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CONTENTS November 2019 VOL 62/ISSUE 9

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6

THE BROCK TALK

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FLORIDA FOCUS

42 FLORIDA-BREDS AROUND THE COUNTRY

National Florida-bred statistics

46 LEADING SIRES 48 EL POTRO —By Roberto Rodriguez 50 FTBOA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE —By Tammy A. Gantt

FEATURES 16

IMPERIAL REPEAT

Second Grade 1 repeat for Imperial Hint

—By Brock Sheridan

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CHANCE IT ROMPS IT

Florida-bred Chance It romps to record victory in FSS In Reality —By Brock Sheridan

22 TWO SIXTY’S MY GIRL

Florida-bred Two Sixty leads FSS My Dear Girl from start to finish —By Brock Sheridan

28

Q&A WITH FTBOA CEO LONNY POWELL

—By Brock Sheridan

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FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES GOLF TOURNAMENT

FTC Charity golf & auctions are a success —By Tammy A. Gantt

34

TWICE CROWNED

Florida-breds Awesome Feather, Dubai Majesty and Big Drama made headlines in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup. —By JoAnn Guidry

38

EQUINE CARE: BUTE IN HORSES

Veterinarians prescribe bute for a wide number of problems, but horse owners should be aware of possible side effects.—By Heather Smith Thomas

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COVER PHOTO OF CHANCE IT: LAUREN KING CONTENTS PHOTO OF IMPERIAL HINT: ROBERT MAUHAR

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Brock Sheridan

Editor-in-Chief Florida Equine Communications

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Another Very Good Year L ooking back at 2019, one sees that it has been another banner year for the thoroughbred breeders based in the Sunshine State and for the Florida-bred stars they have produced.

During the course of the year, six Florida-breds have set track records, two Florida-breds have joined the ranks as millionaires and three Sunshine State natives won five Grade 1 stakes.

Raymond Mamone’s Imperial Hint, who was bred in Florida by Bert and Martha Pilcher’s Shade Tree Thoroughbreds, won a Grade 1 while breaking a 47-year-old track record at Saratoga when he won the Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga for the second consecutive year. He also won the Grade 1 Vosburgh at Belmont Park on Sept.

28 for the second time in two years.

The recently retired World of Trouble and Canadian champion Starship Jubilee are the two other Florida-breds that won Grade 1 races this year so far.

The Darsan Inc.-bred World of Trouble won the Carter Handicap in April at Aqueduct and the Jaipur Invitational Stakes at Belmont on June 8. Following the Jaipur, it was announced that the 4-year-old World of Trouble had a foot bruise and would miss the Breeders’ Cup. Shortly thereafter, he was retired to stand in Kentucky with nine wins from 13 starts and earnings of $1.2 million.

Last month in this column, we looked at several Florida-breds that have won a specific Grade 1 race more than once and Starship Jubilee now becomes a member of that exclusive club. On Oct. 12, the Blue Haven Farm-owned mare won the Grade 1 E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine for the second consecutive year.

She also passed the $1 million mark in the E.P. Taylor and stands at $1,138,487 in career earnings. Starship Jubilee was bred in Florida by William P. Sorren.

Among the other five Florida-breds who set track

records this year are Caribou Club, Global Access, Jackson and Win Win Win. Caribou Club set the course record for a mile on the turf at Laurel Park on Sept. 21 when he won the Grade 3 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup in 1:33.35. Caribou Club is owned and was bred

by Glen Hill Farm.

While Imperial Hint was winning the Vosburgh at Belmont on Sept. 28, Live Oak Plantation homebred Global Access was setting a track record at Woodbine Race Course. The 3-year-old colt went a mile-and-one-eighth at the main Tapeta track at the Toronto oval in 1:48.24.

Tracy Pinchen’s Jackson was much closer to home

During the course of the year, six Floridabreds have set track records, two Florida-breds have joined the ranks as millionaires and three Sunshine State natives won five Grade 1 stakes.

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when he set his standard at Tampa Bay Downs on May 4 and it came in the second running of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes Silver Charm. That day, the 3-yearold colt blitzed a mile-and-40-yards in 1:38.66.

Win Win Win, who became the 111th Florida-bred to start in the Kentucky Derby (G1) this year, also set his track record at Tampa Bay Downs. Another who was bred and is owned by Live Oak Plantation, Win Win Win won the $125,000 Pasco Stakes in 1:20.89 for seven furlongs on Jan. 19.

In stallion news, Double Diamond Farms’ First Dude, who was the leading sire in Florida by progeny earnings in both 2017 and 2018, has been in a yearlong battle with Ocala Stud stallion Adios Charlie to defend his title as the Sunshine State’s leading sire by progeny earnings. As of Oct. 21, Adios Charlie has $3,078,770 in progeny earnings to edge First Dude with $2,963,206. ■

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by Brock Sheridan

Florida-bred High On Gin remained undefeated in two starts and gave his sire his first stakes-winner on Sept. 7 as the son of Journeyman Stallions resident Fury Kapcori won the $60,000 Happy Ticket Stakes at Louisiana Downs. High On Gin defeated nine other 2-year-old fillies who went seven-and-one-half furlongs on the turf.

A maiden special weight winner by two-and-one-quarter lengths at Evangeline Downs going five furlongs on a sloppy track on Aug. 21, High On Gin was unable to garner much respect among Happy Ticket punters with 23-1 odds until she took the lead just after passing the eighth pole.

High On Gin won by two lengths ahead of Cedar Hall in 1:30.21 on the firm turf.

Cedar Hall was three-and-one-quarter lengths ahead of Envied in third followed by Thirstyamericangal, Lucky Queen, Film Study, Tizfranderella, Sebs Princess, Sister Chloe and Oretta.

High On Gin is trained by Carl Deville Jr. for Jerry Caroom and she was bred in Florida by Deborah A. Silveira. She is out of Holiday Ashley, by The Cliff’s Edge and she earned $36,000 to increase her career revenues to $49,800. Holiday Ashley is also a half-sister to stakes-winner Leave a Legacy and stakes-placed Makin Headlines.

Silveira said she bred Holiday Ashley to Congrats in 2019.

Silveira, however, said the victory was bittersweet. She recently lost her husband, “Doc” Littleon O. Riggsby, who passed away on Aug. 24. Riggsby had worked at many thoroughbred farms in the

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Florida-bred High On Gin

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High On Gin is Upset Winner of Happy Ticket Stakes

Ocala area including Marablue and Mare Haven and for many years was a maintenance supervisor for Murty Brothers.

Caroom purchased High On Gin for $7,500 out of the GOP Racing Stable Corp. consignment at the 2019 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Open Sale in June. ■

Wildwood’s Beauty Wins Third Stakes Race in Sheer Drama Wildwood’s Beauty upset odds-on favorite Stormy Embrace to win the $100,000 Sheer Drama Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Sept. 7.

Nine Florida-bred fillies and mares went seven furlongs on the main track in the Sheer Drama.

It was the third stakes victory in the last four races for Wildwood’s Beauty, who is trained by Scott Becker for William Stiritz.

Wildwood’s Beauty was the easy winner while crossing the finish

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Florida-bred Wildwood’s Beauty

three-and-three-quarters of a length in front in a time of 1:23.15. Heiressall was second, nearly six lengths in front of Ms Meshak in third.

Musical Romance Stakes and Princess Rooney Stakes (Grade 2)winner Stormy Embrace was never a factor and finished fourth. She was followed by Shanghai Starlet, Amaluna, Weekend Mishief, Starcloud and Bones.

Wildwood’s Beauty paid $43.80 to win, $15.20 to place and $12.60 to show. The daughter of Kantharos out of Miss Propitious, by J P’s Gusto has now won half of her eight career starts with earnings of $254,360.

Bred in Florida by Philip and Karen Matthews of Ocala, Wildwood’s Beauty is the first foal out of Miss Propitious, who also has a yearling colt and weanling filly by Khozan and was bred to Bucchero in 2019.

Stiritz purchased Wildwood’s Beauty for $47,500 at the 2018 Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Yearling Sale from the consignment of Francis and Barbara Vanlangendonck’s Summerfield. ■

tionofideas were making their late runs in a fight for second.

With a leisurely hand ride in the run for home, Contreras took Starship Jubilee under the wire four-and-a-half lengths in front of Magnetic Charm and Competitionofideas in a photo for second with a final time of 1:45.84 on the yielding turf. Competitionofideas lost the place photo by a nose and was a neck in front of Holy Helena in fourth. Dixie Moon, Giovanna Blues and Touriga completed the order of finish.

“Kevin [Attard] told me just to let her break and if they let me go to the lead easy enough, just go,” said Contreras, who was aboard for the 2018 Canadian conquest and in five of her last seven starts including in the Nassau and Dance Smartly.

“This one, when she’s behind horses, it’s kind of tough to make her relax. But once she relaxes and comes from behind, she’s very aggressive at the end. Kevin brought her in here really, really sharp. It doesn’t matter where you put them when a horse is this great.”

Starship Jubilee is by Indy Wind out of Perfectly Wild, by Forest Wildcat. Perfectly Wild has produced seven other winners including stakes-placed Starship Nala, by A.P. Warrior, who was second behind Cookie Dough in both the 2018 $400,000 My Dear Girl and 2018 $200,000 Susan’s Girl divisions of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes.

Starship Jubilee was bred in Florida by William P. Sorren and now races in the colors of Blue Heaven Farm, who purchased her privately

Starship Jubilee Defends Title in Grade 2 Canadian Stakes Starship Jubilee proved why she has been named Canada’s champion turf female over the last two years as the Florida-bred mare won the $250,000 (US$190,759) Canadian Stakes presented by the Japan Racing Association (Grade 2) for the second consecutive year on Sept.

14 at Woodbine Race Course. The 6-year-old Keven Attard trainee also won her first race in four starts this year while defeating a field of seven fillies and mares going a mile-and-one-eighth on the turf.

Starship Jubilee exited a third-place finish behind winner Significant Form in the Grade 2 Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 24 after finishing second in two Grade 2 stakes at Woodbine to start the year.

But the speedy Starship Jubilee appeared to be done with losing in 2019 as she took jockey Luis Contreras straight to the front from post six to get a one-length lead over longshots Dixie Moon and Touriga (Brz) after finishing the first-quarter-mile in a measured :24.64.

Starship Jubilee continued to gallop along on the lead down the backstretch and around the far turn with little challenge as she went the halfmile in :49.09 and six furlongs in 1:11.79. Dixie Moon continued to pursue from a length-and-one-half back while herself a length-and-onehalf clear of Holy Helena in third.

But Starship Jubilee was at the top of her game and drew off down the stretch as Magnetic Charm (GB) and 6-5 favorite Competi-

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after she failed to meet her reserve after a final bid of $425,000 at the 2018 Keeneland Fall Sale. She was also a $34,000 RNA at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales April Sale of 2-yearolds in 2015 from the Halcyon Hammock Farm consignment and sold for $6,500 to Laurence F. Leavy at the 2014 OBS August Yearling Sale from the consignment of The Acorn.

Starship Jubilee now has 13 wins from 30 career starts with earnings of $865,670.

She paid $6.40 to win, $3.70 to place and $2.60 to show. ■

Raki was making her first career appearance in a stakes race after finishing third behind winner Charlotte the Brit in a high-level optional claiming starter allowance at Gulfstream on Aug. 23.

Raki raced past the finish a length in front of Beechwood Ella (Ire) in second with Zarina also putting in a late effort to get third, another half-length farther back. Great Sister Diane, Isla Road, Vow to Recover, Beautiful Ballad, Charlotte the Brit, Itsmyluckycharm and Calinas Song followed in succession.

Raki is trained by Eduardo Azpurua Jr. and she won for the third time in nine career starts. She earned $44,175 for winning the Miss Gracie which pushed her to $94,535 in lifetime revenue.

Raki finished the Miss Gracie in 1:28.89

Raki Rallies to Upset in Miss Gracie Stakes Black Chevron Racing Stable LLC’s Raki came from out of the clouds in more ways than one Sept. 14 at Gulfstream Park as she rallied from far back to win the $75,000 Miss Gracie Stakes at odds of 29-1. A field of 10 3year-old fillies went about seven-and-one-half furlongs on the turf in the Miss Gracie.

IN MEMORIAM

Florida-bred Raki

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Florida-bred Starship Jubilee

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Florida FOCUS

on the firm turf and paid a healthy $61.40 to win, $25.80 to place and $9.80 to show.

Raki is by the Get Away Farm stallion Two Step Salsa out of Retsina, by Imperialism and she was bred by SCF Inc. ■

Former Trainer Rene E. Mendez Passes Away at 84

Young Star Old Chestnut Wins Ontario Racing Stakes

Former Florida-based trainer Rene E. Mendez passed away on Sept. 7 in Daytona Beach, Fla. He was 84-years-old.

Mendez, a Cuban-born jockey in the 1950s, later was an exercise rider for a number of east coast trainers in the 1960s before becoming a trainer in 1975. With his wife Janet Mendez as his assistant, he trained horses at Calder Race Course, Gulfstream Park, and Hialeah Park until his retirement in 1996.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Janet; son, Michael; daughter, Michele Blanco; and two grandsons, Carson and Christopher. Blanco was the director of publicity at Calder from 1995-2013 and a former president of the Turf Publicists of America. ■

Florida-bred Old Chestnut became a stakes winner in his third career start as he won the $107,400 (US$80,819) Ontario Racing Stakes at Woodbine on Sept. 15. The Ontario Racing Stakes showcased seven 2-year-olds who went five furlongs on the inner turf course at the Toronto oval.

Old Chestnut and jockey Tyler Gaffalione won by three-and-three-quarter lengths in a time of :56.85 on the firm course. Barilko finished second with Aye Aye Sir another length back in third.

They were followed in order by Goldmine Cat, Clear Distinction, Divided Sky

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(Ire) and Miss Understanding.

“He has so much power,” Gaffalione said of Old Chestnut. “He’s a very kind horse, very smart. He shot right out, and took care of business.”

Trainer Mark Casse was not only pleased with the performance by Old Chestnut, but was also happy that he had opted for the Ontario Racing Stakes as opposed to the Grade 1 Summer Stakes, which was also run at Woodbine Sept. 15.

“I thought about it for a little bit, and then thought maybe go here and then go to Keeneland [for the Indian Summer Stakes (G3) at five-and-a-half furlongs on turf]. We won it last year with Strike Silver. That’s what kind of swayed my decision to come here. We’d go here, and then hopefully with a good performance there, he’d go to the Breeders’ Cup.” Old Chestnut is a Live Oak Plantation homebred son of Speightstown out of the Grade 1-stakes-winning mare Pool Land, by Silver Deputy. Pool Land has produced six other foals, who were all starters of which five were winners including stakes-placed Speightsland, also by Speightstown. She was bred to Accelerate in 2019.

Old Chestnut now has two wins from three starts with career earnings of $78,885. He paid $4.50 to win, $3.10 to place and $2.10 to show as the 6-5 favorite. ■

Track Record for Caribou Club in Baltimore/Washington International Glen Hill Farm homebred Caribou Club set a course record and continued to rack up graded-stakes wins while also taking his second consecutive added-money event as the Floridabred gelding won the Grade 3 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup at Laurel Park Sept. 21. The Baltimore/Washington presented a purse of $200,000 to the seven 3-year-olds and older who went one mile on the turf and Caribou Club finished in 1:33.35 over the firm course.

Coming out of a length-and-one-quarter win in the $75,000 West Virginia House of Delegates Speakers Cup at Mountaineer Park on Aug. 3 going a mile and 70-yards, Caribou Club was the 7-2 second choice in the

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Florida-bred Stakes Winners (Listed and Black Type) HIGH ON GIN

Florida-bred Old Chestnut

Caribou Club is trained by Thomas Proctor and won for the ninth time in 21 starts.

He earned $120,000 for winning the Baltimore/Washington which increased his career earnings to $673,427.

Caribou Club is by City Zip out of the multiple-stakes-winning mare Broken Dreams, by Broken Vow. Caribou Club is the first foal out of Broken Dreams, who also has a yearling filly by Super Saver and a weanling filly by Curlin. She was bred to Quality Road in 2019. She is also the granddaughter of One Dreamer, who won the 1994 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) for Glen Hill.

Caribou Club returned $9 to win, $4.60 to place and $3.20 to show. ■

(Fury Kapcori-Holiday Ashley by The Cliff’s Edge) Two-Year-Old Filly Happy Ticket Stakes (Black Type) Louisiana Downs ♦ September 7 Purse: $60,000 7 ½ furlongs turf (firm) ♦ 1:30.21 Owner: Jerry Caroom Breeder: Deborah A. Silveira Trainer: Carl Deville ♦ Jockey: Devin Magnon Second: Cedar Hall ♦ Third: Envied

WILDWOOD’S BEAUTY Florida-bred Caribou Club

Yorkiepoo Princess Returns to Winning in Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes It has been since November when Floridabred Yorkieepoo Princess won her last race but the Florida-bred mare has still been racking up paychecks in stakes competition since. But the 5-year-old mare put it all together on Sept. 21 at Charles Town Race Course and won the $75,000 Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes over five rivals going seven furlongs on a sloppy track after the race was taken off the turf.

Yorkiepoo Princess won the $125,000 Autumn Days Stakes at Aqueduct on Nov. 25 at six furlongs off-the-turf before continuing against stakes distaffers in her next seven starts—the last of which was a fourth-place finish behind winner Chalon in the $100,000 Roamin Rachel Stakes at Parx on Sept. 2. She earned a check in all of those starts with her best finishes coming at Aqueduct when second in both the Garland of Roses Stakes on Dec. 8 and in the Correction Stakes on March 16.

In the Pink Ribbon, 8-5 favorite Classy

(Kantharos-Miss Propitious by J P’s Gusto) Three-Year-Old Filly Sheer Drama Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 7 Purse: $100,000 7 furlongs (fast) ♦ 1:23.15 Owner: William Stiritz Breeder: Philip & Karen Matthews Trainer: Scott Becker ♦ Jockey: Samy Camacho Second: Heiressall (Fla) ♦ Third: Ms Meshak (Fla)

STARSHIP JUBILEE (Indy Wind-Perfectly Wild by Forest Wildcat) Six-Year-Old Mare Canadian Stakes (Grade 2) Woodbine ♦ September 14 Purse: $250,000 1 1/8 mile turf (yielding) ♦ 1:45.84 Owner: Blue Heaven Farm Breeder: William P. Sorren Trainer: Kevin Attard ♦ Jockey: Luis Contreras Second: Magnetic Charm (GB) ♦ Third: Competitionofideas

RAKI

(Two Step Salsa-Retsina by Imperialism) Three-Year-Old Filly Miss Gracie Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 14 Purse: $75,000 7 ½ furlongs turf (firm) ♦ 1:28.89 Owner: Black Chevron Racing Stable LLC Breeder: SCF, Inc. Trainer: Eduardo Azpurua, Jr. ♦ Jockey: Carlos Lugo Second: Beechwood Ella (IRE) ♦ Third: Zarina

OLD CHESTNUT (Speightstown-Pool Land by Silver Deputy) Two-Year-Old Colt Ontario Racing Stakes (Black Type) Woodbine ♦ September 15 Purse: $107,000 5 furlongs turf (firm) ♦ 56:85 Owner: Live Oak Plantation Breeder: Live Oak Stud Trainer: Mark Casse ♦ Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Second: Barilko ♦ Third: Aye Aye Sir

CARIBOU CLUB (City Zip-Broken Dreams by Broken Vow) Five-Year-Old Gelding Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup (Grade 3) Laurel Park ♦ September 21 Purse: $200,000 One mile turf (firm) ♦ 1:33.35 Breeder/Owner: Glen Hill Farm Trainer: Thomas Proctor ♦ Jockey: Feargal Lynch Second: Frontier Market ♦ Third: Cullum Road

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Baltimore/Washington behind favored Glorious Empire (Ire) at 5-2.

Caribou Club rallied to take the lead at the eighth pole and held on to win by a head over Frontier Market with Cullum Road a halflength off of them in third. Up the Ante, Just Howard, Glorious Empire and Macagone completed the order of finish.

“There was a lot of speed in the race with the Jason Servis horse [Macagone] in it,” jockey Feargal Lynch said. “He set a very fast track record last time out at Saratoga so there was going to be a lot of speed in there. We just decided to take our time. He’s a nice horse and he’s got a good turn of foot. He’s very adaptable. He won going six-and-a-half downhill at Santa Anita and he won a mile going around here. He’s a cool little horse.”

Florida-bred Yorkiepoo Princess

(Brethren-Romin Robin by Pure Precision) Three-Year-Old Colt Bear’s Den Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 21 Purse: $75,000 7 ½ furlongs turf (firm) ♦ 1:28.23 Breeder/Owner: Arindel Trainer: Stanley Gold ♦ Jockey: Jairo Rendon Second: Timmy M (Fla) ♦ Third: Lahinch (Fla)

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Scraps Gets Come From Behind Win in Bear’s Den Florida-bred Scraps used a victory against optional claimers to springboard himself to his first career stakes victory Sept. 21 at Gulfstream Park as the Arindel homebred won the $75,000 Bear’s Den Stakes. The Bear’s Den featured a full field of 12 3-year-olds who went about seven-and-one-half furlongs on the turf.

Trained by Stanley Gold for Arindel, Scraps had only two wins from 11 previous starts including a victory over first-level optional claimers at Gulfstream on Aug. 16 going a mile on grass. His only other win came against $50,000 maiden claimers in his fifth career start going five furlongs on grass at Gulfstream on Feb. 6. Although he was just a half-length behind winner Stirling Drive when a troubled fourth in the July 6 Not Surprising Stakes at Gulfstream, fans allowed Scraps to go to the post with 9-1 odds in the Bear’s Den. In the Bear’s Den, Scraps raced in midpack about eight lengths off the pace with jockey Jairo Rendon.

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YORKIEPOO PRINCESS

Florida-bred Scraps

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Act set the pace with a length advantage over Yorkiepoo Princess in second after two furlongs in :23.38 and the half-mile in :46.88.

Yorkiepoo Princess moved up to even terms with Classy Act turning for home and went to the front in the stretch on her way to a twolength win in a final time of 1:25.21 on the sloppy track. Classy Act was second by a nose over Mess’n Around, followed in order by Breaking Bread, She’s Quiet and Afleet Tizzy.

Trained by Claudio Gonzalez for the first time in the Pink Ribbon for owner Danny J. Chen, Yorkiepoo Princess earned $45,000 to push her career earnings to $551,177.

Yorkiepoo Princess paid $7 to win, $3.60 place and $2.40 to show.

She is by Kantharos out of Kickapoo Princess, by Unreal Zeal and she was bred in Florida by A. Francis and Barbara Vanlangendonck of Morriston, Fla. She has now won seven of 26 career starts. ■

not be denied and again began to pass horses before drawing clear in the final stages to win by three-and-one-quarter lengths over Timmy M. in second with Lahinch another neck back in third. Forever Mo, Sovereign Warrior, Champagneonme, Art G Is Back, Stirling Drive, Jackson, Evil Eye and Union’s Destiny completed the order of finish.

Scraps earned $43,245 for his third career win which increased his lifetime revenues to $153,975. He is by the Arindel stallion Brethren out of Romin Robin, by Pure Precision.

Scraps went off at nearly 10-1 and returned $21.20 to win, $8.20 to place and $7.60 to show. ■

Track Record For Global Access in Ontario Derby Win Global Access won his third Grade 3 stakes of the year and his second straight while setting a course record at Woodbine as the Live Oak Plantation homebred took the $125,000 (US$94,808) Ontario Derby Sept.

28 at Woodbine Race Course.

It was also the fourth added-money tally of 2019 for Global Access, who won the Grade 3 Saranac Stakes just prior to the Ontario Derby at Saratoga going a mile-and-one-sixteenth on Aug. 31. His first stakes victory of the year came on Florida Cup day at Tampa Bay Downs on Mar. 31 when Global Access won the DRF Bets Sophomore Turf Stakes. He also won the May 24 Marine Stakes at Woodbine before two thirds in the June 29 Charlie Barley Stakes at Woodbine and in the Grade 3 Hall of Fame Stakes at Saratoga on Aug. 2.

After three-quarters in 1:12.07, jockey

(Kantharos-Kickapoo Princess by Unreal Zeal) Five-Year-Old Mare Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon Stakes (Black Type) Charles Town ♦ September 21 Purse: $75,000 7 furlongs (sloppy) ♦ 1:25.21 Owner: Danny J. Chen Breeder: Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck Trainer: Claudio Gonzalez ♦ Jockey: Jose Ortiz Second: Classy Act ♦ Third: Mess’n Around

GLOBAL ACCESS (Giant’s Causeway-Daveron (GER) out of Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)) Three-Year-Old Colt Ontario Derby (Grade 3) Woodbine ♦ September 28 Purse: $125,000 1 1/8 miles (fast) ♦ 1:48.24 Owner: Live Oak Plantation Breeder: Live Oak Stud Trainer: Michael Trombetta ♦ Jockey: Patrick Husbands Second: Armistice Day ♦ Third: Jungle Fighter

ONYX (Dialed In-Youbetshecan by Mr. Prospector) Two-Year-Old Filly Our Dear Peggy Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 28 Purse: $75,000 One mile turf (firm) ♦ 1:35.43 Breeder/Owner: Arindel Trainer: Juan Alvarado ♦ Jockey: Emisael Jaramillo Second: Madame Bourbon ♦ Third: Gran Brandy

CAJUN CASANOVA (Cajun Breeze-Theladysaidno by Concerto) Two-Year-Old Colt Hollywood Beach Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 28 Purse: $75,000 5 furlongs turf (firm) ♦ 55:66 Breeder/Owner: Shadybrook Farm Inc. Trainer: Michael Yates ♦ Jockey: Miguel Vasquez Second: Man With a Plan (Fla) ♦ Third: Song River (Fla)

CHANCE IT (Currency Swap-Vagabon Diva by Pleasantly Perfect) Two-Year-Old Colt FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes In Reality Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 28 Purse: $400,000 One and 1/16 miles (fast) ♦ 1:44.26 Owner: Shooting Star Thoroughbreds LLC Breeder: Bett Usher Trainer: Saffie Joseph, Jr. ♦ Jockey: Tyler Gaffalione Second: Smash Factor ♦ Third: Liam’s Lucky Charm

EXTRORDINARY JERRY (Overdriven-Dismissal by Successful Appeal) Four-Year-Old Ridgling FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Wildcat Heir Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 28 Purse: $150,000 One mile (fast) ♦ 1:35.75 Owner: Nice Guys Stables Breeder: Darsan Inc. Trainer: Todd Pletcher ♦ Jockey: Edgard Zayas Second: Wildwood’s Beauty ♦ Third: Well Defined

TWO SIXTY (Uncaptured-Jim’s Lonesa by Put It Back) Two-Year-Old Filly FTBOA FSS My Dear Girl Stakes (Black Type) Gulfstream Park ♦ September 28 Purse: $400,000 One and 1/16 miles (fast) ♦ 1:44.41 Owner: Gary Barber Breeder: Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc. Trainer: Mark Casse ♦ Jockey: Edgard Zayas Second: Filly Jean King ♦ Third: Ceci Valentina

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Patrick Husbands sent Global Access up to challenge Avie’s Flatter for the lead and the two turned for home together and a length in front of Armistice Day and Jungle Fighter in a joint third.

Global Access began to pull away from his rivals in the final furlong as Avie’s Flatter surrendered on the rail and Armistice Day and Jungle Fighter tried to make up ground in second and third. But Global Access was too good and raced under the wire a length-andone-quarter in front of Armistice Day in second in 1:48.24 on the fast track, eclipsing the 1:48.30 standard set by Amis Gizmo in the 2017 Ontario Derby.

Jungle Fighter was third, a half-length behind Armistice Day, and was followed by Solidify, Avie’s Flatter and Roaring Forties.

“We took the blinkers off of him and he’s a different horse on the [synthetic],” Husbands said. “Eurico had a class horse and I’m not going to let him get things his way. My horse carried 124 pounds, I’m not scared of that, to me he looked like the best horse so I kept pressuring the whole way and when he answered, he gave me everything.”

Global Access gave five pounds to Avie’s Flatter and Armistice Day and seven pounds to the remainder of the field in the Ontario Derby.

Global Access is trained by Michael Trombetta and won for the

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Florida-bred Extrordinary Jerry

Extrordinary Jerry had shipped down to South Florida from New York where he had won an entry level allowance race going a mileand-one-eighth at Saratoga on Aug. 25.

Pletcher and owner Nice Guys Stable took that allowance victory as a cue from the Florida-bred son of Overdriven out of Dismissal, by Successful Appeal and Extrordinary Jerry responded as planned.

Extrodinary Jerry and jockey Edgard Zayas were in no hurry early in the Wildcat Heir, racing seventh of eight around the first turn and down the backside. Extrordinary Jerry took over with a four-wide move at the top of the stretch while leaving the rest behind before drawing away for a 10 1/4-length win in 1:35.75 on the fast

Florida-bred Global Access

fifth time in 12 career starts. The $75,000 (US$56,659) first-place check pushed his lifetime earnings to $373,401. He is by Giant’s Causeway out of the multiple-stakes-winner Daveron (Ger), by Black Sam Bellamy (Ire) Daveron is also the dam of graded-stakes-winning Live Oak homebred March to the Arch; winning filly Honor and Blessing, by To Honor and Serve; an unraced filly by Tiznow in Pretty and Fast; a yearling colt by Kitten’s Joy and a weanling filly by Quality Road.

Global Access paid $6.40 to win, $3.90 to place and $2.50 to show. ■

Extrordinary Jerry is Exceptional in FSS Wildcat Heir Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher won his first Florida Sire Stakes Sept. 28 at Gulfstream Park when Extrordinary Jerry took the $150,000 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes Wildcat Heir. The second running of the FTBOA FSS Wildcat Heir attracted a field of eight Florida-breds, 3-years-old and older by FTBOA registered stallions who went a mile on the main track.

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Onyx Gets Second Consecutive Stakes Victory in Our Dear Peggy Arindel homebred Onyx made a four-wide advance around the far before drawing away in the stretch to pick up her second consecutive stakes victory in the $75,000 Our Dear

Florida-bred Onyx

Peggy Stakes at Gulfstream Park Sept. 28.

Eight 2-year-old fillies went a mile on the turf in the Our Dear Peggy.

Onyx had settled into a comfortable position approximately eight lengths from the front early before taking over as they straightened away for home and was three lengths to the good at the wire. Madame Bourbon was second with Gran Brandy more than nine lengths farther back in third. The final time on the firm track was 1:35.43.

It took Onyx three tries to win her first race for trainer Juan Alvarado as she defeated $50,000 maiden claimers going seven-and-onehalf furlongs on the grass at Gulfstream on July

IN MEMORIAM

Long-time Trainer Monte Thomas Passes Editor’s note: The following is from a release when Thomas won trainer of the month at Tampa a few years ago.

Monte Thomas was a native of Woodstown, N.J. The name of the Thomas family homestead in Citra, Fla., is Ups & Downs Farm relatable to anyone who has spent a huge chunk of their life racing thoroughbreds. Thomas employed a system for success that is straightforward, like the man himself. Start by surrounding yourself with good, hard-working people. Never lose sight of the fact that each horse progresses at a different rate. And keep your (and your owners’) expectations realistic.

Thomas used to ship his horses to the track, but kept 10 stalls at Tampa Bay Downs the last three years, while raising his young horses at Ups & Downs with his wife, Cathy, and their daughter, Erica. His days were spent managing the 20 or so horses they have in training, along with three stallions, a few broodmares and clients’ horses being freshened for a return to competition.

They rent a dozen stalls four or five miles from the house at Southern Breeze Training Center.

Cathy and Erica also teach retired thoroughbreds to transition to careers as dressage horses.

From 1986-2001, the Thomases stepped back from the racing game while Cathy pursued her show-horse interests and Monte operated a thriving blacksmith operation. They also raised and sold exotic animals, such as rheas (relatives of the ostrich), wallabies (members of the kangaroo clan) and various types of parrots and birds of all descriptions. Since returning to racing, the family made between 100-150 starts a year. The Thomases stand three stallions, including their own Hello Broadway; Mount McKinley, owned by Tampa Bay Downs’ Stella F. Thayer; and Forty Grams, who is property of a partnership.

Tampa Bay Downs is coordinating a memorial race in his honor once the race meet begins.

There was no service and in lieu of flowers, the family asks for a donation to be made to Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance c/o The Jockey Club 821 Corporate Dr. Lexington, KY 40503) or online at https://www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/donate/. ■ 14 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

28 before stepping up into stakes company in the $75,000 Sharp Susan Stakes, again going sevenand-one-half furlongs on the grass at Gulfstream on Aug. 31 before the Our Dear Peggy.

The bay daughter of Dialed In out of Youbetshecan, by Mr. Prospector has now won three of five starts and the $45,105 first-place check increased her career earnings to $159,525.

She paid $3 to win, $2.40 to place and $2.10 to show. ■

Cajun Casanova Goes Hollywood Florida-bred Cajun Casanova set a torrid pace of :21.81 for the quarter-mile and :44.03 for the half-mile as the bay colt won the $75,000 Hollywood Beach Stakes at Gulfstream on Sept. 28. Eight 2-year-olds went to the gate for the Hollywood Beach which was run at five furlongs on the turf.

The Hollywood Beach also offered a $25,000 bonus for any Florida-breds who finished in the top three that was paid on the 7020-10 percent basis.

Cajun Casanova put a length of daylight on his rivals moving into the far turn but Man With a Plan and Song River were tenacious and near even terms when they turned for home. But Cajun Casanova still had plenty of fuel left—even after the expedient pace—and began to pull away from Man With a Plan in second and Song River in third. The Floridabred trio finished the five furlongs in that order with Cajun Casanova three-and-a-half lengths better than Man With a Plan in second with Song River another length-and-onehalf back in third in a final ime of :55.66 on the firm course. They were followed in order Contined on page 46

Florida-bred Cajun Casanova

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main track. Wildwood’s Beauty, who was the only filly in the race, got up for second, a length-and-one-quarter ahead of Well Defined in third. They were followed in order

by Ice Tea, Take Command, Just Kidding, Mr. Jordan and Soldollie.

Bred in Florida by Daryl and Sandy Clark’s Darsan Inc. Extrordinary Jerry now has a record of four wins from 17 starts with earnings of $260,106. Darsan consigned him to the 2016 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Winter Mixed sale where he was purchased for $8,000 by Anne Scott and H & A Stables. He also passed through the ring at the 2017 OBS April Sale where Dennis O’Neill paid $70,000 for him out of the Eddie Woods consignment. ■

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BY BROCK SHERIDAN mperial Hint, who was named the Florida-bred Horse of the Year in 2018 by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’Association, took a significant step towards a repeat of that honor Sept. 28 as he won the $282,000 Vosburgh Stakes (Grade 1) at Belmont Park for the second consecutive year.

It was the second time this year that the 6-year-old horse owned by Raymond Mamone of Summerville, N.J., has won a Grade 1 for the second time in two years. Imperial Hint also won the June 27 Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga for the second straight year and broke a 47-year-old track record in doing so while going six furlongs in 1:07.92.

Although Imperial Hint did not break the track record in the six furlong Vosburgh, he exhibited the tenacity to fight back in deep stretch after momentarily losing the lead to fellow Florida-bred Firenze Fire.

Although Imperial Hint had won the Vanderbilt in a stalking fashion, the “Little Rocket” duplicated his 2018 Vosburgh strategy this year, launching from the starting gate to take the field through a first-quarter-mile in a blistering :22.11 and the half-mile in :44.65 while leading by a length-and-ahalf over Firenze Fire at each call.

Imperial Hint turned into the stretch in front but Firenze Fire was quickly up to challenge on the outside as the Sunshine State pair began an earnest fight to the wire. Firenze Fire appeared to get the advantage as the duo passed the eighth pole before Imperial Hint fought back in the final yards to win by nose. Imperial Hint and Firenze Fire were nearly 10 lengths ahead of thirdplace finisher Brown Buckeye and American Power completed the order of finish in fourth.

The final time on the fast track was 1:08.35.

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“It was unbelievable,” Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano said about the ride on Imperial Hint. “You never know in this game, nothing is for sure. You have to ride your race, and this is a great horse. I loved the way he did it. He fought all the way to the end. He didn’t want to get beat. I give all credit to the horse and trainer, he did a great job. Now we have the Breeders’ Cup and I’m looking forward to it.”

After the race, trainer Luis Carvajal Jr. talked about the possibility of a return trip to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) to be run at Santa Anita on Nov. 2. The Vosburgh win also included an all-expenses paid trip to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint as a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In race.

“We’ll go back to Monmouth Park and evaluate the horse and make sure he’s good,” said Carvajal, Jr. “We’ll resume training and hopefully we’ll see him at Santa Anita and leave in the middle of October or something like that. You don’t have to do much now after this race.

This will be enough.”

Should Imperial Hint start in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, it will be the third time for the son of Imperialism out of Royal Hint, by Lahint. He was second behind winner Roy H in the 2017 Sprint at Del Mar and third behind repeat winner Roy H and runner-up Whitmore in the 2018 Sprint at Churchill Downs.

Imperial Hint also continued to move up the rankings of the all-time richest Florida-breds as the $162,000 first place check from the Vosburgh pushed him to $2,199,155 in career earnings. He passed Val’s Prince ($2,118,785) to become the thirtieth richest Florida-bred in history.

Imperial Hint has now won 14 of 23 career starts for Mamone and paid $2.50 to win and $2.10 to place as the odds-one 1-5 favorite. There was no show wagering in the four-horse field. ■

Second Grade 1 Repeat for Imperial Hint

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Imperial Hint (right) out-duels fellow Florida-bred Firenze Fire to capture the G1 Vosburgh.

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BY BROCK SHERIDAN HALLANDALE BEACH, FL— fter winning the $100,000 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes Dr. Fager by three-andone-half lengths at Gulfstream going six furlongs on Aug. 3, Chance It missed winning the $200,000 FTBOA FSS Affirmed by a short head to Liam’s Lucky Charm at seven furlongs at Gulfstream on Aug. 31.

However, the close loss in his previous race did not deter trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. nor Chance It as the bay colt put it all together for the richest

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Smash Factor could not fight off Chance It around the bend and the latter came out of the turn with a convincing lead over Smash Factor in second with Liam’s Lucky Charm making a late run in third. But midway down the stretch, there was little question as to the outcome as Chance It raced to the finish line seven-and-one-quarter lengths ahead of Smash Factor in second with Liam’s Lucky Charm third in a stakes record time of 1:44.26 on the main track rated fast. Poe, Shivaree, Rebelde, Genghis, Rosas Way, Nanahcub and Wilshire Diamond finished behind them in that order.

The former stakes record in the FSS In Reality was 1:44.52 set by Kiss a Native in the 1999 In Reality. “[The In Reality] was more pressure because we went in there with the best horse and there was the question as to whether he could go the distance, Joseph said. “I thought he could, but in racing you have to do it.

Today he answered all the questions.”

Chance It earned $240,000 for owner Shooting Star Thoroughbreds LLC and increased his lifetime earnings to $384,150. He is by Currency Swap out of Vagabon Diva, by Pleasantly Perfect and won for the third time in five starts. He was bred in Florida by Bett Usher and jockey Tyler Gaffalione returned to Gulfstream Park from his current base in New York to ride.

Chance It paid $3 to win, $2.20 to place and $2.10 to show.

Joseph said he will determine how Chance It came out of the race but did not hesitate to say that the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Grade 1) is strongly being considered.

“The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile is obviously on the radar but we want to get through the day, see how he comes out of the race and we’ll go from there.” ■

Chance It Romps to Record Victory in FSS In Reality

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race of the series to win the $400,000 FTBOA FSS In Reality at Gulfstream Sept. 28 in dominating fashion.

“He got beat fair and square that day,” Joseph said about the loss in the FSS Affirmed. “But things weren’t perfect and he ran a big race.

Today he proved he can handle the distance and I still think there’s room for improvement.”

Based on his seven-and-one-quarter-length victory in the FSS In Reality, if Chance It continues to get better, he could be something special.

“This horse is special,” Joseph said emphatically.

The FSS In Reality saw a field of 10 Florida-bred 2-year-olds by FTBOA registered stallions go a mile-and-one-sixteenth on the main track.

Smash Factor, who had defeated Chance It by a length-and-a-half when they both debuted in a five furlong maiden special weight at Gulfstream on June 1, went to the lead from post four as Chance It and 29-1 longshot Nanahcub gave chase together in a joint second as they made their way around the first turn. Smash Factor finished the first two furlongs in an honest :23.66 and the half-mile in :47.76 while leading down the backstretch as Chance It loomed closer as they approached the far turn.

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wo Sixty broke from the starting gate like she was going 62 and the Florida-bred filly never looked back on her way to winning the $400,000 Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association Florida Sire Stakes My Dear Girl Sept. 28 at Gulfstream Park. The My Dear Girl attracted a full field of 12 Florida-bred 2-year-old fillies by FTBOA-registered stallions who went a mile-and-one-sixteenth.

Although Two Sixty broke her maiden by four lengths in stalking fashion at first asking over special weight maidens at Gulfstream going four-and-a-half furlongs on July 6 and again was just off the pace when third behind winner Lenzi’s Lucky Lady in the $100,000 FTBOA FSS Desert Vixen on Aug. 3, also at Gulfstream, Two Sixty exploded from the starting gate and went right to the front with jockey Edgard Zayas as they went into the clubhouse turn.

Filly Jean King chased in second from approximately a length behind while Awesome Indra and Tara followed from just to her outside and a half-length back.

Two Sixty reeled off honest fractions of :23.72 for the first quarter-mile and the half-mile in :47.76 as Filly Jean King remained resolute in second with making up ground on the leader. Tara also remained in the mix in third ahead of Cajun Delight and Awesome Indra. But Two Sixty continued to widen her lead around the turn and was three in front at the top of the stretch and pulling away.

Two Sixty finished six-and-one-quarter lengths in front in a time of 1:44.41 with Filly Jean King second by a length-and-aquarter and Ceci Valentina making a late run to get third. Tara, Let’s Be Honest, Awesome Indra, Patty Heaney, Gran Reserva, Rain, Deinda, Bahamian Girl and Cajun Delight completed the order of finish.

The final time was a stakes record for the FSS My Dear Girl, besting the old mark of 1:45.92 set by Ivanavinalot in the 2002 FSS My Dear Girl.

The victory by Two Sixty must have been gratifying for owner Gary Barber and trainer Mark Casse as she had thrown Zayas

when approaching the far turn in the $200,000 FTBOA FSS Susan’s Girl won by Ceci Valentina at Gulfstream on Aug. 31.

“We don’t really know what happened. We just took a step back and went back to the drawing board and tried to figure out what was bothering her,” Casse assistant trainer Nick Tomlinson said of the mishap in the FSS Susan’s Girl. “We put her in behind horses when we worked her and she worked great but we found that when she is surrounded by horses, she didn’t really like it so I told Edgard [Zayas] in the paddock to keep her in the clear.

When she broke from the gate and went for the lead, honestly, I was a little surprised because she’s never really shown that. But I’m glad it worked out today.”

Despite the mishap in her last race when she threw Zayas, the local jockey said he had faith that she would meet the poten-

Florida-bred Two Sixty Leads FSS My Dear Girl

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tial he always thought she had.

“I really had big expectations for this filly from the beginning,” Zayas said. “She’s just had a couple bad trips. But finally she had a great trip and got the work done. It feels awesome to win two stakes today.

Earlier in the day, Zayas also won the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Wildcat Heir with Extrordinary Jerry.

Two Sixty is by Ocala Stud stallion Uncaptured, who was the leading freshman sire in Florida in 2018, and she is out of Jim’s Lonesa, by Put It Back. She earned $240,000 for the win in the FSS My Dear Girl and pushed her career bankroll to $294,000.

She was bred in Florida by Shade Tree Thoroughbreds located in Reddick, Fla. She paid $12.60 to win, $6.60 to place and $5.00 to show.

Two Sixty sold as a yearling for $72,000 to SGV Thoroughbreds at the 2018 Ocala Breeders’ Sales October sale where she was consigned by Francis and Barbara Vanlangendonck’s Summerfield. SGV then pinhooked her back as a 2-year-old at OBS during their March Sale where she was purchased for $260,000

by Team Casse. ■

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The Florida Horse editor-in-chief Brock Sheridan sat down with FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell to reflect on his tenure at the Association president and discuss what he feels may be in the future for the Florida thoroughbred industry.

Q: Remind us about the primary responsibilities of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association and the role you play as CEO? A: The FTBOA was formed back in the 1940s by some of the pioneers of the Florida thoroughbred breeding industry as a means of promoting and growing Florida as a breeding destination. A few decades later, the prominence of the industry and of FTBOA’s role was recognized by Florida lawmakers, who charged the FTBOA with administering the state’s breeder awards program and promoting what had become an important agricultural industry for the state. In this sense, FTBOA has much broader responsibilities than most, if not all, of the breeder associations in North America, which generally serve one purpose but not both.

Of course, FTBOA is involved in numerous activities as an outgrowth of its mission.

FTBOA devotes considerable time to industry advocacy, government affairs, community and industry service, and member programs and events. FTBOA also administers the Florida Thoroughbred Charities to assist with the retirement of our industry’s equine athletes and owns Florida Equine Communications, which we use to do extensive public relations and media work as part of our promotional responsibilities. FTBOA also repre-

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sent the interests of our Florida breeders and owners as we interact with the tracks, horsemen, regulators, and the Florida legislature.

As far as my work, it is not too different from the senior management responsibilities at any sizable business or organization. The key is to surround yourself with a team of very smart and hard-working people, seek out a dedicated and diverse board of directors and always keep their priorities in focus, and give everyone on the team enough space to make their maximum contribution. In support of the FTBOA’s mission, I try to provide the board with the best information possible and then execute on the board’s objectives, formulating our strategy and tactics and leading my team of self-starters as we execute on those plans, while calling audibles along the way as circumstances change.

Q: Because this annual interview takes place in late October, you have the regular opportunity both to reflect on the year about to end and to predict what might lie ahead in the New Year to come. Please look both into your rear-view mirror and your crystal ball and tell us what you see.

A: Like many years, 2019 was a mixed bag. On the one hand, we saw our Floridabreds continue to have great success at not just our Florida tracks but around the world as well. Our home-breds did particularly well at both the Gulfstream Park championship and summer meets, reinforcing how important our Florida-breds are to the success of both Gulfstream and Tampa Bay Downs. Our second year of offering the $1 million Florida Breeders Incentive Fund, which really drove

up purse values for Florida-breds in open company and restricted races, created a lot of buzz and excitement. Our main events at Gulfstream (Florida Sire Stakes) and Tampa Bay Downs (Florida Cup) continued to draw full, competitive fields.

In Tallahassee, we welcomed a new governor and agriculture commissioner and found both to be very supportive of the jobs and economic impact the thoroughbred industry brings to the state. We also helped fight off decoupling once again in the Florida Legislature and avoided what would have been some pretty nasty repercussions from an illfated gaming initiative pushed by some legislators as part of the negotiations surrounding the Seminole Compact.

On the other hand, we continued to see our local foal crop decline along with the national foal crop, though Florida still accounts for close to nine percent of the North American total.

However, the biggest disappointment was watching Churchill Downs, which owns the historic Calder Race Course, begin to execute its plan to abandon thoroughbred racing and its previous commitments to purses and breeder awards, using regulatory loop-holes to substitute jai alai (of all things!) as its ticket to continue operating slot machines. Calder has now built a jai alai fronton and games started to be played there this year. The Calder situation and the mid-2019 decrease in breeder and stallion awards that it contributed to (along with what will likely be purse reductions ahead for Miami-based horsemen) were by far the most frustrating developments in 2019.

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Q: What would you like others to know about how thoroughbred breeders, owners, and enthusiasts feel about the care and welQ: As you mentioned, it has been well covfare of their horses? ered that Calder, under the direction of its A: First, I think I speak for all of us in this owner, Churchill Downs, has opened up a jai business when I say that the horse breakdowns alai fronton and announced its intention to halt at the Santa Anita winter meet were truly the thoroughbred racing in the future and its paylow-point of the year. It is impossible not to be ments to purses and breeders awards. What is alarmed, concerned, and frustrated. As breedthe most current update on Calder as of the date ers and owners, we have the highest regard for we go to press with this issue (October 17)? our horses — their safety and welfare are the A: There are several layers of litigation foundation upon which our industry is built. underway. One involves Calder’s effort to get To say that our horses are like members of our the Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering to family is not an overstatement. agree that Florida law will allow Calder to Even one injury or catastrophic breakcontinue operating slot machines if Calder down is one too many and can never be abandons horse racing in favor of jai alai. In glossed over as inevitable. Our equine safety fact, the Division agreed with Calder that this procedures are always in a constant state of “swap” of pari-mutuel sports would not jeopdevelopment as advances occur in science, ardize Calder’s ability to offer slot machines. medicine, and technology. There will always be ongoing, collaborative efforts to improve We believe this decision was contrary to the protocols at the race tracks, whether law and to the will of Miami-Dade through heightened best practices, County voters, who had to approve Florida-breds Global Access, regulation, or, if need be, legislation. slot machines in their county via Imperial Hint, Jackson and Win Win We have made clear to the leaderreferendum. We appealed the Di- Win all set track records this year ship of our local tracks and horsevision’s ruling, and the appellate showcasing the speed of Floridamen’s groups that the FTBOA will court initially sided with the Divi- breds. World of Trouble ran Beyer welcome and support the forwardsion and Calder. FTBOA is now Speed Figures greater than 100 in thinking policies and procedures they seeking further appellate review, his all of his last seven starts, inincluding certification to the cluding the highest 3-year-old Beyer of the 2018 with develop together, and we are anxious Florida Supreme Court. a 118 achieved when second in the Breeders’ Cup Turf to see their progress. As one of the On another front, FTBOA, Sprint (G1). most significant thoroughbred juris—FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell FHBPA, and OBS are challenging dictions in North America, we are the Division’s issuance of a jai alai permit and lions resident Khozan and The Big Beast, confident Florida will make a meaningful license to Calder, which we do not believe who stands at Ocala Stud. Second crop sires contribution to national best practices that procomplies with the underlying law. This case based in Florida in the top 20 include Uncap- mote the health and welfare of our equine athis currently set to go to trial in the latter part tured, who stands at Ocala Stud, and Hand- letes. Many challenges and complications will of October. some Mike, who resides at Pleasant Acres have to be worked through, but the end goal There is also ongoing litigation regarding Stallions. Third crops standing in Florida in makes this task imperative for all concerned. the demolition of the Calder grandstand and the top 25 nationwide include Arindel’s whether Calder should have been granted a Brethren and Pleasant Acres Stallions resiQ: You are entering your ninth year as slot machine license based upon the layout of dent Treasure Beach (GB). the FTBOA’s CEO, having served under four the remaining facility. An administrative law Florida-breds Global Access, Imperial different presidents and a wide array of board judge initially ruled against Calder and the Hint, Jackson and Win Win Win all set track members and officers. Tell us about that exDivision on this point. The Division is seek- records this year showcasing the speed of perience. ing to defend its decision, both by appealing Florida-breds. World of Trouble ran Beyer A: The FTBOA and its members, along the judge’s ruling and via other procedural Speed Figures greater than 100 in his all of with me and our staff, have benefited enormaneuvers. his last seven starts, including the highest 3- mously from a consistently engaged board of If none of this litigation breaks our way, year-old Beyer of the 2018 with a 118 directors, solid officers and some truly selfwe anticipate that Calder may halt all horse achieved when second in the Breeders’ Cup less and dedicated presidents who have genracing at the end of 2020.

Turf Sprint (G1). erously contributed their time and their own &

Q: Florida-breds, and particularly the progeny of Florida stallions, had a great year at the tracks and at Gulfstream specifically.

What are some of the key takeaways?

A: FTBOA has been tracking the success of runners by Florida stallions and has found that 70% of the Florida-bred winners during the Gulfstream Park Championship meet were also by Florida stallions. This is significant data that showcases the importance of breeding to Florida stallions. The percentage of Florida-bred winners by Florida stallions increased to 77% during the spring/summer meet. The average of 75% of runners as winners by Florida stallions is for Jan. – Sept. 2019.

Ranked in the 2019 Leading Sires list includes two Florida stallions in Ocala Stud’s Adios Charlie and First Dude, who stands at Double Diamond Farm. Florida first crop sires in the top 15 include Journeyman Stal-

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unique skill sets and styles. While the board is diverse and “new blood” is always cycling on, three past presidents continue to serve on the board, as do many past officers. In this everchanging business, perhaps more than most, continuity is such a valuable and difficult thing to come by. FTBOA’s continuity in both leadership and institutional and industry knowledge is one of our strongest assets.

During my almost nine years here in Florida with FTBOA, we have seen so many changes in the industry in terms of key players, including, at last count, four different agency heads at our state regulator (and more changes in their legal counsel than I could possibly count!), four FHBPA executive or interim directors, three FHBPA presidents, and four Gulfstream general managers and two corporate chairmen. That’s a lot of change to keep on top of while remaining connected with the key decision makers and trying to keep everyone up to speed. We work very hard at it.

I also benefit from the services and expertise of advisors—one of the top legal minds in the business in general counsel Warren Husband—and one of the top respected government affairs minds in lobbyist Matt Bryan. This year’s president Brent Fernung was also amazing in his board leadership role.

Though there are naturally challenges from time to time, I’d say that we all (including Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, their horsemen, and OBS) respect and get along with each other. At the end of the day, we almost always find ourselves on the same side of the big picture issues. For the most part, I have enjoyed working with all of these industry players. I find great satisfaction when we can work together to benefit our industry and its many hard-working members.

We are an impressive industry-wide team when lines of communication are open and everyone is on the same page.

Q: How would you describe the dynamics of the Florida thoroughbred industry today?

A: We have certainly seen our share of good and not-so-good moments. Some issues are very frustrating as they are beyond FTBOA’s control. Examples include Churchill Downs demolishing the Calder

grandstand, followed by Calder acquiring a jai horses of all breeds across any other county in alai license in order to halt its live racing and the US. As a result, we have superior, equineavoid payments to horsemen’s purses and to the friendly infrastructure, facilities, and workstate’s breeders, plus the unfortunate Stronach force, from the licensed professional to the family legal battle which can’t help but put a farm employee level. cloud over Gulfstream and its sister tracks outCombine that with our rich history in side Florida. Then we have the annual attempt horse and farm ownership and breeding, by certain politicians and special interest ample sunshine, nutrient-rich grass and water, groups to decouple pari-mutuel wagering from a great quality of life, and a diverse and global slot machines and harm our industry, although economy, and you have a pretty special and we and our allies have been successful in unique place to breed, raise, condition, buy, blocking these efforts over the last eight years sell, and race good horses. Mother Nature deor so when it comes to thorserves much credit! oughbred racing.

One of the biggest None of these battles things going for us, someQ. You seem to be conand controversies have been thing that many outside of sistently enthusiastic and a plus for our industry, Florida don’t understand, dedicated to the industry which is a tough enough is that Florida is definitely and to your job as FTBOA business when things are CEO. What keeps you so ‘horse country.’ relatively “calm.” We also driven and focused?

—FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell have our hands full in dealA: First, I was born ing with national and local foal crop declines, into the thoroughbred business, and I have alincreased gaming competition and greyhound ways felt a special calling and responsibility tracks that got themselves decoupled in order regarding the industry. I never get tired of it to become mini-casinos, plus all the contro- nor feel like giving up on it. It is part of me. I versy around equine safety that has arisen love the horses and believe in the good we do. from the tragedies at Santa Anita.

Wherever there are horses, there are many, Yet, even in the midst of these shifting cur- many magnificent people around those horses rents, it is an amazing testament to the hard- who you come to really care about and deeply working thoroughbred people of this state that want to help. So much of what I love and is Florida still remains a dominant player in good about our industry and our sport lies at breeding and racing in North America. While the core of the FTBOA’s mission and its memit can be a difficult and challenging ride, those bers, and, happily, it’s what I get to spend my of us who love this industry, what it repre- days trying to protect, support, and enhance. sents, and the many rewards it has given us, This job is not easy, but it is very invigmust remain resilient and keep fighting orating and rewarding. In my daily work, I through these headwinds. get to constantly draw upon my many experiences... as a jockey’s son, an assistant Q: Why do you think Florida is such an starter/jockey valet, a track operator, a reguideal place to breed, own, raise, condition, lator, and an educator. The blend of business, agriculture, animal science, promotion, adand race thoroughbreds?

A: One of the biggest things going for us, vocacy, regulation, and politics has always something that many outside of Florida don’t made this position appealing and intriguunderstand, is that Florida is definitely “horse ing to me.

I’m also blessed with a great deal of supcountry.” In fact, we are the third most populous equine state when it comes to horses of port from a hardworking and very bright staff, all breeds, led by our thoroughbreds, only be- as well as board members and presidents who hind the geographically larger Texas and Cal- I can’t praise enough for their commitment ifornia. Furthermore, Marion County and the and service. Our local community and leadCity of Ocala—“The Horse Capital of the ership also play a strong supporting role in World®”—have the largest concentration of our success. ■

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he Florida Thoroughbred Charities hosted the Bogey Bash Golf, Dinner Dance event at Ocala National Golf Club on Oct. 4 with 35 teams playing in the golf outing and more than 215 guests attending the dinner and dance. The event honored recently passed retired thoroughbred Carterista, who lived almost 20 years at the farm supported by FTC. In an upset, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales team of brothers Jeremy and James Ventura, Julio Mosquera and Juan Cortes took first place. Second-place went to the Ocala National residents team led by Ron Wilson. The team also included NFL player Ernie Mills, a wide receiver in the NFL for nine seasons. Third place went to Stonehedge Farm’s Darrell Solley, Paul Sharp, Kevin Hahn and Jeff Faulkner. FTBOA board member and Social, Community and Charity Chair, Valerie Dailey was pleased with the successful turnout. Title sponsor for the event was Tampa Bay Downs and the Diamond sponsor was once again Gil and Marilyn Campbell’s Stonehedge Farm. National Thoroughbred Racing Association sponsored a hole-in-one with a John Deere Gator. Eddie Woods Stable sponsored golf balls and Beth Bayer Consignments sponsored golf towels. Showcase Properties of Central Florida sponsored cooler bags. Polos were sponsored by the Florida Horse Park, Peterson and Smith Veterinary Services and Seminole Fence. The event was boosted with the assistance of Debbie 9 Green who served as golf chair for the first time. ■

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Florida-breds Awesome Feather, Dubai Majesty and Big Drama made headlines in the 2010 Breeders’ Cup.

By JOANN GUIDRY rom Eillo in 1984 to World Approval and Caledonia Road in 2017, Florida-breds have made their mark on the Breeders’ Cup. The Florida-bred Breeders’ Cup chart through 2018 reads: 357 starters, 28 wins, 31 seconds and 29 thirds with cumulative earnings of an estimated $42,308,338.

Florida-breds have won the Distaff, Sprint and Juvenile Fillies five times; the Juvenile, Mile and Classic three times; the Filly and Mare Sprint and Turf twice. Of the 28 Florida-bred Breeders’ Cup champions, 20 also garnered Eclipse Awards that respective season.

The most successful Breeders’ Cup event to date for Florida-breds was 1985, which had Florida-breds winning the first four races on the seven-race card. The Florida-bred quartet included: Tasso (BC Juvenile-G1), Twilight Ridge (BC Juvenile Fillies-G1), Precisionist (BC Sprint-G1) and Cozzene (BC Mile-G1). Of the four, three also earned 1985 Eclipse Awards: Tasso (Champion 2-Year-Old Colt), Precisionist (Champion Sprinter) and Cozzene (Champion Turf Male).

The 1985 Florida-bred trio set a high standard, winning dual crowns as Breeders’ Cup and Eclipse Award champions. It wouldn’t

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AWESOME FEATHER 2010 BREEDERS’ CUP JUVENILE FILLIES (G1) In 2010, Awesome Feather was not only truly awesome, but she was also perfect. Fred and Jane Brei’s Jacks Or Better homebred recorded a tour de force season that netted her national accolades.

Precocious from the get-go, Awesome Feather broke her maiden at first asking by five and three-quarter lengths on May 1 at Calder Race Course. Trainer Stanley Gold quickly tested her game with a stakes start in her next outing. Awesome Feather responded by winning the J J’sdream Stakes by a half-length on July 10 at Calder.

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Crowned Primed and ready to go, Awesome Feather then romped through the the seven furlongs. Awesome Feather encored that win with the secfillies division of the 2010 Florida Sire Stakes (Known as the Florida ond Grade 1 tally of her career. On Nov. 26 at Aqueduct Park, she Stallion Stakes prior to 2013). On Aug. 7, she captured the FSS Desert romped to a victory in the Gazelle Stakes (G1) by five and a quarter Vixen Stakes by four-and-three-quarter lengths. Three weeks later, lengths. She banked $186,000 on the season.

Now a 4-years-old in 2012, Awesome Feather proved she still knew Awesome Feather posted a facile four-length tally in the FSS Susan’s Girl Stakes. Then on Oct. 16, she wrapped up the FSS sweep with a where the winner’s circle was. On Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park, Awebig bow, winning the My Dear Girl Stakes by an impressive eight and some Feather was much the best by five-and-three-quarter lengths in a quarter lengths. All totaled, Awesome Feather claimed the FSS sweep the Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff. But she would not race again by a combined 17 lengths. With that accomplishment, she joined until Sept. 20, winning the listed Nasty Storm Stakes at Belmont Park Nancy’s Glitter (1997) and Aclassysassylassy (2004) as the only fil- by 11 and a quarter lengths. At this point, Awesome Feather had won lies to sweep that division of the FSS at that time. Scandalous Act also 10 straight races, including two Grade 1s.

But all good things must come to an end and for Awesome Feather, swept the filly division of the FSS in 2013.

Shipped to Churchill Downs for the Breeders’ Cup on Nov. 5 and her undefeated winning streak was broken in the 2012 Breeders’ Cup the change of track didn’t faze Awesome Feather one bit. She went into Ladies’ Classic (G1) at Santa Anita Park. She finished sixth to the the gates for the BC Juvenile Fillies (G1) undefeated and crossed the highly-regarded Royal Delta, bringing her seasonal bankroll to finish line still undefeated. Coming off the pace, Awesome Feather $231,000. It would be the last race of her stellar career and she was reposted a resounding victory by two-and-a-half lengths. Her winning tired with career earnings of $1,912,746.

At the 2013 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky fall time for the mile-and-one-sixteenths test was AWESOME FEATHER sale, Awesome Feather was sold in foal to 1:45.17. It was actually a Florida-bred sweep 2008 bay mare by Awesome of Course– Medaglia d’Oro for $1.9 million to Katsumi with Florida-bred R Heat Lightning second Precious Feather, by Gone West n Breeder: Jacks Or Better Farm Yoshida; she was then sent to Japan. and Florida-bred Delightful Mary third.

By Awesome of Course out of Precious n Owner: Jacks Or Better Farm (Through 2010) Feather, by Gone West, Awesome Feather DUBAI MAJESTY n Owner: Stronach Stables (2011-2012) was undefeated in six seasonal starts. She 2010 BREEDERS’ CUP FILLY AND MARE n Trainer: Stanley Gold (Through 2010) posted five stakes wins, including a Grade SPRINT (G1) n Trainer: Chad Brown (2011-2012) 1 to bank $1,495,746. Two days after her BC Always fast, Dubai Majesty got better n Career Race Record/Earnings: Juvenile Fillies victory, Awesome Feather with each racing season. Bred by the late 11-10-0-0/$1,912,746 was purchased for $2.3 million by Frank Harold J. Plumley, she was three before she n Career Blacktype Stakes Wins Stronach’s Adena Springs at the 2010 Fasigearned any black type and five by the time 1st–2010 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) 1st–2010 FSS My Dear Girl Stakes Tipton Kentucky November fall sale. she became a Grade 1-winning millionaire 1st–2010 FSS Susan’s Girl Stakes At the end of the season, Awesome champion.

1st–2010 FSS Desert Vixen Stakes Feather garnered the Eclipse Award as While racing for Plumley, Dubai 1st–2010 J J’sdream Stakes champion 2-year-old filly. She was also Majesty notched a second in the 2008 1st–2011 Gazelle Stakes (G1) named the Florida-bred champion 2-year-old Azalea Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park.

1st–2011 Le Slew Stakes filly and the Florida-bred Horse of the Year.

Shortly thereafter, she was sold privately to 1st–2012 Nasty Storm Stakes (L) 1st–2012 Florida Sunshine Millions Distaff Stakes Martin Racing Stable (Bill and Stephanie In 2011, Awesome Feather, who was now trained by Chad Brown, made two starts and Martin) and Dan Morgan. For her new ownn Highest Honors 2010 Eclipse Award–Champion 2-Year-Old Filly recorded two stakes wins for Stronach Staers, Dubai Majesty was third in both the 2010 Florida-Bred Horse of the Year bles. On Oct. 5 at Belmont Park, she won the Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland and 2010 Florida-Bred Champion 2-Year-Old Filly Le Slew Stakes by two lengths in 1:22 for Indiana Oaks (G2) at Hoosier Park.

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Trained by W. Bret Calhoun, Dubai Majesty blossomed in 2009 and ning time for the six furlongs was 1:09.81. The victory prompted Dubai finally won a pair of black type stakes, including her initial graded Majesty’s owners to supplement her for $90,000 to the Breeders’ Cup stakes. She captured the Winning Colors Stakes (G3) at Churchill Filly and Mare Sprint (G1).

The investment paid off big time on Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs.

Downs and the listed Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes on the turf.

Dubai Majesty was also second in the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Breaking from the 12 gate, Dubai Majesty stalked the early leaders Turf Sprint; third in both the Humana Distaff Stakes (G1) and Turf Ama- and made her move after the half-mile in :45.44. Going four wide, she zon Handicap. On the season, she banked $296,480 and was named the sped by horses to win by two-and-a-quarter lengths. Her winning time for the seven furlongs was 1:22.31. The 2009 Florida-bred champion older female.

As good as Dubai Majesty was in DUBAI MAJESTY victory was worth $540,000 and boosted 2009, she only got better–a whole lot bet- 2005 bay mare by Essence of Dubai–Great Majesty, her seasonal earnings to $1,009,724. Her by Great Above career earnings rang up to $1,509,243. ter–in 2010. On May 31, she won the Winn Breeder: Harold J. Plumley For her stellar season, Dubai Majesty ning Colors Stakes (G3) at Churchill n Owners: Martin Racing Stable LLC & Dan Morgan garnered the 2010 Eclipse Award as chamDowns for the second consecutive time. n Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun pion female sprinter. She was also named She was much the best by four-and-a-half n Career Race Record/Earnings: the Florida-bred champion older female lengths, clocking 1:08.07 for the six fur34-12-7-6/$1,509,243 and sprinter. longs. After a third in the Princess Rooney n Career Blacktype Stakes Wins Two days after her Breeders’ Cup win, Handicap (G3), it was back to the turf for 1st–2009 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) Dubai Majesty was sold for $1 million at the the listed Incredible Revenge Stakes on 1st–2009 Buffalo Trace Franklin County Stakes (L) 2010 Fasig-Tipton November breeding stock Aug. 15 at Monmouth Park. Dubai 1st–2010 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) Majesty gutted out a neck win in 1:02.20 1st–2010 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (G2) sale. She was purchased by Katsumi Yoshida and sent to his Japan-based Northern Farm. for the five-and-a-half furlongs.

1st–2010 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) 1st–2010 Incredible Revenge Stakes (L) Next stop for Dubai Majesty was a secn Highest Honors ond in the Presque Isle Downs Masters BIG DRAMA 2010 Eclipse Award–Champion Female Sprinter Stakes (G3) before moving on to 2010 BREEDERS’ CUP SPRINT (G1) 2010 Florida-Bred Champion Older Female Keeneland. On Oct. 9, she captured the Speed demon would be a perfect way to 2010 Florida-Bred Champion Sprinter Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes describe Big Drama. Harold Queen’s 2009 Florida-Bred Champion Older Female (G2) by three-quarters of a length. Her winhomebred just had one gear and that was 36 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

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again until the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) on catch-me-if-you-can. Need proof? In 2009, he BIG DRAMA Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs. set a track record of 1:20.88 for seven furlongs 2006 bay horse by Montbrook–Riveting Drama, Breaking from post position one, Big in the Swale Stakes (G2) at Gulfstream Park, by Notebook Drama was hustled quickly to the lead and off although he was disqualified from first to secn Breeder/Owner: Harold L. Queen the rail into the three path. He opened up a oneond. In 2011, Big Drama sizzled to a track n Trainer: David Fawkes length lead, setting opening quarter fractions record of 1:08.12 in winning the Mr. Prospecn Career Race Record/Earnings: of :21.34 and cruising to a half-mile clocking tor Stakes (G3).

19-11-4-1/$2,746,060 of :44.55. At the eighth pole, Big Drama Big Drama was as precocious as he was n Career Blacktype Stakes Wins 1st- 2008 Delta Jackpot Stakes (G3) widened his lead to more than two lengths and fast. As a 2-year-old, he swept the open divi1st–2008 FSS In Reality Stakes was never threatened. He won by a length-andsion of the 2008 Florida Stallion Stakes, win1st–2008 FSS Affirmed Stakes a-half in 1:09.05 for the six furlongs. The win ning the Dr. Fager Stakes, Affirmed Stakes 1st–2008 FSS Dr. Fager Stakes was worth $1,080,000 and brought his season’s and In Reality Stakes. He capped off his juve1st–2009 Red Legend Stakes (L) earnings to $1,420,810. nile season with a victory in the Delta Jack1st–2010 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) At season’s end, Big Drama collected the pot Stakes (G3) and $860,250 in the bank.

1st–2010 Smile Sprint Handicap (G2) 1st–2010 Ponche Handicap Eclipse Award as champion male sprinter. He In 2009, the David Fawkes trainee won the 1st–2011 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) was also named the Florida-bred champion listed Red Legend Stakes while posting sec1st–2011 Whippleton Stakes older male. onds in the Swale Stakes (G3) via disqualifin Highest Honors Queen brought his champion back to race cation and in the West Virginia Derby (G2).

2010 Eclipse Award–Champion Sprinter in 2011 and Big Drama responded in recordBy the end of the season, he was a millionaire 2010 Florida-Bred Champion Older Male setting fashion. On Jan. 15 at Gulfstream Park, with career earnings to date of $1,218,750.

The 2010 season would be Big Drama’s best on the national he captured the Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) by four lengths, setting a stage. He began with a facile win by three-and-three-quarters lengths track record of 1:08.12 for six furlongs. But he would not race again in the Ponche Handicap at Calder on June 12. His winning time for until Sept. 4, winning the Whippleton Stakes by two-and-a-quarter the six furlongs was 1:10.74. Next up was the Smile Sprint Handi- lengths at Calder.

In his final career start, Big Drama finished a disappointing sevcap (G2) on July 10, which he won by a length-and-a-half in 1:10.93 enth to Amazombie in the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1). He was refor the six furlongs.

Shipped to Saratoga, Big Drama finished second in the Alfred G. tired to stud with career earnings of $2,746,060. Big Drama currently Vanderbilt Handicap (G1) and Forego Stakes (G1). He would not race stands at Oakton Farm in Morriston. ■

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Florida-bred Big Drama

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By HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

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henylbutazone (bute) is an anti-inflammatory drug–a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory similar to aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Banamine, etc.

Bute has been used for decades in horses to relieve pain, particularly in musculoskeletal injuries, navicular syndrome, arthritis, and so on. Melinda Freckleton, DVM (a private practitioner in Catlett, Va.) says this is a drug that is used frequently and is a comparatively safe and effective way to reduce pain and inflammation.

Veterinarians prescribe bute for a wide number of problems, but horse owners should be aware of possible side effects. Even though most humans can tolerate using a little aspirin or ibuprofin once in awhile and it makes our lives a lot easier and more comfortable, there are a few individuals who cannot use these. The same is true with horses and bute; some horses don’t tolerate it very well. There are also some risks when using these drugs inappropriately–such as at too high a dose or for too long a duration, she says.

This is why there are very specific dosing recommendations that horse owners need to be aware of, realizing that even though the drug is helpful, giving more than the recommended dose will not give more benefit. There have been several studies that have shown, especially with bute, that there are diminishing returns with increased dosage. One gram will give a certain amount of pain relief, while three grams will not give more, explains Freckleton.

Giving an increased dose may result in more side effects (and could be quite dangerous to the horse) without giving more pain relief. This is why horsemen should try to administer the lowest dose that gives benefit to the horse. Giving more may cause adverse reactions and effects that include gas-

Veterinarians prescribe bute for a wide number of problems, but horse owners should be aware of possible side effects.

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tric ulcers, kidney dysfunction, and occasionally right dorsal colitis.

Gastric ulcers are probably the most common risk.

There are certain horses that probably won’t get gastric ulcers no matter what we give them (similar to certain humans who can tolerate continual use of aspirin with no problems). But you have to realize that the horses that are receiving the most bute, the most frequently, often have other risks at the same time (such as stress, pain) that also make them more prone to ulcers. A drug like

Pathological Effects

A study at Louisiana State University looked at the pathological effects of bute on the right dorsal colon in horses (results published in the November 2008 edition of the American Journal of Veterinary Research). The researchers administered bute orally (at a rate of 8.8 mg/kg of body weight, which is a typical daily dose) once a day for two weeks, to one group of horses, and a placebo to another group. The purpose of the study was to assess systemic effects of routine doses of bute on healthy horses. Some of the horses receiving bute showed lower than normal levels of albumin and white blood cells during the first three days of treatment, along with increased arterial blood flow to the right dorsal colon, and decreased volatile fatty acid production in the colon. Two of the horses receiving bute developed colitis (inflammation of the colon) during the 21-day study period. These results demonstrate the variability in how horses tolerate bute.

The low albumin would probably be the result of gut inflammation. The bute may be causing some low-grade inflammation that we don’t see just by looking at the horses. I wouldn’t necessarily be alarmed by this, in the average healthy horse that needs the medication, says Freckleton. But this kind of warning reminds us that with prescription drugs, we should not give it to a horse unless the horse really needs it.

The affects in the colon, observed in the study, fit with the potential side effect of right dorsal colitis. “It may be that some horses heal up from this insult better than others,” Freckleton explains.

One advantage with bute is that it has been around such a long time that we’ve had a chance to study it more than some of the newer drugs or alternative therapies. We’ve certainly studied bute a lot more than the herbal treatments some people like to give as an alternative. There are a number of herbal products that may or may not help the horse, and we don’t know what their side effects might be. We haven’t looked at them closely to see if they cause decreases in albumin or any other parameter. There are many people who feel very good about giving these alternative medications to their horse, and maybe itís a good thing and maybe it’s not. We don’t know if these herbal products are effective and we don’t know if they have adverse side effects. Just because something is ‘natural’ doesn’t mean it is better, or safer. There are many ‘natural’ poisons.

We can get the same compound that’s in aspirin out of willow bark, but you don’t know how much of that compound is in any given batch, and it also has side effects. Willow bark was one of the first pain relievers used by humans, and aspirin is a great drug, and is still prescribed by veterinarians for certain horses. But it does have some serious side effects, similar to the side effects of bute. Just because something is natural does not mean it is any safer than a prescription drug. ■ 40 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

bute is a risk factor for gastric ulcers, but so is any kind of physiologic stress. This could include the condition you are treating, or being confined in a stall. Often whatever painful condition you are treating requires you to confine the horse or change its routine and restrict activity, she says.

Thus the risks are often multiplied. The horses we know are at risk for gastric ulcers should probably receive a different drug, or we might (in addition to the bute) recommend giving some kind of gastric protective product, such as omeprazole (Gastrogard or Ulcergard) or ranitidine (which is a generic ulcer treatment). There are options for dealing with this risk and we need to keep these in mind, says Freckleton.

Less common side effects of bute include right dorsal colitis. This is a more serious GI tract condition that bute and other NSAIDs can cause. This is less common, and causes diarrhea and sometimes fever. I’ve only seen a couple horses in which this problem was confirmed.

I’ve never confirmed it as directly related to use of bute, but any horse that has a history of right dorsal colitis should not be given bute. That horse could be treated with Equioxx instead.

Kidney failure is also a possibility when overusing bute. I have not seen this in any horse where bute has been administered correctly, but some veterinarians have reported owners accidentally giving the entire tube of bute paste in one dose–20 grams at once. That 1 can cause kidney failure, she says.

Some people forget to adjust dosage on the tube.

When you use a tube of dewormer, you typically give the horse the whole tube. We also have Equioxx that is marketed in individual doses–one tube or one small tablet per average size horse, she explains. But with bute paste, you must not give it all at once; the tube is calibrated for multiple dosings and you have to change the setting to give the correct dose. If you give all 20 grams at once you will make the horse very ill.

If this happens, by accident, it’s a serious emergency and you need to call the veterinarian immediately, to save your horse’s life. If a veterinarian can get there right away, he/she can lavage the stomach (flushing some of the drug back out) and administer charcoal to help bind some of the rest of the bute (so it can’t be absorbed by the horse). We’ll also start the horse on IV fluids to make sure the kidneys are well flushed. These actions can prevent potential life-threatening illness, says Freckleton.

A horse that gets an accidental overdose should also

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be given gastric protection such as Gastrogard, because excess bute will have GI tract effects as well, such as ulcers. Treatment may also be needed for right dorsal colitis, she says. You are more apt to see these adverse side effects in a horse that’s suffered an overdose.

The other caution, when people are using bute, is to make sure they read labels and give the correct amount, she says. In earlier years, the only available form of bute was pills, which were often difficult to give to the horse.

We typically crushed these with a hammer, to create a powder to be mixed with feed or with applesauce or molasses and water, given by oral dose syringe. This was more time consuming and inconvenient than the powders or tubes of paste we have today, but the dosage was much more specific. One tablet was one gram. You might waste a little when crushing it into a powder, but you knew how much you were giving the horse. Bute tablets are still available, and these newer versions break or crush up more readily than the older types.

Today there are also some different formulations of the powder. They are much easier to give than tablets, but they come in varying concentrations. I see some brands in which a tablespoon of powder contains a gram of bute, and some in which a teaspoon equals a gram of bute, she says. This can get you in trouble if you can’t remember what the dosage should be. Always keep the labels from the package, and read them before administering the powder.

Some people keep the bute powder in a plastic baggie, and then wonder how much to give. If you no longer have the original label, just throw it away. There is no way to know the concentration of that powder, without a laboratory analysis, says Freckleton. She advises saving the original package, and not moving the product from package to package, and to always read the label. The label may say to give one scoop, so don’t lose the scoop! If you do, call the manufacturer to see what size it was.

If you own a horse that you know has trouble with bute, avoid this drug. This is easier to do now, since we have

Equioxx, which acts a little differently. It’s a COX2 inhibitor, and does not produce a lot of the side effects that bute may cause. It’s a little more expensive than bute, about the same price as Banamine paste, and cheaper than giving a horse bute and Gastrogard, she says. Not every horse needs to have this instead of bute, but for the ones that can’t handle bute, this is a good alternative.

The possible side effects with bute are the reason this is a prescription product, to be given to a certain horse in a certain dosage, as recommended by your veterinarian.

Because it’s a prescription, you should not loan some to your neighbor, without a veterinarian saying that horse should receive it. Bute is a comparatively safe prescription product, however, and has been used on thousands of horses for many decades, she says.

When using bute or any other NSAID, remember to take the horse’s temperature before you give the drug.

Anti-inflammatory drugs will lower a fever, and may also make the horse feel better and mask the pain of lameness.

If you’ve misdiagnosed something and then call the veterinarian, when the vet takes the horse’s temperature later, after it’s been given the bute, this won’t give a true picture.

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If your horse has a minor lameness, don’t give him bute before you call the vet to diagnose the lameness. The veterinarian must be able to see the lameness to pinpoint the problem, says Freckleton.

We see this a lot, and it’s very frustrating. The owner feels bad for the horse and gives it bute, and then is annoyed when the veterinarian can’t see the lameness well enough to diagnose it properly. Perhaps the horse will get better and there’s no need to have the veterinarian come back again another day to try to diagnose it, but otherwise this is an inefficient use of money and the vet’s time. It also prolongs the interim before the vet can figure out what is really wrong with the horse. ■

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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

Onyx Cajun Casanova Song River Man With a Plan Captain D Second Mate Bienville Street Me and Mr. C Global Access Well Defined Extrordinary Jerry Wildwood’s Beauty Firenze Fire Imperial Hint Two Sixty Filly Jean King Ceci Valentina Smash Factor Liam’s Lucky Charm Chance It K P Dreamin Campy Cash Yorkiepoo Princess Lahinch Timmy M. Scraps As Seen On Tv Caribou Club He Hate Me Aqua Seaform Shame Old Chestnut Raki Curlin’s Honor His Glory Starship Jubilee Gato Guapo First Deal High On Gin Woopigsooie Ms Meshak Heiressall Wildwood’s Beauty Vangilder Abiding Star Pure Sensation Amansa Guapo Miss Deplorable Big Drink of Water Souper Escape

F C F C G G F G C G R F C H F F F G C C F F M C C C C G G F C F C F M G C F C F F F C G G C F G F

2 2 2 2 2 6 4 2 3 3 4 3 4 6 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 3 3 3 2 5 4 2 2 3 4 2 6 4 3 2 2 4 4 3 3 6 8 2 4 3 3

Dialed In Cajun Breeze Liam's Map Currency Swap Gary D Mizzen Mast Street Boss Khozan Giant's Causeway With Distinction Overdriven Kantharos Poseidon's Warrior Imperialism Uncaptured Brethren Prospective Khozan Khozan Currency Swap Union Rags Race Day Kantharos Temple City Morning Line Brethren Lookin At Lucky City Zip Algorithms Kantharos Speightstown Two Step Salsa Curlin Mineshaft Indy Wind Factum Turbo Compressor Fury Kapcori Secret Circle Shackleford Wildcat Heir Kantharos Paynter Uncle Mo Zensational He's Had Enough Big Drama Soldat Medaglia d'Oro

Dam

Breeder

Date

Youbetshecan Theladysaidno Harlan's Honor Baliwink Cope Lady Second Offense Milk Run Abiding Daveron (GER) Fru Fru Dismissal Miss Propitious My Every Wish Royal Hint Jim's Lonesa Alachua Fort Carillon Kiss N Karen P. S. I Love You Vagabon Diva Litigating Cash Reserve Kickapoo Princess Southern Spin Martinique Romin Robin Untamed Passion Broken Dreams Quiet Holiday Chandeleur Pool Land Retsina Franscat Glorious Sky Perfectly Wild Run Macy Run Afleet Memories Holiday Ashley Not Affiliated Mindy Queen All Bridled Miss Propitious High Speed Goldie Abiding Pure Disco Jupiter Tasmania Usual Manner Vindi Princess Cry and Catch Me

Arindel Shadybrook Farm Inc. Bridlewood Farm Carol Hershe Don L. Ming El Batey Farm LLC Double W Thoroughbred Racing Inc Stonehedge LLC Live Oak Stud Stonehedge LLC Darsan Inc. Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews Mr Amore Stables Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Arindel Amalio Ruiz Lozano Stonehedge LLC Stonehedge LLC Bett Usher Vegso Racing Stable John B. Penn A. Francis & Barbara Vanlangendonck Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon Arindel Craig L. Wheeler Glen Hill Farm Mike Mareina & Nathan Mitts Green Key Farm Live Oak Stud SCF Inc. Miller Racing LLC Farm III Enterprises LLC William P. Sorren Stonehedge LLC Teamwork Racing Company Deborah A. Silveira Carolin Von Rosenberg DVM Northwind Thoroughbreds LLC Purple Haze Stable Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews Best A Luck Farm LLC Gilbert G. Campbell Patricia Generazio Mighty White Stallion LLC Sorrento Oaks Farm Inc Woodford Thoroughbreds Live Oak Stud

9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/27/19 9/22/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/19/19 9/15/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/13/19 9/8/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/2/19 9/2/19 9/1/19 9/1/19 9/1/19 9/1/19

Track Off ID Pos Race Name GP GP GP GP GP GP GP LRL WO GP GP GP BEL BEL GP GP GP GP GP GP SA MTH CT GP GP GP MTH LRL LRL LRC WO GP WO CD WO CBY MTH LAD AP GP GP GP LAD PRX PRX CMR MTH WO WO

1 1 3 2 3 3 2 2 1 3 1 2 2 1 1 2 3 2 3 1 3 2 1 3 2 1 2 1 3 3 1 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1

Grade/ Value Earnings

Our Dear Peggy S. Hollywood Beach S. Hollywood Beach S. Hollywood Beach S. Armed Forces S. Mr. Steele S. Monroe S. Howard County S. Ontario Derby FTBOA Florida Sire Wildcat Heir S. FTBOA Florida Sire Wildcat Heir S. FTBOA Florida Sire Wildcat Heir S. Vosburgh S. Vosburgh S. FTBOA Florida Sire My Dear Girl S. FTBOA Florida Sire My Dear Girl S. FTBOA Florida Sire My Dear Girl S. FTBOA Florida Sire In Reality S. FTBOA Florida Sire In Reality S. FTBOA Florida Sire In Reality S. Chandelier S. Hollywood Wildcat S. Misty Bennett Pink Ribbon S. Bear's Den S. Bear's Den S. Bear's Den S. Smoke Glacken S. Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup S. Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash S. Phone Chatter S. Ontario Racing S. Miss Gracie S. Bold Venture S. Pocahontas S. Canadian S. Presented by the Japan Racing Assn.

John Bullit S. Decathlon S. Happy Ticket S. Arlington-Washington Futurity Sheer Drama S. Sheer Drama S. Sheer Drama S. Super Derby Neshaminy S. Turf Monster S. Clasico Jose Coll Vidal S. Safely Kept S. Ontario Jockey Club S. La Lorgnette S.

$75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $100,000 3/$125,500 $150,000 $150,000 $150,000 1/$282,000 1/$282,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 $400,000 1/$300,351 $76,500 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 3/$200,000 3/$250,000 $75,000 $107,400 $75,000 3/$141,500 2/$200,000 2/$253,500 $48,500 $71,500 $60,000 $75,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 3/$300,000 $100,000 3/$300,000 3/$41,760 $79,500 $100,200 $104,000

$45,105 $45,105 $7,275 $14,550 $7,050 $7,200 $13,650 $20,000 $75,000 $16,500 $90,000 $30,000 $63,000 $165,000 $240,000 $80,000 $44,000 $80,000 $44,000 $240,000 $36,000 $15,000 $45,000 $6,975 $13,950 $43,245 $15,000 $120,000 $25,000 $10,500 $60,000 $44,175 $13,750 $38,800 $150,000 $10,000 $45,000 $36,000 $14,700 $9,600 $19,200 $59,520 $54,000 $56,400 $171,000 $8,352 $15,000 $20,000 $60,000

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show G G G G C F

3 4 3 3 3 4

Adios Charlie First Dude Two Step Salsa Quality Road Uncaptured Wrote (IRE)

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earnings

Luckey Greeley Trippi's Wish Holidaysatthefarm Giant Cats Eye Boo Girl Ben's Tune

Manuel Estevez Jesus Rodriguez Glen Hill Farm Live Oak Stud Pedro Gonzalez Enrique Sanchez

9/29/19 9/28/19 9/27/19 9/27/19 9/27/19 9/26/19

HST DEL GP GP GP GP

2 1 1 3 2 2

$20,000 $54,875 $47,400 $47,400 $47,400 $46,160

$4,000 $32,400 $28,700 $4,700 $9,400 $8,400

Starship Jubilee/Canadian S. G2

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Imperial Hint/Vosburgh S. G1

Dam

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Pure Sensation/Turf Monster S. G3

EQUIPHOTO

Doobiedoobiedoobie Do With Pride Resident Liberal Souper Jaguar Notorious Nick Play That Tone

Sex Age Sire

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Horse Name

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show continued Horse Name Lady Magica Tracy Ann’s Legacy Zoe My Love Greg Rules Da Qualifly Gorse Double the Laugh Takin It Easy Green Mansions Princess Miley Sir Bronx Pool Boy Charlie Lady Nina Cassidy’s Smile Lovely Luvy Gentle Kiss Fabber Mexgua My Black Beauty Nikee Kan Speed Star R Next Roll Kelsey’s Cross Passion Plus Dynatown Do With Pride Sugar Bolt Play That Tone Tracy Ann’s Legacy Max K. O. Tiz Possible Dear Bella Tormenta R Paper Chaser Wills Boost Yeehaw Perfect Answer Kyle Qualifly Flirty I’m River Jazzy Justin Miami Smuggler Pure Lemon Aztec Key

Sex Age F F F G C G G M G F G C F F F F G G F F F M F F F G F F F C F F F F C C G C F C G G M G

3 3 3 7 4 5 4 5 5 3 6 3 3 3 3 4 7 3 3 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 3 6 4 4 3 3 4 6 7

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earnings

Adios Charlie Shackleford Factum Da Stoops Exclusive Quality Eskendereya It's No Joke Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Kantharos Backtalk Bellamy Road Adios Charlie Uncaptured Lookin At Lucky He's Had Enough Wildcat Heir Macho Uno Aikenite Flashpoint Kantharos Wildcat Heir Overdriven Anthony's Cross Passion for Gold Speightstown First Dude Can the Man Wrote (IRE) Shackleford J P's Gusto Prospective Flashstorm Currency Swap J P's Gusto Anthony's Cross Prospective Saint Anddan Exclusive Quality Uncle Mo Stay Thirsty Justin Phillip Turbo Compressor Eskendereya Circular Quay

Red Ruffle Tenacious Tripp Indy's Alexandra Hines Farley Rules Fly Express Lemon Blossom Bronx Cheer Rockin On Jungle Love Native Gold Dancer Tiz de Mayo Island Style Concert Country Pretty Imposing Realgoodlookin Kiss for Kris Sudden Justice River Rhythm Grand Kisses Yes It's Valid Battingstar Valid Silk Amy's Allie Platinumplus Dynaslew Trippi's Wish Pi Bella Ben's Tune Tenacious Tripp Funky Fraulein Tiz Four True Will Paper Cat Honorable Finale Breathtakingly Smart Spin Kitty Kitty Kitty Fly Express Fantastic Flirt Dakota Sis Born to Jazz Gion Unicorn Kid Aztec Sally

William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy Bridle Oaks Farm Inc. Stonehedge LLC Jack Treadway & Sharon Treadway Herman Wilensky Kinsman Farm Lori A. Smock & Donna M. Burnham Ponder Hill Inc. Carolin Von Rosenberg DVM McLaughlin Family Limited Partnership Kinsman Farm & John R. Murrell Jeanne Mayberry Laurin Stable Inc. Patricia Generazio Rustlewood Farm Inc. Bruce Tallisman Virgilio Lopez Adam Parker & Suzette Parker Loren Nichols Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Thomas Groves & Craig Wheeler Ocala Stud T. Wynn Jolley & Mary Jolley Elite Equine & Carol Hershe Live Oak Stud Jesus Rodriguez Loren Nichols Enrique Sanchez Bridle Oaks Farm Inc. Span Investments Addison Clare Silva Jr. William Prieto LynnDale Farm Inc. Toni Jones & Dalyn Jones William Forsyth Fastponies LLC J D Farms Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe Olvera Herman Wilensky Darsan Inc. & Uncle Mo Syndicate Y-Lo Racing Stables LLC Wayne McFarland Classic Run Farm Inc. Sally J. Andersen L. Richard Kent & John Waterman Nick deMeric Jaqui deMeric & Prestonwood Partners

9/26/19 9/26/19 9/25/19 9/25/19 9/25/19 9/25/19 9/24/19 9/23/19 9/22/19 9/21/19 9/21/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/18/19 9/15/19 9/15/19 9/15/19 9/15/19 9/15/19 9/15/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/13/19 9/13/19 9/13/19 9/13/19 9/12/19 9/12/19 9/12/19 9/11/19 9/11/19 9/10/19 9/10/19 9/9/19 9/9/19 9/9/19 9/9/19 9/9/19 9/9/19 9/8/19 9/7/19

GP GP TDN TDN TDN PEN TDN PID GP CMR CTD CT GP GP GP TDN POD CMR MNR GP GP GP GP GP WO PEN GP GP GP GP GP GP MNR MNR LAD MNR TDN TDN TDN PRM PRM PID CMR MD

1 3 3 2 1 2 3 2 1 2 2 2 1 3 2 2 2 2 3 2 1 3 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 2 3 2 1 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 2 1

$46,160 $46,160 $25,500 $26,500 $26,500 $42,000 $25,500 $31,200 $45,400 $10,780 $22,310 $28,000 $47,240 $47,240 $47,240 $24,000 $2,600 $14,288 $17,444 $47,500 $47,500 $47,500 $47,000 $47,000 $86,129 $28,000 $46,740 $46,740 $46,740 $41,600 $42,500 $42,500 $19,594 $19,594 $19,000 $21,888 $25,500 $27,000 $31,000 $34,000 $34,000 $37,840 $10,780 $5,500

$28,700 $4,700 $2,550 $5,100 $15,810 $8,400 $2,550 $6,400 $28,900 $2,200 $4,600 $5,525 $28,700 $4,700 $9,400 $4,800 $650 $3,040 $1,780 $9,400 $28,900 $4,700 $28,900 $9,400 $13,500 $3,080 $28,700 $4,620 $9,820 $10,200 $4,700 $9,800 $11,716 $4,040 $2,090 $4,560 $5,100 $5,400 $2,400 $20,250 $6,750 $3,200 $2,200 $3,520

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show Horse Name Big Awesome Wizard Willie Souper Jaguar Great Kahuna Notorious Nick The Real Lefty Rockys Warrior My Sarasota Star Midtown Rose R Prerogative No Choice Double the Laugh W W Springtime Chase the Music Honey I’m Good

Sex Age Sire G G G G C M C F F F G G G M F

7 4 3 5 3 6 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 5 3

Awesome of Course Gary D Quality Road Smart Strike Uncaptured Mass Media Poseidon's Warrior Adios Charlie Gary D Drill J P's Gusto It's No Joke Kantharos Tiago Shackleford

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earnings

Oh My Danielle Witchesofwestfield Giant Cats Eye Private Feeling Boo Girl Last Try Peacetime Missy Outwildcattin Uno Royale Zarlanz Taylor's Choice Bronx Cheer Love in Bloom Hip Hop Girl American Queen

Just For Fun Stable Don L. Ming Live Oak Stud Live Oak Stud Pedro Gonzalez Mr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr. Porter Racing Stable LLC Joel Sainer Dynasty Thoroughbreds Get Away Farm Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Lori A. Smock & Donna M. Burnham Janice Woods GreenwoodFarm.biz Ann Fostock

9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/6/19 9/5/19 9/5/19 9/5/19 9/5/19 9/4/19 9/4/19 9/2/19 9/1/19 9/1/19

CMR TDN GP GP GP PEN PEN GP GP GP MNR TDN MTH ELK SAR

2 3 2 1 3 1 1 1 2 3 1 1 1 3 3

$10,780 $31,000 $47,320 $47,320 $47,320 $28,000 $28,000 $47,160 $47,160 $47,160 $17,088 $25,000 $47,525 $10,000 $89,240

$2,200 $2,400 $9,400 $28,700 $4,700 $16,800 $16,800 $28,700 $10,240 $5,120 $10,324 $14,400 $28,500 $990 $11,040

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show Horse Name Real Doozie Debbie’s Passion The Adrie Factor Heiressindy Big Affair My Time in Court Mr Dave Undaunted Purrfectly Claire Sky Mike Mr. Nobody Sommer Legacy Golden Prince Orbital Deity Fleeting Kitty High Currency Lady Panda Extravagant Rosie Appleton Special Piece of My Heart Bean Shifty She Hay Hay My My Bion Magic Irish Thunder Princess Brienne Jilted Bride Dancing Destroyer Glamour Girl Moonbounce Wyatts Warrior Felon No More Yacht Elusive Amelia Nanahcub Drama in Dixie Sandys Blaze Thissmytime Big League Benny Deo Forte Alfie Solomons Wye Cross Cajun Delight Firing Licks Explosive Package Song River Nettleton Blackshear Savannah Grass Classic Run Me and Mr. C Primo Posto Lady Noy Sensational Song Hay Hay My My Bad Little Beast Appleton Special Ekaterinoslav Wonder In Mo Me Mo My Clear Destination Mr. Nobody Magical Anna Bahamian Prince Our Little Jewel

Sex Age F C F F F G G C F C G G G F F F F F C F F F G F F F F F F G G G F F C C C F C C C G F G F F R G F F G G F F G G C H G F C G F G F

2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 3 4 3 4 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 6 2 2 2 4 3 3 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 5 3 3 2 3 2 2 2

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earnings

Handsome Mike First Dude The Factor Take Charge Indy The Big Beast Awesome of Course Elusive Quality First Dude Munnings Handsome Mike He's Had Enough Eskendereya He's Had Enough Orb Afleet Alex Currency Swap Animal Kingdom Treasure Beach (GB) Medal Count Flat Out Bernardini Gone Astray Turbo Compressor Biondetti Uncaptured First Dude Wicked Strong Jimmy Creed Tonalist Take Charge Indy Poseidon's Warrior Strong Mandate Soldat Cross Traffic Uncaptured Big Drama Gone Astray Carpe Diem The Big Beast Adios Charlie Kantharos Cross Traffic Kantharos Threeandoh Tiznow Liam's Map Kantharos Overdriven Itsmyluckyday Duke of Mischief Khozan With Distinction Overdriven Songandaprayer Turbo Compressor The Big Beast Medal Count Any Given Saturday Uncaptured Uncle Mo Seek Again He's Had Enough Fast Anna Bahamian Squall Hat Trick (JPN)

Shezadoozie Bernie's Gold Proud and Charming Bridled Heiress Mitasunke Sayes Court Tiz Worldly Queen Drama Magical Belle Forest Sky Bring Me Luck By the Lee Valuable Storm Her Sweet Saint Kombat Kitty Alex's Wish Girl Gone Crazy Pretty Extravagant Savanadana Intheriver Toccet Over Perilous Hope Oatka Idas Rose Margie's Magic Right Special Paperback Princess Cry At My Wedding De Mystique Rare Bit Moontune Missy Command Perfection Torchme Lady Moris Billex Doux Euro Chic Highdixieibis Sandy's Legacy Seraphic Too Load Up Wolf N Hen Meets Expectations Heavenly Gift Cajun Sunrise Nana's Birthday Powerful Package Harlan's Honor Miss Stonestreet Warpaint Annie Disgrace Mayacoa Abiding Million Dreams Dixie Image Deluxe Edition (IRE) Oatka Idas Rose Sweep Machine Savanadana Hour Regal Lady Cold Forest Flowers Athefinish Fantastic Voyage Bring Me Luck Hermione's Magic Super Trooper Yourmajestyscrown

Ballybrit Stable Raymond Mamone CESA Farm Purple Haze Stable Philip M. Matthews & Karen Matthews Charles H. Deters Hardacre Farm Harold L. Queen Vegso Racing Stable Just For Fun Stable Inc. Rick Sutherland Summerfield Sales & Lansdowne Thoroughbreds LLC Steve Tortora & Beverley Tortora Westbury Stables LLC & Alfonso Figliolia San Basilio LLC Elaine Vinson Destiny Oaks Vicino Racing Stable Loren Nichols Hidden Point Farm Inc. Hickstead Farm Chris Pallas & George Klein Martin Goodell & Emily Goodell Verbarctic Farm & Lee Vinson Manuel Azpurua Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc. Bobby Jones Equine LLC Hidden Point Farm Inc. Jacalyn Tillman GoldMark Farm LLC Casey Seaman Hidden Point Farm Inc. Glockenburg LLC Southern Wives Partners Kathie Haines & Carol Hershe David Fawkes Dr. Myron R. Wilson Katherine S. Devall Oakleaf Farm Whitehall Lane Farm Darsan Inc. Angela M. Ingenito William Churly Sherry L. Finn Angela M. Ingenito & Tiznow Syndicate Bridlewood Farm Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC Antonia Noonan Twin Stars Equine LLC Golden Legacy Stable Stonehedge LLC Bev Investment LLC H. J. Parra Racing Stable Lynne Boutte Martin Goodell & Emily Goodell Gail Rice Loren Nichols GreenwoodFarm.biz Craig Lawrence Wheeler Don L Ming Seek Again Syndicate & Cedar Gate Farm LLC Rick Sutherland English Range Farm Pamela Edel Live Oak Stud

9/29/19 9/29/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/28/19 9/27/19 9/26/19 9/26/19 9/26/19 9/25/19 9/24/19 9/24/19 9/24/19 9/23/19 9/22/19 9/22/19 9/22/19 9/22/19 9/21/19 9/20/19 9/20/19 9/20/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/19/19 9/18/19 9/18/19 9/16/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/14/19 9/13/19 9/13/19 9/12/19 9/8/19 9/8/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/7/19 9/6/19 9/5/19 9/5/19 9/4/19 9/4/19 9/4/19 9/4/19 9/3/19 9/3/19 9/3/19 9/2/19 9/2/19 9/2/19 9/2/19 9/2/19 9/1/19 9/1/19 9/1/19 9/1/19

MTH MTH GG GP GP CT GP GP CD IND MNR MNR MNR MNR MNR MNR GP GP TDN AP AP GP PID GP GP GP CD CD CD FL TDN PID TDN CBY GP GP GP BEL CBY GP KD CTD GP DEL MTH GP BEL DEL GP MNR DEL CNL CNL RET PID PID TDN AP MTH DMR WO MNR TIM SAR SAR

2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 3 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 2 3 1 1 1 3 1 3 2

$41,875 $45,750 $32,760 $64,846 $64,846 $27,000 $46,600 $46,600 $89,910 $31,000 $15,190 $15,345 $15,345 $15,345 $15,190 $15,190 $56,400 $56,400 $22,500 $30,000 $30,000 $45,400 $30,700 $48,000 $48,000 $48,000 $88,734 $88,734 $93,808 $22,250 $22,500 $29,900 $22,500 $28,000 $48,000 $48,000 $48,000 $75,000 $28,000 $42,700 $85,840 $16,128 $54,300 $30,940 $46,125 $54,300 $75,000 $34,000 $41,000 $15,035 $34,250 $53,000 $54,000 $21,500 $29,900 $29,900 $22,500 $30,000 $43,250 $62,755 $76,228 $15,345 $36,050 $75,000 $90,000

$8,500 $27,000 $18,000 $13,300 $41,565 $16,050 $9,800 $28,900 $12,940 $3,100 $3,100 $1,550 $8,990 $3,100 $1,550 $8,990 $6,000 $38,000 $2,250 $6,000 $18,000 $28,900 $6,000 $29,250 $9,500 $4,750 $6,470 $12,940 $6,470 $4,300 $2,250 $3,000 $2,250 $2,800 $29,250 $4,350 $9,100 $9,000 $2,800 $5,600 $34,800 $9,600 $38,000 $3,740 $4,750 $38,000 $41,250 $3,740 $4,700 $8,990 $20,400 $30,000 $6,000 $4,240 $6,000 $18,000 $4,500 $3,300 $27,000 $36,600 $42,600 $1,550 $19,950 $9,000 $18,000

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LEADING FLORIDA SIRES

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through October 15, 2019.

Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

Name

Farm Name

Sire Name

NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW’s Wins SW’s Earnings

Adios Charlie First Dude Brethren Wildcat Heir Treasure Beach (GB) Uncaptured Big Drama Field Commission High Cotton Awesome of Course Handsome Mike J P's Gusto Khozan The Big Beast Winslow Homer In Summation Iqbaal Backtalk Telling Cajun Breeze Yesbyjimminy Bahamian Squall Hear No Evil Thoreau Hello Broadway Brooks 'n Down Fury Kapcori Wagon Limit Senor Swinger Beau Choix Chitu West Acre Mach Ride Fort Loudon Montbrook

Ocala Stud Double Diamond Farm Arindel Deceased Pleasant Acres Stallions Ocala Stud Oakton Farm Stallions Solera Farm Pensioned Ocala Stud Pleasant Acres Stallions Bridlewood Farm Journeyman Stud Ocala Stud Journeyman Stud Ocala Stud Ward Ranch GoldMark Farm Oakton Farm Stallions Stonhedge Farm South Bridlewood Farm Double Diamond Farm Private Ocala Jockey Club Ups and Downs Farm Private Journeyman Stud Bridlewood Farm La Mancha Farm Pleasant Acres Stallions Bridlewood Farm Deceased Pensioned Ocala Stud Deceased

Indian Charlie Stephen Got Even Distorted Humor Forest Wildcat Galileo (IRE) Lion Heart Montbrook Service Stripe Dixie Union Awesome Again Scat Daddy Successful Appeal Distorted Humor Yes It's True Unbridled's Song Put It Back Medaglia d'Oro Smarty Jones A.P. Indy Congrats Yes It's True Gone West Carson City Gone West Broken Vow Montbrook Tiznow Conquistador Cielo El Prado (IRE) Elusive Quality Henny Hughes Forty Niner Pentelicus Awesome of Course Buckaroo

$2,862,456 $2,768,920 $2,016,808 $2,036,445 $1,653,643 $1,697,191 $1,495,834 $978,182 $1,059,006 $984,753 $936,434 $849,401 $824,978 $457,246 $408,709 $394,116 $348,685 $322,301 $318,637 $273,772 $261,780 $202,721 $182,300 $165,014 $157,937 $138,279 $129,929 $121,413 $103,035 $93,419 $84,810 $83,750 $80,409 $63,289 $58,084

100 123 96 113 212 77 89 64 78 62 57 38 30 24 33 35 16 24 25 12 13 9 24 8 9 8 13 5 5 10 10 1 6 3 8

62 64 43 58 75 31 47 29 35 25 27 22 14 10 16 14 12 12 12 5 7 5 6 4 6 1 2 4 1 1 3 1 3 3 6

2 3 2 2 3 3 1 2 0 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

3 5 2 2 4 3 1 3 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

0 1 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

$2,882,307 $2,768,920 $2,103,957 $2,063,366 $1,908,987 $1,734,559 $1,499,878 $1,423,182 $1,069,770 $984,753 $936,757 $849,401 $842,293 $457,246 $410,309 $394,116 $348,685 $322,301 $318,637 $273,772 $261,780 $202,721 $182,300 $165,014 $157,937 $138,279 $129,929 $121,413 $103,035 $93,419 $84,810 $83,750 $80,409 $63,289 $62,782

Leading Earner

Leading Earnings

Patternrecognition $200,000 Ready to Runaway $173,750 Cookie Dough $137,650 Royal Squeeze $158,950 Charlotte the Brit $70,515 Two Sixty $294,000 Spring Drama $82,740 Drafted $445,000 Florida Cotton $77,490 Positively Awesome $89,035 Here Comes Jackie $113,670 Max K. O. $71,990 Liam's Lucky Charm $233,800 Inspiressa $96,600 Home Run Trick $62,020 Tearless $66,233 Riv $71,040 Masterofthehouse $43,400 Arcelor $46,235 Cajun Casanova $94,105 Contrarity $90,200 Bahamian Girl $102,350 Brighton Lane $24,050 Music Babe $90,162 Harryhee $80,965 Garter and Tie $111,370 High On Gin $50,244 Red Wagon $44,550 Hoof Hoof Away $26,645 Beau Trace $46,820 Silver Tunes $26,660 Always Sunshine $83,750 Body High $34,470 Loudon's Song $25,164 Collin's Smile $13,740

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

2yo Avg

4 10 2

$5,625 $9,470 $10,500

4 6 2

$70,250 $29,000 $51,000

9 29 3 9 2

$3,178 $32,897 $5,833 $3,033 $6,000

3 22 7 5

$30,000 $49,136 $23,143 $15,440

1 2 19 9 4 1

$2,000 $3,750 $25,684 $46,556 $2,175 $5,500

3 5

$23,000 $26,000

24 27 1

$47,583 $94,704 $20,000

1

$6,000

7

$3,786

4

$35,875

8

$3,250

11

$14,091

1 20

$1,500 $13,010

14

$44,929

1

$11,000

Florida FOCUS

by Absolute Grit, Factorino, Our Time, Venerate and Royal Mistress.

Cajun Casanova is trained by Michael Yates for his Shadybrook Farm Inc. located in Ocala, and was also bred in the name of Shadybrook Farm. He is by the Florida sire Cajun Breeze, who stands at Stonehedge Farm South, and is out of the Concerto mare Theladysaidno.

Cajun Casanova earned $45,105 plus $17,500 from the Florida-bred bonus to push his career mark to $111,605.

Cajun Casanova won a maiden special weight at Gulfstream going five furlongs on May 12 so he now has a record of two wins from three starts. ■

Silver Tunes First Winner for Chitu

By BAOMA CORPORATION PRESS OFFICE

Baoma Corporation’s Florida freshman sire, Chitu, has gained his first winner as a 46 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

sire, lighting up the Gulfstream Park tote board in the process.

On Sept. 12, Silver Tunes, out of the Pioneerof the Nile mare Nile Tunes, captured a $25,000 maiden claimer at odds of 86-1, with Dick Cardenas riding, and paid $174.20. The filly owned and bred

by Bagwandeen Thoroughbreds took the lead passing the threeeighths pole in the five-furlong race, then held off 4-5 favorite Fury Song by three-quarters of a length at the wire.

Chitu was a $300,000 OBS March Select 2-year-old, and was purchased by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert. He’s by Henny Hughes, sire of champion Beholder, out of the A. P. Indy mare Sea Gift, from a powerful international family that goes back to Round Table’s winning sister, Monarchy, also ancestress of Pulpit, Tale of the Cat and Johannesburg.

As a 2-year-old, Chitu won both his six-

furlong starts, one at Santa Anita in 1:08.86 and the second at Hollywood Park in 1:09.94.

At three, he won the $800,000 Sunland Derby (G3), marking the third fastest clocking in the history of the race at the time, and just .48 hundredths of a second off the track record. He set all the fractions in the $300,000, Gr. I Malibu at Santa Anita, including six furlongs in 1:08.59, before finishing third, three-quarters of a length behind champion Shared Belief. He also scored a wire-to-wire victory in the $100,000 Damascus Stakes Chitu on the Breeders’ Cup undercard, racing seven furlongs in 1:21.66. He wound up his career with a record of four wins in seven starts and earnings of $597,800.

Chitu stands for $4,500 at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala, Fla. For more information, visit baomacorp.com, bridlewoodfarm.com.

Or contact Christine Miller at 978-984-5666 or Christine@baomacorp.com. ■ SERITA HULT PHOTO

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Jinetes De Ejercicios: Piezas Claves De Nuestra Industria

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uiero dedicar esta columna a los Jinetes de Ejercicios, conocidos también como “Galopadores”. Estos por Roberto Rodriguez hombres y mujeres que día a día dedican gran parte de sus vidas al entrenamiento y desarrollo Apasionado con los caballos de carreras de los purasangres de carreras y quienes juegan Editor de la plataforma un papel fundamental en la hípica. informativa de los hípiEn lo personal, trato de disfrutar y aprender cos de habla hispana al máximo de cada conversación que sostengo Sirviendo como puente para que con un jinete de ejercicios, hay tanto para abnuestras culturas sorber y comprender la importancia de su rol, conozcan más del hipismo en los sobre todo, empatizar y estar consciente del Estados Unidos nivel de riesgo que toman cada vez que se montan cada mañana sobre estas preciosas criaturas. Aunque no todos los jinetes de ejercicios o han tenido la oportunidad de competir en eventos públicos, su nivel de entrenamiento, régimen alimenticio, habilidades y técnicas, son muy similares a las de cualquier jinete activo. Es cierto que no todo galopador reúne estas cualidades, sin embargo, la gran mayoría si cuentan con las mismas, sobre todo aquellos que trabajan para grandes establos como los de Todd Pletcher, Bob Baffert, Steven Asmussen, Mark Casse, Brad Cox, Dale Romans y Chad Brown, por sólo mencionar algunos.

Durante nuestra última visita al hipódromo de Saratoga durante la celebración del Travers Stakes 2019, compartí con algunos de estos apreciados baluartes del hipismo, quienes amablemente conversaron con nosotros sobre algunas de sus vivencias, responsabilidades y rutinas. “Nuestro trabajo comienza muy temprano, todos los días llego al establo a las 5:00 am, ya que debemos prepararnos para el primer set el cual inicia a la 6:00 am. Cuando formas parte de un establo como el de Chad Brown donde existe una alta cantidad de ejemplares (y creo que en todas las cuadras es así), debes ser muy puntual, ya que el fallar un solo turno podría afectar el resto de los “sets” o “grupos de ejercicios”. Dijo el galopador de origen peruano Walter Malasquez, quien ha sido el responsable durante sus años en el establo del entrenador campeón, de conducir a ejemplares de la talla de Lady Eli, Sistercharlie (IRE), Uni (GB), New Money Honey, Good Magic, Zagora (FR), Stephanie’s Kitten, por nombrar un puñado de estos.

Aprovechando este comentario, le pregunté a Malasquez sobre la rutina de entrenamientos de la inolvidable Lady Eli, yegua que seguramente ocupa un lugar entre la lista de los mejores ejemplares y en los corazones de muchos hípicos. “Creo que ha sido el ejemplar más fácil de ejercitar que he tenido, su inteligencia era algo sencillamente impresionante, solo un detalle que no todos saben, Lady Eli sabía cuándo era el momento de ejercitar, sin embargo, justo antes de 48 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

comenzar con el entrenamiento, daba un pequeño brinco solo al inicio, era una costumbre que ella tenía y yo sabía exactamente en qué momento lo haría. De resto, era como manejar un Ferrari. Algo más que recuerdo y extraño de esos días con Lady Eli, es lo mucho que le gustaba estar en la pista, ella podía pasar 15 minutos estática solo observando el resto de los caballos entrenar, definitivamente lo disfrutaba y creeme que yo también.” Concluyó Walter Malasquez.

Otro jinete de ejercicios que se unió a la conversación fue el chileno Peter Leiva, quien se inició en el establo de Chad Brown galopando a los ejemplares de menor calidad (que no son muchos), pero, quien después de 6 años, es o ha sido el encargado y responsable de guiar durante los entrenamientos a caballos de la talla de Flintshire (GB), Wavell Avenue, Beach Patrol, Connect, Robert Bruce (CHI), Digital Age, Cloud Computing, Cambier Parc, Wow Cat (CHI). “Estoy muy agradecido con Chad Brown por darme la confianza de guiar a estos sensacionales purasangres.”

Pero, aplicando el “sistema pirámide”, a medida que más se escala a la cima, menor es el margen de error que se tiene, y esto aplica perfectamente a los “galopadores”. “Es muy importante saber y reconocer la importancia de nuestro trabajo.” Agregó Leiva. “Debemos mantener una relación con estos ejemplares conociendoles hasta el punto tal, que nos convertimos en ese filtro entre el entrenador y su preparado, es ese puente que les permite a estos profesionales entender un poco mejor el desarrollo físico y mental de los purasangres.

Somos nosotros quienes traemos desde la pista los reportes diarios sobre cada uno de los caballos que tenemos la oportunidad de galopar.”

El control del tiempo y ejecución del ejercicio según lo indicado por el entrenador también recae sobre los hombros de los galopadores.

“Esto es vital. Debes contar con la habilidad de cronometrar el entrenamiento acorde al plan, o lo más cercano posible. Muchos caballos no colaboran en esto, o intentan “arrancarse” y debes someterlos a tu domino o hay otros que son sumamente perezosos y debes emplear en ellos un nivel de paciencia diferente con relación a otros.”

La relación existente entre un jinete y un galopador, es tan clave como cualquier otro punto dentro del entrenamiento del purasangre de carreras, esa comunicación pre y post competencia puede significar la diferencia entre una victoria o una derrota, incluso, nos atrevemos a afirmar que es necesaria para proteger la salud de estos animales, es por eso que consideramos a los JINETES DE EJERCICIOS: como PIEZAS CLAVES DE NUESTRA INDUSTRIA. ■ Editor’s Note: If you would like an English translation of this column, please contact Brock Sheridan, Editor-in-Chief at 352.732.8858 or email at: bsheridan@ftboa.com

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The Bogey Bash Charity Golf, Dinner & Dance was held at Ocala National on Oct. 4. FTBOA Board member and Social, Community and Charity Chair Valerie Dailey noted the success saying, “This year the event grew and with the addition of the dinner dance and auctions, we raised even more for charity, she said, “The promotions on the course were also a big hit with participants. The community, businesses, the industry and many volunteers made this event very special and possible. I thank them all.”

The Florida Thoroughbred Charities annual event raises funds for the Florida thoroughbred retirement farm at the Lowell prison that changes the lives of ladies in the program and gives a lifelong home to the horses. Co-chair Debbie Green was touched by the cause and dedicated her time to ensuring the event’s success. The Ocala Breeders’ Sales team won in an upset over perennial winners Brook Ledge Horse Transportation and Creech Horse Transportation. A whiskey and cigar bar on course was sponsored by James Two Brothers Distillers and Legacy Building Solutions. Former NFL Detroit Lions player Hess Hempstead served as the emcee and charity ambassador for the day. He brought along with him a number of professional athletes that added celebrity to the affair. The dinner was named in honor of Carterista, one of the original horses to come to the farm 19 years ago. The horse inspired countless women in the program and passed away peacefully in his paddock at 30 years of age recently.

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The yearling deadline is Nov. 15 if the yearling was not paid for in May. To be sure, call the FTBOA offices at 352-629-2160 or e-mail info@ftboa.com.

HOLIDAY EVENT IS DECEMBER 6

Mark your calendar for Winter Wonderland FTBOA Member Open House at the FTBOA offices in Ocala from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Bring a toy ($5 value or more) for the Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy food stations, a gourmet coffee bar, complimentary beer and wine tickets and a cash bar. The event, held in the museum and gallery and outside on the lawn, is open to FTBOA members and a guest.■ 50 THE FLORIDA HORSE • NOVEMBER 2019

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