Charles Patton
6/7/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Miss Tatey Cat
F
4
Simon Pure
Successful Katie
Ponder Hill Inc.
6/7/14
WO
2
$67,620
$11,720
Mean Emma Jean
F
3
With Distinction
Xtra Emblem
Helen Y. Painter
6/6/14
ASD
2
$17,640
$3,600
Big Roques
G
4
Imperialism
Satin and Silver
Get Away Farm
6/6/14
CRC
2
$23,550
$5,186
La Reine Bourbon
F
3
Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Gratorious
Hidden Point Farm Inc.
6/5/14
CD
2
$50,275
$8,500
Time Has Come
G
4
Unbridled Time
Wac
Sara Zimmerman
6/5/14
CT
2
$28,100
$5,600
Georgetownstyle
F
4
Circular Quay
Georgetown Gal
Westbury Stables LLC
6/3/14
PID
2
$42,660
$7,200
Kwacha
G
3
Exchange Rate
Zambia
Glen Hill Farm
6/2/14
DEL
2
$37,250
$7,400
Hi Tide Girl
M
5
Greatness
Fine Figure
Marilyn Seltzer
6/1/14
ARP
2
$13,000
$2,600
J’s Two Step Halo
F
3
Two Step Salsa
J's Happy Halo
Janis Maitlen
5/29/14
PID
2
$42,320
$7,200
Brew Blessings
M
5
Milwaukee Brew
Langoureuse
Adena Springs
5/28/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
O’Shea
G
7
Irish Road
Bethastan
Teresa Pierpont
5/26/14
MNR
2
$28,400
$5,680
Ciaran’s Prize
F
3
Yes It's True
Think Fast
John B. Penn
5/25/14
CBY
2
$28,500
$5,700
Faith Hall
F
3
High Cotton
Angelic Amanda
Janet Erwin
5/25/14
CRC
2
$22,050
$5,186
Go Bernie Go
C
4
Western Pride
Bernie's Gold
Raymond Mamone
5/24/14
MTH
2
$40,740
$8,400
Scatcapade
F
3
Scat Daddy
Concorde Escapade
Patricia Generazio
5/23/14
BEL
2
$77,000
$15,400
Boston Proper
C
4
Speightstown
Boston Girl
Peter Vegso
5/23/14
CBY
2
$28,500
$5,700
Mexikoma
C
3
Birdstone
Toccet Over
Hickstead Farm
5/23/14
PIM
2
$46,190
$8,820
Category
G
3
Put It Back
Groove Maker
Glen Hill Farm
5/21/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Talent N Passion
F
4
City Place
Anythingispossible
Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds Charlie Dobbs & Frank
5/21/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Triple Cross
G
4
Werblin
Scoot On By
Gail Rice
5/19/14
PID
2
$43,560
$8,800
El Suri
H
7
Spanish Steps
Victoria's Wedding
Martin Stables Inc.
5/18/14
CMR
2
$6,747
$1,377
Classic Salsa
C
3
Two Step Salsa
Wildcat Affair
McFarland Farm Inc.
5/17/14
BEL
2
$73,150
$11,550
Back With Sue
F
3
Put It Back
Wabash Sue
Mary George
5/17/14
CRC
2
$21,800
$5,186
I’m Not Gray
G
4
Belgravia
Classy Gray
Janet Erwin
5/17/14
GG
2
$32,000
$6,000
Tri Now
G
3
Burning Roma
Premier Tri
Harold L. Queen
5/17/14
MNR
2
$25,300
$5,060
Lintlaw
G
3
Rockport Harbor
Sarcasm
Amy Dunne
5/17/14
NP
2
$17,192
$3,520
Gallopin Greatness
G
4
Greatness
Galloping Dancer
Benchmark Racing Stable LLC
5/14/14
CT
2
$28,200
$5,600
One Hot Pairadice
G
3
In Summation
Box of Joy
Ocala Stud
5/14/14
PID
2
$36,630
$7,400
Ant Hill
G
4
Indy Wind
Marabunta
John Elder
5/12/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Souparion
F
4
Alphabet Soup
Arion
Ann Lorenson Lynch
5/12/14
SUF
2
$18,620
$3,800
Catholic Cowboy
C
4
Heatseeker (IRE)
Kombat Lake
Luis de Hechavarria
5/11/14
BEL
2
$77,000
$15,400
Rightous Party
G
4
Officer
Nola
Carolyn Wilson
5/9/14
LAD
2
$25,550
$4,400
Red Letter
F
4
Broken Vow
For Scarlett
Luis de Hechavarria
5/4/14
TAM
2
$21,800
$5,210
Copa Del Rey
G
3
With Distinction
Madama Butterfly
Kathleen Amaya
5/3/14
CRC
2
$23,800
$4,973
Enchanted River
F
4
War Chant
Island Fire
Peter Vegso Racing Stable
5/2/14
AP
2
$36,500
$7,300
It’sapossibility
H
6
Closing Argument
Pat's Possibility
Sienna Farms LLC
4/29/14
CT
2
$28,200
$5,600
Great Red Beauty
F
4
Greatness
Golden Billie
Collins Training Stables LLC & Mildred Arent
4/26/14
TAM
2
$22,200
$5,000
Bull Account
C
3
Benny the Bull
Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
4/23/14
CMR
2
$7,422
$1,515
Indian Starlight
M
5
Indian Ocean
Winter Melody
Bridlewood Farm
4/23/14
KEE
2
$54,365
$10,600
Red Rocket Express
G
4
Exclusive Quality
Apricot Glow
Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart
4/16/14
TAM
2
$22,200
$5,000
Shenton Park
F
4
Speightstown
Ruby Park
Eugene Melnyk
4/13/14
GP
2
$41,950
$10,153
Dighton
G
4
B L's Appeal
Givonna S
Frank Bertolino
4/3/14
AQU
2
$62,000
$12,400
Prickly Pear
M
5
Cactus Ridge
Waverly
Robert Christensen & Thomas Sweeney
4/2/14
TAM
2
$21,800
$5,000
Ceebo’s Honour
G
4
Keyed Entry
Myofficewife
Bryan K. OSteen
6/28/14
HP
3
$9,507
$970
Big Roques
G
4
Imperialism
Satin and Silver
Get Away Farm
6/27/14
CRC
3
$21,550
$2,380
Stephanies Wildcat
F
3
D'wildcat
Kisses Included
Rick Sutherland
6/26/14
LS
3
$21,000
$2,299
Jconstanza
C
4
The Daddy
Charm Hopping
Bella Inizio Farm LLC
6/25/14
TDN
3
$21,000
$2,100
Two Term Leader
G
4
Political Force
Four Plus Four
Glen Hill Farm
6/23/14
MNR
3
$28,400
$2,840
Thinkinquality
G
4
Exclusive Quality
Thinkinoutofthebox
William G. Law
6/23/14
PID
3
$36,040
$3,600
I Can and I Will
G
6
Congrats
Miniriza
Suzanne Sharra-Maxwell & Kay Dennis
6/23/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Miss Tricky Me
M
8
Favorite Trick
Comeback to Me
Alan P. George
6/23/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Big Flirt
G
8
Macho Uno
Queen St. West
Adena Springs
6/21/14
TDN
3
$21,000
$2,100
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Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Flirting Clara
F
3
Exclusive Quality
Clarabella
Louie Rogers Thoroughbreds LLC
6/20/14
CRC
3
$23,300
$2,593
Bullwhip
G
3
Benny the Bull
Color Me Special
Mr. & Mrs. Greg James
6/20/14
CT
3
$26,200
$2,600
No Way R J
C
4
Roar of the Tiger
Eva's Way
Buddy Jones
6/20/14
CT
3
$27,200
$2,700
A Laugh an a Joke
G
4
Salty Sea
Meadow Crafty
Carl J. Cooper
6/16/14
PID
3
$42,120
$3,600
This Is Eliza
M
6
Werblin
French Sunshine
Lisa Carnes & Lloyd Carnes
6/14/14
MNR
3
$28,400
$2,840
Amaicing Gerry
G
5
City Place
Yasou Doc's Angels
William L. Phillips III
6/14/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Jconstanza
C
4
The Daddy
Charm Hopping
Bella Inizio Farm LLC
6/13/14
TDN
3
$26,000
$2,100
Dan the Tin Man
G
4
Songandaprayer
Mrs. M
Moreau Bloodstock International Inc.
6/13/14
WO
3
$82,154
$8,195
Melora
F
3
Pulpit
Halory Leigh
Arindel Farm LLC
6/9/14
DEL
3
$42,550
$4,070
Emily’s Spirit
M
5
Gimmeawink
Spiritual Sword
Cheryl A. Curtin
6/9/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
I’m Not Gray
G
4
Belgravia
Classy Gray
Janet Erwin
6/7/14
GG
3
$38,115
$3,600
Dontbothermenow
G
4
Indy Wind
Black Light Dancer
David J. Markgraf
6/7/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Bull Account
C
3
Benny the Bull
Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
6/6/14
CMR
3
$10,247
$1,090
Gallopin Greatness
G
4
Greatness
Galloping Dancer
Benchmark Racing Stable LLC
6/5/14
CT
3
$28,100
$2,800
Laurel’s Landing
M
6
Eurosilver
French Truffle
Woodsfield Farm
6/1/14
PIM
3
$43,544
$4,620
Model Citizen
G
4
Cowtown Cat
Leggy Super Model
Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews
5/30/14
CBY
3
$28,500
$2,850
Stephanies Wildcat
F
3
D'wildcat
Kisses Included
Rick Sutherland
5/30/14
LS
3
$21,000
$2,288
D’cajun Cat
C
3
D'wildcat
Rabiadella
Eico Stable
5/29/14
EVD
3
$23,800
$2,585
We Want Revenge
F
4
Olmodavor
Rocket Royale
Robert Christensen & Thomas Sweeney
5/29/14
PID
3
$42,320
$3,600
Her Royalship
F
3
Langfuhr
My Lordship
Live Oak Stud
5/28/14
CT
3
$27,100
$2,700
Thinkinquality
G
4
Exclusive Quality
Thinkinoutofthebox
William G. Law
5/28/14
PID
3
$36,040
$3,600
Iwillneversaynever
F
4
Circular Quay
Actcellent
Eugenio Colombo
5/28/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Idon’tknogoaskanni
M
6
The Daddy
Sweet Davia
Henry C. Follette
5/28/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Special Congrats
G
5
Congrats
Frisky Cheerleader
Elizabeth H. Muirhead
5/26/14
PRX
3
$45,000
$4,840
Dreamin of Dayna
G
3
Keyed Entry
Pepperup Potion
David Rakoff
5/25/14
CRC
3
$22,050
$2,593
Flaring
F
3
Two Step Salsa
Flipaway
Southern Cross Farm
5/23/14
BEL
3
$77,000
$7,700
It’s a Bad Rapit
C
4
Tapit
Lady Grandeur
Sienna Farms LLC
5/23/14
PRM
3
$30,500
$3,633
Callmeoldfashion
G
3
Old Fashioned
Star Operator
Linda Pastor
5/23/14
WO
3
$104,002
$8,195
Media Kid
G
4
Lemon Drop Kid
Mediation (IRE)
Vegso Racing Stable
5/21/14
BEL
3
$77,000
$7,700
Media Kid
G
4
Lemon Drop Kid
Mediation (IRE)
Vegso Racing Stable
5/21/14
BEL
3
$77,000
$7,700
Dazzled Saint
G
7
Saint Afleet
Safe At Home
Francis Rover
5/19/14
PID
3
$43,560
$4,400
Reporting Star
G
4
Circular Quay
Classic Beauty
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/19/14
WO
3
$62,453
$6,446
Very Playful
M
5
Drewman
Very Laughable
Larry Foggle
5/18/14
MTH
3
$39,300
$4,000 $3,600
Melora
F
3
Pulpit
Halory Leigh
Arindel Farm LLC
5/18/14
PID
3
$35,100
Miss Tatey Cat
F
4
Simon Pure
Successful Katie
Ponder Hill Inc.
5/18/14
WO
3
$67,571
$6,446
Seventh Son
G
6
Closing Argument
Abduckted
Jim Patten
5/17/14
PID
3
$36,040
$3,600
Peace At Last
C
4
Peace Rules
Funky Fraulein
John David Zuidema Jr.
5/16/14
TDN
3
$19,500
$1,950
Amaicing Gerry
G
5
City Place
Yasou Doc's Angels
William L. Phillips III
5/14/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
March Back to Me
M
6
Full Mandate
Comeback to Me
Alan P. George
5/14/14
SUF
3
$18,620
$1,900
Edison
C
3
Bernardini
Heart of Grace
Destiny Oaks of Ocala
5/10/14
BEL
3
$77,000
$7,700 $4,250
Marathon Lady
F
4
Graeme Hall
Abuela Esther (URU)
Stud El Aguila
5/9/14
CD
3
$50,625
Bull Account
C
3
Benny the Bull
Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
5/9/14
CMR
3
$7,422
$757
Northern Lion
C
4
Lion Heart
Obligation North
Reata Thoroughbred Racing
5/8/14
CD
3
$50,222
$4,250
Just Keep Driving
F
3
Rebellion (GB)
Truly Fair
Murray Stroud
5/7/14
MNR
3
$22,200
$2,220
Course I’ll Wynn
M
6
Awesome of Course
How Ya Doing
Wynn Jolley & Mary Jolley
5/7/14
PEN
3
$33,040
$3,245
Big Roques
G
4
Imperialism
Satin and Silver
Get Away Farm
5/4/14
CRC
3
$21,550
$2,806
Tri Now
G
3
Burning Roma
Premier Tri
Harold L. Queen
5/4/14
MNR
3
$25,300
$2,530
Tea’s Two Step
C
3
Two Step Salsa
Tea Pot Joy
Cheryl Janine McGuire & James Patrick McGuire
5/3/14
CRC
3
$23,800
$2,593
Brock N Rock
G
6
Gibson County
Glitterball
Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe
5/3/14
FTP
3
$1,800
$252
Oration
G
3
Spring At Last
Miz Betty Grace
Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC
5/1/14
BEL
3
$92,400
$9,240
Dan Henry
C
2
Sarava
Erin's Glittergirl
Patricia Olsson
4/27/14
CMR
3
$7,123
$727
Shepherd’s Furey
M
5
Latent Heat
Native Wager
Leprechaun Racing Kirk Wycoff Debbie Wycoff & Beth Bay
4/26/14
TAM
3
$22,200
$2,500
Royal Congrats
G
4
Congrats
Royal Confection
David J. Whelan & Teresa Murphy
4/25/14
FON
3
$8,500
$1,020
Golden Rock
M
5
Bernardini
Zehoorr
Westbury Stables LLC & Alfonso Figliolia
4/22/14
PRX
3
$49,100
$4,950
Sweetsouthernpitch
G
6
Sweetsouthernsaint
Misspitch
Katherine Devall
4/19/14
BEU
3
$5,200
$520
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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show continued Horse Name
Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Cotton Club Cutie
F
4
High Cotton
Tantalized
Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis
4/19/14
HAW
3
$28,000
$2,800
Sing Me a Lullaby
M
6
Sweetsouthernsaint
Hurdy Gurdy
Ocala Stud
4/18/14
TAM
3
$21,400
$2,710
A Shot Away
M
7
Posse
A Kiss Away
Carson Springs Farm & Letto Thoroughbreds
4/16/14
HAW
3
$31,360
$2,800
No Way R J
C
4
Roar of the Tiger
Eva's Way
Buddy Jones
4/16/14
TAM
3
$22,200
$2,500
City Bear
G
3
City Place
Red Hot Jane
Juan Centeno
4/15/14
MNR
3
$22,200
$2,220
Bloody Smart
F
4
Gaff
Ain't It Sweep
Heiligbrodt Racing Stable
4/15/14
MNR
3
$25,300
$2,530
Lucrecia
F
3
Flower Alley
Sweetness
Jimmy Randolph
4/11/14
CMR
3
$10,901
$1,090
Green Money
F
4
The Green Monkey
Take Into Account
Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson
4/6/14
CMR
3
$10,122
$1,033
Battle Creek Lady
F
4
Cowtown Cat
Fighting Jet
Eico Stable
4/6/14
HAW
3
$27,000
$2,700
Wedding Trifecta
F
4
Mr. Greeley
Tremendous One
Glen Hill Farm
4/4/14
HAW
3
$34,720
$2,800
Perfect Wind
G
4
Indy Wind
Primrose Perfect
Hardacre Farm LLC
4/4/14
PEN
3
$29,500
$3,245
Valentinos Gold
H
7
Full Mandate
Spinning Gold
Winter Retreat Thoroughbreds Inc
4/1/14
PRX
3
$46,000
$4,950
Special Congrats
G
5
Congrats
Frisky Cheerleader
Elizabeth H. Muirhead
4/1/14
PRX
3
$57,800
$4,950
■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Horse Name Sex Age Sire
Dam
Earngs
Street Rage
C
2
Street Hero
Jezebid
Patricia M. Mayfield
6/29/14
GP
1
$43,000
$26,500
Holywell
F
2
Exclusive Quality
All Saint's Day
Tracy Pinchin
6/28/14
GP
1
$47,300
$31,500
Souper Scoop
F
3
Tapit
Scoop
Live Oak Stud
6/28/14
MTH
1
$40,300
$22,800
Distinctive Lady
F
3
With Distinction
Cool Cara
Robert D. Gibson
6/26/14
CT
1
$26,100
$15,600
Weekend Appeal
F
4
Weekend Cruise
Waiting Appeal
John Stevens & Celeste Stevens
6/26/14
CT
1
$26,400
$15,600
H’s Cat
C
2
Discreet Cat
Northern Vacation
Carolin von Rosenberg & Mike Yovankin
6/25/14
IND
1
$33,280
$19,200
Big Game Bob
C
3
Da Stoops
Body Talk
Lonnie Stokes
6/25/14
PID
1
$35,250
$21,000
Zamquick
M
5
Pomeroy
Zamsweet
Arlene M. Powell
6/22/14
CD
1
$44,916
$24,540
Wayne’s Way
C
2
West Acre
Our Golden Gal
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/22/14
CRC
1
$28,400
$18,000
Speightsland
C
3
Speightstown
Pool Land
Eugene Melnyk
6/22/14
WO
1
$61,212
$33,540
Benny Likes Girls
C
3
Benny the Bull
Lets Play Footsies
Mario Zacco & Karon Zacco
6/21/14
CRC
1
$23,050
$14,530
Starlet of Mine
F
2
Discreetly Mine
Dark Starlet
Machmer Hall & Milan Kosanovich
6/21/14
CT
1
$26,000
$15,600
Naval Command
F
2
Midshipman
Lucky Flyer
Woodford Thoroughbreds
6/21/14
GP
1
$41,600
$26,500
Carters Gap
G
4
Freud
Catchy Patton
Eugene Melnyk
6/21/14
TDN
1
$19,500
$11,700
Chiseled
G
3
Malibu Moon
Big Promise
Glen Hill Farm
6/20/14
AP
1
$34,000
$20,400
Heat Star
C
3
Bernardini
Thunder Bayou
Milan Kosanovich
6/20/14
CRC
1
$23,800
$14,530
Pomeroy’s Package
C
3
Pomeroy
Il Vino Bianco
Patricia Generazio
6/20/14
MTH
1
$38,900
$22,800
Denali South Peak
C
3
Colonel John
Serena's Sister
Bridlewood Farm
6/19/14
PRM
1
$30,000
$17,775
Huntress Helena
F
3
Hear No Evil
Gotham City Girl
Red Oak Farm Inc.
6/18/14
MNR
1
$19,400
$12,028
Of Course
C
2
Awesome of Course
I Am Nifty
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
6/15/14
GP
1
$48,000
$31,500
Herecomesmisskitty
F
2
West Acre
A Star Has Risen
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/14/14
CRC
1
$29,000
$18,000
Standard Deal
F
2
Consolidator
Miranda Stands
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
6/14/14
GP
1
$46,600
$31,500
Iron Media
C
3
Mass Media
Aloha Desi
Judy M. Beaumont
6/14/14
SUF
1
$17,640
$10,800
Sushan
F
3
Congrats
Unreal Tryst
George Vires
6/13/14
BEL
1
$75,000
$45,000
Choral Society
G
5
Holy Bull
Star Singer
Mayo West Farm & Liam Benson
6/13/14
MTH
1
$25,000
$15,000
Time Jumper
G
3
Denis of Cork
Adorable Heidi
Faraway Farm
6/12/14
GG
1
$27,980
$15,600
Piloting
C
3
Tapit
Silver Clipper
Alfonso N. Figliolia
6/8/14
GP
1
$36,000
$22,200
Vespertini
G
2
West Acre
Love Ya Style
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/8/14
GP
1
$47,300
$31,500
Speed Seeker
F
3
Heatseeker (IRE)
Seraphic Too
Katherine Devall & Heatseeker Syndicate
6/8/14
WO
1
$59,868
$33,540
Speed Trap
C
3
Silver Tree
Love First
Vegso Racing Stable
6/7/14
CRC
1
$23,800
$14,530
Creaky Cricket
C
2
Yesbyjimminy
Serene Lake
Bridlewood Farm
6/6/14
AP
1
$40,440
$21,600
Judy Judy Judy
F
3
Dunkirk
Notable Legend
Sienna Farms LLC
6/6/14
CD
1
$43,540
$24,540
Miss Amalita
F
2
Pomeroy
Fort Carillon
Amalio Ruiz Lozano
6/6/14
GP
1
$47,300
$31,500
Perpetual Novena
F
2
Majestic Warrior
Viola Blew By
Albert Davis & Teresa Davis
6/6/14
MTH
1
$41,360
$22,800
Passion for Money
F
3
Circular Quay
Avenging Passion
Jolane McAlister & Joseph Arboritanza
6/5/14
CT
1
$26,100
$15,600
Bellamy Storm
G
4
Bellamy Road
Relentless Storm
Kinsman Farm
6/2/14
SUF
1
$17,640
$10,800
Gracious Humor
F
3
Montbrook
Classic Humor
Maurice Miller LLC
6/1/14
GP
1
$34,800
$22,200
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Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
It’s Free
C
2
Majesticperfection
Princess Quinn
Rick Sutherland
6/1/14
GP
1
$42,300
$26,500
Wasted At Midnight
F
4
Midnight Lute
Wasted Wisdom
Cloverleaf Farms II LLC
6/1/14
SA
1
$56,500
$33,600I
’m a Good Looker
F
2
Untuttable
Asgoodasshelooks
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/30/14
CRC
1
$27,570
$18,000
Havanera
F
4
Graeme Hall
Cheyennes Approval
Briggs/Cromartie and Runners Dream Farm
5/26/14
ARP
1
$10,000
$6,000
Warrior Quality
C
2
A. P. Warrior
Eminent Code
Bridle Oaks Farm Inc. & Ryan Reid
5/26/14
CMR
1
$7,123
$4,215
Golden Finish
F
3
Chestertown Slew
Ponche de Leona
John D. Rio & Carole A. Rio
5/26/14
CRC
1
$23,050
$14,530
Boom Boom Frankie
C
2
Seeking Beauty
Dray Dray
Frank Bertolino
5/26/14
DEL
1
$39,170
$22,800
Quinnkat
F
3
D'wildcat
Cry At My Wedding
LynnDale Farm
5/26/14
GP
1
$35,400
$22,200
Coco’s Wildcat
F
2
Wildcat Heir
Coco's for Real
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/25/14
GP
1
$43,000
$26,500
On the River
C
3
Montbrook
Countess Kelly
Versatile Thoroughbreds LLC
5/24/14
AP
1
$36,000
$21,600
Valery Stripe
F
2
Cool Coal Man
Shegoestoeleven
Bridle Oaks Farm Inc.
5/24/14
CMR
1
$6,832
$4,215
Mr Thunder Boy
G
3
First Defence
Unhurried
Vegso Racing Stable
5/23/14
AP
1
$36,000
$21,600
Mr. Obeso
G
3
Benny the Bull
Worldona
Rafael Obeso
5/23/14
CBY
1
$27,000
$16,200
Lucky Player
C
2
Lookin At Lucky
Janetstickettocats
Destiny Oaks of Ocala
5/23/14
CD
1
$38,260
$21,540
Autumn Rose
F
3
Keyed Entry
Fiber Magee
Downtown Bloodstock Partnership
5/22/14
CMR
1
$8,910
$5,168
Less Than Perfect
C
2
Pleasantly Perfect
Special Date
Aureliano Noguez - Morales
5/21/14
PID
1
$35,050
$21,000
Slews Golden Rule
F
3
Langfuhr
Cool Slew
Live Oak Stud
5/19/14
PID
1
$38,000
$21,000
Wicked Rascal
G
2
West Acre
Seductive Lady
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/18/14
CRC
1
$29,000
$18,000
Real Steel
C
3
Exchange Rate
Eyes Wide Open
Vegso Racing Stable
5/17/14
CRC
1
$23,800
$14,530
Via Bendita
F
3
Borrego
Crystal Kris
Mat Monaco
5/17/14
NP
1
$16,222
$9,960
P G Rating
G
3
Pomeroy
Silver Agave
Big C Farm
5/17/14
PRM
1
$30,000
$17,910
Perdido Brew
G
4
Milwaukee Brew
Buck Rose
Emerald Coast Farm
5/17/14
SUF
1
$17,640
$10,800
Pay Any Price
C
4
Wildcat Heir
One to Five
Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung
5/16/14
GP
1
$35,400
$22,200
Lucky’stormwarning
F
2
Lookin At Lucky
Happybirthdaygirl
Deborah M. Brozio
5/16/14
GP
1
$41,600
$26,500
Distinct Diva
F
3
With Distinction
Capdiva
John Penn
5/15/14
PID
1
$34,125
$21,000
El Cadete
G
4
Bwana Charlie
Cat Bleu
Didier Plasencia
5/11/14
ASD
1
$11,820
$7,200
Paradise Alley
F
3
Flower Alley
Sealy Hill
Eugene Melnyk
5/11/14
WO
1
$61,276
$33,540
World Changer
C
3
Xchanger
Bring Me Luck
Rick Sutherland
5/10/14
GP
1
$34,200
$22,200
Bullwhip
G
3
Benny the Bull
Color Me Special
Mr. & Mrs. Greg James
5/7/14
CT
1
$26,200
$15,600
Abiding Love
F
4
Olmodavor
Kiss for Kris
Bruce Tallisman
5/7/14
TDN
1
$18,500
$11,100
I’m Venezuelan
G
2
War Chant
Attico
Orlyana Farm
5/4/14
GP
1
$43,000
$26,500
Second Base
F
3
Rock Hard Ten
Amicus
Farnsworth Stables LLC
5/4/14
GP
1
$45,400
$29,000
Silver Key
C
4
Concorde's Tune
Alottafunfortherun
Rosie Gutierrez
5/4/14
TAM
1
$20,000
$12,000
Good Bye Greg
C
3
Teuflesberg
Tackalac
Kenith H Davis & Sherry Mansfield
5/3/14
AP
1
$38,250
$21,600
Pink Poppy
F
3
Tiznow
Boa
Arindel Farm LLC
5/3/14
BEL
1
$75,000
$45,000
Ward Three Art G
G
3
Wildcat Heir
Wise Beauty
Frank Bertolino
5/3/14
SUF
1
$17,640
$10,800
Redneck Humor
G
3
Da Stoops
Dame Sylvieguilhem
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/3/14
TAM
1
$23,200
$14,800
Pink Magic
C
2
Straight Man
Lady in Pink
Winchester Baye Acres Inc.
5/2/14
CRC
1
$28,770
$18,000 $31,500
Awesomendensome F
2
Mass Media
Rate Shock
Chester A. Bishop
5/2/14
GP
1
$48,000
Workerbee
F
4
Purim
Workeworkebusybee
Charles R Patton
5/2/14
TAM
1
$22,800
$14,800
Asiknowit
H
5
Alajwad
Tune Writer
Louis Gurino
4/29/14
ATL
1
$27,000
$16,200
Morethanahalo
G
4
Halo's Image
Morethanamiracle
Kathy Machesky
4/27/14
CRC
1
$23,050
$14,530
Gelfenstein
C
3
Mr. Sekiguchi
Dixieland Event
Farm III Enterprises LLC and Off The Hook Partners LLC
4/27/14
GP
1
$44,600
$29,000
Chocolate Wildcat
C
2
Wildcat Heir
Chocolate Brown
Dennis A. Drazin
4/25/14
GP
1
$48,000
$31,500
Harmony Place
F
3
City Place
Harmony At Sea
Savanna Run Farm
4/25/14
HAW
1
$26,000
$15,600
Daylighting
F
3
Graeme Hall
Golden Daybreak
Carlos Hernandez & Michael Feriole
4/24/14
LS
1
$20,000
$11,700
Back With Sue
F
3
Put It Back
Wabash Sue
Mary George
4/19/14
CRC
1
$23,050
$14,530
Dreamin of Dayna
G
3
Keyed Entry
Pepperup Potion
David Rakoff
4/19/14
CRC
1
$23,300
$14,530
Souper Lucky
C
3
Giant's Causeway
Slewfoundmoney
Live Oak Stud
4/19/14
GP
1
$37,620
$22,800
Category
G
3
Put It Back
Groove Maker
Glen Hill Farm
4/19/14
TAM
1
$24,000
$14,800
Star of Isis
M
6
Great Pyramid (IRE)
Kaleidoscopic
Tim Ahearn & Norton Waltuch
4/19/14
TDN
1
$18,500
$10,915
Goodbye Sorrow
F
2
Bring the Heat
Heads Will Roll (GB)
Wesley Ward
4/18/14
GP
1
$48,000
$29,500
Scatcapade
F
3
Scat Daddy
Concorde Escapade
Patricia Generazio
4/18/14
GP
1
$38,000
$22,800
Double Secret
F
3
Double Honor
Smart Secretary
Southern Cross Farm
4/18/14
TAM
1
$23,200
$14,800
Eastside Storm
G
4
Stormy Atlantic
Eastside Westside
Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC
4/16/14
TAM
1
$22,800
$14,800
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Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Scorpion Aly
F
4
Scorpion
Stackaly
Santa Cruz Ranch Inc.
4/12/14
TAM
Unlocked
G
3
Keyed Entry
Miss Delia
Sorrento Oaks Farm Inc
4/9/14
TAM
1
$22,800
$14,600
1
$23,600
Discreetly Elusive
F
3
Discreet Cat
Pretty Elusive
E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC
4/5/14
GP
$14,400
1
$38,000
$22,800
Dash of Dazzle
G
4
Sardegna
Sparkle Us Plenty
Bruno Schickedanz
4/5/14
TAM
Royal Congrats
G
4
Congrats
Royal Confection
David J. Whelan & Teresa Murphy
4/4/14
FON
1
$20,800
$12,000
1
$7,400
Zamquick
M
5
Pomeroy
Zamsweet
Arlene M. Powell
5/30/14
CD
2
$47,566
$4,440 $8,180
Big N Toasty
F
3
Brother Derek
Key Lime Secret
Alan Parker & Janet W. Hoke DVM
5/30/14
PIM
2
$40,000
$8,400
Tall Hammer
G
3
Montbrook
Atlantic Sky
Sergio Centeno
5/28/14
BTP
2
$13,000
$2,600
Lawyer Charles
G
4
Tiznow
Golden Silk
Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A.
5/27/14
IND
2
$32,000
$6,400
Miss Away
F
3
Run Away and Hide
Miss Peachtree
Northwest Stud
5/26/14
GP
2
$35,400
$7,200
See Through
F
3
Pollard's Vision
Ta Aruf
David J. Lavoie
5/26/14
SA
2
$57,750
$11,200
Awesome Ice
F
2
Awesome of Course
Diamondaire
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/25/14
GP
2
$43,000
$9,320
Benny Is a Jet
C
3
Benny the Bull
Ashley and I
Mary Jean Bonfili
5/24/14
AP
2
$36,000
$7,200
Piloting
C
3
Tapit
Silver Clipper
Alfonso N. Figliolia
5/24/14
GP
2
$31,800
$7,500
Gotta Get Paid
C
2
Pomeroy
Ashlee's Lady
Jean White & Brambly Lane Farm
5/23/14
SA
2
$57,258
$11,200
Nagua’s Star
F
3
Montbrook
Star Rainbow
Ocala Stud
5/22/14
CMR
2
$8,910
$1,782
D’ Kennesaw Cat
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Southerland Road
Bridle Oaks Farm Inc.
5/18/14
BEL
2
$75,000
$15,000
Wayne’s Way
C
2
West Acre
Our Golden Gal
Gilbert G. Campbell
5/18/14
CRC
2
$29,000
$6,260
Vegas Strip
C
3
Harlan's Holiday
Untamed Passion
Craig L. Wheeler
5/18/14
SA
2
$56,250
$11,200
Put Summ Back
G
3
In Summation
Princess Biagi
Just For Fun Stable
5/17/14
CRC
2
$23,800
$4,973
Bonnie Breeze
F
3
Boastful
Snooks Five
Bryan R. Baker
5/17/14
GP
2
$31,800
$7,200
Sushan
F
3
Congrats
Unreal Tryst
George Vires
5/17/14
MTH
2
$39,600
$8,000
Special Dinner
G
4
Formal Dinner
Kris' Special Kay
Lloyd W. Lockhart
5/17/14
SUF
2
$17,640
$3,600
Indy Goer
C
2
Leading the Parade
Just Call Me Berty
Lambholm
5/16/14
CMR
2
$6,832
$1,454
Wild Praise
G
3
Congrats
Wild Warm Wind
Maurice Miller LLC
5/16/14
GP
2
$35,400
$7,800
Tall Hammer
G
3
Montbrook
Atlantic Sky
Sergio Centeno
5/11/14
BTP
2
$13,000
$2,600
Street Rage
C
2
Street Hero
Jezebid
Patricia M. Mayfield
5/11/14
GP
2
$37,400
$9,320
Adellusion
F
3
With Distinction
Starlet Note
Rick Tattoli
5/10/14
AP
2
$36,000
$7,200
Wasted At Midnight
F
4
Midnight Lute
Wasted Wisdom
Cloverleaf Farms II LLC
5/10/14
SA
2
$57,000
$11,200 $8,400
Lets Get It Going
C
3
Distorted Humor
Spring Meadow
Live Oak Stud
5/8/14
PIM
2
$39,200
Macro Zoom
G
3
Montbrook
Valid Concorde
Ocala Stud
5/6/14
IND
2
$32,000
$6,400
Noreen
G
2
Bring the Heat
Bell's Dreamboat
Steven Michael Bell
5/4/14
GP
2
$43,000
$8,960 $4,000
Tarifa
G
5
Spanish Steps
Usual Manner
Sorrento Oaks Farm Inc
5/4/14
TAM
2
$20,000
Distinctive Lady
F
3
With Distinction
Cool Cara
Robert D. Gibson
5/3/14
TAM
2
$23,200
$4,800
Downey
G
2
Bring the Heat
Nea Nea Denae
Wesley Ward & Jim Downey
5/2/14
CRC
2
$28,770
$6,260
Miss Amalita
F
2
Pomeroy
Fort Carillon
Amalio Ruiz Lozano
5/2/14
GP
2
$48,000
$8,600
Time Jumper
G
3
Denis of Cork
Adorable Heidi
Faraway Farm
4/27/14
GG
2
$31,514
$4,160
Bonnie Breeze
F
3
Boastful
Snooks Five
Bryan R. Baker
4/27/14
GP
2
$41,400
$9,400
Teeth of the Tiger
F
3
Roar of the Tiger
Shimmering Sea
Joel M. Carino
4/26/14
CRC
2
$22,050
$4,973
Rock Warrior
G
3
With Distinction
Wha'pa
Juan Antonio Portal
4/25/14
ATL
2
$15,000
$2,850 $9,320
Jack’s Comprise
C
2
Comprise
First Lady On Tour
Rose Family Stable Ltd
4/25/14
GP
2
$48,000
Chiseled
G
3
Malibu Moon
Big Promise
Glen Hill Farm
4/23/14
TAM
2
$20,800
$4,800
Skip’s World
C
4
Bachelor Blues
Skip Command
Michael Fennessy
4/19/14
GP
2
$37,620
$8,360
Redneck Humor
G
3
Da Stoops
Dame Sylvieguilhem
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
4/19/14
TAM
2
$24,000
$4,800
Jamie’s Dancer
F
2
Hal's Image
Good Dancing
Rose Family Stables LTD
4/18/14
GP
2
$48,000
$10,010 $7,600
Vale Ridge
F
3
Cactus Ridge
Merryvale
Four Horsemen’s Ranch
4/18/14
GP
2
$38,000
Rachel’s Ticket
F
3
Hal's Image
Leona's Ticket
Rose Family Stable Ltd
4/15/14
BEU
2
$4,500
$900
Old Wives Tale
F
3
Circular Quay
Folk Art
Brent Fernung Crystal Fernung & Dr. Phil Matthews
4/15/14
PRX
2
$45,500
$8,800 $4,973
Sabrina
F
3
Belgravia
La Raine of Terror
John Barberino & Hartley-DeRenzo
4/13/14
CRC
2
$21,800
Put Summ Back
G
3
In Summation
Princess Biagi
Just For Fun Stable
4/13/14
CRC
2
$22,050
$4,973
Truly Mizzed
F
3
Mizzen Mast
Sacred Charm
Castletop Stable & Shadybrook Farm Inc
4/11/14
AQU
2
$65,000
$13,000
Gulf Coast Breeze
F
4
Stormy Atlantic
Quicaria
Bridlewood Farm
4/11/14
TAM
2
$20,800
$5,000
Zamquick
M
5
Pomeroy
Zamsweet
Arlene M. Powell
4/10/14
KEE
2
$55,474
$10,300
Spin Wild
G
4
D'wildcat
Spinning Jolie
Equest Thoroughbreds Inc.
4/9/14
TAM
2
$23,600
$4,800
Movie Night
C
3
Congrats
Feature Film
Stan Boileau
4/7/14
PRX
2
$45,500
$8,800
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Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Royal Signature
C
3
Chapel Royal
Signature Sissy
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
4/6/14
CRC
2
$21,800
$5,186
Jake’s Mandate
G
7
Full Mandate
Bold Glitter
Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe
4/5/14
CNL
2
$19,400
$3,600
Feels So Right
F
3
High Cotton
Breaking Storm
Robert A. Murphy & Dr. Sandy L. Price-Murphy
4/5/14
GP
2
$38,000
$7,980
Category
G
3
Put It Back
Groove Maker
Glen Hill Farm
4/5/14
TAM
2
$20,800
$5,000
Cowgirls in Heaven
F
3
Gottcha Gold
Glitter Lady
Ocala Stud
4/4/14
TAM
2
$21,200
$4,800
Negrito
G
3
Wildcat Heir
White Ruffle
Jacarie Farm
4/3/14
PIM
2
$43,990
$8,400
Sing Praises
C
2
Hear No Evil
Sacred Psalm
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
6/29/14
GP
2
$43,000
$9,320
Bonnie Breeze
F
3
Boastful
Snooks Five
Bryan R. Baker
6/29/14
GP
2
$31,800
$7,200
Conscience
G
3
Indian Charlie
Positivelycharming
Glen Hill Farm
6/29/14
SA
2
$56,250
$11,200
Awesome Ice
F
2
Awesome of Course
Diamondaire
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
6/28/14
GP
2
$47,300
$8,600
C’Mon Sister
F
2
Successful Appeal
Concinnous
GEM Inc. & John O’Hara
6/27/14
SA
2
$58,766
$11,200
Grachus the Hunter
G
3
Rock Hard Ten
Back to Earth
Farnsworth Stables LLC
6/27/14
SA
2
$59,266
$11,200
Tall Hammer
G
3
Montbrook
Atlantic Sky
Sergio Centeno
6/26/14
BTP
2
$13,000
$2,600
Special Dinner
G
4
Formal Dinner
Kris' Special Kay
Lloyd W. Lockhart
6/23/14
SUF
2
$17,640
$3,600
Jaiden’s Best
G
2
Wildcat Heir
Truly the Best
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/22/14
CRC
2
$28,400
$6,260
Like a Queen
F
2
Corinthian
Arcanum
Lambholm
6/22/14
CRC
2
$24,570
$6,260
A. P. Steel
C
4
Circular Quay
For Granted
Jose Acero
6/21/14
MNR
2
$19,400
$3,880
Celebrategoodtimes
F
3
Harlan's Holiday
Habiboo
Hardacre Farm LLC
6/20/14
CD
2
$48,180
$8,180
Privateballerina
F
2
Belong to Me
Rhythm Gal
Michael Sucher
6/20/14
CMR
2
$8,550
$1,710
My Little Jet
G
3
Mr. Sekiguchi
Barbara's Halo
Jose Tabraue
6/20/14
CRC
2
$23,800
$5,186
McQ
C
3
Wildcat Heir
Ashlee's Lady
Brambly Lane Farm & Steve Dwoskin
6/15/14
AP
2
$34,000
$6,800
Dan Henry
G
2
Sarava
Erin's Glittergirl
Patricia Olsson
6/15/14
CMR
2
$8,550
$1,710
Niconellie
G
2
West Acre
Barnie Fife
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/15/14
GP
2
$48,000
$9,320
Hot Out West
F
2
West Acre
Hotuttable
Gilbert G. Campbell
6/14/14
CRC
2
$29,000
$6,030
D’ Kennesaw Cat
F
3
Wildcat Heir
Southerland Road
Bridle Oaks Farm Inc.
6/13/14
BEL
2
$75,000
$15,000
Nauset Beach
C
3
Scat Daddy
Outstanding Info
Patricia Generazio
6/13/14
MTH
2
$43,160
$7,200
Royal Baby
C
3
Wildcat Heir
Royal Damsel
Kuehne Racing
6/8/14
GP
2
$36,000
$7,500
Big Distinction
C
2
With Distinction
Ms. Mostly
Mary K. Haire
6/8/14
GP
2
$47,300
$9,320
Set of J’s
C
3
Wildcat Heir
Twisted Truth
Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung
6/7/14
CD
2
$47,680
$8,180
Master Blender
C
4
Pomeroy
P. J.'s Eskimo
H & A Stables LLC & Annie D. Scott
6/7/14
CRC
2
$23,800
$5,186
Jamie’s Dancer
F
2
Hal's Image
Good Dancing
Rose Family Stables LTD
6/7/14
GP
2
$38,100
$8,960
Carters Gap
G
4
Freud
Catchy Patton
Eugene Melnyk
6/7/14
TDN
2
$19,500
$3,900
Jersey Life
F
2
Bring the Heat
Little Miss Julien
Wesley Ward & Joe Pesci
6/6/14
GP
2
$47,300
$8,960
Morning Buzz
C
2
Congrats
Saramy
Woodford Thoroughbreds
6/5/14
CD
2
$41,599
$7,180
Delightful Liz
F
3
Limehouse
Song and Delight
Tax-Free Strategies LLC FBO Craig L. Wheeler
6/5/14
DEL
2
$38,250
$7,600
Social Media
C
2
Awesome of Course
Charmed
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
6/1/14
GP
2
$42,300
$8,960
Negrito
G
3
Wildcat Heir
White Ruffle
Jacarie Farm
6/1/14
PIM
2
$40,000
$8,400
Like a Queen
F
2
Corinthian
Arcanum
Lambholm
5/30/14
CRC
3
$27,570
$3,360
Angel Rod
M
5
Halo's Image
Cozie Advantage
Red Oak Farm
5/27/14
PID
3
$35,050
$3,500
Dan Henry
G
2
Sarava
Erin's Glittergirl
Patricia Olsson
5/26/14
CMR
3
$7,123
$727
All D’ Night
F
2
D'wildcat
All Nighter
Porter Racing Stable LLC
5/26/14
DEL
3
$39,170
$5,225
Skip’s World
C
4
Bachelor Blues
Skip Command
Michael Fennessy
5/26/14
GP
3
$30,600
$3,300
It All Adds Up
C
3
In Summation
Almost Aprom Queen
Ocala Stud
5/26/14
MTH
3
$41,000
$4,000
Jamie’s Dancer
F
2
Hal's Image
Good Dancing
Rose Family Stables LTD
5/25/14
GP
3
$43,000
$4,660
Smoltz
C
2
Montbrook
Digital Delight
Grantland J. Johnson & Gary Caple
5/25/14
GP
3
$36,700
$4,660
Starship Sassy
F
3
Circular Quay
Starship Diva
Starship Stables & Laurence Leavy
5/25/14
GP
3
$30,600
$3,300
Erdenet
G
6
Pomeroy
Going Away Blues
David Wylie Perkins
5/24/14
CT
3
$26,100
$2,600
Choral Society
G
5
Holy Bull
Star Singer
Mayo West Farm & Liam Benson
5/24/14
FAI
3
$28,000
$2,500
Jake’s Mandate
G
7
Full Mandate
Bold Glitter
Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe
5/24/14
FAI
3
$25,000
$2,500
D N A Approved
C
3
Hear No Evil
Garter Belt
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/24/14
GP
3
$31,800
$3,900
Hojas
C
3
Two Step Salsa
Do I Make Ya Randi
Kathleen A Taylor
5/24/14
LS
3
$20,000
$1,675
Nauset Beach
C
3
Scat Daddy
Outstanding Info
Patricia Generazio
5/24/14
MTH
3
$33,120
$3,600
Carters Gap
G
4
Freud
Catchy Patton
Eugene Melnyk
5/24/14
TDN
3
$18,500
$1,850
Speightsland
C
3
Speightstown
Pool Land
Eugene Melnyk
5/24/14
WO
3
$61,548
$6,149
Celebrategoodtimes
F
3
Harlan's Holiday
Habiboo
Hardacre Farm LLC
5/23/14
CD
3
$47,862
$4,090
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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show continued Horse Name Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Date
Track ID
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earngs
Amigo
C
3
Hard Spun
Dat You Miz Blue
Arindel Farm LLC
5/21/14
DEL
3
$40,275
$4,180
Boss Man
G
4
English Channel
Jenny Joy
Kinsman Farm
5/18/14
BEL
3
$75,000
$7,500
Fierce Tide
C
2
Shakespeare
Silk Ridge
Hi-Tide Farm LLC
5/18/14
CRC
3
$29,000
$3,130
Time Out of Mind
G
2
Montbrook
Act Out
Valerie B. Dailey
5/18/14
GP
3
$41,700
$5,210
Speed Trap
C
3
Silver Tree
Love First
Vegso Racing Stable
5/17/14
CRC
3
$23,800
$2,593
Gracious Humor
F
3
Montbrook
Classic Humor
Maurice Miller LLC
5/17/14
GP
3
$31,800
$3,600
Negrito
G
3
Wildcat Heir
White Ruffle
Jacarie Farm
5/17/14
PIM
3
$50,000
$5,500
Denali South Peak
C
3
Colonel John
Serena's Sister
Bridlewood Farm
5/17/14
PRM
3
$30,000
$3,582
Bellamy Storm
G
4
Bellamy Road
Relentless Storm
Kinsman Farm
5/17/14
SUF
3
$17,640
$1,800
Jamie’s Dancer
F
2
Hal's Image
Good Dancing
Rose Family Stables LTD
5/16/14
GP
3
$41,600
$4,300
Frosty Friday
F
2
Eskendereya
Frosty Promise
Bridlewood Farm
5/15/14
CD
3
$42,247
$3,590
Pink Lipgloss
F
3
D'wildcat
Pink Lipstick
John A. DeVault & Sue S. DeVault
5/14/14
IND
3
$32,000
$3,200
Red Hot Bull
F
3
Benny the Bull
Thedreamstillon
Gregg James
5/14/14
MNR
3
$19,400
$1,940
Humorous Chant
F
3
Cowtown Cat
Sunrise Slew
Dr. K. K. Jayaraman MD & Dr. Vilasini Devi Jayaraman MD
5/10/14
MNR
3
$19,400
$1,940
Slews Golden Rule
F
3
Langfuhr
Cool Slew
Live Oak Stud
5/9/14
CD
3
$48,885
$4,090
Dodge City Kitty
F
3
Cowtown Cat
Goodbye Beautiful
Ponder Hill Inc.
5/8/14
PRM
3
$30,000
$3,591
Erdenet
G
6
Pomeroy
Going Away Blues
David Wylie Perkins
5/7/14
CT
3
$26,200
$2,600
Shayenut’ntonobody F
3
B L's a Runner
Shaye Alone
Frank Bertolino
5/7/14
SUF
3
$17,640
$1,800
Of Course
C
2
Awesome of Course
I Am Nifty
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/4/14
GP
3
$43,000
$4,660
Fantastic Voyage
F
3
Congrats
Tonight's All Mine
John C. Pereira
5/4/14
GP
3
$45,400
$4,700
Remembertobreathe G
3
D'wildcat
Sanctioned
Irish Eyes Stable & Verbarctic Farm
5/4/14
HST
3
$25,000
$2,750
Pantera Rojo
C
3
Sweet Return (GB)
Thunderous Gal
Red Oak Farm Inc.
5/4/14
SA
3
$56,000
$6,720
Crux
G
3
Congrats
Keep Me Straight
Cheryl A. Curtin
5/4/14
SA
3
$56,500
$6,720
Crazy Legs Four
G
5
Peace Rules
Dazzling Colors
Doris Elicker
5/4/14
TAM
3
$20,000
$2,000
Special Dinner
G
4
Formal Dinner
Kris' Special Kay
Lloyd W. Lockhart
5/3/14
SUF
3
$17,640
$1,800
Tio Kanki
C
2
Rock Hampton
Nasr Bibi
Ric Deg Farm & Luisa Degwitz
5/2/14
CRC
3
$28,770
$3,360
Standard Deal
F
2
Consolidator
Miranda Stands
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
5/2/14
GP
3
$48,000
$4,300
Via Bendita
F
3
Borrego
Crystal Kris
Mat Monaco
5/2/14
NP
3
$16,102
$1,660
Starstruck Slew
F
4
Slew City Slew
Z's Star
Diane A Esper
5/2/14
TAM
3
$22,800
$2,000
Old Wives Tale
F
3
Circular Quay
Folk Art
Brent Fernung Crystal Fernung & Dr. Phil Matthews
5/1/14
PEN
3
$31,920
$3,135
Paparazzi Girl
F
3
Sweet Return (GB)
Press Kit
Red Oak Stable
4/27/14
ATL
3
$27,000
$2,700
Rubytheheartstealr
F
3
Henny Hughes
Polish Ruby
William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy
4/27/14
GP
3
$41,400
$4,700
Cookie Xchange
F
4
Xchanger
Wise Cookie
J D Farms
4/26/14
CRC
3
$22,050
$2,380
Boozin Time
G
2
Bring the Heat
Porticipation
Wesley Ward
4/25/14
GP
3
$48,000
$4,660
Slews Golden Rule
F
3
Langfuhr
Cool Slew
Live Oak Stud
4/25/14
KEE
3
$56,050
$5,150
Anniebear
F
2
Tale of the Cat
She's Sensational
Farm III Enterprises LLC and Off The Hook Partners LLC
4/24/14
KEE
3
$49,392
$4,430
Morethanahalo
G
4
Halo's Image
Morethanamiracle
Kathy Machesky
4/19/14
CRC
3
$23,300
$2,593
Passion for Money
F
3
Circular Quay
Avenging Passion
Jolane McAlister & Joseph Arboritanza
4/19/14
CT
3
$26,300
$2,600
Simon Bar Sinister
C
3
War Front
Christmas Jones
Luisa Degwitz & Ric-Deg Farm
4/19/14
GP
3
$37,620
$4,560
Tequesta Storm
C
3
High Cotton
David's Grand Girl
Chris G. Pallas & George A. Klein
4/19/14
TAM
3
$24,000
$2,400
Miss Amalita
F
2
Pomeroy
Fort Carillon
Amalio Ruiz Lozano
4/18/14
GP
3
$48,000
$5,210
Starship Sassy
F
3
Circular Quay
Starship Diva
Starship Stables & Laurence Leavy
4/18/14
GP
3
$38,000
$3,800
Negrito
G
3
Wildcat Heir
White Ruffle
Jacarie Farm
4/18/14
PIM
3
$41,470
$4,400
Distinctive Lady
F
3
With Distinction
Cool Cara
Robert D. Gibson
4/18/14
TAM
3
$23,200
$2,400
Encrypted
C
3
Keyed Entry
Liza Ann
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
4/13/14
CRC
3
$22,050
$2,380
Holy Wow
F
3
Put It Back
Poppy's Baby Girl (GB)
Strouds Lane Farm
4/13/14
WO
3
$64,860
$6,149
Paradise Alley
F
3
Flower Alley
Sealy Hill
Eugene Melnyk
4/11/14
KEE
3
$57,112
$5,150
Telesa
F
3
With Distinction
Citi Music
Basilio Guerra
4/9/14
EVD
3
$26,450
$2,420
Wishing Star
G
5
Max's Pal
Star Ring Jane
Penelope Pugh
4/6/14
TAM
3
$20,400
$2,400
Second Base
F
3
Rock Hard Ten
Amicus
Farnsworth Stables LLC
4/5/14
GP
3
$38,000
$3,800
Vegas Strip
C
3
Harlan's Holiday
Untamed Passion
Craig L. Wheeler
4/5/14
SA
3
$57,500
$6,720
Silver Key
C
4
Concorde's Tune
Alottafunfortherun
Rosie Gutierrez
4/5/14
TAM
3
$20,800
$2,000
Atlantic Dream
F
4
Stormy Atlantic
Frosty Promise
Bridlewood Farm
4/4/14
AQU
3
$60,000
$6,000
Double Secret
F
3
Double Honor
Smart Secretary
Southern Cross Farm
4/4/14
TAM
3
$21,200
$2,400
Vona
G
3
Circular Quay
Trail of Cheers
Quarter Pole Enterprises LLC
4/2/14
AQU
3
$60,000
$6,000
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Pasture Recovery Yoana Newman, PhD, UF/IFAS Forage Extension Specialist Edited by: Mark Shuffitt
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here are many considerations for pasture recovery but the most critical include doing things in the right order. Skipping practices frequently results in additional expenses, usually weed-control expenses. With the arrival of spring, there is the appeal to skip the control of a “minor” weed problem. With the first signs of warm weather, you may be tempted to skip weed control and go straight into fertilization. For some pastures, it may be necessary to get rid of the thatch that has accumulated over the winter. Other pastures may be overgrazed and encroached with weeds early in the season. WEED CONTROL
Overgrazed winter paddocks are not desirable, but occur often. Overgrazing results in grass stubble heights that are too short. Pastures with short stubble heights will have more bare ground exposed to sunlight, stimulating germination of weeds’ seeds. Competition from weeds can be dangerous for recovering plants or seedlings trying to survive. Because most weeds are short lived, they flower profusely and early as a survival mechanism. Many weeds have underground reserve storage or rhizomes that make them harder and more expensive to control. Pasture weeds need to be controlled early (at rosette stages) before they develop into larger plants. The worst case scenario is to allow them to flower and set seed. Check the guide for weed management in pastures and rangelands for your specific needs, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg006 In most situations, fertilization is not recommended until weeds have been controlled. Forage fertilization is the most practical tool to correct nutrient deficiency in soils and improve pasture production. Chemical fertilizers are highly soluble, and the nutrients are promptly available. For these nutrients to be absorbed, forage needs to have the proper growing conditions and be “ready”. Warm-season forages have specific conditions for their optimum development, which requires not only warm
ambient temperature, but more importantly warm soil. Bahia and bermudagrass are tropical plants that have specific temperature and light requirements. They have high temperature requirements and are sensitive to freezing temperatures. Temperatures below 30°F kill the leaves and stems, but growth will continue with night temperatures of 34°F if day temperatures are near 70°F. Soil temperatures of 65°F and above are necessary for growth of roots and runners. Wait for fertilizer application until consistent warm soil temperatures (65° and above) are present. Optimum soil temperature for root growth is around 80°F. These grasses are most productive from May to September when average daily temperatures are consistently above 75°F. Bahia and bermudagrass have high light requirements. They do not grow well in shady conditions, such as under trees, under a companion summer crop that will shade them, or under the spring growth of ryegrass. If ryegrass or other cool-season forages have been overseeded into pastures, they need to be removed very early in the spring; otherwise they may compromise the persistence of the warm-season grass. PASTURE REST AND ADEQUATE STOCKING RATE
When plants are overgrazed, there is a reduction in the shoots and root development of the plant (see figure at right). Root elongation stops within 24 hours. after removal of 40% to 50% of the forage shoot mass, and some fine roots may also die soon after grazing. Providing enough rest from grazing defoliation allows for regrowth of leaves. First, the plant is able to start photosynthesis. The new leaf area needs to capture light and translate it into energy stored in the roots. It is fairly simple. Allow the grass to grow (by temporarily resting the pasture), pasture shoots and leaves will re-grow, and the leaves will recover the root system. The proper stocking rate is the one that leaves a good portion of the above ground forage. In most cases this represents the lower 1/3 of the plant. ■
UF/IFAS Marion County Livestock Agent Mark Shuffitt
Plant root growth as affected by grazing. Left: Not grazed. Middle: Proper grazing stubble. Right: Overgrazed plant
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ello to all. Hopefully, summer has been going well and all are having a successful sale and/or racing season. While manure is never the most exciting issue for anyone, excess nutrients are contained in by Jamie Cohen, all manures, regardless of animal breed, so it’s a very imFarm Outreach portant national discussion for the protection of everyone’s Coordinator water and so specialists are better able to learn about effective manure management. This past July, I had an opportunity to do exactly that at the North American Manure Expo: Professionalism in Nutrient Management.” in Springfield, Missouri. Starting in 2001, the Manure Expo came about because manure applicators approached University of Wisconsin requesting a show of side-by-side comparisons of manure agitation and application equipment and assistance in determining which method best met individual needs. Since that first year, the Manure Expo has been held in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Nebraska and Guelph, Canada. It is very interesting to learn how other states and countries handle manure issues, as no place is immune to potentially negative effects from excess nutrients affecting the ground and surface waters. The Manure Expo is the only one on the continent focusing specifically on manure management and application issues; this year, the topics ranged from land application of manure to using manure for fertilizer and environmental protection, with the theme for the expo being, “Valuing Manure and the Environment”. While at the Manure Expo, myself and others on eXtension.org’s “Manure Experts List” gathered together, which is a group of 31 individuals across the country highly involved in manure issues, coming from Extension offices, the USDA, composting companies, etc. We met up to learn more about national projects, programs and individuals working on stewardship and leadership. It proved to be a great opportunity to learn from others more experienced than myself. Potential problems arising from improper manure management is also truly a universal issue and the conference really helped to make that fact more understood. In fact, in 2013, speakers from the Netherlands explained how legis84 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014
lation began affecting manure land application over there as early as 1987. Interestingly, transportation of manure is also a highly regulated area in the Netherlands and other places in European countries; it may be here someday, too. In other countries, like the Netherlands, manure conferences have taken place similar to the North American Manure Expo to also discuss these issues. ManureSource 2013 met last year in Belgium as an international conference on manure management. Discussions were based around the fact that, “the different EU Member states have developed and implemented regional action plans and manure management policies in the framework of the EU Nitrates Directive, in order to cope with their manure surpluses.” Both the national and international conferences have stimulated a great exchange of experiences between regions, states, countries and species, giving better and improved ideas about coping with manure and manure surpluses in terms of manure management and concepts specific to manure treatment methods. Still other, but broader ranging concerns were tossed around to those attending, all of whom are involved in manure handling and management. The science and technology of manure management for environmental pollution prevention has been developing rapidly worldwide. With so many very talented and educated individuals around the world working on “the manure issue”, conferences and expos give an individual a great opportunity to meet with others working on similar topics to share experiences and ideas in the hopes of developing solutions. Although manure management is not the most exciting subject, it’s a national and international problem, so it’s good to realize that it is being worked on by many. You can contact me or your local Extension agent if you ever need any help with these, or other questions. As always, keep up the good management practices! ■ Jamie A. Cohen 352-671-8792 Farm Outreach Coordinator UF/IFAS Extension, Marion County jamiecohen@ufl.edu
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BRIDLEWOOD FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 DOUBLE DIAMOND FARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60, 61 FLORIDA EQUINE COMMUNICATIONS INC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23, 35, 51 FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 FTBOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2, 15, 57 JOURNEYMAN STUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 NTRA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 OCALA BREEDERS SALES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 OCALA STUD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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hat thoughts could have been from all this, one of them being that even when York Times swallowed it all, hook, line and swirling around in her head, like things aren’t going as you might like them to, stinker, saying the video “showed widespread lost butterflies no doubt? Was she you still have to get up each and every morning mistreatment of horses” and thereby giving thinking of the video or one of the many stories and go to work. And so he goes to work, and the propaganda credibility among the unabout the video or maybe just the mud-sling- Julie takes the boys to school and life rolls on. knowing and the gullible. But surely the Other horsemen should take away some les- horsemen’s organizations and the Breeders’ ing, piling-on aftermath? Were her actions premeditated or, more likely, spontaneous? At first, sons from all this, too, one of them being that Cup and The Jockey Club would all jump up she might have wondered who that person was even when things aren’t going as you might like and yell, “Flapdoodle,” or perhaps a more apt that she thought she recognized, and then, after them to and even when your opinions differ, description of the video’s content, right? Wrong. Instead there was a general handsomebody told her trainer Steve Asmussen was you still have to stand together for what’s right. The woman at Lone Star Park and the oth- wringing followed by a piling-on. Media, of indeed seated near her, did she decide she simers like her were moved to what- course, joined in, along with some aggregators, ply had to try to shame him, emever mishmash of emotions they shouting with as much vehemence and fairness barrass him, but for what purpose? expressed presumably by the now- and reasonableness as that woman at Lone Star Did she think she suddenly had an famous PETA video with the bale- Park. To their everlasting credit, some individopportunity to attract attention to ful title “Horse Racing Exposed: ual horsemen, however, did indeed speak up, herself as a shining example of Drugs and Death.” For those that pointing out the video’s deceptions and misrepsensitivity and caring and she just resentations. But, for the most couldn’t let the moment slip away unexploited, or did she perhaps What could she have been thinking, part, the aftermath was as disturbing as the video itself. succumb to an overpowering, selfin a dining room crowded with by Gary West The time was perfect, of serving urge to make a sanctimopeople enjoying a day at the races, when course, for the sport’s leaders, nious display of her outrage? But if this she yelled, “Horse killer!” after debunking the video, to outrage of hers, no matter how ill-informed, emphasize that horse racing was in any way genuine, why was she even at the racetrack? Or was her anger merely a prop didn’t see it, imagine a video of children get- has made significant, even great, progress toproduced, as if from beneath the table, for her ting vaccinations, or prophylactic injections, wards uniform medication rules, and that performance? What could she have been and more children having their teeth drilled so those rules represent profound reform based thinking, in a dining room crowded with peo- that cavities might be filled and perhaps another on veterinary science, not sophistry. The time ple enjoying a day at the races, when she child having a boil lanced. And then, over all was perfect to point out that since the medthe images of lancing, drilling and injecting, ication guidelines had been adopted in New yelled, “Horse killer!” That happened at Lone Star Park, on the imagine an authoritarian voice: “Every day, York, catastrophic breakdowns had declined fourth floor, in the Silks Dining Room: a Americans abuse and torture their children.” by 40 percent. And the time was perfect to describe how horsemen everywhere, from New woman yelling at Asmussen, who was seated That was the PETA video. For an organization that advocates ethical York to Florida to California, have united in on the level just below her. Although Asmussen has horses in Kentucky and New York anything, its video was incredibly, shockingly their efforts to care for and, in some cases, and elsewhere, he maintains a small string at unethical. It was 9 minutes and 29 seconds, rescue retired and injured racehorses. Those were the thoughts that should have the Grand Prairie, Texas, racetrack largely be- extensively and deceptively edited, of pure cause that’s home. He lives a few miles from propaganda, produced by an undercover inves- been swirling around in the popular percepthe track and was there on this particular day tigator who worked at the Asmussen stable for tion. But that didn’t happen. And so instead with his wife, Julie, and their three sons when four months. And although Asmussen barely propaganda was allowed to fill the void, and the insults came down like baseball-sized hail. makes an appearance, the video’s allegations that’s an important lesson the entire sport Asmussen declined to talk about it, saying focus on him, and so for many he has become, should take away from all this. ■ he didn’t want to give such behavior the notice however unfairly, the face of the sport’s medit craves, but he said it wasn’t an isolated inci- ication problems and disputes and the object Gary West is an award winning turf writer who has covered horse racing for more than 30 years in many publications including The dent. So there have been others. He and his of irrational anger and performance-outrage. Dallas Morning News and Ft. Worth Star-Telegram. He currently writes It shouldn’t be surprising that The New for ESPN.com and several other publications on a freelance basis. family, he said, will take away some lessons 86 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2014
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