June 30, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Danjel
Will run July 1 at HOLLYWOOD PARK in a claiming race
* Unknown Dream
Will run July 2 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Click below for your Oregon-bred entries running at Grants Pass.
*Noas Little Buddy
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Will's Wings
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Galpin Joe
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
* Wildjack
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Cisco's Redbone
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Downtheroadinstyle
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Stellacopter One
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* A Slew of Scotts
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* L Diamond
Will run July 2 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
June 29, 2004
June 28, 2004
Photos
Here's Black Barry Velvet racing at Grants Pass, what a great shot! And there are a lot more Grants pass photos, too, to be viewed here. Thanks, Nancy, for all your great photos!
Oregon-bred Entries
*So Happy Together
Will run June 30 at PLEASANTON in a claiming race
*Margaritafill
Will run June 30 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*A Rose an Excluse
Will run June 30 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Redd N Hot
Will run July 1 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
*All About Mary
Will run July 1 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
Record Breaking News
Two records were broken at Grants Pass over the weekend, at 5 furlong and 6 1/2 furlong distances. Click here to read the Mail-Tribune article.
Oregon-bred Winners
Congratulations to the connections of all these Oregon-bred winners:
Dusty Slew
Bred by Pat Cosgrove & Jack Root, owned by Emma Cherry, and trained by Steve Fisher, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Hopeful Season
Bred by Diamond Ranch Inc., owned by C. & D. Randall, and trained by Frank Lucarelli, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
J. J. Sun Shine
Bred by Betty McCaffery, owned by Guy Weimer, and trained by Bryan Krone, won a claiming race at Lethbridge. J.J. Sun Shine was claimed: new owner/trainer = Frank Willis
Lypin Rivers
Bred by John Brandis & Jack Brandis, owned by Demitra Pahis, and trained by Jack D. Burns, won a maiden claiming at Les Bois Park.
Moe Boots
Bred by Coleman Bros., owned by Andrew Schmildt, and trained by Wilf McDougall, won a claiming race at Lethbridge.
Micado
Bred by Dr. Ryland M. Harwood & Jo Ann Harwood, owned by Christine Williams, and trained by Heather Dye, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Blue Slew
Bred by Bar C Racing Stables Inc., owned by Sharon Balcom and Peggy Buckley, and trained by Sharon Balcom, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Kid Fireman
Bred, owned, and trained by Clifford W. Babbitt, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Sizzlin Cisco
Bred by Linda Joyner and owned and trained by Clifford W. Babbit, won a claiming rave at Grants Pass.
Free Rox
Bred by Mylon L. Buck and owned and trained by Jonathan Nance, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass.
Delta Express
Bred by Jim Fercason & Ronald E. Raley, owned by Chris A. Sutton and trained by Vannessa Hunt, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
June 25, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Americas Pride
Will run June 27 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Storm N Sunny
Will run June 27 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Left Right Left
Will run June 27 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
* French Season
Will run June 27 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
Oregon-bred Winner
Irish Tribute
Bred by Barbara Armstrong, owned by Michael O. Malarkey, and trained by Jim Penney, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Congratulations to Irish Tribute's connections!
Oregon-bred Entries
*Be Still My Heart
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a stakes race
(Note that this race boasts a $40,000 purse)
*Yougottabe the One
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Amber Two
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Ack of Congress
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Yesss
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Dusty Slew
Will run June 26 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*B J's Black Gold
Will run June 27 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
* Sonny's Pride
Will run June 27 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*J.J. Sun Shine
Will run June 27 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
* Aptlyput
Will run June 27 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
*R C's Star Power
Will run June 27 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Oregon Native Sun
Will run June 27 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Tuxedo Jr.
Will run June 26 at STOCKTON in a claiming race
Click below for Oregon-breds running in state.
*Naughtyasabaroness
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*McDevitt
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*McD's Wright
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Cutting a Rug
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Forty Floozies
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Blue Slew
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Buck Snort
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Kid Fireman
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Golden Karats
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Samtheshoeinman
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Winter Storm Watch
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Sizzlin Cisco
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Scootin by Delmer
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Nick of Gold
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Uncle Cliffy
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Candi Colette
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Slews On First
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Micado
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Maloya's Sun
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Dynamite Whirlwind
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* A Slew of Scotts
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Lotta Lucky
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Tate Man
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a starter allowance
*Nevets
Will run June 27 at GRANTS PASS in a starter allowance
June 24, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Kid Maverick
Will run June 26 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
Click below for your Oregon-bred entries running in-state.
*Free Rox
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Buddy Baquero
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Shin Kan Sen
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Speedster
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Golden Karats
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Road Games
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Royal Tiff
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Our Lucky Bonnie
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Delta Express
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Go Bubbles Go
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Can't Be an Angel
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
* Cee'z the Dream
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
* Theycallmecolonel
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a stakes race
* Crowning the Queen
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Dove in Flight
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Sis's Knight Out
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Bold Sparkle
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
* He's a Top Trek
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
* Hubs First Bull
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
* Raw Courage
Will run June 26 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
June 23, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
Here are some Oregon-breds running outside Oregon over the next few days...
*Snazzy Abby
Will run June 25 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Truth Buster
Will run June 25 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Hopeful Season
Will run June 25 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Houston Lights Up
Will run June 25 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Eternal Secrecy
Will run June 26 at NORTHLANDS PARK in a stakes race
(Note: this race boasts a $40,000 purse)
*Black Banana
Will run June 26 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
*Moe Boots
Will run June 26 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
* Corona Del Hielo
Will run June 26 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
Dead Links
It would appear that Washington Thoroughbred decided to take down the online stallion register, or move it to a URL unknown. Unfortunately, this means a lot of our links to stallion pages are "dead" (do not work).
We will more than likely link to individual farm websites to showcase each stallion, and for those standing stallions who do not have websites, we will whip up a small page with contact info. The changes should be completed before the end of the business day.
Food For Thought
Since the start of this year, over 80 individuals have bred Oregon-bred winners. This is fact is even more impressive considering it is only June!
Congratulations to all the breeders on all sides of the spectrum. May the latter part of the year prove equally fruitful!
June 22, 2004
Multnomah County Fair
Previously, we noted that Friends of the Multnomah County Fair requested the Oregon Racing Commission visit the idea of allowing horse racing during the fair. The fair is to be held September 29 through October 3.
While the request was put in a bit too late (hub funds are allocated at the first of the year and requests must be put in before then...also, HBPA, OTBA, etc. were not contacted) there is good reason to see horse racing at the fair in the future. According to the Multnomah County Fair website, Portland Meadows will be the site of the fair, as opposed to Oaks Park (where it has been held in the past).
We have been told that "the commission strongly encouraged the individuals representing Friends of the Multnomah County Fair to continue to pursue the various options available to conducting racing at Portland Meadows during the Multnomah County Fair."
We hope that the Friends of the Multnomah County Fair will heed this advice, and look to make horse racing an exciting and fun part of next year's fair!
Mistakes Happen...
...and misprints do, too.
The most recent edition of the Oregon Horse (combined with the Washington Thoroughbred magazine) noted that Sonny's Solo Halo is deceased. Thankfully, this was a misprint.
Chere' Heiss of Emerald Valley Farm reports that Sonny's Solo Halo is doing well. Sonny's Solo Halo is a son of Halo out of Softly (Solo Landing), and began standing at Emerald Valley Farm this year. You can visit the farm's website by clicking here.
And don't forget, the Oregon stallion roster can always be found here on the right hand side of the page.
Don't forget...
Early entries for the Oregon Mixed Sale close this Friday, June 25. All entries close June 9.
June 21, 2004
Grants Pass News
Here's a brief article on Sally Reid's winners at Grants Pass from the weekend's races.
Oregon-bred Winners
Here are some Oregon-bred winners from over the past few days.
Hackamans Dream
Bred, owned, and trained by Ray Wilson, won a Maiden Special Weight at Grants Pass
Win a Slew
Bred, owned, and trained by Nancy Klapatch, won a claiming race at Grants Pass
Perfect Pita
Bred and owned by Dr. Ryland M. Harwood and Jo Ann Harwood, and trained by Ryland Harwood, won a Maiden Special Weight at Grants Pass
Springs Goldengirl
Bred and owned by Bob Wilson, and trained by Robert Beckner, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass
Jazzing Northern
Bred by Larry E. Northern, owned by Cody Northern, and trained by Robert Beckner, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass
Caged
Bred by Michael Stafford & Amy Stafford, owned by Rachal Hamlin, and trained by Shawna Hamlin, won a claiming race at Grants Pass
Harvey's Delight
Bred by Ronald E. Parsons, owned by Amanda and Randal Fox, and trained by Robert J Terry, won an allowance at Grants Pass
J. J. Sun Shine
Bred by Betty McCaffery, owned by Mel and Vikki Berkram, and trained by Mel Berkam, won a claiming race at Lethbridge. J.J. Sun Shine was claimed. New Owner = Guy Weimer; New Trainer = Bryan Krone
Oregon-bred Entries
*Rooster Rock
Will run June 24 at STOCKTON in a claiming race
*Irish Tribute
Will run on June 24 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Rainin Panchos
Will run on June 24 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Danjurific
Will run on June 24 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Centsible Slew
Will run on June 24 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
June 18, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Ashley's Bon Bon
Will run June 19 at STOCKTON in a maiden claiming
*Storm N Sunny
Will run June 20 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Northern Baquero
Will run June 20 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Wampum Wager
Will run June 20 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Valuator
Will run June 20 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Yada Yada Yada
Will run June 20 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Boogie Girl
Will run June 23 at LES BOIS in a claiming race
Click below for a list of Oregon-breds running at Grants Pass.
*Little Blue Fly
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Mason S.
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Medevil Wine
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Hackamans Dream
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Bubba Galpin
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Kai Kwan Do
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Slews On First
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Anita Rocket
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Win a Slew
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Maloya's Sun
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Sizzlin Cisco
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Crown of Pearls
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a stakes race
*Teri Time
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Corarrow
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Big Baqa
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Perfect Pita
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Sunquero
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Stellacopter One
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Wildjack
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Downtheroadinstyle
Will run June 20 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
Oregon-bred Entires
Heather Fire Dance
Will run June 20 at LES BOIS in a claiming race
Crowning Sea
Will run June 20 at LES BOIS in a claiming race
Lypin Rivers
Will run June 20 at LES BOIS in a maiden claiming
More Mischief
Will run June 20 at LES BOIS in a maiden claiming
Final weekend entries for Emerald Downs and Grants Pass will be posted this afternoon.
June 17, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
Running out of state this weekend:
*Hot Ice
Will run June 19 at HASTINGS in a maiden claiming
* J. J. Sun Shine
Will run June 19 at HASTINGS in a claiming race
*Theycallmecolonel
Will run June 19 at EMERALD DOWNS in a starter allowance
*Dusty Slew
Will run June 19 at EMERALD DOWNS in a starter allowance
* French Season
Will run June 20 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
...and click below for the list of Oregon-breds running in-state.
*Cisco's Redbone
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Springs Goldengirl
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Minuano
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Law Partners
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Jazzing Northern
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Micado
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Caged
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Golden Karats
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Easter Boutinierre
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Byanoz Rose
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Moon Witch
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Harvey's Delight
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Uncle Cliffy
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Tax Write Off
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Pink Carnation
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Steve V Boy
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Reverend Jim
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Winter Storm Watch
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Dynamite Whirlwind
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Lil's Golden Boy
Will run June 19 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
Multnomah Fair Meet?
On the agenda for tomorrow's ORC meeting in Grants Pass: "Request from Friends of Multnomah County Fair to Conduct Three Day Race Meet – Sept. 30; Oct. 2, 3, 2004"
There is a true history when it comes to county fair meets in Oregon outside of Prineville, Grants Pass, Union, Harney, and Tillamook, which we all know well. Horse racing was long ago a part of the Lane County Fair in Eugene, and was also part of the Multnomah County Fair in Gresham for quite some time.
You can read a brief history of the Multnomah County Fair in this PDF document.
Magna Recommits to Portland Meadows
From the Thoroughbred Times:
Magna Entertainment Corp., which previously had considered relocating its Oregon racing operation from Portland Meadows, has renewed its commitment to the racetrack and is in the process of investing $2.5-million in the property.
Even though Magna, which also owns Multnomah Greyhound Park in Wood Village, Oregon, discussed moving racing from Portland Meadows following a number of environmental issues with the site, Magna President Jeff Grady told the Portland Tribune that racing would stay at the track for the long term.
Read the rest of the article here.
And from the Portland Tribune's story:
Area’s future in flux
Potential development plans for the speedway property, as well as for Portland Meadows horse racing track, have been discussed for years. Toronto-based Magna Entertainment Corp. originally subleased operating rights to Portland Meadows from developer Tom Moyer, which gave the Portland developer time to rezone and design plans for the site.
The 20-acre Portland Meadows site would have become a mall under a plan promoted as recently as two years ago by Moyer. When the racetrack’s co-owners and city objected to the zoning change, Moyer sold the operating rights to Magna. The site, which is partially zoned commercial, has been a racetrack since 1947.
Moyer, who founded TMT Development Co., developed the Fox Tower downtown.
Magna, which also manages Multnomah Greyhound Park, had plans to move the horse racing operation to another location but has since reconsidered.
Magna President Jeff Grady now says horse racing will stay at Portland Meadows for the long term, and Magna is in the process of a $2.5 million cleanup of the property. The federal Environmental Protection Agency had fined the company for problems with its waste disposal system, which drained into the Columbia Slough.
“I’m not sure what they will move in there, but it would be nice if they brought some more business to this area of town,” Grady says.
John Southgate, project manager at the Portland Development Commission, says the Hayden Meadows area doesn’t have a long-term development plan.
“We had some conversations with Tom Moyer and some of the neighbors, but those were a couple years ago and they didn’t advance very far,” Southgate says. “We never even drafted a plan.”
Southgate says the PDC has put much of its energy in North Portland into helping develop the areas around the Interstate MAX stations. PDC officials, as with the general public, are not aware of any future plans for the speedway.
Read the entire Portland Tribune story here.
Oregon-bred Entries
Hezallheart
Will run on June 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
Lovers Son
Will run on June 19 at LETHBRIDGE in a stakes race
June 16, 2004
OTBA Board of Directors
Congratulations to the new and returning OTBA directors. We wish them well as they work to represent the interests of Oregon Thoroughbred breeders! From the OTBA website:
The results of the recent election of five directors to the OTBA board are in; Carol Duby, Gerildyn “Jeri” Johnson, Bruce Loudon, Jack Root, Jr. and Raymond “Hack” Wilson were elected by the membership to serve a three-year-term on the board, beginning July 1.
Candidate Lorie Wigle has been appointed by the board to serve out the remaining year of Dr. Jerry Weaver’s term (Jerry recently resigned his seat because he is training horses in Arizona and California). Members of the board will elect officers during their next scheduled meeting July 10 in Prineville, Oregon.
Oregon-bred Entries
Some Oregon-breds who will be running out of state in the next few days...
Left Right Left
Will run June 18 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
Unknown Dream
Will run June 18 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Rebolero
Will run June 20 at YAVAPAI DOWNS in a claiming race
June 15, 2004
Quarter Horses
A nice article on the futurity trials in Grants Pass, if anyone is interested. Read it here.
June 14, 2004
Oregon-bred Winners
A hearty “congratulations” goes out to the connections of these Oregon-bred winners:
Dangel
Bred and owned by Larry and Gay Welliver and trained by Mike Harrington, won a maiden claiming at Hollywood Park.
L Diamond
Bred by David R. Carver, owned by David & Lavonne Carver and trained by David R. Carver, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Nevets
Bred by Mr. & Mrs. Steven C. Peterson, owned by Butte Crest Ranch, Inc., and trained by Jackie Garcia, won a starter allowance at Grants Pass.
I Won't Apollogize
Bred by Bruce Loudon & Nita Loudon, owned by Carol M. Duby, and trained by Linda Bartels Northam, won a claiming race at Emerad Downs.
Cee'z the Dream
Bred by Jim Gilmour & Roger Nyquist, owned by Jim Gilmour and trained by Sue Gilmour, won a starter allowance at Grants Pass.
See Sea Lady
Bred by W. L. Bud Luke, owned by Warren L. Luke, and trained by Bill Hof, won a starter allowance at the Eastern Oregon Livestock Show.
J. J. Sun Shine
Bred by Betty McCaffery, owned by Mel and Vikki Berkram, and trained by Mel Berkram, won a claiming race at Lethbridge.
Oregon-bred Entries
Allamystique
Will run June 17 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Tuxedo Jr.
Will run June 17 at STOCKTON in a claiming race
A Rose an Excluse
Will run June 16 at LES BOIS in a claiming race
Almost Amos
Will run June 18 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a Maiden Special Weight
All About Mary
Will run June 18 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Amazing Ben
Will run June 17 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
June 11, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
The last Oregon-bred entries of the weekend include:
*Lethal Grande
Will run June 13 at BAY MEADOWS in a claiming race
*Callie Mae
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Rebel Roots
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
* Popular Decision
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
* Baquero's Chick
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Theycallmecolonel
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Americas Pride
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
* Santiam Top Jazz
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in an allowance race
* Ack of Congress
Will run June 13 at EMERALD DOWNS in an allowance race
Good Luck...
To Jerry Weaver and Oregon-bred West Coast Monarch. West Coast Monarch will race tomorrow at Bay Meadows in the Bay Meadows Oaks (stakes race) for a purse of $75,000.
One and one-sixteenths mile on the turf, this race is for three year old fillies. We will be wishing West Coast Monarch an excellent race!
Also, Oregon-bred Sultan Pepper will run tonight in a Maiden Special Weight for a purse of $26,900.
OTBA President's Message
An important snippet:
Something for everyone to shoot for is the Oregon-bred stake races this fall at Portland Meadows. The purse on the Oregon Futurity should be over $40,000, and the Bill & Janet Wineberg $20,000 plus (with the same purses structure as last season). There is more added money for these races because the Oregon Racing Commission allocated hub funds to match paid in nomination fees and Oregon-bred purse supplements. As never before eligible two-year olds that are nominated to these stakes take on new value. The price to supplement a horse that isn’t nominated is 20% of the gross purse. Good reason to watch for the Stakes Nomination Form in your mailbox this month. The deadline to nominate foals of 2004 is July 31. Don’t miss this opportunity to insure your foals are eligible for the 2006 stakes.
Read the entire President's Message here.
Also, make a note that the OTBA has a new e-mail address:
otba@qwest.net
Oregon-bred Entries
Oregon-bred entries include the following:
*Northern Baquero
Will run June 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Hopeful Season
Will run June 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Yesss
Will run June 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Houston Lights Up
Will run June 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Aptlyput
Will run June 13 at LETHBRIDGE in a Maiden Special Weight
*Moe Boots
Will run June 13 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Sonny’s Pride
Will run June 13 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Baquera
Will run June 13 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
*Boogie Girl
will run June 13 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
Please click below for Grants Pass and Eastern Oregon Livestock Show Oregon bred Entries.
*Stellacopter One
will run June 11 (today) at EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW in a Maiden Special Weight
*Sis's Knight Out
will run June 11 (today)at EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW in a claiming race
*Caged
will run June 11 (today)at EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW in a claiming race
Moon Snow
will run June 11 (today) at EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW in a Maiden Special Weight
Time to Ski
will run June 11 (today) at EASTERN OREGON LIVESTOCK SHOW in a Maiden Special Weight
* Galpin Joe
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Maiden Special Weight
* He's a Top Trek
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Maiden Special Weight
*Buddy Baquero
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Maiden Special Weight
*Raw Courage
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Maiden Special Weight
* A Slew of Scotts
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Corarrow
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Forty Floozies
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Produckson
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Starter Allowance
*Nevets
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Starter Allowance
*Royal Tiff
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Counselorette
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Lotta Lucky
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Speedster
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
* Abstract Image
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Starter Allowance
* Cee'z the Dream
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Starter Allowance
*Dove In Flight
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a Starter Allowance
* Free Rox
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Galpin's Candi
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Bold Sparkle
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
* Golden Doc
Will run June 12 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Go Bubbles Go
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Crown of Pearls
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*L Diamond
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Slewper Sport
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Blue Slew
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Micado
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Delta Express
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Road Games
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Our Lucky Bonnie
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Bubbles Dujur
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Black Barry Velvet
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Mismeridia
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Misschristmasvaley
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Buck Snort
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Prince Stately
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Winner's Lad
Will run June 13 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
June 10, 2004
Photos
There are some great photos of Grants Pass and Emerald Downs from recent weeks posted here. Lots of Oregon-bred shots, and just noticed: an older photo of a very healthy-looking Kathy Mayo presenting a blanket to the winner of the Bettor's Invitational Handicap in the Grants Pass series.*
*Click below for more information on Kathy Mayo
Mayo was the nation's leading female rider in 1996, beating out Julie Krone by one win for a total of 142.
On January 2, 1998, while riding in a claiming race at Portland Meadows, Mayo's mount flipped over the inside metal rail. Though the horse was uninjured, Mayo suffered greatly when she was thrown against the railing. Mayo was left with no less than fractures to her back, ribs, and scapula, a shattered pelvis, and internal injuries such as a lacerated spleen and kidney damage.
Mayo defied the doctor's predictions of paralysis, and as evidenced by Nancy's photo, looks quite well.
Oregon-bred Entries
Oregon-breds who will be running outside of Oregon:
*Dysfunctional Lady
will run June 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*I Won't Apollogize
will run June 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Stately Jack Flash
will run June 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Holly's Champ
will run June 12 at LES BOIS PARK in a Maiden Special Weight
*Black Banana
will run June 12 at LETHBRIDGE in a Maiden Special Weight
*Attracta Dancer
will run June 12 at LETHBRIDGE in a Maiden Special Weight
June 09, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
Oregon breds racing outside of Oregon include the following:
*J. J. Sun Shine
Will run June 11 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
June 08, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Rebolero
will run June 8 (today) at YAVAPAI DOWNS in a claiming race
*Nichole's Delight
will run June 9 at HOLLYWOOD PARK in a claiming race
*Millennium Music
will run June 11 at MOUNTAINEER PARK in a maiden claiming
Magna in the News
Magna looks to take over NYRA, read the article here.
June 07, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Sweet Slewellen
will run June 8 at MOUNTAINEER PARK in a claiming race
*B J's Black Gold
will run June 10 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
*Yougottabe the One
will run June 10 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Wild But Free
will run June 10 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Tomorrow's Affair
will run June 10 at BAY MEADOWS in a claiming race
Oregon-bred Winners
There's a slew of Oregon-bred winners from over the weekend! Congratulations to the connections of the following:
Abstract Image
Bred by Painted Rock Ranch, owned by J T Racing Stable and trained by Jerry Holifield, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Gordys Sweet Jordy
Bred by Gordon McLean & Glenda M. McLean, owned by Marie E. McLean, and trained by Ben Root, won a maiden claiming at Emerald Downs.
Lovers Son
Bred by Elwood Faist & Alice Faist, owned and trained by Jason Homer, won a stakes race at Lethbridge.
McD's Wright
Bred by Judy Richner, owned by Lisa McDevitt and Joey Wright and trained by John McDevitt, won a maiden special weight at Grants Pass.
Oregon Miracle
Bred and owned by Earl Miller and trained by Pat Truitt, won a maiden special weight at Grants Pass.
Uncle Cliffy
Bred, owned, and trained by Clifford W. Babbitt, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass.
Valuator
Bred by Bonnie Elliott & Raymond Elliott, owned by Kim Elliott, and trained by Jerry Holifield, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Forty Floozies
Bred by Dr. & Mrs. Jack B. Root Jr., owned by John and Laurie Ansell, and trained by Sharon Balcom, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass.
Tate Man
Bred by Michael Stafford & Amy Stafford and owned and trained by Raymond Wilson, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Candi Colette
Bred by Janne Rosecrans and owned and trained by Bernice E. Vandervort, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass.
June 04, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
Racing outside of Oregon....
*Rainin Panchos
will run June 6 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Gordys Sweet Jordy
will run June 6 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Bradleys Son
will run June 6 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Miss Rich
will run June 9 at LES BOIS PARK in a maiden claiming
*Thenameismolly
will run June 9 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Heather Fire Dance
will run June 9 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Lypin Rivers
will run June 9 at LES BOIS PARK in a maiden claiming
Grants Pass Entries
Oregon-bred Grants Pass entries can be found by clicking below.
Your Oregon-bred Grants Pass entries are as follows:
*Choosing Sides
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Uncle Cliffy
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Jazzing Northern
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Bold Sparkle
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Micado
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Cutting a Rug
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Valuator
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Reverend Jim
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Winter Storm Watch
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Sugar Joe
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Golden Doc
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Forty Floozies
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Sunny's Talent
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Downtheroadinstyle
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*Tate Man
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Produckson
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Crown of Pearls
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Anita Rocket
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a stakes race
*Win a Slew
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a stakes race
*Tee Tommy Slew
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a stakes race
*Candi Colette
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
*McDevitt
will run June 6 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden claiming
Smarty Jones
Though it has nothing to do with Oregon racing, this is a nice AP article that will probably be found in papers today:
Suddenly, Smarty Jones is being mentioned in the same breath as Secretariat and Seabiscuit.
Though they have little in common as far as on-track performance, all three have managed to do one thing the same way:
Arrive on the scene as delicious diversions just when America was desperate for good news to offset bad times.
Read the article here.
And picked up from the Bloodhorse are these fabulous fan-letters to Smarty Jones from children:
"Dear Smarty Jones. Good luck at the Preakness. Smarty Jones, is it hard to see with a bumped eye? How are you? How munch races did you win?"
"We love you Smarty Jones. Make a movie like Seabiscuit."
"I am your number 1 fan. You ran as fast as a dog. My little sister likes you too."
"Congratulations, you ran fast on your last horse race. I can't believe how rich you are for a horse."
"Eat healthy horse food so you can stay strong."
"You are the best of them all. I know you can win. You just have to keep it up. You are our hero. I hope you win the Triple Crown."
"I like you. Were you scared when they started the race? I bet you were."
"Dear Smarty Jones, How are you doing? Did you like winning the Kentucky Derby race? Well, I got to go now. "Bye!"
Grants Pass News
Some news from the Grants Pass newspaper, the Mail-Tribune, over the week:
Highlighting jockeys Crispin Beckner, and D'Amico here
Ms. Beckner by herself here
And Cosgriff and Crispin here.
Oregon-bred Entries
Oregon breds racing outside of the state:
*Moe Boots
will run June 6 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Abstract Image
will run June 5 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Sweet Road
will run June 5 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Irish Tribute
will run June 5 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
June 03, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
Running outside Oregon…
*Lovers Son
will run June 5 at LETHBRIDGE in a stakes race
*Sonora Cisco
will run June 5 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
*Unknown Dream
will run June 5 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a maiden special weight
*Mojo Risin
will run June 5 at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Goldshy
will run June 5 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
Click below for your Oregon-bred Grants Pass entries.
*Big Baqa
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Medevil Wine
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Oregon Miracle
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Bubba Galpin
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*K. O. Boots
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*McD's Wright
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Sunquero
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Sizzlin Cisco
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Nick of Gold
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Easter Boutinierre
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*Our Lucky Bonnie
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a claiming race
*McDevitt
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in a maiden special weight
*Theycallmecolonel
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
*Rose Sea Meridian
will run June 5 at GRANTS PASS in an allowance race
June 02, 2004
Foals of 2004
Be sure to check out the Oakhurst foal photos here.
Oregon-bred Winner
Kid Fireman
Bred, owned, and trained by Clifford W. Babbitt won a claiming race at Grants Pass.
Oregon-bred Entries (updated)
*Boogie Girl
will run June 2 (today) at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
* Flying Cisco
will run June 2 (today) at LES BOIS PARK in a claiming race
*Left Right Left
will run June 4 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
*French Season
will run June 4 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in an allowance race
* Hezallheart
will run June 3 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Centsible Slew
will run June 5 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
*Redd N Hot
will run June 5 at RUIDOSO DOWNS in a claiming race
June 01, 2004
Oregon-bred Winners
Congratulations to the connections of these Oregon-bred winners:
Keep On Turkin
bred by Laura Pedro, owned by Tom M. Holt, and trained by Debbie Van Horne, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Stately Jack Flash
bred by Dr. and Mrs. Jack B. Root Jr., owned by Michael J. Phillips, and trained by Allen D. Hoksbergen, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Changesinlattitude
bred by Sue M. Gilmour , owned by Alyson Harper, and trained by James F. Sayler, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Be Still My Heart
bred by Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Peterson, owned by J T Racing Stable, Inc. and trained by Jerry Holifield, won a starter allowance at Emerald Downs.
Harvey's Delight
bred by Ronald E. Parsons, owned by Amanda and Randal Fox, and trained by Robert J. Terry, won the Josephine County Stakes at Grants Pass.
Nevets
bred by Mr. and Mrs. Steven C. Peterson, owned by Butte Crest Ranch, Inc, and trained by Jackie Garcia, won a starter allowance at Grants Pass.
Slews On First
bred and owned by Susan Calvert and trained by Bruno Maelfeyt, won a maiden claiming at Grants Pass.
Mismeridia
bred and owned by Betty McCaffrey and trained by Robert Beckner, won a claiming race at Grants Pass.