June 26th, 2021 | Issue #13 |
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On Monday, May 31st, we celebrated the very best of Parx Racing at the annual Horsemen’s Awards. It was great to see the crowd back at Parx on this Memorial Day, as we were able to recognize and celebrate last year’s leaders. It was an honor for me to present the 2020 Horse of the Year Award to the connections for Madam Meena. Trainer Jamie Ness and owner Michael Cox have done a tremendous job with this tough filly as she won 5 out of 9 races at Parx, including one Allowance, one Starter Allowance, and one Allowance Optional Claiming race in 2020. I would like to express my heartfelt congratulations to the winners in each division and all the other champions who were nominated. We have outstanding Horsemen at Parx, and I thank them for all of their hard work and dedication to the sport.
On a separate note, I would like to welcome our new board member, John Nash. As a longtime owner and breeder who loves horseracing an impressive resume in other sports as well, I am looking forward to working with him in the future, as he adds a new perspective to the position.
I was proud to see the turnout on Turning For Home Day, which was held earlier this week on Tuesday, June 22nd. In fourteen years of offering responsible aftercare for our racehorses, it’s incredible to see that over 3,200 horses have been assisted into a safe retirement, including a handful of my own horses, all thanks to Turning For Home. With the generous donation from Chuck Zacney and Cash is King and the Afleet Alex Stud Halter, Turning For Home Day was able to raise a generous amount in donations for our retired racehorses. Former PTHA Secretary Nicole Sasse also attended with her family to raise awareness via Alex's Lemonade Stand, continuing the Afleet Alex legacy and raising much-needed donations for childhood cancer.
Together with the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, it was also a great day for racing with the $75,000 Turning for Home Handicaps and two $100,000 PA Bred Stakes races. Racing Secretary David Osojnak and his staff did a remarkable job to create competitive starter handicaps finishing with a Dead heat between Enough Love and Atina Salsa in the fillies race, and a blanket win photo in the boy's race, won by Thundershook.
I would like to congratulate the connections for Beren, winner of the Crowd Pleaser Stakes, as well as connections for Hey Mamaluke, winner of the Power By Far Stakes, which was dedicated to the memory of our friend, Anthony Correnti, whom we sadly lost earlier this year. The Breeder and Owner of Power By Far presented the trophy, and it was nice to see Barbara Geraghty with her family and so many other PA Breeders at the races.
As you have seen, the Parx Racing Stakes are back, and our PTHA Events Calendar is posted on our website. We have some upcoming events towards the end of the summer, including PA Day at the Races on August 23rd, Smarty Jones Day on August 24th, and Owner Appreciation Day on September 6th, and of course, we are excited to have the Grade 1 Cotillion and Pennsylvania Derby back again in 2021! In the meantime, be safe and enjoy your summer!
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Turning For Home Day A Huge Success Again
The weather could have been better, but the cause is so good that nothing really was going to stop the celebration that is Turning For Home Day at Parx. It was Tuesday, with a terrific card that included two $100,000 Pennsylvania bred stakes and two $75,000 Turning For Home Starter Handicaps. There was TFH merchandise for sale and donations to be made. And the day culminated with the raffling off of an Afleet Alex stud halter after the 10th race, the second of the TFH races... Read More
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Watch the Let's Go Racing Show every Saturday on PHL 17 at 10 am with Dani Gibson and Dick Jerardi |
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Let's Go Racing. with Dick Jerardi
Dick Jerardi is an award-winning sportswriter, as well as a radio/television host and commentator and, is arguably best known for covering the sport of Horse Racing.
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A Glorious Memorial Day at Parx
by DIck Jerardi
It took until the first Saturday of June, but after the Kentucky Derby exacta was 12-1 over 26-1 (the final official result to be determined who knows when) and an 11-1 Preakness winner, 2-year-old champion Essential Quality, bet in every pool like the result was preordained, won the Belmont Stakes..
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Rush to Judgement
by Dick Jerardi
Patience is a lost virtue in our 24/7 society. Once something becomes news, there is a mad rush to get to an immediate conclusion. It is amazing how often the initial “conclusion’’ turns out to be wrong...
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**NOTICE**
PA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STATE HORSE RACNG COMMISSION
Administrative Policy SHRC 2021-3
Amended ARCI Restricted Therapeutic Use — Clenbuterol (Thoroughbred Horses Only)
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On May 25, 2021, at its monthly public meeting and in accordance with its statutory authority the Commission approved the above ARCI amendment prohibiting the use of Clenbuterol in thoroughbred racehorses except with enumerated conditions.
This amendment shall take effect on July 19, 2021.
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Important Advisory on Use of Adjunct Bleeder Medications |
Effective immediately, horsemen are urged to discontinue the use of any and all adjunct bleeder medications for horses in training, including in particular, aminocaproic acid—commonly called Amicar.
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Nominations Now Open for the 6th Annual Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards!
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The Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards celebrate their passion and dedication for people and horses -- seven different categories with trophies and prize money.
Nominate your No. 1 at TIEA.org
by Monday, August 2nd, 2021
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American Pharoah, Pletcher, Fisher Join Hall of Fame |
Triple Crown Winner American Pharoah, seven-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Todd Pletcher, and 13-time champion steeplechase trainer Jack Fisher comprise the National Museum of Racing's 2021 Hall of Fame class.
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Kirkpatrick & Co. Presents in Their Care: Secretariat and Sweat Taught Reid Everything She Knows
If only she knew then what she knows now. That may be Virginia Reid’s only lament as she reflects on her 49 years at the racetrack.
Reid, the wife of veteran Parx-based trainer Robert “Butch” Reid, is widely known as “Ginny.” She was only 19 when friends persuaded her to leave a job as a waitress in upstate New York to seek employment at Belmont Park. She never anticipated the great adventure that awaited in 1972... Read More
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**Ban on Magna Wave and Bemer Blankets
and Like Devices Placed on Hold**
Representatives of the Magna Wave and Bemer Blanket devices have requested the Commission review documentation relating to their devices. The representatives are attempting to make a case that these devices are not “ shock wave” devices and do not perform as a shock wave machine. They have requested that the Commission take no enforcement action until the review is completed.
As such, the June 7th enforcement date for Magna Wave and Bemer Blankets and like devices will be placed on hold until the conclusion of the review. Be advised the regulation concerning shock wave devices remains in effect.
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2021 Parx Racing
Stakes Schedule
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St. Omer's Farm & Christopher Feifarek's Beren wins the $100,000 PA- Bred Crowd Pleaser
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June 12th, 2021
Informative won against the odds in the $150,000 Grade III Salvator Mile Stakes at Monmouth Park after running down NY Traffic in the final furlong with jockey Jose Ferrer aboard, for trainer Uriah St. Lewis and owner Trin-Brook Stables, Inc. at the incredible 79-1 odds.
June 13th, 2021
The undefeated PA-Bred Chub Wagon won the $100,000 Shine Again Stakes at Pimlico after a determined fight to the finish against rival Hello Beautiful with jockey Jomar Torres, for trainer Guadalupe Preciado and owners/breeders Daniel J. Lopez and George Chestnut. Chub Wagon is now undefeated 7-7.
June 22nd, 2021
PA Bred Beren won the $100,000 Pennsylvania Bred Crowd Pleaser Stakes at Parx Racing with jockey Frankie Pennington for trainer Butch Reid, owners/breeders Dr. Christopher J. Feifarek and Susan Quick going the distance of 1 mile 1/16th that was off the turf by taking the lead under a nice hold and drawing off to win by 9 1/2 lengths against rival Like A Saltshaker.
PA Bred Hey Mamaluke won the $100,000 Pennsylvania Bred Power by Far Stakes going 5 furlongs that came off the turf at Parx Racing for trainer Patricia Farro and owner/breeder Joseph Capriglione, winning against fast closing favorite Precious by 1 3/4 lengths, Hey Mamluke showed she was impressive off the layoff giving jockey Silvestre Gonzalez his 1st stakes victory.
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Real-time uploads and video highlights with Dani Gibson for the PTHA at Parx Racing can be found on our Social Media or on the front page of the PTHA website
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6/23/21 PTHA Trophy Race - Parx Racing
Stand Up Comic by hot sire Practical Joke won our 1st 2 year old filly race of the year at Parx Racing with jockey Frankie Pennington for trainer Butch Reid,...
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Beren wins the PA Bred $100,000 Crowd Pleaser Stakes at...
Beren wins big in our Pennsylvania Bred $100,000 Crowd Pleaser Stakes going 1 mile 16th that came off the turf with jockey Frankie Pennington for trainer But...
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Hey Mamaluke wins our PA Bred $100,000 Power By Far...
Hey Mamaluke wins our Pennsylvania Bred $100,00 Power By Far Stakes going 5 furlongs that came off the turf for trainer Patricia Farro for owner/breeder Joe ...
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Congrats to the Winners of the TFH Day
Best Turned Out Award!
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Thank you to everyone who donated to Alex's Lemonade Stand on TFH Day! |
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TFH Success Stories of the Week |
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Ertz
New York-bred Ertz is a sweet, four-year-old filly named after Julie Ertz, the famous soccer player, who is married to famed Eagles player, Zach Ertz. She was retired through Turning For Home by trainer John Servis and owner Main Line Racing Stables. Ertz was sent to the TRRAC program at Maui Meadow Farm, where they did a phenomenal job getting her surgery and rehabilitation after she injured her knee, resulting in a short-lived racing career. Ertz, now called “Chiara” settled into her new home last year with her adopter, Seva, and is on her way to the Thoroughbred Makeover at the Retired Racehorse Project in Kentucky this fall. We look forward to following their progress!
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Cruisewithbrandon
PA-Bred Cruisewithbrandon, trained by Lou Linder Jr. and owned by Bran Jam Stable and David Clark, came into Turning For Home in 2018. She was adopted out for the first by Lighted Way Equestrian to a young adopter. She called us about a year later to tell us that she was having some financial issues, and could no longer take care of her. Cruisewithbrandon was returned and was sent to Castle Rock Farm. June, the program manager from Castle Rock, absolutely loved this mare and spent time working with her retraining and jumping. She was so loved and ridden on the farm, that June’s own son ended up being the one to adopt Cruisewithbrandon, officially making Castle Rock her forever home. TFH is blessed to have such experienced, caring Partner Farms who leave no horse behind!
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You can now donate to TFH simply by shopping Amazon Prime, without any extra cost to you! Click the banner below to go to AmazonSmile and choose Turning For Home, Inc. to support our charity every time you shop.
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Donors can also use this handy QR code to go directly to TFH's Paypal to make donations!
Every bit helps! Our TFH Raffle and Merchandise tables brought in nearly $5,000 on TFH Day thanks to everyone's support, and that money goes directly to the stipends which accompany each horse to the Partner Farms who rehabilitate, retrain, and carefully rehome them!
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In Memory of Rick Porter,
Remembered for His Devotion to
Horse Care
Porter's Fox Hill Farm campaigned 2011
Horse of the Year Havre de Grace
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Rick Porter's legacy in life - from the Facebook page of Fox Hill Farm |
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Congratulations to New Grandfather, Bill Hogan!
The PTHA wishes much love to trainer Bill Hogan and his family as they welcomed his beautiful new twin grandchildren earlier this month.
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Turning For Home Day at Parx Racing |
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Rainbow Valley and international polo trainer Susan Guggenheim in TFH Day post parade
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Star of Midnight and Sophie Reid in TFH Day post parade
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Parx Racing Jockey Colony (TFH Day) - Jeremy Laprida, Dexter Haddock, Luis Hernandez, Nik Juarez, Courtney Gilardo, Frankie Pennington, Abner Adorno, Laureano Flores, Jr., Gerardo Milan, Anthony Nunez, Ruben Silvera, Silvestre Gonzalez
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Congratulations to jockeys Wesley Torres and Roberto Rosado on their dead heat finish in the 8th race on TFH Day! |
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Ruben Silvera wins the 3rd race of the day with Bellarmine Hall for trainer Jamie Ness and owner Gap View Stables and Jagger Inc.
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Thundershook and jockey Paco Lopez win the 10th race (TFH Starter Handicap) for trainer Jamie Ness and owner Run to Win Stable and Jagger Inc.
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Silvestre Gonzalez and Hey Mamaluke win the Power by Far Stakes for trainer Patricia Farro and owner Joseph Capriglione
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Sheer Flattery and jockey Ruben Silvera in 10th race
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Cartouche and jockey Joe Bravo with groom Teresa Hagemeier - 9th race
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Jockey Angel Castillo and his newest fan after 11th race win |
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Jockey Silvestre Gonzalez interviews after big win in Power By Far Stakes |
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Danielle Montgomery with Ryan Oliver, Nicole Sasse, and her family at Alex's Lemonade Stand in honor of Nicole's son, Leo |
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Juliet's Music and jockey Courtney Gilardo win 1st race of the day for trainer Juan Carlos Guerrero and owner Ten Strike Racing
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Beren, winner of the Crowd Pleaser Stakes, and groom
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Exit Right and jockey Dexter Haddock after 2nd race win for trainer/owner Guadalupe Preciado
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Miguel Penaloza's Best Turned Out Tivano with groom Domingo Lagos
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Jockeys Laureano Flores, Jr. and Jonathan Ocasio in Candy's Racing Stables silks for trainer Trevor Gallimore - 4th race |
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Thank you to our TFH Day sponsors: Diamond B Farm, Mid-Atlantic Equine Medical Center, and Uptowncharlybrown Stud LLC! |
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Jockey Courtney Gilardo kicks off TFH Day with the race 1 jockey t-shirt toss |
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Victoria D'Amario, Ralph Riviezzo, and Susan Ospina of Bella Designs, TFH's dedicated florist for the last five years |
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Dani Gibson, Maddie, and Vicky Mangini making sure every owner received a TFH swag bag in the paddock |
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Cate Curry, Susan Guggenheim, Kate Goldenberg, Joan Wolf, Sophie Reed, Danielle Montgomery, and Jill Ferguson |
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The Greatest Job in the World! Jockey Frankie Pennington ...
He still has the traces of a Texas accent, but this soft-spoken young jockey has established himself as one of the leading riders in Pennsylvania. With 2652* wins in his stellar career to date, jockey Frankie Pennington is currently 2nd in the...
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Caravel Named Pennsylvania's 2020 Horse Of The Year -...
The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association's 42nd Annual Iroquois Awards was held virtually on May 21 to celebrate the champions of 2020. Leading the way was Caravel, who was named 2020 Horse of the Year.
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PA- Breeders are excited to announce the donation of another Gator to be raffled off on PA-Day at The Races at Parx on August 23rd!
Donations help the PA-Breeders and Aftercare via TFH and New Start!
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26 Then God said, "Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth." …. 28 Then God blessed them, and God said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it; have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth."
- Genesis 1:26+28 (NKJV)
It was great to celebrate Turning for Home Day this week. This job that we have accepted is massive, but one day at a time we succeed in caring for our retiring horses. I say we because it is such a group effort at each step of the way. The passage above tells us that God has blessed us to accomplish these great undertakings. “God blessed them…. have dominion over every living thing.” It starts with being blessed and being created in the very image of God.
Human beings continue to amaze me regarding the great things that are accomplished. In my lifetime there is one crisis after another that threatens to be the end of the world. Before I was even old enough to vote we were supposedly going into an Ice Age, running out of oil, and had a population explosion that would cause mass starvation, disease, and more. In my twenties there was the ozone layer that was dissipating, and the earth would be destroyed by solar radiation. These things are not remembered by many today, and are not concerns, largely because of human innovations that resolved the problems.
It is inspiring to learn of the people and their inventions that turned crises and severe shortages into celebrations of abundance and increased quality of life. Freedom brought these innovations into fruition. Names like Norman Borlaug, Eugene Houdry, and so many others should be widely known, such awareness will inspire hope and motivate others to create the innovations of tomorrow which will move us beyond the crises of today that either cripple us, or inure us out of fear, into accepting the reduction of freedoms and rights.
Humans are a great blessing to this planet. You can make the world a better place, and you do make the world a better place. Do you know this? It is true. You are a blessing and not a curse. You are a blessing as you bravely accept and exercise your rights that you were endowed with by God.
God help you as you learn and grow in truth and knowledge to live out the wondrous plan for your life – Amen!
14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. - Psalm 139:14 (NKJV)
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