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NEWS BRIEFS
PAINT RACING NEWS
Bringing you the latest news relating to Paint running horses
Stallion Service Auction
The APHA Stallion Service auction began on Dec. 15 and will run through January 29, 2021. There are some great stallion breedings that are being offered so don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Visit our website at: https://auctions.apha.com/
Make plans to attend the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale
Come by the APHA racing booth and visit committee members. We will be located along the make-up arena in the barn area. There has never been a better time to purchase some nice yearlings and racing age Paints! Nomination forms, stakes info, stallion fliers will be available.
Regional Racing Awards
Regional racing awards will be presented on an annual basis to horse/owner, breeder, and trainer in five (5) regions. Regional awards will be determined by the following system: a) Horse/owner per region based on APHA honor roll points (see Rule RA-060. D1); b) Breeder and Trainer will be based on total money earned in that region. The five (5) regions are: Northwest: WA, OR, ID, MT, WY, ND, SD, UT; Eastern: MI, KY, FL; Central: OK, CO; Southwest: TX, AZ, NM, CA; Canada. Must
be a current APHA member to receive award. Regional awards will be presented at the Heritage Place Winter Mixed Sale each year.
Racing Fee Schedule:
Annual Racing Participation fee: $25 due by March 1 Late fee: $100 after March 1
Information on Double Registered Horses
When registering your American Paint Horse and if it will be registered with the American Quarter Horse Association, be sure to select a name that is acceptable at both registries. If you plan to race,
all double registered horses must be named the same at APHA and AQHA. The horse will not be allowed to race at all if the names are not the same.
Racing Owners Participation Fee
A racing participation fee will be assessed annually to all recorded owners of race starters. Recorded owner of multiple horses will pay the fee one time if the exact name is the same on all horses. Payment will be due on or before March 1 annually with late fees assessedafterMarch1.Non-paymentoftheowner participation fee will not reflect on a horse’s past performance as records will be kept on all horses; however, if a horse qualifies for any award, they will be ineligible to receive if fee or subsequent late payment penalty has not been paid. All racing year-end awards will be awarded to the owner or lessee on record as
of Dec. 31 of the qualifying year, given the owner
or lessee on record has paid all fees and is a current member. (see fee schedule in front of Rule Book)
Exciting things happening in 2021 for PBRIP and TPHBA members
Stay informed by following Paint Barrel
Racing Incentive Program (PBRIP) at apha.com/racing/pbrip and the Texas Paint Horse Breeders’ Association at https://txpaintracing.now.site or give
us a call at (817) 222-6444.
MONEY EARNERS - WINNERS
Registration Requirements for Stakes Races
To establish eligibility to participate in stakes races, effective Jan. 1, 2013, all horses must meet the following requirements.
1. Regular Registry Horse - must have at least
one APHA Registered Paint Horse in the 1st
generation.
2. Solid Paint-Bred Horse - must have two
APHA Regular Registry Paint Horses in the 1st generation or at least one APHA Regular Registry Horse in the 1st generation and at least one Regular Registry Paint Horse in the
2nd generation.
3. Horsesfoaledpriorto2013musthaveone
Regular Registry Paint Horse in the 1st generation.
NEW APHA ADDRESS
We have moved to the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
American Paint Horse Association
122 E Exchange Ave Suite 420 Fort Worth, Texas 76164 817-834-2742 – main number
For Paint racing-related questions, contact: racing@apha.com • 817-222-6444 apha.com/racing
APPALOOSAS
LEADING SIRES OF 2020
RANKINGS AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2020
Courtesy ApHC
Rank
“SW” in the “Wins” column indicates the number of Stakes wins. # indicates freshman sire.
Sire, Year
Current Year Starters
Wins/ SW
‘20 Earnings/ Avg. Starter
Leading ‘20 Earner/ ‘20 Earnings
1
1
Hes Relentless AQHA, 2011
4
6
/2
$69,621
/$17,405
Jess Cruzin/$34,031
2
2
ApolliticAl Blood AQHA, 2012
1
4/1
$38,940 /$38,940
Captain Blood/$38,940
3
3
cApo de cApi AQHA, 2008
3
3
/0
$33,402
/$11,134
Diente Por Diente/$14,062
4
3
ivoRy King, 2012
5
3
/0
$18,251
/$3,650
La Fontaine/$9,080
5
4
Red stoRm cAt AQHA, 2005
1
2
/0
$17,646
/$17,646
Admiral Tom/$17,646
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Money Earned Wins