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Canterbury Park 2018 Meet Recap
According to figures, provided by the track, Canterbury Park saw increases in handle across the board for their 69-day Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred meet that ended Sept. 15. Cristian Esqueda was named the leading Quarter Horse jockey with 17 wins from 70 mounts; Jason Olmstead was the leading Quarter Horse trainer with 27 wins from 127 starters; and Thomas Scheckel was the top Quarter Horse owner with eight wins from 52 starters.
Brazil Racing Integrity
Brazilian racing continues to make efforts to match racing integrity measures around the world. For the first time, the top three finish- ers of the Sept. 15 Taca de Prata had samples sent to UC-Davis in the United States to be tested. These efforts are supported by Dr. Thomas Wolf, the president of the Veterinarian Commission to the Olympic Games held
in Brazil in 2016, and a Brazilian represen- tative for the FEI (Federation Equestrian International). Erico Braga’s 3-year-old filly Granita Cartel (Granite Lake-Coronita Cartel, Corona Cartel) set a New Track Record for 330 yards and won the $19,500 Taca de Prata Final.
Idaho Passes Temporary Hair Testing
The Idaho Racing Commission passed
a temporary hair testing rule on Sept. 17. Horses in Idaho raced at Pocatello Downs May 6-28, Sandy Downs June 8-July 20, Jerome County Fair June 10-24, Rupert Downs July 1-8, Oneida County Fair Aug. 4-12, Cassia County Fair Aug. 17-18 and the Eastern Idaho Fair Sept. 2-8. More details will be available in the future.
AAEP Equine Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Donations to Aid Hurricane Victims
The AAEP Foundation is accepting chari- table contributions in support of its Equine Disaster Relief Fund for victims of Hurricane Florence. The foundation will work with agen- cies and veterinarians in the region to identify the needs of the equine community. To support the needs of these equine victims, please visit foundation.aaep.org.
North Carolina Wild Horses Survive Hurricane
Hundreds of wild horses on North Carolina’s Outer Banks have escaped Hurricane Florence unscathed. Officials
from the Corolla Wild Horse Fund and Cape Hatteras National Seashore said their horses were safe following the storm. There are nearly 100 horses within the more than 7,500 acres that make up the public and private land that the animals are free to roam at the Corolla Wild Horse Fund.
Jockey Nikeela Black Injured During Race
Jockey Nikeela Black suffered injuries during a fall on Sept. 2 at the Eastern Idaho Fair at Blackfoot, Idaho, including facial lacerations,
a collapsed lung and severe spinal injuries that left her paralyzed from the ribs down. Black
was in the lead aboard 11-year-old gelding Queens Prince Gol in the Jerry Smith Memorial Handicap when the horse may have clipped heels with another horse, stumbled and threw his rider, and then likely fell on top of her. Black, who is also an attorney, may have then been run over by a horse or horses behind her. Queens Prince Gol walked off the track and
was not injured. A GoFundMe campaign has been launched and the Washington HBPA has organized a fundraiser to assist with her recovery at nationalhbpa.com/donate.
Texas Racing Commission Bans Clenbuterol
As of Sept. 10, 2018, clenbuterol has been prohibited for use in race horses of all breeds in Texas. The maximum permissible concentra- tion changed from 140 pg/ml urine to level
of detection in urine. The level in serum or plasma shall remain at level of detection. For more information, contact the Texas Racing Commission at (512) 833-6699.
Ruidoso Downs Adds Filly-Only Race For 2020
Beginning in 2020, the All American Derby will include an optional race restricted to fillies in addition to an open race for 3
year olds of both sexes. The new race division will be named the All American Oaks. The new format for foals of 2017 will cap the All American Derby open division at $1,000,000. The All American Oaks will carry a first-year purse estimated at $300,000. On entry date for the 2020 trials, the trainer must designate whether an eligible filly will enter the Oaks or the open Derby division. The $100,000 First Down Dash Stakes will be for non- qualifiers to the Derby.
Jimmy Dick & Estela Casas
Dick Donates TB To Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Sale To Benefit Cancer Fund
Owner Jimmy Dick donated the Thoroughbred yearling colt Stellsboldjourney
to the Aug. 17-18 Ruidoso New Mexico Bred Sale, with proceeds benefiting the Stand
With Estela Fund in the El Paso Community Foundation. The fund was created by Estela Casas, a news anchor at KVIA ABC-7 in El Paso, Texas, to help women battling cancer with a variety of things such as transportation, wigs, prayer blankets, etc. Named in honor of Casas, Stellsboldjourney (Attila’s Storm-Bold Jubilation, Smoke Glacken) sold for $40,000. The colt has been in training under Fred Alexander at A & A Farms in Anthony, New Mexico.
Canterbury Park Hall of Fame to Add Four Members
The Canterbury Park Hall of Fame Committee announced the Class of 2018 inductees, who were honored in a ceremony on Sept. 1. They include jockey Dean Butler, Minnesota HBPA President and racehorse owner/breeder Jack Walsh, Quarter Horse breeders Rodney & Sylvia Von Ohlen, and retired Minnesota-bred Thoroughbred race- horse Heliskier. These inductees join a group of more than 40 individuals and horses that compromise the best of Minnesota racing.
Prairie Meadows Inducts Hall of Fame Members
Prairie Meadows honored three longtime racing department employees: Vice President of Racing Derron Heldt, Track Superintendent Lamont Marks, and Starter Tom Benjamin were inducted into Prairie Meadows Hall of Fame on Aug. 10.
2020 Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations for the 2020 AQHA Hall of Fame are due Nov. 1. When nominating, it is important to include the following information about each person or horse: Personal knowledge of the nominee’s related background, activi- ties and accomplishments are essential for an effective review; a few personal letters from acquaintances or connections supporting the
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NEWS BRIEFS
By Kira Cook