Sal says he’s not back in the saddle again, but will sometimes suddenly surface and periodically post some salient comments and stories.
Sal will also periodically post Alberta thoroughbred announcements and employment opportunities.
Global News – Dozens Speak At Public Hearing For Northlands Vision 2020 At City Hall
Edmonton Journal – Stolte – Edmonton Northlands finds public support for Vision 2020
Edmonton Sun – Gunter: Edmonton does not need and cannot afford Northlands’ dream
Mayor Don Iveson- The Next Steps On Northlands
MISS WATERBUG IS FIRST WINNER FOR GARY D
Don and Becky Ming got a special thrill June 27 when their homebred filly Miss Waterbug won a maiden claiming race at Presque Isle Downs by a half-length.
The win was special because the filly is not only a homebred but also the first winner for their stallion Gary D, whom the Mings raced from 2 to 6. Gary D, a son of Successful Appeal—Harford Ghost, by Silver Ghost, won the 2010 OBS Sprint Stakes, colts and geldings division, at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Training Center and would finish second in the Pelican Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs the following year.
With only one minor stakes win, the Mings knew Gary D lacked commercial appeal. But they still felt he deserved a shot as a stallion.
“He is a good-looking, well-conformed horse,” said Don Ming. “We felt he deserved a chance, and he’s had some really outstanding foals.”
Gary D has five named 2-year-olds in his first crop, two of which have started at Presque Isle Downs— Miss Waterbug and Tres Huevos. Miss Waterbug, out of stakes-placed Hardcore Candy (by Yonaguska), won in her second start.
The stallion stands for $1,500 at Ming Farm near Morriston, Fla.
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NY Times – Drape – Against Distinguished Travers Field, a ‘Freak’ Wins by a Chasm
TwinSpires Blog – Scully – Arrogate: the quintessence of a late-blooming superstar
Bloodhorse – Novak – Arrogate Blazes to Travers Record
Lady and the Track – Hammer – Arrogate Seizes Travers in Track-Record Time
TwinSpires Blog – Genaro – Arrogate smashes track record in Travers runaway
Sal says that if part of your handicapping process is to look at which horse a particular jockey has chosen remember that Rafael Bejarano had his choice in the Travers.
Sal says that some scribes weren’t surprised by Arrogates performance.
Joe Drape’s comment on the Travers:
1. Arrogate
Trainer: Bob Baffert Jockey: Mike Smith Odds: 10-1
This lightly raced colt has been running away from short fields in California. The Hall of Fame jockey Smith will have him running from the get-go and will meet the Hall of Fame trainer Baffert in the winner’s circle.
NY Times – Drape – Travers Stakes 2016: Here’s Who We Think Will Win
ESPN – DRF – Watchmaker – Arrogate now a contender for 3-year-old male crown
This is Horse Racing – Saratoga Special – August 28, 2016
Horse Race Insider – Pricci – A Travers Performance for the Ages
Horse Race Insider – Indulto – Travers 147: Too Much of a Good Thing?
TDN – Finley – A New Superstar; Should Chrome Be Looking Over His Shoulder?
Alberta Downs Complete Dispersal Auction
Monday, September 19, 2016 – 11:00 a.m.
Bloodhorse – Balan – Flintshire Dominant Again in Sword Dancer
Lady and the Track – Hammer – Flintshire Dominated American Turf in Longines Sword Dancer
Bloodhorse – Novak – Drefong Gallops Home to King’s Bishop Score
ESPN – DRF – Dunleavey –A. P. Indian stays red-hot with win in Forego
Alberta Breeders’ Fall Classic Day
Northlands Park, Edmonton
September 17, 2016 1:00 pm
Former Jockey Holly Chrichton
will be at Alberta fall Classic Day
selling her soon to be published Book
HBPA Alberta ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 2016 – 5:30 P.M.
Sal says that Phil was right. The cookies at the HBPA meeting are good.
Some of the salient points that Sal gleaned in between cookies.
Mat Monaco presented the Financial Statements. Through prudent management HBPA Alberta has about $1.5 million in the bank for a rainy day.
Steve Smith presented the President’s Report.
HBPA is presently reviewing their liability insurance in light of the mandatory WCB coverage that all trainers must have for their workers. Proof of WCB coverage may soon be a requirement of HRA licensing. Members were reminded that WCB coverage is mandatory and is insurance that covers workers and limits their rights to sue their employer.
In response to a later question the members were advised that if they don’t obtain a WCB number or clearance for contract workers those workers come under their coverage and the premiums must be declared or paid.
Canadian Derby was a relative sucess, but if Northlands Park ever hosts another one HBPA will not allow them to drag out the races and will ensure that horse racing is predominant.
2016 live handle is down 12.1% from 2015. We’ve raced 26 less races and the number of horses per race is down by .5.
Incentives for 2017 will be the same as in 2016 if there is racing at Northlands Park.
What will happen for racing in 2017 is a a question with many moving parts. Negotiations are taking place with Edmonton Northlands, but their status is also a question with many moving parts.
Steve Smith will be speaking at the public hearing before Edmonton City council on Wednesday August 31, 2016. His comments will be about the positive impact that thoroughbred racing has for the city of Edmonton.
RFPs have been submitted for the new track in the Edmonton area. Groups submitting are required to keep their information confidential.
Purses are averaging about the same as in 2015 about $75k per day.
Waiver claiming will be back in 2017 if the thoroughbreds are back in 2017.
Reminder again that WCB coverage is mandatory.
Norm Castiglione advised that there will be a series of negotiations with respect to purse allocation commencing with a September 13, 2016 meeting.
Norm Castiglione was thanked and received a round of applause for the superlative job he is doing as HBPA rep on the HRA board.
The entire Board was thanked for the job they are doing during these tumultuous times in the racing industry.
Curtis Landry was thanked for the excellent job and the time and money he has put into the Alberta Thoroughbred Racing Club.
A number of complaints were addressed from the members. HBPA will have a meeting with the HRA rules committee concerning standardizing the requirement for 5 furlong works.
Sal says that’s about it for the meeting except for one more cookie for the road.
Garden and Gun – Price – College Football Stadium Eats
CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY
ALBERTA DIVISION
2016 THOROUGHBRED SALE
SALE BREAKFAST 10:00 AM
SALE STARTS 1:00 PM HALL A
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th
EXPO CENTRE AT NORTHLANDS PARK – EDMONTON, ALBERTA
Click on the following links to open:
2016 CTHS Yearling Sale Preview (PDF)
2016 CTHS Alberta Complete Sale Catalogue (PDF)
2016 CTHS Alberta Sale Index (PDF)
2016 CTHS Alberta Sale Hip Number Pages (PDF)
ESPN – DRF – Welsch – Strike Charmer beats Lady Eli home in Ballston Spa
ESPN – DRF – Dunleavy – Cavorting saves best for last in Personal Ensign
ESPN – DRF – Grening – Haveyougoneaway upsets Ballerina Stakes
Nominations for the 71st Running Of The Speed to Spare
$75,000
A WEIGHT FOR AGE STAKES FOR THREE YEAR OLDS & UPWARD
ONE AND THREE EIGHTH MILES
TO BE RUN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
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ACES AGAIN gr/ro.g.8 Amanda & Gary & Lesley Gregory Amanda Gregory
BLUE DANCER dk b/.g.4 C & H Duggan Farms Ltd. and Shot In The Dark Racing Corp. Greg Tracy
GO MAX dk b/.h.5 Doug Blair Joan Petrowski
ROYAL GRAND b.g.8 Frank Bodell Dave Nicholson
ROYAL WARRIOR dk b/.g.6 Frank Bodell Dave Nicholson
SEEK THE NOBLEST dk b/.c.4 Rollingson Racing Stables Greg Tracy
TOCCETIVE ch.g.7 Southview Ag (1998) Ltd. Dale Greenwood
UP JUMPS A MONSTER dk b/.g.7 Sabre Farms Tim Rycroft
Nominations for the 23rd Running Of The Bird of Pay
$50,000
A SPECIAL WEIGHT STAKES FOR TWO YEAR OLD FILLIES B
SIX AND ONE HALF FURLONGS
TO BE RUN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
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RUFFENUFF b.f.2 Curtis Landry and Red Diamond Stable Greg Tracy
SURGING STAR (Beauregard) dk b/.f.2 Bar None Ranches Ltd. Ron Grieves
TIDAL MIST b.f.2 Riversedge Racing Stables Ltd. Tim Rycroft
Nominations for the 69th Running Of The Birdcatcher
$50,000
A SPECIAL WEIGHT STAKES FOR TWO YEAR OLD COLTS & GELDINGS
SIX AND ONE HALF FURLONGS
TO BE RUN MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
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FALL AT LAST b.g.2 Curtis Landry and Red Diamond Stable Greg Tracy
GRU b.g.2 Curtis Landry and Red Diamond Stable Greg Tracy
SHEEP RIVER BEAR ch.g.2 Bear Stables Ltd. and Riversedge Racing Stables Ltd. Tim Rycroft
SILVER CHARGER dk b/.g.2 Derek G. Milen Professional Corp., Elwin Page and Viking Stables Joan Petrowski
TROOPER JOHN b.g.2 Riversedge Racing Stables Ltd. Tim Rycroft
XTREME LYRA ch.g.2 Ted Graling Twylla Bensmiller
Edmonton Journal – Simons – Northlands Vision Is Far From 2020
Edmonton Journal – French – Northlands disputes city’s take on Vision 2020
Nominations for the Saskatchewan Derby
$20,000 Guaranteed
A STAKE FOR THREE YEARS OLD
ONE MILE AND ONE SIXTEENTH
TO BE RUN SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
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BRICK OF GOLD ch.f.3 Heta Lee Farms Lloyd Weeseekase
CANDY TRADER ch.g.3 Riversedge Racing Stables, Ltd. Tim Rycroft
DESPARADO DANCER dk b/.g.3 Duane Antoine Eurico Martens
EXPECT GREATNESS dk b/.g.3 Pink Cloud Racing Jamie Hartmann
EZ DELUXE b.c.3 Harrington Stables Jamie Hartmann
FAIRMAR b.g.3 Lee Cockrum Jamie Hartmann
I’VE GOT ACTION dk b/.g.3 Gloria and Andy Stephen Gloria Stephen
LIFT ME UP dk b/.c.3 Henry S. Witt, Jr. Mike Tourangeau
MEDIA MELEE dk b/.g.3 John Ganas Jared Brown
MICKY WHITE SOX dk b/.g.3 Colleen O’Hagan Colleen O’Hagan
SMALL VICTORIES ch.g.3 Dialed In Racing Stable and Indyrock Racing Craig Robert Smith
SUPREME STATURE b.g.3 Pink Cloud Racing Jamie Hartmann
TRILL POINT gr/ro.g.3 Pink Cloud Racing Colleen O’Hagan
VICTORY DAY dk b/.g.3 Riversedge Racing Stables, Ltd. Tim Rycroft
WHIPPER WATSON b.g.3 Castletyne Stables Rosemarie Haanen
WITTS HENNY PENNY ch.g.3 Henry S. Witt, Jr. Mike Tourangeau
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HORSEMEN SEEK HAIL MARY PASS SINCE THEIR IS SHORTAGE OF ROSARIES IN BACKSTRECH
MAYOR IVESON states that if northlands is not able to make loan payments on the city loan, as city board rep CATERINA states that they can not meet Sept 2016 payment then with the default the city can end northlands lease, and leave the horse industry high and dry for 2017 with more questions than answers!
IVESON comments about NEW MANAGEMENT taking over the jewel in the crown the EXPO CENTRE, who will take over the casino and racetrack operations as the count ticks for the race industry!!
Received a quick response to my comments about getting bets in on derby day. With limited staff available the washroom lineups were short since the masses stood with their hands in their pockets waiting for beverages and food. At least some read HOLYBULL with pink slips in sunset!
Mucka:
Mayor Don Iveson is throwing a life raft out to Northlands, but not necessarily to the horsemen.
Mayor Don Iveson – The Next Steps on Northlands
STEVE SMITH TO THE RESCUE FOR HORSE RACING VERSUS STEVE SMITH DROPPING THE PUCK INTO HIS OWN NET AGAINST THE FLAMES
STEVE SMITH PRESIDENT HRA, please ask the following in the council presentation:
Why northlands states that horse racing is uneconomical to operate, yet per analysis of northlands vision 2020 reports item 3.1 agenda. first report on the right 3.1 pg 11/20 states the closure of horse racing will result in a $4.8 MILLION DECREASE IN THEIR BOTTOM LINE, and they will not be in a position to make interest payments to the city in 2017 as the sinkhole grows deeper, maybe we should recycle peat moss for the expo centre to plug the sinkhole as more manure comes from their management!!
WHAT IS IN TENILE’S FUTURE PLANS, if Jason Kenney is barred from the PC race by party rules, will she apply for chairman board of governors at Lethbridge college if she can’t help run his campaign?
ALBERTA DOWNS dispersal sale on Sept 19 by the PERLICH BROS, should have bidders from across North America with 60 prized racehorses, trucks, tractors,stalls, grandstand equipment on the bidding block, thank you bobby for providing a home for harness racing for 5 years and challenging HRA.
ASHA website reports that HRA will conduct evaluations and recommendations by mid Sept for the remaining 3 RFP parties, what authority do they have with a lame duck board of directors!!!
PARIMUTUEL clerk gets charged after 12k of funds go missing, at least he got his bets in unlike the multitude at Derby Day, with sources counting 632 patrons staying for the Paul Brandt concert per the concertgoers.com website, was it a success or the continuation of another bad management decision!