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CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 Top Racing Stories: Trainer Jones overjoyed with performance of Joyful Victory in Houston Ladies Stakes by Martha Claussen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swift Warrior scores a front-running victory in Connally Turf Cup. . . . . Defending Champion Coyote Legend dominates Star of Texas . . . . . . Harold Payne: From sno-cones to Sunland Superstar by Pete Herrera . . . . . . Off to a flying start by Robert Geller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunland: Handle and casino revenues down by Pete Herrera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Stevens makes return to saddle at Santa Anita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sunland jockey champ getting hot competition; Star Guitar, Perrodin, Salemn elected to Fair Grounds Hall of Fame; Big changes afoot at Lone Star Park; NMHBA honors its 2012 state-bred champions; Glen Murphy returns to Sam Houston a happy family man; One Dashing Eagle Horse of the Year at PCQHRA awards banquet; Slightly Icy tops Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale; Wise Dan sweeps HOY, Older Male, Turf titles; Canterbury Park names Barajas as Track Superintendent; One Dashing Eagle is World Champion; Remington Park addresses integrity and welfare issues for upcoming QH meet; Sunland Park racetrack opens its new chapel; Joe Pirone, gone at 64; 2013 Remington Park stakes schedule loaded for QH and mixed breed season; Texas modifies allowed medications; SureBet Racing News website reaches milestone; Jockey’s Guild announces Senate members; Horseplayers still able to deduct losses against winnings; Betfair Hollywood Park’s 2012 Autumn meet saw increases in handle, field size

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Last To Fire fastest in Los Alamitos Winter Championship trials; Remembering Spence tops Winter Derby trials at Los Alamitos Teddy’s Promise takes Santa Monica; Fiftyshadesofhay wins Santa Ysabel; Tiz a Minister, Gomez fly from last to win Cal Breeders Champion Stakes; Renee’s Titan, at 20-1 wins Santa Ynez; Distinctiv Passion, Maldonado take six-furlong San Pedro; More Chocolate gets La Canada Candy; Longshot Sahara Sky and Talamo cruise to victory in Palos Verdes Stakes; Cal-bred A Jealous Woman and Blanc prevail in Megahertz; Fed Biz, Smith take San Fernando gate to wire at Santa Anita Optimizer in command in Col. E. R. Bradley ’Cap; Daisy Devine wins again in Marie Krantz Memorial; Delaunay wins F.W. Gaudin Memorial ’Cap; Animal Style takes Van Berg Stakes; Oxbow much the best in Lecomte; Touch Magic wins Silverbulletday; Infrattini proves best in Louisiana ’Cap; My My My Maria wins FG’s Pan Zareta at Fair Grounds Will Take Charge caps big weekend for Lukas with Smarty Jones win; American Sugar and Cheery share spotlight; There’s no secret about Don’t Tell Sophia in Pippin; Donoharm wins Fifth Season at Oaklawn Jd Baccarat pulls clear to win KOFX-Radio Handicap; Devons Ca Ching rings up winning score in Pepsi Cola Stakes; Tyger Teras rolls home in La Senora Stakes at Sunland Park Texas-bred fillies and mares shine at Sam Houston Race Park Zeewat overcomes obstacles to win California Derby at Golden Gate Fields Doubleheader starts Louisiana Downs season at Louisiana Downs

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COVER STORY

Trainer Larry Jones overjoyed with performance of Joyful Victory in $400,000 Houston Ladies Stakes January 26, 2013 • Sam Houston Race Park • Houston, TX

By Martha Claussen

here are innumerable challenges in the world of horseracing, but every now and then, the sun, the moon and the stars align. One such moment occurred on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Sam Houston Race Park for Joyful Victory in the inaugural running of the $400,000 Houston Ladies Classic. Trainer Larry Jones was looking for a stakes opportunity for the long-striding gray daughter of Tapit. She won the Grade 3 Honeybee and Grade 2 Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn Park before running fourth in the 2011 Kentucky Oak for her owner, Rick Porter of Fox Hill Farms, Inc. Her 4-year-old campaign was highly respectable with second and thirdplace finishes in five graded stakes, but other than a victory last February in the Tiffany Lass at Fair Grounds, she was winless in 2012. Sam Houston Race Park created the Houston Ladies Classic as a way to bring more national attention to their annual Thoroughbred meet, which kicked off on Jan. 18. Their goal was to position the $400,000 stakes early in the racing season, attract some top caliber fillies and mares and garner fan and media attention. Beginning last October, officials at Sam Houston contacted horsemen across the country to let them know about the Houston Ladies Classic. Jones remembers penciling in the date while he was running at Churchill Downs. “We were pointing to the Houston Ladies Classic right after the Chilukki (Nov. 3),” said Jones. Joyful Victory and many of the talented Jones runners were shipped to New Orleans following Churchill Downs, and he felt she was training well leading up to the mile and one-sixteenth Ladies Classic. The stakes attracted some notable fillies and mares including Brushed by a Star, She’s All In, Sisterly Love, and Summer Applause, making her return following her fourth-place finish in the 2012 Kentucky Oaks. Once the gates opened, it was all Joyful 4 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

Joyful Victory, Rosie Napravnik up Photos by Coady Photography

Victory who took the lead under rider Rosie Napravnik, completing the early fractions in very comfortable fashion and drawing off to a 4 1/4 length score. The 5-year-old mare looked effortless in her victory, covering the mile and one-sixteenth feature, over a fast track, in a final time of 1:42.30. The previous track record of 1:42.74 was set on Feb. 13, 1999 by Desert Air. “It wasn’t necessarily my goal to go to the lead,” said Napravnik. “I expected to sit off the pace a little. But, when no one came with us, I said, ‘We’ll take it.’ She was on her game today and ran an excellent race.” Two races prior to the Ladies Continued on pg. 10

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Defending champion Coyote Legend dominates in $100,000 Star of Texas January 19, 2013 • Sam Houston Race Park • Houston, TX

he stars of trainer Bret Calhoun’s barn won three of the four Texas Champions features this evening. Last night was devoted to fillies and mares, and accredited Texas-bred colts and geldings were featured on the Saturday evening Texas Champions Weekend card. The marquee race was the $100,000 Star of Texas, and Coyote Legend defended his title in masterful style. Owned and bred by Clarence Scharbauer, Jr., the 6-year-old son of Gold Legend commanded from the opening bell in the mile and one-sixteenth main track stakes. “He ran a very good race,” said Calhoun from New Orleans, where he oversees a string of horses at Fair Grounds. “We knew the five-horse (Cat’s Classy Rider) had speed and thought he would go and Coyote Legend could stalk him. But, that did not happen, so Cliff just let him go and did what he was supposed to do.” This was the third consecutive victory in the Star of Texas for Calhoun, who won in 2011 with Taptam. Just as he did last year, veteran rider Cliff Berry was in control from the break, guiding Coyote Legend through the first quarter mile in 24.72, saving ground on the rail through the early stages of the race. “He can run fast and run a long way,” commented Berry. “He broke well, and relaxed for me; that was the key.” “He’s a special horse,” said Jay Severs, the longtime assistant for trainer Calhoun, who handled the saddling duties this evening. Coyote Legend ($3) completed the mile and one-sixteenth Star of Texas in 1:45.74. He earned $60,000, increasing his career bankroll to $670,979. Cat’s Classy Rider under rider Chris Landeros ran second and Halifax Flyer held on for third.

Worldventurer captures $50,000 Groovy Stakes

It was another triumph for prominent Texas breeder Clarence Scharbauer, Jr. as Worldventurer was an impressive winner in the $50,000 Groovy Stakes. The gray son of Wimbledon was ridden by Cliff Berry and covered 7 furlongs in 1:24.74.

Coyote Legend, Cliff Berry up; below, Worldventurer, Cliff Berry up Photos by Coady Photography

The striking gray son of Wimbledon returned to the winner’s circle for the first time since capturing the $100,000 TTA Sales Futurity last June at Lone Star Park. Berry kept him close to the lead in the early going, and he finished strongly over Breathethefire and Mula Run. “He was closer to the pace than we expected,” said Calhoun. “But when he got clear, he was tons the best.” Berry, who has ridden the gelding in three of his nine starts, concurred. “He’s got a big stride,” said Berry. “His race tonight just shows you how much class he has.” Ken Carson, general manager of Valor Farm, noted the pride that Scharbauer has in developing stakes winners in Texas. “We’ve had some wonderful mares for

years,” said Carson. “Worldventurer’s dam’s pedigree goes back to Alysheba. Clarence has been a great benefactor to Texas racing.” Worldventurer is owned by Wesley Melcher; this was the second year in a row that Berry and trainer Bret Calhoun won the Groovy; last year it was with Sword Trick, who was honored as TTA 2-year-old champion. SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 11

Gold Element closes to win $50,000 Spirit of Texas

Trained by Steve Asmussen and ridden by Glen Murphy, the 6-year-old son of Gold Element made easy work of his Skip Away, showed a tremendous closing kick, surging home to win by 6 1/2 five rivals in the $50,000 Spirit of Texas Stakes, and winning the third stakes for lengths. This was his 10th win from 26 starts Calhoun. Owned by Wimp Free Racing Stable, and increased his career bankroll to $434,630. Gold Element settled off the pace in Rose Mary Chandler, his owner and the 6-furlong sprint, but rallied past breeder, was a proud recipient of the Canigotoo and defending champion, trophy and acknowledged her multipleSolar Charge. He covered 6 furlongs in 1:09.93, and improved his record at Sam stakes winner’s performance over the Connally Turf course. Houston to four wins from five starts. “He does enjoy the turf,” said ChanCalhoun gave credit to Berry for sudler. “It’s a true honor to be here; we perior rides on each of the three stakes work very hard, as do all the people in winners. the race. We are proud to run our horses “Cliff has been with us for many in Texas.” years,” said Calhoun. “He is riding at Murphy was the leading rider in Oaklawn Park, but agreed to come to Houston last year, and praised the effort Houston when we asked. My owners of Skip a Smile. really appreciate his loyalty, and our “He’s an incredible horse and made association with Cliff means a great deal.” it look easy,” said Murphy. “He relaxed Skip a Smile takes top honors in behind the horses and made up three $50,000 Richard King Stakes lengths when I smooched at him. A field of 11 took to the Connally Winning a stakes on Texas Champions Turf Course in the $50,000 Richard King weekend means the world to me.” Stakes, for 4-year-olds and upward at a Skip A Smile ($3.80) covered the mile and one-eighth. mile and one-eighth on a firm turf Skip a Smile, honored as 2011 Texas course in a final time of 1:51.24. LongAt top, Gold Element, Cliff Berry up; above, Skip a Smile, Thoroughbred Association Horse of the shot Spiderman Ridge closed for second Glen Murphy up Year and winner of the Richard King two and Fly The Red Eye completed the Photos by Coady Photography years ago, was an impressive winner. trifecta.

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Harold Payne:

From sno-cones to Sunland superstar

By Pete Herrera

smallest towns (population around 2,500) uidoso Downs in the summer of 1971 in West Texas, whose motto is “Where Pride Runs Deep.” was an exhilarating place to be. He was a standout basketball player The purse for the All American at Shallowater High, averaging 16 points a Futurity – then as now the track’s signature game and earning all-district honors. race – had topped the half-million-dollar But his family’s exposure to horseracing mark. On most racing days the parking lot had been minimal, the exception being an was full and bettors lined up in droves at the uncle who owned a handful of racehorses, all pari-mutuel windows. of them cheap claimers. It was through that It was on Labor Day that year that the uncle that Harold got his first look at Ruidoso. vastly articulate and quote-ready jockey As a teen-ager, Harold would spend sumJohnny Cox won his first and only All American aboard a sorrel colt named Mr Kid Charge. mers in Ruidoso working for his uncle, who also owned a laundromat and trampoline Clearly, the track and town were opiamusement park about a mile from the track. ates for optimism and opportunity and just Harold ran the trampolines at the the kind of destination that would attract amusement park and made snow cones. By a 20-year-old college student looking for a comparison, the job at the racetrack offered a summer gig. little more variety. Harold Payne never imagined it would In the print shop, Harold helped with the be anything more than that. Four months spent amid the cool pines of the Sacramento production of results, overnight entries and passes. There was also the task of going into Mountains, earning enough money to help the parking lot every race day to count how finance his classes at Texas Tech. many cars had Texas license plates and how Harold’s Plan A was to go to vet school. In fact, he had already lined up an internship many were from New Mexico. “I hated it,” says Harold. “We had a crew of sorts with a veterinarian in Oklahoma. and we had to count every car in the parking Then life happened. “I was going to see if I wanted to go into lot.” Back then, every county in New Mexico vet school,” says Harold. “I ended up working was designated by a number, and that numsummers at Ruidoso, and they offered me a ber appeared on the license plate of a vehicle. job, so…” “If the car was from New Mexico, we’d So began a career in horseracing for Payne that will end – or at least be interrupt- have to look it up to see what county it came from,” says Harold. “They would take that (ined – by his retirement at the end of March from his post as general manager at Sunland formation) and determine the return on their advertising dollar.” Park. Harold did get his college degree with a No, Payne, now 62, never set out to be the general manager of New Mexico’s biggest split major in business and animal science. By then, though, he was on a path that would racetrack. Back in the summer of 1971, he keep him in New Mexico’s horseracing comcouldn’t have envisioned being a paddock munity for decades to come. judge, clocker, steward, tattooer, assistant His first job out of college was overseestarter or racing secretary, just some of the ing the parking and admissions department jobs he has tackled in a resume and legacy at Sunland Park. that made him one of the most knowledge“From there, I became clerk of scales, able and respected racing officials in the state. Heck, Harold even had a groom’s license then entry clerk. After that it was paddock judge, tattooer, assistant starter. I worked on in Texas for a while. Harold grew up in Shallowater, Texas, 12 the gate crew a little bit,” says Harold. He soon became part of the annual cirmiles northwest of Lubbock. It’s one of the

cuit from Ruidoso Downs to Sunland to the State Fair meet in Albuquerque. By the late ‘70s, he was the assistant racing secretary at Sunland and the racing secretary at Ruidoso. It was at that point, he says, that he realized he was in the business to stay. Payne has spent more than 20 years as general manager at Sunland. He has been the go-to guy at the track as it evolved from near financial collapse to immense success with the marriage between racing and casino gaming. Sunland Park is now home to the state’s only graded Thoroughbred race. The Grade 3 Sunland Derby, with a purse of $800,000, is a prep for the Kentucky Derby. It’s from the Sunland Derby that Mine That Bird emerged to win the 2009 Kentucky Derby in one of the biggest upsets in history. Harold’s early years at Sunland were not for the weak of heart or hope. “We came very close to closing,” he says of the years before the slots came in. “I remember begging the owners for $30,000 to pay bills. We got so short of horses, we ended up running seven races a day. We teamed up with Albuquerque (The Downs) to run the first half of the daily double at Sunland and the second half at Albuquerque. Neither one of us had any horses or money.” Racing can be a serious business, but you don’t spend 40 years in it without some light-hearted moments and memories. Here are some of Payne’s favorites. Early knockout “There’s a lot of dead time between

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for his boss, he never lost sight of the fact that Sunland Park was a racetrack. Whether it was refurbishing the barn area, constructing a new jockeys’ room or resurfacing the track, he made sure that racing was not lost in the gaming. We appreciate the manner in which he represented not only Sunland Park, but New Mexico racing.’’ Longtime New Mexico trainer Henry Dominguez described Payne as someone whose qualities include a ready ear, a helping hand and a good memory. “He has always tried to help everybody that he possibly could,” said Dominguez. “It was hard for him to say no. For a person of his stature, he was really a great manager.” The flagman cometh “Harold went up through the ranks so The last race at the State Fair meet in he knew what it was like to hold a horse to Albuquerque traditionally has been the Con be shoed, he knew what it was like to clean a Jackson Memorial, a race of a mile and a half stall. He never forgot how he got there. He’s or longer. Because of the extended distance, just a big-hearted person. There aren’t enough the starting point is on the backstretch, and superlatives to describe him as a manager and the horses have to run through the stretch person. He’s going to be sorely missed.” twice to get to the finish line in front of the Sunland Park director of racing Dustin grandstand. Dix said Payne has been a great mentor. In years past, the track would use a flag“I worked for Harold for 11 years, and man to signal the start of the race and every the way he’s conducted himself with the time there was a new flagman there was horsemen, that’s something that I’ll take with opportunity for a little trickery. me and carry on as well,” Dix told the Racing “We’d tell the flag man, ‘This is a special Commission at a recent meeting. “Since we race, so you have to flag the start, then run to heard the news, it’s been a blow to not only the finish line, flag them there and then run the horsemen but to the managers at Sunback to the starting point,’” says Harold. land Park as well. We respect Harold. It’s been The flagman would be told he had to tough to take for everyone.” hold the flag up while running between the Mike Cadotte, president of the New start and finish line and yell, “Flag coming, Mexico Horse Breeders Association, voiced clear the way.” similar praise. Considering that the Albuquerque track uses the infield as a parking lot during the fair, the poor flagman had to run through the parked vehicles as he tried to get from one point to the next, all the time yelling, “Flag coming, flag coming.” “Of course it’s impossible,” says Harold. “They wouldn’t even get to the finish line, much less back to the start.” Payne’s retirement was not a total surprise. He says he’s been thinking about it for several months. “It’s a long time to be in charge of everything,” says Payne. “You feel responsible for the employees, you feel responsible for the purses for the horsemen. You feel responsible for a lot of people’s livelihoods.” One thing is clear. Those who know Harold, his work ethic and his commitment to the sport, say his departure is a huge loss. “Harold is one of those rare executives that garnered respect from everybody,” said Jack McGrail, executive director of the New Mexico Horsemen’s Association. “Even though he was focused on making money races, and all you do is sit around and lie and play games,” says Harold. “One day at Ruidoso, we’ve got two guys and one of them bets the other he can outrun him for 50 yards out of the starting gate.” Harold says one of the runners got into the five-hole in the gate and the other in the six-hole. Unbeknown to the guy in the sixhole, a flipping halter rope had been attached to that gate, assuring it wouldn’t open. “They get down like in a track meet and break off the breaking bar,” says Harold. “They ring the bell and bang, the guy in the sixth hole, he’s out cold.’’

“It’s definitely a loss for the racing industry,” said Cadotte. “Harold has always been an advocate of the breeders and constantly communicating with them. He’s been a blessing really to the industry and to the breeders.” Harold says his short-term plans are to do some traveling with his wife, Kim. If he does come out of retirement, he says, it would probably be in a job within horseracing. “It probably will have to be,” he said. “Maybe a seasonal or part-time job. I wouldn’t mind being a paddock judge just to have a fun job somewhere for the fall or summer.” Then in typical Payne style, he adds: “But there’s no point in taking somebody’s job.” Asked if he ever wonders what might have happened if the summer of 1971 hadn’t unfolded as it did, would he have ended up being a veterinarian? He chuckles, then recalls that there was a Quarter Horse named You Never Know who raced at Ruidoso years ago. “That’s the best-named horse ever in this business,” he says, “because you never know. I think I’ve reached most of my goals, and I want to have some fun, because you never know.” Pete Herrera is a former AP sportswriter and now freelance journalist who covered sports and news for 39 years. His credits include four Summer Olympics and coverage of 40 All American Futurities from 1968 to 2008.

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Off to a flying start A

By Robert Geller

s he released the field from the gate for the opener of the 2012-2013 Sunland meet, for Kelly McReynolds, it was business as usual. Ushered into the industry by his father, Kenny, and having worked on the gate from a teen, the Idaho native knows horse-racing like the back of his hand. Kelly took over as the official starter for this, the 54th racing season at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino, not a position that becomes available every day. Kelly breaks the mold of previous starters that include the long-serving Dean Turpitt, Ronnie (Casper) Summerow and the late Albert Dominguez, by being from out of state. The local landscape changed literally days before the start of the most recent Zia Park meet when starter Cenobio Saenz, affectionately known as Bolus, was unable to return to his post. Kelly was in Ferndale, Calif., at the time when contacted by its then general manager, Rick Baugh, just eight days before opening day. “To begin with there was a little hesitation. I said, ‘Well what will I do for a crew?’ and I was told to use the crew they had. I was a little apprehensive because I was used to having my own guys. They knew me, and we had our comfort zone. I packed my stuff up and I got to Zia, looked for a place to live and it was two days before the meet and everything just came together.” If Hobbs was the first leg of his New Mexico journey, Sunland was soon confirmed as the second by its director of racetrack operations, Dustin Dix. By the time Kelly and his new crew reached Sunland they had worked several months together and had clearly clicked as a team. “I inherited the crew, but everyone knew who I was. They’ve caught on really well and adapted to my style, which I think has worked out great. We have 14 here at Sunland and had 13 at Zia, including three new members, Kyle and D.J. from Phoenix and Jessie, the son of Clell Sherman, the jockeys’ room superintendent at Emerald Downs.” So what exactly is Kelly’s style? “My philosophy is the longer we’re in the gate the worse things can happen.” It’s a simple enough mantra but one that requires an experienced starter to deliver on, which Kelly and his team certainly has, if the first half of this meet is any indication. Equally important is his mindset to handle 20 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

the tougher loads and breaks. “I’m hard on myself when I hear a late call from a rider of “No boss, no boss,” but I’ve already committed, and I can’t come off. The gate’s starting to open, and I’ve already hit the button. In general, I’m not hard on me or my guys because 99.9 per cent of the time, it’s nobody’s fault but the horse, and that all comes in preparation with the trainer. My assistant trainer, the crew and I then have to figure out how to cure the bad apple.” Kelly and his team school five days a week, Friday through Tuesday and are working with a lot of babies right now in preparation for the 2-year-old races, both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. “Everybody has to work together and make sure the proper schooling happens in the morning. At home, I have to have two gate approvals and it’s pretty much the same here. Most trainers are savvy enough that they don’t want their horse standing in the gate when it comes time to run the first time anyway, even though they get stage fright as the first-timers tend not to break as sharp. You never remember the good ones but you always remember the bad ones. It’s like the bad kid in school. You know who the bully is.” There have been some rule changes over the years in the interest of horse welfare that limit some of the tactics allowable to help load horses. “You can’t use a buggy-whip during the races and you’re only allowed to ear a horse. They’ve limited some of what the assistant starter can do. In turn that makes the trainer train harder because he has to be sure his horses stand up.” Much has also been done to promote safety and load time. “I don’t have any gear but my help, they have to wear vests and they have to wear helmets. I never did, never, ever had to. Today, it is customary to load two at a time. When I first started working, we’d have a 10-horse gate but there’d only be five of us, so we had to each handle two. That’s changed for the better. It’s made it safer, making sure everyone has a gate hand for every horse but for a lot of years there wasn’t.” Kelly may not look old enough, but he started working the gate for George “Lefty” Newland at Boise when he was 14. He grew up in Boise, Idaho, with the likes of Gary Stevens, his brother Scott and their dad Ron, and on the Quarter Horse side Kip Diderick-

Starter Kelly McReynolds Photos by Robert Geller

sen, who won the All-American Futurity on Refrigerator. After he graduated, Kelly set his sights on a football career but when support was not forthcoming, switched his focus to earning his living as a starter. “That’s what I’m most passionate about. I always wanted to because I was too big to be a jockey.” In 1985, Kelly was officially hired on the gate at Bay Meadows Racetrack and would remain an assistant starter on the Californian circuit for almost a decade there and at Los Alamitos but would switch out the Del Mar portion. “I went to work the Thoroughbred meet at Del Mar, and after that, I got a call from Casper, Wyoming. Instead of going back to Del Mar, I went to be starter at Casper and that was when they used to run some top Quarter Horse stakes races like the Diamond Classic. I started Casper for nine years.” “When I started raising my family, I

At left, breaking from the gate at the mile at Sunland Park; below, Kelly and his crew; at bottom, “the load” Photos by Robert Geller

didn’t want to raise them in California so I went home. You can’t make a living doing horseracing full time in Idaho, so I got a normal job. I was a regional sales manager for an HVAC company, a wholesale company and combined that with the starter position in Boise in the summer.” Last summer marked his 18th year in the job. Les Bois Park did close in 2009 but reopened the following season with a further ownership change. “We had a pretty good run for about 10 years and then they sold the track and were closed for another year to year and a half. The summer meet eventually resumed but with a reduced live calendar from the start of May through August. They used to run 46 days but are now all the way down to 31.” Boise remained Kelly’s base the whole time his two children were growing up. His daughter, Kortney, 18, just graduated from high school and is big into rodeo. Son, K.C., 20, just returned from Afghanistan. “I never did venture off. Trainers would ask me to go handle their horse in places like St. George, Pocatello, Idaho Falls and Elko, Nevada.” Nonetheless, Kelly’s backlog of experience has always extended well beyond his home base, a trend first set by his own father, who he refers to as his best friend. “My dad was a jockey for 25 years, and when he retired from being a jockey, predominantly as a Quarter Horse rider in California, Idaho, Washington and New Mexico – including the All American – he went to training. My dad still trains. He’s got 21 at Turf Paradise. He’s still going strong.” Racing has always been in the blood and looks set to remain. “My sister, when she was a kid, was into racing for a while but then got out of it. And then I had a brother and another sister who were but have since passed on. On my

announcer at Casper for one year. Kenny Hart, he was a jockey in the very first stakes race I ever handled on the gate. Cody Jensen, I was a steward in Idaho when Cody started riding. I was a steward on the fairs when he and his dad were riding in the same race.” “I’ve known many of them through Los Al if not before that. I worked Los Al when Bob Baffert was training Quarter Horses and though I did not know Henry (Dominguez) mother’s side, they dabble in the horses and until now, I have known his brother, Cesar, my mom has passed now. My son K.C. has for years in California. G.R. Carter -- he outran already worked for me on the gate.” me in a foot race for $100, and did a back-flip Chances are he could follow someday in afterward.” his father’s footsteps. The longer you spend chatting with “I always said that when my kids got old Kelly, more and more racing circuits keep enough, when they weren’t in school anypopping up on his resume. more that I would try to get a job in what I “I got to know Jon Arnett when I was at like, which is starting, and it just so happened Arapaho Park in Denver in 2005. Oh yeah, that this was a kind of a quick fill.” one summer I went to Pennsylvania and Kelly’s appointment to the New Mexico raced horses there and have worked on the circuit has reunited him with so many of the gate nearly every place I ever went. As far racing personalities he has known closely as Boise guys, not many went to Seattle but from the early years, making the transition to I was at Kennewick and did race in Yakima the region even smoother. when it was running.” “Mac Murray of MJ Farms ran in Casper, In addition to Washington State, Kelly and Wes Giles worked on the gate with me has also held a trainer’s license in Oregon and at the time when his father, Ed, was training. Nevada for small tracks like Burns and Elko. Continued on pg. 25 David Keiter, he was my racing secretary and SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 21

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Sunland: Handle and casino revenues down By Pete Herrera

January also turned out to be an unusually cold month in El Paso. LBUQUERQUE — So much has gone Dix said Sunland’s casino has been losso good for so long at Sunland Park, ing gamblers to the Speaking Rock casino, a the word ‘slump’ has been virtually tribal gaming venue that underwent a major non-existent in relation to conditions at New expansion last summer. Mexico’s biggest racetrack. So some changes are in the works. Until now. One of those involves dropping the Dustin Dix, the track’s director of racing, purse money for trial races from $10,000 to told the New Mexico Racing Commission $8,500. The lower purses will apply to trials there has been a troubling decline in the for races like the West Texas Futurity, the West amount of money being bet on Sunland’s Texas Maturity, West Texas Derby, New Mexiraces and in the track’s casino. can Spring Futurity and Copper Top Futurity “We’ve seen a downturn in our gaming for colts and geldings. and racing side,” Dix told the commission. Sunland’s management has decided to Dix said through the first six weeks of eliminate its buffet restaurant and replace it Sunland’s current live meet, the on-track with a sport bar-type restaurant. The track handle was down 12 percent, and off-track also is thinking about putting on new prowagering (through simulcasting) on Sunland motions, including a possible truck giveaway races was down 17 percent. as part of its racing rewards program. On the casino end of it, Dix said the “We’re trying to do things to stimulate amount of money that goes from casino business,” Dix told the Racing Commission. revenues to racing purses is down an average In Albuquerque, the pace of work on a of about $200,000 a month. new casino for The Downs at Albuquerque Those figures are all compared to Sunhas picked up significantly. land’s first six weeks of it’s 2011-12 meet. Downs General Manager Darren White Dix said a virtual perfect storm of adver- told SureBet the target date for completion of sity has caused the slump -- everything from the 65,000-square-foot casino is late spring. the weather to competition from a tribal ca“We’re very pleased with the progress, sino on El Paso’s east side. Also, tourism in the and it’s moving along very well,” said White, El Paso area has suffered in recent months. who added that construction crews are work“I think the economy is just starting to ing seven days a week on the casino that will hit the El Paso area,” Dix told SureBet Racing be able to house up to 700 slot machines and News. cost somewhere between $20 million and Dix said Sunland usually gets a boost $30 million when finished. toward the end of the year when the Sun Jack McGrail, executive director of the Bowl festivities are under way. This year that New Mexico Horsemen’s Association, told the didn’t happen. The game featured Southern Racing Commission it’s essential that the new Cal and Georgia Tech, and few if any of their casino be open by May or June. He said the fans showed up at the casino or racetrack. anticipated increase in revenues from a new “The Sun Bowl this year was one of the and bigger casino is crucial to the purses for worst for tourism,” said Dix. racing at The Downs at Albuquerque’s 2013

live meet. “We need that casino, frankly, to salvage purses for this year’s meet,” McGrail said. He noted purses for the 2012 meet in Albuquerque had been “cut to the bone.” “Any delay in construction will be devastating to this year’s meet,” McGrail said. “But I don’t anticipate it. Things are moving very quickly.” McGrail also said he, along with representatives of The Downs at Albuquerque and Expo New Mexico, had reached an agreement that will allow trainers and owners to keep some of their horses in training at the Albuquerque track. This year will be a trial run for the plan, and McGrail said the hope is to have the track available for training on a year-round basis. He said there currently are about 150 horses on the grounds. McGrail also gave a thumbs-up to how the live meet at Zia Park in Hobbs was run. He said the total handle, which averaged about $395,000 a day, was about the same as in 2011. Also, said McGrail, the horsemen were pleased with the condition of the racing surface at Zia. That has been a sticking point in recent years, but McGrail said progress has been evident. “There was a consensus that the track surface was significantly improved,” McGrail told the Racing Commissioners.

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Robert Geller has been the one and only voice of Emerald Downs since the track’s inception in 1996 and has also been track announcer at the highly successful Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino for over a decade. Prior to moving to the US, he served 6-1/2 years as the English commentator for the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club and learned his craft in his hometown of Melbourne, Australia. His articles have appeared internationally in magazines such as Racetrack and Racing World.

Being licensed as a starter in Idaho, he has always raced out of state to avoid any conflict of interest. Over the years, Kelly has developed a keen eye as a starter and seen many gifted gate riders. “What makes a great gate rider is someone who is calm and doesn’t say a whole lot because the horse senses the rider -- just sits there and lets the guy do what he’s supposed to do. G.R. Carter is a great gate rider. Esgar Ramirez, Sal Martinez, Kenny Tohill, Casey Lambert, they’re all great.” And as to his sense of calmness at the gate, Kelly is not flustered by the big occa-

sion race. “It’s just a race. If you start looking at it as one big one to one little one then it’s going to go bad. You have to treat them all the same because if you don’t you’re going to be messing up on the good ones, and being great on the cheaper ones, yet it’s all the same and you’ve got to take the same approach to it.” As far as the mixed meet is concerned, he has no preference but does admit that “Quarter Horses can be quite an adrenaline rush.” If that doesn’t do the trick, you may spot Kelly out by Anthony, N.M., on his Harley, getting his weekend off to none other than the perfect start.

Pete Herrera is a former AP sportswriter and now freelance journalist who covered sports and news for 39 years. His credits include four Summer Olympics and coverage of 40 All American Futurities from 1968 to 2008.

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Gary Stevens makes return to saddle Courtesy of Santa Anita Park

good. I thought, ‘Man, this said laughing. “He (Jebrica) is going to be a storybook ran very good. We’re very Hall of Famer finishes third; comeback.’ It wasn’t meant pleased with him.” ‘It felt good’ to be, but it was close Beaten a nose for ARCADIA, Calif. — From all outward ap- enough.” second money, Jebrica paid pearances, you’d have never known he left. Jebrica, trained by $4.20 to show. Hall of Fame superstar jockey Gary Stevens, veteran Northwest-based Stevens, whose 4,888 who retired from the saddle in November trainer Jim Penney and victories include three Ken2005, looked fit as a fiddle in his comeback dispatched as the 5-1 thirdtucky Derbies, eight Breedride on Sunday at Santa Anita as he guided choice in a field of seven ers’ Cup races, two in the Washington-bred Jebrica to a third-place older horses entered for a Preakness, three Belmonts, finish in the sixth race going a flat mile on claiming tag of $50,000, was Gary Stevens a record nine Santa Anita turf. sitting third with Stevens, Derbies and four Santa Photo courtesy of Santa Anita “That’s the first time I’ve knuckled a length and a half off of Anita Handicaps, retired down on one in seven years, and it felt pacesetter Rock This Way and Tyler Baze, with $221,212,704 in purse money won. good,” said the Caldwell, Idaho native who leaving the half-mile pole. Stevens hugged Widely applauded for a key role in the turns 50 on March 6. “I rode long enough the rail and made the lead turning into the 2003 blockbuster hit movie Seabiscuit, Steto know that turning into the backside, I stretch, opening up by a length approach- vens is currently a racing analyst for HRTV was going to be loaded coming into the ing the eighth pole only to be caught near and NBC. stretch. I was looking over at Julien (Lepathe wire by two horses flying from off the “I’ve got to go shower and I’ve got to roux, aboard even money favorite Jimmy pace: Maybe Tuesday and Deacon Speakin’. get into the (HRTV) booth,” said Stevens folSimms), and he was just to my outside and “It was exciting not just for us, but also lowing his comeback ride. “I want to make had some horse. for Washington and the whole racing indus- the Monrovia (Grade 2 Stakes, the eighth “I knew I was going to be able to float try,” said Penney’s son-in-law and assistant on Santa Anita’s Sunday program).” out coming into the lane. Tyler’s horse Bryson Cooper, who rode with Stevens 30 It is expected Stevens will ride on a (Baze, aboard pacesetter Rock This Way) years ago in the Northwest. “We’re really selective basis throughout Santa Anita’s floated out just a tad coming off the turn. It happy with the effort – if Gary could’ve winter/spring meeting, which runs through was a perfect trip and, like I said, it felt really finished on a horse, he might’ve won,” he April 21.

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who had been an early season sensation at Sunland, had left and Sunland Park, NM gone to ride at Oaklawn Park in Sunland jockey champ Arkansas, he grinned and said: “I’m getting hot competition not afraid of anybody.” By Ray Sanchez Then, when he was asked if Miguel Hernandez is a cocky he was worried about jockey Ry sort of guy. And Eikleberry being for good reason. close on his heels in He was the leading the standings now, Thoroughbred his grin got wider jockey at Sunland and said, “Who’s Park Racetrack and Eikleberry?” Casino by a wide Of course, he margin last season knows darn well and is in the lead who Eikleberry again this year. is. The young (24 So it’s no years old) rider with surprise that when the unusual first he was asked last name has taken the week if he was glad role of Hernandez’s Miguel Hernandez jockey Derek Bell, main opposition.

Through last Sunday Hernandez and Eikleberry had recorded 21 victories each. But last Tuesday Hernandez won two races while Eikleberry had none and Hernandez pulled in front again. The heated race for the riding championship has certainly added excitement to the current season. Hernandez finished 14 winners ahead of his nearest competitor, Enrique Gomez Portillo, last season. Eikleberry finished fourth, 26 wins behind Hernandez.

New Orleans, LA Star Guitar, Perrodin, Salemn elected to Fair Grounds Hall of Fame

Three new members have been elected to the Fair Grounds Hall of Fame: Star Guitar, the

all-time Louisiana-bred earnings leader; E.J. Perrodin, believed to be Fair Grounds’ all-time leading stakes-winning rider; and Ray Salmen, owner of several popular stakes winners, including A Letter to Harry and Pago Hop. The 2013 class will be inducted during a Fair Grounds Hall of Fame reception in the Black Gold Room on March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and proceeds will support the ongoing English classes for backstretch workers conducted by St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, the Fair Grounds Chaplaincy and the Neighborhood Story Project. Star Guitar – bred and owned by the Brittlyn Stable of Maurice & Evelyn Benoit and trained by Al Stall Jr. – is a bay horse by Quiet American, out of Minit Towinit. He SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 27

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Board of Directors for nine years. Salmen began attending the Fair Grounds as a high school student. While studying at Tulane University he started his Mardi Gras Stable and secured Tennessee Wright as his trainer. Upon graduation from Tulane he was drafted and served in World War ll. In 1970 he formed a partnership with A.H. and Albert Stall and the stable ran as ALAHRAY Stable, which campaigned several stakes winners. Reservations for the Hall of Fame reception can be made by Star Guitar gets a kiss from owner phone via the Fair Grounds Group Evelyn Benoit following the 2010 Sales department at (504) 948-1285. Louisiana Champions Day Clasic, The 2013 class of the Fair one of his record five Louisiana Grounds Hall of Fame was elected Champions Day wins at Fair by a vote of the 12-member Fair Grounds. Grounds Hall of Fame Committee, Photo by Hodges Photography comprised of Jason Boulet, racing earned 22 of his 24 wins in stakes. secretary; Mike Diliberto, head He won five Louisiana Champions clocker and morning line oddsmakDay races at Fair Grounds, includer; Tom Early, breeder; Bob Fortus, ing three consecutive runnings of freelance turf writer; Eric Halstrom, the Louisiana Champions Day Clas- vice president and general mansic (2009-2011), in addition to the ager; Marcus Hersh, Daily Racing 2007 LCD Juvenile and the 2008 Form; Bryan Krantz, former Fair LCD Sprint. Star Guitar eclipsed the Grounds owner; Angus Lind, writer; previous Louisiana-bred earnings Jim Mulvihill, communications and mark, held by Grade 1 winner pari-mutuel marketing manager; Happy Ticket, by winning the 2012 Ramon Muniz, paddock judge; Gary Costa Rising Stakes, his 10th win Palmisano, clocker; and Sandra at Fair Grounds from 12 starts (the Salmen, horsemen’s relations. two losses came in the 2009 and 2010 runnings of the Grade II New Orleans Handicap). Grand Prairie, TX Perrodin, a native of Rayne, Big changes afoot at Lone La., won 3,083 races with earnings Star Park; new exclusion of $41,402,415 in a 37-year career policy announced from 1975 to 2012. He won more Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie than 200 stakes races, including 56 announced today that the main at Fair Grounds, believed to be the track record. His major Fair Grounds racetrack is being completely renovated along with major grandstand stakes wins include the New Orimprovements to be in place in leans Handicap (Listcapade, 1983), the Fair Grounds Oaks twice (Quite time for the upcoming 13-week, a Gem, 1988, and Silky Feather, 2013 Spring Thoroughbred Season 1993) and the Mervin H. Muniz beginning Thursday, April 11. Memorial Handicap (Candid Glen, The main track recondition2003). Other top mounts included ing is currently underway and will Sarah Lane’s Oates, Waupaca, Clever feature a new base and mixture Song, Police Inspector and Compo- to ensure track safety and consissure. He won six on a Fair Grounds tency: card on Nov. 18, 1979. Perrodin died “During the course of the preof cancer in 2012 at age 55. vious Fall Meeting of Champions Salmen owned such local fafor American Quarter Horses, we vorites as Pago Hop, Iron Gray and noticed inconsistencies in the main his best horse, A Letter to Harry. He dirt track that caused some bias was a member of the Fair Grounds during races. A complete investiga-

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tion by independent, top track and soil experts, found that remnants of the previously used cushion material remained in broad areas of the track. This material caused difficulties grooming the track each day in order to achieve a uniform distribution of cushion from the inner rail to the outside of the racetrack,” said Drew Shubeck, Lone Star Park President and General Manager. The renovation project includes: 1) Removal of all cushion material in order to fully inspect the limestone base. 2) Reapplication of the cushion, allowing sub-cushion material to blend with saved cushion material. 3) Washed sand, clay and organics will be blended to achieve optimum blend of cushion materials. “Our first and foremost objective is to have a safe and consistent racetrack surface and we believe these renovations will do just that for our horsemen,” said Shubeck. New Exclusion Policy Announced: Lone Star Park also recently announced a new exclusion policy which is consistent with regulations adopted by other racetracks and a written position issued by the Jockey Club last month:“Lone Star Park is committed to ensuring that the racing programs we conduct reflect the highest standards of safety and integrity. Lone Star Park reserves the right not to allocate stalls or accept entries from any horsemen on the suspended list from either the American Quarter Horse Association or The Jockey Club.” 2013 Stakes Schedule Announced: Also, the track recently announced its 2013 Stakes Schedule consisting of 11 stakes races totaling over $1.1 million. The schedule is highlighted by the $300,000 Lone Star Park Handicap (Grade 3) for three year olds and up at 1-1/16 miles on Monday, May 27 and the $200,000 Texas Mile (Grade 3) for three year olds and up at one mile on Saturday, April 27. Check out www.lonestarpark.com for a complete stakes schedule listing.

Buckley, WA Grade 2 stakes winner Atta Boy Roy retires to stud

Three-time Washington champion and Grade 2 stakes winner Atta Boy Roy will be retiring to stud at Rick and Debbie Pabst’s Blue Ribbon Farm in Buckley after his final start in the Swift Stakes at Turf Paradise on Saturday, Jan. 26. Bred and raised by the Pabsts and Patricia Murphy, the son of Tribunal is a half-brother to Washington horse of the year and Longacres Mile (Grade 3) winner The Great Face. Both are sons of stakes-placed Irish Toast, a recently retired daughter of Synastry and Washington champion Bix’s Bet. Irish Toast was named Washington broodmare of the year in 2010. One of five champions and a dozen stakes winners - including 2012 Washington most improved plater and stakes winner Kooky Saluki - sired by the late Tribunal, Atta Boy Roy was unraced at two. At three he began his race career at Turf Paradise where he won his second start by 12 lengths. He next won an allowance at Canterbury Park and later ran second in the Luke Kroythosch Stakes at Turf Paradise in his first stakes placement. The following year Atta Boy Roy, who was purchased by Roy and Ellie Schaefer out of the Blue Ribbon consignment at the 2006 WTBOA September sale and raced his entire career for the Schaefer’s R.E.V. Racing, spent his summer at Emerald Downs where he won the Governor’s Handicap and set a new track and state record in the Chinook Pass Sprint Stakes en route to being named both Washington and Emerald champion sprinter. His five-year-old season marked a series of highs, including his victory in the $250,000 Grade 2 Churchill Downs Stakes on Kentucky Derby Day 2010 with Calvin Borel in the irons. He also won the $200,000 Remington Park Sprint Cup Stakes by 5 1/ 2 lengths and finished second in the Aristides Handicap (Grade 3) and Iowa Sprint Handicap to earn his second Washington sprinter of the SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 31

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bred by Barbara M. Coleman, trained by Fincher), That’s Who (top 3-yearold colt or gelding, owned by Sam E. and Latane Stevens, bred by Sam E. Stevens, trained by Joel Marr), Back Seat Roll (top 2-year-old filly, owned and bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, trained by Henry Dominguez), and Kiss My Hennessy (top 2-yearGolden Gate Fields management congratulates Russell Baze on his 50,000 Thoroughold colt or gelding, bred mounts, Jan. 25. owned by Joe Dee Photo by Vassar Photography Albuquerque, NM Brooks and Scott NMHBA honors its 2012 Bryant, trained by state-bred champions Fincher). Special stallion Desirio. winning 8-year-old son of the First The New Mexico Horse BreedFor the third consecutive year, Fredda Draper’s Eddie Jym, Down Dash stallion Count Corona, ers’ Association honored its 2012 Desert God was honored as the top a 9-year-old daughter of Corona was honored as last year’s top Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Thoroughbred stallion for 2012. Cocktail and dam of PJ Chick In freshman Quarter Horse stallion. champions during its Zia Awards Owned by H. Joe Allen of Abilene, Black, was the 2012 Quarter Horse Coronas Blackdiamond is owned Banquet at the Marriott Uptown Texas, Desert God’s runners earned Broodmare of the Year. by a partnership and stands at Hotel in Albuquerque on Jan. 24. $2,055,901 last year and included Sarah Donaldson’s Born Running The following Quarter Horses During the banquet, which Rose’s Desert and Our Choice. Ranch in Deming, New Mexico. were also honored: Little Bit Southwas sponsored by Chris Kotulak, a Desert God stands at Fred and Also, a Distinguished Service ern (top older mare, owned by total of 20 awards were presented. Linda Alexander’s A & A Ranch in Award was presented to Equine Edilberto Estrada, bred by Richard Longtime breeder Triple AAA Anthony, New Mexico. Encore Foundation of Tucson, Ariand Patricia Shearer, trained by VicRanch of Glendale, Arizona, was Rocket Included, a winning zona. Owned by former racehorse tor Rodriguez), Rollickin Red (top honored with the 2012 Julep Cup and stakes-placed 8-year-old son trainer Patti Shirley, Equine Encore older stallion or gelding, owned by by The Blood-Horse Magazine. of the Broad Brush stallion Include, Foundation is a non-profi t 501 (c) Rollickin Red Partners, bred by MJ Owned and operated by Richard was last year’s top freshman (3) corporation whose mission is Farms, trained by Todd Fincher), Owens, whose family owned Turf Thoroughbred stallion. The sire of to provide a retirement home for Call Me A Blazn Chic (top 3-year-old Paradise Racetrack in Phoenix racehorses, both Thoroughbred and Jenson’s Miracle, the winner of last filly, owned by J & M Racing and through the 1980s, Triple AAA Quarter Horse. New Mexico-bred year’s New Mexico Eddy County Farm, bred by Mike C. Abraham, Ranch was the breeder of Our Stakes (R) at Zia Park, Rocket Intrained by Alex Sanchez and Jaime racehorses currently residing at the Choice, an 8-year-old gelding by Desert God and one-time $25,000 cluded is owned by Henry Domin- Dominguez), First Blazin Love (top farm include 13-time winner B.G. Tiger, 11-time winner Areallyniceguy, guez and stands at Johnnie Nall’s 3-year-old colt or gelding, owned claim who won four stakes and Lucky Six Farm in Sunland Park,. by Lisa Saumell, Dwayne Johnson, and the stakes-placed Bob’s Banjo. earned $284,411 while racing at PJ Chick In Black, a Grade 1 and Johnny C. Martinez, bred by New Mexico tracks last season. Houston, TX winner against open company, was Mike C. Abraham, trained by Paul Our Choice, who races for Glen Murphy returns to Jones), and Gonna Cha Cha (top Stable HMA of Tempe, Arizona, and last year’s top New Mexico-bred Sam Houston Race Park a 2-year-old colt or gelding, owned is trained by Justin Evans, was hon- 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly. PJ Chick In Black earned $523,339 by Norma Alvarez, Brenda Alvarez, happy family man ored as the top New Mexico-bred older Thoroughbred colt/stallion or from six starts for her owners, Den- and Debra J. Laney, bred by Dosi By Martha Claussen nis Bowen, Susan Taylor, and Jack gelding for 2012. and Norma Alvarez, trained by Juan While most racing fans apSmith Farms, and her five victories M. Gonzalez). Our Choice’s dam, the First preciate the risks that jockeys take included a neck win as the fastest Draft Choice mare Neat Choice, Jesse James Jr was the top when competing on the racetrack, qualifier in the $600,000 Ruidoso was honored as last year’s top Quarter Horse stallion for 2011, as few comprehend the sacrifices Futurity (G1) at Ruidoso Downs, Thoroughbred broodmare. the stakes-winning 12-year-old son they make in their personal lives. Other NMHBA Thoroughbred and a one-length score against of Mr Jess Perry sired the earners To make a living, they must travel awards went to Rose’s Desert (top state-breds in the $251,359 New of $1,425,626. Jesse James Jr is several circuits throughout the older mare, owned and bred by Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2) at owned by and stands at Mac and year, oftentimes leaving their famiJoe R. Peacock Sr. and trained by Sunland Park. Fredda Draper of Janis Spencer Murray’s MJ Farms in lies for months at a time. Todd Fincher), Hennessy Smash Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, bred Veguita, New Mexico. The smile on rider Glen (top 3-year-old filly, owned and the brown daughter of the Strawfly Coronas Blackdiamond, a Murphy’s face this season at Sam year award and he was also named top state older male runner. At six he won the Shot of Gold Handicap at Canterbury and placed in both the Aristides Stakes and Iowa Sprint Handicap for the second times. Overall, in 35 starts, the Valorie Lund-trained champion Boy Roy had a record of 14-7-1 with just shy of $600,000 ($595,416) in earnings. Atta Boy Roy will stand the 2013 breeding season as property of the Atta Boy Roy syndicate for a fee of $2,000 live foal, with no booking fee.

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the winner’s circle photos, it is more important to lend support when your husband does not win a race. It can be a lonely profession, and it means so much to me to see his face light up when he sees Noelle.” The couple will celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in July, and have navigated many stretches of Glen Murphy and family. time apart when Glen rides in New Mexico and Texas. Houston Race Park, is due not just “We have always found a way to his many trips to the winner’s to make it work,” admits Joy. “When circle, but knowing that his wife I feel sorry for myself, I think of and daughter will be with him in military spouses and the sacrifices each photo. Murphy is married to Joy Rose they make.” So at least for the next two Murphy and they are devoted parents to their adorable daughter, months, Glen, Joy and Noelle will Noelle, who will turn two on Valen- relish the wins on the racetrack and tine’s Day. Last year, Joy and Noelle the quality time spent together as made several trips from their home a family. in Oklahoma; this year, they have relocated with Glen in Houston for the entire meet. Cypress, CA Murphy was the leading rider One Dashing Eagle at Sam Houston last year, and is honored as Horse of the off to a great start with eight wins Year at PCQHRA awards in the first four days of the meet. He has ridden professionally since banquet The awards and accolades 1984 and loves what he does for a keep rolling in for One Dashing living, but admits that seeing his Eagle and his record breaking 2012 wife and daughter every day is icseason. After being honored as ing on a very nice cake! World Champion, 2-year-old cham“I love riding in Houston and pion and 2-year-old champion colt having my family here with me,” said the 44-year-old rider. “This is a by the American Quarter Horse Association and also being named great city and we are making the the Horse of the Meet in the anmost of our time together.” nual Los Alamitos Race Course The family has been busy exploring the city in their free time Media Poll, One Dashing Eagle was and enjoying visits to the Children’s named the Horse of the Year and 2-Year-Old Colt of the Year by the Museum, parks and the many atPacific Coast Quarter Horse Racing tractions of the fourth largest city Association at its annual Awards in the country. Joy reflects on last year, when Banquet on Thursday, Jan. 24. Owned by San Gregorio Racshe and Noelle would visit for a ing Stables and Jose and Gustavo couple of days. Leaving was always De La Torre, One Dashing Eagle difficult. They would head home became the sport’s all-time single wishing they had been able to season money winner and the first spend more time with Glen. to earn over $2 million dollars in “Nothing has brought me a single season in 2012. He also more happiness than watching Glen succeed,” said Joy. “But as became the first horse to ever win much as you love to be there for three races featuring million dollar

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purses. In California, One Dashing Eagle won the Ed Burke Million Futurity and the Golden State Million Futurity. “It’s been a dream being involved with One Dashing Eagle,” said Jose De La Torre. “We never imagined he would do some the things he has accomplished, but all the credit goes to this wonderful horse.” Ed Allred was named PCQHRA Owner of the Year for the eighth time and Breeder of the Year for the sixth year in a row and 16thtime overall. AQHA Champion trainer Paul Jones was named PCQHRA Trainer of the Year for the 13th time. Cruz Mendez earned his first PCQHRA Jockey of the Year title. Dr. Steve Burns was honored with the Frank Vessels Sr. Memorial Award in appreciation of his outstanding contributions to the sport of Quarter Horse racing. His Burns Ranch in Menifee, California has become one of the premier homes for stallions in the nation and it stands the likes of Walk Thru Fire, Separatist, Hawkinson, Foose, TR Dasher, Favorite Cartel, One Sweet Jess and Stel Corona. Dr. Burns also became a partner of the Los Alamitos Equine Sale in 2012. He received Breeder Special Recognition Awards in 2007 and 2011. Allred and Kash Vessels of Vessels Stallion Farm both presented the award to Dr. Burns. “I am very excited for Dr. Burns to receive this award,” said Dr. Allred in his presentation speech of this award.“I believe Dr. Burns will one day be the leading Quarter Horse breeder in the nation.” Carol Cooper, a longtime member of the PCQHRA and a member of the awards committee, received the Sam Thompson Memorial Award for her wonderful leadership within the Los Alamitos racing community. Cooper was also the 1988 PCQHRA Owner of the Year. Special Achievement awards went to owners San Gregorio Racing Stables and Jose and Gustavo De La Torre, trainer Dan Francisco, jockey Gregorio Arriaga and breeder Martha Wells. The Val Tonks Memorial Award for an up and coming young rider went to Oscar

Peinado. The Three Bars Awards for top stallion in California went to Walk Thru Fire for the second straight year and third time in his career, while the James V.A. Carter Broodmare Award went to Secret Separation, the mother of Hez Our Secret and Secretly Famous. Divisional awards went to Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity winner Matabari as the 2-year-old filly and the highly consistent Fires Blazin as the 2-year-old gelding. AQHA Champions Flame N Flash and Hez Our Secret also won PCQHRA titles, Flame N Flash as the top 3-year-old filly and Hez Our Secret as the top 3-year-old colt. Ed Allred’s Check My Thoughts was named the top 3-year-old gelding. In the aged horses divisions, El Aguila Real’s two Grade 1 victories at Los Alamitos propelled him to the title of top aged gelding. Las Damas Handicap winner Getit Together was the top aged mare and Jumpn Shake was the top aged stallion. Ronsepi was named the most improved horse and Cold Crystal was the iron horse. The inaugural Intermountain Horse of the Meeting went to Los Alamitos Juvenile Stakes winner Margaritas N Coronas, trained by Bret Vickery for Robert Hickman. Awards for Leading Horsemen at the Northern California Fair went to owner Victor Barriga, trainer Miguel Gonzalez and jockey Jesus Arriaga.

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Oklahoma City, OK Slightly Icy tops Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale By Michael Cusortelli

Slighty Icy, a winning and stakes-placed daughter of the late Chicks Beduino and stakes winner Icy Morn (TB), sold for $250,000 to top the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale, which was held January 17-19 in Oklahoma City. Consigned by Royal Vista Ranches LLC for Deverne Weston, Slighty Icy was acquired by Mary Jahnel’s MJ Ranch. The mare, who ran third in the 2005 Denim N Diamonds Handicap (R) for California-bred 3-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos, is a half sister to Icy

Lane (TB), a Devon Lane filly who won the ‘04 La Senora Handicap (R) at Sunland Park. Now 11, Slighty Icy was bred on June 4, 2012, and is believed to be in foal to all-time leading sire and 1987 world champion First Down Dash. The mare has produced four winners from five starters, including 2010 Rainbow Futurity (Grade 1) winner Hes Too Icy For Me, and Mighty Icy, a stakes-placed colt and full brother to Hes Too Icy For Me. Last Shall Be First, a graded stakes-winning 14-year-old mare by Strawfly Special, was acquired for $225,000 by Luis Ramirez. Consigned by Roger Daly for Childers Ranch LLC of Fresno, California, Last Shall Be First has foaled seven winners from eight starters, including Jazz Be First, a colt by Bono Jazz who won the 2010 Hialeah Laddie Futurity at Hialeah Park, and Last To Check Him, a stakes-winning filly by Check Him Out who ran third in I Like The Odds’ 2011 Los Alamitos Two-Million Futurity (Grade 1). The third-high seller, Full Moon Dasher, sold for $123,000 to D & S Racing LLC. The 6-yearold daughter of the late Dash Ta Fame and the stakes-placed Major Rime mare Nagano Moon was consigned by Bielau Oaks Ranch of Weimar, Texas. Full Moon Dasher is a full sister to Grade 2 winner Dash Ta Moon and a half sister to 2009 AQHA champion aged stallion First Moonflash. The mare was bred to 2010 world champion Apolitical Jess for her first foal. The average price for the three-day sale fell 8 percent from 2012 to $8,336, and the median dropped 6 percent to $4,500. A total of 925 horses were sold for a gross of $7,711,250. “We had a great crowd on hand for the sale, and we are looking forward to a great year in 2013,” said Heritage Place director of operations Spence Kidney after the sale. “The 2013 Winter Mixed Sale finished strong, with over 88 percent of the horses being sold and a solid average from start to finish.” Grant Farms LLC was the sale’s leading buyer with 12 head for

After losing the Grade I Stephen Foster Handicap on dirt at Churchill Downs in June by just a head, Wise Dan won four consecutive races on turf: the Grade II Fourstardave at Saratoga; the Grade I Woodbine Mile at Woodbine in suburban Toronto; the Grade I Shadwell Turf Mile at Keeneland, and the Grade I Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita Park in November. In the Breeders’ Cup Mile, Wise Dan broke a course record that had stood since 1989. Hallandale Beach, FL He finished 2012 with $2,622,037 in Wise Dan sweeps HOY, total earnings. John Velazquez rode Older Male, Turf titles Wise Dan in all of his races during Wise Dan, a major stakes 2012 except for the Shadwell Turf winner in the United States and Mile. On that occasion, he was ridCanada last year, was named the den by Jose Lezcano. 2012 Horse of the Year Saturday Wise Dan is a chestnut Kenevening at the 42nd Annual Eclipse tucky bred gelded son of WiseAwards, presented by Daily Racing man’s Ferry out of Lisa Danielle by Form, The Stronach Group and Wolf Power. He is expected to beBreeders’ Cup. The Eclipse Awards, gin his 2013 campaign this spring. held at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., honor excellence The 2012 Eclipse Awards in Thoroughbred racing and are Eclipse Awards are bestowed voted on by representatives of the upon the Thoroughbred horses National Thoroughbred Racing and individuals whose outstandAssociation, Daily Racing Form ing achievements have earned (DRF) and National Turf Writers And them the title of Champion in Broadcasters (NTWAB). their respective divisions. The Owned and bred by Morton Eclipse Awards are named after the great 18th-Century racehorse Fink of Northbrook, Ill., Wise Dan and foundation sire Eclipse, who finished first in the balloting with began racing at age five and was 194 votes, followed by Reddam undefeated in 18 starts, including Racing’s I’ll Have Another, winner eight walkovers. Eclipse sired the of the 2012 Kentucky Derby and winners of 344 races, including Preakness Stakes, with 30 votes, three Epsom Derbies. and Mrs. Janis Whitham’s Fort Voting Overview In voting that Larned, winner of last year’s Breedconcluded Jan. 3, Eclipse Awards ers’ Cup Classic, with 12 votes. voters cast their ballots to rank the Fourth was Besilu Stables’ Royal top three horses and individuals in Delta, winner of the Breeders’ Cup each Championship division on a Ladies’ Classic, with eight votes. 10-5-1 point system basis. This vot(Complete Horse of the Year results ing established the top three finalare listed below). ists in each division, whose names Wise Dan also won the Older Male and Male Turf Eclipse Awards were released on Jan. 5, 2012. The tallies below represent this evening, and becomes the first only first-place votes from memhorse since John Henry in 1981 to bers of the consolidated voting win those two awards and Horse of entities, NTRA, Daily Racing Form the Year in the same year. and National Turf Writers And As a 5-year-old in 2012, Wise Broadcasters. Dan – trained by Charles Lopresti Voter participation rate: – won five races from six starts and 254/272 = 93.38 percent competed on synthetic, dirt and turf (Name, First-Place Votes) surfaces. He began the year with Two-Year-Old Male a track record setting 10 ½-length victory in the Grade 3 Ben Ali Stakes Shanghai Bobby, 253; Uncaptured, 1. at Keeneland on Polytrack in April.

$390,000. Luis Ramirez bought four head, including the secondhigh seller, for a total of $263,700, and MJ Ranch acquired two for $257,000, including the high seller. Enrique Gonzalez’s EG High Desert Farm of Temecula, California, bought nine head for $239,700. For more information on the sale, visit www.heritageplace.com.

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Two-Year-Old Filly Beholder, 225; Executiveprivilege, 27; Dreaming of Julia, 1; So Many Ways, 1. Three-Year-Old Male I’ll Have Another, 247; Bodemeister, 3; The Lumber Guy, 1; Paynter, 1; Union Rags, 1; Voter Abstention, 1. Three-Year-Old Filly Questing (GB), 106; My Miss Aurelia, 102; Believe You Can, 17; Contested, 13; Dance Card, 6; Lady of Shamrock, 5; In Lingerie, 4; Zo Impressive, 1. Older Male Wise Dan, 139; Fort Larned, 109; Little Mike, 4; Game on Dude, 1; Shackleford, 1; Older Female Royal Delta, 231; Groupie Doll, 22; It’s Tricky, 1. Male Sprinter Trinniberg, 233; Shackleford, 11; The Lumber Guy, 8; Caixa Electronica, 1; Voter Abstention, 1. Female Sprinter Groupie Doll, 250; Mizdirection, 3; Contested, 1. Male Turf Horse Wise Dan, 170; Little Mike, 78; Point of Entry, 5; No Vote, 1. Female Turf Horse Zagora (FR) 242; Marketing Mix, 5; Lady of Shamrock, 4; Dayatthespa, 2; Voter Abstention, 1. Steeplechase Horse Pierrot Lunaire, 116; Demonstrative, 99; Arcadius, 1; Divine Fortune, 1; Woodmont, 1; Voter Abstentions, 36. Horse of the Year Wise Dan, 194; I’ll Have Another, 30; Fort Larned, 12; Royal Delta, 8; Little Mike, 6; Frankel, 1; Groupie Doll, 1; Shanghai Bobby, 1; Voter Abstentions, 1. Owner Godolphin Racing, LLC, 138; Midwest Thoroughbreds, 50; Reddam Racing, LLC, 26; John C. Oxley, 13; Morton Fink, 12; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 2; Janis Whitham, 2; Zayat Stables, 2; Repole Racing, 1; Starlight Racing, 1; Voter Abstentions, 1. Breeder Darley, 170; Adena Springs, 25; Morton Fink, 20; Brereton C. Jones, SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 35

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15; Janis Whitham, 4; Phipps Stable, 3; Harvey Clarke, 2; Fred and William Bradley, 1; William D. Graham, 1; Palides Investments, 1; Kenneth and Sarah Ramsey, 1; Stonestreet Thoroughbreds, 1; Voter Abstentions, 10. Trainer Dale Romans, 119; Todd Pletcher, 87; Bob Baffert, 35; Chad Brown, 2; Bill Mott, 2; Jamie Ness, 2; Doug O’Neill, 2; Steve Asmussen 1; Ian Wilkes, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3. Jockey Ramon Dominguez, 201; John Velazquez, 37; Rosie Napravnik, 4; Russell Baze, 2; Rafael Bejarano, 2; Javier Castellano, 2;Mario Gutierrez, 1; Mike Smith, 1; Voter Abstentions, 3; No Vote, 1. Apprentice Jockey Jose Montano, 127; Irad Ortiz, Jr., 34; Angel Suarez, 25; Eswan Flores, 16; Wilmer Garcia, 4; Eliska Kubinova, 4; C.J. McMahon, 2; Jose Ortiz, 2; Hugo Sanchez, 2; Nicolas Milford, 1; Voter Abstentions, 37. Award of Merit The winner of the Award of Merit, voted on by a panel of representatives from the three presenting organizations and previously announced, is Nick Nicholson. The Award of Merit is presented to honor outstanding lifetime achievement in the Thoroughbred industry. Media Eclipse Awards also are given in the categories of photography, audio and multi-media Internet, news/enterprise writing, feature/commentary writing, national television–feature and national television–live racing programming to recognize members of the media for outstanding coverage of Thoroughbred racing. The 2012 Media Eclipse Awards winners, determined by a judges’ panel for each category and previously announced, are: Photography – Tom Keyser, Daily Racing Form; “Start of Brooklyn Handicap, July 11, 2012. Writing – Feature/Commentary: Ryan Goldberg, Daily Racing “Keiber Coa Presses on a Year After Father’s Fateful Spill,” July 7, 2012. Writing - News/Enterprise: Mary Simon, Thoroughbred Times,

“Added Obstacle” June 9, 2012. Television - Live Racing: NBC Sports, “The Kentucky Derby”; Rob Hyland, Coordinating Producer; May 5, 2012. Television - Feature: ESPN, “Notinrwilderstdremz”, Heather Lombardo, Producer; Oct. 30, 2012. Audio and Multi-Media Internet: Glenye Cain Oakford, Daily Racing Form.com “Zenyatta: Wait for First Foal Combines Science, Art and Anticipation,” Feb. 28, 2012.

athletes. His vast experience as track superintendent at some of the world’s top racetracks will be helpful in our efforts to improve the quality of racing at Canterbury Park.” In June of last year, Canterbury Park and the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community entered into a cooperative purse enhancement and marketing agreement that will inject $75 million into the horsemen purse fund over the agreement’s 10-year span. Purses for the upcoming season have doubled compared to 2011 due to the agreement. Canterbury Park will offer six Shakopee, MN six-figure stakes races including the Canterbury Park names largest single purse, the $200,000 Javier Barajas as Track Mystic Lake Derby, since 1991. Superintendent Canterbury Park’s 2013 season Canterbury Park racing ofbegins Friday, May 17 featuring 69 ficials today announced the hiring race days and an estimated total of Javier Barajas as track superinof $12 million in purse money. The tendent for the 2013 racing season. stable area and main track will Barajas has held similar positions at open for training in late April. Arlington Park, Golden Gate Fields, Fair Grounds and Retama Park. He is currently the track superinOne Dashing Eagle is tendent at Meydan Racecourse in Nad Al Sheba, Dubai, home of the World Champion Freshman colt One Dashing world’s richest horse race, the $10 Eagle is the 2012 World Champion million Dubai World Cup. Because Racing American Quarter Horse. Canterbury Park’s race meet does He also is the champion 2-year-old not conflict with Dubai’s racing and champion 2-year-old colt. season, Barajas will continue as Owned by Jose and Gustavo track superintendent with Dubai Racing Club in addition to oversee- De La Torre with Jorge Carmona’s San Gregorio Racing Stable of ing the Shakopee, MN racetrack’s Norco, California, One Dashing dirt and turf tracks from April Eagle made history by winning through September. “I am excited about the oppor- three million-dollar futurities and tunity to work for Canterbury Park. setting a single-season earnings record of $2 million. He won six of The track has always been known as one of the safest in the industry seven races, including the $2.4 million All American Futurity (Grade and the management is really focused on improving racing,” Barajas 1), $1 million Golden State Million said. “The schedules work perfectly Futurity (Grade 1) and $1 million Ed Burke Million Futurity (Grade 1). for me to stay on at Meydan and One Dashing Eagle joins a select also work at Canterbury.” This argroup of 10 horses chosen as world rangement also allows for Barajas to spend more time with family in champion in their freshman year, with the most recent being Stolis Illinois. Winner in 2008. “Javier is recognized as one of Bred by American Quarter the world’s top individuals in his Horse Hall of Fame members field, and we are very excited to have him on our team,” Canterbury Allred Bros. of Mesa, Arizona, One Park President Randy Sampson Dashing Eagle is by champion and said. “Having Javier in charge of leading freshman sire One Famous maintaining our racing surfaces Eagle and out of the First Down demonstrates our commitment to Dash mare One Sweet Dash. His the safety of our equine and human trainers include Jose and Ugo De

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La Torre and Eloy Navarro, and his jockeys include Ramon Sanchez and Adrian Loza. PJ Chick In Black is the champion 2-year-old filly. The winner of the Ruidoso Futurity (Grade 1) and New Mexican Spring Futurity (RG2), she won five of six starts and earned $523,339. Bred by Fredda Draper of Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, she is owned by Dennis Bowen, Susan Taylor and Jack Smith Farms of El Paso, Texas. The New Mexico-bred is by Desirio and out of the Corona Cocktail mare Eddie Jym. The filly was trained by Carl Draper and John Stinebaugh, and ridden by Esgar Ramirez. El Duero is the champion 2-year-old gelding. The gelded son of Oak Tree Special out of the Streakin La Jolla mare La Jolla Rocket won the West Texas Futurity (Grade 1) and was second by a nose in the Heritage Place Futurity (Grade 1). With a record of one win and three seconds in four starts, El Duero earned $285,378. El Duero was trained by Toby Keeton and ridden by Agustin Silva, G.R. Carter Jr. and Francisco Ramirez. Bred by Jorge Haddad of Seguin, Texas, El Duero is owned by Joel Valeriano, Sammy Valeriano and Lionel Zapata’s R/T Stables of Odessa, Texas. 3-year-old Ochoa adds to his already luminous record, as he picked up two more championships – champion 3-year-old and champion 3-year-old gelding. The winner of six of eight starts in 2012, Ochoa won the All American Derby (Grade 1) and Rainbow Derby (Grade 1) while earning $1,375,541. He also became the sport’s all-time leading money earner, with more than $2.6 million in the bank. Ochoa, who was the 2011 champion 2-year-old and 2-year-old gelding, is owned by his breeder, John T.L. and Brenda Jones’ J Bar 7 Ranch of Quanah, Texas, in partnership with Monte and Katsy Cluck and Doug Benson. Ochoa is by Tres Seis and out of the Stoli mare Stolis Fortune. He was trained by C. Dwayne “Sleepy” Gilbreath and ridden by Roy Baldillez. Johnny Trotter’s Hez Our Secret is the champion 3-year-old SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 37

colt. He made eight starts, with three wins, two seconds and one third and earnings of $630,252. He won the Z. Wayne Griffin Director’s Trial, was second in both the All American Derby (Grade 1) and Los Alamitos Super Derby (Grade 1) and fourth in the Champion of Champions (Grade 1). Hez Our Secret was trained by Blane and Trey Wood, and ridden by Ricky Ramirez. Bred by Vessels Stallion Farm LLC, Hez Our Secret is by First Down Dash and out of the Separatist mare Secret Separation. Flame N Flash had a strong year, and becomes the champion 3-year-old filly. Owned by Robert Williams of Roosevelt, Utah, the filly won the La Primera Del Ano Derby (Grade 3), then defeated older mares in the Mildred N. Vessels Memorial Handicap (G1) and came within a nose of taking it all in the Champion of Champions (G1). She started eight times, winning four, and finishing second and third once each. She earned $353,756. She was trained by Juan Aleman and Elena Andrade, and ridden by Francisco Rubio. Bred by Dr. Ed Allred, Flame N Flash is by Walk Thru Fire. She becomes the third champion produced from the Shirley’s Champion (TB) mare Oh La Proud, the others being Hawkinson and Hawkish.

Top earned another championship, this as the champion aged stallion. Last year’s champion 3-year-old colt returned to the races late in 2012 to win three of five starts, with one second place and earnings of $275,500. He won the Grade 1 Zia Park Championship and The Championship at Sunland Park, as well as the All American Gold Cup (Grade 3). He was trained by Ralph Muniz, Mario Sanchez and Brandon Muniz, and ridden by Oscar Rincon. The 4-year-old is bred by Sue May and is by Coronas Prospect and out of the Easily Smashed mare Cream To The Top Champion aged mare Fredaville picks up another championship for her owner and breeder, the late Robert Gentry of Lubbock, Texas, who died last week. The 6-yearold mare won three of seven starts in 2012, with one second and three thirds, while earning $131,920. She won the Merial Distaff Challenge Championship (Grade 1), Merial Los Alamitos Distaff Challenge (Grade 3) and Merial Remington Distaff Challenge, was second in the Junos Request Stakes (Grade 2) and third in the Mildred N. Vessels Memorial Handicap (Grade 1). She was trained by Juan Aleman, Cody Joiner, Matt Frazier and Clint Crawford, and ridden by G.R. Carter Jr., Francisco Rubio and Shanley Aged Jackson. By Mr Jess Perry, Fredaville On the heels of winning the becomes the second champion Champion of Champions (Grade 1), produced from the Dash For Cash Rylees Boy earns his second conmare Fearless Freda, dam of chamsecutive nod as champion aged pion Fredricksburg. gelding and also picks up a win as Distance and international champion aged horse. Racing for All About Larry smoked his Lorena Velazquez Rodriguez of Surprise, Arizona, he won four of sev- competition on his way to his en starts in 2012, with one second nod as champion distance horse. Owned by Diane Heath of Cochise, place, and earnings of $609,685. Arizona, the 5-year-old gelding In addition to the Champion of Champions, he also won the Bank won six of eight starts in the year with one second and earnings of of America Challenge Championship (Grade 1) and Bank of America $144,490. He won the Red Cell Sunland Championship Challenge Distance Challenge Championship (Grade 1), Red Cell Lone Star (Grade 2). Rylees Boy was trained by Paul Jones and Gerardo Ochoa, Distance Challenge, Master Salls Handicap and SunRay Park Maraand ridden by Ramon Sanchez and Joe Ruiz. Bred by Gary Nesbitt, thon. The gelding was trained by John Stinebaugh and Tom Bartol, the 7-year-old is by Heza Motor Scooter and out of the Rocky Jones and ridden by Salvador Martinez, Jorge Carreno and Ry Eikelberry. All mare Pipistrelle. Joel Tavarez’s Prospect To The About Larry was bred by Las Vegas 38 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

Ranch of Prescott, Arizona. Sire Heza Motor Scooter becomes the only stallion to have two champions during the year. All About Larry is out of the Shoot Yeah mare Come Hell Or Hiwater. Steve Hunter’s homebred Zoomin After Six is the Canadian champion. The 3-year-old gelding won six of eight starts in the year, with one second and one third, and earnings of $109,257. Campaigned exclusively at Ajax Downs, he won the Maple Leaf Derby and Ontario Bred and Foaled Derby (R) and was second in the All Canadian Derby (R). The gelding was trained by Janet Grice and ridden by Helen Vanek and Scott Sterr. Zoomin After Six is by Zoomin For Bux and out of the Sixavike mare Silk At Six. SF Banko Aguerrido is the Mexican champion. The 2-yearold filly won half of her eight starts, with one second and one third, and earnings of $154,996. She is owned by Artemio Bastida Maya and won the Subasa Selecta Futurity (RG3). She was trained by Ruben Contreras and Raymun Sandoval, and ridden by J.T. Diaz, N.J. Hernandez, P.O. Rodriguez, Antonio Aguinaga, Rodrigo Vallejo and Arturo Romero. Bred by Hector Arreola Roldan, she is by SF Royal Bank and out of the Aguerrido mare Aguerrido Candorosa. Dash Glory Ease is the South American champion. The award is given to the horse who wins the Bank of America South America Championship Challenge. The 4-year-old stallion races for his breeder Haras Fazenda Bela Ltd. He finished his year with a record of one win in three starts and earnings of $55,887. After winning the Bank of America South America Championship Challenge, he was flown to the United States to contest the Bank of America Challenge Championship (Grade 1). He was trained by J. Sampaio and Paul Jones, and ridden by J.A. Gomez and Cesar DeAlba. The stallion is by Holland Ease and out of the Thoroughbred mare Medvedev, a daughter of Minstrel Glory.

title of champion owners on the strength of world champion One Dashing Eagle’s accomplishments. With a three-horse stable, they topped the list of owners by money earned, with six wins from 11 starts and earnings of $2,079,965. Also feted as the 2012 champion breeder are the Allred Bros. of Mesa, Arizona, the breeders of One Dashing Eagle. Comprising the late brothers Jerry, Harvey and Dale Allred, they were inducted into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in 2000. In 2012, horses they bred earned $2,491,469 while winning 14 of 50 races. Blane Schvaneveldt Champion Trainer Paul Jones earns the trainer title for the 11th consecutive year. In 2012, his trainees earned $4,487,221 while winning 167 of 905 starts, putting him in No. 1 on the list of trainers by earnings. He was also the leader in the wins mark. This year, Jones trained champions Rylees Boy and Dash Glory Ease. Champion Jockey G.R. Carter Jr. fills another spot on his trophy mantle, as he earns his 10th national riding title. The Oklahoma native rode the earners of $4,503,632, who won 120 of 808 starts. He was the leading jockey by money won, and was sixth on the list by races won. Carter rode champions El Duero and Fredaville during the year.

People Jose and Gustavo De La Torre with San Gregorio Racing earn the

Tom Lepic Tom Lepic, of Iowa City, Iowa, is an AQHA Racing Committee

Special Achivement Awards Tom Lepic, Debbie Schauf, Ben Hudson given achievement awards. Three racing American Quarter Horse industry members have earned achievement awards for their efforts in the industry. For their contributions to the industry in 2012, Iowa horseman Tom Lepic earned the Gordon Crone Achievement award and Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association Executive Director Debbie Schauf earned the Mildred Vessels Achievement award. Track magazine owner and publisher Ben Hudson earned the AQHA Racing Council Special Recognition Award for his lifetime achievements.

member who actively works to improve American Quarter Horse racing in Iowa and beyond. Lepic was instrumental in orchestrating the 2012 Bank of America Challenge Championships at Prairie Meadows. The successful event had the largest attendance of any Challenge Championship in several years. In addition, Lepic has worked hard to pass favorable racing legislation and improve racing opportunities for American Quarter Horses in Iowa, including raising purses, increasing dates and implementing a stand-alone meet at Prairie Meadows. He regularly acts as an industry representative during state commission and legislative meetings. Lepic is a member of the AQHA Champions Task Force Committee. He also serves as the chairman of the marketing, stakes and legislation committees for the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Association. A former jockey, Lepic was the leading owner at the 2012 Quarter Horse meet at Prairie Meadows. But he also races horses at tracks around the country. A member of the Iowa Quarter Horse Racing Hall of Fame, Lepic, in a partnership, most notably raced champion Spit Curl Diva and Prairie Meadows Hall of Famer Eye The Hawkeye. Lepic owns Lepic-Kroeger Realtors Inc., one of the largest independently and locally owned real estate companies in Iowa. A retired teacher and coach, Lepic is very involved in his community, and speaks regularly at civic functions.

voting, state-bred programs, model rules and medications. Among her 2012 contributions, Schauf donated her time and knowledge to support other affiliates as far-flung as Florida and Idaho. She attended industry meetings, hearings and worked on proposed legislation and draft rules to provide the greatest benefit for the industry. “Debbie Schauf has gone above and beyond the call of duty to help out her fellow horsemen not only in Oklahoma, but in other racing states as well,” said her nominator. “Debbie knows that when racing in one state wins, we all win. That is why she continually reaches out and lends her knowledge, experience, expertise and passion to AQHA members and affiliates across the country.”

Ben Hudson Ben Hudson purchased his first Quarter Horse as a teenager in the 1950s. Since then, in his long tenure in American Quarter Horse racing, he has served many parts of the industry, most prominently as the publisher and editor of Track Magazine but also as a breeder and owner who has been involved in the appraisal and sale of some of the most prominent racing Quarter Horses of the past 40 years. Along with Jerry McAdams, Hudson founded Track in 1975. He is now the sole owner of the oldest and largest independently owned publication serving what he calls “the running Quarter Horse business.” In the late 1970s, Hudson beDebbie Schauf Oklahoma Quarter Horse Rac- came a member of the AQHA Racing ing Association Executive Director Committee and was instrumental in the formation of the Association’s Debbie Schauf works tirelessly to racing council. In 1987, he became promote American Quarter Horse an AQHA director and in 2001 was racing everywhere. elected to the racing council, where Schauf is in the forefront of he served as vice chairman. He is leadership around the nation, and currently a director-at-large and is before her tenure at OQHRA also held the same positions at the Pacif- serving on AQHA’s stud book and ic Coast Quarter Horse Racing Asso- registration committee. He is a past president of the ciation and the Texas Quarter Horse Association. A member of the AQHA Texas Quarter Horse Association and is a member of the Texas Racing Committee, she is also a member of many national and state Horse Racing Hall of Fame. In 2002, Hudson won the Gordon Crone committees responsible for facets Achievement award. of the industry such as champion

been confirmed in split sample testing (or which are uncontested) but not yet adjudicated by the ruling authority. According to Wells, horsemen fitting these descriptions will not be permitted access to any part of Remington Park. In order for any horse to receive a preference date, that horse’s registration papers must be filed in the racing office in a timely manner by a trainer in good standing. In an additional effort to ensure the highest degree of safety for the horses and their jockeys, Remington Park, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission will be implementing a pre-race examination program. All horses entered in races at Remington will be subject to pre-race inspection at the discretion of the Oklahoma City, OK Stewards or the Official State VetRemington Park erinarian. All finalists for Futurity addresses integrity or Derby races will be examined as and welfare issues for will all Grade 1 race participants, plus the horses from additional upcoming QH meet overnight races on each program. Stall applications for the naThe procedure for identifying tion’s richest American Quarter the overnight races that will be subHorse & Mixed-breed meet at ject to inspection for each racing Remington Park were due by Jan. program will be to randomly draw 17. In anticipation of the March 8 specific races which will be subject opening of live racing, management has announced new policies to examination. These races will be identified by the stewards at the to take effect immediately. “Remington Park is committed conclusion of the draw for each racto making this 2013 meet the best- ing program. The race numbers will be listed on the overnight so those ever showcase for Quarter Horse, horsemen will have adequate time Paint, and Appaloosa racing” said to ensure their arrival at the track Scott Wells, President and General not less than four hours prior to the Manager of Remington Park. “We first post of that day’s or evening’s will be hosting the world’s fastprogram. Officials may identify and est athletes and the sport’s richest select, at their discretion, additional purses in an unmatched setting. horses and will notify the trainers Furthermore, we are committed to of those horses to present them for ensuring that the racing programs examination. we conduct reflect the highest “Remington Park is committed standards of safety and integrity. Toward that end, any horsemen on to having the finest meet in the nation, both in terms of purse money the suspended list from either the American Quarter Horse Association and the quality of racing we presor The Jockey Club will not be allot- ent for our fans,” said Wells, “and we ted stalls, nor allowed to participate are very appreciative of the leadership of the Oklahoma Horse Racing in any way at Remington Park.” Commission in implementing these Accordingly, the Remington new policies. We are also grateful Park racing office staff will not knowingly accept entries from any to the OQHRA and the AQHA as we all work together to ensure that horsemen who are either on the suspended lists or who have unre- Oklahoma’s horse racing meets the solved positive test issues on Class highest possible standards.” For more information, reserva1 or Class 2 substances that have “Ben is a good guy who cares passionately about Quarter Horse racing and the people in the industry,” said his nominator. “Ben works tirelessly to promote American Quarter Horse racing in Texas and throughout the country. His years as owner and publisher of Track magazine have made him one of the best-informed individuals in the industry, from breeding and racing news to industry events and happenings. He is highly respected by his peers, and is a continual source of encouragement and inspiration to newcomers to the sport. Ben truly lives his passion, devoting every moment to the betterment of American Quarter Horse racing.”

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JAN 15, 2013

Sunland Park, NM Sunland Park racetrack opens its new chapel By Ray Sanchez

Prayers are answered. Just ask churchgoers at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. They now have a chapel in a real building where they can go for Sunday services. During last summer track management took an old building which included the track kitchen and completely remodeled it. In the process, a section of the building was partitioned off and designated for the chapel. Until this year, church services were held in an aging mobile home on the track grounds. Now, there’s not only a bigger and brighter place to worship but it’s right next to where food is served. And parishioners will tell you they have the right chaplain for the services. He’s Mark Green, who is bi-lingual and has devoted almost all his entire life to serving others. He’s now in his fourth season at Sunland. Green was born in Waxahachie, Texas, but was raised on a farm near Roswell, N.M. He grew up speaking both English and Spanish since he mingled with Hispanic farm workers on a daily basis. “Speaking both languages just came naturally to me,” he says. Speaking both languages fluently has served him well. He holds services in both languages each Sunday. When not at Sunland he holds similar services at Zia Park in Hobbs and Ruidoso Downs. How did he get started in his calling, and why at racetracks? “I was about 12 or 13 years old when I saw a film about religion and was really impressed,” he says. He started looking more into it and found his calling. As for how he got into horse racing, he was holding services at a church in Waxahachie in 2001 when he was offered the posi-

tion of chaplain at, of all places, Monmouth Park racetrack in New Jersey. Officials there were looking for a chaplain who could speak both English and Spanish. He accepted and has been holding services at racetracks ever since. Two services at Sunland Park are held every Sunday, one in English and the other in Spanish. Some 80 horsemen, jockeys and other track workers attend. Green is still putting the finishing touches on the new chapel but he seems quite happy in his new surroundings, and so does his congregation.

Stakes. Overall, 23 of the 39 stakes races are graded events. There are 11 Grade 1 affairs, led by the Heritage Place Futurity, the Remington Park Championship and the $100,000 Leo Stakes March 30. The Paints and Appaloosas have seven Grade 1 events during the season with the Speedhorse Graham Futurity topping that list. There is one Restricted Grade 1 event in the $100,000 Sooner State Stakes on Saturday, May 4. The Remington Park Championship winner will again be awarded an automatic berth to the prestigious $750,000 Champion of Champions at Los Alamitos in December. The Champion of Champions is the richest race for older Auburn, WA Quarter Horses in the world, and Joe Pirone, gone at 64 annually carries great influence as Joe Pirone, one of the most Oklahoma City, OK to which horse is awarded the title recognized and well-loved figures 2013 Remington Park as the year’s World Champion. in WashingThe futurity season gets stakes schedule loaded ton horse underway immediately at Remfor American QH and racing and ington Park with trials on Opening mixed breed season breeding, Weekend for the Grade 2, $325,000 Nearly $5 million in total died Jan. (estimated) Oklahoma Futurity. The stakes purses will be on the line for 10 after a trials will be contested on Saturday, competition during the upcoming brief illness. March 9 with the final for the his2013 American Quarter Horse & Pirone was toric race conducted on Saturday, Mixed-breed Season at Remington 64 years old. Joe Pirone March 23. The Oklahoma Futurity Park. A total of 39 stakes races will Origiis the longest-running futurity in be conducted with the estimated nally from Albany, New York, Joe total value of that schedule at $4.9 Quarter Horse racing, contested began his career in Washington yearly since 1947. million. racing in the 1970s as a groom in The rich Remington Park FutuThe Remington Park seathe Wayne Branch barn at Lonrity, restricted to eligible Oklason will begin Friday, Aug. 8 and gacres. During his experience at homa-bred 2-year-olds, will hold continue for 50 dates, with the the Renton, Washington track, he conclusion on Sunday, June 2. The trials over two nights on Thursday, worked on the starting gate for April 4 and Friday, April 5. The first stakes races of the season are the illustrious Art McCready (who the Grade 2, $50,000 Eastex Handi- final, worth $720,000 in 2012, will eventually hired Joe to assist with be run on Saturday, April 20. The cap and the $50,000 Mighty Deck the annual WTBOA horse sales) and Three Handicap (Oklahoma-breds) Remington Park Futurity, along with the Remington Park Derby met and married his wife, trainer on Sunday, March 10. (for 3-year-old Oklahoma-breds), Mary (Dufala) Pirone. Once again, the $1 million Joe joined the staff of the (estimated) Grade 1, Heritage Place annually combine for total worth Washington Thoroughbred Futurity leads the Remington Park of a million dollars. The trials for the $1 million Breeders and Owners Association stakes schedule. The first millionfull-time in 1986. While his last dollar futurity in 2013 will headline Heritage Place Futurity will be held official title was Advertising Sales & a stellar program on Saturday, June Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. Remington Park will also host Administrative Executive, anyone 1. Also on that card: the Grade 1, a group of American Quarter Horse in the industry could tell you that $250,000 Remington Park ChamAssociation Challenge Stakes races Joe was the all-important cog in pionship; the Grade 2, $275,000 on Sunday, May 12. The Grade 2, the wheel of every special project, (estimated) Heritage Place Derby; the Grade 1, $250,000 (estimated) $100,000 Bank of America Oklaevery summer and winter-mixed Speedhorse Graham Paint & Aphoma Challenge Championship sale, every event. Joe was the paloosa Futurity; the $75,000 Heri- is the main event. The Grade 3, liaison between the horsemen tage Place Juvenile Stakes and the $55,000 (estimated) Red Cell Remand breeders, understanding all Grade 2, $50,000 Junos Request ington Park Distance Challenge aspects of the industry clearly. He

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was the front office person – the face of the Breeders – welcoming new folks and old friends alike, with his customary broad smile and a compassion that made visitors feel at once at ease. Joe was the behind-the-scenes guy, intuitively knowing when and where his assistance was most needed. Joe often enlisted the help of his sons, Kenny & Paul, who were fixtures at the WTBOA offices & sales and part of the extended family. Joe is survived by his wife Mary, two sons, a daughter, grandchildren and an extended family that includes all who knew, loved and respected him throughout Washington’s Thoroughbred racing industry and beyond. His passing leaves a void that will not be filled.

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and the $50,000 (estimated) Merial Remington Park Distaff Challenge are the main undercard Challenge stakes on Mothers’ Day. In addition to the Red Cell Remington Park Distance Challenge at 870 yards, the longer running stakes competitors will also get opportunities in the $35,000 SLM Big Daddy Stakes (550 yards) on Saturday, March 16; the Grade 3, $50,000 Pauls Valley Stakes on Sunday, April 7 and the Grade 3, $50,000 Remington Park Distance Handicap on Sunday, June 2. Support for state-bred runners is plentiful throughout the season as 14 stakes races for Oklahomabreds will be held. The Remington Park Futurity, Remington Park Derby and Sooner State Stakes are the richest races for the state-breds. The Oklahoma Speedfest program of four Oklahoma-bred stakes races will be held on Sunday, May 26, with the restricted Grade 3, $50,000 Jack Brooks Stakes for 3-year-olds leading the card. The normal first race time on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays is set for 6pm. Sunday afternoon racing will begin at 1:30pm. Racing on Memorial Day Monday, May 27 will start at 1:30pm. There will be special post times on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, May 18, to be determined in conjunction with the simulcast of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, respectively. All post times are Central.

JAN 8, 2013

Texas modifies allowed medications

Texas Racing Commission Executive Director Chuck Trout asked Chief Veterinarian Ken Quirk to evaluate those proposed changes and to recommend any changes that he believes it is appropriate for the Commission to adopt. Below is the revised list of medications and their permissible post-race concentration levels in blood or urine in Texas. Please note that only some of the Task Force’s proposed recommendations have been incorporated. Any medications that are not on this list remain prohibited at any concentration in post-race 42 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

samples. The revised list is effective immediately and any pending drug positives for medications on this list will be reevaluated in light of the changes. This list is subject to further revision at any time. In accordance with Commission Rule § 319.3(b)-(d), the following substances are permissible if found at or below the following specified concentration levels in post-race samples taken from a horse:

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today that 27 Guild members have been elected to the organization’s Senate, with a number of new Senate members, including Alex Birzer, Abel Castellano, Jr., James Graham, Brian Hernandez, Jr. and Sheldon Russell. Among other responsibilities, the Senate determines the levels of dues and assessments and selects the Chairman of the Board and other corporate officers. Senate members are elected for a twoyear term and will be inducted into the Senate at the Guild’s Annual Meeting to be held Jan. 28-29 in Hollywood, Florida. “The Guild sincerely appreciates the work and dedication of the previous Senate members and looks forward to working with the newly elected Senate to further the goals of the Guild,” said Terry Meyocks, National Manager of the Jockeys’ Guild. “It is essential for the participation of all our members to continue to work with all other industry participants to improve the sport of horse racing. At the same time the industry must do their part to support and enhance the necessary benefits for active, retired and permanently disabled jockeys.” The list of Guild Senate members follows: Eastern Joe Bravo Abel Castellano, Jr. Javier Castellano Ramon Dominguez Stewart Elliot Mike Luzzi Sheldon Russell Edgar Prado John R. Velazquez Central Robby Albarado Alex Birzer Jesse Campbell Joel Campbell Jon Court James Graham Brian Hernandez, Jr. Glen Murphy Rodney Prescott Western David Flores Garret Gomez Casey Lambert Mike Smith

com National Top 10 rankings with final endorsements of One Dashing Eagle as the top 2-year-old and Rylees Boy as the No. 1 horse aged 3 years old or older. The pair posted signature wins on the season, with One Dashing Eagle capturing the All American Futurity (Grade 1) and Rylees Boy annexing the Champion of Champions (Grade 1). The poll’s major mover in the final week was Prospect To The Top, who re-entered the rankings for the older horses at No. 8 followHorseplayers still able ing a victory in the December 30 to deduct losses against Championship at Sunland Park winnings (Grade 1). The victory marked the Following targeted lobbying second Grade 1 win of 2012 for the from the National Thoroughbred 4-year-old stallion. Racing Association (NTRA), “Fiscal The AQHA Racing-HorseplayCliff” legislation passed yesterday ernow.com National Top 10 Poll by both the U.S. Senate and U.S. will be on hiatus for the next two House of Representatives conmonths, and will return weekly tained language in Section 68 (c)(3) starting in March. On January 16, of the tax code that exempts wathe 2012 racing champions will be gering losses from being subject unveiled at Heritage Place in Oklato the newly enacted limitation on homa City. The event will also be itemized deductions. broadcast live and free of charge “I salute our legislative team on www.qracingvideo.com. in Washington,” said Alex Waldrop, National rankings, 2-year-olds President and CEO of the NTRA. 1. ONE DASHING EAGLE (100) “They not only identified this key 2. MATABARI (80) issue for members of Congress 3. PJ CHICK IN BLACK (79) while various fiscal cliff propos4. CARTERS COOKIE (69) als were in their early stages, the 5. BP CARTELS ALIBI (62) team also proposed a solution that 6. VALIANT LIL LADY (47) was ultimately adopted. While the 7. EL DUERO (22) outcome of these latest negotia8. RONNIE JAMES (18) tions can be viewed as a victory for 9. SUDDEN THOUGHTS (16) horseplayers, the issue of com10. A DREAM TO REMEMBER (13) prehensive tax reform is expected Aha Moment (11), Lota PYC (8), to be taken up later this year. The NTRA will continue to work closely The August Heat (8), Open Me A Corona (8), Dash For Coronas (3), on this issue and others affecting Heroes Heart (2), Freedom Choice horseracing and breeding. ” (1), Sassmaster (1) The NTRA is a broad-based coalition of horse racing interests National rankings, 3-year-olds & consisting of leading Thorougholder bred racetracks, owners, breeders, 1. RYLEES BOY (98) trainers, horseplayers and affiliated 2. OCHOA (90) horse racing associations, charged 3. COLD CASH 123 (78) with increasing the popularity 4. EL AGUILA REAL (60) of horse racing and improving 5. FLAME N FLASH (58) economic conditions for industry 6. CHECK MY THOUGHTS (42) participants. The NTRA has offices in Lexington, Ky., and New York City. 7. DENIRO (35) 8. PROSPECT TO THE TOP (33) 9. CHIVALRY SR (20) One Dashing Eagle, Rylees 10. HEZ OUR SECRET (11) Boy top final racing poll

Joe Talamo G.R. Carter Jay Conklin Cody Jensen Freddie Martinez The 27 Senate members are elected by fellow members of the Guild, with nine from each of three regions. For information, contact the Jockeys’ Guild at (859) 523JOCK (5625).

JAN 3, 2013

Pollsters concluded the 2012 AQHA Racing-Horseplayernow.

less Feature (4), The Long Knife (1)

Inglewood, CA Betfair Hollywood Park’s 2012 Autumn meet saw increases in handle, field size

Betfair Hollywood Park showed appreciable gains in all sources handle and field size during the 2012 Autumn meet. The live portion of the 24-day season concluded Dec. 15 and was followed by seven days of simulcasts. Average daily handle was up 13.8 percent. The average per day was $9.15 million, compared to $8.42 million a year ago. Helping spur this increase was a massive boost in advance deposit wagering. The total daily average ADW handle ($2,348,761) was up 27.6 percent over 2011 with $1,414,607 of that ADW handle generated in Southern California. Television Games Network (TVG) was responsible for facilitating 63 percent of the Southern California ADW handle. The average daily Southern California attendance rose 3.1 percent, improving from 9,338 in 2011 to 9,630 in 2012. The average daily on-track handle jumped from $792,464 during the 2011 Autumn meet to $845,239 in 2012, an increase of 6.7 percent. Field size rose for a third consecutive year, increasing to 8.19 starters per race in 2012 from 7.89 in 2011 and 7.33 two years earlier. The recent Autumn meet finished with a flourish, attracting 228 entrants for 21 races over the final two days. “We’re very pleased with the increases in handle and field size,’’ said Betfair Hollywood Park president Jack Liebau. “The numbers are a reflection of how the business has changed throughout the country with the sizable growth in advance deposit wagering.’’ The 2013 Spring/Summer meet at Betfair Hollywood Park, which will celebrate the track’s 75th anniversary, begins Thursday, A Toss Up (10), Llano Teller (8), Execu- April 25 and will continue through tive Brass (7), Senor Toby (7), PriceSunday, July 14. SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 43

RACE RECAPS Photo credits: ARIZONA: Turf Paradise: Coady Photography ARKANSAS: Oaklawn Park: Coady Photography CALIFORNIA: Del Mar: © Benoit Photo Golden Gate Fields: Vassar Photography Los Alamitos Race Course: Scott Martinez Oak Tree/Hollywood Park: © Benoit Photo Santa Anita Race Park: © Benoit Photo COLORADO: Arapahoe Park: Coady Photography FLORIDA: Hialeah Park: Coady Photography IOWA: Prairie Meadows Racetrack: Jack Coady / Coady Photography LOUISIANA: Delta Downs: Emily Stevens / Coady Photography Evangeline Downs Racetrack: Courtesy of Evangeline Downs Fair Grounds: Hodges Photography Louisiana Downs: Natalie Glyshaw / Hodges Photography MINNESOTA: Canterbury Park: Canterbury Park / Andrea Thelen NEW MEXICO: Ruidoso Downs Race Track: Ty Wyant / Roberta Harris Sunland Park: Coady Photography SunRay Park: Coady Photography The Downs at Albuquerque: Coady Photography Zia Park: Coady Photography OKLAHOMA: Remington Park: Dustin Orona Photography Will Rogers Downs: Courtesy of Will Rogers Downs OREGON: Portland Meadows: Courtesy of Portland Meadows TEXAS: Lone Star Park: Reed Palmer Photography Retama Park: Courtesy of Retama Park Sam Houston Race Park: Coady Photography WASHINGTON: Emerald Downs: Courtesy of Emerald Downs 44 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

JAN 27, 2013 Los Alamitos Race Course, Cyprss, CA Last To Fire fastest in Los Alamitos Winter Championship trials Jesus Avila and Jesus Cueva’s Last To Fire grabbed the fastest qualifying time over a deep set of two trials to the Grade 1, $171,300 Los Alamitos Winter Championship on Sunday night at Los Alamitos and will be lining up against a very strong field on the February 17 finals. Last To Fire, ridden by Francisco Rubio, covered the 400 yards in :19.676 over a racing surface listed as good. He broke alertly from the sixth post position and distanced himself in the final half of the trial to win by three quarters of a length over second-fastest qualifier Bills Last, who was timed in :19.808. Also qualifying from the first trial were Rylees Boy (:19.888), New Look (:19.986) and El Aguila Real (:20.013), the 11-10 favorite. The Jose De La Torre-trained Last To Fire, a son of Walk Thru Fire, raced to his first win in more than a year, however qualified for the 2012 runnings of the Grade 1, $948,000 Los Alamitos Super Derby and the Grade 1, $236,000 Golden State Derby before racing to a third-place finish in the Grade 1, $171,000 Southern California Derby in his previous start. Johnny Trotter’s recently named 2012 champion three-yearold colt Hez Our Secret won the other trial by one-half length in :19.810 as the 7-5 favorite. Veteran champion Jess You And I (:19.922) finished second while 2011 world champion Cold Cash 123 (:19.984) was third. Also earning spots in the finals from the second trial were Check My Thoughts (:19.996) and Bovet (:20.026). Hez Our Secret has an opportunity to gain his first Grade 1 win in the Winter Championship after proving his competitiveness at the sport’s highest level.

Last To Fire

At two, he qualified for the Rainbow Futurity and could not compete because of a severe colic case and came back to finish fourth in the Grade 1, $2.2 million Los Alamitos Two Million. Last year, at three, the First Down Dash son raced to secondplace finishes in the Grade 1, $2.2 million All American Derby and the Grade 1, $948,000 Los Alamitos Super Derby before his fourthplace run in the Grade 1, $750,000 Champion Of Champions, his start before the Winter Championship.

length back in third and paid $3.40 to show. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert’s duo of Distracting and Pink Lollipops finished fourth and seventh, respectively. Teddy’s Promise was coming off a 5 ¼-length win in the Kalookan Queen Stakes as the 3-2 favorite on Dec. 29 at Santa Anita. Baffert’s day wasn’t a total wash. His horse, Fiftyshadesofhay, won the $100,000 Santa Ysabel Stakes for 3-year-old fillies by 5 3/4 lengths. Fiftyshadesofhay under Rafael Bejarano ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.89 on a dirt surface listed as wet-fast Santa Anita Park, after earlier rain. She paid $14.40, $4.80 and $2.40 as the 6-1 fourth Arcadia, CA choice in the field of five. Teddy’s Promise Heir Kitty returned $3.40 and takes Santa Monica; $2.20 while finishing second for Fiftyshadesofhay wins the second straight race. Scarlet Santa Ysabel on Sunshine Strike was another 1 1/2 lengths Millions Day back in third and paid $2.10 to Teddy’s Promise won the show as the 3-2 favorite. $250,000 Santa Monica Stakes by Scarlet Strike, who lost by a three lengths at Santa Anita on nose in the Blue Norther, has been Saturday, a year after finishing fifth no worse than third in eight career in the Grade 2 race. starts. Ridden by Victor Espinoza, Teddy’s Promise ran 7 furlongs in 1:22.64 on a dirt surface listed as wet-fast after earlier rain. The 5-year-old mare paid $5, $3.40 and $2.40 as the 3-2 favorite in the field of seven. Sugarinthemorning returned $7 and $4.20, while Kindle Teddy’s Promise was another half-

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Fiftyshadesofhay

Qiaona

Tiz a Minister

from 20 starts, Trained by John Shirreffs, Omega $5.80 and $4.40. Qiaona, Gomez come from “I think (Optimizer) likes these Star paid $2.60 and $2.20. Trained by Steve Specht and off pace to take Cal Breeders distances, ” said Court of the Col. Surfcup finished 5 1`/4 lengths ridden by Abel Cedillo, Marks Mine Champion Stakes

With a fast pace to run at, the Ed Moger-conditioned Qiaona smoked the final eighth of a mile to win Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies bred in California by a half-length under Garrett Gomez while getting one mile on a wet fast track in 1:37.75. Off at 23-1, Qiaona was freshened by Moger after breaking her maiden going a mile on turf of Dec. 6 at Betfair Hollywood Park . “I didn’t tell Garrett anything, really,” said assistant trainer Ron Glatt. “He knew she was one of those horses that would come from out of it. You never know what to expect in this mud. The race track’s been playing to speed earlier (in the day). You never know in this business. She always tries, this filly.” Qiaona, next to last in the field of 11 going into and around the Club House turn, was still in that position going to the far turn through splits of 22.72, 46.00, 1:10.59 and 1:23.98 – which were set by longshot Marks Mine. Owned by Curt and Lila Lanning, Qiaona paid $48.60, $17 and $9.40. With the winner’s share $165,000, Qiaona hiked her bank account to $228,010, and ran her record to 8-2-2-2. Runnerup Unusual Way, with Rafael Bejarano up, put a head in front of Marks Mine in deep stretch, but was no match for the winner late, finishing one length in front of third-place finisher Marks Mine. Off at 7-2, Unusual Way paid

Bradley ’Cap and the two races that will follow it in Fair Grounds’ threerace grass series. “If the race sets up I think he’s capable of going Fair Grounds, New a mile, a mile-and-a-quarter. He’s Orleans, LA Optimizer in command in got that in him, but it’s a matter of how things set up. He can handle Col. E. R. Bradley ’Cap it, especially on the grass. Anything Tiz a Minister, Gomez A week ago Hall of Fame over a mile is in his favor.” fly from dead last to win trainer D. Wayne Lukas won Fair Charles Craig Smith’s String Cal Breeders Champion Grounds’ Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes King, a winner of two straight grass with Bluegrass Hall’s Oxbow with Stakes by 1 1/4 lengths stakes at Fair Grounds that were jockey Jon Court in the irons. SatFor the second race in a row, restricted to Louisiana-breds, held urday it was a different week and Garrett Gomez employed his his own in open company with a a different horse – Bluegrass Hall’s best Bill Shoemaker/Silky Sullivan runner-up finish behind Optimizer imitation, as he roused 9-1 shot Tiz Optimizer – who won Fair Grounds’ and returned $4 and $3.20 to place. Grade 3 Col. E. R. Bradley Handicap a Minister from last in a 10-horse Chuck and Ella Lou Hagaman’s Bim over the Stall-Wilson Turf Course, field to win Saturday’s $300,000 Bam got up to be third, three-quarbut the more things changed the California Breeders Champion ters of a length behind String King, more they stayed the same. Stakes (3-year-old males) by 1 ¼ and paid $5.80. Different week, different horse lengths while covering one mile on and different surface, but the same a wet fast surface in 1:36.56. owner, the same trainer, the same Daisy Devine wins again Well off fractions of 23.12, jockey and the same running style in Marie Krantz Memorial 46.39, 1:10.88 and 1:23.59, Tiz a that earned the winning laurels in Handicap Minister, by Ministers Wild Cat, James Miller’s Daisy Devine the second graded stakes race of unleashed a stretch rally that led won for the first time in 2013 but the Fair Grounds season. Trevor Denman to proclaim: “And for the second time during the just like the last race, it’s Tiz a MinUnder Court, Optimizer current Fair Grounds season when ister and Garrett Gomez from THE was away alertly and quickly in CLOUDS!!” command, made the Owned by Steve Young’s S.A.Y. pace with early splits Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre, of 24.06 and 50.04 Tiz a Minister paid $21.40, $6.20 before accomplishing and $4.60. With the winner’s stake the about 1 1/16-mile of $165,000, Tiz a Minister now has distance over the lifetime earnings of $246,780 from course rated “good” a record of 9-2-4-1. in 1:46.22, and came Omega Star finished 2 ½ home 3 1/2-lengths lengths clear of third-place finisher in front, returning $6, Surfcup and Martin Garcia. Omega $3.80 and $3 while Star had a perfect stalking trip and increasing his career made the lead in midstretch, only earnings to $461,942 to be collared late by the winner. with his fourth win Optimizer

sped to the lead from the rail and was resolute on the front end. Off at 12-1, Marks Mine paid $8 to show, while finishing 2 ½ lengths in front of 2-1 favorite Doinghardtimeagain and Joe Talamo.

in front of 61-1 longshot Alydidit and paid $4.80 to show.

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Daisy Devine

she made the pace and galloped home 1 3/4-lengths in front in the $75,000 Marie G. Krantz Memorial Handicap. After setting early fractions of 24.36 and 50.70 over a Stall-Wilson Turf Course rated “good,” the 5-yearold daughter of Kafwain who won the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks in 2011 accomplished the about 1 1/16-mile distance in 1:44.06, returning $2.20, $2.20, and $2.10. Daisy Devine increased her career earnings to $991,281 with her 10th victory in 17 lifetime starts. Shadwell Farm’s Ausus, who will be retired shortly to become a broodmare, finished second in the Krantz Memorial, 13 3/4-lengths in front of Barnett Stables’ Anniversary Girl. Ausus paid $8 and $3.60 as the runner-up and Anniversary Girl returned $5.60 to show.

Delaunay wins F.W. Gaudin Memorial ’Cap

Maggi Moss’s Delaunay proved worthy of his odds-on favoritism when he made the pace in Saturday’s 28th running of the $75,000 F.W. Gaudin Memorial Stakes before drawing clear by 4 1/4-lengths at the wire. After setting early fractions of 21.46 and 44.12, Delaunay accomplished the six furlongs in 1:09.06, paid $3.40, $2.20 and $2.10 and increased his earnings to $459,455 with his 12th win in 37 lifetime starts. Brittlyn Stables’s Gantry finished second, paying $2.80 and $2.10, while Jones-Lyster Partnership’s Hamiltonian was third, three-quarters of a length farther 46 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

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Animal Style

Los Alamitos Race Course, Cypress, CA Remembering Spence tops Winter Derby trials

Double Bar S Ranch’s Creole Williams recently showed consistency in stakes races. The Jess LouiAnimal Style takes Van siana Blue gelding won the Corona Berg Stakes Chick Handicap in November and Ken and Sarah Ramsey’s Francisco Guzman’s Rememreturned a month later to finish secAnimal Style, unhurried early, bering Spence benefited from a ond in the Los Alamitos Two Million closed with a bold rush on the six-month rest and a gelding proJuvenile as the 19-10 favorite. extreme outside in the late stages cedure to easily dominate the six Creole Williams won his Winter of Saturday’s inaugural running trials to the Grade 1, $232,650 Los Derby trial by three quarter of a of the $75,000 Van Berg Stakes for Alamitos Winter Derby on Saturday length and his time of :19.947 was 3-year-olds at about 5 1/2-furlongs night at Los Alamitos. .200 off the top time of Rememberon the turf and proved be best by a Remembering Spence raced ing Spence. length and a half at the wire. the 400 yards in :19.742 in his first The qualifiers for the Feb. 16 Asked if the middle of the appearance since racing to a close finals are Remembering Spence track was the best place to be, third-place finish in the $380,000 (:19.742), Creole Williams (:19.947), trainer Mike Maker’s assistant Joe Governor’s Cup Futurity back in July. Perrys Affair (:19.949), High School Sharp said, “I don’t know about Trainer Arnoldo Pulido also Secrets (:20.012), Stel My Cothat, but it worked.” saddled third-fastest qualifier Perrona (:20.021), Gold Flames On Fire Ridden by Shaun Bridgmohan, rys Affair for owner Robert Williams. (:20.024), Fires Blazin (:20.025), JabuAnimal Style paid $12.60, $6.40 Perrys Affair was timed in :19.949. ti Eagle SR (:20.070), Blistering Speed and $4.20, toured the distance in Francisco Rubio was aboard (:20.097) and Buy Buy (:20.113). 1:05.85 and increased his career each the of the Pulido qualifiers. earnings to $83,410 with his secThe TR Dasher-sired Rememond victory from six starts. bering Spence raced to the lead “He had two horses beat early within the first 100 yards and then Oaklawn Park, Hot on but he was down in the inside impressed by drawing away to the Springs, AR and I didn’t think he was travelone and one-half length victory Will Take Charge caps big ing very comfortably down there,” over fifth-fastest qualifier Stel My weekend for Lukas with Brigmohan said. “So I opted to Corona, one of three qualifiers Smarty Jones win tip him to the outside and I think from the Paul Jones barn. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne that’s when he got his feet under Before his layoff, Rememberhim and he, obviously, had a big ing Spence won his turn of foot.” maiden at first asking Preston Stables’ Strong and then displayed his Response finished second paystakes potential when ing $13.20 and $11 after pressing he won the Ed Burke the early pace and gaining a clear Juvenile by one-half advantage before the winner’s late length in his third start. In addition to Tony surge. Doughtie’s Stel My Mike Munna Racing Stable Corona, Jones sent out Stables’ Evan’s Calling finished third, a length farther back, return- second-fastest qualifier Creole Williams and ing $5.60, while Earl Bellamy’s Jo fourth-fastest qualifier Jo’s Comet set early splits of 22.10 High School Secrets. Remembering Spence and 47.20 before tiring.

back, and paid $2.10.

JAN 21, 2013

Will Take Charge

Lukas is back in a serious hunt for his 14th Triple Crown victory after Will Take Charge gave the trainer his second prep race victory of the weekend in Monday’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn. On Saturday, he had won the Lecomte Stakes with Oxbow at the Fair Grounds. Both races were worth 10 Kentucky Derby points to the winner based on the new criteria for making the field for the “Run to the Roses.” Breaking from post nine of nine, Will Take Charge was swung six wide into the first turn and settled into fourth as Californian invader Avare led through an opening half mile in 46 3/5. Still racing four wide after six furlongs in 1:11 4/5, the winner set his mind on winning entering the stretch and gamely out-dueled his nemesis Texas Bling to the wire, winning by a neck in 1:38 3/5 for one mile on a fast track. The last time the horses met, the order was reversed in the Springboard Mile at Remington Park Dec. 9. Always in a Tiz, the 9-5 favorite, encountered traffic problems, but could only manage third after getting clear late. He was followed by Stormy Holiday, Brown Almighty, Officer Alex, Avare, Best of Birdstone and King Henny. Winning jockey Jon Court, who was also aboard Oxbow in the Lecomte, said the difference from when he last rode Will Take Charge in the Kentucky Jockey Club Nov. 24 was his mental state. The pair finished 13th that day and then Victor Lebron had the mount in the Springboard Mile when Will Take Charge was second.

Renee’s Titan

“He had his mind on winning today,” said Court. “In his last race at Churchill (Kentucky Jockey Club), he was hot and excited. Today, he was calm, cool and collected.” The winning Unbridled’s Song colt is out of the multiple Grade 1 winning mare Take Charge Lady and a half-brother to 2012 Florida Derby winner Take Charge Indy. The Smarty Jones was his second victory from five starts and he has now earned $184,171. He returned $26.20, $14.60 and 7 at odds of 12-1.

Distinctiv Passion

behind a six furlong clocking of 1:09.22, but rallied furiously along the rail to get up under Baze, despite the fact he lost his whip in upper stretch. Renee’s Titan, the fourth choice in the seven-horse field, paid $43.80, $7.80 and $4.20. “I have a lot of confidence in this filly,” said Baze. “I’ve been working her from the gate in the mornings for Doug (winning trainer, O’Neill) so I knew she would break well… I just sat on her and was as patient as I could be. I didn’t care how far back we were but by the Santa Anita Park, three sixteenths pole, I knew it was Arcadia, CA time to get going. Renee’s Titan, at 20-1 “I skimmed the rail there, lost rains on Eclilpse champ my stick, but she was running so I Beholder’s Parade and just did whatever I could to keep wins Santa Ynez her going.” The coronation was consumOwned by Zillah Reddam, mated Saturday evening in South Renee’s Titan was first-out maiden Florida. The stage was thus set $50,000 claiming winner on June for newly anointed 2012 Eclipse 21, but had gone winless in six Champion Filly Beholder’s 3-yearsubsequent starts, her most recent old debut in Monday’s Grade 2, being a well beaten sixth place run $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes at 6 in the Grade 1 Hollywood Starlet ½ furlongs – but despite sunny going 1 1/16 miles on Dec. 8. skies and a game-time temperaA Kentucky-bred filly by ture of 81 degrees, upstart Renee’s Bernstein, Renee’s Titan picked up Titan and Tyler Baze rained on the $90,000 for the win an increased champ’s parade, executing a come- her earnings to $165,400 from an from-behind, three quarter length overall mark of 7-2-2-0. victory at 20-1, while getting the Beholder, who broke cleanly distance in 1:16.14. from post position seven with GarDespite the setback, Manrett Gomez, was attentive to the della indicated Beholder would pace and ran gamely to the wire, likely be pointed to the Grade 1 finished a nose in front of 8-1 shot Las Virgenes Stakes at one mile on Dawn’s Charm and Edwin MaldoMarch 2. nado. Last at the half mile pole and Beholder paid $2.20 and well off early fractions of 21.14 and $2.10. Dawn’s Charm returned 43.67, Renee’s Titan was six lengths $3.20 to show.

Distinctiv Passion, Maldonado take sixfurlong San Pedro

Distinctiv Passion, with Edwin Maldonado aloft, rocketed to the lead from the rail in Monday’s $75,000 San Pedro Stakes for 3-year-olds and never looked back, winning by 1 ½ lengths while covering six furlongs in 1:08.50. “It’s not always easy getting him to relax,” said Maldonado. “Now that he is starting to relax, I don’t think stretching him out seven furlongs should be any problem.” Distinctiv Passion, off as the 4-5 favorite, set splits of 21.55, 43.61 and 55.61. With no show wagering in the four-horse field, Distinctiv Passion paid $3.60 and $2.10. “Even though these fractions are real fast, he’s learning how to not fight the bridle and cut and run,” said winning trainer Jeff Bonde. “He’s becoming a more patient horse.” With the winner’s share of $46,200, Distinctiv Passion now has $120,600 in earnings from a record of 5-3-0-1. A Florida-bred colt by With Distinction, he is owned by Edward Brown Jr., Alan Klein Phil Lebherz. Hear the Ghost rallied resolutely through the lane and was gaining on the winner close to home under Juan Hernandez, finishing 1 ¾ lengths in front of Disarm and Joe Talamo. Off at 7-2, Hear the Ghost paid $3.40 to place. Really Mr Greely, the 2-1 second choice, finished another 6 ½ lengths behind in fourth with Julien Leparoux. SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 47

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JAN 20, 2013 Sunland Park, NM Jd Baccarat pulls clear to win KOFX-Radio Handicap

Jd Baccarat showed his class by pulling clear in the final stages to win the $50,000 KOFX-Radio Handicap at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Sunday. The former Higheasterjet Stakes winner was let go a 7-1 odds despite racing for the elite barn of Paul Jones. The five-yearold son of Mr Jess Perry responded with a terrific effort under jockey Ricky Ramirez. The sorrel gelding broke well and contended for the lead throughout the 350 yard dash. He propelled to the front with a powerful move in the final 75 yards to seal to victory. Jd Baccarat beat Zulu Dragon by a neck in a fast time of 16.88 seconds with no wind blowing. The timing earned a 96 speed index. The 7-time winner earned a $30,000 paycheck for the syndicate of Cope, Herzog, Southway, Hubbard and Masterson. His career bankroll swelled past $239,000. Loyal backers of Jd Baccarat received $16.40 on a $2 win ticket. Last season’s West Texas Maturity runner-up Zulu Dragon once again had to settle for a close second place finish. Under jockey Larry Gamez, the well bred stallion by First Down Dash rallied after a bumpy start and was rolling in deep stretch. The stakes winner from Zia Park rallied gamely but could not get by the winner. Sunland Park Winter Quarter 48 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

More Chocolate

Horse Derby runner-up Tres Seis Nieve finished a good third, beaten only a half length. Kr Dragonfly, A Spring Snow, Teller More Bourbon, Time For A Cigar, Corona for You and One Diamond Kitty rounded out the order of finish.

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA More Chocolate gets La Canada Candy in first main track try as Gomez presses pace

In her first main track try, the John Sadler-trained More Chocolate, with Garrett Gomez at the controls, was able to ration her considerable speed as she charged to a 1 ¾ length victory in Sunday’s Grade 2, $150,000 La Canada Stakes for 4-year-old fillies getting a mile and a sixteenth in 1:42.59. “She was relaxed going into the first turn then she jumped up in the bridle on me,” said Gomez. “I didn’t want to get into a wrestling match with her so I let her be. She settled into a good rhythm going down the backside. I haven’t had a horse turn for home like she did for me in a long time.” An allowance winner going 1 1/8 miles on turf at Santa Anita on Nov. 1, More Chocolate pressed the pace in the Grade 3 Robert J. Frankel Stakes at the same distance and finished third, beaten 2 ½ lengths. In the La Canada, she pulled Gomez into contention rounding the Club House turn and sat second to Willa B Awesome and Martin Pedroza through fractions of 24.34 and 48.03. More Chocolate got the six furlongs in 1:12 flat and

American Sugar

the mile in 1:36.31 and was not seriously challenged through the lane. Book Review, the 7-5 second choice with Rafael Bejarano, ran second, 2 ¼ lengths in front of 11-1 shot Willa B Awesome. Off at 5-1, More Chocolate paid $12.60, $5.40 and $4. Owned by Michael Talla, More Chocolate, a Kentucky-bred filly by Malibu Moon, improved her record to 8-3-1-1 and with the winner’s share of $90,000 nearly doubled her earnings to $182,790. Book Review, who had a clean trip and no apparent excuses, paid $3.20 and $2.40. Willa B Awesome paid $4.20 to show. The Jerry Hollendorfer-trained Lady of Fifty, the 6-5 favorite Martin Garcia, had little punch through the lane and finished fourth, beaten a neck by Willa B Awesome.

Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, AR American Sugar and Cheery share spotlight

Sunday’s card at Oaklawn was highlighted by co-features for female sprinters and each winner served notice that they are forces to be reckoned with in their respective divisions. Poindexter Thoroughbreds’ American Sugar took the first step toward the $400,000 Fantasy Stakes (G3) April 10 with a dominating victory in the $60,000 Dixie Belle for 3-year-old fillies, while Claiborne Farm and Cheery

Adele Dilschneider’s Cheery looks ready to lead the older females after taking the $60,000 American Beauty Stakes. In the Dixie Belle, American Sugar stumbled slightly just after the break and was last early as Baby Princess set the early fractions of 22 1/5 and 46 2/5. It didn’t take the winner long to get into gear, however. With a sweeping, five-wide move, she took command at the top of the stretch and drew off to win by seven lengths over Little Miss Fitz in a final time of 1:11 3/5 for six furlongs over a fast track. Lady Stonewall, the 4-5 favorite, was close throughout, but had to settle for third. American Sugar, a Harlan’s Holiday filly trained by Lynn Chleborad, has now won three stakes at three different racetracks and overall, has won four of eight career starts for $138,866 in earnings. She returned $10.20, $5.40 and $2.80 at odds of 4-1. One race later, Cheery took her turn in the winner’s circle after winning the American Beauty by 1 ¼ lengths over All About Allie. After

RACE RECAPS

Oxbow

winning all four of her starts last year in front-running fashion, the winner showed a new dimension in her seasonal debut by sitting off the pace set by Mysterious Chimes through an opening half mile in 46 2/5. When jockey Victor Lebron called on her, she responded, drawing off to win the six furlong race in 1:11 2/5. Formal Plan was third. Cheery, a homebred by Distorted Humor, returned $3.80, $3 and $2.10 as the heavy 4-5 favorite. She improved her career record to 5-2-0 in nine starts and has now earned $172,762.

Touch Magic

little better shape if we come back to the Risen Star.” The Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes will be run at Fair Grounds on Louisiana Derby Preview Day Feb. 23, and the local series for 3-yearolds with designs on a Triple Crown campaign later in the spring will conclude with the 100th running of the $1 million Louisiana Derby on March 30. On Saturday, Oxbow broke in stride to contest the early pace under jockey Jon Court, carved out early fractions of 24.44 and 48.58, began to draw off after being set down for the drive and increased the margin significantly in the late stages. Oxbow, a bay colt by AweFair Grounds, New some Again, returned mutuels of Orleans, LA Oxbow much the best in $11.20, $6 and $4.60 as the third choice of the fans, toured the mile Lecomte and 70 yard-distance in 1:43.30 Bluegrass Hall’s Oxbow, and increased his career earnings conditioned by D. Wayne Lukas, to $217,500 with his second win in put that Hall of Fame trainer six lifetime starts. solidly into the Kentucky Derby Charles Fipke’s Golden Soul picture once again this year with a finished second, paying $5.60 dominant 11 1/2-length victory in and $3.80, while finishing third a the Grade 3 Lecomte Stakes at Fair length and a half farther back was Grounds during Saturday’s Road to Frank Irvin’s Fear the Kitten, who the Derby Kickoff Day program at returned $4.20 to show. the Crescent City oval. The Lecomte is part of the “You like to see a horse handle “Road to the Kentucky Derby” the situation that you put him series, a 36-race series awarding in,” said Lukas, speaking over the points to the top four finishers in phone from Oaklawn Park shortly each race. after the Lecomte. “We took all the Point totals will be used to worst of it shipping in yesterday determine spots in the Kentucky and taking on your local guys all Derby starting gate. The Lecomte is coming out of their own stalls and worth 17 points: 10 to the winner, having works over the racetrack. four to the runner-up, two to the So we took all the worst of it today third- place finisher and one to the and still got along pretty good. fourth-place runner. Now we’re a little tighter and in a Only Oxbow had previ-

JAN 19, 2013

Infrattini

ously earned points entering the Lecomte with one point for his fourth-place finish in the Grade 1 CashCall Futurity and now has 11-points total.

Touch Magic wins Silverbulletday

Coteau Grove Farms’ Touch Magic, purchased recently by her present connections, proved herself worthy of the buy by winning Saturday’s $125,000 Silverbulletday Stakes on Road to the Derby Kickoff Day Presented by Hotel Monteleone at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots by three-quarters of a length over Iroquois Racing Club’s favored Gal About Town. The Silverbulletday is the first leg of Fair Grounds’ three-race series for sophomore fillies that will conclude with the Grade 2 Fair Grounds Oaks on Louisiana Derby Day, March 30.The Silverbulletday is also part of the “Road to the Kentucky Oaks” series, a 35-race series awarding points to the top four finishers in each race, with the point totals used to determine spots in the Kentucky Oaks starting gate. Allowed to settle just behind the early leaders, Touch Magic rallied inside those when set down for the drive, took command at the sixteenth pole and out-fought Gal About Town the rest of the way. “She did everything right,” said winning rider James Graham. “When I worked her a couple of weeks back she went really well and finished strong. She did again today. Perfecttrip. Finished well and galloped out good.” Touch Magic returned mutuels

of $9, $4 and $2.80, increased her career earnings to $208,200 with her third victory from five career starts and toured the mile and 70yard distance in 1:45 flat. Gal About Town, always well placed, took command at the eighth pole, could not withstand the winner but was clearly second best, finishing a length to the good of Fox Hill Farm’s Smitten. Gal About Town returned $3.20 and $2.40 and Smitten paid $3.20 to show.

Infrattini proves best in Louisiana Handicap

In spite of having to shoulder the top impost of 121 pounds, Z Thoroughbreds’ Infrattini earned his fourth straight victory accomplished over four different tracks by out-dueling Brereton Jones’s odds-on choice Mark Valeski in Saturday’s 67th running of the $100,000 Louisiana Handicap. The race is the first of a threerace series for older horses that will conclude with the Grade 2 New Orleans Handicap on Louisiana Derby Day, March 30. Trained by Paul McGee and ridden by Miguel Mena, Infrattini was allowed to settlejust behind the early leaders, challenged Mark Valeski inside the furlong grounds and proved best the rest of the way. Infrattini returned mutuels of $7.80, $3.40 and $2.80 accomplished the 1 1/16-mile distance in 1:44.62 and increased his career earnings to $329,952 with his sixth win from 16 lifetime starts. Mark Valeski paid $2.60 and $2.20 in the second spot, and Hurricane Ike, who made the pace SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 49

Don’t Tell Sophia

with early splits of 24:88 and 49.18 before weakening against the top two, returned $4 to show after finishing a length and a half behind Mark Valeski.

Oaklawn Park, Hot Springs, AR There’s no secret about Don’t Tell Sophia in Pippin

Trainer Phil Sims is spending his first winter in Hot Springs, but it won’t take the Oaklawn fans long to get to know him, especially if all his horses continue to run as well as Don’t Tell Sophia did in winning Saturday’s $75,000 Pippin Stakes by 7 ¼ lengths. Racing four wide throughout the race, Don’t Tell Sophia settled near the back of the field while Lady Candidate led the field through an opening half-mile in 50.17 seconds before fading. Vuition, part of the entry made the 6-5 favorite, poked her head in front to gain a short lead after six furlongs in 1:15.81, but by the time the field hit the stretch it was no secret that Don’t Tell Sophia was going to be an easy winner. The 4-year-old Congaree filly completed the 1 1/16-mile race in 1:45.62 over a fast track. Vuition held second and Mineshave came from last to finish third. Don’t Tell Sophia, who races in the name of her trainer and Jerry Namy, improved her record to five wins from 11 starts and has now earned $183,606. As the 9-5 second choice, the filly returned $5.80, $2.80 and $3. 50 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

Devons Ca Ching

Earlier on the Oaklawn card, a racing rarity occurred when there were back-to-back dead heats for win in the fifth and sixth races. In the fifth race, an allowance optional claiming race, former stakes winner Kate’s Main Man hit the wire with Son of the General. In the sixth, a starter allowance race, Gotta Go Gold finished on even terms with Well’s Gold.

Sunland Park, NM Devons Ca Ching rings up winning score in Pepsi Cola Stakes

Expertly handled by veteran rider Ken Tohill, Devons Ca Ching charged his way to victory in a stirring rendition for the $85,000 Pepsi Cola Stakes at Sunland Park. Overcoming a slow start, Devons Ca Ching exploded along the rail to take command of the 12 horse field of top flight New Mexico-bred three-year-olds heading into the far turn. The grey roan son of Devon Lane forced a hot pace while under a controlled ride from Tohill. He moved ahead of double stakes winner Kiss My Hennessy, and then was presented a challenge by Red Hedeman Mile Storms Surprise at the top of the lane. The resolute three-year-old continued rolling along on the lead and showed no signs of stopping despite setting fractions of 21.61 and 44.44 seconds for the first two calls. Storms Surprise flattened out on the rail and Devons Ca Ching held off late surges from both Todd Fincher trained runners in Thermal and Kiss My Hennessy. Devons Ca Ching held firm to win by a

Sahara Sky

half-length in a driving finish. He sped through the 6 furlong sprint in a fast 1:10.1. The victory was his third from four starts. He earned a $51,000 jackpot for owner Lester Wright ofRunaway Bay, Texas. The impressive gelding has flourished since breaking his maiden atZia Park and winning aSunland Park allowance last month. His career earnings moved past the $93,000 mark. The newly crowned Pepsi Cola Stakes champ paid $10.60 to win. H. Ray Ashford, Jr. trained the winner. Multiple stakes winner Thermal ran a very strong race from off the pace. Under jockey Duane Sterling, Thermal launch an eye catching 5-wide moved around the far turn and was closing with interest in the final furlong. The gelded son of Attila’s Storm simply ran out of real estate after a terrific effort. The runner-up earned $17,000 for owner R.D. Hubbard ofPalm Desert, California. The 2012 Copper Top Futurity winner Kiss My Hennessy also ran a courageous race. He raced near the front throughout and never gave way. The Roll Hennessy Roll gelding seemed to find a second wind in deep stretch and finished third under jockey Casey Lambert, only beaten one length. Storms Surprise made a very bold move passing the quarter mile marker but could not maintain his momentum. He finished fourth under jockey Isaias Cardenas. Attila’s Hurricane, the 9-5 favorite, could not keep up with the front flight and eventually finished last.

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia, CA Longshot Sahara Sky and Talamo cruise to victory in Palos Verdes Stakes

Idle since June 22, and the longest shot in the seven-horse field, Sahara Sky and Joe Talamo made short work of their rivals in winning Saturday’s Grade 2, $150,000 Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita, cruising home from off the pace in a rapid 1:07.73 while prevailing by one length over 5-2 second choice Private Zone and Martin Pedroza. “He ran unbelievable,” said Talamo. “That was actually the closest he’s ever run. I thought he was going to be 10 lengths further back than he was. He broke sharply, he put me right there, and I still had a lot of horse when I called on him.” As expected, Comma to the Top, with Edwin Maldonado up, and Private Zone engaged early, setting fractions of 21.50, 43.61 and 55.50. Trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, Sahara Sky, a 5-year-old Floridabred horse by Pleasant Tap, paid $45.20, $14.40 and $5. A first-out maiden $20,000 claiming winner on Nov. 26, 2010 at Delta Downs in Louisiana, Sahara’s Sky’s most recent win came with Talamo aboard on May 19, 2012, in a second condition allowance race at Betfair Hollywood Park. The Palos Verdes was his first foray into graded stakes competition. The winner’s share of $90,000 padded Sahara Sky’s bankroll to $236,680 as he improved his record to 13-5-2-4. He’s owned by Hollendorfer and Kim Lloyd’s Sweetwater

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A Jealous Woman

Platinum Song

Stable. Private Zone, who finished a half-length in front of 5-2 favorite Justin Phillip and Rafael Bejarano, paid $4.40 and $3. Trained by Steve Asmussen, Justin Phillip had trained well since running a close fifth in the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Nov. 3, and had a pace scenario that should have been to his liking in the Palos Verdes. Justin Phillip paid $2.80 to show and finished 2 ½ lengths clear of Comma to the Top.

daughter of Muqtarib was sent off as the 2-1 second choice and paid $6.60, $3.80 and $2.80. Owned by Three Cent Stable and trained by Francis Meza, A Jealous Woman wasn’t originally ticketed to run in the Megahertz. “She was nominated to the (Grade 3) Frankel Stakes (on Dec. 30) but she had something going on in her feet and she couldn’t make it,” said Meza. “So we worked on that and got her ready for this.” With the winner’s share of $60,600, A Jealous Woman increased her earnings to $443,856 Cal-bred A Jealous and ran her record to 19-8-3-3. Byrony, off at 9-1, kept to her Woman and Blanc prevail task in the lane and bested In the in Megahertz Stars by a head, but could never The lone California-bred in the get fully on terms with the winner. seven-horse Megahertz Stakes for She paid $7 and $3.40. older fillies and mares at one mile In the Stars set the pace to the on turf, 7-year-old A Jealous Womhalf mile pole establishing splits of an and Brice Blanc rushed inside 22.05 and 45.86, while the winner 9-5 favorite In the Stars and Corey stopped the six furlong timer in Nakatani midway around the far 1:09.30 and the seven furlong in turn and once again demonstrated 1:20.98. her gameness in a resolute stretch In the Stars paid $3 to show run to win by a neck over Irish-bred and finished 1 ¾ lengths in front Byrony and Garrett Gomez, coverof Hard to Resist and Joe Talamo. ing the mile in 1:33.09. Lady Ten was another neck back, “I decided to move when I did finishing fifth. and to get inside Corey, because if I went outside of him, I thought he’d float me out,” said Blanc. “On the grass, you have to save ground. Sam Houston Race Park, When I made the decision, I knew Houston, TX she would quicken for me and Texas-bred fillies and keep that steady run going. She’s mares shine at Sam not one of those fillies that have a quick acceleration but she has a Houston Race Park steady, long, fast run.” It was “Ladies Night” on the On the strength of her strong first night of Texas Champions second-place showing in the Grade Weekend at Sam Houston Race 2 Goldikova Stakes on Nov. 4, the Park. The ten-race card featured

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Cowgirl N Up

three stakes for accredited Texasbred took place with full fields and dominating performances in the $50,000 Bara Lass for 3-year-old fillies; the $50,000 Yellow Rose and the 50,000 San Jacinto Stakes with fillies and mares competing on the Connally Turf Course.

$50,000 Bara Lass Stakes

The first stakes of the evening was the $50,000 Bara Lass for 3-year-old fillies at a distance of seven furlongs. Platinum Song ($7.80) gave top Texas trainer Danny Pish another Texas Champions stakes win. The gray daughter of My Golden Song was bred by Clarence Scharbauer, Jr., and eclipsed the $100,000 earnings mark this evening. Gerardo Mora gave his filly a well-timed ride, as even-money favorite Esscalator went to the lead, completing the first quarter in :23.51 and the half-mile in :47.61. Platinum Song took the lead at the top of the stretch and held off a nice closing effort from Molly’s Honour, crossing the wire in a final time of 1:25.96.

$50,000 Yellow Rose Stakes

has now added another stakes win. Jockey Larry Taylor has been the regular rider about Cowgirl N Up and dueled briefly with Two Altazano Stakes winner Color Code, before drawing clear. She covered six furlongs in 1:10.89, and returned $9.40 for the win. Contucky Dirt rallied for second under Gerardo Mora and Color Code was third.

$50,000 San Jacinto Stakes

A competitive of fillies and mares took to the Connally Turf Course for the mile and one-sixteenth San Jacinto Stakes. Vilao, owned by Rugged Cross Racing, closed with authority under jockey Ramon Luna and drew off to a three-length victory. She showed her closing kick in a second place finish last month in the Fiesta Mile at Retama Park. Tonight she turned the tables on Fiesta Mile winner Smiles Golden Song, crossing the wire over the firm turf in 1:45.61. It was the first stakes for her trainer, Rebecca Baker, who has run horses at Calder Race Course in Florida, and Mountaineer in West

The six-furlong $50,000 Yellow Rose Stakes drew a field of ten fillies, and Cowgirl N Up returned to action off a seven-month layoff in fine form. Owned and trained by Caroline Dodwell, the 4-yearold filly had captured the 2012 Bara Lass and Vilao SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 51

My My My Maria

Tyger Teras

Zeewat

take first prize monies of $51,000. Let go at nearly 9-1 odds, Tyger Teras was coming off a resounding $12,500 claiming win atSunland Park on Dec. 14 when she earned a 70 Beyer Speed figure. She confirmed that rating for an elated winning trainer Chris Hartman. The La Senora champion paid $19.60 to win. She is a 3-time winner from 7 starts. Back Seat Roll came into the feature seeking her 5th consecuFair Grounds, New tive win. The Roll Hennessy Roll filly Orleans, LA broke alertly and was well within My My My Maria wins striking range early but found FG’s Pan Zareta herself in tight quarters for much Quarter Pole Club III’s My My of the race. When jockey Enrique My Maria, just behind the early Portillo Gomez moved her to the leaders, rallied outside those when outside, the filly responded with a Sunland Park, NM set down for the drive and drew gallant effort. She finished second Tyger Teras rolls home in clear late for a 1 3/4-length score over 2 lengths in front of the third in Saturday’s featured $75,000 Pan La Senora Stakes place finisher Lakehouse Fun. Back Zareta Stakes for older fillies and Former $12,500 claimer Tyger Seat Roll won the $85,000 Enchantmares at Fair Grounds. Teras upset 6-5 favorite Back Seat ress Stakes at SunlandPark last The Pan Zareta, originally Roll to gain a 1 and 1/4 length win month going one mile for trainer scheduled for the turf, was transin the $85,000 La Senora Stakes at Henry Dominguez. She earned ferred to the main track at 5 1/2-fur- Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. $17,425 for local owners Kirk and longs and may have helped My My On a bitterly cold Saturday Judy Robison. My Maria earn her fourth straight afternoon, Tyger Teras produced The Robisons also own victory since being claimed by a career best to defeat a 3-time Lakehouse Fun. K.B.’s Princess tired trainer Tim Glyshaw for $7,500 last stakes winner and a talented field slightly down the lane after leading Nov. 1 at Churchill Downs. in the New Mexico-bred stakes for three calls. “When we claimed her we race for three-year-old New Mexididn’t have any intention of runco-bred fillies. Under a heady ride Golden Gate Fields, ning in these kinds of races,” said from Derek Bell, Tyger Teras swept Berkeley, CA Glyshaw, “but she’s just turned by the front running K B’s Princess out to be a really nice horse for us. in upper stretch and held off a furi- Zeewat overcomes obstacles to win She’s run on turf before and we ous late rally from the favorite to would have run her if the race had take the third and most important California Derby stayed on dry turf but not if it was win in her career. The grey roan filly He was cut off at the start by To Teras ran a bold race from off and hung out wide on the far turn soft.” but that wasn’t enough to keep My My My Maria returned the pace and responded eagerly favored Zeewat from winning mutuels of $7.60, $4.80 and $3.60, when challenged in deep stretch. increased her career earnings to The filly dug in bravely underBell to the $100,000 California Derby at Virginia. Vilao won three races for her this year before she decided to ship her to Texas to compete in the Yellow Rose. For the second year in a row, Patty’s Pride ran second, followed by Smiles Golden Song. Vilao returned $14.60 as the fourth choice in the wagering.

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$173,634 with her ninth win from 28 lifetime starts and accomplished the distance in 1:05.22. Agave Racing Stable’s Monono pressed the pace, took command approaching the lane, could not withstand the winner but continued willingly to save second, paying $8.40 and $5. Mueller Thoroughbred Stable’s Elusive One rallied late to finish third, a length in arrears of Monono and returned $6.20. Andrena Van Doren’s favored Starlite Starbrite carved out early splits of 22.66 and 45.88 before stopping late and was pulled up past the wire and vanned off.

Golden Gate Fields Saturday. Zeewat, ridden by Russell Baze, came from fourth in a field of seven to win the 1 1/16-mile race for 3-yearolds by a half-length over pacesetter Wildcat Moon, the horse that turned right in front of him leaving the starting gate. Tree of Life finished third. Zeewat is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, who watched the California Derby via simulcast from Santa Anita, where he sent out Tribal Jewel to a sixth-place finish in the Grade 2 $150,000 San Fernando Stakes. Hollendorfer was impressed with Zeewat, a colt he owns in partnership with George Todardo. “I thought he proved himself to be a pretty good horse today,” said Hollendorfer. “He got pinched back at the start but the horse willingly ran up in between horses and then was laying fourth. And then when Russell made his run, he had to go wide. I was pleased with the way the horse handled himself.” Zeewat earned his fourth win in six career starts and his second consecutive stakes victory. Winner of the Gold Rush Stakes on Dec. 8, Zeewat won the California Derby in 1:46.50 and paid $3.80 after being bet down to 4-5. Baze, who has ridden Zeewat to all four of his victories, said the Pennsylvania-bred colt is a cool customer. “He’s real calm,” said Baze. “When (Wildcat Moon) made a left turn, I checked my horse a little bit. He had to overcome the slow start and was wide on the second

RACE RECAPS turn. I was pretty impressed with the way he finished up today. He waits for you to tell him what to do, and when you do, he does it.” Zeewat, a chestnut son of Harlan’s Holiday who cost $50,000 as a yearling, earned $60,000 for the California Derby Fed Biz victory and has made $177,700 in his six races.

secutive victory in the $75,000 Fifth Season Stakes. A crowd of 19,633 turned out to watch the first of 56 race cards that culminates with the $1 million Arkansas Derby April 13. Berry kept Donoharm forwardly placed from the break as Double Rah Rah asDonoharm sumed the early lead outside under Nakatani, showed has shown a preference for shorter and proceeded through leisurely fractions of 24 3/5 and 50 for good speed while hung four-wide distance. In his previous start, the Santa Anita Park, the first half-mile. Several horses into the Club House turn, engaged son of Contend won a 220-yard appeared to be in contention the winner around the far turn and allowance race at Lone Star Park Arcadia, CA heading into the stretch, includbattled head and head with him to back in November. The Harrah’s Fed Biz, Smith take San the wire and finished a half-length Dash was his first stakes score and ing local favorite Win Willy, but it Fernando gate to wire was Donoharm that was the most clear of Guilt Force and Joe Talamo. fourth career win from 13 starts. Considered by many to be Tritap, trained by Steve AsIn the Marathon Stakes, Direct determined to get to the wire first. Bob Baffert’s top 3-year-old a year He held off a closing Skyring by a mussen and off at 9-1, paid $9.80 Zach Attack raced three-wide ago, Fed Biz made amends for a and $6.40. head to prevail in 1:49 for 1 1/16 around the turn with the leaders disappointing run in the opening Guilt Trip, one of three Bafand then held Slinkys Fortune safe miles over a good track dampday Malibu with an impressive gate fert trainees, came with a big run to gain his third win from his latest ened by several inches of rain this to wire win in Saturday’s Grade from off the pace and finished 2 ¾ four starts. week. After encountering a bit of 2 San Fernando Stakes, winning lengths in front of Battle Force and The Donell Blake-ridden Direct traffic enter the far turn, Win Willy by a head under Mike Smith and Garrett Gomez. Zach Attack covered the muddy was another half-length back in getting the 1 1/16 in 1:42.34. Guilt Trip, off at 7-1, paid $5.60 870 yards in :46.660 to win by a third. Endorsement, the 7-5 favorThe win was Baffert’s record fifth to show. diminishing one-and-one-quarter ite, was close early, but faded late in the prestigious middle leg of lengths. to finish seventh. Santa Anita’s Strub series for newly Louisiana Downs, Runner-up Slinkys Fortune “He kept trying,” said Berry. turned four year olds. had a very wide trip and was never “I thought at every pole he was Bossier City, LA “I expect so much from this able to overcome his deficit. going to get tired, but he kept runDoubleheader starts horse, when he loses, it’s very Mr Fallen Angel was a neck bening. He won with determination. disappointing,” said Baffert. “He’s Louisiana Downs season hind Slinkys Fortune for third. The track is a little tiring today, but a very talented horse and he was Isreal Soliz’s Sparrow ContendDirect Zach Attack, an 870he was determined. I just hope to good today going to the gate and er took the $15,000 Harrah’s Dash yard specialist, scored a $3,500 keep up the winning, especially in he ran well. In the Malibu, he went Stakes over 250 yards and Geral claiming win and then a $10,000 these stakes races. ” to the gate and he tried to sit down Dewitt’s Direct Zach Attack upset claiming win last October at EvanDonoharm, trained by Bret in there…so it was a tough go.” the field in the $15,000 Marathon geline Downs. The seven-year-old Calhoun, returned $29, $11.40 and Sent from the gate by Smith, Stakes at 870 yards to start the Direct Hit (TB) gelding was then $5.80 at odds of 13-1. With the vicwho broke from post position Louisiana Downs quarter horse sixth as the favorite in a $14,500 tory, the 4-year-old Kentucky-bred eight in a nine-horse field, set season on Saturday afternoon. allowance race at Evangeline Lemon Drop Kid gelding improved fractions of 23.59, 47.28, 1:11.41 Sparrow Contender burst Downs. his record to 4-2-3 in 14 starts and and 1:36.08, while being closely from the ninth post position on has now earned $182,080. pursued by both Tritap, with Corey a muddy track and accelerated Likely to give Berry a run for Nakatani, and Handsome Mike throughout the 250 yards to get his money as leading rider is Robby with Mario Gutierrez. the neck win over Wacky And Reck- Oaklawn Park, Hot Albarado, who won three races on Fed Biz, who was the morning less, who started from the 10th Springs, AR the 9-race opening-day program, line favorite at 7-2, was a post time post position. Donoharm wins Fifth including two for trainer Cody overlay of 9-2, and paid $11.20, The Santos Carrizales-ridden Season before 19,633 Autrey. Albarado, best known to $6.20 and $4.40. Sparrow Contender was timed in opening day fans Oaklawn fans as the regular rider of With the winner’s share of :13.317. Two-time leading rider Cliff 2007 Arkansas Derby winner and $90,000, Fed Biz, who is owned It was one-half length back Berry got the 2013 season off to by Kaleem Shah, Inc., increased two-time Horse of the Year Curlin, to third-place finisher Coup De a good start Friday by guiding his bankroll to $274,456, from an Dasher. is riding regularly in Hot Springs for overall mark of 8-4-0-1. Sparrow Contender was mak- Wayne Sanders and Larry Hirsch’s the first time since 1997 when he Tritap, who broke from the far ing his first start at 250 yards, but Donoharm to horse’s fourth conwas leading rider.

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RCI RULINGS Name: ROBERT L BOXIE Ruling Date: 1/24/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: DELTA DOWNS Ruling Number: 19811 Ruling Type: Appeal/Stay Denied, Withdrawn, or Waived Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 0 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 1/29/2013 Suspension End: 2/27/2013 Ruling Text: Appeal withdrawn on 1/24/2013. Name: LESLIE ANN PADILLA Ruling Date: 1/23/2013 Jurisdiction: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Facility: WILL ROGERS DOWNS Ruling Number: 13-WRD-008 Ruling Type: Trainer Responsibility Breed: Mixed Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 1500 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 1/28/2013 Suspension End: 2/12/2013 Ruling Text: Owner/TR LESLIE ANN PADILLA having pled “No Contest” and waived her right to a hearing for a horse under her supervision, “CR ZSA ZSA”, the 2nd place finisher of the 4th race at WRD on 10/7/2012, testing positive for the drug CLENBUTEROL at a quantative level. Therefore, it is the order of the Stewards that Ms Padilla be fined one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500.00) and is suspended and/or made ineligible for fifteen (15)days beginning 1/28/13 through 2/12/2013. It is further ordered that the horse is disqualified from the 2nd place and shall remain unplaced in the 4th race at WRD on 10/7/2012. During Ms Padilla’s suspension, she is denied access to the enclosure and public areas coming under the jurisdiction of OHRC. Name: RAY ALLEN ENLOW Ruling Date: 1/23/2013 Jurisdiction: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Facility: WILL ROGERS DOWNS Ruling Number: 13-WRD-007 Ruling Type: Trainer Responsibility Breed: Mixed Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 3000 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 1/28/2013 Suspension End: 2/27/2013 Ruling Text: Owner/TR RAY ALLEN ENLOW having pled “No Contest” and waived his right to a hearing for a horse under his supervision, ”CADES NEMO”, the 2nd place finisher of the 12th race at Will Rogers Downs on 9/22/2012, testing positive for the drugs ACEPROMAZINE and XYLAZINE. Therefore, it is the order of the Stewards that Mr. Enlow be fined one thousand five hundred dollars ($1500.00) and ordered that Mr. Enlow be suspended and/ or made ineligible for licensure for a period of fifteen days (15) beginning 1/28/2013 through 54 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

2/11/2013, for the horse “CADES NEMO” testing positive for the drug ACEPROMAZINE. In addition, Mr. Eenlow is fined one thousand five hundred ($1500.00) dollars and is suspended and/or made ineligible for licensure for an additional period of fifteen (15) days beginning 2/12/13 through 2/27/13 for the horse testing positive for the drug XYLAZINE. The total number of days shall be a consecutive thirty (30) days, 1/28/2013 through 2/27/2013 and the total sum of fines shall be three thousand ($3000.00) dollars. It is further ordered that the horse, ”CADES NEMO” is disqualified from 2nd place and shall remain unplaced in the 12th race at WRD on 9/22/2012. During Mr. Enlow’s suspension, he is denied access to the enclosure of all racetracks and public areas under the jurisdiction of OHRC. Name: GINA LEE DOWNING Ruling Date: 1/22/2013 Jurisdiction: Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Facility: REMINGTON PARK Ruling Number: 13-RP-005 Ruling Type: Possession of Contraband Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 2500 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Owner/TR GINA LEE DOWNING, having pled “No Contest” and waived her right to a hearing, is hereby fined the sum of two thousand five hundred ($2500.00) dollars for being in possession of the drug CLENBUTEROL, other than in a form approved by the FDA, within the enclosure of RP. Name: HAROLD JAMES (JAMIE) THERIOT Ruling Date: 1/21/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 19917 Ruling Type: Failure to Pay Fine or Fees Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 0 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: 1/21/2013 Suspension End: Ruling Text: Suspended pending payment of fines accessed as per rulings 19908 and 19913. Name: KEVIN L HARRIS Ruling Date: 1/20/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: LOUISIANA DOWNS Ruling Number: 19916 Ruling Type: License Type Changed Breed: Quarter Horse Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 0 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Owner license withdrawn without prejudice in lieu of Groom license. Name: RICHARD A BRODIE

Ruling Date: 1/19/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 18566 Ruling Type: Completed Licensing Procedures Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 0 Fine Paid: Not Reported Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Met license requirements. Name: CHARLES J MCMAHON Ruling Date: 1/17/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 19914 Ruling Type: Failure to Report or Appear Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Y Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Late for film review on 1/17/2013. Name: HAROLD JAMES (JAMIE) THERIOT Ruling Date: 1/17/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 19913 Ruling Type: Failure to Report or Appear Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 200 Fine Paid: Y Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Second inexcused absence for film review 1/17/2013. Name: Tiffany Lynn Mosset Ruling Date: 1/17/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 19912 Ruling Type: Failure to Follow Facility Regulations Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Y Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Parking Violation. Name: HAROLD JAMES (JAMIE) THERIOT Ruling Date: 1/13/2013 Jurisdiction: Louisiana Racing Commission Facility: FAIR GROUNDS Ruling Number: 19908 Ruling Type: Failure to Report or Appear Breed: Thoroughbred Division: Horse Fine Amount: $ 100 Fine Paid: Y Suspension Start: Suspension End: Ruling Text: Unexcused absence for film review 1/13/2013.

S T A K E S R E S U LT S THOROUGHBRED THOUSTON LADIES CLASSIC S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $400,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.30 - 1/26/2013 1. Joyful Victory , gr/ro. m. 5, by Tapit, - Wild Lucy Black, by Wild Again, Bred by: William D. Graham (ON) 4¼ $237,600 111 Fox Hill Farms, Inc. J. Jones R. Napravnik 2. Brushed by a Star , b . m. 5, by Eddington, - Brush Hour, by Broad Brush, Bred by: Desmond Ryan, Barry Donworth & Ken Donworth(KY) 1¾ $79,200 105 Unlimited Equine, LLC E. Kenneally C. Lanerie 3. Sisterly Love , b . m. 5, by Bellamy Road, - Odylic, by Dixieland Band, Bred by: Kinsman Farm (KY) 4 $43,560 102 Barber, Gary M. Casse L. Saez JOHN B. CONNALLY TURF CUP S., Gr.3, SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $200,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/8 miles-T, Time: 1:49.21 - 1/26/2013 1. Swift Warrior , ch . h. 5, by First Samurai, - Afleet Summer, by Afleet, Bred by: Paget Bloodstock, Nearctic Bloodstock & Carhue Investments(KY) 2¾ $114,000 117 Covello, James and Dolan, James J. Terranova, II J. Espinoza 2. King David , dk b/. c. 4, by Hat Trick (JPN), - Storm West, by Gone West, Bred by: Ben Lengacher (KY) ¾ $38,000 113 Scarlet Stable M. Maker R. Napravnik 3. Willcox Inn , dk b/. h. 5, by Harlan’s Holiday, - De Aar, by Gone West, Bred by: Dr. John A. Chandler (KY) 1¼ $20,900 112 Lael Stable and All In Stable M. Stidham J. Graham CHAMPION ENERGY SERVICES S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $75,000, 4 yo’s & up, 5 furlongs-T, Time: 56.48 - 1/26/2013 1. Icon Ike , dk b/. c. 4, by Yes It’s True, - Robbie’s Gal, by Straight Man, Bred by: Fletcher Gray & Carolyn Gray (KY) no $45,000 109 Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher J. Jones R. Napravnik 2. Chamberlain Bridge , b . g. 9, by War Chant, - She’s Got Class, by Trempolino, Bred by: Eugene Melnyk (KY) 1¼ $15,000 109 Carl R. Moore Management LLC W. Calhoun M. Mena 3. Canuletmedowneasy , dk b/. c. 4, by With Distinction, - Mismatch, by Polish Navy, Bred by: Alan Parker & Janet W. Hoke DVM (FL) hd $8,250 106 Carl R. Moore Management LLC W. Calhoun L. Quinonez ALLEN’S LANDING S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 3 yo, 7 furlongs, Time: 1:23.16 - 1/26/2013 1. Tour Guide , b . c. 3, by Broken Vow, - Homefortheholidays, by Came Home, Bred by: Gary & Mary West Stables, Inc. (KY) ½ $30,000 93 West, Gary and Mary W. Calhoun M. Mena 2. Hardrock Eleven , gr/ro. g. 3, by Rock Hard Ten, - Stark Beauty, by Unbridled’s Song, Bred by: Farm III Enterprises & Off The Hook Partners LLC(FL) 2½ $10,000 92 Lazenby, Virginia B. and Farm D’Allie Racing Stables D. Banks L. Quinonez 3. Holiday Mischief , b . g. 3, by Into Mischief, - Darling Daughter, by Maria’s Mon, Bred by: Sheltowee Farm, Alfonso Mazzetti, Dr. Robert J. Hunt & Rodney Winkle(KY) 3¾ $5,500 87 Offolter, Joe S. and Carter Thoroughbreds LLC J. Offolter G. Mora

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by Capote, Bred by: Ted Nichols & Judy Nichols (CA) 3 $150,000 N/A Nichols, Ted and Judy R. Ellis V. Espinoza 2. Sugarinthemorning , b . m. 5, by Candy Ride (ARG), - Social Belle, by In Excess (IRE), Bred by: Stephen B. Weissman (CA) ½ $50,000 N/A Weissman, Stephen R. McAnally M. Garcia 3. Kindle , b . m. 5, by Indian Charlie, - Carson’s Vanity, by Carson City, Bred by: Caldara Farm (KY) ¾ $30,000 N/A HnR Nothhaft Horse Racing, LLC G. Mandella E. Maldonado SANTA YSABEL S., Gr.3, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $100,000, 3 yo, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.89 - 1/26/2013 1. Fiftyshadesofhay , b . f. 3, by Pulpit, - Quiet Kim, by Real Quiet, Bred by: WinStar Farm, LLC (KY) 5¾ $60,000 N/A Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul B. Baffert R. Bejarano 2. Heir Kitty , b . f. 3, by Wildcat Heir, - Be Silver, by Silver Buck, Bred by: Pedro Gonzalez & Jorge Herrera (FL) 1½ $20,000 N/A Bernsen, David A. and Makin, Paul P. Miller G. Gomez 3. Scarlet Strike , b . f. 3, by Smart Strike, - Scarlet Tango, by French Deputy, Bred by: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY) 27¼ $12,000 N/A Carver, John, Hollendorfer, Jerry and Smith, Green J. Hollendorfer J. Talamo CALIFORNIA BREEDERS CHAMPION S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $300,750, 3 yo, 1 mile, Time: 1:37.75 - 1/26/2013 1. Qiaona , ch . f. 3, by Wilko, - Starlet Sky, by Skywalker, Bred by: B & B Zietz Stables, Inc. (CA) ½ $165,000 N/A Lanning, Curt and Lila E. Moger, Jr. G. Gomez 2. Unusual Way , b . f. 3, by Unusual Heat, - Way Up, by Great Above, Bred by: Thomas W. Bachman (CA) 1 $57,000 N/A Brown, Jr., Edward J. and Lebherz, Philip J. Bonde R. Bejarano 3. Marks Mine , dk b/. f. 3, by Benchmark, - Ermine Fever, by Capote, Bred by: Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams (CA) 2½ $33,000 N/A Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. S. Specht A. Cedillo CALIFORNIA BREEDERS CHAMPION S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $300,500, 3 yo, 1 mile, Time: 1:36.56 - 1/26/2013 1. Tiz a Minister , dk b/. c. 3, by Ministers Wild Cat, - Tiz a Mistress, by Cee’s Tizzy, Bred by: Dahlberg Farms LLC (CA) 1¼ $165,000 N/A S.A.Y. Racing LLC P. Aguirre G. Gomez 2. Omega Star , dk b/. g. 3, by Candy Ride (ARG), - Pride of Pegasus, by Fusaichi Pegasus, Bred by: Herman Sarkowsky & Martin J. Wygod (CA) 2½ $57,000 N/A Sarkowsky, Herman and Wygod, Martin J. J. Shirreffs J. Leparoux 3. Surfcup , b . c. 3, by Unusual Heat, - Omi Princess, by Runaway Groom, Bred by: Donald R. Dizney (CA) 5¼ $33,000 N/A Dizney, Donald B. Baffert M. Garcia

KING COTTON S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: $60,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:10.08 - 1/26/2013 1. Apprehender , ch . g. 4, by Posse, - Missy’s Mirage, by Stop the Music, Bred by: Jayeff B Stables (KY) 1 $36,000 N/A Dream Farm LLC C. Richard A. Birzer 2. Alsvid , b . g. 4, by Officer, - Reagle Mary, by Afternoon Deelites, Bred by: Yanagawa Stud LTD. (KY) 2¼ $12,000 N/A Black Hawk Stable (James Rogers) C. Hartman M. Berry 3. Laurie’s Rocket , b . c. 4, by Bluegrass Cat, - Clay’s Rocket, by American Chance, Bred by: Gulf Coast Farms, LLC (KY) 1¼ $6,000 N/A Horton, Willis D. Lukas V. Lebron COL. E.R. BRADLEY H., Gr.3, FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $125,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles-T, Time: 1:46.22 1/26/2013 1. Optimizer , b . c. 4, by English Channel, - Indy Pick, by A.P. Indy, Bred by: Bluegrass Hall, LLC (KY) 3½ $75,000 N/A Bluegrass Hall LLC D. Lukas J. Court 2. String King , b . g. 5, by Crowned King, - String Dancer, by Fly a Kite (IRE), Bred by: Charlie Smith (LA) ¾ $25,000 N/A Smith, Charles C. Smith J. Melancon 3. Bim Bam , b . h. 6, by Deputy Wild Cat, - Laurel Light, by Colony Light, Bred by: J D Farms (FL) ½ $12,500 N/A Hagaman, Chuck and Ella Lou S. Asmussen G. Melancon VAN BERG S., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $75,000, 3 yo, 5 1/2 furlongs-T, Time: 1:05.88 - 1/26/2013 1. Animal Style , b . c. 3, by Spanish Steps, - Seeking the Sky, by Storm Cat, Bred by: Eduarda Racing Stables, LLC (KY) 1½ $45,000 N/A Ramsey, Kenneth L. and Sarah K. M. Maker S. Bridgmohan 2. Strong Response , ch . c. 3, by State City, - Swing the Cat (NZ), by Tale of the Cat, Bred by: Buck Pond Farm, Inc. & Richard Templer (KY) 1 $15,000 N/A Preston Stables LLC W. Calhoun J. Jacinto 3. Evan’s Calling , b . c. 3, by Aragorn (IRE), - Thunder Calling, by Thunder Gulch, Bred by: Craig B. Singer (KY) 1½ $7,500 N/A Pierce, Roberta C. and Robert G. R. Faucheux R. Eramia MARIE G. KRANTZ MEMORIAL H., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of

VALENTINE DANCER S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $100,500, 4 yo’s & up, 1 mile-T, Time: 1:35.17 - 1/26/2013 1. Tiz Flirtatious , dk b/. m. 5, by Tizbud, - Masquerade Belle, by Victory Gallop, Bred by: Pamela Ziebarth (CA) 1¾ $60,000 N/A Ziebarth, Pamela M. Jones R. Bejarano 2. Dancingtothestars , dk b/. m. 5, by Good Journey, - A Lil Excess, by In Excess (IRE), Bred by: Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds Inc (CA) 1¼ $20,000 N/A Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds D. O’Neill M. Gutierrez CRYSTAL WATER S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: 3. Toomanytomatoes , ch . f. 4, by Downtown Seattle, - Tooma$100,750, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/8 miles-T, Time: 1:47.08 - 1/26/2013 nytomorrows, by French Deputy, Bred by: Harris Farms & Harold 1. John Scott , dk b/. g. 6, by Bertrando, - Henlopen, by Deputy Chuhlantseff (CA) ½ $12,000 N/A Westside Rentals.com and W. C. Minister, Bred by: Harris Farms Inc. & Scott Gross (CA) no $60,000 109 Racing, Inc. D. O’Neill K. Krigger Harris Farms, Inc. C. Gaines M. Garcia EL PASO TIMES S., SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 3 2. Huntsville , ch . g. 4, by Unusual Heat, - Lethal Hunter, by Jade yo, 6 1/2 furlongs, Time: 1:15.76 - 1/26/2013 Hunter, Bred by: David Abrams & Madeline Auerbach (CA) 1½ 1. Melody Lady , gr/ro. f. 3, by Unbridled’s Song, - Lady Tak, by $20,000 109 Abrams, Barry and M. Auerbach LLC B. Abrams J. Mutakddim, Bred by: Hill ‘n’ Dale Equine Holdings, Inc., Heiligbrodt Hernandez Racing Stable, et al(KY) 6¼ $30,000 N/A Hill ‘n’ Dale Equine Holdings, 3. Jules Journey , b . g. 4, by Good Journey, - Flag the Mint Down, by Inc. (J. G. Sikura) and McGhee, Edward S. Asmussen C. Lambert Flag Down, Bred by: Sean Speck & Barbara Speck (KY) 1¾ $12,000 2. Fraudulentfootnote , b . f. 3, by More Than Ready, - Honest 106 Cassidy, James M. and Kieron and DeLahunt, Mary J. Cassidy D. Deceiver, by Is It True, Bred by: River Bend Farm, Inc. (KY) 4½ $11,000 Flores N/A May Valley Farms I. Green D. Sterling SANTA MONICA S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: 3. Flamboyance , ch . f. 3, by Heatseeker (IRE), - My Brooklynne Rose, $250,500, 4 yo’s & up, 7 furlongs, Time: 1:22.64 - 1/26/2013 by Indian Charlie, Bred by: Kaleem Shah (CA) 2½ $5,000 N/A Seliger, 1. Teddy’s Promise , dk b/. m. 5, by Salt Lake, - Braids and Beads, Lane J. Evans M. Hernandez SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 55

Race: $72,750, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles-T, Time: 1:46.60 1/26/2013 1. Daisy Devine , b . m. 5, by Kafwain, - Devil’s Dispute, by Devil’s Bag, Bred by: J. Reiley McDonald (KY) 1¾ $45,000 N/A Miller, James A. McKeever J. Graham 2. Ausus , ch . f. 4, by Invasor (ARG), - El Raabi, by Fusaichi Pegasus, Bred by: Shadwell Farm, LLC (KY) 13¾ $15,000 N/A Shadwell Farm, LLC D. Peitz S. Bridgmohan 3. Anniversary Girl , ch . m. 5, by Aragorn (IRE), - Whalah, by Dixieland Band, Bred by: William B. Harrigan (KY) ¾ $7,500 N/A Barnett Stables LLC W. Calhoun J. Campbell F. W. GAUDIN MEMORIAL S., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $72,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:09.06 - 1/26/2013 1. Delaunay , b . g. 6, by Smoke Glacken, - Perilous Night, by Coronado’s Quest, Bred by: Fitzhugh, LLC (MD) 4¼ $45,000 N/A Moss, Maggi T. Amoss S. Bridgmohan 2. Gantry , dk b/. g. 6, by Pulpit, - Rhum, by Go for Gin, Bred by: D. J. Stable, LLC (KY) ¾ $15,000 N/A Brittlyn Stable, Inc. R. Faucheux R. Eramia 3. Hamiltonian , dk b/. g. 4, by Bellamy Road, - Connate (NZ), by Honor Grades, Bred by: Reiley McDonald (KY) 8½ $7,500 N/A JonesLyster Partnership J. Jones C. McMahon SANTA YNEZ S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $150,500, 3 yo, 6 1/2 furlongs, Time: 1:16.14 - 1/21/2013 1. Renee’s Titan , b . f. 3, by Bernstein, - Titan Queen, by Tiznow, Bred by: Mr. & Mrs. John Liviakis (KY) ¾ $90,000 93 Reddam, Zillah D. O’Neill T. Baze 2. Beholder , b . f. 3, by Henny Hughes, - Leslie’s Lady, by Tricky Creek, Bred by: Clarkland Farm (KY) no $30,000 92 Spendthrift Farm LLC R. Mandella G. Gomez 3. Dawn’s Charm , gr/ro. f. 3, by Hard Spun, - Deb’s Charm, by Silver Charm, Bred by: Mr. & Mrs. Hargus Sexton & Ben P. Walden (KY) 3¾ $18,000 92 House, Michael J. Bonde E. Maldonado

SAN PEDRO S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $75,460, 3 yo, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:08.50 - 1/21/2013 1. Distinctiv Passion , dk b/. c. 3, by With Distinction, - Dance Forthe Green, by West by West, Bred by: Harold J. Plumley (FL) 1½ $46,200 110 Brown, Jr., Edward J., Klein, Alan and Lebherz, Phillip J. Bonde E. Maldonado 2. Hear the Ghost , ch . g. 3, by Ghostzapper, - Rehear, by Coronado’s Quest, Bred by: W. S. Farish and Lazy F Ranch (KY) 1¾ $15,400 106 Halo Farms and Hollendorfer, Jerry J. Hollendorfer J. Hernandez 3. Disarm , ch . g. 3, by City Street, - Detonate, by Salt Lake, Bred by: Tom R Durant (TX) 6½ $9,240 103 Hronis Racing LLC J. Sadler J. Talamo PENNIES FROM HEAVEN H., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $46,700, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/8 miles-T, Time: 1:48.92 - 1/20/2013 1. Going for a Spin , dk b/. m. 5, by Ministers Wild Cat, - Gender Motors, by Mr. Greeley, Bred by: Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC (CA) 1¼ $29,340 87 Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC J. Hollendorfer R. Bejarano 2. Eyes On the Prize , b . m. 7, by Pure Prize, - Run In, by Dynaformer, Bred by: Mauk One Farm (KY) hd $6,544 85 Ron Crockett, Inc. F. Lucarelli T. Baze 2. Elegant , ch . m. 6, by Maria’s Mon, - Feminine, by Tale of the Cat, Bred by: Parrish Hill Farm & Ramona S. Bass (KY) hd $6,544 85 Gardner, Martin, Haymes, Neil, Margolis, Gary and Rothblum, Steve D. O’Neill M. Gutierrez

LA CANADA S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $150,250, 4 yo, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.59 - 1/20/2013 1. More Chocolate , b . f. 4, by Malibu Moon, - Little Treasure (FR), by Night Shift, Bred by: Calumet Farm (KY) 1¾ $90,000 N/A Talla, Michael J. Sadler G. Gomez 2. Book Review , ch . f. 4, by Giant’s Causeway, - Clever Babe, by Distorted Humor, Bred by: Gary & Mary West Stables, Inc. (KY) 2¼ $30,000 N/A West, Gary and Mary B. Baffert R. Bejarano SMARTY JONES S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: $150,000, 3 3. Willa B Awesome , ch . f. 4, by Awesome Gambler, - Cause I’m Tricky, by Nineeleven, Bred by: Terry C. Lovingier (CA) nk $18,000 N/A yo, 1 mile, Time: 1:38.64 - 1/21/2013 1. Will Take Charge , ch . c. 3, by Unbridled’s Song, - Take Charge Lady, Daniels, Phil, London, Patsy, Winters, John and Lovingier, Terry W. by Dehere, Bred by: Eaton (KY) nk $90,000 97 Horton, Willis D. Lukas Solis M. Pedroza J. Court AMERICAN BEAUTY S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: 2. Texas Bling , dk b/. c. 3, by Too Much Bling, - Anythingmore, by $60,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:11.58 - 1/20/2013 Country Pine, Bred by: Hall’s Family Trust (TX) hd $30,000 97 Hall’s 1. Cheery , b . f. 4, by Distorted Humor, - Yell, by A.P. Indy, Bred Family Trust D. Durham M. Berry by: Claiborne Farm & Adele B. Dilschneider (KY) 1¼ $36,000 N/A 3. Always in a Tiz , dk b/. c. 3, by Tiznow, - Calendar Girl, by Elusive Claiborne Farm and Dilschneider, Adele B. A. Stall, Jr. V. Lebron Quality, Bred by: Cobra Farm (KY) 2. All About Allie , b . m. 5, by Storm and a Half, - Be Good Molly, 4¾ $15,000 97 MeB Racing Stables LLC and Brooklyn Boyz Stables D. by Proper Reality, Bred by: Roy Gene Sanders (AR) 2¾ $12,000 N/A Schettino P. Lopez Sanders Brothers D. Whited L. Quinonez 3. Formal Plan , dk b/. m. 5, by Formal Gold, - Choice Plan, by Game Plan, Bred by: Willow Creek Farm, Inc. (CA) no $6,000 N/A Brooley Racing LLC J. Tooley G. Kuntzweiler 35TH RUNNING OF S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: $60,000, 3 yo, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:11.66 - 1/20/2013 1. American Sugar , dk b/. f. 3, by Harlan’s Holiday, - I Love America, by Quiet American, Bred by: Fares Farm LLC (KY) 7 $36,000 N/A Poindexter Thoroughbreds LLC L. Chleborad A. Birzer 2. Little Miss Fitz , gr/ro. f. 3, by Seattle Fitz (ARG), - Square Dancing, by Western Expression, Bred by: Cosmic Hoofprints, LLC (KY) 2¼ $12,000 N/A Texas Toyco LLC and Mueller, Tom J. Talley R. Santana, Jr. 3. Lady Stonewall , dk b/. f. 3, by Harlan’s Holiday, - Ruby Surprise, by Farma Way, Bred by: Clarkland Farm (KY) 1¼ $6,000 N/A Cella, Charles L. Whiting R. Albarado STAR OF TEXAS S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $100,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:45.74 - 1/19/2013 1. Coyote Legend , dk b/. g. 6, by Gold Legend, - Coyote Cafe, by Seeking the Gold, Bred by: Clarence Scharbauer Jr. (TX) 1¼ $60,000 91 Scharbauer, Jr., Clarence W. Calhoun M. Berry 2. Cat’s Classy Rider , ch . g. 4, by Day of the Cat, - Class Approval, by With Approval, Bred by: Bradford Thoroughbred Farm (TX) 4½ $20,000 89 Davis, Joey D. Wolochuk C. Landeros 3. Halifax Flyer , ch . g. 5, by Early Flyer, - Halifax Rose, by Jetting 56 SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2

Along, Bred by: Charles W. Eddy & Myra S. York-Eddy (TX) ¾ $11,000 82 Sierra Racing Stable LLC A. Konkoly R. Singh SPIRIT OF TEXAS S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:09.93 - 1/19/2013 1. Gold Element , b . g. 6, by Gold Legend, - Five Elements, by Comic Strip, Bred by: John B. Goodman (TX) ½ $30,000 107 Wimp Free Racing Stable W. Calhoun M. Berry 2. Solar Charge , b . g. 6, by Authenticate, - Another Sunlit, by Orbit Dancer, Bred by: Carolyn R. Barnett (TX) 3¾ $10,000 106 H and H Ranch D. Pish R. Chapa 3. Canigotoo , gr/ro. g. 4, by Menhal, - Bella Selene, by Fight Over, Bred by: L. T. Smith Enterprises (TX) 22¾ $5,500 98 Durant, Jerry and Jordan, Bill S. Asmussen G. Murphy GROOVY S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 3 yo, 7 furlongs, Time: 1:24.74 - 1/19/2013 1. Worldventurer , gr/ro. g. 3, by Wimbledon, - Better Than Most, by Elusive Quality, Bred by: Clarence Scharbauer Jr. (TX) 4½ $30,000 87 Melcher, Wesley W. Calhoun M. Berry 2. Breathethefire , dk b/. c. 3, by Valid Expectations, - Crimson Socks, by Pentelicus, Bred by: Littlebrother Farm LLC (TX) hd $10,000 78 Littlebrother Farm LLC S. Asmussen G. Murphy 3. Mula Run , ch . g. 3, by Mula Gula, - Choctaw Lady, by Cherokee Run, Bred by: Sonny Ellen & Lynn Ellen (TX) 3½ $5,500 78 Ellen, Lynn and Sonny J. West I. Arellano RICHARD KING S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/8 miles-T, Time: 1:51.24 - 1/19/2013 1. Skip a Smile , dk b/. g. 6, by Skip Away, - Strawberry Smile, by Strawberry Road (AUS), Bred by: Rose Mary Chandler (TX) 6½ $30,000 106 Chandler, Rose S. Asmussen G. Murphy 2. Spiderman Ridge , dk b/. g. 6, by Ben’s Ridge (GB), - Lady Elagence, by Barberstown, Bred by: Ronald Kotara (TX) ½ $10,000 96 Kotara, Ronald R. Kotara D. Wood 3. Fly the Red Eye , dk b/. g. 5, by Early Flyer, - Rare and Sixy, by Rare Brick, Bred by: Brent Davidson (TX) nk $5,500 96 Davidson, Colleen M. Davidson J. Chacaltana PALOS VERDES S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $150,500, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:07.73 - 1/19/2013 1. Sahara Sky , dk b/. h. 5, by Pleasant Tap, - Seeking the Sky, by Storm Cat, Bred by: Martin Stables Inc. (FL) 1 $90,000 N/A Hollendorfer, Jerry and Sweetwater Stable J. Hollendorfer J. Talamo 2. Private Zone , b . g. 4, by Macho Uno, - Auburn Beauty, by Siphon (BRZ), Bred by: Adena Springs (ON) ½ $30,000 N/A Good Friends Stable D. O’Neill M. Pedroza 3. Justin Phillip , dk b/. h. 5, by First Samurai, - Ava Knowsthecode, by Cryptoclearance, Bred by: Oakbrook Farm (KY) 2½ $18,000 N/A Zayat Stables, LLC S. Asmussen R. Bejarano MEGAHERTZ S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $92,500, 4 yo’s & up, 1 mile-T, Time: 1:33.09 - 1/19/2013 1. A Jealous Woman , ch . m. 7, by Muqtarib, - Miss Free Bird, by Fly So Free, Bred by: Denise Kim Thorson & Nick Tamborrino (CA) nk $60,600 102 Three Cent Stable F. Meza B. Blanc 2. Byrony (IRE) , ch . m. 5, by =Byron (GB), - =Saphire (GB), by =College Chapel (GB), Bred by: Mr. & Mrs. C. Booth (IRE) hd $15,700 102 Batchelor Family Trust and Partridge, Judi J. Sadler G. Gomez 3. In the Stars (BRZ) , b . m. 5, by Romarin (BRZ), - =Miss Dance, by Dance Bid, Bred by: Beverly Hills Stud (BRZ) 1¾ $9,420 102 Arcangeli, Alessandro R. Mandella C. Nakatani PEPSI COLA S., SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $85,000, 3 yo, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:10.10 - 1/19/2013 1. Devons Ca Ching , gr/ro. g. 3, by Devon Lane, - New Focus, by Half a Year, Bred by: Ray Simpson (NM) ½ $51,000 N/A Wright, Lester H. Ashford, Jr. K. Tohill 2. Thermal , dk b/. g. 3, by Attila’s Storm, - Hang Glide, by Dome, Bred by: R. D. Hubbard (NM) ½ $17,000 N/A Hubbard, R. T. Fincher D. Sterling 3. Kiss My Hennessy , dk b/. g. 3, by Roll Hennessy Roll, - Dixie Kiss, by Chimes Band, Bred by: Pillar Property Services, Inc. (NM) ½ $8,500 N/A Bryant, Scott and Brooks, Joe Dee T. Fincher C. Lambert

S T A K E S R E S U LT S PIPPIN S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: $75,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:45.62 - 1/19/2013 1. Don’t Tell Sophia , b . m. 5, by Congaree, - Lost Expectations, by Valid Expectations, Bred by: Stonerside Stable (KY) 7¼ $45,000 N/A Sims, Philip A. and Namy, Jerry P. Sims R. Vazquez 2. Vuitton , dk b/. f. 4, by Smart Strike, - Juliet’s Way, by Farma Way, Bred by: Padua Stables, LLC (KY) 2¾ $15,000 N/A Gillian S Campbell, Ralph & Shelly Stayer & Andrew Pajak S. Asmussen T. Thompson 3. Minesave , ch . f. 4, by Mineshaft, - Jaramar Rain, by Thunder Gulch, Bred by: G. Watts Humphrey Jr. (KY) ½ $7,500 N/A Sanders, Wayne and Hirsch, Larry W. Calhoun V. Lebron SILVERBULLETDAY S., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $125,000, 3 yo, 1 mile 70 yards, Time: 1:45.00 - 1/19/2013 1. Touch Magic , ch . f. 3, by Lion Heart, - Unifier, by Deputy Minister, Bred by: Hermitage Farm LLC (KY) ¾ $75,000 N/A Coteau Grove Farms LLC P. Devereux, Jr. J. Graham 2. Gal About Town , ch . f. 3, by City Zip, - Antique Crystal, by Devil His Due, Bred by: Lochness Inc. (KY) 1 $25,000 N/A Iroquois Racing Club LLC W. Calhoun J. Castanon 3. Smitten , gr/ro. f. 3, by Tapit, - Hi Lili, by Silver Deputy, Bred by: Extern Developments (KY) nk $12,500 N/A Fox Hill Farms, Inc. J. Jones R. Napravnik LECOMTE S., Gr.3, FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $200,000, 3 yo, 1 mile 70 yards, Time: 1:43.30 - 1/19/2013 1. Oxbow , b . c. 3, by Awesome Again, - Tizamazing, by Cee’s Tizzy, Bred by: Colts Neck Stables LLC (KY) 11½ $120,000 N/A Bluegrass Hall LLC D. Lukas J. Court 2. Golden Soul , ch . c. 3, by Perfect Soul (IRE), - Hollywood Gold, by Mr. Prospector, Bred by: Charles Fipke (KY) 1½ $40,000 N/A Fipke, Charles D. Stewart B. Hernandez, Jr. 3. Fear the Kitten , b . c. 3, by Kitten’s Joy, - Dynarhythm, by Dynaformer, Bred by: Kenneth L. Ramsey & Sarah K. Ramsey (IL) ½ $20,000 N/A Irvin, Frank M. Maker S. Bridgmohan

1. Cowgirl N Up , gr/ro. f. 4, by My Golden Song, - Pure Mischief, by Wayne’s Crane, Bred by: Diamond D Ranch (TX) 1¾ $30,000 92 Dodwell, Caroline C. Dodwell L. Taylor 2. Contucky Dirt , ch . f. 4, by Supreme Cat, - Candy Freak, by Commanchero, Bred by: Bullard Farms (TX) hd $10,000 88 Champion Equine Performance Horses D. Pish G. Mora 3. Color Code , gr/ro. f. 4, by Too Much Bling, - Amazing Trace, by Triple Sec, Bred by: W. S. Farish (TX) ½ $5,500 87 Farish, W.S. S. Asmussen R. Chapa SAN GABRIEL S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $150,500, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/8 miles-T, Time: 1:46.50 - 1/13/2013 1. Jeranimo , b . h. 7, by Congaree, - Jera, by Jeblar, Bred by: Brylynn Farm, Inc. (FL) 2¾ $90,000 109 Wright, B. M. Pender R. Bejarano 2. Temple’s Door , ch . h. 5, by Leroidesanimaux (BRZ), - Chetak (IRE), by Halling, Bred by: John Ernst & Allegra Ernst (KY) ½ $30,000 105 Truman, Ingrid J. Mullins T. Baze 3. Chosen Miracle , b . h. 5, by Ghostzapper, - Royally Chosen, by In Excess (IRE), Bred by: Adena Springs (FL) 1 $18,000 104 Abruzzo, Peter and Carver, John J. Hollendorfer J. Talamo PASEANA H., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $81,700, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.66 - 1/13/2013 1. Snow Fall , b . m. 5, by War Front, - Snowflake (IRE), by Caerleon, Bred by: Stonerside Stable (KY) 3¼ $47,100 101 Abruzzo, Peter, Taylor Made Properties and Saufley, George J. Hollendorfer T. Baze 2. Distracting , ch . f. 4, by Distorted Humor, - Teeming, by Storm Cat, Bred by: Hill ‘N’ Dale Equine Holdings, Inc. & Edward McGhee(KY) 3¾ $15,700 95 Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm and McGhee, Edward B. Baffert R. Bejarano 3. Curvy Cat , dk b/. f. 4, by Ministers Wild Cat, - Curvy Girl, by Distorted Humor, Bred by: Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC (CA) hd $12,120 90 Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC J. Hollendorfer C. Nakatani

(GB), Bred by: R. Doug Mills & Gertie Mills (NM) 1¼ $51,000 N/A Nation, Jim C. Hartman D. Bell 2. Back Seat Roll , b . f. 3, by Roll Hennessy Roll, - Back Seat Charm, by Silver Charm, Bred by: J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison (NM) 2¼ $17,425 N/A Robison, J. Kirk and Judy H. Dominguez E. Gomez 3. Lakehouse Fun , dk b/. f. 3, by Roll Hennessy Roll, - Forthelifeofme, by Indian Charlie, Bred by: J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison (NM) nk $8,500 N/A Robison, J. Kirk and Judy H. Dominguez R. Eikleberry PAN ZARETA S., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $75,000, 4 yo’s & up, 5 1/2 furlongs, Time: 1:05.22 - 1/12/2013 1. My My My Maria , b . m. 5, by Cuvee, - Wild for Sure, by Wild Rush, Bred by: Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC (KY) 1¾ $45,000 N/A Quarter Pole Club III, LLC T. Glyshaw B. Hernandez, Jr. 2. Monono , b . f. 4, by Whywhywhy, - Cuz You Never Know, by Dehere, Bred by: Runnymede Farm Inc. & Catesby W. Clay (KY) 1 $15,000 N/A Agave Racing Stable M. Lovell R. Eramia 3. Elusive One , dk b/. m. 5, by Elusive Quality, - Restless One, by Dixieland Band, Bred by: Mueller Thoroughbred Stable, LTD. (KY) ¾ $7,500 N/A Mueller Thoroughbred Stable, Ltd. M. Pierce M. Mena FIFTH SEASON S., OAKLAWN PARK, Value of Race: $75,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:49.07 - 1/11/2013 1. Donoharm , b . g. 4, by Lemon Drop Kid, - Tasso Run, by Cherokee Run, Bred by: Double Eagle Ranch (KY) nk $45,000 102 Sanders, Wayne and Hirsch, Larry W. Calhoun M. Berry 2. Skyring , b . c. 4, by English Channel, - Violet Lady, by Seattle Slew, Bred by: Bluegrass Hall, LLC (KY) ½ $15,000 102 Bluegrass Hall LLC D. Lukas J. Court 3. Win Willy , gr/ro. h. 7, by Monarchos, - City Fair, by Carson City, Bred by: Overbrook Farm (KY) 1½ $7,500 101 Jer-Mar Stable LLC M. Robertson A. Cintron

MONROVIA S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $150,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 1/2 furlongs-T, Time: 1:11.94 SAN FERNANDO S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: 1/6/2013 LOUISIANA H., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $99,000, 4 yo’s & $151,000, 4 yo, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.34 - 1/12/2013 1. Mizdirection , gr/ro. m. 5, by Mizzen Mast, - Deceptive, by Clever up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:44.62 - 1/19/2013 1. Fed Biz , b . c. 4, by Giant’s Causeway, - Spunoutacontrol, by Wild Trick, Bred by: Joseph J. Perrotta (KY) ½ $90,000 N/A Jungle Racing 1. Infrattini , b . g. 5, by Include, - Casa Frattini, by Mr. Greeley, Bred Again, Bred by: Colts Neck Stables LLC (KY) hd $90,000 110 Kaleem LLC, Strauss, W., Grohs, J., Beljak, B., KMN Racing LLC et al. M. Puype by: Z Thoroughbreds, LLC (KY) ¾ $60,000 N/A Z Thoroughbreds, LLC Shah, Inc. B. Baffert M. Smith M. Smith P. McGee M. Mena 2. Tritap , gr/ro. c. 4, by Tapit, - Victory Road, by Ikari, Bred by: Copper 2. Kindle , b . m. 5, by Indian Charlie, - Carson’s Vanity, by Carson City, 2. Mark Valeski , b . c. 4, by Proud Citizen, - Pocho’s Dream Girl, by Penny Stables LLC (KY) ½ $30,000 110 Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC S. Bred by: Caldara Farm (KY) 1¾ $30,000 N/A HnR Nothhaft Horse Fortunate Prospect, Bred by: Brereton C. Jones (KY) 1½ $20,000 N/A Asmussen C. Nakatani Racing, LLC G. Mandella E. Maldonado Jones, Brereton J. Jones R. Napravnik 3. Guilt Trip , b . c. 4, by Pulpit, - Mysterieuse Etoile, by Quiet Ameri3. Givine (FR) , gr/ro. m. 6, by Blackdoun (FR), - =Viguerie (FR), by 3. Hurricane Ike , dk b/. h. 6, by Graeme Hall, - Parental Uproar, by can, Bred by: Winsong Farm (KY) 2¾ $18,000 109 West, Gary and Double Bed (FR), Bred by: Gerard Gayet (FR) hd $18,000 N/A Naify, Future Storm, Bred by: Stanley Boileau (FL) hd $10,000 N/A Thrash, Mary B. Baffert J. Talamo Marsha J. Canani T. Baze Ike and Dawn M. Stidham J. Graham CALIFORNIA DERBY, GOLDEN GATE FIELDS, Value of Race: WINSHAM LAD H, SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 4 BARA LASS S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: $100,000, 3 yo, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:46.50 - 1/12/2013 yo’s & up, 1 mile 70 yards, Time: 1:39.01 - 1/6/2013 $50,000, 3 yo, 7 furlongs, Time: 1:25.96 - 1/18/2013 1. Zeewat , b . c. 3, by Harlan’s Holiday, - Delizia, by Distant View, Bred 1. Forest Mouse , dk b/. h. 5, by Teton Forest, - Fast Mouse, by Fast 1. Platinum Song , gr/ro. f. 3, by My Golden Song, - Rocket Launch, by: Derry Meeting Farm (PA) ½ $60,000 N/A Hollendorfer, Jerry and Play, Bred by: E. H. Beau Lane III (KY) 3 $30,000 N/A Thomas, Parnell by Relaunch, Bred by: Clarence Scharbauer Jr. (TX) 1½ $30,000 74 Todaro, George J. Hollendorfer R. Baze H. Dominguez R. Eikleberry Brown, Scott D. Pish G. Mora 2. Wildcat Moon , ch . c. 3, by D’wildcat, - Moonshine Girl, by 2. Tap the Gold , ch . g. 4, by Tapit, - Salem Heart, by Touch Gold, Bred 2. Molly’s Honour , dk b/. f. 3, by Etesaal, - Honour Shaker, by Honour Shadeed, Bred by: Silver Oaks Farm (FL) 1¼ $20,000 N/A Bonde, Jeff, by: Phil T. Owens (KY) ¾ $10,750 N/A Martin, Cal E. and Marjorie A. and Glory, Bred by: Bradford Thoroughbred Farm (TX) 6 $10,000 71 Metanovic, Mersad and Shindelas, Margaret J. Bonde K. Frey C. Martin K. Tohill Davis, Joey D. Wolochuk C. Landeros 3. Tree of Life , b . g. 3, by Lion Heart, - Professora, by Gulch, Bred by: 3. Hurricane Lake , dk b/. g. 5, by Friends Lake, - Hurricane Rose, by 3. Early Fantasy , ch . f. 3, by Early Flyer, - Personal Fantasy, by Finsbury Bloodstock LTD. (KY) ½ $12,000 N/A West Point Thorough- Distinctive Cat, Bred by: Meritage LLC & Victor Flores (KY) nk $5,000 Saratoga Six, Bred by: Jim T. Evans & Marty Evans (TX) 1½ $5,500 60 breds C. Dollase D. Carr N/A Garvey, Charles and TG Racing LLC R. Diodoro E. Gomez Evans, Jim G. Bryant A. Contreras COTTON FITZSIMMONS MILE H., TURF PARADISE, Value of BIG DRAMA S., DELTA DOWNS, Value of Race: $100,000, 3 yo, 7 SAN JACINTO S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: Race: $75,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 mile-T, Time: 1:36.85 - 1/12/2013 furlongs, Time: 1:27.46 - 1/5/2013 $50,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles-T, Time: 1:45.61 - 1/18/2013 1. Tiz Gianni , gr/ro. h. 5, by Giacomo, - Tizprecious, by Jade Hunter, 1. King Henny , ch . c. 3, by Henny Hughes, - Queens Carousel, by 1. Vilao , b . f. 4, by Grave Digger, - Toogoodtobe Easy, by Easy Goer, Bred by: Adena Springs (FL) Afternoon Deelites, Bred by: Betz/Kidder/Lamantia/J. Betz (KY) Bred by: Richard G. Rowan (TX) 3 $30,000 91 Rugged Cross Racing R. nk $44,175 N/A Desert Sun Stables M. Chambers J. Barton ½ $60,000 N/A Woolsey, Erv and Asmussen, Keith S. Asmussen D. Baker R. Luna 2. Green Secret , gr/ro. g. 9, by Unbridled’s Song, - Green Lady (IRE), Meche 2. Patty’s Pride , dk b/. m. 5, by Special Rate, - Solo Rolo, by Air Forbes by Green Desert, Bred by: Gainsborough Farm LLC (KY) 5½ $14,250 2. Hero Force , gr/ro. c. 3, by Political Force, - Doubtless, by Grand Won, Bred by: Brian Christopher Schartz (TX) ¾ $10,000 87 Schartz, N/A Breen, Mark K. Eikleberry G. Franco Slam, Bred by: Roy Zuppardo (LA) 2½ $20,000 N/A Norman, Robbie Brian K. Broberg G. Murphy 3. Why Frank , ch . g. 4, by Whywhywhy, - Ometsz (IRE), by $Singspiel W. Calhoun R. Napravnik 3. Smiles Golden Song , gr/ro. f. 4, by My Golden Song, - Texas Smile, (IRE), Bred by: Fab Oak Stable (KY) 3 $7,125 N/A Ez-Az Thorough3. Heaven’s Runway , b . c. 3, by Run Away and Hide, - Heavens Passby Smile, Bred by: Sylvia Baird (TX) breds LLP D. Oliver J. Rivera port, by Awesome Again, Bred by: Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi 1¼ $5,500 86 Baird, Sylvia L. Stroope W. Cloninger, Jr. LASENORA S., SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $85,000, 3 yo, 6 Jayaraman(KY) 24¼ $10,000 N/A Jayaraman, K. K. and Jayaraman, V. Devi B. Chatters C. Marquez YELLOW ROSE S., SAM HOUSTON RACE PARK, Value of Race: furlongs, Time: 1:11.72 - 1/12/2013 $50,000, 4 yo’s & up, 6 furlongs, Time: 1:10.89 - 1/18/2013 1. Tyger Teras , gr/ro. f. 3, by To Teras, - Bonita Tyger, by Haymarket SAN PASQUAL S., Gr.2, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: SureBet RacingNews.com • February 2013 • Vol. 7 No. 2 57

$150,250, 4 yo’s & up, 1 1/16 miles, Time: 1:42.52 - 1/5/2013 1. Coil , ch . h. 5, by Point Given, - Eversmile, by Theatrical (IRE), Bred by: Glen Hill Farm (FL) hd $90,000 N/A Watson, Karl, Pegram, Michael E. and Weitman, Paul B. Baffert M. Garcia 2. Ultimate Eagle , dk b/. h. 5, by Mizzen Mast, - Letithappencaptain, by Captain Bodgit, Bred by: B. P. Walden & D. Hanley (KY) 6¼ $30,000 N/A Wright, B. M. Pender M. Pedroza 3. John Scott , dk b/. g. 6, by Bertrando, - Henlopen, by Deputy Minister, Bred by: Harris Farms Inc. & Scott Gross (CA) hd $18,000 N/A Harris Farms, Inc. C. Gaines V. Espinoza SHAM S., Gr.3, SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $100,000, 3 yo, 1 mile, Time: 1:36.50 - 1/5/2013 1. Goldencents , b . c. 3, by Into Mischief, - Golden Works, by Banker’s Gold, Bred by: Rosecrest Farm & Karyn Pirrello (KY) 1½ $60,000 N/A W. C. Racing, Kenney, Dave and RAP Racing D. O’Neill K. Krigger 2. Den’s Legacy , b . c. 3, by Medaglia d’Oro, - Sunshine Song, by War Chant, Bred by: Gaye Swartz (FL) ½ $20,000 N/A Westrock Stables LLC B. Baffert G. Gomez 3. Manando , b . c. 3, by Bluegrass Cat, - Mesmerizing Lady, by Unbridled’s Song, Bred by: Whisper Hill Farm LLC (KY) 15 $12,000 N/A Kaleem Shah, Inc. B. Baffert M. Garcia KACHINA H., TURF PARADISE, Value of Race: $35,000, 4 yo’s &

up, 1 mile, Time: 1:35.86 - 1/5/2013 1. E Z Kitty , dk b/. m. 5, by He’s Tops, - Envision the Cat, by Lost Code, Bred by: Jerry D. Woods & Peggy F. Woods (WA) 4¾ $21,266 N/A Chambers, Mike, Xitco, John and Agnew, Dan M. Chambers S. Stevens 2. Carrie Rose , dk b/. m. 6, by Old Topper, - Melinda Rose, by Malek (CHI), Bred by: Nick Alexander (CA) 10¼ $6,860 N/A Garvey, Charles R. Diodoro J. Carreno 3. Racing for Gold , b . f. 4, by Finality, - Drop of Gold, by Stephanotis, Bred by: Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Dittloff & K. Dittloff (BC) 3¾ $3,430 N/A Hall, Philip P. Hall R. Hamel

yo, 7 furlongs, Time: 1:25.01 - 1/4/2013 1. Dancinginthecircle , ch . f. 3, by Divine Park, - Allude, by Orientate, Bred by: James Barry (KY) 9 $60,000 95 Jones, Bret J. Jones T. Thompson 2. Hometown Gossip , b . f. 3, by Milwaukee Brew, - Bovell Road, by Graeme Hall, Bred by: J. Adcock (LA) 6 $20,000 78 Blackwater Racing Stable LLC, Harrington, Seth and Harrington, Maury J. Foster C. Rosier 3. Portales , dk b/. f. 3, by Sharp Humor, - Justasprinkle, by Gilded Time, Bred by: Belvedere Farm Inc. (KY) 2¼ $10,000 67 Propps, Terry C. Smith D. Saenz

DIXIE POKER ACE S., FAIR GROUNDS, Value of Race: $60,000, 4 yo’s & up, 1 mile-T, Time: 1:39.76 - 1/5/2013 1. Lovely Vin , b . g. 4, by Vindication, - Lovely Amanda, by Belong to Me, Bred by: Southern Equine Stables, LLC (LA) 5¼ $36,000 N/A Moss, Maggi T. Amoss R. Napravnik 2. Sunday’s Child , b . f. 4, by Any Given Saturday, - First Lady (ARG), by Luhuk, Bred by: Stony Oak Thoroughbreds, LLC (LA) no $12,000 N/A Brittlyn Stable, Inc. A. Stall, Jr. B. Hernandez, Jr. 3. Sadie’s Soldier , dk b/. h. 6, by Lost Soldier, - Whiplash Wilma, by Encourager, Bred by: L. P. Cormier (LA) nk $6,600 N/A Benoit, Harry B. Brinkman K. Clark

BLUE NORTHER S., SANTA ANITA PARK, Value of Race: $82,000, 3 yo, 1 mile-T, Time: 1:36.22 - 1/1/2013 1. Sky High Gal , b . f. 3, by Leroidesanimaux (BRZ), - Shahrazad Sky, by Sky Classic, Bred by: Liberation Farm & Brandywine Farm (KY) no $48,300 87 Hronis Racing LLC J. Sadler J. Leparoux 2. Scarlet Strike , b . f. 3, by Smart Strike, - Scarlet Tango, by French Deputy, Bred by: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC (KY) no $16,100 87 Carver, John, Hollendorfer, Jerry and Smith, Green J. Hollendorfer J. Talamo 3. Wittgenstein (IRE) , ch . f. 3, by Shamardal, - La Vita E Bella (IRE), by $Definite Article (GB), Bred by: Lynn Lodge Stud and Foxtale Farm (IRE) nk $9,660 87 Reddam Racing LLC D. O’Neill M. Gutierrez

BY THE LIGHT S., DELTA DOWNS, Value of Race: $100,000, 3

QUARTER HORSE | 2-1-2013 CYPRESS H., LOS ALAMITOS, Value of Race: $25,000, 4 yo, 350 yards, Time: 17.506 - 1/20/2013 1. Fols Jesse-QH , sor . g. 4, by Jesse James Jr-QH, - Sheza Jet DashQH, by Dash to Chivato-QH, Bred by: Mesa Valley Farms Llc (NM) 1¼ $13,750 105 Mesa Valley Farms LLC M. Skeen J. Cruz 2. Lotta Love for Robyn-QH , sor . f. 4, by First Down Dash-QH, - Love Ya Miss Jess-QH, by Mr Jess Perry-QH, Bred by: K Kessinger/J Geiler (CA) ½ $5,625 92 Barton, Wayne J. Bassett C. Jensen 3. Pony Drive-QH , sor . g. 4, by Hawkinson-QH, - Streakit SpecialQH, by Special Effort-QH, Bred by: Steve D Burns Dvm (CA) nk $3,125 85 Burns, DVM, Steve M. Casselman F. Rubio KOFX-RADIO H., SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $50,000, 3 yo’s & up, 350 yards, Time: 16.881 - 1/20/2013 1. Jd Baccarat-QH , sor . g. 5, by Mr Jess Perry-QH, - Sizzling LolaQH, by First Down Dash-QH, Bred by: Julianna Hawn Holt (TX) nk $30,000 N/A Cope, J., Herzog, S., Southway, H., Hubbard, R.D. and Masterson, R. P. Jones R. Ramirez 2. Zulu Dragon-QH , sor . h. 6, by First Down Dash-QH, - Hidden Dragon-QH, by Dean Miracle-QH, Bred by: Rafter W Stables (NM) nk $10,500 N/A 21 Partnership E. Gonzalez L. Gamez 3. Tres Seis Nueve-QH , gr . c. 4, by Tres Seis-QH, - Ya Ya SisterhoodQH, by Chicks Beduino-QH, Bred by: Gabriel Gomez Barnola (NM) nk $5,000 N/A Valle Guadiana Corporation J. Gonzalez J. Leos BILLY MONTGOMERY S., LOUISIANA DOWNS, Value of Race: $35,000, 3 yo, 350 yards, Time: 17.639 - 1/19/2013 1. Perrys Runaway-QH , gr . g. 3, by Sir Runaway Dash-QH, - Ms Perrys Money-QH, by Mr Jess Perry-QH, Bred by: Gerald D Libersat (LA) nk $21,000 N/A Libersat, Gerald K. Broussard D. Watson 2. T Boy C-QH , sor . g. 3, by Sir Runaway Dash-QH, - Toast to Mallard-QH, by Toast to Dash-QH, Bred by: Gerald Patin and Curtis Roy (LA) 1 $7,000 N/A Guzman, Jose M. Rodriguez R. Ramirez, Jr.

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3. Pantherisland-QH , br . f. 3, by Panther Mountain-QH, - Miss Beau Windy-QH, by Gros Oreille-QH, Bred by: Lyle Guillory (LA) hd $3,850 N/A Colley, Alan and Sharon D. Correll A. Lujan BARBRA B OVERNIGHT H., LOS ALAMITOS, Value of Race: $20,000, 4 yo’s & up, 550 yards, Time: 27.100 - 1/13/2013 1. Frequentflyer-QH , gr . g. 4, by Bono Jazz-QH, - Flyagra-QH, by Bobby Beduino-QH, Bred by: Martha F Wells (CA) ½ $11,000 102 Gonzalez, Felix J. Moreno C. Mendez 2. Shes Prime Time-QH , b . f. 4, by Hawkinson-QH, - Sweet Beduino-QH, by *Beduino, Bred by: Allred Bros (AZ) ½ $4,500 101 Kawananakoa, Abigail L. Melton C. Jensen 3. Perfect Place-QH , br . c. 4, by City Place, - Corona Perfection-QH, by Corona Cartel-QH, Bred by: Vinewood Farms (CA) no $2,500 100 Martinez, Jose J. Godinez R. Aceves HARRAH’S DASH S., LOUISIANA DOWNS, Value of Race: $15,000, 4 yo’s & up, 250 yards, Time: 13.317 - 1/12/2013 1. Sparrow Contender-QH , sor . c. 4, by Contend-QH, - Taint SpecialQH, by Streakin Six-QH, Bred by: Irma I Trevino (TX) nk $9,000 N/A Soliz, Jr., Israel F. Huitron S. Carrizales 2. Wacky and Reckless-QH , sor . m. 5, by Game Patriot-QH, - Reckless Girl-QH, by Ima Good Gamble, Bred by: Wacky Racing (LA) ½ $3,000 N/A Huitron, Josue F. Huitron J. Chavis 3. Coup de Dasher-QH , sor . h. 6, by Some Dasher-QH, - Minnie Coup de Dash-QH, by Pritzi Dash-QH, Bred by: Jerry Nolan (LA) hd $1,650 N/A Amaro, Rene J. Contreras J. Hamilton MARATHON S., LOUISIANA DOWNS, Value of Race: $15,000, 4 yo’s & up, 870 yards, Time: 46.660 - 1/12/2013 1. Direct Zach Attack-QH , b . g. 7, by Direct Hit, - Lp Rainbow Rose-QH, by The Rainbow Ranger-QH, Bred by: Debbie Stubbs/Terry Vitrano (LA) 1¼ $9,000 N/A Dewitt, Geral A. Arey D. Blake

2. Slinkys Fortune-QH , sor . g. 9, by Dashs Slinky-QH, - Chasing a Fortune-QH, by Six Fortunes-QH, Bred by: Ronald Gilmer (LA) nk $3,000 N/A Padgett, Henry H. Padgett G. Ortiz 3. Mr Fallen Angel-QH , b . g. 4, by Oak Tree Special-QH, - Angels Quick Dash-QH, by Royal Quick Dash-QH, Bred by: Mark Saenz (LA) 2½ $1,650 N/A Hebert, Kellie R. Hebert A. Alberto CHARGER BAR H., Gr.1, LOS ALAMITOS, Value of Race: $100,000, 4 yo’s & up, 400 yards, Time: 19.770 - 1/6/2013 1. Tres of Linda-QH , sor . f. 4, by Tres Seis-QH, - Lindas Dasher-QH, by Chicks Beduino-QH, Bred by: C & R Singletary and J Hales (CA) hd $50,000 N/A J Hales and C & R Singletary S. Willoughby R. Aceves 2. Thisfeatureisspecial-QH , sor . m. 6, by Feature Mr Jess-QH, - This Girl Is Special-QH, by Special Effort-QH, Bred by: J E Iii/D C/C T Jumonville (LA) no $17,000 N/A Zaborowsky, Mauro P. Jones R. Sanchez 3. Getit Together-QH , br . m. 5, by Separatist-QH, - Seronka-QH, by Dash Thru Traffic-QH, Bred by: Martha F Wells (CA) ½ $10,000 N/A Wells, Martha D. Francisco C. Jensen SHUE FLY S., SUNLAND PARK, Value of Race: $252,796, 3 yo, 400 yards, Time: 19.345 - 1/5/2013 1. Slew by You-QH , br . f. 3, by Dash Ta Fame-QH, - Slew a Po, by Slewacide, Bred by: Mj Farms (NM) no $118,814 N/A Valle Guadiana Corporation J. Gonzalez R. Sanchez 2. Taleas Liberty-QH , b . f. 3, by Jesse James Jr-QH, - La Talea-QH, by Real Runaway-QH, Bred by: Eusebio V Sanchez (NM) nk $45,503 N/A Sanchez, Eusebio R. Ochoa O. Rincon 3. An Absolut Diamond-QH , sor . g. 3, by Ketel Won-QH, - The Millennium Star-QH, by Strawfly Special-QH, Bred by: Sandy Farris/ Lisa McMinn (NM) nk $27,808 N/A Farris, Sandy, Jungers, Marc and McMinn, Lisa M. Joiner G. Carter, Jr.

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