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The photo on page 163 shows Tolltac and his winning connections after his victory in the El Primero Del Ano Derby-G1 in new stakes winning time
at Los Alamitos Race Course on Jan.
14, 1984. Tolltac (Beduino TB-Little Smoothie, Smooth Move) was bred
by Catherine Richardson of Standish, California, and was owned by David Payne and Vessels Stallion Farm, the latter buying into the stallion late in his racing career.
According to our March 1985 issue, “The colt was to be named Toltec after the Mexican sun god, but after three attempts to make AQHA understand her wishes, Mrs. Richardson gave up and let them call him what they wanted – Tolltac.”
Tolltac was born in 1981, training first
on the chariots before moving to conditioner Denny Ekins’ barn. Tolltac raced from 1983- 1984, breaking his maiden his first out and winning 12 of 18 starts for regular rider
John Ward, including the Bay Meadows Futurity-G1, Kindergarten Futurity-G1, Golden State Futurity-G1, El Primero Del Ano Derby-G1, and Golden State Derby-G1. The bay colt earned $1,143,043 with a top speed index of 113.
Tolltac earned three AQHA Champion titles: 1983 Champion Two Year Old and Champion Two-Year-Old Colt, and 1984 Champion Three-Year-Old Colt. He also set a New Track Record in 1984 at Bay Meadows for 440-yards in the Golden State Derby.
Tolltac went to stud at Vessels Stallion Farm and then began shuttling back and forth between North and South America for breeding seasons. He sired over $7 million
in earners, including Champions Jumping Tac Flash, Rambac, and Splash Bac. Tolltac
is also a leading broodmare sire including Champions Carters Cartel, FDD Dynasty, and Jess You And I. He was also a leading sire in South America.
Tolltac underwent colic surgery while standing in Brazil and remained there for two years before suffering complications from another colic episode. He was euthanized on Oct. 18, 1999, at the age of 18.
Laurel Brown Race Track in Utah will run the Tolltac Handicap on May 7.
Carl Draper Memorial Held May 15
Carl
Draper passed
away at the
age of 76 on
Dec. 21, 2015.
The two-time
All American
Futurity-
winning
trainer was a member of the Ruidoso Downs Racehorse Hall of Fame. A special celebration of life was held for Draper on May 15 at the All American Turf Club at Ruidoso Downs.
Edwin Fuller Wright Passes Away
Edwin Fuller Wright passed away at the age of 69 on March 28. Ed was raised in Gatesville, Texas, where he spent his childhood riding
and roping. He attended Eastern New Mexico University where he met his wife, Martha Tompkins Wright, at a college rodeo. They married in 1972 and for over 40 years were one of the most successful duos in the sport of barrel racing. The Wright’s raised, trained and com- peted on some of the best horses in the country, and the /W brand became known for great bar- rel horses. Ed was also a world-renowned clini- cian, teaching barrel racing clinics for over three decades. Ed leaves behind his wife, Martha, as well as many other family members and friends.
Clyde Swift Passes Away
Accomplished Paint and Quarter Horse trainer, Clyde Swift, passed away April 2 at the age of 94 in Monte Vista, Colorado. Among many other accomplishments, Swift worked for legendary horseman Hank Weiscamp for more than 20 years. Swift trained many Champions and won the prestigious calf-roping event at the Sky High Stampede in Colorado. Swift also owned and trained top Paints such as Sallisaw Baby, Baldy Raider and Pache Kansas Kid and received a bronze statue for the highest selling Paint at the National Paint Sale. Swift was also noted for training Quarter Horses runners such as Swift String, Vaquero String, Boonaleta, Missy Boone, Mo Boone, and World Record Holder Nita Boone. Swift is survived by two daughters and many other friends and family members.
Holy Bart Dies
Holy Bart (Dash Ta Fame-High On Coaly, On A High) passed away due to a rapid moving infection on Feb. 23. The 14-year- old stallion was a proven barrel horse, placing in seven of eight futurities that he entered. He
was also an OKC Derby finalist in 2007. Before competing on barrels, Holy Bart earned an 84 speed index on the track. Holy Bart is the sire
of WPRA Futurity World Champions Famous Drifty Go, Hart Ta Fame, and 2014 PRCA Rodeo record holder Holy Exclusive Leo. His passing is a great loss to a very successful barrel horse breeding program by John and Cindy Baltezore.
Firewater Fiesta Dies
The great barrel horses Firewater Fiesta passed away on Jan. 16. Firewater Fiesta (Fire Water Flit-Mighty Mindy) was a Christmas gift to Kelly Yates from her parents in 1999 and the pair went on to win over $800,000. The 1994 gray mare was a 2-time AQHA Barrel Horse
of the Year, WPRA Reserve World Champion, and qualified to the National Finals Rodeo three times. Firewater Fiesta retired at the age
of 9 after sustaining a career ending injury and went on to become a successful broodmare. In her final days, Firewater Fiesta was owned by Gilmar Garcia, Victor Costa and Wilson Dosso.
Oh La Proud Dies
Leading Broodmare Oh La Proud (Shirley’s Champion TB-Oh La Ree, Jet Spice) was euthanized at the age of 30 on March 31 due to complications of old age. The 1986 mare, who was owned by Erin Chrisman Goings, is one of only four mares to ever produce three AQHA Running Champions – the others are Garrettsmisspawhuska, Our Third Delight and Trippy Dip TB. Bred by Ed Allred, Oh La Proud won the Golden West Stakes and earned $52,873. As a broodmare, she has produced 29 starters, 19 winners, 22 ROM, 7 stakes winners, 2 stakes placers, and the earners of $2,295,812, including Racing Champions Flame N Flash, Hawkinson, and Hawkish, as well as Chariot Racing Champion Pride Of Katella.
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