Posted by: admin on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 04:00 AM
Oregon Racing
From the Oregonian:
To the rest of the world, she is Joy Carlson, retired Lake Oswego travel agent. But when she pulls open the front doors of Portland Meadows, as she did Monday, she is transformed. She is an Owner, with a stake in the outcome of Oregon Championship Day.
Posted by: admin on Monday, December 14, 2009 - 06:06 PM
Oregon Racing
In the $10,000 Oregon His Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino, it was maiden Jacqueline’s Angel who made a wide sweeping move at the quarter pole and won impressively. Jacqueline’s Angel had been a maiden going into the race, but he was very contentious in his previous races and proved his talent today, as he scored by a length for jockey Mark Anderson.
Jacqueline’s Angel races for owner Susan Boatfield and trainer Jim Fergason. Thunder Thorn finished in the second spot with Beacon Rock rounding out the trifecta.
The Lethal Grande Sprint presented by Spirit Mountain Casino was surely one of the most interesting of the day, not the least of which because of the huge upset win scored by Gameshy. Gameshy sat a good stalking trip for jockey Leonel Camacho-Flores and quickly took command as the field entered the stretch, pulling away in the end to win at 18 to 1.
The race started off strange as Jimbos Fire Ant started off for the lead, suddenly stopped and fell back to last and then sprinted up again to take the lead as the field went into the far turn. Jimbos Fire Ant battled with Ex Mountain Cop as the field approached the quarter pole, but then Jimbos Fire Ant drifted very wide and weakened through the lane. Ex Mountain Cop battled on after being passed by Gameshy, but was only able to manage a third place finish.
Brave Hearted rallied up to just get the second spot from Ex Mountain Cop who finished third. Gameshy races for owner/trainer M.W. 'Sam' Davis.
Smoken Sham kept his perfect record intact, but he had to work for it as he scored in the $20,000 Bill Wineberg Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino. Smoken Sham had to overcome trouble as he was pinched back at the start and came away last. Jockey Joe Crispin quickly got his two year old back on track though and proceeded to move up on the outside and slowly creep back into the contention as the field reached the far turn. At the quarter pole, Crispin turned his charge loose, and Smoken Sham quickly came calling after long time front runner Smart As Jim. Smoken Sham quickly put away that rival and held off the strong late run of long shot Cascade Carson who closed very strongly to only miss by half a length.
Smoken Sham is now a perfect three for three for owner/breeder Patrick Cosgrove and trainer Ben Root. Root had a milestone day winning three stakes races.
“He made a big run,” said Root of Smoken Sham. “He got a little green once he got the lead and the runner up ran a big race. I don’t think we’ve seen the best of Old Smoke’ just yet.”
Cascade Carson finished a strong second with Smart as Jim finishing up third. Final time for the six furlongs was 1:14.25.
In the co-featured $20,000 Janet Wineberg Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino it was another Root runner taking top billing as Shame on Rose drew off down the lane to win by six lengths. The two year old daughter of Seattle Shamus was sent off as the 9/5 post time favorite, and took command shortly after the gate was sprung. Marijo Terleski then saved some in the tank as Shame on Rosie drew off down the stretch.
Shame on Rosie races for owners Gate 2 Wire racing. Rockhill Gold finished up in the second spot with Storm N The Harbor rounding out the trifecta.
The stakes action kicked off in the third race with the $10,000 Oregon Hers Stakes presented by Spirit Mountain Casino with the prohibitive favorite Nikki S. winning by a length and a half. Nikki S. settled back in last for much of the running as Bagajawea set a slow early tempo. As the field turned for home, the early leaders began to fade and it was Nikki S and Purple Kaycee who pounced on them. Nikki S was able to outkick Purple Kaycee to the finish line however and was victorious. David Lopez was on board for the winning ride for owner Rod Lowe and trainer Ben Root. Purple Kaycee finished second with Kitty Mac up for the third spot.
News and Notes…..Corriendo Baquero scored a 33 to 1 upset winning the Oregon Starter Handicap in the day’s 7th race. Jose Zunino was on board for the upset win for owner/trainer Charlene Whiteside……..Tequila Tipsy won her third race of the meeting as she powered home to win the Oregon Distaff Starter Handicap in the day’s ninth and final race. Tequila Tipsy was ridden by Luis Torres for trainer Vanessa Hunt and owners W. Remmers, Ron Sutton, and Vanessa Hunt.
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 06:45 PM
Oregon Racing
While the racing action is sure to be hot and heavy all day long on Monday December 14, fans will be able to also enjoy some of the finer things Oregon has to offer. Spirit Mountain presents Oregon Championship Day will feature nine races with the top Oregon-bred Thoroughbreds competing for great prize money on the track. However, the second floor Clubhouse level will be hosting the Almost Winter Fair.
The Almost Winter Fair will feature many of Oregon ’s top brewers, winemakers, as well as some confectioners, all sampling and selling their fantastic home grown products. Spirit Mountain Casino will also be on hand, and they’ll be giving away a free stadium blanket to everyone who attends the Almost Winter Fair. And the best part is, it is free to attend!
The Almost Winter Fair will kick off at 12 noon and go up until 5pm, shortly after the races end, so fans will be able to pass through all throughout the day and enjoy the fine local products.
Posted by: admin on Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 12:19 AM
Oregon Breeding
At PORTLAND MEADOWS
Promiscuous Lad
Klinsman (IRE) - Forty Romances by Forty Niner
Bred by Dr. & Mrs. Jack B Root Jr., Owned by Dean and Lois Vogt, Trained by Ben Root
Won a 2yo maiden special weight race ($3,190)
Tequila Tipsy
Baquero - Jordana’s Run by Feu d’Enfer
Bred by Scottie Johnson, Owned by Remmers, Sutton and Hunt and Trained by Vanessa Hunt
Won a claiming race ($2,420)
He’s a Golden Boy
Ex Marks the Cop - Kiznitti by Falstaff
Bred by Bart Jeppsen, Owned by West Coast Stable and Trained by Jonathan Nance
Won a maiden claiming race ($2,475)
Golden Gate Fields, a 70-year-old horse racing track perched on prime East Bay waterfront, is scheduled to be placed on the auction block in February as part of an effort by the track's owner to reduce its debt.
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - 11:48 PM
Oregon Breeding
At PORTLAND MEADOWS
Smoken Sham
Seattle Shamus - Belle Fourche by Baquero
Bred and Owned by Patrick Cosgrove, Trained by Ben Root
Won The Dennis Dodge Memorial Stakes ($11,000)
R.A. Laney’s Gold
Harbor the Gold - Laney by Country Light
Bred by Joy A. Obrist, Owned by Joy A. Obrist and Debora Fergason and Trained by Rolland Fergason
Won a 2 year old maiden claiming race ($2,585)
Crowning the Queen
Crowning Season (GB) - Elegance in Motion by Lively One
Bred by Mylon L. Buck, Owned & Trained by Lyle Magnuson
Won a claiming race ($2,145)
Mule Train
Seattle Shamus - Lady Camilla by Crowning Season (GB)
Bred/Owned/Trained by Ryland M. Harwood & Jo Ann Harwood
Won a Maiden Special Weight ($3,190)
Teddy Two Shoes
Katowice - Wegota Goblin by No Back Talk
Bred by Mr. & Mrs. Bill Johnson, Owned by Gerildyn Johnson and Just Horsen Around, Trained by Jim Fergason
Won a claiming race ($2,915)
Love of My Life
Midway Magistrate - Wegota Slewzy by Tip On Slew
Bred by Jeri Johnson & Jim Fergason, Owned by Gerildyn Johnson and Just Horsen Around, Trained by Jim Fergason
Won a maiden claiming race ($2,475)
Trulu
Freespool - Ladykind (IRE) by Lake Coniston (IRE)
Bred by David Hoover & Anthony Hoover, Owned by Ray Boucher, Trained by Rolland Fergason
Won a claiming race ($2,585)
Red Neck Patty
Jeff’s Companion - Little Fager by Prosper Fager
Bred by George J. Hurliman, Owned by Hurliman Enterprises LLC, Trained by Rolland Fergason
Won a maiden claiming race ($2,695)
Works Lika Bullet
Cisco Road - Bagel Craving by Prized
Bred by V.A. Fergason, Owned by Mike Wilkins and Just Horsen Around, Trained by Jim Fergason
Won a claiming race ($2,860)
AJ’s Equus
Klinsman (IRE) - Tatterdemalion by Son of Briartic
Bred and Owned by Mr. & Mrs. Leo Maelfeyt, Trained by Bruno Maelfeyt
Won a claiming race ($2,420)
Sandi’s Speed Trap
Ex Marks The Cop - Cutcando by Cutlass Reality
Bred by Randy Belles & Lori Collins, Owned by Dan Gober and Trained by Robert Beckner
Won a claiming race ($2,310)
Rock Hard Rogue
Rogue S. - Evening n Georgia by Gentle King
Bred by Darrin Paul & Rod Lowe, Owned by David and Patricia Runyon, Trained by David Runyon
Won a claiming race ($2,145)
Stately Prospect
Prospected - Statley Katie by Stately Wager
Bred and Owned by Cheryl Weaver, Trained by Armando Rodriguez
Won a 2 yo maiden claiming race ($2,200)
Posted by: admin on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 11:06 PM
Oregon Racing
Smoken Sham ran his record to a perfect two for two as he closed from far back to win the $18,000 Dennis Dodge Memorial Stakes at Portland Meadows. Smoken Sham sat back in the seventh position through the early going as the even money favorite Regal Mind sizzled through opening quarter mile in 21.60. Regal Mind was headed turning for home by the second choice in the wagering, Honour N Defer who started to pull away, but by mid stretch it was clear that Smoken Sham was rallying quickly. Smoken Sham took the lead at the sixteenth pole and widened in the final strides to win by two and three quarter lengths.
Joe Crispin was aboard for the winning ride for owner/breeder Patrick Cosgrove and trainer Ben Root. Smoken Sham completed the five and one half furlong distance in 1:05.60 over the wet fast going.
Honour N Defer held the second spot, almost four lengths in front of Meen Miner who rallied up to finish third. The even-money favorite Regal Mind faded down the lane to finish fifth.
The Dennis Dodge Memorial Stakes is named after the long-time Daily Racing Form writer and handicapper Dennis Dodge, who covered the Northwest tracks for over 30 years, leading up to his passing in 2008.
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