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CONTENTS September 2016 • VOL 59/ISSUE 7

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—By Brock Sheridan

BROCK TALK

FLORIDA FOCUS FTBOA BOARD CANDIDATE BIOGRAPHIES FROM THE FTBOA BOARD ROOM —By Tammy A. Gantt

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AROUND THE COUNTRY

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FEATURES/COLUMNS Editor-in-Chief sits down with FTBOA president George Russell —By Brock Sheridan

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Undefeated duo take Dr. Fager, Desert Vixen

OAK RIDGE: REALIZING A VISION

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horse mentioned on any of those lists.

Two females ranked just behind American Pharoah in Editor-in-Chief Florida Equine Communications Zenyatta and Rachel Alexandra with Zenyatta edging her JOHN D. FILER PHOTO rival with 21 mentions to Rachel’s 20. However, I did go back and look at those tweets again, because in nearly every tweet that mentioned both, Rachel Alexandra was listed first with Zenyatta usually a few slots later.

Not surprisingly, American Triple Crown winners were popular as Secretariat appeared on 20 of the 30 lists. Again, he was not the first horse listed on many of those, leading one to think that many users did not rank their horses, but only listed them.

The top ranked horse that remains on the track was California Chrome as he made 18 lists.

Just behind California Chrome with 16 mentions was Affirmed, the Florida-bred who was the last Triple winner before American Pharoah having won the three jewels in 1978. Right behind him was 1977 Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew and two-time Horse of the Year Wise Dan with 15 mentions each.

It fell off a bit behind those nine horses to 11 mentions each but it was a large group that included Alydar, Easy Goer, Forego, Ruffian, Smarty Jones, Sunday Silence and Florida-bred Silver Charm.

John Henry and Go For Wand My biggest surprise was that Man o’War did not make any of the 30 lists that I counted came in at nine mentions each and Seabiscuit was only recognized by one user, the same as the great Florida-bred Dr. Fager. with A.P. Indy, Barbaro, Ben’s In a random sample of 30 Twitter posts by users with the Cat, Cigar and Florida-bred Holy Bull getting eight. Black Tie Affair and Florida-breds Skip Away and Afleet Alex hashtag #7favhorses, there were some interesting trends.

First, it was easy to determine the tweets from Euro- had eight mentions then came Alysheba, Citation and pean and other foreign users because horses such as Black Florida-bred Captain Bodgit with seven mentions.

Perhaps my biggest surprise was that Man o’ War did Caviar, Frankel and Octagonal dominated their lists and I tended to throw out those tweets for the purpose of my un- not make any of the 30 lists that I counted and Seabiscuit was only recognized by one user, the same as the great scientific study.

I also did not weight the horses as to where they ap- Florida-bred Dr. Fager.

Again, this was completely unscientific and actually peared on given lists. I just counted the number of times a horse appeared, regardless of where a user listed them, quite random as horses like Mr. Ed made a few lists and although there were a few obvious trends that I noticed that others had horses completely unknown to me. I’m sure many were pari-mutuel heroes’ while others had different I will mention later.

Among apparent North American Twitter users, Amer- stories and reasons behind their recognitions.

But it was a fun and at times a fascinating bit of obserican Pharoah was dominant as he appeared on 26 of the 30 lists that I counted. What was interesting, however, is that vation. And it is just another reason why I enjoy the world the 2015 Triple Crown winner was very seldom the first of social media. ■ here is a hashtag on Twitter of late that has been quite popular among the thoroughbred crowd that frequents that social media platform.

For those of you who do not “Tweet” and may not be familiar with the hashtag concept: A hashtag is a word or phrase preceded by the pound sign that makes that topic easier for other users to find and/or on which to comment.

Place the “#” sign before a word or phrase and Twitter or Instagram automatically highlights the hashtag and creates a page where all tweets or posts with that hashtag appear.

Then one can search that hashtag and see all the tweets or posts from around the world that include that given hashtag.

For example and in this given instance, the hashtag is “#7favhorses”. Along those same lines there is #7favshows, #7favmovies, #7favbooks, while other topics such as #presidentialelection, #ThrowbackThursday and any hashtag created each week by Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show that regularly trend or become quite popular. Hashtags for large news events such as #LouisianaFlood or #OrlandoStrong also make it easier for users to follow instant updates, comments or discussions on those topics.

But getting back to the hashtag at hand, I found it very interesting to skim through the Twitter pages of “#7favhorses”.

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Florida-bred Pure Sensation

Generazio Sprinter Routs Classy Field in Parx Dash There may be no deeper division in American racing than that of the older turf sprinters, and many of the best in the nation met just north of Philadelphia on June 9 in the $200,000 Parx Dash.

Emerging the clear winner was the Florida-bred Pure Sensation, a 5-year-old gray gelding who was broken, trained and winters in Ocala, with forays to Morriston for a little extra road work.

He is owned and was bred by Patricia Generazio of Tequesta, Fla., who said, “He was raised at Joe and Helen Barbazon’s farm (Pleasant Acres) in Ocala, and Juan Chavez and his son, Jose, do some great work with him as well [at their JC Thoroughbreds property in Williston].”

After each winter, Pure Sensation is returned to trainer Christophe Clement, who let it be known that he recognized the horse’s talents shortly after he first came to the racetrack three years ago.

“The fastest horse in my barn,” he told Mrs. Generazio, who, along with her husband, Frank, keeps up to date with the goings on of all their horses, according to Jose Chavez.

“Oh my God, they’re very, very hands on,” Chavez said. “They know everything about every one of them.”

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Pure Sensation broke in front in the Dash and stayed there from flagfall to finish, fending off the early challenge of Rocket Heat, then beating back the challenge of Power Alert.

Winner of his only previous start at Parx – another Grade 3 score in last year’s Turf Minstrel, in which he beat subsequent Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) winner Mongolian Saturday – Pure Sensation was reunited with his rider from that victory, Kendrick Carmouche.

The pair grabbed the lead at the break but Rocket Heat was a constant presence, applying pressure throughout the run to the turn in the five-furlong event. Grabbing an early lead is a strategy that has paid off for Pure Sensation: He’s been in front at the first marker in nine of his 17 career races, winning four and finishing in the money in all but one.

Rocket Heat gave up the ghost on the turn as Power Alert took up the chase, but at no point was Pure Sensation threatened by that accomplished rival, crossing the line 2¼ lengths in front and tripping the timer in :57.35 over a course listed as “yielding” after an earlier thunderstorm. Fractions were :22.50 and :45.29.

It was the second consecutive gradedstakes victory for Pure Sensation, who was 61 on the morning line but went off favored in the Victory Ride at 9-5, paying $5.60.

Pure Sensation had stunned players on the Belmont Stakes Day undercard when he edged out another Generazio colorbearer,

Disco Partner, to win the Jaipur (G3) at 181, and doing it in course record time of 1:06.76 for six furlongs.

In the winner’s wake, Power Alert had two lengths on the redoubtable Ben’s Cat, the 10year-old warrior who closed well and nosed out Run for Logistics for the third spot.

Rocket Heat finished fifth, followed by Boot Scootn Daddy, Take Cover and Fast Flying Rumor. Pool Winner and Bold Thunder were scratched.

A son of Zensational out of the Disco Rico mare Pure Disco, Pure Sensation improved his record to six wins with four seconds and two thirds. The $120,000 first prize raised his career bankroll to $748,415.

Pure Sensation is the first foal of Pure Disco, a multiple stakes winner in New Jersey who earned $496,840 in her four-year racing career.

Pure sensation has a 3-year-old full sister, Fired Up Sensation, who has placed and a yearling half-brother named Pure One, by Macho Again. Pure Disco currently is in foal to Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Street Sense. ■

Coppa Might be Superstar In Waiting In only her third career start, Coppa, a 3-year-old filly bred in Florida by Carlos Rafael of Ocala, Fla., managed to display class, courage and resilience after a crosscountry trip from California that paid off with her victory in the Grade 3, $150,000 Victory Ride at Belmont Park on Jun 9.

The Victory Ride kicked off Belmont’s Stars & Stripes racing festival that also included five other graded stakes, including the million-dollar Belmont Oaks and Belmont Derby.

A $210,000 graduate of last year’s OBS April sale, Coppa had been entered into Santa Anita’s Summertime Oaks two weeks ago but, when Eclipse champion Songbird showed up in the entries, trainer Phil D’Amato decided discretion might be called for and, in coming across the Victory Ride, he found what turned out to be the perfect spot thousands of miles from home.

His filly came into the 6½-furlong Victory

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Florida-bred Coppa

Ride undefeated in her two previous starts, posting front-running, 3¼-length victories in each, the first at Del Mar, the second at Santa Anita.

The margin would be much thinner in

the Victory Ride.

Off fifth in the field of seven, Coppa sat behind a moderate pace under the guidance of Joe Talamo, who came from California for

the ride. Longshot Behrnik’s Bank set the pace, with fractions of :22.53 and :45.60, as Lost Raven and Flatterywillgetyou raced in closest attendance.

Talamo gave Coppa her cue on the turn, and, although she appeared as a major threat coming into the straight, she didn’t blow away the competition, as the chart of the race colorfully relates: Coppa “sat perched in [the] three path keeping watch on the front runners, made her presence felt all the more by hitching up to them as the half was being completed, remained on hold the remainder of the run to the head of the stretch, [stepped] foot into the lane and was switched over to strong handling, fought fiercely to take over during the ensuing furlong, never fully shook free, dug in gamely in the final stages to stave off a pair of closers to preserve the decision.”

Coppa held by a neck over Malibu Stacy with One True Kiss only a head farther back in third. Lost Raven and Flatterywillgetyou

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David O’Farrell Elected to TOBA Board, Craig Bernick Named Treasurer The Thoroughbred Owners’ and Breeders’ Association recently announced the results of their recent board of trustee election with two Ocala-based breeders among the group.

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Florida-bred Puntrooskie

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a member of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, was elected to the board for the first time and will serve a three-year term along with Joe Applebaum, Brett Brinkman, Doug Cauthen, Sol Kumin and Sheila Rosenblum. Reelected to three-year terms are current trustees Everett Dobson, Kevin Lavin, Rosendo Parra, Ken Ramsey and Dr. J. David Richardson, who has also been reelected as chairman.

Craig Bernick, the president and chief executive officer of Glen Hill Farm in Ocala and a member of the FTBOA, was also elected by the TOBA board as an officer of the board and will serve as treasurer. Other officers elected by TOBA following their annual members meeting in Sartagoa, N.Y., are Dobson, vice-chairman; Dan Metzger as president and Michael McMahon as secretary.

"We are excited to welcome this diverse and talented new class of trustees to the TOBA board," TOBA president Dan Metzger said in a release. "Their experience and commitment to the sport will enhance our initiatives and services to our membership, as well as all owners and breeders."

Barbara Banke, an FTBOA member who has Stonestreet Training and Rehabilitation Center in Summerfield, Fla., received approval by the board for her appointment to the American Graded Stakes Committee.

Reynolds Bell Jr. was also reappointed.

The 2016-17 AGSC is comprised of TOBA members Richardson (chair), Banke, Bell, Bernick and J. Michael O’Farrell, also of Ocala Stud and a past FTBOA board member and officer. Racing officials serving on the AGSC include Georganne Hale of the Maryland Jockey Club, Rick Hammerle of Santa Anita Park, Ben Huffman of Churchill Downs and Keeneland, Martin Panza of the New York Racing Association and Tom Robbins of Del Mar. David O’Farrell SERITA HULT PHOTO

were fourth and fifth, 5¼ lengths behind One True Kiss.

Behrnik’s Bank and Blast completed the field at sixth and seventh. Stradivarius and Appealing Maggie were scratched.

“For being a lightly raced 3-year-old filly, [Coppa] handled shipping cross-country unbelievably,” said Chris Davis, D’Amato’s assistant. “She showed her class in running on a new track. It’s a lot to ask, and she exceeded all the expectations.”

Talamo said: “When she got in front of [Flatterywillgetyou and Lost Raven] I really had a ton of horse under me and I thought we were going to open up a little bit … but when [One True Kiss and Malibu Stacy] came through she really turned it on.”

Her determination wasn’t lost on Davis.

“When she got clear and the horses came running to her late, she dug in and galloped out way in front,” he noted. “She’s still learning, but she’s doing everything the right way.

We couldn’t be happier.”

The time for the race over a fast track was 1:16.23. Coppa, raising her career earnings to $153,000, paid $3.90 as the odds-on favorite. She was purchased at the OBS auction by Boomer Bloodstock, agent, for $210,000 out of the Blue River Bloodstock consignment.

Coppa is by Bridlewood Farm stallion Yesbyjimminy and is the ninth foal, and ninth winner, out of the 20-year-old dam Diplomatic Angel, by Valid Appeal. Diplomatic Angel is in foal to Yes It’s True.

Coppa’s third dam, Royal Contessa, dropped three stakes winners, Truly Royal, Royal Natasha and Roya Ninja, the latter a Grade 3 winner (1992 Appleton) and a record holder over three turf courses. ■

Puntrooskie Gets Second Straight With Bold Venture Win Claimed for $40,000 two starts back, Florida-bred Puntrooskie remained undefeated for his new connections as he took the $150,600 (US $114,712) Bold Venture Stakes (G3) at Woodbine on July 23.

Trainer Donald McRae put in the claim for his D-Mac Racing Stable and co-owners Michael Lay and Mike Loughry May 27 at Woodbine, a race in which Puntrooskie finished second by a head behind winner San Nicola Thunder after six and one-half furlongs on turf. He made his first start from the new barn a winning one on July 3, when he captured a $62,000 optional claiming event at Woodbine going six furlongs.

McRae then returned him to the stakes ranks for the first time since April 9 when fourth in the $125,000 Jacques Cartier Stakes at Woodbine behind winner Passion for Action.

With jockey Patrick Husbands aboard, Puntrooskie broke last from post six but quickly moved up to mid-pack in the field of six 3-year-olds and older going six and

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Florida-bred Abounding Legacy (right)

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one-half furlongs over Woodbine’s Tapeta main track. Noholdingback Bear, the 2-5 favorite, made the first quarter in :23.18, a halflength in front of longshot Chocktaw Chuck in second with Calgary Cat and Puntrooksie together in third another length and one-half further back.

Noholdingback Bear continued to show the way going into the far turn but Husbands had Puntrooksie in gear, passing horses while racing three-wide. Those two locked up in a duel midway around the turn as Chocktaw Chuck could not keep pace and Calgary Cat also was not gaining any ground on the two leaders. Together they made the half-mile in :45.42 and kept at each other down the stretch with Noholdingback Bear on the inside under Eurico Rosa da Silva and Puntrooskie on the outside. As they approached the wire, Puntrooskie managed to get the edge and was a half-length in front of the favorite at the finish. He stopped the clock in 1:16.06 on the always fast Tapeta.

Calgary Cat got up for third while Chocktaw Chuck faded to last.

Western Elegance was fourth with Goodoldhockeygame fifth.

It was Husbands first race aboard Puntrooskie and he was clearly happy to get the mount.

"He was racing against the best sprinters on the grounds, but I rode him with confidence," Husbands said. "I had a lot of horse and I just tried to ride Eurico [aboard Noholdingback Bear] as tight as possible. A clean ride, tight, and not let his horse get a suck of wind down the lane. My horse turned out to be the best horse today."

Although Puntrooksie went off as the third-choice at 8-1, McRae said he was not surprised by the winning effort.

"He's a horse we had been watching for a while," MacRae said.

"He's run against the best here before and only been beat three or four lengths and we thought if we could improve him a bit [he could win]."

Puntrooskie, bred in Florida by John David O'Farrell, J. Michael O'Farrell, Jr. and Our Sugar Bear Stable, banked $68,563 in victory while improving his career earnings to $361,969. He now has five wins from 29 career starts.

He is by the Ocala Stud stallion In Summation and is out of Siren Cove, by Montbrook. Siren Cove has produced seven foals to date including the stakes-placed Summer Rae, by Concerto. Summer Rae was third in the Summer Wind Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Siren Cove also has a yearling colt by Overdriven and has been bred to Adios Charlie, both stallions standing at Ocala Stud. She also has an unraced, 2-year-old, Florida-bred filly by High Cotton named Classic Cotton who is in training at Saratoga.

Puntrooskie paid $18.10. ■

Gulfstream Park. Needless to say, trainer Ralph Nicks has kept the 4year-old gelding sprinting in his last five starts.

That strategy paid off July 30 as Abounding Legacy won the $75,000 Trinniberg Stakes as the 2-1 favorite at Gulfstream Park at seven furlongs on the main track.

Abounding Legacy Holds on to Win Trinniberg Florida-bred Abounding Legacy has finished worse than third in only three starts in his 14-race career, each time while going around two turns. The last time came Jan. 16 when finishing sixth in the $250,000 Sunshine Millions Classic behind winner Mexicoma at

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$207,914. The Trinniberg was the first career stakes win for Abounding Legacy and his second victory of the year. He also took a $62,000 optional claiming event at Gulfstream on May 22 going six furlongs.

Abounding Legacy is the fourth foal out of Abounding Truth, who was third in the Grade 3 Sen. Ken Maddy Handicap during her career. She has also produced 5-year-old winner Morichal, by Graeme Hall, and a 3year-old winner and full-brother to Abounding Legacy in Bohemian Soul. ■

Hialeah Decision Spurs Challenge From QH Group A dispute involving the representation of quarterhorse owners and trainers at MiamiDade County's Hialeah Park has led to a legal challenge against state gambling regulators. The Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association, which has represented owners and trainers at the track, filed the challenge in late July, arguing that the state Department of Business and Professional Regulation improperly issued licenses to Hialeah.

The case, filed in the state Division Administration Hearings, stems from a decision

by Hialeah to enter an agreement with a newly formed organization, the South Florida Quarter Horse Association, to represent owners and trainers, according to the challenge filed.

The department's Division of PariMutuel Wagering issued racing and cardroom licenses to Hialeah after the formation of the new association, which the Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association argues, in part, is a "captive" group. "For the first time ever, the Division (of Pari-Mutuel Wagering) is allowing pari-mutuel permit holders to proceed with dictating racing dates and controlling additional gaming revenues based on an agreement with a captive horsemen's association created at the whim of the individual pari-mutuel facility," the 14-page challenge said. "Individual facilities will be able to control the disbursement of revenues generated by wagering on the horse races as

well as other gaming activities without any true input from a representative of an independent horsemen's association contrary to the established policy and intent of Florida's pari-mutuel statutes."

The case was assigned to Administrative Law Judge Lawrence Stevenson. ■

Application Period for T.I.P. 2017 Awards Now Open The application period for 2017 horse shows to apply for Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) awards is now open. T.I.P. offers high point awards and classes for thoroughbreds in multiple disciplines, including dressage, eventing, hunter, jumper, pleasure and Western. The T.I.P. application period for 2017 shows is open through September 30, 2016. Shows should apply even if the information is tentative. Early applications are appreciated. More information and the online application are available at tjctip.com/default.asp?page=3.

In 2016, T.I.P. is offering awards for registered Thoroughbreds at more than 875 shows in 44 states and Canadian provinces. ■

FTBOA’s Powell on FSAE board The Florida Society of Association Executives installed its 2016-17 Board of Directors and the 2016-17 FSAE Foundation Board of Trustees at its annual conference Lonny T. Powell Aug.3.

FSAE Board Officers: Chair: Al Pasini, CAE, Chief Operating Officer, LeadingAge Florida, Tallahassee Chair Elect: Vicki Long, CAE, EVP, Florida Association of the Am Institute of Architects, Tallahassee Treasurer: Rachel Luoma, CAE, Chief Staff Executive/Vice-President, Partners in Association Management Inc., Tallahassee Secretary: Lonny Powell, CEO & EVP, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Ocala Immediate Past Chair: Rusty Payton, CAE, COPELAND PHOTO

"He's a one-turn horse. We've tried him around two turns a couple times, and it doesn't work," said Nicks, whose trainee has a 31-0 record in four starts at seven furlongs and is 2-1-2 since the Sunshine Millions.

Abounding Legacy broke well from post 6 in the ten-horse field and jockey Luca Panici found himself just to the outside of early leaders More Applause and Ledokol after the first quarter-mile in :22.92. Moving into the turn, longshots Springmeier and Southern Barbecue began to put pressure on Abounding Legacy, forcing Panici to move Abounding Legacy earlier than he had wanted.

The gelded son of Northwest Stud stallion Flashstorm and the Proudest Romeo mare Abounding Truth responded with enthusiasm and had taken over the lead before they made their way into the straight run for home.

None of the pace-setters could stay with Abounding Legacy, who opened up four lengths in mid-stretch. However, he seemed to lose sight of the task at hand and was forced to hold off a late run by 5-2 second choice Hy Riverside, who rallied to within a neck of Abounding Legacy at the finish.

Wildcat Wish got up for third with another closing finish. The final time was 1:22.70 over the fast track.

After the race, both Nicks and Panici said they had not intended for Abounding Legacy to be so close to the lead early, but both were satisfied with the outcome.

“He's showing a little more speed [early] than I want him to, but he's going good,” Nicks said of Abounding Legacy getting his fifth lifetime win.

“I wanted him to relax a bit on the backside, and [he] did, but I had pressure to the outside and I had to move a little bit sooner than I wanted," Panici said. "He lost a little focus after he got out there by himself in the stretch, but he really did do it pretty easy.”

Bred by Northwest Stud of Ocala, Fla., Abounding Legacy is now owned by PHS Racing LLC and Run Hard Stables. He paid $6.40 to win and earned $44,175 in the Trinniberg, increasing his career earnings to

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Brennan donates $10G to Ocala Initiative

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Niall Brennan Stables of Ocala has committed to a $10,000 gift in support of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation’s Ocala Initiative, thus completing the organizational side of the $200,000 initiative designed to advance equine research.

“It’s a really great honor to have the support of Niall and his team,” said Garrett Gleeson, director of development and major gifts at Grayson. “He was there when this initiative was conceived and has helped steward its advancement, so to have him come on board as the final gift in the organizational side of this project is fitting.”

Niall Brennan The Ocala Initiative is a $200,000 undertaking designed to advance equine research in Florida. Grayson is now soliciting donations from individuals in Florida to meet the $100,000 committed by the equine organizations: Niall Brennan Stables, Double Diamond Farm, Ocala Breeders’ Sales, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association, Ocala Stud, Glen Hill Farm, Payton Training Center, Tampa Bay Downs, and Gulfstream Park.

“I was connected with Garrett through Mr. [Ogden Mills] Phipps, and I’ve been pleased to help connect Grayson with organizations interested in improving the welfare of the horse throughout Florida,” said Brennan. “And I was honored to have the opportunity to make this gift, honor the memory of Mr. Phipps and his longstanding commitment to equine research, and complete the first part of the initiative on behalf of our team. We believe Grayson’s work is critical to the health of the horse, and we’re committed to that effort.”

Gleeson added, “Having the support of all these organizations shows how committed Florida is to equine research, and in turn equine health and welfare. We’re now reaching out to individuals throughout the state to show their appreciation for the well-being of the horse.” ■

“Peb’s artwork has been revered in the horse racing industry for more than 50 years,” said Janney. “He has brought color and humor to our sport through his ingenious cartoons, and we are pleased to honor him for his dedication.”

Bellocq, an 89-year-old resident of Princeton, N.J., has chronicled horse racing through sketches, caricatures, and cartoons for more than half a century in the United States and his native France.

He is the father of Remi Bellocq, whose cartoons appear regularly in The Florida Horse and have also been published in Wire to Wire and Horse Capital Digest.

In addition to his sketches in the Daily Racing Form, and more recently in Thoroughbred Daily News, Bellocq has painted murals at several racetracks. He received an Eclipse Award for Outstanding Contributions to Racing in 1980.

Previous recipients of The Jockey Club Medal are Daniel G. Van Clief Jr. (1984), Jean Romanet (1985), Richard L. Duchossois (1986), Jack Van Berg (1987), Dennis Swanson (1988), Joe Hirsch (1989), Dr. Charles Randall (1990), Dr. Manuel A. Gilman (1991), R. Richards Rolapp (1992), Kenneth Noe Jr. (1993), Dr. Larry Bramlage (1994), Alan Marzelli (1998), Nick Nicholson (1998), Hans J. Stahl (2003), Louis Romanet (2007), Tom Durkin (2014), and Ogden Mills Phipps (2015). ■

Cartoonist Pierre “Peb” Bellocq Receives the Jockey Club Medal Pierre “Peb” Bellocq, the legendary horse racing cartoonist, received The Jockey Club Medal on Aug. 12 for exceptional contributions to the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.

The presentation was made by Stuart S. Janney III, chairman of The Jockey Club, in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at a dinner hosted by The Jockey Club.

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Florida-bred Pure Sensation

El velocista de Generazio obtiene una victoria con clase en el campo del Parx Dash Tal vez no haya una división más profunda en las carreras de caballos estadounidenses que la que existe entre los velocistas hípicos más antiguos, y muchos de los mejores de la nación se reunieron al norte de Filadelfia el 9 de junio para disputarse el premio de $200,000 del Parx Dash.

Pure Sensation se erigió como ganador indiscutido, un macho castrado gris de 5 años de edad nacido en Florida, y domesticado y entrenado en Ocala, donde pasa el invierno, con incursiones en Morriston para hacer un poco de trabajo extra en las carreteras.

Su dueña y criadora es Patricia Generazio, de Tequesta, Florida, quien dijo al medio Wire to Wire: “Lo criaron en el rancho de Joe y Helen Barbazon (Pleasant Acres), en Ocala, y Juan Chávez y su hijo, José, también hicieron un trabajo excelente con él” [en su propiedad JC Thoroughbreds, en Williston].

Después de cada invierno, Pure Sensation regresa a su entrenador, Christophe Clement, quien admite que reconoció el talento del caballo apenas llegó al hipódromo, hace tres años.

Le dijo a la señora Generazio: “Es el caballo más rápido de mi establo”. Según José Chávez, ella y su marido, Frank, siempre están al tanto de lo que sucede con sus animales.

Al respecto, agregó “vaya que tienen una participación activa. Saben todo lo que hay que saber sobre cada uno de ellos”.

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tarde rechazó el peligro de Power Alert.

Fue el ganador de su única largada previa en el Parx, otra puntuación de grado 3 en el Turf Minstrel del año anterior, donde venció a Mongolian Saturday, el velocista ganador siguiente del Turf Sprint de la Copa de Criadores, y se reunió con su jinete de esa victoria, Kendrick Carmouche.

La pareja tomó la delantera en la largada pero Rocket Heat fue una presencia constante, y aplicó presión en toda la carrera hasta la curva en el evento de 1100 yardas.

Tomar la delantera desde el inicio es una estrategia que le ha resultado útil a Pure Sensation: estuvo al frente en el primer marcador en 9 de las 17 carreras que corrió, de las cuales ganó 4 y ganó algo de dinero en todas menos en una.

El último aliento de Rocket Heat se extinguió en la curva al tiempo que Power Alert emprendía la persecución, pero Pure Sensation no se vio amenazado en ningún momento por ese rival consumado: cruzó la línea más de 2 cuerpos delante y activó el cronómetro en 0:57.35 en una pista descrita como “blanda” a causa de la tormenta que precedió la carrera. Las fracciones fueron 0:22.50 y 0:45.29.

Fue la segunda victoria consecutiva con apuestas calificadas para Pure Sensation, quien estaba 6 a 1 en la mañana pero salió favorecido en la carrera Victory Ride con 9 a 5, y pagó $5.60.

Pure Sensation dejó estupefactos a los apostadores de la carrera secundaria el día de Belmont Stakes, cuando derrotó por muy poco a otro abanderado de Generazio, Disco Partner, y ganó la Jaipur (G3) por 18 a 1, logrando un tiempo récord en pista de 1:06.76 en 1320 yardas.

Después del ganador, Power Alert estuvo a dos cuerpos del formidable Ben’s Cat, el guerrero de 10 años de edad que concluyó bien y superó en un tris a Run for Logistics para lograr el tercer lugar.

Rocket Heat terminó quinto, seguido por Boot Scootn Daddy, Take Cover y Fast Flying Rumor. Pool Winner y Bold Thunder quedaron fuera.

Pure Sensation, hijo de Zensational y la yegua Pure Disco de Disco Rico, mejoró su récord a seis victorias con cuatro segundos y dos tercios. El primer premio de $120,000 elevó las ganancias en su trayectoria a $748,415.

Pure Sensation es el primer potrillo de Pure Disco, ganadora de múltiples carreras en Nueva Jersey que obtuvo $496,840 en sus cuatro años de trayectoria hípica.

Pure Sensation tiene una hermana directa de 3 años de edad, Fired Up Sensation, que se ha clasificado, y un medio hermano de un año llamado Pure One, hijo de Macho Again. Pure Disco está preñada en la actualidad de Street Sense, el ganador del Kentucky Derby (G1). ■

Puntrooskie llega segundo justo después de Bold Venture Puntrooskie, nacido en Florida e indemnizado por $40,000 hace dos largadas, sigue invicto por sus nuevas conexiones y obtuvo el premio de Bold Venture Stakes (G3) de $150,600 ($114,712 en EE. UU.) en Woodbine, el 23 de julio.

Su entrenador, Donald McRae, inició una demanda por su establo de carreras D-Mac y los copropietarios Michael Lay y Mike Florida-bred Puntrooskie

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ble. Fue una carrera limpia y ajustada, y no dejé en paz a su caballo ni un minuto. Mi caballo resultó ser el mejor hoy”.

Aunque Puntrooksie salió como tercera opción con 8 a 1, McRae dijo que no le sorprendió el esfuerzo por ganar.

“Es un caballo que venimos observando desde hace tiempo”, dijo MacRae. “Ya ha corrido contra los mejores aquí, y sólo lo han vencido por tres o cuatro cuerpos, así que creímos que si lográbamos mejorarlo un poco, ganaría”.

Puntrooskie, nacido en Florida por John David O’Farrell, J. Michael O’Farrell, hijo, y el establo Our Sugar Bear, reunió $68,563 en la victoria y mejoró las ganancias de su trayectoria a $361,969. Ahora cuenta con cinco victorias de 29 largadas.

Es hijo del semental de Ocala In Summation y de Siren Cove, de Montbrook. Siren Cove ha producido siete potrillos hasta la fecha, incluida Summer Rae, hija de Concerto, que logró clasificar. Summer Rae salió tercera en la Summer Wind Stakes de Gulfstream Park. Siren Cove también tiene un potro de un año hijo de Overdriven y se ha cruzado con Adios Charlie, ambos sementales de Ocala Stud. También tiene una potranca de 2 años, nacida en Florida, hija de High Cotton y llamada Classic Cotton, que entrena en Saratoga.

Puntrooskie pagó $18.10, $4.60 y $2.30. ■

Coppa Podría ser una futura superestrella Sólo en la tercera largada de su trayectoria, Coppa, una potranca de 3 años criada en Florida por Carlos Rafael de Ocala, logró exhibir clase, valor y resistencia después de un

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Loughry, el 27 de mayo en Woodbine, una carrera en la que Puntrooskie terminó segundo por una cabeza detrás del ganador San Nicola Thunder después de 1400 yardas en la pista.

Ganó en su primera largada desde el nuevo establo el 3 de julio, cuando obtuvo un evento de reclamo opcional de $62,000 en las 1320 yardas de Woodbine. McRae luego lo regresó a los niveles de apuestas por primera vez desde el 9 de abril cuando salió cuarto en el Jacques Cartier Stakes de Woodbine de $125,000, detrás del ganador Passion for Action.

Con el jockey Patrick Husbands, Puntrooskie salió último desde el poste seis, pero avanzó con rapidez hasta el centro del grupo en el campo de seis caballos de más de 3 años en 1400 yardas en la pista principal de Tapeta, en Woodbine. Noholdingback Bear, el favorito 2 a 5, cubrió el primer cuarto en 0:23.18, medio cuerpo delante del rezagado Chocktaw Chuck en segundo lugar, y Calgary Cat y Puntrooksie iban juntos en el tercer lugar, otro cuerpo y medio más atrás.

Noholdingback Bear siguió mostrando el camino y llegó a la curva más lejana pero Husbands tenía controlado a Puntrooksie, y pasaba a los demás mientras corría de a tres en ancho. Esos dos se trabaron en duelo a mitad de camino cerca de la curva, Chocktaw Chuck no logró mantener el ritmo y Calgary Cat tampoco pudo ganarle terreno a los dos líderes. Juntos cubrieron la media milla en 0:45.42 y mantuvieron en la lucha por la recta, con Noholdingback Bear por dentro bajo Eurico Rosa da Silva y Puntrooskie por fuera. Mientras se acercaban a la meta, Puntrooskie logró obtener la ventaja y estuvo medio cuerpo adelante del favorito en la línea final. Detuvo el reloj en 1:16.06 en la siempre rápida Tapeta.

Calgary Cat llegó tercero mientras Chocktaw Chuck se desvanecía en último lugar.

Western Elegance llegó cuarto y Goodoldhockeygame, quinto.

Fue la primera carrera de Husbands sobre Puntrooskie y estaba muy feliz de cabalgarlo.

“Corría contra los mejores velocistas en el terreno, pero lo monté con seguridad”, dijo Husbands. “Tenía un caballo de gran valor y sólo intenté correr lo más cerca de Eurico (que montaba a Noholdingback Bear) posi-

Florida-bred Coppa

viaje a campo traviesa desde California que se compensó con su victoria en el Victory Ride de grado 3, de $150,000, en Belmont Park el 9 de junio.

El Victory Ride dio inicio al festival de carreras Stars & Stripes de Belmont que también incluyó a otras cinco competencias calificadas, incluidos el Belmont Oaks de un millón de dólares y el Belmont Derby.

Coppa se graduó con $210,000 en la venta de abril del año anterior de Criadores de Ocala (OBS, por sus siglas en inglés), y había ingresado a hace dos semanas al Summertime Oaks de Santa Anita, pero cuando apareció en las inscripciones Songbird, el campeón de Eclipse, el entrenador Phil D’Amato decidió que podría ser necesaria cierta discreción y, al encontrarse en el Victory Ride, descubrió el lugar perfecto a miles de kilómetros de su hogar.

Su potranca llegó invicta al Victory Ride de 1375 yardas en sus dos largadas previas, y se registró a la cabeza, con victorias por más de 3 cuerpos cada una, la primera en Del Mar y la segunda en Santa Anita.

El margen sería mucho menor en el Victory Ride.

Coppa salió en quinto lugar en el campo de siete y se quedó atrás a un paso moderado guiado por Joe Talamo, que vino desde California para montarlo. Un rezagado Behrnik’s Bank estableció el ritmo, con fracciones de 0:22.53 y 0:45.60, y tanto Lost Raven como Flatterywillgetyou corrían muy cerca de él.

Talamo dio a Coppa la señal en la curva y, aunque parecía una amenaza importante al llegar a la recta, no superó a la competencia, como se relata en forma colorida en el registro de la carrera: Coppa “se posó en la tercera línea y se mantuvo vigilante de sus competidores que iban al frente, hizo sentir su presencia más todavía al engancharse con ellos hacia la mitad del trayecto, se mantuvo en suspenso el resto de la carrera hasta la punta de la recta, cuando dio un paso hacia el carril THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016 15

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principal y comenzó una carrera potente y una lucha feroz para adueñarse de las 200 yardas siguiente, nunca se liberó del todo, y arremetió valerosa en las etapas finales para mantener a raya al par que se acercaba con la esperanza de conservar la decisión”.

Coppa superó en un tris a Malibu Stacy, y One True Kiss quedó apenas una cabeza más atrás, en tercer lugar. Lost Raven y Flatterywillgetyou fueron cuarto y quinto, a más de 5 cuerpos de distancia de One True Kiss.

Behrnik’s Bank y Blast completaron el despliegue en sexto y séptimo puesto. Stradivarius y Appealing Maggie quedaron afuera.

“Para ser una potranca de 3 años con pocas carreras, Coppa manejó su traslado a campo traviesa en forma increíble”, expresó Chris Davis, el asistente de D’Amato. “Mostró que tenía clase al correr en una nueva pista. Es mucho pedir, y superó todas las expectativas”.

Talamo manifestó: “Cuando sobrepasó a Flatterywillgetyou y Lost Raven, realmente sentí que estaba en un caballo de una tonelada y creí que íbamos a abrirnos un poco... pero cuando aparecieron One True Kiss y Malibu Stacy, ella realmente se activó”.

A Davis no se le escapó la determinación de la yegua.

Y destacó: “Cuando se le despejó el camino y los demás caballos quedaron detrás, arremetió y galopó hasta ponerse bien al frente. Aún está aprendiendo, pero hace muy bien las cosas. Estamos felices”.

El tiempo de la carrera sobre una pista rápida fue de 1:16.23. Coppa elevó las ganancias de su trayectoria a $153,000, y pagó $3.90 como favorita. El agente Boomer Bloodstock la compró en la subasta de OBS por $210,000 de la consignación de Blue River Bloodstock.

Coppa es hija de Yesbyjimminy, el semental del rancho Bridlewood, y es la novena potranca y la novena ganadora de Diplomatic Angel, una yegua de 20 años, hija de Valid Appeal. Diplomatic Angel está preñada de Yes It’s True. La tercera madre de Coppa, Royal Contessa, dio a luz a tres favoritos: Truly Royal, Royal Natasha y Roya Ninja; éste último fue ganador de grado 3 (Appleton, 1992) y tiene un récord en tres hipódromos. ■ 16 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016

Abounding Legacy resiste para ganar Trinneberg Abounding Legacy, nacido en Florida, ha terminado peor que en tercer lugar en sólo tres largadas en su trayectoria de 14 carreras, y cada vez dio dos vueltas. La última vez fue el 16 de enero, cuando terminó sexto en el Sunshine Millions Classic de $250,000 detrás del ganador Mexicoma, en Gulfstream Park. No hace falta decir que su entrenador, Ralph Nicks, mantuvo a este caballo castrado de 4 años corriendo a toda velocidad en sus últimas cinco largadas.

La estrategia rindió sus frutos el 30 de julio, cuando Abounding Legacy ganó los $75,000 de Trinniberg Stakes como el favorito 2 a 1 de Gulfstream Park en 1500 yardas en la pista principal.

“Es un caballo de una sola curva. Lo hemos probado en dos giros un par de veces, y no resulta”, comentó Nicks. Su entrenado tiene un récord de 3-1-0 en cuatro largadas de 1500 yardas y 2-1-2 desde el Sunshine Millions.

Abounding Legacy salió bien desde el poste seis en el campo de diez caballos, y el jockey Luca Panici se encontró justo por fuera de los líderes tempranos More Applause y Ledokol después del primer cuarto de milla en 0:22.92. Al entrar en la curva, los rezagados Springmeier y Southern Barbecue comenzaron a presionar a Abounding Legacy, y forzaron a Panici a moverlo del camino antes de lo previsto.

El hijo castrado de Flashstorm, el semental de Northwest Stud, y Abounding Truth, la yegua de Proudest Romeo, respondió con entusiasmo y había tomado la delantera antes de que se abrieran paso a la recta hacia la meta.

Ninguno de los que imponían el ritmo pudo quedarse con Abounding Legacy, que se extendió cuatro cuerpos a mitad de la recta. Sin embargo, pareció perder de vista su cometido y se vio forzado a resistirse a una carrera tardía de la segunda opción 5 a 2 Hy Riverside, que consiguió llegar a menos de un tris de Abounding Legacy en la recta final. Wildcat Wish llegó al tercer puesto en otro apretado final. El tiempo final fue 1:22.70 en la pista rápida.

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jeron que no habían tenido la intención de que Abounding Legacy estuviera tan cerca de la delantera al inicio, pero ambos estaban satisfechos con el resultado.

“Está mostrando un poco más de velocidad antes de lo que hubiera querido, pero va bien”, comentó Nicks sobre el hecho de que Abounding Legacy obtuviera la quinta victoria de su vida.

“Quería que se relajara un poco en el fondo, y lo hizo, pero tenía presión por fuera y tuve que moverme un poco antes”, afirmó Panici. “Perdió un poco de concentración después de que salió solo en la recta, pero en reFlorida-bred Abounding Legacy

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alidad lo logró con bastante facilidad”.

Criado por Northwest Stud de Ocala, Florida, Abounding Legacy ahora es propiedad de PHS Racing LLC y establos Run Hard. Pagó $6.40 y obtuvo $44,175 en el Trinneberg, lo que aumentó la ganancia de su trayectoria a $207,914. La carrera de Trinneberg fue la primera victoria que generó una ganancia para Abounding Legacy, y su segunda victoria del año. También tuvo un evento de reclamo opcional de $62,000 en Gulfstream, el 22 de mayo, en 1320 yardas.

Abounding Legacy es el cuarto potrillo de Abounding Truth, que resultó tercera en el Handicap del senador Ken Maddy, grado 3, durante su trayectoria. También dio a luz a Morichal, el ganador de 5 años de edad, hijo de Graeme Hall, y a un ganador de 3 años y hermano directo de Abounding Legacy en Bohemian Soul. ■

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FTBOA Board of Directors Candidate Biographies

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COURTESY VALERIE DAILEY

VALERIE DAILEY Valerie Dailey has a long history serving both the agriculture and business markets in central Florida. She has a B.S. in Food and Resource Economics and a Masters in Agricultural Operations Management, both from UF. She led the UF/IFAS College of Agriculture computer teaching labs and was the IT Director for the UF/Health Science Center Vice President’s Office. She also has been the Business Development Director for the Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Council.

Valerie has been a Florida Licensed Realtor with Showcase Properties of Central Florida since 2005, where she specializes in listing and selling commercial and agricultural equine properties. She is the incoming president of the Ocala/Marion County Realtor Association. She is also on the board of the College of Agricultural, Life Sciences Alumni Board and the State of Florida 4-H Foundation Board. Valerie utilizes her agricultural background and leadership positions to protect the property rights of breeders in Ocala.

Valerie has been a small breeder since 1985 with multiple stakes winners including a Breeder’s Cup qualifier.

Together with husband Hugh and daughter Samantha, she operates a successful thoroughbred breeding farm.

Valerie is a member of the Ocala/Marion County CEP, and has belonged to the FTBOA for 13 years. ■ BRENT FERNUNG Involved in the Florida thoroughbred industry over 30 years, Brent Fernung and his wife Crystal own and operate Journeyman Stud, which was home to Florida’s

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leading sire Wildcat Heir. Fernung’s career began at Lasater Farm during it’s heyday in the late 1970’s through 1984. Fernung also served as Franks Farm/Southland Division farm manager and Cloverleaf Farm General Manager. In 1989, the Fernungs established Journeyman Bloodstock Services. Fernung purchased Eileen’s Moment (dam of Lil E. Tee) just months before he won the 1992 Kentucky Derby.

As an agent, Fernung purchased I’ll Get Along and her weanling that would become 2004 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Smarty Jones. In 2004, Fernung, as agent, sold I’ll Get Along for $5 million, the highest priced broodmare at public auction that year. In 2006, Fernung, as agent, purchased Congrats as a stallion prospect for Cloverleaf Farms. Congrats went on to be the leading first crop sire in North America in 2010.

Fernung is on the board of Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company, immediate past FTBOA First Vice President and racing committee chair and currently a racing committee member. He was named the 2004 Florida Farm Manager of the Year. ■ GEORGE ISAACS Current FTBOA Board Member, George Isaacs grew up with livestock on his grandparents’ Kentucky farms. He started as a groom (Stanley Petter’s Hurricane Hall). In 1981, Isaacs worked for Joe Taylor at John Gaines’ Gainesway Farm as a stallion groom, assistant stallion manager and yearling manager. In 1989, Isaacs became stallion manager at Arthur Appleton’s Bridlewood Farm in Ocala.

In 1992, he was general manager for Allen Paulson’s Brookside South Farm. In 1996, Isaacs returned to Bridlewood as general manager, overseeing the farm’s operation ever since.

During that time, well over 100 Florida-bred stakes winners and 12 Grade 1 winners have been bred by the farm, including Florida Champions Jolie’s Halo, Wild Event, Forbidden Apple, Southern Image, David Junior and Eden’s Moon. Isaacs helped manage the career of Kentucky Derby/Preakness winner Smarty Jones for Roy & Pat Chapman. Leading Florida Stallions Skip SERITA HULT PHOTO

For 2016, there are five Director vacancies on the FTBOA Board to be filled, for three-year terms running until October 2019. Pursuant to the Association’s Bylaws, the current Board of Directors nominated the following five candidates: (1) Valerie Dailey; (2) Brent Fernung; (3) George Isaacs; (4) Milan Kosanovich; and (5) Phil Matthews. Each candidate agreed to run and serve as an FTBOA Director. The FTBOA Bylaws also allow a candidate to self-nominate by circulating a petition and obtaining 25 member signatures, and four such petitions were filed: (1) Joe Barbazon; (2) Alfredo Lichoa; (3) Teresa Castro Palmer and (4) Gordon Reiss.

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MILAN KOSANOVICH A retired Pennsylvania steel executive, current board member Kosanovich got involved with thoroughbreds 30 years ago purchasing his first broodmare as a graduate school business project. Kosanovich owns a 40-acre farm in Ocala and eight mares.

A highlight came in 2009 when broodmare, Go Donna Go produced Grade 1 performers, Macho Again, winner of over $1.8 million, and Be Fair. That year, his Florida-breds won over $1.6 million, comprised of 16 starters with 18 wins, 27 seconds and 21 thirds (four stakes winners). His success led him to be honored with the FTBOA Needles Award, bestowed annually to outstanding small breeding operations.

Macho Again won the Jim Dandy (G2) and New Orleans (G2) and placed in the Whitney (G1) and Woodward (G1). Daughter of former Florida stallion Exchange Rate, Be Fair won the Lake George (G3). His 2009 stakes winners included Pray for Action and Izzy Rules. His other stakes winners include Kays and Jays, a 3-year-old filly by Macho Uno, Darley OBS Sprint winner Praying for Cash, and Its True Love.

Kosanovich has experience serving on nearly a dozen corporate and charity boards and the FTBOA governance and audit committees. He holds an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh. ■

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PHIL MATTHEWS Immediate past FTBOA Board president, Dr. Phil Matthews has been a practicing equine veterinarian in Marion County for more than 30 years, coming to Ocala in 1981 as an associate veterinarian at Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital. He became a partner in that practice in 1984 and his veterinary affiliations include the American Veterinary Medical Asso-

ciation (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioner (AAEP). He has served on several committees for the AAEP and is a past member of the board of directors.

Dr. Matthews has been a speaker and instructor at various veterinary venues around the country and internationally. Dr. Matthews has also been involved in the thoroughbred industry in several other capacities having purchased his first thoroughbred in 1983.

As the owner of Cedar Grove Farm in Ocala, and a Florida thoroughbred breeder, Matthews has had the good fortune of raising several stakes winners, including recent Pegasus Stakes winner Mr. Jordan and has been involved in all facets of the industry including sales and racing.

Matthews served on the FTBOA board for six years previously and was on the Executive, Governance and Marketing/Communications committees. He has remained active in the Association currently serving on the Racing Committee. ■

NOMINATED BY PETITION JOE BARBAZON Joseph is a native of Louisiana, and a second generation horseman. In 1970, while visiting some of the beautiful farms in Ocala, Joe realized that this was where he wanted to be. After ten years of working at Grosse Point Stud Farm, Joe moved to Irish Acres Farm where he met his wife, Helen. They were married in 1983; both started Pleasant Acres Farm located on Shady Road with only ten acres. Under their guidance Pleasant Acres Farm grew to a 300 acre full service equine facility now located in Morriston.

Pleasant Acres now has five barns, twenty five paddocks and offers boarding, foaling, layups and sales prep.

The farm boards approximately 150 horses owned by various clients. Joe and Helen own forty horses of their DIMARCO PHOTO

Trial, Stormy Atlantic, Halo’s Image, Put It Back and Big Drama all have stood at Bridlewood.

Isaacs plans to continue to produce Florida-bred winners with new farm ownership. “ The industry has been very good to me. I would like to give back to Florida by having a small part in ensuring the next generation’s future legacy.” ■

• Voting is open to FTBOA regular members in good standing • Ballots distributed Sept. 20 • By mail, the ballots are due by 5 p.m. on October 19 to the mailing address in the voting packet • In person, the ballots are due by 1 p.m. on October 20 prior to

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FTBOA Board of Directors Candidate Biographies continued own consisting of broodmares, weanlings and yearlings.

They have raised many stakes winners including Presious Passion, the 2008 Florida Turf Champion and they are the recipients of the 2008 FTBOA Needles Award.

Joe and Helen have two sons.

In 2014, Joe and Helen Barbazon decided to bring some exciting new stallions to Florida. Pleasant Acres Stallions now features some of the finest pedigrees in the thoroughbred industry. ■

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ALFREDO LICHOA Alfredo Lichoa moved to Ocala in 2001, to work at Franks Farm, managing 200 broodmares as a resident veterinarian (private).

Other duties included developing and managing the stallions Lost Soldier, Premiership, Eskimo, Lucky North and Kissin Kris. In 2005, Alfredo went to work as the Stallion Manager at Hartley DeRenzo Thoroughbreds and helped develop future leading Florida Sire With Distinction. In 2010, Alfredo moved into the General Manager position at Nelson Jones Training Center developing Northwest Stud as a breeding, racing and pin hooking operation. Horses sold in their first consignment offerings included, Carpe Diem a dual grade 1 winner and co - 2 year old $1,600,000 sales topper, Zulu, grade 1 placed and Constellation, graded stakes place, among others. Young Florida stallions developed include Gone Astray, a leading 2016 second crop sire.

Alfredo has shown a passion for thoroughbreds since his childhood in his home country (Venezuela). He has been involved in all the aspects of the thoroughbred industry, breeding, racing, buying and selling horses at all levels. Alfredo was named 2012 Horse Farm Manager of the Year for the Florida’s Farm Managers. He is married to Elisa and they have two daughters. ■ TERESA CASTRO PALMER Teresa Castro Palmer is a current thoroughbred racehorse owner, breeder and managing partner in Winner’s Circle Thoroughbreds LLC, a Florida based business that manages all aspects of the thoroughbred industry. Teresa, along with her husband, David, own Winner’s Circle, a 125 acre thoroughbred breeding and training facility in Ocala, Florida. Teresa was first intro20 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016

duced to thoroughbred racing by her husband David in 1979. Teresa became a racehorse owner when she and David purchased a yearling El Prado colt at OBS in 1998.

They named their yearling purchased, Mr. Livingston, who would go on to become a seven time stakes winner of $429,000 including the Palm Beach Stakes Gr. 3.

Teresa served six years on the FHBPA Board of Directors, where she took an active role in improving the challenges facing the industry by working with owners, breeders and trainers both locally and nationally.

Teresa believes that thoroughbred racing in Florida should be among the best in the nation and continues to work diligently towards that goal. This year Teresa hosted and sponsored an FHPBA decoupling meeting in Ocala as well as attending Senate and House decoupling committee meetings during this past year’s legislative session. ■ GORDON REISS Gordon owns and operates Gordon Reiss Insurance LLC, a full service equine related insurance agency serving horsemen throughout Florida for the past twenty years. Reiss moved to Ocala in 1985 after graduating from the University of South Florida. He opened Reiss and Associates Advertising, an Addy Award winning equine advertising agency.

In 1988, Reiss became General Manager for Warnerton Farm, quickly helped acquire Meadowlake and Stalwart for stallion duties. Meadowlake became a leading juvenile sire producing Eclipse Award Champion two year old Meadow Star ($1,445,740). In 1995, Reiss was appointed a property casualty agent for Mike Powell Insurance. Three years later he opened Gordon Reiss Insurance LLC, offering a full range of equine farm property, liability and mortality coverage's.

Reiss currently serves on the board of the Florida Farm Managers, and Farm Outreach Advisory Board for the University of Florida through Marion County Ag Extension Services. He is an outspoken opponent against decoupling. On May 19th, 2016, Reiss sponsored a well-attended FHBPA Q&A inviting local horsemen to meet President Bill White, newly appointed Executive Director Glen Berman, and key lobbyist Herb Sheheane to discuss and strategize decoupling of thoroughbred racing in the state of Florida. ■

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Biografías de Candidatos del Consejo Directivo de la FTBOA ser cubiertas en períodos de tres años hasta octubre del año 2019. De conformidad con los Estatutos de la Asociación, el actual Consejo Directivo designó a los siguientes cinco candidatos: (1) Valerie Dailey; (2) Brent Fernung; (3) Jorge Isaacs; (4) Milan Kosanovich; y (5) Phil Matthews. Cada candidato acordó postularse y servir como director de la FTBOA. Los Estatutos de la FTBOA también permiten que un candidato se nomine a sí mismo haciendo circular una petición y obtener 25 firmas de los miembros, y cuatro de estas peticiones fueron presentadas: (1) Joe Barbazon; (2) Alfredo Lichoa; (3) Teresa Castro Palmer y(4) Gordon Reiss.

NOMINADOS POR EL CONSEJO DE LA FTBOA VALERIE DAILEY

COURTESY VALERIE DAILEY

Valerie Dailey tiene una larga historia al servicio de los mercados agrícolas y comerciales del centro de Florida.

Posee una licenciatura en Economía de alimentos y recursos, y un Máster en Dirección de Operaciones Agrícolas, ambas de la UF. Dirigió los laboratorios de enseñanza del Colegio de Agricultura UF/IFAS y fue el director de TI de la oficina del vicepresidente del Centro de Ciencias de la Salud del UF. También ha sido el director de desarrollo empresarial para el Consejo de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Ocala / Marion.

Valerie ha sido agente de bienes raíces con licencia de la Florida con Showcase Properties en la Florida Central desde 2005, donde se especializa en el listado y venta de equinos comerciales y agrícolas.

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alumnos del Colegio de Ciencias de la Agricultura, y de la Mesa Directiva de la Fundación 4-H del Estado de la Florida.

Valerie utiliza sus experiencias y su posición de liderazgo en el campo agrícola para proteger los derechos de propiedad de los criadores en Ocala.

Valerie se ha dedicado a la crianza en pequeña escala desde 1985 con múltiples ganadores en diversas carreras, incluyendo clasificación para la Copa de Criadores. Junto a su esposo Hugh y su hija Samantha, dirigen con éxito una granja de cría de pura sangre. Valerie es miembro de la CEP del Condado Ocala / Marion, y ha pertenecido a la FTBOA durante 13 años. ■ BRENT FERNUNG Involucrado en la industria de los caballos pura sangre de la Florida por más de 30 años, Brent Fernung y su esposa Crystal son dueños y dirigen Journeyman Stud, que fue el hogar del reproductor líder Wildcat Heir. La carrera de Fernung comenzó en Lasater Farm durante su apogeo en la década de 1970 a 1984.

Fernung también sirvió como gerente administrador de Franks Farm/Southland Division y como gerente general de la granja Cloverleaf Farm. En 1989, Fernung y su esposa fundaron la empresa Journeyman Bloodstock Services. Fernung compró Eileen’s Moment (madre de Lil E. Tee) sólo meses antes de que ganara el Derby de Kentucky en 1992.

Como agente, Fernung compró I’ll Get Along y su recién destetado, que se convertiría en Smarty Jones, ganador del Kentucky Derby y del Preakness en 2004. En 2004, Fernung, en calidad de agente, vende I”ll Get Along por $5 millones, la yegua de cría de más alto precio en la subasta pública

de ese año. En 2006, Fernung, en calidad de agente, compró a Congrats como un futuro semental para Cloverleaf Farms. Congrats pasó a ser el semental más importante en América del Norte en 2010.

Fernung está en la junta de la Empresa de Venta de Criadores de Ocala, inmediatamente después del primer vicepresidente de FTBOA y actualmente miembro del comité de carreras. Fue nombrado Gerente de Granjas del Año 2004 en Florida. ■ GEORGE ISAACS Miembro actual de la Mesa Directiva de FTBOA, George Isaacs creció rodeado de ganado en las granjas de Kentucky de sus abuelos. Se inició como cuidador (Hurricane Hall de Stanley Petter). En 1981, Isaacs trabajó Joe Taylor en Gainesway Farm bajo las órdenes de John Gaines como cuidador de sementales, gerente asistente de sementales y gerente de animales de un año. En 1989, Isaacs se convirtió en gerente de sementales en Bridlewood Farm de Arthur Appleton en Ocala. En 1992 fue gerente general de Brookside South Farm, de Allen Paulson. En 1996, Isaacs regresó a Bridlewood como gerente general, supervisando el funcionamiento de la granja desde entonces.

Durante ese tiempo, más de 100 ganadores de carreras clásicas criados en Florida y 12 ganadores de Grado 1 fueron criados por la granja, y se incluyeron campeones de la Florida como Jolie’s Halo, Wild Event, Forbidden Apple, Southern Image, David Junior y Eden’s Moon. Isaacs ayudó a manejar la carrera del ganador del Kentucky Derby/Preakness Smarty Jones para Roy y Pat Chapman. Los potros líderes en la Florida como Skip Trial, Stormy Atlantic, Halo’s Image, Put It Back y Big SERITA HULT PHOTO

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PHIL MATTHEWS Ex presidente de la Junta FTBOA, el Dr. Phil Matthews ha sido un veterinario equino que ha establecido su práctica en el condado de Marion durante más de 30 años, llegando a Ocala en 1981 como veterinario asociado del Hospital Equino Peterson and Smith. Se convirtió en un socio en esa práctica en 1984, y sus afiliaciones en el mundo veterinario incluyen la Asociación Médica Veterinaria Americana (AVMA) y la Asociación Estadounidense de Profesionales Equinos (AAEP). Ha sido miembro de varios comités para la AAEP y es ex miembro de la junta directiva.

El Dr. Matthews ha sido orador e instructor en varios centros veterinarios de todo el país y del mundo. El Dr. Matthews también ha estado involucrado en la industria del pura sangre en varias otras capacidades tras haber comprado su primer pura sangre en 1983.

Como propietario de Cedar Grove Farm en Ocala, y un criador de pura sangre de la Florida, Matthews ha tenido la suerte de criar a varios ganadores clásicos, incluyendo el reciente ganador de gran premio Pegasus, Mr. Jordan, y ha estado involucrado en todas las facetas de la industria, incluidas las ventas y las carreras .

Anteriormente, Matthews prestó servicios en la junta FTBOA durante seis años, y estuvo en los comités Ejecutivos, de Gobierno y de Marketing/Comunicaciones. Se ha mantenido activo en la Asociación, y se encuentra actualmente participando en el Comité de Carreras. ■

NOMINADOS POR PETICIÓN JOE BARBAZON Joseph es nativo de Louisiana, y pertenece a la segunda generación de criadores de caballos.

En 1970, durante una visita a algunas de las hermosas fincas en Ocala, Joe se dio cuenta de que ese era el lugar donde quería estar.

Después de diez años de trabajo en Grosse Point Stud Farm, Joe se trasladó a Irish Acres Farm donde conoció a su esposa, Helen. Se casaron en 1983; y juntos fundaron Pleasant Acres Farm, ubicada en Shady Road, con sólo diez acres. Bajo su guía, Pleasant Acres Farm creció hasta ser una instalación completa de servicios equinos con 300 acres, ubicada en Morriston.

Pleasant Acres tiene hoy cinco graneros, veinticinco prados para caballos y ofrece guardería, partos, crianza y preparación para ventas. La granja alberga aproximadamente 150 caballos, propiedad de varios clientes. Joe y Helen poseen cuarenta caballos propios, incluyendo yeguas de cría, animales destetados y animales de un año. Ambos han criado a varios ganadores de grandes premios, incluyendo Precious Passion, campeón del Florida Turf Champion 2008, y han recibido el Premio Needless 2008 de la FTBOA. Joe y Helen tienen dos hijos.

En 2014, Joe y Helen Barbazon deciDIMARCO PHOTO

MILAN KOSANOVICH Kosanovich, un ejecutivo del acero de Pennsylvania ya retirado y miembro activo del actual consejo directivo, se involucró con los pura sangre hace 30 años al comprar su primera yegua como un proyecto empresarial de su escuela de negocios. Kosanovich posee una granja de 40 acres en Ocala, y ocho yeguas.

Un punto culminante llegó en 2009, cuando su yegua Go Donna Go produjo los caballos de Grado 1 Macho Again, ganador de más de $ 1,8 millones y Be Fair. Ese año, sus crías de Florida ganaron más de $1.6 millones, distribuidos en 16 caballos con 18 victorias, 27 segundos puestos y 21 terceros (cuatro ganadores de grandes premios de carreras clásicas). Su éxito le llevó a ser galardonado con el Premio «Needles» de la FTBOA, otorgado anualmente a los más sobresalientes pequeños establecimientos de cría.

Macho Again ganó el Jim Dandy (G2) y el New Orleans (G2) y clasificó para el Whitney (G1) y Woodward (G1). Hija del ex semental de Florida Exchange Rate, Be Fair ganó el Lake George (G3). Sus triunfos en clásicos en 2009 incluyen Pray for Action e Izzy Rules. Sus otros ganadores de clásicos incluyen a Kays y Jays, una cría de 3 años de Macho Uno, el ganador del Darley OBS Sprint llamado Praying for Cash, y también True Love.

Kosanovich tiene experiencia al prestar

servicio en casi una docena de consejos de administración y de caridad y en los comités de gobierno y de auditoría de la FTBOA. Posee un MBA de la Universidad de Pittsburgh. ■

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Drama se han quedado en Bridlewood.

Isaacs planea continuar produciendo ganadores criados en la Florida con nuevos dueños de granjas. «La industria ha sido muy buena conmigo. Me gustaría devolverle algo a la Florida al tener un pequeño papel en asegurar el legado futuro de la próxima generación.» ■

No Olvide Votar!

La votación está abierta para los miembros regulares actuales de FTBOA. Las papeletas serán distribuidas el 20 de sep.

Las papeletas enviadas por correo deben ser regresadas a la dirección en el paquete de votación no más tarde del 19 de oct. a las 5 p.m. También pueden ser entregadas en persona en la reunión del 20 oct. a la 1 p.m.

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Biografías de los Candidatos al Consejo Directivo de la FTBOA- Continuación dieron traer algunos nuevos sementales a la Florida. Pleasant Acres Stallions cuenta ahora con algunos de los mejores pedigríes en la industria de los pura sangre. ■

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ALFREDO LICHOA Alfredo Lichoa se mudó a Ocala en 2001, para trabajar en Franks Farm, teniendo a su cargo 200 yeguas de cría como veterinario residente (privado). Otras tareas incluyeron el desarrollo y la gestión de los sementales Lost Soldier, Premiership, Eskimo, Lucky North y Kissin Kris. En 2005, Alfredo pasó a desempeñarse como gerente de sementales pura sangre en Hartley DeRenzo Thoroughbreds y ayudó a desarrollar un futuro líder en la Florida con distinción.

En 2010, Alfredo fue nombrado en el cargo de gerente general en el Centro de Formación Nelson Jones donde desarrolló Northwest Stud como una operación de cría y carreras. Los caballos vendidos en su primera consignación incluyeron a Carpe Diem, dos veces ganador de Grado 1 y covendedor de 2 años en $1,600,000, Zulu, el ubicado en grado 1 Constellation, y otros clasificados para grandes premios.

Los sementales desarrollados en Young Florida incluyeron a Gone Astray, un padrillo de segunda fusta de 2016.

Alfredo ha demostrado pasión por los pura sangre desde su infancia en su país de origen (Venezuela). Ha estado involucrado en todos los aspectos de la industria del pura sangre, de cría, de carreras, y en la compra y venta de caballos en todos los niveles. Alfredo fue nombrado Gerente de Granjas Hípicas del Año 2012 en la Florida. Está casado con Elisa y tienen dos hijas. ■

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TERESA CASTRO PALMER Teresa Castro Palmer es actualmente propietaria de caballos de carreras de pura sangre, criadora y gerente de Winner’s Circle Thoroughbreds LLC, una empresa con sede en Florida que maneja todos los aspectos de la industria del pura sangre. Teresa, junto con su esposo David, son propietarios de Winner’s Circle, una instalación de 125 acres para entrenamiento y reproducción en Ocala, Florida. Teresa se interesó primero en las carreras de pura sangre a través de David, su marido, en 1979. Teresa se convirtió en propietaria de caballos de carreras cuando ella y David compraron a El Prado un potro de un año de edad en OBS en 1998. Llamaron a su caballo Mr. Livingston, y éste llegaría a convertirse en siete veces ganador del gran premio con $429,000 en ganancias, incluyendo el Palm Beach Stakes Gr. 3.

Teresa trabajó seis años en el Consejo de Administración FHBPA, donde tuvo un papel activo en la mejora de los desafíos que enfrenta la industria, trabajando con los propietarios, criadores y entrenadores tanto a nivel local como a nivel nacional. Teresa cree que las carreras de caballos en la Florida deben estar entre las mejores de la nación y continúa trabajando de manera esmerad para lograr ese objetivo. Este año, Teresa organizó y patrocinó una reunión de la FHPBA en Ocala, y también en la Cámara del Senado y la Cámara de Diputados sobre el tema de desacoplamiento durante las sesiones legislativas del año pasado. ■ GORDON REISS Gordon posee y opera Gordon Reiss Insurance LLC, una agencia de seguros vin-

culada al servicio completo de la industria equina, que ha provisto servicios a jinetes en toda la Florida durante los últimos veinte años. Reiss se trasladó a Ocala en 1985 después de graduarse por la Universidad de Florida del Sur. Fundó Reiss and Associates Advertising, una agencia ganadora del premio Addy Award dedicada a la industria equina.

En 1988, Reiss se convirtió en director general de Warnerton Farm, y rápidamente ayudó a adquirir Meadowlake y Stalwart como sementales. Meadowlake se transformó en un padrillo juvenil líder, produciendo al ganador del Eclipse Award, el campeón de dos años Meadow Star ($ 1.445.740). En 1995, Reiss fue designado como agente de seguros patrimoniales para Mike Powell Insurance. Tres años más tarde abrió Gordon Reiss Insurance LLC, que ofrece una gama completa de coberturas de propiedades equinas, responsabilidades y por mortalidad.

Reiss es actualmente miembro de la mesa directiva de Florida Farm Managers, y miembro de la Mesa de Consejeros de Contacto con Granjas de la Universidad de Florida a través de los servicios de extensión de la agencia de Marion County. Es un abierto opositor al desacoplamiento. El 19 de mayo de 2016, Reiss patrocinó una sesión de preguntas y respuestas con muy buena asistencia en la FHBPA, e invitó a jinetes de la zona a reunirse con el presidente Bill White, el recientemente nombrado director ejecutivo Glen Berman, y el asesor Herb Sheheane para discutir y elaborar estrategias de desacoplamiento en las carreras de pura sangre en el estado de Florida. ■

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What would you say were some of the biggest lessons you learned about the FTBOA and the Florida Thoroughbred industry during your time as a Vice President and especially as President of the FTBOA? [GLR] It has truly been an educational experience for me. I would say the most important lesson learned was related to our Florida industry’s financial model in the context of the current racino and tribal casino environment. Here, I mean where and how our revenue is generated for payment of breeder awards, stallion awards, stakes supplements, and industry promotion. While I believe at the time (approximately 40 years ago) our legislature created a model that was good for the thoroughbred industry, events since that time, both in Florida and elsewhere, has left that model in need of repair.

For instance, that model did not fully anticipate the impact of the Florida lottery, Seminole casinos, ADW, or other gaming alternatives, all of which have become revenue killers for us. Even though the legislature has attempted to address some of this changing climate by approving intertrack wagering, interstate simulcasting, poker rooms, and slots, and we certainly appreciate those efforts, we remain in need of further changes to keep our industry healthy.

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Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association President George Russell sat down with Florida Horse editor-in-chief Brock Sheridan to reflect on his tenure as the Association President and discuss what he feels may be in the future for the Florida thoroughbred industry.

You are about to complete your third and final year as FTBOA President, although you will remain as a Board member. As you reflect back, what will you remember most about your tenure as President?

[GLR] While I do have a lot of fond memories, I think I will mostly remember the terrific people I met and worked with as we tackled the complex issues facing our industry. I was fortunate that the FTBOA has great staff, leadership, board members, outside professionals, membership, and race track and industry associates. Not only did I learn from each one, they made my tenure much easier and mostly enjoyable.

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And so we must continue our efforts to grow, create, and advocate for new revenue streams and appropriate government regulations.

What would you list as some of the greatest achievements… the true high points of FTBOA during the past 3 years?

[GLR] First and maybe most importantly, I believe the stature and profile of the FTBOA and our horse industry have been significantly increased among government and business leaders, both in Marion County and at the state level and this recognition will continue to improve in the years ahead. We can never afford to rest on our laurels, and the FTBOA is actively documenting and highlighting our significant financial contribution not only to Marion County, but to Florida as a whole.

Also, we should certainly be proud of both the Non-Profit of the Year awarded to FTBOA by the Ocala/Marion County Chamber and Economic Partnership and the Florida Association of the Year recognition of FTBOA by the Florida Society of Association Executives, which validates our progress as an association in recent years. And last, but certainly not least, I am very proud of the steps we have taken over the past few years that have allowed us to now fund an all-time high of 20% breeder awards and 20% stallion awards for 2017.

In your eyes, what have been some of the greatest frustrations or disappointments?

[GLR] Mostly, I am frustrated that we have been forced to waste so much of the FTBOA’s time, effort and money defending against frivolous litigation from a couple disgruntled breeders. While we have prevailed so far in the most recent lawsuits, with the trial court dismissing both cases, the plaintiff has elected to appeal both decisions. Just so all members are aware, should we ultimately lose these cases, it could result in a total or substantial elimination of breeder awards, THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2015 27

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stallion awards, and stakes supplements, as well as the end of the FTBOA and its efforts to promote this industry and grow the market for our members’ horses . Another frustration I struggle with is presented when I’m approached by a member who questions something the FTBOA supposedly did; only to find out the member is operating from faulty information. Basically, it’s almost always the result of misinformation being disseminated, intentionally or unintentionally, by a couple of people.

However, it is important to note that the overwhelmingly majority of our membership has offered me and the FTBOA their enthusiastic support and encouragement. I can’t thank them enough.

What have been/will be our greatest challenges and opportunities?

[GLR] Decoupling!

I’ve talked with a lot of our membership on this issue, and I know they understand what it would mean for our industry if pari-mutuels were allowed to offer other forms of gaming without any requirement to offer live racing. I have said it many times, and the FTBOA’s position has remained firm in this regard — “We are against Decoupling!” The FTBOA has done a fantastic job educating our state legislators about this issue, its impact, and our position, both written and orally.

In spite of all these efforts, however, anyone speaking one-on-one with legislators in Tallahassee during the 2016 Session would have heard much the same question: “I know the FTBOA is against decoupling, but what can I do to help the breeders when decoupling passes?” I know this is something none of us want to hear, but that’s exactly the way it was. The biggest reason last session’s decoupling legislation failed rests with one key player . . . the Seminoles. While only time will tell how the pending Gretna slot machine case at the Florida Supreme Court will play into this issue, as well as the Seminoles federal lawsuit against the state, you can bet the decoupling legislation will raise its ugly head again in the 2017 Session.

As for my personal opinion, I believe decoupling will pass at some point, with the only questions being: (a) when, and (b) will it include the Thoroughbred tracks?

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mutuel sports on this issue. In the end, I absolutely wish each of them the best, but I believe it became clear last session that each sport faces different challenges and that staying tied at the hip would be a bad strategy for us.

The good news is that the FTBOA made great strides last session in educating the legislators about how important our industry is for jobs, green space, and the state’s economic output. Most importantly, through our years of effort, the FTBOA definitely has a seat at the table, and if/when decoupling happens, we will strive to turn it into an opportunity to improve Florida’s Thoroughbred industry.

You made mention earlier that one of the highlights of your tenure was supporting management’s efforts to both increase Breeder Awards and bring back Stallion Awards, as recently accomplished in the Annual Plan for 2017. The 20% levels approved for both Awards programs represent the maximum statutory rate, making them the highest in the history of the FTBOA and the modern Florida thoroughbred industry. Why was that so important?

[GLR] First and perhaps most importantly, this milestone was achieved due to the collaborative efforts of the FTBOA and our Thoroughbred racetrack partners to improve Florida racing, especially at Gulfstream. They keep reporting record breaking handle, and the benefits of this growth flow throughout the industry. All are to be congratulated.

No doubt, higher award levels have always been an FTBOA goal; however, I know for sure that this moved from an aspirational goal to an operational one ever since Lonny came to the FTBOA. The Board has increased breeders’ awards whenever possible, but rather than risk setting the initial awards rate too high, the Board has had to use bonus awards payments as a means of managing the trust fund balances. Especially during the last few uncertain years involving Calder, this strategy was necessary in order to avoid the possibility of running negative balances and having to send out “IOU’s” to breeders – a reality we have seen in other states, . Of course, we know that every breeder would like to receive more money, who wouldn’t?

Through these mechanisms, we have been making progress and increasing our breeder awards over the last four or five years in particular . . . even during incredi-

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bly challenging times in our Florida thoroughbred and pari-mutuel environment. To ultimately achieve management’s and the Board’s goal of hitting the statutory maximum and all-time high of 20%, combined with also bringing the Stallion Awards Program back at a rate of 20%, was a great feeling.

This increase directly benefits our members, demonstrates the FTBOA’s faith and confidence in our industry and our members’ horses, and underscores the critical importance of the FTBOA’s legislative advocacy in advancing the industry.

While we celebrate this achievement, I would be remiss in not pointing out that there are a lot of unknown variables that go into the breeders’ award equation, including the threat posed by the previously mentioned lawsuits against the FTBOA. Nonetheless, the staff, the Board, and I are confident with this increase to the 20% level, pending approval of our 2017 Plan by the Division of PariMutuel Wagering. I know staff and the Board are hopeful we can continue this 20% award level going forward. I should also mention that the 2017 Plan includes the possibility of paying breeders awards on graded stakes horses outside of Florida, if agreements can be reached with the tracks and the FHBPA. Time will tell.

ations, racehorse owners, etc.; (b) bring not only extensive industry knowledge to the table but also experience gained in other business circles; and (c) be well-regarded in the local community and have the capacity to represent our industry well on both the state and national level.

This was the focus of my recent “President’s Remarks” on the Board meeting you are referring to, which is still available on the FTBOA website in full. However, in short here, I would note that the Board’s process of vetting possible candidates does not start at nominating time each year, but rather months and years in advance.

It is generally triggered by a member’s record of active and constructive engagement in the organization, including committee membership, willingness to volunteer, attendance at Association events, engagement in the charitable aspects of the Association and the industry, as well as a history of constructive input on industry issues and building positive relationships.

This year, the Board nominated: Valerie Dailey of Bit by Bit and 3D Farms, Brent Fernung of Journeyman Stud, George Isaacs of Bridlewood Farm, Milan Kosanovich of Broken Back Farm, and Phil Matthews of Cedar Grove Farm. I would generally describe the five as possessing all of the qualities I have mentioned, plus they have all demonstrated through prior service to the Association that they have the time, energy, and enthusiasm necessary to serve on the Association’s “working” board. This Board has more than its fair share of lengthy meetings, committee meetings, and lively discussions and debates on topics of interest to the organization and its members. I believe each of these candidates will contribute to the advancement of our Association.

I would like to personally encourage each and every member to vote in this upcoming election.

[Ed. note: Election details on page 23]

During the same Board meeting where the 2017 Awards Plan was approved, the Board also fulfilled its responsibility under the FTBOA Bylaws to nominate a candidate for each director position up for election this October. The Board nominated five individuals with impressive qualifications to be considered by the membership. What does the Board look for each year in selecting such individuals, and how would you generally describe the five candidates you and the Board just nominated?

The goal of any Board is to ensure that the helm of the organization is in good hands. To that end, the FTBOA’s leadership must: (a) represent the organization’s diverse membership of small and large breeders, stallion stations, foal and mare operations, lay-up farms, sales prep oper-

You’ve had a very active working relationship with CEO Lonny Powell and many of the FTBOA staff and management. What are your biggest take-always from that experience as President?

[GLR] Without question, we have an exceptional, qualified, and loyal staff. They are a pleasure to work with and certainly made my presidency much easier. I consider each a friend and hope they feel the same. This also goes for Lonny Powell. I think the man works 24-7.

I know I frequently receive e-mails from him well into the evening (8 p.m. - Midnight) and into the wee hours of the morning (1-3 a.m.). He always keeps me in the loop on who, what, when, where, and why. No one who has worked with Lonny could have any doubt that his

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vast experience dealing with tracks, ADW, regulators, non-profit associations, and governmental agencies has been a significant benefit to the FTBOA. I am happy he is at the helm of FTBOA, and I encourage each member to thank him and our FTBOA staff for their service at every opportunity.

As an avid breeder and owner, as well as a farm and business owner and a director of another major state-wide trade association, you have a fairly unique perspective on our industry and association from a much bigger stage. How would you compare those perspectives and experiences?

[GLR] Okay, I hope we have a lot of time for this one.

Let’s narrow this question and answer down a bit and simply talk about the FTBOA and the Florida Transportation Builders Association (FTBA), which are both non-profit associations. Obviously, I have been actively associated with the FTBA much longer; since the FTBA represents my construction company and the companies of others active in the transportation industry. I am a past Chairman of the FTBA and remain a current FTBA board member.

Both associations have excellent leadership and staff and are well respected within their industries. It is a privilege to be associated with them. When it comes to the types of issues they wrestle with at the state level, however, and how their activities are funded, we have a major departure between the challenges faced and the membership investment.

Here is what I’m talking about: FTBA: When it comes to getting the Legislature to fully fund the state’s transportation needs, which naturally compete with many other spending priorities, the FTBA works pretty much side by-side with the Florida Department of Transportation. Moreover, by its very nature, the impact of state transportation work is felt and appreciated all over the state, by legislators and by their constituents. The FTBA’s members are likewise spread across our very large state, and these members are very active in making direct connections with a multitude of legislators.

They also make substantial contributions to relevant political action committees (PACs). By comparison to the thoroughbred breeding industry, the members of the FTBA are far more politically active and more generous in supporting pro-industry candidates. And this is in a situation where the FTBA has a powerful state agency fighting right alongside it.

FTBOA: The FTBOA is a completely different story.

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The responsibilities of our state regulators are far too fragmented for them to serve as a champion for the breeders. Worse yet, most legislators’ districts have no meaningful connection to the thoroughbred industry, so they have no dog in the fight, so to speak. The FTBOA does not have the benefit of members spread across the state making connections with a diverse group of local legislators. Further, we do not have nearly enough members sending financial support to the Florida Thoroughbred PAC. While I am grateful to those breeders who do contribute to the PAC, and those who have responded when I call upon them to help with special political events, we must do more. Our political fundraising pales in comparison to the activity of those pushing for decoupling in Tallahassee. Like it or not, this disparity makes it much tougher to garner enough legislative support to preserve and grow the Florida breeding industry.

I firmly believe that this is an area in which we are sorely lacking. All of our members need to make it a point to know their local legislators and make sure they support our industry. To reach beyond “horse country,” however, I urge members to get information about the Florida Thoroughbred PAC and start contributing. For our breeder members, the primary contribution method established for the PAC is relatively painless — you choose a small amount that comes out of your breeders award payments. For all other members, a direct contribution to the PAC would be greatly appreciated. Whatever the amount, it would be welcome and will be devoted to legislators who support our industry. In the current environment, political fundraising simply comes with the territory, and our state legislators hold the fate of this industry in their hands. Please get involved! I’m certain it will play a critical role in our industry’s future.

Share your fondest memories as a breeder and owner in Florida?

[GLR] We began as owners by purchasing four yearlings and then watching them develop in training. Each one turned out to be a winner, including one stakes winner. We found every win, no matter at what level, unbelievably exciting - and we still do. As breeders, it is akin to watching your children grow up and develop into competitive athletes. During this development process, it becomes clear that each horse is an individual with unique abilities and temperaments . . . just like people.

Ultimately, the racing excitement is magnified as those qualities are revealed.

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experience both the emotional highs and lows of the business. At any sale, I try to remind myself that buyers are looking for athletes, just like I do when I’m buying.

Then they evaluate pedigree, again just like I do. These variables set the market value for a horse along with the competition provided by comparable horses at the sale.

Our greatest sales memory would be selling a co-sales topper that went on to be a Kentucky Derby candidate.

On the topic of thoroughbred owners, do you feel that their voices and interests get the attention they deserve and why?

[GLR] The simple answer is “no.” It should be pretty obvious that thoroughbred racehorse owners are the life blood of our industry Without the racehorse owners, why would we need trainers, racetracks, jockeys, breeders, sales companies, etc.?. In short without the thoroughbred owners, there simply would be no industry.

Now when you consider that the majority of racehorse owners are losing money (and I’m not talking pocket change here), are frequently treated as insignificant along the way by many in the business, and may even be hustled by unscrupulous people, is it any wonder that we have difficulty bringing new owners into our industry?

For example, the racehorse owner is paying for everything associated with the training, care, and running of a horse: trainer, veterinarian, blacksmith, jockey, feed, boarding, etc. As such, why would a horsemen’s group at a track pay money to the trainer, rather than the owner, for entering or running that horse in a particular race?

This is nothing against trainers, as they are hardworking people, and who can blame them for taking money offered to them. Moreover, I would point out that some trainers, and this speaks to their credit, have actually applied these payments to the account of the horse owner.

I know I am not alone in my concerns on this topic and its effect on the long-term future of our industry. All of these contributing factors that conspire to diminish the value and importance of horse ownership need to be aggressively addressed.

As you prepare to transition from your role as President, what would you like to say to the Board members who have served under your leadership and to the FTBOA membership at large?

[GLR] As for the Board members, it has been my pleasure to work with each of you, and I want to personally thank you for your service and your assistance to both me and the FTBOA. While our discussions on topics of interest to the Association and its members were

often spirited, I know they were always entered into and conducted with the aim of bettering the FTBOA and the industry. I found these discussions very productive and educational. A special thanks to our exiting Board members — Charlotte Weber, Jessica Steinbrenner, and Roy Lerman — each of whom I’m saddened to see leave.

As for FTBOA members, it has been truly gratifying to have you approach me and offer your support, your encouragement, or just a simple “thank you” for the good job the FTBOA is doing. I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised, but this occurs frequently while I’m at OBS, Gulfstream, Tampa Bay Downs, and other local establishments.

Some come up to me not remembering my name, but they do know I’m associated with the FTBOA. We typically have a nice conversation about some topic that is on their mind or a question they may have. Although I try and thank each person for taking the time to approach me concerning the FTBOA, I wish to extend a special thanks now to all of them again for their support and assistance. It is crystal clear to me that the overwhelming majority of our members recognize and appreciate the good things that the FTBOA is doing for its members and for the Florida thoroughbred industry. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2015 33

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PRESIDENT George Russell CEO & EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT Lonny Taylor Powell FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Joseph M. O’Farrell III SECOND VICE PRESIDENT Gil Campbell SECRETARY Sheila DiMare TREASURER Fred Brei DIRECTORS Barry Berkelhammer Mark Casse George Isaacs Richard Kent Milan Kosanovich Roy Lerman Diane Parks Jessica Steinbrenner Charlotte C. Weber Greg Wheeler

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t its regularly scheduled meeting on Aug. 5, the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association’s Board of Directors reviewed a proposed 2017 Annual Awards Plan and a proposal to pay bonus breeders’ awards for 2015.

The 2017 Annual Awards Plan included a 2017 Breeders’ Award Policy (Appendix A) and a 2017 Industry Promotion Plan (Appendix B).

After presentations on each item, which were previously the subject of public comment at an FTBOA Executive Committee on July 29, the Board voted to accept each proposal as presented.

The approved 2017 Annual Awards Plan will offer the statutory maximum of 20% for Breeders’ Awards and Stallion Awards – the highest percentage ever offered in the history of the Florida thoroughbred industry.

The Board also nominated a slate of five candidates for the upcoming election of directors – Valerie Dailey, Brent Fernung, George Isaacs, Milan Kosanovich and Phil Matthews.

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The approved 2017 Annual Awards Plan will offer the statutory maximum of 20% for Breeders’ Awards and Stallion Awards – the highest percentage ever offered in the history of the Florida thoroughbred industry.

Dates for the 2016 FTBOA Board of Directors elections were again announced. The election process remains unchanged.

Election candidate forms became available starting June 22 on the FTBOA website and in the FTBOA offices or could be faxed or mailed upon request.

Candidate forms were due by July 22. Ballots will be mailed on Sept. 20. Voting ceases on Oct. 20 at the start of the annual meeting.

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obert Nelson recognized the potential when he first laid eyes on the property. The thoroughbred trainer also had the prescience to turn his vision for the parcel into reality.

Nelson wanted to build a place he could train his horses, one where he could put an indelible imprint, but because of the landscape of the land tract, a Herculean effort would be needed to transform the property that was to become Oak Ridge Training Center. Nelson had run a sizable operation in Ocala in the 1980s, and had a soft spot for the Horse Capital of the World.

“I was looking to come back to Florida,” said Nelson. “I had been up north racing. I looked at some places that were for sale, one of which I ran in the past, and then I ran into this (Oak Ridge), and took the attitude,

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build it and they will come.”

Heavy equipment would be brought into change the complexion of the property, said Nelson. It became a labor of love.

“We had to cut 420,000 square yards,” said Nelson. “I quickly found out that the man who was building it for me didn’t realize it. So, we went out and got some heavy duty Earth movers.”

Those early alterations to the landscape would go a long way in creating Nelson’s vision. His previous experience in managing facilities and his time as a conditioner at the racetrack, provided him with the insight into what he would want, when he built his own facility. He designed the 330-acre facility that is home to 14 farms.

“Nobody else had seemed to do it just right, with the right restrictions, the proper racetrack and the horsemanship,” said Nelson.

Oak Ridge Training Center’s president is veteran conditioner Dennis Manning, who has

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conditioned horses for years, first in New England, later in New Jersey and now races primarily in Florida. It’s Manning who oversees the maintenance of the dirt and turf tracks. Nelson insists that Manning maintains the training surfaces better than any place he’s aware of. It’s a point of pride at the facility.

“It’s a safe racetrack, horses don’t get hurt,” said Manning, who has conditioned Grade 1 winner and conqueror of Ghostzapper, Valid Video as well as stakes winners Victory Alleged, Roman Tiger, Hydrogen and Crafty Unicorn at the facility. “The whole facility is well-maintained. But by the same token, Bob Nelson deserves a lot of credit.

He found the land. He was the one that developed it. Oak Ridge was his baby, and all that I’m doing is maintaining his baby.”

Those whose training programs are based at Oak Ridge feel confident knowing that the facility itself is very much like being at the racetrack. Safety is paramount.

“I’ve been a professional horse trainer and racetracker all my life,” said Manning.

“I run this place just as if I was at the races.

The same rules and regulations apply that you have anywhere else in the country. We have a break, like they do at the track and keep the track safe, and make all of the riders follow the rules.”

The dirt track is graded every two months and once a year Oak Ridge Training Center does a major renovation, where the track is taken completely up right down to the base, said Manning.

“We check the base for any holes or any problems,” said Manning. “Remix the soil and put it all back down again. We keep a six-inch cushion and cut it to four. So, the track is four inches deep.”

Grade 1 winner, Y-Lo Racing Stable’s Wickedly Perfect, winner of the 2010 Darley Alcibiades Stakes, was broken and trained at Oak Ridge Training Center.

The first horseman to stable his horses at Oak Ridge Training Center was jockey turned pinhooker/trainer, Juvenal Diaz, who relocated his operation before Oak Ridge was even finished. A staple on the Chicago circuit for more than 20 years, Diaz found the winner’s circle over 3,000 times as a jockey. Among the graduates of his Omega Farm who’ve trained at Oak Ridge include the 2010 Eclipse Award winning 3-Year-Od Filly and multiple Grade 1 winner Blind Luck, who earned $3,279,520; the 2009 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies winner and multiple Grade 1 winning millionaire Stardom Bound and multiple stakes winner and multiple Grade 1 placed Gentlemen’s Bet. Diaz’s insight and perspective as a horseman helped him recognize the benefits of training at a facility like Oak Ridge.

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thing (at the sales). They’re good horses, they just don’t work fast. I figured I could at least get the horses ready to run, figure out what they’re worth and get them to the racetrack. I was watching it being built, and it looked like it was going to be nice. ” Diaz has only between eight to 10 head each year, but sells the preponderance of those, with the results speaking for themselves with a stakes winner usually emerging from those numbers.

“Oak Ridge has been good to me,” said Diaz. “It keeps horses sound and that’s the main thing. They get fit.”

It’s a community of horsemen, one that has evolved and continues to change rapidly.

The sense of family and the facility’s culture creates an environment not only conducive to training horses, but there’s a genuine spirit of camaraderie among the horsemen, said Manning.

However, Diaz isn’t the only horseman to have conditioned his horses at the Levy County facility for more than a decade. He was joined shortly after by Kenneth Lejeune.

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horses off of this racetrack. It’s as good of a facility as being at the racetrack.”

The babies benefit from being exposed to a deep volume of horses while training over the racetrack, said Lejeune.

“So, when they get to the racetrack, it’s no big deal,” said Lejeune. “They acclimate pretty easily. Generally, if I send a horse to the racetrack, especially a 2-year-old, I tell them they can go and pick them up at the three-eighths pole.

They will, and the next one is a half. So, they’re ready to go. Mr. Manning has done a great job in taking care of this place. He manages the racetrack and oversees how it’s taken care of.

That’s the biggest part of it.”

Millionaire and Grade 1 winner Discreet Marq is among the standouts to be broken and trained at Oak Ridge.

The daughter of Discreet Cat, out of the Marquetry mare To Marquet, was bred by Patricia Generazio, owned by Molyglare Stud and conditioned by Christophe Clement.

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Thoroughbreds has been able to win races shipping directly from Oak Ridge to Tampa Bay Downs.

“We had been training for five years at Starting Pointe, which is a smaller track, and decided to take a drive and saw this track” said Jose Chavez, who conditions his stable’s horses with his father, Juan. “It’s a lot better for the horse. You can teach a horse to switch his leads, something you really can’t do on a 5/8ths-mile track. We were going to start running horses and we felt this was a good fit for us. Our clients love it out here.”

Michelle Elliot trains for Ruben Sierra’s Derby Dreams Farm, and multiple stakes winner and Kentucky Derby starter Decisive Moment is among the graduates from the Ocala-based operation to come out of the Oak Ridge Training Center. The son of With Distinction isn’t the only notable graduate to come out of the Derby is amazing,” said Elliot. “If you go to a racetrack, you can’t Dreams program, the 2009 Sunland Park Derby winner, change anything on a racetrack. We’re able to call Dennis Kelly Leak, who dispatched eventual Kentucky Derby (Manning), and say, ‘Hey Dennis, can we get this adjusted winner Mine That Bird, also trained at Oak Ridge. Sierra a little bit.’ Dennis works very hard to make Oak Ridge owns two farms at the facility, said Elliot. Horses trained look presentable. It’s a good safe track. I like the option of at the facility by Elliot enjoyed a successful May, win- a training center, but once the training is done the environment is peaceful like a farm.” ning races at Indiana Grand and Decisive Moment was broken Mountaineer Park.

We use the turf track every week. and trained at Oak Ridge, went “I love the atmosphere and I If you have horses with soft tissue isthrough the sales ring, but didn’t love this racetrack; this racetrack sues it’s better to breeze them on the meet his reserve, said Elliot. turf, it’s a harder surface. The turf “He came off of Oak Ridge, track is great for conditioning and for went to Miami and won his preventing any bone injuries. It’s maiden special weight race,” said great for the turf horses and those Elliot. “From there, Juan Arias with soft tissue injuries. —Reid Nagle took him on.”

However, it’s Reid Nagle, who races under the Big Lick Farm banner, who owns the most properties at Oak Ridge Training Center. His holdings include five tracts at the facility. The financier became involved with thoroughbred racing first as an owner in 2002 and then took out his training license in 2010. It was while he was in a pinhooking venture, yearlings to 2-year-olds that Nagle first came to Oak Ridge.

“I was in a partnership with a couple of people, and the guy, the one who was the managing partner, was out here,” said Nagle. “I came out here and saw our horses train. I needed a base of operation, and didn’t want my own training track. I purchased the first property in 2010.”

The trainer of Grade 3 stakes placed Daddy’s Kid, has a pond, where other trainers can swim their horses, a cold salt water spa, 98-foot Eurocizer, TheraPlate, and plans call for building additional barns and another swimming pond, said Nagle, who would love to see the facility become the Fair Hill of the south.

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have horses with soft tissue issues it’s better to breeze and we just do the preliminary part for him.”

Trainer/pinhooker Peggy Delheim relocated to the them on the turf, it’s a harder surface. The turf track is great for conditioning and for preventing any bone in- facility in May and has been impressed with the track juries. It’s great for the turf horses and those with soft surfaces and amenities. The horses in her barn work in company and are exposed to traffic on the track which tissue injuries.”

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inductee and helps prepare the horses when they leave for the races at eight-time Sovereign Award winning trainer Mark Casse the larger tracks.

“It’s as close to a racetrack environment as you’ll rents two barns from Reid Nagle and Mary Lightner trains find,” said Delheim. “It’s a the Casse Racing horses at Oak Ridge. Mary’s father Mike LightIt’s as close to a racetrack environ- good fitting track. It will get your horses fit. It took mine a ner and Mark Casse have been ment as you’ll find. It’s a good fitting friends for over 30 years, and his track. It will get your horses fit. It took little while to adjust. Once they involvement as a thoroughbred mine a little while to adjust. Once they adjusted, they’re like older horses, and these are babies trainer has provided him with the adjusted, they’re like older horses, and going to the racetrack. The faopportunity to see a variety of these are babies going to the racecility is top notch.” training centers. The 2015 Eclipse track.

The facility is top notch.

The success of other trainAward winning Female Turf —trainer/pinhooker Peggy Delheim ers who have been at Oak Horse, Tepin, swam at Oak Ridge.

“I think it’s really good,” said Mike Lightner. “I’ve Ridge served as part of the impetus for Delheim to realways said that you could get a horse ready for the locate her operation.

“It’s a fitting and safe track, and they maintain it very (Kentucky Derby) here. Our horses have run well that we’ve sent away from here. Mary’s really the trainer. well,” said Delheim.

The roster of trainers includes Buck Barbazon, I’m more like Mark’s assistant. He calls the shots on what I do. He stays in constant contact. He emails me Domenic Brennan, Juan and Jose Chavez, Johnny as to what I’m to do with the horses. We swim a lot, do Collins, Bill Deaton, Peggy Delheim, Juvenal Diaz, a lot of rehab work and send them back to Mark and Michelle Elliot, Tim Girten, Kenny Lejeune, Mary he finishes them off. We’ve had a lot of good horses, Lightner, Mike Lightner, Dennis Manning, Reid Nagle but he’s (Mark) a good trainer, has a lot of good stock and David Scanlon. ■

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Keeping members informed FTBOA EVENTS

Memorabilia Charity Sale - On Sept. 24 is the Horse Capital of the World “Great Horse Memorabilia Charity Sale” to benefit the Florida Thoroughbred Retirement farm near Ocala. At the Lowell Correctional Institute, it gives women inmates a chance to work with retired thoroughbreds to learn horse skills while the horses are given lifelong homes and care. Hosted by K Country radio, the “Second Chance for Thoroughbreds” event is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at FTBOA at 801 SW 60th Avenue, parking is behind the FTBOA. The event includes a garage sale of horse art, photos of jockeys, trainers, breeders and owners plus magazines, collectibles and history items from Calder Race Course, Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs and Hialeah Park at great prices.

In addition there will be a BBQ onsite, desserts from the Florida Thoro-Fillies charity, music, games, vendors and activities. Also, meet a retired thoroughbred champion and meet some of the women whose lives were changed working with the horses at the facility. The event is free and open to the public.

The FTBOA Member Only sale day is September 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donations are welcome payable to the Florida TRF at the above address.

Florida Thoroughbred Charities Golf Tournament - The FTC golf outing is planned for Monday, Oct. 10. Last year was a sold out event for golfers and Platinum sponsorships/with golfers, so there is limited availability again this year. There are Gold and Silver packages for those sponsors wishing to be a part of the event but not field a team.

Reservations are taken first come, first serve with priority given by sponsorship level. For more information, see back page of this issue.

FSS Bus Trip - The FTBOA is hosting a bus trip to the Florida Sire Stakes finals on Sept. 30 through Oct. 2. The bus leaves 9 a.m., Sept. 30 from the FTBOA offices in Ocala to travel to Gulfstream Park. The host hotel is the Hollywood Beach Marriott. Tickets are $75 for members and a guest and $100

for non-members. The trip includes activities on the bus, reception with the connections of the Florida Sire Stakes, Behind-the-scenes morning track and backside tour, FSS Championship day at the races, VIP luncheon, race program, admission and seating, and other additional opportunities. Book the hotel with FTBOA to receive a special discount. Call 352-629-2160 to reserve trip.

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Undefeated Duo Take Handle on four FSS races up 24% Florida-bred Three Rules is triumphant in the Dr. Fager

By BROCK SHERIDAN Hallandale Beach – hree Rules not only lived up to his expectations and hype in winning the $200,000 Dr. Fager division of the Florida Sire Stakes but did so in impressive fashion, winning the six-furlong leg by seven lengths in a stakes record time of 1:09.49 over the fast track.

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The victory gave trainer Jose Pinchin his fourth win in the illustrious series for 2-year-old Florida-breds by nominated stallions standing in Florida. Three Rules is by second-crop sire Gone Astray, who stands at Northwest Stud and is the ninth-leading second crop sire nationally, and is out of Joy Rules, by Full Mandate.

He was bred by owner Shade Tree Thoroughbreds of

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Dr. Fager, Desert Vixen night long in his stall without laying down.”

Despite his fondness for Three Rules, Pilcher considered selling him earlier this year at Ocala Breeders’ Sales but changed his mind at the last second.

“I was standing in the office with the paperwork,” Pilcher continued. “I went to give the girl the papers and I said, ‘This horse is not going to bring what he’s worth.

He’s going to bring a lot of money but not what he’s worth.’” So Pilcher left the Ocala auction house that day with Three Rules’ papers in hand, keeping the colt to run

Florida-bred Cajun Delta Dawn wins the Desert Vixen

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Reddick, Fla., in partnership with Geoff Roy and Tom Fitzgerald, both of Toronto. Bert Pilcher owns Shade Tree.

Pilcher, who is a longtime breeder of Florida-breds, said this may be the best thoroughbred he has ever produced and that he suspected very early that Three Rules was unique.

“I thought he was something special right after I pulled him out of his mother and he stood up,” Pilcher said. “He has been a different kind of horse since day one. The night he was born, he got up and played all

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under the green and white colors of Shade Tree.

With jockey Cornelio Velasquez aboard, Three Rules broke from post 8 and along with Awesome Standard in post 2, immediately had a few jumps on the other six starters. Awesome Standard raced along the rail and just in front of Three Rules as they hit the first two furlongs in :22.25. However, Velasquez loosened his hold on Three Rules as they went around the far turn and the dark bay or brown colt responded immediately, accelerating to the lead before they made the half-mile in :45.16.

With little urging from Velasquez, Three Rules began to draw off down the stretch and had seven lengths on runner-up Blessed Halo at the wire. Blessed Halo was another seven lengths in front of Front Loaded in third.

Pinchin too said he thought Three Rules had potential early.

“I’ve known he was special since the first time I saw him as a foal. He was a nice foal, a nice yearling and nice as a 2-year-old. He has always done everything right. He is obviously very special and I don’t think he’ll have any trouble going around two turns. He had a very easy trip but he made his trip. He was just galloping down the stretch.”

Three Rules is the fourth foal out of the unraced Joy Rules, all of which have been winners. Three Rules is the

first stakes winner out of Joy Rules who has an unnamed yearling filly by Woodford Thoroughbreds sire Soldat and a weanling colt by Adena Springs South stallion Fort Larned. Joy Rules is out of Joy’s Delight, a half-sister to Swynford Stakes winner Dark Brew and stakes-placed Dark Champagne. Joy Rules is also a half-sister to stakesplaced Roy’s Rukus.

Three Rules remains undefeated in three starts having won by 3½ lengths over special weight maidens over a sloppy Gulfstream Park track on June 10. He then won the $75,000 Birdonthewire Stakes at Gulfstream by five lengths on July 2. He earned $120,000 in the Dr. Fager and now has career earnings of $200,640.

Three Rules paid $3.20, $2.60 and $2.10.

DESERT VIXEN

The $200,000 Desert Vixen division of the Florida Sire Stakes came down to the wire as Cajun Delta Dawn put a nose in front of Lu Lu Laura to win in the final stride in the six-furlong leg for 2-year-old fillies.

Lu Lu Laura broke a bit slow from post 9 but lead the field of 12 through a first quarter-mile in :21.62 and a half-length in front of Evvamene in second with Cajun Delta Dawn two lengths further back in third. Despite the

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rapid fractions, including a half-mile in :44.82, Lu Lu Laura shook off all challengers around the turn and looked strong as they turned for home. Lu Lu Laura continued her impressive run into deep stretch when Cajun Delta Dawn began to make up ground inside the final furlong. Lu Lu Laura appeared to be the winner until the last jump when Cajun Delta Dawn got a nose in front in a final time of 1:11.94.

Cajun Delta Dawn was ridden by Juan Leyva for trainer David Fawkes, who won his sixth Florida Sire Stakes. The bay filly is by Ocala Stud stallion Kantharos, the leading third-crop sire in Florida and eighth ranked third-crop sire nationally. She is out of Cajun Dawn by Awesome Again and was bred in Florida by owner Curtis Mikkelsen of Crystal River. Mikkelsen owns Cajun Delta Dawn in partnership with Patricia Horth. Cajun Delta Dawn was foaled and raised at Joe and Helen Barbazon’s Pleasant Acres Farm near Ocala and is a graduate of the early training program at Woodford Thoroughbreds.

“I was little worried early on because [Cajun Delta Dawn] was close to [Lu Lu Laura] and they were flying,” Fawkes said. “Turning for home she looked like she kind of lost her way a little and [Leyva] had to get busy on her.

So she is still a little green which is not bad. I’ll take three

wins with a green horse any day. She kicked it in but then started running out of racetrack. Obviously I wasn’t confident until the last jump,” he said with a laugh.

Cajun Delta Dawn, too is unbeaten in three starts as she, like Three Rules, defeated special weight maidens at Gulfstream Park on June 10. Also like Three Rules, Cajun Delta Dawn then took a Gulfstream Park stakes on July 2 as she won the $75,000 Cassidy Stakes. She earned $120,000 for the win and now has $201,105.

Cajun Delta Dawn is a half-sister to Mom’z Laugh, winner of the Sunshine Millions Distaff and stakes-placed runners Cajun Breeze and Peace at Dawn.

THREE RING

The day started with upsets as R Kinsley Doll, at 5-1 odds, won the $150,000 Three Ring division of the Florida Sire Stakes after odds-on favorite Ballet Diva did not fire and finished fifth in the six-furlong race for 3year-old fillies.

Shakakan broke well from the inside with Ballet Diva also getting off to a good start from the 2 post. However, Shakakan was quickly joined by Dixieland Dudes as Ballet Diva could not keep up with a fast pace that saw a first quarter-mile in a rapid :22.06. Sweet Khaleesi raced in third, a length off the leaders while jockey Tyler Gaffalione kept R Kinsley Doll another length further back in fourth while racing to the outside. Shakakan and Dixieland Dude kept at each other around the far turn with Sweet Khaleesi and R Kinsley Roll still chasing. But as they made their way into the stretch, R Kinsley Doll began to make up ground.

Inside the final furlong, Sweet Khaleesi took the lead momentarily from between horses but R Kinsley Doll was moving best of all in the four path and had moved to the front with less than 100 yards to race.

R Kinsley Doll ran to the finish 1¼ lengths in front of Sweet Khaleesi in second with Dixieland Dudes third.

Ballet Diva was never a factor and finished sixth in the field of seven. The final time was 1:10.55.

Jim Tipps of Nashville Tenn., accepted the trophy in the winner’s circle on behalf of Silver Oak Stable and Richard Averill’s Averill Racing LLC. Tipps is partners with Tom Aronson in Silver Oak. R Kinsley Doll is trained

by Ralph Ziadie.

“This filly has slowly improved and she ran the big race we thought she might be sitting on,” Tipps said. “She needed to significantly improve to win in this spot and she got it done. We expected her to run good. I don’t know if we expected her to run well enough to win but we expected her to run well. We’ve run her on the lead and we’ve run her from off the pace and she has been kind of a difficult horse to figure out. But Tyler [Gaffalione] put

Florida-bred R Kinsley Doll (far left) scores an upset in the Three Ring

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her in a good spot and swung her out. This is a big race.

We are tickled to death.”

R Kinsley Doll is by Bridlewood Farm stallion Big Drama and is out of Honest Gold, by Medaglia d’Oro. R Kinsley Doll is the first foal out of Honest Gold and the only one to hit the track. She has a 2-year-old halfbrother by Leroidesanimaux. Honest Gold has a yearling filly by A.P. Warrior and was bred back to Big Drama in 2015 and 2016.

“We are all about racing in Florida and Florida-breds,” Tipps said. “We are breeding now and have a few foals [at AlbraCadabra Farm] now with Barry Berkelhammer that are Florida-breds by Florida sires.”

R Kinsley Doll now has two wins from eight starts and the $90,000 first prize increased her earnings to $148,085.

She had come into the Three Ring off of a second-place finish behind Heartbreaker Girl in the $30,000 claiming ranks at Gulfstream on June 30. Her only other finish in the top three had come in March when second to Exchanging Secrets in a $50,000 optional claiming starter allowance at Gulfstream. She was bred in Florida by Palm Beach Racing of Ocala.

She paid $13.40, $4.60 and $10.80.

Florida-bred Dream of Me takes the Unbridled

In the following race, Awesome Banner went off at 120 but also disappointed as Dream of Me won the Unbridled division of the Florida Sire Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings. The six-furlong Unbridled attracted a field of five that contended for $150,000.

Dream of Me and Awesome Banner broke best and those two hooked up right away with Danbury racing just to their outside in third with Lil’ Meatball two lengths further back in fourth as Call to Honor trailed.

Dream of Me hit the first quarter in :22.17 with Awesome Banner matching strides while racing on the rail.

Those two were a half-length in front of Danbury in third but as they raced around the turn, the two leaders began to put more distance on the remainder of the field. After a halfmile in :44.59 Dream of Me and Awesome Banner appeared to brush a few times but continued to battle until the final furlong when Dream of Me finally got the advantage, eventually winning by 2½ lengths over Awesome Banner is second. Call to Honor was third, another 2¼ lengths further back. Danbury was fourth with Li’L Meatball fifth.

Dream of Me was ridden by Juan Leyva and is trained

by Anna Varsi for owner Kathy Machesky. Assistant trainer Enrique Corrador saddled the winner.

“We have been pointing for this race since he came back,” Corrado said. The Unbridled was the third start for Dream of Me since taking a nine-month layoff after finishing fourth behind winner Tribal Drama in the Affirmed

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division of the Florida Sire Stakes in September. In his first start back, Dream of Me was fourth behind R Rated Superstar in the Grade 3 Carryback Stakes at Gulfstream in July. He then was placed second through disqualification in a $35,000 optional claiming race at Gulfstream on July 21.

Carrador said he was confident throughout the race as Dream of Me battled Awesome Banner.

“I had faith in the horse,” he said. “He likes this distance and I thought we would win.”

Dream of Me was bred in Florida by McKathan Brothers of Citra. The gray or roan colt is by Ocala Stud stallion High Cotton and is out of Darn That Girl, by Darn That Alarm. She is the sixth foal out of Darn That Girl but is the only stakes winner although several are winners.

SOARING SOFTLY

Daring Kathy broke the string of upsets as the 5-yearold Florida-bred mare won the $75,000 Soaring Softly Stakes over fellow state-breds going a mile on the turf.

Trained by David Fawkes for breeders John Eaton of Dunwoody, Ga., and Steve Laymon of Mocksville, N.C., Daring Kathy, who was bet down to 9-10 at post time,

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went gate to wire to win the Soaring Softly, eventually winning by 5¼ lengths over Pancake in second and E B Ryder in third.

Daring Kathy and jockey Tyler Gaffalione were alone on the lead throughout as Frosty Friday gave chase in second but was never able to get closer that a length after a first quarter in a controlled :24.64. From there, Daring Kathy extended her lead to 1½ lengths through a half-mile in :48.13 and three lengths after six furlongs in 1:11.13.

She finished the mile in 1:35.08 over the firm course.

Daring Kathy is by Wildcat Heir and is out of Dare to Mambo, by Kingmambo. Daring Kathy was FTBOA Champion 3-Year-Old Filly of 2014 The Soaring Softly was the eighth victory from 17 starts for Daring Kathy who now has career earnings of $492,046.

She broke a string of runner-up finishes in her two previous starts as sje was second to winner Successful Native in the $75,000 Bonita Stakes on June 4 and second behind winner Doctor J Dub in the $75,000 Turf Sprint on July 2, both at Gulfstream Park.

BUSINESS RECAP

Florida-bred Daring Kathy triumphs in the Soaring Softly

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Total handle on the Gulfstream Park races was $7.768 million compared to $6.244 million last year. Total handle on the opening legs of the Florida Sire Stakes was $2.9 million, up 24.41% over last year’s opening legs.

“It was a great racing program and we had a packed house,” Gulfstream Park vice president and general man-

ager P.J. Camp said. “We want to thank the breeders, owners and horsemen for supporting the program, all the fans, and our equine athletes.”

Lonny Powell, the CEO of the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association which administers the FSS series was also pleased with the event and the enthusiasm shown by the betting public.

“We are thrilled that the first leg of our FSS stakes was received so well,” Powell said. “The handle being up substantially from last year’s running was a great indicator of how well our Florida-breds are received. We’d like to thank all of our owners and breeders as well as their respective trainers for their participation and to Gulfstream Park for being such fantastic hosts of our event. We look forward to the next two running in September and October.”

The FSS, which was first run as the Florida Stallion Stakes at Calder Race Course in 1982, has produced several national stars including Breeders’ Cup winners and Eclipse champions Smile, Brave Raj, Unbridled, Big Drama and Awesome Feather. Other prominent FSS alumns include Mecke, Shot Gun Scott, Seacliff, Thee Ring, In Summation, Express Tour and Jackson Bend.

Gil Campbell’s Ivanavinalot won two FSS legs in 2002 and went on to become a graded-stakes winner but today is best known as the dam of current superstar filly Songbird. Songbird is undefeated in nine starts and most recently won the Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga by 5¼ lengths. ■

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[Royal Obession] at the farm and she is about ready to return to the races,” Brennan said.

“And she is a beautiful filly so we are very familiar with the family. The colt just has a ton of class and is very correct so we are very excited to have him.”

Stonestreet and Magnier will also send to Summerfield Hip 111, Ocean Pioneer, a bay colt by Pioneerof The Nile, the sire of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah. Lighting up the money board at $950,000, the colt is out of Ocean Goddess, by Stormy Atlantic, making the colt a halfbrother to Sam Davis Stakes (G3) winner Ocean Knight. He also was consigned by Gainesway, agent.

Hip 61 was the first of two yearlings to bring $800,000 this week.

The dark bay or brown filly is by Adena Springs stallion Ghostzapper out of the Florida-bred mare Ivanavinalot, by Stonehedge Farm’s late stallion West Acre. A two-time Florida Stallion Stakes winner, Ivanavinalot is also the dam of champion 2-year-old filly and recent Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) winner Songbird, who remains undefeated in nine career starts. Paula Haughey’s PTK LLC put in the final bid on the filly that was consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale Sales Agency, agent.

Also selling for $800,000 was Hip 164, a gray or roan colt that went to the China Horse Club. Consigned by Hunter Valley Farm, agent, he is by Tapit out of Storm Dixie, by Catienus, making him a half-brother to multiple Grade 1 winner Princess of Sylmar.

The China Horse Club also bought Hip 27 for $750,000. The gray or roan colt is by Tapit out of Fashion Cat, by Forest Wildcat, making him a half-brother to Bridlewood Farm stallion and Grade 2 stakes winner Corfu and stakesEQUIPHOTOS

asig-Tipton concluded its Saratoga sale Aug. 9 selling 156 yearlings for $45.57 million during the two-night auction with Floridians having a significant impact on the event.

The top seller at $1.45 million was Hip 191, a dark bay or brown filly by Medaglia d’Oro, the sire of such female superstars as Rachel Alexandra and Songbird, out of the stakes-winning mare Whisper to Me, by Thunder Gulch.

Mandy Pope of Ocala, Fla., purchased the filly under the name of her Whisper Hill Farm LLC. The filly, who is a half-sister to Grade 2 stakes winner Overheard, was consigned by Craig and Holly Bandoroff’s Denali Stud, agent.

The other seven-figure yearling was Hip 140, a gray or roan colt by two-time leading sire Tapit out of Rote, by Tiznow. The gavel dropped at $1.25 million from a final bid by Stonestreet Stables and M.V. Magnier from the consignment of Gainesway, agent.

Barbara Banke’s Stonestreet Stables has her Stonestreet Training and Rehabilitation Center in Summerfield, Fla, where the rich full-brother to Grade 2-placed Royal Obsession will have his early training.

Ian Brennan, who runs the training and rehabilitation center for Stonestreet, said the colt was scheduled to arrive at Summerfield Thursday.

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Hip 245 is a gray or roan filly from the placed Runway Ready. He was consigned by James and Torie Gladwell’s Top Line Sales, first crop of Graydar out of the Elusive Quality mare Courante, a full-sister to stakes winLLC, agent, located in Williston, Fla. Also bringing $750,000 was Hip 168 who ner Elusive Warning. She brought $250,000 went to Sallusto and Albina, Agents. The bay from a final bid by Carolyn Karlson of Baltifilly is by Tapit out of the Grade 3 stakes win- more and was consigned by Taylor Made ner Super Espresso, by Medaglia d’Oro and Sales Agency, agent. She was bred by GoldMark Farm LLC of Ocala. was consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent.

Hip 98 went for $200,000 to St. Another headed to Ocala for Elias and J.J. Crupi, owner of early training is Hip 239, who Crupi’s New Castle Farm in Ocala. brought $700,000 from Casse and The bay colt is from the first crop Casse, agent, a partnership of of Paynter out of More Oats brothers Justin Casse and Florida Please, by Smart Strike. ConThoroughbred Breeders’ and signed by FTBOA board member Owners’ Association board memRichard Kent through his Kaizen ber Mark Casse. The bay filly is Sales, agent, the colt is a halfby the ultra-popular stallion War brother to Alcibiades (G1) winner Front out of the stakes-placed Barbara Banke and 2015 Florida-bred champion mare City Sister, by Carson City.

The filly is also a half-sister to Grade 2 stakes juvenile filly Peace and War. He was bred in winner Dixie City and the stakes-placed and Florida by Sally Andersen of Ocala.

Hip 121 dropped the gavel at $100,000 stakes-producing mare Union City.

“She is a very athletic and precocious when PTK LLC was the last to bid on the filly,” Justin Casse said. “It’s hard not to be a dark bay or brown filly by Awesome Again big fan of War Front, who is having just a out of Pleasant Smile, by Pleasant Tap. She is tremendous crop right now in Ireland. She is a half-sister to stakes-placed Wilko Rum and was consigned by Darby Dan Farm, agent. also just a super smart filly.”

The top selling Florida-bred was Hip 30, She was bred by Xavier Moreau’s Moreau named Mo Fate, by Uncle Mo, the leading Bloodstock Int’l Inc. & Blacktype Bloodstock second-crop sire and second-leading general LLC of Ocala.

The five Florida-breds averaged $300,000 sire behind Tapit.

Consigned by Frances and Barbara Van- compared to the sale average of $292,115.

On the van to Ocala with Crupi’s new langendonck’s, Summerfield, agent of Morriston, Mo Fate is out of the Saint Ballado Florida-bred are five other new yearlings that mare Flirtling With Fate, making him a half- he picked up for additional $1.33 million. brother to Blue Grass Stakes (G1) winner Among those was a colt that passed through Dance With Fate and stakes-placed Pursuing the ring as Hip 63. The bay youngster is anFate, both of which are also Florida-breds. other by Uncle Mo, who himself was a gradFTOBA member John Oxley of Tulsa, Okla., uate of Crupi’s New Castle Farm before signed the ticket for Mo Fate, who was bred beginning his racing career. Consigned by

by Tommy and Lori Fackler’s Best a Luck James H. Herbener Jr., he is out of the Grade 3 winner Jody Slew, by Slew City Slew.

Farm LLC of Reddick.

In addition to the purchase Justin Casse Other Florida-breds that passed through the ring included Hips 98, 121, 226 and 245. made in partnership with Mark on Hip 239, Hip 226 brought a final bid of $300,000 he also purchased five other yearlings for a from Mike Ryan, agent. The dark bay or total of $1.315 million. The most expensive brown filly was consigned by Stuart Morris, of those was Hip 201, a son of Scat Daddy agent as a daughter of Medaglia d’Oro out of out of Alegendinmywords, by Cape Cross.

Compionessa, by A.P. Indy. Compionessa has The dark bay or brown colt was consigned by already produced Florida-bred stakes winners Eaton Sales, agent.

Although Randy Hartley and Dean Now Spun and Little Nick V. She was bred by DeRenzo did not purchase one of the more Hickstead Farm located in Ocala.

expensive yearlings during the auction, they will certainly make a contribution to the Marion County economy as they brought home to their Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds complex a solid group of new trainees.

The Ocala-based partnership purchased five yearlings for $1.265 million including Hip 194 for $350,000. The bay colt is a son of champion Bernardini and the Horse Chestnut (SAF) mare Winner, making him a halfbrother to Grade 3 winner Ocho Ocho Ocho and Grade 2 placed Private Ensign. The colt, which was consigned by Paramount Sales, agent, is from the family of Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) winner and champion Personal Ensign, broodmare of the year Personal Flag and Grade 1 producer My Flag.

Mandy Pope also bought two other fillies for $775,000. The most expensive of the pair was Hip 189, a bay filly by Medaglia d’Oro out of stakes winner and Grade 2-placed West

The top selling Florida-bred was Hip 30, named Mo Fate, by Uncle Mo

Coast Swing, by Gone West that was hammered down at $550,000. Consigned by Woodford Thoroughbreds, Agent located in Reddick, Fla., she is from the family of Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) winner Dance Smartly and two-time leading sire Smart Strike. ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016 55

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

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

Sex Age Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track Off ID Pos Race Name

Grade/ Value

Earngs

Multipass

Orlyana Farm

6/4/16

GP

1

Sea Lily S.

$75,000

$46,035

Jacks or Better Farm Inc.

My Miss Venezuela

F 4 Hold Me Back

Awesome Banner

C 3 Awesome of Course Miranda Stands

6/4/16

GP

1

Big Cypress S.

$75,000

$46,035

Brandy''s Girl

F 3 Posse

Don't Stop Dreamin Edwin T. Broome

6/4/16

MTH 1

Crank It Up S.

$61,200

$34,200

Yourdreamsormine

C 4 Mr. Sekiguchi

Fly Apple Shu

Bridlewood Farm

6/4/16

GP

2

Parrot Key S.

$75,000

$15,000

Daring Kathy

M 5 Wildcat Heir

Dare to Mambo

John Eaton & Steve Laymon

6/4/16

GP

2

Bonita S.

$75,000

$14,700

Ballet Diva

F 3 Hear No Evil

Dame Sylvieguilhem Jacks or Better Farm Inc.

6/4/16

GP

2

Royal Palm S.

$75,000

$14,700

Winning for Sarah

M 6 Graeme Hall

Sarah's a Winner

The Big Stable

6/4/16

GP

2

Sea Lily S.

$75,000

$14,850

Wildcat Wish

G 3 Wildcat Heir

Rahy's Wish

Charles Kent Cantrell & Beth Bayer

6/4/16

GP

2

Big Cypress S.

$75,000

$14,850

Crackdown

G 4 Scat Daddy

Placerita

Canyon Lake Thoroughbreds

6/4/16

HST

2

John Longden 6000 H.

$75,000

$15,000

Mitos Y Leyendas

G 4 Kantharos

Simonetta

Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

6/4/16

GP

3

Parrot Key S.

$75,000

$7,500

My Point Exactly

G 4 Concord Point

My Golden Quest

Quarter Pole Enterprises LLC

6/4/16

GP

3

Raymond Earl S.

$75,000

$7,500

Savingtime

F 4 Kantharos

Daylight Time

Vaughan Heard

6/4/16

GP

3

Sea Lily S.

$75,000

$7,425

Pink Poppy

M 5 Tiznow

Boa

Arindel Farm LLC

6/4/16

GP

3

Amelia Island S.

$75,000

$7,200

Li''l Meatball

G 3 Graeme Hall

Sophie's Meatball

George J. Kerr

6/4/16

GP

3

Big Cypress S.

$75,000

$7,425

Pure Sensation

G 5 Zensational

Pure Disco

Patricia Generazio

6/11/16 BEL

1

Jaipur Invitational S.

3/$300,000 $165,000

World Approval

G 4 Northern Afleet

Win Approval

Live Oak Stud

6/11/16 BEL

3

Wdford Rsre Mnatn S.

1/$1,000,000 $100,000

Bonita

F 3 Bluegrass Cat

Broad Picture

Arindel Farm

6/11/16 GP

3

Christmas Past S.

$75,000

$7,050

Private Money Game G 5 Congrats

Private Prom Party

Rapputi Stable LLC

6/18/16 NP

3

Spangled Jimmy H.

$48,500

$5,000

Deland

C 4 Gottcha Gold

Star Brook

Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis

6/19/16 CMR 1

Clasico Dia de los Padres S.

2/$40,600

$23,548

Awesome Slew

C 3 Awesome Again

Slewfoundmoney

Live Oak Stud

6/19/16 MTH 3

Betfair.com Pegasus S.

3/$154,500

$15,000

Stormofthecentury

G 8 Dark Kestrel

As of Now

University of Florida Foundation

6/20/16 PID

1

Karl Boyes Memorial S.

$100,600

$60,000

Good Bye Greg

H 5 Teuflesberg

Tackalac

Kenith H Davis & Sherry Mansfield

6/20/16 PID

2

Karl Boyes Memorial S.

$100,600

$20,000

Second Mate

C 3 Mizzen Mast

Second Offense

El Batey Farm LLC

6/22/16 DEL

2

Stanton S.

$50,125

$10,000

Moment of Delight

F 4 A. P. Warrior

Sweetness

Jimmy Randolph

6/25/16 GP

1

Boca Chica S.

$75,000

$45,570

$75,000

$14,700

3/$100,000

$10,560

Winning for Sarah

M 6 Graeme Hall

Sarah's a Winner

The Big Stable

6/25/16 GP

2

Boca Chica S.

You Bought Her

M 6 Graeme Hall

Striking T

CLDelaplane & RGDelaplane Trust UA 6/1/92 & Shade Tree Thoroughbred

6/25/16 AP

3

Chicago H.

Savingtime

F 4 Kantharos

Daylight Time

Vaughan Heard

6/25/16 GP

3

Boca Chica S.

Discreet Lover

C 3 Repent

Discreet Chat

Woodford Thoroughbreds

6/25/16 TDN

3

Ohio Derby

$75,000

$7,350

$500,000

$50,000

We''re All Set

G 5 With Distinction

True Glitter

Curtis Mikkelsen& Patricia Horth Gordon Reiss & Lindie Reiss 6/26/16 GP

1

Sea of Grass S.

$75,000

$44,640

Yourdreamsormine

C 4 Mr. Sekiguchi

Fly Apple Shu

Bridlewood Farm

6/26/16 GP

2

Sea of Grass S.

$75,000

$14,400

Abounding Legacy

G 4 Flashstorm

Abounding Truth

Northwest Stud

6/26/16 GP

3

Sea of Grass S.

$75,000

$7,200

G 6 Wagon Limit

Smoke Alarm

Denis A. Dwyer

Silver Breeze

Sally J. Andersen

C

3 Colonel John

Delta Bluesman/Smile Sprint S. (G2)

BILL DENVER PHOTO

World Approval/United Nations S. (G1)

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7/2/16 7/2/16

GP

1

Smile Sprint S.

2/$250,000 $151,900

SA

1

Affirmed S.

3/$100,000

Pure Sensation/Parx Dash S. (G3)

$60,000

EQUIPHOTO

Dalmore

LESLIE MARTIN PHOTO

Delta Bluesman

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Sex Age Sire

Dam

Track Off Date ID Pos Race Name

Breeder

Grade/ Value Earngs

Cajun Delta Dawn F

2 Kantharos

Cajun Dawn

Curtis Mikkelsen & Patricia Horth

7/2/16

GP

1

Cassidy S.

$75,000

$45,105

Three Rules

C

2 Gone Astray

Joy Rules

Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Geoff Roy & Tom Fitzgerald 7/2/16

GP

1

Birdonthewire S.

$75,000

$44,640

Pink Poppy

M

5 Tiznow

Boa

Awesome Banner

C

3 Awesome of Course Miranda Stands

Arindel Farm LLC

7/2/16

GP

1

Spook Express S.

Jacks or Better Farm Inc.

7/2/16

GP

2

Carry Back S.

$75,000

$46,035

3/$150,000

$29,400

Schivarelli

H

5 Montbrook

Alotofappeal

Ocala Stud Ebert Vans Inc. & Edward Wiest

7/2/16

CD

2

Kelly's Landing S.

$64,465

$11,140

Lirica

F

2 Kantharos

Romantic Surprise

Cherie M. Abner & Michael A. Bossio

7/2/16

GP

2

Cassidy S.

$75,000

$14,550

Daring Kathy

M

5 Wildcat Heir

Dare to Mambo

John Eaton & Steve Laymon

7/2/16

GP

2

Bob Umphrey Turf Spnt S.

$75,000

$14,400

Chief Lion

G

6 Wildcat Heir

Pretty Indian

Harold J. Plumley

7/2/16

GP

3

Smile Sprint S.

2/$250,000

$24,500

3

Carry Back S.

3/$150,000

$14,700

Salvator Mile S.

3/$96,000

$10,000

Bullet Gone Astray C

3 Gone Astray

Permanent Makeup Joe Carroll & Kris Carroll

7/2/16

GP

Mr. Jordan

4 Kantharos

Miss Skeetd

Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews

7/2/16

MTH 3

Stanley Moles & Starr Racing LLC

G

Perfect Kay

F

2 Kantharos

Perfect Maria

Ballet Diva

F

3 Hear No Evil

Dame Sylvieguilhem Jacks or Better Farm Inc.

7/2/16

GP

3

Cassidy S.

$75,000

$7,275

7/2/16

GP

3

Azalea S.

$100,000

$9,900

$75,000

$7,425

E B Ryder

M

6 Bluegrass Cat

Back to Earth

Farnsworth Stables LLC

7/2/16

GP

3

Spook Express S.

World Approval

G

4 Northern Afleet

Win Approval

Live Oak Stud

7/3/16

MTH 1

United Nations S.

Savio

G

3 Saint Anddan

Foret

John Santina

7/4/16

CMR 2

Copa 4 deJulio S.

1/$39,240

$7,848

First Illusion

F

3 Plan

Real Ruffian

Dr. Pedro G. Lopez & Mr. & Mrs. Luis A. Lopez

7/4/16

GP

2

Betsy Ross S.

$75,000

$14,700

J S Bach

G

4 Tale of the Cat

Ten Carat Lady

Donald R. Dizney

7/4/16

BEL

3

State Dinner S.

$98,000

$10,000

Pancake

F

3 Corinthian

Gran Senorita

Arindel Farm

7/4/16

GP

3

Betsy Ross S.

$75,000

$7,350

Coppa

F

3 Yesbyjimminy

Diplomatic Angel

Carlos Rafael

7/9/16

BEL

1

Victory Ride S.

3/$150,000

$87,000

Pure Sensation

G

5 Zensational

Pure Disco

Patricia Generazio

7/9/16

PRX

1

Parx Dash S.

3/$200,000 $120,000

Forest Funds

M

5 Forestry

Private Funds

Northwest Stud

7/9/16

SUF

1

Jill Jellison Meml Dash S.

$78,500

Stormy Sky

F

4 Sky Mesa

Sweetness 'n Light Y-Lo Racing Stables LLC

7/9/16

DEL

3

Dashing Beauty S.

$50,125

$5,500

Uncle Vinny

C

3 Uncle Mo

Arealhotlover

Gilbert G. Campbell

7/9/16

MTH 3

Long Branch S.

$99,000

$10,000

Giddy Up

F

3 High Cotton

Cindy Woo Who

Thomas L Croley

7/17/16

MTH 2

Miss Woodford S.

$73,500

$15,000

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

Adena Springs South •Declan Doyle – Director of Stallion Seasons & Sales Gulfstream Park •Michael Costanzo – Claims Clerk •Peter Aiello IV – Track Announcer Isle Casino Racing Pompano Park •Heather Belmonte – Executive Assistant

1/$327,000 $180,000

$45,300

Ocala Breeders’ Sales •Tom Ventura – President •Kevin Honig – Mutuels Tampa Bay Downs •Allison DeLuca – Racing Secretary Breeder •Rick Heatter Trainers •Todd Pletcher •Chuck Simon THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016 57

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Florida-Breds Aro

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Florida-Breds Aro

The Country und

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

Sex Age Sire

Puntrooskie Deland Burning Time Flora Dora Envoyer Abounding Legacy Hy Riverside Catalina Red Wildcat Wish

G C G F C G G C G

5 4 7 3 2 4 4 4 3

In Summation Gottcha Gold Burning Roma First Dude Astrology Flashstorm Macho Uno Munnings Wildcat Heir

Dam

Breeder

Date

Siren Cove Star Brook Lil's Time Aidan Courriel Abounding Truth Sarcasm Lovely Dream Rahy's Wish

John David O''Farrell J. Michael O''Farrell Jr. & Our Sugar Bear St Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Harold Queen Dizney Double Diamond LLC Rick Sutherland Northwest Stud Amy Dunne France Weiner & Irwin J. Weiner Charles Kent Cantrell & Beth Bayer

7/23/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/29/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16

Track Off ID Pos Race Name WO CMR CMR SAR PRM GP GP SAR GP

1 1 3 3 3 1 2 3 3

Grade/ Value Earngs

Bold Venture S. Copa Barbosa Memorial S. Copa Barbosa Memorial S. Cochng Clb Am. Oaks S. Prairie Gold Juvenile S. Trinniberg S. Trinniberg S. Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. Trinniberg S.

3/$150,600 1/$30,493 1/$30,493 1/$490,000 $65,000 $75,000 $75,000 1/$350,000 $75,000

$90,000 $18,815 $3,244 $50,000 $6,500 $44,175 $14,250 $35,000 $7,125

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show Horse Name Sex Age Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Coral Point Contrip Welches Beach Choctaw Chuck Distinction Bird Seventyseven Ilene Appealing Julia Plenty of Chrome My Discretion Vestibule Class and Cash Takeitdowntheroad Charleston Pier Uncle Jimmy Quigley''s Corner Tacoma Park Bold Animaux Saratoga Wildcat Sparenone Uncle Jimmy Savio Derek Adrian Lory''s Star Bon Heir El Gentleman Concorde''s Fizz No See Um Southern Portrait Glorious Ride Forever Wandy Concorde''s March Boss Man Iamahandsome Man Cotton Club Cutie It''s a Factum True to You Mischievousdennis Bleu Brave Grand Palais Hold Me Down Union Grace You Lie Miami Kid E. Zip ''n Sip Pilatus Stepsun Take Heed Concorde''s Fizz

Ruby Park Lady Trippi Molyneux Taylor's Choice Dare I Dream Sunshine Jean Successful Verdict Miss Kneehigh Heathersdaddysbaby Moonshot She's Indy Money Sutherland Perfectly Wild Cookngoodlookn Speedy Sunrise Wife Support Bold Maiden Perfect Empire American Saint Cookngoodlookn Foret Petunia Face Outta My Space Bon Lil Perfect Romance Slew Gin Beauty Eyes a Fox Southern Tour Mossy Bank Advance Glory Lady Krew Jenny Joy Ginny Auxier Tantalized Really Appealing April True Magnificentaproval Ruban Bleu Beaux Arts Ball Heart Ofa Champion Eva's Way Pearl Drift Sloaney Proud Beauty Smart Sis Hoping for Sun Ga Ga's Choice Slew Gin Beauty

Eugene Melnyk Tanourin Stable Inc Eugene Melnyk Virgilio Lopez Dr. Rick Erwin & Janet Erwin Efrain Diaz Hartley/De Renzo Thoroughbreds LLC Patricia Generazio B.P.N. Cheryl Janine McGuire & James P. McGuire Live Oak Stud Calypso Stables Inc. William P Sorren Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung Glen Hill Farm Hickstead Farm Family Broodmares IV LLC Hardacre Farm LLC Bridlewood Farm Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung John Santina Dennis E Foster Robert Brittingham & Terese Brittingham Marablue Farm LLC Leon Sniadecky Patricia Generazio Bailey Bolen B.P.N. Gilbert G. Campbell Pamela Edel Patricia Generazio Kinsman Farm Katherine Devall Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy H & A Stables LLC & Annie D. Scott Bridlewood Farm Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. Sandra McKinney Rowling Oaks Farm LLC Buddy Jones Paul Simone Brenda Kay Jones Bridle Oaks Farm Inc. William C. Schettine Elizabeth Cole Houck Virginia L. Rice & Victoria Walther Patricia Generazio

5/29/16 6/1/16 6/1/16 6/1/16 6/2/16 6/2/16 6/2/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/5/16 6/8/16 6/9/16 6/11/16 6/11/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/13/16 6/14/16 6/14/16 6/17/16 6/17/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/19/16 6/19/16 6/20/16 6/22/16 6/23/16 6/24/16 6/24/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/26/16

CMR LAD MNR PID CMR CT PID FL GG CBY PIM WO PEN MNR PEN PID CBY PIM ABT BTP CMR CMR ABT CD CMR ABT DEL MNR MNR CMR MD MTH MTH CBY MD TDN FMT LS EMD FL CT BEL CMR IND CBY ALB BTP ABT

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

$8,830 $20,930 $15,876 $35,640 $12,065 $24,500 $27,920 $16,900 $29,520 $30,000 $44,646 $48,300 $29,500 $15,390 $31,329 $27,920 $30,000 $44,646 $0 $13,500 $13,027 $11,295 $0 $53,273 $11,295 $0 $38,175 $15,714 $15,390 $9,699 $7,000 $37,400 $37,400 $33,000 $3,900 $24,500 $19,250 $23,000 $18,700 $16,900 $24,500 $77,000 $11,410 $34,000 $30,000 $18,300 $16,000 $0

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

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

Graeme Hall Concerto Graeme Hall Bwana Charlie With Distinction Seventysevenstreet With Distinction Big Drama Discreetly Mine Graeme Hall Exchange Rate Strut the Stage Circular Quay Uncle Mo Girolamo Sky Mesa Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) D'wildcat Keyed Entry Uncle Mo Saint Anddan In Summation Marco Bay Wildcat Heir E Z's Gentleman Concorde's Tune Greatness Munnings With Distinction Hold Me Back Concorde's Tune English Channel Musket Man High Cotton Factum Scat Daddy Into Mischief Northern Afleet Grand Slam Hold Me Back In Summation Congrats Awesome of Course City Zip Shakespeare Two Step Salsa Alke Concorde's Tune

58 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016

Earngs $5,226 $12,000 $9,396 $19,800 $2,567 $2,440 $2,800 $10,140 $3,240 $18,000 $23,940 $9,500 $3,245 $3,240 $17,700 $2,800 $18,000 $23,940 $0 $8,100 $7,555 $7,444 $0 $9,340 $2,567 $0 $3,960 $1,620 $1,620 $1,940 $1,330 $22,800 $8,000 $3,300 $351 $2,450 $1,925 $2,497 $3,700 $10,140 $2,450 $46,200 $6,618 $20,400 $6,000 $1,830 $1,600 $0

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Sex Age Sire

Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Union Conqueror In Mid Heir Merry Lady Wild Twist R Limo Joe Seventyseven Ilene Wild Aspen Flower S S Much Ado Angelo M It''s a Factum Naughtytoo Kinda Kinda Concorde''s Fizz Colonel Mary New Threads Glorious Angel Burning Time Collin''s Smile Contrip Cotton Club Cutie Wild About You Mia Torri Stepsun Keepthedreamalive Keepthedreamalive New Orleans Lady Mr Changue Chosen Heir New Haven Line Slider Wild Aspen Flower Derek Adrian Lisa''s Secret Plenty of Chrome Mach My Day Laugh It Up Rick''s Boy Macho Oro Telesa Hall o'' Glory It''s a Factum Tiger of Wales Mister Blue Distinction Bird Whitfields Return Forever Wandy Coral Point Alpha Slew Stay Determined Wild Twist Wildwood Dancer Bill''s Passion Our Carly Gasparilla Float Mestizo Very Very Stella Whisper Onthe Wind Ever Arch Runs With Bulls Fire On Fire It''s a Factum Something Naughty

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

Dixie Stamp Rhythm in Shoes Seemein Seattle Rhythm in Shoes Valid Silk Sunshine Jean Buckflower Hey Nonny Nonny Charmed Really Appealing Naughty Dreadlocks Wanna Kat Slew Gin Beauty Hot Bucks Breaking Storm Genuine Goer Lil's Time Mauvin Gway Lady Trippi Tantalized Seductive Look Flip the Stone Hoping for Sun Just Livin a Dream Just Livin a Dream Witch Princess Glory Mountain Kombat Kate Cold Blooded Perfect Pitch Buckflower Petunia Face Fast Lisa Miss Kneehigh Mesa Legs E Major Repentina Vicky Citi Music Cedar Rose Really Appealing Cuckoo Sue Marista Dare I Dream Merryvale Advance Glory Ruby Park Seattle Showers Miss May Rhythm in Shoes Dancing Elaine Premier Roma Run Carly Run Gasparilla Parade Colebrook Fighter Call Me Dancer Niblett's Bluff Irish Line For All Who Dream British Event Really Appealing Gracious Assault

Kendall E. Hansen M.D. Racing LLC New Farm Mari George New Farm Ocala Stud Efrain Diaz University of Flordia Foundation & Brett St. Amand John Clark Eduardo Azpurua Sr. William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy Thomas J. Lane DVM Do-Little Farm LLC Patricia Generazio Michaelyn Gamble & Kathryn Lombardi Gloria G. Tobin & Todd C. Tobin Ronald Gay & Lybby F. Gay Harold Queen Ocala Stud Tanourin Stable Inc Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Becky Boyd Shadybrook Farm Inc Elizabeth Cole Houck Patricia Generazio Patricia Generazio Dale Kalmar Brian Kalmar & Unbridled''s Song Syndicate Ocala Stud & J. Michael O''Farrell Jr. Luis de Hechavarria Hartley/DeRenzo Thoroughbreds Lonnie Stokes University of Flordia Foundation & Brett St. Amand Dennis E Foster Gilbert G Campbell Patricia Generazio Rustlewood Farm Inc. Adam Parker & Suzette Parker Northwest Stud Dale Kalmar & Lynn Kalmar Basilio Guerra Mary Robinson William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy Carol Kemp Victor Kresic Dr. Rick Erwin & Janet Erwin Four Horsemen''s Ranch Pamela Edel Eugene Melnyk Ruben Sierra Four Horsemen''s Ranch New Farm Richard Thompson & Linda Thompson Harold L. Queen John Patitucci Stella Thayer Sharon Biamonte & Nancy Economy Ocala Stud LeAnne M. Robbins Y-Lo Racing Stables LLC Rosebrook Farms LLC Christine Weiss William F. Murphy & Annabel Murphy Christy Whitman

6/26/16 6/27/16 6/27/16 6/29/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/5/16 7/7/16 7/8/16 7/8/16 7/8/16 7/9/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/11/16 7/12/16 7/13/16 7/13/16 7/14/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/20/16 7/20/16 7/20/16 7/20/16 7/21/16 7/21/16 7/21/16 7/21/16 7/22/16 7/22/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16

FE MNR PID CT BEL CT MNR MNR MNR MD ABT ABT ABT ABT PID ABT CMR PRX LAD CBY IND AP ALB BEL BEL AP FE PID WYO FL MNR CMR FL FL PEN ALB PEN HP PRM BTP MD BTP MNR CMR PRX CMR CMR PID PID CT AP DEL PEN TDN LAD GP GP MD TDN GP MD MNR

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

$18,600 $23,343 $28,710 $24,000 $77,000 $24,500 $17,664 $17,664 $15,390 $3,700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $28,120 $0 $8,830 $65,980 $21,940 $30,000 $17,000 $40,920 $18,400 $77,000 $77,000 $33,000 $18,383 $30,450 $5,000 $17,000 $20,286 $11,295 $17,000 $17,000 $29,500 $20,800 $29,500 $8,730 $30,271 $13,500 $3,700 $17,000 $15,876 $11,295 $57,080 $8,830 $8,830 $28,710 $28,710 $24,000 $26,400 $36,250 $33,040 $30,000 $23,080 $43,000 $43,000 $3,700 $23,000 $43,000 $3,700 $15,714

3 6 4 4 4 4 8 6 3 3 5 9 5 7 3 6 7 6 6 6 6 3 4 3 3 3 3 7 6 5 8 2 3 3 4 5 4 3 5 4 3 4 4 2 4 3 5 6 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 7 3 7 3 3 3

Sky Conqueror Wildcat Heir Keyed Entry Wildcat Heir Kantharos Seventysevenstreet Aspen Ridge Slew the Slewor Awesome of Course Factum Valid Reprized D'wildcat Concorde's Tune Patriot Act High Cotton Put It Back Burning Roma Montbrook Concerto High Cotton Milwaukee Brew General Quarters Two Step Salsa Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Unbridled's Song Gottcha Gold Wildcat Heir Belgravia Spellbinder Aspen Ridge In Summation Factum Big Drama Mach Ride Straight Faced Flashstorm Macho Uno With Distinction Graeme Hall Factum D'wildcat Imperialism With Distinction Yesbyjimminy Hold Me Back Graeme Hall Alphabet Soup Keyed Entry Wildcat Heir Pomeroy Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Value Plus Wagon Limit City Place High Cotton Flower Alley Archarcharch Flashy Bull First Dude Factum Into Mischief

Earngs $3,720 $5,020 $5,800 $2,390 $7,700 $2,450 $10,672 $3,680 $3,240 $333 $0 $0 $0 $0 $5,600 $0 $901 $10,400 $4,300 $18,000 $10,200 $6,600 $3,680 $30,800 $30,800 $6,600 $1,550 $2,900 $500 $3,400 $2,070 $7,444 $10,200 $1,700 $17,700 $4,160 $3,245 $5,400 $18,300 $2,700 $703 $9,600 $9,396 $2,567 $5,610 $5,226 $1,802 $5,800 $2,900 $14,280 $5,280 $3,960 $3,245 $4,600 $2,255 $26,400 $8,970 $703 $4,600 $4,670 $333 $1,620

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—ALLOWANCE Win/Place/Show continued Horse Name Coastal Sea Save the Drama Naughtytoo Kinda Kinda Colonel Mary Lory''s Star Hazels Brew Concorde''s Fizz Smooth Decision New Threads Black Tie Event Mia Torri Pilatus Angelo M Flashy Appeal Free Flying

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

3 3 5 9 7 8 7 5 8 3 3 3 5 3 3 4

Kantharos Big Drama Valid Reprized D'wildcat Patriot Act Marco Bay Milwaukee Brew Concorde's Tune Smooth Jazz High Cotton Distorted Humor General Quarters Shakespeare Awesome of Course Flashy Bull Kantharos

Dam

Breeder

Terri's Choice Powerful Two Punch Naughty Dreadlocks Wanna Kat Hot Bucks Outta My Space Pleasantry Slew Gin Beauty Sensible Decision Breaking Storm Quite a Bride Flip the Stone Smart Sis Charmed Park Tavern Free Hill

Elbert Paul & Opal Eileen Paul Kirk Laneve Thomas J. Lane DVM Do-Little Farm LLC Michaelyn Gamble & Kathryn Lombardi Robert Brittingham & Terese Brittingham Mac Mt Thoroughbred Farm & Angelo Agnello Patricia Generazio Starting Gate Training Center Inc. & Briggs & Cromartie Gloria G. Tobin & Todd C. Tobin Haras Santa Maria de Araras S.A. & Winstar Farm LLC Shadybrook Farm Inc William C. Schettine Eduardo Azpurua Sr. Nick de Meric & Jaqui de Meric David Nowicki Madeline Nowicki & Iron Oak Farm

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

7/24/16 7/24/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/26/16 7/27/16 7/28/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16

LRL PID ABT ABT ABT ABT ABT ABT ABT PID DEL AP CBY MNR PRM TDN

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

$42,000 $28,920 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $27,920 $36,375 $26,400 $30,000 $15,714 $32,474 $30,000

Earngs $23,940 $16,800 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $2,800 $3,960 $5,280 $18,000 $9,396 $6,140 $2,300

■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show Horse Name G Envoyer Cottoneye Caren Smorgasbord Perfect Kay Splash Rules Haylee''s Here Lirica Conquest Nitro Day by Day St. Louie Guy Warranty Wallstreet Insider Faith ''n Works Wild Good Awesome Louie Going Abroad Puerto Plata Phantom Love Macho Oro Kyle Leading You On Historical Tablet It''s a Done Deal Dixieland Dudes Crown of Ambition Pat''s Courage Get Lit N Get Wild Deanira Bill''s Passion Tenggara La Key Malibu Princess Diablo''s Darling Mia Torri Cinderela El Crome

Sex Age 8 C F C F G G F G F G F G F C G G C F C C M F H F C F G F G F F F F F C

Sire

The Daddy 2 Astrology 3 High Cotton 3 Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) 2 Kantharos 3 Pomeroy 3 Benny the Bull 2 Kantharos 3 High Cotton 2 Awesome of Course 2 Kantharos 3 Artie Schiller 5 In Summation 2 Hear No Evil 3 Pomeroy 3 Awesome of Course 3 In Summation 4 Saint Anddan 4 Ghostzapper 3 Macho Uno 3 Saint Anddan 5 Leading the Parade 2 First Dude 5 Consolidator 3 First Dude 3 Crown of Thorns 3 West Acre 2 Wildcat Heir 2 Double Honor 3 Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) 3 Super Saver 2 J P's Gusto 3 Malibu Moon 3 Greatness 3 General Quarters 2 Flashstorm

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Dam Corredor's Wind Courriel Amoramente Funky Fraulein Perfect Maria Siena's Splash Mean Reversion Romantic Surprise Dream Storm Dobra Red Hot Jul Shoppers Return On Doves Wings Star in My Crown Tea Dancer Lady Loushe Sweetly Valid West Acre Waltz Tale of Love Vicky Kitty Kitty Kitty Uptiteanni Paper Cat Precious Feather Dixieland Fantasy Ambition Unbridled A Star Has Risen Moonlit Star Phaedra Premier Roma La Defense Magorda Bella Royal Damsel Deputy Darling Flip the Stone Dream Tour

Breeder

Date

Greg Norman Rick Sutherland Sue''s Farm Inc. Robert Dabdoub Stanley Moles & Starr Racing LLC River Run Farm Thomas J. Lane Cherie M. Abner & Michael A. Bossio Janet Erwin Mr Amore Stables Lucy Edwards and Randell Edwards Craig L. Wheeler Lynne M. Scace Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Blitchton Breeding LLC & Farm III Enterprises LLC JJ Brevan Stable LLC Ocala Stud Mr. & Mrs. Marty Hershe Marilyn McMaster Dale Kalmar & Lynn Kalmar Mr. & Mrs. Guadalupe Olvera Robert Elliott VanWorp & Anne R Adametz Toni B. Jones LynnDale Farm Inc. Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Dizney Double Diamond LLC Woodford Thoroughbreds Gilbert G. Campbell David Char SCF Inc Harold L. Queen Sally J. Andersen Aureleo Gomez Kuehne Racing Mr. Amore Stables Shadybrook Farm Inc Northwest Stud

5/28/16 6/1/16 6/2/16 6/2/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/3/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/4/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/5/16 6/6/16 6/7/16 6/8/16 6/9/16 6/9/16 6/10/16 6/10/16

Track ID FAI IND BTP GP GP GP FL GP GP MTH AP BEL FL GP GP HP MTH TDN HP HP TDN BTP PID SRP GP SRP GP PID PID DEL PRX DEL BEL FL AP GP

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

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

$30,000 $33,280 $13,000 $40,200 $55,000 $42,000 $21,800 $55,000 $42,000 $35,620 $42,240 $75,000 $21,800 $55,000 $42,000 $9,675 $35,120 $21,500 $11,215 $9,675 $21,500 $13,000 $28,350 $10,000 $37,800 $10,000 $37,800 $26,730 $28,350 $34,250 $52,000 $34,125 $85,000 $22,600 $32,000 $40,000

$5,400 $19,200 $7,800 $25,800 $36,000 $25,800 $3,800 $10,800 $9,120 $7,200 $3,520 $7,500 $1,900 $5,400 $4,560 $5,500 $20,520 $12,900 $2,100 $1,250 $2,150 $7,800 $16,200 $6,000 $8,760 $2,100 $4,560 $2,700 $2,700 $20,400 $30,000 $20,400 $17,000 $1,900 $19,200 $24,000

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Sex Age Sire

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Grade/ Value

Earngs

GP GP LAD GP GP GP GP MTH FMT GP BEL FL PID GP LAD ASD GP AP FL GP AP MTH FL GP GP MNR PIM DEL PID PID DEL BEL DEL CT GP BTP CD CT GP GP CD PRM GP GP MNR WO CT GP GP OTP AP GP MTH SA GP

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

$55,000 $52,000 $19,510 $40,000 $55,000 $40,000 $55,000 $36,900 $15,500 $40,200 $75,000 $20,600 $28,950 $54,000 $19,510 $11,960 $54,000 $33,408 $19,160 $40,800 $33,408 $35,060 $19,160 $40,800 $37,200 $13,536 $48,160 $34,250 $26,930 $32,590 $34,250 $75,000 $34,250 $23,000 $50,000 $13,000 $44,434 $23,000 $50,000 $50,000 $41,320 $30,000 $40,000 $54,000 $13,395 $60,268 $23,000 $40,000 $54,000 $26,725 $34,560 $40,000 $34,620 $57,035 $43,000

$36,000 $36,000 $11,400 $8,400 $10,400 $4,000 $5,000 $3,600 $3,046 $25,800 $7,500 $11,400 $2,700 $36,000 $11,400 $2,400 $10,400 $19,200 $11,400 $25,800 $6,400 $7,200 $1,900 $4,200 $8,760 $2,820 $8,400 $3,740 $2,700 $5,400 $6,800 $7,500 $3,740 $13,680 $31,000 $2,600 $7,820 $4,560 $10,400 $5,000 $3,910 $3,576 $24,000 $36,000 $8,178 $33,540 $4,580 $8,400 $10,000 $5,000 $3,520 $4,400 $20,520 $33,600 $9,600

BTP CMR

3 3

$13,000 $9,394

$1,300 $939

Dam

Breeder

Date Track ID

Curtis Mikkelsen & Patricia Horth Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Geoff Roy & Tom Fitzgerald Edward A. Seltzer Beverly Anderson & Marc Haisfield Arindel Farm Rontos Racing Stables Laurin Stable Inc. Sisco Racing Blitchton Breeding LLC Diana Wellman Christine Weiss Mike Mareina & Nathan Mitts Thomas J. Lane Southern Chase Farm Inc. Karen Dodd & Greg Dodd Tracy Pinchin Alex Lirblong & Joann Lirblong Darley & Rick Sutherland Norman Casse & Mark Casse Dr. & Mrs. Cornelius A. Link Sienna Farms LLC Brent Fernung Crystal Fernung & Casey Fernung-Bradford Lucy Edwards and Randell Edwards Angela M. Ingenito Red Oak Stable Elijah Bailey Centaur Farms Inc. Woodford Thoroughbreds Bettina Gates Stevens Gerald Bennett & Mary Bennett Lonnie Stokes Jared Cheeks Valerie B. Dailey Suzanne Sharra-Maxwell & Maria Cardiaro DVM Christine M. Hosier Ric Deg Farm & Luisa Degwitz Scott Alan Lackey & Brenda K. Jones Cherie M. Abner & Michael A. Bossio Mr. & Mrs. Leverett S. Miller Vegso Racing Stable Rick Rudman Rontos Racing Stables Red Oak Stable Donald R. Dizney LLC Hidden Point Farm Gilbert G. Campbell Lucy Edwards & Randell Edwards Joel Covarrubias Kinsman Farm Risen Star Farm Centaur Farms Inc. & Ocala Stud Laurin Stable Inc. Hart Breeders LLC GreenwoodFarm.biz Marco Medina Live Oak Stud Ocala Stud Herman Wilensky Edward A. Seltzer Beverly Anderson Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews

6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/10/16 6/11/16 6/12/16 6/12/16 6/16/16 6/16/16 6/17/16 6/17/16 6/17/16 6/17/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/18/16 6/19/16 6/19/16 6/19/16 6/20/16 6/20/16 6/21/16 6/22/16 6/22/16 6/22/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/23/16 6/24/16 6/24/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/25/16 6/26/16 6/26/16 6/26/16 6/26/16 6/26/16

Cajun Delta Dawn Three Rules A Great Vice Wait Mia Zipping Callie California Baby Jesus Bad Boy Flats Fire On Fire Dixie Kicks Haylee''s Here Donna''s Dream Call to War Lynn Won''t Tell Water Runner Timeiseverything Brave Benny Hey Jabber Jaw Who''s Jack St. Louie Guy Exclusive Package Cataclysmic Bailey''s Greatness She''s Incredible Loveyou Likethat Nines Wild Frankie Zofia''s Prayer Heavenly Body Red Hot Looks Yo Soy El Lobo Forres Lily Just Like a Rock Spanish Prospector Lirica Silverdollardreams One of a Kind Curves That Kick Mia Lago Lindo Starr Bear Vickies Drama Love My Cotton Threat Go Catrina Go Crimson Moon Passionate Talk Little Matt Backstage Kristie''s Heart Holy Giacomo Ohio Sheikh and Sleek Hank the Tank Harry''s Gone Gray Bronze Venus

F C F C F G F C G G F G F C F G G G G C G C G C F F G F F C G F R G F C C C F F F F C F F F F G F F F G F G G F

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

Kantharos Gone Astray Greatness Distorted Humor Put It Back Adios Charlie High Cotton Exchange Rate Gone Astray First Dude Exclusive Quality Benny the Bull First Samurai High Cotton Telling Midshipman Graeme Hall Benny the Bull Mineshaft Exclusive Quality Kantharos Wildcat Heir Hear No Evil Greatness High Cotton Crown of Thorns Wildcat Heir Big Drama Leroidesanimaux (BRZ) Bring the Heat Telling Drosselmeyer Rock Hampton Pleasant Strike Kantharos Wagon Limit Lemon Drop Kid Fairbanks Put It Back High Cotton Broken Vow Big Drama High Cotton Kantharos Factum Bellamy Road Backtalk In Summation Put It Back Crown of Thorns Giacomo Overdriven Include In Summation In Summation Field Commission

Cajun Dawn Joy Rules Small Vices Wait a While Ely Runner Miss Zip Lady of Long Ago Juneau Roadofhappydestiny British Event Dixie Dudette Mean Reversion Dreamflight All Saint's Day Twice Lucky Bon Caro Howaboutrightnow Wholelotasoldier Storm Prospect Maresa (IRE) Red Hot Jul Powerful Package Thunderous Gal Bailey's Machogirl Undistorted Whirlwind Charlott Caught Ree Bucky's Prayer Body Talk Take a Look Shear Attitude Sybil's Way Netjet Roulette Romantic Surprise So Ritzy Come a Callin Lunachick Ely Runner Ima Wild Pussycat Aidan Volatile Vickie P. S. I Love You Prospect's Delight Kat of Kilkenny Crystal Minuet Icanseeclearly Catch the Ghost At a Stage Hart's Hope Somebody Nice Double Bridled Sheikh's Serenade Rebooked Fly Express Red Orchestra

Remember Willy

C

2

J P's Gusto

From Behind

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■FLORIDA-BRED FINISHERS—MAIDEN SPECIAL WEIGHT Win/Place/Show continued Horse Name Jax Atlantis Romance Tamarack Cowboy Legend Screaming Back Volt Jewel Heist Macho Oro Back Off Morena Mia My Boy Cigar Matanzas Inlet Hard Nut to Crack U S Diva Sweetontheladies Coastal Sea Callie California Joyful Noise West Coast Bias Day by Day Crown of Ambition Malibu Princess Talk Logistics Sherpa Glory Stars Likefatherlikeson Animal Quiet Make Big Plans Nuclear Fusion Adios Al Love You Back Dixieland Dudes Dynamite Charge The Real Lefty Majestic Robert Diablo''s Darling Vanter Warrior Song Hope Is Best Three''s a Trump Quick Warrior Front Loaded Red Cotton Zipping Heat Road Bad Boy Flats Two for the Money Conquest Goinggone Talk to the Media Loveyou Likethat Emperor John Mia Wild Good Got Glee Southern Quality Awesome Drama General Council Evvamene

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

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

City Zip Cowtown Cat Giant Oak Cowtown Cat Backtalk Maimonides Wildcat Heir Macho Uno Put It Back A. P. Warrior Wildcat Heir Kitalpha High Cotton United States Twirling Candy Kantharos High Cotton Hear No Evil Unbridled's Song Awesome of Course Crown of Thorns Malibu Moon High Cotton Kantharos Repent High Cotton Iqbaal Tapit Adios Charlie Adios Charlie Put It Back First Dude Super Saver Mass Media Majesticperfection Greatness Flatter Harlan's Holiday Shakespeare High Cotton Get Rich Quick Kantharos High Cotton Adios Charlie Bellamy Road Gone Astray Circular Quay Gone Astray Mass Media Crown of Thorns Curlin Put It Back Pomeroy Gone Astray Exclusive Quality Big Drama Big Drama Kantharos

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Dam

Breeder

Date

Track ID

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

Flexible Princess Command the Waters Wild Meggie Meg A True Star Songandaflash Passage Road Sacred Jewel Vicky Meetmeontime Ultra Empire Niebla She's Stacked Tuff Muffin Destiny's Diva Whataclassybroad Terri's Choice Lady of Long Ago Sacred Psalm Closeout Dobra Ambition Unbridled Royal Damsel Alotofappeal Proud Brush Lilly Marlene Missymou I Be a Cover Girl Mutually Benefit Can Rianne Lamsat Al Hob (GB) Love To Dixieland Fantasy Allegation Last Try Sewickley Heights Deputy Darling Storm Prospect More Oats Please Hope Street Joy Rules Kimster Frontier Franny Reed and Rite Miss Zip Heat Exposure Roadofhappydestiny Key West Appeal Courtly Choice Liza Ann Whirlwind Charlott Neversaidiwassweet Ely Runner Tea Dancer Got Dimples Sweetsouthernjazz Awesome Thrill Graceful Ace Pearl Esque

Farm III Enterprices LLC Red Oak Stable Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Brent Fernung & Crystal Fernung C & A Racing Penelope Pugh Bobby Jones Equine LLC & John Fernung Dale Kalmar & Lynn Kalmar Southern Chase Farm Inc. Karen Dodd & Greg Dodd Carlos D. Ruiz & Lilliam Ruiz Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc. & Joyce Corwin Phyllis Booth Godwin & Harry Jackson Godwin Red Oak Stable Northwest Stud English Range Farm Elbert Paul & Opal Eileen Paul Sisco Racing Jacks or Better Farm Inc. Glen Hill Farm Mr Amore Stables Woodford Thoroughbreds Kuehne Racing Ocala Stud & Edward Wiest Dr. K. K. Jayaraman & Dr. V. Devi Jayaraman Dee-Ellen Cook Nicholas Patsicostas Wesley Ward Glen Hill Farm Destiny Oaks of Ocala Marie Montgomery-Riggs George Santis Dizney Double Diamond LLC Big C Farm Mr. & Mrs. Samuel H. Rogers Jr. Rick Sutherland Mr. Amore Stables Sienna Farms LLC Sally J. Andersen Red Oak Stable Shade Tree Thoroughbreds Inc Geoff Roy & Tom Fitzgerald Robert Scott Droese Arboritanza Racing LLC Jolane Weeks Tim Mawhinney & Karen Mawhinney Laurin Stable Inc. Woodford Thoroughbreds Diana Wellman A. Francis Vanlangendonck & Barbara Vanlangendonck Versatile Thoroughbreds LLC Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe Castlebrook Thoroughbreds LLC Woodford Thoroughbreds Red Oak Stable Rontos Racing Stables Blitchton Breeding LLC & Farm III Enterprises LLC Janice Marilyn Clark Laurence Leavy Ponder Hill Inc. Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon Rachel Kimbell

6/26/16 6/26/16 6/27/16 6/28/16 6/29/16 6/29/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/1/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/2/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/3/16 7/4/16 7/4/16 7/4/16 7/4/16 7/4/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/5/16 7/6/16 7/6/16 7/8/16 7/8/16 7/8/16 7/8/16 7/9/16 7/9/16 7/9/16 7/9/16 7/9/16 7/9/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/10/16 7/13/16 7/14/16 7/15/16 7/15/16

GP MTH MNR MNR TDN IND BEL HP SA TAM TAM TAM ASD GP GP LRL GP GP LRL MTH ALB BEL PRX GP PRX CBY GP LRL PID WO DEL GP SA DEL PRX FL IND MNR PID TDN MNR GP GP GP PRM FMT MNR GP MNR MNR MTH GP GP GP IND PID ALB GP

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

$43,000 $34,620 $13,677 $13,818 $32,000 $39,680 $75,000 $11,215 $56,000 $19,700 $19,200 $19,200 $11,960 $65,000 $50,000 $42,520 $65,000 $65,000 $42,520 $38,000 $15,720 $75,000 $50,000 $53,000 $50,000 $28,000 $53,000 $40,000 $27,530 $64,820 $36,075 $40,200 $57,725 $36,075 $55,500 $21,800 $32,000 $13,677 $27,330 $23,500 $13,536 $40,000 $40,000 $40,000 $30,000 $16,430 $13,536 $37,200 $13,536 $13,677 $37,000 $49,000 $40,200 $49,000 $32,000 $27,740 $15,000 $40,000

$4,600 $3,600 $1,410 $8,178 $4,300 $3,200 $45,000 $5,500 $33,600 $12,100 $11,400 $4,000 $1,200 $42,000 $30,000 $22,800 $12,000 $6,000 $4,400 $3,600 $9,000 $45,000 $30,000 $12,000 $10,000 $3,080 $6,000 $4,400 $2,700 $6,149 $20,400 $25,800 $33,600 $3,740 $5,500 $3,800 $6,400 $2,820 $5,400 $12,900 $1,410 $24,000 $8,400 $4,000 $3,588 $9,138 $8,178 $8,400 $2,820 $2,820 $5,400 $31,000 $25,800 $10,000 $19,200 $16,200 $9,000 $24,000

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

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

Sire

Dam

Breeder

Wildcat Heir Crown of Thorns High Cotton Greatness High Cotton Wildcat Heir High Cotton High Cotton Indian Express High Cotton Paddy O'Prado High Cotton Kantharos High Cotton Biondetti City Place High Cotton City Zip Adios Charlie Get Rich Quick Wildcat Heir Incredibullmrbiggs Giant Oak Backtalk In Summation Shakespeare General Quarters Backtalk Rock Hampton Big Drama Tapit Musket Man Eskendereya Yes It's True Cowtown Cat Proud Citizen Dialed In Wildcat Heir Maimonides Put It Back Gone Astray Repent Crown of Thorns J P's Gusto General Quarters Gio Ponti Awesome of Course Crown of Thorns With Distinction Harlan's Holiday Greatness Wildcat Heir Gone Astray Tiznow Backtalk With Distinction Gone Astray War Chant

Classy Gray Trolley's Last Ima Wild Pussycat Dagney Darling Undistorted Joni Gala Queen Amira (GB) Countess Avie Advice to Sinners Sailin Cailin Fancy Point Tuff Muffin Countess Proud Lady of Long Ago Cascina A Penny At a Time Promenade Road Broken Dreams Can Rianne Kimster Moonlit Star Kite Season Wild Meggie Meg Smart Exchange Load Up Hope Street Passionate Romance Songandaflash Netjet Bucky's Prayer Mutually Benefit Halo Victory Wicked Uno Baldomera Thinkinoutofthebox Apt to Star Sally's Song Caught Ree Coconut Willamina Queen Drama Honour Isabel Lilly Marlene Hart's Hope From Behind Sinister Deance Snappy Tune Mystical Time Whirlwind Charlott Statute More Oats Please Southern Dance Reveal Family First Groundswell Songandaflash Vincesca's Star Courtly Choice Snug Harbour

Janet Erwin Woodford Thoroughbreds Red Oak Stable Elite Equine Inc Centaur Farms Inc. Helen Barbazon & Joseph Barbazon Ocala Stud Joseph Barbazon & Helen Barbazon Troy Looper Michael Chamberlain Kinsman Farm Red Oak Stable Pedro Gonzalez & Ibrahim Arce Sisco Racing David Berman Irish Eyes Stable L.L.C Rustlewood Farm Inc. Glen Hill Farm Destiny Oaks of Ocala Robert Scott Droese David Char Jan Paulson Sherry R. Mansfield & Kenneth H. Davis Amaury Piedra Oakleaf Farm Red Oak Stable Joseph Arboritanza C & A Racing Ric Deg Farm & Luisa Degwitz Gerald Bennett & Mary Bennett Glen Hill Farm Midwest Thoroughbreds Inc GoldMark Farm LLC BryLynn Farm Inc. Bob Leininger Vegso Racing Stable Arindel Farm Bettina Gates Stevens Arindel Farm Harold L. Queen Craig Wheeler Thoroughbreds Dee-Ellen Cook Hart Breeders LLC Philip Matthews & Karen Matthews Jerry Hills & Timothy McCarthy Maxxam Alliance LLC Emmy Gaffney Woodford Thoroughbreds Gordon Reiss & Lindie Reiss Sally J. Andersen Seymour Cohen Matalona Thoroughbreds LLC Rick Sutherland Pauleeanna Thoroughbreds LLC C & A Racing Gilbert G. Campbell Versatile Thoroughbreds LLC Michael Crowe & Judy Crowe Vegso Racing Stable

Date 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/15/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/16/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/17/16 7/18/16 7/18/16 7/19/16 7/19/16 7/19/16 7/20/16 7/20/16 7/20/16 7/21/16 7/21/16 7/22/16 7/22/16 7/22/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/23/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/24/16 7/25/16 7/26/16 7/28/16 7/28/16 7/29/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16 7/30/16

Track ID GP LAD GP GP GP GP GP MTH ASD GP WO ASD GP GP GP GP HST LRL PID MNR PID MNR MNR PID PRX PID DEL TDN DEL DEL PEN ELP SAR LRL GP GP GP LRL GP GP SAR PRX SAC CMR MNR DMR GP MNR MNR MNR GP PID GP GP TDN GP GP SAR

Off Pos

Grade/ Value

Earngs

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

$42,000 $19,590 $40,000 $42,000 $36,600 $40,000 $42,000 $34,120 $11,760 $42,000 $58,508 $11,760 $54,000 $54,000 $54,000 $54,000 $24,500 $46,840 $27,730 $13,395 $27,730 $13,677 $13,677 $27,330 $63,500 $27,330 $34,750 $22,500 $34,125 $34,250 $28,500 $34,920 $83,000 $46,840 $40,800 $50,000 $50,000 $46,840 $40,800 $50,000 $83,000 $53,200 $25,150 $15,100 $13,536 $64,725 $36,600 $13,536 $13,677 $13,677 $37,200 $27,330 $37,200 $49,000 $21,500 $49,000 $37,200 $83,000

$25,800 $11,700 $8,000 $8,400 $4,920 $3,600 $4,200 $3,600 $7,200 $10,000 $11,180 $1,200 $36,000 $36,000 $10,000 $10,000 $5,000 $8,400 $5,400 $1,410 $2,700 $2,820 $1,410 $16,200 $10,000 $2,700 $6,800 $4,300 $3,740 $20,400 $3,135 $5,200 $16,600 $4,400 $25,800 $31,000 $10,400 $8,400 $4,200 $5,000 $8,300 $30,000 $15,000 $3,020 $2,820 $7,560 $4,920 $1,410 $8,178 $2,820 $9,120 $2,700 $8,760 $31,000 $12,900 $10,400 $8,400 $16,600

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LEADING FLORIDA SIRES

KANTHAROS

WILDCAT HEIR

WITH DISTINCTION

Farm Name

Sire Name

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

Wildcat Heir

Deceased

Forest Wildcat

$3,229,659

189

87

2

2

1

$3,296,696

Wild Dude

$140,345

30

$31,050

32

$44,906

Kantharos

Ocala Stud

Lion Heart

$1,803,551

65

38

5

7

2

$2,206,891

X Y Jet

$550,970

39

$25,877

25

$46,760

Name

Leading Earner

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg 2yo Avg Sold

2yo Avg

With Distinction

Hartley/DeRenzo T'Bred

Storm Cat

$1,685,513

116

49

2

2

0

$1,708,644

We're All Set

$109,100

12

$12,750

3

$36,667

High Cotton

Ocala Stud

Dixie Union

$1,559,398

140

52

2

2

0

$1,570,067

April Gaze

$109,060

25

$24,364

35

$47,886

In Summation

Ocala Stud

Put It Back

$1,442,287

89

41

2

2

1

$1,442,817

Calculator

$254,960

9

$11,889

14

$17,300

First Dude

Double Diamond

Stephen Got Even

$1,390,106

70

36

1

1

0

$1,390,106

Flora Dora

$141,250

36

$22,236

30

$47,400

Awesome of Cours

Ocala Stud

Awesome Again

$1,230,313

64

31

2

4

1

$1,230,313

Awesome Banner

$270,835

8

$24,938

11

$32,545

A. P. Warrior

Prestige Stallions

A.P. Indy

$973,615

81

36

1

1

0

$993,356

Warrioroftheroses

Two Step Salsa

Get Away Farm

Petionville

$984,631

71

30

2

2

0

$990,762

Two Step Time

Gone Astray

Northwest Stud

Dixie Union

$961,007

66

26

2

2

0

$961,007

Exclusive Quality

Journeyman Stud

Elusive Quality

$955,074

88

37

0

0

0

$958,788

Big Drama

Bridlewood Farm

Montbrook

$943,369

50

31

0

0

0

Greatness

Prestige Stallions

Mr. Prospector

$690,085

54

24

0

0

0

Montbrook

Deceased

Buckaroo

$676,065

61

28

0

0

0

$683,585

$68,000

3

$3,333

3

$8,167

$107,165

7

$10,571

8

$23,250

Three Rules

$80,640

26

$19,862

24

$39,800

Dreaming of Neno

$55,980

6

$4,983

9

$12,000

$947,609

Determined Lady

$104,060

9

$44,778

11

$37,364

$703,170

Great Smoke

$72,810

3

$16,833

3

$75,000

Collin's Smile

$60,045 7

$8,443

1

$35,000

Benny the Bull

Bridlewood Farm

Lucky Lionel

$642,531

57

28

0

0

0

$650,052

Benny's Diamond

Burning Roma

Prestige Stallions

Rubiano

$590,439

29

19

1

1

1

$590,439

Sheer Drama

$249,700

$91,150

West Acre

Deceased

Forty Niner

$582,278

19

10

2

2

1

$582,278

Always Sunshine

$173,900

Yesbyjimminy

Bridlewood Farm

Yes It's True

$565,555

34

21

1

1

1

$568,097

Coppa

$121,800

1

$8,000

4

$25,250

Adios Charlie

Ocala Stud

Indian Charlie

$422,602

24

13

0

0

0

$510,274

Conquest See Ya

$76,985

22

$19,245

24

$42,571

Cool Coal Man

Journeyman Stud

Mineshaft

$503,567

39

21

0

0

0

$503,567

Matt King Coal

$80,200

1

$2,500

4

$11,375

Hear No Evil

Ocala Stud

Carson City

$422,719

27

11

1

1

0

$422,719

Ballet Diva

1

$8,000

Flashstorm

Northwest Stud

Storm Cat

$389,793

27

15

1

1

0

$391,762

Abounding Legacy

$95,255

11

$5,673

2

$6,700

J P's Gusto

Journeyman Stud

Successful Appeal

$340,774

17

10

0

0

0

$340,774

Epic Journey

$57,510

4

$17,750

3

$14,333

1

$5,000

$103,520

Wagon Limit

Bridlewood Farm

Conquistador Ciel

$331,384

10

4

1

1

1

$331,384

Delta Bluesman

Silver Tree

Vegso Racing Stable

Hennessy

$251,631

24

8

0

0

0

$251,631

Tree Shaker

$236,600

Crown of Thorns

Woodford Thoroughbred

Repent

$197,238

16

7

0

0

0

$197,238

Swagger Jagger

$30,140

Concorde's Tune

Deceased

Concorde Bound

$176,414

20

8

1

1

0

$180,216

Grey by You

$67,350

Factum

Stonehedge Farm

Storm Cat

$173,978

17

7

0

0

0

$173,978

Lisa's Secret

$68,055 5

$11,500

3

$78,400

$34,497

4

$36,375

1

$20,000

8

$7,900

4

$12,800

1

$285,140

6

$4,617

2

$45,000

United States

Northwest Stud

A.P. Indy

$165,445

20

5

0

0

0

$165,445

U S Diva

$42,000

Senor Swinger

La Mancha Farm

El Prado (IRE)

$162,836

24

9

0

0

0

$162,836

Wheres My Ball

$22,725

Iqbaal

Ward Ranch

Medaglia d'Oro

$156,500

11

4

0

0

0

$156,500

Big City Dreamin

$41,400

Telling

Prestige Stallions

A.P. Indy

$151,181

14

4

0

0

0

$151,562

Telling Tony

$62,070

Forty Grams

Vales Farm

Distorted Humor

$118,797

9

3

0

0

0

$118,797

Chloe's White Soxs

$46,794

Mach Ride

Bridlewood Farm

Pentelicus

$110,564

10

4

0

0

0

$110,564

Mach My Day

$51,020

1

$1,200

Hal's Image

Get Away Farm

Halo's Image

$103,975

8

5

1

1

0

$103,975

Jamie's Dancer

$40,650

1

$1,000

1

$3,000

8

$7,738

3

$10,933

1

$14,000

Backtalk

Bridlewood Farm

Smarty Jones

$96,527

10

4

0

0

0

$96,527

Cold Snack Thirty

$32,400

The Green Monkey

Hartley/DeRenzo T'Bred

Forestry

$90,722

13

4

0

0

0

$90,722

Don't Tell Vanessa

$23,422

Hello Broadway

Ups and Downs Farm

Broken Vow

$89,504

12

8

0

0

0

$89,504

Trouble With Girls

$24,553

Straight Man

Signature Stallions

Saint Ballado

$78,326

10

4

0

0

0

$78,326

Unflinching

$25,040

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GONE ASTRAY

FIRST DUDE

BIG DRAMA

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

Leading Earner

Leading Earnings

Yrlg Sold

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

2yo Avg

Name

Sire Name

Farm Name

First Dude

Double Diamond

Stephen Got Even

$1,390,106

70

36

1

1

0

$1,390,106

Flora Dora

$141,250

36

$22,236

30

$47,400

Gone Astray

Northwest Stud

Dixie Union

$961,007

66

26

2

2

0

$961,007

Three Rules

$80,640

26

$19,862

24

$39,800

Big Drama

Bridlewood Farm

Montbrook

$943,369

50

31

0

0

0

$947,609

Determined Lady

$104,060

9

$44,778

11

$37,364

Adios Charlie

Ocala Stud

Indian Charlie

$422,602

24

13

0

0

0

$510,274

Conquest See Ya

$76,985

22

$19,245

24

$42,571

J P's Gusto

Journeyman Stud

Successful Appeal

$340,774

17

10

0

0

0

$340,774

Epic Journey

$57,510

4

$17,750

3

$14,333

Crown of Thorns

Woodford Thoroughbreds

Repent

$197,238

16

7

0

0

0

$197,238

Swagger Jagger

$30,140

5

$11,500

3

$78,400

Factum

Stonehedge Farm

Storm Cat

$173,978

17

7

0

0

0

$173,978

Lisa's Secret

$34,497

4

$36,375

1

$20,000

Iqbaal

Ward Ranch

Medaglia d'Oro

$156,500

11

4

0

0

0

$156,500

Big City Dreamin

$41,400

1

$285,140

Telling

Prestige Stallions

A.P. Indy

$151,181

14

4

0

0

0

$151,562

Telling Tony

$62,070

6

$4,617

2

$45,000

Backtalk

Bridlewood Farm

Smarty Jones

$96,527

10

4

0

0

0

$96,527

Cold Snack Thirty

$32,400

8

$7,738

3

$10,933

LEADING FLORIDA TURF CROP SIRES

The following list includes currently active, deceased, and pensioned stallions, with racing results updated through July 31, 2016. Statistics provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.

KANTHAROS

WILDCAT HEIR

BIG DRAMA

Sire Name

Farm Name

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

Wildcat Heir

Deceased

Forest Wildcat

$784,592

75

16

0

$784,592 Wild Chatter

Kantharos Big Drama

Ocala Stud Bridlewood Farm

Lion Heart Montbrook

$604,601 $334,326

31 24

12 6

0 0

$607,941 Ancient Secret $217,200 $334,839 Determined Lady

39 $104,060

$25,877 25 $46,760 9 $44,778 11 $37,364

High Cotton In Summation

Ocala Stud Ocala Stud

Dixie Union Put It Back

$323,769 $274,641

47 40

9 7

0 0

$323,769 Very Very Stella $62,370 $274,641 Summation Time

25 $54,175

$24,364 35 $47,886 9 $11,889 14 $17,300

First Dude Two Step Salsa

Double Diamond Get Away Farm

Stephen Got Even Petionville

$255,549 $242,932

29 35

8 7

0 0

$255,549 First Girl $45,392 $247,397 Two Step Time $63,665

36 7

$22,236 $10,571

Exclusive Quality With Distinction

Journeyman Stud Hartley/DeRenzo T'Breds

Elusive Quality Storm Cat

$232,296 $201,164

31 32

7 5

0 0

$233,502 Ana's Pride $34,560 $206,459 Forall the Marbles

6 $47,210

$4,983 12

9 $12,000 $12,750 3 $36,667

A. P. Warrior Yesbyjimminy

Prestige Stallions Bridlewood Farm

A.P. Indy Yes It's True

$177,429 $147,657

31 11

7 8

0 0

$177,429 Metaphorically $32,190 $147,657 Whitfields Return

3 $30,210

$3,333 1

3 $8,167 $8,000 4 $25,250

Awesome of Course Ocala Stud Adios Charlie Ocala Stud

Awesome Again Indian Charlie

$144,720 $119,449

21 11

2 2

0 0

$144,720 Swift Lady $90,900 $144,273 Conquest See Ya

8 $72,250

$24,938 11 $32,545 22 $19,245 24 $42,571

Silver Tree Telling

Vegso Racing Stable Prestige Stallions

Hennessy A.P. Indy

$123,010 $110,060

16 10

3 3

0 0

$123,010 Cowgirl Tough $54,500 $110,060 Telling Tony $62,070

Greatness Montbrook

Prestige Stallions Deceased

Mr. Prospector Buckaroo

$101,226 $99,700

26 24

1 5

0 0

$101,226 Great Attack $21,850 $99,700 Starship Kahlua $19,730

Gone Astray Crown of Thorns

Northwest Stud Get Away Farm

Dixie Union Repent

$91,786 $82,162

21 11

2 3

0 0

$91,786 Going Bold $82,162 Thoristic

Name

Leading Earner $65,700

$25,615 $20,440

Leading Earnings 30

Yrlg Sold $31,050

Yrlg Avg

2yo Sold

2yo Avg

32 $44,906

30 $47,400 8 $23,250

6

$4,617

2 $45,000

3

$16,833

3 $75,000

26 5

$19,862 $11,500

24 $39,800 3 $78,400

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Wobbler Syndrome IN

HORSES

By HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

T

he term wobbler syndrome refers to several different disease bly.” A myelogram is often used in obtaining a definitive diagnosis.

“The types of wobblers I generally work on surgically are horses conditions affecting the musculoskeletal and neurological systems. The problem most commonly associated with the that have a mechanical compression of the spinal cord. The comterm is called cervical vertebral malformation (CVM), in which mal- pression may be caused by a developmental abnormality in a young formation of the cervical vertebra results in compression of the spinal horse, or osteoarthritic vertebrae in a middle-aged or older horse cord. This is also called cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy. Im- (putting pressure on the spinal cord) or a tumor that’s growing and creating pressure, or trauma to the spinal column. I have to be sure pairment of the spinal cord can lead to ataxia and incoordination.

Dr. Barrie Grant has worked with wobbler syndrome horses of the diagnosis, and this usually begins with a good neurologic and lameness exam,” says Grant. since 1977 and now has a consulting practice “Some horses are lame as well as being neuin Bonsall, Calif. rologic. Horses can be severely lame on one “One thing that’s confusing is that people front leg (especially with weight on their back) talk about wobbler syndrome and wobbler disyet the veterinarian can’t find anything wrong ease. In current terms, any horse showing neuin the lower legs—even when blocking the fetrologic signs, especially if related to the spinal lock, carpus, shoulder, elbow, etc. Some of these cord, could be considered to have wobbler synhorses have a degenerate cervical disk (at C6/C7 drome unless the problem is caused by EPM, or C7/T1) causing pain in the area and that’s why EHV-1 or vitamin E deficiency. Many of these they are lame on that side. Radiographs of the problems look the same. Wobbler disease genneck, and doing some neurologic tests can make erally refers to horses that have compression of Trostle-cord compression on myelogram the diagnosis a lot easier,” he explains. the spinal cord—which can be caused by in“Many of these horses can be successfully treated with surgery, jury, tumors, congenital malformation, arthritic vertebrae when the rather than just putting them down. Many veterinarians take blood horse gets older, etc.,” Grant said.

“Without a good diagnosis, simply treating the symptoms won’t samples and check titers for EPM to see if that’s a possibility, bedo much good—although most of these horses will respond tem- cause this is another common disease that causes a horse to look like porarily to small doses of phenylbutazone (which relieves swelling and a wobbler—because it destroys areas in the spinal cord,” he says.

“It doesn’t matter whether it’s pinching or infection, lack of vitainflammation). It is important for horse owners to have a good understanding of the different things that can cause a horse to act wob- min E or lack of myelin--an important part of the cell membrane—

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you end up with the same kind of signs in the horse. It’s easy to take blood samples and check these things while a neurologic and lameness exam is being done. Many practitioners now have good digital radiography equipment, enabling them to get good films out in the field; they can radiograph the neck, and possibly see where a problem might be originating. If clinical signs are suspicious and there are radiographic changes, then a myelogram is indicated, to see if there is cord compression or not,” he says.

“The myelogram puts a contrast agent around the cord. With an iodine compound that outlines the spinal cord, you can see whether there is pressure being placed on certain areas. We take radiographs in a neutral position, where the horse’s neck would be when just walking around. Then we flex the neck and see if there’s one area that ends up being more compressed when we change the position and angle of the neck,” says Grant.

“If the myelogram is positive, you must decide whether to go ahead with surgical treatment. Some younger horses, under a year of age, might respond to drastic changes in diet (not allowed to grow so fast) so the bones around the cord might not become so large so quickly. In my experience, however, if you don’t start these changes in diet very early (before a year of age), you don’t have much luck.” You’d have to diagnose the problem early and know what was going on with the horse.

The most frustrating cases are the ones with only subtle changes. The owner thinks the young horse is just going through an awkward or clumsy stage. “There are many thing you can do to monitor the growth of young horses. If you also check the horse every two months, watch-

and incoordination.

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Equine Care ing him back up and do tight circles both di- a really long neck has more problems. They rections, do limb placement tests, watch the may just look that way because of the probhorse walk up and down hills, etc. you can lem they have,” he explains.

“There are many horses today that have start to see subtle changes early on,” says Grant. He suggests recording these exams on mild clinical signs, manifested by poor atha digital camera or smart phone. Then the im- letic performance. Those are the horses that ages can be used later for comparisons, or we can now help the most. Some of the mild cases perform better when their hocks or stisent to someone for a second opinion. fles are injected, because “If you are worried they have steroids in the about the horse or he seems system that also help the to be getting worse, have to have spinal cord. They may act your veterinarian do a neurologic exam, take blood a good understanding like they have a weak or back, and this may be samples and radiographs. of the different things sore due to not enough nerve Then you can make a decision early about possible that can cause a horse function going to the muscles. When these mild treatment, rather than put it to act wobbly. cases are properly diagoff,” he says.

“Many veterinarians have digital x-ray nosed and we operate on them, they may go machines they can take out in the field, and back to the top of their career again,” he says.

Some horses benefit from having arthritic you don’t have to bring the horse to the hospital to get good quality films. If there’s con- vertebrae (the facet joints of those vertebrae) fusion regarding interpretation of the injected, in the lower part of the neck.

“Even though the horse might look like radiograph, or the veterinarian doesn’t think it looks quite right, he/she can send it via e-mail he’s off behind, if you can’t find something to a specialist to look at, for another opinion. distinctly wrong in a hind leg, you should be Today it’s easy to get help in figuring it out,” thinking about a neurological problem.

Hind leg lameness can be difficult to figure says Grant.

“There are many equine practices now that out, because sometimes it’s not a hind leg can do a myelogram and get a good diagnosis. problem,” he explains. It doesn’t hurt to do Then you can determine whether it’s a mild, a quick neurological exam while doing the moderate or severe case, and what the horse’s lameness exam. It only takes a few more chances are, and can make a plan accordingly.” minutes to have the horse back up, do some If a horse only has mild signs, there may tight circles, and pull on his tail. be hope—with treatment. “Many horses have gone on to race well, after surgical treatment.

Wobbler disease affects horses in many disciplines, but we see it more in thoroughbreds.

It may simply be that these are the horses owned by people who want to get something done about the condition.”

Some people wonder if neck conformation might be a predisposing cause, but Grant says the developmental abnormality may affect the way the neck appears. “If you see a long, lean neck, the leanness may be because there is muscle atrophy due to spinal cord compression. A relatively short neck might be the result of an old fracture. So it’s not Wobbler diagnosis like a horse with a short neck or a horse with

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Many people underestimate what can be done for these horses and how beneficial it can be—once you make the proper diagnosis and institute proper treatment. “For spinal cord compression, it’s usually surgery. Sometimes injections of certain facet joints will help. If it’s EPM or herpes virus, you need to resolve that problem. If vitamin E level is low and the myelogram is negative, the x-rays and tests for EPM are negative, treat the horse with vitamin E. It’s all about getting an accurate diagnosis,” says Grant.

ONGOING RESEARCH

Dr. Steve Reed, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital (Lexington, Ky.) says researchers are looking into the genetics of this problem, as well as diagnosis and treatments. “A project at the Gluck Center is looking at the potential role of genetics. We’ve always considered wobblers to be a multi-factorial disease, and now that we have gene chips, we are getting close to an answer. It probably won’t be simple because of multiple genes involved, but we may learn about something else that could be very helpful,” he says.

“There are certain breeding selections that a person might not want to make, to avoid the risk of producing a wobbler foal,” says Grant.

“Opinions on the genetic aspect are split.

Some people say science shows we can’t really say it’s a genetic trait, while other people point to certain stallions that sire more than expected numbers of wobblers. These foals

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are often on the same farm, however, so we don’t know how much the environment and/or management practices play into this,” he says.

“Wobblers occurs three to one in male horses over female,” says Reed. The study they are doing is broad–looking at everything from genetics to diet to spinal cord pathologies, along with new diagnostic techniques and imaging availability.

“We did a lot of MRI work on postmortem studies, but there is not yet a magnet big enough to get a live horse’s head and neck in there. We can’t visualize the entire neck, and it’s not very useful if you can’t do a complete evaluation. From a learning point of view, however, the MRI studies showed how many areas can be affected—such as soft tissue changes within the spinal canal that can lead to stenosis of the canal, and subsequent pinching of the spinal cord,” Reed says.

“We looked at the micro CT of the bone, to see if there were actually two different pathogeneses, one starting as developmental osteochondrosis. We also found some new things, including unique changes in the articular process joints, where there were cyst-like structures that had not previously been reported. These could be associated with abnormal changes in the shape of these joints, which could impinge on the spinal canal and subsequently press on the spinal cord. There were several different types of bone pathology recognized,” says Reed.

Practitioners are trying to improve surgical techniques, and picking out which cases might benefit from surgery and which ones won’t.

“Surgical intervention has been refined and there are only a few places that are doing it in the U.S.,” says Reed. “On the west coast, the surgeries are being done by Dr. Barrie Grant in California, and on the east coast Dr. Brett Woodie and myself are doing it here at Rood and Riddle. We have some reasonably longterm follow-ups now on some of these surgeries. At this point it looks like the procedure probably works a little better for show horses than racehorses, but part of the rationale behind this comparison is time,” says Reed.

Often racehorses have to make all of their career progress within two and three years of age. In contrast, show people can be more

patient, knowing that the horse could have a career lasting 10 to 15 more years. “Nervous tissue heals slowly. We are now seeing horses a couple years out after surgery, still making good clinical improvements. The fact they are improving, and not developing any new sites of compression, and are able to become athletic again, is very exciting,” he says.

The acquired form of wobblers syndrome (which occurs with arthritis in a mature horse) is now being recognized in a number of stallions. “If we are going to be repairing stallions with this problem this comes back to

people can’t afford treatment for them. Most owners would prefer to send them somewhere for research rather than have to put them down,” he explains.

“We have also continued to improve our techniques for working at the base of the neck at C7 T1, in the chest cavity. Due to improvements in technique with better x-ray machines, better quality x-rays, we recognize that there can be compressions of the cord clear down there. We have done surgery on some of these and it is tricky—but it can be done, and some of the horses have actually

Wobbler surgery

needing a better understanding of the role of genetics,” says Reed.

Some people are also looking at treatment with stem cells.

“In humans we think stem cells might help, if you get them into the area of damage,” says Grant. “In horses, if this could be paired with scoping and surgery, we might be able to do this. We can actually run a needle-scope through the disc at the time of surgery and take a look. If you see something, you could put another needle in and inject stem cells right into the cord.”

Grant thinks wobbler disease horses (with chronic cord compression) would be a good model for human research. “It’s not like having to create wobblers in order to study this.

We already have a lot of them and they don’t cost that much for a research study. Many

done well afterward,” says Grant.

“Another new exciting thing is the advent of two types of CT scans. We want to be able to do standing CT images of the caudal neck, since much of the compression in the caudal neck is laterally, and those are difficult to see when you do a myelogram. You don’t get to see all around the neck like we can with a CT scanner,” he explains.

This would encourage more people to try for diagnosis, since the horse doesn’t have to be anesthetized.

“You simply need to put the head and neck in there, standing, and take a look, and could see if there is narrowing of the spinal canal. Many clinics and veterinarians want to use this technology. It will be useful not only for checking the spinal cord but also for head lesions, bad teeth, sinus, etc.” ■ THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016 69

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ecently, I was invited to join a group in Hillsborough County to discuss education on horse farm management practices that help protect ground and surface waters. These are best management practices, or BMPs, which I have routinely discussed. Marion County has legislation already on the books regarding BMPs, specifically because of the large horse population (which is upwards of 50,000 in peak season) in the county.

Interestingly, such is not the case in all areas of the state and, although Florida ranks just behind California and Texas as states with the largest horse populations, many of the horses are concentrated in specific areas of this state. Therefore, not every county in Florida has current legislation on the books. Fortunately, education about horse farm management practices that protect the ground and surface waters is beginning to be further addressed.

Since 2009, Marion County has had specific legislation on the books concerning farm management practices that generally involve land-application based procedures that range from stockpiling manure to appropriate fertilization of pastures. For the last several years, education and outreach has been provided to the county’s equine farm owners and managers to raise awareness on the importance of careful farm management practices. Because of the large horse populations, Wellington (and all of West Palm Beach) has also been proactive in its efforts to educate and legislate farms about BMPs and the negative effects to ground and surface waters occurring from poor management practices.

Now, other counties are also starting to have an interest in equine BMP education and potential implementation of legislation for horse facilities and farms. This interest has been fueled to some extent by the University of Florida’s efforts to increase awareness about water quality and water quantity impairments throughout Florida and world-wide.

There are still areas in this state that have heavy “pockets” of horses involved in every discipline other than racing.

Certainly, racing has a large contingency in Florida (which is obvious because of the five racetracks located within the state), but there is also plenty of interest in other disciplines in the sport. Eventing, hunter/jumping, driving, dressage, 70 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016

combined driving, Paso Finos, etc. Because of the many equine interests in Florida, BMPs are absolutely critical for the industry, regardless of the location in the state.

Properly using BMPs on the farms and equine facilities ensure that all things equine can flourish. Certainly, there are areas of the state that are more “small scale, backyard” (aka “hobby” farms) than others, but best management practices (BMPs) are all essentially identical, regardless of farm size.

As discussed in recent articles, BMPs involve restrictive and careful land applications to eliminate horse manure and spent bedding from being placed too closely to any springs or karst features. The closer the distance the land application is to these environmentally sensitive areas, the greater the potential for that foreign substance to run-off or leach.

Composting manure/stall waste prior to any spreading, safely containing it on an impervious flooring, soil-testing to understand correct manure applications/fertilizer amounts and using slow-release fertilizers are all best management practices (BMPs) meant to control nutrients that could negatively affect the water in the springs. Stockpiling manure, appropriate fertilization and over-stocking the land are additional subjects which other counties are now addressing in order to help them become as educated as other horse areas in the state.

Florida is a beautiful state that many horses call home, regardless of the discipline. It is easy to understand why proper management needs to happen to protect the industry, and our water. You can always contact me, or your local Extension agent if you ever need any help with springs, farm BMPs, or any other questions. As always, keep up the good management practices! ■

Jamie Cohen • 352-671-8792 Farm Outreach Coordinator UF IFAS/Marion County Extension Service jamiecohen@ufl.edu.

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Honoring his colleague, John Hartig, DRF chairman and CEO, following a career in marketing and advertising, said, “I can’t think of a single individual who

by Mike Mullaney has contributed more to Daily Racing Form throughout its illustrious 123-year history.”

Managing Editor Before Crist there was 104 years of DRF history, popufor Florida Equine Communications lated by people who provided broad shoulders for him to stand upon, beginning with the Founding Father, Frank Brunell.

A native Londoner who became sports editor of the Chicago Tribune, Brunell left that post and, on his own, began DRF in 1894, tirelessly charting races and assembling past performances.

Among his first hires was the stylish editor-reporter John Hervey, who wrote under the sobriquet “Salvator” and whose observations remain required reading.

Exhausted from building the brand, a millionaire with an ailing wife, Brunell was 69 in 1922 when he decided to retire. After a courtship with several suitors, he sold his life’s work for $400,000 to an East Prussian immigrant named Moses Annenberg, of a who had built his own pubtalented next-generation that included lication-based fortune. But Saul Rosen’s son, Joe; George Bernet along the way he ran afoul and Greg Gallo, DRF’s editorial ap- of the law, pled guilty to proach changed, breaking free from its dodging $1.217 million in role as a mouthpiece for racing officials taxes and, in 1940, was sentenced – by the same judge whose interests didn’t always coincide who sent Al Capone up the with that of horses, horsemen or fans. river – to three years in prison and a record $8 million fine. He died, jailed, in 1942.

Annenberg’s only son, Walter, inherited his father’s Triangle Publications, including DRF, the money-making machine he often referred to as “The old brown cow that always gives milk.”

In 1988, at 80 – and by then President Richard Nixon’s retired Ambassador to Great Britain – Annenberg sold some of Triangle’s assets, including DRF, to Australian Rupert Murdoch’s News America Corp. for $600 million.

The Annenberg era may best be remembered for hiring brilliant personnel such as: Joe Hirsch, the longtime dean of racing journalism.

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clichéd “titans of the turf.” They all took Joe’s calls.

The diminutive and feisty Barney Nagler, who authored the “On Second Thought” column and who once lunged across a table in an attempt to grab and smack noted broadcaster Howard Cosell, who stood a foot taller than he.

Charles Hatton, revered columnist who could pick apart and detail a horse’s conformation, and describe the sport in language seldom seen before and not seen since, writing crisp and lyrical reports that brought the reader in with words such as: Raise a Native breezed yesterday.

The trees swayed.

Annenberg’s holdings included the Philadelphia Inquirer, and on its staff was a sketch artist named Pierre Bellocq. A genius by any measure, his masterworks include caricatures of political figures and all of racing’s leading lights since the ‘60s, when he devoted his energies to the Inquirer’s sister publication, DRF. Known to the racing world as Peb, he was honored last month with the Jockey Club Medal for exceptional contributions.

Its copy desk included wordsmiths such as Harold Tannenbaum and Jesse Friedlander, a US Navy boxing champion and one-time employee of the Soviet Union’s official newspaper Pravda.

Reining in all that talent was an immensely gifted managing editor, Saul Rosen, whose abilities extracted the best from all of them and whose humanity led him to write and stage Broadway plays for the benefit of disabled jockeys.

But the mechanics of DRF languished even after Murdoch’s acquisition, a dusty museum mired in a world of antiquated pneumatic tubes, wire rooms, manual typewriters and an unimaginative and confrontational approach to dealing with unions … shackles that bound the talents of Crist’s immediate predecessors.

Still, through the efforts of a talented next-generation that included Rosen’s son, Joe; George Bernet and Greg Gallo, DRF’s editorial approach changed, breaking free from its role as a mouthpiece for racing officials whose interests didn’t always coincide with that of horses, horsemen or fans.

Their influence and legacy can be seen in DRF’s subsequent investigative inquiries into major stories such as the tragedy of Exceller, and to the liberation of Steve Haskin, who was given wings and rose to a writing career that last month brought his induction into Racing’s Hall of Fame, where he joined Hatton, Hirsch and Crist. ■

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andra Lombardo entered the world of horse racing six years ago and she’s already making her mark.

A medical sales representative, who is also an International Federation of Body Building (IFBB) pro, uses her competitive nature to continue to persevere in a difficult industry.

After racing horses in New York for the past five years, her passion has led her to her most recent venture, a bloodstock partnership in Ocala.

The Western New York native got her start in horse racing when a friend asked her if she would take in a weanling named Royal Argument, a son of Closing Argument, the 71-1 second-place finisher in the 2005 Kentucky Derby.

Her first race horse led her to Ocala, a place where she met Danzel Brendemuehl, owner of Classic Bloodstock.

“When I took on Royal Argument, whose parents were racehorses for a friend, I started researching where am I going to send him? How do I do this?” The answers to these questions led her to Brendemuehl. “The first thing I did was to find a New York trainer and the second thing was I found a place to send him to train and that’s

Having an enthusiastic, yet competitive partner has been a joy to Brendemuehl and shows that newcomers can still enter the game as long as they are willing to learn. when I found Danzel in Ocala,” said Lombardo.

Brendemuehl took her client under her wing and started to show her different parts of the business. “I started to go to the sales with Danzel and we became friends,” said Lombardo. “We started to buy weanlings together. We started buy them as weanlings and then to sell them as yearlings, I had some racing experience, but I loved the sales side of the business,” she said.

At this point, they decided to go into partnership together and form Royal Bloodstock. “We were just buying the babies and I thought it would be great to start breeding myself,” said Lombardo.” “With Danzel being in Florida it was a perfect combination. The mares 74 THE FLORIDA HORSE • SEPTEMBER 2016

could stay up here [in New York] and then the weanlings could go to Florida to spend the whole winter and have the option to go to the 2-year-old sale at OBS,” said Lombardo.

This spring, the bloodstock operation purchased a Mad Flatter yearling that they ended up selling to Blue River Bloodstock. That yearling ended up posting the fastest time at this year’s OBS sale, going :33 1/5 for three furlongs.

Royal Bloodstock has some interesting bloodstock in the pipeline. In the partnership is a Malibu Moon colt out of an Elusive Quality mare that I spent time with this winter at Lombardo’s Royal Thoroughbreds operation in Freedom, NY. The Kentucky Derby win by Nyquist, a son of Uncle Mo, has provided additional excitement for the partners. Royal Bloodstock currently has an Uncle Mo filly in foal to last year’s Met Mile and Whitney winner, Honor Code.

The New York-Florida connection has benefitted the partnership in various ways. The duo sent up 12 yearlings to the Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearling sale in Saratoga just last month. Long-time horsewoman Brendemuehl couldn’t be happier with the new partnership.

“I’m delighted to be opening a new chapter with the broodmares, weanlings and yearlings with Sandra,” said Brendemuehl. “We really got on board with the connection between Florida and New York in this new venture.

I’ve been a 2-year-old pinhooker for a number of years and I break 40-50 horses a year for outside clients. That’s exactly how we met and we just clicked,” she said.

Having an enthusiastic, yet competitive partner has been a joy to Brendemuehl and shows that newcomers can still enter the game as long as they are willing to learn.

“We have mares together that we’re producing quality horses. The key is to keep upgrading our broodmares,” said Brendemuehl. “She is on board with the program.

She understands this; especially that we can’t keep them all, but she’s also very proactively involved in finding homes for horses when they no longer have usefulness at the race track.” ■

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