September 30, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries (UPDATED)
*West Coast Monarch
Will run October 2 at BAY MEADOWS in a maiden special weight
*Moe Boots
Will run October 2 at LETHBRIDGE in a stakes race
PM Race Calendar
The Portland Meadows 2004-2005 race meet calendar is now available.
Download the file by clicking here
You must have Adobe Acrobat to read the calendar, just as with the conditions book. If you do not currently have the reader installed on your computer, you can get it for free by clicking here.
September 29, 2004
Condition Book
Like the first bluebird of spring...it's the first Portland Meadows condition book of the 2004-2005 season! You must have Adobe Acrobat to read the contents.
Download file by clicking here
Many thanks to Patrick K. for this new info.
Oregon Mixed Sale
Read the Thoroughbred Times article on the Oregon Mixed Sale by clicking here.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Taylor Ridge
Will run October 1 at NORTHLANDS PARK in a claiming race
*Left Right Left
Will run October 1 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*French Season
Will run October 1 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Black Banana
Will run October 1 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
*Dysfunctional Lady
Will run October 3 at TURF PARADISE in a claiming race
September 28, 2004
Oregon Annual Mixed Sale Results
Here are the results from Saturday's sale, high priced horse in each division in bold.
Results are listed in hip order.
Hip. Name, Sex, Sire?Dam, Consignor. Buyer, City, State, Price.
1. Wild, 2002 f., Wild Deputy?Steppin Fancy, Michael & Amy Stafford, Lois E. Edwins, Eagle CO ? $1,500.
2. Sailor Ann, 2002 f., Nucay?Stoney Ann, Carole Nicolai, Ron Haasl, La Center WA ? $700.
3. Bargain Baquera, 2002 f., Baquero?The Best Marketing, Oakhurst TBs, H. Durand, Camas WA ? $2,200.
4. La Theory, 2002 g., La Saboteur?Thera, M/M E.F. Gibson, Rhonda Elledge, Oregon City OR ? $900.
5. Wampum Wager, 2001 f., Stately Wager- Wigwam Woman, D & S TBs, Ron Haasl, La Center, WA- $1,100.
6. Blazin Basket, 2002 f., Basket Weave-A Blazing Bundle, Mr. & Mrs. E.F. Gibson, Lawrence O?Brine, Bellingham WA- $1,900.
7. Forsomfun, 2002 f., Former-Bella Soma, Mr. & Mrs. E.F. Gibson, Ann Perry Agent, Selah WA - $1,100.
8. This Girl?s Good, 2002 f., Basket Weave-Brialight, Mr. & Mrs. E.F. Gibson, Sam Howard, Remond OR- $1,500.
9. Lil?s Golden Boy, 1999 g., Gold Meridian-Dragoon Lil, William & Mary Miles, Sam Howard, Redmond OR - $500.
10. Withdrawn.
11. Whoa Babe, 2001 f., Peterhof-Gungho, Windy Ridge Farm, Roger Stevenson, Vancouver WA- $850.
12. Abtastic, 2002 g., Abstract-Hot Zee, Michael & Amy Stafford, Patty Runyon, Ridgefield WA- $2,400.
13. Lil?s Pot O?Gold, 2000 g., Gold Meridian-Lilly Con, William & Mary Miles, Robert Knaggs, Albany OR- $1,200.
14. Oregon Rockette, 2002 f., Can?t Be Slew-Quartzputz, William B. Turner, RNA ($6,500).
15. Baquero?s Barbie, 2003 f., Baquero-Rox Arcana, Mylon Buck, RNA ($3,500).
16. Unnamed, 2003 f., Snowbound-Run Sweet Luck, Windy Ridge Farm, Barbara J. Bagg, Bend OR- $3,000.
17. See Me Soon, 2003 f., Defensive Play-See Ya Soon, Dale & Kathy Parker, RNA ($2,200).
18. Shy Snowbound, 2003 f., Snowbound-Shy Winner, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Dan Leatherberry, Agent, Union Gap, WA ? $10,000.
19. Snowbound Duke, 2003 c., Snowbound-Star of Dublin, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Gerald Robinson, Grants Pass OR- $4,000.
20. Loose Slots, 2003 c., Nucay-Stoney Ann, Carole Nicolai, RNA ($3,500).
21. P D F Stylishano, 2003 g., Airdrie Apache-Stylish Ruby, Jeannine Johnson. Lanette Andrew, West Linn OR- $900.
22. Piracy, 2003 g., Tiffany Ice-Sultry Sensation, K. Neal & Pam Christopherson. Charlie Allen, Agent, Salem OR- $8,000.
23. Snowbound the Key, 2003 g., Snowbound-Thunder Town, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Richard Libolt, Dallas OR- $3,200.
24. Cops Time Bomb, 2003 f., Ex Marks the Cop-Timely Miss, Bart & Teesha Jeppsen. RNA ($6,500).
25. Soviet Silver, 2003 g., Tiffany Ice-Tivy Mountain, K. Neal & Pam Christopherson. Leonard Hammrich, Hayden Lake ID- $6,200.
26. Withdrawn.
27. Snowbound Victory, 2003f., Snowbound-Victoria Del Mar, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Blaine Homer, Burbank WA $3,000.
28. Gems Venture, 2003 f., Adventure Road-Wood?s Gemini, Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Gibson. Arturo Sanchez, Woodburn OR- $600.
29. Bound to Snow, 2003 c., Snowbound- Yu Turn Gold, MaeFields. Happy Valley Stable LLC, Portland OR- $2,700.
30. Sally Oop, 2003 f., Danjur-Alyewpy, Cross Country Ranch. RNA ($1,400).
31. Dancinwitheagles, 2003 f., Flying With Eagles-Autumn?s Imp, Winnwood Farm. Gary Borman, Seattle WA- $2,000.
32. Begray, 2003 f., Dr. Root-Begay, MaeFields. Leonard Hammrich, Hayden Lake ID- $5,600.
33. Absolute Downpour, 2003 c., Abstract-Best Reign, Cross Country Ranch. RNA ($4,000).
34. Run for Rosebuds, 2003 c., Cascadian-B J?s Rosebud, Dean F. Jolley, Jr. RNA ($1,900).
35. Bradly?s Boy, 2003 c., Abstract-Bradly?s Girl, Cross Country Ranch. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $1,900.
36. Unnamed, 2003 f., Klinsman (Ire)-Chisame, Donna Jensen. Patricia J. Damm, Portland OR- $1,600.
37. Midway City, 2003 g., Midway Magistrate-Columbia City, Ben-Ben Farms. RNA ($4,000).
38. Cagey Cat, 2003 g., True Confidence-Cuties Daughter, Wallace Rennie & Pat Cosgrove. Thomas Kuzma, Jefferson OR- $3,000.
39. Silver Tail Lady, 2003 f., Tiffany Ice-Devils Lady On Ice, Eric Marquart. Blaine Homer, Burbank WA- $2,000.
40. Cascadian Summer, 2003 f., Cascadian-Fast Sis, Dale & Kathy Parker. RNA ($1,600).
41. Saboteur Who, 2003 g., La Saboteur-Flat Head Angel, Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Gibson. Arturo Sanchez, Woodburn OR- $700.
42. L. A. Freedom, 2003 g., La Saboteur-Freedom Basket, Mr. & Mrs. E. F. Gibson. Vince Funk, Olympia WA- $800.
43. Cops True Grit, 2003 g., Ex Marks the Cop-Gata Stealit, Bart & Teesha Jeppsen. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $5,200.
44. Holy Matrimony, 2003 f., Gold Meridian-Hana Bride, Peterson TB Bloodstock. Don H. Jackson, Grants Pass OR- $2,600.
45. Hello Snowbound, 2003 g., Snowbound-Hello Duck, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Balcom &/or Buckley, Forest Grove OR- $2,600.
46. Unnamed, 2003 g., Abstract-Hot Zee, Wayne Thom. Wm. Kosterman, Ridgefield WA- $4,200.
47. Truthorconsequence, 2003 g., True Confidence-Jane Fondue, Ben-Ben Farms. Ronald Sutton, Wilsonville OR- $2,000.
48. Just Latelys Boy, 2003 c., Abstract-Just Lately, Cross Country Ranch. Patricia J. Damm, Portland OR- $1,600.
49. M B Rio Grande, 2003 c., Corslew-La Bardot, Mylon Buck. RNA ($10, 500).
50. Confidential Lady, 2003 f., True Confidence-Lady In Wining, Wallace Rennie & Pat Cosgrove. Van Horne & Caron, Salem OR- $2,500.
51. Nothingcomestomind, 2003 c., Nucay-Magnolia Maggie, Carole Nicolai. Not Sold ($1,000).
52. Midway A. M., 2003 g., Midway Magistrate-Maryinthmorning, Ben-Ben Farms. Charlie Allen, Agent, Salem OR- $7,200.
53. Bellotti, 2003 g., Cascadian-Mccoy, MaeFields. Nick Lowe Agent, Ridgefield WA- $6,000.
54. Mountain Band, 2003 c., Cascadian-Milady?s Golden, MaeFields. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $3,500.
55. Chaotic Dancer, 2003 f., Line Dance-Miss Chaos, Bar C Racing Stbls./Paulson. Vince Funk, Olympia WA- $1,600.
56. Confident Way, 2003 f., True Confidence-Newbury Street, MaeFields. Robert J. Terry, Aumsville OR- $3,500.
57. Unnamed, 2003 f., Bagshot-Northwest Choice, Rogelio Gonzalez. Gordon Root, West Linn OR $4,500.
58. Flyin Dakota, 2003 c., Flying With Eagles-Ode a Dakota, Winnwood Farm. Julie Brown, Concrete WA- $800.
59. Cascade Locks, 2003 f., Cascadian-One for the Sea, MaeFields. Gerald Robinson, Grants Pass OR- $4,000.
60. Red E to Go, 2004 c., Abstract-Red Line Dancer, MaeFields, Agent. Carol Duby, Washougal WA- $1,000.
61. Unnamed, 2004 c., Abstract-Tres Bonne, Cross Country Ranch. Jim Gilmour, Albany OR- $500.
62. Unnamed, 2004 f., Ito the Hammer-Yasou Ya Ya, James Hambleton. Eric Scott Jensen, Portland OR- $300.
63. Unnamed, 2004 c., Ito the Hammer-Adorable Ana, James Hambleton. Eric Scott Jensen - $550.
64. Unnamed, 2004 f., Ore Grade-Borneastermorn, Wayne Thom. Roger Stevenson, Vancouver WA- $900.
65. Willamette Girl, 2004 f., Williamstown-Cindy?s song, Dalene Knight. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $2,500.
66. Withdrawn.
67. Unnamed, 2004 f., Midway Magistrate-Exploding girl, Rob Creighton. Dan Miller, Brush Prairie WA- $1,500.
68. Withdrawn.
69. Unnamed, 2004 c., Cascadian-Hot Zee, Wayne Thom. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $4,200.
70. Unnamed, 2004 c., Ito the Hammer- Ivor?s Fire, James Hambleton. Eric Scott Jensen, Portland OR- $1,000.
71. Unnamed, 2004 c, Baquero-Jordana?s run, Cross Country Ranch. RNA ($3,700).
72. Unnamed, 2004 c., Sahm-Julie?s Dream, Dalene Knight. Allen Floyd, Othello WA- $4,700.
73. Unnamed, 2004 c., Western Fame-Kleophia, Rob Creighton. George Hurliman, Tillamook OR- $2,100.
74. Maid the Grade, 2004 f., Ore Grade-Lady of Arathorn, Peterson TB Bloodstock. Roger Stevenson, Vancouver WA- $1,000.
75. Unnamed, 2004 c., Cascadian-Lypheor?s Love, Wayne Thom. Eric Marquart, Tualatin OR- $1,500.
76. Unnamed, 2004 c., Paradis-Mia Right, MaeFields. Gerald Robinson, Grants Pass OR- $1,700.
77. Unnamed, 2004 f., Hermes-Miss Delice, Wayne Thom. Balcom &/or Buckley, Forest Grove OR- $2,600.
78. Withdrawn.
79. Run Sweet Luck, 1985 m., Run of Luck-Al?s Sweet Miss, Windy Ridge Farm. Rob Creighton, Concord CA- $850.
80. Special Vote, 1990 m., Alysheba-You?re my Choice, James Hambleton. Dennis January, Vancouver WA- $5,000.
81. Spirit One, 1998 m., Sharper One-Inland Pass, Oakhurst TB, Agent/Anderson. Ray Andrews, Central Point OR ? $2,000.
82. Starboard, 1991 m., Knights Choice-Flying Nickers, Oakhurst TBs. Claudia A. Canouse, Agent, Seattle WA- $1,500.
83. Stoney Ann, 1993 m., Expediter-Mackee Babee, Carole Nicolai. Karen Weiderman, Castle Rock WA-$300.
84. Ticker, 1994 m., Peterhof-Nancy?s Answer, Oakhurst TBs. Janis Hill, Cottonwood CA- $1,300.
85. Tivy Mountain, 1994 m., Moscow Ballet-Hill to Climb, K. Neal & Pam Christopherson. Lois E. Edwins, Eagle CO- $1,900.
86. Two Moisake, 1998 m., Abstract-Two Cycle Honda, Oakhurst TB, Agent/Jensen. Rebecca Watt, Newberg OR- $800.
87. Uptildawn, 1993 m., Encino-After the Dawn, Oakhurst TB, Agent/Eide. Gerildyn Johnson, St. Helens OR- $1,100.
88. Vi Tobin, 1986 m., J. O. Tobin-Myvita, Dale & Kathy Parker. Janis Hill, Cottonwood Ca- $3,000.
89. Windy Queen, 1991 m., Sharper One-Savanna?s Lark, Leroy & Mona Twiggs. Joe Griffin, Selah WA- $1,400.
90. Yasou Ya Ya, 1998 m., Silver Buck-Extreme Change, James Hambleton. Gene Nance, Terrebonne OR- $600.
91. Adorable Ana, 1987 m., Bolger-Brew Mistress (Fr), James Hambleton. Florette Brewer, Junction City OR- $400.
92. Apachee Light, 1987 m., Apalachee-Aromeo Light, Michael & Amy Stafford. Ray Andrews, Central Point OR- $1,500.
93. Autumn?s Imp, 1997 m., Drouilly (Fr)-Autumn Mystery, Winnwood Farm. Raymond Wilson, Dallas OR- $2,100.
94. Bank of Dreams, 1997 m., Water Bank-Old Man?s Dream, Anthony Hoover. Rob Creighton - $2,300.
95. Bay Prospect, 1989 m., Prospect North-Kapalua Bay, Oakhurst TBs. Ricci Rathka, Banks OR- $1,200.
96. Bradly?s Girl, 1991 m., Just the Time-Phil?s Miss, Cross Country Ranch. Ray Andrews, Central Point OR- $1,500.
97. Chisame, 1998 m., Phone Trick-Chi Sa, Oakhurst TBs, Agent/Jensen. RNA ($900).
98. Cuties Best, 1999 m., Rob An Plunder-Grey Cuttie, Sheryl Gregor-Wright. Teri Beckner, Jefferson OR- $1,000.
99. Delete the Browser, 2000 m., Delineator-Bundled Browser, Oakhurst TBs, Agent/Micklus. Marcia Ohlde, Snohomish WA- $900.
100. Exploding Girl, 1989 m., Explodent-Not All Foolish, Rob Creighton. Tracey Barker, Yakima WA- $800.
101. Fancy Nancy M., 1989 m., Play Fellow-Wonderful Wanda, Paul L. Turner. John Ansell, Eagle Creek OR- $1,700.
102. Fitting Impulse, 2001 m., Baquero-Wild Impulse, Oakhurst Tbs. Charles G. Brown, Stanwood WA- $1,500.
103. Five Dreams, 1988 m., Palace Music-Fleet Arada, Michael & Amy Stafford. Gene Nance - $1,000.
104. Withdrawn
105. Forewarn, 1989 m., Picida-Break In, James Hambleton. Dennis January ? $2,100.
106. Withdrawn.
107. Janet?s Diamond, 1991 m., Oraibi-Manon Letsgo, Oakhurst Tb, Agent/Johnson. Gerald Robinson ? $600.
108. Just Lately, 1989 m. Just the Time-Grey Lately, Cross Country Ranch. Becky Elkind, Gaston OR ? $750.
109. Kimberlite Rose, 1991 m., Marcellini-Norfair, Ben-Ben Farms. Leonard Hammrich ? $1,000.
110. Ladies Hat, 1994 m., Hatchet Man-La Grande Finale, Michael & Amy Stafford. Balcom & Buckley ? $1,700.
111. Ladykind (IRE), 1997 m., Lake Coniston-Bean Siamsa, Anthony Hoover RNA ($1,900).
112. Lark n Pete, 1993 m. Petes Innate-Out for a Lark, Parson?s Farm. Gerald Robinson ? $1,200.
113. Lilly Con, 1995 m., Restless Con-Dragoon Lil, W. & M. Mills. Roger Stevenson ? $2,000.
114. Military March, 1995 m., Fit to Fight-Marshua?s Music, Winnwood Farm. Janis Hill, Cottonwood CA ? $3,000.
115. Miss Chaos, 1994 m., Blushing John-Firesweeper, Bar C. Racing Stbls & Paulsons. Teri Beckner, Jefferson OR ? $1,200.
116. Withdrawn.
117. Misty Savannah, 1994 m., Knight in Savannah-Brompton Mist, Fred & Monty Sheppard. Tracey Barker, Yakima WA ? $400.
118. Ode a Dakota, 1997 m., Desert Wine-Charm Power, Winnwood Farm. Steve A. Smith, Eugene OR ? $5,500.
119. Prospect Glory Be, 1986 m., Prospect North-Bea?s Doublemint, D & S Thoroughbreds. Steven C. Peterson, Selah WA ? $1,200.
120. Pure Delight, 1988 m., Phone Trick-My Violet D & S Thoroughbreds. Larry E. Northern, Brownsville OR ? $350.
Quarter Horse Section
121. Miss Jettn Casady, 2002 f., Isle Be A Duster Too-Casadys Calgary Jet, Edward Steenkolk. Lewis H. Moss, Estacada OR ? $800.
122. Withdrawn.
123. Snowbound Meter, 2003 f., Snowbound TB-Whata Lota Meter, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Baxter Andruss, Vancouver WA ? $2,400.
124. Kiss Good By, 2003 f., Race For Cash-Kissem By By. Donald & Beverly Conway. RNA ($4,700).
125. All Royal Merit, 2003 f., All American Royal-Meritinette, Pulse Ranches, Agent. Leonard Hammrich, Hayden Lake ID ? $6,000.
126. 2004 c., A Classic Dash-Signed Steel, Cross Country Ranch. Daniel Velazquez, Kent WA ? $2,600.
127. 2004 f., Rob ?N Gin TB-Natalie Attired, Dalene Knight. Anne Monteith, Silverton OR ? $2,500.
128. Sail On Bonny, 1987 m., Sail On Bunny-Sizzlin Chris, Edward Steenkolk RNA ($2,700)
129. Buy Air Mail, 1986 m., On A High-Miss Air Mail, Donald & Beverly Conway RNA ($900).
130. CPR First Time, 1999 m., First Down Cash-Meri Mickey TB, Edward Steenkolk. Gerald Robinson ? $350.
131. CPR Nearly Perfect, 1997 m., First Down Cash-Perfecting, Edward Steenkolk. Dean Jolley, Kennewick WA ? $400.
STATISTICAL SUMMARY
Totals***Racing Age****Yearlings***Weanlings***Broodmares*** Q. H.
#sold 104--------12-----------33---------15---------37----------7
RNA 18----------1------------11----------1-----------2----------3
Outs 9----------1-------------1-----------2-----------4----------1
Gross $164,600 $15,850 $111,000 $26,050 $56,650 $15,050
Avg. $2,160 $1,321 $3,364 $1,737 $1,531 $2,150
Median $1,600 $1,150 $3,000 $1,500 $1,200 $2,400
This reflects a 36.3% increase in gross, a 10.1% increase in average price, and a 6.7% increase in median price.
The high-seller was hip #18, a yearling filly by Snowbound out of Shy Winner, purchased by Dan Leatherberry, agent.
September 27, 2004
Your Name Here
With the Portland Meadows meet less than a month away, we'll be updating and revising our public trainer lists, amongst other categories.
So, if you're a public trainer, or if you think you fall into any of our categories to the right, drop us an e-mail with all the pertinent information. We'll get your listing up ASAP. Or, if you're already listed but your info has changed, let us know so we can update.
Photos
Nancy Hardin has provided us some great sale photos:
Hip #74.
Hip #60.
Hip #75.
There are more great photos of the Oregon sale up this morning, starting here.
Sale Notes
For those who didn't attend, the 2004 OTBA mixed sale was a success. Many great Oregon-breds went through the sales ring, and by today they're at new homes in Oregon and beyond. Continue to check this page, as we will post full results when they are available.
September 23, 2004
Updates
Oregon Racing News will not be updated until Monday the 27th, due to the upcoming sale. We'll see you back here then!
September 22, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries (updated)
*Dlassy Dee
Will run September 25 at LETHBRIDGE in an allowance race
*J. J. Sun Shine
Will run September 25 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Eternal Secrecy
Will run September 25 at NORTHLANDS PARK in an allowance/optional claiming
*Moe Boots
Will run September 25 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
September 21, 2004
Sale Reminders
Schedule of Events
Friday, September. 24
12 noon – 5 p.m. Sale horses available for preview
5 – 7 p.m. Barbeque dinner and horseshoe tournament
Saturday, September 25
7 - 9 a. m.--Horsemen’s breakfast
8 a. m.--1 p. m. Sale horses available for preview
1 p. m.--Sale begins
Catalog
Index to consignors here
Index to sires here
Index to dams here
Index to covering sires here
Preview is here
September 20, 2004
Oregon-bred Winner
Dlassy Dee
Bred by Vernon L. Swenson and owned and trained by Andrew Schmildt, won a maiden special weight at Lethbridge.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Truth Buster
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Amber Dawn
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Sensationalsonny
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Mythical Road
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Samoan Dream
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Missy Baquero
Will run September 20 (today) at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
September 17, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Taylor Ridge
Will run September 19 at NORTHLANDS PARK in a claiming race
*Sonny's Pride
Will run September 19 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
September 16, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Chiltepin
Will run September 17 at FAIRPLEX PARK in a starter’s allowance
*Slowwaterrunsdeep
Will run September 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Eighty Eighty
Will run September 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Callie Mae
Will run September 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Miss Bliss
Will run September 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*My Emy My Amy
Will run September 18 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Unfortunate Stallion News
In updating our links in the stallion section, we have learned that both Gold Meridian and Prince Stanley have passed away.
Leading sire 6 times in Oregon, Gold Meridian was owned by Don Jackson and stood at Flying Lark Ranch. By Seattle Slew out of Queen Louie (Crimson Satan), his lifetime progeny earnings total $8,779,524. He was the sire of two Grade 1 winners and two Grade 3 winners, including TEE KAY, the dam of SYMBOLI KRIS S, Japan's two-time Horse of the Year, who has over $8 million in earnings. Gold Meridian boasted average earnings per runner of nearly $34,000.
Prince Stanley, a son of Globe out of Be A Princess (Good Behaving) who stood at Painted Desert, has also passed away. His first foals are the yearlings of 2004.
Notes from the 9/15 Roundtable
Individuals who attended yesterday's meeting included Magna reps, Portland Meadows & MGP management, OTBA, HBPA, and OQHRA directors, a fair meet representative, and ORC Chairman Walters and Comm. Metcalf, amongst others.
ORC Executive Director Jodi Hanson served as somewhat of a moderator during the meeting, but discussion was rather informal.
The HBPA, OGA, OTBA, and OQRHA representatives talked about their respective organizations and listed some of their concerns:
*purse levels are too low
*racing opportunities are too few (outside of the PM dates for horses)
*concerns about the race surface at Portland Meadows.
Jeff Grady, formerly of PM/MGP and now of XpressBet, talked about the difficulties competing for the gambling dollar in Oregon, and his attempts to help both tracks survive since his arrival. With respect to track surface at PM, he mentioned that Magna is bringing the gentleman who has worked on the Santa Anita surface to Portland in the next week or so. This expert will offer his recommendations on what can be done.
Grady stressed that Magna will not just write checks, nor pour money into a black hole. Furthermore, Grady stated he doesn't ever want the Magna bosses to look at Oregon as expendable.
Chairman Walters described the makeup and duties of the ORC, stressed their role as primarily regulatory, with the safety and integrity of the racing their main concern. 17 FTE employees do the day-to-day work of ensuring that safety & integrity. He reminded everyone that the racing operator will need to make money and, in general, if they are acting within the law, the Commission will not tell them how to run their business. Walters later stressed that each organization must ask itself if it is doing all it can to help the industry before asking others to help.
Larry Campbell, a former legislator who now heads Oregon Victory PAC, stated that everyone in the room knows what the problems are, and added that the biggest threat looming is a proposed Cowlitz tribe casino just off of I-5 north of La Center, WA. It would be the biggest casino and potentially biggest gambling draw in the Portland Metro area. The talk is of the Cowlitz tribe parterning with the operators of the Mohegan Sun Casino in Connecticut, the largest casino in the world.
This potential is real and has the Indian tribes in Oregon concerned. Likewise, it should have Oregon state lawmakers concerned about its effects on the state lottery.
Campbell said that we need to think in terms of "survival" and think a couple steps ahead. A positive is Portland Meadow's location and the possibility of doing something to increase purses outside of legislative changes.
A member of the Gilbert family spoke of her enthusiasm about all the groups meeting and the potential for revitalization of Portland Meadows. Her father worked along with Bill Wineberg to run Portland Meadows, so she remembers what it once was, and could be.
Talk followed amongst representatives of the organizations about how they could proceed in working as a united industry with respect to partenering with outside organizations and in dealing with the Legislature. If you would like to know who your legislator is, click here. Knowing who represents your interests in Salem was an important item mentioned. We're getting towards the end of campaign season, and the legislature reconvenes in just over a few months.
A follow-up meeting was planned after the representatives went back to their organizations to update them and get approval to pursue these avenues further.
Rountable Notes
A brief recap of yesterday's roundtable with the ORC and racing industry reps will be posted later today.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Kenny C
Will run September 17 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Wall St Kid
Will run September 17 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Attracta Dancer
Will run September 18 at YELLOWSTONE DOWNS in a maiden special weight
*Left Right Left
Will run September 18 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
*Black Banana
Will run September 18 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
*Dlassy Dee
Will run September 18 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
*J. J. Sun Shine
Will run September 18 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Aptlyput
Will run September 18 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
September 15, 2004
Oregon-bred Winner
Congratulations go out to...
See Sea Lady
Bred by W. L. Bud Luke, owned by Warren L. Luke, and trained by Bill Hof, won an allowance race at the Harney County Fair.
September 14, 2004
Oregon-bred Entry
Redd N Hot
Will run September 16 at ALBUQUERQUE in a claiming race
September 13, 2004
Stallion News
Photo: Abstract
Oregon Sire of the Year Abstract, A son of Danzig out of Far (Forli), has a new home. The sire will now be standing at Cross Country Ranch, located in Central Oregon. The popular sire of Oregon-bred winners Moonlit Maddie, Yesss, Hurricane Rylie, and Absolutism, amongst many others, is welcomed enthusiastically by Scottie Johnson. "We're extremely excited to have him here, and really proud to have a stallion of his caliber to represent our farm". Contact information for Cross Country Ranch is located here.
Unbridled?s Comet, a $1.9-million purchase at the 2001 Keeneland July yearling sale, will be standing at Oakhurst in Newberg for the 2005 breeding season. Unbridled?s Comet is by Unbridled?s song out of Rainbow Promise (Known Fact). Timber Legend, a $1 million Keeneland sales grad, will also be standing at Oakhurst. Timber Legend is by Storm Cat out of Lady Vixen (Sir Ivor). Visit the Oakhurst website here.
Broodmare for Sale
stakes producing broodmare SPIN A FIB is for sale for $1000.00. Contact Pat at 509-854-6290, or Pam, at 541-567-8361.
Oregon-bred Winner
Congratulations to....
Andy Can Run
Bred and owned by Robert J. Sayer and trained by Debbie Van Horne, won a maiden claiming at Emerald Downs.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Haileys Count
Will run September 15 at ALBUQUERQUE in a maiden claiming
*Baquero's Chick
Will run September 16 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Americas Pride
Will run September 16 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Samoan Dream
Will run September 16 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Missy Baquero
Will run September 16 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
September 10, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*So Happy Together
Will run September 12 at BAY MEADOWS in a claiming race
*Wild But Free
Will run September 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Dysfunctional Lady
Will run September 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Storm N Sunny
Will run September 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Hopeful Season
Will run September 12 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
New Photo Today...
Once again, one of the marvelous photos of Ms. Hardin.
Oregon-bred Entry
*French Season
Will run September 12 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
September 09, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Abstract Image
Will run September 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a starter handicap
*Callie Mae
Will run September 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a starter handicap
*Andy Can Run
Will run September 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*J. H. Diamond Head
Will run September 11 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
Oregon-bred Entry
*West Coast Monarch
Will run September 11 at BAY MEADOWS in a maiden special weight
Sale Nightmare (updated)
For those who are interested, the story of the $341,000 nightmare at the WTBA Summer Yealing Sale can be read here.
Yearlings whose purchases were voided are listed here.
If you would like to know more about the agent in question, you can find his website here. We did note the following statement on his website:
Over the years I have attended and have purchased Thoroughbreds from sales. I have researched many prospects for friends and Potential clients and have a vast Wealth of Knowledge in and around the racing industry. I have had many great experiences in this business and have met many great people such as Bob Baffert, Mike Pegram, Robert Lewis, D. Wayne Lukas, Neil Drysdale, and Frank Brothers. Jockeys Pat Day, Jerry Bailey , Shane Sellers, Jorge Chavas, Edgar Prado, Jose Santos Etc.. just to name a few. I have also had the opportunity to attend the Breeder's Cup 1992, the Kentucky Derby 2000 & 2003, Preakness & Pimlico Special 2003.
According to his website, he was licensed to train at Portland Meadows in 1993, and worked as a groom for Frank Lucarelli, Jose Corrales, and Jack Steiner at Longacres.
Mr. St. Amand has told Bloodhorse reporters he intends to sue the WTBA because they "should have been more diligent in checking Underwood's credit and should not have made so much information about the situation public."
To the best of our knowledge, sales results, regardless of what they are, are generally regarded as public information.
While this doesn't impact Oregon racing per se, it is timely considering our rapidly approaching mixed sale.
Final sale results are listed here.
September 08, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Irish Tribute
Will run September 10 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*T C Royale
Will run September 10 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Keep On Turkin
Will run September 10 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Dlassy Dee
Will run September 11 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
Rountable Discussion on Oregon Racing
From the ORC website:
Commission Roundtable on Racing in Oregon
September 15, 2004, 10:00 a.m.
Members of the racing community and the general public are invited to participate in a roundtable discussion regarding short and long-term goals for the racing industry in Oregon. The meeting will be held at Portland Meadows, 1001 N Schmeer Road, Portland, OR.
Tentative Discussion Topics
-Who We Are and What We Do - Review of racing industry organizations and their functions
-State of the Industry in Oregon - What can we do to make it work?
-Legislative Issues
-Other Topics Submitted by Interested Parties
If you wish to submit a topic to be discussed, please send it by first class mail, fax or email to the attention of:
Carol Morgan
Oregon Racing Commission
800 NE Oregon Street
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: 503-731-4052
Fax: 503-731-4053
carol.n.morgan@state.or.us
(Click address to start a new e-mail message)
Washington Yearling Sale
The sale topper for the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s annual Summer Yearling Sale, held yesterday, was a filly by Slewdledo out of Exploded's Girl (Exploded). Ken and Patricia Paulson of Granger, Washington, and Bar C Racing Stable of Hermiston, Oregon, were the owners of this filly who sold for $92,000. Emerald Downs president Ron Crockett is the filly's new owner. Click here for her catalog page.
Complete results for the sale are not yet available, but we will provide a link once they are available for viewing.
September 07, 2004
And Now For Something Random...
Dumb? Creepy? Strange? Insane?
We report, you decide.
For sale on E-bay, three pieces of straw from the Three Chimneys stall of Smarty Jones, minimum bid of $9.99. Click here to view.
Shopping
The folks at Oakhurst now have an online store with all sorts of Oregon products, items of the horseshoed variety not included. View the shop by clicking here. Gifts, goodies, and etc.
Oregon-bred Winner
Congrats to....
Storm N Sunny
Bred by Dalene Knight, owned by Iron Horse Enterprises, Inc., and trained by Roy Lumm, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Moonlit Maddie
Will run September 7 (today) at YAVAPAI DOWNS in an allowance race
*Toxaholic
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Andy Can Run
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Slowwaterrunsdeep
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Danjel
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*De's Boots
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Maria Lo Riena
Will run September 9 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Black Banana
Will run September 10 at LETHBRIDGE in a maiden special weight
September 06, 2004
Oregon-bred Winners
BJ's Black Gold
Bred and owned by Joy A. Obrist and trained by Rolland Fergason, won a claiming race at Yavapai Downs.
Sensational Sonny
Bred by Clyde C. Nobles, owned by Kim Smith, and trained by Robert Baze, won a claiming race at Emerald Downs.
Sonny's Pride
Bred by Coleman Brothers, owned by Allen Fogle, and trained by Amanda Fogle, won a claiming race at Lethbridge.
Hold on Heather
Bred and trained by Melvin Davis and owned by Melvin Davis and Heather Skeoch, won a claiming race at Assiniboia Downs.
September 03, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Moe Boots
Will run September 6 at LETHBRIDGE in a starters allowance
*Sweet Slewellen
Will run September 6 at MOUNTAINEER in a claiming race
*Left Right Left
Will run September 6 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a claiming race
Hub Revenue
From the Bloodhorse:
Three account wagering providers that hub through Oregon set all-time records for a three-month period in the second quarter of 2004, according to statistics provided by the Oregon Racing Commission...
Total handle through the Oregon hubs for the second quarter was $234,752,738, up 5.3% from $222,218,31 in the second quarter of 2003. The second quarter of each year includes the three Triple Crown events, which produce big wagering days.
read the entire article by clicking here.
More Magna News
More Magna news to be read here, if interested.
Oregon-bred Entries
*Crown of Pearls
Will run September 4 at SACRAMENTO in a claiming race
*Sensationalsonny
Will run September 4 at EMERALD DOWNS in a claiming race
*Missy Baquero
Will run September 4 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Hold On Heather
Will run September 5 at ASSINIBOIA DOWNS in a maiden claiming
September 02, 2004
Oregon-bred Entries
*Flying Cisco
Will run September 3 at WALLA WALLA in a claiming race
*See Sea Lady
Will run September 3 at WALLA WALLA in a claiming race
*R C's Star Power
Will run September 3 at WALLA WALLA in a claiming race
*W R Funny Face
Will run September 3 at WALLA WALLA in a claiming race
*Lovers Son
Will run September 5 at LETHBRIDGE in a stakes race
*J. J. Sun Shine
Will run September 5 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
*Sonny's Pride
Will run September 5 at LETHBRIDGE in a claiming race
Oregon-bred Entries
*Im a Timex
Will run September 3 at ELKO COUNTY FAIR in a claiming race
*Miss Bliss
Will run September 3 at EMERALD DOWNS in a maiden claiming
*Lethal Grande
Will run September 4 at HASTINGS in a claiming race
September 01, 2004
Oregon-bred Winner
Sal's Saloon
Bred by Laura L Pedro, owned by Debora Fergason, and trained by Rolland Fergason, won a claiming race at Yavapai Downs.
Oregon-bred Entry
*B J's Black Gold
Will run September 5 at YAVAPAI DOWNS in a claiming race.