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CONTENTS January 2018 VOL 61/ISSUE 1

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 8 50

THE BROCK TALK

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EL POTRO

FLORIDA FOCUS FLORIDA-BREDS AROUND THE COUNTRY Country-wide Florida-bred statistics —By Roberto Rodriguez

LEADING FLORIDA SIRES FARM MANAGEMENT

—By Caitlin Bainum

FTBOA MEMBERSHIP UPDATE —By Tammy A. Gantt

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SHEILLEY’S ESSENTIALS —By Kevin Sheilley

FEATURES 16

Surprise Wedding is Blissful Winner of City of Ocala

TAMPA BAY FLORIDA SIRE STAKES

—By Brock Sheridan

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FLORIDA SIRE STAKES: PHOTO SPREAD FTBOA & Gulfstream Park Announce New Florida Sire Stakes for Older Horses

FTBOA GULFSTREAM & TAMPA

—By Brock Sheridan

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GET AWAY FARM STALLION SHOW —Photos by Serita Hult

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Graded stakes-winning millionaire Stallwalkin’ Dude heads the class of 2017 Old Warriors —By JoAnn Guidry

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EQUINE CARE: CORRECTING CROOKED LEGS IN FOALS

OLD WARRIORS

—Heather Smith Thomas

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FTBOA OPEN HOUSE: PICTORIAL Jala Jala Scores Dominating Triumph in Clasico del Caribe—By Brock Sheridan

GULFSTREAM PARK

COVER PHOTOS OF SURPRISE WEDDING & MO CASH: SV PHOTOGRAPHY CONTENTS PHOTO OF JAGUARYU: KENNY MARTIN

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Class of ‘17 Brock Sheridan

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By BROCK SHERIDAN ongratulations to Florida’s Freshman Sire was Double Diamond Farm’s First Dude whose offClass of 2017 for a banner year. Pleasant spring racked up $3.6 million through Dec. 4 includAcres Stallions looks to hit the Freshman Sire ing $373,920 earned by Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare exacta this year as Poseidon’s Warrior tops his class- Sprint (G1) fourth-place finisher and multiple graded mates in progeny earnings with $577,744 while his sta- stakes winner Skye Diamonds.

It has been no secret that First Dude may one day blemate, Treasure Beach (GB), has progeny earnings of $513,549, both through Dec. 3. Final, year-end sta- top Florida’s general sire list (active) as he was Florida’s tistics will be available in the February issue of The leading freshman sire of 2015, leading second crop sire last year, is topping the third crop list this year and is Florida Horse.

Posiedon’s Warrior also had the most prominent finishing second to Wildcat Heir on the general list. runner of the group as the sire of Florida-bred Firenze That has been no easy feat for the 10-year-old stallion Fire. Owned and bred in Florida by Ron Lombardi’s that is in the same class as Ocala Stud’s Adios Charlie, Mr Amore Stables, Firenze Fire is out of the Langfuhr Northwest Stud’s Gone Astray and Harold Queen’s Big Drama. Only Big Drama did not finish in the top ten of mare My Every Wish.

He defeated a group of special weight maidens at Florida’s general sire list this year and he is ranked 12th Monmouth Park in his first race before graduating to in the current standings published on pages 58-59.

Florida breeders can also look forward to plenty of stakes company in his second start to win the Grade3 Sanford Stakes at Saratoga on July 22. He came back to finish fourth behind winner from which to choose during the Sporting Chance in the Grade 1 Hopeful on Sept. 4 2018 breeding season. Here’s to a prosperous New before winning the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes at Bel- Year and hoping you have a plenty of winners. mont Park on Oct. 7. The bay colt finished off the year at the Breeders’ Cup at new stallions coming to the Sunshine State for this upDel Mar on Nov. 4 when he finished seventh in the coming breeding season. Joining the Ocala Stud roster are Noble Bird, Rainbow Heir and Greenpointcrusader.

Grade 1 Juvenile behind winner Good Magic.

The late Wildcat Heir topped all Florida stallions Get Away Farm welcomes Ocean Knight and Journeyfor the fourth consecutive year with more than $6 mil- man Stallions will feature the return to Florida of lion in progeny earnings as of early December. In each Songandaprayer and welcomes Gentlemen’s Bet. Goldof the last four years, the former Journeyman Stallions Mark Farm will open a stallion barn for the first time resident has topped the $6 million mark in progeny and will move Backtalk home while introducing My earnings with 2015 being his most productive year Lute and Young Brian. Arindel Farm will also open the when progeny money hit $6,969,206. During that span, doors to a new stallion facility and will stand Brethren.

So Florida breeders have a solid selection of quality his top money earners were Daring Kathy in 2014, Wild Dude in 2015, Chief Lion last year and Rainbow stallions from which to choose during the 2018 breeding season. Here’s to a prosperous New Year and hopHeir this year.

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Florida FOCUS by Brock Sheridan

Trainer David Jacobson had considered sending Stallwalkin’ Dude to the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Grade 1) at Del Mar but instead decided to remain on the East Coast and point for the Oct. 28 Bold Ruler at Belmont Park and perhaps the Grade 3 Fall Highweight at Aqueduct on Thanksgiving Day. Stallwalkin’ Dude finished second behind winner Tom’s Ready in the Bold Ruler so weeks later, Jacobson again had another decision when the Belmont racing office assigned Stallwalkin’ Dude top weight of 134 pounds in the Fall Hightweight. So Jacobson also entered the Florida-bred in the $200,000 Fabulous Strike Stakes at Penn National which was run Wednesday.

Jacobson kept to his original plan and scratched from the Fabulous Strike and went

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Trainer Decision Results in Fall Highweight Win for Stallwalkin’s Dude

for the Fall Highweight with Stallwalkin’ Dude. The Fall Highweight Handicap featured seven 3-year-olds and older going six furlongs

on the main track for a purse of $300,000 and Stallwalkin’s Dude proved his conditioner correct in his decision making process.

Longshot Hey Jabber Jaw and Green Gratto broke best of all with Stallwalkin’ Dude and jockey Joel Rosario getting away well but allowed to shuffle towards the back of the pack. Hey Jabber Jaw and Green Gratto quickly put a length of daylight on Ready for Rye in third as they went the first quarter-mile in a quick :22.21.

After a half-mile in :45.84, Hey Jabber Jaw on the inside and Green Gratto to his outside, went stride for stride around the far turn as Ready for Rye began to inch closer to the leaders with Stallwalkin’ Dude still last.

Turning for home, the field began to bunch together as Ready for Rye took over while racing four-wide with Green Gratto and Hey Jabber Jaw just to his inside. Stallwalkin’ Dude began to make his move while

racing five-wide and to the outside of Ready for Rye as Threefiveindia, while carrying second top weight of 130 pounds, also moved up to challenge.

Threefiveindia took the lead with just more than an eighth of a mile to run as Stallwalkin’ Dude was now making his run with Life in Shambles also up to challenge to his outside. However, nobody was moving as well as Stallwalkin’ Dude and he accelerated away in the final 110 yards to win by nearly two lengths in 1:11.11 over the fast track.

Threefiveindia finished second, a neck ahead of Life in Shambles in third. The remaining order of finish was Ready for Rye, Great Stuff, Great Gratto and Hey Jabber Jaw. “He is never too far back,” Rosario said.

“He has so much in the stretch it doesn’t matter where he is. I am never worried. A while ago I use to get worried, but I am over it.”

“As far as I am concerned, he is as good, if not better than he has ever been,” Jacobson said. “His last three races were some of his premier performances. Obviously, today he won, so it’s more exciting, even though the last two races were excellent.”

Stallwalkin’ Dude, who went off as the even money favorite, paid $4.20, $2.80 and $2.10.

Stallwalkin’ Dude has now won more than a third of his 59 career races as the Fall Highweight was career victory number 20 for the 7-year-old gelding. He earned $120,000 for Jacobson in partnership with Sol Kumin’s Head of Plains Partnership LLC, which pushes him up to $1,688,852 and into the top 50 of all-time richest Florida-breds behind 46th ranked Proper Reality ($1,701,650) and ahead of Asia Express with $1,684,875.

Stallwalkin’ Dude is by City Place out of Chelle Spendabuck, by Dare and Go. He was bred in the Sunshine State by Maria M. Haire of Ocala, Fla. ■

Chief Lion Wins the Fabulous Strike Trainer David Jacobson had considered winning the $200,000 Fabulous Strike Stakes with his accomplished Florida-bred star Stall-

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Florida-bred Chief Lion

walkin’ Dude. Just in case, however, he also entered another Florida-bred from his East Coast-based stable in Chief Lion. Jacobson wound up scratching Stallwalkin’ Dude to run him in the Fall Highweight (G3) at Aqueduct and kept Chief Lion at Penn National for the Fabulous Strike.

Smart man.

Stallwalkin’ Dude wound up winning the Fall Highweight (see story above) and Chief Lion stepped up to take the Fabulous Strike.

The Fabulous Strike featured a field of seven 3-year-olds and older going six furlongs on the main track on Nov. 22.

Breaking from post five, Chief Lion and jockey Martin Garcia did not begin well as the 7-year-old son of Wildcat Heir bobbled at the start as did 3-1 second choice Favorite Tale. However, both quickly regained their momentum to lead the pack onto the main track with 7-5 favorite Blu Moon Ace another length back in third.

Chief Lion managed to put a length on Favorite Tale in second after a first quarter-mile in a rapid :21.90. Around the turn, Chief Lion kept to the outside of Favorite Tale as Blu Moon Ace injured himself and did not finish.

After a half-mile in :43.95, Chief Lion had put two lengths between he and Favorite Tale as Flashy Kyem moved into third from another length back.

Chief Lion looked to be an easy winner with an eighth of a mile to run when Favorite Tale mounted one more challenge. Chief Lion was able to hold on to win by a halflength over Favorite Tale with Flashy Kyem remaining in the third spot. The final time was

1:09.60 over the fast track.

Chief Lion earned $113,600 for winning the Fabulous Strike which increased his career bankroll to $717,941 for Jacobson, who also owns the gray gelding. He has won 11 of 43 career starts but this was his first blacktype victory. His previous best effort against added-money company came in March when he was second to Spartiatis in the Grade 2 Tom Fool Handicap at Aqueduct.

Chief Lion is out of Pretty Indian, by Indian Charlie and was bred in Florida by Harold J. Plumley. ■

University of Florida Professor Installed as 2018 AAEP President

Margo Macpherson, DVM, MS, DACT, tenured professor of reproduction and former chief of reproduction services at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, was installed as president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners during the Nov. 20 President’s Luncheon at the AAEP’s 63rd Annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Macpherson is a clinician scientist who has dedicated her professional career to combining both veterinary medicine and research. She is primarily interested in conditions that affect pregnancy, including twin pregnancy and placentitis. Work from her laboratory has helped direct treatment choices for mares with placentitis by providing information about efficacy of commonly used antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory treatments.

Dr. Macpherson served a previous term on the AAEP’s board of directors from 20112014. She was a longstanding member of the Educational Programs Committee and made significant contributions to student programming. She also served on the Nominating and Reproduction committees and as ReproducTHE FLORIDA HORSE • JANUARY 2018 9

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Florida FOCUS tion anchor for the Kester News Hour at the AAEP Annual Convention from 2006-2010.

Dr. Macpherson received her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 1990 and a master’s degree from Texas A&M University in 1994. She became board certified by the American College of Theriogenologists in 1994.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners, headquartered in Lexington, Ky., was founded in 1954 as a non-profit organization dedicated to the health and welfare of the horse. Currently, AAEP reaches more than 5 million horse owners through its over 9,000 members worldwide and is actively involved in ethics issues, practice management, research and continuing education in the equine veterinary profession and horse industry. ■

Digital Foal Certificates to be Introduced in 2018 The Jockey Club reminds thoroughbred breeders that digital foal certificates will be replacing hard copies of foal certificates beginning with the 2018 foal crop. The transition to digital foal certificates was first announced at the Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing on Aug. 14, 2016.

Breeders, as well as those who act as agents for breeders, who do not already have an Interactive Registration account should sign up

for one at registry.jockeyclub.com.

“We encourage those who manage Certificates of Foal Registration to sign up for an Interactive Registration account between now and early 2018 if they have not already done so,” said Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director of The Jockey Club. “The use of digital foal certificates will allow foal papers to be easily transferred between entities at the click of a button, and we are looking forward to implementing this much-needed change.”

“We applaud The Jockey Club for pursuing this digital initiative which, given the number of certificates we manage annually, will create operational efficiencies for Keeneland and greater convenience for horsemen worldwide,” said Bob Elliston, vice president of racing and sales for Keeneland Association.

More information about digital foal certificates will be made available in early 2018 before they are officially launched in the spring. ■

Applications Open for 2018 $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover Retired Racehorse Project announced the opening of trainer applications for the 2018 $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover. Applications will be accepted through Jan. 15, 2018, and trainer approvals will be announced on Feb. 1, 2018.

Call: 352.732.8858 www.facebook.com/thefloridahorse

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Agricultural Center & Horse Park (FHP).

Reynolds previously worked as the Director of Public Policy at the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (FRLA) for 12 years. Reynolds has been a horse owner for more than fifteen years and volunteers his time at several horse show facilities in the Tallahassee area. He has also served on the Florida Agricultural Center & Horse Jason Reynolds Park Building Subcommittee. Reynolds is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as a member of the Air Expeditionary Force and deployed twice to the Middle East region.

Reynolds will relocate from Tallahassee to Ocala and officially assume the position in January 2018. ■

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The Thoroughbred Makeover features competition in 10 different disciplines among recently-retired racing thoroughbreds with less than 10 months of retraining for a second career. Disciplines offered are barrel racing, competitive trail, dressage, eventing, field hunters, freestyle, polo, show hunter, show jumper, and ranch work.

Horses and their trainers will compete for $100,000 in prize money and the title of America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred (determined by audience vote) at the Kentucky Horse Park on Oct. 47, 2018. The event includes seminars, demonstrations, sponsor fair, and a livestreamed finale featuring the top five horses in each discipline. Many of the horses competing will also be offered for sale.

Professional, amateur, and junior trainers are welcome to apply, and do not need to have acquired their horse at the time of application. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in at least one of the Makeover disciplines through competition highlights, references, and optional video links.

“This is an exciting time of year for RRP,” said Steuart Pittman, the founder of the organization. “We compile the input from competitors, judges, and spectators, and we roll out changes in format that make the event better for the horses and better for the trainers.

Then we open the flood gates to hundreds of applications from inspired trainers all across the United States and Canada. Knowing that so many juniors, amateurs, and professionals are out there buying thoroughbreds and beginning their new careers is thrilling for all of us.”

Approved trainers can acquire eligible thoroughbreds through whatever source they choose, or can ride under contract with an owner. Horses must have raced or had a published work after July 1, 2016 and must not have started training for a second career before Dec. 1, 2017. ■

CORRECTION

In the December issue on page 6, we incorrectly said Hollywood Wildcat was the dam of War Front, the winner of the 2002 Breeders’ Cup Mile. When in fact, Hollywood Wildcat is the dam of War Chant, the winner of the 2000 Breeders’ Cup Mile. We regret the error.

Florida Horse Park Announce New Exec. Director The Florida Agricultural Center and Horse Park (FHP) is pleased to announce Jason Reynolds as its new Executive Director.

The Executive Committee voted unanimously on Dec. 14 to fill the position’s vacancy.

“It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome Jason to this vibrant equestrian community. We are extremely excited with this selection and I am confident Jason’s strong ethics and diligent work will significantly elevate our efforts. Reynolds offers a fresh perspective and possesses the experience necessary to take FHP in the right direction as we enter 2018,” said Carol B. Dover, Chair and President & CEO of the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.

“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to cultivate this world-class facility and proud to have been selected to lead this fantastic organization. The FHP is a valuable asset to the state’s equestrian industry and local economy. I look forward to collaborating with their talented team and eager to become more involved in the Ocala community,“ said Jason Reynolds, Executive Director of the Florida

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El entrenador David Jacobson había pensando enviar a Stallwalkin’ Dude a la Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Grado 1) en Del Mar, pero, en su lugar, decidió quedarse en la Costa Este y apuntar a la Bold Ruler de Belmont Park del 28 de octubre y, tal vez, a la Fall Highweight de Grado 3 en Aqueduct el Día de Acción de Gracias.

Stallwalkin’ Dude terminó en segundo lugar detrás del ganador Tom’s Ready en la Bold Ruler, por lo que, semanas más tarde, Jacobson debió tomar otra decisión, cuando la oficina de carreras de Belmont le asignó a Stallwalkin’ Dude el peso máximo, de 134 libras, en la Fall Hightweight. Así, Jacobson también inscribió a Stallwalkin’ Dude en la Fabulous Strike Stakes, de $200,000, en Penn National, que tendría lugar tres días antes de la Fall Highweight.

Jacobson se atuvo al plan original y se borró de la Fabulous Strike para participar en la Fall Highweight con Stallwalkin’ Dude. La Fall Highweight Handicap incluía a siete ejemplares de 3 años o más, en 6 furlongs por la pista principal, compitiendo por un premio de $300,000, y Stallwalkin’ Dude demostró que su entrenador estaba en lo cierto desde el principio.

Los improbables ganadores Hey Jabber Jaw y Green Gratto salieron primeros, con Stallwalkin’ Dude y el jinete Joel Rosario ubicados al final del grupo durante la primera parte de la carrera. Hey Jabber Jaw y Green Gratto le sacaron una gran diferencia a Ready for Rye, que quedaba tercero, cuando marcaron el primer cuarto de milla en 0:22.21.

Después de la media milla, en 0:45.84, Hey Jabber Jaw en el interior y Green Gratto en el exterior fueron a la par al tomar la curva más lejana, mientras Ready for Rye comenzaba a acercarse a los líderes; Stallwalkin’ Dude seguía último.

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pezaron a juntarse cuando Ready for Rye se colocaba a la delantera, mientras corría con Green Gratto y Hey Jabber Jaw en paralelo, por el interior. Stallwalkin’ Dude comenzó a hacer lo suyo mientras corría con cinco a la par, en el exterior de Ready for Rye. En tanto, Threefiveindia, que llevaba el segundo peso máximo de 130 libras, también avanzaba buscando imponerse.

Threefiveindia tomó la delantera cuando quedaba un poco más de un octavo de milla por delante, mientras Stallwalkin’ Dude corría con Life in Shambles desafiándolo en el exterior. Sin embargo, nadie se movía tan bien como Stallwalkin’ Dude, que aceleró en las últimas 110 yardas para ganar por casi dos cuerpos, en 1:11.11, en la pista rápida.

Threefiveindia terminó segundo, un cuello delante de Life in Shambles, que quedó tercero. El orden de los restantes fue Ready for Rye, Great Stuff, Great Gratto y Hey Jabber Jaw. “Él nunca está demasiado atrás”, expuso Rosario. “Tiene tanto para dar en la recta que no importa donde se encuentre. Nunca me preocupa. Antes sí me pasaba, pero ya no”.

“En lo que a mí respecta, es tan bueno como siempre lo ha sido, sino mejor”, man-

ifestó Jacobson. “Sus últimas tres carreras estuvieron entre sus mejores actuaciones.

Obviamente, hoy ganó, y eso lo hace aún más emocionante, aunque sus últimas dos carreras también fueron excelentes”.

Stallwalkin’ Dude, que salió como el favorito con dinero parejo, pagó $4.20, $2.80 y $2.10.

Stallwalkin’ Dude ha ganado más de un tercio de sus 59 carreras, dado que la de Fall Highweight fue la vigésima victoria para este capón de 7 años. Ha ganado $120,000 para Jacobson en asociación con Head of Plains Partnership LLC, de Sol Kumin, lo cual da un total de $1,688,852. Así, se coloca entre los 50 ejemplares criados en Florida más ricos de todos los tiempos, detrás de Proper Reality —en el puesto 46.o— ($1,701,650) y delante de Asia Express, con $1,684,875.

Stallwalkin’ Dude es hijo del macho City Place y de Chelle Spendabuck, hija de Dare and Go. Fue criado en el “estado del sol” por Maria M. Haire de Ocala, Fla. ■

Profesora de la Universidad de Florida Designada Presidente de AAEP en 2018 Margo Macpherson, DVM, MS, DACT, profesora titular de Reproducción y exdirectora de Servicios Reproductivos en la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria de la Universidad de Florida, fue designada presidente de la American Association of Equine Practitioners durante el Almuerzo de Presidencia de la 63.a Convención Anual de la AAEP en San Antonio, Texas, el 20 de noviembre.

La Dra. Macpherson es una científica clínica que ha dedicado su carrera profesional a combinar la medicina veterinaria con la investigación. Su interés principal son las afec-

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ciones que afectan el embarazo, entre ellas, los embarazos dobles y la placentitis. El trabajo que se realiza en su laboratorio ha permitido tomar decisiones de tratamiento para yeguas con placentitis, al brindar información sobre la eficacia de tratamientos antimicrobianos y antiinflamatorios de uso común.

La Dra. Macpherson ocupó un cargo anterior en la junta directiva de la AAEP de 2011 a 2014. Desde hace mucho tiempo, es miembro del Comité de Programas Educativos y ha realizado aportes significativos al diseño de planes de estudio.

También se ha desempeñado en los comités de Nominaciones y de Reproducción, y como pilar de Reproducción para Kester News Hour en la Convención Anual de la AAEP, de 2006 a 2010.

La Dra. Macpherson se graduó como veterinaria en la Michigan State University en 1990 y obtuvo su título de maestría de la Texas A&M University en 1994. Obtuvo la certificación de la junta del American College of Theriogenologists en 1994.

La American Association of Equine Practitioners, con sede en Lexington, Kentucky, fue fundada en 1954 como organización sin fines de lucro dedicada a la salud y el bienestar de los caballos. En la actualidad, la AAEP llega a más de 5 millones de dueños de caballos mediante sus más de 9,000 miembros en todo el mundo, y participa activamente en cuestiones de ética, gestión del ejercicio profesional, investigación y formación continua en la profesión veterinaria equina y la industria ecuestre. ■

Se Implementarán Certificados Digitales de Crías en 2018 The Jockey Club recuerda a los criadores de purasangres que las copias en papel de los certificados de crías serán reemplazados por versiones digitales a partir de los nacimientos de 2018. La transición a certificados digitales fue anunciada en la Mesa Redonda sobre Cuestiones Relacionadas

con las Carreras el 14 de agosto de 2016.

Los criadores y quienes actúen como sus agentes que no tengan una cuenta de registro interactivo aún deben abrir una en registry.jockeyclub.com.

“Recomendamos a quienes gestionan Certificados de Registro de Crías que abran una cuenta de registro interactivo desde ahora hasta principios del 2018 si aún no lo hicieron”, explicó Matt Iuliano, vicepresidente ejecutivo y director ejecutivo de The Jockey Club.

“El uso de certificados digitales de crías permitirá intercambiar documentación entre entidades con un solo clic, por lo que esperamos con ansias poder implementar este cambio tan necesario”.

“Aplaudimos a The Jockey Club por seguir esta iniciativa digital que, dada la cantidad de certificados que gestionamos cada año, mejorará la eficiencia operativa para Keeneland y resultará más conveniente para los caballistas de todo el mundo”, expresó Bob Elliston, vicepresidente de Carreras y Ventas de la Keeneland Association.

Se dispondrá de más información sobre los certificados digitales a principios de 2018, antes de que se lancen oficialmente en primavera. ■

Postulaciones Abiertas para el Thoroughbred Makeover 2018 por $100,000 Retired Racehorse Project anunció la apertura de las postulaciones de entrenadores para el Thoroughbred Makeover 2018 por $100,000. Las postulaciones se aceptarán hasta el 15 de enero de 2018, y los entrenadores aprobados se anunciarán el 1 de febrero de 2018.

En el Thoroughbred Makeover compiten purasangres de carrera recientemente retirados, con menos de diez meses de reentrenamiento para una segunda carrera, en diez

disciplinas diferentes. Estas son: carrera con barriles, excursión competitiva, doma, concurso hípico, caza de montería, estilo libre, polo, caza ecuestre de exhibición, salto ecuestre y tareas de hacienda.

Los caballos y sus entrenadores competirán por un premio de $100,000 y por el título de “America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred” (el “Purasangre más deseado de los Estados Unidos”, determinado por votos de la audiencia) en el Kentucky Horse Park del 4 al 7 de octubre de 2018. El evento incluye seminarios, demostraciones, ferias de patrocinadores y una final transmitida en vivo con los mejores cinco caballos de cada disciplina. Muchos de los caballos que compiten también estarán a la venta.

Se aceptan postulaciones de entrenadores profesionales, aficionados y principiantes, y no es necesario haber adquirido su caballo en el momento de postularse. Los postulantes deben demostrar experiencia en, al menos, una de las disciplinas de Makeover mediante logros competitivos, referencias y enlaces a videos (opcionales).

“Esta es una época del año emocionante para RRP”, afirmó Steuart Pittman, fundador de la organización. “Nosotros compilamos los aportes que realizan los competidores, los jueces y los espectadores, y presentamos los cambios en un formato que produce un mejor evento para los caballos y para los entrenadores. Luego, abrimos las puertas a cientos de postulaciones de entrenadores inspirados, tanto de los Estados Unidos como de Canadá. A todos nos entusiasma saber que tantos profesionales, aficionados y principiantes compran purasangres y dan los primeros pasos de su carrera”.

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deben haber corrido una carrera o tener una obra publicada después del 1 de julio de 2016 y no deben haber comenzado a ser entrenados para una segunda carrera antes del 1 de diciembre de 2017. ■

Florida Horse Park Anuncia a su Nuevo Director Ejecutivo

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El Florida Agricultural Center and Horse Park (FHP) se complace en anunciar que Jason Reynolds es su nuevo Director Ejecutivo. El Comité Ejecutivo lo votó por unanimidad el 14 de diciembre para que ocupe el puesto vacante.

“Con gran entusiasmo, le damos la bienvenida a Jason a esta vibrante comunidad ecuestre. Estamos muy entusiasmados con esta selección, y estoy seguro de que la intachable ética y el trabajo diligente de Jason elevarán nuestros esfuerzos significativamente. Reynolds ofrece una nueva perspectiva y posee la experiencia necesaria para llevar a FHP por el camino correcto de cara al 2018”, afirmó Carol B. Dover, Presidente y CEO de la Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association.

“Estoy encantado con la posibiliJason Reynolds dad de trabajar en esta institución de primer nivel y con haber sido seleccionado para liderar esta fantástica organización. El FHP es un activo valioso para la industria ecuestre y la economía de nuestro estado. Espero con ansias poder colaborar con su talentoso equipo y participar más en la comunidad de Ocala”, expresó Jason Reynolds, Director Ejecutivo del Florida Agricultural Center & Horse Park (FHP).

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quince años y trabaja como voluntario en varias instalaciones de exhibición de caballos en la zona de Tallahassee. También ha cumplido funciones en el Subcomité del Florida Agricultural Center & Horse Park Building. Reynolds es un orgulloso excombatiente de la Fuerza Aérea de los Estados

Unidos, donde ha servido como miembro de la Fuerza Aérea Expedicionaria y ha sido asignado dos veces a la región de Medio Oriente.

Reynolds se mudará de Tallahassee a Ocala y asumirá el puesto oficialmente en enero de 2018. ■

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Surprise Wedding is Blissful Winner of City of Ocala

By BROCK SHERIDAN ore than an hour before the first running of the FTBOA City of Ocala Florida Sire Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs Dec. 16, Bill and Lyn Rainbow were already excited. While socializing with other FTBOA members, who had traveled to the races at

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Tampa by bus as part of an FTBOA organized event, Bill laughed and said that if they were to win the $125,000 race, he would probably float to the winners’ circle.

Bill and Lyn Rainbow are the owners and breeders of Surprise Wedding, who, yes, won the seven furlong City of Ocala, the first Florida Sire Stakes race ever

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Angel Katelyn and Stormy Embrace were still at each run at Tampa Bay Downs.

“After she crossed the finish, I came out of the grand- other but Surprise Wedding was now in full stride on the stand and felt like I was tied to a helium balloon I was outside. Those three locked up with an eighth of a mile to run, before Surprise Wedding finished 2 ¼ lengths in so happy,” Bill Rainbow said.

The City of Ocala was for Florida-bred 3-year-old front in 1:22.40 over the fast track. Stormy Embrace held on for second with R Angel Katelyn another 1 ¾ fillies by FTBOA registered stallions.

The rich Tampa Bay Downs program also featured lengths back in third.

“I could see that she was making a move at the top of the $125,000 FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire the stretch,” Bill Rainbow said. “But Stakes for 3-year-old Florida-breds by After she crossed the it’s a long way down there. Then I FTBOA registered stallions going seven furlongs, and the $100,000 Sandpiper finish, I came out of the looked at the [television] monitor and and $100,000 Inaugural Stakes, both of grandstand and felt like thought ‘well, she’s giving it a go.’”

“This line was started by my grandwhich included $50,000 bonuses for I was tied to a helium father [the late Samuel H. Rogers] Florida Sire Stakes eligible horses. balloon I was so when he imported Gino,” Lyn RainTrained by David Fawkes and ridden happy. —Bill Rainbow bow said. “That has been many, many by jockey Jose Rios, Surprise Wedding appeared in good position early as she rated just behind generations.

“This is the first time [Surprise Wedding] had run at the front-running, even-money favorite R Angel Katelyn and Stormy Embrace who went the first quarter-mile in Tampa so we didn’t know what to expect. It is wonder:22.91. R Angel Katelyn and Stormy Embrace continued ful. I think having a Florida Sire Stakes race in Tampa is to lead the field around the far turn as Surprise Wedding a great idea. We highlighted this race when it was first announced and told David [Fawkes] that this is one we began to advance while racing in the three path.

At the top of the stretch after a half-mile in :45.60, R want to try.”

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ding who had also finished second in the $500,000 My Dear Girl FSS last year and second in the $100,000 Miss Gracie Stakes at Gulfstream in September.

Surprise Wedding paid $6.80.

Almond Roca triumphs in the Sandpiper (above) The water truck at Tampa Bay Downs displays the FTBOA logo (below)

MO CASH EVENS SCORE IN MARION COUNTY FSS

Mo Cash had fallen just a neck short of fellow Floridabred Three Rules in the Grade 3 Carry Back Stakes in July at Gulfstream Park but would not be deterred again in the first running of the FTBOA Marion County Florida Sire Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.

Mo Cash and jockey Antonio Gallardo broke well from post one in the Marion County as Epic Drama and Overcame started best of all. However, Three Rules and jockey Emisael Jaramillo quickly rushed up to contend

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Fawkes too was pleased with the outcome. “[Surprise Wedding] ran beautiful today,” Fawkes said. “She was full of run going down the backside. I spoke to [Rios] before the race and [instructed him to] lay third or fourth and let the speed go. And he did exactly as we asked.”

Surprise Wedding is by Ocala Stud’s High Cotton out of Happy Honeymoon, by Honour and Glory. Surprise Wedding is the first foal out of Happy Honeymoon. Her second foal is Starship Bonita, by Northwest Stud stallion Gone Astray, who earlier this year won the $200,000 Susan’s Girl and $400,000 My Dear Girl divisions of the FTBOA Florida Sire Stakes at Gulfstream Park. She also produced a 2016 colt by Woodford Thoroughbreds stallion He’s Had Enough who brought $105,000 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales October Yearling Sale and a 2017 filly, also by He’s Had Enough. She was bred to Double Diamond Farm’s First Dude in 2017.

“We’ve had people from Kentucky reaching out to us wanting us to bring [Happy Honeymoon] to their stallions on various deals. But with the FSS, we’re probably going to keep her in Florida and breed her to a stallion here,” Lyn Rainbow said.

The City of Ocala FSS was the third victory from nine starts for Surprise Wedding. The chestnut filly earned $75,000 which pushed her career bank to $241,980. This is the first stakes win for Surprise Wed-

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forward to my next Tampa race. He’s undefeated here.”

Mo Cash won for the fourth time in eight starts including victories in the $100,000 Sophomore Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs on April 2 and in the $60,000 American Fabius Stakes at Gulfstream in February. He earned $75,000 for owner Marco Bommarito of Chicago, who races in the name of his Marco Thoroughbred Corp. Mo Cash now has lifetime earnings of $246,984.

“We’re very happy that they offered this [Florida Sire Stakes] race at Tampa,” Spatz said. “I didn’t have the opportunity to run him in the 2-year-old [FSS] series because he had [bucked] shins. I didn’t start him until January of his 3-year-old year so it is a beautiful thing that we got these FSS races up. We should have 3-yearold races in this series every year. We need them.”

Mo Cash was bred in Florida by Amanda Thompson Gonzalez and Gerardo Gonzalez. He is by Ocala Stud resident Adios Charlie out of Mo’s Prize by Eltish. He is the fourth foal out of Mo’s Prize who also produced a 2010 winning filly, Maddie O’s Prize, by Graeme Hall; a 2012 unraced filly by Montbrook and a 2013 gelding, Risk Reward, a winner by Wildcat Heir. She also has an unraced 2-year-old, Jamrock, by Kantharos and an unnamed weanling by Big Drama.

Mo Cash was let go as the 7-5 second choice behind Three Rules at 7-10. Mo Cash paid $4.80 to win.

SWEET WIN FOR ALMOND ROCA IN SANDPIPER

Chadds Ford Stable’s Almond Roca raced just behind the early leaders before taking over in the far turn and winning the $100,000 Sandpiper Stakes for 2-year-old fillies going six furlongs. The Sandpiper purse included a $50,000 “Win Only” bonus from the FTBOA for any Florida Sire Stakes eligible starter.

Ridden by Pablo Morales for trainer Graham Motion, Almond Roca drew off to win the Sandpiper by more than nine lengths over Florida-breds Toni Ann’s Miracle in second and R True Talent in third in a final time of 1:10.01.

It was the second win in four starts for the 2-year-old filly by Speightstown out Styler, by Holy Bull. She earned $30,000 for the victory pushing her to $58,200 in career money.

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with Epic Drama as Mo Cash was rating nicely in fourth, about four lengths back. At 40-1, Epic Drama led through fractions of :22.65 for the first two furlongs and :45.27 for the half-mile but did not have much left after that. The longshot could not keep up around the far turn as Three Rules and Mo Cash made their move and took over for the run for home.

Those two went at each other down the stretch with Mo Cash getting to the wire just less than a length ahead of Three Rules at the finish with Zipping another five lengths back in third. The final time was 1:22.84.

“I had a good feeling about [Mo Cash] in the post parade,” Jaramillo said after the race. “He broke good but I took him back off the pace so we could follow somebody. [In the far turn] I saw a hole and had to take it. After he put a head in front of Three Rules [in the stretch] I knew he could win it. He’s a fighter. I was not too concerned.”

Trainer Ronald Spatz also said he had confidence coming into the race, despite the fact that he had finished fourth against optional claimers at Gulfstream Park West in his most recent race on Nov. 26.

“I knew he was ready,” Spatz said of Mo Cash. “I wanted that last race for him and I thought he would win it. He finished fourth, but it did him some good. He came out of the race tired but then came back with a bullet work [four furlongs in :47 2/5 on Dec 17 at Gulfstream] so I felt pretty confident today. I was worried when he ran through that little hole [in the far turn], but he got through and looked good doing it. I’m looking

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TRICKS TO DOO DOES INAUGURAL

Lael Stable’s Tricks to Doo did not disappoint as the odds-on favorite as the son of Into Mischief went gate to wire to win the $100,000 Inaugural for 2-yearolds going six furlongs. The Inaugural purse included a $50,000 “Win Only” bonus from the FTBOA for any Florida Sire Stakes eligible starter who won.

Ridden by Daniel Centeno for trainer Arnold Delacour, Tricks to Doo won by more than seven lengths over Arazi Like Move in second with Twin Farms third in a time of 1:09.58.

A $600,000 purchase at the OBS March Sale, Tricks To Doo won for the second time in three starts to add to his tally against special weight maidens at Laurel on Oct. 27. He earned $30,000 for the victory in the Inaugural and pushed his lifetime earnings to $59,300.

Tricks to Doo paid $2.80 to win.

FIRST TAMPA FSS RACES DEEMED A SUCCESS

The first Florida Sire Stakes conducted at Tampa Downs was a success from a business standpoint according to Tampa Bay Downs general manager Peter Berube. Handle on the day was $4,526,442 which was significantly more than the amount wagered on a corresponding day last year at Tampa Bay Downs.

“Compared to the same day last year, when we did not have any stakes races, we were up a little over $800,000 in handle,” Berube said. “We were very pleased with it and very happy that we partnered with the FTBOA. They were competitive fields and both races were very exciting I thought.”

Bob Jeffries, president of the Tampa Bay Downs Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association said he was also very happy with the growth of the Florida-bred program at the track.

“We appreciate the Florida breeders because without them, we could not get done much of what we are

trying to do with our racing program here at Tampa Bay Downs,” Jeffries said.

“One of the trainers from Kentucky told me in the racing office that he thought the Florida program is looking pretty good here at Tampa. He said that he didn’t have any Florida-breds but that he planned on buying a couple of [Florida-bred] 2-year-olds [next] year at the sale. If he is saying that then it is likely that there are plenty of people out there thinking it.

“Our horsemen are very happy with the Floridabred program here with the new races and with the continued success of the Florida Cup.” “We were very pleased with Tampa Bay Downs wonderful hosting of their first-ever Florida Sire Stakes,” FTBOA Lonny Powell said. “It was a fun day of Florida racing surrounded by a fresh positive vibe for our state-bred 3-year-old stakes competition echoed by the horsemen, breeders, fans, track management and ownership.

The Robinson family and FTBOA President Brent Fernung and his wife Crystal join the first winners of an FSS stakes ever at Tampa Bay Downs, Bill and Lyn Rainbow. They are joined by Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn, State Representative Charlie Stone and County Commissioner Michelle Stone, FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell and his wife Karen, retired city staffer Chris Willner and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership CEO and President Kevin Sheilley and his wife Lisa. This is the first race in the Florida Sires Stakes’ 35 year history that an FSS stakes race was contested at Tampa. The race’s name was the FTBOA FSS City of Ocala Stakes and was followed by another first in the FTBOA FSS Marion County Stakes.

Compared to the same day last year, when we did not have “ any stakes races, we were up a little over $800,000 in handle.

We were very pleased with it and very happy that we partnered with the FTBOA. ” —Peter Berube

“Our congratulations go out to our victors, Mo Cash, trainer Randy Spatz and owner Marco Bommarito as well as Surprise Wedding, trainer David Fawkes and owner-breeders Bill and Lyn Rainbow on their winning performances and a big thank you to the connections of all the other horses. A special tip of the hat to the great champion and Florida Horse of the Year Three Rules and owners Bert Pilcher, Tom Fitzgerald and Roy Geoff, and trainer Jose Pinchin for participating in this inaugural running of our Florida Sire Stakes at Tampa. His presence as well as typical never quit performance really added to the day and public interest. He is a great ambassador for our industry.” ■

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1)The winners' circle was crowded for the Marion County Stakes debut at Tampa Bay Downs 2) State Representative Charlie Stone and Marion County Commissioner Michelle Stone join Boys and Girls Club Director Stan Creel near the paddock 3) Crystal Fernung, Kathleen O' Connell, Winter Hursh and FTBOA President Brent Fernung support the historymaking day of FSS races_Hurst photo 4) Noah Robinson, grandson of FTBOA staffer Becky Robinson, enjoyed an exciting day in which he even got to join the winners circle presentation 5) The debut of the new sire stakes towels 6) Les Instone shares his picks in his seminar 7) Dignitaries enjoying the days races 8) The Robinson family, FTBOA president Brent Fernung and his wife Crystal join Bill and Lyn Rainbow, the first winners of an FSS stakes at Tampa. They are joined by Ocala Mayor Kent Guinn, State Representative Charlie Stone and County Commissioner Michelle Stone, FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell and his wife Karen, retired city staffer Chris Willner and the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership CEO and President Kevin Sheilley and his wife Lisa.

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FTBOA & Gulfstream Park Announce New Florida Sire Stakes for Older Horses New $100k Florida Derby Bonus also on tap for 2018 OCALA, FLA.— onny Powell, CEO of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ & Owners’ Association, and P. J. Campo, vice president of racing for The Stronach Group, announced that the FTBOA will be sponsoring a new Florida Sire Stakes race at Gulfstream in 2018 and offering a new FSS bonus to be attached to the Grade 1 Florida Derby.

The new race, The FTBOA Wildcat Heir Florida Sire Stakes, will offer an attractive $150,000 purse and will be open to FTBOA registered FSS eligible 3-year-olds and older.

The Wildcat Heir will be run at a mile on the dirt on the final Saturday of the Summer meet, Sept. 29, and will be run as a co-feature on a very strong racing card featuring more than $1 million in Florida-bred prize money.

Other Florida-bred events planned for that day include the final legs of the nationally acclaimed Florida Sire Stakes series for 2-yearolds which is made up of the $400,000 In Reality for colts and geldings and the $400,00 My Dear Girl for fillies.

“The creation this year of the Wildcat Heir is just one of several examples of how we continue to evolve and grow the Florida Sire Stakes, which is a very important promotional and economic platform for our Florida breeders, stallion owners and Thoroughbred industry,” Powell said. “The FSS is our major stakes and special race purse enhancement contribution to our state’s racing programs and directly benefits Florida owners and trainers. We are very excited to offer our first Sire Stakes for older horses and think it will be a nice addition

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to an already big FSS card and day at Gulfstream. When it comes to putting on the Big Show, Gulfstream sets the bar high!

“A race like this first came to mind in 2016 as I was planning for 2017. I have been

bouncing it off of PJ for feedback during much of this past year. It’s the type of race that can bring back returning champions and rivals, pit the hot 3-year-old against seasoned older competitors, sprinters against distance runners—even a monster filly or mare taking on the boys. In other words, it offers a new and fun competitive twist and interesting story line for the Florida Sire Stakes, the race itself and our Sunshine State industry.”

In addition to sponsoring the new stake races, the Ocala-based state breeders association is offering a new $100,000 “Win-Only” bonus should an FSS eligible horse win the tracks signature racing event, the $1 million Florida Derby. The FTBOA will also offer FSS “Win-Only” bonuses on two of the tracks popular summer stakes fixtures for 3-yearolds, the $150,000 Carry Back Stakes (G3) and the $75,000 Azalea Stakes.

FTBOA, FHBPA and Gulfstream Park Agree on OCALA, FLA.— lorida’s thoroughbred breeding and racing business took a big leap forward recently when leaders representing the state’s breeding industry and the South Florida thoroughbred racing industry came to an agreement Dec. 14 on the annual tri-party agreement for Florida-bred racing at Gulfstream Park.

The $2.5 million agreement between the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, The Florida Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and Gulfstream Park sees the return of the nationally acclaimed $1.5 million Florida Sire Stakes, made up of six races run over the summer and fall for FSS eligible 2-year-olds by registered Florida stallions.

Additionally, the negotiated pact will for the first time offer up to an additional $1 million through the offering of a $10,000 bonus for horses registered in Florida running in select “open company” overnight races for 2year-olds in the summer and for horses that are 3-years-old and older in the fall. Additionally, Florida-breds running in select restricted overnight races will run for $10,000 more in

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purse money versus their open-company counterparts. In select overnight races restricted to Florida-breds, state-bred will be offered the opportunity to run for $10,000 more in purses versus the same race for “open company”. Other incentives will be offered on a number of other select races and categories.”

According to FTBOA CEO Lonny Powell, the new collaborative agreement again offers FTBOA’s signature Florida Sire Stakes while also trying some different and creative things that will offer significant money to those registered Florida-breds competing in select overnight races during Gulfstream’s summer and fall meets.

“I think it’s safe to say all three organizations are excited about the potential impact of this agreement for breeders, horsemen, the track, the wagering public, and the overall horse buying and ownership marketplaces. Furthermore, all three of us can now build upon this momentum and cooperation to benefit our entire Florida Thoroughbred industry,” Powell said. “With this new collaborative agreement and the certainty and stability that comes along with a deal of such magnitude, we all certainly have even more

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The creation this year of the Wildcat Heir is just one of several examples of how we continue “to evolve and grow the Florida Sire Stakes, which is a very important promotional and economic platform for our Florida breeders, stallion owners and Thoroughbred industry. ”

—Lonny Powell

O’Farrell, who also emphasized the new FSS eligible “Win-Only” $100,000 bonus on the track’s premier race—The Florida Derby on Mar. 31.

“Over the next 12 months we will be offering five new FSS races that have never been run before,” O’Farrell said. “Between Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, we now have a total of 11 different Florida Sire Stakes

races and too many bonuses and incentives to mention in one quote. As Florida breeders and stallion owners, we very much recognize the importance to our industry that the FSS represents and we will continue to seek support and promotion for this lucrative and vital program from the horsemen and tracks.” ■

Florida breeders and stallion owners, we very “muchAs recognize the importance to our industry that the

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“Gulfstream is a big believer in working with the FTBOA and industry to build the Florida breeding and racing industry,” Campo said. “We appreciate their sponsorship of this new Wildcat Heir Florida Sire Stakes race as well as the bonuses for our Florida Derby and other races. Such partnerships support Gulfstream in its mission to grow the business and put on a great show for fans and horsemen alike.”

The importance of expanding and growing the FSS was top of mind for FTBOA racing committee chair and board member Joe

FSS represents and we will continue to seek support and promotion for this lucrative and vital program.

”

—Joe O’Farrell

Enhanced Florida-bred Stakes and Special Race Awards for 2018

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to be thankful for this Holiday Season!”

“We’re excited about this new agreement with the FTBOA and FHBPA and we believe it will continue to grow the year-round racing program in Florida,” Vice President of Racing for The Stronach Group P.J. Campo enthused. “Along with the Florida Sire Stakes, this unique agreement will also reward Florida breeders and horsemen competing in overnight races for the first time. We look forward building Florida racing and our partnership with the FTBOA and FHBPA.” FTBOA president Brent Fernung said in reaction to the new deal, “I am thrilled with this program that the FTBOA, FHBPA and Gulfstream Park are going to offer Florida horsemen and breeders in 2018. Through this agreement we will reward the largest cross section of Florida-breds ever which can do nothing but help our breeding and sales. P.J. Campo did a tremendous job facilitating the

negotiations and I can’t stress enough how instrumental Lonny Powell and new FHBPA president Steve Screnci were in factoring away any noise or distractions while keeping a never wavering focus on embarking on this new approach and level of cooperation.

“Putting more emphasis on overnight races is a new approach for us. Historically, the FTBOA has always put the vast majority of our funding into stakes programs. So from that perspective, even though stakes races continue to be our major emphasis with this specific program, what we are doing in 2018 is somewhat experimental. That being said, the Florida-bred bonuses are largely going into two year old races and it will dovetail nicely with our signature FSS program. This coming year, our FSS series, highlighted by our 2-year-old stakes races during the meet will cumulate in an exciting million dollar day for Florida Sired horses at the late September finale.”

I am thrilled with this program that the FTBOA, FHBPA and Gulf“ stream Park are going to offer Florida horsemen and breeders in 2018. ” —Brent Fernung

“Thanks go out to Lonny Powell of the FTBOA and PJ Campo of Gulfstream Park for being resolute in getting this deal done,” FHBPA President Stephen W. Screnci said.

“I would also like to commend the FHBPA Breeder Liaison Committee, and particularly its Chairman Daryl Clark, for providing detailed analysis and spearheading the meeting last month in Ocala between our organizations and Gulfstream that culminated in this Agreement. Hopefully it sets the foundation for future agreements between the horsemen and the breeders which will be essential to the growth of our industry in Florida.”

According to Powell, in addition to FTBOA’s substantial financial contribution to this Gulfstream 2018 Stakes & Special Races through this agreement, the state breeders association will also sponsor $200,000 in new bonus money over four different open stakes races on the Pegasus World Cup Card including the Fred Hooper (Grade 3), the Hurricane Bertie (G3), the Ladies Turf Sprint and the Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint, in addition to creating and sponsoring with the track a soon to be announced $300,000 in new Florida Sire Stakes purse and bonus offerings. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • JANUARY 2018 27

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Stallion Showcase

Ocala/Marion County Thoroughbred farms opened their doors to prospective breeders last month as the area’s popular stallion shows got underway. More shows are slated for this month, and they will be featured in future issues.

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Two Step Salsa (above) stands for $5,000

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The 2018 stud fee for Drill (above) is $4,500 and Ocean Knight (at left) is standing for $4,000

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Graded stakes-winning millionaire Stallwalkin’ Dude heads the class of 2017 Old Warriors

By JOANN GUIDRY

F

or myriad reasons, racehorses can have a relatively short racing shelf life. Some are just not suited, mentally or physically, for the rigors of the sport. Others excel early on and then burn out quickly. A select few reach the high echelons of racing, only to then become more valuable as a stallion or a broodmare than a racehorse.

Then there are the old warriors. Usually geldings, they race on way past the industry’s usual “best-by” date, often changing hands through the claiming ranks or private sales.

They become barn and fan favorites, always giving it their best even in defeat. Some dip their hooves in stakes company with varying degrees of success. But on they run because being a racehorse has become their job.

In the 2017 racing season through Dec. 3, seven Floridabreds definitely earned the title of “Old Warrior.” For the purpose of this article, a horse had to be at least seven years old and won at least one blacktype stakes race in 2017 to date. Claiming their “Old Warrior” medal at this writing are: African Rose, Chief Lion, Dear Lilly, D’boldest, Pay Any Price, Spanish Concert and Stallwalkin’ Dude.

African Rose, who made the list for the second consecutive season, is the oldest at eight. All the others are seven years old. Mares dominate the list with four: African Rose, Dear Lilly, D’boldest and Spanish Concert. Geldings Chief Lion, Pay Any Price and Stallwalkin’ Dude round out the group.

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Florida-bred Stallwalkin’ Dude has banked $1,668,852 on the season to date.

To date this season, the 2017 Old Warriors have made 52 starts, won 20 races, tallied 12 stakes wins, including a graded stakes victory; posted nine stakes-placings, including six graded-stakes placings; and earned $1,172,312. Graded stakes winner Stallwalkin’ Dude notched the most seasonal starts (11) and money earned ($500,500).

STALLWALKIN’ DUDE

Claimed for $16,000 by co-owner David Jacobson in 2014, Stallwalkin’ Dude has gone on to become a

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STALLWALKIN’ DUDE 2010 bay gelding by City Place – Chelle Spendabuck, by Dare and Go

Breeder: Maria M. Haire Owners: David Jacobson & Head of Plains Partners LLC Trainer: David Jacobson 2017 Record/Earnings: 11-3-3-2/$500,500 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st – Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) 1st – Diablo Stakes 1st – Tale of the Cat Stakes 2nd – True North Stakes (G2) 2nd – General George Stakes (G3) 2nd – Bold Ruler Handicap (G3) 3rd – Vosburgh Stakes (G1) 3rd – Toboggan Stakes (G3) Career Race Record/Earnings: 59-20-9-9/$1,668,852

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Florida-bred African Rose has career earnings $586,757

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graded stakes-winning millionaire model of consistency.

For Jacobson and Head of Plains Partners LLC, Stallwalkin’ Dude won three stakes in 2015 and became a graded stakes winner by capturing the 2016 Bold Ruler Handicap (G3).

In 2017, the 7-year-old gelding by City Place out of Chelle Spendabuck, by Dare and Go, has not disappointed. On May 7 at Belmont Park, he won the Diablo Stakes by a length and three quarters over Noholdingback Bear. His winning time for the six furlongs was 1:10.16.

Stallwalkin’ Dude encored that victory with another in the Tale of the Cat Stakes on Aug. 11 at Saratoga. The Jacobson-trainee prevailed by a head over Loose on the Town in 1:09.75 for the six furlongs.

For the Stallwalkin’ Dude connections, they had much to be grateful for on Thanksgiving Day. Carrying highweight of 134 pounds, Stallwalkin’ Dude rallied from last to first to capture the Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct. Winning by a length and three-quarters, he posted a time of 1:11.11 for the six furlongs.

Additionally, Stallwalkin’ Dude has to date posted five graded stakes-placings this season. He was second in the True North Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park, General George Stakes (G3) at Laurel Park and Bold Ruler Handicap (G3) at Belmont Park. Add to that thirds in the Toboggan Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct and Vosburgh Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park. Bred by Maria M. Haire, Stallwalkin’ Dude has banked $500,500 to date in 2017 and has a career bankroll to date of $1,668,852.

AFRICAN ROSE

The matron of the 2017 Old Warriors, African Rose wore the mantle proudly in winning the eighth stakes race of her career. On Feb. 2 at Sunland Park, she won

the El Diario Handicap by a length and a half over K P Wildcat. Her winning time for the six and a half furlongs was 1:14.99.

On March 26 at Sunland Park, African Rose was third in the Harry Henson Handicap to bring her seasonal chart to one win, one second and one third in six outings. To date, she has banked $64,891 this season for trainer Miguel L. Hernandez.

Out of the Red Bullet mare Darby Rose, African Rose was bred by Heliligbrodt Racing Stable. As a 2-year-old, she was sold for $7,500 to Tom McKenna in the August 2011 Heliligbrodt Racing Stable Dispersal.

Owned by Judge Lanier Racing, African Rose has posted 18 wins in 46 career starts to bank $586,757 to date.

AFRICAN ROSE 2009 bay mare by Bwana Charlie – Darby Rose, by Red Bullet

Breeder: Heliligbrodt Racing Stable Owner: Judge Lanier Racing Trainer: Miguel Hernandez 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 6-1-1-1/$64,891 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st - El Dario Handicap Career Race Record/Earnings: 46-18-7-6/$586,757 CHIEF LION

Like stablemate Stallwalkin’ Dude, consistent performer Chief Lion is also owned and trained by David Jacobson. And like fellow Old Warrior Pay Any Price, Chief Lion is also by the late leading Florida sire Wildcat Heir.

Previously multiple graded stakes placed, Chief Lion scored his first blacktype stakes win with a victory in the listed Fabulous Strike Stakes on Nov. 22 at Penn National. Winning by a half-length, Chief Lion clocked a sizzling 1:09.06 for the six furlongs.

On March 11 at Aqueduct, Chief Lion had posted

a second to Spartiatis in the Tom Fool Handicap (G3).

In eight seasonal starts, the 7-year-old gray/roan gelding, has tallied two wins and one second for a bankroll of $212,100. To date, he has a career earnings of $717,941.

Bred by Harold J. Plumley, Chief Lion is out of the Indian Charlie mare Pretty Indian. He was consigned by Kaizen Sales to the 2011 OBS January Winter sale and where he sold for $35,000 to Super Saver Bloodstock.

Consigned by Kaizen Sales to the 2011 Keeneland September yearling sales, the colt sold for $15,000 to SEKEI Co.

Florida-bred Chief Lion (left) has banked $717,941

CHIEF LION 2010 gr./ro. gelding by Wildcat Heir – Pretty Indian, by Indian Charlie

Breeder: Harold J. Plumley Owner: David Jacobson Trainer: David Jacobson 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 8-2-1-0/$212,100 2017 Blacktype Stakes Record 1st – Fabulous Strike Stakes 2nd – Tom Fool Handicap (G3) Career Race Record/Earnings: 43-11-6-7/$717,941 DEAR LILLY

Proving it is possible to get better with age, 7-yearold Dear Lilly recorded two stakes wins and was stakes-placed once to date in 2017. Bred by Dee-Ellen Cook, Dear Lilly has earned $77,993 at this writing on the season.

On April 23 at Hastings Racecourse, Dear Lilly captured the Brighouse Belles Stakes by a length over Chianti. Winning time for the six and a half furlongs was 1:17.39. She made it a pair of Hastings stakes wins with a score in the Vancouver Sun Stakes on May 13.

This time around she won by a length and a quarter over Touching Promise. Her winning time was 1:17.49 for the six and a half furlongs.

Trained by Sandi Gann, Dear Lilly also posted a second in the Strawberry Morn Handicap on June 3 at

Florida-bred Dear Lilly posted earnings of $196,176

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Owned by Antonia B. Noonan and trained by Jose M. Camejo, D’boldest posted two wins and two seconds in seven starts last season. She banked $86,875.

Bred by Soundview Farm, D’boldest is by D’wildcat out of the Bold Executive mare Boldest of All. To date, she has career earnings of $232,620.

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D’BOLDEST 2010 chestnut mare by D’wildcat – Boldest of All, by Bold Executive

Breeder: Soundview Farm Owner: Antonia B. Noonan Trainer: Jose M. Camejo 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 7-2-2-0/$86,875 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st – Jill Jellison Memorial Dash Stakes Career Race Record/Earnings: 29-10-6-0/$232,620

Florida-bred D’Boldest has earned $232,620

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PAY ANY PRICE

Hastings. By Graeme Hall out of the Lost Soldier mare Lilly Marlene, Dear Lilly is raced by Mark DeDomenico LLC and North American Thoroughbred Horse Company Inc.

DEAR LILLY

Indeed, Pay Any Price definitely had enough currency to notch a pair of stakes victories at Gulfstream Park in 2017. And he even had enough change left over to set a new track record.

Pay Any Price sped to a dominant, record-setting win in the Silks Run Stakes on March 11. The Wildcat Heir 7-year-old gelding bested Power Alert by three and a quarter lengths. He also set a new track record of 53.61 for the five-furlong turf sprint.

On July 11, Pay Any Price once again visited the winner’s circle. This time, the Ralph Ziadie trainee won the Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Stakes by three and a continued on page 38

2010 bay mare by Graeme Hall – Lilly Marlene, by Lost Soldier

Breeder: Dee-Ellen Cook Owners: Mard DeDomenico LLC & North American Thoroughbred Horse Company Inc. Trainer: Sandi Gann 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 6-4-1-1/$77,993 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st – Brighouse Belles Stakes 1st – Vancouver Sun Stakes 2nd – Strawberry Morn Handicap Career Race Record/Earnings: 26-14-3-3/$196,176

Florida-bred Pay Any Price (at right) has earned $305,043

Living up to her name, D’boldest boldly joined the ranks of Old Warriors with an outstanding current season to date.

In the Jill Jellison Memorial Dash Stakes on July 8 at Suffolk Downs, D’boldest was good and fast. The 7year-old mare won by four and a quarter lengths over Cali Thirty Seven. And she stopped the clock in a speedy 58.17 for the five-furlong turf dash.

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continued from page 36 quarter lengths over Partly Mocha. Winning time was 54.30 for the five furlongs.

Pay Any Price also won the non-blacktype Claiming Crown Canterbury Stakes on Dec. 2 at Gulfstream Park.

He captured the five-furlong turf test by half a length in 56.49.

Raced by Matties Racing Stable LLC and Averill Racing, Pay Any Price also posted a second in the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes on May 19 at Pimlico. His seasonal earnings totaled $207,258.

Bred by Brent and Crystal Fernung, Pay Any Price has lifetime earnings to date of $305.043.

SPANISH CONCERT

The sound of victory was no doubt heard when Spanish Concert notched her black-type stakes win this season, earning her way into the Old Warriors club at age seven.

Spanish Concert was much the best in the Minaret Stakes on Feb. 18 at Tampa Bay Downs. The Concerto mare won by three and a quarter lengths over My Mertie.

Her winning time for the six furlongs was 1:09.63.

Owned by James Chicklo, Spanish Concert also notched a third in the Blue Sparkler Stakes on May 28 at Monmouth Park. Trained by Kathleen O’Connell has banked $80,435 to date this season.

Bred by Carlos Geraldo, Spanish Concert boasts lifetime earnings to date of $232,365. ■

PAY ANY PRICE SPANISH CONCERT

Breeders: Brent & Crystal Fernung Owners: Matties Racing Stable LLC & Averill Racing LLC Trainer: Ralph Ziadie 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 7-5-1-0/$207,258 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st – Silks Run Stakes 1st – Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint Stakes 2nd – Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes Career Race Record/Earnings: 17-10-2-0/$305,043

2010 chestnut mare by Concerto – Spanish Slew, by Seattle Sleet

Breeder: Carlos Geraldo Owner: James Chicklo Trainer: Kathleen O’Connell 2017 Race Record/Earnings: 7-3-1-1/$80,435 2017 Black Type Stakes Record 1st – Minaret Stakes 3rd – Blue Sparkler Stakes Career Race Record/Earnings: 31-8-10-6/$232,365

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Florida-bred Spanish Concert has tallied $232,365

2010 chestnut gelding by Wildcat Heir – One to Five, by Naevus

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Correcting Crooked Legs in Foals

in the uterus, with not quite enough room.

Most abnormalities straighten on their own, but some foals need help. Various methods are used to support and protect the legs while they straighten (if ligaments are lax) or to encourage leg bones to become better aligned. The correction technique selected depends in part upon location and severity of the problem--whether at knees, hocks or fetlock joints, and how many degrees out of line the bones are slanted. Conservative methods (stall confinement and careful trimming\leveling of the feet) may correct mild cases, but for more severe deviations some owners opt for surgical intervention--to make sure the horse will have better conformation.

The simplest surgical treatment is periosteal stripping (sometimes called scraping), to encourage one side of the bone to grow faster. More complicated (but also more foolproof) is a procedure called transphyseal bridging--in which staples or screws are used to bridge the growth plate and halt growth on one side, allowing the other side to catch up.

Dr. Tim Lynch (Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, Ocala, Florida), says some foals have such severe angular limb deformities that they need surgical bridging. It depends on the age of the foal, as well. The window of opportunity to correct an out-ofline knee is much longer than for correcting a fetlock joint.

“Procedures to correct the fetlock joints are usually done fairly soon because their growth potential (hence the potential for straightening) is very limited, versus the knee or the distal radius or the hock. With those joints you have a longer time for potential growth and correcting that growth,” he says.

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By HEATHER SMITH THOMAS any foals are born with some degree of crookedness (angular limb deformity) and straighten up within a few days or weeks. Most common deviation is knees too close together (carpal valgus), with fetlock joints (ankles) turned out, making the legs base wide. Next common is bowlegged at the knees (carpal varus)

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with fetlock joints turned in, making the legs base narrow. All joints in the affected legs can have some deviation.

Lax ligaments or tendons may allow the fetlock joint to drop to the ground and the toe to flip up. Sometimes a foal has “windswept” legs, with both front legs or both hind legs curved in the same direction. This deformity is thought to be due to the way the foal was lying

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pers off. The humerus (between shoulder and elbow) and femur (between hip and stifle) are still steadily growing, but growth rate of cannon bones and pasterns is slowing down. By about 4 months of age the cannons and pasterns have stopped growing. Thus your chance to correct fetlock joints is best before the foal is 10 weeks old. Fetlock joints with mild deviation will usually improve on their own within 2 to 4 weeks of age. If there’s not significant improvement by that time, it’s crucial to make a decision about resolving the deviation. The earlier you do it, the quicker it will respond. Toward the end of that time frame the bones are growing more slowly and you have less opportunity for improvement, says Lynch.

Periosteal stripping involves making a tiny skin incision above the growth plate of the joint (knee, hock or fetlock joint) on the side that needs to grow faster, lifting off the membrane (periosteum) that surrounds the bone.

Stripping a section away seems to release tension off the growth plate on that side, allowing it to grow faster and catch up with the other side.

The theory behind stripping is that the envelope around the bone is restricting growth.

In a foal with knock knees, tension on the outside of the envelope seems to be greater than on the inside of the leg. “If the surgeon makes a cut down to the bone on the side growing too slowly, this allows the growth plate to respond and accelerate its growth on that side, without influencing the other side,” Lynch explains.

Most of the time, one procedure is enough for cases in which there is enough time for altering growth. If the age of the foal or the location of the problem (knee versus fetlock joint) indicates you are okay with the window, periosteal stripping will generally work.

Stripping, for mild to moderate cases, works very well at an early stage of life, for a fetlock joint. For the knee, by contrast, in a month old foal you might decide to wait and see if the leg straightens on its own, because it is still quite early in the development and growth of that part of the leg. The problem is that often more than one joint has a problem.

“People have tried a wide range of corrections—including splints and tube casts.

What your veterinarian might recommend will vary, depending on the case,” says Lynch.

Many foals will straighten as they grow, but Many veterinarians recommend removing the the question is: will they straighten enough? stitches in about 7 to 10 days. This is quite early, Treatment of choice in severe cases is but results in fewer blemishes. If the skin is transphyseal bridging--mechanically halting healing normally, it just needs to be held in place the growth on the longer side of the leg so the with stitches at first; then continues to heal very opposite (shorter) side can catch up. This is well on its own. Foals heal faster than adults.

A disadvantage of screws and wires comaccomplished by making two tiny skin incisions above and below the growth plate of the pared to stripping is greater expense. They affected joint in order to allow a tiny stainless must be inserted with precision, to not affect steel screw to be inserted in each opening. A the growth plate. The surgeon usually takes stainless steel wire is then wrapped around the x-rays to determine placement of the implant. screw head to hold back the growth on that It also requires a second procedure to remove side of the joint, being careful to not invade the implants once the correction is complete, which requires anesthetizing the foal again. the growth plate itself.

“Growth changes must be carefully monThe original procedure, dating back to the 1950’s, used surgical staples put in with a sta- itored and implants taken out at exactly the ple gun. Most surgeons today use screws and Growth changes must be carefully monitored wires (like those used in and implants taken out at exactly the right time, fracture repair) since these or you’ll overcorrect and the foal ends up with are stronger and have more flexibility regarding opposite deviation. If correcting a knock kneed condition you don't want him to end up bowfit, and need only a stab incision for the top screw legged. —Dr. Tim Lynch and for the bottom screw.

The wire is tunneled under the skin between right time, or you’ll overcorrect and the foal the two without cutting the skin. By contrast, ends up with opposite deviation. If correcting when using staples, the skin must be cut the a knock kneed condition you don't want him width of the staple, and chances are greater to end up bowlegged,” says Lynch.

“It’s rare that a horse gets worse, but you for creating a blemish. “A tiny stab incision for a screw reduces the risk for a scar or ab- have to be careful with some of the surgeries.

A single-screw fixation across the growth normal healing,” says Lynch.

After the correction is made and the leg is plate can create problems if the screw is left in straight, the screws are taken out and the leg too long and the leg ends up crooked in the bandaged to protect it while the area heals. opposite direction; the correction is overdone,” he says.

“This illustrates that doing surgeries to try to manipulate the legs is not without potential complications later, or scarring. Angular limb deformities and how to deal with them generates a lot of debate,” Lynch says.

If surgical intervention fails, it’s usually because people waited too long. If a foal with crooked ankles is already a couple months old, you’ve lost most of the window. At that point you must be more invasive and use implants to prevent growth rather than accelerate it with stripping. If at 2 weeks of age a foal still has abnormally deviated limbs, get a professional opinion. At that point you can decide what the best course of action might be for that particular foal. ■

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■FLORIDA-BREDS AROUND THE COUNTRY ————By Race Type/Grade ————

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—STAKES RACES Win/Place/Show Horse Name

Sex Age Sire

Side Pocket G She’s No Drama F Stallwalkin’ Dude G Discreet Lover C Chief Lion G Redneck Humor G Silver Bay F Enterprising G Wildcat’s Legacy C Nauti Buoy G Quijote G Lirica F Homemade Salsa F Mr. Jordan G Starship Bonita F Galleon Mast G Highborn G The X C Sweetontheladies C April Gaze F Anabella Queen F Richard the Great G Discreet Lover C Lil B Quick F Charlie Mops G Reed Kan C Seattle Treasure C Splash Rules G Stormy Embrace F Unstablenthemornin F Zipping G Beautiful Shot R Caledonia Road F World Approval G Kroy G Imperial Hint C General McGooby G Blonde Bomber F Oldfashioned Style F Sweet Candy Dance F Awesome Slew C

5 2 7 4 7 6 2 6 2 2 4 3 2 5 2 4 2 2 3 4 2 5 4 2 6 2 2 4 3 2 3 2 2 5 3 4 3 2 2 2 4

Put It Back Big Drama City Place Repent Wildcat Heir Da Stoops Currency Swap Elusive Quality Wildcat Heir Mizzen Mast Pomeroy Kantharos Two Step Salsa Kantharos Gone Astray Mizzen Mast High Cotton Soldat Twirling Candy High Cotton Wildcat Heir Distorted Humor Repent Graeme Hall Bwana Charlie Kantharos Treasure Beach (GB) Pomeroy Circular Quay First Dude Adios Charlie Trappe Shot Quality Road Northern Afleet The Factor Imperialism General Quarters Fort Larned Old Fashioned Twirling Candy Awesome Again

Dam

Breeder

From Behind Awesome Thrill Chelle Spendabuck Discreet Chat Pretty Indian Dame Sylvieguilhem Ginny's Design Indy Blaze Gold Minx Elmer's Gypsy Rose Soi Disant Romantic Surprise Homesteader Miss Skeetd Happy Honeymoon P. J.'s Eskimo Nicole Kathryn Ardara Whataclassybroad Sky Gazer Queen of Oz Horah for Bailey Discreet Chat Aiden's Lil Devil Asi Soy (CHI) Proud Trippi Seattle Showers Siena's Splash Stormy Allure Sola Gratia Miss Zip Beauty for Ashes Come a Callin Win Approval Pieria Royal Hint Local Gossip Girl Can Rock Smartybegone Dancing Rage Slewfoundmoney

Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews Ponder Hill Inc. Maria M. Haire Woodford Thoroughbreds Harold J. Plumley Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Renee Parks-James Melvin James & Judy Karlin Glen Hill Farm Alan Braun & Ken English Kerri Szegi Ramiro Rosas Medina Cherie M. Abner & Michael A. Bossio Manuel Andrade Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews Mr. & Mrs. William A. T. Rainbow H & A Stables LLC Darsan Inc. Woodford Thoroughbreds English Range Farm Patricia Generazio Cheryl Janine McGuire & James Patrick McGuire Arindel Farm Woodford Thoroughbreds Rohan Crichton Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Gem Racing Inc & Phil Combest Just For Fun Stable Inc. River Run Farm Matalona Thoroughbreds LLC David Dizney Laurin Stable Inc. Southern Chase Farm Inc. Karen Dodd & Greg Dodd Vegso Racing Stable Live Oak Stud Machmer Hall & Milan Kosanovich Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Tim James Mawhinney & Karen Faye Mawhinney Arindel Angela M. Ingenito Mr. & Mrs. Annuncio Stanchieri Live Oak Stud

Track Off ID Pos Race Name

Date 11/25/17 11/24/17 11/23/17 11/22/17 11/22/17 11/22/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/3/17 11/3/17 11/3/17

HAW GG AQU PEN PEN ZIA GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW LRL GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW GPW DMR DMR DMR GPW DMR GPW DMR AQU AQU DMR

3 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 3 3

Grade/ Value

Hawthorne Gold Cup H. Golden Gate Debutante S. Fall Highweight H. Swatara S. Fabulous Strike S. Zia Park Sprint S. Juvenile Fillies Sprint S. Millions Turf Preview S. Juvenile Sprint S. Juvenile Turf S. Millions Sprint Preview S. Millions Distaff S. Juvenile Fillies Turf S. Millions Classic Preview S. Juvenile Fillies Sprint S. Millions Turf Preview S. Juvenile Sprint S. Juvenile Turf S. Millions Sprint Preview S. Millions Distaff S. Juvenile Fillies Turf S. Millions Classic Preview S. Richard W. Small S. Juvenile Fillies Sprint S. Millions Turf Preview S. Juvenile Sprint S. Juvenile Turf S. Millions Sprint Preview S. Millions Distaff S. Juvenile Fillies Turf S. Millions Classic Preview S. Bob Hope S. 14 Hnds Winry Brders' Cup Juv Fi Breeders' Cup Mile Showing Up S. TwinSpires Brders' Cup Sprint Showing Up S. 14 Hnds Winry Brders' Cup Juv Fi Tempted S. Tempted S. Las Vegas Brders' Cup Dirt Mile

Earnings

3/$150,000 $15,000 $51,925 $10,000 3/$200,000 $120,000 $100,000 $56,800 $200,000 $113,600 $75,000 $16,500 $75,000 $45,570 $75,000 $45,570 $75,000 $46,035 $75,000 $45,105 $75,000 $45,570 $75,000 $43,710 $75,000 $44,175 $75,000 $45,105 $75,000 $14,700 $75,000 $14,700 $75,000 $14,850 $75,000 $14,550 $75,000 $14,700 $75,000 $14,100 $75,000 $14,250 $75,000 $14,550 $100,000 $20,000 $75,000 $7,350 $75,000 $7,350 $75,000 $7,425 $75,000 $7,275 $75,000 $7,350 $75,000 $7,050 $75,000 $7,125 $75,000 $7,275 3/$100,345 $12,000 1/$1,840,000 $1,100,000 1/$1,840,000 $1,100,000 $75,000 $14,400 1/$1,380,000 $255,000 $75,000 $7,200 1/$1,840,000 $180,000 3/$150,000 $30,000 3/$150,000 $15,000 1/$920,000 $90,000

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Uncle Mo First Dude Noonmark Spring At Last Adios Charlie Exchange Rate Wildcat Heir Yes Its Legal

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Abiding Mom's Deputy Current Event Whoopty Whoopty Wild in Manila Princess Liam Christmas Lights Forest Retreat

Gilbert G. Campbell Courtney Meagher & Chad Meagher Sinatra Thoroughbred Racing & Breeding LLC Live Oak Stud Dr. D. W. Frazier Sienna Farms LLC Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Laurie Plesa

11/27/17 11/26/17 11/21/17 11/20/17 11/19/17 11/14/17 11/14/17 11/12/17

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Earnings $10,000 $35,100 $9,200 $6,715 $4,140 $10,200 $1,700 $8,820

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Sex Age Sire

Pacific Image Adios Annie Montauk Cove Irritator K Wave Faction Cat Christmas Dinner Slot Player Blue Azul Madeye De Chera Mom’s On Strike Secret Soul Patternrecognition Fancy Man Writer’s Almanac Guaynabo City Chip Cricket

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Mr. Sekiguchi Adios Charlie Circular Quay Cowtown Cat Blame Wildcat Heir Wildcat Heir Cowtown Cat Tizway Factum Deputy Commander First Dude Perfect Soul (IRE) Adios Charlie Wildcat Heir Mineshaft Imperialism Benny the Bull

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Dixie Image Burn Brightly Awanda Tartan Tigress Seaside Escape Zooming By Christmas Lights Bal Harbour Baby Ladymedaglia d'Oro Absolute Madness Torchera Mom's Deputy Cherokee's Disco Almost a Valentine Clandestine Lillian Gish Jeddah Harbor Madison North

Bridlewood Farm Ocala Stud Janet Erwin James K. McFadyen Kenneth F. Bailey & Edward H. Molstad Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds LLC & Wickham Equine Holdings LLC Ann Ferrentino Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Red Oak Stable P & G Stables LLC Stonehedge LLC Hidden Point Farm Inc. Courtney Meagher & Chad Meagher McKathan Bros.

Ocala Stud Allen Amato & Mike Galinski Haras Buen Borincano Inc. Midwest Thoroughbreds Inc. Alberto Couverice

11/11/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/10/17 11/10/17 11/9/17 11/7/17 11/6/17 11/6/17 11/6/17 11/5/17 11/5/17 11/5/17 11/4/17 9/17/17 9/17/17 9/17/17 9/17/17

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Earnings

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$22,500 $42,000 $22,500 $58,323 $58,323 $60,423 $16,900 $14,000 $24,000 $15,876 $15,000 $62,066 $15,000 $65,660 $10,780 $13,376 $13,376 $13,376

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Off Date Track ID Pos

Grade/ Value

Earnings

Operatic Pashito Picara Souper Catch Speed Star He’s Bankable Jumpn’ James Tikitaca Arch Away Santiamen Prevailing Party C’Era Una Volta Helen Hayes Mr. Navas Messiah Thersasnakenmyboot Qualifly

Sanctioned Awesome Powers La Catira Jatar Cry and Catch Me Battingstar Slewfoundmoney Lemon Pie Legenda Aurea (GER) Golden Forest Book the Devil Ad Litem Just Call Me Berty Vassily Tea Dancer Verse Choir Assets in Gold Fly Express

Verbarctic Farm P & G Stables LLC P & G Stables LLC Live Oak Stud Thomas Groves & Craig Wheeler Live Oak Stud Hal Queen Farm P & G Stables LLC Christy Whitman Bridle Oaks Farm Inc. GoldMark Farm LLC Lambholm Carolyn Wilson Blitchton Breeding LLC & Farm III Enterprises LLC Sun Thoroughbred Stable Gail Rice Herman Wilensky

11/29/17 11/26/17 11/26/17 11/26/17 11/26/17 11/26/17 11/25/17 11/25/17 11/24/17 11/24/17 11/24/17 11/24/17 11/24/17 11/24/17 11/23/17 11/22/17 11/22/17

$28,000 $30,020 $50,000 $58,659 $50,000 $60,182 $20,500 $40,000 $20,000 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $20,000 $40,000 $38,000 $21,000 $21,000

$5,600 $15,600 $34,000 $34,020 $8,000 $11,340 $4,700 $4,400 $12,000 $24,000 $22,800 $8,400 $2,000 $4,000 $7,600 $4,200 $2,100

Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’s Association • Lonny Powell – CEO, Executive Vice President • Brock Sheridan – Editor-in-Chief • Tammy Gantt – Associate Vice President, Membership Services, Events Director, Contributing Editor, Industry and Community Affairs • E. Jane Murray – Assistant Vice President, Administration & Operations

Gulfstream Park •Michael Costanzo – Claims Clerk •Peter Aiello IV – Track Announcer

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Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park •Heather Belmonte – Executive Assistant

DED GG GPW CD GPW CD TAM GPW HAW GPW LRL GPW HAW GPW FG MVR MVR

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Truely Suite Southern Greatness First Dudette Prospective Diva Absolute Love Body High Prospective Lady Stroll Action Silent Tiger Manchurian High Tropicality Boldest Vow Distinct Passion Winking At Thedude Southern Greatness Jack Straight Ariel B Shim Asked and Answered Nobodyknowsnothin Midnight Soiree Galileo’s Affair Nikee Kan True Blue Diamond Truely Suite R Laguna Lucky Souper Striking Gone Fishing Scotuscare R Secret Life Souper Catch Treasure Map Chirping Make Big Plans Sunny Spot Smarty Smart Neon Gator Misty Sunrise Dessert Honeys Skeleton Key Arch Away Expect an Entry Mi Hermano Choco

Mysterious Truth Jenny's Search Noontime Diva It's Sophie Time for Love Domestic Fight Keep Me Straight Miss Class Action Tiger My Love Corredor's Wind Loblolly Pine Baldomera Chado Wink At the Boys Jenny's Search Ragtime Road Chocolate Brown David's Grand Girl Honest Gold Rajpur Road Casanova Striker Permanent Makeup Yes It's Valid Tale of Love Mysterious Truth Lucky Alizea Gold Empire Lilmiscantbrong Double Seven Rose Bay Cry and Catch Me Jenny's Search What a Spot Mutually Benefit Shady Spot Miss Smarty Pants Floating Cloud Delray Lady Gottcha First Mintess Golden Forest Expect Becky Tiz a Dancer

Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman Edward A. Seltzer Beverly Anderson Joseph Barbazon & Helen Ba Gerald Bennet & Mary Bennett Helen Y. Painter Steve Feiger Rustlewood Farm Inc. Cheryl A. Curtin Joseph Arango Jennifer Quinones Greg Norman John C. Pereira BryLynn Farm Inc. Lynne Boutte & Chris Boutte Dee-Ellen Cook & Suzette Parker Edward A. Seltzer Beverly Anderson Joseph Barbazon & Helen Ba Milan Kosanovich Dennis A. Drazin Pedigree Partners LLC Palm Beach Racing Cuvette Racing Corp Brereton C. Jones Joe Carroll & Kris Carroll Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Marilyn McMaster Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. Vilasini D. Jayaraman Ocala Stud Dr. Bill Russell DVM & Dr. Alice Russell DVM Live Oak Stud Robert Romine Jr. Joel W. Sainer Ocala Stud Live Oak Stud Edward Seltzer Beverly Anderson Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barb Glen Hill Farm Glen Hill Farm Bonnie Heath Farm LLC Live Oak Stud Joe Shulthise & Janet Shulthise Alfonso Miranda Ocala Stud Bryan R. Baker Christy Whitman Patricia Generazio Stonehedge LLC

11/20/17 11/19/17 11/18/17 11/18/17 11/18/17 11/18/17 11/17/17 11/15/17 11/14/17 11/12/17 11/12/17 11/11/17 11/11/17 11/10/17 11/10/17 11/10/17 11/9/17 11/9/17 11/9/17 11/9/17 11/8/17 11/8/17 11/8/17 11/7/17 11/7/17 11/7/17 11/6/17 11/5/17 11/5/17 11/5/17 11/5/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/4/17 11/3/17 11/2/17 11/1/17 11/1/17 11/1/17 11/1/17 11/1/17 9/16/17

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a primera edición en los Estados Unidos de la Serie Hípica del Caribe podría describirse como una de las de mayor éxito en la historia de este evento, cuidado si no estamos refiriéndonos a la mejor de estas. Como se había pronosticado, las instalaciones del prestigioso hipódromo de Gulfstream Park de vistieron de un colorido diferente en esta ocasión, “Florida, que se ha convertido con el transcurrir del tiempo en la hermana mayor” de las naciones del Caribe y Sudamérica que conforman este evento, recibió con los brazos abiertos a los miles de fanáticos que se dieron cita en este óvalo, auspiciado y respaldado por el Grupo Stronach, quienes una vez mas botaron la casa por la ventana con una impresionante organización y programación para este día.

Música por doquier, el bullicio de los diferentes hinchas respaldando cada uno a su respectiva nación, fueron algunos de nuevas experiencias vividas por el público anglosajón que hizo apto de presencia para disfrutar también de esta Serie Hípica del Caribe. En lo que a las apuestas se refiere, una nueva cifra récord de jugada en las 5 carreras que conforman esta serie fue dada a conocer, un total de $4,303,051 aumentando en un 280% lo apostado el año pasado en Puerto Rico. Si a esto le agregamos la jugada en general de toda la programación, estaríamos hablando de $8.8 millones de dólares, cifras y números que prácticamente garantizan una nueva edición en Florida para el 2018.

Jaguaryu, una yegua tresañera representante de México ganó la Copa Dama del Caribe bajo las ordenes del puertorriqueño Irad Ortiz Jr., quien de paso fue la estrella de la tarde logrando la victoria en 3 de las 5 carreras de la Serie Hípica. La tordilla Jaguaryu fu entrenada por Fausto Gutiérrez para las sedas de la Cuadra Don Jorge, en esta competencia que ofreció un premio total de $124,000 a repartir, la nieta de Unbridled’s Song despegó en la punta después de pasar la primera media milla y a partir de ese momento se hizo inalcanzable para sus rivales entre los que se encontraba la venezolana Gladiadora que ocupó el segundo lugar en una muy buena actuación.

El Tigre Mono, representando la bandera panameña, ganó una gran al lograr imponerse en la trigésima segunda Copa Confraternidad del Caribe en tiempo de

2:05.69 para la milla y 1/4, derrotando por pequeña diferencia a Arquitecto, que dio muestras de enorme valentía, vendiendo cara su derrota.

Fue la décima victoria para El Tigre Mono en campaña de 20 salidas, con este triunfo emula a dos grandes ejemplares: el campeón venezolano My Own Business, el único doble ganador de la prueba, también ganador del Clásico del Caribe (2001), que se impuso en las versiones consecutivas de 2002 y 2003; y el campeón puertorriqueño Verse’s Jet, los únicos que han logrado vencer en el Clásico del Caribe y en la Copa Confraternidad de manera consecutiva. El notable alazán es entrenado por el panameño Carlos Espino.

En la Copa Velocidad, habíamos pronosticado sobre el posible 1-2 de la representación de Venezuela, muchos acertamos, pero con la diferencia de que el gran favorito Crotone (VEN) (del cual la mayoría hizo referencia) no fue parte de ese uno-dos tricolor. Fue Master Supreme (Fighting Brave) el que sacó la cara ganando de manera determinante en tiempo de 1:12.49 (sobre pista fangosa) para la distancia de 1,200 metros bajo el comando del maestro Johnny Velázquez. Master Supreme pertenece a Ronald Sánchez, quien cumple campaña en el Sur de la Florida como propietario-entrenador, este potro castaño derrotó a Forze Mau, ejemplar este que llegaba en carácter de invicto (2-2) a la Copa Velocidad y que cayó con todos los honores.

Después de la victoria de Coltimus Prime en la Copa Invitacional para Importados, el escenario estaba servido para la quincuagésima edición del Clásico del Caribe, carrera emblema de la Serie Hípica del Caribe. La representante de Mexico, Jala Jala se burlaba de los machos ganándoles hasta por 9 largos en tiempo de 1:52.14 para la milla y un octavo conducida por Irad Ortiz Jr., quien aseguraba el arrase de los jinetes puertorriqueños en esta Serie Hípica del Caribe (3 para Ortiz Jr. y 2 para Velázquez). Con tres yeguas en acción (1ra, 3ra y 8va después de cruzar la meta) y doce participantes en total, el Clásico del Caribe no cerraba sus puertas hasta el próximo año como es costumbre, esta vez el sabor al hipismo caribeño quedaba en la boca de todos los amantes de este deporte, hasta el punto de que aun en los días actuales nos trasladamos a ese 9 diciembre en Gulfstream Park cuando recordamos que “El Caribe” visitó Florida. ■

por Roberto Rodriguez Apasionado con los caballos de carreras Editor de la plataforma informativa de los hípicos de habla hispana Sirviendo como puente para que nuestras culturas conozcan más del hipismo en los Estados Unidos

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exico’s Jala Jala ran away with a ninelength victory in the $300,000 Clasico del Caribe presented by Fasig-Tipton at Gulfstream Park on Dec. 9, giving jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. three stakes victories in the $600,000 Clasico Internacional del Caribe.

The Clasico del Caribe, a 1 1/8-mile race for 3year-olds, concluded the five-race Clasico Internacional del Caribe that was hosted outside the Caribbean and Latin America for the first time in its 50-year history and highlighted an all-stakes 11race program.

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Jaguaryu ($12.40) in the $124,000 Copa Dama and Panama’s Coltimus Prime ($9) in the $91,000 Copa Invitacional.

“It’s been an amazing day winning three races and a dream come true winning the Caribbean Classic. The other two races were so special for me to win these kind of races. It feels like the Breeder’s Cup races,” said Ortiz Jr., a native of Puerto Rico who is the leading North America jockey in wins this year. “Everyone from these countries dreams of winning these races and in our country the biggest race for us is this Caribbean Classic. For some people this may not be as big, but for me it’s like a Breeder’s Cup race.”

Jala Jala ($22.40), one of three fillies in the In-

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Gulfstream Park ternational Clasico del Caribe field of 12, and Jaguaryu are both owned by Cuadra San Jorge and trained by Fausto Gutierrez.

Jala Jala saved ground under Ortiz Jr. around the first turn and along the backstretch before entering contention on the far turn. The daughter of Point Determined left the rail for the first time to pass tiring pacesetter Platino midway on the turn before swinging wide off the turn in pursuit of Joyme, a filly who is also owned by Cuadra San Jorge and trained by Gutierrez. Jala Jala swept to the lead at the top of the stretch and drew off for an easy win.

Jala Jala ran the 1 1/8 miles on a sloppy track in 1:52.14. Panama’s Fray Angelico finished second, two lengths ahead of Joyme.

Puerto Rico Triple Crown winner Justiciero finished fifth, while Venezuela’s El Cubita, the 5-2 favorite, finished ninth.

The Mexico-bred winner had won six of 15 previous starts and had raced exclusively against the boys in Mexico City this year, capturing the Group 1 Esmeralda Stakes in June

and a minor stakes last time out.

“I had a big question because she is a filly and the question was how would she go with the speed, but she ran very comfortably,” Gutierrez said. “In the first turn she saved ground well, the other Mexican filly went in front and finally my filly kicked on very fast and is very consistent. We’re thrilled.”

WELL-TRAVELED COLTIMUS PRIME CAPTURES COPA INVITACIONAL

Coltimus Prime, who competed on the 2014 Triple Crown trail, represented Panama in good fashion Saturday at Gulfstream Park, scoring a 2 ½-length victory in the $91,200 Copa Invitacional del Copa.

The 6-year-old son of Milwaukee Brew finished off-the-board in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and Blue Grass Stakes (G1) before winning the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.

Coltimus Prime ($9.60) was exported to Panama this year and won a Group 1 stakes from five starts for Cabernet Racing Stable.

Coltimus Prime made a strong move along the backstretch to enter contention while rat-

ing nicely for jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. before asked for his run leaving the turn into the homestretch. The Ontario-bred horse, who has been training with Gulfstream Park Westbased Juan Arias, responded with a strong stretch run to win the 1 ¼-mile stakes in 2:04.90 “I tried to save some ground and started moving in the clear on the backside and he responded really well. Going into the turn I was in the three path and when I asked him to go he was there for me,” said Ortiz Jr. “Winning here is amazing and so exciting. To win for Panama is great!”

MEXICO’S JAGUARYU ROMP TO EASY VICTORY IN $124,000 COPA DAMA

Mexico’s Jaguaryu romped to an easy victory in the $124,000 Copa Dama del Caribe, scoring by 7 ¾ lengths in the kickoff of the $600,000 Clasico Internacional del Caribe, a five-stakes event for horses representing nine countries in Latin America and the Caribbean at Gulfstream Park.

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Jaguaryu ($12.40) rated off the pace before years. My horse has adapted very well to this making a sweeping move around the far turn track. She was a very good filly in Mexico and continued on register a commanding tri- and has run faster here. She has a very big umph in the 1 1/16-mile for 3-year-old fillies. heart and very good jockey.”

Venezuela’s Gladiadora, ridden by Javier Castellano, finished second, 9 ¼ lengths VELAZQUEZ WINS BACK-TO BACK CLASICO INTERNACIONAL ahead of Panama’s Cigona.

DEL CARIBE STAKES Jaguaryu, a daughter of Point Determined, ran the 1 1/16 miles over a sloppy track in Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez scored 1:45.77. back-to-back victories in Saturday’s $600,000 “It’s exciting because of all the different Clasico Internacional del Caribe Stakes on Satcountries, Puerto Rico, the Dominican, Mex- urday’s program at Gulfstream Park. ico – are here. I’m from Puerto Rico, but I am Velazquez captured the $100,000 Copa happy to represent Mexico,” Confraternidad del Caribe John Velazquez Ortiz Jr. said. “I’m riding for all aboard Panama’s El Tigre of the countries.”

Mono ($18.20) and the Jaguaryu, a multiple Grade 1 $114,200 Copa Velocidade winner in Mexico, had won her del Caribe with Venezuela’s two most recent starts by 9 and 7 Master Supreme ($24.40). ½ lengths, respectively for owner El Tigre Mono ($18.20) Cuadro San Jorge. raced in the middle of the “I’m very happy because this pack along the backstretch is the first [Clasico Internacional before advancing on the turn del Caribe} race in the United to enter contention at the top States win in history and I hope of the stretch as Arquitecto we can have a very good day. We have three opened up a clear lead over a tiring Igor. Armore races today, especially the Caribbean quitecto, the 2012 Puerto Rico Triple Crown Classic, so this is very good form to start the champion, started drifting out through the day,” trainer Faustio Gutierrez said. “It’s very stretch run. Velazquez sent El Tigre Mono to exciting to be here at this Group 1 racetrack the inside leaving the 1/16th-pole, and the 4and I hope we have this race here for many year-old son of Concerto responded to catch

Arquitecto by a neck.

When Velazquez made his way to the winner’s circle with El Tigre Mono, he was greeted by an enthusiastic, boisterous crowd.

“The celebration in the winner’s circle is how the Latin people like to celebrate. A lot of chaos, but you have to celebrate,” Velasquez said.

El Tigre Mono, a Group 2 stakes winner in his last start in Panama, ran the 1 ¼ miles over a sloppy track in 2:05.69. Arquitecto, ridden by Juan Claros Diaz, held second 5 ¼ lengths ahead of Mexico’s Igor.

Velazquez took an entirely different route to victory in the Copa Velocidad, guiding Rontos Racing Stable’s Master Supreme to a front-running two-length victory in the sixfurlong sprint.

The lightly raced Master Supreme, who had won one of three starts in Venezuela, scored his first stakes victory while running six furlongs on a sloppy track in 1:12.49.

Mexico’s Forze Mau finished second, 3 ¾ lengths ahead of Mexico’s Justiciero.

“The plan was try to be in the first three and he broke so well I just tried to keep him there. Once he broke good, I said, ‘I’m just going to let him do it,’ and he responded right away,” Velazquez said. “The Caribbean Classic day is crazy, but this is how we do it and we’re enjoying it.” ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • JANUARY 2018 57

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LEADING FLORIDA SIRES

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through December 3, 2017. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

Name

Farm Name

Sire Name

NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings

Leading Earner

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

Wildcat Heir

Deceased

Forest Wildcat

$5,959,403

226

141

10

15

0

$6,014,558

Rainbow Heir

$228,850

First Dude

Double Diamond Farm

Stephen Got Even

$3,412,176

155

75

4

6

1

$3,413,459

Skye Diamonds

$378,920

High Cotton

Pensioned

Dixie Union

$3,293,308

161

75

3

5

0

$3,300,561

Talk Logistics

$200,550

Adios Charlie

Ocala Stud

Indian Charlie

$2,469,120

73

48

3

4

1

$2,633,881

Mo Cash

Gone Astray

Northwest Stud

Dixie Union

$2,471,406

102

56

4

6

1

$2,472,615

Two Step Salsa

Get Away Farm

Petionville

$1,751,636

122

53

3

3

0

In Summation

Ocala Stud

Put It Back

$1,716,321

99

61

2

2

0

Overdriven

Ocala Stud

Tale of the Cat

$1,378,045

60

33

2

2

Awesome of Course

Ocala Stud

Awesome Again

$1,455,977

87

44

0

Big Drama

Prestige Stallions

Montbrook

$1,416,717

79

44

3

A. P. Warrior

Prestige Stallions

A.P. Indy

$1,381,071

79

44

3

16

$45,219

7

$4,743

16

$71,500

12

$35,167

$171,984

13

$8,069

6

$45,833

Starship Bonita

$389,100

2

$11,500

4

$32,750

$1,758,301

Driven by History

$126,200

5

$4,500

13

$43,769

$1,728,244

Calculator

$142,020

1

$1,700

0

$1,537,892

Overnegotiate

$164,015

2

$1,500

13

$25,615

0

0

$1,458,813

Awesome Banner

$235,855

4

0

$1,445,139

Smile Big

$126,292

4

$7,750

6

$33,533

3

0

$1,403,696

Annie Rocks

$123,800

1

$72,000

Exclusive Quality

Journeyman Stud

Elusive Quality

$1,162,110

88

41

0

0

0

$1,165,756

Dreaming of Neno

$117,132

Greatness

Prestige Stallions

Mr. Prospector

$1,057,757

47

32

2

3

0

$1,088,885

Mr Manning

$158,325

Biondetti

Woodford Thoroughbre

Bernardini

$904,580

60

31

0

0

0

$905,152

Backtalk

GoldMark Farm

Smarty Jones

$872,348

28

17

2

3

0

$872,348

Soutache

$405,000

Yesbyjimminy

Bridlewood Farm

Yes It's True

$737,105

37

21

0

0

0

$749,007

Clowney

Flashstorm

Northwest Stud

Storm Cat

$694,486

40

25

0

0

0

$696,681

Poseidon's Warrior

Pleasant Acres Stallions

Speightstown

$577,774

25

5

1

2

1

J P's Gusto

Bridlewood Farm

Successful Appeal

$536,704

33

19

1

1

0

Montbrook

Deceased

Buckaroo

$523,195

34

21

0

0

0

2yo Avg

1

$55,000

3

$19,167

4

$3,425

8

$29,125

$120,720

1

$10,000

Cinderela El Crom

$116,900

4

$18,750

$577,774

Firenze Fire

$449,100

3

$2,327

13

$30,615

$536,704

Remember Willy

$56,242

1

$1,200

2

$32,500

$535,033

Schivarelli

$112,598

My Darling Sofia

$82,535

Field Commission

Solera Farm

Service Stripe

$529,195

29

14

0

0

0

$529,195

Ten Hut

$102,910

5

$3,760

3

$22,000

Treasure Beach (GB)

Pleasant Acres Stallions

Galileo (IRE)

$513,549

33

11

0

0

0

$513,549

Ambassador Jim

$82,500

3

$32,833

11

$37,818

Crown of Thorns

Woodford Thoroughbre

Repent

$512,920

28

16

0

0

0

$512,920

Major Key

$68,220

3

$8,505

2

$32,000

Hear No Evil

Ocala Stud

Carson City

$467,013

29

12

0

0

0

$467,013

Toni Ann's Miracl

$70,040

1

$5,000

Factum

Stonehedge Farm

Storm Cat

$417,595

49

19

0

0

0

$417,595

Faithful Sue

$34,390

1

$1,000

4

$7,850

Brethren

Arindel Farms

Distorted Humor

$408,375

15

5

0

0

0

$408,375

Tip Sheet

$117,750

2

$3,100

1

$1,000

Silver Tree

Vegso Racing Stable

Hennessy

$404,717

19

13

0

0

0

$404,717

Tree Fire

$51,834

Soldat

Woodford Thoroughbre

War Front

$395,495

38

11

0

0

0

$395,495

Pete Marwick

$50,695

9

$9,644

20

$58,775

Telling

Prestige Stallions

A.P. Indy

$380,944

29

16

0

0

0

$380,944

Yo Soy El Lobo

$39,360

1

$7,500

Hello Broadway

Ups and Downs Farm

Broken Vow

$337,984

11

7

0

0

0

$340,356

My Sweet Dove

$105,020

Iqbaal

Ward Ranch

Medaglia d'Oro

$334,769

12

7

0

0

0

$334,769

Gorgeous George

$58,823

Prospective

Ocala Stud

Malibu Moon

$260,159

26

7

0

0

0

$260,159

Piven

$55,311

21

$45,500

2

$5,250

4

$8,750

17

$33,941

Burning Roma

Prestige Stallions

Rubiano

$234,738

17

10

0

0

0

$234,738

I Zoom

$49,829

Revolving

Deceased

A.P. Indy

$199,638

15

7

0

0

0

$199,638

Nico's On the Run

$36,965

Concorde's Tune

Deceased

Concorde Bound

$184,461

10

9

0

0

0

$188,881

Nice Tune

$52,165

Rock Hampton

Ric Deg Farm

Storm Cat

$182,718

18

7

0

0

0

$182,718

Stone Heart

$52,810

Wagon Limit

Bridlewood Farm

Conquistador Cielo

$182,693

12

4

0

0

0

$182,693

Delta Bluesman

$58,625

Dark Kestrel

University of Florida

Stormy Atlantic

$171,151

5

2

2

2

0

$171,151

Buckeye Bullet

$107,820

Forty Grams

Valdes Farm

Distorted Humor

$157,798

14

5

0

0

0

$157,798

Forty Kilos

1

$1,100

$48,510

Rattlesnake Bridge

Hartley DeRenzo T'bred

Tapit

$153,013

21

5

0

0

0

$153,013

Little Bridge

$34,370

Doneraile Court

Prestige Stallions

Seattle Slew

$146,492

25

8

0

0

0

$147,680

Scherer Magic

$34,815

Senor Swinger

La Mancha Farm

El Prado (IRE)

$138,447

18

4

1

1

0

$138,447

Hoof Hoof Away

$41,657

6

$18,917

West Acre

Stonehedge Farm

Forty Niner

$127,706

8

5

0

0

0

$127,706

Always Sunshine

$38,200

Corfu

Bridlewood Farm

Malibu Moon

$95,079

11

3

0

0

0

$95,079

Flashing Diamond

$27,950

5

$38,300

Gary D

Ming Farms

Successful Appeal

$95,079

6

3

0

0

0

$95,079

Fergielicious

$50,102

1

$7,000

Spensive

Y-Lo Racing Stables

Ponche

$95,069

5

4

0

0

0

$95,069

Aces for John

$44,460

The Green Monkey

Hartley DeRenzo T'bred

Forestry

$90,651

9

5

0

0

0

$90,651

Don't Tell Vaness

$34,130

You Luckie Mann

Black Diamond Farm

Exchange Rate

$90,292

10

5

0

0

0

$90,292

Diamond Mint

$21,920

Winslow Homer

Journeyman Stud

Unbridled's Song

$86,127

8

4

0

0

0

$86,127

Boogie With Me

$33,950

Anthony's Cross

Pleasant Acres Stallions

Indian Charlie

$83,503

6

1

0

0

0

$83,503

Yeehaw

$39,800

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2

$3,250

6

$38,583

4

$25,125

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Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

LEADING FLORIDA FIRST CROP SIRES

Name

Farm Name

Sire Name

NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings

Poseidon's Warrior Treasure Beach (G Brethren Soldat Prospective Rattlesnake Bridge Corfu Winslow Homer Anthony's Cross Wrote (IRE)

Pleasant Acres Stallions Pleasant Acres Stallions Arindel Farms Woodford Thoroughbred Ocala Stud Woodford Thoroughbred Bridlewood Farm Journeyman Stud Pleasant Acres Stallions Northwest Stud

Speightstown Galileo (IRE) Distorted Humor War Front Malibu Moon Tapit Malibu Moon Unbridled's Song Indian Charlie High Chaparral (IR

$577,774 $513,549 $408,375 $395,495 $260,159 $153,013 $95,079 $86,127 $83,503 $46,551

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through December 3, 2017.

Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

25 33 15 38 26 21 11 8 6 7

5 11 5 11 7 5 3 4 1 2

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

$577,774 $513,549 $408,375 $395,495 $260,159 $153,013 $95,079 $86,127 $83,503 $46,551

Leading Earner Firenze Fire Ambassador Jim Tip Sheet Pete Marwick Piven Little Bridge Flashing Diamon Boogie With Me Yeehaw High Providence

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

$449,100 $82,500 $117,750 $50,695 $55,311 $34,370 $27,950 $33,950 $39,800 $25,036

3 3 2 9 1 6

$2,327 $32,833 $3,100 $9,644 $1,100 $18,917

2

$3,250

1

$7,000

13 11 1 20 21 17 5 6 4 2

2yo Avg $30,615 $37,818 $1,000 $58,775 $45,500 $33,941 $38,300 $38,583 $25,125 $9,250

LEADING FLORIDA SECOND CROP SIRES

Name

Farm Name

Sire Name

NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings

Overdriven Biondetti Revolving Passion for Gold Gary D

Ocala Stud Woodford Thoroughbre Stonehedge Farm n/a Ming Farms

Tale of the Cat Bernardini A.P. Indy Medaglia d'Oro Successful Appea

$1,378,045 $904,580 $199,638 $64,820 $95,079

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through December 3, 2017.

Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

60 60 15 38 6

33 31 7 11 3

2 0 0 0 0

2 0 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0

$1,537,892 $905,152 $199,638 $158,835 $95,079

Leading Earner Overnegotiate My Darling Sofia Nico's On the Ru Passion Plus Fergielicious

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$164,015 $82,535 $36,965 $18,600 $50,102

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LEADING FLORIDA THIRD CROP SIRES

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NA Stk Gr Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings

First Dude Adios Charlie Gone Astray Big Drama Backtalk J P's Gusto Field Commission Crown of Thorns Factum Telling Iqbaal Causeway's Kin You Luckie Mann Brooks 'n Down Rodman Get Rich Quick

Double Diamond Farm Ocala Stud Northwest Stud Prestige Stallions GoldMark Farm Bridlewood Farm Solera Farm Woodford Thoroughbred Stonehedge Farm Prestige Stallions Ward Ranch Prestige Stallions Black Diamond Farm Private Deceased Coco Ranch

Stephen Got Even Indian Charlie Dixie Union Montbrook Smarty Jones Successful Appeal Service Stripe Repent Storm Cat A.P. Indy Medaglia d'Oro Giant's Causeway Exchange Rate Montbrook Malibu Moon Seeking the Gold

$3,412,176 $2,469,120 $2,471,406 $1,416,717 $872,348 $536,704 $529,195 $512,920 $417,595 $380,944 $334,769 $163,256 $90,292 $60,570 $59,908 $49,934

155 73 102 79 28 33 29 28 49 29 12 6 10 6 5 10

75 48 56 44 17 19 14 16 19 16 7 3 5 3 3 2

4 3 4 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

6 4 6 4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

$3,413,459 $2,633,881 $2,472,615 $1,445,139 $872,348 $536,704 $529,195 $512,920 $417,595 $380,944 $334,769 $163,256 $90,292 $60,570 $59,908 $49,934

Leading Earner Skye Diamonds Mo Cash Starship Bonita Smile Big Soutache Remember Willy Ten Hut Major Key Faithful Sue Yo Soy El Lobo Gorgeous George Causeway Cutie Diamond Mint Rill in the Hills Kim Quickluckycoco

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

2yo Avg

$378,920 $171,984 $389,100 $126,292 $405,000 $56,242 $102,910 $68,220 $34,390 $39,360 $58,823 $79,324 $21,920 $26,950 $35,364 $26,270

7 13 2 4

$4,743 $8,069 $11,500 $7,750

16 6 4 6

$71,500 $45,833 $32,750 $33,533

1 5 3 1

$1,200 $3,760 $8,505 $1,000

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$32,500 $22,000 $32,000 $7,850 $7,500

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A couple of things to keep in mind to reap the most benefits and lessen environmental concerns.

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any horse farm owners rid of their stall waste by spreading it onto their pastures and think they are doing best by their pastures as well as eliminating the manure problem. While spreading manure can be a beneficial soil amendment, there are a couple of things to

by Caitlin Bainum, keep in mind to reap the most benefits Farm Management and lessen environmental concerns.

Agent A large component of most stall waste is pine shavings, a substance that is extremely carbon rich and requires a lot of nitrogen to breakdown, making the process timelier. When raw waste is spread, the grass you are trying to promote ends up competing with the pine shavings for nitrogen and the grass typically loses. Fresh, raw manure also poses a risk of weed seeds and parasites being spread onto your pastures since it has not composted, a process that would kill the pathogens. Nitrogen, the nutrient primarily responsible for the manure’s ability to improve soil and crop potential, must become stable which requires a period of active composting and microbe breakdown of the material. Raw manure doesn’t contain a stable form of nitrogen, which means nutrient leaching is a concern, especially if a water source is near.

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The other common misconception is that you can spread manure at any rate, which is definitely not a best management practice. UF/IFAS recommends testing your soil as well as testing your manure to develop an agronomical rate to spread manure onto your land. Your local Extension office will have the materials for both of these tests as well as further instruction on how to send off your samples for testing.

Ultimately, the best management practice for spreading horse manure is to not spread it raw; compost the material first. Also, be sure to spread only at a rate that is agreeable with the nutrients needed for your pastures and the crop that is growing. If done properly, manure can be converted into a valuable resource that could reduce the overall amount of fertilizer needed on your pasture. n Caitlin Bainum, Farm Management Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Marion County (352) 671-8792, cbainum@ufl.edu

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$1 BILLION INDUSTRY 12,000 DIRECT JOBS $2.6 Billion+ Overall Economic Impact* 19,000+ Direct/Indirect jobs* *Equine Marion County

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FTBOA MEMBER UPDATE

Keeping members informed MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS

FTBOA members please watch your mail for renewals in upcoming weeks. The dues of $100 remain the same for regular members, and additional discounts have been added for 2018, along with current benefits and discounts. The member application is auto-filled for your convenience, but you check your membership category. Be sure to note any change in your status on the form. Also, for your convenience, the form is now available in auto-fill format online at www.ftboa.com.

Members can complete the form and print it from the website. Members can also mail their renewal payment or send by fax by providing a credit card number or call, whichever method is most convenient.

Prompt payment ensures uninterrupted services. Those who send in renewals by the end of February will also be entered in drawings.

Each year, there are a few members who do not receive their full benefits of membership because they wait to renew at foal registration time in August. This means they miss the April/May issue of The Florida Horse and also the June/July issue of the Farm/Services Industry directory in addition to not being able to participate in the member discount program for farm services, hotels, restaurants and other business partnerships. Lapsed members also miss key communications regarding pertinent deadlines and industry updates. Payment by March 1 ensures uninterrupted services.

During membership renewals, we also encourage existing members to talk to their clients, interested friends and family about joining as regular members if they have a Florida thoroughbred or as associate members so they can learn more about the industry. We have been growing membership with new breeders, owners and also associate memberships. We want to 64 THE FLORIDA HORSE • JANUARY 2018

spread the word about our industry here in Florida and encouraging new members is one way to do so.

New members who want to meet oneon-one are encouraged to call the offices to set up a time. A number of new members did this in 2017 and it was very valuable since each was able to ask questions and learn about the programs and services that most interested them.

FLORIDA SIRE STAKES MAKES HISTORY

On Dec. 16, history was made when the first ever Florida Sire Stakes (FSS) were held at Tampa Bay Downs. The track hosted a brunch, a bus group from Ocala and a number of dignitaries from the national, state, county and city level. The City of Ocala Stakes and the Marion County Stakes led to big winners circle photos as dignitaries joined to celebrate the honor. The races were for three-yearolds. Tampa will be hosting its next set of FSS Stakes on May 6 (Kentucky Derby day) and will feature a stakes named after the famed Florida-bred Silver Charm and stakes champion Ivanavinalot.

TOY DRIVE

Special thanks to Showcase Properties of Central Florida and Ocala Breeders’ Sales Feed company for sponsoring the toy drive with FTBOA. A huge amount of toys were given to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Marion County. In addition, a generous donation led to the purchase of horse experiences for some of the youth, sports supplies and a ping pong table for the club.

Thank you to all who helped make the toy drive a success.

GOT A PIECE OF FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED HISTORY?

FTBOA and FTC have recently received a number of wonderful collections that will be incorporated into the museum,

exhibitions in the community and for use in the research library for those writing articles and books on the industry, the horses, the people and the tracks that make up our thoroughbred heritage here in Florida. If you have a significant piece of history, please contact us.

FLORIDA SIRE STAKES UPCOMING DEADLINES

January 15 Two year old deadline –$250 final payment February 15 Stallion registration deadline Refer to the website at www.ftboa.com, select the header at the top labeled FORMS for additional deadlines.

Previous lists of stallions that have registered, can be found on the website, under the Florida Sire Stakes heading.

HOLIDAY CHARITY GIVING

Second Chances Thoroughbred Retirement Farm The program is looking for books related to equine careers. Small items and cash donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Florida Thoroughbred Charities at 801 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala Florida 34474. Drop-offs are also accepted at Roma Italian Restaurant in Ocala. For larger donations please call 352-629-2160.

Donations of horse art and horse related items are also accepted with advance notice for silent auctions, charity raffles and charity art sales. The items need to be clean and ready for charity sales. For more information, call 352-629-2160. ■ Tammy Gantt, Associate Vice President, Director of Membership Services & Events, FEC Contributing Editor and FTC Industry & Community Affairs

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by Kevin Sheilley President/CEO at Ocala-Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership

opefully, at some point you have heard someone discuss or read about “The CEP.” While we sometimes assume everyone knows who we are and what we do, we are reminded that is not always the case. The CEP is an acronym for the Ocala/Marion County Chamber & Economic Partnership (now you know why we use CEP!). We are the community’s chamber of commerce as well as its official economic development organization. The CEP was formed just over five years ago with the merger of the former Chamber and Economic Development Council.

While this version is only five years old, our roots go back 130 years to the founding of the Ocala Board of Trade in 1887.

The driving factor behind the merger of the two organizations was to create a unified, single voice for the business community. One entity that could assist businesses locating to our community, growing in our community, starting in our community, and thriving in our community. In fact, the basic structure of the CEP is with teams dedicated to Business Attraction, Business Retention, Business Creation, Business Advocacy, and Business Services. It was this approach in part which lead to the CEP being a finalist this summer for National Chamber of the Year.

While you might not recognize these names, you may recognize some of companies and projects we have assisted. The CEP was the lead entity in recruiting new companies to our community such as FedEx Ground, AutoZone, Chewy.com, Mestizo Foods, and eResources among others (Business Attraction). We have assisted existing local companies to grow and expand here such as Cardinal LG and Wells Pharmaceuticals (Business Retention). We lead the very successful Power Plant Business Incubator and the Ocala Downtown Market (Business Creation). The CEP led the effort to successfully pass the local sales tax referendum which will generate more than $160 million over the next four years for transportation and first responders (Business Advocacy).

Programs such as Leadership Ocala Marion, Leadership Ocala Marion Youth, Young Professionals of Ocala, and Business After Hours are among the staples of our efforts to provide training and networking for our business community (Business Services).

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While these efforts are all important and impact everyone in our community, it is perhaps one of our newest initiatives which may be most significant to the readers of this publication, is the Equine Engagement Initiative. The effort seeks to connect our very diverse equine community to each other and to the business community at large. This effort grew out of an economic impact study the CEP commissioned a few years ago on the impact of the equine community on Marion County. The study by SMRI found that equine contributes $2.6 BILLION a year to the local economy. It was a number that caused a number of people to pause and to rethink the role of equine. For the CEP, that meant an initiative to actively engage and involve our equine businesses and to create opportunities for learning and connection with the general business community.

Last year we hosted the inaugural Parade of Nations as a part of the Nation’s Cup week with Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) and will be bringing this event back in 2018. I would invite anyone who is interested to come and attend an Equine Engagement meeting. They are held the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2 pm at the CEP’s Power Plant Business Incubator in Ocala.

Attracting new businesses, helping existing businesses grow and expand, and nurturing start-ups are key activities of the CEP as well as actively working to engage and involve the equine community. Together, we can work to keep our community Moving Forward! ■ Kevin T. Sheilley is the President/CEO of the OcalaMarion County Chamber & Economic Partnership, the community’s primary chamber and economic development organization. He has spoken across the country on issues relating to economic and community development and organizations he has led have won numerous awards including the national Excellence in Economic Development Award from the US Department of Commerce and ACCE’s National Chamber of the Year finalist. Prior to coming to Ocala, Sheilley had worked in economic development in Kentucky and Tennessee. The CEP represents the fourth time he has successfully assisted communities in merging/creating new economic development entities.

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