Anticipation for the Triple Crown builds as we see more Gs on the racing calendar each weekend and the Triple Crown Nominees announced.
Lady and the Track – Hammer – Around The World With Robert Geller by Kirby C. Grimes
Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children.
Sitting Bull
A very great vision is needed and the man who has it must follow it as the eagle seeks the deepest blue of the sky.
Crazy Horse
Without promotion, something terrible happens… nothing!
P. T. Barnum
Phil has a question:
Do you think anyone in the layer upon layer of bureaucratic management at Northlands Park catches the drift.
Politeness and civility are the best capital ever invested in business. Large stores, gilt signs, flaming advertisements, will all prove unavailing if you or your employees treat your patrons abruptly. The truth is, the more kind and liberal a man is, the more generous will be the patronage bestowed upon him.
P. T. Barnum
Also in the works for Northlands is a plan to convert Rexall Place into a nerve centre for minor hockey and to redevelop the entire Northlands grounds, which includes a huge racetrack and grandstand for the failing horse-racing industry.
Edmonton Journal – David Staples: New plans, partnerships and attitude for improved Northlands
Bloodhorse – Focus on Marketing at Asian Racing Conference
Paulick Report – Asian Racing Conference: Focus On Marketing, Attracting And Retaining Fans
Bloodhorse – Glory Days – by Lenny Shulman
TDN – Marquardt- Illegal Gambling: A $500 Billion Problem
NY Times – Rothenberg – An Invitation Into the Shadowy World of Match Fixing
Racing Post – Wright – Romanet: Racing leads sports in drugs integrity
NY Times – AP – Antidoping Agency Aids Inquiry on Peyton Manning
Carryovers
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Fair Grounds
Super High Five $6,464.00
Golden Gate Fields
Pick 6 Jackpot $21,146.00
Hialeah Park
Pick 6 Jackpot $51,896.00
Laurel Park
Pick 6 Jackpot $5,536.00
Oaklawn Park
Classix $5,045.00
Santa Anita Park
Pick 6 $176,972.00
Turf Paradise
Pick 6 $496.00
Turfway Park
Super High Five $1,622.00
Monday, February 1, 2016
Portland Meadows
Pick 5 $4,155.00
Pick 4 $4,105.00
Guaranteed Pools
Equibase Carryovers and Guaranteed Pools
Horse Race Insider – Jicha – Seminole casino deal could push decoupling to back burner
Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.
Ronald Reagan
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – BAFFERT: “Horses Are Like Songs”
You always say ‘I’ll quit when I start to slide’, and then one morning you wake up and realize you’ve done slid.
Sugar Ray Robinson
The notion that wagering on racing is a fully mature product is a trap which must be avoided. Innovation and internationalization are key opportunities for growth.
Bloodhorse – Wagering Issues Focus of Asian Conference
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – The Gulfstream Championship Season: Its All Relevant
All music is folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song.
Louis Armstrong
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Da Big Hoss among trio that can rebound in Saturday stakes
Horse Race Insider – Handicapping Preview of Weekend Stakes
This Weekend’s Stake Races
Jan 30
Aqueduct
Withers Stake GIII $250,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Gulfstream Park
Forward Gal Stake GII $200,000 3yo Fillies 7f Dirt
Holy Bull Stake GII $350,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Kitten’s Joy Stake (Listed) $100,000 3yo 8f Turf
Swale Stake GII $150,000 3yo 7f Dirt
Sweetest Chant Stake GIII $100,000 3yo Fillies 8f Turf
Sam Houston
Frontier Utilities Turf Sprint $75,000 4&up 5f Turf
Houston Ladies Classic GIII $400,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Dirt
John B. Connally Turf Cup GIII $200,000 4&up 12f Turf
Space City Stake $50,000 3yo 6f Dirt
Laurel Park
Conniver Stake $75,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 7f Dirt
Oaklawn Park
King Cotton Stake (Listed) $100,000 4&up 6f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
California Cup Derby $250,000 3yo State/Prov 8.5f Dirt
California Cup Oaks $200,000 3yo Fillies State/Prov 8f Turf
California Cup Sprint $150,000 4&up State/Prov 6f Dirt
California Cup Turf Classic $250,000 4&up State/Prov 9f Turf
Sunshine Millions Filly/Mare Turf Sprint $150,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov abt 6.5f Turf
Sunland Park
El Paso Times Handicap $65,000 3yo Fillies 6.5f Dirt
Riley Allison Derby $100,000 3yo 8f Dirt
Turfway Park
WEBN Stake $75,000 3yo 6.5f AW
Jan 31
Aqueduct
Maddie May Stake $100,000 3yo Fillies State/Prov 8.32f Dirt
Feb 6
Aqueduct
Fred Cappy Capossela Stake $100,000 3yo 6f Dirt
Gander Stake $100,000 3yo State/Prov 8.32f Dirt
Delta Downs
Louisiana Premier Night Bon Temps Starter $50,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Championship $200,000 4&up State/Prov 8.5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Distaff $150,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 8f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Gentlemen Starter $65,000 4&up State/Prov 8.5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Ladies Starter $65,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 8f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Matron $100,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Prince $125,000 3yo State/Prov 7f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter $50,000 4&up State/Prov 5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Sprint $100,000 4&up State/Prov 5f Dirt
Louisiana Premier Night Starlet $125,000 3yo Fillies State/Prov 7f Dirt
Golden Gate Fields
California Oaks $50,000 3yo Fillies 8.5f AW
Gulfstream Park
Donn Handicap GI $500,000 4&up 9f Dirt
Fred W. Hooper Handicap GIII $100,000 4&up 8f Dirt
Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap GI $350,000 4&up 9f Turf
Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint (Listed) $75,000 4&up 5f Turf
Ladies Turf Sprint Stake $75,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 5f Turf
Suwannee River Stake GIII $150,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 9f Turf
Oaklawn Park
Martha Washington Stake (Listed) $100,000 3yo Fillies 8f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
Las Virgenes Stake GII $300,000 3yo Fillies 8f Dirt
Robert B. Lewis Stake GIII $150,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
San Antonio Stake GII $500,000 4&up 9f Dirt
San Marcos Stake GII $200,000 4&up 10f Turf
Sunland Park
Red Hedeman Mile $85,000 3yo State/Prov 8f Dirt
Feb 7
Aqueduct
Biogio’s Rose Stake $100,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 8.5f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
Palos Verdes Stake GII $200,000 4&up 6f Dirt
Sunland Park
Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap $85,000 3&up State/Prov 4.5f Dirt
Feb 9
Fair Grounds
Mardi Gras Stake $60,000 4&up Fillies & Mares abt 5.5f Turf
Portland Meadows
Mioland Starter Handicap $8,500 4&up State/Prov 6f Dirt
Oregon Derby $20,000 3yo State/Prov 8f Dirt
Revillew Slew Starter Handicap $8,500 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 6f Dirt
Feb 13
Aqueduct
Broadway Stake $100,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 6f Dirt
Haynesfield Stake $100,000 4&up State/Prov 8.5f Dirt
Golden Gate Fields
El Camino Real Derby GIII $200,000 3yo 9f AW
Gulfstream Park
Royal Delta Stake GII $200,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Dirt
Sam Houston
Houston Distaff $50,000 4&up Fillies & Mares State/Prov 8.5f Turf
Houston Turf Stake $50,000 4&up State/Prov 8.5f Turf
Sam Houston Sprint Cup $50,000 4&up 6f Dirt
Laurel Park
Barbara Fritchie Stake GII $300,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 7f Dirt
John B. Campbell Stake $75,000 4&up 9f Dirt
Maryland Racing Media Stake $75,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Dirt
Oaklawn Park
Essex Handicap (Listed) $100,000 4&up 8.5f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
Arcadia Stake GII $200,000 4&up 8f Turf
Santa Maria Stake GII $200,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Dirt
Sunland Park
Budweiser Handicap $75,000 3&up 6f Dirt
Tampa Bay Downs
Lambholm South Endeavour Stake GIII $150,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Turf
Sam F. Davis Stake GIII $250,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Suncoast Stake $100,000 3yo Fillies 8.32f Dirt
Tampa Bay Stake GIII $150,000 4&up 8.5f Turf
Cincinnati Trophy Stake $50,000 3yo Fillies 6.5f AW
Turf Paradise
Phoenix Gold Cup $75,000 4&up 6f Dirt
Sun City Handicap $35,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8f Turf
Turf Paradise Handicap $35,000 4&up 8.5f Turf
Feb 14
Aqueduct
Rego Park Stake $125,000 3yo State/Prov 6f Dirt
Oaklawn Park
Bayakoa Stake GIII $100,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8.5f Dirt
Sunland Park
El Diario Handicap $75,000 3&up Fillies & Mares 6.5f Dirt
Feb 15
Aqueduct
Hollie Hughes Handicap $100,000 4&up State/Prov 6f Dirt
Golden Gate Fields
Lost in the Fog $50,000 4&up 6f AW
Laurel Park
General George Stake GIII $250,000 4&up 7f Dirt
Miracle Wood Stake $75,000 3yo 8f Dirt
Wide Country Stake (Listed) $75,000 3yo Fillies 7f Dirt
Oaklawn Park
Southwest Stake GIII $500,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
San Vicente Stake GII $200,000 3yo 7f Dirt
Feb 20
Aqueduct
Franklin Square Stake $125,000 3yo Fillies State/Prov 6f Dirt
Fair Grounds
Daisy Devine Stake $60,000 4&up Fillies & Mares abt 8.5f Turf
Duncan F. Kenner Stake $60,000 3&up 6f Dirt
Fair Grounds Handicap GIII $125,000 4&up abt 9f Turf
Mineshaft Handicap GIII $125,000 4&up 8.5f Dirt
TwinSpires.com Rachel Alexandra Stake GII $200,000 3yo Fillies 8.5f Dirt
Veterans Ford Risen Star Stake GII $400,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Gulfstream Park
Melody of Colors $75,000 3yo Fillies 5f Turf
Sam Houston
Jim’s Orbit Stake $75,000 3yo Colts & Geldings State/Prov 6f Dirt
Two Altazano Stake $75,000 3yo Fillies State/Prov 6f Dirt
Oaklawn Park
Spring Fever Stake $100,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 5.5f Dirt
Santa Anita Park
Buena Vista Stake GII $200,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 8f Turf
Sunland Park
Island Fashion Stake $75,000 3yo Fillies 8f Dirt
Mine That Bird Derby $100,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
Tampa Bay Downs
Minaret Stake $50,000 4&up Fillies & Mares 6f Dirt
Pelican Stake $100,000 4&up 6f Dirt
Turf Paradise
Arizona Oaks $35,000 3yo Fillies 8f Dirt
Turf Paradise Derby $75,000 3yo 8.5f Dirt
TDN – Champs Top Experimental Free Handicap
ESPN – Cronley – Horse racing’s good list
Twinspires Blog – TURF TALK: Good Luck NHC Players & Sam Houston goes long for Connally Cup
DRF -Watchmaker: National Handicapping Championship adopts ‘Jonathon Kinchen’ rule
DRF – Fornatale – Racehorse owner leads after Day 1 of NHC
Bloodhorse – Kinchen: Discipline Key to Handicapping
Louisville Courier-Journal – Q&A: Handicapper could land record payday
Bloodhorse – Mitchell – Tepin, Airoforce Work Toward Tampa Bay Stakes
Bloodhorse – America’s Best Racing – Ehalt – Bob & Beverly Lewis: Beloved Racing Royalty
Bloodhorse – American Pharoah Kentucky’s Top Sportsman
TDN – Nyquist Heads Triple Crown Nominees
Bloodhorse – Mitchell – Zayat, Baffert Top 368 Early Crown Noms
2016 Triple Crown Early Nominations
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – Analysis | Closer look at Triple Crown nominees
Horse Racing Nation – Shifman – 2016 Kentucky Derby: Pletcher Under the Radar?
TwinSpires Blog – 2016 ‘Art of the Kentucky Derby’ unveiled
2016 Road to the Kentucky Derby
The 142nd running of the $2 million guaranteed Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (Grade I) will be run Saturday, May 7, 2016, and for the fourth consecutive year, a tiered point system in select races will determine who qualifies to America’s greatest race.
Race Track Date Points
Holy Bull Gulfstream Park Jan 30, 2016 10-4-2-1
Withers Aqueduct Jan 30, 2016 10-4-2-1
Robert B. Lewis Santa Anita Park Feb 6, 2016 10-4-2-1
El Camino Real Derby Golden Gate Fields Feb 13, 2016 10-4-2-1
Southwest Oaklawn Park Feb 15, 2016 10-4-2-1
Risen Star Fair Grounds Feb 20, 2016 50-20-10-5
Fountain of Youth Gulfstream Park Feb 27, 2016 50-20-10-5
Gotham Aqueduct Mar 5, 2016 50-20-10-5
Tampa Bay Derby Tampa Bay Downs Mar 12, 2016 50-20-10-5
San Felipe Santa Anita Park Mar 12, 2016 50-20-10-5
Rebel Oaklawn Park Mar 19, 2016 50-20-10-5
Sunland Derby Sunland Park Mar 20, 2016 50-20-10-5
Spiral Turfway Park Mar 26, 2016 50-20-10-5
UAE Derby Meydan Racecourse Mar 26, 2016 100-40-20-10
Louisiana Derby Fair Grounds Mar 26, 2016 100-40-20-10
Florida Derby Gulfstream Park Apr 2, 2016 100-40-20-10
Wood Memorial Aqueduct Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Blue Grass Keeneland Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Santa Anita Derby Santa Anita Park Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Arkansas Derby Oaklawn Park Apr 16, 2016 100-40-20-10
Lexington Keeneland Apr 16, 2016 10-4-2-1
Horse Racing Nation – Zipse at the Track -Holy Bull is the First Big 2016 Kentucky Derby Prep
Bloodhorse – Haskin – Derby Dozen – January 26, 2016 – Presented by Shadwell Farm
Horse Racing Nation – Kentucky Derby 2016 Contenders
Lady and the Track – Macatangay – 2016 Kentucky Derby Top 10: Reinier’s Picks
Bloodhorse – Balan – Nyquist Works Two Turns at Santa Anita
TwinSpires Blog – Nyquist records six furlongs in 1:15.60 for San Vicente
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – Preakness staying put for ‘foreseeable future’
These are the entry conditions for the Holy Bull Stake GII
1 1/16 Mile. HolyBull-G2 Lambholm South Holy Bull S. Grade II. Purse $350,000
THREE YEAR OLDS. Free nomination by Sunday, January 17. $3,500 to enter and
$1,500 to start, with all starters to receive a $1,500 rebate in addition to the purse.
$350,000 Guaranteed. After payment of 1% to all owners of horses finishing sixth
through last, 62% of the remaining purse shall be paid to the owner of the winner, 20% to
second, 10% to third, 5% to fourth, and 3% to fifth. Weight: 122 lbs. Non-winners of a
grade I stake allowed 2 lbs., a grade II or $60,000 twice, 4 lbs., two races other than
maiden, claiming, or starter, 6 lbs. Starters to be named through the entry box by the
usual time of closing. Supplemental nominations may be made at the time of entry. All
fees shall be paid prior to the start of the race. This race will be limited to 14 starters, with
also eligibles. If more than 14 entries pass the entry box, preference will be given to
graded stakes winners, then highest career earnings. Horses finishing first, second,
or third in this race will earn a complimentary nomination to the Florida Derby. Trophy to
the winning owner
Phil has a question:
When entering a horse in a stake race why should a horse owner and trainer have to hire a Philadelphia lawyer and a CPA to interpret the conditions that some idiot with a GIII education trying to to write to sound impressive makes so ambiguously convoluted they’re unfathomable.
DRF – Welsch – Conquest Big E all set for Holy Bull
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – Conquest Big E out-paces workmate for Holy Bull
Bloodhorse – Conquest Big E Has Easy Drill for Holy Bull
It isn’t that they can’t see the solution. It is that they can’t see the problem.
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Bloodhorse – Angst – Flexibility Aims for Another Aqueduct Victory
TwinSpires Blog – Scully – Flexibility heads seven-horse Withers; Toboggan redrawn with 10
Bloodhorse – Johnson – Is Mohaymen the Real Deal?
Lady and the Track – Macatangay – Mohaymen Stirs Hype in Holy Bull at Gulfstream
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down
DRF – Welsch – Mohaymen starts Derby drive in Holy Bull
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Mohaymen looms a heavy favorite in Holy Bull
Lady and the Track – Hammer – Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream Park Features Mohaymen
Bloodhorse – Mohaymen Set for 2016 Debut in Holy Bull
Thoroughbred Racing Commentary – Johnson – Kiaran McLaughlin: what makes Mohaymen so special
TwinSpires Blog – Mohaymen drills bullet five-eighths in final move for Holy Bull
Bloodhorse – Mohaymen Has Sharp Work for Holy Bull
TwinSpires Blog – Mohaymen breezes five furlongs for Holy Bull
TwinSpires Blog – Mohaymen has “perfect” morning at Palm Meadows
Bloodhorse – Mohaymen Sharp in Half-Mile Work
Louisville Courier-Journal – Greenpointcrusader may make return in Holy Bull
When the Earth is sick, the animals will begin to disappear, when that happens, The Warriors of the Rainbow will come to save them.
Chief Seattle
Dany Dion’s Bear Stables Ltd.’s Noholdingback Bear will be taking another crack at Awesome Banner in the Swale Stakes GII going 7 furlongs on the Gulfstream Park dirt Saturday January 30, 2016 for $150,000 split in the same convoluted manner as the Holy Bull Stake. Luis Saez will be in the irons for conditioner Michael P. De Paulo.
Bloodhorse – Awesome Banner Aims to Continue Roll in Swale
Lady and the Track – Macatangay – Ready Dancer Back to Dirt in Swale at Gulfstream Park
LA Times – Cherwa – Horse Racing: California can’t afford to let its horses get away
Bloodhorse – Balan – Smokey Image Faces Tough Test in CA Cup Derby
2016 Road to the Kentucky Oaks
Race Track Date Points
Busanda Aqueduct Jan 31, 2016 10-4-2-1
Forward Gal Gulfstream Park Jan 30, 2016 10-4-2-1
Martha Washington Oaklawn Park Feb 6, 2016 10-4-2-1
Las Virgenes Santa Anita Park Feb 6, 2016 10-4-2-1
Rachel Alexandra Fair Grounds Feb 20, 2016 50-20-10-5
UAE Oaks Meydan Racecourse Feb 25, 2016 50-20-10-5
Busher Aqueduct Feb 27, 2016 50-20-10-5
Davona Dale Gulfstream Park Feb 27, 2016 50-20-10-5
Santa Ysabel Santa Anita Park Mar 5, 2016 50-20-10-5
Honeybee Oaklawn Park Mar 12, 2016 50-20-10-5
Sunland Park Oaks Sunland Park Mar 20, 2016 50-20-10-5
Fair Grounds Oaks Fair Grounds Mar 26, 2016 100-40-20-10
Bourbonette Oaks Turfway Park Apr 2, 2016 50-20-10-5
Gulfstream Park Oaks Gulfstream Park Apr 2, 2016 100-40-20-10
Santa Anita Oaks Santa Anita Park Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Gazelle Aqueduct Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Ashland Keeneland Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Fantasy Oaklawn Park Apr 9, 2016 100-40-20-10
Beaumont Keeneland Apr 17, 2016 10-4-2-1
DRF – McGee – Forward Gal, Swale favorites could be any kind
TwinSpires Blog – Caldwell – Cathryn Sophia tops light Forward Gal field
Bloodhorse – Cathryn Sophia Streaks Into Forward Gal
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Two fillies join original seven in rescheduled Busanda
Bloodhorse – Angst – Flora Dora Opens Season in Busanda Stakes
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Blowout maiden winner Alto Belle meets Flora Dora in Busanda
Louisville Courier-Journal – Pletcher’s Alto Belle steps up in Oaks prep
Bloodhorse – Precious – NY Bans Trainer Sedlacek for Five Years
Bloodhorse – Precious – NY Strengthens Multiple Violator Penalties
From the Derby Bar and Grill Newsletter
RAILBIRD NOTES
BY GLEN TODD
HASTINGS HORSE SALE
The sale will be conducted on Saturday, March 26th and the Preview will be held at Hastings Racecourse on Saturday, March 19th, with the times still to be determined. For those wishing to nominate horses to the sale the closing date will be Tuesday, March 1st. The information regarding entering a horse, terms and conditions of the sale and buyer registration forms will all be available on the sales website: hastingshorsesale.com or contact Mike Heads at: 604-309-6509.
HASTINGS NEWS BY GREG DOUGLAS
Thoroughbred Racing Commentary – Nick Luck: the unfair burden of expectation on California Chrome
TwinSpires Blog – Reilly – Logic behind California Chrome’s Feb. 25 prep for Dubai World Cup
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – California Chrome’s Dubai World Cup prep set
Bloodhorse – Balan – California Chrome ‘Feeling Good’ in Dubai
TwinSpires Blog – Reilly – Frosted arrives in Dubai; Chrome tours Meydan
TwinSpires Blog – Reilly – Dubai Carnival beads: Unleashing the Safety
Bloodhorse – Mitchell – Strong U.S. Contingent for Dubai World Cup
HASTINGS HORSE SALE
The sale will be conducted on Saturday, March 26th and the Preview will be held at Hastings Racecourse on Saturday, March 19th, with the times still to be determined. For those wishing to nominate horses to the sale the closing date will be Tuesday, March 1st. The information regarding entering a horse, terms and conditions of the sale and buyer registration forms will all be available on the sales website: hastingshorsesale.com or contact Mike Heads at: 604-309-6509.
Haskin reprises
Bloodhorse – Hangin With Haskin – Archival Celebration of Penny’s 94th Birthday
This is Horse Racing -Cangialosi -Horse Who Changed Everything: Mighty Forego
Bloodhorse – Lady Shipman Prepares for 2016 Debut
TwinSpires Blog – Sunday Rules to face males in California Cup Sprint
DRF -Hovdey: Chew thinks the world of Cal Cup races
Peter Redekop B.C. Ltd.’s Alert Bay will be aiming to top the $1 million mark in the Saturday January 30 2016 California Cup Turf Classic Stake going 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita Turf for $250,000. Martin Garcia will be in the irons for trainer Blaine D. Wright.
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – Champ Beholder due to return to training soon
Bloodhorse – Angst – Dads Caps to Return in Toboggan Stakes
Bloodhorse – Novak – Cassatt Back to Defend Houston Ladies Title
Bloodhorse – Balan – Graded-Winning Trio Tries Kitten’s Joy
Racing Post – Takahashi – Meydan target for Horse of the Year Maurice
TDN – Harvey – A Rising Star of the Training Ranks
2015 Sovereign Award Finalists
Bloodhorse – Irish Bloodstock Sales Continue Growth
Racing Post – Jennings – Irish racing registers fall in crowds and horses
Racing Post – Scully – Elliott: I would not like to be starting out now
Saratogian – Veitch column: Moves could hurt New York racing
Northlands Park 2016 Stall Application
Bloodhorse – First Foal Reported for Mucho Macho Man
T.L.C.S. (Thoroughbred Lasting Careers Society)
The organizational meeting of the T.L.C.S. (Thoroughbred Lasting Careers Society) took place on Saturday, January 16 the Sheraton, Red Deer. Make sure to like us on Facebook to follow the latest news of the society.
The goals of this non-profit society are :
- To provide funding for the aftercare, rehabilitation and retraining of off-the-track Thoroughbreds in Alberta.
- To assist and ensure that off-the-track Thoroughbreds are provided with a second career after leaving the racetrack.
- To allow for participation in The Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.)
- To promote the unique qualities of the Thoroughbred horse breed.
Click here to download>>T.L.C.S. Bylaws
Membership in the society is open to any person residing in Alberta over the age of 18 years, for a fee of $10.00. Those under 18 may become a member for $5.00. Cheques for membership should be made out to CTHS Alberta and forwarded to TLCS care of the CTHS Alberta Division, Unit 218, 1935 – 32nd Avenue, Calgary, Alberta T2E 7C8.
The Ennead catches the drift when Phil prints the entire story on Guilfoil’s appointment as Executive Director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission because in some jurisdictions like Kentucky it’s what you know that gets you the job not who you know that gets you the position, unlike Alberta where Shirley McClellan and Rick LeLacheur got the positions.
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin appointed Marc A. Guilfoil as executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission. Guilfoil, a Barren County, Ky., native, has served in a number of roles at the KHRC since 1988, most recently as director of racing.
“Marc brings a unique perspective to this position and I am very excited he will have oversight of this very important organization,” Bevin said in a Jan. 26 release. “Kentucky’s horse industry is one of the keys to the commonwealth’s growing economy and Marc’s ability to relate to all facets of the industry is critical in its continued success.”
He succeeds former trainer John Ward, who resigned the week of Jan. 11.
Guilfoil has also served as deputy executive director for KHRC as well as liaison between the commission and the Kentucky General Assembly, the eight racing associations, and the respective horsemen’s organizations.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for me personally and I look forward to working with all of our constituent groups to find solutions to the issues that face horse racing in Kentucky today,” Guilfoil said in a statement.
A 1987 graduate of the University of Kentucky, Guilfoil received his bachelor of sciences degree in agriculture with an emphasis in communications. Guilfoil is also a certified Thoroughbred, Standardbred, and Quarter horse steward with the University of Louisville Judges Accreditation Program and the United States Trotting Association Officials School.
Bloodhorse – Guilfoil Named New KHRC Executive Director
If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there.
Lewis Carroll
Bloodhorse – Kieckhefer – IRB Passes Rules Amid Industry Turmoil
Bloodhorse – Galileo Inducted Into ITBA Hall of Fame
Racing Post – Wright – Princess Zahra calls for patience in breeding
Bloodhorse – Princess Zahra Aga Khan Talks Breeding
DRF – Gierkink – Woodbine reducing Ontario-sired bonuses
Racing Post – John F Kennedy sold to stand in Argentina
Things do not happen. Things are made to happen.
John F. Kennedy
Omega Code
Bloodhorse – Numbers Mixed for OBS Winter Auction
TDN – Frankel Yearling Tops Karaka at NZ$1.3M
Racing Post – Rodley – Frankel fever takes over at New Zealand sale
TDN – Caldwell – An American Auctioneer in New Zealand
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Blofeld seeks return to best form in allowance comeback
Declassify
Orientate – Mir Cat by Tale Of The Cat
2016 FEE: $2,000 ($200 booking fee, balance due live foal).
Declassify
Stone Ranches Ltd.
Madden, Alberta, Canada
Tina & Gerald Stone at 403-946-5703 or by email at stnranch@airenet.com
DRF – Nevills – Kentucky Oaks winner Lovely Maria sold to Japanese interests
Bloodhorse – Balan – Elliott Back Riding at Santa Anita
DRF – Free – Story continues for two turf fillies
Horseplayers Association of North America January February 2016 Issue
Queens’ Plate – Woodbine Oaks Syndicate Opportunity
A fence should be horse high, hog tight and bull strong.
Cowboy Wisdom
Balmont will be standing in Alberta for 2016.
The son of Stravinsky who is a half brother to Eskendereya will be standing at Jug Handle Ranch phone (403) 601-0432 jughandleranch@yahoo.ca.
Taylor Made – Fernando – Eskendereya pedigree constructed for classics
Bloodhorse – Stallion Eskendereya Sold to Japan
Bloodhorse – Shulman – Kaigun Faces Full Field In Connally Turf Cup
DRF – McGee – Pricedtoperfection could give Brown his fifth straight Sweetest Chant win
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This picture could be yours (along with many others)
This inspiring feel-good photograph above my desk taken by teacher/horse breeder Sherisse Ziprick of Russell, MB (note the rainbow?) could be yours, too, because it’s attached to a two-year wall calendar (2016-17) produced by the HBPA of which there are a limited number available. Hurry to the VLT cage and get yours! They’re only $15. Then enjoy this and similarly gorgeous photos throughout the 24 months!
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Carryovers MOTHER’S DAY TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY: Live racing kicks off
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Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8, and NOTE THIS: POST TIME IS 7:30 p.m. There will be a brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a buffet dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $34.95 (plus taxes and gratuities). Better get ’em early, they go quickly! Phone 204-885-3330. See ASD’s entire 50-day race schedule here.
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What two Derby preps are scheduled for this Saturday? See starbursts below. Will the winning colt in either of those races beat Songbird’s 112 Equibase speed she logged in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies?
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FABULOUS FILLY DAY AT THE DOWNS
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Songbird’s speed at 2
American Pharoah in Belmont
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Yes, it’s THAT good
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: “Yes, the Downs breakfast sandwich IS the best I’ve ever tasted.” — ASD CEO Darren Dunn after being coaxed to try the sausage, egg and cheese on a toasted English muffin sandwich despite his belief that most breakfast sandwiches are the same. (“I mean, how good can a breakfast sandwich be?) He admitted afterward, however, to being surprised at how much better the Downs’ version is compared to others he has tasted — and he couldn’t stop at eating just one.
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Kayla Pizarro
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ASD‘S KAYLA PIZARRO NOMINATED FOR TOP APPRENTICE: ASD’s apprentice jockey Kayla Pizarro, who distinguished herself by winning her very first lifetime race on a long shot on Canada Day, is among four Canadian jockeys nominated to win a Sovereign Award at the annual $250-a-plate awards banquet at Woodbine on Friday, April 8, the day before the thoroughbred season opens at Woodbine on its new Tapeta surface. Kayla, who was born in Winnipeg, is the sister of Woodbine rider Tyler Pizarro.
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HORSE MOTIVATES BRONCOS; WHAT ABOUT JETS? Have you wondered why you hear a horse whinnying during football games broadcast from Mile High Stadium? I figured it out: It is played on the public address system before the visiting team’s third-down play to motivate the Broncos to stop them from getting a first down. Which got me thinking: What motivational sound could be played at a Jets game when they get a penalty to encourage them to kill off the penalty? A few bars from Rocky? From Slap Shot? What do you think? Send suggestions to theinsider@ASDowns.com.
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Where are they now?
by Rob MacLennan
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Witt Six enters $200,000 stakes Saturday on short rest
Last Saturday, the opening weekend at Sam Houston, Manitoba Derby runner-up Witt Six finished third in the $50,000 Star of Texas Stakes after breaking poorly so trainer Jerry Gourneau enters him right back this Saturday in the $200,000 John B. Connolly Turf Cup. He should like the 1 1/8th mile distance but is facing graded stakes winners Mobile Bay (2015 Super Derby), Da Big Hoss (2015 Kentucky Turf Cup), Big John B (’14 & ’15 Del Mar H.) and Kaigun (2014 Play the King Stakes). No wonder Witt Six’s morning line is 20/1. The Space City Stakes on Saturday will feature another Gourneau trainee, Lift Me Up.
On Monday’s Sam Houston card watch for these ASD runners: Sconnie Nation and Xanthos (races 7 and 10 respectively) and 3-year-old filly Witt’s So Bossy. In other news from Sam Houston, 6-year-old gelding Royal Mocha won recently for popular ASD trainer-owner-jockey combo Charlie Smith, Terry Propps and Rohan Singh returning $10.40 in a conditioned claiming event.
DUNCAN AT OAKLAWN: Meanwhile at Oaklawn Park, Murray Duncan races two tomorrow: 5-year-old gelding Wild N Crazy who comes off a win at Woodbine where he lit up the tote board and now tries a field of conditioned $15,000 claimers and Aunt Els who makes her first start for Duncan. The 6-year-old mare has won eight career races and now tries dirt for the first time. She is certainly a horse to get excited about for the 2016 ASD season.
WINNIPEG FUTURITY WINNER RUNS SECOND: At Turf Paradise 3-year-old gelding Heber who won the Winnipeg Futurity ran second at 18/1 for Don Schnell recently in an optional claimer. Schnell and trainer Jared Brown have entries Saturday in the marathon series where 11-year-old gelding I Am Awesome looks for his 20th career win. In other Turf Paradise news, Eurico Martens has a hot streak going. Last Saturday, the 3-year-old filly Big Bad Janine, third in the Debutante at ASD, pulled a big upset in an optional claiming race, paying $48.20 after getting a good stalking trip. Martens followed up with a victory last Monday in another optional claimer with 3-year-old colt Ready Intaglio defeating Heber by three lengths and paying $6. Is he Manitoba Derby material? MOHAYMEN LOOKS SPECIAL IN HOLY BULL: The Holy Bull Stakes at Gulfstream should be the highlight of the weekend with the undefeated Mohaymen, coming off his Remsen Stakes win, taking on the Champagne Stakes winner Greenpointcrusader. Mohaymen looks like a special kind of animal. The Withers Stakes at Aqueduct might not offer the same top-end quality but lightly-raced Adventist and Awesome Gent could use this as a stepping stone to bigger and better things.
CAL CUP AT SANTA: The Cal Cup Derby at Santa which had been a winning stepping stone for California Chrome pits two undefeated colts against one another: Life is a Trip for Jerry Hollendorfer and Smokey Image looking for his sixth win in a row for Carla Gaines. Hopeful Stakes winner Ralis could also be part of the competitive field. Will this weekend offer some clarity on the Road to the Kentucky Derby?
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Q. How can I access the betting intervals before a race to spot irregular or curious betting patterns?
A. With the new HPI bet system you can access win odds and pool sizes at various intervals leading up to a race. To get started, simply click on the INTERVALS tab for any race (view image here). You will then be directed to the default Intervals page which is a tabular view. You will also have the option to switch to a chart view (view image here).
There are usually eight different intervals represented. The intervals are 15 minutes to post (MTP), 10 minutes and 5 minutes. From that point until post time you can see the betting intervals on every horse in 1-minute increments.
You can use this information to determine irregular betting patterns or see if there was early money or late money on a horse. You can verify whether a 3/5 shot is a legit favourite or a victim of the fact that there is very little money in the pool at any given interval. In the example here, you can see that horse #4 Malibu Kash was 5-1 until the final minute when his odds dropped to 5/2. You’ll notice that when this drop occurred, the total pool size doubled from $12,000 to $24,000.
Got a question for Marshall? Emal theinsider@ASDowns.com
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HISTORY ON THE HOOF: The best of Bob Did you know . . . Ed Pawluk’s Smoky Cinder, who turned 22 Jan. 1, is the only locally-based horse to have won the prestigious Canadian Derby? Read “15 Minutes with Smoky Cinder” here.
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