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Trademark On the Right Side Of the Photo in the Clark

Fri, 2023-11-24 18:10

Having come out on the losing side of a couple of tight photos in graded-stakes company earlier this season, BBN Racing's Trademark (Upstart) was finally on the winning end of things Friday after dropping his nose down on the line just ahead of 'TDN Rising Star' First Mission (Street Sense) in the GII Clark S. at Churchill Downs. The consistent Il Miracolo (Gun Runner) was a distant third.

The 13-1 chance, drawn five in a field reduced to nine by the scratching of Happy American (Runhappy), Trademark broke cleanly and settled in an ideal spot from third, albeit a bit headstrong, as Film Star (Flatter) set the pace in the two path while First Mission held his spot at the fence while somewhat atypically disputing a moderate pace. The 6-5 chalk began to get the better of the battle up front rounding the second turn, but Fernando De La Cruz had a fistful of rein astride Trademark, just needing a way out as they hit the quarter pole. Accelerating sharply, Trademark zoomed past a weakening Giant Game (Giant's Causeway) to his outside and hooked up with First Mission passing the eighth pole. The latter drifted outward as heads were up and down with time ticking away, and it was Trademark who was home by the slimmest margin.

“I thought at the sixteenth pole I had a big shot at winning,” said De La Cruz, winning his second graded event of 2023 (Get Smokin, GII Kentucky Turf Cup). “He relaxed early and I saved ground, just waiting for the right opportunity to get him outside. He's always been a very nice horse. I've been on him a couple of times and knew he was pretty tactical in his races. He showed a big turn of foot in the stretch and fought all the way to the wire.”

Trademark entered the Clark as something of a horse for the course, having made the rained-off Commonwealth Turf S. his first black-type score just short of a year ago. A sound third at longshot odds in the GIII Salvator Mile S. at Monmouth June 17, the bay won the July 8 Michael Schaefer Memorial S. at Horsehoe Indianapolis before falling a half-length shy in the GIII Philip H. Iselin S. back at the Jersey Shore Aug. 19. Tagged on the money in this track's GII Lukas Classic Sept. 30, Trademark beat just one home in the GII Fayette S. at Keeneland Oct. 28.

Pedigree Notes:

With his first three dams by Creative Cause, Mazel Trick and Northjet–hardly household names, but horses the late Brereton C. Jones was happy to take a chance on as stallions–Trademark is a living tribute to the former Kentucky governor's breeding operation at Airdrie Stud.

Out of an unraced half-sister to MGISW Include Me Out (Include), GISW Check The Label (Stormin Fever) and On the Menu (Canadian Frontier), Trademark descends from Lucy Sims, a homebred daughter of Northjet, who was imported by Jones to stand at Airdrie in the 1980s after winning the G1 Prix du Moulin and G1 Prix Jacques le Marois in France. Lucy Sims would go on to produce six winners from 12 to the races, including MSW & MGSP Tiffany Diamond (Tiffany Ice).

But it was Lucy Sims's other daughters that had the more lasting influence on the family, as Kittery Point (Include) produced GI La Brea S. winner Sam's Sister (Brother Derek) and SW Sensitive (Divine Park), while Another Vegetarian (Stalwart)–a winner of $4,200 at the races–became the dam of GI QE II Challenge Cup winner Sweet Talker (Stormin Fever) and MGSW Silver Medallion (Badge of Silver). Lucy Sims's daughter Haddie (You and I) counted MSW Haddie Be Good (Silver Deputy) and Panamanian stakes-placed Sixpack of Kings (Belong to Me) among her five winners.

Trademark's 2-year-old full-sister There She Goes was unplaced on Hawthorne debut over the summer and his half-sister by newer Airdrie sire Complexity was hammered down to Meridian International for $140,000 at this year's Keeneland September sale. The mare foaled a Beau Liam colt Mar. 8 and was bred back to Upstart, who is now the sire of five graded stakes winners. Trademark is bred on the same cross at Grade I winner and new Spendthrift stallion Zandon.

Wow! It was an exciting and really close finish in the Clark Stakes (GII) at Churchill Downs. #5 TRADEMARK ($28.20) just gets the nose down to upset the favorite #2 First Mission. The son of Upstart was ridden by Fernando De La Cruz and is trained by Victoria Oliver. pic.twitter.com/Rz8WmupO7z

— TVG (@TVG) November 24, 2023

Friday, Churchill Downs
CLARK S. PRESENTED BY NORTON HEALTHCARE-GII, $599,500, Churchill Downs, 11-24, 3yo/up, 1 1/8m, 1:49.95, ft.
1–TRADEMARK, 121, g, 4, by Upstart
                1st Dam: Creative Trick, by Creative Cause
                2nd Dam: Don't Trick Her, by Mazel Trick
                3rd Dam: Lucy Sims, by Northjet (Ire)
1ST GRADED STAKES WIN. ($37,000 Wlg '19 KEENOV; $42,000 Ylg '20 KEESEP; $275,000 RNA 3yo '22 KEENOV). O-BBN Racing, LLC; B-Brereton C. Jones (KY); T-Victoria H. Oliver; J-Fernando De La Cruz. $357,600. Lifetime Record: 22-6-3-1, $1,055,865. Werk Nick Rating: A++. Click for the eNicks report & 5-cross pedigree or free Equineline.com catalogue-style pedigree.
2–First Mission, 118, c, 3, Street Sense–Elude, by Medaglia d'Oro. 'TDN Rising Star.' O/B-Godolphin (KY); T-Brad H. Cox. $116,000.
3–Il Miracolo, 120, c, 3, Gun RunnerTapit's World, by Tapit. ($75,000 Ylg '21 KEEJAN; $190,000 RNA Ylg '21 FTKOCT; $70,000 2yo '22 OBSOPN). O-Alexandres, LLC; B-Willow Oaks Stable LLC (KY); T-Antonio Sano. $58,000.
Margins: NO, 5HF, 1. Odds: 13.10, 1.22, 6.57.
Also Ran: Blue Devil, Gasoline, Film Star, Straight Arrow, Giant Game, Stage Raider. Scratched: Happy American.
Click for the Equibase.com chart or the TJCIS.com PPs. VIDEO, sponsored by TVG.

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Irish Hill/Dutchess View Service Fees Unchanged, Stallion Show Dec. 9

Fri, 2023-11-24 15:40

The seven stallions managed by IHDV Stallions LLC will see their stud fees remain static for 2024.

Leading the roster is multiple Grade I winner Mind Control (Stay Thirsty), who set New York records for mares covered (190) and number tested in foal (171), has relocated to the Stillwater, New York, farm for the 2024 breeding season, having stood at Rockridge Stud in 2023. The move to Irish Hill & Dutchess View Farms was predetermined by the 'unprecedented and cooperative' agreement that brought Mind Control to the Empire State. IHDV will offer incentives for qualifying mares as well as multiple-mare discounts.

A stallion show will be held at IHDV Saturday, Dec. 9 from noon-3 p.m. ET to coincide with the NYTB Holiday Party later that evening. Lunch will be served, and the farm will be holding the annual raffle for a free season to each stallion as well as offering special stallion show pricing. The stallions are available for inspection by potential breeders on request.

IRISH HILL & DUTCHESS VIEW FARMS — 2024 STUD FEES

Mind Control (Stay Thirsty), $8,500

War Dancer (War Front), $7,500

Big Brown (Boundary), $5,000

King for a Day (Uncle Mo), $5,000

Warrior's Charge (Munnings), $5,000

Lookin at Lee (Lookin at Lucky, $2,500

Waiting (American Pharoah), $2,500

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Cattleya Stakes Kicks Off Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby

Fri, 2023-11-24 14:42

A field of 16 horses–14 colts and a pair of 2-year-old fillies–will head to the gate for Saturday's $206,819 Cattleya S., a 1600-meter allowance test going a single left-handed turn at Tokyo Racecourse that serves as the first of four legs on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Trainer Tetsuya Kimura, who will tighten the girth around favored Equinox (Jpn) (Kitasan Black {Jpn}) in Sunday's G1 Japan Cup, sends out American-bred Sonic Star (Into Mischief). Bred in Kentucky by Nancy Shuford, the dark bay was a $300,000 Keeneland September yearling acquisition and has one racetrack appearance under his belt, a 3 1/2-length victory in an 1800-meter event for newcomers at Hanshin back on Sept. 24 (see below, SC 1). Back in third on that occasion was Marcha Real (Jpn) (Real Impact {Jpn}), a half-brother to GI Breeders' Cup Distaff heroine Marche Lorraine (Jpn) (Orfevre {Jpn}), who returned to break his maiden going nine furlongs over a sloppy strip at Kyoto Nov. 11. Sonic Star, to be ridden by the visiting William Buick, is the 5-1 third betting choice in ante-post wagering.

 

 

Into Mischief is also represented by Bushin, a full-brother to Horse of the Year Authentic, who was placed twice on the turf before breaking his maiden going 1000 meters on the dirt in July. The $800,000 Keeneland September purchase was well-beaten in a local allowance over 1400 meters two weeks back.

Holding early favoritism is Rata Forest (Jpn) (Pyro), who will look to build on a seven-length victory over course and distance Oct. 21 (video, SC 9). It will be up to Mirai Iwata to work out a trip from gate 14. Others attracting early support include Amante Bianco (Jpn) (Henny Hughes), a white colt from the family of multiple champion Sodashi (Jpn) (Kurofune); and O K Birdie (Jpn), a daughter of top dirt sire Sinister Minister who thrashed a field of newcomers by 14 1/2 lengths on Fukushima debut Nov. 5 (see below, SC 2).

 

 

The Cattleya S. offers Kentucky Derby points on a 10-5-3-2-1 scale to the first five home. The series continues with the Listed Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun (1600m) at Kawasaki Dec. 13, the Listed Hyacinth S. (1600m) at Tokyo Feb. 18 and the Fukuryu S. (allowance) at Nakayama Mar. 23, with each race offering increased points. The horse that amasses the most points earns a guaranteed spot in the Kentucky Derby. If those connections decline, the offer is extended to each of the next four finishers, in order of points earned.

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Xigera Takes Planned Break After Falls City Romp Says Bauer

Fri, 2023-11-24 14:10

Rigney Racing's Xigera (Nyquist), the 6 1/2-length GIII Falls City S. winner on Thanksgiving Day, will enjoy a planned break this winter before targeting next year's GI La Troienne S. on Kentucky Derby weekend, according to trainer Phillip Bauer.

The Kentucky-based conditioner won last year's Falls City with now-retired Played Hard (Into Mischief) who returned five months later to win the La Troienne by a neck over GI Longines Kentucky Oaks winner Secret Oath (Arrogate).

“We're going to take her to the sidelines for the winter and hopefully take the same course as we did last year with Played Hard and target the La Troienne,” said Bauer. “Our year-end goal next year will be the Breeders' Cup. We got bit with the injury bug this year with Played Hard who we retired and never got to make it to the Breeders' Cup. Hopefully Xigera can fill Played Hard's shoes now that she's out of the barn.”

The 3-year-old's victory in Falls City was her fifth win from six starts this year. Bauer successfully switched Xigera to the dirt three starts ago in the Seneca Overnight S. Sept. 23 before taking home the GII Mother Goose S. by 3 1/2 lengths during the Belmont at the Big A meet Oct. 28.

Xigera gave Rigney and Bauer three wins on the holiday card. The duo won race nine with veteran Angkor (Anchor Down) and race 12 with 2-year-old first time starter Legadema (Arrogate).

 

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One of Racing’s Great “Characters,” Glynn ‘Tee Red” Bernis Passes at 75

Thu, 2023-11-23 14:52

Officially born into horse racing as a 5-year-old match race jockey in Louisiana with feet tethered to the stirrups, Glynn “Tee Red” Bernis passed away Nov. 8 at the age of 75 having led the picaresque life once free of the stirrup ties of a leading apprentice jockey, Kentucky Derby competing trainer, jock's agent, raconteur and bon vivant.

“He was every Cajun stereotype you had. He was hot-tempered. He was passionate. He was hard working. He was loyal to the end of the earth and to a fault, and would do anything for anybody,” said Ran Leonard, who owned Cres Ran Farm in Crescent, just outside of Oklahoma City, which Bernis managed for several years.

His passing closes another window onto a history of racing decorated with the trophies and bruises of cutthroat gambles, family rivalries, tall tales and small mercies.

Bernis's formative schooling wasn't one of chalk and blackboard, but of the high-stakes drama kind seared through the southern match race circuit, amid the scrubs of Cajun Downs, Carencro and Broussard's Bar and Racetrack, where cannon shot Quarter Horses competed for tens of thousands of dollars a pop.

At the venerable age of six, Bernis was thrown aboard the lightning fast chestnut mare, Miss Pine, who would eventually bow out with an unimpeachable 32-for-32 win record.

Miss Pine was so fast and so prolific, when she beat another champion Quarter Horse, Shoefly Baby, in a match race in Mississippi, she crossed the wire and was loaded straight into the trailer for a swift return to Louisiana–she had won her connections so much money that day, incensed locals chased behind with pitchforks and torches and holes in their pockets.

Miss Pine was so fast and so prolific, she could outrun a rival weighted down with a rock-filled can. “There's a Cajun saying, 'You ride what you want, I'll ride who I want,'” Bernis explained, back in 2011. “They don't say anything about a live jockey.”

Miss Pine was ridden that day by Bernis's brother, Kenward. The two constituted the Cain and Abel of Cajun match racing, their blood ties having ripened into a fierce rivalry on the track, even after they had both graduated to the professional ranks.

In an old Sports Illustrated article called “The Men They Call Boys,” Bernis described a brawl between the two while locked in a blood-curdling neck-to-neck battle down the stretch. “Ken,” Bernis told Sports Illustrated, “is mad as hell at me because I'm winning.”

Bernis stood out for three reasons. A lid of red hair. Satellite dish ears. And hard to deny smarts in the saddle. Indeed, Bernis wasn't just beating Kenward in those days. He handed a licking to most who crossed his path–though professional rather than personal.

In his first season with a license, back in 1964, he was the leading apprentice in the nation by number of wins.

His success caught the eye of Marion Van Berg–father to record-setting trainer Jack Van Berg–who was later inducted into the Hall of Fame.

“Tee Red was at Miles Park. Marion Van Berg was the king in Detroit. He kept looking at the charts in the Racing Form and asking people, 'who is this Bernis kid winning five, six a day? I want him to ride my horses,'” remembered former jockey, Melvin Holland, who credits Bernis for launching his own career proper. “Of course, Tee Red went off riding for him for a bit.”

Half of his name came from the French word for small–petit, shortened to Tee. Turned out to be something of a misnomer.

“He would be riding at 111 pounds or something like that, Friday and Saturday or whatever. And on the dark days, Sunday and Monday, he'd blow up to 130 pounds. He'd have to hop into the hot box, take Lasix and everything to reduce another 10, 20 pounds again,” said former trainer, Greg Burchell. “One thing about Tee Red, he loved to eat.”

After just three years with a professional license, Bernis handed it back, along with all obligations for self-abnegation. “You never see an ex-jock who isn't hungry and thirsty,” said Holland.

That's when the jockey turned to training.

To begin with, Bernis maintained a claiming stable. Arkansas. Illinois. Louisiana. “He was the kind of guy, he just had the knack for spotting horses that had potential, but whoever had them before just wasn't getting it out of them,” said Holland, now a steward at Louisiana Downs.

“He was an excellent horseman,” Holland added. “He could take those old horses that back in the day you had to keep patched up. He knew the ones who needed to be trained and the ones who didn't. That takes some horsemanship.”

Still, once a jockey, always a jockey. “He hated for young riders, me in particular, to lose ground,” remembered Holland. “He always said, 'the shortest way home is on the fence.' His thing was, if he told me to not get off the fence, don't go wide, then if the horse got beat for that reason, he'd never say a word.”

The quality of horse in the Bernis stable stepped up a notch when the trainer joined forces with owner Glenn Bromagen, who raced under the Ashbrook Farm banner.

Bromagen's Tonka Wakhan–named after the titular horse in the 1958 film, Tonka, with Sal Mineo–took them all the way to the 1980 Kentucky Derby.

On the eve of the big race, Bernis explained to the Washington Post why he'd urged Bromagen to part with $27,000 at the yearling sales for the son of Big Spruce out of a mare he had once trained.

“I ran indexes and crosses and computers,” Bernis told the Post, “and I saw that this horse was bred to run all day long. I asked one of my owners to bid on him, and we took a shot.”

An outsider in the betting, Tonka Wakhan ran to his odds, finishing 10th. Though perhaps fate's twisted sense of humor played a part in keeping all things equal.

“He got badly bumped two strides out of the gate and that was that, he was done,” said Sandi Bromagen, wife of Glenn, who passed away last year.

Bromagen remembers a “great cook and a great friend.” A fierce competitor, too. “Tee Red was just such a character–a funny, funny character.”

At Arlington Park one day, he told famed rider, Ray Sibille, to “cluck” to his horse at the head of the stretch for an easy victory. As the field turned into the home straight, nothing happened, and though the horse belatedly got the memo, he lost by a whisker.

“Tee Red was furious,” said Bromagen. “He goes running up to Ray Sibille, 'what is wrong with you? All you had to do is cluck to him at the head of the stretch and this horse would win.'”

As Bromagen remembers it, Sibille, who had a stutter, replied, “'b-b-by the t-t-time I c-c-clucked it was t-t-too late.'”

In the 1990s, Bernis quit training for a spell, turned his hand to being a jockey's agent, only to retrieve his license once more at the turn of the millennium.

“He had a few horses for me that he trained in Iowa. Couple horses I sent to him. And it was reciprocated,” said trainer Jimmy DiVito, who credits Bernis with sending some Bromagen-owned horses his way, when he first started training in the 1970s. “He was a good guy and a good horseman. He'll be missed.”

Fellow Cajun and racing Hall of famer, Eddie Delahoussaye, got to know Bernis well when he trained for a spell in California.

“I remember when he first came there, he carried on training like the guys in the Midwest. I had been in California for quite a few years. I told him, 'Glynn you've got to train a little different. You cannot train these horses like the Midwest. You've got to train them over these tracks,'” remembers Delahoussaye.

“The first week or two, he tried his way. It didn't work. Finally, he said, 'you know, I think I'm going to try it your way.' And he started winning races,” Delahoussaye said. “He was a quick learner. He was a good horseman, I tell ya'.”

Like Bernis, Delahoussaye's instructive years in the saddle were on the Louisiana match racing circuit. Though it had evolved much–occupational health and safety wise, at the very least–by the time Delahoussaye broke onto the scene.

“Glynn said to me, 'I weighed about 60-some pounds, and you're riding an 1100-pound animal and you're trying to pull 'em up, and there's only maybe 400 yards to do it,'” Delahoussaye recalled.

“Sometimes they went through the fence. Sometimes they fell off. Sometimes they'd go through the woods and they'd have branches hitting them. That's how dangerous it was,” Delahoussaye said. “That had already changed when I came along.”

Bernis had been struggling with deteriorating health for a long while, brought on by diabetes, said Holland.

Every few weeks, Holland visited Bernis at a nursing home in Bossier City, Louisiana, where his old boss was tended by his former wife and his daughter, Jovaughn. Bernis also left behind a son, Frank, now an agent to jockey Brian Hernandez and formally an assistant to Tom Amoss.

“He got to where he couldn't see very well, but I have a kind of distinct voice–whether it's a good voice or a bad voice, it's kind of distinct. He always knew when I came in and said something to him. He would get all happy and say, 'oh great, let's go outside to the smoking area,” said Holland, whose visits were often punctuated with the smuggling in of contraband.

“The last time I'd seen him, I brought him a box of Marlboro Reds. We went outside and he smoked five of them, one after the other. Made his whole day,” said Holland. “The staff, they didn't like it too much. But boy, his eyes would light up when I'd see him.”

Added Holland, “We were fortunate enough, I think, at the time we came around and Tee Red was doing good, we were fortunate to be there when racing was really, really good. But those days are gone. They're gone and you move on. That's what you do.”

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Cal-Bred The Chosen Vron To Race In 2024

Thu, 2023-11-23 13:36

The Chosen Vron's (Vronsky) story will continue in 2024. Trainer Eric Kruljac will bring the 5-year old gelding back for another year he announced Thursday. The gelding started an eight-race win streak at Los Alamitos in September of 2022 which ended with his fifth-place finish in this year's GI Breeders' Cup Sprint.

“I've put the Breeders' Cup behind me,” said Kruljac. “He was kind of covered up. He might have had a little trouble getting out. I think he was behind a couple of horses and when they took off he didn't have his customary kick. I think he was a few lengths better, a few numbers faster than some of his races but that comes with the competition. I think possibly he felt like he was surrounded.”

Kruljac began entertaining thoughts of running The Chosen Vron back on just two weeks rest in the Cary Grant S. after looking at the upcoming stakes schedule.

“I looked forward two or three months and it's going to be a long time before the next Cal-bred race,” he says. “Another two months without running and we just did that. So I did something I've never done and let him run. We pulled blood and Dr. Araujo urged me to go ahead.”

The Chosen Vron returned to keep his win streak in Cal-bred races alive. He's now won 15 races in his career and Kruljac said after the Cary Grant win that it ranked right up there with the Bing Crosby.

“He's been unreal,” Kruljac noted after the race. “Coming back in two weeks. I was a little nervous but the horse was so lively. Maybe we'll just let him roll early from now on.”

It's that energy and that effort that has Kruljac looking forward to 2024.

“Early in his career he had problems, he was slow in developing,” Kruljac recalls. “We had to give him some time, let him grow up. But since, he's been stone cold sound. Three or four days after the Breeders' Cup he was jumping around playing and his coat was gleaming. He's always been happy training. Always been into the bit and still is. What a blessing this horse is.”

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First Mission Looks to Get Back on Track in Clark

Thu, 2023-11-23 13:00

For those eschewing shopping in favor of racing on Black Friday, Churchill Downs obliges with a pair of graded events, while Aqueduct and Del Mar offer graded stakes of their own on either coast.

   'TDN Rising Star' First Mission (Street Sense) looked poised to join the upper echelon of the sophomore class with his win in the GIII Stonestreet Lexington S. in April, but the Godolphin homebred was knocked out of the GI Preakness S. and was sidelined until returning with a gritty allowance tally at Keeneland Oct. 14. The colt, the 3-1 morning-line favorite, will be looking to get back on track when he faces nine rivals in the GII Clark S. at Churchill Downs Friday. He would become the second straight Godolphin homebred to win the Clark, following Proxy (Tapit)'s victory a year ago.

“The Clark is a solid race each year,” said trainer Brad Cox, who will attempt to win his second-career Clark with First Mission. “He's a horse we always thought highly of and I'm thankful for Godolphin for allowing us to be patient to let him develop.”

First Mission was forced to overcome a troubled trip in his return victory at Keeneland last month and Cox thinks the education the colt received in that race will help him moving forward.

“I think he got a lot of seasoning mentally out of that allowance race,” Cox said. “You don't see horses overcome that type of trouble and win, especially at Keeneland. I think he's coming into this race a better horse and we're excited to see how he can progress.”

Il Miracolo (Gun Runner), the only other 3-year-old in the field, won the Aug. 22 GIII Smarty Jones S. before a third-place effort in the Sept. 23 GI Pennsylvania Derby. He was beaten just a head when second in the Oct. 28 GII Fayette S. last time out.

There have been 57 3-year-olds to win the Clark, but the last one to do it was Gun Runner in 2016.

The Friday card at Churchill Downs also includes the GII Mrs. Revere S. Miacomet Farm's Heavenly Sunday (Candy Ride {Arg}) is the 7-2 morning-line favorite in the 1 1/16-mile turf event. The dark bay filly won the GII Edgewood S. over that same course and trip in May and comes off a runner-up effort in the Oct. 27 GIII Valley View S.

Make the Boys Wink (More Than Ready) makes a quick turnaround from sales ring to racetrack Friday. The filly, 6-1 on the morning line, took a Churchill allowance over the Mrs. Revere's distance Nov. 4 for Phoenix Thoroughbreds and trainer Brendan Walsh and was then supplemented to the Fasig-Tipton November sale. After selling for $450,000 Nov. 7, the 3-year-old filly reappears for J and J Stables and trainer Robbie Medina.

In other graded stakes action on the holiday weekend, Del Mar will host the GII Hollywood Turf Cup S. with eight older horses tackling 1 1/2 miles of the oceanside oval's turf course. Trainer Chad Brown sends European import Francesco Clemente (Ire) (Dubawi {Ire}) to the West Coast for owner Peter Brant. The 4-year-old is coming off a 1 3/8-mile allowance victory over the Aqueduct turf Oct. 19.

Of the local contenders, trainer George Papaprodromou saddles Balladeer (Distorted Humor), who won the 1 1/4-mile GII John Henry Turf Classic at Santa Anita Oct. 1. The 4-year-old set the pace in the GI Breeders' Cup Turf before fading to seventh last time out Nov. 4.

Rounding out Friday's graded stakes action is the GIII Fall Highweight H. at Aqueduct, where morning-line favorite Durante (Distorted Humor) shoulders 134 pounds while facing five rivals in the throwback event. The 4-year-old gelding is a winner of five of his last six starts, including the Oct. 27 GIII Bold Ruler S.

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Coa, Barrow on Top as Finger Lakes Meet Ends

Wed, 2023-11-22 18:05

Live racing for the year wrapped up at Finger Lakes Gaming and Racetrack Wednesday with the leading jockey title for the meet coming down to the final day. Riders Keiber Coa and Emanuel De Diego were tied with 65 wins apiece going into the closing-day card. Coa won three races Wednesday to notch his first Finger Lakes jockey title, while Paul Barrow registered his first trainer title at the New York track with 61 wins.

Finger Lakes will be open for simulcast wagering over the winter with live racing scheduled to resume in the spring.

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AAEP Seeks Wearable Biometric Sensors Development Proposals

Wed, 2023-11-22 16:30

Edited Press Release

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting proposals from applicants for a joint project that will involve the development and application of wearable biometric sensor technologies to improve early detection of musculoskeletal injuries in Thoroughbred racehorses in the United States.

Wearable biometric sensors have shown promise in the identification of sub-clinically affected racehorses or those at risk of musculoskeletal injury. Any proposed system that monitors musculoskeletal parameters related to gait needs to have data transmission capabilities that interface with algorithms designed to detect injury; be scalable enough for widespread use; and be user-friendly and economical in order to be employed on all Thoroughbred racehorses for all races and recorded workouts.

The AAEP will work with the successful applicant(s) on funding, licensing agreements, commercialization efforts, and other legal issues. Depending on the nature of the response to this proposal request, the AAEP may also solicit funding from industry leaders.

The RFP is available here. Pre-proposals are due Feb. 15, 2024. Interested applicants should direct all questions and/or a response to this proposal request to AAEP Racing Committee Chair Dr. Sara Langsam at langsam@tfbequine.com.

Issuance of this RFP is among nine recommendations coming out of the AAEP-sponsored Forum on Thoroughbred Safety and Injury Prevention, which in late September convened 23 invited private racetrack practitioners, regulatory veterinarians, surgeons, and radiologists to explore additional measures to reduced racehorse injuries.

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From Saudi Arabia, Jimmy Jerkens Joins the TDN Writers’ Room Podcast

Wed, 2023-11-22 15:19

Trainer Jimmy Jerkens didn't get off to a good start after he resettled in Saudi Arabia. But the longtime fixture on the New York racing circuit seems to have figured things out. He went into the weekend with 12 wins from 60 starters. Jerkens was the Green Group Guest of the Week on this weeks TDN Writers' Room Podcast presented by Keeneland and discussed a number of topics, including why he believes his career had taken a wrong turn before he left for Saudi Arabia, his future plans and what it's like to train in a country where everything was new and different.

So far as why his stable has heated up, Jerkens believes his horses have been rounding into form, which, he said, takes time when the tracks are as deep and tiring as they are in Saudi Arabia.

“The track is so deep and slow here,” he said. “I think my horses needed a run over it. Most of the horses, when they ran back, got better with each succeeding start. They hadn't trained over it or raced over it like some of the horses here have. When racing shifted here, to Riyadh, we had some fresh horses and they popped right away.”

Another adjustment he had to make was running horses back with less rest than they normally get between starts in the U.S. He said the racing managers for his owner, Prince Faisal bin Khalid Al Saud, and he don't always agree on racing schedules.

“I've been here for a little more than five months and I think I only have one horse that's run that's run four times,” Jerkens said. “I've been trying to stretch things out so they stay a little fresher and they get they get stronger instead of getting knocked out. But I get some resistance. The Prince's men want to run a little more sometimes than I do. Sometimes I talk them out of it and then other times I don't. It all depends on the situation.”

After working for his father, Hall of Famer Allen Jerkens, Jerkens went out on his own in 1997. By 2000, he had established himself as a steady winner on the New York circuit who had the type of stock that could compete in stakes. He won 59 races in 2000, good for a 28 percent winning rate, and won six stakes. His numbers stayed relatively stable and in 2018 he won 38 races with stable earnings of $2,922,392. But his fortunes declined every year thereafter and in 2022, his last full year in the U.S., he won just four races and had earnings of $365,995, which, he admitted, was causing financial problems. Looking back, he says he made a mistake when deciding not to expand his stable.

“When the stable was going really good, I had a chance to expand pretty good,” he said. “The owners were coming to me and I was getting offers to train more horses. I didn't really take it and go with it. I didn't want to get to be so big that I couldn't do the job the way I like to do it. In the long run, that hurt me. I probably should have done whatever it took to get the extra horses and keep it going. It's a numbers game now, especially the way horses are so disposable. I understand why those guys have so many horses, even if they spread themselves thin. Looking back, I realize you have get to get the horses in the barn. That's the bottom line. Get the horses in the barn.”

Elsewhere on the podcast, which is also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, Lane's End, WinStar Farm and XBTV.com, the team of Zoe Cadman, Bill Finley and Randy Moss reviewed last weekend's races, which included impressive wins by Nysos (Nyquist) in the Bob Hope S. and Integration (Quality Road) in the GII Hill Prince S.

They also took a look at the latest news on GI Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike (Keen Ice), who was pulled from the Keeneland November Sale and whose future remains up in the air, and they remembered the life and times of Hall of Fame jockey Bobby Ussery, who passed away last week at 88.

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To watch the video version, click here.

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Three Graded Events on Holiday Menu

Wed, 2023-11-22 14:47

Churchill Downs will host two Grade III races to go with your turkey and gravy Thursday, while Del Mar will add its own graded event for dessert. The GIII Cardinal S. opens the holiday action in Louisville with a field of seven fillies and mares expected to go nine furlongs over the Churchill turf. CHP Racing's Saffron Moon (Malibu Moon), the 2-1 morning-line favorite, is making her first start against stakes company for trainer Chad Brown. The 4-year-old has three wins in four turf appearances and is coming off a 1 1/16-mile Keeneland allowance victory Oct. 7. She will be trying nine furlongs for the first time Thursday.

Juddmonte homebred Juncture (GB) (Dark Angel {Ire}) won the one-mile Ouija Board Distaff S. at Lone Star in her second U.S. outing in May. The Brad Cox trainee was most recently third in the 1 1/4-mile GII Rodeo Drive S. at Santa Anita Oct. 7. Multiple group-placed in Europe, the 5-2 shot will be looking for a first graded victory Thursday.

Nine fillies and mares go postward in the GIII Falls City S. with Xigera (Nyquist) heavily favored at 3-5 on the morning line for the nine-furlong main-track contest. Trained by Phil Bauer on behalf of Rigney Racing, the 3-year-old is coming off wins in the Sept. 23 Seneca Overnight S. at Churchill and in the Oct. 28 GII Mother Goose S. at Aqueduct.

A field of seven fillies and mares will go postward for the 1 3/8-mile GIII Red Carpet S. over the Del Mar turf. Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Sister Otoole (Amira's Prince {Ire}) is a two-time stakes winner over the course and distance. Fourth in last year's Red Carpet, she comes into the 2023 renewal off a third-place effort in the Oct. 7 GIII Waya S. at Aqueduct. The Graham Motion trainee is 3-1 on the morning line.

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King’s Plate 2024 Date Set for Aug. 17; E.P. Taylor Turf Course Renovation Plans Unveiled

Wed, 2023-11-22 14:14

The King's Plate will be held in August for the third straight year in 2024 when it will be run Aug. 17 at Woodbine Racetrack.

“This year's King's Plate was a big success, delivering a record handle, sold-out crowd and really exciting racing,” said Michael Copeland, CEO of Woodbine. “The third weekend in August has been a good spot for attracting a quality field on the track and an energetic crowd off the track. Building on our momentum created at this year's Plate, we are excited to make the event even bigger in 2024 and look forward to welcoming everyone to Woodbine for the 165th King's Plate on Aug. 17.”

The Queen's Plate had traditionally been run in June or July before it was postponed in 2020 due to the pandemic. It has since been run in August in 2021 and 2022. Last year, it was run as the King's Plate for the first time in 70 years after the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the coronation of her son, King Charles III.

Also Wednesday, Woodbine Entertainment announced plans to rebuild a portion of the E.P. Taylor turf course. The project, expected to begin in 2025, includes rebuilding a five-furlong section of the E.P. Taylor Turf Course backstretch and the installation of a new drainage system, allowing for the possibility of an extended turf season.

“Woodbine has an unwavering commitment to investing in and providing a world-class racing product,” said Bill Ford, Executive Vice President of Racing for Woodbine Entertainment. “This latest investment will ensure the E.P. Taylor Turf remains one of the safest and elite turf courses in our sport. The new grass and drainage system along the E.P. Taylor backstretch will be a significant project that delivers long-term benefits to our Woodbine racing participants and customers.”

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Santa Anita’s Classic, Hollywood Meets to Offer 90 Stakes

Wed, 2023-11-22 13:32

Santa Anita's Classic Meet will get off to its traditional fast start Dec. 26 with a trio of Grade I events each worth $300,000–the GI Malibu S., GI La Brea S., and GI American Oaks–and the track will continue racing through June 16 with a total of 90 stakes scheduled for the 78 race days. Those 90 stakes races include 53 graded events, with 10 Grade I races highlighted by the 87th running of the $400,000 GI Santa Anita H. Mar. 2 and the $750,000 GI Santa Anita Derby Apr. 6.

Along with the track's iconic Big 'Cap Mar. 2, Santa Anita will also offer the $300,000 GI Frank E. Kilroe Mile, the $300,000 GII DK Horse San Felipe S. and the $200,000 GII Buena Vista S.

In addition to the Santa Anita Derby on the Apr. 6 card, 3-year-old fillies will go postward in the $300,000 GII Santa Anita Oaks and older fillies and mares will compete in the $100,000 GIIII Monrovia S.

Santa Anita will offer a total of 16 stakes restricted to state-bred horses, with five to be run both on California Cup Day, Jan. 13 and again on California Gold Rush Day, May 25.

Live racing at Santa Anita will take a brief pause following the Santa Anita Derby, as the 49-day Classic Meet will draw to a close Apr. 7 and the 29-day Hollywood Meet will begin Apr. 19.  The Hollywood Meet will be highlighted by three Grade I, $300,000 stakes on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27–the Gamely S., the Shoemaker Mile and the Hollywood Gold Cup.

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Wanamaker’s November Catalogue Online

Wed, 2023-11-22 13:10

In-foal broodmares, broodmare prospects, racing prospects, 2-year-olds in training, yearlings, weanlings, and a stallion season will be on offer at the upcoming Wanamaker's November Sale.

Highlights of the catalogue include: three weanling colts by hot freshman sire Flameaway; Frosted Snow (Street Cry {Ire}), a broodmare offered in-foal to Flameaway; Cuzzywuzzy (Vancouver {Aus}), a broodmare prospect who earned over $100,000 on the track; and Dixie's Comfort (Dixie Union), a broodmare offered in-foal to Mo Town.

Bidding for the online auction will open Nov. 30 at 8 a.m. ET, with the first listing set to close at 5 p.m. Subsequent listings will close in three-minute increments. Detailed information on the buying process can be found at www.wanamakers.com/buy.

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Weekly Rulings: November 14-20

Wed, 2023-11-22 12:57

Every week, the TDN posts a roundup of the relevant Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) related rulings from around the country.

Among the key rulings from the last seven days, trainer Jaime Cruz has been suspended for 15-days–beginning on Nov. 21–after his runner, Animal Princess, tested positive post-race for Detomidine, which is used primarily as a sedative in horses. Detomidine is also labelled as an analgesic.

Trainer Tanner Tracy has also been suspended for seven days–beginning Nov. 15–after a post-race sample from his trainee, Carry On, tested positive for Cannabidiol (CBD). As human CBD-containing products have become much more ubiquitous in recent years, they've proven something of a headache for regulators and trainers alike.

There have also been a number of actions surrounding the alleged use of intra-articular injections within the seven-day window before a timed or reported workout–two resolved cases, which resulted in $3,000 fines meted out among other sanctions, and three pending cases.

NEW HISA/HIWU STEWARDS RULINGS

The following rulings were reported on HISA's “rulings” portal and through the HIWU's  “pending” and “resolved” cases portals.

Resolved ADMC Violations

Date: 10/25/2023
Licensee: Salvador Naranjo, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, The Key is Unity. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.
Date: 10/08/2023
Licensee: Francisco Soria, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: For the presence of Dantrolene—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Profit Hunter. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/07/2023
Licensee: Nancy Summers, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: For the presence of Furosemide—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Sweet Money, who finished second at Albuquerque Downs on 10/7/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/06/2023
Licensee: Jeffrey Dale Hudson, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Yumiko's Candy. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/06/2023
Licensee: Carlos Martin, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $1,000 ($500 for each violation); imposition of 3 Penalty Points (1.5 Penalty Points for each violation). Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Flunixin and Aminocaproic Acid—both Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Billy Price. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/05/2023
Licensee: Glenroy Brown, trainer
Penalty: Written reprimand (per 9/26/23 HISA Guidance); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone and Omeprazole—both Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from Moester. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/05/2023
Licensee: Marcus Vitalli, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Betamethasone—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Yankee Dollar, who won at Prairie Meadows on 10/5/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/02/2023
Licensee: Reid France, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by HIWU.
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medications (Class C)—in a sample taken from One Little Indian, who finished fourth at Golden Gate Fields on 10/2/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 09/22/2023
Licensee: Tanner Tracy, trainer
Penalty: 7-day period of Ineligibility, beginning on November 15, 2023; disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Cannabidiol—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Carry On, who finished second at Prairie Meadows on 9/22/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 09/14/2023
Licensee: Kari Craddock, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Connors Outlaw, who finished second at Remington Park on 09/14/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 09/13/2023
Licensee: Melvin Ovando, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Admission.
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from I Love Maria, who finished second at Delaware Park on 09/13/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 08/18/2023
Licensee: Reynaldo Yanaz, trainer
Penalty: A fine of $3,000; imposition of 3 Penalty Points. Final decision by internal adjudication panel.
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Chapalu. This was also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.
Date: 08/16/2023
Licensee: R. McLane Hendricks, trainer
Penalty: None. Equine anti-doping notice withdrawn.
Explainer: For the presence of Cocaine—a banned substance—in a sample taken from Princess Javoncia, who won at Penn National on 8/16/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3212—Presence of a Banned Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.
Date: 08/12/2023
Licensee: Joe Toye, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by internal adjudication panel.
Explainer: For the presence of Dexamethasone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Glimpse of Gold, who won at Emerald Downs on 8/12/23. This was a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of a Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List Workout).
Date: 08/04/2023
Licensee: Jaime Cruz, trainer
Penalty: 15-day period of Ineligibility, beginning on November 21, 2023; Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $1,000; imposition of 2 Penalty Points. Final decision by internal adjudication panel.
Explainer: For the presence of Detomidine—Controlled Medications (Class B)—in a sample taken from Animal Princess, who finished third at Delaware Park on 8/4/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312— Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 07/07/2023
Licensee: Candice Cryderman, trainer
Penalty: Disqualification of Covered Horse's Race results, including forfeiture of all purses and other compensation, prizes, trophies, points, and rankings and repayment or surrender (as applicable); a fine of $500; imposition of 1.5 Penalty Points. Final decision by internal adjudication panel.
Explainer: For the presence of Methocarbamol—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Dontforgetthesuga, who finished third at Emerald Downs on 7/7/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers.
Pending ADMC Violations
Date: 10/28/2023
Licensee: John Servis, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Winnin'onweekends. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.
Date: 10/26/2023
Licensee: Peter Eurton, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Acepromazine—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from Stayincotai. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/26/2023
Licensee: Wendell McDaniel, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Big Difference. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/25/2023
Licensee: Peter Miller, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Thirsty John. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.
Date: 10/24/2023
Licensee: Jamie Ness, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: A possible violation of Rule 3314—Use or Attempted Use of a Controlled Medication Substance or a Controlled Medication Method—on the horse, Dust Devil. This is also a possible violation of Rule 4222—Intra-Articular Injections Within Seven (7) Days of Timed and Reported Workout.
Date: 10/14/2023
Licensee: Ronnie Cravens, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Saturday's Gold, who won at Remington Park on 10/14/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/11/2023
Licensee: Darlene Green, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Omeprazole—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Highcotton Justice, who finished second at Horseshoe Indianapolis on 10/11/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 10/8/2023
Licensee: Francisco Soria, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Dantrolene—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Profit Hunter. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 9/22/2023
Licensee: Norman Follett, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Lidocaine—Controlled Medication (Class B)—in a sample taken from Racing Colors, who finished second at Belmont at the Big A on 9/22/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 9/21/2023
Licensee: John Ennis, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Diclofenac—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from Wauhatchie, who finished second at Churchill Downs A on 9/21/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
Date: 9/03/2023
Licensee: Debbie Van Horne, trainer
Penalty: Pending
Alleged violation: Medication violation
Explainer: For the presence of Phenylbutazone—Controlled Medication (Class C)—in a sample taken from You're the Cause, who won at Emerald Downs on 9/3/23. This is a possible violation of Rule 3312—Presence of Controlled Medication Substance and/or its Metabolites or Markers (Post-Race/Vets' List).
VIOLATIONS OF CROP RULE

One important note: HISA's whip use limit is restricted to six strikes during a race.

Horseshoe Indianapolis
Abel Lezcano – violation date Nov 17; $250 fine, one-day suspension
OTHER KEY RULINGS
The TDN also publishes a roundup of key official rulings from the primary tracks within the four major racing jurisdictions of California, New York, Florida and Kentucky.
Here's a primer on how each of these jurisdictions adjudicates different offenses, what they make public (or not) and where.
CALIFORNIA
Track: Del Mar
Date: 11/17/2023
Licensee: Irad Ortiz, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Having received notice from the California Horse Racing Board that the appeal of LATC Ruling #56 (November 5, 2023) has been withdrawn, the original ruling is reinstated. Jockey Irad Ortiz is suspended for 3 racing days (November, 24, 25 and 26, 2023).
Track: Del Mar
Date: 11/19/2023
Licensee: Umberto Rispoli, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: Careless riding
Explainer: Jockey Umberto Rispoli, who rode Petcoff in the third race at Del Mar Race Track on November 18, 2023, is suspended for 3 racing days (November 26, December 1 and 2, 2023) for altering course without sufficient clearance in the back stretch, causing interference resulting in the disqualification of his mount from third to seventh; a violation of California Horse Racing Board rule #1699 (Riding Rules-careless riding).
NEW YORK
Track: Aqueduct
Date: 11/18/2023
Licensee: Ruben Silvera, jockey
Penalty: Three-day suspension
Violation: For having waived his right to an appeal Jockey Mr. Ruben Silvera is hereby suspended three NYRA racing days November 18th 2023, November 19th 2023, November 24th 2023 inclusive. This for careless riding during the running of the 7th race at Aqueduct Racetrack on November 16th 2023.

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TAA to Receive Clay Puett Award

Wed, 2023-11-22 11:54

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance will be honored with the 2023 Clay Puett Award, the University of Arizona Race Track Industry Program announced Wednesday.

“Since its founding, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has been at the forefront of equine welfare,” said RTIP Chair Robert Hartman. “Their impactful work, alongside their accredited organizations, has significantly elevated our industry by successfully transitioning Thoroughbred athletes to new homes and fulfilling careers.”

Founded in 2012, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance operates through a comprehensive process of accreditation, inspection, and the awarding of grants to approved aftercare organizations. Utizling industry-wide funding, this initiative facilitates the retraining, retiring, and rehoming of Thoroughbreds.

Initially funded by Breeders' Cup Ltd., The Jockey Club, and Keeneland Association Inc., the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has garnered widespread support from owners, trainers, breeders, racetracks, aftercare professionals, and various industry groups. Since its inception, the organization has distributed $31.9 million in grants, leading to the successful retraining, rehoming, or retirement of 16,500 Thoroughbreds through accredited organizations. This year, 86 accredited organizations received grants totaling $3.8 million.

Established in 1994, the Clay Puett Award is bestowed upon a person or persons for their outstanding contributions to the racing industry. The award is named after the late Clay Puett, an Arizona resident whose innovations, including the development of the mechanical starting gate, helped to revolutionize racing around the world. The list of previous Clay Puett Award winners includes Joe Harper, Marylou Whitney, The Grayson-Jockey Club Foundation, John Gaines and Clement Hirsch.

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60 Supplemented to Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December Sale

Wed, 2023-11-22 11:21

An additional 60 horses have been supplemented to the upcoming Fasig-Tipton Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale. The sale will be held Dec. 5 at the Maryland State Fairgrounds in Timonium.

Horses of racing age are catalogued as hips 161-220 in a separate supplemental catalogue. Daily Racing Form past performances, Ragozin speed figures, and race replays for all horses of race age entries are now available online.

“We have a variety of in-form entries to suit various racing circuits and conditions,” said Midlantic Director of Sales Paget Bennett. “Buyers from coast-to-coast should take a hard look at this catalogue as it's one of the last major opportunities to purchase racehorses before year's end.”

Fasig-Tipton has also catalogued an additional eight entries in the mixed sale component of the auction–three broodmare prospects, two broodmares, two weanlings, and a yearling. These are catalogued as hips 149-156.

All horses of racing age entries and mixed sale supplemental entries may now be viewed online.

The Midlantic December Mixed and Horses of Racing Age Sale will begin at 11 a.m. Online bidding and phone bidding will be available.

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Dan Fick, David Pope Honored by RTCA

Wed, 2023-11-22 10:33

The Race Track Chaplaincy of America has honored Dan Fick with its RTCA Community Service Award and David Pope with its RTCA White Horse Award.

Fick has served in leadership positions with numerous organizations, including The Jockey Club, American Quarter Horse Association, various state racing commissions, Winners Federation, Groom Elite, Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards, and many others. He was instrumental in establishing the Racing Officials Accreditation Program.

With decades of service to the chaplaincy, Fick has helped to craft the organization. He served on the RTCA National Board as President and now has reached Director Emeritus status with the organization. Most recently, he served as the Council President for the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy.

David Pope was honored with the chaplaincy's White Horse Award, which recognizes heroes in the horse racing industry. Pope responded to a Facebook post from Shawhan Place Farm manager Matt Koch, who had learned that a friend and fellow marine he had served with, Chris Kilpatrick, was in desperate need of a kidney transplant. After attending a church service where the message was about “meaningful giving,” Pope took the initial step to see if he might be a match. At each stage of testing, it was confirmed that Pope was indeed a perfect match. So, in the fall of 2022, he made the decision to donate his kidney to a total stranger. It was a successful operation, and both men are doing well today.

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Maryland Stallion Season Auction Set for Jan. 3-7

Wed, 2023-11-22 09:43

The Maryland Horse Foundation will host an online stallion season auction from Jan. 3-7. The auction will feature no-guarantee seasons from 16 Maryland-based stallions: Barbados, Blofeld, Bourbon Courage, Cupid, Divining Rod, Friesan Fire, Galawi (Ire), Golden Lad, Holy Boss, Hoppertunity, Kobe's Back, Long On Value, Long River, Madefromlucky, Mosler, and Uncle Lino.

For more information, visit marylandhorse.com or contact Jeanne Schnell at jeanne@marylandthoroughbred.com or (410) 252-2100 ext. 113.

The Maryland Horse Foundation (MHF) was chartered in 1988 by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association to serve various education and charitable needs of the Maryland Horse Industry.

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Faversham Relocates to Louisiana

Wed, 2023-11-22 09:28

Faversham (Lucky Pulpit–Love the Chase, by Not For Love), a full-brother to champion California Chrome, will relocate to Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana for the 2024 breeding season.

Faversham's introductory fee for Louisiana is $3,000 payable when foal stands and nurses or $2,000 payable by Sept. 1, 2024; both options offer a live foal guarantee. The 8-year-old stallion is Breeders' Cup nominated.

Racing for co-breeder Perry Martin, Faversham won twice–on turf and synthetic–from 19 starts. He stood at Daehling Ranch from mid-2020 through 2023 and will be represented by his first full crop of 2-year-olds in 2024.

“Faversham is a tailor-made fit for Louisiana,” said Martin. “I believe breeders in this state will appreciate his championship pedigree, his very reasonable stud fee and his ability to win on two different racing surfaces, a skill that should equip his Louisiana-bred foals to compete throughout the state's racing circuit in the future.”

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