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CONTENTS

September 2013 VOL 56/ISSUE 7

DEPARTMENTS & COLUMNS 6 8 16 34 36 52

THE BROCK TALK FLORIDA FOCUS —By JoAnn Guidry

DOWN MEMORY LANE / 1963

—By Tammy A. Gantt

FLORIDA SIRES STAKES FTBOA MEMBER UPDATE AROUND THE COUNTRY RACING STATISTICS

Florida-bred racing around the country

58 59 60 74 66 68 74

LEADING SIRES LEADING JUVENILE SIRE LEADING SECOND CROP & FRESHMAN SIRES —By Jamie Cohen

FARM MANAGEMENT

—By Mark Shuffit

PRACTICALLY SPEAKING CHASE TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP

—By Jim Freer

FREER’S FORUM

FEATURES 18 22 28 42 62

Jeranimo uses late run to capture the Eddie Read.

LATE RUN, GOOD READ —By Brock Sheridan

New ownership takes over at historic Ocala-based Bridlewood Farm —By JoAnn Guidry

NEW BEGINNINGS

Training centers take time to build solid foundation.

—By Cynthia McFarland

LESSON FOR LIFE

Flies are not just annoying, but filth breeding.

—By Erika Machtinger

THOSE PESTY, PESKY FLIES

Struggler’s Legend —By Sally Moehring

RETIRED THOROUGHBRED

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the Brock talk

Brock Sheridan

Editor-in-Chief Florida Equine Publications

Signs of Improvement A

before finishing second to Pluck in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (Grade 2) at Churchill Downs at age two.

He is perhaps best remembered as the winner of the 2011 Grade 2 Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream Park.

No stallion fee had been announced at press time but we are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Soldat and other new stallions for the upcoming breeding season.

Something else new to Florida racing in the coming years is the new Florida Sire Stakes program, which takes the place of the Florida Stallion Stakes that has been run at Calder Casino and Race Course for more than 30 years. The program will now be administered by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association and includes other new features.

Those changes to the new program are outlined in detail on page 35 of this issue. The $2.2 million estimated Florida Stallion Stakes, which features six stakes races for 2-year-olds each year, will also include additional supplemental races for 2-year-olds, 3-year-olds and older, beginning with the foals of 2013. Also new is the condition that a foal’s sire must be FTBOA registered for the foal to be eligible for the new program.

Something that will be quite fun and raise money for , perhaps we will start to realize that Ocala Farm Ministries and challenges that have been so heavy over the last few years are Florida Thoroughbred Charities, is the Charity Golf Tourslowly but surely becoming just slightly less heavy. nament.

The return of this once popular event will be held at plete story about the purchase written by JoAnn the Ocala National Golf and Turf Club on Friday, Oct. Guidry appears on page 22.

Other good news for Florida breeders came just be- 11 and will include a shotgun start and four-man fore we went to press with this issue of The Florida scramble. Entries close Friday, Oct. 4 and complete deHorse when John Sykes’ Woodford Thoroughbreds in tails appear on page 40 of this issue.

There is still plenty of work to be done before those Reddick, Fla., became the first to announce the newest of us in the Florida thoroughbred business start talking addition to the Florida stallion roster.

Soldat, a multiple Grade 1 stakes-winning son of about what to do with all of our excess milk and honey War Front will stand the 2014 breeding season at as it were. But there are plenty of reasons for smiles Woodford, joining Biondetti, Crown of Thorns, Repent and optimism. And as things continue to improve, perhaps we will start to realize that those challenges that and Vineyard Haven.

Out of the Coronado’s Quest mare Le Relais, Soldat have been so heavy over the last few years are slowly won the Grade 3 With Anticipation Stakes at Saratoga but surely becoming just slightly less heavy. ■

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lmost by definition, any aspect of the thoroughbred game is a challenge – unless of course you include just going to the races.

Even then however, if you count the wagering aspect of the game, you’re in for some homework followed by some victories and defeats at the mutuel windows.

Like everywhere else in the thoroughbred industry, Florida horsemen and breeders have survived the economic collapse of 2008 and continue to feel the effects of that depression in the North American economy.

However, there are some signs that things are again improving for thoroughbred breeders and owners here in the Sunshine State.

Some of the best news recently happened when John Malone and his wife Leslie purchased Bridlewood Farm from the Appleton family. Malone, who is perhaps best known as the owner of the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball and the chairman of Liberty Media Corporation based in Englewood, Co., bought the historic property and early indications are that he will maintain the current stallion operation as well as invest heavily in other aspects of the game. The com-

things continue to improve “Asthose

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Filly by First Dude out of Heritage House Breeder Double Diamond Farm

Colt by First Dude out of She’s Enough Breeder Dunctonwood Farm & Hart Breeders, LLC

Filly by First Dude out of Forever Ready Breeder Larry Getto

Once these guys receive their education

the sky’s the limit!

Filly by First Dude out of Wallstreet Widow Breeder Hickstead Farm

Donald R.Dizney

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Stephen Got Even—Run Sarah Run, by Smart Strike

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Florida FOCUS Compiled by Brock Sheridan

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Flat Out Sharp in Suburban Score

Florida-bred Flat Out

Florida-bred Flat Out lived up to his status as the even-money favorite in the $350,000 Suburban Handicap (Grade 2) at Belmont Park on July 6, taking command with a quarter-mile to go and pulling clear to a commanding 2 ½length victory over Last Gunfighter.

First out of the gate, Flat Out quickly relaxed under jockey Junior Alvarado and settled just off Percussion as the latter led through an opening quarter-mile in 23.54 seconds, with the half going in 47.22. Taking aim on the pacesetter, Flat Out snatched the lead rounding the turn and swept past the eighth pole with a two-length advantage that was never threatened.

His winning time for 11⁄8 miles was 1:46.87.

“He was pretty much the best horse in the race,” said Alvarado, who teamed with Flat Out to win the Grade 3 Westchester on April 27. “I wanted to break and put him in a good spot, clear on the outside. The pace wasn’t too fast. The last two races they had been going :44, so he was a little sharp going :47. He was great. Turning for home, I asked him, and he gave it all to me.”

The victory was Flat Out’s fifth in six starts at Belmont. His streak began in the 2011 Sub8 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

urban, continued with the 2011 and 2012 editions of the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and the 2013 Westchester before coming to an end with a third-place finish in the Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap on Memorial Day. “This obviously was an easier race than the

last two,” said Hall of Famer Bill Mott, who trains Flat Out for Preston Stables. “He ran hard today, but he ran real hard to win [the Westchester] and then he got jostled around a little bit in the Met Mile, which may have cost him something. It’s nice to see him bounce back. I figured when he went by that horse on the lead, he was going to be tough to beat from there.”

Flat Out, who returned $4 for a $2 win bet, closed in on the $3 million mark in earnings, with the winner’s purse of $210,000 putting him at $2,945,383. Overall, he is 8-4-4 from 25 career starts.

Flat Out was bred in Florida by Nikolaus Bock.

Last Gunfighter, who had his six-race winning streak snapped, nosed out the fast-closing Fast Falcon for place. Alpha, the dead-heat winner of last year’s Grade 1 Travers, broke open the starting gate before the break and finished fourth. Percussion checked in fifth.

Alley Oop Oop Fires in Armed Forces Stakes Alley Oop Oop got his first addedmoney win July 4 at Gulfstream Park when the 5-year-old rallied to win the $108,000 Armed Forces Stakes against seven other older Florida-breds going a mile and onesixteenth on the turf.

The home-bred product of Fred Brei’s Jacks or Better Farms in Ocala, Fla., Alley Oop Oop broke mid-pack in the Armed Forces with jockey Fernando Jara aboard while expected speedster Balino went characteristically to the front. Around the clubhouse turn, Balino had more than three lengths on Forever Conga in second while going the first quarter-mile in a relaxed :24.26 as longshot Kings Over and favorite Bad Debt raced together in third. Alley Oop Oop and Jara were still content to lay back in fifth as the field

stayed in that order down the backstretch.

After a half-mile in :48.19, Balino continued to lead them into the turn with Forever Conga dropping back and Bad Debt beginning to move into second. At the top of the stretch, Balino was still in front with Bad Debt getting closer and Alley Oop Oop also launching a three-wide rally. Balino held on until the final furlong when Bad Debt took over but Alley Oop Oop was now in contention. Bad Debt and Alley Oop Oop matched strides the last 220 yards and hit the wire together but Alley Oop Oop stuck a head in front while getting the distance in 1:41.45 over the course rated as firm.

“It was a good trip,” Jara said. “Around the first turn I was a little concerned because see Ally Oop Oop page 10

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Florida FOCUS he seemed a little lazy. He wasn’t the usual horse for me at the start. He really wasn’t there for me. It took a little longer for him to get going, but in the final sixteenth he found his stride and he was there. I knew I had won.”

While Jara had confidence in the victory, trainer Stanley Gold was a little less relaxed about the close finish.

“He’s always got to give you these heartattack races,” Gold said. “It’s always a nose, a head, He doesn’t know how to win easy or get beat easy.

“I’m happy, that’s for sure. But at first, I was real concerned. It looked like he wasn’t handling the turf at all. Then he started to grab the track and at the three-eighths pole, he was saying, ‘Let’s go.’ He got his head on straight and by the quarter pole he was rolling.”

Florida-bred Alley Oop Oop

Alley Oop Oop, who is by Monsieur Cat and out of the Wheaton mare Nizy’s Lizzie, paid $5.80 to win $3 to place and $2.60 to show.

Bad Debt, who was bred in Florida by

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Immortal Eyes Wins Third Straight in Teddy Drone

Florida Immortal Eyes

Florida-bred Immortal Eyes remained undefeated at Monmouth Park in winning her third consecutive race and second straight stakes July 28 while taking the $100,000 Teddy Drone Stakes. The Teddy Drone attracted a field of seven older horses that raced six furlongs on the main track at the Oceanside, N.J. track.

In his two previous races, both at Monmouth, Immortal Eyes won a high level, $50,000 optional claiming event on June 22 before also winning the $76,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes by more than seven lengths on July 7. Usually using a stalking strategy during the last two 10 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

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Ally Oop Oop from page 8

Pennston Farm Inc. of Ocala, paid $2.40 and $2.10 and Balino returned $4.20. Balino was bred by Joe Serena and Vivi Serena of Ocklawaha, Fla.

years, Immortal Eyes won both of those races from gate to wire and repeated that plan in the Teddy Drone.

Immortal Eyes broke like a shot from the rail and went right to the lead along with the speedy He Can Run from post six as those two quickly put daylight on the field. Although He Can Run came over on Immortal Eyes and bumped the 8-year-old gelding a few times in the early going, those two still sprinted to a rapid opening quarter-mile that went in :21.86.

Down the backstretch, He Can Run was unable to keep up with Immortal Eyes as he put a length and one-half on that rival as they hit the far turn. He Can Run made another run at Immortal Eyes as they raced around the turn with 3-1 second choice Javerre also making a bid while racing three wide.

After a half-mile in :44.92, Immortal Eyes would not give way to the challengers and began to pull away at the top of the stretch. He Can Run could not keep up as they raced down the stretch as Javerre made a challenge on the outside.

Javerre’s late run came up just a neck short of Immortal Eyes however, as the winner ran the three-quarters of a mile in 1:10.82 with He Can Run another two and one-quarter lengths further back in third.

Immortal Eyes is trained by Damon Dilodovico for Robert Abbo Racing Stable LLC of Key Biscayne, Fla., and it was his 16th career win from 45 starts. The $60,000 check in the Teddy Drone boosted the career earnings for Immortal Eyes to $865,051.

Immortal Eyes was bred in Florida by Adena Springs and he is by Greatness, who stands at HallMarc Stallions, located in Ocala. He is out of the Private Terms mare Private Eyes.

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There is little doubt that Black Diamond Cat likes rain and an offtrack. The numbers verify that. He has won $151,470 of his career $403,924 on wet tracks, or about 37% of his earnings. That came in just 7 of his lifetime 49 starts on an off track, or about 14%. In other words, the Florida-bred’s earning power nearly triples when old man weather stops by the track.

Also, of those seven starts on off-tracks, Black Diamond Cat has won four with two thirds.

There is yet another indication that he likes wet weather.

“He nickers when it rains,” trainer Larry Bates said.

That adoration for inclement weather paid off again Aug. 3 at Gulfstream Park as Black Diamond Cat drew off to a two and-a-quarter length victory in the $115,000 Housebuster Stakes for 3-year-olds and up going seven furlongs on the main track. The key being—the track was rated good after a typical South Florida, afternoon shower had passed through Hallandale Beach, changing the track from fast.

Let go at nearly 20-1 in the Housebuster that included Grade 1 stakes winners Jackson Bend and Swagger Jack, Black Diamond Cat

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Florida-bred Black Diamond Cat

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Black Diamond Cat Uses Off-track to Upset Housebuster Stakes

broke on top from post four, but jockey Jilver Chimafi let him settle into third position, about a length and-a-half off of 5-1 choice Artefacto and 16-1 shot Apriority running in first and second respectively.

Artefacto kept the lead through the first two furlongs in :23.43 and around the turn to finish the first half-mile in :46.00.

At the top of the stretch, Artefacto and Apriority were still one-two but Black Diamond Cat was now launching his bid as was Close It Out and Jackson Bend. Midway down the stretch Black Diamond Cat passed a tiring Artefacto and Apriority and began to draw clear of his competition, finishing the seven furlongs in 1:22.93.

Close It Out got up for second, a length and one-quarter ahead of Jackson Bend in third to produce the Florida-bred trifecta.

Although Black Diamond Cat trained into the Housebuster off of a bullet work at crosstown Calder Casino and Race Course on July 30, Bates also had to state the obvious.

“He prepped really well for [the Housbuster],” Bates said. “He went in 47 (seconds for a half-mile) for this. The weather really helped him and the way the race set up. (An off track) has helped him in the past.

He’s such an honest horse. That’s a lovely field that was behind him.

He’s a little underrated, but we think a lot of him.

“I’d like to say he’s like a good whiskey – he improves with age. It’s great that he’s getting a little recognition. A horse like him keeps you going.”

Chimafi echoed the trainer’s comments.

“Everything went perfect. He broke good and everything was fine.

The only thing the trainer told me was don’t fight him too much.”

Black Diamond Cat is a 6-year-old gelding who was bred in Florida by Mike Eckman of Ocala, Fla., and Mark and Debbie Ravenscraft. He is by the leading Florida stallion Wildcat Heir, who stands at Journeyman Stud in Ocala, and is out of the Miswaki mare Sweet Glory. He paid $40.80 to win, $17.00 to place and $7.80 to show.

Close It Out ($7.80, $3.60) was bred in Florida by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr. of Leesburg, Va., and he is by Closing Argument, out of Honeymoon Sweep, by End Sweep.

Jackson Bend ($3.20) was bred in Florida by Fred Brei’s Jacks or Better Farm, also located in Ocala. He is by the Journeyman Stud stallion Hear No Evil and is out of Sexy Stockings, by Tabasco Cat. The Florida-bred trifecta paid $376.90 for a $1 ticket.

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Nicki Starshine Rallies to Take Crystal Rail

Balino Picks up First Stakes Win in Naked Greed three months,” winning trainer Robert Smith said. “We’ve been running a mile and a sixteenth at Tampa, we ran a mile and a sixteenth here, and we ran a mile and a sixteenth at Gulfstream the other day against the older boys.”

Balino’s last three races were a third in the $75,000 Sophomore Turf at Tampa Bay Downs on April 6, and second to Naked Greed favorite Backseat Memories in the $51,000 Mambo Meister Stakes at Calder on May 12 and a third in the $108,000 Armed Forces Stakes at Gulfstream on July 4.

Bred in Florida by his owners, Balino now has three wins from nine career races with earnings of $94,598. But the purse money is not the only enFlorida-bred joyment Balino has Balino brought to the family according to Vivi Serena.

“We’ve been excited to see him grow into the horse he is now,” said Serena. “He’s a small guy, but he’s got a winning heart – just like Little Mike or Seabiscuit.”

Balino paid $12.40 to win, $6.20 to place and $4.80 to show.

Statutorial ($22.00, $10.80) was bred in Florida by Steve Bell of Hallandale Beach, and Pete Gonzalez and Herman Wilensky of Miami. He is by the Journeyman Stud stallion Exclusive Quality and out of Gattina Bella, by Tale of the Cat. A graduate of the OBS April sale in 2012, he brought $60,000 while being consigned by Southern Cypress Stables, LLC, Agent. The buyer was Seth Klarman’s Klaravich Stables of Brookline, Mass.

Midnight Cello returned $18.20. The $2 trifecta paid $6,872.40.

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Sometimes success in the thoroughbred business comes after years of hard work, determination and precise investing. Sometimes success comes with a little compassion and a lot of luck. The latter being the case with owners Joe and Vivi Serena of Ocklawaha, Fla. “We never owned thoroughbreds before,” Vivi Serena said after winning the $72,200 Naked Greed Stakes at Calder Casino and Race Course on Aug. 3 with Balino. “We visited a rundown thoroughbred farm and ended up purchasing Love That Touch [the dam of Balino] for $300. She was pregnant and in pretty bad shape, so we brought her home, cleaned her up, and soon we had Balino.”

Florida-bred Balino picked up his first stakes win and third career victory in the Naked Greed, a seven and one-half furlong test for 3-year-olds.

With jockey Orlando Bocachica in the irons, Balino broke mid-pack in the field of 12 but quickly went to the lead. Bocachica kept the son of Mr. Elway relaxed and in front of longshot Statutorial in second through the first quarter-mile in :23.88, the first half-mile in :48.02 and six furlongs in 1:12.49 over the yielding turf course.

Those two kept that order through the finish line with Balino drawing off to win by six lengths over Fellow Florida-bred Statutorial holding second. Midnight Cello, another at long odds at 39-1, came late, after racing in tenth early, to get up for third. The running time was 1:30.86.

“I can’t grab him,” winning jockey Orlando Bocachica said. “He was going to fight with me, so I decided to go to the lead. I got lucky and nobody went with me; they gave me that race.”

“We had this race picked out for the last

Florida-bred Nicki Starshine used her come-from-behind running style to get up in the final strides to win the $72,000 Crystal Rail stakes at Calder Casino and Race Course Aug. 3. The Crystal Rail featured a field of eight 3year-old fillies that went seven and one-half furlongs over the yielding turf course.

Speedster Love to Score broke on top and went right to the lead, but fought jockey Carlos Olivero while going the first two furlongs in a slow :24.78 and the first half-mile in :50.12. Love to Score seemed to settle a bit and led around the second turn with Florida-breds Dreaming of Susie stalking in second and Creative License in third.

Love to Score kept the lead down the stretch while Nicki Starshine began to pass horses after racing in seventh-place for much of the race. Love to Score kept in front until the final strides when Nicki Starshine took the lead and Creative License challenged as well.

At the wire, Nicki Starshine was a halflength in front of Love to Score and Creative License, who dead-heated for second. The final time was 1:34.05.

“I stayed on the rail and I had a good grip on her,” winning jockey Pedro Monterrey Jr. said “On the track – it was kind of soft – she had a perfect trip. I just put her inside on the rail and just waited for the right move. She gave me everything that she had when I asked her.”

Nicki Starshine is trained by William White for her breeders, the Sunshine Thoroughbred Florida-bred Group of Delray Beach, Nicki Starshine Fla. A daughter of Milwaukee Brew and the Eskimo mare Etaria, Nicki Starshine now has three wins from seven starts and earnings of $135,950 in her career.

Nicki Starshine returned $11.40, $5.20, and $4 for her win. Love to Score paid $4 and $3.80, and Creative License returned $5.20 and $5. This was Nicki Starshine’s second career stakes victory after winning the $100,000 John Franks Juvenile Fillies Turf in her last start in November.

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Wicked Tune Jams in My Frenchman Stakes

Florda-bred Wicked Tune

Florida-bred Wicked Tune kept his win streak alive at four races and earned his first victory in a stakes race Aug. 3 when he took the $61,200 My Frenchman Stakes at Monmouth Park.

Sent off as the odds-on choice at 9-10 in the five and one-half furlong turf test for older horses, Wicked Tune broke a bit slow but jockey Elvis Trujillo quickly had the 6-yearold horse in his customary running position at the head of the pack.

Wicked Tune had a length and-a-half on longshot Respighi in second as they raced the first quarter-mile in a controlled :23.32, with another longshot, Boltin’ Out in third and 95 second choice Night Officer in fourth, four and-a-half lengths off of Wicked Tune.

They raced that way around the far turn and into the stretch, posting the half-mile in :46.52 before turning for home when Wicked Tune began to draw away as Respighi and Boltin’ Out tired. Meanwhile A P Elvis started to rally from the outside with Night Officer also giving chase.

Nearing the wire, Wicked Tune kept to the task under a strong hand ride from Trujillo as A P Elvis was coming on for the challenge.

That rally fell just short as Wicked Tune finished up in 1:04.70 over the yielding turf course, a neck faster than A P Elvis in second with Night Officer third, another length back.

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Trained by Jane Cibelli for ownerbreeder Patricia Generazio of Tequesta, Fla., Wicked Tune had come into the My French-

man, (a race in which he was second to fellow Florida-bred Ju Jitsu Jax last year), off of three straight wins against optional claimers. He defeated $25,000 optional claimers at Gulfstream Park on Feb. 21, $62,000 optional claimers again at Gulfstream on Mar. 24 and $40,000 optional claimers at Delaware Park on July 15.

By Concordes Tune and out of Pretty Wicked, by The Wicked North, Wicked Tune now has won nine of 28 career starts and compiled $279,858 in earnings. Her backers at the mutuel windows received $3.80 for their $2 win tickets, $2.80 to place and $2.10 to show.

A P Elvis returned $4.60 and $2.60 while Night Officer paid $2.10 to show.

Brooklyn Cowboy Rides off into Mountaineer Stakes Win There aren’t many four and one-half furlong stakes for older horses in North America, so when Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack racing secretary Joseph Narcavish wrote the West Virginia Legislature Chairman’s Cup Stakes on the West Virginia Derby (Grade 2) undercard for Aug. 3, trainer Damon Dilodovico took notice.

Dilodovico is the conditioner of Florida-bred Brooklyn Cowboy, who two starts back won a four and one-half furlong, $28,000 allowance race at Charles Town Race Course by more than six lengths with a 93 Beyer Speed Figure. Not only was the distance and performance in the June 7 race good to set up for the Chairman’s Cup, but it was the 5-year-old gelding’s most impressive race since winning a $7,500 claiming race by more than ten lengths and a 92 Beyer in December at Parx Racing in Pennsyvania—the race in which Dilodovico also claimed Brooklyn Cowboy.

Odds-on favorite Comisky’s Humor, a winner of seven of 12 career races, broke on top from post two in the Chairman’s Cup while jockey Jose Montano placed Brooklyn Cowboy right

there with him on the outside. Those two raced heads apart while going the first quarter in :21.65 and continued to match strides around the far turn with second betting choice Bet Seattle chasing from four lengths back.

Turning for home, Brooklyn Cowboy and Comisky’s Humor still raced together while Bet Seattle was beginning to make up ground in third.

Past the eighth pole, Brooklyn Cowboy began to draw clear, eventully hitting the finish line a length and one-quarter in front of Comisky’s Humor in second, who was a neck ahead of Bet Seattle in third. The final time over the fast track was :52.13.

Brooklyn Cowboy was bred in Florida by Silverleaf Farm and is by Pomeroy, out of the Two Punch mare No Better Time, making him a full brother to stakes-placed Stop the Spending and a half-brother to stakes-placed Mays or Mantle.

He is now owned by Jay F. Young.

Brooklyn Cowboy paid a nice $14.20 to win, $4.60 to place and $3.40 to show. Comisky’s Humor returned $2.40 to place and $2.20 to show while Bet Seattle posted a $2.60 show price.

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Jewel of a Cat Shines in Coronation Cup

Florda-bred Jewel of a Cat

was the only entrant to have an opportunity to visit the winners’ circle after the race.

Even after the race started, Florida-bred Jewel of a Cat still looked to have little chance of pulling an upset as the longest shot in the field of five with 12-1 odds.

Breaking from post two with jockey Chris

Graeme Hall Has Grade 2 Winner in Designer Legs Ocala-based sire Graeme Hall, who stands at Eugene Melnyk’s Winding Oaks Farm, was represented by Grade 2 Adirondack Stakes winner Designer Legs Aug. 10 at Saratoga Race Course.

As the field of 2-year-old fillies crossed the wire in the $200,000 stakes, it appeared Who’s in Town was the winner and Designer Legs second, but the stewards eventually disqualified Who’s in Town and placed her fourth for interference in the stretch.

Who’s in Town got the lead at the top of the stretch in the Adirondack and was first challenged by Designer Legs on the outside and odds-on favorite Fiftyshadesofgold on the inside.

As they came down the stretch with some 150 yards to run, Who’s in Town swerved to the inside, forcing jockey Joe Talamo to check Fiftyshadesofgold and lose all chance to catch the leader.

Who’s in Town prevailed to the finish with Designer Legs fighting on the outside to get second while Thank You Marylou passed Fiftyshadesofgold for third. After the stewards made their ruling, Who’s in Town was placed fourth behind Fiftyshadesofgold while Designer Legs was named the winner with Thank You Marylou second and Fiftyshadesofgold third.

De Carlo aboard, Jewel of a Cat bumped with Mystic Love just to her inside before swerving to the outside to bump Lignite, who had broken from the three hole.

De Carlo did not panic however, and let Jewel of a Cat settle into fourth, some six lengths off of early leaders Lignite, who was the second choice in the betting at 5-1, and Magical Moon. That composure would payoff for De Carlo and Jewel of a Cat as Lignite and Magical Moon were head-to-head as they made the first quarter mile in a furious :21.37.

Around the far turn, Magical Moon and Lignite kept at it with Magical Moon getting clear as they turned for home. At the eighth pole, Little Sandy began to make up ground on the leader after stalking in third, but could not muster a challenge, even as Magical Moon posted a still very rapid :43.92 half-mile.

Approaching the sixteenth pole however, jockey Joel Rosario on Magical Moon began to sense his mount slowing and went to the left-handed whip as Jewel of a Cat was looming on the outside with her rally. As they raced to the wire, Jewel of a Cat got the edge and hit the finish in 1:01.81, a half-length in front of Magical Moon in second with Little Sandy third, another two lengths back. “[Jewel of a Cat] broke really sharp and the two speed horses really ran away from me,” De Carlo said after the race. “So I knew we must be flying. When we ran into the straight, nobody really kicked on. I knew I had a shot because I still had a lot of horse underneath me.”

Jewel of a Cat is trained

by Ben Perkins Jr. for J & J Racing Stables and GSP Racing Stable and she was bred in Florida by Mr. and Mrs. Marty Hershe of Ocala, Fla. By Wildcat Heir, who stands at Journeyman Stud in Ocala, and out of the Pentelicus mare Marbleous Routine, Jewel of a Cat was Designer Legs winning her second career stakes race after taking the $75,000 Stormy Blues Stakes at Pimlico on April 20.

She has since finished fifth in the $100,000 Miss Preakness Stakes behind winner I’m COGLIANESE PHOTO

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It didn’t look like Jewel of a Cat had much of a chance to win the $98,000 Coronation Cup for 3-year-old fillies going five and one-half furlongs on the grass at Saratoga on Aug. 12. In fact, it looked as if 3-10 favorite Magical Moon

Fawkes Saddles First Two In Ta Wee Trainer David Fawkes admitted he didn’t know who to root for during the running of the $100,000 Ta Wee Stakes at Gulfstream Park on Aug. 10.

The two horses Fawkes saddled in the 1 1/16mile turf feature, Sola Gratia and Millennia, were both closing down the stretch. “It was fun,” said Fawkes with a smile. “At the eighth pole I was thinking, ‘Who’s going to win?’ “ In the end it was Brinker Hill Farm’s Florida-bred Millennia who got her picture taken, winning the Ta Wee by a half-length over David Dizney’s homebred Florida-bred Sola Gratia while covering a firm course in 1:42.59. Miss Addison was third while race favorite Awesome Belle checked in fourth.

Ridden by Jesus Rios, Millennia, a 6-year-old mare by Milwaukee Brew, was allowed to settle behind a :24.35, :48.51 and 1:12.31 pace set by She’s Spooky before driving from the outside and past her stablemate in the stretch.

Millennia, purchased by Brinker Hill two years ago as a potential broodmare, has won six of 37 races. The Ta Wee was her first race since finishing ninth in The Girls Inc. of Shelbyville on June 15 at Indiana Downs. The mare was beat less than two lengths earlier this year at Gulfstream in the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf.

“The turf in Indiana was so hard last time she ran she didn’t like it,” Fawkes said. “It was a real speed bias. She wants something a little softer that will come back to her. This race worked perfectly with the speed. It set up really well. We’ve had her two years. This is her first stakes, and that’s why they [Brinker Hill Farm] bought her out of Keeneland [two years ago] in order to win a stakes with her and put her in their broodmare band. She’s always run well here. She ran well in the [Sunshine Millions] and I don’t think she was doing as good as she’s doing now. We gave her a freshening at the beginning of the summer and she’s really running well.”

Millenia was bred in Florida by Adena Springs.

Mom’s Favorite at Pimlico on May 17 and third in the $62,000 Crank It Up Stakes at Monmouth Park behind winner Ju Ju Eyeballs.

The Coronation Cup was the fourth win from eight career starts for Jewel of a Cat, who sold for $40,000 in the 2012 Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company April Sale from the consignment of Bo Hunt. That has proven to be a good price as the $60,00 first-place check in the Coronation Cup increased her career earnings to $189,000.

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1963

By JOANN GUIDRY

After breaking his maiden, the smallish 15-hand Roman Brother was gelded when it was discovered that he had a testicle that hadn’t descended. From there, things only improved. In the Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct, Roman Brother rolled to a four-and-a-half length victory and collected $152,150. He followed that win with a second-place finish to Hurry to Market in the $317,290 Garden State Stakes.

While Hurry to Market would be named the champion two-year-old colt of the year, Roman Brother was the earnings’ leader and was Ocala Stud was the leading commercial breeder weighted at 124 pounds on in the country as its Florida-breds garnered $707,383 in purse money. the Experimental HandiNeedles was the 11th-ranked juvenile sire by money earned ($158,329), cap. Harbor View Farm’s eighth by number of winners (12) and 14th by number of races won (21). Raise a Native was the high-weight at 126 Farnsworth Farms signed the sales slip on behalf of Louis pounds with Hurry to Market second at 125. Also at 124 Wolfson’s Harbor View Farm. The colt by Third Brother with Roman Brother were Chieftain and Golden Ruler.

Florida-bred juvenile Dunfee was weighted at 119 and out of Roman Zephyr, by Roman, was bred and consigned was the second-leading money-earner from the Sunshine to the sale by Ocala Stud.

Wolfson also purchased the sales-topper – a full State that season. He won the second division of the Cowdin brother to champion My Dear Girl for $48,000. Named Stakes, Joliet Stakes and Prairie State Stakes while finishing Florida-bred Group Leader, the colt had earned but $11,450 at the end third in the Arlington-Washington Futurity. In 12 starts, he Roman Brother of the season. posted six wins, one second and one third to earn $122,542.

Behaving Deby, bred by Meadowbrook Farms, rolled to four consecutive stakes victories. The filly by Ambehaving out of Dashing Deby, by Hasteville, won the Rancocas Stakes, Fashion Stakes, Polly Drummond Stakes and Gulfstream Park Dinner Stakes. She earned $67,234 on the season.

In an odd turn of events, Florida-bred national champion Carry Back came briefly out of retirement from his stallion duties. In what was to be his true final career start, millionaire Carry Back won the Trenton Handicap and closed out the season with $70,340 in earnings.

Ocala Stud was the leading commercial breeder in the country as its Florida-breds garnered $707,383 in purse money. Needles was the 11th-ranked juvenile sire by money earned ($158,329), eighth by number of winners (12) and 14th by number of races won (21).

On a sad note, Florida Thoroughbred industry pioneer Carl G. Rose died on February 27 at the age of 71. ■

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oman Brother led a parade of outstanding Florida-bred juveniles, which distinguished themselves in stakes competition across the country. At season’s end, Roman Brother was the best of the best as he was the leading juvenile money earner in the country with a bankroll $228,333.

As a 2-year-old in training, Roman Brother was purchased for $23,500 at the Florida Breeders’ Sales Company’s juvenile sale at Hialeah. Isidore Sherman of

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Roman Brother’s breeder

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Jeranimo uses late run,

captures the Eddie Read

By BROCK SHERIDAN lorida-bred Jeranimo used his patented late run to come from last to first to win the $300,000 Eddie Read Stakes (Grade 1) at Del Mar Race Course near San Diego on July 20, picking up his second graded stakes victory of the year. The Eddie Read featured a field of nine older horses that raced 1 1/8 miles on the turf.

Trained by Mike Pender for B.J. Wright of Pasedena, Ca., and Robert LaPenta of Westport, Conn., Jeranimo won the Grade 2 San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita in January but since had two uncharacteristic dull efforts. He was seventh behind winner Wise Dan in the Grade 1 Turf Classic at Churchill Downs on May 4 before failing to defend his title in the Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Betfair Hollywood Park on June 29.

Ridden by regular rider Rafael Bejarano in the Eddie Read, Jeranimo broke well from post four but settled into last while second choice Fed Biz and Slim Shadey battled on the front end going the first two furlongs in :23.22 and the first half-mile in :46.23.

Around the far turn, Slim Shadey could not keep up as Fly Lexis Fly was the first to challenge Fed Biz, eventually getting a short lead as they straightened away for home. Barocci and Vagabond Shoes (Ire) also looked to challenge down the stretch when suddenly Jeranimo came on the scene from the far outside. Just as quick as he appeared with the leaders, Jeranimo had passed them all as he went on to win by a length and one-half over Vagabond Shoes with another outsider, Fly Lexis, finishing third.

“I could tell they were going kind of fast up there and I knew that would be good,” Bejarano said. “My horse likes to make that last run and he’s really got a good kick. You can do what you want with him. He’s so Trainer Mike Pender, left, and classy. I have a lot of confico-owner BJ Wright celebrate after Jeranimo's victory. dence when I ride him.”

It was the tenth win and seventh graded stakes win in 35 career starts for Jeranimo who earned $180,000 for winning the Eddie Read, increasing his career bankroll to $1,400,864. A son of Congaree and the Jeblar mare Jera, Jeranimo was bred in Florida by J.D. and Phyllis Bryant’s Brylynn Farm located in Reddick, Fla. After the Eddie Read, Pender commented that Jeranimo, who was the high weight under 122 pounds in the Read, can be among the best, especially if he gets a solid pace at which to run.

“It seems almost surreal to say the horse redeemed himself when he had nothing to prove,” Pender said.

“They’re going to say this was a weak rendition of the Eddie Read, but all he has done is run second to Accclamation and take down the winning honors today.

“I think when Jeranimo is in a real horserace, where there’s speed, tactical speed, and deep closers like himself, that’s when he’s able to shine. And today he had perfect conditions.” ■ BENOIT & ASSOCIATES PHOTOS

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New ownership takes over the reins of historic Ocala-based Thoroughbred farm.

By JOANN GUIDRY

forward under their stewardship,” said George

ridlewood Farm, an iconic fixture in the

B

Isaacs, who has served as the operation’s general

Florida thoroughbred industry for nearly

manager since 1996. “They are very excited about

four decades, is embarking on a new era.

becoming involved in the thoroughbred industry.”

Prominent American businessman John C. Malone

John Malone is chairman of Englewood, Col-

and his wife Leslie purchased the storied Ocala-

orado-based Liberty Media Corporation and Lib-

based farm for $14 million and assumed ownership

erty Global, which own interests in a broad range

of the 800-acre property on Aug. 1, 2013. The Mal-

of media, communications and entertainment busi-

ones, who are the largest landowners in the United

nesses in the U.S. and internationally. Most notable

States with an estimated 2.2 million acres, are re-

among these holdings are the Atlanta Braves major

taining the Bridlewood Farm name.

league baseball team and SiriusXM satellite radio.

“The Malones recognized the legacy of the Bri-

Leslie Malone established Harmony Sporthorses in

dlewood Farm name and wanted to continue that

Kiowa, Co., in 1998 and it has grown from a recre-

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ational operation to an international corporation.

Kiltegan (County Wicklow), Ireland. Liberty

She is a major supporter of the United States

Global owns cable TV and broadband provider

Olympic Dressage Team and her horse, Har-

UPC in Ireland.

mony’s Mythilus, was a member of the 2008 U.S. team that competed in Hong Kong.

Known for their philanthropy, the Malones have reportedly donated more than $150 million to var-

The Malones eclectic real estate holdings in-

ious education causes over the years. In 2012, they

clude 1.2 million acres of woodlands in Maine

made an estimated $7-$8 million donation to es-

and New Hampshire, as well as hundreds of thou-

tablish Harmony Equine Center, an equine rehab

sands of acres of farm and ranch lands in Ne-

facility for horses, donkeys and mules seized by law

braska, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.

enforcement officers in

Months prior to their purchase of Bridlewood

Colorado.

Farm, the Malones bought a 95-acre horse farm in Wellington, Fla. One of the more interesting international real estate properties owned by the Malones is Humewood Castle, a 427-

SERITA HULT PHOTOS

acre estate in

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HISTORIC SUCCESS

general manager, the operation transitioned from a private breed-to-race entity to a commercial one. With nary a glitch, the farm’s success continued by breeding then selling early on such outstanding racehorses as Grade 1 stakes winners Southern Image and David Junior. The farm also began accepting clients’ horses for boarding, as well as breaking and training. In the latter department, the Bridlewood training program gained significant recognition when graduate Smarty Jones won the 2004 Kentucky Derby (Grade 1) and Preakness Stakes (G1); he also garnered that year’s Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old colt.

“Mr. Appleton had built such a foundation of success over the years that it made the transition to a commercial operation very easy,” said Isaacs, who had previously served as Bridlewood Farm stallion manager from 19891992. “Mr. Appleton had set up the operation with quality from top to bottom. And by the time of the change, people were very familiar with the kind of outstanding racehorses Bridlewood was producing year after year.”

While new to the thoroughbred industry, the Malones have bought a template for success in Bridlewood Farm.

Established in 1976 by the late Arthur I. and Martha Appleton, Bridlewood Farm soon became a perennial leading thoroughbred operation. Arthur Appleton, a Chicago-born entrepreneur and philanthropist, set up Bridlewood Farm as a private breed-to-race operation. Soon Appleton homebreds, sporting his distinctive red-striped white silks with the big red apple on the front and back, were visiting winner’s circles across the country and worldwide. In 1991, Appleton was named the Florida Breeder of the Year by the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association. In 1999, the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) selected Appleton as the Southern Region’s outstanding owner.

Over the years, Appleton bred and/or raced more than 100 stakes winners, including 12 Grade 1 stakes winners.

Among the latter group are Florida-bred millionaires Jolie’s Halo, Super Nakayama, Forbidden Apple, Southern Image, David Junior, Black Bar Spin and In Summation. Forbid- ENDINGS & BEGINNINGS den Apple and Southern Image were named Florida-bred When Appleton, who was preceded in death by wife Horse of the Year in 2001 and 2004, respectively. North of Martha in 1998, died on Jan. 15, 2008, Bridlewood Farm Eden (Ire), the dam of Forbidden Apple, was honored as went through another transition. The Appleton Family the 2001 Florida BroodTrust took over ownership mare of the Year. of the farm with Linda ApIn 1996, when Isaacs beto have shared the history and success of pleton Potter actively incame Bridlewood Farm’s creasing her role in the

“I consider myself very fortunate Bridlewood Farm with the Appleton family.

And now I look forward to introducing the Malones to the thoroughbred business.

”

—George Isaacs

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operation and the Florida thoroughbred industry. Potter currently serves on the FTBOA board of directors. The subsequent foal crops were also registered in the Bridlewood Farm name rather than under Arthur I. Appleton.

And still, the success continued.

In 2012, Bridlewood Farm was the fifth-leading Florida breeder by Florida-bred earnings with $2,318,266. Also, the late Arthur Appleton was represented by Florida-breds who earned $608,326, bringing the total Florida-bred earnings to $2.9 million for the operation. On the season, Bridlewood Farm bred Grade 1 stakes winner Eden’s Moon, who was named the 2012 Florida-bred champion 3-year-old filly, Grade 1 stakes winner Turbo Compressor and stakes winner Gentlemans Code. Appleton was represented by Flordia-bred graded stakes winner Doubles Partner.

Put It Back, who stands at Bridlewood Farm, was the 2012 leading Florida general and juvenile sire by Floridabred earnings with $4.9 and $1.2 million, respectively.

Put It Back, a 1998 bay horse by Honour and Glory out of Miss Shoplifter, by Exuberant, was also that season’s leading Florida sire by number of stakes winners (11), stakes wins (17), graded stakes winners (5), winners (121) and juvenile winners (23).

But behind the scenes, the 2008 economic recession had made a significant impact on the operation.

“Just like many in the thoroughbred industry, we had to make some tough decisions during the economic

downturn,” Isaacs said. “We sold mares, didn’t buy any new bloodstock and closed the training center, all which greatly affected the dynamics of the farm’s operation. And other than Linda (Potter), the rest of the Appleton children had no real interest in continuing on with the farm.

The decision was made to put it up for sale.”

Enter the Malones, who purchased the farm but none of the Appleton Family Trust-owned bloodstock. At the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s upcoming October sale, 11 mares and three weanlings are slated to be sold.

Any remaining Appleton bloodstock will be sold privately. The Appleton Family Trust will retain its partnership interest in Bridlewood Farm stallions Put It Back and

Bridlewood farm’s general manager George Isaacs

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BRIDLEWOOD BEGINS ANEW

Yesbyjimminy. The entity also owns majority interest in barns was leased to Jonathan Thomas, a former assistant Stormy Atlantic, who began his stud career at Bridle- to Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher.

“The plan is that with Jonathan Thomas on board, wood Farm before moving to Lexington, KentuckyBridlewood will again begin training our own and based Hill ‘n’ Dale Farms.

“I consider myself very fortunate to have shared the clients’ horses while he grows his business as well,” history and success of Bridlewood Farm with the Ap- Isaacs said. “Bridlewood Farm has a long history of outpleton family,” Isaacs said. “And now I look forward to standing training graduates to build on.”

Bridlewood Farm also has a history of standing sucintroducing the Malones to the thoroughbred business.”

Isaacs’ plan for that introduction and involvement is cessful stallions. In addition to the aforementioned 2012 leading sire Put It Back, the a simple one that has farm also stood past leading worked successfully for Florida sires in Skip Trial generations of horsemen: that with (1996-97) and Halo’s Image quality over quantity.

Jonathan Thomas (2004 & 2006).

“The plan we’ve dis(pictured) on “I’ve always believed in cussed is buying some the commercial viability of very nicely-bred fillies at board, Bridlestanding good, quality stalthe Keeneland September wood will again yearling sale and wellbegin training our lions,” Isaacs said. “And I think it’s important that a bred, in-foal broodmares own and clients’ farm have a partnership inat the Keeneland Novemhorses while he terest in some of the stalber sale,” Isaacs said. grows his business lions that it stands. Our “Then perhaps a couple of most financially productive nice 2-year-olds in train- as well. Bridlewood Farm has a long years have always included ing next year, again with history of outstanding training graduhaving a hot young or the focus on fillies. The ates to build on. —George Isaacs proven stallion at stud proplan would be to race the fillies then retire them to the farm’s broodmare band, ducing a healthy revenue stream. From my discussions with the Malones, I think they are very therefore providing residual asset value.”

As for the physical aspects of the farm, Isaacs noted interested in stallion investments as part of the future that it had been well-maintained over the years, but ex- Bridlewood Farm plans.”

And the future of Bridlewood Farm looks to be an pects “some capital improvements to be made as needed.”

In January, 2013, one of the farm’s three 30-stall training exciting new era indeed. ■

“The plan is

”

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Training centers take time to build solid foundation

By CYNTHIA MCFARLAND

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here are many strategies on how to break yearlings, but you’ll find once you get to the races, many of those horses have roots that trace back to training operations in Ocala,” noted Bryan Rice of Woodside Ranch.

To learn more about those strategies, we visited with two Ocala training centers to discover how they take green yearlings and build foundations that last a lifetime.

TRAIL RIDING PLAYS STRONG ROLE

For Bryan and Holley Rice of Woodside Ranch in Ocala, training young racehorses is a labor of love. The couple spent years at the racetrack themselves—Holley as a rider and Bryan as a trainer—and they bring this wealth of experience to the process of breaking yearlings.

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The Rices have owned the farm for 24 years. Because they also consign to the two-year-old sales, about 30% of the yearlings they break each year are their own, but the rest belong to clients who both race and sell.

“We are very hands-on. Bryan and I work with each horse in the breaking process,” Holley Rice said.

“Most riders and grooms who come to us are astonished at the things we teach our horses. It’s more like getting them ready to show instead of race. We think body balance is so important to their soundness and we also want real softness to the mouth. We believe horses that are broken to a light touch and can flex everywhere, become sound-minded and sound-legged, and hopefully, have a long career because of it.”

Most yearlings come from a sale and are given seven to ten days to set-

tle into their new surroundings before breaking begins.

The initial lesson takes place in the large round pen (60feet diameter) where either Bryan or Holley is mounted on a pony with the yearling loose in the round pen.

“We use a wand with a piece of plastic tied to the end of it and spend time ‘flagging’ them with this while mounted on the pony,” Holley explained. “They quickly realize nothing bad will happen when it touches them and it’s not something to be afraid of. Because of this, it becomes a big trust builder.”

“We want to develop a rapport and trust so that the horse will come to us for confidence,” Bryan said. “We want them to know new things aren’t something to panic over and that they can trust their handlers.”

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Lessons

for Life

We are very “ hands-on. Bryan and I work with each horse in the breaking process.

Most riders and grooms who come to us are astonished at the things we teach our horses.

”

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—Bryan and Holley Rice (top left and below)

though full-tree saddles aren’t the norm for the industry, the Rices swear by them and believe they prevent sore backs and allow the horses to move more freely. They also require better posture on the rider’s part.)

With about 70% of yearlings, the initial lesson will include flagging, being ponied in the round pen and a rider mounting. This usually takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the horse. During the first two weeks, Bryan and Holley also ground drive and longe every yearling in the round pen. Ground driving with long lines is usually introduced on day three and continues for about a week.

“In two weeks, we establish a foundation through which they can be comfortable with their handlers and learn. This early foundation is very important in order to get the horse in the right place down the road,” Bryan said. “We don’t rush them. Whether they’re on a longe line, next to the pony, or on long lines, we do things softly and gently. We want them to start responding willingly to our asking and to learn to give to pressure.”

Ground driving begins in the round pen and once the horse is responding well, the handler will move to ground driving outside in a paddock.

By the end of the first week, yearlings are usually ready to start trail riding around the 300-acre farm. For the first couple weeks, a pony horse accompanies the young horses, but they soon gain confidence to go without him.

“We do a lot of trail riding,” Holley said. “We have several areas on the farm where we have flat areas where we’ll jog and lope, do figureeights and circles. One day we might ride through a wooded area and let leaves and fronds touch their legs; the next day we might ride where they see other horses loose in a paddock. We want the horse to realize he can always trust the rider.”

Although yearlings ride out in groups of five to six horses, at some point in every outing, each rider will take his/her horse away from the group to practice some lesson or maneuver, which builds confidence and trust.

“We want a horse to ride well in company and also independently,”

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Bryan said. “Our riders realize we want very responsive, quiet horses. When the horse stops, he should flex at the poll, respond to light touch, and back up if asked. We want him to ‘ride around your leg,’ meaning he bends his ribcage and brings his hindquarters underneath his body. We also do a lot of bending exercises under saddle to keep horses from getting stiff.”

INTRODUCTION TO GATE

Although young horses don’t begin schooling in the gate until they’re about 90 days along, they are introduced to the starting gate early—usually within the first 14 days— simply because they start walking through it on trail rides.

“There’s going to be stress around the starting gate at the races, but if a horse is comfortable with the gate, he can separate the stress of breaking from the gate from the gate itself,” Bryan said.

“We don’t actually start exercising on the track until they’ve been riding for four to six weeks,” Holley said.

“We feel riding on grass and on the trails helps get them legged up without working on a more tiring surface like the track. Once we start going to track, trail riding still plays a part. Some days, we’ll send a set to track and the next day, those horses will ride all around the farm instead. This adds variety and keeps things interesting for them.”

“If you get to the point where all you’re doing is going to the racetrack, that’s always on their minds,” Bryan added. “You can keep a soft touch and soft mouth better if you add variety.”

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EARLY WORK CRUCIAL

The team at Paul Bulmahn’s GoldMark Farm in Ocala will be breaking 80 to 100 yearlings this fall.

About two-thirds are client horses, while the rest belong to the farm, which opened to the public in 2006. The farm uses the synthetic surface SAFETRACK® not only on the track, but on every surface horses walk on for safety and consistent footing.

Todd Quast, general manager and trainer, is hands-on throughout the breaking process, which he admits is one of his favorite tasks because he enjoys “getting inside their heads.” Young horses are handled extensively before breaking season ever begins so they already have the basics in place.

For starters, each yearling is introduced to a traditional hot walker, which is in an enclosed area with padded walls, of which one the horses can see out. Yearlings are walked alongside the machine for a number of days before they are ever attached to it, and they are supervised at all times, once they do start walking on the machine. Quast prefers the heavy-duty traditional walker instead of a free-style walker because he wants horses to walk quietly and not play or speed up, as they sometimes do when loose in a free-style walker.

After seven to ten days of short sessions on the hot walker, Quast starts every yearling in one of the 60-foot diameter covered round pens where high solid walls keep the horse’s attention focused. On day one, each yearling is saddled and bridled (Quast likes to use a fat eggbutt snaffle), in the round pen where long lines are attached to the bit and run through the stirrups, which are “hobbled” so they don’t flop around.

“We start ground driving on the first day,” Quast said, noting that the horses’ flight instinct is a help because they naturally want to move away. “We just follow them at whatever speed they want to go until they become relaxed and accept the new equipment. We do this until they settle; they get used to everything surprisingly quickly. We find it better to do everything at once (tack up and ground drive). Usually by the end of the first session, which is 15 to 20 minutes, they are walking calmly.

We may even ask for a mild 90-degree turn, but the main thing is just to get them moving forward.”

On the second day, Quast will take two yearlings to the round pen at the same time where handlers continue to ground drive them. From day three, handlers are usually working three and even four yearlings at a time in the round pen. If not on the ground himself, Quast is mounted on a pony horse and ready to assist.

“Horses are herd animals and more comfortable if they’re around other horses,” he noted. “The only time a horse is alone is on the first day of driving and ponying.

After the first session, we ask for more turning, but it’s all about getting them up in the bridle and going forward. We’d rather see them go forward than stop. By the third day, they are turning left and right and cutting through the middle of the round pen.”

Horses are “ herd animals and more comfortable if they’re around other horses.

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—Todd Quast (below), general manager and trainer for GoldMark Farm

PONYING IS A HELP

Ground driving in groups in the round pen continues for about two weeks. Then Quast introduces each yearling to ponying. For the first session, it’s just one yearling with Quast on the pony horse. The yearling is tacked up with saddle and bridle, as usual.

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Once training on the 5/8-mile dirt track, yearlings are galloped both directions an equal amount of time. The Rices don’t want a horse to become stiff or “one-sided,” which can happen if a horse is always traveling to the left.

Horses are regularly exposed to others coming from the opposite direction on the track, so this becomes routine.

“We invest a lot in the first 30 days because we believe it shows up in the intense phases of training six months in. This is where the horse really benefits from a very thorough job in the early part of the breaking process,” Bryan noted. “If we really establish balance and a soft mouth in the beginning, that will still be there months down the road.”

“When you find horses that develop problems at the track, such as in the starting gate, they often didn’t have the proper foundation in the breaking process. If a horse doesn’t have all the steps in the beginning, you’re limited in the tools to help that horse and have to start from scratch if the horse has a problem,” Holley said.

The Rices note that their breaking program has to be flexible because horses don’t learn at the same rate.

Being hands-on allows them to make adjustments so each horse can progress and continue learning.

“You can get this breaking process done more quickly, but we strongly feel that the way we do it really helps the horse,” Holley said. “We can’t bring ourselves to make shortcuts.”

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and start bucking or cantering, the rider doesn’t try to stop them,” Quast said. “So many people, when a horse goes to bucking, pull their heads around and try to stop them, but the key is to ride through it and keep them going forward.”

After two weeks of ponying and riding in the round pen, yearlings graduate to riding in the 150 by 250-foot arena. Here, they spend time doing lots of jogging, figure-eights, learning to do simple lead changes and cantering in both directions. They also get accustomed to other horses riding around Initial visits to the track may only last 15 to 20 minutes, but some horses will need a and towards them.

“We want them to be like little longer, depending on their attention span and how they’re accepting everything. young show horses,” Quast stress-free it can be if you use their natural flight instinct.” said. “If you put your leg on them, they should move Yearlings are ridden for the first time while being away from it.”

Yearlings spend two to four weeks riding in the arena ponied on about day 17 of the breaking process. They’re already accustomed to their tack and have developed a and have gained a good deal of fitness before moving basic headset through ground driving. Because Quast is on to the track. The first day they go to the track, they ponying the yearling, he has are first ridden in the familiar surroundings of the arena. close control of his head, Then, a group of yearlings, together with a pony horse, which keeps the yearling will head to the track.

Initial visits to the track may only last 15 to 20 minfrom rearing or bucking. In fact, 95% or more never utes, but some horses will need a little longer, depending on their attention span and how they’re accepting buck at all.

“By the second or third everything. The new surroundings can make some yearday with a rider up, the year- lings nervous, especially when they see the marker poles ling is still being ponied, but for the first time. Quast tells his riders not to force the I’ve let out more rope and young horses to ride close to the markers if they are the rider is taking more con- frightened. He’s found the best tactic is to just gradually trol,” Quast said. “Every- ride closer to the poles each time around and soon the thing we’re doing is to yearling realizes there’s nothing to be afraid of. He wants reduce the stress of break- the horse to respect the rider, but not out of fear.

“We do lots of jogging at first and once they’ve been ing. We don’t want them bucking and jumping or on the track for two weeks, we start walking through the scared of what’s going on. starting gate every day,” Quast said. “We have a United It’s counterproductive to Puett gate just like at the racetrack. By the time we start have them bucking because closing them in, they’re really used to it.”

Every training session ends with yearlings cooling the horse or rider can get hurt. If something does scare out and relaxing on the hot walker for about 45 minutes.

Quast believes strongly that the first days of breaking them at any point in the process, they tend to come are crucial to a horse’s entire life and career.

“So many good horses don’t get a chance because close to the pony for secuthey get hurt or badly scared during the breaking rity.”

Over the next two weeks, process,” he noted. “I have good enough riders that we yearlings are ridden in could probably be taking them to the track within a cougroups of three to four ple days, but that’s not the best thing for the horse. If you horses within the round pen do that, you’re going to have a problem down the road with Quast in the middle on and you also risk having them get hurt. You need to use his pony. Forward move- the horse’s basic instinct to your advantage. If they have ment is constantly empha- a good, stress-free experience in those first days, it just sized. “If they get scared carries them forward.” ■ MARK BARRETT PHOTO

for Life

“I get my pony slightly behind them, just like when we’re driving them with long lines,” he explained. “I first pony them clockwise with the yearling toward the middle of the round pen. If they don’t want to go forward, I can ‘push’ them with the pony’s body. After they accept this, we’ll go the other direction. They usually pick up ponying on the first day. At first they aren’t used to someone being high and above them, but by the time you’ve gone around a few times, they’re right beside the pony horse with their head almost in your lap. It’s amazing how

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The expanding program not only includes the six-race series but also two-year-old and three-year-old and upwards supplementals

By TAMMY A. GANTT

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hile the Florida Stallion Stakes is in full swing with the first legs of the series run last month at Calder, the enhanced program starting with foals of 2012 has been underway for some time. The Florida Sire Stakes Program updates the traditional $1 million Florida Stallion Stakes six-race series to include the original series renamed the Florida Sire Stakes along with the addition of two-year old and three-year old supplemental races for a $2.2 million program. Horses in the program also have supplemental opportunities into their later years also.

To be eligible, foals must be FTBOA registered Florida-breds and their sire must have been an FTBOA registered Florida stallion the year the foal was conceived. Foals of 2012 require one eligibility payment by January 15, 2014 of $500.

Foals going forward require a yearling payment and a two-year old payment, both $250. The yearling payment is due by May 15 and the twoyear old payment by January 15 (foals of 2013 and foals of 2014).

The payment form is available here (opposite page) and is available at www.ftboa.com. Once on the homepage, go to INFORMATION then to FORMS. It is also available under the SIRE STAKES link.

To confirm the foal you are paying for is a Florida-bred, visit ftboa.com, select the INFORMATION and scroll to the bottom FLBRED SEARCH. This page allows you to enter the foal’s name or dam’s name to confirm registration. FTBOA registered stallions by year are also listed.

The FTBOA encourages anyone who has questions about the program to call 352-629-2160 or email FloridaSireStakes@ftboa.com . The FTBOA also reminds owners of their responsibility to reg-

ister their horse in a timely fashion and to make note of FSS eligibility payment deadlines. The FTBOA encourages non-members to join FTBOA to ensure they receive information and updates sent to membership regarding the program. A membership application can be found on the FTBOA website under the INFORMATION tab, then select FORMS. Now in its 32nd year, the program was created to promote Florida-breds and the $5 billion industry that supports them. ■ Stallions Currently Registered For 2013 Are As Follows: A.P. Warrior Adios Charlie American Spirit Awesome of Course Backtalk Belgravia Benny The Bull Big Bad Barnie Big Drama Biondetti BL's Appeal Brooks 'N Down Circular Quay City Place Cliff’s Catch Cool Coal Man Cowtown Cat Crown of Thorns Double Honor Exclusive Quality Factum Field Commission First Dude Flashstorm Forty Grams General Quarters Get Rich Quick Gone Astray Gottcha Gold Graeme Hall Greatness Hal’s Image Hear No Evil High Cotton Imperialism In Summation Indy Wind

Iqbaal J P's Gusto Kantharos Keyed Entry Kiss The Kid Leroidesanimaux Lifestyle Mach Ride Maltese Dog Mass Media Montrbook Motovato Overdriven Personal Interest Pleasant Strike Put It Back Repent Revolving Saint Anddan Seeking Beauty Seeking the Dia Silver Tree Stratford Hill Sweet Return Telling Tequilazo The Green Monkey Threeandoh Thunder Moccasin Two Step Salsa United States Vineyard Haven Wagon Limit Wildcat Heir With Distinction Yesbyjimminy THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013 35

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Keeping members informed DID YOU MISS OUT on our foal regis-

tration deadline on August 31? Don’t worry, you still have a chance to register your foal.

For FTBOA members, foal registration increases to $150 from September 1 through Dec. 31. As a yearling, if you wait to register you foal it is $300 and if you wait until they are a two-year-old or later it costs $7,500 (but you must still own them if you bred them at that point). Foal registration, as well as stallion registration are required for your horse to be eligible for the Florida Stallion Stakes Program which is now administered by the FTBOA. It’s a $2.2 million program. Don’t miss out!

CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Florida Thoroughbred Charities has partnered with Ocala Farm Ministries for a charity golf tournament to be held on Friday, Oct. 11 at the Ocala National Golf and Turf Club (formerly Golden Hills). The format features 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts and four-man scramble. The day includes four Hole-in-One prizes including two for $10,000 cash, plus prizes for the top three teams, the longest drive, closest to the pin, a putting contest and raffles. The player’s entry fee includes greens fees, cart fees, lunch and prizes.

The FTBOA charity committee is actively contacting sponsors for the event. Sponsorship opportunities include: PLATINUM $1,000 Golf foursome, 8 x 4 tee sign plus Florida Equine Publications recognition GOLD $500 A 6 x 3 tee sign and publication recognition SILVER $100 A 6 x 3 tee sign and recognition for $100 TEAMS OF FOUR are $360 and individuals are $90 each Entries close Friday, Oct. 4. Sponsorships close Friday, Sept. 27. It is through the generous support of sponsors that funds are raised to 40 THE FLORIDA HORSE • AUGUST 2013

support the FTC charities including the Second Chance Thoroughbred Retirement Farm which currently has 40 plus horses and three Florida-bred champions at the Lowell Correctional Institute. Funds raised also go to vital Ocala Farm Ministries programs and projects.

Potential sponsors can contact Tammy Gantt at tgantt@ftboa.com or call 352-629-2160.

NEW MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS ADDED

The following discounts have been added recently. Show your FTBOA membership card for discount. For updated discounts, visit www.ftboa.com.

HORSE COUNTRY CARRIAGE COMPANY OF OCALA 10% off - 352-727-0900 (Discount for up to 6 in party) FARM TOURS OF OCALA $5 per person– 352-895-9302 (Extends to member’s guests) ROMA ITALIAN RESTAURANT 15% off – 2775 NW 49th Ave., Ocala 34482 SHERATON BEACH HOTEL Corporate Rate - Ft Lauderdale – 1-888-627-7109 UNITED HAY SALES 10% off - 13101 W Hwy 326, Ocala 34482 352-351-8861 (Excludes hay, feed, wormers.

In-store purchases only) VALVOLINE Nationwide with the NTRA Advantage program 15% off – (Oil change, service or parts, call or stop by FTBOA offices for discount key fob) WESTIN BEACH RESORT & SPA Corporate Rate - Ft Lauderdale - 1-888-627-7108 W HOTEL Corporate Rate - Ft Lauderdale Beach 1-877-946-8357 WINNING EDGE TACK SHOP 10% off - 6998 NW US Hwy, 27,Ocala 34482 352-622-9000 (Cannot be combined with other discounts) These discounts are designed to create even more value to your FTBOA membership. If we are missing one that you would like

to see, let us know or help us set it up. No matter your location, if your own business would like to provide a discount to FTBOA members, please contact Tammy Gantt at tgantt@ftboa.com or 352-629-2160 ext 239.

FTBOA WELCOMES SALLY MOEHRING

The FTBOA welcomes equestrian Sally Moehring. Originally from England, Sally has an extensive background in the horse industry having owned up to 12 equines at any one time ranging from Welsh ponies to thoroughbreds and warmbloods. She’s competed in eventing, show jumping, dressage and polo.

She’s retrained many Off-The-Track thoroughbreds (OTTB) for new careers and worked with steeplechase horses. Her retired 21-year-old Secretariat grand-daughter competed in dressage and eventing before becoming a broodmare for Sally’s sport pony program. For almost 20 years, Sally and her husband, Fred, have managed Cottage Farm in Ocala. She is membership and events assistant director and her previous work with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association’s Advantage program has given her a solid background working with industry members and vendors. You can contact her at 352-6292160 ex. 248 or at SMoehring@ftboa.com.

HORSE FEVER'S JAZZED TO MAKE APPEARANCE AT FTBOA

The Marion Cultural Alliance is hosting an opportunity to win a Horse Fever horse named Jazzed. The statue designed by John

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Tripodi for the Horse Fever in Motion Series has been traveling throughout the county promoting the fundraiser that benefits the alliance. Jazzed plans to make a stop at the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' & Owners' Association offices in August as part of the tour. The Museum and Gallery is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and closed noon to 1 p.m. for lunch and is located at 801 SW 60th Avenue in Ocala. A drawing for Jazzed will be held at the Salute the Arts Breakfast and Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Ocala. For tickets call 352-369-1500 or visit the website at mcaocala.com. Tickets for Jazzed are $20, or six for $100. In addition to Jazzed, three other Horse Fever horses will be a part of fundraiser drawings, one of which will be held at the FTBOA Awards Dinner Gala on March 10, 2014.

VISIT FLORIDA - TRIP TO TALLAHASSEE

Karen Grimes went to Tallahassee to promote Ocala/Horse Capital of the World on the station there as part of visit Florida. The segment was three minutes and mini horse Lightning was taken to bring to life all the breeds represented in the county.

FTBOA PARTNERS WITH THE HILTON OCALA FOR BREEDERS’ CUP AND KENTUCKY DERBY PARTIES

The Hilton Ocala’s newest equine specialist is Michelle Hemingway who most recently worked for Journeyman Bloodstock, Stonewall Farm and consulted with Team Valor. Coordinating with Michelle, FTBOA will be partnering with the hotel on events related to the horse industry. Events in the works include a Breeders' Cup party, syndication seminars for the spring sales, a history of Marion County photography exhibit and, of course, a Kentucky Derby party. The Hilton also added new 65 inch conference video monitors in the hotel lobby so prospective buyers and consignors can continuously review under tack shows during the six Ocala Breeders’ Sales held annually. FTBOA welcomes FTBOA members and volunteers to contact me at 352-629-2160 or tgantt@ftboa.com to get involved.

GALA’S SILENT AUCTION WINNERS SHARE IRELAND TRIP EXPERIENCE

Courtesy Tina Schmeisser and Tom Camp - “Our successful bid for the Irish Derby package at the FTBOA silent auction fundraiser in March was a great deal to say the least. It started with a small bid for two tickets to the Irish Derby, a tour of Coolmore Stud in Fethard, nearby Ballydoyle Training Center where Aidan O'Brien trains and the Killashee House Hotel castle.

After a few more small increases on our bid and a little more wine, we learned that we had won and were heading to Ireland.

What we did not know was that the package included so much more. Bill and Annabel Murphy of Elangeni Farms of Ocala and the wonderful FTBOA staff ensured that our trip would be full of once-

in-a-lifetime exciting experiences.

We flew into Dublin and promptly headed to County Cork where Bill and Annabel had arranged an incredible garden tour of Liselan Estate. The following day, we drove the Ring of Kerry and were witness to astounding coastal views. Our curiosity then led us to a local race track in Tipperary where we learned just how different Irish racing and wagering is from the U.S. At the urging of Bill Murphy we were on the lookout for a historic photo of the great jockey, Lester Piggott, at Cashel Palace hotel. Instead, we found Lester Piggott himself. We chatted and took photos with Mr. Piggott.

For our exclusive Coolmore tour, we were picked up by car. We were able to see the stallions Galileo, High Chaparral and Danehill Dancer and see the breeding and foaling facilities. The turf track was built to emulate the uphill course of the Curragh and the long straightaways of Ireland’s other tracks. Our guide arranged for a visit to Coolmore's museum of their racing successes. The late preserved Sadler Wells was on display along with historical memorabilia with impressive high tech presentations. Lunch was served at the museum where our curiosities were answered in detail. Next it was time to head to The Curragh in county Kildare for the Irish Derby!

It was an exciting day with fanfare similar to the Kentucky Derby. The horses, the ladies in their hats, the excitement.....it was all there. As promised, our Derby tickets were waiting at the will call window. Our seats were great - located in the owner's section. We enjoyed lively conversation with locals and some really good Guinness stout while watching racing. The food was fantastic and the sights incredible. You can bet that we will be attending and bidding heavily at the next FTBOA Gala in March.”

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Keeping members informed THE FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES GOLF TOURNAMENT Oct. 11 (details in this column) HORSE SALES Ocala Breeders Sales – Oct. 15–17

The Lone Rangettes pose with Champ to promote the Lone Ranger movie which featured Silver, a half Thoroughbred. The FTBOA received The Lone Ranger masks, bandanas, and movie posters last month that were distributed to members. A few bandanas and posters remain, contact me if you would like one.

FTBOA ANNUAL MEETING 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 30 at the Ag. Extension Center – Ballots due by start of meeting or mailed in advance to address provided in mailer.

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FTBOA MEMBERS’ HOLIDAY CHARITY OPEN HOUSE BAZAAR 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the FTBOA Offices in Ocala. Details to come.

SAVE THE DATE

FLORIDA EQUINE INSTITUTE & ALLIED TRADE SHOW SPONSORED IN PART BY FTBOA 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sept. 19 at the Ocala Ag Extension Center – Includes seminars, handouts, lunch and trade show - $25 before Sept 6, $50 after or onsite. E-mail event organizer Mark Shuffitt at imsh@ufl.edu for details FTBOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTING PACKET MAILED TO MEMBERS Sept 30 – Be sure to review the bios.

Regular members, be sure to vote!

TINA POWERS ART EXHIBITION FOR FLORIDA THOROUGHBRED CHARITIES August through October 1 – The latest exhibit in the FTBOA Gallery and features artwork donated by Tina Powers, proceeds go to Florida Thoroughbred Charities. Open daily 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at 801 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Fla. HORSE CENTS II 6 p.m. on October 10 at the Ag Extension Center – A program designed to connect business leaders with the horse community spearheaded by Journeyman Stud’s Crystal Fernung.

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ON TOP OF THE WORLD MASTER CLASSES

FTBOA will hold a regular class for Marion County’s On Top of the World community to promote the Florida Thoroughbred industry starting this Fall. Currently, they have five classes related to the "Horse Capital of the World" including a Northwest Stud Farm tour, Tom Sweeney's “Thoroughbreds of Marion County” overview, the Ocala Equine Rescue Farm Tour, Dr. Lane's horse anatomy, Dr. Lane's History of vet medicine and Karen Grimes's Farm Tours of Ocala program. ■

Tammy Gantt, Membership and Events Director, Contributing Editor

Sally Moehring, Membership and Events Assistant Director with JoJo

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By ERIKA MACHTINGER

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f you work around horses, likely you have experienced flies at one point or another. Flies are not just annoying but filth breeding flies, like stable and house flies, are very good mechanical vectors; meaning they can pick up a pathogen in one place, like a manure pile or another infected animal, and move it to a new place, like a healthy animal.

House flies are suspected to be capable vectors of pathogens cause pigeon fever and even E. coli and salmonella. House flies alone can carry over 100 pathogens to humans and livestock. Other pest flies are biological vectors, where the pathogen undergoes development within the fly before being passed to the new host.

Mosquitoes in particular are important vectors of several equine encephalitis viruses and West Nile virus. Horse and deer flies can vector the pathogen that causes Equine Infectious Anemia. On top of that, deer, horse and stable flies can bite and their pain and annoyance is often unbearable!

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A) The common house fly B) The stable fly C) Horn flies on a horse D) Spalangia cameroni, a biological control agent of filth flies.

It is likely that if you are reading this article you have or have had, problems with flies, but what do you do about them? As a good horse owner or caretaker, you are concerned about the health and welfare of the animals. Many people have become exasperated after walking into a feed or tack store and feeling helpless in the fly control aisle. Which products do you use? Fly spray?

Baits? Traps? Feed through products? Biological control? The answer likely differs by the situation, knowledge and budget of each person.

Managing flies at equine facilities should be conducted using an integrated approach. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach that uses a variety of methods minimizing risks to the community while maximizing control. IPM has several recognized and basic steps that need to be addressed when developing an effective program: 1) Identification of the insect. A false identification of a pest may lead to ineffective control.

2) Education. Often one life stage of a particular pest is more vulnerable to available control methods than the others, and it might not necessarily be the adult.

Understanding a pest’s biology and preferred location, and effective control methods will aid in creating an effective control plan.

3) Monitoring. Monitoring needs to occur continuously, preferably before a pest becomes a problem allowing you to record distribution and changes in prevelance.

4) Establishing Thresholds. A threshold is the number of pests that can be tolerated. This can be economical (based on financial losses), or related to health or aesthetic reasons. As determined by your monitoring program, you may reach a threshold point where action must be taken based on the pre-set of conditions for each pest to prevent damaging levels from being reached.

5) Choosing and implementing control methods.

Many control options are available for pest problems on equine facilities. Control methods can include cultural (sanitation) practices to prevent fly development, mechanical or physical control to kill or intercept flies that are present, biological control wherein one uses living

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organisms to combat flies at different life stages and the judicious use of insecticides.

6) Evaluation. After a control program is in place, it is beneficial to know the impact of your actions. Other factors to consider are unintended side effects and a determination of the results. Were control methods satisfactory or should alternative or additional methods be employed? This should always be coupled with continued monitoring (Step 3).

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by Florida horse owners and to what extent? That was what a University of Florida survey set out to identify along with current perceptions of pest problems and current control methods. The survey, conducted in 2010 and 2011, was sent to major equine organizations in North and Central Florida, including regional shows, clubs, and associations and County Extension educators. The survey included sections: participant demographics, facility pest problems and management practices and opinions on the quality and availability

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of equine related research and Extension materials.

The demographics revealed the diversity of Florida’s equine industry. There were many differences in property acreage, numbers of horses, and over 21 riding disciplines were cited.

More than 90% of the survey respondents were pleasure riders or engaged in performance activities, which was significantly higher than the 2005 American Horse Council survey results that found 60% of Florida horses were used in recreation and showing. Over 56% of facilities were 10 acres or less with >63% housing between one and five horses.

Pest problems were observed overwhelming in the summer months (June, July and August) (86.1%). The Florida climate offers an ideal environment for pest flies to develop year-round on livestock facilities. Even considering this, the seasonal response was expected as insect pests in Florida are aided in development by high humidity and temperatures, particularly in the summer months.

Throughout the survey, responses associated with pests suffered from respondent variability in name recognition it was clear that many of the survey takers were not as familiar with common names, often using colloquial terminology. Horse owners cited many pests on their property, but the most common pests were mosquitoes, stable flies and gnats with many write-in responses for “yellow fly”, a species of horse fly, and the so-called “cow fly” that respondents may have applied to the horn fly, stable fly, or even house fly. The colloquial term “cow fly” typically refers to the horn flies that are often observed on the backs of cows.

Midges, Culicoides spp., “yellow fly” and “cow fly” were answer choices, represented as their correct common names; biting midges, horse and deer flies and horn fly, respectively.

This name association confusion was observed again in follow-up questions on specific pests. While 63.1% answered that stable flies were a problem, only 61.5%

Fly masks and other personal protection are common on horses

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(59.1%). When asked to describe monitoring techniques in the comment box, many of the respondents listed some form of control (such as biological control, traps or insecticides). In the context of IPM, monitoring requires regular observations on the abundance of pests on a property. These observations provide the basis for pest management decision making and action relative to economic or damage thresholds. Based on these responses, it is clear that monitoring as a part of an IPM program is not widely understood by equine operators.

The fourth step in an IPM program is determining how many pests you are willing to tolerate. This is often a personal consideration if not related to an economic loss of a product (as with crops or milk). Horse owners demonstrated a very low tolerance for pests, which may have been a health or aesthetic threshold.

Survey respondents were asked how many pests they would tolerate around their animals, or their action threshold, and the majority responded with less than 10 pests. Unfortunately, economic action thresholds have not been determined for horses as the economic or damage losses are difficult to assess quantitatively. The equine community could benefit from future research on economic losses to horse owners attributed to equine pests, such as money spent on pest control.

After identifying and learning about the pest, monitoring current levels and setting acare most abundant in late winter and spring tion thresholds, the fifth step in Florida and are often observed feeding on horses. an IPM program is to manage

thought they could identify stable flies accurately. The responses to stable flies, in particular, were the giveaway on the status of identification knowledge. Over two-thirds of survey takers said that stable flies were a problem, but stable flies are often observed feeding on horses. Although stable flies can be found on horses, particularly feeding on the forelegs, they do not linger, preferring to rest on nearby walls or fence lines, making it unlikely that respondents would observe and correctly identify stable flies, as they resemble house flies from a distance. Additionally, although respondents reported the greatest pest pressure in the summer, stable flies, the top pest, are most abundant in late winter and spring on horse farms in Florida. Respondents may be observing horn flies or house flies and mistaking them for stable flies or are assuming that flies found in the stable are classified as “stable� flies. Based on responses, the ability of the respondents to accurately identify pest species is questionable and presents an opportunity for education on IPM Steps 1 and 2, insect identification and education.

Pests were not monitored by the majority of the survey takers, the third step in an IPM program. Over 76% of respondents did not monitor pest populations on their properties during the year, mainly because they lack knowledge about the required methods and materials

Stable flies, the top pest, on horse farms in

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their animals. Each equine facility is unique and horse pest abundance. Sanitation is the first line of defense owners are encouraged to seek the support of their against filth fly populations. While manure managecounty Extension agent and University to answer quesment won’t affect horn fly, mosquito, or horse and deer tions about setting up an IPM program for managing fly populations, it can reduce the number of house pest insects on their farm. Additionally, many online and stable flies on a property. Manure management resources are available as well through IPM Florida is one of the most important sanitation pracand the University of Florida Electronic Delivtices and all but three of the 272 respondents ery Information System (EDIS) (links provided to the pest problems and management pracbelow). With a little time and effort, the process tices section of the survey managed their of pest control on equine farms can go from manure and bedding waste. The most throwing your hands in the air to marching in to common methods of waste disposal inthat feed or tack store with a plan of attack that cluded: distribution with a spreader (49%), will keep you and your horses dragging pastures (22.1%), placing is happy and healthy. it in a pile (24.8%), and active composting (25.9%). Owners and opone of the most important erators of equine facilities were sanitation practices attuned to managing manure and bedding waste to maintain the health and welfare of their animals. However, some of these methods, like placing manure in a pile, may not eliminate development habitat for filth breeding flies unless some form of exclusion (like covering the pile with a tarp) is used.

The survey respondents were asked to indicate the pest control methods they used most often to manage insect pests. Insecticide application was the predominant method of pest control (95.9%). Physical exclusion with fly masks (66.2%) was commonly utilized, although respondents also used traps (38.0%), biological control (22.0%), and feed-through insecticides (14.6%). Insecticides and repellents are commonly marketed to the equine industry and the high numbers of respondents using insecticides suggests an over-reliance on chemical control.

Horse owners clearly prefer conventional pest control Please visit Pest Management Perceptions and Pracmethods targeted at adult insects but try options to control tices for Equine Farms in North and Central Florida immature insects. Incorporating methods for controlling (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in983) for the full results and dislarvae is useless if breeding is not occurring on equine cussion of this survey. ■ farms. Because of a lack of monitoring, respondents were uninformed about pest type or abundance on their prop- For more information contact Erika Machtinger: erty, yet often used expensive and potentially harmful in- irishtangerine@ufl.edu secticides with no basis for their need or efficacy.

The results of this survey indicated that many indi- IPM Florida http://ipm.ifas.ufl.edu/ viduals participating in the equine industry have an in- External Parasites on Horses http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig139 Protecting Florida Horses from Mosquitoes sufficient level of knowledge of the identification, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in181 biology, and presence of filth fly pests on their properties External Parasites Around Animal Facilities that is required to develop a successful IPM program. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ig054 They continue to rely on insecticides because they are Central Florida Livestock Agents’ Group Cflag.ifas.ufledu easy to apply and often kill many insects quickly, but they UF/IFAS Extension Solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu appear to lack both an adequate understanding of current insecticide resistance and application issues and avail- Acknowledgements: Special thanks to Dr. Norm Leppla and the PHOTOS COURTESY ERIKA MACHTINER

Manure management

able alternatives. Although survey takers did not demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of IPM practices, there was a clear willingness to protect themselves and

Alachua County Livestock Extension Specialist Cindy Sanders for their help with the development and execution of this survey. I also sincerely appreciate the assistance of Dr. Phil Kaufman and Dr. Amanda House for their thorough review of this article.

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he Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association supplements annually the stakes schedules at each of the Florida race tracks in an effort to further promote the Florida thoroughbred. The Florida Sire Stakes Program is part of this overall promotion.

The Sire Stakes program is open to horses registered with the FTBOA and by Florida stallions registered with the FTBOA who have met all eligibility requirements and made all required payments. The program consists of more than $2.2 million in purse awards supplemented by FTBOA for two-year old and three-year old races and includes the lucrative Florida SIRE Stakes – a six race series for two-year olds. In 2013, the program represents $640,000 in purses at Gulfstream Park and $150,000 at Tampa Bay Downs. In 2012, it represented the $1 million Florida Stallion Stakes and $430,000 in purses at Calder Race Course.

The $1 million Florida Sire Stakes consists of six 2-yearold races for Florida-bred colts and fillies. The races are: two 6 furlong races, two 7 furlong races, and two races at 1 1/16th. The series runs summer through fall at a Florida race track.

Rewarding Excellence The Florida Sire Stakes Program Promotes Florida-breds Starting with foals of 2012 that are eligible for the 2014 Florida Sire Stakes, the FTBOA will serve as the administrator for the Florida Sire Stakes series.

Foals are eligible for the Florida Sire Stakes series and two-year old and three-year old supplemental stakes program if: 1. The foal’s sire was an FTBOA-registered stallion standing in Florida when the foal was conceived, AND, 2. The foal is a Florida-bred registered with the FTBOA

3. The foal is kept eligible with payment of eligibility fees by the deadline(s) required

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2014 Florida Sire Stakes Program Deadlines & Payments (Foals of 2012) Includes eligibility in Florida Sire Stakes series, two-year old and 2015 three-year old supplemental stakes 2011 – Stallion registration: Before/on June 1 $1,000; June 2 through August 1 - $2,000

2012 - No weanling payment required 2013 – No yearling payment required

2014 – Two-year-old payment required: Before/on January 15- $500; January 16 through February 28 - $1,000 2015 Florida Sire Stakes Program Deadlines & Payments (Foals of 2013) Includes eligibility in Florida Sire Stakes series, two-year old and 2016 three-year old supplemental stakes 2012 – Stallion registration: Before/on February 15 - $2,000; February 16 through August 1 $3,000; August 2 through November 15 - $10,000 2013 - No weanling payment required

2014 - Yearling payment required: Before/on May 15 - $250; May 16 through November 15 - $500

2015 – Two-year-old payment required: Before/on January 15- $250; January 16 through February 28 - $500 If the yearling payment or supplemental yearling payment was not paid in 2014, a onetime payment of $5,000 can be made by January 15, 2015 to maintain eligibility.

2016 Florida Sire Stakes Program Deadlines & Payments (Foals of 2014) Includes eligibility in Florida Sire Stakes series, two-year old and 2017 three-year old supplemental stakes 2013 – Stallion registration: Before/on February 15 - $2,000; February 16 through August 1 - $3,000; August 2 through November 15 - $10,000 2014 – No weanling payment required

2015 - Yearling payment required: Before/on May 15 - $250; May 16 through November 15 - $500 2016 – Two-year-old payment required: Before/on January 15- $250; January 16 through February 28 - $500 If the yearling payment or supplemental yearling payment was not paid in 2015, a one-time payment of $5,000 can be made by January 15, 2016 to maintain eligibility. continued on next spread

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30 YEARS OF THE FLORIDA STALLION STAKES

Jackson Bend

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In its 30 years, the Florida Stallion Stakes hosted 1,466 total individual runners in 214 races and awarded over $37.5 million. Florida-breds won 211 of the races. Just like other racing triples, the Florida Stallion Stakes three race sweep is a difficult feat. In its 30 year history, only 11 horses have won all three, while 36 horses won two of three.

Fort Loudon

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Number of Runners/Races Won

Series Sweeps 2011 ......................Fort Loudon 2010.............Awesome Feather 2009 ...................Jackson Bend 2008........................ Big Drama

1995............................. Seacliff 1991.....................Naked Greed 1984 ............................... Smile

2004.............Aclassysassylassy 2003...........................Sir Oscar 2000 .................... Express Tour 1997...................Nancy’s Glitter

Eclipse Awards and Florida Stallion Stakes Winners Awesome Feather: swept 2010 FSS series; named 2-Year-Old Filly Champion Big Drama: swept 2008 FSS series; named 2010 Male Sprint Champion Holy Bull: won 1993 In Reality; named 1994 3-Year-Old Champion and Horse of the Year Not Surprising: won 1992 Dr. Fager; named 1995 Sprint Champion Brave Raj: won 1986 Susan’s Girl and My Dear Girl; named 1986 2-Year-Old Filly Champion Smile: swept 1984 FSS series; named 1986 Sprint Champion

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•My Nichole (1986 Desert Vixen winner) is the dam of Three Ring, who won the 1998 Susan’s Girl and My Dear Girl.

•Smile (swept the 1984 series) sired What A Cooker, who went on to win two-thirds of the 1990 series, the Dr. Fager (2nd div.) and the Affirmed.

•My Sweet Baby (1982 My Dear Girl winner) is the dam of 1987 Dr. Fager winner Break Par. •Lightning Forbes is the dam of Valid Forbes (2000 Desert Vixen and My Dear Girl) and Pharmstar (2001 Desert Vixen).

•Rive Gauche is the dam of French Gold (1984 Desert Vixen) and American Dreamer (1989 Dr. Fager).

•Riveting Drama is the dam of Big Drama (2008 In Reality, Affirmed, and Dr. Fager) and Queen Drama (2011 Susan’s Girl).

Awesome Feather

Record Times

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Dr. Fager Division – 6 furlongs - 2005 - In Summation 1:10.90 Desert Vixen Division – 6 furlongs - 2000 - Valid Forbes 1:11.26 Affirmed Division – 7 furlongs- 2000 - Express Tour 1:23.95 Susan’s Girl Division – 7 furlongs - 2000 - Silk Concorde 1:23.49 In Reality Division – 1 1/16 miles - 2000 - Kiss a Native 1:44.52 My Dear Girl Division – 1 1/16 miles - 2002 - Ivanavinalot 1:45.92

Big Drama

Top Owners Jacks or Better Farms, Inc. .....11 Frances Genter Stable...............7 Elkins, Herb J. & Ione ................6 Centaur Farms Inc.....................5 Bee Bee Stables Inc. .................4 F. & Garazi, S. Berens ................4 John Franks ..............................4 James Lewis, Jr. .......................4 Harry T Mangurian, Jr................4 Harold L. Queen.........................4 Dominic Vittese .........................4

Top Breeders of winners Farnsworth Farm .................*13 Jacks Or Better Farm, Inc. .....11 Ocala Stud Farm ....................11 Harry T Mangurian, Jr. ..............9 Arthur Appleton ........................9 Frances Genter Stable ..............7 Gilbert Campbell ......................5 Centaur Farms Inc. ...................5 John Franks .............................5 Lasater Farm ...........................5

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Top Trainers of winners

Top Sires

Frank Gomez .........................14 Edward Plesa, Jr. ...................11 Emanuel Tortora .....................11 Stanley Gold ...........................11 Luis Olivares ............................7 James Bracken ........................6 Dave Vivian ..............................6 William White ...........................6 Martin Wolfson .........................6 Ralph Ziadie .............................6

Valid Appeal ...........................10 Awesome of Course .................8 Baldski .....................................8 Notebook .................................7 Montbrook ...............................6

Top 5 Jockeys atop winners Jose Velez Jr. .........................14 Manoel Cruz ..........................12 Julio Garcia ..............................9 Gene St. Leon ..........................9 Gary Boulanger ........................7 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013 51

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

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—STAKES RACES Win/Place/Show Immortal Eyes Wishing Gate Jeranimo Silsita My Brown Eyed Guy Scandalous Act Good Lord Miss Addison Slew’s Exchange Immortal Eyes Bahamian Squall Flat Out Wildcat Lily Silver Cloud Sweet Little Lion Alley Oop Oop Miss Derek Classic Point No Fruit Degroote Wildcat Lily No Distinction Captivating Dancer Tightend Touchdown Eagle Hall Conquest Two Step Best Plan Yet My Pal Chrisy Holiday Magic Divergent View Reporting Star Diamond d’Oro Swinger’s Party Super Chunky Teaks North Egg Drop Red Rocket Express Dreaming of Susie Tripski Just Win Baby Tightend Touchdown Bad Debt

G F H F G F G M F G C H F G M H F F C F C F G M C C M F F G F F G G F G F G R G G

8 3 7 3 2 2 6 6 4 8 4 7 3 5 5 5 3 4 2 3 3 3 4 6 2 2 5 2 2 3 4 3 7 6 4 3 3 6 3 4 6

Greatness Indian Charlie Congaree Macho Uno With Distinction Act of Duty Greatness Orientate Exchange Rate Greatness Gone West Flatter D'wildcat Rahy Red Bullet Monsieur Cat Brother Derek Flatter In Summation D'wildcat With Distinction Olmodavor Pure Precision Speightstown Two Step Salsa Hear No Evil Alex's Pal Congrats Congrats Circular Quay Medaglia d'Oro Medaglia d'Oro Put It Back Northern Afleet Alphabet Soup Exclusive Quality Cowtown Cat Trippi The Daddy Pure Precision Grand Reward

Breeder

Private Eyes Rich in Spirit Jera Naturally Wild Brown Eyed Woman Seductive Lady Dowager Lady Surprise K Cool Slew Private Eyes Midway Squall Cresta Lil French Jubilee Silver Clipper Perfect Catch Nizy's Lizzie Quick Text Discerning Blazing Fizz French Jubilee Casting Call Amazing Royalist Starry Mark Diamond Corner Homesteader Bayou Plans Strike South Harliday Wasted Wisdom Classic Beauty Forty Carats Franscat Chunky Cheeks Teaksberry Road Rehocracy Apricot Glow Yes It's Royalty Kitty Dehere The Shulamite Starry Mark Pleasant Ring

Adena Springs Glen Hill Farm Brylynn Farm Inc. Tanourin Stable Gilbert G. Campbell Gilbert G. Campbell Marilyn Fazo Seltzer Gem Racing Inc. Live Oak Stud Adena Springs Donald R. Dizney Nikolaus Bock Tara Helman & Paul Helman Alfonso N. Figliolia Kinsman Farm Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Scott Lanier J. V. Shields Jr. Big C Farm Tara Helman & Paul Helman Big C Farms Eduardo Azpurua Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart Eugene Melnyk Manuel Andrade Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc NTS Stable Inc. Cloverleaf Farms II Inc. Gilbert G. Campbell William Pease Farnsworth Stables LLC Michael G Marks & Robert Werneth Brylynn Farm Inc. Centaur Farms Inc. Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart Gerald F. Bailey William Lussky Greg Norman Chad Stewart & Laurie Stewart Pennston Farms Inc.

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Date 7/28/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/14/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/4/13 7/1/13 7/29/13 7/29/13 7/27/13 7/25/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/14/13 7/13/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/5/13 7/4/13

Bahamian Squall/Smile Sprint H. (G2)

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Jeranimo/Eddie Read S. (G1)

Dam

Track Off ID Pos MTH DMR DMR SAR CRC CRC ELP EVD MTH MTH CRC BEL CRC CRC CRC GP HST SAR DEL SAR SAR WO SAR WO WO CRC CRC CRC PRM MTH MTH GP WO MTH BHP CRC CRC CRC NP PRX GP

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

Race Name Teddy Drone S. San Clemente H. Eddie Read S. My Princess Jess S. Florida Stallion Dr. Fager S. Florida Stallion Desert Vixen Don Bernhardt S. Matron S. Klassy Briefcase S. Mr. Prospector S. Smile Sprint H. Suburban H. Azalea S. Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint S. Hollywood Wildcat S. Armed Forces S. Supernaturel H. Honorable Miss H. Strike Your Colors S. Prioress S. Smirnoff Sorbet Quick Call S. Duchess S. Fiddlers Patriot S. Ontario Matron S. Colin S. Florida Stallion Dr. Fager S. Nancy's Glitter H. Florida Stallion Desert Vixen Prairie Gold Lassie S. Jersey Derby Klassy Briefcase S. Cellars Shiraz S. Highlander S. presented by Pi United Nations S. Royal Heroine Mile S. Carry Back S. Azalea S. Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint S. Ky Alta H. Parx Dash H. Armed Forces S.

Flat Out/Suburban H. (G2)

Grade/ Value

Earngs

$107,000 2/$151,000 1/$301,000 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $50,000 $50,000 $62,400 $76,500 2/$350,000 2/$343,000 3/$150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $108,000 $50,000 2/$200,000 $50,125 1/$300,000 $100,000 $125,750 $100,000 3/$151,500 $140,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $63,000 $62,400 $75,000 3/$201,600 1/$525,000 2/$150,000 3/$150,000 3/$150,000 $100,000 $51,120 3/$200,000 $108,000

$60,000 $90,000 $180,000 $60,000 $45,105 $45,570 $30,000 $30,000 $36,000 $45,000 $201,810 $210,000 $90,210 $58,900 $58,900 $61,000 $30,000 $40,000 $10,000 $60,000 $20,000 $25,000 $20,000 $30,000 $25,000 $14,550 $14,700 $14,700 $15,000 $11,400 $12,000 $15,000 $40,000 $100,000 $30,000 $29,400 $29,100 $19,000 $10,000 $40,000 $21,000

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

Sex Age Sire

Irish Lute Red Lead Majestic Marquet Marathon Lady Vicarious Won Copa Del Rey Quinnkat Starship Zorro Starship Zorro Extensive Ruler of Love Sweetsouthernmoon I’m Steppin’ It Up Dan the Tin Man Jackson Bend My Pal Chrisy Sr. Quisqueyano Determinato Bridgetown Promise Me a Cat Tune Me In Balino Distinctiv Passion

F G F F F C F C C G C G H G H M C G H M G C C

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

Midnight Lute Red Bullet Proud Accolade Graeme Hall Elusive Quality With Distinction D'wildcat Giant's Causeway Giant's Causeway Purge Peace Rules Sweetsouthernsaint Congrats Songandaprayer Hear No Evil Alex's Pal Exclusive Quality Closing Argument Speightstown D'wildcat Concorde's Tune Mr. Elway With Distinction

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Shaniowa Upside Marquet Niche Abuela Esther (URU) Win With a Wink Madama Butterfly Cry At My Wedding Starship Voodoo Starship Voodoo Zambia Lovmeaton Amotelgirl Cindy Woo Who Mrs. M Sexy Stockings Strike South Royal Navy Twilight Mirage Ellesmere Promise Me Magic Pleasant Courtney Love That Touch Dance Forthe Green

Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC Adena Springs Lucy Edwards & Randell Edwards Stud El Aguila Live Oak Stud Kathleen Amaya LynnDale Farm Starship Stables & Laurence Leavy Starship Stables & Laurence Leavy Craig Bernick Faye W. Little J. R. Wilson Thomas L Croley Moreau Bloodstock International Inc. Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Do-Little Farm LLC Frank Marano Eugene Melnyk Big C Farm Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon Joe Serena & Vivi Serena Harold J. Plumley

7/27/13 7/27/13 7/24/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/14/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/11/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/5/13 7/5/13 7/5/13 7/4/13 7/4/13

SAR PRM SAR SAR DEL CRC CRC GP GP BHP AP EVD DEL WO CRC CRC CRC CRC PRX BEL MTH GP PLN

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Race Name Prioress S. Prairie Meadows H. Broom Dance S. TVG Coaching Club American Sweet and Sassy S. Florida Stallion Dr. Fager S. Florida Stallion Desert Vixen Showing Up S. Showing Up S. Sunset H. Coach Jimi Lee S. Oak Hall S. Stymie S. Highlander S. presented by Pi Smile Sprint H. Princess Rooney H. Carry Back S. Bob Umphrey Turf Sprint S. Parx Dash H. Magnolia Jackson S. Elkwood S. Armed Forces S. Casual Lies H.

Grade/ Value

Earngs

1/$300,000 $98,000 $100,000 1/$294,000 $100,125 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 3/$100,250 $67,500 $50,000 $51,075 3/$201,600 2/$350,000 1/$350,000 3/$150,000 $100,000 3/$200,000 $98,000 $76,500 $108,000 $75,400

$30,000 $10,000 $10,000 $30,000 $11,000 $7,275 $7,350 $7,500 $7,500 $12,000 $7,053 $5,500 $6,325 $20,000 $32,550 $32,550 $14,700 $9,500 $22,000 $10,000 $9,000 $11,000 $9,050

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show Horse Name A. J.’s Hot Mambo Lite Up the Stage County Gun Purincat Dreamlicious Mygallovesgold Brock N Rock Distinctiv Passion Mizz Martha Dan’s My Man Split the Queens Statutorial Brock N Rock Wellingtons Appeal Brothersofthetime My Favorite Queen Tiger Magic Joe Pike El Suri Crown Polis Diplomatic Gal Juliet Dear Midnight Lark Biorhythm Livingston Swagger Hardrock Eleven Vertical Lift Acopandproudofit Quiet Command Creative License Freshcat

Sex Age M G H G F F G C F G F G G F C F G C H G F M F F G G M G G F M

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

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Black Mambo Keen Falcon Gibson County Purim Ecclesiastic With Distinction Gibson County With Distinction Cashel Castle Sabre d'Argent Limehouse Exclusive Quality Gibson County Half Ours Bob and John Rey de Cafe Tiger Ridge Benny the Bull Spanish Steps Repent Montbrook Congrats Midnight Lute Malibu Moon Mr. Livingston Rock Hard Ten Roar of the Tiger Proud and True Master Command Showing Up With Distinction

A. J.'s Hot Shot She's Dynamite Golden Top Gun Herecomesacat Gratorious Our Golden Gal Glitterball Dance Forthe Green Honorable Record Slick Lady Cupid Season Gattina Bella Glitterball Wellingtons Choice Hostility Before the Thunder Malindi Allofeverything Victoria's Wedding Olgamar Attache' Gal Dearest Juliet Sugar Run Mystic Rhythms Aly Sweet Stark Beauty Summer Dream Copper Spirits Be a Quiet Honey Miss Fear Factor Cowgirl Lucky

Peter Fuller Candace Anne Finnie North Star Equine Inc. Charles Patton Hidden Point Farm Inc. Gilbert G. Campbell Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe Harold J. Plumley Jeff Riker & James Riker Gilbert G. Campbell Sienna Farms LLC Steve Bell Pete Gonzalez & Herman Wilensky Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe Juvenal Diaz Marion G. Montanari English Stables Inc. Maria Camperlengo Joanna Reisler Martin Stables Inc. Tanourin Stable Murray Stroud Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. Vilasini Jayaraman Beth Bayer & Dr. Kent Cantrell Peter Vegso Racing Stable David J. Palmer & Teresa C. Palmer Farm III Enterprises & Off The Hook Partners LLC Ponder Hill Inc. Karen Smith B.P.N. Elijah Bailey Robert J. Harris & Mary Harris

7/30/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/26/13 7/23/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/15/13 7/15/13 7/14/13 7/14/13 7/12/13 7/9/13 7/7/13 7/7/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/5/13 7/5/13 7/4/13 7/4/13

Track ID SUF TDN CRC AP GP MD GF DMR SUF PRX CMR CRC GF PRX GP CMR MD CMR CMR CT CT PRM PID BHP CRC LAD CBY PRX LS GP PEN

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$18,620 $15,000 $40,000 $39,000 $34,100 $3,400 $2,400 $86,780 $18,620 $48,500 $11,900 $27,700 $2,400 $54,328 $49,000 $7,497 $3,400 $11,186 $7,497 $29,200 $28,200 $28,000 $35,100 $54,750 $27,400 $22,000 $27,000 $51,568 $21,000 $41,700 $32,240

$11,400 $9,300 $24,500 $23,400 $21,300 $2,040 $1,320 $51,000 $11,400 $28,200 $6,902 $17,100 $1,320 $28,200 $30,100 $4,437 $2,006 $6,902 $4,437 $17,400 $16,800 $16,755 $21,600 $32,400 $17,100 $13,200 $16,200 $28,200 $12,300 $22,300 $18,600

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Continued Win/Place/Show Horse Name Miss Montauk Turnout Joe Pike Dear John Rico Suave Devining Determinato Joshua’s Comprise Long Legged Girl Oxford Lass Mind Spell Breitling Flyer In Daniel’s Boots Rapid Mizz Lite Up the Stage Forget That Gal One Buck Roma Grand Hall A. J.’s Hot Mambo I’m Not Gray Trippi’s Secret Graduation Day Mygallovesgold Rico Suave Wildhaassseee Namron Act of Madness Thunder Quay Lily’s Jackie Boy Ransom Canyon Charm Cat Diplomatic Gal Silken Bid Runs With Bulls Omegatron Bull Dozer Freefourthecat Channel the Green Wabi Sabi Rapid Mizz Tripski Palace Tenor Rojo Verde Make My Day Special Congrats Heywoods Sweet Rocket Man Tebow Time Maura’s Purse Spielberg La Glamorosa Baby Letters Milenario Ivory Tickle Return Engagement Honest Paul Time for Tutt Christopher’s Joy Ching Cha Ching

Sex Age Sire F F C G C F G C F F G C G F G F G F M G C F F C G G G C G G F F G G G G M F G F G G G G G G G G F C M G G M M G G G F

4 4 2 5 3 3 5 3 4 3 3 2 5 3 7 3 3 3 5 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 5 4 4 5 6 4 10 3 6 7 4 8 4 6 3 4 2 4 5 4 3 6 5 7 6 4 3

Pure Precision Trippi Benny the Bull Stanislavsky Suave Saint Anddan Closing Argument Comprise Wekiva Springs B L's Appeal Proud Accolade Ghostzapper Double Honor Mizzen Mast Keen Falcon Cowtown Cat Burning Roma Graeme Hall Black Mambo Belgravia Trippi Congrats With Distinction Suave D'wildcat Trust N Luck Act of Duty Circular Quay Bluegrass Cat Purim Bwana Charlie Montbrook Mass Media Flashy Bull Omega Code Trippi Freefourinternet English Channel Premiership Mizzen Mast Trippi Lido Palace (CHI) Songandaprayer Gulf Storm Congrats Unbridled's Song Mr. Livingston City Place Hal's Image Simon Pure Fire Slam Alphabet Soup Cowtown Cat Crown Delite Put It Back Double Honor Untuttable Exclusive Quality Exchange Rate

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Dam

Breeder

Date

Miss Nayarid Fiddle Allofeverything Dear Her Entourage Defining Twilight Mirage Princess Alert Viski Streams of Light I'm a Love Bug Starbuster Naturally Clever Crispy Lights She's Dynamite Memory Rock One Buck Coyote Miss Flaming A. J.'s Hot Shot Classy Gray Rebridled Secret Harliday Our Golden Gal Her Entourage I Want You Lorraine Touch of Madness Chispiski Tiz Twentyfour K Poise Asi Soy (CHI) Attache' Gal Graceful Bid For All Who Dream Touch Button Willa Cather Cat Dancin Grab the Green Miss Lucky Fab Crispy Lights Kitty Dehere Diva Dior Sailor Pluto Marmaros Frisky Cheerleader Feathers Sweet Glory Red Damask Makememoneyhoney Not Affiliated Dana's Lucky Lady Top Mambo Pop I Top Emerging Cloud Libby's Halo Best of the Sea Sunny Again Tea Pot Joy Backfield N Motion

Lou Gurino J. V. Shields Jr. Joanna Reisler Red Oak Stables Wendy Christ & Carol Hershe Bonnie Heath Farm LLC Frank Marano Rose Family Stable Ltd Maria Montez Haire Monarch Stables Bridlewood Farm Bathen Thoroughbreds LLC & Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdin Pink Diamond Stable Hannahill Farm Candace Anne Finnie Lucas Farm Inc & Menefee Gerald Bennett & Mary Bennett Jack Treadway & Sharon Treadway Peter Fuller Janet Erwin Centaur Farms Inc. NTS Stable Inc. Gilbert G. Campbell Wendy Christ & Carol Hershe Bill Rasco S. M. Hough Stable & John Pastorek Gilbert G. Campbell William P. Sorren Destiny Oaks of Ocala Glen Hill Farm Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Murray Stroud Carol Hershe & Kathie Haines Rosebrook Farms LLC Little Everglades Ranch Judi Hicklin Denise Lingenfelter & C. W. Lingenfelter Mr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr. John Franks Hannahill Farm William Lussky Les Steinger Devil Eleven Stable Debbie Cheston Elizabeth H. Muirhead Eugene Melnyk Alton Ison & Majel E Ison Reata Thoroughbred Racing Farms LLC Rose Family Stables LTD Carolin Von Rosenberg DVM Sienna Farms LLC Glen Hill Farm Stone Alley Kinsman Farm Bridlewood Farm Sherman Family Tbs. LLC Gilbert G. Campbell Cheryl Janine McGuire & James Patrick McGuire Kay Dennis & Florida Bloodstock LLC

7/4/13 7/3/13 6/30/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/23/13 7/23/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/18/13 7/18/13 7/18/13 7/15/13 7/14/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/12/13 7/11/13 7/10/13 7/10/13 7/8/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/4/13 7/4/13 7/4/13 7/3/13 7/3/13 7/2/13 7/30/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/26/13 7/25/13 7/24/13 7/22/13 7/22/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/15/13 7/15/13 7/14/13 7/14/13 7/13/13 7/12/13 7/9/13

Off Track ID Pos PEN PID CMR MTH CBY CRC CRC GP PEN SUF CRC GP MNR GF TDN AP PID EVD SUF HST CT TDN MD CBY CT DEL PID PRX LAD AP GP PEN CBY LS TDN IND MNR PID GF GF CRC FP AP PID PRX PID CRC ARP GP SUF CMR MD CMR BEU CT TDN PEN FL PID

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

Grade/ Value

Earngs

$31,000 $37,185 $11,662 $52,000 $27,000 $25,600 $40,000 $32,600 $34,720 $18,620 $27,700 $49,000 $22,200 $2,000 $15,000 $40,560 $36,240 $30,440 $18,620 $20,000 $27,400 $15,000 $3,400 $27,000 $28,300 $37,375 $37,120 $47,500 $22,000 $50,700 $41,700 $31,000 $27,000 $22,000 $15,000 $40,001 $22,200 $36,040 $2,400 $2,000 $40,000 $8,640 $48,360 $36,640 $48,500 $36,830 $27,700 $14,800 $49,000 $18,620 $7,497 $3,400 $7,497 $7,400 $28,200 $15,000 $34,720 $24,691 $35,100

$18,600 $22,200 $6,902 $9,880 $5,400 $5,850 $8,700 $7,000 $6,200 $3,800 $6,100 $10,640 $4,440 $420 $3,000 $7,800 $7,200 $5,200 $3,800 $4,000 $5,400 $3,000 $646 $5,400 $5,600 $7,400 $7,200 $9,400 $4,400 $7,800 $8,320 $6,200 $5,400 $4,340 $3,000 $8,000 $2,220 $3,600 $312 $260 $4,700 $800 $3,900 $3,600 $5,170 $3,700 $2,750 $1,480 $5,740 $1,900 $765 $306 $765 $740 $2,800 $1,500 $3,410 $2,060 $3,600

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Continued Win/Place/Show Horse Name

Sex

Age

G G G F G G G

6 8 3 4 4 8 3

Seyrule Make My Day Noble Prince Lapantalones Fance Old Time Hockey Wekiva Wachee Grave

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

Peace Rules Gulf Storm Chapel Royal Roar of the Tiger Smarty Jones Wekiva Springs Belgravia

Klickitat Marmaros Amaday Penne Grat Bud's Golden Girl Queen Bailey

Volunteer Stable Debbie Cheston Miriam Michelle Robles Deborah Thomas Glen Hill Farm Mary Bonfili Cheryl Hurn

7/9/13 7/8/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/5/13 7/3/13 7/1/13

FP PID CRC SUF BHP CBY GP

3 3 3 3 3 3 3

$8,960 $42,120 $27,400 $18,620 $65,970 $34,000 $3,000

$800 $3,600 $3,050 $1,900 $7,440 $3,740 $1,000

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show Horse Name Soul Winner’s Fire Million Dollar Man Diana’s Daisy Light Bringer Blue Kat Key Solitary Pallium Prize Wicklow Gray Lady Pray a Novena Genuine Treasure D’wop d’Wop Tri Now Lintlaw Primal Might An Imaginary Road Three Pearls Guns Loaded Flat Out Charming Sky Skier Pretzel Logic Fiery Marco Country Fine To It and From It Lunarwarfare Spanish Concert Our Unbridled Gem Tactical Image Step Brother Union Cash Elusive Design Celtic Moon Stop Smiling Joann’s Wildcat My Brown Eyed Guy I Will Be Free The Boot Wildcat Yes Liz Jack’s the Won Distinctivelyalady Summer in Bali Special Dinner Brendan G She’s Spooky I’m Crazy for You Inner Goddess Hand Picked Ciaran’s Prize

Sex Age C C F F F F G F F F G G C C G F C F F F C F F C F F G C G F R F F G F G F G F F G C F F F C F

3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 2 2 2 4 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 4 2 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 4 2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Congrats Keyed Entry Langfuhr Northern Afleet Keyed Entry Exclusive Quality Gimmeawink Monarchos Belong to Me Tale of the Cat D'wildcat Burning Roma Rockport Harbor Graeme Hall Irish Road Graeme Hall D'wildcat Flatter Sky Mesa Cowtown Cat Marco Bay Bwana Charlie Simon Pure War Pass Concerto Unbridled's Song Halo's Image Spanish Steps Dixie Union Express Tour Denis of Cork It's No Joke Wildcat Heir With Distinction Kodiak Kowboy Wildcat Heir Yes It's True Black Mambo With Distinction In Summation Formal Dinner Chapel Royal With Distinction Circular Quay Yesbyjimminy High Cotton Yes It's True

My Agenda Future Question Oglala Sue Apt to Star Blue Kat Siren Cacoon True to Me Adhrhythm Glencoe Church Swan Lake Premier Tri Sarcasm The Mule Imaginary Journey Bucett One in the Chamber Gentle Charmer Uphill Skier Classy Daniela Fiery Queen Ain't It Sweep Clown Factor Lunar Star Spanish Slew Miss Gem Dont Say No Sierra Marquet Niche Cash Storm Jovetta Beastlie Moon Starinthemeadow B L's One Like Mom Brown Eyed Woman Mrs. M Sally Got the Boot For Scarlett Political Wife Turbo Topper Bali Silver Kris' Special Kay Tobin's Fortune Silver Spook Drivemecrazy Sing That Song Nizy's Lizzie Think Fast

Agape Enterprises Worldwide LLC Richard E Wilson Anthony Lenci Vegso Racing Stable Melinda G. Sharp DVM Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Jolane McAlister & Joseph Arboritanza J. R. Cavanaugh Centaur Farms Inc. Maxxam Alliance Teresa D H Murphy & Steven A Murphy DVM Harold L. Queen Amy Dunne Dr. Erika Bucki DVM Laurence Foggle Gordon W. Bredeson Norman Dellheim & Gary Mesnick Equest Thoroughbreds Inc. Tanourin Stable New Farm Brenda K. Jones Joseph C. Powers Jr. DVM Heiligbrodt Racing Stable Holly D’Abate Shadybrook Farm Inc Carlos Giraldo Don Mattox & Pam Mattox Just For Fun Stables Lucy Edwards & Randell Edwards Gilbert G. Campbell Karen Silva Suzanne Sharra-Maxwell & Kay Dennis Hidden Point Farm Inc. Frank Bertolino Gilbert G. Campbell Moreau Bloodstock International Inc. Frank Bertolino El Batey Farm LLC Gilbert G. Campbell Michelle Redding & Ponder Hill Susan Kahn Lloyd W. Lockhart Jorge Tabraue Tim James Mawhinney & Karen Faye Mawhinney Gilbert G. Campbell David Melin & Eddie Plesa Jacks or Better Farm Inc. John B. Penn

7/29/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/26/13 7/26/13 7/24/13 7/24/13 7/22/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/19/13 7/18/13 7/17/13 7/14/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/13/13 7/12/13 7/11/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/4/13 7/3/13 7/2/13 7/29/13 7/29/13 7/29/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13

Track ID IND GP GP CRC PRX GP CRC CBY MTH CRC IND TDN NP GP MTH CT DMR GP MTH SAC TDN EVD SUF GP GP EVD MNR SUF CRC CNL BHP BHP GP CRC CRC GP BEL PRX DEL PID FL GP GP CRC GP CRC CBY

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

$35,001 $45,400 $34,700 $34,000 $46,500 $46,000 $33,300 $25,000 $40,000 $27,700 $35,001 $14,000 $16,621 $44,200 $36,000 $26,300 $76,000 $46,000 $40,000 $29,352 $14,000 $25,200 $17,640 $44,800 $34,100 $24,180 $19,400 $17,640 $34,000 $33,000 $53,250 $53,000 $51,400 $39,000 $34,000 $52,200 $70,000 $45,500 $43,646 $35,450 $20,000 $45,400 $34,700 $34,000 $46,000 $33,300 $25,000

$21,001 $28,200 $21,300 $21,100 $27,000 $28,200 $21,100 $15,000 $24,000 $17,100 $21,001 $8,400 $9,660 $28,200 $21,600 $15,600 $45,000 $28,200 $24,000 $15,650 $8,400 $14,400 $10,800 $28,200 $21,300 $14,400 $11,834 $10,800 $21,100 $17,400 $31,200 $31,200 $29,200 $26,100 $21,100 $29,200 $42,000 $27,000 $7,600 $7,000 $4,000 $9,600 $7,320 $7,070 $9,200 $6,800 $5,000

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Continued Win/Place/Show Horse Name Pacific Trail El Cisne Negro Pure Sensation Kenrado Diamond Concerto Hi Fashioned Contrail Gross Misconduct Nena’s Memory Play Bull El Cadete Starship Ace Boheme de Lavi Il Duomo Ciaran’s Prize My Name Is Jake Soul Winner’s Fire Abide in Me Lori’s Comprise Copa Del Rey Golden Friendships To It and From It Majestic Serenade Seventyfivespecial Abide in Me Hidden Intentions Lucky River Bull Account The Spirit Within Conticinio Concert Dell Gem City Gal Front Line Center Feels So Right Dune Dancer Proud Applause Swinging Chango Wasted At Midnight Slews Best Quality Manis My Novena Explosive Ben Lovely Lexi Mor Conga Souper Scoop Million Dollar Man Pallium Prize Summer in Bali Lintlaw Iron Vixen Lucky River Amelia’s Wild Ride Pinetree Pro Amor Incondicional Blue Away Tri Now Get Behind Me Bluesville Swipernoswiping

Sex Age F C C C F C F C F C G C F C F H C F F C F F F G F F C C F G G F C F G C C F C F F G F F F C G F C F C C G F G G F F C

3 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 3 2 2 2 2 5 3 2 2 2 2 4 2 4 2 2 3 2 2 3 5 2 4 2 4 4 3 3 3 4 2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 2 3 2 3

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

Grand Slam With Distinction Zensational Congrats Concerto Old Fashioned High Cotton Keyed Entry With Distinction With Distinction Bwana Charlie Congrats Graeme Hall Consolidator Yes It's True Put It Back Congrats Tiz Wonderful Comprise With Distinction With Distinction Simon Pure Majestic Warrior Montbrook Tiz Wonderful Consolidator Broken Vow Benny the Bull Graeme Hall High Cotton Concerto Mr. Sekiguchi War Front High Cotton Out of Place Proud Accolade Senor Swinger Midnight Lute Elusive Quality Sweet Return (GB) Wildcat Heir Benny the Bull With Distinction Congaree Tapit Keyed Entry Gimmeawink In Summation Rockport Harbor Boastful Broken Vow D'wildcat With Distinction With Distinction Bluegrass Cat Burning Roma Hear No Evil Bring the Heat Graeme Hall

Wilshire Boulevard Dual Monarchy Pure Disco Dinner Pardner Amazer Zamsweet Miss Vermont Jet Sea Witch Runaway Rizzi Bull Ride Cat Bleu Starship Kitty Salty N Sassy Madame Dubai Think Fast Fiesta Singer My Agenda Scoot On By Lady Lori Madama Butterfly Golden Legacy Clown Factor Adeste Special Report Scoot On By Bluespeedwhitelite Alie's Dolly Take Into Account Too Many Choices Krizz Deannadell Indian Life Raebear Breaking Storm Sandcastle Romance Questions Please Fountain of Truth Wasted Wisdom Slews Final Answer Ubetwereven All Saint's Day Explosive Dear Slick Lady Morghyn Scoop Future Question Cacoon Bali Silver Sarcasm Danceforcarol Alie's Dolly Amelia Island Tiz a Dancer Self Seeker Brittons Hill Premier Tri Redeeming Grace Porticipation Ruby Land

Donald R Dizney Marcos Arenas Patricia Generazio Matteo Giuffreda Ocala Stud Arlene M. Powell Henry Collazo Marion G. Montanari Pedro Maestre Robert Harris & Mary Harris Didier Plasencia Starship Stables Farm III Enterprises LLC Liberty Acres John B. Penn North Land Farm Inc Agape Enterprises Worldwide LLC Gail Rice Rose Family Stable LTD Kathleen Amaya Bettina Gates Stevens Holly D’Abate Kinsman Farm Centaur Farms Inc. Gail Rice Tracy Pinchin Sienna Farms Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson Le Anne Marie Robbins Eico Stable Irish Acres Farm Jesse G. Valiente Strouds Lane Farm Robert A. Murphy & Dr. Sandy L. Price-Murphy Sandra McKinney Lynne M. Scace Norman Dellheim & Peggy Dellheim Cloverleaf Farms II LLC Live Oak Stud Thomas O’Neill Tracy Pinchin Greg James Gilbert G. Campbell Gerald Bennett Live Oak Stud Richard E Wilson Jolane McAlister & Joseph Arboritanza Susan Kahn Amy Dunne Bryan R. Baker Sienna Farms Red Oak Stable Gilbert G. Campbell Janet Erwin Angela Ingenito & WinStar Farm LLC Harold L. Queen Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Wesley Ward Robert Elliott VanWorp & Anne Rose Adametz

7/26/13 7/26/13 7/25/13 7/22/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/17/13 7/17/13 7/15/13 7/13/13 7/12/13 7/12/13 7/12/13 7/9/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/3/13 7/1/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/28/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/27/13 7/26/13 7/26/13 7/25/13 7/25/13 7/24/13 7/22/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/21/13 7/20/13 7/20/13 7/19/13 7/17/13 7/15/13 7/14/13 7/12/13 7/11/13 7/10/13 7/9/13 7/8/13 7/7/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/6/13 7/2/13 7/1/13

CRC TDN SAR IND CT DMR GP NP CRC DEL ASD MNR GP CRC CBY CRC IND BHP GP CRC CRC SUF BEL SUF DMR CRC MNR CMR GP GP SUF MTH TDN SAR PEN IND MNR DMR MTH MNR GP FP CRC TDN DEL GP CRC PID NP BEU MNR MTH CRC CRC CBY TDN SUF IND SUF

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

$27,700 $14,000 $80,000 $43,401 $26,300 $76,000 $46,000 $15,500 $29,100 $35,750 $11,880 $19,400 $41,200 $34,000 $25,000 $25,000 $35,001 $53,000 $51,400 $39,000 $34,000 $17,640 $70,000 $17,640 $75,000 $34,000 $19,400 $11,186 $46,000 $32,300 $17,640 $40,000 $14,000 $80,000 $33,600 $35,001 $19,400 $75,750 $36,000 $19,400 $46,000 $14,280 $29,100 $14,000 $36,860 $44,800 $34,000 $35,250 $13,700 $12,000 $19,400 $40,000 $39,000 $34,000 $25,000 $19,000 $17,640 $32,501 $17,640

$5,600 $2,800 $16,000 $7,000 $5,200 $15,000 $10,000 $2,800 $7,340 $7,000 $2,400 $3,880 $9,200 $7,340 $5,000 $5,250 $7,000 $10,400 $11,000 $7,070 $7,340 $3,600 $14,000 $3,600 $9,000 $3,400 $1,940 $1,190 $4,600 $3,500 $1,800 $4,400 $1,400 $8,000 $3,300 $3,500 $1,940 $9,000 $4,320 $1,940 $5,000 $1,050 $3,670 $1,400 $4,180 $5,000 $3,670 $3,500 $1,400 $700 $1,940 $4,400 $3,400 $3,670 $2,750 $1,400 $1,800 $3,250 $1,800

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Leading Florida Sires The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through August 5, 2013. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

LEROIDESANIMAUX Name

Sire Name

Farm Name

PUT IT BACK

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

Leading Earner

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

2yo Avg

Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Candy Stripes

HallMarc Stallions

$814,239

60

25

2

2

1

$6,844,307

Animal Kingdom

$6,060,000

9

$45,804

3

With Distinction

Storm Cat

Hartley/DeRenzo

$2,509,827

148

67

4

4

0

$2,523,095

Merit Man

$208,830

25

$12,156

34

$46,333 $33,912

Put It Back

Honour and Glory Bridlewood Farm

$2,310,389

176

79

12

14

6

$2,400,721

Hobbs

$125,485

14

$16,826

9

$53,126

Wildcat Heir

Forest Wildcat

Journeyman Stud

$2,160,273

147

69

3

3

1

$2,306,761

Rainbow Heir

$154,460

23

$33,913

21

$53,810

Exclusive Quality

Elusive Quality

Journeyman Stud

$1,675,266

78

45

3

3

0

$1,675,266

Sr. Quisqueyano

$189,550

12

$9,875

12

$25,250

Graeme Hall

Dehere

Winding Oaks Farm

$1,561,558

105

52

1

1

0

$1,571,002

Marathon Lady

$263,100

23

$18,739

15

$47,000

Repent

Louis Quatorze

Woodford Thoroughbreds

$1,531,597

113

47

3

3

0

$1,539,079

Rule Number Six

$95,225

13

$15,722

4

$15,875

Value Plus

Unbridled's Song HallMarc Stallions

$1,231,309

98

46

1

2

0

$1,313,883

Long On Value

$81,600

12

$7,124

5

$28,800

City Place

Storm Cat

Hartley/DeRenzo

$1,110,620

63

43

1

1

0

$1,119,966

La Tia

$106,159

7

$8,429

8

$38,875

A. P. Warrior

A.P. Indy

HallMarc Stallions

$918,130

65

23

0

0

0

$920,565

Siete de Oros

$162,500

9

$36,250

2

$108,500

Concorde's Tune

Concorde Bound

Deceased

$883,893

58

27

1

1

0

$888,584

Wicked Tune

$98,450

2

$75,000

Greatness

Mr. Prospector

HallMarc Stallions

$781,004

46

20

3

6

0

$781,004

Immortal Eyes

$172,500

4

$7,125

2

$31,500

High Cotton

Dixie Union

Ocala Stud

$722,290

59

20

0

0

0

$744,460

Speak Logistics

$101,000

22

$31,205

25

$66,600

Doneraile Court

Seattle Slew

HallMarc Stallions

$706,194

65

27

0

0

0

$736,078

Phoenix Court

$61,940

3

$7,000

Seeking the Dia

Storm Cat

Bridlewood Farm

$224,999

75

24

1

2

1

$657,052

Bear's Pearl

$39,540

11

$6,976

2

$13,500

West Acre

Forty Niner

Deceased

$624,116

31

16

2

2

0

$624,116

Do It for Don

$110,430

Circular Quay

Thunder Gulch

Journeyman Stud

$619,618

38

14

0

0

0

$623,348

Reporting Star

$92,100

7

$9,000

18

$49,111

Strong Contender

Maria's Mon

HallMarc Stallions

$615,440

42

21

1

2

0

$615,440

Miss Da Point

$68,100

9

$8,489

2

$51,000

Proud Accolade

Yes It's True

Deceased

$614,699

40

17

2

2

0

$613,499

Majestic Marquet

$89,200

Montbrook

Buckaroo

Deceased

$594,611

52

23

0

0

0

$605,809

Cape Finisterre

$53,385

11

$26,455

23

$38,783

Imperialism

Langfuhr

Get Away Farm

$577,281

67

27

1

1

0

$582,779

Jan's Perfect Star

$77,610

7

$5,743

4

$16,125

Burning Roma

Rubiano

HallMarc Stallions

$572,399

56

25

0

0

0

$570,008

Burnt Offering

$63,864

3

$2,800

1

$10,000

B L's Appeal

Valid Appeal

Randolph Thoroughbreds

$543,768

50

27

0

0

0

$543,668

Chi Chi's Pride

$64,650

Concerto

Chief's Crown

Deceased

$524,118

52

26

0

0

0

$524,118

Dreaming of Lucy

$51,435

3

$11,333

3

$15,833

Cowtown Cat

Distorted Humor

Journeyman Stud

$508,602

29

16

0

0

0

$524,072

Dreaming of Susie

$83,600

14

$19,750

13

$58,885

2

$3,600

2

$15,000

Mass Media

Touch Gold

Journeyman Stud

$518,491

42

19

0

0

0

$518,491

Chance Encounter

$55,720

Bring the Heat

In Excess (IRE)

Ward Ranch

$518,091

42

24

0

0

0

$518,091

Skylander

$51,294

Act of Duty

Mr. Prospector

Bridlewood Farm

$493,317

39

17

1

1

0

$493,317

Scandalous Act

$71,670

4

$10,434

3

$14,833

Saint Anddan

A.P. Indy

Journeyman Stud

$444,602

43

16

0

0

0

$472,720

Shotinthefog

$61,400

6

$20,000

7

$12,429

Gibson County

In Excess (IRE)

Deceased

$380,647

31

16

0

0

0

$380,647

Pleaseandthankyou

$83,300

Awesome of Course

Awesome Again

Journeyman Stud

$378,346

13

9

2

2

1

$378,346

Fort Loudon

$187,250

1

$45,000

1

$110,000

Double Honor

Gone West

Get Away Farm

$373,812

63

23

0

0

0

$373,712

So Honored

$31,272

3

$4,067

1

$40,000

Keyed Entry

Honour and Glory Hartley/DeRenzo

$364,341

29

12

0

0

0

$364,341

Ramrod Key

$57,043

14

$11,207

17

$27,441

Gottcha Gold

Coronado's Quest Ocala Stud

$358,007

28

10

0

0

0

$358,007

Mucho Mans Gold

$59,700

3

$4,000

7

$18,786

Halo's Image

Halo

Deceased

$341,240

46

13

0

0

0

$341,240

Candi's Halo

$31,215

3

$14,667

1

$13,000

It's No Joke

Distorted Humor

HallMarc Stallions

$340,992

28

13

0

0

0

$340,992

Mallard's Bro

$34,534

3

$19,233

1

$130,000

Wagon Limit

Conquistador Cielo Bridlewood Farm

$326,465

25

12

0

0

0

$324,503

Breckenridge

$69,055

1

$1,000

Three Wonders

Storm Cat

$301,982

41

18

0

0

0

$322,872

The Best Glacier

$43,869

Deceased

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Leading Florida Juvenile Sires The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through August 5, 2013. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

WITH DISTINCTION

GRAEME HALL

HEAR NO EVIL

Name

Sire Name

Farm Name

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

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

With Distinction

Storm Cat

Hartley/DeRenzo

$198,908

14

2

1

1

0

$198,908

My Brown Eyed Guy

Hear No Evil

Carson City

Journeyman Stud

$182,549

8

4

1

1

0

$182,549

Graeme Hall

Dehere

Winding Oaks Farm

$157,324

13

3

1

1

0

Wildcat Heir

Forest Wildcat

Journeyman Stud

$140,630

12

5

0

0

Value Plus

Unbridled's Song

HallMarc Stallions

$95,726

5

3

1

2

Bring the Heat

In Excess (IRE)

Ward Ranch

$88,848

10

4

0

0

0

$88,848

Richies Sweetheart

$33,054

Two Step Salsa

Petionville

Get Away Farm

$87,199

8

2

0

0

0

$87,199

Conquest Two Step

In Summation

Put It Back

Ocala Stud

$85,323

10

2

0

0

0

$85,323

Exclusive Quality

Elusive Quality

Journeyman Stud

$82,200

4

3

0

0

0

$82,200

2yo Avg

$78,005

25

$12,156

34

$33,912

Conquest Whiplash

$86,049

6

$10,000

4

$99,500

$157,324

Designer Legs

$60,000

23

$18,739

15

$47,000

0

$140,630

The Boot Wildcat

$33,560

23

$33,913

21

$53,810

0

$95,726

Long On Value

$81,600

12

$7,124

5

$28,800

$45,833

21

$12,000

18

$56,750

No Fruit Degroote

$41,405

23

$17,539

30

$51,133

Solitary

$28,200

12

$9,875

12

$25,250

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TWO STEP SALSA

YESBYJIMMINY

IN SUMMATION

Name

Sire Name

Farm Name

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

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg 2yo Avg Sold

2yo Avg

Two Step Salsa

Petionville

Get Away Farm

$87,199

8

2

0

0

0

$87,199

Conquest Two Step

$45,833

21

$12,000

18

$56,750

In Summation

Put It Back

Ocala Stud

$85,323

10

2

0

0

0

$85,323

No Fruit Degroote

$41,405

23

$17,539

30

$51,133

Yesbyjimminy

Yes It's True

Bridlewood Farm

$51,330

4

2

0

0

0

$51,330

Flay Mignon

$24,000

6

$9,900

9

$22,078

Benny the Bull

Lucky Lionel

Winding Oaks Farm

$38,053

5

1

0

0

0

$38,053

Joe Pike

$18,488

17

$12,812

14

$31,679

Hello Broadway

Broken Vow

Ups And Down Farm

$10,702

2

0

0

0

0

$10,702

Tiz Showbiz

$10,302

1

$8,500

Leading Florida 2nd Crop Sires The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through August 5, 2013. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

CIRCULAR QUAY Name

Sire Name

Farm Name

KEYED ENTRY

COWTOWN CAT NA Stk Gr Leading Earnings Strtrs Wnrs SW's Wins SW's Earnings Earner

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg 2yo Avg Sold

2yo Avg

Circular Quay

Thunder Gulch

Journeyman Stud

$619,618

38

14

0

0

0

$623,348

Reporting Star

$92,100

7

$9,000

18

$49,111

Cowtown Cat

Distorted Humor

Journeyman Stud

$508,602

29

16

0

0

0

$524,072

Dreaming of Susie

$83,600

14

$19,750

13

$58,885

Keyed Entry

Honour and Glory

Hartley/DeRenzo

$364,341

29

12

0

0

0

$364,341

Ramrod Key

$57,043

14

$11,207

17

$27,441

Gottcha Gold

Coronado's Quest

Ocala Stud

$358,007

28

10

0

0

0

$358,007

Mucho Mans Gold

$59,700

3

$4,000

7

$18,786

The Green Monkey Forestry

Hartley/DeRenzo

$310,825

19

11

1

1

0

$310,825

Dazzle Me Darling

$65,400

2

$33,500

Indy Wind

A.P. Indy

Journeyman Stud

$157,486

13

8

0

0

0

$228,110

Looks So Windy

$70,624

1

$2,500

3

$5,500

Belgravia

Mr. Greeley

Hartley/DeRenzo

$188,569

13

7

0

0

0

$188,569

I'm Not Gray

$47,915

3

$4,233

3

$70,000

Lifestyle

Indian Charlie

Ward Ranch

$60,390

5

3

0

0

0

$60,390

Right Now Richie

$23,860

Guillaume Tell (IRE) Rossini

Ups And Downs Farms $18,180

3

1

0

0

0

$18,180

In Your Window

$13,120

Favorite Bid

Spectacular Bid

Show Biz Farms

$14,640

1

1

0

0

0

$14,640

Favorite Ketch

$14,640

Admiral's Cruise

A.P. Indy

Pinecrest Stables

$4,750

1

0

0

0

0

$4,750

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$4,750

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An inside look into Florida’s retired thoroughbreds

Struggler’s Legend Former Florida-bred race horse Struggler’s Legend embarks on new endeavours

Struggler’s Legend shown winning at Aqueduct Race Course in 2004.

62 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

By SALLY MOEHRING rom an average racehorse passing through several owners to a talented show horse and a girl’s best friend, Florida-bred Struggler’s Legend found his forever home.

By Struggler out of Legend’s Daughter, by Alleged, the handsome bay was foaled in Florida.

Sold as a yearling, he began his early training with Jimmy and Meg Miranda of Rapid Run Farm in Summerfield. There he learned the foundation that would serve him as a racehorse and in his life after his racing years, as a multi-faceted sport horse.

The colt was aimed at the April two-year oldin-training sale at Ocala Breeders’ Sales, where he was bought by another of the Miranda’s clients.

Soon he would travel out of state and start his career in the northeast, racing at Belmont, Aqueduct and Colonial Downs. In 15 starts, he managed to

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chalk up a maiden claiming win and finish several races in the money over the next few years with earnings of $46,300.

His owner at that time was Jeffrey Tucker of Stone Bridge Farm in New York. Tucker was always concerned about his horses’ situations when it came time to retire them so he made some inquiries about finding the then six-year old horse a

lifetime home. Some time passed and the ex-racer was turned out still waiting for a home.

Finally, the Beckman/Gardner family of Virginia agreed to take Struggler’s Legend sight unseen the next day. The new owner Katie Gardner changed his racing name to a new show name “Frankly My Dear” or Frank for short.

Gardner said, “We gave him an entire year to gain weight, chill out, make friends and roll in the mud. I started working with him in 2009.”

Frank’s first show was the Thoroughbred Celebration in November 2009.

“I got run away with doing the 2'3" hunters!

Frank doesn't learn well being drilled or preached at so I had to figure out a way to let him teach himself, so we went to the jumper ring, “ said Gardner.

Frank spent most of 2010 doing the jumpers at the 2'6-2'9" level and had some success. In time, he balanced himself and was much happier to soften and carry himself better.

“Frank has gotten consistently more competitive since then, has placed in the Hunter Stakes several times and gets good ribbons everywhere I take him. Frank also does model classes and is consistently in the ribbons. Our other favorite thing to do are Hunter Trials. We do the First Flight Division (usually 3') and he is very competitive,” said Gardner.

Frank’s newest endeavor involves sidesaddle and western, showing once again the versatility of a retired thoroughbred. He can be ridden bridleless, jumping an entire course with lead changes. He is also used as a trail horse and for walk and trot lessons for little beginners.

Gardner sums it up best, “He may not have the best pedigree, but I think he’s perfect.”

Perfect indeed, from a mediocre racehorse to a retired thoroughbred who excels and thrives with a lifetime owner who gave Frank the time, love and freedom he needed to succeed. ■

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FARM MANAGEMENT

Kenaf:

Another Bedding Possibility

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ello to all. The rains have certainly kept the grass growing nicely this summer, which is great for horses, but it also means lots of time on the mower! All this rain has me thinking about water absorption, which got me thinking about absorption in stalls. Absorptive bedding is certainly something that makes it easier and more efficient for those who muck stalls, so understanding all of the options is always beneficial. While there are many bedding options, shavings, straw and Bahia grass are the most commonly used today. Still, there are many other bedding possibilities available; one of the choices is the plant kenaf, which is used to make a bedding product called Nafcore.

Kenaf, originally native to Africa, is a food and fiber plant that is a relative of cotton and okra. Although it’s relatively new to North AmerKenaf’s absorptive qualities, ica, it has been grown dust reductions, and ease in han- elsewhere for thousands of dling will make it a viable alternative years. Currently, the plant to consider. The fact that it is a hardy is grown successfully in southeastern states, like plant to grow that can ease fertilizer North Carolina. use on the land doesn’t hurt, either.

Kenaf is a very fast growing annual crop with a product range suitable for many industry and fiber needs. The different fiber types in the plant show tremendous benefits in manufacturing pulp, paper, padding materials and insulating panels, and in making press boards for the furniture industry; it shows equal promise for its absorptive capacities. In fact, because of kenaf’s excellent absorbency, it was successfully used in cleaning-up the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. Erosion control materials, growing media, textile fibers and plastic composites are some other applications still being discovered for this interesting plant.

Although Nafcore bedding is hard to find in Ocala (due to difficulty in shipping and not-yet high demand), this plantbased bedding offers super absorbency and additional cushioning for sore-footed horses. Foundered horses have been said to lie down longer and appear to be noticeably more comfortable with the spongy-like quality. It is extremely absorbent, however it’s been noted to be initially slow to absorb, 64 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

potentially causing some clay flooring softening and ammonia smell. A slight pre-watering of the stall (similar to what’s done to reduce the dust in a stall bedded with shavings) helps to eliminate the slower initial absorption time.

Once pre-watered, the bedding acts somewhat like cat litter, making clean-up of the wet areas easier. Also, a little bedding will absorb quite a bit of urine, so less bedding can actually become soiled and have to be eliminated from the stall. This leads to less product loss, which saves money.

Another added benefit of kenaf bedding is low dust content. Dust often causes problems when using shavings/sawdust. Kenaf also produces a lighter than traditional bedding, making full wheelbarrows easier to maneuver. Kenaf also has less bulk and is easier to handle than shavings. Environmentally speaking, once this bedding type is removed, it composts and breaks down nicely.

Nafcore bedding can be bought in bulk in some areas, but purchasing the bedding in bags is more routinely done at this time. Unfortunately, the price of the bagged kenaf, or Nafcore horse bedding, is significantly higher than when compared with typical bagged shavings. This initial price will likely deter many consumers, however, the increased absorbency, reduced bulk/waste and low dust of Nafcore make it more economically favorable and farm friendly than first realized.

Although this bedding is not easily purchased in Florida today, it is a product that should garner some serious consideration for future bedding choices. Kenaf’s absorptive qualities, dust reductions, and ease in handling will make it a viable alternative to consider. The fact that it is a hardy plant to grow that can ease fertilizer use on the land doesn’t hurt, either. Regardless, to learn more about horse bedding choices, or schedule a FREE, non-regulatory farm visit, please contact me, or your local Extension agent. As always, keep up the good management practices! ■

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PRACTICALLY S P E A K I N G

‘Behave’ior T

by UF/IFAS Marion CountyLivestock Agent Mark Shuffitt

When horse owners and managers know the normal behavior patterns of their horses and some behavior change occurs, they are much more likely to be able to head off a problem before it becomes serious and/or costly.

66 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

he sun was just coming up over the pine trees as we headed up the road to my daughter’s next rodeo. We had been on the road for about an hour. The horses were munching hay and Sarah was sleeping peacefully in the backseat curled up under her blanket. I was in the zone, sipping coffee my wife had made, listening to the news and the hum of the road and thinking about how the day’s events would unfold. When abruptly, Sarah had one of her sneezing fits and I jumped like I had been hit with a cattle-prod. I didn’t run off the road or even spill my coffee, but my heart rate did speed up. My point, is my response was reactive.

As with humans, horse behavior related to survival is genetic based and other behavior is learned in response to their environment and training.

Horses use reactive behavior to keep themselves in harmony with their environment and adjust to sudden, potentially harmful situations.

Examples include: reflex, shelter seeking, body language and vocalization.

Ingestive behavior includes: eating, drinking, daily feeding patterns, mechanics of obtaining feed, feed preferences and chewing.

Eliminative behavior refers to urination and defecation. Most horses urinate every four to six hours and defecate every two to three hours. Additionally, most horses will also defecate when they are nervous.

Sexual behavior includes courtship, mating and maternal activities. Stallions find mares “in heat” by sight and smell. The flehmen reaction in stallions is in response to the scent of the mare’s urine and is characterized by the stallion’s extended head and up-curled upper lip.

Epimeletic behavior is caregiving and careseeking, and is very common in horses. One of the more common caregiving/seeking behaviors is mutual grooming. When mutually grooming, horses stand next to each other, facing each other and use their incisor teeth to nibble at the base of the neck, withers, back and croup.

Agonistic behavior includes reactions associ-

ated with conflict such as fight and flight. Even though stallions are more likely to fight than mares, aggression is used by mares to establish the dominance hierarchy “pecking order” of the broodmare band. All groups of horses have their own “pecking order”. Just because a mare is the alpha in one group does not mean she will be the alpha in any group to which she may be introduced.

Allelomimetic behavior also known as mimicry is contagious or infectious behavior such as when one horse copies the behavior of another.

For example, if one horse starts running, others are likely to join in and the first horse will continue because the rest of the herd is following.

Investigative behavior – horses will explore and investigate a new environment. Horses use their senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch to investigate. Once familiar with their surroundings, the horses’ curiosity subsides until such time as something different is introduced.

Grooming behavior – in addition to mutual grooming, horses also groom themselves. One of the most common examples is when horses paw up a dry area, roll on their backs, get up and shake their whole body.

Sleep and rest behavior allows horses to restore their physiological status. Research results showed during a normal 24 hour day, most horses are active and alert a little more than 19 hours.

They rest in a drowsy state for two hours a day and horses sleep (brain sleep and REM) for three hours a day. Horses do sleep standing up, but they can also sleep lying down.

Abnormal behavior examples include: cribbing, wood chewing, self-mutilation, weaving, destructive behavior, etc.

Horses are creatures of habit, and most are usually very predictable in their daily routines.

When horse owners and managers know the normal behavior patterns of their horses and some behavior change occurs, they are much more likely to be able to head off a problem before it becomes serious and/or costly. ■

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Following are the “FTBOA Chase to the Championship ” Point Standings through August 14, 2013.

Horse (sire)

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Suzanne Sharra-Maxwell & Kay Dennis Gilbert G. Campbell Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Equest Thoroughbreds, Inc

Pell, Richard Campbell, Gilbert Jacks or Better Farm, Inc. Driver, Ywachetta H. and James Travis

P. Miller K. O'Connell S. Gold C. Autrey

Sienna Farms LLC Gilbert G. Campbell Chris J Gabel NTS Stable, Inc. Linda Lee Schroetlin

Establo Rafanil Campbell, Gilbert Conquest Stables, LLC Pinnacle Racing Stables, Hendricks, H. Jack and Justice, Roger L. Ward, Wesley

M. Gantus K. O'Connell M. Casse W. Kaplan W. Ward

Two-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Celtic Moon - 3 My Brown Eyed Guy - 3 Best Plan Yet - 2 Guns Loaded - 2

Two-Year-Old Filly Split the Queens - 5 Scandalous Act - 3 Conquest Whiplash - 2 Holiday Magic - 2 Sweetmarys Success - 2

Three-Year-Old Colt/Gelding Den's Legacy - 11 Merit Man - 7 Ruler of Love - 6

Gaye Swartz.

Westrock Stables LLC Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds & Stephen Barberino Bruce Chandler, Robert H. McKee and James Glavin Faye W. Little Rebro Jr. Matthew N. Coniglio Frank Ritman Sidney and Rendina Richard

Bob Baffert Robert Hess Jr. Joan Scott

Stud El Aguila Ocala Stud Tara Helman & Paul Helman

Alex and JoAnn Lieblong Repole Stable Rontos Racing Stable Corp.

Steve Hobby Todd Pletcher M. Azpurua

Jerry Hollendorfer and Sweetwater Stable Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum & Kevin Tsujihara B. Wright

Jerry Hollendorfer Peter Miller Michael Pender

Steven Ciccarone Farnsworth Stables LLC Tony’s Investments LLC

Michelle Nihe Martin Wolfson Padarath Lutchman

Three-Year-Old Filly Marathon Lady - 18 Unlimited Budget - 13 Wildcat Lilly - 13

Older Male (Four-Year-Olds and up Colt/Gelding) Sahara Sky - 35 Comma to the Top - 20 Jeranimo - 20

Martin Stables Inc. Richard & Linda Thompson Brylynn Farm Inc.

Older Female (Four-Year-Olds and up Filly/Mare) Regalo Mia - 10 Golden Mystery - 8 My Pal Chrisy - 7

Juvenal Diaz Adena Springs Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc

Male Sprint (Three-Year-Olds and up, Colt/Gelding race distances one mile and less) Sahara Sky - 35 Comma to the Top - 20 Bahamian Squall - 16

Martin Stables Inc. Richard & Linda Thompson Donald R. Dizney

Jerry Hollendorfer and Sweetwater Stable Gary Barber, Roger Birnbaum & Kevin Tsujihara Donald Dizney

Jerry Hollendorfer Peter Miller David Fawkes

Female Sprint (Three-Year-Olds and up, Filly/Mare, race distances one mile and less) Wildcat Lilly - 13 My Pal Chrisy - 7 Irish Lute - 6

Tara Helman & Paul Helman Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC

Rontos Racing Stable Corp.

Tony''s Investments LLC Donarra Thoroughbreds LLC

M. Azpurua Padarath Lutchman Dallas Stewart

Robert V. LaPenta and B.J. Wright Resolute Group Stables E. Paul Robsham Stables LLC

Michael Pender Michelle Nevin Todd Pletcher

Farnsworth Stables LLC Glen Hill Farm Little Red Feather Racing Brenda Mercer and Peter A. Berglar

Martin Wolfson T. Proctor M. Mitchell H. Allen Jerkens

Male Turf (Three-Year-Olds and up, Colt/Gelding, races run on the turf) Jeranimo - 20 Teaks North - 12 Discreet Dancer - 10

Brylynn Farm Inc. Brylynn Farm Inc. E. Paul Robsham Stable LLC

Female Turf (Three-Year-Olds and up, Filly/Mare, races run on the turf) Golden Mystery - 8 Wishing Gate - 5 Egg Drop - 3 Emma's Encore - 3

Adena Springs Glen Hill Farm Centaur Farms, Inc Equest Thoroughbreds Inc.

■ For complete standings check us out on the web at www.ftboa.com

■ Selection Criteria for Florida-bred champions Year-end divisional champions will be determined using the “FTBOA Chase to the Championship” point system, a ranking that awards points for success in stakes races.

The “FTBOA Chase to the Championship” allocates points for stakes wins in graded races, open-company stakes and Florida’s signature racing days, with the number of points awarded based upon the classification of the race. International stakes race status is governed by the International Cataloguing Standards Committee. The first three finishers in all Group/Graded and listed races appearing in Part I of the International Cataloguing Standards and International Statistics Book printed by The Jockey Club receive “black-type” designation. Ten point bonus to be awarded to any 2-year-old colt or filly sweeping all three legs of the Florida Stallion Stakes in determining the Champion 2-year-old Florida-bred.

The Florida-bred with the most points in each division on December 31 is deemed champion of that division. Horse of the Year, Broodmare of the Year and Breeder of the Year will be voted on by the FTBOA Board of Directors and announced at the FTBOA’s annual awards dinner.

In the case of a year-end tie in points in any division, earnings will be used to decide the tiebreaker. — Points are assigned as follows: 68 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2013

■ World Thoroughbred Championship ■ Sunshine Millions Breeders’ Cup Race: (equivalent to a Grade 2 Stakes Race): Win: 20 points Place: 15 points Show: 10 points

■ Grade 1 Stakes Race: Win: 15 points Place: 10 points Show: 5 points

■ Grade 2 Stakes Race: Win: 5 points Place: 3 points Show: 2 points

■ Grade 3 Stakes Race: Win: 3 points Place: 2 points Show: 1 point

Win: 5 points Place: 3 points Show: 2 points

■ Other Florida-bred Signature Race Days (equivalent to a Grade 3 Stakes Race):

(The Florida Million, Florida Cup, Florida Stallion Stakes Series): Win: 3 points Place: 2 points Show: 1 point

■ Open-Company Stakes ($50,000 + Purse) Points for WIN ONLY: Win: 2 points

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by Jim Freer Jim Freer covers Florida horse racing as a correspondent for The Blood-Horse and for the Miami Herald.

Maybe in the future when reporters ask “what’s next?” more winning trainers at Gulfstream or Calder will say, “There’s a stakes here for Florida-breds next month. If she comes out of this one okay, we’ll probably point her there.”

e might have to take her up north. There’s nothing here for her for a while.” I’ve heard that comment several dozen times over the past five years from winning trainers after a stakes race at Gulfstream Park or at Calder Casino & Race Course.

The horse that has just been taken out of the winner’s circle is usually a Florida-bred, age three or up.

The trainer might not be able to find a “next race” at home because of a gap of a month or more in the stakes schedule. The alternative, not always easy, is for the racing office to schedule a high-level allowance that fits the horse’s conditions.

But there might soon be more stakes races for older Florida-breds, and maybe even some stakes series for them.

“Now that we have year-round racing there are opportunities to have more races including stakes for Floridabreds,” Gulfstream president Tim Ritvo said. “We’ve had several Florida-bred stakes in our summer meet and will have more this fall.”

He was referring to the head-to-head racing on Saturdays and Sundays that Gulfstream and Calder began on July 6.

As of early August, officials of both tracks say they plan to stick with that schedule through next June 30.

The pattern of some trainers shipping Florida-breds to run in stakes exists even amid Calder’s long-standing emphasis on races for Florida-breds and Gulfstream’s Floridabred races that are highlighted by the Florida Sunshine Millions in January.

In preparation for head-to-head racing, Gulfstream recruited several dozen trainers to move their stable operations eight miles east from Calder in Miami Gardens to Gulfstream in Hallandale Beach.

Thus, Gulfstream has added about 500 Florida-breds that will be on its grounds year-round.

“Scheduling Florida-bred races for them will be a priority throughout each year,” Ritvo said.

That could include some Saturdays or Sundays with most or all races restricted to Florida-breds. Several times in recent years, Gulfstream has had a Florida-bred stakes day late in its December through early April meet.

If Calder ever decides that circumstances warrant cutbacks in its 2-year-old program, it will consider adding some stakes series for older Florida-breds, John Marshall, general manager at Calder, said.

Starting next year at the two Southeast Florida tracks

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and at Tampa Bay Downs, there will be more stakes race opportunities for young Florida-sired horses due to the introduction of the Florida Sire Stakes program.

That program is administered by the FTBOA and will be built on the renamed Florida Stallion Stakes series for two-year-olds that are sons and daughters of FTBOA-registered stallions and that are Florida-breds.

The new program will also have supplemental races for eligible two-year-olds and three-year-olds, and onward as these horse progress in age.

Calder-based trainer Bill White said he welcomes the addition of a stakes series for Florida-bred or Florida-sired three-year-olds at any Florida track.

“It would provide encouragement for owners to keep their horses down here,” he said. “But there are owners who have horses that are not Florida-breds that they want to run here. So we need to keep having some non-restricted stakes and have a happy medium.”

White has been leading trainer at 11 Calder meets and at four Tropical at Calder meets.

After five weekends of head-to-head racing, he said “it has not been the unmitigated disaster that some people expected.”

Many other horsemen and industry officials agree with him.

All-sources handle per weekend day has averaged about $3.9 million—with $2.6 million at Gulfstream and $1.3 million at Calder.

That’s better than generally expected, and it shows that advanced deposit wagering and simulcast fans who are weekend warriors have an appetite for Florida racing.

An example was on Saturday, Aug. 3 when Gulfstream had the $100,000 Housebuster and Calder had the Naked Greed and Crystal Rail, both with $75,000 purses.

All three stakes were non-graded and unrestricted. Sixteen of the 29 starters and seven of the horses that hit the board were Florida-breds.

Wagering, not including multi-race bets, was $436,224 on the Gulfstream stakes and a combined $469,277 on the Calder stakes (both on turf).

The numbers provide incentive to schedule similar stakes that would be restricted to Florida-breds or likely dominated by them.

So, maybe in the future when reporters ask “what’s next?” more winning trainers at Gulfstream or Calder will say, “There’s a stakes here for Florida-breds next month. If she comes out of this one okay, we’ll probably point her there.”

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