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4 The Game, June 2007 Canada’s Thoroughbred Racing Newspaper
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Letter to the Editor
This email is in response to the article "Dance Smartly or Glorious Song? Canada's Greatest Racemare" which was published in May's edition of The Game. While the article was well written and presented a convincing case for naming either of the two "the greatest" I think Gary Poole should look a little deeper into the history books before any mare is crowned as Canada's greatest.
I feel that a case could be made to include La Prevoyante and Fanfreluche as candidates for the award. La Prevoyante's undefeated two year old year is incredible. She won 12 of 12 races, including 10 Stakes races, against the best two year olds in Canada and the U.S. Fanfreluche proved an outstanding race horse with 11 wins at the age two and three. As great as she was on the racetrack, Fanfreluche gained even more prominence and fame as a broodmare. She was sold to B. Firestone as a broodmare for a then world-record price of $1.3 million.
I think these two mares deserve to be looked at more closely and if possible, an article written to highlight their accomplishments.
Carlo Esposito Azzurri Racing Group.
Gary Demorest dies at 54
Help Support CARDathon in the Park
Former jockey turned prominent BC trainer, Gary Demorest died April 28 of complications due to kidney failure. He was 54. According to Daily Racing Form Gary had been hospitalized and had been in a coma for more than a week before the
decision was made to take him off of life support.
Demorest was the leading trainer at Hastings in 2005 and finished third in the standings last season. Gary’s main clients were Nick and Pauline Felicella, the owners of Spaghetti Mouse, winner of the 2005 BC Derby. Nick was quoted as saying, "He not only was an excellent trainer. But he was also a great guy. We're all very sad, and he will certainly be missed.” Gary’s Assistant, Ned Sams, has taken over the training
responsibilities for the barn.
Demorest is survived by his 8-year-old daughter, Sydney.
David Wilson stays put for his son
Despite being one of the top jockeys at Hastings, David Wilson had planned to move his tack to Woodbine for the 2007 season hoping to continue his success at a racetrack with some of the biggest purses in North America. His agent was to be Trapper Barroby, who handles the book of the eastward traveller and now Woodbine fixture, Justin Stein.
According to Daily Racing Form, David’s plans and the life of his family changed in March when he came across an overturned car on his way to exercise horses at Canmor Farms. Lying outside the car was his son, Jeremy, who was seriously injured. Jeremy had fallen asleep and slid off the road into a ditch. The impact of hitting the end of the ditch threw him out of the car.
Twenty-year-old Jeremy who had worked at Hastings as a groom and an assistant on the starting gate is now considered a quadriplegic however he does have the use of his arms and hands.
David was quoted as saying, “He can still use his arms to get in and out of his wheelchair and cars, so he can lead a relatively normal life. The doctors told him that he will have to rely on his mind and hands now. His attitude is good and that's a big plus. Hopefully, it stays good. The doctors told us he would be up and down. The main thing is that he keeps working at it."
David mentioned that Jeremy will be in rehab for the next six months. He also thanked the people at the racetrack who have been so supportive of him and his family.
CTHS (ON) Breeder of the Year and Mint Julep Cup Winner
Rexdale, ON - May 16, 2007 - The Ontario CTHS is pleased to announce that the late Jake Howard has been named the winner of the 2006 Mint Julep Cup and Gardiner Farms Ltd. has been named Breeder of the Year for 2006.
These award winners will be honoured, along with the outstanding breeders of Ontario-Bred winners for 2006, at the CTHS Annual Awards Dinner to be held on Friday, June 15 at the Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel, 901 Dixon Road in Toronto.
"This year, we're very pleased to honour Gardiner Farms as our Breeder of the Year in appreciation for their success in producing superior talent such as Are You Serious, Legal Move, London Snow, Midnight Shadow, and Top Ten List," said Julie Coulter, General Manager of the Ontario CTHS. "This year's Mint Julep Cup winner is the late Jake Howard in recognition of his lifetime contribution to the Ontario horse industry, who was an inspiration to us all."
Tickets for the awards night are $79.50 (incl. GST) per person and can purchased at the CTHS office or by contacting them at 416-675-3602. A cocktail reception begins at 6:00 p.m., followed by the dinner and awards at 6:30 p.m. The event will also include a silent auction consisting of items donated by the members and friends of the Thoroughbred community, as well as 2008 stallion seasons from several of Ontario's top sires. All proceeds are to benefit the LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society.
For additional information, please visit www.cthsont.com.
New Thoroughbred Show Circuit looking for Sponsors
In an effort to create added awareness of the versatility of thoroughbreds in the show ring, LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society, is looking for sponsors for a registered thoroughbred hunter class series at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave.
The series will consist of 3 classes beginning June 16 as well as a grand finally in September. LongRun is looking for $1500 per class as well as a group of sponsors who could make up the $5000 grand prize for the finale. Adena Springs and Nobleton Feeds are already on board with their support as well a John Brooks at Integricare who will be providing free Tri-Acta product to each of the winners.
To learn more about the Thoroughbred Hunter Series hosted by LongRun contact LongRun at 416-675-3993, ext. 3440
Trainer Ron Jewell Dies
The last winner Ron Jewell saddled was Trick of the North who won the Au Revoir on closing day of the 2006 season at Hastings. We now say au revoir to the man who was considered an excellent horseman. He passed away on May 10 at age 74.
Jewell is survived by his wife, Lorraine, and their three children.
CARDathon in the Park 2007, which will take place Sunday June 16 at G. Ross Lord Park at Dufferin, between Finch and Steeles.
CARD is the Community Association for Riding for the Disabled and for many years it has improved the quality of life for countless people who have disabilities. CARD offers therapeutic horse riding to those whose lives are physically compromised.
There is a significant cost of maintaining horses for the many people who might benefit from this program. Disabled riders pay $330 per term towards their riding; this is about one quarter of the real cost to CARD and the shortfall must be made up from the generosity of the community. CARD reports that extra funding is necessary to assure that everyone in need will have the opportunity to experience the uplifting pleasure of riding a horse.
The Game is asking its readers for their support in the form of a sponsorship donation for The Game’s celebrity rider at this year’s event.
To sponsor The Game’s celebrity rider at this year’s CARDathon in the Park send a cheque or money order payable to CARD to: The Game CARDathon,
PO Box 52061, Oakville, ON, L6J 7N5
You can also call in your pledges directly to CARD at 416-667-8600.
Donations over $10.00 will receive an official tax receipt.