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Jockeys’ Guild Sets Date for Annual Assembly
The Jockeys’ Guild Annual Assembly will be held December 11-13 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada, including the biannual election of officers. The assembly will conclude with the annual awards luncheon. For more information, contact Jamie Carter at (859) 523-5625.
Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association Files Lawsuit
The Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association (FQHRA) has filed a lawsuit challenging state gambling regulations against Florida’s state Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR), stating that
the DBPR improperly issued licenses to Hialeah Park. The case stems from a decision by Hialeah to enter into an agreement with the newly formed organization South Florida Quarter Horse Association to represent owners and trainers. The DBPR’s division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering issued racing and card room licenses to Hialeah after the formation of the organization. The FQHRA argues, in part, that, “For the first time ever, the Division (of Pari-Mutuel Wagering) is allow-
ing 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 case has been assigned to Administrative Law Judge Lawrence Stevenson on July 25. A hearing is expected to be set in the next 30 days, with a decision within 30 days of the hearing.
OHRC Seeks Director Of Operations
The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission (OHRC) is accepting applications for the posi- tion of director of operations, a full time posi- tion to assist in the direction, management and control over all areas of responsibility related to organization licensees, commission employees, and participants in racing and gaming under the direction of the OHRC executive director. To apply, applicants should email a cover letter, resume and three letters of recommendation
to Bonnie Morris at bmorris@ohrc.org or fax (405) 943-6474. Go to www.stallionesearch. com/resources/ORC_JobDiscription.pdf for a complete job description.
Fundraiser For Mike Taylor A Huge Success
Longtime horse trainer Mike Taylor, 55, was seriously injured in an automobile accident on June 10. Silent and live auctions were held on June 24 at Wyoming Downs Racetrack. Brande Koltiska, coordinator of pari-mutuel wagering and licensing for the Wyoming Pari-Mutuel Commission, organized the benefit that raised over $41,000.
Two More Future Stakes Winners
Although we received these photos after the deadline for our Future Stakes Winner contest, we wanted to share them.
March 6 filly by Jess Louisiana Blue & out of Jess A Touch, owned by Joseph High, High Value Resources
April 27 colt by Rushago & out of Shay Gonna Shine, owned by Guillermo Elizondo, Rancho Natoches
New Mexico Barn Fire Claims Five Horses
Five horses and a dog were lost in a fire the the early hours of July 10 in Los Lunas, New Mexico, following a successful night
of racing. Four of the five deceased horses belonged to Jesus Chivra when Marlen Beltran’s family barn burned to the ground. Foul play is suspected by the family after
a neighbor saw a car there in the middle
of the night, and an investigation will be conducted to discover how the fire began. Animal Protection of New Mexico is offering a $10,000 reward for information lead-
ing to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible.
Extreme Heat Causes Cancellation at Canterbury Park
According to Canterbury Park President Randy Sampson, the heat index on July
21 was over 110 and, after consulting with Chief State Veterinarian Dr. Lynn Hovda, racing was cancelled for the day. Canterbury officials will add a make-up race day on Sept. 1.
Jockey/Trainer Clifton Tom De Tiege Passes Away
All American win-
ning jockey Clifton Tom
De Tiege passed away July3attheageof75.De
Tiege was a trainer and
jockey, riding across the
United States. Known
as the “Rajun Cajun”,
De Tiege won the 1962
All American Futurity
aboard J. B. Ferguson’s
colt Hustling Man. De Tiege is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ella Mae, two children, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.
Jockey Bo Radell White Passes Away
James “Bo” Radell
White, 53, passed away
on July 1. White was a
successful rodeo star in
high school and went
on to become a jockey,
riding 765 winners
with more than $3.1
million in earnings
including 1986 West
Texas Futurity-G2 win-
ner Gilda Ryon, 1994
Trinity Meadows Futurity-G3 winner Do Ya Disco, 1989 Juvenile Invitational Handicap-G3 winner Here Comes The Band, and 1990 Manor Downs Derby-G3 winner Heles Dream. He is survived by his mother, father, sister, and many other family members and friends.
Joe Caldwell Passes Away
Joseph P. Caldwell, 85, passed away on
June 18. Caldwell began raising and run-
ning Quarter Horses in 1976 and continued
for more than 20 years. He is the breeder of horses who earned more than $1.1 million on the track, led by Grade 1 winner Mitowilard ($520,794). He is survived by many loving fam- ily members and friends.
Rock Solid Jess
Rock Solid Jess (Mr Jess Perry-Rockin The Tetons, Tolltac) will stand the 2017 season at Double LL Farms in New Mexico. The 2005 bay stallion earned $253,210 win- ning 4 races, including the Dash For Cash Futurity-G1. Rock Solid Jess is the sire of
36 winners and 13 blacktype runners from just five crops to race. His top earner is 2016 runner Rockin Disco si 105 ($253,123).
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