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Can you identify the individual in this photo? Here’s a hint: She owned a World Champion and bred two additional Champions that together won three All Americans. The answer is on page 165.
Rodney Reed Passes Away
Rodney Reed, 62, passed away on April 23 after enduring health complications for many years. He was a training fixture at Remington Park during the American Quarter Horse season. He won 10 training titles, more than any other conditioner in track history, and his 47 winners in 2001 set the record for most victories in one season. Reed was inducted into the Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2010. He won 1,764 races and saddled the winners of 17 Grade 1 races with total earnings of over $17.8 million. Reed is survived by his wife Sheila, son Brandon, daughter Rendy, three grandchildren, and many other family members and friends.
Sunland Park Concludes 2018 Season
Sunland Park, which ended their 2017-18 meet on April 17, declared
their meet leaders. Wes Giles collected another Sunland Park Leading Quarter Horse trainer title; Manuel Gutierrez was named leading Quarter Horse jockey; and Diamond Racing Stables was the leading Quarter Horse owner.
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