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Speedhorse P&A Triple Crown Underway
The 2015 Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Triple Crown is underway, with Painted Turnpike winning the first leg in the $213,500 Grade 1 Speedhorse Graham Paint & Appaloosa Futurity at Remington Park on May 30. The 2-year-old colt is owned by Nolan Pevehouse, trained by Matt Whitekiller, and was ridden by Cody Smith. This is the 4th year for the Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Triple Crown. The second
race is the Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Futurity-G1 to be held at Tulsa Fair Meadows on July 25, and the third leg is the Speedhorse Lone Star Paint & Appaloosa Futurity-G1 at Lone Star Park in November. The Speedhorse Paint & Appaloosa Triple Crown awards two Champions - the Triple Crown Champion and the High Point Champion. The High Point Champion
will receive a $5,000 cash bonus, a crystal trophy and a belt buckle. There has yet to be a Triple Crown Champion, but if there is one, they will receive a 3-Horse Gooseneck 4-Star Trailer donated by 4-Star Trailers, Inc., a $35,000 coupon toward the pur- chase of a SportChassis Hauler donated by SportChassis, a buckle and a Triple Crown Champion cup trophy.
Kansas Racing Bill Halted
After passing the Kansas Senate by an overwhelming margin, a horse racing bill
led by the Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Association (KQHRA) that would have permitted The Woodlands and Eureka
Downs racetracks to re-open and begin
horse racing was handed to the House of Representatives for approval. However, House of Representatives Speaker Ray Merrick, a longtime opponent of horse racing, promised not to bring the bill out for the remainder of the current session and instead carry it over to the 2016 session that begins in January. After making a tremendous effort this year, the KQHR A will likely continue their legislative push for 2016. “We hope to use that momen- tum going into the next legislative session,” stated KQHRA president Rita Osborn. “People tend to underestimate the power those calls can make. No matter the issue or state, everyone must take part when horse racing is at stake.” KQHRA thanks everyone who sup- ported their efforts this year.
Sam Houston Race Park Announces Meet Leaders
Sam Houston Race Park ended their racing season May 16 and announced their 2015 meet leaders. Ivan James was named 2015 Horse of the Meet; Pete Scarmardo was the Owner of the Meet; Angel Sanchez earned his second consecu- tive title as Trainer of the Meet; and Damian Martinez earned his first title as Leading Rider.
Oklahoma State University To Receive New Equine Teaching Facility
Oklahoma State University on April 30 held a groundbreaking ceremony at the site of the new multimillion dollar Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center. The facility will include an indoor arena, a teaching barn with foaling center and watch room, feed and tack rooms, and wash rack and treatment area. The facility will also provide meeting space for classes, equine science and training lectures, clinics and other outreach opportunities.
season at Hialeah Park, which runs from
Dec. 26, 2015 - Feb. 29, 2016. Horsemen will compete for purses averaging $140,000 per day, with major stakes trials at $15,000 per race.
Granada Farms Sale Complete
Business partners and leading AQHA breed- ers/owners Pete Scarmardo and Johnny Trotter have purchased Granada Farms near Wheelock, Texas. Scarmardo serves on the board of direc- tors of the AQHA and Texas Quarter Horse Association (TQHA), and Trotter is a former president of the AQHA. Jimmy Eller, former president of the TQHA and previous managing partner of Granada Farms, has been retained as general manager. The 300-acre farm, which was established in 1984 by father and son Jim and Jimmy Eller, stands Azoom, Dealagame, Down N Dash, Epic Leader, Jess Zoomin, Memory Keeper, Red Oak Special, Tempting Dash and View Me Flying.
ADW Vetoed By Indiana Governor
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on May 8 vetoed bill HEA 1270 that would allow Indiana residents to use Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) accounts to bet on horse races. Gov. Pence stated the legislation was contrary to his position against online gaming. Pence
did, however, allow two other bills to become law, including one that increased per diem for Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC) members, allowed the IHRC to use breed development funds to promote the horse racing industry, and codified the current standards regarding days of racing as previously estab- lished by the IHRC.
Idaho Vesicular Stomatitis Guidelines
With confirmation of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Utah, Arizona and Wyoming, the Idaho State Department of Agriculture and Idaho State Racing Commission requires all livestock entering the state from any location where VS has been diagnosed in the previous 30 days have a veterinary inspection certificate within 14 days of entry. Any horse traveling from a state where VS has been confirmed must also call for an entry permit prior to shipment.
Oklahoma Vesicular Stomatitis Entry Requirements
Livestock entering Oklahoma from a county where vesicular stomatitis (VS) was diagnosed or where quarantines were imple- mented within the previous 30 days must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) within 5 days of entry stating the animal was examined, is clear of VS, and is not traveling from an affected area. The CVI must be com- pleted by an accredited veterinarian from the state where VS has been diagnosed and must be obtained prior to each entry into Oklahoma.
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Hialeah Continues Expansion Project
Hialeah Park recently completed the Kings Court VIP Poker Room, marking completion of the first phase in a $60 million expansion at the 200-acre site in Florida. Additional renovation plans include adding 235 more slots, an over- head covering at Fountain Terrace, significant upgrades to the simulcasting facilities, and an entertainment and retail district, among many other upgrades,
FQHRA Announces Hialeah 2015-16 Dates/Purses
The Florida Quarter Horse Racing Association (FQHRA) announced an esti- mated $5.6 million in purse money will be paid during the 40-day 2015-16 Quarter Horse
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