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Nigel Reid • Jun 27, 2019

CTHS Sale rebate approved
It definitely pays to buy BC-bred!

The innovative scheme that immediately rewards purchasers of BC-bred yearlings at the CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale is back for the 2019 auction.

Thanks to an agreement with the Presidents of the Horsemen’s Associations, each purchaser of a BC-bred yearling at the CTHS (BC Division) 2019 Yearling & Mixed Sale in September will immediately receive a credit of up to $1,500 towards the purchase price, excluding applicable taxes.

With the average cost of a yearling at last year’s CTHS auction running close to $15,000, that equates to an immediate ten percent saving on the average price and a close to twenty percent rebate on the median cost in 2018.

Excellent news for consignors and potential purchasers alike!

Same-day double for progeny of Serengeti Sunrise

 Even on what was a relatively quiet weekend for BC-bred runners, there was a very healthy total of eleven winners around the region produced by breeders in our Province.


Special mention this weekend must go to Nicky Wylie’s White House Stables after their fine mare SERENGETI SUNRISE (Dixieland Diamond) saw her son and daughter DESI and BOMBAY both win on the same afternoon.

Both are full siblings to the former Champion BC two-year-old, STANZ IN COMMAND (Second in Command) and another full-sister, ALUCIA, was bought by Peter Redekop at last year’s auction and, while as yet unraced, is on the Hastings’ work tab.

There is yet another full-sister entered in this year’s sale and, with now three winners from the mare and another two-year-old on the cusp of racetrack action, she will undoubtedly be among the most looked at yearlings at Thunderbird Park during auction week.

Another brace for Finality

 Other highlights among the locally-bred horses this past week included a brace of winners for the BC-based sire FINALITY (Dehere), including his progressive daughter WE ARE FREE, who is now two-for-two for trainer Terry Clyde, who bred the filly in partnership with Mike Anderson. Clyde also part owns the filly with Foster Armstrong.

As always, do let me know if you come across any BC-bred winners we might have missed and many congratulations to all the connections!

BC-bred winners:

 June 21
Lethbridge:
IRISH COMMANDER, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gayego out of Irish Delta, by Finality. Foaled Mar 05, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Dittloff & K. Dittloff.

Marquis Downs:
GATO DEL MAR, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Devil's Dip, by Benny the Dip. Foaled Mar 29, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes

June 22
Century Mile:
LONESOME CAT, Bay Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Sacred Cat, by Sir Cat. Foaled May 14, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Diane Lynn Magdalin

Hastings:
WE ARE FREE, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Finality out of We Are One, by You and I. Foaled Mar 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mike Anderson & Terry Clyde

Lethbridge:
VERNON CAT, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Wild Rose County, by Katahaula County. Foaled Apr 15, 2008 in BC. Breeder: Linda Lytle, Clive Lytle &Can-A-Mex Farms.

OFF THE GRID, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Dancing Dalia, by Finality. Foaled Apr 18, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Red Rock Farm.

June 23
Century Mile:
CHIANTI, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Rosberg out of Napa, by Feu d'Enfer. Foaled May 15, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

Hastings:
DESI, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Serengeti Sunrise, by Dixieland Diamond. Foaled Feb 02, 2015 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables

SANTA FE TRAIL, Bay Gelding, by Skimming out of Tucumcari, by Cherokee Colony. Foaled May 23, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Forster Stable.

BOMBAY, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Second in Command out of Serengeti Sunrise, by Dixieland Diamond. Foaled Feb 02, 2014 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables

AMORCITO, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Leona's Darling, by Regal Remark. Foaled Apr 15, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes

Annual General Meeting

By CTHS BC • 10 May, 2024
A ttention: Members of the CTHS BC

Christmas Holiday Office Hours

By CTHS BC • 07 Dec, 2023
The office will be closed Tuesday, December 19, 2023 - Wednesday, January 3, 2024 The office reopens on Thursday, January 4, 2024 Wishing you a happy, healthy holiday season and good racing in 2024! The Directors and staff - CTHS BC

CTHS BC SALE CATALOGUES NOW AVAILABLE

By CTHS BC • 03 Aug, 2023
Buy a future BC-bred Champion

Special Get Together for Breeders, Owners and Trainers on BC Cup Day

By CTHS BC • 02 Aug, 2023
Plan to attend on Monday August 7th BC Cup Day at the Marquis Tent area

COUNTERFORCE MOVES TO STRIDE AWAY THOROUGHBREDS

By N. Reid • 12 Jun, 2023
On the Move: Current leading second-crop sire in Canada COUNTERFORCE (seen with Jack Bennett at Road's End Farm)

Early Winning Finishes by BC-breds at Hastings Racecourse

By CTHS BC • 09 Jun, 2023
An Inspiration for 2023 CTHS BC Yearling & Mixed Sale

CTHS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

By CTHS BC • 02 Jun, 2023
To: All members of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE THAT the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) will be held: Time: Commencing at 11:30 am Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Place: CTHS (BC Division) Office - Boardroom #7 – 5492 Production Blvd. Surrey, BC The main purpose of this meeting is for the following: 1. to receive the annual reports of the Society; 2. to approve the appointment of the auditor for the 2022 fiscal year; 3. to transact such business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting. Dated this 30th day of May, 2023. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Note: Copies of the 2022 financial statements and minutes of the June 23, 2022 annual general meeting will be available at the meeting or upon request by contacting the office. As per Article XI, Section 9 (a) of the CTHS By-Laws, new business proposed to be discussed at the meetings of the Society, or any Regional Division thereof, shall be delivered in writing to the National Executive Secretary or Regional Secretary/General Manager as the case may be. Proposed new business, endorsed in writing by at least three (3) members entitled to vote at the meeting and received prior to the mailing of the Notice of the Meeting, shall be included in the agenda and may be subject of a vote at the meeting. Only voting members who are present are eligible to vote (no proxies).

Thoroughbred Awards Dinner a "Huge, family gathering"

By Greg Douglas, BC Racebook • 15 Mar, 2023
What better way to launch the 2023 thoroughbred racing season at Hastings Racecourse than to stage a full-blown dinner party just prior to opening day? First race to launch the 2023 schedule at Hastings is set for 2 p.m., Sunday, April 30. Four nights earlier – Wednesday, April 26 – the industry celebrates its 2022 BC Thoroughbred Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Inductions at the Italian Cultural Centre. Horses from 16 categories will be acknowledged for their performances at Hastings last year. Co-ordinator Minna Rytkonen issued secret ballots to a panel of selectors in December. The winners will be revealed by emcees Dan Jukich and Mike Heads highlighting the April 26 event. Season-ending stats following last year’s 45-day racing calendar confirmed the 2022 leading breeder (Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds), owner (Rob and Sheena Maybin), trainer (Edgar Mendoza) and jockey (Amadeo Perez) awards. BC Horse Racing Hall of Fame 2022 inductees, announced earlier by curator Randy Goulding, are Dr. Ed Wiebe (builder), Richard Hamel (jockey) and Robbie Anderson (trainer). “After a two-year interruption staging the Awards Dinner due to the pandemic, we’re looking forward to seeing everyone again as a kick-off to the 2023 racing season,” says B-J Davidson, CTHS-BC Regional General Manager. “We consider it a huge family gathering.” 

BREEDERS' BANTER

By CTHS BC • 14 Dec, 2022
COUNTERFORCE LEADING FRESHMAN SIRE IN CANADA; LEADING JUVENILE SIRE IN BC BC HORSE RACING INDUSTRY BONDS WITH POSITIVE NEWS ON ALL FRONTS

Standardbred Canada and CTHS Announce National Economic Impact Study

By CTHS BC • 12 Dec, 2022
Standardbred Canada (SC) and the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) are pleased to announce the development of a National Economic Impact Study. The two organizations are working with Serecon, a third-party research company, to conduct an economic scan and facilitate key stakeholder interviews through a national survey and provide further analysis. The goals of the project are: To increase the understanding of the current state of the sector; To identify and articulate the economic and social impacts of horse racing across the country; To develop strategic recommendations to ensure the sustainability and inclusivity of the horse racing sector; Socialize findings with key federal government stakeholders The study will review such economic drivers as cost of ownership, economic contribution from horses, and industry trends. “We are pleased to collaborate with Standardbred Canada to conduct the economic impact study for the Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing breeds,” said Adrian Munro, President of CTHS. “The study will build off of the pre-pandemic era to begin tracking overall impact drivers for our industry.” “This is a first for both national breed registries who have agreed to work together to collect data and information on the horse racing sector in Canada and using the key performance metrics that the survey provides will help us understand and measure our lines of business with the ultimate goal of building a sustainable future for the industry,” said Dan Gall, President and CEO of Standardbred Canada. The final report will be reviewed by CTHS and the SC Board of Directors and is scheduled to be submitted in January 2023. This report will provide an overview of the evolution and current state of the Canadian horse racing industry and highlight the economic and social impacts of the sector, outline challenges, opportunities, and recommendations to consider. Bob Burden, a Senior Director with Serecon, added that “Our team will accurately assess the total contribution of the Canadian horse racing industry to Canada's economy so that both associations will be better equipped to address challenges going forward”. Both parties, SC and CTHS, encourage the horse racing sector to provide information into the research being conducted to allow our sector to be as thorough and accurate as possible with the data collected. To take the survey click here .
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