If you build it, some might come.
If you build it and promote, it more will come.
If you build it and promote it and give those who come superior customer service and value, they will come back.
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – A Jim Donn-dy of a Weekend
Bloodhorse – Novak – Mshawish Dazzles in Donn Handicap
TwinSpires Blog – Hanson – Donn winner Mshawish deserving of long look in Dubai World Cup
DRF – Welsch – Mshawish proves as adept on dirt as turf by winning Donn
Nature makes only dumb animals. We owe the fools to society.
Honore de Balzac
Tabarnak
This one’s for the Undertaker when he sees that Gulfstream Park ran the Donn Handicap on Saturday February 6, 2016 and holybull.ca didn’t unexpectedly pull up on the day that the 2016 Donn Handicap ran as today’s Sunday, February 7, 2016 and Phil’s still posting.
Phil’s Vignette of Canadian History:
GreenPeace – Celebrate Great Bear RainForest Solutions With Us
The Globe and Mail – Hunter – Final agreement reached to protect B.C.’s Great Bear Rainforest
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
ESPN – DRF – Hovdey – Football, horse racing have pedigrees in common
Knute Rockne
All three racetracks and the aforementioned businesses nearby are great places to visit on Sunday. As for a Super Bowl 2016 pick, how about the Carolina Panthers? It feels strange writing this without the customary “wheel and use in horizontals” bit. Just do not expect a lengthy, or even rational, explanation. Their team name simply sounds better.
Lady and the Track – Macatangay – Super Bowl 2016 at Golden Gate, Santa Anita and Gulfstream
Garden and Gun – Price – A Southern Super Bowl Challenge
Southern Living – Best Party Appetizer Recipes
Garden and Gun – Portman – Frito Pie, Alabama-Style
LA Times – Peltz – Super Bowl 50 to draw an estimated $4.2 billion in bets — most of them illegal
The Globe and Mail – Marotte – Amaya CEO David Baazov plans $2.8-billion bid to buy the company
When you were riding on the crest of a wave, youwere most likely to be missing out on something.
Knute Rockne
NY Times – Belson – For Beer at Super Bowl, Color of the Competition Is Red and White
NY Times – Mather – Super Bowl 50: Here’s What You Need to Know
Most men, when they think they are thinking, are merely rearranging their prejudices.
Knute Rockne
NY Times – Sandomir – Out of a Rare Super Bowl I Recording, a Clash With the N.F.L. Unspools
Carryovers
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Aqueduct
Pick 6 $19,292.00
Fair Grounds
Pick 5 Jackpot $2,143.00
Golden Gate Fields
Pick 6 Jackpot $3,322.00
Gulfstream Park
Pick 6 Jackpot $590,981.00
Hialeah Park
Pick 6 Jackpot $88,429.00
Laurel Park
Pick 6 Jackpot $1,464.00
Oaklawn Park
Classix $2,607.00
Santa Anita Park
Super High Five $25,742.00
Tampa Bay Downs
Pick 5 $15,142.00
Super High Five $2,091.00
Saturday, February 8, 2016
Sam Houston Race Park
Super High Five $1,552.00
Turf Paradise
Pick 6 $963.00
Guaranteed Pools
Equibase Carryovers and Guaranteed Pools
DRF – Hersh – Pancake by a nose in Broussard Stakes
Upcoming Stake Races
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
After Moon left college in 1978, a Rose Bowl champion and Pacific-8 player of the year, he headed not to stardom in the N.F.L. but to Edmonton, on the cold western prairies of Canada. His northern-lights exile would stretch six years.
Why?
He is black. And he wanted to play quarterback. And for most great black athletes in the 1970s and ’80s, that was an N.F.L. impossibility.
NY Times – Powell – Warren Moon, Who Helped Clear Way for Black Quarterbacks, Recalls His Struggles
Bloodhorse – Rome’s Address on Ownership Proves Popular
DRF – Simon: Some rating holes make Experimental come up light
TDN – Champs Top Experimental Free Handicap
TwinSpires Blog – Champions Nyquist, Songbird top 2015 Experimental Free Handicap
TDN – Nyquist Heads Triple Crown Nominees
Bloodhorse – Mitchell – Zayat, Baffert Top 368 Early Crown Noms
2016 Triple Crown Early Nominations
Triple Crown Nominees Past Performances
Louisville Courier-Journal – Lintner – Analysis | Closer look at Triple Crown nominees
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
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
Louisville Courier – Journal – Lintner – No Ky. Derby fever yet for Sunny Ridge’s owner
Bloodhorse – Haskin – Derby Dozen – February 2, 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
Mo Power (Uncle Mo – Rhiana, by Runaway Groom) I am taking a shot in the dark with this good-looking son of Uncle Mo. He broke his maiden on the Holy Bull undercard. His first start, he finished second at 6.5 furlongs, making up mass amounts of ground to just miss the winner by a neck. In his second start, he sat closer to the pace and was able to establish a one-length win over a closing Doctor Mounty (Street Sense). This colt has a very interesting pedigree to me, and I wonder if Pletcher will try to get him to the Derby in three months now that the colt has shown more promise with increasing distance.
Lady and the Track – Laughter – Kentucky Derby Top 10: Casey’s Picks
TDN – ‘Mor’ Bob Lewis Dominance for Baffert
Bloodhorse – Novak – Mor Spirit Secures Robert B. Lewis Score
Phil can hear the detractors warming their engines. Mor Spirit will never get the classic distance cause his broodmare sire is Dixie Union and Dixie Union’s progeny AWD shouts sprint. Before you pounce onto that bandwagon check the AWD of American Pharoah’s broodmare sire and remember that Dixie Union’s stud career was cut short.
DIXIE UNION (1997), Black type winner, $1,233,190. Sire of 10 crops. 797 foals, 662 starters, 48 black type winners, 479 winners, $42,413,647, including Union Rags ($1,798,800, Belmont S. [G1], etc.), Overanalyze ($1,046,381, Arkansas Derby [G1], etc.), Dixie Chatter ($464,606, Norfolk Breeders’ Cup S. [G1], etc.), Hot Dixie Chick ($343,252, Spinaway S. [G1], etc.), Gone Astray ($1,125,162, Ohio Derby [G2], etc.), Nothing But Fun ($455,500, Cotillion Handicap [G2], etc.), Justwhistledixie ($449,427, Bonnie Miss S. [G2], etc.).
Bloodhorse – Dixie Union Euthanized
Mor Spirit’s Sire Eskendereya’s half bother
Balmont
will be standing the 2016 season in Alberta. 
By Stravinsky-A world leader for individual winners. 100 million in progeny earnings worldwide
Aldebaran Light is the dam of Balmont and Eskendereya
Eskendereya was the favourite for the 2010 Kentucky Derby but scratched
due to injury (Stands for $17,500.00)
Balmont is a multiple Group 1 and 2 winner
Multiple Group 1, 2 and 3 progeny winners
Sire of Balmont Girl, Balmont Mast and Belle La vie
$1,086,917.00 worldwide progeny earnings in 2015 with 45 starters at $24,154/starter
Balmont was one of the fastest juveniles of his year, winning both the Middle Park and Gimcrack
while setting a track record in the process.
Balmont stems from one of the very best stallion families in the stud book that of Danehill,
Machiavellian, Arctic Tern, Cannonade, Burooj, Stephan’s Odyssey and Northern Dancer
BALMONT
Stravinsky-Aldebaran Light by Seattle Slew
NEW FOR 2016 SEASON
2016 FEE: PRIVATE
Property of Dan Byrne
Standing at Jug Handle Ranch
Inquiries to: Dan Byrne
Phone (403) 601-0432 jughandleranch@yahoo.ca.
Box 1380, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0
Please visit website for video: jughandleranch.ca
Taylor Made – Fernando – Eskendereya pedigree constructed for classics
Bloodhorse – Stallion Eskendereya Sold to Japan
Bloodhorse – Bullet Work for Lecomte Runner-Up Tom’s Ready
TwinSpires Blog – Tom’s Ready, Mo Tom work five furlongs for TwinSpires.com Risen Star
DRF – Grening – Governor Malibu prevails in Gander Stakes
TwinSpires Blog – Synchrony, Bird of Trey put in final major Southwest moves
Bloodhorse – Nyquist Speedy in Final Work for San Vicente
2016 Road to the Kentucky Oaks
Race Track Date Points
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
Lady and the Track – Hammer – Songbird Continues Down Oaks Trail After Impressive Las Virgenes Win
LA Times – Sondheimer – Songbird looks like a special filly in Las Virgenes romp
Bloodhorse – Balan – Songbird Untouchable in Las Virgenes
DRF – Watchmaker: Songbird reaffirms she’s a special filly
TwinSpires Blog – Caldwell – Songbird remains unbeatable in Las Virgenes romp
DRF – Crist: For now, time is on Songbird’s side
Bloodhorse – Marquee Miss Edges Nickname at Oaklawn
TwinSpires Blog – Caldwell – Marquee Miss nips Nickname in Martha Washington
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
Bloodhorse – LaMarra – Is Regulation Itself Thwarting Uniformity?
Bureaucracy is a giant mechanism operated by pygmies.
Honore de Balzac
Bloodhorse – LaMarra – Medication Guidelines Bring Call for Research
DRF – Russo – Kentucky’s new stallions a top-notch group
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.
Bloodhorse – Balan – Kobe’s Back Finds Just Enough in Palos Verdes
Bloodhorse – Balan – ‘Kobe’, ‘Salutos’ Meet in Palos Verdes
Bloodhorse – Hoppertunity Edges Imperative in San Antonio
Bloodhorse – Lukes Alley Takes Gulfstream Park Turf
TwinSpires Blog – Reilly – Lukes Alley bowls over Pizza in Gulfstream Park Turf
Bloodhorse – Lady Shipman Aces Season Debut
2015 Sovereign Award Finalists
Bloodhorse – Kentucky-Bred Champion Nominees Announced
Bloodhorse – Lewyn – Flamboyant Keeps Rolling in San Marcos
Edmonton Journal – Life and Times: Edmonton car dealer Ben Kolbuc had a need for speed
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.
Bloodhorse – Hammonds – Fasig-Tipton Kentucky Winter Mixed Sale Preview
Fancy Annie – Woodbine Oaks Syndicate Opportunity
Fancy Annie is a 3 year old Ontario Bred and Sired filly by Bold N Flashy out of the Artax mare Art of Desire. Fancy Annie is eligible for the highly lucrative bonus program in Ontario. The Ontario bred and sired program provides a bonus on purse money for Ontario Sired and Bred horses that can reach as high as 60%.
The ultimate goal for 2016 is to run in the $500,000 Canadian Oaks at Woodbine in June, the $75,000 Canadian Oaks in Northlands Park in August, the $100,000 BC Oaks in Hastings Park in September and the $100,000 Grade III Ballerina at Hastings Park in October. Fancy Annie is eligible for every major stake race for 3 year and up horses in Canada except races restricted to colts and geldings and provincial bred horses in BC, Manitoba and Alberta.
The secondary goal is to build interest in thoroughbred racing, introduce new fans and owners to the game and have some fun.
If you require any other information please contact us at cjracingstable@live.ca
Thank you for your time and your interest.
Enjoy a winning day at the track.
Bloodhorse – Pedigree Analysis: Rock Sand
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Racing Post – Jennings – Drug cheats set for lifetime bans in Ireland
Horseplayers Association of North America January February 2016 Issue
By Stravinsky-A world leader for individual winners. 100 million in progeny earnings worldwide
QAldebaran Light is the dam of Balmont and Eskendereya
Eskendereya was the favourite for the 2010 Kentucky Derby but scratched
due to injury (Stands for $17,500.00)
Balmont is a multiple Group 1 and 2 winner
Multiple Group 1, 2 and 3 progeny winners
Sire of Balmont Girl, Balmont Mast and Belle La vie
$1,086,917.00 worldwide progeny earnings in 2015 with 45 starters at $24,154/starter
Balmont was one of the fastest juveniles of his year, winning both the Middle Park and Gimcrack
while setting a track record in the process.
Balmont stems from one of the very best stallion families in the stud book that of Danehill,
Machiavellian, Arctic Tern, Cannonade, Burooj, Stephan’s Odyssey and Northern Dancer
BALMONT
Stravinsky-Aldebaran Light by Seattle Slew
NEW FOR 2016 SEASON
2016 FEE: PRIVATE
Property of Dan Byrne
Standing at Jug Handle Ranch
Inquiries to: Dan Byrne
Phone (403) 601-0432 jughandleranch@yahoo.ca.
Box 1380, Nanton, Alberta T0L 1R0
Please visit website for video: jughandleranch.ca
Taylor Made – Fernando – Eskendereya pedigree constructed for classics
Bloodhorse – Stallion Eskendereya Sold to Japan
Bloodhorse – LaMarra – Decoupling Surfaces in Florida Legislature
Bloodhorse – Ron Mitchell – New Motion Filed in Illinois HBPA Suit
Racing Post – National Stud closed to public due to virus
Bloodhorse – Balan – 49 Horses Confirmed With EHV in New Mexico
On January 28, 2016 Phil M Stockmen sent the following e-mail to Rick LeLacheur, the Chair of Horse Racing Alberta and to Shirley McClellan the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta:
Are either of you aware that there are a number of cases of Equine Herpesvirus in the southern USA.
Oaklawn Bans Horses From New Mexico, Arizona
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/97409/oaklawn-bans-horses-from-new-mexico-arizona
What is Horse Racing Alberta going to do to protect the Alberta horse population when horses start to ship back to Alberta from Arizona
On Friday February 5, 2016 6:37 AM Phil M Stockmen sent the following e-mail to Rick leLacheur, the Chair of Horse Racing Alberta and to Shirley McClellan the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta:
On January 28th I sent an e-mail requesting information on Horse Racing Alberta’s plans for protecting the Alberta thoroughbred population from Equine Herpesvirus.
To date, as usual, I have not received a response to a legitimate concern from either of you.
The problem is getting worse as recently reported in Bloodhorse.
http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/97589/49-horses-confirmed-with-ehv-in-new-mexico
If you will not respond to questions about legitimate concerns for horse safety please resign and let someone more concerned take over.
Thanks.
On Friday February 5, 2016 15:00 the following was posted on the Horse Racing Alberta website.
Equine Herpes Virus – 1 (EHV-1) Neurological Disease
Cases of the EHV-1 Neurological Disease have been confirmed in the USA
Currently Turf Paradise is under quarantine to address the issue. Northlands Park and Rocky Mountain Turf Club have implemented restrictions on horses coming to Alberta from USA racetracks and training centres.
These horses must have:
- a veterinary certificate stating that they were examined by a veterinarian
- that the horse is healthy with a normal temperature
- that the horse has not been in contact with any sick or potentially herpes positive or suspicious horses within the previous 21 days
- the horse has been vaccinated with a flu-rhino vaccine within the last 6 weeks.
This examination must be done within 72 hours of departure for Northlands Park or Rocky Mountain Turf Club. These horses will be examined by a veterinarian before entry to Northlands Park or Rocky Mountain Turf Club.
The Alberta horse racing industry is reminded that all horses must show a certificate of a clean bill of health and that there are horse entry protocols in place at all Alberta Racetracks.
The Alberta Horse Racing and Breeding Industry will be monitoring this issue on a daily basis in best interest of our equine athletes.
Phil has a question:
Do you think that Horse Racing Alberta would have done anything to protect the thoroughbred race horses in this province from the EHV-1 virus if Phil hadn’t sent 2 e-mails to Rick LeLacheur, the Chair of Horse Racing Alberta and to Shirley McClellan the CEO of Horse Racing Alberta that were cc’d to the Minister of Finance.
A veterinary certificate may clear the horses, but what is being done to ensure that the trailers and all the equipment that may have been exposed to the virus will not be bringing the virus into this province.
Thoroughbred Racing Commentary – Hayward – Bookmakers are a bad bet for the future of British racing
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Recognize her? You don’t? That’s fab filly Rachel Alexandra winning a stakes race almost exactly seven years ago before she endeared herself to the racing world by winning the Kentucky Oaks and Preakness. This Saturday, if Songbird wins the Las Virgenes and runs as fast or faster than Rachel did that day, the Downs will hold a second Crazy Hour to celebrate her success.
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OFF TO A FAST START: Insurance company executive Keith MacLennan (and father of ASD paddock host Rob MacLennan) in the centre of this photo roared to the lead in Player’s Choice, the first handicapping tourney of the year Saturday, earning prize money of $575 and an engraved mug. His bankroll was $95.50. Winning $250 for finishing second with a bankroll of $85.20 was Brad Kinnear (right) and winning $100 for third with a bankroll of $74.80 was Trevor Tilston-Jones. See all results here. What plays won the tourney for Keith? Go here. The next tournament is Up the Ante on Louis Riel Day a week from Monday.
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About 20 of you said “yes, I wanna play!” So the most exciting tournament — where a player MUST bet at least half of his or her bankroll on each of six races — is going ahead on Louis Riel Day, a week from this Monday. It’s called Up the Ante Challenge. It costs $50 to enter and you start with a bankroll of $100.
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DORTMUND SIZZLES IN MORNING WORKS: An exciting workout pattern by Dortmund points to a horse that should thrill us when he hits the track for his 2016 debut. As you may recall, he won eight of 10 races last year, losing only the Kentucky Derby (third) and Preakness (fourth). But look what he’s done at Santa Anita in the mornings since the end of the year:
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ASD’s player at the $2.45 million National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas last week, Bill Drew, rues his decision to have become conservative after catching a 25/1 horse and other plays on the second tournament day. “I was very close to the top 60 cut-off point when I made a fatal error. For all races, I had identified a potential long shot and the horse I thought was a safer pick. Once I got close I made the decision to use the safer picks. Turned out each and every one of my long shot horses came in. I would have made the cut and been close to the top 10 entering the final day. It was a bad strategic error.”
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George Newbury rewarded by VLT hostess Roseanne
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A FIRST — GEORGE vs GEORGE IN VLT FINALE: So who was about to win last Saturday’s month-end Unleash Your Luck VLT championship prize? Would it be retired electrician George Newbury or retired electrician George Newbury? Take a stab at the answer. It turned out that George, the top money-winner among the month’s finalists had to beat the winner of Saturday’s players, too, and that winner was him. Newbury’s tournament success earned him a total of $340 and the distinction of being the first player to take on himself.
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But not forever
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“BIG” GROUP DIDN’T SEE LIGHT; NEITHER WILL BACON: With a race filled with first-time starters (a $30 horse won) and a low-value claiming race where anything can happen (a $47 horse won) and two races taken off the turf, it appeared the pick-5 at Tampa last Saturday would be tough for the “I won big” group to win. And, indeed, it was. Nobody, in fact, won the pick-5 and the pick-4 paid $6,200 for $1. That keeps the group’s bacon reward nestled in the freezer. But not forever. This Saturday, let’s resolve to disturb the piece.
GIVE YOUR WINGS A SECOND LIFE: Who doesn’t love chicken soup? Which
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Throw these into a pot
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means I see a huge waste when chicken bones aren’t saved to be thrown into a pot and boiled to produce amazing soup. Which I do all the time (including right now). Save your chicken bones–throw them into the freezer–then, when you have a moment (that’s all that’s required), dump them into a pot, fill with water about twice as high as the bones, throw in an onion, a few cloves of garlic, a couple carrots and sprinkle in some parsley leaves. After about 90 minutes of medium heat boiling and adding salt and pepper to taste, you’ll be thankful you read this and will likely make it a habit.
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Where are they now?
by Rob MacLennan
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Watch for Brown, Schnell, Gourneau horses Saturday
TURF PARADISE: Jared Brown’s 6-year-old mare Lucky to Stay Home ran a game third in a recent race and was claimed for $3,000. Watch for his Two Bucks to Win in an $8,000 claimer Saturday. The tough 8-year-old gelding should fit well in this spot. Speaking of older geldings, Don Schnell’s 11-year-old I Am Awesome ran second last Saturday in the second leg of the dirt marathon series. Schnell also had two winning 4-year-olds: Calex ($6.40) and Hidden Gun ($5.00). This Saturday, his Budlitelarry is an 8/5 morning line favourite in the second race. SAM HOUSTON: You may recognize ASD horses among those being raced by Jerry Gourneau. Witt Six was scratched out of the John B. Connelly Turf Cup, conditioned 4-year-old Sierra Delta won and returned a healthy $14.40, 5-year-old Sconnie Nation who had tried tough horses at ASD finished second in a claimer. Tomorrow, watch for 6-year-old mare FP Silent Eyes in the second race. Then next Tuesday look for early speed from 4-year-old filly Witt’s Twilight in the sixth.
OAKLAWN PARK: Trainer Murray Duncan’s four recent starters including Wild n’ Crazy faced tough fields and finished out of the money. The 5-year-old Cowboy Ed, making his first start since the Island Fling Stakes at the Downs in June, was favoured in a $7,500 claimer but finished 8th. He was claimed by Karl Broberg. Watch for Duncan horses to start heading back to ASD in the coming weeks.
WHO’S GONNA WIN THE BIG STAKES? This is the busiest Saturday of February on the stakes front so tune in as horses gear up for their 2016 campaign. The converted turf miler Mshawish and the Travers Stakes winner Keen Ice should top the storied Donn Handicap at Gulfstream while Hoppertunity looks like the class of the San Antonio Handicap at Santa Anita.
Other big races: Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap features The Pizza Man, Songbird should gallop at 1/5 in the Las Virgenes at Santa Anita and Mor Spirit will be heavily favoured in the Robert B. Lewis Derby prep at Santa Anita.
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Q. Help! I’ve been outside of Canada for more than two weeks and can’t place a bet. What’s happening? A. The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has regulations that permit online wagering for only two weeks when you travel outside of Canada. To conform to these regulations, HPIBet uses geo-tracking (GPS tracking on your Smartphone and tracking your network IP address on your laptop) to determine your exact location. As a result, there’s no way to get around these regulations.
NEW FEATURE: HPI has recently added a FEEDBACK button at the top of the HPI betting screen, next to the PROMOTIONS tab (view image here). New functions are being planned so if you wish to add your two cents, send them a quick message using this new feature.
Got a question for Marshall? Email theinsider@ASDowns.com
Review previous questions and answers here.
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HISTORY ON THE HOOF: The best of Bob Did you know . . . that on July 14, 1982 the Downs went dark, closing its doors mid-season and would not reopen until July 23, 1982. A funding feud between the Government and Downs’ owner Michael Gobuty cancelled–amongst other things–the dinner plans of a princess. Read “Ponies, politicians and a princess, the day the Downs went dark” here.
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Who dat?
Yup, that’s Winnipeg Jets’ Dustin “Buff” Byfuglien with a walleye he caught ice-fishing at the mouth of the Red River at Lake Winnipeg during the NHL break. He’s pictured with helicopter pilot Derek Longley, co-founder of Prairie Helicopters and friend of passionate ASD horseplayer Dave Boehmer. Longley also runs Hudson Bay helicopters in Churchill for polar bear and whale watching. Much thanks to Dave and the photographer, co-pilot Justin Seniuk, for these great shots!
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Bloodhorse – Balan – Tammy the Torpedo Speeds to Suwannee Score
Bloodhorse – Eric Mitchell – Krikorian Buys Blood-Horse Building
My dream is of a place and a time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.
Abraham Lincoln
Southern Living – Daily South – Wilt – Look Out, Broncos Fans – Carolina’s Got Some Lucky Wings
NY Times – Flames’ Dennis Wideman Receives 20-Game Ban for Hitting Official
The Glove and Mail – Radwanski – Trudeau needs to bring hope back to Canada’s rust belt
The Globe and Mail – Mason – Justin Trudeau is dealing with a loaves and fish problem
Phil has a question:
When all that Justin Trudeau has left to offer Alberta is $.7 billion what happened to the billions of dollars that the Calgary wannabe cowboy shipped east to buy votes.
When will Albertans stop blaming Justin Trudeau and Rachel Notley for the economic problems in Alberta and place the responsibility where it belongs: the shoulders of Stephen Harper and the myriad Alberta PC premiers who hamstrung their successors by leaving the cupboard barer than Mother Hubbard’s.
Huffington Post – Sieczkowski – Playboy’s First Non-Nude Issue Is Here And It’s Totally SFW
LA Times – Decker – Rubio stumbles with help from Republican governors who have nothing to lose
NY Times – Barbaro – Once Impervious, Marco Rubio Is Diminished by a Caustic Chris Christie
LA Times – Decker – Donald Trump: No problem with waterboarding or ‘worse than that’
Phil has a question:
How many more non-white voters did Trump lose with his Police are “absolutely mistreated and misunderstood” comment.
Politics hates a vacuum. If it isn’t filled with hope, someone will fill it with fear.
Naomi Klein
History Now – Foner – Lincoln’s Interpretation of the Civil War
Phil has a suggestion:
700 word maximum for each candidate during the entire debate.
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves; and under the rule of a just God, cannot long retain it.
Abraham Lincoln
The Bitter Southerner – Cash – Dangerous Waters
The Globe and Mail – Hansen – Why some elite companies cheat to stay ahead
NY Times – Segal -Playboy Puts On (Some) Clothes for Newly Redesigned Issue
NY Times – Belson – Youth Tackle Program Is Being Eliminated in a Football Hotbed
Phil M Stockmen
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Where is the 2016 Northlands Stakes Schedule? Stall apps are due before the schedule is released, this makes zero sense.
NORTHLANDS POSTS THOROUGHBRED DATES FOR 2016 SURPRISE OR NOT???
NORTHLANDS posts the 55 day schedule ending Sept 27/2016. Will demolition starting in September 2016 or 2017?
Stall applications are due Friday February 2016 and thoroughbred owners owners will asked to shell out 10k to 17k per horses for a shortened race season.
NORTHLANDS PARK WEBSITE under racing/thoroughbred/2016 race dates will lead to your fate, as it is buried just like the future of horse racing in ALBERTA!
OILERS invite all former players to REXALL PLACE farewell ceremony on April 6/2106 will the race industry be planning a final farewell for NORTHLANDS PARK, on DERBY DAY Aug 20 or the final race call on Aug 27 for the racing community!
WESTERN FAIR has record January with 36% increase to $7 million wagered on 17 dates or more than the entire ALBERTA harness total for 2016/ with attractive wagering product and optimal distribution while CENTURY DOWNS hopes for 100k daily. GOOD LUCK with only 40 horses that got tighteners!!!
OLG JOB #2016-13850 for DIRECTOR HORSE RACING TRANSFORMATION Dod any Alberta racing executives meet the criteria for this position based on the present state of affairs/DOUBTFUL!!
ONTARIO HORSE RACING takes over transformation of horse racing and gaming April 1/2016 with more accountability and informal 1-1 meetings for standardbreds next week, will the NDP/AGLC/ARC be holding information sessions for the future of horse industry or will APRIL FOOL’S DAY be a reality check with the termination of the racino funding formula!!
WESTERN FAIR due to a tight horse supply will be carding 10 races per program from present 11 /12 for rest of February we won’t be having that problem in ALBERTA as horse population shrinks like funding!