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CONTENTS November 2017 VOL 60/ISSUE 9
DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 8 49 58
THE BROCK TALK FLORIDA FOCUS LEADING FLORIDA SIRES FLORIDA-BREDS AROUND THE COUNTRY
Country-wide Florida-bred statistics
61 FARM MANAGEMENT —By Caitlin Bainum 62 EL POTRO —By Roberto Rodriguez 64 FTBOA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE —By Tammy A. Gantt
66 GENE’S JARGON
—By Gene Kershner
FEATURES 22
A big prize for Live Oak after World Approval wins the Woodbine Mile — By Mike Mullaney
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Florida-bred Firenze Fire singes the Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park
WORLD APPROVAL
BURNING DESIRE
—By Brock Sheridan
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Starship Bonita and Soutache both take two out of the three legs of the FSS
FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE STAKES
—By Brock Sheridan
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Four new FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes enhance Tampa Bay Downs Stakes
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Biographies of the new & returning FTBOA board of directors
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October move pushes yearling prices higher
FSS AT TAMPA BAY DOWNS
NEW FTBOA DIRECTORS
OBS YEARLING SALE —By Brock Sheridan
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A look at new careers for thoroughbreds after racing
THOROUGHBRED: LIFE AFTER RACING —By Ben Baugh
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EQUINE CARE: HOOF & JOINT SUPPLEMENTS —By Heather Smith Thomas
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Pictorial of the Florida Thoroughbred Charities golf tournament
FTC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
—Photos by Sally Moehring
COVER PHOTO OF SOUTACHE: LAUREN KING CONTENTS PHOTO OF STARSHIP BONITA: KENNY MARTIN
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s the trainer who swept the colt and gelding divisions of this year’s Florida Sire Stakes with Phantom Ro and Soutache, Ralph Nicks has been quoted a number of times by The Florida Horse in Brock Sheridan recent months. Editor-in-Chief “I think the Florida Sire Stakes is a great program. I Florida Equine Communications JOHN D. FILER PHOTO call it the Florida Sire Triple Crown,” Nicks said after the Dr. Fager division of the FSS which Phantom Ro won. “The Florida Sire Stakes has been real good to me,” Nicks understated after Soutache won the Affirmed division of the FSS in early September. There was one quote of Nicks’, however, that wasn’t used in any of the stories recapping FSS action at Gulfstream Park this Summer. “I’m already looking for the Sire Stakes races for 3-yearolds next year?” he said with a smile after Soutache won the In Reality division of the FSS in late September. I knew there was something in the works at that time, but nothing had been inked. So I remained quiet. Yes, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Tampa Bay Downs and the Tampa Bay Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association had announced a pair of $125,000 FSS races for 3-year-olds to be run at Tampa Bay on Dec. 16, but that didn’t do Nicks any good. Phantom Ro and Soutache, of course, would not become 3-year-olds for another 16 days after the new FSS Marion County Stakes and future FSS City of Ocala Stakes issues of The Florida Horse, had been run. That changed a few because there still might be weeks later, though, as the any number of new stallions FTBOA, Tampa Bay and their horsemen coming to the Sunshine State. Downs announced more FSS opportunities with the running of the $100,000 FSS Silver Charm Stakes for colts and geldings and the $100,000 FSS Ivanavinalot to be run at Tampa Bay on May 5, Kentucky Derby day. (see story on page 32). Now it would be another great Florida-bred story if either Phantom Ro or Soutache—or both—continue to develop and eventually graduate into the ranks of Kentucky Derby contenders and find themselves in Louisville instead of Oldsmar on the first Saturday of May, 2018. But if Nicks is not in Kentucky and his 2017 FSS stars are
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ready, he will likely be enjoying a Spring Day in Tampa. And we might be publishing yet more Ralph Nicks quotes. Or we might be publishing your quotes. And speaking of Soutache. This time of year in Florida, stallion news begins to pop-up in these periodicals as studs move from one stallion station to another or retire from racing and begin their new careers in Marion County. Soutache is by Backtalk, who will be moving to GoldMark Farm in Ocala for the 2018 breeding season. The stud fee has not been announced for the well conformed, Florida-bred son of Smarty Jones out of Apasionata Sonata, by Affirmed, so look for that information to come out soon on Backtalk. Florida breeders should also be excited to see Greenpointcrusader among the ranks of new Florida sires. The Champagne Stakes (G1) winner is by Bernardini out of Ava Knowsthecode, by Cryptoclearance and will stand at Ocala Stud in 2018. Ocala Stud has also recently announced that they will feature rookie stallion Noble Bird during this upcoming breeding season. A son of Birdstone out of Anyhow, by Tiznow, Noble Bird earned $1,327,945 during his career with victories in the Grade 1 Stephen Foster, Grade 2 Hagyard Fayette Stakes and Grade 3 Pimlico Special. Journeyman Stud has also announced that they will be standing Gentlemen’s Bet during this breeding season. Gentlemen’s Bet is a multiple stakes winning, Grade 1-placed son of Half Ours out of Lady of Sun, by Gentlemen (ARG). In other stallion news, Arindel Farm looks to be getting into the stallion business in Florida as they have announced that they will be standing Brethren and Wait during the 2018 breeding season. A half-brother to 2010 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Super Saver by Distorted Humor out of Supercharger, by A.P. Indy, Brethren will see his second crop hit the track in 2018. Wait, also by Distorted Humor but out of Wait a While, by Maria’s Mon, will be standing his first year at stud. Continue to keep your eyes peeled and be sure to check future issues of The Florida Horse, because there still might be any number of new stallions coming to the Sunshine State. At least as Val Kilmer’s Doc Holliday said in the 1993 western classic Tombstone, “That’s the rumah.” ■
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Florida FOCUS by Brock Sheridan Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is pleased to announce that the Heubeck Family and James and Lee Windham of Marion County, Fla., received the 2017 Robert N. Clay Conservation Award. Established in recognition of Robert N. Clay’s equine land conservation leadership in the thoroughbred industry, the 2017 award was presented at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards dinner on Sept. 9th in Lexington, Ky. Harriet and Elmer Heubeck and their son Kerry Heubeck, along with current farm owners James Windham and his late wife Lee, have been recognized for preserving Quail Roost Farm II as horse land. H’Krih Shelhamer, daughter of Kerry Heubeck, who spent a good deal of her youth at the Heubeck’s Ocala farm accepted the
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award on behalf of the Heubecks and Wind- TOBA for sponsoring the Robert N. Clay hams at the 32nd Annual TOBA event. Conservation award,” said Florida ThoroughThe Heubecks are associated with the de- bred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association CEO velopment of early thoroughbred farms in Lonny Powell. Marion County, and subsequently “The Heubecks have long developed their own unique propplayed a valuable role with the erty, Quail Roost Farm. FTBOA and in the community Harriet and Elmer both passed with their Quail Roost Foundaaway in 2003, and their son Kerry tion dedicated to preservation, to sought to protect the 1,000-acre funding student scholarships and Quail Roost II as a memorial to his to aiding local programs like parents. Kerry, along with new Strirrups and Strides Therapeutic owners James and Lee Windham, Riding.” worked with Conservation Trust of Marion County is the heart of Harriet & Florida to protect and limit develthe second largest thoroughbred Elmer Heubeck opment on approximately 800 breeding industry in North acres of Quail Roost II as a working thor- America. This award recognizes the Heubeck and Windham families for their oughbred and cattle farm. “We are pleased to see the Heubeck and efforts in creating and sustaining the Windham family be recognized for this pres- equine environment that helped establish tigious honor. Thanks goes to the ELCR and Marion County’s equine prominence. ■ EXTREMES PHOTO
Heubeck, Windham Families Honored With Clay Conservation Award
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chased by Jorge Luis Diaz there as a yearling in 2015. Classy City Lady is a daughter of the good racemare Classy Place, who won the Suncoast at Tampa. ■
Katinka Takes Miss Gracie The 3-year-old filly Katinka is no stranger to ambitious assignments – having started in last year’s Florida Sire Stakes’ My Dear Girl at Gulfstream as a maiden and most recently in Arlington’s Grade 3 Pucker Up Aug. 12 as the winner of only one of her nine career starts – and she was well-backed as the third choice against a strong group of state-bred fillies Sept. 16 in the $100,000 Miss Gracie Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Trainer Michael Yates’ ongoing faith in the Shadybrook Farm and Pam Klein-owned filly was rewarded with victory, the daughter of Kantharos nipping Surprise Wedding at the wire to win the Miss Gracie by a nose. Gran Cherry was a half-length farther back in third, with Graceful Heart the same distance back in fourth. While Yates has shown confidence in testing his filly against classy opposition, he wasn’t so sure about the outcome of the 7½-furlong turf test that drew a field of eight.
“I thought we were second,” Yates said. “She ran great… couldn’t be prouder. We took the blinkers off hoping to get her to settle, and she did.” Princess Victoria, the longest shot in the field at 33-1, led the pack through an opening quarter-mile in a pokey :25.68 before Surprise Wedding and Katinka joined her on the turn, with the latter racing outside and Surprise Wedding full of fight between horses. Princess Victoria faded coming off the turn as the other two battled the length of the stretch, hitting the wire together in 1:31.23. Leonel Reyes rode the winner, who paid $9.20. First prize was worth $60,140, nearly doubling her previous earnings and bringing her career bankroll to $128,090. Wendy Christ and Kathie Haines bred Katinka, a daughter of Classy City Lady, by Carson City. Their filly brought $17,000 at OBS last year when purchased by Shadybrook, and had brought $10,000 when pur-
Even money favorite Kroy won his third consecutive race and second straight stakes event Sept. 24 when the 3-year-old Floridabred took the $100,000 Bear’s Den stakes at Gulfsteam Park. The Bear’s Den featured six Florida-bred sophomores going seven furlongs on the main track. The Bear’s Den was the first career start on dirt for Kroy, who began his winning streak July 29 at Gulfstream Park when he won a $16,000 optional claiming race on grass by more than seven lengths. The Armando De la cerda trainee then came back Aug. 19 and took the $75,000 Tortugas Stakes at seven and one-half furlongs on the grass. Ridden by Emisael Jaramillo, Kroy broke on top from post one and went right to the lead with 14-1 shot Zipping giving chase in second and General McGooby third, both about a length and one-half behind. Kroy put daylight on his rivals until they finished a quarter-mile in :22.82 when Zipping came up
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Florida-bred Katinka
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Kroy Takes to Dirt to Win Bear’s Den
Florida-bred Kroy
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Florida FOCUS to challenge from the outside. As they made their way around the far turn, Kroy shook loose from Zipping and had three lengths on him by the time they turned for home and completed the half-mile in :45.39. Zipping tried to move up to challenge again but Kroy was too sharp as he held off the late run from from his nemisis to win by 1 ½ lengths in 1:21.69 over the fast track. Zipping was second, more than nine lengths ahead of He’s the One in third. General McGooby was fourth followed by Major Key and Shiny Copper Penny.
In Memoriam
Lee Parker Elmer Leland (Lee) Parker, Jr. passed away on Aug. 31, 2017 in Crystal River, Fla., at the age of 78. Lee was born with a love of horses and grew up riding them. While living in Miami running his sod and landscape business in the 1960s, he bought his first horse, an appaloosa, in Miami for his daughter’s ninth birthday, and that opened the floodgates. Soon after, Lee bought riding horses for the whole family, which prompted a move to a small farm in the Redlands area of Miami, where he built riding stables and boarded horses. In 1974, the family moved near Williston, Florida, to start a cattle farm. But then Lee went to his first thoroughbred sale in Ocala and he was hooked for good! He started off with a couple of mares, but that number increased significantly over the next decade. Lee developed Don Dee Farm & Training Center with five large barns and an excellent track. He raced under the name of Horses Of Course, and was a longtime Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company shareholder. Upon his retirement to Crystal River in 2001, Lee continued to own a few horses and stayed active in their training and racing. He finally sold his last horse in 2015, after 46 years of devoted horsemanship. He loved breeding and training horses and always said how blessed his life was that he could do what he loved. Lee was born on Sept. 6, 1938 in Miami, to Elmer L. Parker, Sr. and Thelma Parker. He had four siblings: Jackie Parker Kroger, Peggy Parker Hamilton, Bruce Parker and Richard Parker. With the nieces and nephews they gave him, it was quite a family. He married Paula Edmiston in 1959 and received his discharge from the Air Force in 1960. Lee and Paula are the parents of Donna Parker Kassewitz, Deanna Parker Rodrick, and Leland Parker III and grandparents of Jennifer Rodrick, Jason Rodrick, Jarrod Rodrick, Noel Kassewitz, Perker Kassewitz, Hayden Parker and Landen Parker. A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 at Plantation on Crystal River, in the Magnolia Room. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Florida Thoroughbred Charities at 801 SW 60th Ave., Ocala 34474 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. ■ 10 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
Kroy was bred in Florida by Machmer Hall of Paris, Ky., and Milan Kosanovch of Ocala. The gray or roan gelding is by The Factor out of Pieria, by Atticus. He was consigned by Select Sales to the Fasig-Tipton August Yearling Sale where he brought $185,000 from his current owners Midwest Thoroughbreds. He has now won four of eight starts and $158,355. Kroy paid $4 to win. ■
Awesome Slew Wins Ack Ack Stepping into the winners’ circle for the first time since taking the Grade 3 Commonwealth Stakes at Keeneland in April, Live Oak Plantation’s homebred Awesome Slew won the Grade 3 Ack Ack Stakes at Churchill Downs Sept. 30 to stamp himself among the top middle distance runners in North America. The Ack Ack offered a $100,000 purse for 3-year-olds and older going one mile on the main track. Facing some of the top sprinters in the country in recent races, Awesome Slew was fourth in the Grade 1 Metropolitan at Belmont Park in June, second behind Mind Your Biscuits in the Grade 2 Belmont Sprint at Belmont Park on July 8 and second again, this time to Drefong in the Grade 1 Forego on Aug. 26. So the Ack Ack seemed to be a more comfortable spot for the 4year-old Florida-bred. Ridden by Corey Lanerie for trainer Mark Casse, Awesome Slew ran a well measured race as the odds-on favorite. Longshot Pinson went to the lead from the start with Warrior’s Club on the outside and those two took the field of nine through a :23.07 first quarter while Awesome Slew sat patiently in sixth, some five lengths off the lead. After a half-mile in :46.50, Lanerie began to let Awesome Slew run as they circled the field five with 7-2 second choice The Player also advancing just to their inside. Pinson continued to lead through three-quarters in 1:11.13 but it was not long before Pinson then Awesome Slew put him away as they made their way down the long Churchill Downs stretch. The Player had the edge until the eighth pole where Awesome Slew went by him on his way to a one-length score in 1:35.02. The Player remained second, more than nine lengths ahead of Pinson in third. “The goal for this spot was to give him an easier race,” said Norman Casse, assistant to his father Mark. “He’s been facing some of the best sprinters in the country so he needed to build his confidence back up. He did everything well today and the distance was perfect. There’s still some discussion to be had but right now we’ll point towards the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).” The Breeders’ Cup Mile will be run at Del Mar Racetrack in Southern California on Nov. 4-5. Lanerie also explained that he rode the Ack Ack with confidence.
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“Turning for home I had a ton of horse under me,” Lanerie said. Awesome Slew is by Awesome Again out of Slewfoundmoney, by Seeking the Gold. The first prize was $59,520 and hiked Awesome Slew’s bankroll to $952,940 with a record of five wins from 16 career starts. Awesome Slew paid $3.20. Harmac, Gray Sky, Conquest Big E, Zulu, Warrior’s Club and Etruscan completed the order of finish. ■
horsemen throughout North America and our great racing fans,” said P.J. Campo, Vice President of Racing for The Stronach Group. “We are now the third-most watched and wagered signal during the summer, and horsemen continue to see the benefits of racing year-round in South Florida. While we have done a lot these past three years, there’s still much to do and more to grow. We believe this is only the beginning. More horsemen have spoken to us about remaining in South Florida year-round or keeping a part of their stable at Gulfstream or our training center Palm Meadows. While we prepare for our Championship Meet beginning Dec. 2, we’re already looking at ways to improve our spring and summer race programs. We’re very excited about the future at Gulfstream Park.” The meet was highlighted by Breeders’ Cup-bound Curlin’s Approval winning the Princess Rooney (G2), Imperial Hint winning
Gulfstream’s Spring & Summer Meet Produces Record Handle Gulfstream Park announced Friday that total handle for its summer and spring meets - highlighted by the Summit of Speed, Florida Sire Stakes and continued rejuvenation of its year-round racing program – was $603 million, an increase of $46.9 million over 2016 despite five fewer race days. Total handle for 2017 was up nine percent from $556 million last year. Daily average handle was $5.444 million, an increase of $639,678, or 12.5 percent, over 2016 when average handle was $4.801 million. Gulfstream raced 111 days this spring and summer compared to 116 in 2016. This marks the third consecutive year total and daily handle has risen during Gulfstream’s spring and summer meets. In 2015, total handle was $490 million. “It’s clear that thoroughbred racing in Florida is being revitalized at Gulfstream Park by The Stronach Group as well as by the support of
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Florida FOCUS the Smile Sprint (G3) and the Florida Sire Stakes crowning Soutache the victor of the $400,000 In Reality and Starship Bonita the winner of the $400,000 My Dear Girl. Tyler Gaffalione, the nation’s leading rider in total wins, swept the jockey title from Edgard Zayas and Emisael Jaramillo while Todd Pletcher and Victor Barboza won training titles. ■
Ulloa Perez Notches First U.S. Victory at Gulfstream Park West
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Oscar Ulloa Perez notched his first U.S. victory in the sixth race Oct. 7 at Gulfstream Park West, one day after his younger brother Andrea Ulloa achieved the feat in Friday’s second race. Ulloa Perez made his first U.S. winner’s circle visit in style. The 28-year-old jockey, who won more than 1,300 races during his nine-year career in Chile, scored aboard 60-1 long shot Pep the Champ for owner/trainer Pedro Sorbazo. “I’m very happy to get my first win here,” Ulloa Perez said. “I’ve always wanted to ride in the United States.” The upset victory came one day after his 23-year-old brother Ulloa Perez Andres Ulloa scored his victory in the U.S., taking that day’s second race aboard the Dennis Wardtrained Jackism ($18.40). ■
Marion County Horse Farms Needed for Cost-Share Program The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) through the Marion County Soil and Water Conservation District has implemented a pilot program to cost share manure management best management practices for horse farms to improve water quality and protect Rainbow Springs. The pilot program will reimburse 75% of total project costs up to $50,000 and is seeking horse farms to sign up for the program. Cost-share funds are available now and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. An example of the type of project that is funded is a manure composting facility is available at www.ftboa.com under Wire to Wire news. To be eligible to participate in the cost-share program, the horse farm must meet the following minimum requirements: 1. It must be a commercial equine operation. 2. It must be located in Marion County, in the Rainbow Springs Basin, and within the SWFWMD. To determine if your property is in 12 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
the proper area, visit www.ftboa.com and select the left hand column homepage for Wire to Wire news for the map. For more information or to sign up for the program, contact Gene Altman, P.E., at 352-796-7211, Ext. 4248 or Gene.Altman@swfwmd.state.fl.us. ■
Champagne Winner Greenpointcrusader to Ocala Stud Greenpointcrusader, Bernardini’s winner of the prestigious Champagne S. (G1) at age two, has been retired to stud and will stand his first season in 2018 at Ocala Stud. A fee will be announced at a later date. “Greenpointcrusader was one of the best 2-year-olds of his crop, as evidenced by fast wins against Saratoga maiden company and then the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont,” said Ocala Stud’s J. Michael O’Farrell. “His 94 Beyer number in the Champagne was as fast as Uncle Mo, and it’s one of the fastest in the last decade from what is a marquee race for 2-year-olds. Greenpointcrusader has a tremendous stallion pedigree, with two of his brothers currently standing stud in Kentucky, and he’s the only Grade 1-winning 2-year-old out of his highly-accomplished dam. There’s a lot to like about this horse, and we believe breeders will really like him when they see him.” Trained by Todd Pletcher for owners St. Elias Stables, MeB Stables and Brooklyn Boyz Stables, Greenpointcrusader burst onto the scene as a 2-year-old, breaking his maiden at Saratoga before scoring a runaway 4 ½-length victory in the $500,000 Champagne S. in his subsequent start at Belmont. In the Champagne, Greenpointcrusader ran a mile in 1:36.25, earning a 94 Beyer for the performance. The dark bay colt would go on to be runner-up in the Holy Bull S. (G2) at Gulfstream in his 3-year-old debut. He retires with earnings of $473,300. “(Co-owner) Anthony Bonomo and I are big believers in Greenpointcrusader’s future as a sire, and love his pedigree, look and racing form,” said co-owner Vinnie Viola of St. Elias Stables. “He ran extremely well as a 2-year-old and finished first or second in four of his first five races before injuries derailed his racing career. We intend to support him with a number of our own high-quality broodmares. Anthony and I are pleased to stand Greenpointcrusader at Ocala Stud and put him in the hands of the O’Farrells, in whom we have a lot of confidence in making Greenpointcrusader the next great sire to stand in Florida.” A $575,000 purchase, Greenpointcrusader was one of the top five colts by Bernardini to sell at the 2014 yearling sales. He is out of the five-time Graded stakes-producing Cryptoclearance mare Ava Knowsthecode, whose other Grade 1 winner is current sire Justin Phillip, winner of the Vanderbilt (G1) at Saratoga as a 5-year-old. Greenpointcrusader is a full brother to current sire Algorithms, a Grade 3 winner on the track and tied for No. 2 freshman sire of 2016 by blacktype horses.
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Greenpointcrusader is now available for inspection at Ocala Stud. For more information about Greenpointcrusader, or to set up an inspection appointment, please contact David or Joe O’Farrell at 352237-2171, or visit OcalaStud.com. ■
Gus Gray Wins Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award Pancho Sanchez Honored as a Finalist
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Lugusta “Gus” Gray, the yearling manager at Donald Dizney’s Double Diamond Farm, was awarded a Thoroughbred Industry Employee Award for his dedication to breeding at Keeneland in October. The awards honor behind-thescenes players in thoroughbred racing and breeding. Before working for Double Diamond, Gray worked for the famed thoroughbred breeder and owner Fred Hooper for more than 30 years as a stallion manager and tour guide every Friday at Hooper Farms. His work with horses became a book titled, “They Call me Gus”. It shares his everyday life and his work with Gus Gray famed horses including Tri-Jet. A natural storyteller, he was on a speakers' circuit in the early 1990s sharing stories about his role as a groom, stallion handler and later stallion manager. His goal was to inspire youth to pursue their dreams. Most recently, his class, “A 1950’s Old Timer’s Perspective”, was part of a nationally-recognized educational program, Master the Possibilities. In 2000, he was awarded the Florida Thoroughbred Manager's Association Carry Back Award for his achievements.
Francisco (Pancho) Sanchez, the farm manager at Craig Wheeler Thoroughbreds, was honored as a finalist for dedication to breeding. Craig Wheeler managed the historic Hobeau Farm for 30 years and chose Sanchez to help him start his farm which he has been dedicated to for 13 years. He is the backbone of operations there putting in long days, outworking many others, and dedicated to caring for the horses. A devoted father and husband, Francisco Sanchez he notes that he cares so much for the horses he works with, as if they were his own horses and kids. The awards are sponsored by Godolphin in partnership with The Jockey Club, Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association, and the National HBPA. With a total of 142 nominations, the shortlist judging panel of five had the difficult task of selecting just three finalists in each category. The finalists were then flown to Kentucky for a reception at Jonabell Farm and for finalist interviews by another judging panel. The winners were announced at the TIEA luncheon at Keeneland aired on TVG and also by livestream online. ■ FILE PHOTO
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Katinka vence a Miss Gracie La potra Katinka, de 3 años, ya ha tenido misiones ambiciosas. Comenzó en la My Dear Girl en Florida Sire Stakes en Gulfstream, el año pasado, en calidad de máiden y, más recientemente, corrió en la Pucker Up de Arlington (G3) del 12 de agosto, donde ganó solo una de sus nueve carreras. En la Miss Gracie Stakes de $100,000 del 16 de septiembre, estaba bien respaldada como tercera opción contra un sólido grupo de potras criadas en Florida. La fe continua del entrenador Michael Yates en esta potra, propiedad de Shadybrook Farm y Pam Klein, fue recompensada con una victoria cuando la hija de Kantharon desplazó a Surprise Wedding en la meta y ganó la Miss Gracie por un hocico. Gran Cherry quedó en tercer lugar, medio cuerpo más atrás, mientras que Graceful Heart quedó en cuarto lugar por la misma distancia.
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Aunque Yates ha demostrado confianza al probar a su potra contra competidoras de primera línea, no estaba seguro del resultado de la prueba de 7½ furlongs sobre hierba del sábado, donde corrían ocho ejemplares. “Creí que quedábamos segundos”, confesó Yates. “Fue asombrosa. No podría estar más orgulloso. Le quitamos las anteojeras con la esperanza de que se acostumbrara, y lo hizo”. Princess Victoria, la ganadora más improbable en el campo con 33-1, lideraba a la partida en un lento cuarto de milla de 0:25.68 antes de que Surprise Wedding y Katinka se le unieran en la curva; esta última corría en el exterior, mientras que Surprise Wedding luchaba entre las demás competidoras. Princess Victoria perdió fuerza al salir de la curva, al tiempo que las otras dos peleaban la recta; llegaron a la meta juntas, en 1:31.23. Leonel Reyes montó a la ganadora, que
pagó $9.20. El primer premio fue de $60,140, lo cual casi duplicó sus ganancias previas y llevó sus ganancias totales a $128,090. Wendy Christ y Kathie Haines criaron a Katinka, hija de Classy City Lady, a su vez hija de Carson City. Su potra se vendió a $17,000 en OBS el año pasado y quedó en manos de Shadybrook; anteriormente, se había vendido en $10,000 cuando fue adquirida por Jorge Luis Diaz en ese mismo lugar, cuando tenía un año, en 2015. Classy City Lady es hija de la buena yegua de carreras Classy Place, que ganó la Suncoast en Tampa. ■
Las familias Heubeck y Windham reciben el premio Clay Conservation Award Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) tiene el agrado de anunciar que la familia Heubeck y James y Lee Windham de
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Kroy corre sobre tierra y gana la Bear’s Den Kroy, el favorito con dinero parejo, ganó su tercera carrera consecutiva y su segundo clásico el 24 de septiembre, cuando este ejemplar de 3 años criado en Florida se llevó el premio de $100,000 del clásico Bear’s Den en Gulfsteam Park. En la Bear’s Dean, compitieron seis corredores criados en Florida en su segundo año de desempeño, que recorrieron siete furlongs en la pista principal. La Bear’s Dean fue la primera carrera sobre tierra para Kroy, que comenzó su racha ganadora el 29 de julio en Gulfstream Park, cuando ganó una carrera de $16,000 con
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su fundación Quail Roost FounMarion County, Fla., han ganado dation dedicada a la preserel premio Robert N. Clay Conservación, a financiar becas de vation Award de 2017. Estableestudio y a contribuir con procido en reconocimiento del gramas locales, como el centro liderazgo de Robert N. Clay por terapéutico Strirrups n’ Strides sus tareas de conservación de las Therapeutic Riding”. tierras equinas en la industria de El condado de Marion es el los purasangre, el Premio de 2017 centro de la segunda industria más fue presentado en la cena de pregrande de cría de purasangres en mios nacionales de la ThoroughHarriet & Elmer Huebeck Norteamérica. Este premio rebred Owners and Breeders Association el 9 de septiembre en Lexington, conoce a las familias Heubeck y Windham por sus esfuerzos al haber creado y Kentucky. Harriet y Elmer Heubeck y su hijo Kerry sostenido el entorno equino que contribuyó Heubeck, junto con los actuales productores a establecer la prominencia del condado de James Windham y su fallecida esposa Lee, Marion en este sector. ■ han sido reconocidos por haber preservado Quail Roost Farm II como tierra equina. H’Krih Shelhamer, hija de Kerry Heubeck, que pasó buena parte de su juventud en el establecimiento de Ocala de Heubeck, recibió el premio en nombre de las familias Heubeck y Windham en el 32.o evento anual de la TOBA. Los Heubeck han trabajado para desarrollar los primeros establecimientos de purasangre en el condado de Marion y, luego, crearon su propiedad única, Quail Roost Farm. Harriet y Elmer fallecieron en 2003, y su hijo Kerry buscó proteger los 1,000 acres de Quail Roost II como tributo a sus padres. Kerry, junto con los nuevos dueños James y Lee Windham, trabajaron con el Conservation Trust of Florida para proteger y limitar el desarrollo de alrededor de 800 acres de Quail Roost II como establecimiento de cría de purasangres y ganado. “Nos complace ver que las familias Heubeck y Windham son reconocidas por este prestigioso honor. Agradezco a ELCR y a TOBA por haber patrocinado el premio Robert N. Clay Conservation Award”, afirmó el CEO de la Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Lonny Powell. “Desde hace mucho tiempo, los Florida-bred Heubeck han desempeñado un rol valioso Kroy con la FTBOA y en la comunidad, gracias a
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reclamo opcional sobre hierba por más de siete cuerpos. Este ejemplar, entrenado por Armando de la Cerda, regresó el 19 de agosto y salió victorioso en la Tortugas Stakes de $75,000 de siete furlongs y medio sobre hierba. Montado por Emisael Jaramillo, Kroy salió a la delantera del poste uno y siguió liderando, mientras que Zipping, con 14-1, lo seguía de cerca en segundo lugar y General McGooby iba tercero, ambos a un cuerpo y medio de distancia. Kroy mantuvo una buena distancia con sus rivales hasta que terminaron el cuarto de milla en 0:22.82, cuando Zipping comenzó a desafiarlo desde el exterior. A medida que avanzaban por la curva más alejada, Kroy se deshizo de Zipping y le sacaba tres cuerpos cuando estaban volviendo. La media milla se completó en 0:45.39. Zipping intentó avanzar para volver a desafiarlo, pero Kroy fue más astuto y no se lo permitió, y terminó ganándole por 1½ cuerpo en 1:21.69 en la pista rápida. Zipping quedó segundo, más de nueve cuerpos delante de He’s the One, el tercero. General McGooby quedó en cuarto puesto, seguido de Major Key y de Shiny Copper Penny. Kroy fue criado en Florida por Machmer Hall of Paris, Kentucky, y Milan Kosanovch de Ocala. Este capón gris o ruano es hijo de The Factor y de la yegua Pieria, hija de Atticus. Fue consignado por Select Sales en la venta de ejemplares de un año de Fasig-Tipton en agosto, donde se vendió por $185,000 a sus propietarios actuales, Midwest Thoroughbreds. Con esta victoria, ha ganado cuatro carreras de ocho y lleva acumulados $158,355. Kroy pagó $4 al ganar. ■
Awesome Slew gana la Ack Ack Awesome Slew, criado en Live Oak Plantation, ganó la Ack Ack Stakes de Grado 3 en Churchill Downs el 30 de septiembre y, así, clasificó por primera vez desde la Commonwealth 16 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
Florida-bred Awesome Slew
Stakes de Grado 3 en Keeneland, que tuvo lugar en abril. Con esto, se colocó entre los mejores corredores de distancia media de Norteamérica. La Ack Ack ofrecía un premio de $100,000 para ejemplares de 3 años o más que corrieran una milla en la pista principal. Enfrentado a algunos de los mejores corredores del país en carreras recientes, Awesome Slew quedó cuarto en la Metropolitan de Grado 1 en Belmont Park en junio; segundo, detrás de Mind Your Biscuits en la Belmont Sprint de Grado 2 en Belmont Park el 8 de julio, y segundo, otra vez, pero ante Drefong, en la Forego de Grado 1 el 26 de agosto. Así, la Ack Ack parecía un lugar más cómodo para este ejemplar de 4 años criado en Florida. Montado por Corey Lanerie para el entrenador Mark Casse, Awesome Slew corrió una carrera bien medida como favorito de las apuestas.
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Longshot Pinson se colocó a la cabeza desde el principio, con Warrior’s Club en el exterior; estos dos lideraban el campo de nueve competidores al llegar a la marca del primer cuarto (0:23.07), mientras Awesome Slew corría pacientemente en sexto lugar, a unos cinco cuerpos del primero. Después de una media milla en 0:46.50, Lanerie comenzó a dejar que Awesome Slew corriera mientras The Player, la segunda opción con 7-2, también avanzaba hacia el interior. Pinson siguió liderando durante los tres cuartos, en 1:11.13, pero no pasó mucho tiempo hasta que Awesome Slew lo superara mientras iban por la recta de Churchill Downs. The Player llevó la delantera hasta el octavo poste, donde Awesome Slew lo pasó y logró una victoria por un cuerpo a los 1:35.02. The Player quedó segundo, más de nueve cuerpos por delante de Pinson, en tercer lugar.
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Los encuentros de primavera y verano en Gulfstream producen cifras récord El viernes, Gulfstream Park anunció que el total de sus encuentros de verano y primavera –entre los que destacan la Summit of Speed, Florida Sire Stakes y el rejuvenecimiento continuo de su programa de carreras para todo el año– fue de $603 millones, un incremento de $46.9 millones con respecto a 2016, a pesar de haber tenido cinco días menos de carrera. El total para 2017 subió un nueve por ciento con respecto a los $556 millones del año pasado. El promedio diario fue de $5.444 mil-
lones, un incremento de $639,678, o del 12.5 por ciento, con respecto al 2016, que tuvo un promedio de $4.801 millones. Gulfstream tuvo 111 días de carrera esta primavera y verano, en comparación con los 116 de 2016. Esto marca el tercer año consecutivo donde se han incrementado tanto los números totales como diarios durante los encuentros de primavera y verano de Gulfstream. En 2015, el total movilizado fue de $490 millones. “Está claro que Gulfstream Park ha revitalizado las carreras de purasangres en Florida, gracias al respaldo de The Stronach Group y de los caballistas de todo Norteamérica, además de los valiosos fanáticos de las carreras”, señaló P. J. Campo, Vicepresidente de Carreras para The Stronach Group. “Ahora somos la tercera señal más vista y con más apuestas durante el verano, y los caballistas siguen viendo los beneficios de dedicarse a su actividad todo el año en el sur de Florida. Aunque hemos logrado mucho en los últimos tres años, aún queda mucho por hacer y crecer. Creemos que este es solo el comienzo. Más caballistas nos han dicho que se quedarán todo el año en el sur de Florida, o que mantendrán una parte de su establo en Gulfstream o en nuestro centro de entrenamiento en Palm Meadows. Aunque nos estamos preparando para nuestro Championship Meet que comienza el 2 de diciembre, ya estamos buscando maneras de mejorar nuestros programas de carreras para la primavera y el verano. Estamos muy entusiasmados por el futuro en Gulfstream Park”. Este encuentro fue coronado por la victoria de Curlin’s Approval (que había ganado la Breeders’ Cup) en la Princess Rooney (G2), el triunfo de Imperial Hint en la Smile Sprint (G3) y la coronación de
Soutache en In Reality por $400,000 y de Starship Bonita en My Dear Girl, por $400,000, ambas en la Florida Sire Stakes. Tyler Gaffalione, el jinete líder a nivel nacional en victorias totales, le quitó el título a Edgard Zayas y a Emisael Jaramillo, mientras que Todd Pletcher y Victor Barboza ganaron títulos como entrenadores. ■
Gus Gray gana el prestigioso Premio al Empleado de la Industria Pura Sangre Pancho Sánchez homenajeado como finalista
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“El objetivo de esta carrera fue ofrecerle una opción más fácil”, explicó Norman Casse, asistente de su padre Mark. “Se ha estado enfrentando a algunos de los mejores corredores del país, así que necesitaba recuperar su confianza. Hoy hizo todo bien, y la distancia fue perfecta. Aún quedan algunos debates, pero por ahora apuntaremos a la Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile de $1,000,000 (G1)”. La Breeders’ Cup Mile se correrá en Del Mar Racetrack, en el sur de California, el 4 y 5 de noviembre. Lanerie también precisó que corrió la Ack Ack con confianza. “Al tomar la curva, el caballo ya demostraba su paso firme”, relató Lanerie. Awesome Slew es hijo de Awesome Again y de la yegua Slewfoundmoney, hija de Seeking the Gold. El primer premio fue de $59,520 y, con ello, las ganancias totales de Awesome Slew ascendieron a $952,940, con un récord de cinco victorias en 16 carreras. Awesome Slew pagó $3.20. Harmac, Gray Sky, Conquest Big E, Zulu, Warrior’s Club y Etruscan completaron el orden de llegada. ■
Lugusta “Gus” Gray, el gerente de caballos añeros en la granja Double Diamond Farm de Donald Dizney, fue otorgado en octubre con el Premio al Empleado de la Industria Pura Sangre por su dedicación a la crianza en Keeneland. Estos premios honran a las personas tras bastidores en la crianza y competencias de los Pura Sangre. THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 17
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Antes de trabajar para Double Diamond, Gray trabajó como gerente de sementales y guía turístico en Hooper Farms durante más de 30 años para el famoso criador y propietario de Pura Sangre Fred Hooper. Su trabajo equino se cristalizó en un libro titulado “Me llaman Gus”. Este libro comparte su vida cotidiana en la industria y su trabajo con caballos famosos como Tri-Jet. Con una habilidad natural para acoplar su experiencias en una forma narrativa, fue orador motivacional al principio de la década de los 90, compartiendo historias sobre su oficio como caballerizo, manejador de sementales y luego como gerente. Su objetivo era inspirar a los jóvenes a perseguir sus sueños. Más recientemente, su clase, “A 1950s Old Timer’s Perspective”, fue parte de un programa educativo reconocido a nivel nacional, Master the Possibilities. En el año 2000, Gus fue galardonado,
por sus logros, con el premio “Florida Thor- con los que trabaja tanto como si fueran sus oughbred Manager’s Association Carry propios hijos. Back”. Los premios son patrocinados por GodolFrancisco (Pancho) Sánchez, el gerente de phin en asociación con el Jockey Club, la la granja Craig Wheeler Asociación de Criadores y Thoroughbreds, fue homenaPropietarios de Pura Sangre jeado como finalista por su y la HBPA Nacional. dedicación a la cría de Pura Con un total de 142 Sangre. nominaciones, el jurado Craig Wheeler administró compuesto por cinco perla histórica Hobeau Farm dusonas tuvo la difícil tarea de rante 30 años y eligió a seleccionar solo tres finalSánchez para ayudarlo a istas en cada categoría. comenzar su granja, a la cual Los finalistas luego Sánchez se ha dedicado dufueron llevados a Kentucky rante los últimos 13 años. para asistir a una recepción Él es la columna vertebral en Jonabell Farm y para ser Francisco Sanchez de las operaciones que con entrevistados por otro panel lleva largos días de arduo trade jueces. bajo y la dedicación al cuidado de los cabalLos ganadores fueron anunciados en el allos. muerzo TIEA en Keeneland, el cual fue transAdemás de ser un padre y un esposo de- mitido en vivo por TVG y también por las voto, él expresa que se ocupa por los caballos redes sociales. ■ FILE PHOTO
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Obituario Lee Parker Elmer Leland (Lee) Parker, Jr. falleció el 31 de agosto de 2017 en Crystal River, Florida, a los 78 años. Lee nació con amor por los caballos y creció montándolos. En la década de 1960, cuando vivía en Miami mientras administraba su negocio de césped y paisajismo, compró su primer caballo, un Appaloosa, para el noveno cumpleaños de su hija, y con ello empezó todo. Poco tiempo después, Lee compró caballos para toda la familia, lo cual dio pie a que se mudaran a una pequeña granja de la zona Redlands de Miami, donde construyó cuadras de caballos de montar y albergó a varios ejemplares. En 1974, la familia se mudó cerca de Williston, Florida, para dedicarse a una hacienda. Pero entonces, ¡Lee asistió a su primera venta de Thoroughbred en Ocala y quedó enganchado para siempre! Comenzó con un par de yeguas, pero la cantidad se incrementó significativamente en la siguiente década. Lee impulsó su Don Dee Farm & Training Center, con cinco grandes establos y una excelente pista. Compitió bajo el nombre de Horses Of Course y fue accionista de la Sales Company de Ocala Breeders durante mucho tiempo. Tras su retiro a Crystal River en 2001, Lee se quedó con algunos caballos y se mantuvo activo en su entrenamiento y competición. Finalmente, vendió su último caballo en 2015, tras 46 años de devota dedicación. Le encantaba criar y entrenar caballos, y siempre decía que tenía mucha suerte de poder dedicarse a lo que amaba. Lee nació el 6 de septiembre de 1938 en Miami, hijo de Elmer L. Parker, Sr. y Thelma Parker. Tuvo cuatro hermanos: Jackie Parker Kroger, Peggy Parker Hamilton, Bruce Parker y Richard Parker. Si se contaba a todos sus sobrinos, la familia era bastante numerosa. Se casó con Paula Edmiston en 1959 y fue dado de baja de la Fuerza Aérea en 1960. Lee y Paula fueron padres de Donna Parker Kassewitz, Deanna Parker Rodrick y Leland Parker III, y abuelos de Jennifer Rodrick, Jason Rodrick, Jarrod Rodrick, Noel Kassewitz, Perker Kassewitz, Hayden Parker y Landen Parker. Se realizará una Celebración de Vida el sábado 21 de octubre de 2017 en Plantation on Crystal River, en la sala Magnolia, a las 12 del mediodía. Se servirá un almuerzo a continuación. En lugar de flores, pueden realizarse donaciones a las entidades de beneficencia Florida Thoroughbred Charities o a la fundación Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. ■ 18 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
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ive Oak Plantation’s World Approval established himself as the early favorite for the Nov. 4, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) with a surprisingly easy victory in the $800,000 Woodbine Mile (G1) Sept. 16. World Approval gave trainer Mark Casse his second consecutive victory in the race after the now-retired, soon-to-be-sold racemare Tepin won last year’s running. Tepin, in foal to champion Curlin, is slated to be sold two days after the BC Mile at the Fasig-Tipton auction in Lexington, Ky. Casse, attending the Keeneland sale – “We’re trying to buy the next Woodbine Mile winner,” he said later – left the saddling chores for World Approval up to assistants David Adams and Kathryn Sullivan, with Charlotte Weber, owner of Ocala’s Live Oak operation, on hand at Woodbine. “We had horses running all over the place,” Casse said, “and Mrs. Weber said she was going [to Woodbine] so I said, ‘Well, can you handle it?’ and she said she could.” Clearly pleased with the result, she said “I couldn’t be more excited for the farm,” adding that she was “thrilled” with the ride of John Velazquez, up on World Approval for the first time. “Johnny did a beautiful job … he saved ground, the horse seemed to be happy where he was and he just stayed there and took the race away.” Casse insists that his Florida-bred champion and now three-time Grade 1 winner prefers to run at a target, but the Hall of Fame rider, after studying the form for the race, called an audible. “I wasn’t sure who the speed horse was going to be and I saw he’s always been pretty close to the pace, not on the lead, but pretty close,” Velazquez 22 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
said in explaining why he had his mount challenging for the lead early. The fractions through the first half-mile (:23.77 and :46.45) were credited to 68-1 Dragon Bay, but World Approval, who broke from post one and had a rail-skimming trip all the way, was on top of him before easing to the front approaching the far turn, still with four rivals to his outside. He extended his lead on the turn and took off through the stretch, outfinishing the European challenger Lancaster Bomber. “[World Approval] was going so well the whole way around,” said Velazquez after winning his record fifth Woodbine Mile. “I was just hoping that he would respond when he switched down the lane and that’s exactly what he did. As soon as he switched, he took off. He was ready.”
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The race’s 124-pound highweight, World Approval gave 12 pounds to the runner-up, the only 3-year-old in the field, and from three to seven pounds to the rest of the competition. Long on Value was third with last year’s Arlington Million winner Mondialiste fourth, followed by Arod, Dutch Connection, Conquest Panthera (another Casse trainee), Tower of Texas, Glenville Gardens, Best Bard, second-choice Deauville and the exhausted Dragon Bay. The second-through-fifth-place finishers all closed from the back of the pack, which is to say that World Approval was the only one of the early pacemakers to stay the trip. Spotting the rest of the field from three to seven pounds, he got the first six furlongs in 1:10.31 and completed the mile in 1:33.05. It was a quality field that ran behind the gray geld-
ing, as all but Lancaster Bomber and Best Bard are group- or graded-stakes winners. World Approval paid $6.70 while boosting his record to 10-2-4 from 23 starts and his career earnings to $1,837,363. The son of Northern Afleet is the fourth foal produced by the With Approval mare Win Approval to hit the million-dollar mark in earnings. Za Approval, Revved Up and Miesque’s Approval, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Mile and an Eclipse champion, are the others. In addition to the $393,600 first prize, in American dollars, victory assured the 5-year-old an all-expenses paid berth to the BC Mile. “Am I confident we can win? I don’t think I would change places with anybody,” said Casse, who won the 2015 BC Mile with Tepin and narrowly missed a repeat with her the next year. ■
World Approval leading the field on his way to victory in the Woodbine Mile
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irenze Fire earned a ticket to the $2 million Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade 1) to be run at Del Mar Nov. 4 when he took the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park Oct. 7. The $500,000 Champagne Stakes saw a dozen 2-year-olds going 11⁄16 miles and provided the winner $300,000 and a fees paid berth into the Juvenile. The Florida-bred colt broke from the far outside post 12 but jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. was able to slide Firenze Fire over to the two-path where he sat ahead of just two other runners as they made their way down the backstretch. Meanwhile, 3-1 favorite Aveenu Malcainu set the early pace by going the first quarter-mile in :22.90 with 7-1 choice Inticed between horses in second with Hazit also right there on the outside. Moving around the far turn Aveenu Malcainu began to edge clear of Enticed and Hazit after a half-mile in :45.94 but Jose Ortiz on Good Magic began to move up from sixth while Irad Ortiz had Firenze Fire advancing while saving ground on the inside. Good Magic took over at the top of the stretch as Aveenu Malcainu began to tire and Firenze Fire was now within striking distance on the outside. Those two hooked up with an eighth of a mile to run but Firenze Fire put away the favorite as he hit the finish a half-length in front of Good Magic in second with a final running time of 1:35.91 on the fast track. It was another three lengths back to Enticed in third. "He always breaks good, but we've been working with him to drop in, take some kickback, get some dirt and finish. He was working great," said Ortiz, Jr., who won his third race of the day and second straight stakes after piloting Disco Partner to victory in the Belmont Turf Sprint Invitational. Firenze Fire was let go at 11-1 and paid $24.00 to win. He now has career earnings of $429,100. It was the third win in four starts for Firenze Fire who is trained by Jason Servis for Ron Lombardi’s Mr Amore
Stables of Mountain Lakes, N.J. who also bred the colt. He is by freshman sire Poseidon’s Warrior, who stands at Pleasant Acres Farm, and is the first foal out of My Every Wish, by Langfuhr. Firenze Fire was the first winner for his sire when he broke his maiden at first asking at Monmouth Park on June 18. He then became his sire’s first stakes winner by taking the Grade 3 Sanford Stakes at Saratoga on July 22 before he finished fourth in the Grade 1 Hopeful behind winner Sporting Chance. However, Servis believes he may not have been at his best that day. "He wasn't right that day [in the Hopeful],” Servis said after the Champagne. “He had a virus or something going on. He changed leads today. I was really surprised on the turn. Irad was loaded. It looked like he was going to get there but even Irad said he was loaded." Good Magic, who’s only other start came when sec-
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ond to Hazit in an Aug. 26 maiden special weight at Saratoga, impressed trainer Chad Brown despite not being able to hold off the winner. "He just got beat,” Brown said of Good Magic. “I thought he ran very well especially for a maiden. It's the first time he's seen dirt in his face, probably going to learn a lot from that, he just ran second best again. I thought we had a big shot. That horse came and got us, we were well clear of third so it says something about how well both first-and-second place finishers ran." Added Ortiz: "I had run. He never quit, he just got caught. It was a little bit trying with the dirt, [riding] a 2year-old first time taking dirt, and when I was in the clear near the quarter pole he gave me a great run, great turn of foot, and he was just second best." Kowboy Karma, Hazit, Honorable Treasure, Aveenu Malcainu, Full of Run, Bahamian, Stronger, Master Manipulator and Blame It On Honey completed the order of finish. ■
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FSS Doubles Starship By BROCK SHERIDAN Hallandale Beach, Fla.— o horse swept the 2017 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes but both Soutache and Starship Bonita took two of the three legs. Soutache went off as the 1-9 favorite in the $400,000 FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes In Reality and he did not disappoint his backers. The In Reality was for 2-yearold colts or geldings by nominated stallions who went a 11⁄16 on the main track. Breaking from post three with jockey Tyler Gaffalione aboard, Soutache broke on top but was overtaken by Highborn and Marantha on the outside as they made their way around the first turn. As the field came out of
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Florida-breds Starship Bonita (below) and Soutache both won two out of three legs of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes
the turn and began to make their way down that backstretch after making a quarter-mile in a comfortable :23.93, His Name is Sue made a big move on the outside and Highborn remained in second with Soutache in a comfortable spot on the outside in third. Nearling the half-mile pole, Soutache and Highborn began to separate themselves from the rest and raced together around the far turn as Tip Sheet began to move into contention. Highborn could not keep pace as Soutache began to pull away at the top of the stretch while Tip Sheet continued to give chase in second. But the favorite was no match as he cruised to a length and one-half victory in 1:45.10 on the fast track. Tip Sheet hung on for second with Highborn coming in third, another nine lengths further back.
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Bonita and Soutache Soutache paid $2.20 to win. ing the race] so at that position it becomes a jock’s race.” “He’s grown into a very professional horse and did Soutache was bred in Florida by owner T. Paul Bulthings the right way,” said winning trainer Ralph Nicks. mahn’s GoldMark Farm located in Ocala. He is by “He had a very good trip. Very smooth. He handled [the Backtalk, who will stand at GoldMark Farm for the distance] well today. I was a little bit afraid of him bounc- 2018 breeding season, and is out of Granrubanbleu, by ing a little bit as fast as he ran the last time and having so Afleet Alex. This was the third win in four starts for many races this close together. He was for putting this series together and in great position and looked to be relaxed and in good form the whole way. giving Florida-breds a chance to emerge in the industry. – T. Paul Bulmahn Tyler [Gaffalione] looked awfully good at the quarter pole and I was like ‘go ahead and go Soutache, whose only blemish came when third behind on and open up a little bit.’ You never know with babies. winner Phantom Ro, who is also trained by Nicks, in the “On paper I didn’t really know what was going to FTBOA FSS Dr Fager on Aug. 5. Soutache also won the happen in here. So I left it up to Tyler. There were a lot Affirmed division of the FSS in stakes record time going of horses who could have been in the same position [dur- seven furlongs in 1:22.46 giving him two of the three
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legs of the FSS colts and geldings division. Nicks joins MY DEAR GIRL trainers Stanley Gold and Manny Tortora as the only Before the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes My Dear trainers to sweep the series with two different horses as Girl, trainer Steve Dwoskin and jockey Carlos Montalvo he also trains Phantom Ro. sat down together to discuss their strategy going into the “The Florida Sire Stakes has been real good to me,” $400,000 race. After all, they drew the far outside 10 Nicks said. “I’ve got to participate in it three years now post position and which meant their Starship Bonita and we had a second the first year then won the [My would have less than 100 yards before the field made Dear Girl] last year and swept the colts this year. It’s a their way into the first turn. special feeling getting it done that quick.” The My Dear Girl was for 2-year-old fillies by nomBulmahn said he has not decided what would be next inated stallions going 1 1/16 miles on the main track. for Soutache but he has not ruled out anything. “That was the strategy to break good, get over and “There is always a possibility we might go to the use the horse and then take back and wait and wait,” Breeders’ Cup and we might have a Derby horse,” Dwoskin said. Bulmahn said. “To have a horse that progresses That is exactly what Montalvo did as Starship Bonita through all these levels would broke good enough for the be something spectacular. And young jockey to quickly swerve Having over to the two path as they that he is a homebred would mean a lot to the farm and all the opportunity to win this kind moved into the clubhouse turn. of the people at the farm who of money is scary almost. Now Regal Romance still had the worked so hard to make this inside path but Starship Bonita I’m going to have to go into horse great. Todd Quast is my was just to her outside with next year’s sales with both farm manager and trainer and Awesome Mass and Little Brihands. – Steve Dwoskin he does a spectacular job. dle closely behind. As they “We won the Whitney (G1) swung out of the turn after comwith Cross Traffic back in 2013. That was the high- pleting the first quarter in a slow :25.52, the jockeys light for us but this is not anything less,” Bulmahn must have noticed the slow pace as Pantyhose and Uncontinued. “Winning this race, I get the same great stablenthemorning rushed up to challenge Regal Ranfeeling. I commend the FTBOA for putting this series som on the lead with Awesome Mass and Starship together and giving Florida-breds a chance to emerge Bonita also right there. in the industry.” Regal Romance continued to show the way until they got into the far turn when Awesome Mass and Starship Bonita began to pull away Awesome Mass also right there. Down the stretch, Starship Bonita shook free from Awesome Mass at the top of the stretch and began to pull away when Dessert Honeys began to rally on the outside. But Starship Bonita was able to fend off her challenger and eventually won by a neck. Dessert Honeys finished second with Awesome Mass third with a final running time of 1:48.20. Eddie Kenneally, the trainer of Dessert Honeys, claimed foul against the winner but the stewards did not change the order of finish. “I wasn’t concerned [about the claim of foul] because the jockey said nothing happened,”
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Dwoskin said. “I was a bit surprised that she was so close but the pace was very slow so I knew she was in pretty good shape.” Starship Bonita is by Northwest Stud stallion Gone Astray out of Happy Honeymoon, by Honour and Glory. She was bred in Florida by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rainbow. Dwoskin and owner Laurence Leavy purchased Starship Bonita out of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales March sale earlier this year for $72,000. Leavy, who was not in attendance when Starship Bonita won the Susan’s Girl Stakes on Sept. 2, did not attend the races on this day either. Dwoskin said Leavy wanted to come but did not want to jinx his filly. Starship Bonita picked up her second win in four starts and earned $240,000 for winning the My Dear Girl, pushing her bankroll to $374,400. When asked how he felt about winning a Florida Sire Stakes race for the second time this year, Dwoskin was elated. “I think it’s great. Having the opportunity to win this kind of money is scary almost. Now I’m going to have to go into next year’s sales with both hands.” She paid $11.00. MR. STEELE STAKES
Florida-bred Galleon Mast hit the winners’ circle for the third consecutive time when he came from off the pace to take the $75,000 Mr. Steele Stakes for 3-yearolds and older going a mile on the turf. My Point Exactly broke best of all from post two and was quickly joined by Blue Harbor and those two took the field of six through the first quarter in :24.87 as Tyler Gaffalione on Galleon Mast sat patiently in fifth in the six horse field. Blue Harbor and My Point Exactly continued to race in tandem down the backstretch and into the far turn as they went the half-mile in :49.67. Galleon Mast and Galton began to circle the field around the far turn and those two came out on top and they made their way down the stretch. Those two bumped repeatedly before they hit the wire but Galleon Mast was a half-length in front of Galton under the wire with Blue Harbor third. The stewards put up the inquiry sign after the race but eventually decided that the bumping incident did not affect the results and left Galleon Mast as the winner. Galleon Mast is a 4-year-old gray or roan gelding by Mizzen Mast out of P.J.’s Eskimo, by Eskimo. This was the seventh win in 20 starts for the David Fawkes trainee who now races for Anne D. Scott. He earned $46,035 to push his career bankroll to $298,815. He was bred in Florida by H & A Stables LLC. He paid $4 to win.
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The Mr. Steele was also the second stakes victory on the day for Gaffalione who finished the afternoon with three victories.
Renaisance Frolic takes the Armed Forces Stakes
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Renaisance Frolic made a late run from fifth early in a tighly-packed field to take the $75,000 Armed Forces Stakes for 2-year-olds going a mile on grass. Trained by David Fawkes for Stride Rite Racing Stables Inc. Renaisance Frolic was making his fifth career start in search of his second win. He broke his maiden in his third start at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 12 before coming back to finish seventh in the Turf Showcase Juvenile at Kentucky Downs on Sept. 6. It was the second stakes win on the day for Fawkes. But the bay colt came back strong in the Armed Forces as he bid his time while sitting behind early leaders Bon Raison and Whataclassylady as they went the first quarter in :23.47 and the half-mile in :46.27. Coming out of the far turn, jockey Juan Batista on Renaisance Frolic saw a hole on the inside and shot through to take the lead. There was little doubt as they raced to the wire as Renaisance Frolic won by three lengths over Bon Raison in second with Forever Taken third. The final time for the mile was 1:39.09. Renaisance Frolic has now won two of five career
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starts and the $45,170 first-place prize gives him $77,070 for his career. He paid $6.60 to win. He is by Paynter out of Frolic’s Appeal, by Trippi.
King’s Ghost stayed close to the pace throughout and made his move at the top of the stretch to win the $75,000 Monroe Stakes going 1 1/16 miles on the main track. For fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and older, the Monroe was originally scheduled for 1 1/16 miles on the turf but was switched to the main track. Trained by Martin Wolfson for Miller Racing LLC, King’s Ghost battled Mizz Money for the lead through fractionns of :24.70 and :48.36 before hooking up with Bonita on the far turn. Those two went at each other until King’s Ghost was able to pull away at the top of the stretch to win in 1:44.21. King’s Ghost has now won three of her last four races having taken and $35,000 optional claiming race in June and the $50,000 Treasure Chest Stakes in July both at Gulfstream Park. Prior to the Monroe, she was fourth in the $75,000 Wasted Tears Stakes at Gulfstream on Sept. 17. It was the seventh win in seventeen starts for King’s Ghost, a 5-year-old mare by Ghostzapper. The bay mare picked up $45,570 winner’s share of the Monroe increased her earnings to $204,275. She paid $11.00. OUR DEAR PEGGY
It took Florida-bred Blonde Bomber five tries for her to win her first race as she defeated a group of special weight maidens in her previous start on Sept. 2. And it appears she enjoys the sweet smell of victory.
The 2-year-old daughter of Fort Larned out of Girl Can Rock, by El Prado (Ire) won the $75,000 Our Dear Peggy Stakes over eight other 2-year-old fillies going a mile on the main track. The Our Dear Peggy was originally scheduled for the turf but was moved to the main track. Blonde Bomber and jockey Luca Panici broke a bit slow but were quickly up near the pace set by Anabella Queen and Di Maria, who went the first quarter in :24.96. Moving down the backstretch, Blonde Bomber moved up a bit closer to Anabella Queen as Di Maria and Valid Interest made up the second flight. After a half-mile in :48.30, they continued around the far turn with Blonde Bomber and Anabella Queen still going at each other until they turned for home when Blonde Bomber began draw clear. Blonde Bomber ran to the wire more than seven lengths ahead of Homemade Salsa in second with Anabella Queen third and a final time of 1:36.99. Blonde Bomber is a homebred filly owned by Arindel Farm and she is trained by Stanley Gold. She earned $44,604 to increase her career tally to $102,040. ■ KENNY MARTIN PHOTO
King’s Ghost (below) triumphs in the Monroe Stakes . Blonde Bomber wins the Our Dear Peggy (above)
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a major enhancement to our stakes schedule, which promises to be the best in track history,” Berube said. “With the support of the FTBOA and horsemen, we think our fans will be thrilled to have the opportunity to watch many of the best state-breds in action.” Powell said “the FTBOA is excited to follow through on remaining details from our end and execute upon our strategy to expand our lucrative and nationally acclaimed Florida Sire Stakes to Tampa Bay Downs, and we are undertaking this exciting experiment anticipating a high probability of success.” Powell noted the addition of the four stakes, along with a plethora of bonuses on stakes and overnight prep races, is a direct result of a collaborative effort and relationship between Tampa Bay Downs management, the FTBOA and the Tampa Bay Downs horsemen’s group. “Peter and his team love and understand the sport and are always interested in ways to continue to build their racing program and business,” Powell said. “A major plus that cannot be overstated is that (Tampa Bay Downs horsemen’s group president) Bob Jeffries and his leadership are always open to working with the FTBOA and Tampa Bay Downs management to improve the economics and opportunities for the trainers, owners and breeders and the track. “When you have the horsemen, track and breeders all rowing in the same direction, the boat ride gets much smoother,” Powell said. The traditional FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Series for 2-year-old thoroughbreds of both sexes is held annually at Gulfstream Park. By expanding the program to Tampa
Bay Downs and featuring 3-year-olds, Powell believes the state’s breeding program can gain additional positive exposure and attract new fans. “Florida has consistently ranked only behind Kentucky as a top North America breeding jurisdiction. A program like our Florida Sire Stakes brings additional finan-
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ampa Bay Downs has reached an agreement with the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association to conduct four Florida Sire Stakes (FSS) races during the upcoming 2017-2018 season. The events will offer $450,000 in purse money to FTBOA-registered Floridabred horses sired by FTBOAregistered stallions which are FSS-eligible. As announced in May, a pair of $125,000 races will be run on Saturday, Dec. 16, both at a distance of seven furlongs on the main track: the FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings and the FTBOA City of Ocala Florida Sire Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Those races will be held on the track’s Cotillion Festival Day card, which includes the $100,000 Inaugural Stakes for 2-yearolds and the $100,000 Sandpiper Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Both the Inaugural and the Sandpiper purses will be enhanced by $50,000 FSS “Win-Only” bonuses. Then, on May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), Tampa Bay Downs will hold the $100,000 FTBOA Silver Charm Florida Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings and the $100,000 FTBOA Ivanavinalot Florida Sire Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Both races are at a distance of a mile-and-40-yards on the main track. Both Tampa Bay Downs Vice PresidentGeneral Manager Peter Berube and FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell applauded the announcement, which shines a spotlight on the nationally prominent and recognized Florida breeding and racing industries. “Adding four Florida Sire Stakes races is
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cial and awareness benefits Florida Sire Stakes races is a major ento breeders, stallion owners, hancement to our stakes schedule, which promises to be the race horse owners, trainers best in track history. With the support of the FTBOA and horseand tracks,” Powell said. “It showcases our indusmen, we think our fans will be thrilled to have the opportunity try and some of the best to watch many of the best state-breds in action. – Peter Berube horses, as well as the competitive horsemen and dedicated farms that racing season, offering a record 28 stakes tion’s (FTBOA) stakes funding and sponsorships by the FTBOA’s Florida Sire Stakes our industry has to offer. It also provides op- races worth a combined $3.65-million. portunities for operations of all scopes and Additional purse and bonus monies for program. The lineup features a $50,000 increase in sizes and investment levels to participate in seven stakes – including the Grade 2, the program,” Powell said. $400,000 Lambholm South Tampa Bay the total purse for the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Downs will conduct the most Derby for 3-year-olds on March 10 – are Tampa Bay Derby, won last season by sublucrative stakes program in its 92-year his- being made available through Florida Thor- sequent Belmont Stakes Presented by tory during the 2017-2018 thoroughbred oughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Associa- NYRABets winner Tapwrit. The Festival Florida-bred Destin winning the Sam Davis Stakes
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creased from $200,000. The track’s Festival Day program also includes the $100,000 Challenger Stakes and the $75,000 Columbia Stakes, the latter on the turf, rounding out the million-dollar stakes cornucopia. As mentioned, the Feb. 10 Festival Preview Day Presented by Lambholm South card is led by the Sam F. Davis Stakes, which serves as the traditional prep race for the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby and has produced numerous Kentucky Derby Pre-
and his team “lovePeter and understand the sport and are always interested in ways to continue to build their racing program and business. A major plus that cannot be overstated is that [Tampa Bay Downs horsemen’s group president] Bob Jeffries and his leadership are always open to working with the FTBOA and Tampa Bay Downs management to improve the economics and opportunities for the trainers, owners and breeders and the track. When you have the horsemen, track and breeders all rowing in the same direction, the boat ride gets much smoother. – Lonny Powell FILE PHOTO
Day card will consist of five stakes races worth a cool aggregate of $1-million, a Tampa Bay Downs single-day first. The stakes schedule includes three graded stakes apiece on both the March 10 Festival Day program and the Feb. 10 Festival Preview Day presented by Lambholm South card, which is highlighted by the Grade 3, $250,000 Sam F. Davis Stakes. The Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby and the Sam F. Davis Stakes, both contested at a distance of a 1 1/16 miles on the main track, are part of the “Road to the Kentucky Derby” series, which awards points to the top four finishers in major races to help determine eligibility for the Run for the Roses on May 5 at Churchill Downs. The Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby has produced the winners of three Triple Crown races. In addition to Tapwrit, Street Sense won both the Tampa Bay Derby and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) in 2007, while Super Saver won the 2010 Kentucky Derby after finishing third in the Tampa Bay Derby. Joining the Lambholm South Tampa Bay Derby on the March 10 Festival Day card are the Grade 2, $225,000 Hillsborough Stakes for fillies and mares 4-yearsold-and-upward at a mile-and-an-eighth on the Tampa Bay Downs turf course and the Grade 3, $200,000 Florida Oaks for 3year-old fillies at a mile-and-a-sixteenth, also on the turf. The purse for the Hillsborough, won in 2016 by the subsequent Eclipse Award Champion Grass Mare, Tepin, has been in-
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Ocala/Marion County Day at the Races In conjunction with the Florida Sire Stakes debut at Tampa Bay Downs, the track and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association have planned a day of activities including a brunch beginning at 10:30 a.m., seminars on thoroughbred retirement, handicapping and how to bet. The event is complimentary to FTBOA members and is $20 for FTBOA members riding the VIP 34 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
sented by Yum! Brands starters. Also part of Festival Preview Day Presented by Lambholm South are the Grade 3, $175,000 Tampa Bay Stakes for horses 4years-old-and-upward and the Grade 3, $175,000 Lambholm South Endeavour Stakes for fillies and mares 4-years-old-andupward. Both races feature purse increases of $25,000 and will be contested at a mileand-a-sixteenth on the turf. The lone non-graded stakes on the Feb. 10 card is the $150,000 Suncoast Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, which features a $50,000 purse boost and has been added to the “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” points series. Churchill Downs added the Suncoast to the “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” roster soon after Elate (the runner-up to Tapa Tapa Tapa in last season’s Suncoast) won the Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga in August. Elate’s Alabama triumph marked the third consecutive year a Suncoast participant went on to win a Grade 1 event, joining 2015 Suncoast winner Include Betty and 2016 winner Weep No More. The 16th edition of the track’s Florida Cup, featuring six races worth $100,000 apiece for Florida-bred horses, will be contested Sunday, March 25. The Florida Cup, which has seen such recent winners as multiple Grade 1-winning star World Approval, offers three main track races and three turf races for males and females. All told, the 2017-2018 stakes schedule features eight multi-stakes programs. Tampa Bay Downs will open its barn area on Monday, Oct. 30, with training to commence on Nov. 6. The 2017-2018 season, which officially began July 1, is set to resume on Saturday, Nov. 25. ■
bus to and from the track and FTBOA offices in Ocala. It is $25 for non-members. Advance RSVP is encouraged to reserve a space on the bus by calling FTBOA at 352-629-2160. Guests will have an opportunity to visit the paddock and be in the winners circle. In addition, newcomers to the track will be given a behind- the-scenes tour at 2 p.m. All festivities for the event are in the trackside tent located just past the walking ring and paddock at the north end. ■
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Berkelhammer has been an FTBOA member for more than 30 years and the owner of AbraCadabra Farms near Ocala which he founded in 1982. He has excelled in all facets of the industry, from breeding and raising foals to the sales ring and at the racetrack. AbraCadabra Farms began as a modest 20-acre thoroughbred facility. With success came the need for expansion and in 1996, Berkelhammer and longtime associate Gary Mottola purchased the former Lucas Farm on 150 acres in south Marion County. Today, a premier training facility on 240 acres, AbraCadabra Farms has consistently turned out some of the best race horses in the country including five Kentucky Derby and six Breeders’ Cup contenders. Experiencing steady growth over the years has successfully led Berkelhammer through all facets of the industry, from breeding and raising foals to the sales
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ring and the racetrack. Top graduates from their program include 30 Graded stakes performers and winners of more than $22 million. Some of the more notable horses to have gone through his program include Bradester, Warbling, Ashado, Harlan’s Holiday, Octave, Aubby K, JJ’s Dream, Dance to Bristol, Street Girl, More Chocolate and R Free Roll.
GILBERT G. CAMPBELL Campbell has been involved in the thoroughbred industry since 1982 and has bred/raced 75 stakes winners (through 2016) including multiple graded winners Marlin, winner of the 1996 Arlington Million, millionaire Blazing Sword, Ivanavinalot, Friel’s For Real, This Ones for Phil, Ryan’s for Real and Watch Me Go. In 1997, 2013 and in 2016, Campbell was honored as Florida Breeder of the Year by the FTBOA and nationally as the 1997 Outstanding Owner/Breeder of the Year by TOBA and regionally by TOBA in 2013 and 2016. In 2013, Campbell led all Florida breeders in earnings with more than $3.4 million in earnings, stakes winners (8), stakes wins (13) and wins (130). In 2016, Campbell led all Florida breeders again with more than $2.7 million in earnings, five stakes winners and 91 wins. Campbell has been a Top 10 Florida breeder by Florida-bred earnings annually since 1996. A big supporter of the FSS program, he won five of six races in 2013 with Scandalous Act and My Brown Eyed Guy. Campbell owns Stonehedge Farm South in Williston, Fla. He served as FTBOA President from 2007-2010 and is currently on the Board and Racing/Stakes Committee. Campbell lives with his wife, Marilyn in Tyngsboro, Mass., and is a real estate developer based in Lowell, Mass. SERITA HULT PHOTO
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or 2017, there were five Director vacancies on the FTBOA Board to be filled, for three-year terms running until October 2020. Pursuant to the Association’s Bylaws, the current Board of Directors nominated the following five candidates: (1) Barry Berkelhammer; (2) Gil Campbell; (3) Bobby Jones; (4) Greg Wheeler; and (5) Dr. Fred Yutani. Each candidate agreed to run and serve as an FTBOA Director. While the FTBOA Bylaws also provide for the nomination of candidates by member petitions, no such petitions were filed. As a result, the five candidates named above for the five Director vacancies were unopposed, and it was not necessary for members to submit ballots. Berkelhammer, Campbell and Wheeler are currently on the Board, and Jones is a former Director. Yutani has never served on the Board. These five Directors were officially recognized at the Annual Meeting on Oct. 19 at 1 p.m., at the Marion County Agriculture Center Auditorium, 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd., Ocala, Fla. Biographies have been provided so members can learn more about each.
BOBBY JONES Bobby Jones has been a mainstay in the thoroughbred community in Ocala for more than 30 years and has served some 25 years with the Florida Farm Managers Club. He served as Pres-
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GREG WHEELER
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Wheeler, a second generation Floridian, and his wife Donna moved to Ocala in 2003 because of their passion for horses and for their daughter, Dana, who was showing an “off track” thoroughbred. Four months later, they purchased a yearling at the OBS January sale. The Wheelers currently own and operate BridleOaks Farm, Inc., in Ocala where they have a broodmare band of six. They mostly raise commercial thoroughbreds but also keep a small lot for racing. The Wheelers bred Jordy Y in Florida out of the first crop of Congrats. Jordy Y was second in the 2010 Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes (G3) and third in the Darley Alcibiades Stakes (G1) before starting in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) won by Florida-bred Awesome Feather. They also bred Valery Stripe, a Floridabred graded stakes winner in Puerto Rico. Greg holds an M.S. in Physical Therapy and
was the co-founder and partner of Moving Forward Rehabilitation, Inc. He has served on the banquet/fundraising committee for Ducks Unlimited. He is also the chairman of the FTBOA Charity/Outreach committee playing a vital role in fundraising for student scholarships and thoroughbred retirement.
DR. FRED YUTANI Dr. Yutani was born in California, raised in Detroit and attended high school in California. He received his Undergraduate degree in chemistry at the University of Southern California and graduated from the George Washington University Medical School. He did his post graduate training at the Cleveland Clinic and served two years as a doctor in the United States Army. He is married to Sara Lynn whom he met in Washington DC. Yutani and his wife came to Ocala and Marion County in 1972 drawn by the climate and horses with a desire to not raise their children in a big city and started his medical practice in Internal Medicine at the same time. In a familiar story, they had pleasure horses initially and their three children (Kevin, Marti and Tommi) each showed hunters through high school. An interest developed in thoroughbreds and they became breeders around 1983. Over the years Sara became a licensed horse trainer, so, in addition to breeding, training was added to their program. Most of the horses were sold as 2-year-olds in training. Of the horses sold, they were breeders or co-breeders of stakes horses such as My Nichole, who won the Desert Vixen Stakes and was the dam of Three Ring, multiple stakes winning Daisies and Nites, stakes winner Right This Way, Group 3placed Oh Mambo Girl and Stonyer, the 2-yearold and 3-year-old imported horse of the year in Puerto Rico. Horses trained and resold include Imawildandcrazyguy, who was fourth in the 2007 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Able Buck, who was second in the Withers (G2). Occasionally they race and currently campaign winner Rainy Night. ■ FILE PHOTO
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ident for 10 years and has currently served as Chairman of the Board for the last eight years. He also served on the Board of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association from 2000 through 2003. Jones is currently the owner and manager of Bobby Jones Equine, LLC, a 36-acre thoroughbred farm where he keeps between 10-12 broodmares for breeding in the thoroughbred commercial market. He also conducts sales preparation and consigns thoroughbreds of all ages at public auction. In 2012, Jones consigned the top selling weanling at OBS, a colt by Scat Daddy. He also offers boarding, foaling, breeding, breaking, training, and rehabilitations, which are enhanced by the swimming facilities located on the farm. Jones also offers bloodstock services with pedigree analysis for clients in search of stallion and broodmare mating consultations.
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t appears officials at Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company made a good decision when they chose to move their annual yearling sale to October from its traditional slot in August. During the two-day sale, average and median prices rose significantly on the yearlings presented in the Selected and Open sessions. During the Selected Yearling session, 107 horses sold for a total of $4,841,400 compared to last year when they sold 148 yearlings for $5,573,300. Although the gross was down because less horses were offered, sellers were the beneficiaries as the average price went up 20.1 percent from $37,657 last year to $45,247 this year. The median was $32,000, up 28 percent compared with $25,000 last year. The buyback percentage was 38.5%; it was 33.6% a year ago. For the Open session on the second day, 291 yearlings sold for a total of $3,131,100, averaging $10,760 with a $5,000 median figure. The buyback percentage was 23.4%. Last year, in two Open sessions, 369 horses sold for a total of $3,066,800, averaging $8,311 with a $4,500 median price. The buyback percentage was 38%. Hip 126 was the Selected session and sale topper with a final bid of $275,000 from John C. Oxley. The dark bay or brown colt was consigned by Richard Kent’s Kaizen Sales and is by Violence out of Frank’s Hope, by Pulpit. Frank’s Hope is also out of the Grade 1 winner and graded producer Silver Maiden, making her a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Dreaming of Liz and stakes winner and stakes producer Liz On Polk Street and stakes-placed My Calabrese. Nick de Meric picked up two very nice prospects when he put in the final bid on Hips 96 and 121. Hip 96, a Florida-bred colt by More Than Ready, went for $240,000. The chestnut colt is out of the Tapit mare Coal and Ice, who is out of the
Grade 3-placed mare Obstructed View, making her a half-sister to Blueridge Traveler, who is also Grade 3-placed. The colt was consigned by Francis and Barbara Vanlangendonck’s Summerfield, agent and was bred by Hardacre Farm LLC. Hip 121 is from the consignment of Stuart Morris, agent and is a bay filly from the first crop by Will Take Charge out of Final Heiress, by Forest Wildcat. Final Heiress is a full-sister to the late Wildcat Heir, who was a Grade 1 winner on the track and a leading sire in Florida before his passing; Grade 3 winner Forest Heiress and stakes winner Forest Heir. Sagamore Farms went to $170,000 to get Hip 20, a Florida-bred filly by leading sire Malibu Moon out of the stakes winning mare Ready Signal, by More Than Ready. Ready Signal is out of the stakes winning mare Marwood who also produced stakes winner and stakes producer Ready Signal. The filly was consigned by Summerfield and she was bred in the Sunshine State by Hardacre Farm LLC. Hip 545, Catherinethegreat, a Florida-bred daughter of Ocala Stud stallion of Uncaptured consigned by Turtle Pond Farm, agent, was sold to John C. Oxley for $170,000 to top the Open session. The gray or roan filly, out of Classy City Lady, by Carson City, is a half-sister to stakes winner Katinka, recent winner of the Miss Gracie Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The filly was bred in the Sunshine State by Wendy Christ and Kathie Haines. Stephanie Wedge and Del Secco, DCS, Inc. outlasted others to get Hip 31, a dark bay or brown colt from the consignment of Select Sales, agent, for $150,000. By Jimmy Creed out of Showmethegreencard, by De Niro, the colt is a half-brother to stakes winner and stakes producer Mrs. Began, stakes-placed Royal Card, who produced Grade 3 winner Sorryaboutnothing; and stakes-placed Hey Baby. Another to garner $150,000 was Hip 54, this
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time the final bid came from John C. Oxley. Consigned by Beth Bayer, agent, the bay colt is by Distorted Humor out of the stakes-winning mare Sweet Talker, by Stormin Fever. Sweet Talker has also been successful during her second career having also produced Grade 2-placed Sweettapper and Grade 2-placed Perregaux. Sweet Talker is also a half-sister to Grade 3 winner Silver Medallion and Suchaprettygirl, who produced stakes winner Pretty Perfection. Coming out of the supplemental catalog and also selling for $150,000 was Hip 195. The dark bay or brown filly is by Will Take Charge out of Choice Pearl, by Any Given Saturday. Choice Pearl is out of the stakes winning mare Horns Gray, making her a half-sister to Grade 1 winner Awesome Humor, stakes-placed Dignified Donovan and multiple graded-stakes producer Surf Club. She was consigned by Stuart Morris, agent and was purchased by Three Diamonds Farm. Hip 662, a dark bay or brown colt by Verrazano out of stakes placed Jasmine Gardens, by Mineshaft, was purchased for $140,000 by de Meric Stables. Consigned by Select Sales, agent, he’s a half-brother to stakes placed Born to D’ Wild. Hip 139, a Florida-bred colt from the first crop of Woodford Thoroughbreds stallion He’s Had Enough, generated a bid of $105,000 from Alfred Kales. The chestnut yearling is out of Happy Honeymoon, by Honour and Glory, making him a halfbrother to stakes-placed Surprise Wedding. Happy Honeymoon is also a half-sister to stakes winner Close It Out. The colt was consigned by The Acorn, agent and was bred in Florida by Mr. and Mrs. William T. Rainbow. Summerfield was the leading consignor during the sale having sold 73 head for $1,869,200 while Stuart Morris was second having consigned 27 head for $1,093,200. The leading buyers were de Meric Stables, who nabbed seven yearlings for $790,000, and John C. Oxley who took home six yearlings for $762,000.
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he challenge of transitioning from one vocation to another can be both life-altering and time-consuming. However, it can be liberating, providing a position that can become a passion, offering a sense of fulfillment bringing pleasure and satisfaction. Horses like humans, can often become bored, disinterested and disenchanted with their current jobs and switching careers, especially when they’ve been immersed in another discipline, can provide them with a sense of wellbeing, a connection that can be the difference in inspiring a better quality of life. And there are those thoroughbreds at the racetrack, who fit that criteria, and may be better off transitioning into the next phase of their life. Those horses that may not possess the talent or the heart to compete on the racetrack. However, just because an individual may seem disinterested or doesn’t have the passion or ability in one discipline, doesn’t mean they can’t compete successfully in another, especially when they’ve shown their athleticism in the past. There have been stakes-winning and stakesplaced thoroughbreds that have demonstrated their worth and ability in other disciplines, succeeding in eventing, show jumping, dressage and polo. There are a number of upper-level riders in the other disciplines who wouldn’t have it any other way, choosing a thoroughbred to be their partner as they gallop over the ever changing terrain on a cross country course leaping over un44 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
forgiving and scary jumping efforts, performing classic movements at the Prix St. George and Grand Prix level, demonstrating their scopiness as they make their way over verticals and oxers in the Grand Prix ring and perform as a part of string, showcasing their speed, ability to turn and handiness on the polo field. One polo player, who has made a bold statement by making thoroughbreds part of his program, is Kris Kampsen, who carries a 5-goal handicap outdoors and is an 8-goal player in the arena. He has 44 horses in his string and 40 of them are off-the-track thoroughbreds. His firm belief in the breed and ability to prepare horses for making the transition, has made him highly
Personally, I think the thoroughbred is the most “athletic, smartest and adaptable horse. ”
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sought after by high-goal professionals. “Personally, I think the thoroughbred is the most athletic, smartest and adaptable horse,” said Kampsen. There are challenges associated with making the transition from one discipline to another. People aren’t the only ones making an adjustment when they change careers. Those same inherent experiences are transferrable to horses as they leave one vocation and move to another work environment. People who are brilliant or talented may find it easy to move from one activity to another,
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making a seamless transition without possessing a great deal of training or experience. But for most of us, we have to acquire practical knowledge, and the growth and development curve is far greater, this also applies to the preponderance of horses going through life-altering experiences preparing for their new vocation. “One thing that I’ve learned is that patience and forgiveness go a long way,” said Kampsen. “The thoroughbred is very sensitive, and the more smooth and kind you are, the better they respond.”
One thing that I’ve learned is that patience “ and forgiveness go a long way. The thoroughbred is very sensitive, and the more smooth and kind you are, the better they respond. —Kris Kampsen
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As a player who reached 10-goals in the arena and carried an outdoor handicap of 8-goals, Tommy Biddle Jr. has also seen the benefits of having off-the-track thoroughbreds in his string. In fact, two of the best horses Biddle has ever owned and played, were off-the-track thoroughbreds. “The best horse I ever had, Mufasa, who I bought as a 4-year-old green horse and retired him at 23, raced 10 times at the track,” said Biddle. The venerable gelding remains a presence in the polo player’s life, now 27 and living at his father’s farm. And although Mufasa, the gelding’s name as a polo pony, wasn’t all that impressive as a racehorse, he more 46 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
than held his own in the competitive sport of polo, adapting to the swing of the mallet and meeting traffic. Mufasa was an exceptional athlete, demonstrating his versatility, able to adjust from the outdoor game to the arena. Biddle likes a horse with a short cannon bone, great shoulder, good hind end, and one with a big, nice, round, kind eye. Breeding is also a variable in the equation, with horses from certain bloodlines acclimating far better to transitioning to a different discipline. However, as with any sport, not all horses from the same sire have the same talent, ability or adaptability, but the progeny from certain sires seem to adjust better than others to their new vocations. One stallion that threw horses that demonstrated a penchant for polo after leaving the racetrack was a multiple graded stakes winning son of Florida foundation sire Valid Appeal. “Everyone wants Valid Expectations,” said Eddy Martinez, professional with a 4-goal handicap, who had reached 6-goals in the outdoor. “They have the temperament we’re looking for. They have the conformation. When you ride these horses three or four times, you already know how much talent they have because you can see it right away.” However, not every thoroughbred from off the track has the ability to transition to polo, and some can only reach a certain level, but one thing that the horses need when coming off the track is the time to adjust, said Martinez, who prefers a thoroughbred who has the look of a quarter horse, one with a big chest and hind end, short back and good head and neck. Patience is critical, said Martinez, who prefers fillies. The slower you go with a horse after it comes off of the track, the faster they learn. “When you get a thoroughbred that has all the balance, one that’s a natural athlete, they’re unbelievable,” said Martinez. “Some horses have a lot more quality than other horses, those who have the good temperaments and minds. It’s so much fun for them to learn. When I get on an American-bred thoroughbred, I feel that I’m already a winner.” One of Martinez’s idols is former 10-goaler and Hall of Fame polo player Tommy Wayman, who said, “A good natural horse can make a good trainer out of anybody.” It’s a degree of excellence, something that professional polo player Martin Estrada describes as an art form, when taking an off-the-track thoroughbred and making it into a polo pony. It’s the ability to maximize the talent of the horse without compromising it.
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Estrada has more than 50 Off-the–Track thoroughbreds. There’s an adjustment period from the time they come off the track, where their minds have to cool down, before beginning the training period that will lead them to their new vocation. “It’s the quality ride that’s going to make a polo pony, not the quantity but the quality,” said Estrada. “You have to be a horse psychologist to understand their minds. You have to have the vision. You buy them without knowing exactly how they are. Some people make the mistake of trying to make the racehorse into a polo pony. You don’t make anything; you try and understand the horse. The horse needs to be able to slowly make the transition to polo. When I’m finished with a horse, anyone can ride it.” Estrada looks for a horse that’s balanced, but also those who possess a good disposition and attitude. “It’s very important because you’re dealing with horses that have been stressed out at a young age on the track,” said Estrada. “So, the temperament is the key. You have to have a good eye to choose the right horse.” Experience is often the best teacher, and adapting one’s style to incorporate other methodologies can produce the desired results. Estrada has been involved for more than a quarter of a Century with taking off-thetrack thoroughbreds and successfully seeing them through to their new vocation as they make the transition to polo. Estrada has sold a number of horses to high-goal players who’ve gone on to succeed at the elite level.
Countless horses trained by Estrada including Magia, a horse who was played by all of the top professionals, would go onto win Best Playing Pony at Hurlingham in 2000 while being played by Sebastian Merlos. Magia 2, a horse that began playing in the U.S., has played in Spain and is now playing in the all of the high goal tournaments in Argentina, was among those horses passing through Estrada’s program. Olivia, a horse played by Matt Coppola, has been named Best Playing Pony in two recent tournaments, is by Unbridled’s Song, and is an Estrada graduate. Caricia, a horse owned and played by Estrada, when he was a part of the Isla Carroll roster, winners of the 1997 U.S. Open, was also a Thoroughbred. “I got my first thoroughbred in the states about 25 years ago,” said Estrada, who mentioned that when he’s in Florida, he’ll ride about 10 head every morning. “I bought this mare I was going to play in Argentina. She was beautiful and developed nicely. I had shipped a lot of horses from Argentina, and then I stopped doing that because each year I noticed I was getting more Thoroughbreds here. I really enjoy the quality of the Thoroughbreds.” There’s also an emphasis on nutrition and feed when a horse comes off the track during its transitional period, said Estrada. A well-fed horse can make a significant difference in how quickly it will adapt. “If you feed the horse well, with a little bit of work, you can work on the mind,” said Estrada. “You don’t have to do a lot of work on the body because the horse came off the racetrack. I want to make the horse feel great; if he wants to buck or kick or whatever, I use the energy to make him think it’s a playful game. I use it as a play tool. I train the mind first and the body will follow. I take the horses to the field. With a young horse, I’m playing for the ride. I have a 4-goal handicap. I don’t play the game according to what I want to play; I play the game based on what the horse is capable of doing.”
Martin Estrada
Symbola, a 5-year-old thoroughbred daughter of Dunkirk, made 13 starts and retired with two wins, three seconds and two thirds.
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Among the horses Estrada is currently working with large role in the selection process. A horse’s conformathat we’ll see on the polo field soon include a stallion, by tion, size, demeanor, intelligence and temperament are Green Tune, who’s a half-brother to Hall-of-Famer and also among the variables when looking for prospects. three-time Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) winner Goldikova, Kris Kampsen looks for a smaller horse, one about a horse that had been conditioned by Steve Borunda at 15.1 to 15.2 hands high, possessing the appearance of the racetrack. The Irish-bred started 50 times and earned , but I would like to $133, 949. Symbola is a 5year-old daughter of get access to some, who would like to see their horses Dunkirk, who made 13 get access to a second career, and a chance to play starts, 12 at Gulfstream Park polo at the highest levels. —Kris Kampsen and one at Gulfstream Park West, racing in the silks of Galen Ho’o and was trained a sprinter, favoring the qualities one might find in a by Joe Cantanese, retiring with two wins, three seconds quarter horse. “A horse with a super light mouth, kind eye and good and two thirds, and earnings of $50,770. A thoroughbred’s pedigree is important not only for conformation,” said Kampsen. racing, but polo as well, and certain players look for parThe progression of a horse making an adjustment from ticular bloodlines when filling out their string. one discipline to another depends on the individual, with Tommy Biddle Jr. is one of those players that will some horses adjusting far more quickly than others. look for horses by specific sires. “The naturals make anyone a great trainer, and adapt in weeks not years,” said Kampsen. When building a string, having the right contacts is important, in helping to identify potential prospects. The racetrack provides a deep volume of horses. “I love to go the track, I love it,” said Kampsen. “I work with a few trainers, and when they come across something or hear of a nice prospect, they call me.” It’s those connections and rapport with horsemen in the thoroughbred industry that allows athletes from other disciplines to develop prospects that will not only work for their string, but for their customers. Everyone involved in the process has a personal responsibility for the horses’ welfare. “I don’t have any breeders, but I would like to get access to some, who would like to see their horses get access to a second career, and a chance to play polo at the highest levels,” said Kampsen. True to their convictions, a number of players have a “I had one horse named Manu, that I just retired this past summer, I got him from Whistle Uys, and he raced deep belief in the breed, and it’s evident when you walk for Gil Johnston in Saratoga,” said Biddle Jr. Manu was through their barn or see their string by their trailer. “I only have two horses that aren’t thoroughbreds in a Storm Cat. “He won a race at Saratoga. He had a bleeding issue where they took him out of racehorse my string, but they’re both 7/8ths thoroughbreds,” said training. They sent him with Whistle and they made Kampsen, who has eight Florida-breds in his program. him into a polo pony. I bought him from Whistle and he “I currently have 40 plus horses in various stages and ended up winning the Best Playing Pony in the Monty training.” Arguably the best horse in Kampsen’s string, DanceWaterbury. What I always found was that his stamina rama, a chestnut mare by Dance Master, out of the Unwas fantastic.” Every equine athlete is an individual, so not every off- bridled mare Glamorama, was bred by T-Square Stud’s the-track thoroughbred will possess the exact traits a polo Leverett Miller and was conditioned at the racetrack by player will be looking for; individualistic taste plays a Graham Motion. ■
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Magia (above) was played by all of the top professionals
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The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through October 1, 2017. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.
LEADING FLORIDA SIRES
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Wildcat Heir First Dude High Cotton Adios Charlie Gone Astray In Summation Two Step Salsa Big Drama Awesome of Course A. P. Warrior Exclusive Quality Greatness Backtalk Biondetti Yesbyjimminy Flashstorm J P's Gusto Montbrook Field Commission Crown of Thorns Treasure Beach (GB) Hear No Evil Brethren Silver Tree Telling Iqbaal Factum Soldat Hello Broadway Burning Roma Poseidon's Warrior Prospective Wagon Limit Concorde's Tune Vineyard Haven Rock Hampton Dark Kestrel Doneraile Court
Deceased Double Diamond Farm Ocala Stud Ocala Stud Northwest Stud Ocala Stud Get Away Farm Prestige Stallions Ocala Stud Pleasant Acres Stallions Journeyman Stud Prestige Stallions GoldMark Farm Woodford Thoroughbred Bridlewood Farm Northwest Stud Bridlewood Farm Deceased Solera Farm Woodford Thoroughbred Pleasant Acres Stallions Ocala Stud Arindel Farms Vegso Racing Stable Prestige Stallions Ward Ranch Stonehedge Farm South Woodford Thoroughbred Ups and Downs Farm Prestige Stallions Pleasant Acres Stallions Ocala Stud Bridlewood Farm Deceased Woodford Thoroughbred Ric Deg Farm University of Florida Prestige Stallions
Forest Wildcat Stephen Got Even Dixie Union Indian Charlie Dixie Union Put It Back Petionville Montbrook Awesome Again A.P. Indy Elusive Quality Mr. Prospector Smarty Jones Bernardini Yes It's True Storm Cat Successful Appeal Buckaroo Service Stripe Repent Galileo (IRE) Carson City Distorted Humor Hennessy A.P. Indy Medaglia d'Oro Storm Cat War Front Broken Vow Rubiano Speightstown Malibu Moon Conquistador Cielo Concorde Bound Lido Palace (CHI) Storm Cat Stormy Atlantic Seattle Slew
$4,821,529 $2,933,672 $2,875,232 $2,089,189 $2,183,917 $1,427,532 $1,347,704 $1,216,558 $1,229,778 $1,141,074 $959,709 $866,362 $810,534 $734,810 $690,760 $631,943 $477,680 $432,363 $434,630 $378,345 $377,104 $376,047 $352,000 $350,242 $321,944 $304,780 $299,337 $255,129 $221,281 $218,119 $194,123 $189,586 $181,525 $171,046 $162,025 $168,863 $155,365 $128,136
217 136 156 67 99 93 115 75 82 78 84 46 27 53 37 39 31 34 27 26 27 29 14 19 29 11 44 32 10 16 18 20 12 10 14 17 5 25
The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through October 1, 2017. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.
127 67 66 46 49 56 44 42 42 41 37 29 16 27 20 24 18 19 13 11 7 11 5 13 14 7 14 8 7 10 3 5 4 9 6 7 2 7
7 4 3 3 4 1 1 3 0 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
9 6 5 4 5 1 1 3 0 2 0 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$4,866,409 $2,934,637 $2,879,848 $2,253,548 $2,183,917 $1,436,374 $1,354,151 $1,235,528 $1,232,328 $1,163,699 $963,355 $888,151 $810,534 $734,810 $699,747 $634,138 $477,680 $442,437 $434,630 $378,345 $377,104 $376,047 $352,000 $350,242 $321,944 $304,780 $299,337 $255,129 $223,653 $218,119 $194,123 $189,586 $181,525 $175,466 $169,479 $168,863 $155,365 $129,324
Rainbow Heir Skye Diamonds Talk Logistics Mo Cash Starship Bonita Calculator Master Mick Smile Big Awesome Banner Annie Rocks Dreaming of Nen Mr Manning Soutache Bet On Mike Clowney Cinderela El Cro Remember Willy Schivarelli Ten Hut Major Key Paradise Island Diamonds R Tru Awesome Mass Tree Fire Peggy N Judy Gorgeous George Jockey Jills Drea Pete Marwick U and Tequila I Zoom Firenze Fire Piven Delta Bluesman Grey by You Sweet Tooth Have Stone Heart Buckeye Bullet Scherer Magic
Leading Earnings $153,850 $328,920 $200,550 $170,684 $374,400 $127,020 $68,510 $125,947 $177,275 $110,000 $112,800 $128,492 $405,000 $67,253 $99,420 $112,090 $56,242 $70,698 $73,060 $62,360 $49,800 $58,800 $112,400 $51,834 $37,330 $55,913 $26,360 $38,100 $56,405 $46,697 $129,100 $50,020 $58,625 $51,350 $57,100 $51,700 $107,820 $34,815
Yrlg Sold
Yrlg Avg
7
$4,743
10 1 1 3 4
$4,490 $17,000 $1,700 $2,833 $7,750
3
$2,567
1
$1,200
5 3 1 1 2
$3,760 $8,505 $8,500 $5,000 $3,100
2yo Sold
2yo Avg
16 16 12 6 4
$45,219 $71,500 $35,167 $45,833 $32,750
13 6
$43,769 $33,533
1 3
$72,000 $19,167
8 1 4 2
$29,125 $10,000 $18,750 $32,500
3 2 11
$22,000 $32,000 $37,818
1
$1,000
1
$7,500
7
$10,257
4 20
$7,850 $58,775
2 1
$2,490 $1,100
13 21
$30,615 $45,500
1
$3,000 4
$8,750
LEADING FLORIDA JUVENILE SIRES
Name
Farm Name
Sire Name
NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings
Gone Astray Backtalk Wildcat Heir Treasure Beach (GB) Brethren High Cotton Two Step Salsa Soldat Poseidon's Warrior Prospective First Dude Awesome of Course Yesbyjimminy Factum Hear No Evil Rattlesnake Bridge Field Commission Anthony's Cross Big Drama Crown of Thorns
Northwest Stud GoldMark Farm Deceased Pleasant Acres Stallions Arindel Farms Ocala Stud Get Away Farm Woodford Thoroughbreds Pleasant Acres Stallions Ocala Stud Double Diamond Farm Ocala Stud Bridlewood Farm Stonehedge Farm South Ocala Stud Hartley DeRenzo Tbreds Solera Farm Pleasant Acres Stallions Prestige Stallions Woodford Thoroughbreds
Dixie Union Smarty Jones Forest Wildcat Galileo (IRE) Distorted Humor Dixie Union Petionville War Front Speightstown Malibu Moon Stephen Got Even Awesome Again Yes It's True Storm Cat Carson City Tapit Service Stripe Indian Charlie Montbrook Repent
$631,263 $438,100 $377,481 $377,104 $352,000 $306,885 $288,275 $255,129 $194,123 $189,586 $174,763 $138,480 $113,545 $98,841 $90,060 $87,850 $69,335 $69,123 $66,700 $62,755
13 4 19 27 14 18 27 32 18 20 20 8 2 20 4 14 7 5 6 5
Leading Earner
5 3 11 7 5 3 7 8 3 5 5 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 2 1
2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
$631,263 $438,100 $377,481 $377,104 $352,000 $306,885 $288,275 $255,129 $194,123 $189,586 $174,763 $138,480 $113,545 $98,841 $90,060 $87,850 $69,335 $69,123 $66,700 $62,755
Leading Earner Starship Bonita Soutache Phantom Ro Paradise Island Awesome Mass Dessert Honeys Driven by History Pete Marwick Firenze Fire Piven Shamrock Rose Pantyhose Contrarity Madeye Diamonds R Trum Little Bridge Tarawa Yeehaw She's No Drama Crown and Sugar
Leading Earnings
Yrlg Sold
Yrlg Avg
2yo Sold
$374,400 $405,000 $116,000 $49,800 $112,400 $124,150 $66,200 $38,100 $129,100 $50,020 $49,350 $50,200 $70,145 $25,034 $58,800 $34,000 $31,575 $39,800 $33,745 $54,175
1
$17,000
4
$32,750
1 2
$8,500 $3,100
3 7 2 1 7
$2,833 $10,257 $2,490 $1,100 $4,743
16 11 1 12 13 20 13 21 16
$45,219 $37,818 $1,000 $35,167 $43,769 $58,775 $30,615 $45,500 $71,500
1 4
$10,000 $7,850
17 3 4 6 2
$33,941 $22,000 $25,125 $33,533 $32,000
1 4 5
$5,000 $18,375 $3,760
4 3
$7,750 $8,505
2yo Avg
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Hoof & Joint
Supplements By HEATHER SMITH THOMAS
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orses need proper nutrition for health, and this includes foot and joint health. There are many supplements on the market today to help provide an adequate and balanced diet with the goal of improving hoof strength/growth and protecting joints from wear-and-tear problems. Several companies market hoof and joint supplements and offer nutritional advice.
LIFE DATA LABS - Scott Gravlee, DVM, CNS, Equine Nutrition Consultant, Life Data Labs, Inc. strives to help educate farriers, horse owners and trainers about the importance of nutrition for hoof health. There are many nutritional factors that affect hoof health. For instance, too much bran in the diet can lead to poor hoof quality. Bran has been traditionally fed as a source of fiber, and hot bran mash is a common winter feed. Horses like bran, but too much can create a serious dietary imbalance. “Bran contains a compound called phytate, which is high in phosphorus. Excess phosphorus interferes with absorption and utilization of calcium, and this leads to poor hoof horn. Calcium is required for strength of connective tissue in the hoof wall; calcium deficiency leads to horn that’s not welded together very well,” he says. “Another problem we see sometimes is excessive sulfur in the diet. The sulfur interferes President of EQB with of copper—and copper is imJeffabsorption Seder portant for proper development of connective tissue. One thing that can cause excessive sulfur in diet is a combination of hoof supplements and joint supplements. Most joint supplements include a compound called MSM which is a chemical form of sulfur. 50 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
MSM is about 34% sulfur. Sulfur is important for connective tissue, but too much can be detrimental,” he explains. If a joint supplement contains a lot of MSM, and a hoof supplement has sulfur in the form of amino acids methionine and cysteine, the horse may be consuming too much sulfur. The balance of nutrients in a product is often more important than the amount. Hoof problems can be caused by deficiencies and by excesses. Selenium is a good example. Selenium is often included in supplements, but there’s a very narrow window of what’s needed, and anything over that is toxic. givingselenium, Chester his “If there isBecky too much the hoof wall breathing treatment forms concentric rings and collapses,” he says. “Chelated selenium is often used. These are so bioavailable that you can get into a toxic situation pretty quickly. Copper supplementation can help reduce the effects of excess selenium. The copper-selenium ratio in the body is important. Otherwise the horse may suffer a selenium toxicity and feet will start falling apart. Concentric rings around the hoof indicate selenium toxicity,” Gravlee says. Zinc deficiency can lead to poor hoof quality. “A good hoof supplement needs zinc, which is required for mature keratin formation. Parakeratosis is caused by zinc deficiency; the cells retain their nucleus. A mature connective tissue cell should lose its nucleus because that makes it stronger,” he says. Zinc is important for a healthy immune system and for many other functions. Forages are often deficient in zinc. Some horsemen try to provide the minerals—that a horse might be lacking—in a salt/mineral mix. “We don’t recommend trace mineral supplements mixed with salt. Horses need more salt during hot weather or
when working and sweating, and if they consume more mineral mix to get the salt, they can overdose on minerals,” says Gravlee. “Amino acids are also important for strong hoof structure, but there are ideal ratios. Excess of one can prevent the others from being fully utilized, and deficiencies can also be a problem. Protein is made from amino acid and if you are deficient in one of them, the remaining amino acids can’t be utilized to create that protein. They are broken down instead of creating tissue,” he explains. “The amino acids that are often deficient in diet are methionine, proline, glycine, and glutamine. A balanced diet or a good hoof supplement will include these. Tyrosine and iodine are also important; they combine to create thyroxine and triiodothyronine, the thyroid hormones. Methionine is important for lipid metabolism and building the sulfur crosslinks that add strength to connective tissue proteins. It is one of the sulfur-containing amino acids that is sometimes deficient in forages and grains.” Vitamins are important for hoof health as well. “Biotin is a B vitamin that is often deficient in stored hay, but is produced in the horse’s hindgut. Unless a horse has a digestive disorder, he should be able to produce plenty of B vitamins and absorb them from the hindgut. It’s rare to have a biotin deficiency. Many biotin supplements are used, and excess biotin is not toxic because it is a water-soluble vitamin. It’s just expensive, if you are feeding more than the horse needs,” he says. “Some horses have genetics that predispose them to a poor hoof, but the goal of supplementation is to provide proper nutrition to create the best hooves that the genetics can dictate,” says Gravlee.
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Vitamin A is important for healthy skin and hooves, but too much can be detrimental. “Deficiency and excess can both lead to poor hoof quality. Both create a similar defect; the outer layer of hoof wall flakes off. The tubules lose structure, resulting in hair-like projections sticking out of the hoof wall. The wall structure is weakened, and becomes more susceptible to invasion by pathogens that eat the hoof away,” he says. Joint supplements are popular, but a good hoof supplement will also help the joints, creating healthier connective tissue. “It’s not proven that chondroitin and glucosamine significantly help the joints. We don’t know that it is adequately absorbed—or if it actually ends up in the joints if it is absorbed. Joint supplements have been used a long time, however, and some people think it helps, so there may be some merit.” They may help some horses more than others. “Pelleted supplements have fresher nutrients than a powdered product because the nutrients are not as exposed to oxidation. The pelleting process encapsulates a lot of the nutrients inside the pellets where oxygen can’t get to them. The exposed outside of the pellet oxidizes but that’s a small percentage of the total nutrients, compared to a powder. In our manufacturing process we don’t use steam pelleting or high heat because heat destroys fragile nutrients. We use a very slow, low heat process,” says Gravlee. “My father, Dr. Frank Gravlee, started Life Data Labs in the 1970’s. He was a practicing veterinarian with an additional degree in nutritional biochemistry and intermediary metabolism. He formulated individual diets for performance horses and racehorses, collecting hundreds of blood samples and performing tests to determine the ideal ratios. He found that horses with poor hooves had certain characteristics in their nutrient ratios. He’d supplement with the nutrients that would correct those ratios and saw the hooves improve. That was the birth of Farriers Formula.”
SMARTPAK - Jessica Normand, Senior Director of Equine Health, SmartPak, gives presentations to help farriers educate clients about their horses’ diets and supplements. “Some of the questions we get involve overweight horses because people are concerned about (or dealing with) laminitis. It may be advisable to eliminate grain because of the extra calories, sugars and starches many grains provide,” says Normand. “Many horsemen understand they should limit or eliminate grain. But they may not re-
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alize that in doing this they may inadvertently deprive the horse of vitamins and minerals, since commercial grain products are fortified with these important elements of diet. They generally have to make up the difference by supplying vitamins and minerals in another way. Those horses are candidates for a vitamin/mineral supplement. Another product available from feed companies is a ration balancer pellet that contains the necessary vitamins and minerals,” she explains. “If all the basic nutrient needs are being met by the horse’s forage and a vitamin-mineral supplement and/or ration balancer—the correct amount of calories for the horse’s body weight and work—and the farrier is still seeing unsatisfactory quality of hoof wall or not seeing adequate hoof growth rate, as a next step we recommend a biotin-based supplement. Research has shown that a daily serving of 10 to 30 milligrams of biotin per day can support quality and growth rate of hoof horn,” says Normand. “The hoof supplements that SmartPak recommends—our own brand and other top quality formulas that we sell—don’t just provide biotin. They combine this important B vitamin with essential amino acids like lysine and methionine as well as key minerals like copper and zinc which are important in connective tissue formation. These products also contain essential fatty acids like omega 6 and 3 which may be beneficial for hoof quality, as well,” she explains. “We recommend choosing a reputable brand with high quality manufacturing practices and a comprehensive selection of those important nutrients on the label. Ideally, this should include at least 10 milligrams of biotin per day, especially when trying to address hoof issues,” she says. One of those products could be fed in addition to the vitamin/mineral supplement if the feet still are not the quality you’d like to see. “If the horse has brittle feet, soft feet or serious cracks, we recommend using a higher level of biotin for at least 6 to 12 months while that hoof is growing out. After that, you may be able to back down to a maintenance 52 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
THE PERFECT HORSE - Wayne Blevins’ company, The Perfect Horse, distributes a feed supplement called E3 AFA for Horses, to aid hoof and joint health. “We’re different from companies that produce formulations. By the time the components of formulated products break down into micronutrients, most of those have already passed through the animal,” he explains. The Perfect Horse products are a natural food, already in micronutrient form, and 97% absorbed into the horse’s system. “We add trace crystalloid electrolyte sea minerals to further aid rapid absorption. We guarantee you will see a difference.” Blevins discovered the AFA (aphanizomenon flos-aqua, which is freshwater bluegreen algae) when he took it himself for his overworked joints after 35 years of shoeing— and felt the strength and endurance it gave him. “I started trying it on horses and saw evidence of its efficacy in my own horses, and those of my horseshoeing clients. My clients used the freshwater blue-green algae for many problems—from low heels to weak, crumbling hoof wall, to laminitis. I was amazed when I witnessed these problems being consistently helped,” he says. “We have farrier referrals all over the country because they see the difference. When they trim the sole, it gets their attention when they see nice, clear material at the distal hoof instead of dry, dead, crumbly hoof material. There is tissue regeneration occurring that did not wait for new growth from the coronet,” says Blevins. “After farriers see this change, they start recommending the E3AFA For Horses to other clients. This product is a well-known anti-inflammatory for humans. In the beginning I used the human product on horses because it
was the only AFA available. I started recommending the human product for horses, and kept seeing the same results and decided to develop my own product for horses,” he says. His AFA comes in two forms—frozen or dried. Blevins recommends starting with the fresh-frozen product, giving 2 ounces per day for the first week and 3 ounces per day for the next 3 weeks. After that, they can either continue to feed the fresh/frozen product or change to the more economical dried flakes. When a small amount of water is added to the flakes, they stick to hay, pellets or any other horse feed.
PRIME PERFORMANCE NUTRITION - Jeff Butler, owner/founder of Prime Performance Nutrition, created his company 14 years ago to provide effective supplements for horses. “We produce and market 35 different products ranging from hoof supplements to electrolytes. We offer various products as powders, pastes, pellets and liquids. Our oversea customers are typically racehorse owners. Here in the U.S. most of our customers own performance animals that compete in everything from rodeo to racing. Most of our formulas are geared toward these equine athletes, yet many of our U.S. customers also use them for maintenance on their senior equines,” he says. “BioGold plus is our only hoof supplement and it has remained the same for 14 years. When a company produces a product that stands the test of time, people keep using it because they can see the results. If horsemen can’t see results, they will quit using a product,” says Butler. “Our supplement is in mini-pellets to be mixed with the feed daily. The key compo-
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level of the biotin product, once the foot is in better shape,” she says. “When selecting a hoof supplement, choose a product that comes in pellet form. These are often more readily consumed by the horse and less apt to blow away in the wind or remain stuck to the bottom of the feed trough. If the horse doesn’t need grain, you can’t top dress with a powdered product so pellets are easier,” she explains.
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nent is biotin, and our product has one of the highest levels of biotin per serving, containing 62 milligrams of biotin. Our product contains several important amino acids, like methionine that a healthy hoof needs,” he says. “If we can improve the health and structural integrity of the hoof and increase growth, we can grow a stronger foot. We can’t mend a crack but we can help the horse grow a new wall faster and healthier, from the inside out, using this combination.” “We also add MSM. It has the same properties as DMSO, which is typically used as a topical. Consuming MSM as a feed-through product increases blood circulation, and increases delivery of nutrients to the hoof, leading to increase the growth rate,” he says. Prime Performance Nutrition has another product targeting joint health, called Maxum HA which includes chondroitin sulfate, both glucosamines, hyaluronic acid, MSM, etc. “This is another world-wide product that has stood the test of time as an all-in-one complete mini-pellet. When we originally put this together as a meal, we found that the components would migrate apart, and couldn’t guarantee specific amounts in a per-serving basis. When we looked at it in a liquid, the same was true; there wasn’t perfect consistency per serving. The only way we were able to put that ingredient profile together on a consistent basis was in a mini-pellet,” he explains. “In our formula we guarantee 30 milligrams of hyaluronic acid per 2 ounce scoop, along with 8000 milligrams of glucosamine, 1000 milligrams of chondroitin sulfate, and 10,000 milligrams of MSM. That 30 milligrams of HA could easily get lost in such a full profile if
we don’t have a good delivery system,” he says. as they thought. Maximum Performance “The Maxim HA comes in a 30-day pack Equine Supplement is a chelated calciumthat consists of 30 2-ounce sealed cups, like a mineral supplement with added vitamins, biyogurt or pudding cup. The cellophane peels otin, organic selenium and digestive off the top and you have a fresh pre-measured enzymes. It gets into the bloodstream and daily serving, ready to go,” says Butler. works quickly,” she says. Joint health is a major issue in athletic “Our mineral product doesn’t have to go horses or older horses. “Either the arthritis has through the gut and be digested; it’s absorbed already begun and cartilage is broken down— more quickly and speeds everything up. Calcausing inflammation, joint soreness, discom- cium and phosphorus make up 70% of the fort and a short stride—or you are feeding a product because calcium is the mineral that product to help protect the joint and prevent does most of the work. The body needs calthis from happening later. We start feeding the cium for muscles, for the signals to expand product in hopes arthritis There are many supplements on the marwon’t show up, or feed it because the horse is already sore, ket today to help provide an adequate and balanced diet with the goal of improving with a short stride,” he says. “That animal is missing hoof strength/growth and protecting joints pieces of the nutrient puzzle from wear-and-tear problems. that makes up the synovial fluid. For one reason or another, the integrity and contract, and needs calcium for strong of that joint lining and fluid has decreased, bone mass. Calcium is also necessary to put causing stress and strain on the cartilage or oxygen into all the cells,” says Susan. the cushion between the joints. Our product Calcium also aids joints. If there’s a lack of provides the missing pieces for that animal, minerals, tendons and ligaments tighten up inon a daily basis, to keep the integrity of the stead of being elastic. “This tightening causes synovial fluid/lubrication at its highest qual- inflammation in the joint. Every part of the leg ity. This will prevent cartilage breakdown must be functioning properly, to keep everyand/or help the joints feel better. The horse thing in place, with no extra stress on any one is apprehensive about working, because those part.” If the joint is unstable there is too much joints no longer hurt,” says Butler. stress on certain areas and this creates inflam“We have customers with elderly horses mation—and subsequent reduction in quality out at pasture, and customers with racehorses and quantity of synovial fluid. Left unchecked, worth millions of dollars. We have overseas this leads to cartilage damage. If the cartilage customers, like HH Sheikh Mohammed bin is severely damaged, the buffer is gone and Rashid Al Maktoum in Dubai, who has thou- eventually it’s bone against bone, creating pain sands of horses on this product.” and stiffness. Demineralized tendons and ligaments may also stretch too far or tear. “Our product helps nourish tendons and MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE – Susan Roberts, Maximum Performance Sup- ligaments and keep them elastic, and also plement, says their product is a calcium-min- helps send nutrients and new cells all the way eral supplement that helps provide what many to the foot. We can literally grow 1/3 of an feeds today are lacking. She quotes Dr. inch of new hoof wall in 30 days. We get Charles Northen: “Soils seriously deficient in wonderful results in horses with laminitis, minerals cannot product plant life competent founder, navicular, pus pockets, etc. because to maintain our needs, and with the continu- if you can get the nutrition all the way to the ous cropping and shipping away of those con- hoof, everything starts to improve,” she says. The horse has healthier hoof horn, thicker centrates, the condition becomes worse.” Crop after crop takes more minerals out hoof walls, more resilient frogs that are supof the soil. “People buy alfalfa and think it ple and soft. “White line disease goes away, provides a high calcium content, but if they and the foot is a lot healthier, with more struchave it checked, it may not have as much tural integrity,” Susan says. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 53
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1) Candler Hills clubhouse at the ninth hole 2) Ace golfer Paul Sharp tees off on the back nine 3) The team captained by UFIFAS’s Mark Shuffitt finishes second 4) Candler Hills golf pro Matt Hibbs ran a smooth event for all 5) David Stephens of Seminole Feed and Julian Serna of Lambholm South strategize their next move 6) Former jockey Dan Foley shows a perfect swing by the Kaplan Advertising sponsor sign. 7) Creech Horse Transportation wins the tournament for the second time in three years.
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Charity Golf Event 1
The Florida Thoroughbred Charities held its annual charity golf tournament for the first time at Candler Hills at On Top of the World Communities in Ocala on Oct. 6. The event included a full schedule of teams, a silent auction and a luncheon of golfers, community and business leaders. The weather cooperated throughout the day holding off until after the last team of the day left the course.
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First place was awarded to Creech Horse Transportation, who also won in 2015. The win was the first by a co-ed team, and included one of only two women in the tournament this year, Kaitlyn Price. The rest of the team included Tyler Wade, Joel Durante and Tony Hudson. The score in the scramble tournament was 51. Second place went to a team fielded by UF/IFAS Agriculture Extension agent Mark Shuffitt and included Rick Stilwell, Travis Teuton and Travis Wilemon, who came in with a score of 56. Third place went to T. T. Distributors and the team included Dana Barber, Eddie DeWitt II, Kirk Sereda and Kyle Deneau. Their score was 57. The 2016 winning team - Tanner Wingo’s Magnolia Point Thoroughbreds – was not on hand to defend their title. Each team took home gift certificates for the Candler Hills Golf Pro Shop with first receiving $400, second $200 and third $100. The closest to the pin winner was Brandon Smith of All-In Removal who received a $100 gift certificate. The longest drive went to Kirk Sereda of T.T. Distributors who also received a $100 gift certificate. Both the closest to the pin after Smith and the longest drive after Sereda were by Kaitlyn Price, clearly showcasing her performance that led her team to first place. The longest putt went to Paul Sharp who played on the StoneHedge South team this year. Golfers received complimentary gifts as part of their day. Eddie Woods Stable provided a sleeve of Titleist golf balls to each player. Don Emrick of All-In Removal provided large plush golf towels to the players. Showcase Properties of Central Florida’s Valerie Dailey provided water bottles and pens for players. Beth Bayer Consignments provided logoed divot picks. Candler Hills provided a free round of golf for four for each sponsor and Dori Morgan of Farm Credit donated oversized gift bags. Florida Equine Communications gave away THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 55
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1) A squirrel seems to also be having a good time as he appears to be dancing on the cart path 2) Don Emrick of All-In Removal showcases a fitting sign for the event 3) Former pro hockey player Wayne Cashman and teammate work on cigars and putts for the Jerry Parks Insurance team 4) Putting practice kicks off 5) The Rustlewood team was fielded by Karen and George Russell 6) Dori Morgan of Farm Credit donated the golfer gift bags which were filled with a towel from All-In Removal, golf balls from Eddie Woods and divot tools from Beth Bayer 7) The third place team sponsored by T.T. Distributors is all smiles
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free copies of The Florida Horse, Farm and Service Directory and the new monthly edition of Horse Capital Digest. The Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association gave away vintage posters featuring a map of farms in the county from 1958, along with Florida-bred Classic race winners. The day ended with a reception and a silent auction. Stonehedge Farm South served again as top sponsor with their Diamond level sponsorship. Platinum sponsors included All-In Removal, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation, Creech Horse Transportation, Eddie Woods Stable, Florida Equine Communications, Jerry Parks Insurance, Ocala Stud, Peterson & Smith, Rustlewood Farm, Seminole Feed, Smith, Bryan & Myers, Sparr Farm & Building Supply & Buckeye Nutrition, Stonestreet Farms, SunTrust and T.T. Distributors. Gold Sponsors were Journeyman Stud, Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company and Showcase Properties of Central Florida. Silver sponsors were Beth Bayer Consignment, Central States Enterprises, LLC., Kaplan Advertising, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Niall Brennan Stables, Roma Italian Restaurant and Woodford Thoroughbreds. “The Florida Thoroughbred Charities has been fortunate to have such great support from the equine industry. Each year the tournament is strongly supported which helps fund the Florida Thoroughbred Retirement Farm at the Lowell Correctional Institute. The program changes the lives of inmates who work with former racehorses to develop skills they can use in the community. In addition, we raise funds for student scholarships. Both are worthwhile causes, “ said Greg Wheeler, FTBOA Executive Board member and FTBOA Charity, Social and Events committee chairman. Wheeler added that the fundraiser this year had more significance because the funds were needed for the replacement of over one and half miles of fence at the retirement farm that were damaged and blown away by Hurricane Irma. The estimated cost to replace the fencing is roughly over $20,000. Committee members who assisted with the event included: Beth Bayer, Valerie Dailey, George Russell, Karen Russell, and chair Wheeler, along with volunteers Renee Ross and Lauren Bandi. The charity also recognized Director of Golf Matt Hibbs for outstanding work on the event. The annual golf tournament is one of the largest fundraisers for the charity which funds the Florida Thoroughbred Retirement Farm “Second Chances” at the Lowell Correctional Institute. Currently the farm has over 50 retired thoroughbreds and about 15 inmates in the program. Additional funding comes from individual donations and fundraising charity events including silent and live auctions throughout the year and at the annual Horse of the Year Gala in March. The event also raises funds for student scholarships. The program’s success depends upon community participation. For more information on becoming a sponsor for golf next year or for additional upcoming events, please contact the Florida Thoroughbred Charities at 352-629-2160 or e-mail info@ftboa.com. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 57
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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
Kroy Zipping He’s the One Yorkiepoo Princess Overture Matt King Coal World Approval Katinka Surprise Wedding Class and Cash Starship Jubilee Gran Cherry Redneck Humor Pink Cotton Lady O’Toole High Providence Big Changes Faypien Honey Graeme Pure Sensation Galleon Mast Imperial Hint Talk Logistics Bet On Mike Splash Rules Richard the Great Bonita Starship Bonita Soutache Piven Dessert Honeys World of Trouble Go Astray Phantom Ro We Deer You
G G G F F C G F F G F F G C F R G F F G G C C G G G F F C C F C F G G
3 3 3 3 3 4 5 3 3 5 4 3 6 3 2 2 5 3 2 6 4 4 3 3 4 5 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4
Dam
The Factor Adios Charlie General Quarters Kantharos Congrats Cool Coal Man Northern Afleet Kantharos High Cotton Exchange Rate Indy Wind First Dude Da Stoops High Cotton Colonel John Wrote (IRE) Midshipman Ghostzapper Graeme Hall Zensational Mizzen Mast Imperialism High Cotton Biondetti Pomeroy Distorted Humor Bluegrass Cat Gone Astray Backtalk Prospective High Cotton Kantharos Gone Astray Wildcat Heir Hat Trick (JPN)
Breeder
Pieria Machmer Hall & Milan Kosanovich Miss Zip Laurin Stable Inc. Thunder Jewel JSL Thoroughbreds Kickapoo Princess A. Francis Vanlangendonck & Barbara Vanlangendonck Toccet Over Hickstead Farm Donna Marie John E. Shaw Win Approval Live Oak Stud Classy City Lady Wendy Christ & Kathie Haines Happy Honeymoon Mr. & Mrs. William A. T. Rainbow She's Indy Money Live Oak Stud Perfectly Wild William P. Sorren Poppy's Baby Girl (GB) Murray Stroud Dame Sylvieguilhem Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Lady in Pink Winchester Baye Acres Inc O' Toole Lansdowne Thoroughbreds Gonna Nina Theodora Camperlengo Colorama Joanne Crowe & Joe Pickerrell Mighty Eros Off The Hook LLC Howaboutrightnow Norman Casse & Mark Casse Pure Disco Patricia Generazio P. J.'s Eskimo H & A Stables LLC Royal Hint Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Alotofappeal Ocala Stud & Edward Wiest Slew's Quality Best A Luck Farm LLC Siena's Splash River Run Farm Horah for Bailey Arindel Farm Broad Picture Arindel Farm Happy Honeymoon Mr. & Mrs. William A. T. Rainbow Granrubanbleu GoldMark Farm LLC Her Entourage Wendy Christ & Carol Hershe Gottcha First Ocala Stud Meets Expectations Darsan Inc. Soi Disant Ramiro Rosas Medina Phantom Girl Raroma Stable Robert Dedovic & Martha Fisher Winning Doe Live Oak Stud
Track Off ID Pos Race Name
Date 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/11/17 9/11/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/1/17
GP GP GP CT CT PRX WO GP GP LRL WO GP ZIA ZIA LAD LAD LAD LRC WO PRX GP PRX PRX WO GP GP GP GP GP WO GP GP GP GP SAR
1 2 3 2 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 1
Bear's Den S. Bear's Den S. Bear's Den S. Charles Town Oaks Charles Town Oaks Pa Derby Champion S. Ricoh Woodbine Mile S. Miss Gracie S. Miss Gracie S. Laurel Dash S. Canadian S. Miss Gracie S. Premier Cup S. Premier Cup S. Happy Ticket S. Sunday Silence S. Unbridled S. Beverly J. Lewis S. Ontario Debutante S. Turf Monster S. The Vid H. Donald LeVine Memorial S. Smarty Jones S. King Corrie S. Groomstick H. Groomstick H. Wasted Tears S. FTBOA Florida Sire Susan's Girl FTBOA Florida Sire Affirmed S. Colin S. FTBOA Florida Sire Susan's Girl FTBOA Florida Sire Affirmed S. FTBOA Florida Sire Susan's Girl FTBOA Florida Sire Affirmed S. Lucky Coin S.
Grade/ Value
Earnings
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 3/$300,000 3/$300,000 $150,000 1/$801,600 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 2/$250,000 $100,000 $50,000 $50,000 $60,000 $60,000 $60,000 $75,000 $104,000 3/$300,000 $50,000 $97,000 3/$300,000 $113,200 $50,000 $50,000 $75,000 $200,000 $200,000 $102,200 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $100,000
$61,380 $19,800 $9,900 $58,200 $29,100 $16,500 $480,000 $60,140 $19,400 $20,000 $27,500 $9,700 $30,000 $11,000 $36,000 $12,000 $12,000 $14,250 $11,000 $180,000 $30,380 $60,000 $60,000 $20,000 $30,380 $9,800 $45,570 $120,000 $120,000 $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 $22,000 $22,000 $60,000
■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show F G F M F F G G G G G C M C F F G
3 5 4 6 3 3 4 6 3 3 4 3 5 4 3 3 5
Dam
Mineshaft Ava Pie Imperialism Lady Blue Eyes Adios Charlie Wild in Manila Congrats Luckey Greeley First Dude Palace Emblem Adios Charlie Ennuhway Sky Classic Essence of Halo Congrats Private Prom Party Graeme Hall Cotton Bay Close Overdriven Give Glory to God First Dude Miss Thunderella First Dude Lovin Spoonful Lookin At Lucky Devilette Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Mafietta Exchange Rate Princess Liam Wildcat Heir Christmas Lights Admiral's Cruise La Fama
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Date
Farm III George T. Gurrola Dr. D. W. Frazier Manuel Estevez Maria M. Haire Ocala Stud Y-Lo Racing Stables LLC Rapputi Stable LLC Karen Gilliam Pamela Edel & Edward Cahir Lisa McGreevy Milan Kosanovich Kathleen Amaya Alexandro Centofanti & Raffaele Centofanti Edward Seltzer Beverly Anderson Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon Sienna Farms LLC Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Santa Cruz Ranch Inc.
9/28/17 9/27/17 9/27/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/21/17 9/21/17 9/20/17
Soutache/FTBOA FSS Affirmed S.
MICHAEL BURNS PHOTO
World Approval/Woodbine Mile. G1
Breeder
Track ID BEL PID TDN GP GP GP ED CTD GP GP GP RP BTP AP FL FL MNR
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
3 1 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 1
$77,000 $30,200 $28,000 $39,000 $39,000 $39,000 $6,300 $29,460 $39,000 $39,000 $39,000 $35,870 $16,500 $29,355 $16,900 $16,900 $20,286
Earnings
Starship Bonita/FTBOA FSS Susan’s Girl
$7,700 $16,800 $5,400 $23,400 $8,190 $4,290 $3,150 $18,000 $23,400 $8,580 $4,290 $20,196 $3,100 $3,135 $10,140 $3,380 $12,006
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Forever Liesl Diamond Blue Pyrite Adios Amaluna Helen Virginia Hello Juliet Essence of Sky Private Money Game Flemish Cap Red Crescent Woodburn The Red Dude Ticket to Riches Cortege Liam’s World Christmas Dinner El Almirante
Sex Age Sire
LAUREN KING PHOTO
Horse Name
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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show Horse Name Haines City Blueblend Judah Silent Drifter I’m Not Joking Thisismystory Wild Winter Diamond Blue J’s Indian Charm Kyle Never Give In Analyze Your Life Barbarita Lipman Exotic Princess Stickman Buck Cougar Country Faction Cat Lady Bellamy Ad Lutem Thisismystory Jaiden’s Best Day by Day Rupp Bow Town Cat Red Crescent Tebow Time Salsa Bay Adios Maria Buy Low Sell High
Sex Age Sire M G G G F G G G F C G F F C F G G G F F G G F C F G G G F F
7 6 3 3 4 3 7 5 3 4 5 2 2 3 2 4 5 4 3 4 3 5 3 3 4 3 8 4 3 3
Dam
City Place Hold Your Place Bluegrass Cat Blended Beauty Reward the Cat Final Assault Warrior's Reward Drifting It's No Joke Bronx Cheer Drosselmeyer Sea Span Wildcat Heir Tchopitioulas Imperialism Lady Blue Eyes Adios Charlie C. R. Pace Saint Anddan Kitty Kitty Kitty Wildcat Heir Let It Roar Overanalyze Smok'n Revel Dunkirk Majestic Maria Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Kiss for Kris Overanalyze Exotic Tap Straight Man Put It Down D'wildcat Free to Soar Wildcat Heir Zooming By Bellamy Road Hot Spell Midnight Lute Ad Litem Drosselmeyer Sea Span Wildcat Heir Truly the Best Awesome of Course Dobra Dialed In Youbetshecan Cowtown Cat Clara Bow Overdriven Give Glory to God City Place Red Damask Two Step Salsa Franconia Adios Charlie Silly Cat High Cotton Cameron Crazies
Breeder
Date
Hartley De Renzo Thoroughbreds Vegso Racing Stable Dr. Michael Rotstein Michael Meeks Donna M. Burnham & Lori Smock Helen Barbazon Joseph Barbazon & WinStar Farm LLC Harold J. Plumley George T. Gurrola Adrienne Provost Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe Olvera Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Matalona Thoroughbreds LLC Sally J. Andersen & David Scanlon Bruce Tallisman San Basilio LLC Odalie Arnold Sebreth Peter Eslick Ann Ferrentino Moreau Bloodstock Int’l Inc. & Thomas Kutsukos GoldMark Farm LLC Helen Barbazon Joseph Barbazon & WinStar Farm LLC Gilbert G. Campbell Mr Amore Stables Arindel Farm Shadybrook Farm Inc Pamela Edel & Edward Cahir Reata Thoroughbred Racing Farms LLC Michael Vincent Laurato J D Farms Rustlewood Farm Inc.
9/19/17 9/18/17 9/18/17 9/16/17 9/16/17 9/15/17 9/14/17 9/13/17 9/12/17 9/11/17 9/11/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/8/17 9/6/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/1/17
Track ID MNR HP MNR LAD PEN LBG PID PID PID TDN TDN CMR CMR MTH CMR MNR RP KD PEN TDN LBG GP PRX GP SAR GP SWF WO CLS RP
Off Pos
Grade/ Value
Earnings
3 1 1 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 3 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 1 3 2
$20,079 $9,000 $15,714 $19,180 $29,500 $3,929 $27,920 $32,760 $33,360 $27,000 $27,000 $10,780 $10,780 $39,200 $10,780 $15,714 $36,300 $129,500 $31,329 $34,000 $4,050 $39,000 $49,930 $39,000 $85,000 $39,000 $5,100 $68,647 $6,300 $34,000
$2,070 $5,400 $9,396 $3,800 $3,245 $1,053 $2,800 $5,600 $2,800 $16,200 $2,700 $6,380 $2,200 $8,000 $1,100 $1,620 $7,226 $13,000 $17,700 $2,700 $2,147 $23,400 $27,600 $8,580 $17,000 $4,290 $2,550 $36,600 $756 $6,732
Delantera M 6 Bernstein Golden Silk Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. 9/1/17 BTP 3 $15,500 ■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show
$1,550
Horse Name Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Off Date Track ID Pos
Grade/ Value
Earnings
Archer Road Caramel Martini Foxy Mischief Gemstone Linda Shesa Bad Bad Girl
Baggio Midnight Wife Support Saltnvinegar Asgoodasshelooks
Arindel Farm Lonnie Stokes Hickstead Farm John D. Rio & Carole A. Rio Stonehedge LLC
9/29/17 9/28/17 9/28/17 9/28/17 9/27/17
$38,000 $27,930 $47,805 $38,000 $13,677
$4,180 $16,200 $27,180 $4,180 $8,178
G F F F F
3 2 2 3 2
Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Biondetti Into Mischief Gemologist Factum
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’s Association • Lonny Powell – CEO, Executive Vice President • Brock Sheridan – Editor-in-Chief • Tammy Gantt – Associate Vice President, Membership Services, Events Director, Contributing Editor, Industry and Community Affairs • E. Jane Murray – Assistant Vice President, Administration & Operations
Gulfstream Park •Michael Costanzo – Claims Clerk •Peter Aiello IV – Track Announcer Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park •Heather Belmonte – Executive Assistant
GP PID CD GP MNR
3 1 1 3 1
Tampa Bay Downs •Allison DeLuca – Racing Secretary Breeder •Rick Heatter Trainers •Todd Pletcher •Chuck Simon
Ocala Breeders’ Sales •Toom Ventura–President • Kevin Honig–Mutuels THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 59
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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show Horse Name Sex Age Sire
Dam
Breeder
Off Date Track ID Pos
Grade/ Value
Earnings
Wildcat’s Legacy Patella Salambo Kingston Pike For U Ruth Perfetto Lookin Fabulous Tropical Runnings Mrs. Ramona G. Smarty Smart So Fresh About a Dream Sold On Salsa Queen Nekia Freckles Kan Passion Plus Resident Battle Colors For the Gipper Jonny Be Bueno Grey Mask Gabriel’s Vision K C Twostep Prevailing Party Always a Dreamer Nonsuch Toss Coco Honey Private Haven Tizatalker Lucky Bucky Sweet Candy Dance Jack Straight Stroll Action Close the Deal R Laguna Lucky Love Totem Another Chance Misty Sunrise Boldest Vow Treble in Paradise Solitary Jack Lady Joy Chasenthisdream Blue Sky’s Above Whisper Barrow Heavens Jewel Valuable Package Ambassador Jim Tamarack Drama Run Trumper Mr Vargas Madeye Sophie’s Prize Prevailing Party Sunset Paula Jo Just Steve She Might Tell Bridal Shower Draco Stroll Action Bullgrats Lady by Choice Lady Andrea Maranatha Pete Marwick Sito’s Boy Irritator Frau Riley Gift of Glory Caledonia Road For U Ruth Regal Romance So Fresh Gata Furiosa Kaylie’s Girl Soldat House Say Please Blonde Bomber Flying Liberty Sauce On Side The Lady Chablis Who’s Calling C Z Rocket Discovery Bay First Mistress Meant Tobe Mine
Gold Minx Deputy Darling Missmil Sequoyah Hills Lovely Lucille Imperial Code Lovin Ladie Mystic Crystal Barbarella Miss Smarty Pants Jen's Halo Lady Cruella Concert Quest All Night Labor Double Martini Platinumplus Long Haul Tranquil Song Super Girlie Silver Spook Parting Bid Shezafire Sneak a Peek Ad Litem Pan Am Gal Truly Loved Star Anna Ma Beaute Private Parade Chado Sandy Key Gal Dancing Rage Ragtime Road Miss Class Action Quite the Attitude Lucky Alizea Love a Parade Oakshela Delray Lady Baldomera Golden Trumpet Honest Promise Our Royal Lady Chasenthebluesaway Make Note of Me Soiree Stunner Gorgeous Jewel Unwrapped Package Pretty Imposing Wild Meggie Meg Eclectic Run Dixieland Bull Play It Back Absolute Madness Prizes of Gold Ad Litem Long Legged Girl Look At Me Go She Did Tell Cry At My Wedding Bring Me Luck Miss Class Action Mystery Bullet Billex Doux Day of Obligation Sacred Psalm Days Like This Stand By Tartan Tigress Shake Off Glencoe Church Come a Callin Lovely Lucille Queen Amira (GB) Jen's Halo With Hollandaise Diablo's Madam Not in My House Exaggerate Girl Can Rock Bella Contessa Carphonic Lady Cheryl Morethanamiracle Successful Sarah Harmony Lodge Flip the Stone Truly Loved
Alan Braun & Ken English Mr. Amore Stables Tanourin Stable Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Trish G. Martin SCF Inc. Milan Kosanovich John B. Penn & Sue’s Farm II LLC Virginia Tracy Bregman Live Oak Stud J&J Stables LLC Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds W. K. France & D. S. France Porter Racing Stable LLC Linda Petersen Elite Equine & Carol Hershe Laurine Mae Fuller-Vargas Woodford Thoroughbreds Pedro Gonzalez & P. J. Gonzalez Tim James Mawhinney & Karen Faye Mawhinney Patricia M. Mayfield & Family Broodmares IV Marie Bates Annie Martin & Tammy Schlager GoldMark Farm LLC J. R. Cavanaugh Elizabeth P. Whelan & David J. Whelan Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Champion Equine LLC Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaraman Lynne Boutte & Chris Boutte Louis Jolin Mr. & Mrs. Annuncio Stanchieri Milan Kosanovich Joseph Arango Red Oak Stable Ocala Stud Dr. Bill Russell DVM & Dr. Alice Russell DVM Bryan R. Baker Luisa Degwitz & Ric-Deg Farm Alfonso Miranda BryLynn Farm Inc. Elizabeth LaPierre & Jennifer Given Thomas J. Cooper & Linda A. Murphy Glen Hill Farm Seclusive Farm LLC and Chester Prince University of Florida Foundation McLaughlin Family Limited Partnership Craig L. Wheeler Nicholas Mouttet Patricia Generazio Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Jocelyn Dickey McKathan John & Carole Rio Michael Sivo & Dr. Laura Surovi-Sivo Carl Johnson & Martha Johnson Stonehedge LLC Harold L. Queen GoldMark Farm LLC Maria Montez Haire Stonehedge LLC Firefly Farm Racing LLC Bobby Jones Equine LLC Rick Sutherland Joseph Arango Purple Haze Stable Eico Ventures SJT Racing Stable LLC Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Woodford Thoroughbreds Northwest Stud James K. McFadyen Kenneth F. Bailey & Edward H. Molstad Arindel Maxxam Alliance LLC Vegso Racing Stable Trish G. Martin Summerfield Sales & Lansdowne Thoroughbreds J&J Stables LLC Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Louie Rogers Thoroughbreds LLC Kuehne Racing Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart DVM Arindel Farm III Enterprises LLC Maharg Management Inc. Richard E. Wilson Kathy Machesky Farm III Enterprises LLC Eugene Melnyk Shadybrook Farm Inc Elizabeth P. Whelan & David J. Whelan
9/27/17 9/27/17 9/27/17 9/27/17 9/26/17 9/26/17 9/25/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/24/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/23/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/22/17 9/21/17 9/21/17 9/21/17 9/20/17 9/20/17 9/18/17 9/18/17 9/17/17 9/17/17 9/17/17 9/17/17 9/16/17 9/15/17 9/15/17 9/15/17 9/15/17 9/13/17 9/12/17 9/12/17 9/12/17 9/12/17 9/12/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/10/17 9/9/17 9/9/17 9/8/17 9/7/17 9/6/17 9/6/17 9/6/17 9/5/17 9/5/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/4/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/3/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/2/17 9/1/17 9/1/17 9/1/17 9/1/17 9/1/17 9/1/17
$40,000 $26,000 $40,000 $40,000 $13,818 $17,327 $13,959 $53,000 $75,000 $40,000 $53,000 $42,000 $42,000 $35,310 $42,000 $31,000 $38,000 $47,409 $38,000 $45,345 $28,280 $37,538 $38,000 $40,000 $53,000 $53,000 $53,000 $18,420 $13,677 $22,500 $22,500 $46,000 $69,800 $13,395 $43,000 $22,500 $23,000 $28,500 $28,000 $45,000 $23,500 $26,730 $11,360 $23,000 $26,730 $26,730 $13,959 $35,280 $75,000 $13,959 $31,080 $48,390 $45,000 $27,740 $29,500 $34,000 $31,000 $28,550 $31,000 $27,330 $42,000 $13,113 $42,000 $81,340 $35,640 $42,000 $83,000 $13,818 $28,000 $42,000 $53,000 $83,000 $13,818 $42,000 $53,000 $14,800 $42,000 $53,000 $14,500 $53,000 $53,000 $61,035 $21,139 $44,000 $83,000 $28,500 $44,000 $44,000
$24,000 $3,800 $8,400 $4,400 $8,178 $2,720 $8,178 $35,800 $45,000 $4,400 $4,730 $25,200 $8,400 $4,675 $4,200 $18,600 $22,800 $27,180 $8,360 $9,000 $3,080 $3,611 $4,180 $4,400 $35,800 $9,030 $4,300 $3,600 $1,410 $13,500 $4,500 $9,000 $12,200 $1,410 $4,300 $2,250 $13,680 $5,700 $2,800 $5,400 $4,500 $16,200 $1,600 $5,060 $5,400 $2,700 $8,178 $21,600 $15,000 $1,410 $16,800 $27,000 $27,000 $16,200 $4,500 $6,800 $3,100 $16,200 $3,100 $16,200 $25,200 $2,820 $9,240 $16,600 $3,600 $4,620 $8,300 $8,178 $16,800 $25,200 $35,800 $49,800 $2,820 $8,820 $9,030 $1,480 $4,620 $4,300 $8,520 $35,800 $35,800 $7,200 $11,400 $28,800 $49,800 $5,700 $8,360 $4,180
C F C G G G F F F F F F F F F F C G G C G G G F C G G F F G G F C F F F F M F F F C F F G G F F C F F G G C F F F C F F C F C F F C C C G F F F G F F F F F C F G F F F C F F F
2 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 4 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 6 3 3 2 3 4 4 3 3 4 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3
Wildcat Heir Pollard's Vision Kantharos Awesome of Course Two Step Salsa Pleasant Strike Lookin At Lucky Stay Thirsty Kantharos Congrats Candy Ride (ARG) Bodemeister Two Step Salsa Harlington Kantharos Passion for Gold Field Commission Biondetti Wildcat Heir Rattlesnake Bridge Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) J P's Gusto Two Step Salsa Midnight Lute Stroll Kantharos Kantharos Treasure Beach (GB) Vineyard Haven Tizway Prospective Twirling Candy Yes It's True Stroll In Summation High Cotton Adios Charlie Survivalist Kantharos Broken Vow Treasure Beach (GB) Exclusive Quality Kitten's Joy Tale of the Cat Adios Charlie City Place J P's Gusto Kantharos Treasure Beach (GB) Giant Oak Big Drama Shackleford Midshipman Factum Big Drama Midnight Lute First Dude Factum Passion for Gold Old Fashioned Astrology Stroll Congrats Shanghai Bobby Wildcat Heir Hear No Evil Soldat Flashstorm Cowtown Cat Brethren Lookin At Lucky Quality Road Two Step Salsa Prospective Candy Ride (ARG) Wildcat Heir Awesome of Course Soldat Midnight Lute Fort Larned High Cotton Violence Big Drama Dialed In City Zip Speightstown First Dude Kantharos
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GP FL GP GP MNR FE MNR GP BEL LRL GP GP GP DEL GP IND GP CD GP LRC AP RP GP LRL GP GP GP LAD MNR TDN TDN PRX WO MNR GP TDN CT PEN CBY LRC TDN PID FP ZIA PID PID MNR MTH BEL MNR AP LRC LRC PID TDN DEL IND PID IND PID GP MNR GP SAR MTH GP SAR MNR CBY GP GP SAR MNR GP GP BTP GP GP RET GP GP DMR NP GP SAR PEN GP GP
1 2 2 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 3 1 2 3 3 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 3 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 2 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 1 3 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 2 2 3
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he key to success for livestock operations is sufficient pasture for grazing. In Florida, we love when the rainy season begins and our pastures grow faster than we can mow because this means less money spent on hay and feed as we are able to maintain our livestock primarily on pasture forage if the stocking rate is adequate. Often times, producers are not maximizing their pasture yield to its full potential; due to improper fertilization and timing as well as poor grazing management. Every soil amendment should be in response to a soil test performed by a Florida testing lab. The timing of fertilizer application is imperative to the success of any perennial growth. Perennial pasture grasses are not only photosensitive (growing faster during longer day length) but also moisture driven. It is most commonly recommended to fertilize in early spring to summer when the grass crop is first starting to green up and the moisture of the soil is adequate per the frequent rain events. This is merely a general rule, I would recommend paying attention to the weather pattern from year to year, as waiting to fertilize until later in the spring or summer may be the better option if we have a dry spring. Fertilizing at the right time is important, wait to fertilize until the crop is actively growing and can make use of the added nutrients. Commercial fertilizers are in the form of salts that require a certain moisture level in the soil to dissolve into nutrients that are usable by the plant roots. Nitrogen, specifically, has the ability to volatilize if the moisture content isn’t sufficient. In the same breath, fertilizing under extremely wet conditions is not ideal either as leaching and runoff of nutrients becomes a concern which is costly and an environmental hazard. Quick release fertilizers (QRF) seem to be the most popular method of amendment, but not always the best option. Most plants follow a typical growth pattern which needs minimal nutrients in the beginning, heavy nutrients in the middle growth stage, and lower levels of nutrients nearing the end of the growing period. This growth pattern coupled with the use of quick release fertilizers makes the use of side dressings or additional applications a requirement for many crops. QRFs provide nutrients immediately to plants which means the nutrients are absorbed quickly and need to be replaced more frequently. Other fertilizer options include controlled release fertilizers
(CRF) and slow release fertilizers (SRF). CRFs and SRFs both provide nutrients to the plant for a longer period of time than QRFs. CRFs are coated with materials that control the rate, pattern, and duration of nutrient release. CRFs are useful in ensuring proper nutrients are released to the crop in accordance to the growth cycle. SRFs are those that are driven by soil microbes and temperature. SRFs can be organic such as manure and compost, or synthetic forms. In either case, SRF’s release is based on soil moisture. SRFs have the potential to release too much fertilizer at any given time if the moisture and temperature are each high. The best feature of the CRF and SRF is the ability to release slower than the QRF and release at an amount that is better suited to the growing nature of the crop as well as being more environmentally savvy. The other major benefit of slow release fertilizers and controlled release fertilizers is that a producer can fertilize less often which means less nutrients have a chance of escaping as runoff into surface and ground water sources. Fertilizer is a major component of water pollution and if we can minimize the amount of fertilizer being administered without purpose while also only fertilizing at the proper time to maximize crop yield our environment will be better off. While the initial cost of a SRF or CRF may be higher than a quick release option, the amount of time between applications will prove this method to be efficient and cost effective. Be sure to contact your local county extension office to retrieve a soil testing kit and instruction, as well as help with interpreting your test results to determine the proper course of action for your pasture and specific fertilization recommendations. n
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Tip of the month- October Improving your farm’s grazing management practices often increases forage yield more than increasing your fertilizer application will. Caitlin Bainum, Farm Management Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County (352) 671-8792, cbainum@ufl.edu THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017 61
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onsiderado el mejor caballo del mundo según Longines por 10 meses consecutivos durante el 2017, el tordillo Arrogate (4yo c) (Unbridled’s Song en Bubbler por Distorted Humor) le ha puesto punto final a su magnífica campaña pistera en la Breeders’ Cup Classic G1 confirmando el anuncio que hiciera Garrett O’Rourke, manager del Juddmonte Farm el pasado 10 de octubre. El múltiple ganador de Grado iniciará sus servicios como semental en la próxima temporada en Juddmonte Farm ubicada en el estado de Kentucky, el costo (fee) por el salto será anunciado luego. Productor de $17,302,600 (antes de la Breeders’ Cup Classic 2017), cifra máxima para un caballo nacido en los Estados Unidos gracias en gran parte a sus victorias en el Travers Stakes G1 (1:59.35 10F récord), Breeders’ Cup Classic G1 (2:00.11 10F), Pegasus World Cup Invitational G1 (9F 1:46.83 récord) y la Dubai World Cup G1 (2:02.15 10F), Arrogate vio cortada su seguidilla de 7 victorias el pasado 22 de julio en el TVG San Diego Handicap G2 donde finalizó de forma inexplicable en el 4to lugar, un mes más tarde no pudo alcanzar a su compañero de establo Collected (City Zip) cruzando la meta a solo ½ cuerpo en los dos mil metros del TVG Paficic Classic G1 en excelente tiempo de 2:00.70, dando señales de recuperación después de aquella enmudecedor fracaso en el mencionado San Diego Handicap. El Juddmonte Farm adquirió a este sensacional corredor en una subasta de potros de 1 año (yearlings) por $560,000, 21 meses después, el entrenado por Bob Baffert consiguió su primer lauro en un Maiden Speacial Weight en Santa Anita Park en lo que fue apenas su segunda actuación. Inmediatamente ganó en competencias de Allowance backto-back, primero en Santa Anita Park (Junio 24, 2016) en 1:41.14 conducido por Rafael Bejarano derrotando por 5 cuerpos y ¼ a sus rival más cercano y en Del Mar (Agosto 4, 2016) en una competencia donde participaron solo 3 ejemplares (Kristo y Teniente Coronel) que vieron a Arrogate navegar en total control de la situación a pesar de una mala partida dando muestra de calidad al mismo tiempo que le daba a conocer a Bob Baffert una de sus pocas debilidades. Exactamente tres semanas más tarde, Arrogate pulverizaba a sus rivales en el Travers Stakes G1 en Saratoga ganando por 13 cuerpos y ½ de extremo a extremo venciendo a uno de los mejores grupos que se ha
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dado cita en este evento, allí encontraremos nombres de múltiples ganadores de Grado y de competencias selectivas como American Freedom (2do), Gun Runner (3ro), Gift Box (4to), Governor Malibu (5to), Connect (6to) Creator (7mo), Destin (9no), y Exaggerator (11mo). Luego en noviembre Arrogate destronó a California Chrome (Lucky Pulpit) en la Breeders’ Cup Classic G1, bajo un marco el marco hípico del campeonato mundial de la copa de criadores y en donde todo parecía que estaba a favor del alazán entrenado para ese entonces por Art Sherman. Esta competencia será recordada por muchos por diferentes aspectos comenzando obviamente por la determinante demostración de Arrogate seguido por la última actuación de “Chrome” en suelo californiano, además, la interrogante de que habría ocurrido si Víctor Espinoza no hubiese volteado su mirada buscando a Mike Smith y Arrogate en tantas ocasiones durante el desarrollo de la carrera. (Mi opinión es que el resultado habría sido el mismo). Todos estos acontecimientos le agregaron aún mucho más drama a la primera edición de la Pegasus World Cup Invitational G1 con $12,000,000 pasando a ser la carrera más rica del mundo. Arrogate enfrentaba de nuevo a California Chrome esta vez en Gulfstream Park, de nuevo, el hijo de Unbridled’s Song galopaba a sus rivales por 4 cuerpos y ¾ dejando 1:46.83 para la milla y un octavo adoptando en ese entonces el titulo como el mejor caballo del mundo para la actualidad. Pero, los ojos del mundo no lo habían visto todo. El ganador del premio Eclipse 2016 como mejor tresañero realizaría en la Dubai World Cup G1 una de las mejores actuaciones en la historia por un purasangre de carreras cuando quedando prácticamente eliminado al momento de la partida, paulatinamente fue recuperando posiciones hasta el momento de entrar a la recta final donde gracias a un inolvidable remate desplazó con autoridad a Gun Runner convirtiéndose así Arrogate en el único ejemplar hasta el momento en ganar las dos carreras de mayor premio en el mundo de forma consecutiva y motivando al legendario Terry Spargo (narrador de la Dubai World Cup) a describirlo como el Man o’ War del siglo 21. Arrogate sin duda dejará su huella en la historia del mundo hípico, sobre todo en su entrenador Bob Baffert, quien se refirió al super tordillo con esta profunda expresión: “Arrogate es el mejor caballo que he visto correr”. ■
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Keeping members informed FLORIDA SIRE STAKES UPCOMING DEADLINES AND TRIP
If your eligible yearling (foal of 2016) missed the May 15 payment, the late payment is due by Nov. 15 is $500. Be sure to check any horse you have recently purchased to ensure their payment has been made. At your time of purchase, the deadline had not passed so your horse may have been listed as FSS eligible at that time – but may still owe both the yearling (by Nov. 15) and two-year-old payments (by Jan. 15). For eligible foals of 2016, a 2-year-old payment of $250 is due January 15, 2018. It is the responsibility of the owner of a possible FSS horse to commit deadlines to memory to ensure they are not missed. Also, get your three-year-olds ready for the two Florida Sire Stakes races at Tampa Bay Downs on December 16! It’s also an FTBOA member day with a brunch at 10:30 a.m., a Les Instone handicapping seminar and a retired thoroughbred seminar, along with a behind-the-scenes newcomer’s tour at 2 p.m. FTBOA is also hosting a bus from Ocala to Tampa. The bus leaves at 8:30 a.m. and the cost is $20 for FTBOA members and $20 for their guest and $25 for non-members. It is the City of Ocala and Marion County day so residents are welcome to come on out, too.
REALTORS AND OBS PARTICIPATE WITH TOY DRIVE
The FTBOA has partnered with the Ocala/Marion County Association of Realtors and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Feed company for a toy drive for the Marion County Boys and Girls Club. The toy drive runs through Dec. 15 and toys can be dropped
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off at the FTBOA offices; the Ocala Marion County Board of Realtors at 3105 NE 14th St, Ocala, FL 34470; Showcase Properties of Central Florida, 5780 SW 20th ST, Ocala, FL 34470; Southern Charm Realty, 1008 NE 2nd ST Ocala, FL 34470 and at Homes to Ranches, 2455 NW 44th Avenue Ocala, FL 34482. Toys can also be dropped at OBS feed stores at 1171 SW 60th Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, 431 NW 27th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475 and 6855 North US 27, Ocala, FL 34482. YOUTH PROGRAMS SPARK EQUINE INTEREST
FTBOA participated in a career day with about 300 hundred fourth graders on October 24 in Ocala. Mark Bailey, the Marion County small farm agent and myself presented an overview about careers in agriculture and focused on equine opportunities. I was recently named as the Vice Chair for the Agriculture Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of Marion County. The committee was formed as a way for business leaders, teachers and continuing education leaders to work cooperatively to develop youth interest in Agriculture and ensure they have the
proper skills sets for job placement. In addition to the career day, FTBOA hosted Animal Science Ag Teacher and FFA Advisor Lori Albritton and her students from North Marion High School for a day of learning about the thoroughbred industry and thoroughbred sales. The FFA chapter is a 2016 and 2017 National Chapter Award winner with a 3 Star Ranking. The school began a breeding program with the goal of selling a horse at Ocala Breeders’ Sales this year. Ag Extension’s Mark Shuffitt and Caitlyn Bainum and myself explained the behindthe-scenes of the sales and offered educational handouts filled with terminology, how to read a sales catalogue, and horse conformation tips. The group then toured through the OBS grounds to see the sales process – leading from the wall of champions, to the sales arena to the back show rings. The students also saw the sales topping horse and took photos to show their classmates. FTBOA board member Bobby Jones took time from consigning to educate the students about the process at his barn on the grounds. Jones has been instrumental in assisting the program with acquiring a broodmare, selecting the mating, and getting the resulting foal registered as a Florida-bred. In addition to Jones, there are many dedicated equine professionals assisting local schools with their thoroughbred breeding programs. ■
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Geno’s Mailbag Gene Kershner
Gene Kershner is the turf writer for The Buffalo News. He is a regular contributor to Florida Horse magazine. He is a member of the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters Association, and tweets @EquiSpace.
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he roller coaster 2017 racing season is in wind down mode, which means it’s time to go to the P.O. Box and see what is in Geno’s mailbag.
Q: The 3-year-olds were all over the board in 2017, where are you leaning with your Eclipse vote? ~Brian from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea A: What a mess this division has been all year. Always Dreaming has two Grade 1 wins in the Florida Derby and the Kentucky Derby, so you have to consider that. In the “what have you done for me lately” column, West Coast has two big wins this summer in the Travers and Pennsylvania Derby. A big effort in the Classic by West Coast would put him over the top, similar to Will Take Charge’s 2013 campaign. Otherwise, Brian, do you have a Buffalo nickel I could flip? I’d even meet you at 101 Ocean.
Q: So Geno, who’s your Classic pick this year, so I can bet against him? ~Sandy from San Diego A: Sandy, I can’t officially make a selection until I see the contenders travel over the surface at old Del Mar in the mornings leading up to the Breeders’ Cup Classic. I can tell you that I am fancying either the aforementioned West Coast or the likely favorite Gun Runner. The latter looked absolutely stunning in his two wins at Saratoga this summer and is certainly in top form.
Q: What’s your favorite press box food in all of your travels? ~Micah from Pembroke Pines A: Just thinking about the crab cakes at Pimlico are making me hungry. By far, they take the honors, with Woodbine’s roast beef sandwich taking a close second. I hear the grilled cheese at Turfway is to die for, but I’ve yet to make it to that Northern Kentucky track.
Q: Since you started following horse racing in 2004, Q: What Florida-bred has caught your eye so far this year? ~Oscar from Ocala A: Oscar, my man, that’s a no-brainer, it would have to be the Florida-bred World Approval. Just last month I had the honor of watching him capture the Grade 1 Woodbine Mile north of the border in suburban Toronto. He should be a factor in the Breeders’ Cup Mile early this month for trainer Mark Casse. Q: How much do you let others influence your handicapping? ~Charles in Gainesville A: Great question, Charles. I rarely let others influence how I handicap a race. I typically don’t like to look at morning lines or other handicappers’ selections. Workout reports, is the one area that has become more relevant in my handicapping, especially in juvenile races. There is so much information out there, whether it’s handicapping products or following certain handicappers on Twitter, you just have to be careful of information overload. 66 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2017
what race has had the biggest effect on you? ~Lanny from Lake Buena Vista A: Lanny, the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Monmouth in the rain is probably an unlikely choice. However, I happened to be viewing the race from the top of the stretch, where I saw the most incredible turn of foot I’ve ever witnessed. Two-time horse of the year Curlin, swept by Hard Spun and never looked back. Arrogate’s track-record Travers effort rates a close second.
Q: What’s one of your favorite quotes about horse racing that you’ve ever read? ~Jameson from Lexington A: As a teenager I loved reading the syndicated columns of Jim Murray of the LA Times over breakfast in the Syracuse Post-Standard. He once wrote about the Kentucky Derby: “The Derby isn’t just a horse race, any more than Elizabeth Taylor is just a woman, the Taj Mahal a building or Mt. Everest a hill. The Derby is America’s race. Everything else is Bridgeport.” ■
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