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2024 STATISTICS
National Horsemen Groups React to Gulfstream Horsemen Support of Decoupling
Statement from NHBPA CEO Eric Hamelback on Florida Proposal to Decouple Live Racing from Gaming
LEXINGTON, KY (January 7, 2025) — The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association finds it necessary to address a recent press release picked up by several media outlets regarding decoupling from live racing.
The press release from Gulfstream Park (“1/ST”) contains inaccuracies pertaining to the Gulfstream horsemen and their affiliation. The NHBPA wishes to clarify that the Gulfstream horsemen’s association is not a National HBPA affiliate. While this association had previously been an affiliate, it agreed to discontinue the use of the name “Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.”
The NHBPA, along with its affiliates—including the Tampa Bay HBPA—and many other horsemen across Florida, cannot currently support the proposed changes to Chapter 550. At this time, these changes do not appear to offer any favorable provisions for horsemen.
For years, the NHBPA has consistently opposed decoupling from live racing, as it is detrimental to the health and welfare of the horseracing industry. We remain committed to protecting the interests of horsemen and the future of live racing and for these reasons we oppose the proposed changes to Chapter 550 of Florida statutes.
THA Statement on Recent Developments Regarding Decoupling Legislation in Florida
LEXINGTON, KY (January 9, 2025) — We have received numerous inquiries regarding the recent announcement of an agreement between the horsemen’s organization at Gulfstream Park and 1/ ST Racing to support legislation decoupling the requirement for a live racing agreement that protects horsemen and ensures the continuation of live racing while the racetrack retains its rights to conduct gaming.
To clarify, the horsemen’s organization at Gulfstream Park withdrew its membership from the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (THA) effective January 1, 2023 and is not affiliated with our organization.
While the THA does not have jurisdiction in Florida, we strongly oppose any legislation that would allow gaming license holders to separate their obligations to host live Thoroughbred racing from their gaming operations. Such legislation threatens the long-term viability of the racing industry and undermines the livelihoods of horsemen and other stakeholders who rely on a strong and vibrant racing ecosystem.
The THA remains committed to protecting the interests of horsemen and preserving live racing as an integral part of the industry across all jurisdictions.
KTA Statement Opposing Legislative Changes Sought by Gulfstream Park
LEXINGTON, KY (January 17, 2025) — Tracks and horsemen can forge a common and successful business strategy that need not be adversarial. Such collaboration brings dividends in Washington, Frankfort, Albany or Tallahassee. Racing in the twenty-first century has shown it is a responsible custodian of alternative forms of gaming and attract billions of dollars of investment equally, to the betterment of our constituents, corporate profit and tax revenue. We in Kentucky know what it looks like.
“Decoupling” is not it.
The Kentucky Thoroughbred Association has members in Florida, however, possesses no official role in Florida racing. On behalf of these members and the greater industry, we are prepared to assist as they direct.
FTHA Statement on South Florida Racing
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL (January 24, 2025) — The board of Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association met to discuss the recent statements made by Keith Brackpool on behalf of the Stronach Group, 1/ST Racing, and Gulfstream Park. All discussions with Gulfstream to date have been premised on continued racing, not shutting down Gulfstream Park with or without decoupling. When representatives of Gulfstream Park approached the FTHA last Summer, they proposed how to best save racing in South Florida as part of an overall plan. Closing Gulfstream in 2025 or at the end of 2028 was never mentioned or suggested, nor is that consistent with saving racing in South Florida. As a result, the FTHA will immediately undertake steps to do the following:
• Reassess the agreement entered with Gulfstream Park given the recent Statements.
• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of all alternatives for continued racing in South Florida.
• Closely monitor all legislative or other steps that could put long-term racing in Florida at risk.
The FTHA has already reached out to Gulfstream to have further dialogue. The organization is planning another general meeting in the near future and will announce details soon.
DECOUPLING
The Domino Effects of Decoupling: Why Florida HB 105 Threatens the Future of Horse Racing
What happens in Florida doesn’t stay in Florida
The following is an op-ed submitted to The Florida Horse by Eric Hamelback, CEO, National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association. The National HBPA operates on behalf of Thoroughbred racehorse owners, trainers and backstretch personnel throughout the United States and Canada but is not affiliated with the Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association at Gulfstream Park.
Horse racing is woven into the cultural and economic fabric of Florida as well as the United States. For generations, our sport has brought communities together, created jobs, served as the foundation for vibrant local economies and sparked an economicdriving industry. However, the proposed changes in Florida House Bill 105, supported by The Stronach Group (TSG), threaten to unravel this legacy by decoupling live thoroughbred horse racing from gaming operations. This legislation is not just a Florida issue; it represents a dangerous precedent that could jeopardize the future of horse racing across the nation.
Historically, the horse-racing industry has been a key partner in establishing casinos in many states. Without this partnership, it is unlikely that gaming would have gained the foothold it enjoys today. When casinos first sought to expand into new markets, they aligned with the horse-racing industry, leveraging our sport’s rich history and community support to build the trust needed for their establishment. In return, the horse-racing industry benefited from the revenues by receiving tariffs (not subsidies) generated by gaming, thus creating a mutually beneficial relationship that has sustained jobs, communities and state economies for decades.
Now, Florida HB 105 seeks to undermine that partnership by allowing thoroughbred permit-holders to cease live racing while retaining their gaming licenses. This move—known as decoupling—would sever the critical link between live horse racing and gaming, increasing our society’s separation from agriculture and jeopardizing an industry that has contributed significantly to Florida’s identity and economy.
TSG would not be in this situation of seeking to decouple if it were not from the benefits gained through racing. Live horse racing is more than a sport; it is an economic engine that supports thousands of jobs. Trainers, jockeys, breeders, farm workers, veterinarians and countless other professionals depend on the industry for their livelihoods. In Florida alone, thoroughbred racing generates millions of dollars in revenue for the state. The ripple effects would extend far beyond the racing industry, impacting local economies and the economic benefits that live racing provides.
What happens in Florida won’t likely stay in Florida. If HB 105
passes, it will embolden similar efforts in other states where live racing is coupled with gaming. Decoupling could create a domino effect, undermining the fragile ecosystems that support horse racing nationwide.
Take states such as Arkansas, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Indiana and many others, where live racing is deeply intertwined with gaming. If decoupling becomes the norm, states could face similar challenges, risking the closure of tracks, the loss of jobs and further separation of our sport’s cultural and agricultural significance.
Allowing gaming licenses to exist without live racing undermines the very principles upon which these partnerships were built. When states approved gaming, it was statutorily defined that the revenues would help support live racing, rural economies and agricultural industries. The act of decoupling breaks this promise, and will be detrimental to the long-term health of the horse-racing industry and the agri-businesses it supports.
Without the consistent presence of live events, our sport risks losing its already tenuous connection to fans and will only increase the degree of separation from agriculture for future generations.
Now is the time for horsemen and horsewomen across the country to stand united with the National HBPA in opposing Florida HB 105 and any similar legislation that threatens the future of live racing. We cannot afford to let decoupling dismantle an industry that has given so much to our states and communities. The horse-racing industry has proven its value time and again, not only as a source of entertainment but as a driver of economic growth.
I urge Florida legislators to consider the broader implications of this bill. Decoupling may seem like a minor administrative change, but the consequences will be anything but small. It threatens jobs, our communities and a way of life for those of us lucky enough to work in this industry.
But the Florida lawmakers need to hear from horsemen and women, industry stakeholders and fans of this great sport. We must ensure they understand what is at stake with this shortsighted legislation. The future of horse racing depends on it and together, we can protect an industry through a sport that has given so much to so many.
Tell Florida State legislators to oppose HB 105 (decoupling Gulfstream Park’s racing and gaming licenses) Scan the QR Code to sign the NHBPA Petition.
ERIC HAMELBACK CEO National HBPA
EQUINE SPEED is a
Dear Florida Breeder,
By now we are all well-informed of Gulfstream Park’s intent to decouple their casino gaming from live racing responsibilities. I have no doubt they are very serious about abandoning live racing while expanding casinos and property development.
This cynical action arrives on the heels of historic stimulus legislation - led by the FTBOA and our strong allies in Tallahassee - that stabilized racing and breeding economics. The only outstanding ingredient for an ascendant industry - racetrack operators committed to the live race.
Florida’s 335,000 horses, ranking third amongst all U.S. states, generates 112,000 jobs on 561,000 acres of greenspace rendering $12.8 billion total economic impact – all built upon a Thoroughbred foundation.
Florida Thoroughbreds are a $3.2 billion win bet:
• jockeyed by 33,500 workers
• saddling 1 out of every 4 Florida horses (90,000 head)
• powering 25% of the Florida equine economy
• to an economic win-photo between all Florida collegiate athletics (including football bowl games) or all Florida major league sports combined.
As you consider the future of the Florida Thoroughbred industry, bear in mind; we do not control the racetrack operators; we do control our Tallahassee battle-plan to beat away their selfish, nefarious intents, as we have so many times before.
FTBOA stands firm. Undaunted. Tireless in combat. We strive to preserve sound industry economics and seek reaffirmed racetrack commitments to the live racing industry which, combined, fuel a strong Florida breeding industry.
George Isaacs President, FTBOA
Florida Thoroughbreds WIN, perennially ranking first in the nation (outside Kentucky) for most key metrics, including:
• starters, starts, wins, open stakes wins and
• at the highest echelon of our global sport, graded stakes wins
Finally, a show-bet parlay: Florida annually ranks third in three major national categories: total foal crop outside Kentucky, total wagering and national purse earnings.
Clearly, equine speed is a major Florida export.
George Isaacs | Serita Hult Photo
Major Florida Export
The FTBOA, itself a product of sunshine, seeks a drying track and a fair finish. The 2023 and 2024 legislation (HB 7063/7073) heralded exactly that new era.
Our 2024 breeding and racing incentives newly bested all other state offerings outside Kentucky and we therefore anticipated investment gains across the Florida industry.
To quote a leading industry investor, “the biggest problem now is marshalling horse trailer traffic at the I-75 off-ramp!”
Our natural archrival ought be the equinomic juggernaut centered in Kentucky. We have the ingredients – talent, incentive, economy and a champion’s heart.
Top States by Combined Breeding and Open Race Incentives
But, our chase is sloppy going, towards a moving finish line, in the form of destabilizing industry and legislative forces.
The 2025 proposed HB105 decoupling legislation reintroduces uncertainty and crushes our Kentucky Derby dreamings. January through May is peak decision-making for our industry’s longest-run investors – the breeders. Foals conceived now become racehorses in 2028 or 2029, a three to four year assembly line.
Pitting hyperbole against destabilized reality – the bigger traffic nightmare must not become u-turning horse trailers at that same I-75 intersection.
But the race is early, the horse is strong and the FTBOA has home track advantage. We are commited to the fight for long-run industry certainty and stability, including:
• the rapid and forever dismissal of all decoupling specter,
• assure investors of a commercial value for their long-run production,
• verify that racing opportunities persist in Florida and beyond, and
• maintain incentive levels competitive with other major breeding states.
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Compiled by Brock Sheridan
Florida-bred Mrs Worldwide Wins Second Straight Stakes With Sandpiper Score
Mrs Worldwide circled the field around the far turn then wore down front-running Carroll’s Honor with a furlong to run and win her second consecutive added-money test in the $75,000 Sandpiper at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 7. Trained by Brian Lynch for Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC, Florida-bred Mrs Worldwide was one of six 2-year-old fillies going six furlongs after three fillies scratched.
The Sandpiper featured a $50,000 bonus for Florida Sire Stakes eligible runners presented by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association but Mrs Worldwide did not qualify.
Mrs Worldwide started quickly from post two before jockey Samuel Marin allowed her to settle into fourth as 25-1 longshot Carroll’s Honor took them out of the six-furlong chute and onto the main track.
Carroll’s Honor led by a length through a quarter mile in :22.32 with Andrea second before Marin sent Mrs Worldwide at the leaders heading into the turn. Mrs Worldwide and 8-5 favorite Andrea went on the attack with five-sixteenths to run but Carroll’s Honor continued on short lead as they came out of the turn.
Mrs Worldwide drew even with Carroll’s Honor at the top of the stretch then took over past the eighth pole as Hollygrove began to
make up ground on the outside. Hollygrove got within a length inside the final sixteenth but Mrs Worldwide hung on to win by a half length in 1:10.07 on the fast track. Hollygrove was second, four-and-a-quarter lengths ahead of Dancing Magic in third. Florida-bred Carroll’s Honor was fourth followed by Andrea and Another Cleeshay. La Gioconda, Paradise City and Tessitura were scratched.
“When I saw the first quarter [time], I thought Samuel had her in a great spot. She was traveling well and I started to think she had a pretty good shot,” assistant trainer Nic Lynch said. “Then she came down the lane and held on, so it was a very successful trip for us up to Tampa. She’s just a lovely filly to have in the barn.”
Mrs Worldwide paid $13.40 to win and received more accolades from Marin.
“Everything came out perfect,” Marin said. “I tried to keep her out of trouble like [Brian Lynch] told me and she did it perfect. She let me set her down and when I did, I was so confident and happy where I was at.
“When I asked her, she just took off and did the rest. She’s a lovely girl who can do whatever you want –if you want to go with her she’ll do it, and if not she can sit right behind it. She’s awesome and I’m thankful for the opportunity to ride her.”
A winner of the $65,000 Juvenile Fillies Sprint going six-anda-half furlongs at Gulfstream Park on Nov. 16, Mrs Worldwide won for the third time in six starts with two thirds. She broke her maiden by nearly three lengths over a muddy five-and-a-half furlongs at Ellis Park on July 4 but was eased in her next start in the $129,000 Debutante, also at Ellis. The chestnut filly was then third in $80,000 Presque Isle Downs Debutante over an allweather surface on Sept. 20 before winning the Juvenile Fillies on dirt by nearly two lengths.
Mrs Worldwide was purchased out of the 2024 Ocala Breeders’ Sales March Sale where Boardshorts Stables took her for $100,000 out of the Dynasty Thoroughbreds consignment.
The $45,000 first place check increased her career earnings to $124,700.
Mrs Worldwide is by Global Campaign out of Scatmeifucan, by Scat Daddy and was bred in Florida by Rebecca Ming. Scatmeifucan is the dam three winners from three starters including Floridabred stakes winner Stat. She has an unnamed yearling filly by Connect and was bred in 2024 to City of Light. n
Florida-bred Mrs Worldwide | Photo by SV Photography
Florida-bred Lord Eddard Stark Rules H. Allen Jerkens Handicap at 60-1
John Rowe’s Lord Eddard Stark shot to the front in the shadow of the wire to catch odds-on favorite Utah Beach and produce an astonishing victory at 60-1 odds in the $108,000 H. Allen Jerkens Handicap at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 7. It was the first career stakes win in 28 starts for the 6-year-old Florida-bred gelding, who defeated eight other 3-year-olds and older over the marathon distance of two miles on the grass.
In addition to earning the $59,520 winner’s share of the purse, Lord Eddard Stark also took home $8,000 in Florida-bred bonus money presented by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
“We’ve been talking about trying to run him a mile-and-a-half or two miles for a while now and we just didn’t have the opportunity,” trainer Joe Orseno said. “When this came up, I said, ‘We’re going to run him in this two-mile race. You might think I’m crazy, but we have to take a shot.’ Until you try it, you never know.”
The victory was first stakes win for Rowe, a resident of Reddick, Fla, who despite the long odds, said he was not surprised.
“No, absolutely I wasn’t surprised,” Rowe said. “He is a distance runner at age six and he gets better as he gets older. The longer the race, the stronger he gets and the jockey told me he could have gone another half mile.
“I bet him. All my friends bet him. My son bet him. My friends in England, they stayed up ‘till midnight to watch the race and they bet him. I have the trophy. I have the money and I think I could walk back to Ocala right now I’m so excited.”
Florida-bred Prevent went immediately to the lead from the start and was in front of second-running Six Minus by as many as 15 lengths as they finished the first mile in 1:40.76. Lord Eddard Stark raced in sixth on the rail around the clubhouse turn and down the backstretch for the second time as Prevent maintained his lengthy advantage through nine furlongs in 2:07.22 and a mile-and-a-half in 2:32.12.
Prevent was still in front with two furlongs to race as Utah Beach began to advance while three-wide and Lord Eddard Stark saved ground in sixth, still five lengths back. Utah Beach shot past Prevent at the top of the stretch when jockey Leonel Reyes shifted Lord Eddard Stark to the outside with a furlong to run. Utah Beach was clear passing the sixteenth pole but Lord Eddard Stark found his best stride, catching Utah Beach at the finish to win by head in a final time of 3:20.28 on the firm turf. Utah Beach was a length-and-three-quarters in front of Six Minus in
third followed in order by The Ginger Wizard (Ire), California Frolic, Prevent, Lord Flintshire, Eldest Son and Really Good. Dean Martini and The Grey Wizard (Ire) were scratched.
“I was pretty happy with the trip we were getting because he was just sitting on the inside covered up like I wanted him, and then he swung him around when he had to,” Orseno said. “I was happy he got a galloping trip, because in the morning that’s what the horse does all the time. He just gallops them into the ground. The riders always tell me the horse never gets tired. I couldn’t wait to run him this far.”
Assigned 117 pounds and getting a five-pound break from Utah Beach, Lord Eddard Stark paid $123 to win.
The Jerkens was only the second start in a stakes race for Lord Eddard Stark, who finished sixth in the $100,000 ESMARK Turf Classic won by Forever Souper at Tampa Bay Downs in March. He entered the Jerkens off a fifth-place finish in a $62,500 optional claiming won by Saratoga Flash going a mile-and-a-sixteenth at Gulfstream on Oct. 18 and his last victory came against first level, $25,000 optional claimers going a mile on the turf at Gulfstream in May.
Lord Eddard Stark is by He’s Had Enough out of Rough Winter, by Macho Uno and was bred in Florida by Michael John Rowe. He has now won five with four seconds and five thirds while banking $233,149.
Lord Eddard Stark was the first foal for Rough Winter, who has another winner from two starters and three foals. She has an unraced 2-year-old colt, Valiant Winter, by Bridlewood Farm stallion Valiant Minister. n
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Florida-bred Lord Eddard Stark | Photo by Ryan Thompson
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OBITUARY
Jonathan “Slade” Stodghill
July 24, 1968-Dec. 14, 2024
Devoted Father
Avid Thoroughbred Trainer Irreplaceable Friend
Jonathan “Slade” Stodghill is the son of Jason Coyote. A former leading Tampa Bay Downs trainer, Stodghill grew up riding surfboards in Hawaii until he was 18, when he came home to Ocala to learn the horse business from his father.
His first horse was a broodmare by Copelan named Lady Lan that he purchased for $1,500 at Fred Hooper’s dispersal sale. His first foal out of her was the filly, Copewiththiscoyote, that he sold to Winstar Farm for $150,000 in 1996.
He was hooked.
He trained at many tracks across the USA through a 25-year career all while breeding all of his own stock. His mother, Susan Brewer, helped him every step of the
Tyler Gaffalione Notches Career Win No. 2,500
Jockey Tyler Gaffalione rode his first career winner at Gulfstream Sept. 7, 2014. So, it was only fitting the native of nearby Davie, Fla., would reach yet another milestone at his hometown track.
Gaffalione notched Win No. 2,500 in the first race, scoring aboard Kiss Cam ($15.80) before going on to win the second race aboard Florida-bred War Beat ($6) and finishing off a $40.20 Early Daily Double.
“I just feel so blessed. I’m just so thankful to be able to come out here and live out my dream every day,” Gaffalione said. “It’s always nice to come back to Gulfstream Park and see all the friendly faces and everyone I grew up with. It feels amazing. I’m just so thankful for the horsemen’s continued support.”
way as they were partners in the business. His brother, Jason, also played a role in their success as he was their exercise rider and broke all the babies at the farm. They found success at many different circuits across the USA.
But more than a horse trainer, Slade Stodghill was a father. He raised his two sons as a single father and although chasing his own dreams across the country, he never missed the important things for his two boys.
They will dearly miss his witty banter and unconditional love.
He finally lost his battle with esophageal cancer on Dec. 14 at HCA Hospital in Ocala. He passed peacefully with his sons by his side.
Slade will be remembered and missed by many. He is survived by his loving sons Lance Allan Stodghill and Jonathan Cash Stodghill. n
The 30-year-old jockey, who has won many titles on the Kentucky circuit, scored his first career win aboard Holdin’ Bullets, his third career mount, five days before his 20th birthday. He went on to capture the 2015 Eclipse Award as North America’s champion apprentice. Gaffalione also celebrated career wins 1,000 (Mission from Elle, Dec. 30, 2018) and 1,500 (Florida-bred Awesome Pudding, Feb. 24, 2021) at Gulfstream.
“They’ve always been good to me here,” Gaffalione said, “and I can’t thank my agent Matt Muzikar enough.”
Gaffalione, who has ridden the winners of 22 graded stakes (six Grade 1s) in 2024, shares Gulfstream’s record for most wins on a single card with Jerry Bailey, Luis Saez, Paco Lopez and Irad Ortiz Jr. He made seven visits to the Gulfstream winner’s circle on July 4, 2017. n
Tyler Gaffilione | Photo by Ryan Thompson
Pleasant Acres Stallions
Announces 2025 Stud Fees
Helen and Joseph Barbazon’s Pleasant Acres Stallions announced the 2025 stallion fees for Bodexpress, Champions Dream, Chess Chief, Curlin’s Honor, Doppelganger, Gunnevera, Leinster, Magic on Tap, Mr Fisk, Neolithic, Simplification, and Verifying.
Bodexpress
Bodemeister / Pied A Terre, by Storm Cat Fee: $3,500
Champions Dream
Justify / Dancinginherdreams, by Tapit Fee: $5,000
Chess Chief
Into Mischief / Un Blessed, by Mineshaft Fee: $5,000 S&N
Curlin’s Honor
Curlin / Franscat, by Stormin Fever Fee: $2,500
Doppelganger
Into Mischief / Twice the Lady, by Quiet American Fee: $10,000
Gunnevera
Dialed In / Unbridled Rage, by Unbridled Fee: $6,000
Leinster
Majestic Warrior / Vassar, by Royal Academy Fee: $2,500
Magic on Tap
Tapit / Aubby K, by Street Sense Fee: $5,000
Mr Fisk
Arrogate / Plein Air (Ire), by Manduro (Ger) Fee: $8,500
Neolithic
Harlan’s Holiday / Swingit, by Victory Gallop Fee: $5,000
Simplification
Not This Time / Simply Confection, by Candy Ride (Arg) Fee: $6,500
Verifying
Justify / Diva Delite, by Repent Fee: $10,000 n
Florida-bred Mystic Lake Adds Fifth 2024 Stakes Victory With Sugar Swirl Score
C2 Racing LLC and Stefania Farms LLC’s Mystic Lake tracked frontrunning Launch until the top of the stretch then drew off in the lane to win the $133,000 Sugar Swirl by three-quarters of a length on Dec. 21 at Gulfstream Park. In winning the six-furlong contest against four other fillies and mares, Mystic Lake won for the fifth time this year—all in stakes—in nine starts while taking down a $6,000 Florida-bred bonus presented by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association.
Mystic Lake and jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. started best of all from the outside post five before Launch took over from post three in the first furlong. Launch had a length on Mystic Lake through a quarter-mile in :22.40 and held off the 3-5 favorite as she began closing in around the far turn. Mystic Lake had a head in front of Launch after a half-mile in :46.38 then began to extend her lead in the stretch under a steady drive from Ortiz. Socially Selective made a late run from fourth to get second as Launch held on for third, three-and-three-quarters lengths farther back. Intrepid Daydream and Florida-bred R Harper Rose completed the order of finish.
Trained by Saffie Joseph Jr., Mystic Lake completed the distance in 1:11.20 and paid $3.20 to win.
Coming into the Sugar Swirl off a three-month layoff, Mystic Lake was last seen finishing fourth to Horse of the Year candidate Thorpedo Anna in the Grade 1 Cotillion going a mile-and-asixteenth at Parx Racing on Sept. 21.
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Florida-bred Mystic Lake | Photo by Coglianese
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“[That’s] a relief,” Joseph said. “Hopefully onward and upwards from here.”
Mystic Lake also won the Grade 2 Charles Town Oaks by nearly six lengths going seven furlongs in August and finished second to Emery in the Grade 3 Victory Ride at Aqueduct in July. Earlier this year, Mystic Lake won the $75,000 Gasparilla in January and the $100,000 Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies against fellow Floridabreds in March, both at Tampa Bay Downs. She also won the Grade 3 Miss Preakness by four-and-a-half lengths at Pimlico on May 17.
She now sports a career ledger of six wins in 13 starts with three seconds and a third and the $85,500 first-place check increased her career revenues to $901,354. She is by Mo Town out of Salty Soul, by Itsmyluckyday and was bred in Florida by Peggy Costanzo. Mystic Lake is the only foal produced by Salty Soul.
Mystic Lake is the fourth Florida-bred winner of the Sugar Swirl in the last six years and 12th overall in 42 editions. Mystic Lake follows Florida-bred Sugar Swirl winners Spirit Wind last year, Lady’s Island in 2019 and 2020, Pomeroy’s Pistol (2011), U Can Do It (1998), Chaposa Springs (1996), Si Si Sezyou (1993), Spirit of Fighter (1991), Funistrada (1988), One Fine Lady (1987) and Sugar’s Image (1986). n
THE ART OF REMI
Spirit Wind Affirms Trainers Choice With Victory in Poinsettia
Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. elected to send Spirit Wind to Oaklawn Park for the $150,000 Poinsettia on Dec. 21 after
Florida-bred Spirit Wind (center) | Photo by Robbie Heffington
cross-entering her to defend her title in Gulfstream Park’s Sugar Swirl on the same day and the 5-year-old Florida-bred mare certified the decision with a determined victory. Spirit Wind took the $150,000 Poinsettia against six other fillies and mares, 3-years-old and older, for her third stakes win in eight starts this year.
Ridden for the first time by Fernando Jara, Spirit Wind started evenly before settling into third, about a length behind High Class during the early stages. High Class clipped off a :22.49 first quarter mile with Astemia to her outside before Spirit Wind shifted three-wide to begin closing in.
Astemia took the lead midway around the turn but had to fight off Spirit Wind at the head of the stretch as High Class dropped back. Astemia maintained a narrow lead with a furlong to run before a determined Spirit Wind took a clear lead inside the final sixteenth then held on to win by a length ahead of Fibber in second. Royal Spa with another half-length back in third followed by Astemia, Pistol, High Class and Holly Dolly.
“She got her job done, thank God. For sure, she ran great,” Joseph said. “[Jockey Fernando Jara] took her back early. I thought she was getting out a little bit without the extended blinker. But once she straightened up, she kind of looked like she had the race. Then, towards the end, it kind of got a little closer. But she held on and that’s the important thing.”
Spirit Wind finished up in a final time of 1:04.28 for five-anda-half furlongs on the fast track and paid $4.80 to win as the 7-5 favorite.
A winner of the $100,000 Memorial Day Sprint at Lone Star Park in May and the Grade 2 Honorable Miss at Saratoga Race Course in July, Spirit Wind had just finished third to Upper Case in the $295,000 Dream Surpreme at Churchill Downs on Nov. 9. She also counts among the stakes victories the $100,000 Any Limit and $65,000 Musical Romance in 2022 and the Grade 3 Sugar Swirl last year.
A 5-year-old daughter of Double Diamond Farm stallion Bahamian Squall out of Sacred Psalm, by Awesome of Course, Spirit Wind has now won half of her 16 career starts with three seconds and two thirds. Bred in Florida by Jacks or Better Farm Inc., Spirit Wind is owned by Miller Racing LLC and now sports career earnings of $729,590.
Sacred Psalm has produced eight winners from nine starters including stakes-winner Sing Praises, by Hear No Evil; and stakes-placed Silent Prayer by Brooks ‘n Down. Sacred Psalm has an unraced 2-year-old colt, Lead Pipe Joe, by Battalion Runner; and an unnamed yearling colt by Vino Rosso. n
Global Steve Takes Parx Future Stars in Second Start
A six-and-a-half-length winner of his first career start, Floridabred Global Steve parlayed his strong debut into a stakes victory with a length-and-a-half score in the $75,000 Parx Future Stars at Parx Racing on Dec. 30. Trained by Robert Reid Jr. for Cash in King LLC and LC Racing LLC, Global Steve outperformed six other 2-year-olds going seven furlongs.
Slow from the start, Global Steve and jockey Mychel Sanchez were last, about four lengths behind early leader Fire Pit as they raced out of the backstretch chute and onto the main track. After a quarter mile in :23.04, Sanchez took Global Steve to the rail where he accelerated into second as Fire Pit continued with a length advantage down the backstretch.
Global Steve used an inside move around the turn to challenge Fire Pit and those two hit the top of the stretch on near even terms while two lengths clear of Alchemism in third. Global Steve darted clear at the top of the stretch and was three lengths in front with a furlong to run as Alchemism took second on the inside.
Global Steve finished up in 1:28.01 on the sloppy and sealed track while Crab Daddy rallied late to get second. Alchemism was another neck back in third followed by Gun Trader, Baby Dukes, Fire Pit and Florida-bred Right Win Runner.
Global Steve paid $5.80 to win as the 9-5 favorite.
The chestnut colt earned $43,800 to push his career bankroll to $73,800.
LC Racing purchased Global Steve for $60,000 out of the Two Oaks Equine consignment at the Fasig-Tipton Midlantic Sale in May.
Bred in Florida by Lance Colwell, Global Steve is by Bucchero out of A Rosefor Isabelle, by Hard Spun. Global Steve is a halfbrother to stakes-winner Cagliostro, by Upstart, the only other starter for A Rosefor Isabelle. She has an unnamed weanling filly by City of Light and was bred to Upstart in 2024. TFH
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Big Martini Draws Off To Win FSS Marion County for First Stakes Score
BY BROCK SHERIDAN
Under pressure while leading early, Big Martini and jockey Sonny Leon drew clear at the top of the stretch to win the $100,000 FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes Marion County by two lengths at Tampa Bay Downs on Dec. 14. It was the first career stakes victory for the 4-year-old gelding who defeated three others in the seven-furlong test for 3-yearolds and older by registered Florida stallions.
Odds-on favorite Loco Abarrio, winner of the FTBOA Gil Campbell Memorial at Gulfstream Park last out, went right to the front from post four but was quickly joined by Big Martini on the inside and 2-1 second choice Khozeiress between horses as those three raced in tandem out of the backstretch chute.
Big Martini took a half-length advantage on Khozeiress with five-furlongs to run as Loco Abarrio raced a length back in third and Pure Class tucked in behind them.
After a quarter-mile in 22.15, three lengths separated the field as Khozeiress edged closer to Big Martini on the lead while Loco Abarrio was unable to keep pace and dropped back to the outside of Pure Class on the rail.
Khozeiress drew even with Big Martini past the quarter pole but could not maintain the challenge in the run for home when Big Martini raced to a three-length advantage with a furlong to the finish. Pure Class took second from Khozeiress in mid-stretch but could not make up ground on Big Martini, who raced under the wire in a final time of 1:22.19. Pure Class was second with Khozeiress another four-and-a-quarter lengths back in third. Loco Abarrio was fourth. Everdoit and Holiday Pay were scratched.
The final time was the second fastest in eight runnings of the Marion County, behind only the 1:21.68 stakes record set by World of Trouble in 2018.
Trained by Rohan Crichton, Big Martini paid $7.20 to win.
The victory by Big Martini avenged two second-place finishes to Loco Abarrio going back to a first level, $20,000 optional claiming at Gulfstream in June of last year and when a half-length shy of his rival in the Gil Campbell. He was also fourth in the $96,0000 Benny the Bull won by Comedy Town with Loco Abarrio second at Gulfstream in August.
In one start since the Campbell, Big Martini was fourth in an upper level, $62,500 optional claiming won by Steal Sunshine going a mile at Gulfstream on Nov. 22.
Owned by Daniel L. Walters and Dennis G. Smith, Big Martini earned $60,000 to increase his career bankroll to $268,308. He is by The Big Beast out of Dirty Martini, by Hard Spun and was bred in Florida by Bett Usher and Elaine Daughtery.
Dirty Martini has two winners from two starters and four foals including an unraced 2-year-old gelding, Lucky Twist, by Breaking Lucky; and a weanling colt, Martini On Tap, by Magic On Tap. Big Martini is the only black-type performer for Dirty Martini, who was bred to Florida-bred Pappacap in 2024.
Big Martini is a two-time graduate of Ocala Breeders’ Sales having first sold for $10,000 to Siria Enriquez at the 2021 Winter Mixed Sales where he was consigned by Perrone Sales. He was then consigned by Blue River Bloodstock to the 2022 OBS June Sale where Crichton bought him for $87,000. TFH
FLORIDA-BRED
Spikezone
NAMED NHBPA CLAIMING HORSE OF THE YEAR
NESS-TRAINED “ULTIMATE WARRIOR HORSE” GOES 11 FOR 14 IN 2024
NHBPA PRESS RELEASE (EDITED)
LEXINGTON, KY—Spikezone, the Florida-bred gelding who overcame a second round of knee surgery to go 11 for 14 as a 5-year-old, has been named the National HBPA’s National Claiming Horse of the Year for 2024. The gelding’s 11 wins trailed only Tennessee Moon’s 13 for the most North American victories.
The National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association presents the award to shine the spotlight on horses that are exceptional at their level of competition, with claiming horses comprising the largest segment of racing across America. Spikezone and his connections will be honored Feb. 25 at the National HBPA awards luncheon at the organization’s annual conference in Safety Harbor, Fla., on Tampa Bay.
“I am so shocked. It just doesn’t happen the way it has — maybe one time out of 100,” Lo said. “It’s crazy. I never had a horse that good.”
“It’s a dream, unreal,” Johnson added.
Spikezone concluded 2024 with six straight victories capped by his stakes debut in the $75,000 Let’s Give Thanks Stakes at Parx Racing on Nov. 27. He became eligible for the National Claiming Horse of the Year for 2024 by competing for a $100,000 claiming price on March 23 at Tampa Bay Downs. That was one of his trio of thirds on the season.
“Spikezone is terrific example of how horses can just get better
“We’re thrilled for him,” said Mid-Atlantic-based trainer Jamie Ness, whose Jagger Inc. stable owns Spikezone with Troy Johnson and Charles Lo. “He deserves it.”
World’s Leading Conference for Racing
BY TAMMY A GANTT
More than 50 speakers addressed topics including historical horse racing, artificial intelligence, sports marketing strategies, and industry challenges and opportunities at the 50th Global Symposium on Racing held Dec. 9 – 11 in Tucson, Ariz.
Presented by the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program under the guidance of chair and alum Robert Hartman, the event brought together more than 650 industry professionals from around the world.
To put the 50 years in perspective, when the program was founded, in 1974 it was the first of its type in the country, specific to racetrack management, both in the front office and behind-thescenes with the development of the racing animal. It included Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse flat racing, harness trotters and pacers and Greyhound dog racing.
A half-century ago, tracks were outside of most populated areas, betting was exclusively at racetracks, and the advent of simulcasting had not come. Youth were not allowed at most racetracks and there was no Sunday racing in many states. Tribal casinos, racinos and expanded gaming were a new topic in 1993. Within a decade some of the first Thoroughbred retirement programs sprang up and the gaming landscape changed, ushered in by advance deposit wagering, VIP programs like the Twin Spires Club, and a beta version of
historical horse racing debuting at the 2004 Breeders’ Cup at Lone Star Park. These were later followed by computer-assisted robotic wagering groups affiliated with rebate shops. Within the last five years, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority, historical horse racing, expanded sports betting, artificial intelligence, social license to operate, and global sports marketing strategies joined the list.
What do all of these innovations have in common? They all had their moment as racing’s next great thing. It’s debatable if some did or did not help racing. But more importantly, at past symposiums, these were cutting-edge topics with new terminology and technology. The conference has also served as ‘Switzerland’ in the sense that the program is neutral on industry issues. There may be discourse in the industry, but the gathering serves as a reminder to come
Racing Hits Milestone 50th Anniversary
together, shake hands and put aside infighting.
Over the years, the topics have created conversation accelerated by robust networking opportunities with key leaders. Some conversations led to realistic expectations of how something could be implemented across racing states with their own unique structures, challenges, and ever-changing playing fields. Others became a catalyst for hashing out the pros and cons, at times being embraced by innovators willing to work to find a foothold in the marketplace. Other visionary ideas languished for years, were finally achieved with little fanfair, or shelved for good.
This is the stuff of the symposium where some of the greatest industry minds meet - the cynics, the innovators, the realists, the newbies, the dreamers, the visionary, and the media who tell the story, all wishing to be an integral part of the industry’s
legacy. The 50th was no different as past became prologue once again.
The 2024 program’s keynote speaker Louis Cella was inspiring with his four-generation family history filled with achievements, reinvention, and innovations throughout the decades at Oaklawn Park. The track’s current president, he said the modern emphasis is on collaboration for the sport’s future, something the Hot Springs track knows a bit about thanks to partnering that has led to their historical horse racing revenue.
Twin Spires Club innovator and Horse Racing Nation founder, Mark Midland, showcased his team’s visionary research projects geared to provide new insights for the industry in ‘Artificial Intelligence: Transformative Applications for Advancing Horse Racing’. Panelists also explored how AI can enhance equine welfare and improve wagering experiences.
Talks with top trainers and an innovative ideas panel are popular annually, and in 2024 both talks packed the conference hall. In ‘Champions. Challenges. Commitment,’ Eclipse awardwinning producer Amy Zimmerman discussed requirements for success in racing with trainers Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher, both graduates of the RTIP program.
‘Fifty Ideas in 50 Minutes’ covered a myriad of practical ideas
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Continued UA SYMPOSIUM
to out-of-the box thinking with racing executives Alex Dodyan and Dora Delgado (RTIP grad), sales company exec Liza Hendriks, award-winning journalist Jay Hovdey, and racing/gaming consultant Dick Powell. Visit FTBOA.com for the list of 50 ideas.
HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus gave an update on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority 2024 efforts and future goals, along with a progress report provided by the Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit.
A wide range of subjects, including international racing perspectives, sports marketing strategies, biosecurity for racetracks, and the future of retired racehorses were also covered. The full program agenda, speakers and video summaries of the presentations are available at https://rtip.arizona.edu/symposium/2024-symposium.
The 50th anniversary also meant an influx of RTIP alumni, which includes a long list of celebrated industry leading professionals in the media and behind-thescenes.
“I would like to thank the 100 alumni who returned to Tucson. They came back to support us this year. Some are folks that you know like Todd Pletcher and Bob Baffert and 98 names you may not know. They are 98 names that may not have their name up in lights but support this industry behind-thescenes,” Hartman said.
Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association CEO Lonny Powell, a former chair and alum of the program, has long served on the advisory board for the program and symposium, among other leaders, who work to ensure a diverse range of topics bringing perspective and future trends. Brock Sheridan, editor-in-chief of Florida Equine Communications serves on the student alumni board and was former president and Tammy A. Gantt Association AVP is also a former graduate. TFH
Race Track Industry Program’s Florida Influence
“We all do this for the passion of the horse and with a passion for racing. When I think of Florida alums — I think Lonny Powell. Lonny is such a great advocate of our program. I feel that Lonny surrounds himself with RTIP alums. He knows the value of the program, he is an alum and a beacon for the program in the State of Florida.
We have folks at Tampa Bay Downs. We have folks at Gulfstream. The RTIP program has amazing representation in Florida. We send students there for internships and it has really been a great state.”
– Robert Hartman, RTIP chair
Amy Zimmerman, Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher
University of Arizona’s Ricardo Valenti
FTBOA Member Tropical Open House
December 2024
Ann and Dori Morgan and Margy Cox
Ashley GodwinMirarchi and husband Dr. Vincent Mirarchi
Sharon Rodriguez, Officer Larsen and “DJ Popi” Richard Rodriguez
Chris Beck
Eric and Barbara Hooper, Kaitlin Kuchinskas, Sean Kaplan, Gina Englund, Kayla & Travis Lyons and Alex Ogle (back row)
Karen, Cassie, Sean, Jeff and FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell
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Carla Carter-Eldridge and Deb Silveria
Donna Bell
FTBOA board member Joe O’Farrell and Art Roy
Sharon Crute Michelle Landry, Paul James and son Taylor
FTBOA president George Isaacs
Steve Koch, Peggy Yost, Elaine Ansbacher and Ulysses Ayala
Randy Coppola and Alexandra Roman
Sally Lewis and Karen Grimes
Joe Bacigalupo
Jody Veitch
Laurine Fuller Vargas, Carly Kowalchuk and Felicity Foster
Kerrie Riber and Faith Davis
Jack Rowe and FTBOA board member Richard Heysek
Mike Rowe
Sharon Hayes and Gus Gray
Jessica Canada and FTBOA board member Beth Bayer
Jim Chicklo and guest Joanne
Jeff Shain
Willy and Brenda Jones
Fresh Green Tomato Catering
Photos by Tammy A. Gantt
2024 FLORIDA-BRED BLACK TYPE STAKES WINNERS
ARTHUR’S RIDE
gr/ro. h. 20
Tapit--Points of Grace, by Point Given Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 6 3 ( 1) 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) $711,155
Cum 9 4 ( 1) 2 ( 0) 0 ( 0) $804,955
In 2024
1st WHITNEY S. -G1 (SAR)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon & Tapit Syndicate BABY YODA
dk b/. g. 18
Prospective--More Than Speed, by More Than Ready Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 8 2 ( 1) 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) $297,880
Cum 29 9 ( 1) 4 ( 3) 4 ( 1) $882,970
In 2024
1st TRUE NORTH S. -G2 (SAR)
Breeder: Kathleen Amaya, Alexander Centofanti & Raffaele Centofanti
BEAUTY OF THE SEA
ch. m. 20
Bucchero--Belong to Sea, by Poseidon’s Warrior Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 6 3 ( 2) 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $229,300
Cum 13
2024
1st ANDY GUEST S. (CNL)
1st GOLDWOOD S. (MTH)
3rd ONTARIO FASHION S. -G3 (WO)
Breeder: Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
BELLA DEL NILO
b. f. 22
Khozan--Moon of the Nile, by Malibu Moon Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 3 ( 3) 1 ( 0)
Cum 4 3 ( 3) 1 (
In 2024
1st CLASICO CIUDAD DE CARACAS -G1 (LR)
1st CLASICO COMPARACION -G1 (LR)
1st CLASICO EDGAR GANTEAUME -G2 (LR)
2nd CLASICO LANZARINA -G2 (LR)
Breeder: CESA Farm
BELLE’S BLUE BELL
b. f. 21
Girvin--Awesome Belle, by Awesome of Course Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 8 3 ( 1) 2 ( 0) 0 ( 0) $182,220
Cum 12 4 ( 1) 2 ( 0) 0 ( 0) $210,660
In 2024
1st MARYFIELD S. (MTH)
Breeder: Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
BENTORNATO
dk b/. r. 21
Valiant Minister--Her Special Way, by Put It Back Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
If you missed the Jan. 15 deadline, the next deadline is Feb. 28
FOALS OF 2023
Yearling: May 15, 2024 ($250) or November 15, 2024 ($500), AND
2-Year-Old Sustaining: January 15, 2025 ($250) or February 28, 2025 ($500)
OR, 2-Year-Old Standalone: January 15, 2025 ($5,000) OR, 2-Year-Old Last Chance (unstarted 2yo’s only): May 1, 2025 ($10,000) or June 30, 2025 ($15,000)
Jimmy Creed--Competitivebalance, by Into Mischief Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 3 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 1 ( 1) $27,610
Cum 24 4 ( 0) 4 ( 1) 6 ( 2) $255,820
In 2024
2nd SUNSHINE FILLY AND MARE TURF S. (GP)
3rd PLEASANT ACRES STALLIONS DISTAFF TURF S. (TAM)
Breeder: Summer Mayberry & Rick Rudman
BATTLE CRY
dk b/. m. 18
Prospective--Fort Carillon, by Runaway Groom Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $27,810
Cum 41 13 ( 0) 7 ( 0) 6 ( 1) $402,973
In 2024
3rd PRINCESS ROONEY INVITATIONAL S. -G3 (GP)
Breeder: Amalio Ruiz Lozano
BEE A QUEEN
b. f. 22
Khozan--Queen Brunette, by Uncle Mo Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 6 0 ( 0) 1 ( 0)
3rd SHARP SUSAN S. (GP)
Breeder: Tami Bobo
BELLA CLEOPATRA
b. f. 22
Vekoma--Bella Alicita, by Bellamy Road Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
In 2024
3rd JUVENILE FILLIES SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: Loren Nichols BRAWN
b. c. 21
Neolithic--Kandhara, by Indian Charlie Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd BEAR’S DEN S. (GP)
Breeder: Just For Fun Stable, Inc.
CANDYCRUMBS
gr/ro. c. 22
Valiant Minister--Crumb, by Graeme Hall Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
1st HICKORY TREE S. (CNL)
3rd INAUGURAL S. (TAM)
Breeder: Shooting Star Thoroughbreds CHI CHI
b. f. 21
Audible--Simply Confection, by Candy Ride (ARG) Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
In 2024
3rd FORWARD GAL S. -G3 (GP)
3rd ANY LIMIT S. (GP)
Breeder: France Weiner
CHICK’S SHADOW
gr/ro. m. 17
Seek Again--Dick’s Chick, by Shuailaan Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
3rd GINGER PUNCH S. (GP)
Breeder: David McGinn CLAPTON
ch. h. 19
Brethren--Alexandra Rylee, by Afleet Alex Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
3rd AL MAKTOUM CHALLENGE -G1 (MEY)
3rd AL MAKTOUM CLASSIC SPONSORED BY EMIRATES AIRLINE -G2 (MEY)
Breeder: Arindel
CLASSIC MO TOWN
b. g. 20
Mo Town--Potra Clasica (ARG), by Potrillon (ARG) Sts 1st(SW)
In 2024
2nd BET 365 VALEDICTORY S. -G3 (WO)
Breeder: John B. Penn & Sue’s Farm II, LLC CLASSIC OF COURSE
b. c. 22
Awesome of Course--Alma Mater, by Honor Code Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE IN REALITY S. (GP)
2nd PROUD MAN S. (GP)
3rd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE AFFIRMED S. (GP)
3rd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE DR. FAGER S. (GP)
Breeder: Amy E. Dunne & Ciaran G. Dunne
DRAMA CHORUS
b. g. 17
Big Drama--Missmollybygolly, by Scat Daddy Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
In 2024
3rd BROOKS FIELDS MILE S. (CBY)
Breeder: Pete Mattson
DREAM CONCERT
ch. f. 20
Jess’s Dream--Spanish Concert, by Concerto
In 2024
2nd WAYWARD LASS S. (TAM)
3rd FTBOA CITY OF OCALA FLORIDA SIRE S. (TAM)
3rd MINARET S. (TAM)
Breeder: James Michael Chicklo
DREWMANIA
b. g. 21
St Patrick’s Day--Cowgirl Lass, by
2nd LAFAYETTE S. (EVD)
Breeder: Holley Rice
EL POTENTE dk b/. h. 19
Temple City--Charmsil, by Silver Charm Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
3rd LURE S. (SA)
Breeder: Charmsil LLC
EVERDOIT
gr/ro. g. 21
Gary D--Jaggermama, by
3rd OCALA BREEDERS’ SALES SOPHOMORE S. (TAM)
Breeder: Don Ming
EXTENDO
dk b/. c. 20
Handsome Mike--Jeekers, by Forest Wildcat
2nd LEINSTER TURF DASH S. (TAM)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon, Edward Seltzer & Beverly Anderson FEDE
b. f. 22
Adios Charlie--Rainfall, by Blame Sts 1st(SW)
3rd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE MY DEAR GIRL S. (GP)
Breeder: Stephen W. Screnci FROSTY O TOOLE
dk b/. f. 20
Frosted--O’ Toole, by Distorted Humor Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2nd NELLIE MORSE S. (LRL)
3rd MOLLY PITCHER S. -G3 (MTH)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon & Godolphin FULMINATE
ch. m. 19
Get Stormy--E Built This City, by City Zip Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings 2024 10 1 ( 0) 2 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $96,675 Cum 30 6 ( 0) 5 ( 0) 2 ( 1) $289,925 In 2024
3rd LADIES’ TURF SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: D’Oyen Thoroughbreds LLC
2024 FLORIDA-BRED BLACK TYPE STAKES PLACED
GHOSTLY ROSE
gr/ro. c. 22
Battalion Runner--Let Right Be Done, by War Front Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 6 1 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 2 ( 1) $69,974
Cum 6 1 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 2 ( 1) $69,974 In 2024
3rd EXACTA SYSTEMS ROSIE’S S. (CNL)
Breeder: St. Elias Stables, LLC
GIRVIN’S PRINCESS
dk b/. f. 21
Girvin--Dude’s Princess, by First Dude Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 8 1 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 2 ( 0) $73,970
Cum 11 3 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 2 ( 0) $111,320 In 2024
2nd STONEHEDGE FARM SOUTH SOPHOMORE FILLIES S. (TAM)
Breeder: Jerry D. Campbell
GLOBAL LEGEND
dk b/. g. 22
Global Campaign--Im a Dixie Diva, by Henny Hughes Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 5 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $78,225
Cum 5 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $78,225 In 2024
2nd SAPLING S. (MTH)
Breeder: Dominique Damico GOOD BYE CHARLIE
b. g. 19
Adios Charlie--Magda, by Hamazing Destiny Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 6 0 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $20,665
Cum 27 8 ( 0) 5 ( 2) 1 ( 0) $131,188 In 2024
2nd KLAQ H. (SUN)
Breeder: Tom McCrocklin GRACIE DIAMOND
b. f. 20
Can the Man--Diamond Back Lil, by Songandaprayer Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 7 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $23,350
Cum 16 3 ( 0) 1 ( 0) 6 ( 1) $106,107
In 2024
3rd REHOBOTH S. (DEL)
Breeder: Marablue Farm LLC HAPPYISASHAPPYDOES
DK B/. G. 20
First Dude--Nightfury, by Kitalpha Sts1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 10 2 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 1 ( 1) $92,660
Cum 15 4 ( 0) 4 ( 1) 1 ( 1) $159,380 In 2024
2nd ESMARK TURF CLASSIC S. (TAM)
3rd MILLION PREVIEW S. (CNL)
Breeder: Eddy R Martinez & Linda Martinez HIHELLOHOWAREYOU
dk b/. f. 20
Awesome Slew--Additional Prayer, by Songandaprayer Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 7 1 ( 0) 2 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $95,575
Cum 18 3 ( 0) 4 ( 0) 4 ( 1) $189,715 In 2024
3rd MUSICAL ROMANCE H. (GP)
Breeder: Janet Erwin HOLLYWOOD JET b. g. 18
Uncaptured--Travelator, by A. P Jet Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 2 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $51,800
Cum 26 11 ( 1) 5 ( 2) 3 ( 1) $355,230 In 2024
2nd MR. PROSPECTOR S. (MTH)
Breeder: William J. Terrell & Frank De Savino HOPESNDREAMS
ch. f. 21
Ride On Curlin--Exchangeable, by Exchange Rate Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 14 5 ( 0) 4 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $153,290
Cum 18 5 ( 0) 5 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $168,135 In 2024
3rd STONEHEDGE FARM SOUTH SOPHOMORE FILLIES S. (TAM)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon
HOT PEPPERS
b. m. 19
Khozan--Friends Pro, by Friends Lake Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2nd LAS FLORES S. -G3 (SA)
Breeder: Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung IF NOT FOR LUCK dk b/. h. 19
Neolithic--Fondant, by Candy Ride (ARG) Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
In 2024
2nd NYRABETS SPRINT S. (TAM)
Breeder: Juan Rodriguez IMPROPTUDE
ch. c. 21
Khozan--Tizlot, by Tiznow Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd HUTCHESON S. (GP)
Breeder: Tami Bobo IRISH PROPHET
b. h. 19
Irish Surf--Play It True, by Yes It’s True Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
2024
In 2024
3rd SAN MARCOS S. -G3 (SA)
Breeder: Thor-Bred Stables, LLC ISOLATE
b. h. 18
Mark Valeski--Tranquil Song, by Unbridled’s Song Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
2024 2 0 ( 0)
In 2024
3rd GODOLPHIN MILE SPONSORED BY EMAAR -G2 (MEY)
Breeder: Woodford Thoroughbreds, LLC
JOEY MUSCLES
ch. c. 22
Khozan--Smokin Red Hot, by Stormy Atlantic Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
In 2024
3rd PROUD MAN S. (GP)
Breeder: John Grossi
JORDI’S DREAM
dk b/. f. 20
Neolithic--Tiz Worldly, by Tiznow Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
In 2024
3rd LEINSTER LIGHTNING CITY S. (TAM)
Breeder: Ian Parsard
JUST RELAX
ch. c. 22
Noble Bird--Strategize, by Afleet Alex Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
2024
3rd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE IN REALITY S. (GP)
Breeder: John Oxley Living Trust
KARAYA dk b/. f. 21
Bucchero--Jim’s Lonesa, by Put It Back
2nd ABUNDANTIA S. (GP)
2nd MELODY OF COLORS S. (GP)
Breeder: Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
K. C. CHIEF b. g. 19
Noble Bird--Ashley River, by
2nd PRESQUE ISLE MILE S. (PID)
Breeder: J D Farms
KHOZEIRESS
b. c. 20
Khozan--Bridled Heiress, by Wildcat Heir
3rd FTBOA MARION COUNTY FLORIDA SIRE S. (TAM)
Breeder: Purple Haze Stables KINGDOM HEART
dk b/. c. 20
Goldencents--Take Charge Card, by Will Take Charge
3rd HANK MILLS SR. S. (TUP)
Breeder: Bryan Hicks & Melodee Hicks KIP THE DISTANCE dk b/. f. 22
Neolithic--Haunting Melody, by Songandaprayer
3rd HALLANDALE BEACH S. (GP)
Breeder: Angel Rodriguez LANCARA’S LADY ch. f. 22
3rd CLASICO ACCION DE GRACIAS S. -G1 (CMR)
Breeder: Carol Ann Reitman, Susan Gannon & Warren Miller
LIGHTING CLOUDS
b. c. 21
Long On Value--Cloudy
In 2024
3rd TEXAS GLITTER S. (GP)
Breeder: Dr. & Mrs. Cornelius A. Link
LOUIE THE SUN KING
b. g. 21
Awesome Slew--E Street Bourbon, by E Dubai Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
2nd LIMEHOUSE S. (GP)
Breeder: Endsley Oaks Farm, Inc
MARYQUITECONTRARY
b. m. 19
First Dude--Mary Kate ‘n Kelly, by Mecke Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings 2024 8 0 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 3 (
$104,137 Cum 20 7 ( 4) 5 ( 4) 3 ( 2) $703,942 In 2024
2nd SHEER DRAMA H. (GP)
3rd INSIDE INFORMATION S. PRESENTED BY DON JULIO TEQUILA -G2 (GP)
3rd ROYAL DELTA S. -G3 (GP)
Breeder: R. G. Lundock
MATTINGLY
b. c. 21
Bucchero--Battingstar, by Grand Slam Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 1 ( 1) $60,325
Cum 10 2 ( 1) 4 ( 4) 1 ( 1) $271,445 In 2024
2nd PARADISE CREEK S. (BAQ) 3rd MY FRENCHMAN S. (MTH)
Breeder: Lance Colwell
2024 FLORIDA-BRED BLACK TYPE STAKES PLACED
MAVERAMA
gr/ro. c. 22
Cairo Prince--Sadie Be Good, by Big Drama Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 5 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 2 ( 0) $53,234
Cum 5 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 2 ( 0) $53,234
In 2024
2nd PRAIRIE GOLD JUVENILE S. (PRM)
Breeder: Rustlewood Farm, Inc. MCEWEN
b. g. 21
Khozan--Solved, by Elusive Quality Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 7 3 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 1 ( 0) $61,784
Cum 7 3 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 1 ( 0) $61,784
In 2024
2nd MANITOBA DERBY (ASD)
Breeder: Brent Fernung, Crystal Fernung & Mike Reilly
ME AND MR. C
b. g. 17
Khozan--Abiding, by Dynaformer Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 0 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 2 ( 2) $23,048
Cum 40 10 ( 5) 7 ( 3) 7 ( 5) $601,887 In 2024
3rd ESMARK TURF CLASSIC S. (TAM)
3rd MR. STEELE S. (GP)
Breeder: Stonehedge LLC MILA’S WISH
ch. c. 22
Cajun Breeze--Little Red Frog, by Munnings Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $67,800
Cum 4 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $67,800 In 2024
2nd HOLLYWOOD BEACH S. (GP)
Breeder: Shadybrook Farm Inc.
MOHAWK TRAIL
dk b/. f. 20
Pioneerof the Nile--Iroquois Girl, by Indian Charlie Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $26,442
Cum 14 4 ( 2) 2 ( 2) 1 ( 1) $273,812
In 2024
2nd PLEASANT ACRES STALLIONS DISTAFF TURF S. (TAM)
Breeder: Westbury Stables LLC
MONEY WAR
b. g. 19
Declaration of War--Money Queen, by E Dubai Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 2 ( 0) 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $52,000
Cum 5 3 ( 0) 1 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $68,800
In 2024
3rd ROBERT S. MOLARO MEMORIAL S. (HAW)
Breeder: Palm Beach Racing III, LLC
NANA’S CORN MUFFIN
b. f. 21
Oscar Performance--Nothing But Netta, by Will Take Charge Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 7 1 ( 0) 1 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $44,430
Cum 11 3 ( 0) 2 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $94,430 In 2024
3rd ACADIANA S. (EVD)
Breeder: Ellen Epstein
NEOEQUOS
b. c. 22
Neolithic--Bold Birdie, by Birdstone Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 4 1 ( 0) 2 ( 2) 0 ( 0) $105,400
Cum 4 1 ( 0) 2 ( 2) 0 ( 0) $105,400
In 2024
2nd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE AFFIRMED S. (GP)
2nd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE DR. FAGER S. (GP)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon & Matalona Thoroughbres,LLC
NINJA STAR
gr/ro. g. 21
Gary D--Samantha Samurai, by First Samurai Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 12 2 ( 0) 3 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $104,875
Cum 19 4 ( 0) 6 ( 0) 3 ( 1) $180,565 In 2024
3rd EQUISTAFF SOPHOMORE TURF S. (TAM)
Breeder: Rebecca Ming
NOBLE N MAGICAL dk b/. c. 22
Noble Bird--Magical Holiday, by Speightstown Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd JUVENILE SPRINT S. (GP)
3rd HOLLYWOOD BEACH S. (GP)
Breeder: John Oxley Living Trust
NOTHINGSUBTLE
ch. c. 22
Echo Town--Subtle Livie, by Mr. Livingston Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
3rd JUVENILE SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: David Palmer & Teresa Palmer OH DARLIN b. f. 20
Uncaptured--Solitaire’s Vision, by Court Vision Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
10
In 2024
3rd BOB UMPHREY TURF SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: Copper Water Tb Co.
OLD CHESTNUT
ch. g. 17
Speightstown--Pool Land, by Silver Deputy Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd JACQUES CARTIER S. -G3 (WO)
Breeder: Live Oak Stud
PREVENT
dk b/. c. 21
Neolithic--Bossy Gal, by Pioneerof the Nile Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd EQUISTAFF SOPHOMORE TURF S. (TAM)
3rd BEAR’S DEN S. (GP)
Breeder: Katia Perez Ozuna
QUEEN MAXIMA
ch. f. 21
Bucchero--Corfu Lady, by Corfu Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
In 2024
2nd UNZIP ME S. PRESENTED BY THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE (SA)
Breeder: Saul Rosas
RATHMORE
ch. c. 21
Cupid--Temperature Runnin, by Stormin Fever Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
2024 3 0 ( 0)
In 2024
3rd PASCO S. (TAM)
Breeder: Heather Smullen
R DISASTER b. f. 21
Awesome Slew--Making Havoc, by Gottcha Gold Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd FTBOA CITY OF OCALA FLORIDA SIRE S. (TAM)
Breeder: Ocala Stud & J. Michael O’Farrell Jr. RECRUITER dk b/. g. 20
Army Mule--Lady Halite, by Medaglia d’Oro
ROAR READY ch. c. 21
Do the Roar--Crown Ready, by More Than Ready Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings 2024 10
3rd CARRY BACK S. (GP)
Breeder: Just For Fun Stable, Inc. ROLL ON BIG JOE
gr/ro. g. 20
Prospective--Nina’s Gift, by Victory Gallop
2nd SANTA ANITA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP S. PRESENTED BY ESTRELLA JALISCO -G2 (SA)
Breeder: Max Ubide
SCARECROW
ch. c. 22
Neolithic--E Street Bourbon, by E Dubai
3rd ARMED FORCES S. (GP)
Breeder: Endsley Oaks Farm, Inc
SCOTLAND YARD b. h. 19
Quality Road--Leslie’s Harmony, by Curlin Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
Twirling Candy--Jotown, by Speightstown Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 3 1 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $62,000
Cum 3 1 ( 0) 0 ( 0) 1 ( 1) $62,000 In 2024
3rd SKIDMORE S. (SAR)
Breeder: Bridlewood Farm
SUGAR BOY
b. c. 21
Khozan--E B Ryder, by Bluegrass Cat Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 5 3 ( 0) 1 ( 1)
2nd OCALA BREEDERS’ SALES SOPHOMORE S. (TAM)
Breeder: Champion Equine, LLC TAKECAREOFBUSINESS
dk b/. g. 20
Bucchero--Simpatia, by Rahy Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP) Earnings
2024 8 1 ( 0) 2 ( 1) 0 ( 0) $68,580
Cum 16 2 (
In 2024
2nd BOB UMPHREY TURF SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon, Edward Seltzer & Beverly Anderson
TANK
b. c. 22
Adios Charlie--Vegas, by Brethren Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd ARMED FORCES S. (GP)
Breeder: Arindel TAPE TO TAPE ch. g. 18
Uncaptured--Trippi Honor, by Trippi Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
In 2024
2nd SAM’S TOWN S. (DED)
2nd SPEIGHTSTOWN SPRINT S. (LS)
Breeder: Honors Stable Corporation THE SKIPPER TOO b. g. 19
Brethren--Katira, by First Dude Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP) 3rd(SP)
3rd SUNSHINE CLASSIC S. (GP)
Breeder: Arindel VOLATILED gr/ro. f. 22
Volatile--Sonja’s Angel, by Smoke Glacken
2nd JUVENILE FILLIES SPRINT S. (GP)
Breeder: John B. Penn
WIGGLE AN’ WINE
b. f. 22
Awesome Slew--My Rolex, by Proud Accolade Sts 1st(SW)
2nd FTBOA FLORIDA SIRE DESERT VIXEN S. (GP)
2nd SHARP SUSAN S. (GP)
Breeder: Tracy Pinchin
YES I AM FREE ch. g. 16
Uncaptured--Yes It’s Valid, by Yes It’s True Sts 1st(SW)
2nd SILKS RUN S. (GP)
3rd LEINSTER TURF DASH S. (TAM)
Breeder: Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis
YOU NEED ME dk b/. f. 22
St Patrick’s Day--Mochaccino, by Uncaptured Sts 1st(SW)
2nd ROYAL PALM JUVENILE FILLIES S. (GP)
Breeder: McKathan Brothers ZYDECEAUX
b. g. 20
Cajun Breeze--Wink At the Boys, by Graeme Hall Sts 1st(SW) 2nd(SP)
2024 LEADING EARNERS OF FTBOA FLORIDA BREEDER AWARDS
ALL-TIME FLORIDA-BRED LEADING MONEY EARNERS
1
2
3
4
5 Unbridled,
6
7
8
9
18
22
23 Gate Dancer, 1981 H by Sovereign Dancer
24
25 Mecke,
29
31 Parranda,
32 Imperial Hint, 2013 H by Imperialism Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc 25 14 2
35
36 Lost Code, 1984 H by Codex Mareinvest 83, Ltd
37 Zafolia, 1993 H by Gone West Gilman Investment Co 44
40
42
43
44
2024 LEADING FLORIDA-BRED MONEY EARNERS
1
24 Nooni 22 B F, BY Win Win Win 2016 -- Unanimity 2015
25 Stunner 22 B F, BY Girvin 2014 -- Spun Beauty 2017
26 Comedy Town 18 GR/RO G, BY Speightstown 1998 -- Unbridled Humor 2007
27 Night Cap 18 B M, BY J P’s Gusto 2008 -- Midnight 2003
28 My Denysse 22 DK B/ F, BY Neolithic 2013 -- Sophia’s Pride 2011
29 Crystal Quest 21 B C, BY Uncle Mo 2008 -- Giant Crystal 2012
30 Sunny Breeze 21 CH G, BY Cajun Breeze 2008 -- Love My Sunshine 2017
32 Social Fortress 22 DK B/ F, BY Social Inclusion 2011 -- Cold Hearted Pearl 2014
2024 SIRES OF FLORIDA-BRED STAKES WINNERS
ADIOS CHARLIE
Adios Cole
Adios Gary
Adios Now
Fede
Good Bye Charlie
STONE SILENT
Tank
AMERICAN PHAROAH
FOREVER SOUPER
ARMY MULE
FEDERAL JUDGE
Recruiter
ASTROLOGY
DAZZLING MIST
AUDIBLE
Chi Chi
AWESOME SLEW
Awesome Train
HADES
Hihellohowareyou
Louie the Sun King
R Disaster
Wiggle An’ Wine
AWESOME OF COURSE
Classic of Course
BAHAMIAN SQUALL
SPIRIT WIND
BATTALION RUNNER
Ghostly Rose
RATED BY MERIT
BIG DRAMA
Drama Chorus
BRETHREN
OCTANE
The Skipper Too
BRODY’S CAUSE
Space Runner
BUCCHERO
Anamnestic
BEAUTY OF THE SEA
BUCCHERINO
GLOBAL STEVE
Karaya
Mattingly
MS. BUCCHERO
Queen Maxima
Shards
Takecareofbusiness
CAIRO PRINCE
Maverama
CAJUN BREEZE
DEAN DELIVERS
Mila’s Wish SUNNY BREEZE
Zydeceaux
CAN THE MAN
Gracie Diamond
COMPLEXITY
MENSA
CUPID
Rathmore
CURLIN’S HONOR
R MORNING BREW
DECLARATION OF WAR
Money War
DO THE ROAR
Roar Ready
ECHO TOWN
Nothingsubtle
FIELD COMMISSION
BLUEFIELD MISH
FIRST DUDE
CHARLIE’S WISH
Happyisashappydoes
Maryquitecontrary
FROSTED
Frosty O Toole
GARY D
Everdoit
Ninja Star
GET STORMY
Fulminate
GIRVIN
BELLE’S BLUE BELL
Girvin’s Princess STUNNER
GLOBAL CAMPAIGN
Global Legend MRS WORLDWIDE
GOLDENCENTS
Kingdom Heart
GONE ASTRAY
GABALDON
HANDSOME MIKE
Extendo
HARD SPUN
RAMPOLDI PLAN
HE’S HAD ENOUGH
LORD EDDARD STARK
IRISH SURF
Irish Prophet
J P’S GUSTO
NIGHT CAP
JESS’S DREAM
BETH’S DREAM
Dream Concert
SWEET DANI GIRL
JIMMY CREED
Baby Steps
KATZ MY SONG
CANT BEAT THE KATZ
KHOZAN
Bee a Queen
Hot Peppers
Improptude
Joey Muscles
Khozeiress
LURE HIM IN McEwen
Me and Mr. C
R HARPER ROSE
Shaq Diesel
Sugar Boy
LONG ON VALUE
Lighting Clouds
LORD NELSON
WHATINTHELITERAL
MITOLE
HALINA’S FORTE
MO TOWN
As Catch Can
Classic Mo Town
MYSTIC LAKE
MUNNINGS
Souper Quest
NEOLITHIC
Brawn
DANCING N DIXIE
If Not for Luck
Jordi’s Dream
Kip the Distance
MOST HANDSOME
MY DENYSSE
Neoequos
Prevent
Scarecrow
NOBLE BIRD
Just Relax
K. C. Chief
Noble N Magical
NOT THIS TIME
IT’S SIZZLING TIME
Norwegian Callum
OSCAR PERFORMANCE
Nana’s Corn Muffin
PIONEEROF THE NILE
Mohawk Trail
PRESERVATIONIST
Happy Hour
PROSPECTIVE
BABY YODA
Battle Cry
Roll On Big Joe
RIDE ON CURLIN
Hopesndreams
ROGUEISH
NAUGHTY RASCAL
SEEK AGAIN
Chick’s Shadow
SMART STRIKE
MYSTIC STRIKE
SOCIAL INCLUSION
SOCIAL FORTRESS
SOLDAT
Sol Hope
SPEIGHTSTER
SPIKEZONE
SPEIGHTSTOWN
COMEDY TOWN
Old Chestnut
ST PATRICK’S DAY
Drewmania
FIONA’S MAGIC
You Need Me
TAPIT
ARTHUR’S RIDE
TEMPLE CITY
El Potente
Souper Blessing
THE BIG BEAST
BIG MARTINI
BIG PARADISE
Creekmore
PURE CLASS
REEF RUNNER
TWIRLING CANDY
Spiralizer
UNCAPTURED
Hollywood Jet
NIC’S STYLE
Oh Darlin
Tape to Tape
Yes I Am Free
UNCLE MO
CRYSTAL QUEST
SABATINI
UPSTART
CAGLIOSTRO
VALIANT MINISTER
BENTORNATO
CANDYCRUMBS
LOCO ABARRIO
VANCOUVER (AUS)
SLIM SLOW SLIDER
VEKOMA
Bella Cleopatra
VOLATILE
Volatiled
WILL TAKE CHARGE
STAT
WIN WIN WIN
NOONI
WIN N YOUR IN
2024 DAMS OF FLORIDA-BRED STAKES HORSES
A ROSEFOR ISABELLE CAGLIOSTRO
GLOBAL STEVE
ABIDING
Me and Mr. C
ADDITIONAL PRAYER
Hihellohowareyou
ALLURING LADY
LURE HIM IN ALMA MATER
Classic of Course
ASHLEY RIVER
K. C. Chief
AWESOME BELLE
BELLE’S BLUE BELL
BABY DOLL
NAUGHTY RASCAL
BALLYHOO MOON
LOCO ABARRIO
BANNER WAVING RATED BY MERIT
BATTINGSTAR
Mattingly
BELLA ALICITA
Bella Cleopatra
BELLIMBUSTO BUCCHERINO
BELONG TO SEA
BEAUTY OF THE SEA
BET U I WIN
CANT BEAT THE KATZ
BIRD OF PARADISE
Souper Blessing
BLAMEITONTHEICE
SPIKEZONE
BOLD BIRDIE
Neoequos
BOSSY GAL
Prevent
BRIDLED HEIRESS
Khozeiress
BRILLIANT HUMOR
Space Runner
CHARMSIL
El Potente
CLOUDY DAY
Lighting Clouds
COAL AND ICE
RAMPOLDI PLAN
COLD HEARTED PEARL
SOCIAL FORTRESS
COMPETITIVEBALANCE
Baby Steps
CONGARETTE FEDERAL JUDGE
COOLENOUGHTOSIZZLE
IT’S SIZZLING TIME
CORFU LADY
Queen Maxima
COWGIRL LASS
Drewmania
CROWN READY
Roar Ready
CRUMB CANDYCRUMBS
CYNTHIA’S FURY
Shards
DIAMOND BACK LIL
Gracie Diamond
DICK’S CHICK
Chick’s Shadow
DIRTY MARTINI
BIG MARTINI
DUDE’S PRINCESS
Girvin’s Princess
E B RYDER
Sugar Boy
E BUILT THIS CITY
Fulminate
E STREET BOURBON
Louie the Sun King
Scarecrow
ENTICE
SLIM SLOW SLIDER
EXCHANGEABLE
Hopesndreams
FONDANT
If Not for Luck
FOOLHEARTED WOMAN
DANCING N DIXIE
R MORNING BREW
FORT CARILLON
Battle Cry
FRIENDS PRO Hot Peppers
GABRIELLESTOBLAME
SABATINI
GATOR BREW
BETH’S DREAM
GIANT CRYSTAL CRYSTAL QUEST
GIVE GLORY TO GOD
MS. BUCCHERO
GLITTERING GEORGIA
Adios Gary
HALO’S HELEN’S JET
Creekmore
HAUNTING MELODY
Kip the Distance
HELLO ROSIE
WIN N YOUR IN
HER SPECIAL WAY
BENTORNATO
HILLARY D
Adios Cole
I’MCLASSYANDSASSY
PURE CLASS
IM A DIXIE DIVA
Global Legend
IMTHEBLUES
BLUEFIELD
IROQUOIS GIRL
Mohawk Trail
JAGGERMAMA
Everdoit
JEEKERS
Extendo
JIM’S LONESA
Karaya
JOTOWN
Spiralizer
JUST A CATCH
As Catch Can
KANDHARA
Brawn
KATIRA
The Skipper Too
KLEODORA
Shaq Diesel
LADY HALITE
MENSA
Recruiter
LADY OF VICTORY
Souper Quest
LET RIGHT BE DONE
Ghostly Rose
LILIKOI
WHATINTHELITERAL
LITTLE RED FROG
Mila’s Wish
LOVE MY SUNSHINE
SUNNY BREEZE
LUNARLADY
HALINA’S FORTE
MAGDA
Good Bye Charlie
MAGICAL HOLIDAY
Noble N Magical
MAKING HAVOC
R Disaster
MARY KATE ‘N KELLY
Maryquitecontrary
MIDNIGHT
NIGHT CAP
MIDNIGHT ANGELUS
DAZZLING MIST
MIGHTY SOUPER
FOREVER SOUPER
MISSMOLLYBYGOLLY
Drama Chorus
MOCHACCINO
You Need Me
MOLLIE’S MAGIC
FIONA’S MAGIC
MONEY QUEEN
Money War
MORE THAN SPEED
BABY YODA
MY ROLEX
Wiggle An’ Wine
MY SWEET DANI GIRL
SWEET DANI GIRL
MYSTIC RHYTHMS
MYSTIC STRIKE
NIGHTFURY
Happyisashappydoes
NINA’S GIFT
Roll On Big Joe
NOTHING BUT NETTA
Nana’s Corn Muffin
O’ TOOLE
Frosty O Toole
PARADISE BAY
BIG PARADISE
REEF RUNNER
PLAY IT TRUE
Irish Prophet
POINTS OF GRACE
ARTHUR’S RIDE
POOL LAND
Old Chestnut
POTRA CLASICA (ARG)
Classic Mo Town
PRECIOUS LADY
MOST HANDSOME
QUEEN BRUNETTE
Bee a Queen
RAINFALL
Fede
ROUGH WINTER
LORD EDDARD STARK
SACRED PSALM
SPIRIT WIND
SADIE BE GOOD
Maverama
SALTY SOUL
MYSTIC LAKE
SAMANTHA SAMURAI
Ninja Star
SARAH CATALDO
Norwegian Callum
SCATMEIFUCAN
MRS WORLDWIDE
STAT
SELECTIVE MEMORY
Anamnestic
Awesome Train
SENSE WHEN NIC’S STYLE
SIMPATIA
Takecareofbusiness
SIMPLY CONFECTION
Chi Chi
SLICK AND TRUE
DEAN DELIVERS
SMOKIN RED HOT
Joey Muscles
SOLITAIRE’S VISION
Oh Darlin
SOLVED
McEwen
SONJA’S ANGEL
Volatiled
SOPHIA’S PRIDE
MY DENYSSE
SPANISH CONCERT
Dream Concert
SPUN BEAUTY
STUNNER
STANDBYYOURMANGIRL
Adios Now
STAR RECRUIT
OCTANE
STRATEGIZE
Just Relax
SUBTLE LIVIE
Nothingsubtle
SUPERIOR SARAH
CHARLIE’S WISH
TAKE CHARGE CARD
Kingdom Heart
TEMPERATURE RUNNIN
Rathmore
THE SHADY LADY HADES
TIZ WORLDLY
Jordi’s Dream
TIZLOT
Improptude
TRAVELATOR
Hollywood Jet
STONE SILENT
TRIPPI HONOR
Tape to Tape
TRUDY MAE
Sol Hope
TRUE BLISS
R HARPER ROSE
UNANIMITY NOONI
UNBRIDLED HUMOR COMEDY TOWN
VALUABLE MISS
GABALDON
VEGAS
Tank
WICKED GREAT
MISH
WILDABOUTSHOPPING
Happy Hour
WINK AT THE BOYS
Zydeceaux
YES IT’S VALID
Yes I Am Free
2024 LEADING FLORIDA SIRES
LEADING FLORIDA JUVENILE SIRES OF 2024
Correction: Bodexpress was inadvertently omitted from this list in the December 2024 issue of The Florida Horse We regret the error
LEADING FLORIDA 1ST CROP SIRES OF 2024
The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through Dec. 31, 2024. Statistics provided by
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Correction: Bodexpress was inadvertently omitted from this list in the December 2024 issue of The Florida Horse We regret the error
LEADING FLORIDA 2ND CROP SIRES OF 2024
LEADING FLORIDA 3rd CROP SIRES OF 2024
2024 LEADING FLORIDA-BREDS BY RACES WON
2024 STAKES WINS BY STATE OR PROVINCE
STAKES WINS TOP 5*
2024 GRADED STAKES WINS TOP 5*
2024 LEADING FLORIDA BREEDERS BY RACETRACK EARNINGS
2024 LEADING FLORIDA BREEDERS BY STAKES WINS
2024 LEADING FLORIDA OWNERS BY EARNINGS
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2024 LEADING FLORIDA TRAINERS
By Black Type Wins
By Total Wins
By Earnings
2024 FLORIDA-BRED STAKES WINNERS BY BREEDER
Alex & Jo Ann Lieblong
Big Paradise, 2022 b. c. by The Big Beast
Pure Class, 2021 dk.b. or br. g. by The Big Beast
Reef Runner, 2021 b. c. by The Big Beast
Sally J. Andersen
R Harper Rose, 2021 b. f. by Khozan
Arindel
Octane, 2019 b. g. by Brethren
Arlan Bloodstock
Zumbadora, 2020 ch. f. by Noble Bird
Beth Bayer
Mensa, 2022 dk.b. or br. r. by Complexity
Bett Usher & Elaine Daughtery
Big Martini, 2020 ch. g. by The Big Beast
Sharon Biamonte
Slim Slow Slider, 2019 dk.b. or br. g. by Vancouver (AUS)
Bill & Corinne Heilegbrodt & A.F. & B. Vanlangendonck
Halina’s Forte, 2021 b. f. by Mitole
Bishop Racing, Inc.
Spikezone, 2019 b. g. by Speightster
Blue River Bloodstock
Buccherino, 2021 b. c. by Bucchero
Bridlewood Farm
Got Em Thinking, 2019 dk.b. or br. g. by Classic Empire Sabatini, 2021 b. f. by Uncle Mo
Caperlane Farm
Federal Judge, 2020 b. g. by Army Mule
Carol Ann Reitman, Susan Gannon & Warren Miller
Gabaldon, 2022 gr/ro. c. by Gone Astray
CESA Farm
Bella Del Nilo, 2022 b. f. by Khozan
Lance Colwell
Global Steve, 2022 ch. c. by Bucchero
Peggy Costanzo
Mystic Lake, 2021 dk.b. or br. f. by Mo Town
Destiny Oaks of Ocala
Dazzling Mist, 2018 dk.b. or br. m. by Astrology
D’Oyen Thoroughbreds LLC
Nic’s Style, 2020 b. f. by Uncaptured
Pamela Edel
Ms. Bucchero, 2020 ch. f. by Bucchero
Ed Pendray & Edward A. Seltzer
Bluefield, 2016 b. m. by Field Commission
Edward Seltzer, Beverly Anderson, Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon
Naughty Rascal, 2022 b. c. by Rogueish
Bella Inizio Farm, LLC
Whatintheliteral, 2022 dk.b. or br. f. by Lord Nelson
Dr. & Mrs. James Gamble
Beth’s Dream, 2018 b. m. by Jess’s Dream
Hardacre Farm
Rampoldi Plan, 2019 ch. g. by Hard Spun
Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon & Tapit Syndicate
Arthur’s Ride, 2020 gr/ro. c. by Tapit
Freddie Hyatt
Dancing N Dixie, 2021 gr/ro. f. by Neolithic
Dori Morgan Hyatt
R Morning Brew, 2022 dk.b. or br. f. by Curlin’s Honor
Joseph Imbesi
Social Fortress, 2022 dk.b. or br. f. by Social Inclusion
Julie Ann Jackson
Most Handsome, 2022 b. g. by Neolithic
Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
Belle’s Blue Bell, 2021 b. f. by Girvin
Spirit Wind, 2019 dk.b. or br. m. by Bahamian Squall
J&J Stables, LLC & Carlo Vaccarezza
Sweet Dani Girl, 2019 ch. m. by Jess’s Dream
Brereton C. Jones
Stunner, 2022 b. f. by Girvin
Just For Fun Stable, Inc.
My Denysse, 2022 dk.b. or br. f. by Neolithic
Kathleen Amaya, Alexandro Centofanti & Raffaele Centofanti
Baby Yoda, 2018 dk.b. or br. g. by Prospective
Joyce Mary Kielty
Mish, 2017 gr/ro. g. by Field Commission
Lance Colwell & Janice Clark
Cagliostro, 2020 b. c. by Upstart
Live Oak Stud
Comedy Town, 2018 gr/ro. g. by Speightstown
Crystal Quest, 2021 b. c. by Uncle Mo
Forever Souper, 2019 dk.b. or br. g. by American Pharoah
Rebecca Ming
Stat, 2019 ch. g. by Will Take Charge
Mrs Worldwide, 2022 ch. f. by Global Campaign
Marion G. Montanari
Win N Your In, 2022 dk.b. or br. f. by Win Win Win
Ocala Stud, Joseph M. O’Farrell III, David O’Farrell, et al.
Hades, 2021 b. g. by Awesome Slew Nooni, 2022 b. f. by Win Win Win
Peter Vegso Racing Stable
Mystic Strike, 2009 b. g. by Smart Strike
Rivermont Farm
Loco Abarrio, 2020 dk.b. or br. g. by Valiant Minister
Michael John Rowe
Lord Eddard Stark, 2018 gr/ro. g. by He’s Had Enough
Bruno Schickedanz
Cant Beat the Katz, 2019 ch. m. by Katz My Song
Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
Beauty of the Sea, 2020 ch. f. by Bucchero
Shooting Star Thoroughbreds
Candycrumbs, 2022 gr/ro. c. by Valiant Minister
St. Elias Stables, LLC
Rated by Merit, 2022 gr/ro. c. by Battalion Runner
Lonnie Stokes
Night Cap, 2018 b. m. by J P’s Gusto
Stonehedge LLC
Dean Delivers, 2019 ch. g. by Cajun Breeze
Fiona’s Magic, 2021 dk.b. or br. f. by St Patrick’s Day
Lure Him In, 2017 b. g. by Khozan
Sunny Breeze, 2021 ch. g. by Cajun Breeze
Tanma Corp
Bentornato, 2021 dk.b. or br. r. by Valiant Minister
James W. Terdik
It’s Sizzling Time, 2018 dk.b. or br. g. by Not This Time
Three Gin Guys Stable
Charlie’s Wish, 2020 b. f. by First Dude
William J. Terrell & Frank De Savino
Stone Silent, 2020 b. f. by Adios Charlie
2024 CHASE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
HORSE POINTS BREEDER
Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding
Rated by Merit 19 St. Elias Stables, LLC
Classic of Course 4 Amy E. Dunne & Ciaran G. Dunne
St. Elias Stable
Dunne Amy E. and Biancone Patrick L.
Battalion Runner
Awesome of Course
Naughty Rascal 4 Edward Seltzer, Beverly Anderson, Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon Mr Pug LLC and J.P.G. 2 LLC Rogueish
Neoequos 4 Helen Barbazon, Joseph Barbazon & Matalona Thoroughbres,LLC
Two-Year-Old Filly
Parsard Ian Shining Stables LLC and Stefania Farms LLC Neolithic
Nooni 6 Ocala Stud Joseph M. O’Farrell III David O’Farrell et al. Zedan Racing Stables Inc.
Win N Your In 6 Marion G. Montanari
Win Win Win
Johnson Troy and Weston Maritza Win Win Win
Social Fortress 5 Joseph Imbesi Joseph Imbesi Social Inclusion
Mrs Worldwide 4 Rebecca Ming Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing LLC
R Morning Brew 4 Dori Morgan Hyatt
Stunner 4 Brereton C. Jones
Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding
Bentornato 21 Tanma Corp
Global Campaign
Averill Racing LLC Curlin’s Honor
LNJ Foxwoods and Church Street Stable Girvin
Leon King Stable Corp. Valiant Minister
Hades 5 Ocala Stud, Joseph M. O’Farrell III, David O’Farrell, et al. D. J. Stable LLC and Cotran Robert
Pure Class 5 Alex Lieblong & JoAnn Lieblong
Sunny Breeze 5 Stonehedge LLC
Three-Year-Old Filly
Mystic Lake 17 Peggy Costanzo
Dancing N Dixie 9 Freddie Hyatt
Fiona’s Magic 7 Stonehedge, LLC
Older Male (Four-Year-Olds and Up Colt/Gelding)
Forever Souper 11 Live Oak Stud
Dean Delivers 9 Stonehedge LLC
Slew
Lieblong Alex and JoAnn The Big Beast
Stonehedge LLC Cajun Breeze
C2 Racing Stable LLC and Stefania Farms LLC Mo Town
Quintessential Racing Florida LLC Rocky Top Stable (Ventura) and LEMB Stables Neolithic
Stonehedge LLC St Patrick’s Day
Live Oak Plantation
American Pharoah
Stonehedge LLC Cajun Breeze
Arthur’s Ride 8 Helen Barbazon Joseph Barbazon & Tapit Syndicate Glassman Racing Tapit
Older Female (Four-Year-Olds and Up Filly/Mare)
Spirit Wind 13 Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
Nic’s Style 8 D’Oyen Thoroughbreds LLC
Beauty of the Sea 5 Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
Bluefield 5 Ed Pendray & Edward A. Seltzer
Charlie’s Wish 5 Three Gin Guys Stable
Miller Racing LLC
Stephen Rousseau
Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
Bahamian Squall
Uncaptured
Bucchero
Edward Seltzer Field Commission
Royalight Racing LLC
Male Sprint (Three-Year-Olds and Up, Colt/Gelding, Race distances seven furlongs or less)
Bentornato 20 Tanma Corp
Dean Delivers 9 Stonehedge LLC
Comedy Town 6 Live Oak Stud
Leon King Stable Corp.
First Dude
Valiant Minister
Stonehedge LLC Cajun Breeze
Ten Twenty Racing and Joseph Jr. Saffie A. Speightstown
Female Sprint (Three-Year-Olds and Up, Filly/Mare, Race distances seven furlongs or less)
Mystic Lake 17 Peggy Costanzo
Spirit Wind 13 Jacks or Better Farm Inc.
Nic’s Style 8 D’Oyen Thoroughbreds LLC
C2 Racing Stable LLC and Stefania Farms LLC
Miller Racing LLC
Stephen Rousseau
Male Turf (Three-Year-Olds and Up, Colt/Gelding, Races run on the turf)
Forever Souper 7 Live Oak Stud
Crystal Quest 3 Live Oak Stud
Happyisashappydoes 2 Eddy R. Martinez & Linda Martinez
Lord Eddard Stark 2 Michael John Rowe
Prevent 2 Katia Perez Ozuna
Stat 2 Rebecca Ming
Live Oak Plantation
Live Oak Plantation
Linda Martinez
John Rowe
BC Racing LLC
Mo Town
Bahamian Squall
Uncaptured
American Pharoah
Uncle Mo
First Dude
He’s Had Enough
Neolithic
Clint Cornett Will Take Charge
Female Turf (Three-Year-Olds and Up, Filly/Mare, Races run on the turf)
Dancing N Dixie 9 Freddie Hyatt
Beauty of the Sea 4 Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc
Stone Silent 4 William J. Terrell & Frank De Savino
n Triple Crown & Breeders’ Cup Races
Win: 20 points Place: 15 points
10 points
n Grade 1 Stakes Race
8 points
4 points
3 points
n Grade 2 Stakes Race
5 points
3 points
2 points
n Grade 3 Stakes Race
3 points
2 points
1 point
n Blacktype or Listed Stakes Points for WIN ONLY
Win: 2 points
Barber Gary Rocky Top Stable (Ventura) and LEMB Stables
Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
Victoriam Farm LLC
n Other Florida-bred Signature Race Days (Same as G3 Stakes) (Florida Cup, Florida Sire Stakes Series): Win: 3 points Place: 2 points Show: 1 point Bonus – 10 points for FSS sweep
* Designates Non-winner in current year.
Neolithic
Bucchero
Adios Charlie
The “FTBOA Chase to the Championship” point system, which awards points for success in blacktype/listed stakes races, will be used as a guide in naming yearend division champions for FTBOA registered Florida-breds. A horse must win at least one race during the year to be eligible as a division champion. A horse selected for an Eclipse Award and/or winning a Breeders’ Cup race automatically becomes the leader in the eligible division, superseding the point standings. Final point tallies are determined as of Dec. 31, with year-end ties broken by graded earnings. The naming of any division champion or other award recipient, e.g., Horse of the Year, Broodmare of the Year, etc., always remains at the sole discretion of the FTBOA Board of Directors.
International stakes race status is governed by the International Cataloguing Standards Committee. The first three finishers in all Group/Graded and listed races appearing in Part I of the International Cataloguing Standards and International Statistics Book printed by The Jockey Club receive “blacktype/listed” designation.
EQUINE CARE
By Heather Smith Thomas
Breeding Problem Mares
Some mares are hard to get in foal and some conceive but lose their pregnancy. Broodmare management can be challenging and there are many reproductive issues that may be encountered when breeding mares so it is important to determine the problem then find a solution.
According to Karen Wolfsdorf, DVM, DACT, Hagyard Medical Institute (field veterinarian and reproductive specialist at the
McGee Fertility Center), the first thing is to identify whether the mare is actually a problem mare.
“If she’s 18-years-old and hasn’t had a foal for two years, was bred three times to a fertile stallion and is not in foal, this is very different from a mare that’s 16-years-old, has had multiple foals and simply foaled late in the season and only got bred once,” Wolfsdord said. “Both of these are considered a ‘barren mare’ but one was only bred once late and the other was bred several times unsuccessfully.
“We need to start with the history, to see if the mare is in fact a problem and has a hard time getting in foal and if there are reasons in her past history. Perhaps she had a dystocia foaling, or some post-partum complication.
“The history can help us a lot in determining if she is a problem, why she may be a problem, and how we might diagnose and treat the problem.”
Wolfsdorf recommends starting with basics after evaluating the mare’s history, and this means a breeding soundness exam.
“This entails looking at body condition, to make sure the mare is not too thin or too fat, and that she is healthy—with no signs of metabolic or Cushing’s disease,” she said. “A general exam is important to make sure there are no underlying health issues. Then going ahead with a reproductive exam.”
This will include examination of the perineum and vulva, rectal palpation and ultrasound of the reproductive tract.
“When the mare is in heat [and the cervix is open], we want to get a culture and cytology of the uterus,” Wolfsdorf said. “There are several ways to do this. Sometimes we just use a speculum and culture swab and sometimes a swab and a cytology brush, depending on the history and reproductive examination findings of the mare.”
Most of the mares that are considered a
Rectal Ultrasound | Photo Courtesy of Claire Freeman
problem tend to have a larger, saggy uterus. They may be older mares who have had multiple foals.
“In those mares, to get the best representative sample, I prefer to do a low-volume lavage,” Wolfsdorf said. “We put a liter of fluid into the uterus, get it back out, and then do a culture and cytology on that fluid. This helps us identify one of the most common causes of infertility, which is endometritis [inflammation or infection of the uterus].”
ENDOMETRITIS
There are two types of endometritis that cause problems; persistent post-mating induced endometritis and chronic endometritis according to Wolfsdorf.
“When a mare is bred, she normally develops a post-matinginduced endometritis. This is an inflammatory response to the sperm deposited in the uterus. This normal response helps get rid of the dead sperm, bacteria and inflammatory cells by stimulating the uterus to contract.
“A normal mare will have an anti-inflammatory response, uterine contractions and her uterus will be cleared within 24 hours post breeding.
“Some mares, however, are more susceptible to endometritis if they have a saggy uterus and may not have the appropriate immune response post-breeding. These mares are unable to clear the sperm, inflammation and bacteria as readily without an appropriate anti-inflammatory response and are incapable of adequately contracting their uterus. This sets them up for a persistent post-mating-induced endometritis.”
This establishes an inflammatory environment that is not conducive for an embryo to descend into.
“With those mares, sometimes all you need to do is administer oxytocin, which helps contract the uterus, or do a uterine lavage and then give oxytocin to help flush out all the inflammation, dead sperm, bacteria, etc. If this doesn’t help, a mare may need further treatments and we need to be more aggressive,” Wolfsdord said. “These treatments can include platelet-rich plasma, acupuncture
or more intense therapies, if routine lavage and oxytocin doesn’t work.”
The second type of endometritis is chronic, which is usually associated with older mares with baggy, saggy uteruses or poor perineal conformation because they’ve had many foals.
“To keep bacteria out, a mare needs three good seals. First the vulva lips, then the hymen [vestibular vaginal fold] and third is the cervix. If any of those are impaired and don’t function properly, this may lead to chronic infection and inflammation.”
Bacteria from outside can get into the vagina and go up through the cervix into the uterus.
“We look at the vulva lips to see if they are doing their job
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Obtaining Culture Sample | Photo Courtesy of Sheerin
Endometrial Biopsy | Photo Courtesy of Claire Freeman
EQUINE CARE
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and staying sealed. We can feel the cervix when the mare is in not in heat and determine whether the cervix is competent and closes properly. We can also do culture and cytology to identify any inflammation or bacteria in the uterus,” Wolfsdorf said.
Sometimes bacteria can hide; there can be endometritis or inflammation deep within the uterus caused by bacteria, fungi or yeast.
“Sometimes they are not very evident, and we need to look deeper. They may be hidden in mucus, or in a biofilm, or even within the endometrium itself [deep in the tissue]. There are other diagnostics we can do—to find pathogens in the tissues or embedded in the biofilm or mucus,” Wolfsdorf said.
“We can also do an endometrial biopsy. These biopsies are graded 1, 2a, 2b and 3. This grade gives a predictive index to identify the likelihood of the mare being able to carry a foal to term, but can also provide other information. It shows the individual abnormalities within the endometrium and can identify inflammation, density of endometrial glands, scarring around the glands, and vasculature (system of blood vessels) abnormalities such as scar tissue. All these things help tell us what is abnormal with the uterus, to determine the best treatment plan, and how to best manage that mare when we breed her,” Wolfsdorf explains.
“We can also culture the biopsy. If bacteria are living deeper in the tissue we will be better able to identify them with a culture of the biopsy. If a mare has a deep-seated infection we can use a mucolytic that helps break down mucus, or a product called bActivate. This product activates the dormant streptococcus that can live within the endometrium, stimulating them to become metabolically active, which then allows us to be able to treat them,” Wolfsdorf said.
A current topic is dealing with biofilm.
“Mares with chronic endometritis may have certain strains of bacteria that can produce an extracellular polysaccharide matrix which forms as a scaffolding for the bacteria colonies to grow.
This matrix hides them and protects the bacteria which makes them more resistant to antibiotics and the mares’ own immune response,” she said.
There are several ways to deal with this problem and break down the biofilm.
“If we identify a biofilm with a biofilm assay, we can determine which antibiotic to use and which products help break down that specific biofilm. We may need to think about the possibility that bacteria may be producing a biofilm if we are not getting to the bottom of it with appropriate therapies. We now have some new therapies to help,” she says.
OTHER CAUSES OF INFERTILITY
“We also look for genetic abnormalities. If a mare gets pregnant and loses it at 30 days, sometimes there are chromosomal or allele translocations. Another cause could be an underlying infection,” she says.
“We also check for cervical tears that may occur during foaling. Those mares generally have a history of chronic endometritis. No matter how well we treat them, they continue to have endometritis, so it’s important to check the cervix.” Until you fix the damaged cervix it cannot provide a good seal.
There are several ways to repair the cervix.
“One thing you have to remember is that once you repair a cervix, it won’t be able to relax properly. This can cause the mare to retain fluid in her uterus post breeding. She must also be monitored when she foals, because she may tear it again, so it may need to be repaired after each foaling,” says Wolfsdorf.
“One of the things we tend to overlook is a mare’s perineal conformation (vulva). Some maiden mares, even though the vulva is perpendicular to the ground, don’t have a very good seal. If they suck air, or fecal contamination enters the uterus no matter what you do, a uterine infection will continue to occur. This is often the first place I look when examining a mare, to make sure she has a Caslick if she needs one. Sometimes she may need an even more
Poor Pereneal Conformation
Good Perineal Conformation
Photo Courtesy of Karen Wolfsdorf
aggressive surgery like a Pouret or Gadd technique. These are basically procedures to reconstruct the perineum, adding more tissue to try to correct the conformation and seal the vulva,” she explains.
Another procedure that can help identify a problem is hysteroscopic examination; this is an exam using an endoscope to look within the uterus. “This can help identify fluid, adhesions, C-section scars that may be a nidus of infection, or any foreign bodies. We can identify the oviducts and the oviductal papillae (the openings of the oviducts into the uterus),” she said.
BLOCKED OVIDUCT
Occasionally a mare might have a blocked oviduct.
“Usually everything else is ruled out before we think about the oviducts as a problem. Mares with blocked oviducts generally have a specific history. They may be in their mid to older years, with good reproductive conformation, no evidence of endometritis, and have been bred to fertile stallions but haven’t produced an embryo or a pregnancy,” Wolfsdorf said.
There are now some new therapies that can be tried if other treatments have not worked and a blocked oviduct is suspected.
ENDOMETRIAL CYSTS
Endometrial cysts occasionally can become a problem and can be found using ultrasound.
“Sometimes they are in the wall of the uterus, or protruding into the uterus. They are a sign of an underlying problem such as blocked lymphatics. The lymphatics help drain the uterus; contraction of the lymphatics and the uterus drains the uterus. When the lymphatics are blocked the mare is unable to drain the
uterus appropriately and may accumulate fluid. The presence of endometrial cysts tells us the mare probably does not drain her uterus very well and probably needs some help doing this,” Wolfsdorf said.
The only time uterine cysts might be a problem themselves is if there are numerous cysts or there is a large cyst that blocks the lumen of the uterus. When the embryo comes down through the oviduct and enters the uterus it needs to be able to move around— from one side of the uterus to the other—before it fixes in the base of a horn. This movement of the embryo tells the mare she is pregnant.
“This is how maternal recognition occurs. If a cyst blocks the embryo’s ability to move, the mare will not recognize she is pregnant and will return to heat. The other thing that may happen is that the embryo will attach next to a large cyst or numerous cysts and then cannot get the appropriate amount of nutrients.”
Thus if a cyst is very large, or there are many, removal may be necessary.
“Some cysts can also be frustrating because they may make it more difficult to identify an embryo with ultrasound because sometimes the cysts can be very round. We can monitor these; we can map the cysts before the mare is bred, or right after she ovulates, so we know exactly where they are. Then when we ultrasound the mare for pregnancy we can more readily differentiate between the cysts and the pregnancy.”
There are a couple ways to get rid of problem cysts. One is to remove the smaller ones during a hysteroscopic exam with a laser.
“If there is a large cyst we can go into the uterus and place a wire suture around the cyst to cut it out. This takes away that the obstacle that may impede movement of the embryo,” she said. TFH
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Races include the NYRABets Sprint for four-yearolds and upwards at six furlongs, the Stonehedge Farm South Sophomore Fillies for three-year-old fillies going seven furlongs, the Pleasant Acres Stallions Distaff Turf for fillies and mares three-yearold and upwards going a mile and a sixteenth, the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Sophomore for three-year-olds going seven furlongs, the Equistaff Sophomore Turf for three-year-olds going a mile and a sixteenth, and the Esmark Turf Classic for four-year-olds going a mile and an eighth.
See you at the races,
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DEADLINES
February 28 FSS 2 year old payment (if January 15 missed)
March 30 FTBOA Member Day at Florida Cup
April 15 FTBOA Gala, advance reservation required by March 1 (if not sold out)
May 15
Florida Sire Stakes yearling deadline –see ftboa.com for a complete list of deadlines
