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BAKKEN MOVES TO STAND AT PHEASANT RUN FARM

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:42:25 GMT

Jamie Demetrick and Allison Covert are excited to have Bakken standing at Pheasant Run Farm in Coldstream BC. Bakken was Leading Sire for 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024. For more information visit pheasantfarmrun.ca and www.cthsnational.com/stallion-directory

APPREHEND ENTERS STUD IN 2026

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:49:03 GMT

Bryan and Carol Anderson are thrilled to announce that Apprehend will stand at StoneRidge Farm in Kelowna, BC for the 2026 Breeding Season.

For more information https://www.cthsnational.com/stallion-directory

BC BREEDERS' BANTER

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:16:45 GMT

HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM THE CTHS BC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

by Dave Pihl, President CTHS BC Division

I would like to start off by wishing our staff member B-J Davidson, our Directors and Members a Happy New Year and All the best to you in 2026.

I don’t need to tell you that Thoroughbred Racing and Thoroughbred Breeding in B.C. has been in a negative direction for more than just 2025. The article by Jennifer Anstey posted in the 2025 Sire Book distributed by Canadian Thoroughbred provides a chronology to where we were at up to that point in time. The solution was an injection of money and a commitment by government to be a better partner.

It was quite a surprise to have our Provincial NDP Government during the later weeks of 2025 decide they had no interest in being a better partner and furthermore, would take steps to end horse racing at Hastings and potentially in B.C.

I will have more to say about our potential future later in this letter.

2025

Based on the number of B.C. Yearlings that owners were intending to send to a CTHSBC Yearling Sale, it was determined that a typical sale as had been held in the past was not economically feasible. Number of B.C. Breds were entered to the Alta Sale. There was, however, a small group of breeders who wished to have a live sale at Hastings Paddock and this did take place with about a dozen yearlings.

The indications are that breeding in 2025 for 2026 foals is low . Some breeders have stopped breeding; some breeders are taking steps to have foals in other jurisdictions to take advantage of breeder incentives and bonuses available in that particular jurisdiction.

Breeding is still an active business in B.C. and while there may not be a track in this province where the foals can eventually run, the horses bred here are eligible with proper registration to participate in tracks all across North America.

2025 BREEDERS' AWARDS PROGRAM - BAP

Ole Nielsen president of the BCTOBA and controller of the purse account funds, has advised us that the exact figures for the allocation of the Breeders Awards (10% allocation) will not be known until approximately January 15 ^th , when the monies for December 2025 are received. It is hoped that total payment for the awards will be the amount that was budgeted for 2025, and that approximately $515,000 less the monies previously received for allowance awards will be received by early February.

Until we have the complete figures the percentage for the BAP awards cannot be confirmed. It is estimated that the percentages might be approximately 10% (broodmares) and 6% (stallions) for 2025.

Awards cheques will be distributed when the monies are received from BCTOBA.

IS THERE A FUTURE FOR THOROUGHBRED RACING IN BC?

Thoroughbred Breeding is just one component of the racing industry in this province. TRBC, comprised of HPBA, TOBA, Standardbreds (Harness Racing) are the other voices involved.

Without going into too much detail, the Standardbreds lost their venue part way through 2025 and Thoroughbreds are losing their venue as things are unfolding. The Standardbreds are in the process of establishing a “meet” in Osoyoos for 2026.

HPBA is taking steps to see if racing can continue at Hastings for 1-2 years to allow more time for a long-term alternative. In the alternative a short term “meet” at the end of the 2026 season (a minimum of 10 race days) also in Osoyoos is being considered.

Any funding available to CTHSBC for Breeders in 2026 is dependent upon either the success of the ‘racing component’ of the industry being successful as indicated above, or CTHSBC taking steps to try and have our portion of available funds through the Canadian Parimutuel Agency (CPMA), which is different than the slot revenue that the B.C. NDP are refusing to provide, held in trust and made available for payment to breeders of B.C. breds running in other jurisdictions. If this later option were to be viable, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to the Breeding industry in B.C. This option however requires co-operation and support of HPBA specifically. I have reached out to David Milburn, president of the HPBA BC and while he is supportive in concept personally, he does not speak for the HPBNA Bd and currently HPBA is pursuing the prospect of ‘racing’ in B.C. in 2026 of some measure and will continue in the foreseeable time frame on that path. This unfortunately puts us in ‘limbo’.

Members will be updated with any changes as we learn of such.

NOT BOURBON PASSES

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:44:47 GMT

Not Bourbon (Not Impossible – Bourbon Belle) passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 20. Bred and owned by Charles Fipke and trained by Roger Attfield, Not Bourbon was an exceptional racehorse whose accomplishments earned him a place in Canadian racing history.

During his career on the track, Not Bourbon captured some of the nation’s most prestigious races, including the Queen’s Plate, Plate Trial, Queenston Stakes, and Overskate Stakes. As a two-year-old, he showed early promise by winning the Bull Page Stakes and setting a track record for six furlongs at Woodbine. Over the course of three racing seasons, Not Bourbon earned more than one million dollars, and his outstanding three-year-old campaign was recognized with a Sovereign Award.

Retired to stud, Not Bourbon went on to become a champion sire in Ontario, further cementing his legacy in the breeding shed. In 2020, he relocated to British Columbia, standing his first season at Emerald Acres in Aldergrove, before moving to Flying Horse Farm in West Kelowna, where he continued to make a meaningful contribution to the provincial breeding industry.

Not Bourbon will be remembered for his talent as a racehorse and his contributions to breeding in both Ontario and British Columbia.

CTHS NATIONAL DIGITAL SALE RESULTS

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:57:19 GMT

CTHS BC's POSITION REGARDING THE THOROUGHBRED RACING BC JOINT TRUST AGREEMENT

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:37:39 GMT

CTHS BC'S Position Regarding The TRBC Joint Trust Agreement

Hello Members of CTHSBC

As you may be aware Gary Johnson on behalf of BCTOBA and HPBA has invited B.C. Breeders and Owners to an informational meeting in Vernon on April 12 ^th . CTHSBC members are encouraged to attend. Several of the CTHSBC executives will be in attendance.

Gary Johnson has presented CTHSBC with a document entitled THOROUGHBRED RACING BRITISH COLUMBIA, Joint Trust Agreement. This document as was THOROUGHBRED RACING BRITISH COLUMBIA created by Gary Johnson to be the One Voice on behalf of the Racing Industry Partners in negotiations with B.C. government representatives to request funding for the Horse Racing Industry in B.C.

CTHSBC was not invited to assist with the drafting of the Trust Agreement. It was presented at a board meeting that Mr. Johnson attended and we were advised that if we wanted to be a part of the industry request for funding we would be required to sign on to the Trust Agreement.

There is no provision in the agreement as to allocation of industry funding. There is no representation from the other parties as to what percentage of funding would be allocated to the breeders through CTHSBC.

For those of you who were breeders back in 2010, the government at that time asked the Racing Industry Partners HPBA and CTHSBC to have one representative on behalf of both organizations so that government did not have to negotiate separately with Thoroughbred breeders, owners, and Standardbreds separately. To that end , BCTOBA was created to be the Industry Representative. The late Glen Todd was the spokesperson who the government dealt with. The industry funds flowed through BCTOBA and were allocated.

THOROUGHBRED RACING BRITISH COLUMBIA (TRBC) is now being created to do what BCTOBA was created to do. Now, within this Joint Trust Agreement structure, BCTOBA is given 2 votes, HPBA is given 2 votes and CTHSBC is to have 2 votes. Once again, this is designed so the breeders will have no meaningful voice.

We understand funds for the industry funding comes from

1. The handles from Hastings and Fraser Downs;

2. The TBC sites;

3. The Provincial Levies credits on that are received on 1 & 2 revenues less the costs to operate GPEB at both tracks for the year;

4. The slot revenue (25% of the net slots income-Hastings and Fraser Downs) this is split 50/50 between the two sectors-Thoroughbred and Standardbred;

The total revenue from 1, 2 and 3 above less the $1M is taken of the top for the Industry Management Committee to distribute for marketing and business is then distributed amongst the Track Operator, Thoroughbred and Standardbred sectors. The distribution for the monies is decided by the HRIMC. Currently the split is 43.200% for the Track Operator, 33.635% for the Thoroughbred sector and 23.165% for the Standardbred sector. The monies for the CTHSBC incentive programs would be from the Marketing Fund.

The monies for the Breeders Awards programs are 10% of the total that is given to the Thoroughbred Sector.

Under the Joint Trust Agreement there is no guarantee the CTHSBC would continue to receive the 10% of the Thoroughbred sector’s revenue portion or any monies for breeding incentives or breeding improvement

Since 2020, CTHSBC has not received funding for breeders improvement, or breeders incentive programs. Virtually all of the B.C. protected races have been dropped so the Futurity is the only B.C. bred race. While this has been going on CTHSBC have not been included in the decisions for funding allocation.

CTHSBC has offered to work with HPBA to provide programs that will enhance and promote racing with the development of breeding incentives that will bring back breeding and increase the foal crop for the betterment of Hastings Racecourse.

As we all know, the horse population at Hastings is dwindling because breeding has fallen off for the most part due to lack of funding.

CTHSBC would like to be a part of the solution, we do not want the current status quo funding allocation to continue, which will eventually lead to the demise of Racing in B.C. and the TB breeding industry.

The CTHSBC Board of Directors

Canadian Tariff Countermeasures Update

info@cthsnational.com (CTHS National) — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 19:00:10 GMT

CANADIAN TARIFF COUNTERMEASURES UPDATE

The public comment period for the proposed countermeasures, with feedback from business, stakeholders, and Canadians regarding their impacts has been extended to April 2 ^nd .

Once again, we strongly encourage all industry stakeholders to submit their input through this comment submission form and request an exemption to the Canadian tariffs for purebred breeding and racing horses at https://forms-formulaires.alpha.canada.ca/en/id/cm7upmkx9008rx268zhy9l6pj .

Please make sure you make a note of the following HS Tariff Items in your exemption request:

HS Tariff Item 0101.21.00 Pure-bred breeding animals

HS Tariff Item 0101.29.00.20 – Other For Racing

A few key points we would ask you to include in your submissions:

1. The movement of horses across borders is essential for Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horse breeding, racing, and sales, and any additional trade barriers would have severe economic consequences. Such tariffs could discourage international investment, limit market opportunities, and place an undue burden on Canadian Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter horse breeders, trainers, and owners who rely on the ability to import and export horses efficiently.

2. In order to avoid further negative impacts to important Canadian industries that support rural Canadians and that are already suffering negative impacts from the new U.S. tariffs, we strongly believe that purebred Thoroughbred, Standardbred and Quarter Horses used for breeding and racing purposes should be exempted from the implementation of the proposed countermeasures in response to the new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods.

We will continue to provide updates as more concrete details become available. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and encourage members to reach out if you have relevant information, insights, or experiences related to this issue.

For further inquiries or to share your feedback, please contact the CTHS National Office:

P: (416) 675-1370, E: info@cthsnational.com

Impending Tariffs Notice to Members

info@cthsnational.com (CTHS National) — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:14:16 GMT

MEMBERS NOTICE REGARDING IMPENDING TARIFFS

On March 4, 2025, the U.S. enacted a 25% blanket tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country. While the measure has been tabled until April 2, if implemented, it will apply to purebred breeding and racing animals, including live horses, each time they cross the border.

To help members understand the impact of these tariffs on the Canadian Thoroughbred industry, the CTHS has received documentation from the Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and our border broker network. While the situation remains fluid and details are still emerging, we will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.

EXPORTING TO THE U.S.

Mares for Breeding

If the mare was born (“originated”) in the U.S., the tariff does not apply.
If the mare was born (“originated”) in another country, the tariff applies and must be paid upon entry into the U.S.
A Temporary Entry permit is available for 30 days from the date of crossing. This requires cash to secure a bond equal to the tariff value, and the owner must provide proof of the mare’s value. If the mare returns to Canada within 30 days, the owner can request a refund of the bond from the U.S. government. However, proof of re-entry — such as a border services date stamp — will be required.
If the mare is accompanied by a foal born in Canada, the foal will also be subject to the 25% tariff or require a separate Temporary Entry permit if returning to Canada within the 30 day period.

Horses for Sale and Racing

If the horse is intended to be sold in the U.S. at auction or by private sale and was born in the U.S. (“originated”) the tariff would not apply.
If the horse was born (“originated”) in Canada, the tariff applies and must be paid upon entry into the U.S.
A Temporary Entry permit is available for 30 days from the date of crossing. This requires cash to secure a bond equal to the tariff value, along with proof of the horse’s value.
If the horse is not sold and returns to Canada within 30 days, the owner can request a refund of the bond from the U.S. government. However, proof of re-entry — such as a border services date stamp — will be required.

IMPORTING INTO CANADA

In response to the U.S. tariffs, Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs affecting approximately $30-billion worth of goods imported into Canada. While the initial round of tariffs did not apply to purebred breeding and racing animals, including live horses, it is likely that future rounds may include such tariffs, mirroring those imposed by the U.S.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has indicated that purebred breeding animals (including live horses) could be included in a second round of tariffs. A complete list of potentially affected goods is available here.

Currently, a 21-day public comment period is underway for these proposed countermeasures, with feedback accepted until March 25, 2025. We strongly encourage all industry stakeholders to submit their input through this form and request an exemption to the Canadian tariffs for purebred breeding and racing animals.

Ongoing Updates & Industry Support

At this time, we do not have definitive confirmation of the full implications of these tariffs for the Thoroughbred industry. The CTHS will remain in close contact with industry stakeholders and government representatives to obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information.

The CTHS strongly advises all members crossing the border to utilize the services of a professional commercial carrier or a U.S. Customs broker to ensure compliance with regulations and facilitate a smooth entry process.

We recognize the financial and logistical challenges these tariffs may impose and will continue to provide updates as more concrete details become available. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and encourage members to reach out if you have relevant information, insights, or experiences related to this issue.

For further inquiries or to share your feedback, please contact the CTHS National Office:

P: (416) 675-1370
E: info@cthsnational.com

2024 Sovereign Awards

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:23:05 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - February 19, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 19, 2025

E. P. Taylor Award of Merit, Special Sovereign, Outstanding Groom, and Outstanding Off-track Worker Award Winners, and Sovereign Awards Finalists Announced for the 2024 Sovereign Awards

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce that the E. P. Taylor Award of Merit will be presented to Roger Attfield during the 50 ^th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony on the evening of Thursday, April 24, 2025 in Woodbridge, Ontario. Selected unanimously by the Jockey Club of Canada’s Stewards, the E. P. Taylor Award of Merit is a lifetime achievement award honouring those who have made significant contributions to the thoroughbred industry in Canada and accomplished outstanding individual achievements in Canadian thoroughbred racing and breeding. An honoured member of both the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, Mr. Attfield has experienced decades of success, including having trained three Canadian Triple Crown winners in Izvestia, With Approval, and Peteski, and is a well-respected ambassador for Canadian horse racing and breeding.

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce that there will be two winners of the Special Sovereign Award ; both Emma-Jayne Wilson and Moira will be recognized during the 50 ^th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony. Selected unanimously by the Jockey Club of Canada’s Stewards, the Special Sovereign Award recognizes a particular achievement within a given year. The honour is being bestowed upon Emma-Jayne for surpassing Julie Krone’s purse earnings record and continuing to be a bold ambassador for Canadian horse racing, and Moira for her outstanding achievements on the race course and in the sales ring in 2024.

The Jockey Club of Canada is proud to present Victor James with the 2024 Outstanding Groom Award sponsored by OLG and Ian Dick with the Outstanding Off-track Worker Award . Both Victor and Ian are spoken of very highly by their nominators, Josie Carroll and Colleen Dalos, respectively.

With over twenty-five years as a groom for trainer Josie Carroll, Victor James exhibits outstanding loyalty and dedication. Groom for champions such as Ami’s Gizmo, Serenading, and Tyson, Victor has also overseen the running of trainer Josie Carroll’s barn.

A veteran of the thoroughbred racing scene in Ontario, Ian Dick has been the manager of Buttigieg Training Centre for many years after taking a position there as assistant manager in 2013. Some of the outstanding runners which have benefited from his time and care include Paramount Prince, Patches O’Houlihan, and Pink Lloyd.

The Jockey Club of Canada is also pleased to announce the finalists for the 2024 Sovereign Awards and 2024 Media Sovereign Awards categories.

2024 Sovereign Awards Finalists

The finalists in each of the following categories are listed in alphabetical order.

Champion Two-Year-Old Female

Aristella

Nitrogen

Souper Supreme

Champion Two-Year-Old Male

Dream On

He’s Not Joking

Scorching

Champion Three-Year-Old Female

Avana

Caitlinhergrtness

Kin’s Concerto

Stormcast

Champion Three-Year-Old Male

August Rain

Dresden Row

My Boy Prince

Champion Older Main Track Female

Big Hug

Elysian Field

Fashionably Fab

Champion Older Main Track Male

Apprehend

Paramount Prince

Wicked Django

Champion Female Turf Horse

Fev Rover (Ire)

Full Count Felicia

Stormcast

Champion Male Turf Horse

Cruden Bay

Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)

Patches O’Houlihan

Champion Female Sprinter

Gal in a Rush

Play the Music

Stormcast

Champion Male Sprinter

Filo Di Arianna (BRZ)

My Boy Prince

Patches O’Houlihan

Outstanding Broodmare

Dancing Allstar

Executive Affair

Platinum Steel

Outstanding Breeder

Adena Springs

Anderson Farms Ont. Inc.

Chiefswood Stables Limited

Outstanding Owner

Barber, Gary

Chiefswood Stables Limited

Schickedanz, Bruno

Outstanding Trainer

Attard, Kevin

Carroll, Josie

Casse, Mark E.

Outstanding Apprentice Jockey

Aebly, Fraser

Moran, Pietro

Vives, Sofia

Outstanding Jockey

Civaci, Sahin

Hernandez, Rafael Manuel

Husbands, Patrick

Horse of the Year

The Horse of the Year finalists will be announced during the 50 ^th Annual Sovereign Awards ceremony.

Judging for the Media Awards is performed by media professionals within the industry selected from across North America and the United Kingdom.

Listed in alphabetical order, the Media finalists are:

Digital Audio/Visual and Broadcast Category

· Peter Gross – Podcast Episode 233

· Horse Racing Alberta – Women in Thoroughbred Racing

· Goh Iromoto – The Long Run

Photograph Category

Skip Dickstein – Magnificent Moira, Winner’s Jubilation

Barbara D. Livingston – Moira

Mary Jane Sibbitt – Right Way/Wrong Way

Writing Category

· Mike McIntyre – Resolve and Reinvention at a Gallop

Jennifer Morrison - Trials, Tears and Canada's Queen of Racing

· Joe Nevills - 'She Means Everything': Attard Team Says A Long, Short Goodbye To Moira At Fasig-Tipton November Sale

The winner of each category, along with Canada’s Horse of the Year for 2024, will be announced during our milestone the 50 ^th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony on the evening of Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Paramount Eventspace in Woodbridge, Ontario.

Please call or email us for more information and to reserve your tickets today! Tickets can also be purchased online at: https://jockeyclubcanada.com/online-payments/ .

Current Sovereign Award Sponsors

The Jockey Club of Canada was founded in 1973 by E. P. Taylor to serve as the international representative of the Canadian Thoroughbred industry. The mission of The Jockey Club of Canada is to promote and maintain a high standard for Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada at a level which is recognized internationally for the benefit of all those interested in the sport, including the general public. This is achieved through operations and services such as, but not limited to: evaluating all Graded, Listed and Black-type races in Canada annually; conducting the annual Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada; maintaining a field office in Canada for the Jockey Club of the United States and the Jockey Club Registry Service; and by representing Canada as a Member of the IFHA.

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For more information on The Jockey Club of Canada’s annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony contact (416) 675-7756 or jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com .

BAKKEN on the move

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:28:59 GMT

BAKKEN on the move

Bakken on the Move

BC's leading sire for the past five years has been relocated and will stand at Steen and Cathy Reggelsen's Strideaway Thoroughbreds in Armstrong for the 2025 season

BAKKEN , British Columbia’s leading sire for the past five years, has been relocated and will stand at Steen and Cathy Reggelsen’s Strideaway Thoroughbreds for the coming 2025 season.

By the leading sire Distorted Humor, BAKKEN topped the BC standings in 2024 earnings and winners, with his 36 runners winning 27 races and close to a million Canadian dollars in purses. He was also responsible for the region’s leading juvenile last season in MOUNT DOOM, as well as arguably the year’s leading juvenile filly, BREEZIN BRIANNE.

MOUNT DOOM (top) and BREEZIN BRIANNE are both by BC's leading sire, BAKKEN — photos Patti Tubbs

Cathy Reggelsen, whose Strideaway operation stood the in-demand COUNTERFORCE until his recent move to Alberta, is delighted to welcome BAKKEN to their Armstrong farm and can’t wait to get started with the prolific stallion.

She said: “We’re thrilled and honoured that Helen Klimes (owner of Klimes Farms, BAKKEN’s previous base) and his syndicate manager Dr Sheila McDonald have asked us to stand BAKKEN here on behalf of his owners. Helen has done such a terrific job with him. He’s in wonderful condition and we can’t wait to see him covering. He’s such a lovely horse to deal with, has a lovely kind eye and is a beautifully-balanced horse – which is not surprising when you see how many winners he gets each year!”

Bred in Kentucky by Hermitage Farm and WinStar Farm, BAKKEN was a $450,000 Keeneland September yearling who retired with three wins from 10 starts over three seasons. He was a runner-up in the Grade 2 True North Stakes at Belmont for trainer Chad Brown and was considered good enough to take his place in that season’s Breeders’ Cup Sprint.

Out of the winning Honour and Glory mare General Jeanne, BAKKEN is a half-brother to Grade 2 winners Chace City and Justwhistledixie, as well as Stakes-placed Dominant Jeannes.

Justwhistledixie is the dam of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner New Year’s Day (now a sire in Japan) and multiple Grade 2 winner Mohaymen (currently standing at Saintsbury Farms in Ontario). BAKKEN’s extended family also includes Grade 2 winners Pok Ta Pok, Penny’s Reshoot, Smooth Air, and Overdriven.

We understand BAKKEN will remain the property of the original syndicate, which has owned him since he was knocked down to the late R J Bennet at the 2019 Keeneland January sale for $50,000.

BAKKEN’s 2025 fee has been confirmed at $2,500 ($250 booking fee with the balance due on live foal). Interested breeders should contact Cathy Reggelsen on 250-546-2476 (email strideawaythoroughbreds@hotmail.com); Or Sheila McDonald 250-862-4038 (email sjm11188@icloud.com).

Remembering Dairen Edwards

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 20:50:04 GMT

Dairen Edwards Passes October 23, 2024

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 20:32:31 GMT

Huge blow to Hastings as CTHS President passes just two weeks after his Willow Creek Farms secures its second consecutive leading-owner title

The Hastings backstretch community is in mourning this week, following news of the untimely passing of this year’s leading owner, Dairen Edwards, who has died suddenly at the age of just 59.

Under the direction of Dairen, his daughter Makayla and trainer Steve Henson, Willow Creek Farms has grown rapidly into a powerful force at Hastings and further afield. Willow Creek’s colours were carried to victory in 32 races this season at Hastings and beyond; a total that was further boosted by several high-profile horses owned in partnership – including this year’s leading juvenile at Hastings, Mount Doom.

Willow Creek finished the season at Hastings with 26 local wins, making the owner/breeder operation Vancouver’s leading owner numerically for the second consecutive season.

A keen hunter and fisherman, Dairen was the owner of SRL Industries Ltd, a successful manufacturing company, producing high-quality products for use in the construction sector.

The rapid growth and success of Willow Creek, achieved in less than a decade, put Dairen at the heart of the racing and breeding sector in British Columbia and led to him taking a more active role in the industry. He took over as President of the local division of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) upon the passing of Dave Bennington and was a conciliatory figure, always available to chat about the issues facing the local industry and, according to HBPA President David Milburn, committed to doing everything he could to see racing succeed in Western Canada.

Milburn said: “Dairen was an important part of the Hastings’ community and, as President of the CTHS, he was a positive force for change and very much a unifying influence within our industry. His passing is a huge blow to us all.”

“On behalf of the HBPA, its members and everyone connected with racing at Hastings, we would like to extend our very deepest sympathies to Dairen’s wife Tia, his daughter Makayla, son Jacob and to their extended families.”

Dairen’s interests also extended to Standardbred racing and he would have been at Fraser Downs this week to see two young horses, owned in partnership by Willow Creek, land two valuable Stakes events.

Counterforce to Relocate

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 18:15:26 GMT

Current leading 3rd crop sire in Canada, the son of Smart Strike, COUNTERFORCE is on the move.

COUNTERFORCE who stood in 2024 at Stride Away Thoroughbreds (Steen and Cathy Reggelsen) in Armstrong, BC will be relocating to Empire Equestrian in Ardrossan, AB.

For breeding information contact Lori Neyka 780-719-0400 or empire.equestrian@hotmail.ca .

Annual General Meeting

Fri, 10 May 2024 17:51:20 GMT

A ttention: Members of the CTHS BC

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, May 29, 2024
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 2023 fiscal year;
3. to transact such business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

Dated this 10th day of May, 2024.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Note :
➢Copies of the 2023 financial statements and minutes of the June 21, 2023 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).
➢Refreshments and snacks will be served.

Christmas Holiday Office Hours

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 23:04:50 GMT

The office will be closed Wednesday, December 20, 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

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 20:44:13 GMT

Buy a future BC-bred Champion

CTHS BC Sale Catalogues for the 2023 Yearling and Mixed Catalogue are now available. Pick up your copy at one of the following locations:

Hasting Race Office;
A tack or feed store in the Cloverdale or Langley area;
The Derby Bar and Grill;
CTHS BC office..

In addition, catalogues have been mailed to subscribers on the CTHS BC mailing list.

View the catalogue online at https://www.cthsbc.org/sale-catalogue-2023

We look forward to seeing you at Thunderbird Show Park Tuesday, August 30,. 2023.

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

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 19:05:16 GMT

Plan to attend on Monday August 7th BC Cup Day at the Marquis Tent area

COUNTERFORCE MOVES TO STRIDE AWAY THOROUGHBREDS

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:49:55 GMT

On the Move: Current leading second-crop sire in Canada COUNTERFORCE (seen with Jack Bennett at Road's End Farm)

COUNTERFORCE, leading freshman stallion in British Columbia last season and sire of both Saturday’s Stakes’ winners at Hastings, is on the move.

The son of Smart Strike, who has stood at Jack Bennett’s Road’s End Farm near Abbotsford since he was brought to B.C. by Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (CTHS) director Paul Caravetta, is set to begin covering duties at Steen and Cathy Reggelsen’s Stride Away Thoroughbreds near Armstrong, B.C., from 2024.

The Reggelsens, who previously stood successful sire VALUE PLUS, are delighted to welcome COUNTERFORCE, who is currently the leading second-season stallion in all of Canada.

Cathy Reggelsen said: “He’s a lovely horse, with a magnificent pedigree. He came out firing as a freshman last year and that’s certainly continued this season.”

“He’s producing athletic-looking horses with good temperaments and we can’t wait to show him off to potential breeders. We’re very excited to have him here and hope to continue the great start made with him by Jack Bennett.”

The move, according to Caravetta, is solely due to Jack Bennett’s impending retirement later this year.

“I’m so grateful to Jack,” Caravetta explained. “He’s such a knowledgeable man and he is totally responsible for the horse’s success. I’m delighted he’s going to Steen and Cathy, but he wouldn’t be moving anywhere if Jack hadn’t been retiring later this year.”

COUNTERFORCE enjoyed a bonanza weekend, siring Ross McLeod Stakes winner LUCKY FORCE and River Rock Casino Stakes winner AIR FORCE. The young stallion’s already impressive pedigree page was also given another huge boost in the shape of Saturday’s Belmont Stakes’ winner, ARCANGELO (Arrogate). The winner of the third jewel in the Triple Crown is out of MODELING (Tapit), a half-sister to Counterforce’s dam, ACHIEVING (Bernardini).

A fee for COUNTERFORCE’s 2024 season will be confirmed at a later date.

N. Reid

Early Winning Finishes by BC-breds at Hastings Racecourse

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 21:56:52 GMT

An Inspiration for 2023 CTHS BC Yearling & Mixed Sale

With the 2023 thoroughbred season nearing the quarter-pole at Hastings Racecourse there has been evidence of breeders, owners and trainers making the rounds with a renewed bounce in their steps.

Not quite a swagger. But clearly signs of confidence.

After the first 10 days encompassing 70 races at Hastings, horses bred in British Columbia have paraded to the winner’s circle on 43 occasions for a 61% winning percentage. On three of those dates BC-breds won six races on seven-race cards.

“It’s encouraging, no doubt about it,” says CTHS-BC president Dairen Edwards of Willow Creek Farms, crowned Leading Owner at Hastings Racecourse in 2021. “The early stats this year at Hastings can only help gain attention for our Yearling & Mixed Sale in August.”

The number of yearlings sold in 2022 totaled 57, resulting in gross sales of $983,100. This year’s Sale gets underway on Wednesday, August 30 at 3 p.m. (PT) at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, BC. The Sale Preview is August 29, same time, same place.

Ten days into the ’23 Hastings’ season Willow Creek Farms was perched on the top rung of the Leading Owners ladder with five wins, including capturing the $50,000 Emerald Downs Stakes for fillies & mares three-years-old & up. Edwards’ five-year-old We B Three was a two-length winner for trainer Steve Henson and his assistant, son Robbie, with leading jockey Amadeo Perez in the irons.

Why the name We B Three? Edwards explains: “My wife Tia bought her at the 2019 Sale because she wanted to get the bidding started. She made the first bid of $1500 and nobody else bid so we got the horse. I gave her a good-natured hard time but her sisters, Nona and Jenna Marie, took her side. That’s when Tia decided to call the yearling, We B Three!”

CTHS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 00:36:45 GMT

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"

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 21:50:21 GMT

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.”

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cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 20:39:18 GMT

COUNTERFORCE

LEADING FRESHMAN SIRE IN CANADA; LEADING JUVENILE SIRE IN BC

BC HORSE RACING INDUSTRY BONDS

WITH POSITIVE NEWS ON ALL FRONTS

Confirmation that BC stallions Counterforce and Ralis have been recognized as leading sires in the entire country coincides with other inspiring news at several levels for the BC racing industry.

Standing at Road’s End Farm in Abbotsford, Counterforce has been declared 2022 Leading Freshman Sire in Canada and Leading Juvenile Sire in British Columbia with a 1 ^st -Crop total of 13 foals including four winners and two black-type races. Air Force was the Progeny Earnings leading earner at $57,089 with total earnings credited to Counterforce of $137,792.

Ralis who had been standing at Canmore Farms in Aldergrove before being leased to Jim Alendal in Chilliwack, had a 1 ^st -crop total of nine foals with Above Average having earnings of $24,532 and full earnings totalling $81,154.

Counterforce and Ralis finishing one-two as leading sires nationally came on the heels of notification from the BC Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) that 47 race days at Hastings Racecourse have been approved for the 2023 season.

“All of our people are enthusiastic and engaged,” said David Milburn, President of the Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association of BC. “We’re moving in the right direction. We’ve been through some difficult times with the pandemic but we’re coming back with lots of energy from everyone involved.”

Milburn made the comments following an all-day gathering of management from the various sectors of the BC racing industry. The seminar was sponsored by TBC Teletheatre and included members of the HBPA-BC, BCTOBA, CTHS-BC, BC Racebook, Harness Racing BC, as well as management from both Hastings Racecourse and Fraser Downs.

The attendees were pleased that the 2023 dates at Hastings Racecourse will include the return of popular Friday Night racing on four occasions as well as two Monday night dates during the annual PNE Fair.

“Evening racing draws a different kind of crowd,” Milburn says. “I don’t know of any other racetrack with a 15-minute drive from the downtown area. I also don’t know of any other racetrack with a setting that includes a backdrop of mountains and the ocean. Night racing at Hastings brings a new brand of people to see what we have to offer.”

Friday night dates are scheduled with 7 p.m. start times on July 28, August 4, 11 and 18. The two Monday night cards are set for August 21 and August 28.

Opening day at Hastings Racecourse is Sunday, April 30 with the 2023 meet wrapping up on Sunday, October 15 with all afternoon starts at 2 p.m.

Nichelle Milner, Regional Manager of Racing Operations at Hastings, confirmed the track set-up date will be Friday, January 20 with move-in day scheduled for Sunday, January 22. Training begins Tuesday, January 24.

OFFICE CLOSURE FOR HOLIDAYS

For the Christmas Holidays the CTHS BC office will close on Friday, December 16 and reopen on Tuesday, January 3 , 2023. If you require assistance during this time, please email or call the office to leave a message. Emails and messages will be checked over the holidays.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS

The Breeders Awards Bonus cheques for the 2022 Broodmare and Stallion awards will be mailed towards the end of January. We wish to remind you that in order to receive a bonus cheque you must be a current member of the CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY in the year that the awards are earned.

December 31, 2022 - Jockey Club Foal Registration Deadline.

The 2023 Membership Renewal Forms were mailed from the CTHS National Office. Check your mailbox, the deadline for membership renewal is January 31, 2023.

Standardbred Canada and CTHS Announce National Economic Impact Study

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 20:37:19 GMT

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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cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 05 Sep 2022 20:29:01 GMT

GENEROUS INCENTIVE REWARD PROGRAMS

ADD TO CTHS BC YEARLING & MIXED SALE EXCITEMENT

This Weeks Calendar - Parade Wednesday; Sale Thursday

Vancouver, BC (September 6/2022) – CTHS-BC Interim President Dairen Edwards says it with conviction when he suggests there has never been a better time than the present to purchase a yearling in British Columbia.

Potential horse owners get that opportunity when auctioneer Don Raffan calls things to order Thursday of this week at 3 p.m. for the 2022 CTHS-BC Yearling & Mixed Sale at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley.

Edwards, a successful thoroughbred owner himself along with his wife Tia and daughter Makayla at Willow Creek Farms, has been delighted with the positive results for so many BC-bred runners this season.

Dairen is quick to point out that while the success of BC-breds has been outstanding, the incentives to encourage potential buyers have never been more generous. Anyone purchasing a BC-bred yearling receives an immediate rebate of $1,500 and will qualify for an additional 35% bonus on purse money for four years up to 2026.

Also, BC-bred yearlings purchased at this year’s Sale will have an additional 15% added to BC-bred bonuses in selected races to make a 50% bump in prize money for qualifying graduates running in their two-year-old and three-year-old seasons.

While the actual Yearling & Mixed Sale goes Thursday, the traditional Yearling Preview of BC-breds catalogued for auction is set for Wednesday at Thunderbird Show Park, also at 3 p.m.

TWO STAKES WINS BACK-TO-BACK

MAKE FOR ONE HAPPY BREEDER

Ralph Jesiak, Vice-President of CTHS-BC and long-time breeder, was in ‘horse heaven’ at Hastings Racecourse Monday afternoon, August 22.

It was a highly uncommon occurrence when Jesiak and his wife Marilyn surfaced in the winner’s circle as victorious breeders of consecutive $50,000 Stakes.

The action began with Buck in Command winning the fifth race by a neck in the CTHS Sales Stake for 2-year-old colts & geldings and Loveaboveandbeyond capturing the CTHS Sales Stake for 2-year-old fillies in the sixth.

Buck in Command by Second in Command-Rosesforgrace (Rosberg) paid $51.30 to win after fending off a late surge by favorite Legacy Square. Buck in Command, ridden by Scott Williams, is owned by Joe and Gloria Russo and trained by Patty Leaney.

Jockey Efrain Hernandez rode Loveaboveandbeyond by Counterforce-Interrogar (Tejabo) to a three-length win for owner Martin Miller and trainer Mark Cloutier.

After his second CTHS-BC Stakes victory within a half-hour of each other, Ralph Jesiak’s smile wasn’t quite as wide as the Burrard Inlet … but you get the picture.

BC DERBY & OAKS DAY

RETURNS AFTER TWO-YEAR ABSENCE

Anticipation continues to build for another great day of racing at Hastings with the countdown to the 75 ^th running of the $125,000 BC Derby drawing closer: Saturday, September 10, just two days after our Yearling & Mixed Sale.

The Grade 3 BC Derby for 3-year-olds this year currently has 14 nominations with the official draw being concluded later in the week.

BC Derby Day has shared the stage with the BC Oaks since the early 1960’s. Both races were cancelled due to COVID-19 last year and the year before. Saturday will officially mark the 57 ^th running of the BC Oaks for 3-year-old fillies with a purse of $75,000. Also on the star-studded card are the $50,000 Delta Colleen for 3-year-olds & up fillies and mares and the $50,000 S.W. Randall Plate for 3-year-olds & up.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Prestige Vernon Hotel

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 20 May 2022 00:42:49 GMT

PLAN TO ATTEND

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 3:00 pm

Date: Thursday, June 23, 2022

Place: Prestige Hotel Vernon
Okanagan Salon Meeting/Conference Room

4411 32 ^nd Street, Vernon, BC V1T 9G8

(Across from the Vernon Square Shopping Center – London Drugs)

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 13th day of May, 2022.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Note:

Copies of the 2021 financial statements and minutes of the June 19, 2021 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).
A light dinner will be served after the meeting.

Passing of CTHS BC President Dave Bennington

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:09:03 GMT

Vancouver, BC (April 23/22 - Dave Bennington, President of CTHS-BC, peacefully passed away with family at his side through the night following a courageous battle with cancer.

Mr. Bennington, 81, was named President in October, 2021 after serving on the CTHS-BC Board of Directors since 2018 as Vice President and Finance Chair.

A long-time owner and breeder of thoroughbreds in both British Columbia and Ontario, he grew up in the Cowichan Valley and would watch his grandfather clearing land with a team of horses on the five-acre family farm in Duncan on Vancouver Island.

“I fell in love with horses as a five-year-old,” he said in a recent Breeders Banter article.

Dave and his son Mike had been partners in Shamrock Racing Stables in Surrey for the past 20 years.

Dave is survived by his wife Arleigh, son Mike, daughters Debbie and Dolly and four grandchildren.

Preview of the upcoming CTHS Horses or Racing Age Sale

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 21:13:38 GMT

Promise and Potential

There is no ducking the small number of entries in this year’s CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale , However, the 17-strong catalogue contains a solid collection of pedigree, promise and potential - not to mention a smattering of experienced claimer types that should attract a variety of wallet sizes.

One of the most alluring aspects of this ‘boutique’ offering is its timing. The sale comes less then a month before opening day at Hastings racetrack and represents the perfect opportunity to secure a ready-to-go runner, with the usual pain of expense associated with buying yearlings back east alleviated.

Some 13 hips are two-year-olds and all bar two come to the sale having already passed through previous auction rings.

Among the most eye-catching of the previously purchased youngsters is Hip 12, a filly by leading second crop sire LORD NELSON (Pulpit), out of an unraced Fed Biz mare who is a half-sister to multiple Graded Stakes winner, SOCIAL QUEEN (Dynaformer).

Unnamed, the filly was one of several two-year-olds purchased by the North American Thoroughbred Horse Company on behalf of the excellent Hole in the Wall Gang project established to boost numbers of horses racing in the Province.

The remaining three Hole in the Wall Gang offerings comprise: Hip 2, an ANIMAL KINGDOM (Leroidesanimaux) half-brother to Stakes performer BAHAMA BOUND (Empire Maker); Hip 8, a FAST ANNA (Medaglia d’Oro) colt already named CURLIN ROCKS who is out of a winning Curlin mare; and Hip 13, a CROSS TRAFFIC (Unbridled’s Song) filly out of a daughter of UNCLE MO.

The most expensive yearling purchase in the catalogue is Hip 14, a colt by GORMLEY (Malibu Moon) out of the dual G2 winner, BRIECAT (Adcat). Named KIKI’S SUNDANCER, the colt was knocked down to Marty Miller for $35,000 at last September’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale.

KIKI’S SUNDANCER was one of many BC-bred yearlings attracting premium prices at last year’s sale, following the launch of an initiative that rewards owners of horses bred in British Columbia through increased purses. The scheme proved extremely successful and the locally bred two-year-olds offered at this auction should again be popular.

Chief among the BC-breds could be a colt and filly consigned on behalf of by Peter Redekop. Both by PALACE MALICE (Curlin), the duo arrived in BC as stowaways in mares purchased by Redekop and neither have been offered for sale at auction previously.

The filly, beautifully named Arundel Castle, is out of CALCULATION (Hard Spun), dam of last season’s Stakes-placed performer, WHO HOO THAT’S ME (Keen Ice). The colt, meanwhile, is named ASKMENOQUESTIONS and is a three-parts brother to multiple Stakes winner GLADIATOR KING (Curlin).

The chance to obtain Kentucky bloodlines with a BC-bred suffix should ensure both Palace Malice juveniles are popular come preview day on April 2.

Local freshman sires RALIS (Square Eddie) and COUNTERFORCE (Smart Strike) were popular at the yearling sale and, as we anticipate their first runners this summer, they will again be represented at the Horses of Racing Age Sale.

SILARONE, a son of Ralis from the immediate family of leading former European performer, SAKHEE (Bahri) opens the auction as Hip 1, while the filly FORCE TO REKN WITH, who was led out unsold at last year’s yearling sale, represents Counterforce and is the third foal from local producer NOBLE PERFECTION (Majesticperfection).

While Ralis and Counterforce remain very much unproven, runners by leading young local studs LENT (Pulpit) and BAKKEN (Distorted Humor) have been enjoying excellent results on the track and they will each have progeny on offer at the upcoming sale.

Hip 6 is BLOWINGWITHTHEWIND, a colt by Lent out of the useful Second in Command mare, DANCE THE WIND; while OKANAGAN GOLD (Bakken) brings the sale to a close as Hip 17 and is three-year-old full-sister to CTHS Stakes winner DAD’s LEGACY and a half-sister to another CTHS Stakes winner in RACING FOR GOLD (Finality).

Blowingwiththewind is on of just one of four non-juveniles on offer. The other three features a duo (Hips 3 and 7) inexpensively claimed at Fair Grounds, Louisiana by Willow Creek Farm and MISS NEW SHOES (We Miss Artie) who, as Hip 16, bookends the sale with her half-brother, Silarone.

While small, the CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale makes perfect sense for the BC market, coming as it does so close to the start of the season. With luck, it will be well supported enough to see it become a regular feature on the western Canada sales calendar.

photo by Michael Bye

BC BREEDERS BANTER

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:08:13 GMT

CTHS-BC Horses of Racing Age Age

Showcasing 17 Thoroughbreds

(2022 Preview on April 2; Sale on April 9)

Vancouver, BC (March 25/22) – A sure sign of spring is the return of morning workouts at Hastings Racecourse leading up to the annual CTHS-BC Horses of Racing Age Sale.

With 17 entries confirmed and catalogued on the CTHS-BC website, the 2022 Sale Preview is set for Saturday, April 2 at 12 noon at Hastings with the much-anticipated Sale itself taking place the following Saturday – April 9 – also beginning at noon. The online Sale Catalogue can be viewed at www.cthsbc.org/hora-sale .

On Preview Day, the 17 horses will be in full view on the Hastings track with on-the-spot information available for potential purchasers. Sale Day takes place in the Paddock.

2022 Breeders’ Incentive Program

With the breeding season underway, CTHS-BC president Dave Bennington had this to say about the 2022 Breeders Incentive Program:

“We plan to proceed with a program that will pay $500 when a mare is bred and an additional $500 when the mare is in foal after 30 days. This will apply for the first 150 mare applicants.

“This will assist breeders in going forward with breeding 2023 foals and subsequent entries for the CTHS-BC 2024 Yearling Sale.”

For more information visit www.cthsbc.org/incentives .

CTHS-BC Sales Stakes in Four Categories

Will Dominate Monday, August 22 Card at Hastings

Due to the loss of Black Type status and once again the possibility of having three and four horse fields, the long-standing 3 & 4-year-old CTHS-BC Sales Stakes at Hastings will resume this season as $28,000 Allowance races funded from the purse pool.

Because they are Allowance races there will not be an entry fee, resulting in attracting more entries. The 2-year-old fillies and 2-year-old colts & geldings remain as CTHS Sales Stakes with $50,000 purses.

The sustaining fees for 3 and 4-year-olds paid in 2022 will be returned to those who made February payments.

Mark down the date: Monday, August 22: the CTHS-BC 3 & 4-year-old fillies; 3 & 4-year-old colts & geldings; CTHS-BC 2-year-old fillies; 2-year-old colts & geldings.

Covid-19 restrictions throughout the 2021 racing season at Hastings resulted in the cancellation of the Stakes Schedule with the exception of the CTHS-BC Sales Stakes races. All horses that were nominated for the 2-year-old Futurities in 2021 will be racing this year as 3-year-old fillies and 3-year-old colts & geldings on May 22 as part of the 2022 Stakes Schedule.

45-Day Racing Schedule

Begins May 7 at Hastings Racecourse

Nichelle Milner, recently-appointed Regional Manager, Racing Operations for Hastings Racecourse, continues to prepare for a 45-day racing schedule that begins on May 7 and runs through until October 16. Scott Henson will be working with Milner as Racing Secretary.

The 2022 season includes a Canada Day card on Friday, July 1 as well as BC Cup card on Monday, August 1 and BC Derby on Saturday, September 10. All start times will be 2:00 p.m.

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The working group committee consisting of President, Dave Bennington; Vice-Presidents Dairen Edwards and Ralph Jesiak and Directors Paul Caravetta and Pat Gormley continue to meet on a regular basis and encourage CTHS-BC members to submit pertinent information and comments to: B-J Davidson, Regional General Manager, CTHS-BC or to any one of the Directors of the Association.

CTHS BC Sales Stakes Sustaining Fees

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:01:54 GMT

Deadline for the CTHS BC Sales Stakes sustaining fees is February 14 (Valentine's Day). Don't Miss it.

Click for sustaining fee nomination forms.

Sovereign Award Winner Here's Hannah Retired

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 23:07:11 GMT

BC STABLE (Pat Bennett & Brenda Combs)

ANNOUNCE

SOVEREIGN AWARD WINNER HERE’S HANNAH RETIRED

“Happy retirement to the brilliant Here’s Hannah”

She has been an absolute star over five seasons. She has been so consistent and never let us down when she raced.

2017 – 3 STARTS – 3 WINS

WINNER OF THE SADIE DIAMOND FUTURITY & FANTASY STAKES

2018 – 5 STARTS – 4 WINS

WINNER OF THE BC OAKS

BC HORSE OF THE YEAR OPEN & BC BRED

CHAMPION 3-YEAR-OLD FILLY- OPEN & BC BRED

2019 – 6 STARTS – 5 WINS INCLUDING THE BALLERINA GR 3 STAKES

ONE LOSS AT 130 LBS

CHAMPION OLDER FEMALE – OPEN & BC BRED

2019 – SOVEREIGN AWARD – CHAMPION OLDER MARE – CANADA

2020 – 4 STARTS 3 WINS

CHAMPION OLDER FEMALE

2021 - 3 STARTS – 2-3RDS

THANK YOU TO JOHN, KIM, JESSE MORRISON & ANGIE SMITH FOR ALL THEY DID FOR HANNAH.

A BIG THANK YOU TO RICHARD HAMEL FOR ALLOWING HANNAH TO BE AS GOOD AS SHE COULD BE!

HANNAH WILL BE GOING TO KENTUCKY TO BE BRED TO THE

STALLION “BLAME” AND THEN ON TO A SALE.

GPEB Applications for Horse Racing Licence and Registration Online

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:09:20 GMT

The Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) is pleased to announce that horse racing licence and registration applications are now online. Applications and payment can now be completed from a computer or mobile device without having to come to the track. This change will streamline the process and make it quicker and more accessible for applicants.

Applications and payment can now be completed through our website at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/sports-culture/gambling-fundraising/horse-racing/registration-licensing .

GPEB will continue accepting applications and payment by mail or in-person until October 31, 2022.

To assist applicants through this transition, a step-by-step Online Application Guide and list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on our website under Application Resources .

If you have questions about how to complete your horse racing licence and registration online, please contact GPEB via email: GPEB.HorseRacing@gov.bc.ca , by telephone: 604-398-5762, or visit the GPEB Office located in the Race Office building in the backstretch at Fraser Downs or Hastings Racecourse during posted business hours.

Bill McNeill

Director of Racing

Compliance Division - Racing Unit

Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

Ph: 604-398-5703

Bill.McNeill@gov.bc.ca

BC BREEDERS BANTER

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 22:26:45 GMT

DAVE BENNINGTON NAMED CTHS -BC PRESIDENT

WITH A MANDATE TO INSPIRE BREEDERS & OWNERS

Grant Watson's Years of Dedicated Service
Acknowledged by Board of Directors

Vancouver, BC (Oct. 27/21) -- As a young boy growing up in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley, Dave Bennington would watch his grandfather clearing land with a team of horses at the five-acre family farm near Duncan on Vancouver Island.

“I dare say it was some time ago - the mid 1940’s - when I fell in love with horses as a five-year-old,” says the new president of CTHS-BC. "Later we would go to Sandown Park in Sidney to watch the races."

And as the age-old theory goes: some things never change.

After serving CTHS-BC as Vice President and Finance Chair since 2018, Bennington was named President at a Board of Directors meeting earlier this month. He replaces Grant Watson, who spent two terms and a portion of a third as President after joining the CTHS-BC Board of Directors in March, 2014.

During that time Watson established fiscal responsibility that resulted in maintaining and ultimately increasing the Breeders’ awards and providing stability to assist the association through difficult times over the last two racing seasons. He decided to move back to Winnipeg to be closer to his family and enjoy time with his grandchildren.

The Board of Directors, as well as friends and a legion of racing acquaintances, extend thanks and best wishes to Grant for his devotion and hard work during the time he served with CTHS-BC. David Pihl replaces Watson representing BC at the CTHS National Directors level.

2021 YEARLING & MIXED SALE RESULTS SHOW

IMPROVED NUMBERS FOR CONSIGNORS & BUYERS

Bennington sees positive signs on the horizon, beginning with the success of this year’s Yearling & Mixed Sale on September 14 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley.

“Total sales figures and average price as well as median price were up from previous years,” Bennington says. “The mood of consignors and buyers seemed to indicate that we are on the road to returning to a normal racing season with a great amount of confidence.”

There were 75 sales recorded at an average of $15,880 for a gross of $1,191,000 and the 74 yearlings sold resulted in gross sales of $1,181,000 at an average of $13,304. Leading buyer was James Redekop & Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds with six averaging $26,000 and leading consignor was North American Thoroughbred Horse Company (NATHC) with three at an average of $35,333.

“My mandate is to work with our CTHS members to increase the number of mares bred in BC so we can increase the BC-bred population,” Bennington says. “Without a solid breeding program, a racing program will not flourish. Increasing the horse population is critical for Hastings to have a successful meet in 2022 and the years beyond,”

BOARD DISCUSSES INCREASING UPSET PRICE
FOR FUTURE YEARLING & MIXED SALES

At a recent Board of Directors meeting the advantages of increasing the upset price for the annual Yearling & Mixed Sales were considered with these and other points being brought forward:
•   It would create an established starting price for the quality yearlings brought to the Sale. Over the years, BC-bred horses have demonstrated they are valued horses and are capable of winning in all the jurisdictions they enter.
•   It would assist with establishing farm status for the smaller-acre farms that might have just one or two broodmares.
•   New breeders might be encouraged to take advantage of the broodmare incentive purchase program knowing the established sale price could be $3,000 or $5,000.

CTHS-BC members will soon be polled for their thoughts on raising the upset price at the Yearling & Mixed Sale with these options:

1.   raise the upset price to $5,000
2.   raise it to $3,000 (the minimum commission is five per cent so it would not change the amount on that sale)
3.   raise it to $2,500, mid-point
4.   have the upset price remain at $1,000.

“If we continue to receive a purchase incentive from the industry," Bennington says, “it will always assist the sale price.” He adds there are solid plans for a ‘Horses of Racing Age Sale’ in March 2022 which will provide horses for owners both old and new to race at the start of the 2022 season.

Another encouraging development has been the tremendous support from within the industry to increase the BC-bred bonus on earnings to 35% from 25% and in addition, the increase to 50% for horses that sold through the 2021 Yearling Sale will add to those bonuses in 2022 and 2023.

BC-BRED GRADS FROM CTHS-BC SALES
SUCCESSFUL AT 2021 CTHS-ALBERTA SALES STAKES

We’ll start with the 3 & 4-year-old fillies at Century Mile on October 15, 2021 with Infinite Patience by Sungold out of Montero and bred by William DeCoursey winning for co-owners DeCoursey and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and trainer Barbara Heads. Infinite Patience won the CTHS-BC Sales Stakes at Hastings on August 2, 2021.

Finishing third in the 3 & 4-year-old colts & geldings division on October, 16, 2021 was Toriado by Bakken out of Winning Toast, bred by Dr. Sheila McDonald, owned and trained by Milton Palma.

In the 2-year-old fillies division on October 22, 2021 Amanda by Sungold finished second for breeder BC Stable and owner Peter Redekop B.C. Ltd., trained by Barbara Heads. Amanda is a half-sister to Here’s Hannah. In that same race Chica Hermosa by Bakken out of Ghost Girl finished third for breeder Ed Rougeau, owned by Milton Palma and Roxanne Sargent and trained by Palma.

Finishing first in the 2-year-old colts & geldings division on October 23, 2021 was Asyoubelieve by Second in Command out of I Believe in Angel, bred by the Bennett/Caravetta duo, owned by Shot in The Dark Racing Corp. and trained by Tim Rycroft. In that same race Mount Asgard by Sky Mesa out of a Song for Arbonne finished third for breeder Black Canyon Thorougbreds Ltd., owner Willow Creek Farms and trainer Robbie Henson. Mount Asgard won the CTHS-BC Sale Stakes on August 30, 2021 at Hastings.

FINISH LINES : Ralis , the Grade 1 winning stallion who’s been at Canmor Farms in Aldergrove for the past three years, has been leased to Jim Alendal and will stand at Alendal’s farm in Chilliwack.

Mister Snickers (Empire Maker – Sis City by Slew City Slew) a two-time winner has been retired and will stand at stud at Road’s End Farm in Abbotsford.

For 2021-2022 the Industry has announced incentive programs to encourage racing stock and breeding stock in BC and to increase the horse population at Hastings. Details for all programs can be viewed at https://www.cthsbc.org/incentives

The working group committee consisting of President, Dave Bennington; Vice Presidents Dairen Edwards and Ralph Jesiak and Directors Pat Gormley and Paul Caravetta continue to meet on a regular weekly basis and encourage CTHS-BC members to submit pertinent information and comments to: B-J Davidson, Regional General Manager, CTHS-BC or to any one of the Directors of the Association.

2021 CTHS BC SALE PREVIEW

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:32:04 GMT

Some 87 yearlings and a single two-year-old filly have been catalogued for the 2021 CTHS BC Yearling and Mixed Sale in, what appears on paper at least, to be among the most solid collections of pedigrees offered for some time.

The overwhelming majority of yearlings (77) scheduled to come under the hammer at Thunderbird Show Park on September 14 are products of British Columbia breeding programs, with 21 of the 77 the progeny of Stakes-producing mares.

The solid selection of BC-bred yearlings comes at a perfect time, with incentive schemes now in place that will reward buyers of locally bred yearlings with eye-catching purse-money bonuses of up to 50% between 2022 and 2024.

Featured among the many catalogue highlights, are siblings to both recent juvenile CTHS Stakes winners - U DID IT (Teide) and MOUNT ASGARD (Sky Mesa) - as well as half-brothers and sisters to the likes of Horses of the Year, HERBIE D (Hip 52) and INFINITE PATIENCE (Hip 83), former Champion juveniles LORD ROSBERG (Hip 71), WISE MARKET (Hip 62) and European Grade 3 winner, GIFTORM (Hip 66).

First crop sires COUNTERFORCE (Smart Strike) and RALIS (Square Eddie) are well represented, with significant drafts of ten and eight, respectively.

Among the Counterforce offering is a half-sister to former Horse of the Year HERBIE D (Orchid’s Devil), leading juvenile STANZ IN COMMAND (Second in Command) and Stakes winners such as MORNING BLURS (Second in Command) and ASSETS INCLUDED (Rosberg).

The Ralis draft, meanwhile, is headed by a half-brother to impressive recent CTHS Stakes winner MOUNT ASGARD (Sky Mesa) and also includes: a half-brother to Stakes winner RATHER BEAUTIFUL (Malibu Moon); a first foal out of a half-sister to Horse of the Year SNUGGLES (Rosberg) and a colt from a notable European family that includes the likes of Grade 1 performer, SAKHEE.

As might be expected, there are also solid offerings from the region’s hottest young sires right now in BAKKEN and LENT.

Barely a raceday passes at Hastings these days without a victorious son or daughter of BAKKEN (Distorted Humor) standing in the winner’s circle, while the equally impressive LENT (Pulpit) is riding the crest of a wave - with Washington Oaks heroine BAYAKOA’S IMAGE carrying her sire’s flag high.

Both Bakken and Lent have quickly established themselves among the leading dirt sires based in Canada. Indeed, Bakken’s 21 winners to date this season place him firmly in joint-second position on the relevant sires’ list, while Lent’s nine winners have him safely inside the top ten, nationally. Interestingly, the average earnings per runner figure are $11,000+ for both stallions.

The remarkable Infinite Patience apart, Bakken’s highlights include a filly out of former CTHS Stakes heroine NOTIS HER, the first foal (a colt) out of the useful Rosberg mare, OMI, a half-sister to Stakes performer BETATHANABOYFRIEND (Mass Market) and a full-sister to CTHS Stakes winner, DAD’S LEGACY.

Among the Lent offering are half-sisters to Jack Diamond Futurity winner POWER CORRUPT, Stakes performer HAIDA (Cause to Believe), multiple Stakes winner ANSTRUM (Rosberg) and, of course, a half-brother to U DID IT (Teide), winner of this season’s CTHS Sales Stakes for juvenile fillies.

Old hands, such as the redoubtable SECOND IN COMMAND (Silver Deputy), are in no way eclipsed by these young whippersnappers, however. The veteran stud has a five-strong draft that includes a half-brother (Hip 34) to last season’s CTHS Sales Stakes victress, MI REYNA (Bakken) and a full-brother (Hip 69) to the highly impressive ASYOUBELIEVE, runaway winner of the recent Canadian Juvenile Stakes at Century Mile.

There are also small, but quality offerings from two stallions at opposite ends of their careers in BC. SUNGOLD (A. P. Indy) has been a constant presence in the winner’s circle for many years and the two yearling fillies by him include Hip 71, a half-sister to former Champion LORD ROSBERG (Rosberg) and CTHS Stakes winner, IRISH LYRIC (Stephanotis).

The up-and-coming VALUE PLUS (Unbridled’s Song), meanwhile, has three catalogued, including a half-sister (Hip 14) to multiple Hastings Stakes winner, WILO KAT (Katahaula County) and Hip 36, a half-brother to CTHS Stakes winner and Manitoba Derby runner-up, CALL IT A WRAP (Finality).

Familiar Names

The sale also sees a handful of BC-bred yearlings by sires based outside our beautiful Province and they look likely to be busy come preview day on September 13: Proven sire MACLEAN’S MUSIC (Distorted Humor) has a half-sister (Hip 37) to last season’s Sadie Diamond Stakes third, KANDY KATIE (Twirling Candy); RELOAD (Hard Spun), last season’s leading freshman in Canada, has a half-brother (Hip 4) to Black Type performer, LORD OF THE NORTH (Numaany); Established sire CROSS TRAFFIC (Unbridled’s Song) has a gelding in the sale from the Grade 1 family of Dancing Forever and Dance Smartly, while familiar names such as PALACE (City Zip), ANIMAL KINGDOM (Leroidesanimaux), MUCHO MACHO MAN (Macho Uno), GORMLEY (Malibu Moon), OLD FORESTER (Forestry), PAYNTER (Awesome Again) and WICKED STRONG are all represented.

Hip 30, a filly by Stronach Stables’ former Champion Canadian sophomore and first season sire SHAMAN GHOST (Ghostzapper), is also likely to prove popular. She’s a BC-bred half-sister to Champion BC three-year-old, HUNTERS APPEAL (Successful Appeal).

The dozen or so pinhooked yearlings in the sale include an interesting selection offered by North American Thoroughbred Horse Company (NATHC). Included in a strong looking draft are Hip 7, a LAOBAN filly out of the Stakes-placed Tiznow mare, PASS PARTOUT. Hip 33, meanwhile, is a colt by Wood Memorial winner WICKED STRONG (Hard Spun) and he’s a half-brother to Grade 1 winner, MISCHEVIOUS ALEX (Into Mischief).

Among the leading consignors numerically again this year will be Jamie Demetrick as agent for nine catalogued yearlings, including the above mentioned Shaman Ghost filly, as well as fillies by KEEN ICE (Hip 6) and HONOR CODE (Hip 80) who were both secured previously in Kentucky.

There is also another bumper consignment from Klimes Farm who, either as agent or as direct consignor, have around a dozen yearlings catalogued, including Hip 79, a colt by KLIMT (Quality Road) from the family of Kentucky Oaks winner SUMMERLY.

All these hips and more represent terrific opportunities for prospective owners to recruit winning pedigrees from far and wide, while still benefitting from the lucrative “Bred in BC” bonuses available in 2022 and beyond.

[ENDS]

BC Government Provides Help to Horse Racing

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:57:03 GMT

Media Release

Sent on behalf of Harness Racing BC, and Horsemen's
Benevolent and Protective Association of BC

Media Release
For immediate release
August 6, 2021

BC Government Provides Help to Horse Racing

Harness Racing BC (HRBC) and the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association of BC (HBPA) welcome the decision by the BC government to provide financial assistance to horse racing in British Columbia.

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth wrote to the HRBC and HBPA announcing a $3 million grant to be split evenly between the two organizations to “minimize the employment impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on horse racing workers”.

Kelly MacMillan, President of HRBC, expressed his thanks to the BC government, Minister Farnworth, and Mike Starchuk, the MLA in Surrey – Cloverdale, for their commitment to support Fraser Downs”. “This is the best possible news for horse racing overall,” said MacMillan. “Breeders, owners, trainers and all the backstretch workers whose jobs were impacted by COVID have been anxiously awaiting some good news. The BC government and all the MLAs we talked to listened, and they came through big time.”

David Milburn, President of the HBPA, also added his thanks to MLAs, especially Niki Sharma, the MLA for Vancouver – Hastings, home of the Hastings Racecourse. “We were facing an uncertain future,” said Milburn. “Now we can look forward to extending the current season for at least another month and will be able to turn our attention to working on a full season in 2022,” he added. “We’re excited to start welcoming back thousands of horse racing fans from across BC who come out every year to enjoy the races. The future of horse racing in British Columbia looks much better after this announcement.”

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For more information contact Nigel Holmes, Executive Director, Harness Racing BC, 604 788 7589 David Milburn, President, Horseman’s Benevolent and Protective Association, 604 725 2027

BREEDERS BANTER

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sun, 01 Aug 2021 00:54:47 GMT

FIRST HALF OF 2021 CTHS-BC SALES STAKES AT HASTINGS
HITS THE SPOTLIGHT ON BC HOLIDAY MONDAY

Vancouver, BC (August 1/21) – Veteran racing writer Randy Goulding suggested in the Daily Racing Form that Monday’s $50,000 CTHS-BC Sales Stakes in the fillies division at Hastings Racecourse “will likely serve as little more than a workout” for the four-time stakes winner Infinite Patience.

Goulding based his analysis on the fact only three horses have entered the 1 1/16-mile race for 3 & 4-year-old fillies. But while Infinite Patience trainer Barbara Heads might appreciate the prediction, rival trainers Dino Condilenios and Milton Palma will be thinking otherwise.

Three-year-olds Heidi (Condilenios) and Mi Reyna (Palma) are CTHS-BC Sales grads with respectable backgrounds. Mi Reyna won the fillies division of the CTHS-BC Sales Stakes for 2-year-olds last year and Heidi has won twice in five starts this year.
Infinite Patience was named BC Horse of the Year and BC-Bred Horse of the Year in 2019 after winning as a 2-year-old the BC Cup Debutante, CTHS-BC Sales Stakes, Fantasy Stakes and Sadie Diamond Futurity for co-owners William DeCoursey and Burnaby-born NHL star with the Edmonton Oilers Ryan Nugent-Hopkins’ R.N.H. Stable.

DeCoursey bred the filly who was bought at the 2018 Mixed Sale for $27,000 and has career earnings of $192,930. She is the daughter of Sungold (A.P. Indy) from the mare Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Sungold was named Champion Sire in 2019 and Champion Juvenile Sire while Montero was named Champion Broodmare
.

Infinite Patience is coming off a 7 ½-length win at Hastings in a $30,000 allowance race for fillies and mares on July 13.

CTHS-BC Director Dairen Edwards, a successful owner of CTHS-BC Sales grads over the years, will be Guest Decorator for the first of two CTHS-BC Sales Stakes races on the BC Holiday Monday card that starts at 5 p.m.

The $50,000 CTHS-BC Sales Stakes for 3 & 4-year-olds in the colts and geldings division is the second race Monday with a four-horse field going 1 1/16 miles. A couple of 4-year-olds – At Attention and Bold Arch – are destined to be co-favourites. Bred by Bryan and Carol Anderson and owned by Peter Redekop, At Attention has career earnings of $96,289 and is trained by Condilenios. John and Kim Morrison and Robin Sadler own Bold Arch, bred by Barry Doud. Guns N Ammo, bred by Sandra Loseth and owned by Willow Creek Farms join Pay My Way bred by Stoneview Farm and owned by Warren Wilson, Neil Stajkowski June Sutherland, Ross Switzer and Barry Hickman round out the field.

CTHS Director and noted breeder and owner Paul Caravetta will be Guest Decorator for the second CTHS-BC Sales Stakes on the seven-race card. It is possible he will be greeting fellow CTHS-BC Director Dairen Edwards in the winner’s circle with Edwards’ Willow Creek Farms owning Guns N Ammo.

YEARNING FOR A YEARLING?
THUNDERBIRD SHOW PARK IS THE PLACE TO BE SEPT. 14

Traditionally the CTHS-BC Sales Stakes involve four races on the same card but the two-year-old fillies and two-year-old colts and geldings races have been moved to Monday, August 30 to allow for more training time and provide them the opportunity to compete at Hastings as well as other racing venues in 2021.

The CTHS-BC Stales Stakes are customarily a forerunner to the annual CTHS-BC Yearling & Mixed Sale at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley. This year’s Sale places the accent on the theme “It Now Pays More to Own a BC-Bred”.

BC-Breds will earn a 35% bonus on earnings at Hastings Racecourse from 2022 thru 2026. BC-Bred graduates of the 2021 and 2022 Yearling & Mixed Sales will earn a 50% bonus on earnings at Hastings between the 2022 and 2024 racing seasons.

At last count there are 88 entries listed for this year’s Sale compared to 78 total lots in 2020. The leading 2020 Consignors were Emerald Acres, Wild Rose Farm, Bryan and Carol Anderson, Jamie Demetrick, Agent, Whitewood Farm, Agent and Mike Anderson, Agent. The Leading Buyers were Peter Redekop BC, Ltd., Willow Creek Farms, Glen Todd, Swift Thoroughbreds Inc. and Rob Scott.

ASYOUBELIEVE EXPLODES IN THE STRETCH
TO WIN DEBUT IN CONVINCING FASHION

Popular Jack and Pat Bennett of Road’s End Farm in Abbotsford were in for a thrill on June 23 as they watched on television as two-year-old CTHS-BC Sales grad Asyoubelieve won his first start by 15 ½ lengths at Century Mile in a $16,500 maiden special weight at five furlongs. Bred by Jack Bennett and Paul Caravetta, Asyoubelieve is owned by Shot in the Dark Racing.

“I’ve been in the business for 30 years and with first-time starters you don’t know what you’re going to get,” Bennett says. “He didn’t look comfortable when he started out but when he hit the stretch he exploded.” Final time over the five furlongs was 59.00 flat.

Asyoubelieve, by Second in Command out of I Believe In by Cause to Believe, has a full brother in the 2021 Sale … Hip #69.

Another BC-bred successful debut was performed by U Did It, a filly by Teide out of Architecture by Dixie Chatter. U Did It, bred by Christine Ammann and owned by John Anderson, romped to an 8 ¼-length win in a maiden optional claiming race at Hastings on July 20. U Did It has a half-brother in the upcoming sale … Hip #43.

The 2021 CTHS-BC Yearling & Mixed Sale Catalogue is now available FREE at Hastings Racecourse, the Derby Bar & Grill and our CTHS-BC offices.

CTHS-BC members are encouraged to submit pertinent information and comments to B-J Davidson, Regional General Manager, CTHS BC.

2021 CTHS BC Sale Entry Deadline Extended

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 20 May 2021 23:09:44 GMT

Michael Bye photo

With today’s announcement from our Industry partners HBPA and BC TOBA that:

adjustments will be made to the purse account to provide a 35% owners BC-bred bonus for five years starting in 2022 .;
and for yearlings purchased in the 2021 CTHS BC sale and 2022 sale, an additional 15% will be added to the BC-Bred bonus to make it 50% for the 2021/2022 sale graduates two-year-old and three-year-old racing seasons .

The CTHS BC has decided to extend the deadline for sale entries for the 2021 sale to Thursday, May 27th to accommodate breeders who may wish to consign due to the recent announcement.

Thoroughbred Industry pulls together to help BC Breeders and Owners of BC-bred racehorses

Thu, 20 May 2021 22:57:00 GMT

photo by Michael Bye

Thoroughbred Industry pulls together to help

BC Breeders

and

Owners of BC-bred racehorses

In an amazing show of cooperation and foresight BCTOBA and HBPA of BC have agreed on helping BC Breeders and increasing participation of both consignors and buyers at the next two fall sales.

“We (the horse racing industry) are doing everything we can to get through 2021 and into a better 2022. Our members are resilient and we remain optimistic” said David Milburn, President of the HBPA of BC referring to the need for help in 2021 and the prospect of casinos opening and horse racing getting back to more normal racing seasons next year with the increased income from the two casinos.

According to Milburn this plan was put together to show breeders and prospective owners that buying BC is well worth it.

He explained that when Grant Watson of the CTHS which represents breeders in BC talked about the decline in mares bred in BC so far this year and the decline in entries to the fall sale people asked “how can we help”. The assistance comes in the form of a five-year program starting in 2022 and ending in 2026.

First there will be internal adjustments to the purse accounts to provide a 35% owners bonus to those owners racing a BC bred in 2022 through 2026 for races which in 2021 are awarded the BC Bred Bonus of 25%. “We are not adding any additional funding into the account” said BCTOBA president Ole Nielsen. “Instead, we will re-allocate some of the purse account funds to provide enough to make this increase to the BC Bred Bonus viable”.

The second part of the program will be for those yearlings purchased in 2021 and 2022 at the CTHS sale(s), having an additional 15% added to the BC Bred bonus for those purchases, in their 2-year-old and 3-year-old seasons, making it a 50% BC Bred Bonus.

According to Watson “This plan makes sense and offers hope to our BC breeders and prospective owners in the future of this business. Working together we will survive and get past this COVID disaster we have all faced. I can only say to the HBPA and BCTOBA thank you for your understanding and your support as we move forward to more successful times”.

May 23, 2021

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 05 May 2021 00:53:41 GMT

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 11:00 am
Date: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Place: CTHS BC office ---Boardroom – 2nd Floor
#7 – 5492 Production Blvd., Surrey, BC V3S 8P5
Or by Zoom Video Conferencing or Tele-conferencing

Members wishing to participate, are asked to RSVP by completing a AGM registration form and returning it to the CTHS BC office by Friday, June 11, 2021.

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 2021 fiscal year;
3. to transact such business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

Dated this 5th day of May, 2021.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Note:

Copies of the 2020 financial statements and minutes of the June 5, 2019 annual general meeting are available upon written request to the CTHS BC office and will be presented at the meeting.
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 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).

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AGM REGISTRATION

Under COVID health restrictions and protocols the CTHS BC AGM will be held at the CTHS BC office boardroom and will also be made available by Zoom video conferencing and tele-conferencing. Members wishing to participate are asked to RSVP by Friday, June 11th by returning the registration slip below or at https://www.cthsbc.org/agm-rsvp.
Registered participants will receive a web link and further information for the AGM materials prior to the meeting.

1. Name of participant joining AGM: ______________________________________

2. Email address: ______________________________________________________

3. Telephone number: ___________________________________________________

4. I will be joining via: (circle one)
a. Attending in person;
b. Zoom conferencing (on computer);
c. Tele-conferencing (telephone dial in).

Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _____________________

Board appoints David Pihl as a member

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:14:37 GMT

The CTHS Board of Directors has appointed David Pihl to its Board. With David’s appointment the Board will have 11 members making a full board. The Board is extremely pleased to have David join them and welcomes him back. David was a member of the Board during the 2015-2017 term, however due to his professional workload he found it necessary to take the last term off. David brings a calm and well thought perspective to the mix.

BC Breeders Banter

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 01:26:35 GMT

Welcome to the launch of BC Breeders Banter . Our goal is to circulate notes and quotes and updates to thoroughbred racing enthusiasts during the upcoming season as we continue to promote the thoroughbred breeding programs in British Columbia, the CTHS membership and the racing industry in general. The CTHS is a national organization established to encourage the ownership and breeding of thoroughbred horses in Canada with division offices in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.

We hope you enjoy the first BC Breeders Banter and look forward to upcoming editions. CTHS BC members are encouraged to submit pertinent stories and information to: B-J Davidson, Regional General Manager, CTHS BC

Positive Buzz Throughout Hastings Backstretch

Vancouver, BC (Feb. 24/21) -There is a feeling of optimism filtering through the air at Hastings Racecourse these days. From 38 thoroughbreds on the grounds during the recent temperature freeze to 150 training this past weekend, enthusiasm in the backstretch has heightened considerably.
“It’s a good sign,” says Racing Secretary Nichelle Milner. “A lot of breeders and owners from the Okanagan were unable to get their horses down here because of the treacherous Coquihalla Highway driving conditions. But now they’re arriving in steady numbers.”
Russell and Lois Bennett, the most successful breeders in the history of racing in British Columbia, validate Milner’s comment.
“Some of our horses made it to Vancouver before the weather turned,” Russell relates from his Flying Horse Farm in Westbank, BC on the shores of Okanagan Lake. “Jamie Demetrick hauls for us and has more on the way. They all go to Barbara and she makes the decisions from there.”
That would be ‘Barbara’ as in Heads, the first woman trainer to be inducted into the British Columbia Horse Racing Hall of Fame in 2017 and the person who has contributed so greatly to the Bennett’s phenomenal success over the years. When Russ and Lois were honoured at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Gala in 2007 at the posh Mississauga Convention Centre, they were introduced as ‘the Royal Couple of British Columbia’s racing industry’

BC-Breds in Big Numbers for Coming Season

With an Opening Day target date set for Saturday, May 1 at Hastings there have been more and more familiar faces surfacing during training with the likes of jockeys Amadeo Perez, Antonio Reyes, Scott Williams and Silvino Morales as well as the usual solid roster of trainers preparing for a full racing meet.
The BC Horse Racing Industry Management Committee (BCHRIMC) represents both the thoroughbred and standardbred breeds. The Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association of BC (HBPA of BC), BC Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association (BCTOBA), Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society’s BC Division (CTHS BC) and Harness Racing BC (HRBC) have requested funding assistance from the provincial government for the 2021 racing season and beyond. Negotiations have been ongoing and BCHRIMC members are optimistic financial relief and approval of the proposal to stabilize the industry will be forthcoming.
“We plan to have 500-plus horses on the premises by opening day,” Milner says. “Over 50 per cent of that number will be BC-breds.”
The CTHS BC Board of Directors earlier announced a one-time exception for all 2021 CTHS Sales Stakes sustaining fee nomination payments with the original February 14, 2021 deadline having been extended to March 15, 2021.

Closing Notes

Milner and her sidekick Lacie Burningham, now Assistant Racing Secretary at Hastings, praise the work crew for their tireless efforts under Track Superintendent Drew Levere for having things in such fine shape … At last count there were 540 stalls called for in the backstretch … Clockers will be back on the scene for training at Hastings on Tuesday, March 9 with the starting gate open for schooling on Thursday, March 11 … Thoroughbred Awards Coordinator Minna Rytkonen reminds selectors that Sunday, February 28 is the deadline for ballots to be completed and returned to her at minnaryt@telus.net or 604-725-0115.

Extension for CTHS BC sales stakes sustaining fee payment

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:29:50 GMT

Due to the uncertainty about Covid and Hastings last spring and this year, the CTHS BC Board of directors have decided to make a one-time exception r egarding the CTHS Sales Stakes sustaining fee nominations.

The February 14th, 2021 deadline for all CTHS BC Sales Stakes 2021 sustaining fee payments has been extended to March 15th, 2021.

The one-time exception will also include:

Missed payments in 2020 for three-year-olds that had their two-year-old nominations and sustaining fees paid up-to date in 2019. These horses will be eligible for the 2021 CTHS BC sales stakes races if the $200 sustaining fee payment for 2020 and the $200 sustaining fee payment for 2021 (total $400) is paid to the CTHS BC Division by March 15th, 2021.

For any further information, please contact the CTHS BC Division office at (604) 534-0145.

2021 WINTERING INCENTIVE PROGRAM

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 01:39:03 GMT

For Lower Level Claiming Horses at Hastings

2021 Wintering Incentive Program
For Lower Level Claiming Horses at Hastings

This Program is Available to BC Residents Only

Horse: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Trainer: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Owner(s): ________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone: _______________________________________________________________________________

E-mail: _________________________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________________

2021 Program Rules:

The industry Associations, in recognition of the economic realities of wintering and training lower level claiming horses, have implemented a plan to provide an incentive of $5,000 for horses that make their last start of 2020 at Hastings for a claiming price of $6,250 or less ($8,000 or less in the case of BC-breds) and make their first start in 2021 at Hastings at any level. Horses which waiver claim for $6,250 or less in their last start ($8,000 or less in the case of BC -breds) are also eligible.

To remain eligible a horse must not have started at any other track after the close of the 2020 Hastings season prior to making its first start of 2021 at Hastings.

I/We understand that when the eligible horse arrives and is stabled at Hastings in 2021 with the intention of racing at the 2021 Hastings Race Meet and the papers are placed with and accepted by the Hastings Race Office, $2,000 will be deposited to the account of the owner of record at that time.
**Funds can be requested by Mail or delivered to Race Office (Checks will be delivered weekly)**

I/We understand that when the eligible horse makes its first start at Hastings in 2021, a further $3,000 will be deposited to the account of the owner of record at the time of that first start.

I/We undertake to leave the horse’s papers in the Hastings Race Office and to race the horse exclusively at Hastings Racecourse until the end of the 2021 Hastings Racing Season.

Repayment of all Wintering Incentive monies received for the horse will release the papers at any time.

Please Mail Cheque _____ Please Deliver to Race Office________

Date: _______________________________ Signature of Owner: ________________________________

Fill out this form and forward to Nichelle Milner via email at nichelle.milner@hastingsracecourse.com or drop off in the race office.
****Race Office current hours: Wednesday to Sunday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm****

2020 Sovereign Awards Finalists and Virtual Ceremony Presentation

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 01:05:33 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, February 4, 2021

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2020 Sovereign Awards Finalists and Virtual Ceremony Presentation

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2020 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding. The winners of the twelve horse categories and the five human categories will be announced at the 46th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony that will be held virtually in April 2021.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, it is the opinion of the Jockey Club of Canada’s Board of Stewards and the Sovereign Awards Committee, that in our current climate the safest delivery of the event is through a virtual presentation. The health and safety of our finalists, our guests and their families are of the utmost importance and we feel this is a necessary precaution in the current situation.

2020 Sovereign Awards Finalists

The finalists in each of the following categories are listed in alphabetical order.

Champion Two-Year-Old Female
Alda
Dreaming of Drew
Lady Speightspeare

Champion Two-Year-Old Male
Gretzky the Great
Master Spy
Ready to Repeat
Stephen

Champion Three-Year-Old Female
Artie's Princess
Curlin's Voyage
Merveilleux

Champion Three-Year-Old Male
Belichick
Mighty Heart
Shirl's Speight

Champion Older Main Track Femal e
Painting
Souper Escape
Summer Sunday

Champion Older Main Track Ma le
Mr. Ritz
Pink Lloyd
Skywire

Champion Female Turf Horse
Elizabeth Way
Rideforthecause
Theodora B.

Champion Male Turf Horse
Count Again
Say the Word
Silent Poet

Champion Female Sprinter
Artie's Princess
Boardroom
Lady Grace

Champion Male Sprinter
Not So Quiet
Pink Lloyd
Silent Poet

Outstanding Broodmare
Count to Three
Danceforthecause
Include Katherine

Outstanding Breeder
Anderson Farms Ont. Inc
Sam-Son Farm
Tall Oaks Farm

Outstanding Owner
Barber, Gary
Live Oak Plantation
Sam-Son Farm

Outstanding Trainer
Attard, Kevin
Carroll, Josie
Casse, Mark E.

Outstanding Apprentice Jockey
Alderson, Nikki
Malvaez, Maurcio
Zenteno, Edgar

Outstanding Jockey
Hernandez, Rafael Manuel
Husbands, Patrick
Stein, Justin

Horse of the Year
The Horse of the Year finalists will be announced during the 46th Annual Virtual Sovereign Awards Ceremony.

The 2020 Media Awards finalists, the winner of the Award for Outstanding Groom and this year’s Special Sovereign Award winner will be announced on or before February 15, 2021!

The winner in each of the three Media Award categories will be announced, along with the other Sovereign Award winners, in April 2021 during the 46th Annual Virtual Sovereign Awards Ceremony.

For more information please contact The Jockey Club of Canada at 416-675-7756 or jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com.

The Jockey Club of Canada was founded in 1973 by E.P. Taylor to serve as the international representative of the Canadian Thoroughbred industry. The mission of The Jockey Club of Canada is to promote and maintain a high standard for Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada at a level which is recognized internationally for the benefit of all those interested in the sport including the general public by operations and services such as, but not limited to: evaluating all Graded, Listed and Black-type races in Canada annually; conducting the annual Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada; maintaining a field office in Canada for the Jockey Club of the United States and the Jockey Club Registry Service; and by representing Canada as a Member of the IFHA.

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For more information on The Jockey Club of Canada’s annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony contact Candice Dixon at 416-675-7756 or jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com

Continuation Of The Breeders' Incentive Program

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:25:24 GMT

The Board of Directors of the CTHS (BC Division) is pleased to announce that the Breeders’ Incentive Program introduced in 2020 will once again be offered to assist in these difficult times. As we await information on the upcoming racing season, we are offering an immediate payment of $250 when a stallion contract is signed, and a further $250 when the same mare is confirmed in foal by ultrasound by a veterinarian. In addition, the CTHS (BC Division) is in the process of applying for funding assistance for its members and if successful we will be able to offer up to another $1,000 later in the mare’s pregnancy.

Anticipated increase in the Breeder Awards Program

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:25:20 GMT

The Board of Directors also renewed its commitment to reward successful BC-bred horses by distributing Broodmare Awards and Stallion Awards at the end of each year. After having the awards set at 15% and 10% from 2016 to 2018, and having them increase to 16.5% and 11% in 2019 and 2020, we are confident we will reach the next level and raise the awards to 18% and 12% in 2021 and maintain that level going forward.

CTHS BC Sales Stakes sustaining fees

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 20:25:16 GMT

DEADLINE for the CTHS BC Sales Stakes sustaining fees is February 14 (Valentine's Day).

Click for sustaining fee nomination forms

Marlene Braithwaite Passes

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 23:40:01 GMT

With heavy sadness the family of Marlene Braithwaite announces her sudden passing in Edmonton, Alberta on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the age of 81 years. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest (Ernie) Braithwaite (2018), her parents Marjorie and Allen, her sister Joan McKeigan, her brother Gordon (Denny) Smith, her sister-in-law Sharon Braithwaite, and her nephew Troy Braithwaite.

Marlene was born on September 13, 1939 to Marjorie and Allen Smith in Stettler, Alberta. She enjoyed a happy childhood with her parents and siblings Joan and Denny growing up on a farm near Delburne, Alberta.

Marlene and Ernie married in Edmonton in 1958. They raised a family with their three boys, Murray, Gary, and Neil. In the late 70s they acquired a farm south of Calgary and in 1983 they moved to a farm on Whidbey Island near Oak Harbor, Washington, where they turned their energies to breeding, raising, and racing thoroughbred horses with their close friend and partner, Sonny Gorasht.

Marlene became an expert at thoroughbred genealogy and given her talents, she and Ernie were successful breeders, raising champions in both Washington and British Columbia, which included stakes winners Restful Native (1982), Currency Control (1983), De Havilland (1984), Royal Reach (1986), Late Sailing (1990), Another Sparkle (1993), Bay Street Blues (1995), La Belle Fleur (2000), Suva (2004), And All That Jazz (2004), Gotta Find Bubba (2006), La Belle Rose (2008), and Locket (2010). What makes their story interesting is that they started out by claiming three mares from the Alberta racing circuit. Nine of the thirteen stakes winners are descendants of two of the original mares. Marlene and Ernie maintained horses at the track until just a few years ago.

Marlene and Ernie retired to Surrey, British Columbia in 1996. She quickly became an exceptional gardener and became expert on roses. Her rose garden was a spectacular sight to behold with more than 400 rose varieties that included her very own Allison Rose. She won several awards at the local garden club as well as Best of Show for her sweet peas at Van Dusen Garden.

She was a loving wife to Ernie for more than 50 years. A loved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend; Marlene will be lovingly remembered as an incredible whip-smart woman with a no-nonsense approach to life and a keen wit. She will be sorely missed by her sons and their wives, Murray (Tracey), Gary (Silvia) and Neil (Michele); her grandchildren, Allison, Emerson, Ross, Cesar, and Martin; her brother-in-law, Lorne and wife Josie, her sister-in-law Nancy Smith, and brother-in-law Bill (Margaret) McKeigan; and her nieces and nephews, Todd, Jodi, Travis, Allen, David, Steven, Carol, Michael, and Deirdre (goddaughter); and her many friends in British Columbia.

Any donations in Marlene’s memory may be made to Salvation Army of Canada, whom both Marlene and Ernie regularly supported.

A memorial service will be organized for Marlene in the summer and she will be interred next to Ernie in Dewberry, Alberta.

DAZ LIN DAWN has her first foal

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:29:05 GMT

2017 Horse of the Year, DAZ LIN DAWN had her first foal. A filly by COUNTERFORCE was born on Wednesday evening January 6, 2021 at Road's End Farm. in Abbotsford, BC

CTHS BC Office Holiday Closure

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 19:54:31 GMT

Wishing Everyone a Safe and Happy Holiday Season.

The CTHS BC office will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from December 23 through January 3.

Staff will be available to offer assistance over the holidays by telephone (604) 534-0145 or email cthsbc@cthsbc.org .

Merry C hr istmas and all the best in 2021.

CTHS ONLINE THROUGHBRED MIXED SALE

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 00:18:53 GMT

The CTHS National is exploring the possibility of holding an online CTHS Canada Wide Mixed Sale in mid to late January 2021. They are surveying consignors across Canada to find out if there is any interest in this initiative. The following letter has further details regarding the Mixed Sale which would be hosted by the CTHS, but conducted by Wanamakers’s Online Auction Company.

The deadline to express interest including the number of entries you might consign is Tuesday, December 15th.

Contact the CTHS (British Columbia) office at (604) 534-0145 or cthsbc@cthsbc.og if you require further information or to respond as a possible consignor.

December 4, 2020

ATTENTION CTHS SALES CONSIGNORS:

RE: CTHS ONLINE THOROUGHBRED MIXED SALE

The CTHS is exploring the possibility of an online CTHS Thoroughbred Mixed Sale which would be held in mid to late January 2021. The sale would involve Thoroughbred consignors from across Canada and would provide an opportunity for consignors who may not have taken part in the regular CTHS Sales, those who had RNA’s on recent sales entries or anyone else who wishes to move some of their stock as we go into the new year.

The CTHS. has been in discussions with the Wanamaker’s Sales Company who have quoted an entry fee of $300.00 CDN, no commission on an RNA, a flat commission of $50 (hammer up to $2,000) and a 3% commission on all sold over $2,000. If you are not familiar with the Wanamaker’s, their website can be found at: https://wanamakers.com. We are exploring this as an option and need to know what level of interest there is amongst our consignors.

If you are interested in consigning in an online CTHS Thoroughbred Mixed Sale, contact the CTHS (BC Division) office at (604) 534-0145 or cthsbc@cthsbc.org with the information regarding the Thoroughbreds you would be entering into the sale no later than Tuesday, December 15th. Also, please feel free to contact the CTHS (BC Division) office for further information or questions regarding this initiative.

Sincerely,

CANADIAN THOROUGHBRED HORSE SOCIETY

(BC DVISION)

Grant Watson

President

SILENT STUD AUCTION

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:21:43 GMT

The Thoroughbred Ladies Club of British Columbia

THE THOROUGHBRED LADIES CLUB OF BRITISH COLUMBIA

Would like to thank the following stallion owners and managers for their generous

Donations of service to their stallions for the 2021 breeding season:

Storm Victory Partnership – Roads End Farm – SR Farms

Canmor Farms - NATHC - Klimes Farm – Emerald Acres

Stride Away Thoroughbreds - CTHS of BC

STORM VICTORY COUNTERFORCE

(2000 Storm Cat – Funistrada) (2013 Smart Strike - Achieving)

Total Progeny Earnings $6,030,915 Total Earnings Racing $323,708

Klimes Farm - $1,500 Initial year at stud 2019

$200 booking fee, balance due live foal Roads End Farm - $2000

$200 booking fee, balance due live foal

LENT TEXAS WILDCATTER

(2010 Pulpit - Arlucea, by Broad Brush) (2005 Monarchos – Mike’s Wildcat)

Total Earnings Racing $343,937 Total Earnings Racing $301,974

Initial year at stud 2015 Total Progeny Earnings $972,243

Emerald Acres - $2500 Canmor Farms - $1500

$250 booking fee, balance due live foal $200 booking fee, balance due live foal

PIONEEROF THE WEST POP ARTIST

(2012 Pioneerof The Nile – I’s Right) (2006 Songandaprayer – Kipper Quila)

Total Earnings Racing $172,805 Total Earnings Racing $179,226

Initial year at stud 2020 Total Progeny Earnings $237,246

SR Farms - $2000 Emerald Acres - $1500

$200 booking fee, balance due live foal $200 booking fee, balance due live foal

RALIS VALUE PLUS

(2013 Square Eddie - Silar Rules) (2001 Unbridled’s Song – Roll Over Baby)

Total Earnings Racing $426,138 Total Earnings Racing $414,595

Initial year at stud 2019 Total Progeny Earnings $13,743,489

Canmor Farms - $2000 1 Grade 1 winner

$200 booking fee, balance due live foal Stride Away Thoroughbreds - $2500

$250 booking fee, balance due live foal

You are invited to send a sealed bid for the 2021 breeding service to any or all

of the eligible stallions. Each service will be awarded to the highest bidder on each stallion.

ALL bids must be received by mail or email no later than JANUARY 15th, 2021

Successful bidders will be notified immediately by telephone.

10% of the successful bid must be paid by FEBRUARY 1st , 2021

BIDS SUBMITTED MUST BE A MINIMUM 50% OF ADVERTISED FEE

NOTE: If you have only one mare to breed, but would like to bid on more than one stallion service, please indicate your 1st, 2nd, etc., choices. Thank you.

Stallion Name_________________________________________________________________ Bid $_________________________

Your Name _______________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________

(include postal code) _________________________________________________________________________________

Home Phone ____________________________ Email____________________________________________________

Cell phone ______________________________

Mail bids to:

Silent Stud Auction

c/o Barbara Williams, #204 – 13965 16th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4A 1P8

For inquiries contact:

Barbara Williams – 604-542-8951 or barbwilliams37@icloud.com

Linda Sentes – 604-318-7949 – lmsentes@uniserve.com

2021 - 2023 CTHS BC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 20:28:23 GMT

October 15, 2020 was the deadline to submit nominations for the 2020 CTHS Elections.

The following nominees were acclimated to the CTHS BC Board of Directors for the three-year-term 2021 – 2023.

We would like to thank our outgoing director, Herb Willberg, for all his contributions, time and hard work while serving on the Board.

A special welcome to our new director Dairen Edwards who looks forward to serving on the board.

Dairen breeds and races under the name of Willow Creek Farms.

And, much appreciation to all the directors who are returning to the board for another term.

The board will elect the new executive and the National Board representatives at their meeting in early December. This information will be posted once it has been decided.

Brian Leight Passes

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 18:32:56 GMT

IT IS WITH SADNESS THAT WE INFORM YOU OF THE PASSING OF ONE OF OUR GREAT HORSEMEN BRIAN LEIGHT. BRIAN FINISHED THE RACE PEACEFULLY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 ON VANCOUVER ISLAND, HE LEAVES BEHIND HIS LOVING WIFE MARGIE AND MANY RELATIVES.

REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND, YOU WILL BE DEARLY MISSED.

BRIAN WAS BORN AND RAISED IN ALBERTA, AT THE AGE OF 20 HE JOINED THE RCMP.
HE THEN WENT ON TO MANAGE JAWL BROS FARM ON VANCOUVER ISLAND AND LATER WAS THE MANAGER OF ORANGE BLOSSOM FARM. MARGIE AND BRIAN RETIRED AND PURCHASED A SMALL FARM IN DUNCAN RAISING THEIR OWN HORSES, BRIAN’S WHOLE LIFE WAS HIS HORSES AND THEIR WELL BEING.

AS MOST WILL RECALL BRIAN BROUGHT MANY WELL BRED HORSES TO THE CTHS SALES.

Breeders' Round-up

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 04:04:31 GMT

Michael Bye photo - SYNERGY

There were 59 races run at Hastings in September, with BC-bred horses winning no less than 33 of those.

However, the two biggest wins for horses bred in the Province came the other side of the Rockies on Canadian Derby day at Edmonton.

Trainer Barb Heads saddled SANGRIA (Sungold) to win the $75,000 Black Type Century Casino Oaks under Rico Walcott and then, just an hour later, legged-up Antonio Whitehall to win the $75,000 Listed Northfields Distaff Handicap on SUNBURST (Sungold).

Both fillies are owned and were bred by “RJ” and Lois Bennett, who also stand the duo’s sire, Sungold. There can be few more satisfying feelings in racing and breeding than being so involved in every aspect of “creating” quality winners and, not for the first time this year and countless seasons previously, many congratulations are due to Mr. and Mrs. Bennett.

The two valuable victories on Derby night (the same team also sent out the pictured SYNERGY (Sungold) to finish fourth in the big race) helped propel SUNGOLD (A. P. Indy) into the top 15 on the nation’s leading sire list - which is something of an achievement when considering the number of quality sires and prize-money available in Ontario.

Sitting several places above Sungold on the general table is the Stone Ridge Farms’ stallion, BAKKEN (Distorted Humor). The young sire has made real waves at Hastings this season, with five wins in September alone and he is now the leading second-season stallion in the whole of Canada by individual winners.

BC-bred horses had quite the Derby night at Edmonton. Between Barb Heads’ two big winners, the Sandra Loseth-bred NORTHERN JAGER (Lent) broke his maiden for trainer Allen Goodsell, while the evening’s final two events went to horses bred in our Province.

TRANSPLANT (Sir Gallovic) landed the fifth win of his career for breeders North American Thoroughbred Horse Company (NATHC) and Mark Dedomenico by taking the penultimate race and then, to put a nice full stop to proceedings, the CTHS Yearling Sale graduate ADRIEN’S AURORA brought the curtain down with a near six-length romp for trainer Ron Grieves.

The four-year-old gelding by SECOND IN COMMAND (Silver Deputy) was yet another winner this season produced by White House Stables – this one in partnership with George Robbins and out of the former broodmare of the year, CHILLI CHINES (Katowice).

The foreshortened racing season at Hastings ends this week with the leading trainer title still up for grabs. Mark Cloutier and Glen Todd are both on 19 wins apiece with, respectively, five and four bullets left to fire on Thursday. The to-and-fro race adds further spice to an already exciting-looking 14-race card.

Meanwhile, Todd’s NATHC has leading owner honours stitched up both numerically and in terms of prize-money won, while Amadeo Perez will be crowned leading rider.

Finally, to call this season “difficult” for everyone involved would be to minimize the hardship many have had to go through. If there is a silver lining, it is that few can harbor any doubts as to where Hasting now sits in the pecking order of British Columbian industries, or how difficult the road ahead is likely to be.

Many people have worked tirelessly and thanklessly to ensure there was a Hastings’ racing season at all. However, it has also been sobering to witness other Provinces make more than the best of a bad job. Moving forward we can, and must, learn from them.

Racing and breeding in British Columbia can only start again from this point with the knowledge that every long and arduous journey begins with a single step.

BC-Bred Incentive Purchase Program Extended

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:43:55 GMT

The Industry Associations have agreed to extend the deadline for $1,500 BC-bred Incentive Purchase Program from noon Wednesday, September 9th to Sunday, September 20th.

The up to $1,500 purchase incentive for all BC-bred yearlings which went RNA at the CTHS BC on September 8th and find an arms-length third party purchase by September 20th will be eligible for the incentive.

Certain conditions apply to receive this incentive. Please visit https://www.cthsbc.org/ incentives for complete program details.

CTHS BC YEARLING and MIXED SALE REPORT

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 15:27:38 GMT

photo by Patti Tubbs

Let’s be honest, it was an extremely difficult sale this year for everyone involved in the breeding industry in BC.

The reasons, as obvious as they may seem, are not only pandemic related, but the uncertainty that has surrounded us all throughout the year did not help. However, the general consensus, following the re-located CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale at Chilliwack this week was that, while it definitely could have been better, it also could have been a lot worse - a lot worse.

In the end, a 20 percent drop in average price, while difficult for many hard-working and committed consignors to swallow, felt like about the least horrid medicine we were going to be asked to taste this year.

When the dust had settled, 48 yearlings were sold (16 fewer than 12 months ago where the catalogue contained 12 more yearlings) for an average price of $13,304.

While there were fewer fireworks than normal, there was solid trade for horses with the conformation to match their undoubtedly nice pedigrees.

Local owners again went above and beyond to support consignors as best they could and there was also some input from Alberta.

The highest-priced horse to sell came close to the end of the auction when Whitewood Farms as agent saw its MIDNIGHT STORM (Pioneer of the Nile) filly knocked down to Swift Thoroughbreds for $46,000.

The purchaser wasn’t much of a surprise, given that Swift campaigned the filly’s useful half-sisters ARCHITECTURE (Dixie Chatter) and TIPTOE (Tiz Wonderful).

Three of the four yearlings offered by Whitewood found buyers for a total of $67,000, placing them easily within the list of leading consignors topped by the likes of Emerald Acres, Wild Rose Farm and Jamie Demetrick.

Swift, who continue to do so much to help underpin our sport in the Province, also purchased a Jersey Town half-brother to former CTHS Sales Stakes victor, BRECHIN’S COMMAND (Second in Command). The two Swift buys totaled $58,000, making them the fourth-largest purchaser in terms of value behind Glen Todd ($75,000), Willow Creek Farms ($97,500) and Peter Redekop ($101,000).

Numerically, Willow Creek headed the list of buyers, signing for seven yearlings, including going to $22,000 for a LENT (Pulpit) half-sister to former Jack Diamond Futurity winner, POWER CORRUPT (Storm Victory).

Peter Redekop’s four buys included the $20,000 he paid for a SUNGOLD (A.P. Indy) filly out of MARCADO (Second in Command), a Stakes-winning half-sister to the magnificent HERE’S HANNAH. Redekop also went to $40,000 for Bryan and Carol Anderson’s MIDNIGHT LUTE half-brother to Redekop’s recent CTHS Stakes winner, AT ATTENTION (Shanghai Bobby).

The priciest of Glen Todd’s three purchases was hip 38, an OXBOW (Awesome Again) full-sister to Arlington-Washington Futurity winner FLAP JACK, who was pinhooked out of last year’s Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Todd’s bid of $39,000 secured the filly from Mike Anderson, agent.

Another notable and positive aspect of this year’s sale was the introduction of an online bidding system hosted by Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS). The system worked well, with several lots purchased remotely during the sale. This was an excellent initiative and, as we have seen with the betting handles, potentially opens up our product to a much wider audience on sale day. Buying online has quickly become an integral element of most of the world’s best-known sales companies. Buying digitally will only grow in popularity as we all become used to using these various systems and rethink our approach to how we inspect potential purchases.

Full results can be seen here: SALES RESULTS

Breeders' Round-up

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 03:25:07 GMT

photo by Michael Bye

If you shoot for the queen, you best not miss.

In what was a big weekend of racing at Hastings for the CTHS, as well as for local breeders, HERE’S HANNAH, the reigning monarch of the East Vancouver oval, once again treated fans to an authoritative display of tenacity and class to bat aside a field of would-be pretenders to her crown.

What a remarkable filly she is and what an extraordinary amount of pleasure she has given us since she strolled to a six-and-half length Maiden Special Weight win back in August 2017.

Since then, the daughter of Canmor Farm-based stallion NUMAANY (A. P. Indy) has won 14 of her 17 races and bagged a Sovereign Award along the road to racing immortality.

Her victory on Sunday, under the expert hands of Scott Williams, was arguably the best performance of the season for the chestnut, as she first saw off SOLARITY (Sungold) before turning back the challenge of Stakes winner, and the second Barb Heads’ runner, SUNBURST (Sungold).

Here’s Hannah was one of 11 BC-bred winners across a weekend that also featured four valuable CTHS Stakes races restricted to graduates of the CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale. It was reassuring to see all four legs fall to BC-bred horses despite the races being open to all horses that passed through the ring.

The two juvenile legs of the CTHS races went to progeny by the Stone Ridge Farms’ stallion BAKKEN (Distorted Humor) who, along with fellow BC-based young sire LENT (Pulpit), is enjoying an excellent year.

The two-year-old fillies’ leg of the CTHS Sales Stakes quartet of contests went to the Elton Gunther-bred MI REYNA, while the colts’ version fell to the Dittloff-bred DAD’S LEGACY. Already the winner of the $40,000 Canadian Juvenile Stakes at Century Mile, Riversedge Racing’s colt was in town representing successful Alberta trainer, Tim Rycroft.

Glen Todd and his powerful North American Thoroughbred Horse Company outfit took the first of the four valuable CTHS races with the Mr and Mrs David Pihl-bred NORTHERN GRAYSTAR (Graydar), while the final $50,000 CTHS event was landed by Peter Redekop’s smart filly AT ATTENTION (Shanghai Bobby) for trainer Dino Condilenios, rider Amadeo Perez and breeders Bryan and Carol Anderson.

Lent’s fine season continued through the speedy TORINO GRAND, who took a hot-looking $8,000 claiming contest on CTHS Day for trainer Craig MacPherson, owner Ed Claggett, breeder Helen Klimes and rider Amadeo Perez. DAT DAY (New Year’s Day) finished second, thus securing the Exacta for his trainer.

For Perez, Torino Grand was the first leg of a three-timer (he also rode Dad’s Legacy and At Attention) and yet he was still eclipsed over the weekend by Alex Marti who, following a blank CTHS Day, got busy in a hurry on Sunday, punching home five winners on an afternoon that also saw Scott Williams bag a hat-trick.

Marti’s superb five-timer included the BC-bred CTHS graduates GIFTED GREY (Finality), NOTICE (Stephanotis) and AVE’S IN COMMAND (Second in Command), the last of which capped an afternoon to remember for his rider. Marti landed the final three races of the afternoon, all from the number five gate, and had one of those days that come more often in dreams than on a racetrack.

Bred by James Redekop, Ave’s in Command’s win was a second on the day for popular trainer John Morrison following Here’s Hannah.

The redoubtable SQUARE DANCER (Circular Quay), now a gnarly, street-fighting ten-year-old, gave Hastings’ Racing Club members an exciting afternoon by landing his 12th win of a 57-race career. The longevity of his career remains a glowing testament to the skills of his trainer Steve Henson, who also saddled the winning BC-bred juvenile WE BE THREE (Teide) to notch a double on Sunday.

In addition to doubles for Morrison and Henson, there were also two wins apiece for Glen Todd and Milton Palma - his BC-bred RUGGED BEAUTY (Shrug) capping a double for breeder Helen Klimes.

Racing resumes on Thursday evening with the season already coming to an end after this most truncated of years. There will again be eight races, with a $35,000 claiming contest that includes the BC-bred STAY FANTASTIC (Stay Thirsty) as the likely favourite.

Breeders' Round-up

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:03:00 GMT

It proved to be another highly productive week for local breeders. All bar one of the nine races offered on Sunday went the way of BC-bred runners, with a satisfying 13 races over the two days falling to horses bred in our beautiful Province.

In addition, four of the winners were graduates of the CTHS BC yearling sale, while three more passed through the CTHS horses of racing age auction.

Highlights among the BC-bred winners included CASCADE BILLY (Bakken), who put on an impressive display to draw away from a competitive-looking allowance field under Silvino Morales for the three-year-old’s owner, breeder and trainer, Mel Snow.

Snow’s good form continued on Sunday when he saddled CTHS graduate SLEW’S DA BOSS (Cause to Believe) and the Loire Miller-bred HEART OF TEXAS (Texas Wildcatter) to notch a double and move his total onto five for the season.

Numerically speaking, the training plaudits last week belonged to Cindy Krasner and Dino Condelinios, who both greeted three winners apiece over the two days. KRISSY (Pop Artist) got Condelinios’s week off to the best start when the three-year-old, who is trained, owned and bred by Dino, took Thursday’s opener with some panache.

The Condelinios barn is in flying form right now and he also saddled PEPPERMINT (Palace) and WILSON (Pop Artist) for the Swift Thoroughbreds team. Originally a US $42,000 Keeneland November Breeding Stock purchase, Swift snaffled the filly up for close to half that when she was re-offered at the CTHS yearling sale, while Wilson is a Swift homebred and a second winner last week for the underused sire, Pop Artist.

Krasner’s triple began in the race after Krissy’s win when she saddled her own YOU GOT THIS (Gio Ponti) to land her third career win. Krasner then struck twice more on Sunday, landing a brace of $4,000 claiming contests with HARLAN’S ANGEL (Flat Out) and the BC-bred GMT BABY (Shrug).

GMT Baby’s victory was one of three last week for the deceased BC sire, SHRUG (Medaglia D’Oro), who was also represented by VOLO VELOCE on Thursday and, in the ninth and final race on Sunday, SPROG.

Sprog was yet another win for “Twink” Baumgartner and those lucky people involved with the Sandown Racing Club. However, even though it was a second victory (to add to a third-place finish) for Sprog this season, it makes sobering reading to note that the four-year-old’s earnings stand at less than US$5,000 for the 2020 campaign. We all know the reasons why, but racing is going, rapidly, to become unsustainable for owners, trainers and breeders in the Province if we can’t find a way to return purse structures to pre-pandemic levels.

Sprog’s win was a sixth of the season for Baumgartner’s small barn, putting her onto a win percentage of 60% and a win/place/show that is running at a remarkable 90% - the very definition of a purple patch!

Barb Heads leads the trainer’s race at present, both numerically and in terms of prize-money won, and the barn struck again on Thursday with the BC-bred BAMBOO ELEVEN (Cause to Believe). The four-year-old filly’s win was a 13th of the season for Heads and formed the final leg of a Scott Williams three-timer on the day. Williams struck again on Sunday (aboard GMT Baby) to move on to 24 for the year and put him in second position on the riders’ table behind Amadeo Perez.

Perez notched a three-timer of his own on Sunday, partnering the aforementioned Wilson, Heart of Texas and Sprog, while there were riding doubles for Silvino Morales on Thursday and Enrique Gonzales on Sunday.

Gonzales’ double helped him back into the hunt following an absence through suspension and his victories came aboard two BC-bred runners sired by the young Emerald Acres stallion, LENT (Pulpit). The first came in the shape of the two-year-old FOOT SOLDIER for the in-form Milton Palma barn and owner/breeder Tamara Baker, while the Embree Farms-bred sophomore, RACING RIVER, secured the double for trainer Brian Phillips and owners Shamrock Racing Stables.

The remaining BC-bred winner of the week was the attractive chestnut, SPOKANE’S GEM (Gemologist), who was saddled by Rob VanOverschot. The five-year-old CTHS horses of racing age sale graduate was a second win of the week for breeders Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds, following You Got This.

Finally, it was great to see some youngsters run over the more sensible distance of six furlongs with a maiden $16k claimer going to another CTHS horse of racing age sale graduate in PAY MY WAY (Commissioner) for trainer Charlene Miller.

Don’t forget that racing this week takes place Saturday, on an afternoon when Hastings battles for betting handle with a little contest back east called the Kentucky Derby, and Sunday. First race is due off at 3pm on both days.

Yearling Preview - Emerald Acres

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:26:41 GMT

Open House - August 31, 2020

Breeders' Round-up

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:43:57 GMT

Stay Fantastic (rail) holds off challenge of not yet to land his third win in as many starts.

With the 2020 CTHS BC Yearling and Mixed Sale just around the corner, it was gratifying to note that six of the seven BC-bred winners at Hastings last week were graduates of the annual sale.

This year, the auction has been moved down the valley to the Chilliwack Heritage Park on September 8. Catalogues are already available, as well as via the wonderful Equineline catalogue app, and there are currently 77 yearlings slated for auction.

And don’t forget that prospective buyers can also bid online, so there’s no excuse for missing out! Online bidding is being hosted by Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS), an internet marketing company specializing in real time internet auction sales and part of the largest livestock marketing network in Canada.

DLMS offers instant bidding, streaming live audio and video; creating a live auction experience from the safety of the purchasers’ computer, tablet or mobile devices. Purchasers may establish an account through the DLMS website at http://dlms.ca/Account/Register, or through the CTHS website at www.cths bc.org.

The winners of the opening two races on Thursday shared more in common than just having passed through the CTHS sale ring. Both horses were trained by Milton Palma, both were breaking their maidens and both the two-year-old filly MI REYNA and the three-year-old gelding TORIADOR are by the Stone Ridge Farm stallion, BAKKEN (Distorted Humor).

Bakken, whose first runners are now three-year-olds, is having a solid season. At the time of writing he was in sixth place nationally when compared to Canada-based sires by dirt runners.

There was much to like about the Elton Gunther-bred Mi Reyna, who took the lion’s share of the $16,000 purse in her gate-to-wire winning debut.

Toriador, meanwhile, has been improving with racing. He broke his maiden at the fourth time of asking and, like his stablemate, made every yard of the running to land the spoils on a day that favoured horses on the front end of affairs.

If Palma’s double salvo laid down a challenge to the Hastings trainers’ ranks, it was eagerly accepted and there were also two wins apiece on Thursday for Mark Cloutier and Keith Pedersen.

Both Pedersen-trained winners, WE GOT IT COVERED (Dontmesswithkitten) and HONKY TONK WOMAN (Violence) were CTHS graduates, as was the Cloutier-trained LITTLE GROOT (Harbor the Gold), whose win in a mile-and-sixteenth $8,000 claiming contest was the fourth of his 14-start career.

The final race on Thursday went to the seven-year-old veteran SANAWAR (Plan) and his trainer Barb Heads continued in winning ways on Sunday when saddling MOONMAN (Malibu Moon) and ADITYA (Mass Market) to significant victories. For the hard-knocking Aditya it marked a twelfth win of a 39-race career, while Moonman was returning to the winner’s circle for the first time since August 2018 after he ran just the once last year.

The “doubles” theme was continued on Sunday when Rob Maybin sent out APPELLANT (Midnight Lute) and MUSTACHIO (Justenuffhumor) to mark the small barn’s fourth and fifth wins of the season, respectively.

Sunday’s most valuable contest went to the Tod Mountain homebred STAY FANTASTIC (Stay Thirsty), who notched his natural hat-trick for the season in a manner that suggested he continues to improve with his racing. The win was an eleventh of the season for trainer Christine Ammann, who remains in joint-second place on the trainers’ table alongside Glen Todd and one behind the all-conquering Barb Heads team.

In a weekend where horses on or close to the pace fared better than those looking to preserve their fuel, CAPE LITE (Cape Blanco) was another who demonstrated how fortune can favour the decisive when showing her rivals a clean pair of heels to give the Renfrew Racing team a welcome winner.

Trained by David Milburn, Cape Lite’s campaign has been closely supervised by Renfrew Racing’s Mark Freeman and the team has done an excellent job of getting the good-looking Canyon Farms-bred filly back to winning ways.

The final race on Sunday went to another frontrunner in CHOREOGRAPHY (Discreet Cat). Sadly, however, the five-year-old’s third career win will have been scant consolation to the Glen Todd barn following Pan Handle’s fall in the race previous.

Remarkably, jockey Efrain Hernandez walked unaided from the dramatic spill, but he was replaced aboard Choreography by Scott Williams for the finale. Everyone connected with our glorious sport understands that ours is a game of highs and lows. However, seldom can there have been a 30-minute spell where the sport’s vagaries were underlined in such a stark manner and our heartfelt sympathies go to Glen and his hard working team at the North American Thoroughbred Horse Company.

Finally this week, a word of thanks to everyone who has worked so tirelessly behind the scenes to keep the show on the road at Hastings in these troubled times. Owners have, from last Sunday and with restrictions, been cleared to visit the track to see their horses run. It was a strange feeling to be there almost alone but, as the saying goes, the worst day at the track is better than a good day anywhere else, something feels even more appropriate and true in these COVID times.

Racing resumes on Thursday with eight more well-entered contests headlined by an allowance event that has attracted a good quality field of eight three-year-old geldings, including the hat-trick seeking BIG TIME LOUIE (Second in Command).

YEARLING & MIXED SALE - COVID-19 PROTOCOL

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:00:24 GMT

Sale: Tuesday, September 8, 2020 Chilliwack Heritage Park - 3:00 pm

A Protocol plan for a limited number of attendees was developed with Fraser Health that meets the regulations determined and mandated by the Provincial Health Officer, to ensure the safety of all buyers, consignors and staff.

The following COVID-19 PROTOCOL will be in place for all attendees during any visit to Chilliwack Heritage Park from Saturday, September 5 – Wednesday, September 9, 2020:

• Government regulations require that all attendees register in advance and provide information (name, phone number and email address for contact tracing) to the CTHS BC office by TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st. Contact tracing registration can be completed online at https://www.cths bc.org/contact-tracing-info-form.

• At the admission booth COVID-19 contact information will be verified, health screening questions will be asked and wristband and hand sanitizer will be issued. The wristband must be worn at all times while on site.

• Face masks are mandatory and must be worn at all times while on the site. A mask will be provided if you do not have one.

• Attendees will not be allowed to congregate. Social distancing (at least 2 metres/6 feet) must be maintained between attendees during the entire visit.

• All viewing of the horses will be done outside the stabling area (Floor 4) and only consignors and their staff will be allowed in the stabling building.

• NO food or beverage service will be available at Chilliwack Heritage Park, but offsite food and non-alcoholic beverages are allowed to be consumed during any visit.

• NO distribution of any paper material. PLEASE BRING YOUR CATALOGUE WITH YOU TO THE PREVIEWING AND TO THE SALE.

• As part of the protocol developed with Fraser Health, only individuals that have established credit will be permitted on the sale site. To establish credit please complete and submit a credit request form by September 1st to CTHS BC. Credit request forms can be located at https://www.cths bc.org/contact-tracing-info-form19fd54a5. To avoid person to person contact, as much as possible, the CTHS BC will be pre-approving credit for all past buyers in good standing and buyers will be invoiced the day after the sale.

• For the sale, buyers may sit in the marked grandstand areas located in the “Floor 3” building.

• We are limited to the number of attendees. As a courtesy to others who wish to purchase, we ask that you remain only for the time required to make your bids.

• Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures will be implemented with regular sanitization of high touch surfaces;

• Frequent hand sanitization and hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is recommended for all attendees.

For those who may want to purchase, but not in person, the CTHS BC has online walking videos and online bidding.

Walking Videos

Videos and photos will be uploaded to the online bidding site, as well as the CTHS BC site.

Online Bidding

The CTHS is pleased to announce that Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS) will be providing online bidding for all the 2020 CTHS sales. DLMS is an internet marketing company specializing in real time internet auction sales and is part of the largest livestock marketing network in Canada. DLMS offers instant bidding, streaming live audio and video; creating a live auction experience from the safety of the purchasers’ computer, tablet or mobile devices. Purchasers may establish an account through the DLMS website at http://dlms.ca/Account/Register or through our website at www.cths bc.org. Account holders, with established credit, will be eligible to view and purchase.

The CTHS BC would like to thank its sponsors, The Derby Bar and Grill, HBPA of BC, and BCTOBA for their generous support in making online bidding possible.

For any further information regarding the protocol, the previewing or the sale, please visit www.cths bc.org or contact the CTHS BC office.

Breeders Round-up

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 02:52:56 GMT

BC-bred performers annexed both big purses this week. ‘RJ’ and Lois Bennett’s SYNERGY (Sungold) took the BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Stakes on Thursday, before Sovereign Award winner HERE’S HANNAH (Numaany) bounced back to winning ways in a valuable allowance contest on Sunday.

Ridden by Efrain Hernandez, the Barb Heads-trained Synergy put an emphatic three lengths of daylight between himself and a good-looking field of sophomores in the Sir Winston Churchill. Then, on Sunday, Here’s Hannah appeared to be struggling at the home turn in her allowance contest before she responded to Scott Williams’ urgings in typically gutsy fashion; wearing down the leaders and seeing off the terrific late challenge from Hastings’ Racing Club’s WARRIOR’S PROMISE (Warrior’s Reward).

And, while Hannah, who was winning for the 13th time in 16 starts, and Synergy deservedly took centre stage this week, seven other BC-bred winners ably backed them up. Pick of the supporting cast may have been the two-year-old ATLIN BAY (Harbor the Gold) who, recently moved to the Dino Condilenios barn by his owner Peter Redekop, stepped up on a promising debut last month with a scintillating gate-to-wire dash in what looked on paper to be an above average maiden event.

Atlin Bay was one of four BC-bred Hastings winners in the past week who were also graduates of the BC CTHS Yearling Sale. DEVIL OF A DEAL (Devil in Disguise), BAKKEN AND EGGS (Bakken) and the resolute AMORCITO (Finality) demonstrated once again that the CTHS Sale remains a proven source of quality winners.

This year’s CTHS sale is set for the Chilliwack Heritage Park on September 8. Catalogues are already available online, as well as via the wonderful Equineline catalogue app, and there are currently 77 yearlings slated for auction.

Training is the toughest of games. One trainer’s gain inevitably means another’s painful loss. However, Condilenios can’t have wished for a better start stewarding horses for Redekop. Atlin Bay’s win was supplemented in the nightcap on Sunday when Redekop’s well supported ANIMA (First Samurai) put the unfortunate starting gate episode in her previous start firmly in the rear-view mirror to land the odds.

The strikingly colored MOLESLEY (Pop Artist) made the most of a drop in class to win on Thursday for the Swift Thoroughbred team, setting up a hat-trick for the in-form Condilenios.

One of the inevitable consequences of condensing purse levels together is a blurring of the lines between classes - and it’s become clear this season that trying to win a bottom-level claimer at Hastings is a far from straightforward endeavor.

After all, if there’s barely any difference between a $4,000 and an $8,000 contest in terms of prize-money, trainers and owners are understandably going to point their weapons at the most hittable targets. This situation has been exacerbated by the almost total collapse of the claiming market.

Another example of just how competitive things are becoming in the $4k claiming category was the confidence boost DAT DAY (New Year’s Day) received when “dropped in” to the bottom level by his trainer Craig MacPherson. The Canyon Farms’ homebred looked like a good thing on paper, and that’s how the race unfolded, with rider Efrain Hernandez enjoying a Sunday afternoon sightseeing trip at the head of affairs.

The winner of the Jack Diamond as a juvenile, and highly-tried last season, Dat Day has been running well at the 16k level without troubling the judge, and the only real surprise about his win on Sunday was the absence of paper in the claims box that accompanied it.

A horse being “dropped in” is, of course, nothing new. However, the wider question this season is whether the narrowing of the purse bands in the bottom categories, and the subsequent “race to the bottom” it encourages, will force more modest runners elsewhere, as well as reduce the numbers of runners in other categories at a time when they are most needed.

Dat Day was a second winner of the week for MacPherson, who also struck with BONITA B (Stay Thirsty) on Thursday, while wins for the Christine Ammann-trained KICK UP THE DUST (Bodemeister) and Glen Todd’s BOUNDARY BAY (Harbor the Gold) saw both handlers move to the top of the table on 10 winners each.

The riding plaudits for the week belonged to Amadeo Perez, who notched five victories across both days, one more than Scott Williams and two more then Efrain Hernandez. There was a win, too for Silvino Morales to keep him very much in touch in the overall standings.

Racing resumes at Hastings on Thursday, with two $16k maiden special weights set to kick-off a competitive eight-race card - which incudes four bottom-level claiming events that have attracted a total of 38 entries.

Breeders' Round-up

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 01:37:16 GMT

Coulterberry wins Lieutenant Governors' - photo by Michael Bye

Where does the time go? Racing at Hastings last week put racing days 10 and 11 of this unique season in the record books, and there was once again a hatful of winners for local breeders.

Nine of the 16 races over two days went to BC-bred runners, while a further two winners were bred outside the Province by locally based breeders. All of which underscores the notion that without BC-bred horses there would no racing at Hastings - something worth remembering as we approach this year’s CTHS Yearling Sale, scheduled for the Chilliwack Heritage Park on September 8.

There were racing thrills aplenty last week. COULTERBERRY (Finality) swept past last season’s BC Derby winner FIVE STAR GENERAL (Distorted Humor) in the $50k Lieutenant Governors' Handicap Stakes on Thursday while, on Sunday, Glen Todd’s frontrunner MISS PROSPECTOR (Harbor the Gold) took the $50k BC Cup Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes under a magnificent front-running ride by Scott Williams.

Coulterberry’s win was one of three last week for trainer Mark Cloutier. He also struck with CHEF (Congrats) and WICKED FORTITUDE (Wicked Strong) on Sunday.

The Christine Ammann barn, meanwhile, continues in terrific form and, interestingly, all three of her winners over both days were bred in BC by owner/breeders Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds but were by stallions based outside the Province.

ILHABELLA (Flat Out) broke her maiden on Thursday while, on Sunday, the opening two events went to Ammann’s all-conquering barn thanks to STAY FANTASTIC (Stay Thirsty) and juvenile maiden winner, KANDY KATIE (Twirling Candy).

Kandy Katie’s win came against boys in what was the first six-furlong two-year-old contest of the season. And there was much to like about the way the scopey-looking daughter of California-based sire Twirling Candy performed on her debut.

However, the most eye-catching two-year-old winner of the week came on Thursday when the Sandra Loseth-bred LITTLE BLACK DRESS (Lent) blitzed her five rivals in a three-and-a-half furlong gate-to-wire drag race. Trained by Steve Henson, Alex Marti’s mount hit the wire in 39.23s – close to SUMMERLAND’S (He’s Tops) 2018 track record (38.85s).

Little Black Dress, purchased at last year’s CTHS Yearling Sale by Pocket Aces Racing Stable, set up a double on the day for Henson, who also saddled the KY-bred FRANKIE MACHINE (Wilburn) for an impressive third consecutive win of the Hastings season.

Frankie Machine’s win was one of three winners for rider Scott Williams, who sealed the hat-trick aboard SATURNA (Cause to Believe) in Thursday’s penultimate contest.

Bred by Floyd Tompkins, Saturna’s win was a welcome second of the season for handler Pat Jarvis and one of seven BC-bred winners on Thursday.

Away from Hastings, the five-year-old BC-bred mare RAIDER (Stephanotis) landed the $40k Shirley Vargo Handicap Stakes at Century Mile on Friday. Trained by Greg Tracy, Raider is bred by Bill DeCoursey and is a half-sister to last season’s phenomenal filly INFINITE PATIENCE (Sungold) who, incidentally, goes for the $500k Woodbine Oaks this coming weekend.

Two-year-old watchers will have noticed that another of the mare’s daughters, DEFINITE PLEASURE (Second in Command), made her debut in Little Black Dress’s dash on Thursday. The record will show that the Barb Heads-trained youngster (who is another CTHS Yearling Sale graduate) finished last, having missed the break, but that tells only part of the story and there was much to like about her introduction to racing.

The riding plaudits for the two days belonged, narrowly, to Amadeo Perez, whose six-winner haul put him firmly in charge of the title race with 18 wins - three, four and five ahead of Messrs. Morales, Williams and Hernandez, respectively.

The prize-money trainers’ table is being lead by Mark Cloutier at the moment, although it’s a narrow lead of less than $5,000 ahead of Glen Todd. Numerically, the leading trainers are Christine Ammann and Glen Todd who have both saddled nine winners, one more than Barb Heads and Steve Henson.

Interestingly, all nine BC-bred victors were by different sires and in addition to those already mentioned, there were winners for Rosberg, in the shape of the John Snow-trained SARGENT RICK, Second in Command via the Harold Barroby-trained-and-bred IT’S IN COMMAND and, from the Dino Condilenios barn, Swift Thoroughbred’s homebred Pop Artist gelding, WILSON.

The former BC-based sire GOTCHA GOLD, meanwhile, notched another for breeders Steen and Cathy Reggelsen in the shape of HILARIOUSLYNAUGHTY. Owned by Nite and Day Stable and Joanne Todd, Hilariouslynaughty was a first winner of the season for trainer Brian O’Connell.

Racing resumes this Thursday evening with the BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Stakes the highlight of eight races. Seven high-quality three-year-olds are scheduled to line-up for the $50k contest, including Chris Loseth Handicap winner SYNERGY (Sungold), impressive recent allowance winner PORTER GENT (Second in Command) and last season’s Ascot Graduation winner, CAPILANO CANYON (Abraaj) - who is yet another Stakes-winning graduate of the CTHS Yearling Sale.

PRESS RELEASE

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 04:28:58 GMT

CTHS National Office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

C.T.H.S. PROVIDING ONLINE BIDDING FOR 2020 SALES

The C.T.H.S is pleased to announce that Direct Livestock Marketing Systems (DLMS) will be providing online bidding for all of the 2020 C.T.H.S. Sales. DLMS is an internet marketing company specializing in real time internet auction sales and is part of the largest livestock marketing network in Canada. DLMS offers instant bidding, streaming live audio and video; creating a live auction experience from the safety of purchasers' computer, tablet or mobile device. Purchasers may establish an account through the DLMS website or through the C.T.H.S. Divisions.

Account holders will then be eligible to view and purchase at any of the upcoming C.T.H.S. Sales.

http://dlms.ca/Account/Register

The C.T.H.S is concerned with the health and welfare of members and sale attendees. All C.T.H.S. Sale sites have limitations on the number of people able to attend on the sale day and having online bidding available will allow for more people to be a part of the sales without having to be on the actual sale site. Viewing days will still be held prior to the sale date which will allow for interested purchasers to view consignments under COVID-19 guidelines. Those purchasers who are not able to attend viewing days will be able to view consignments through online videos and photos posted on both C.T.H.S. and DLMS websites.

C.T.H.S. Sale Dates:

Manitoba Division - Sunday, August 23

Ontario Division - Wednesday, September 2

B.C. Division - Tuesday, September 8

Alberta Division - Friday, September, 18

The C.T.H.S would like to thank its sponsors for their generous support. Their assistance in providing funding so that the C.T.H.S is able to deliver this service through DLMS is greatly appreciated.

Our thanks to:

• National; C.T.H.S. National Office, Jockey Club of Canada

• Alberta; Century Mile Racetrack and Casino, Highfield Investment Group, Westana Ranches

• B.C.: The Derby Bar & Grill, HBPA BC, BCTOBA

• Manitoba; Manitoba Jockey Club

• Ontario: HBPA Ontario, Hill'n'Dale, Dermot Carty Bloodstock

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Breeders Round-Up

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:27:01 GMT

The late scratch of BC Oaks heroine AMAZONIAN (Malibu Moon) took a little luster from Sunday’s Black Type Monashee Stakes. However, the return to the battlefield of HERE’S HANNAH (Numaany) and UNDER PAR (Stephanotis), as well as the presence of the Hastings’ Racing Club’s four-time winner WARRIOR’S PROMISE (Warrior’s Reward), made for a fascinating renewal of the Black Type contest.

Making the most of a moderate early pace, Under Par had too much pep in the final stages for her opponents, although Sovereign Award winner Here’s Hannah lost nothing in defeat and will surely have benefitted from the outing following our enforced layoff.

Bred in BC by Glen Todd, the five-year-old Under Par continues to demonstrate remarkable consistency and now has a record of ten wins, four seconds and a third-place finish from 16 starts. What a servant she is to the Mark Cloutier barn and owners, Canmor Farms and Maureen Goss.

Under Par was the middle leg of a three-timer for rider Amadeo Perez, who also teamed up with ACE DEUCE (Lewis Michael) in the nightcap for trainer Barb Heads and, earlier in the afternoon, aboard the upwardly mobile PORTER GENT (Second in Command).

Porter Gent (pictured) stepped up again on a promising maiden win on his seasonal debut to take an allowance event that, on paper at least, looked hot enough to be a Stakes contest in all but name.

Taking on some of the best juveniles seen last season, the Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds homebred continued the impressive early-season form of trainer Christine Ammann, landing the spoils ahead of fellow BC-breds, CASCADE BILLY (Bakken) and BAKTURA (Bakken).

Four of the eight races on Sunday went to BC-bred runners, with BIG TIME LOUIE (Second in Command) scoring for the second time this season for the red hot “Twink” Baumgartner barn.

Twink has now sent out five winners from six runners and Big Time Louie, who Baumgartner bred in conjunction with White House Stables, was a third win of the season for the fledgling Sandown Racing Club. The members must be thinking the game is a fairly straightforward affair!

It was an afternoon of twos and threes. Aside from Perez’s hat trick, Porter Gent was one of two winners for the veteran BC sire Second in Command, while there were training doubles for Barb Heads (who also saddled LUCKY ENDING for owner/breeders RJ and Lois Bennett) and Glen Todd.

CURIOUS RUMOR (Jimmy Creed), Todd’s second winner of the afternoon and ridden, like the first, by retained jockey Efrain Hernandez, represented a particularly impressive training achievement with the mare winning on her first appearance since May 2018.

Moving to a Sunday helped boost the overall betting handle and it will be interesting to see if the positive decision to switch days reaps further reward on Thursday.

Racing on the most appropriate days is, of course, essential, but getting the message out to the betting public is equally vital and it has been disappointing to see how little promotional support racing in BC is currently receiving for the new dates from the digital platforms belonging to Hastings Racecourse and Great Canadian Gaming.

At the time of writing, there was no information at all on the Hastings website to announce the date changes, while the track’s Twitter feed was last used back in May. The Great Canadian Twitter feed and website are equally lacking in updates.

Racing returns to Hastings on Thursday afternoon beginning at 4:30pm and features the $50,000 Lieutenant Governor’s Handicap - which has attracted a field of five runners headed by last season’s BC Derby winner, FIVE STAR GENERAL (Fort Larned). It promises to be another exciting and highly competitive card of eight races, so don’t forget to tell your friends. Heck, tell your enemies, as well. Tell everyone

Breeders Round-Up

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 02:15:33 GMT

Winning jockeys can be BC-bred, too!

Popular local rider Scott Williams enjoyed quite the haul on what will be the final Monday/Tuesday meeting held at Hastings this season.

Williams, who is riding with great enthusiasm this year following a difficult 2019, hit the wire in first place on six occasions, vaulting himself into joint-first place in the jockeys’ race alongside Efrain Hernandez with 11 wins.

The half-dozen wins came via an impressive four-timer on Monday, including aboard FANCY FRAULEIN for Carl Lausten. Bred by Loire Miller, the daughter of Glen Todd’s Canmor-based sire TEXAS WILDCATTER (Monarchos) was the first of three winners for Lausten’s small barn over the two days.

On Tuesday, Lausten and Williams teamed-up with CTHS Yearling Sale graduate HOME RUN GUY (Bakken) who, following a promising first effort of the season, landed a competitive-looking claimer. An hour later, Lausten threw rider Alex Marti aboard PADDY D’ORO (Shrug) to take the closing event in authoritative style by three-and-a-half-lengths for owner Gabriel Mathussek. The four-year-old was bred by Rob McDonald.

Paddy d’Oro was a third winner of the two days for deceased BC sire, Shrug. Bred by Maureen Goss and owned by Dennis Tucker, the Cindy Krasner-trained GMT BABY (Shrug) was one of Williams’ four wins on Monday while, on the same day, SPROG (Shrug) took the nightcap for the in-form Twink Baumgartner barn, the Sandown Racing Club and Twink’s joint-breeders, White House Stables. Amadeo Perez rode.

Christine Ammann’s purple patch also continues unabated and she saddled the Tod Mountain homebred RIO ALEX (Gayego) to land the opening contest on Tuesday. Ammann has now saddled five winners, placing her joint-second numerically with Rob Gilker.

Gilker is another handler with the horses in good form and he saddled a double on Monday, the pick of which was BUTTERSCOTCH BLEND. Bred by Amy Boulton and Brad Auger, the four-year-old daughter of Mission Impazible took the day’s opening allowance event with something to spare, showing she has lost none of the talent that saw her win last season’s CTHS Sales Stakes.

Lausten’s fine three-timer apart, the training highlight of the two days was undoubtedly Olivia Carr, who saddled the very first winner of her fledgling career in the shape of the amusingly named BAKKEN THE USSR (Bakken). A CTHS Yearling Sale graduate, the three-year-old gelding is owned by James Redekop, bred by Red Rock Farms and, following Home Run Guy (pictured), was a second winner of the week for his sire, BAKKEN (Distorted Humor).

Bakken and Shrug helped swell the BC-bred winner haul to 12 of the 16 races on offer over the two days. Remarkably, BC-bred horses took all eight heats on Tuesday and the likes of SIMPLY GOLDEN (Sungold), impressive first-time starter SIR BREGOVIC (Sir Gallovic), STEVIE’S SONG (Storm Victory), WISE MARKET (Mass Market) and BOLD ARCH (Archarcharch) all carrying the BC suffix.

Away from Hastings, the BC-bred total for 2020 was boosted at Century Downs by TEXAS ALLEY KAY (Texas Wildcatter) and IRISH TRICK (Bakken). At Grande Prairie, meanwhile, there was a win for SASSY N CLASSY (Gotcha Gold).

There are few positives to be found for the racing industry in this global pandemic. However, with no spectators, tracks can at least be flexible in terms of their racing dates. Such flexibility is crucial when looking to host racing on days that might generate greater betting turnover and, with that very much in mind, racing at Hastings will now switch to Sundays and Thursdays (beginning this Sunday) for the rest of the season.

Breeders Round-Up

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 20:05:17 GMT

Saddling three winners in an afternoon is a special occasion for any trainer, but when two of the winners are also owned and bred by the same trainer, it’s a whole other level of satisfaction.

And, when the two homebreds in question are siblings from the same mare, then it is probably safe to assume that trainer Christine Ammann’s Monday afternoon hat-trick at Hastings will live long on her personal highlights’ reel.

The two-year-old filly REA MEA (Lent) was the first of Ammann’s three, handling the three-and-a-half furlong speed test with aplomb while shooting down a handful of better-fancied rivals in the process.

STAY FANTASTIC (Stay Thirsty), who Ammann trains for her main patron Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds, took the penultimate race of the Monday card before the barn then struck in the nightcap with SHRUG’S LOVE (Shrug) who, like Rea Mea, is out of the winning Tiznow mare, STRANGELOVE.

Strangelove was bought in Keeneland by Swift Thoroughbreds and raced by them at Hastings. Interestingly, the mare is from the same family as Glen Todd’s BC Derby hero, FIVE STAR GENERAL (Distorted Humor).

Hammann’s treble moved her on to four winners for the young season, joint-third numerically behind Steve Henson (4), Glen Todd (5) and Barb Heads (6).

Heads’ impressive total was supplemented away from Hastings last Friday when the in-form barn’s day trip to Edmonton ended with SUNBURST (Sungold) landing the $40,000 RedTail Landing Stakes.

The barn’s winning run continued back at headquarters. SYNERGY (Sungold), who like Sunburst is bred and raced by “RJ” and Lois Bennett, followed up his opening weekend victory by taking Monday’s feature event, the $40,000 Chris Loseth Handicap Stakes, while yet another Bennett homebred, the three-year-old BACK ALLEY CAT (Sungold), broke his maiden on Tuesday.

Heads then landed the nightcap on the same day with BAMBOO ELEVEN (Cause To Believe), who followed up on her opening week second-place finish for owner Praven Sorensen.

Supernaturel Stakes

Sunday’s feature race, the $40,000 Supernaturel Stakes went to the BC-bred FLORAL. Owned by Michal Jilek, Craig Winnick and breeders, Canyon Farms, Floral took the contest for handler Craig MacPherson and rider Alex Marti with less fuss than perhaps the form guide suggested. The daughter of Stone Ridge Farms stallion BAKKEN (Distorted Humor) only broke her maiden tag last October and won the Supernaturel off the back of a week-1 prep race.

BC-breds

Floral was a significant contributor to another bumper couple of days for BC-breds. Impressively, 13 of the 16 contests were won by horses bred in the Province, while the Rob Maybin-owned-and-trained APPELLANT (Midnight Lute) was bred in Kentucky by Glen Todd – of which there have been a few already this season.

Now pensioned, CAUSE TO BELIEVE (Maria’s Mon) continues to be represented by winners on a regular basis. Bamboo Eleven was his third at Hastings this week, along with the magnificently consistent GENOA BAY (who got trainer Pat Jarvis off the mark for the year) and FOURTOWIN. The latter’s victory was a second on the bounce this season (and a third consecutively) for the John Snow barn and owners Gordon Christoff, Ron and Ryan Basran and James Galbraith.

SMART DEAL (Skimming) stepped up on a third-place finish on opening day to double trainer Mel Snow’s total for the young season and catapult him into the top ten on the standings list.

Starting gate issues

“Twink” Baumgartner’s stable has also been in good form already and she greeted SUZY MASCARA (Second in Command) back to the winner’s circle for the second time this season. The White House Stables homebred followed up an eye-catching win earlier in the month and is an improving sort - although how this race would have turned out without the debacle at the starting gate is anyone’s guess.

Nothing should be taken away from the winner, but the chaos at the start made for embarrassing viewing and could easily have resulted in serious injury to any of the horses or riders involved. It was reassuring, therefore, to learn that the management team has promised a review of the incident.

New racing dates

Beginning on August 2, racing at Hastings will be held on Sundays and Thursdays with the first race scheduled for 4:30 pm on both days. One of the very few positives of spectators not being allowed to attend the racecourse is the flexibility that gives racing’s rulers to run on days that might help boost betting turnover. Any initiative that attempts to addresses the downturn in handle is obviously very welcome.

Prize-money

Purses at Hastings will also receive a small, but very welcome, boost it was announced this week. Going forward, there will be a little more money for $6,250 claimers who will now race for $8,500, while $8,000 claimers will run for $9000.00. The increases are effective from August 2. Management has also increased all $40,000 Stakes contests to $50,000, effective the same day.

Breeders Round-Up

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 22:37:14 GMT

Familiar names make eye-catching returns to action

Week two of the foreshortened Hastings season provided plenty of competitive racing, with BC-breds and local owner/breeders continuing to make an impact.

Eight of the 14 races over two days went to BC-bred horses, with Glen Todd also the breeder of two winners, NOT YET (Colonel John) and DAKATI (Tale of Ekati), bred by him in Kentucky.

The first day was a case of doubles all round, with two winners apiece for the Rob Gilker, Barb Heads and Todd barns while, conversely, the second day’s seven contests went the way of seven different handlers.

Todd’s brace included the seasonal reappearance of his BC Derby hero FIVE STAR GENERAL (Distorted Humor), who displayed zero ring rust under a confident ride by Efrain Hernandez; the compact and attractive colt had too much under the bonnet for his five rivals and laid down an ominous marker for the remainder of the year.

The Hastings’ record book will also show that Monday, July 13, 2020 brought a first career winner for trainer Lisa Anderson. She saddled ALLSTAR BOY (Fury’s Allstar) to win the maiden claimer by a neck under the in-form urgings of rider Scott Williams. Congratulations to Lisa and our best wishes for the rest of the season.

There was another significant “first” on the second day of racing when BIG TIME LOUIE (Second in Command) broke his maiden to mark a first winner for the Sandown Racing Club – a project put together by Big Time Louie’s breeders at White House Stables.

The Sandown Racing Club, which is named for the once popular but now defunct Vancouver Island racetrack, was launched last year by White House Stables’ Nicky Wylie to help rekindle local interest in our great sport. The club leases Big Time Louie and the three-year-old gelding was well supported in the market - hopefully members found plenty of financial compensation for not being able to be at the track to watch their horse in person.

FAMILIAR NAMES

With just two runs so far in his fledgling career, Big Time Louie’s name looks set to become a familiar favourite at Hastings, although he will have some way to go to become as well known as the remarkable ADITYA (Mass Market), whose win on Monday was an eleventh in a career that has seen the Barb Heads’ inmate win or hit the board in 29 of his 38 races.

BLUEGRASS ANGUS (Bluegrass Cat) is another familiar name at Hastings and the speedy eight-year-old, and former BC Derby runner-up, showed he retained all his old enthusiasm to win his seasonal debut for owner/trainer Craig MacPherson and rider Efrain Hernandez. That’s four wins in succession for “Gus” and he’s now in the death and taxes category of reliability, his undoubted talent expertly rationed and martialled by MacPherson.

Three second-place finishes behind Baktura and Catchacougar last season marked PORTER GENT (Second in Command) as one of the best maidens on the Hastings backstretch, and a comprehensive odds-on win for the Tod Mountain homebred on Tuesday hinted at more to come.

Porter Gent’s win made it a double over the two days for Road’s End Farm’s SECOND IN COMMAND, while Barb Heads’ two winners (Aditya and SOLARITY) were both by the Red Rock Farm stallion, MASS MARKET (Marquetry). There were winners also for BC sires SUNGOLD and BAKKEN.

FIRST TWO-YEAR-OLDS

Sungold’s winner came in the shape of the two-year-old filly ANOTHERSUNNYDAY, who made a hugely impressive first impression, sauntering to a six-length win in her three-and-a-half furlong maiden special weight in a time (39.27) that only just missed Summerland’s track record of 38.85.

Bred by Elton Gunther and bought by Peter Redekop at last year’s CTHS BC Division yearling sale, Anothersunnyday is trained by Keith Pedersen. Her comprehensive win was reminiscent of the bow made last season by another daughter of Sungold, Infinite Patience.

Incidentally, Summerland is entered to make her seasonal debut at Woodbine this weekend. Trainer Phil Hall has picked an allowance optional claimer contest for George Gilbert’s pigeon catcher. The race carries a purse of $108,000.

WINNING MACHINE

One of my favourite horses on the West Coast, ASSETS INCLUDED (Rosberg), has won again. The tough-as-teak six-year-old struck at Emerald Downs and, while he is very much a low-level claimer these days, that’s two wins and two second-place finishes from five runs this season - and a career total that now reads 15-11-8 from 47 starts.

In other BC-bred news, there was a maiden victory for the White House Stables-bred NU LEGACY (Numaany) at Century Mile, as well as a double for breeder Helen Klimes in the shape of VICTORY SHADOW (Storm Victory) and LOCKED AND LOADED (Storm Victory).

Meanwhile, HAIDA (Cause To Believe), who is bred by Bryan and Carol Anderson, won at Assiniboia Downs and SASSY N CLASSY (Gotcha Gold), who is bred by Diane Magdalin, won at Grande Prairie.

Hastings Restart Provides Homebred Winners Aplenty

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 01:40:50 GMT

Breeders Round-Up

Six of the 14 races run at Hastings on Monday and Tuesday went the way of BC-breds, with significant victories for some of our Province’s leading owner/breeders.

However, the appetizer to the first forays into this “New Normal” racing era came on Hastings-eve (Sunday) when INFINITE PATIENCE, made her seasonal bow in a Stakes contest at Woodbine.

With so few suitable options now available to the daughter of SUNGOLD, it made sense for connections to cast an eye further afield on behalf of their all-conquering Horse of the Year. And the sophomore didn’t let anyone down, staying on resolutely to finish third in the $125,000 Fury Stakes.

Running a little keen early under Emma-Jayne Wilson, last year’s unbeaten juvenile, who was putting a five-from-five record on the line, proved eminently worthy of her place in the field, finishing just over a length behind the winner (and last season’s top Woodbine two-year-old), Curlin’s Voyage.

HOMEBREDS

Still part-owned (with hockey star Ryan Nugent-Hopkins) by her breeder Bill Decoursey, INFINITE PATIENCE was the first of some notable homebred performers this past week.

Indeed, the Heads’ team responsible for producing Infinite Patience in such splendid form for her seasonal bow enjoyed more success with progeny of Sungold when R. J. and Lois Bennett’s homebred SYNERGY, winner of last season’s Jack Diamond Stakes, showed he has progressed the right way during the lay-off.

Quickening smartly through the home turn under luckless Antonio Reyes (a fall later in the day put him out of action for the foreseeable future with a wrist injury), Synergy got the jump on the patiently ridden CAPILANO CANYON and held off last season’s Ascot Graduation winner by a nose.

The first two home have been trading blows throughout their young careers and, while this was very much round 1 to Synergy, it will be a fascinating rematch when next they meet.

ZEN BABY (Texas Wildcatter) was the second Glen Todd homebred winner of the opening two days to be bred by Todd in Kentucky, after his FORT LANGLEY (Majestic Warrior) prevailed on the opening day. The homebred double was two-thirds of a three-timer for Todd’s quick-starting stable.

Swift Thoroughbred’s striking homebred MOLESLEY (Pop Artist) took the opener on Monday for the Dino Condilenios barn, while the same afternoon White House Stables’

homebred SUZY MASCARA (Second In Command) broke her maiden tag for trainer “Twink” Baumgartner in a manner that suggests the four-year-old may not have finished improving.

HASTINGS RACING CLUB

The Hastings Racing Club II could not have dreamt of a better or more exciting start to their 2020 campaign, and the absence of the enthusiastic owner’s group from the racetrack highlighted perfectly what we are all having to endure while we await a solution to Covid 19.

WARRIOR’S PROMISE (Warrior’s Reward) looked to have zero chance approaching the home turn. However, when rider Enrique Gonzales selected “sports drive” the four-year-old filly surged through the field to grab the leaders close home and prevail by a neck. What a thrill for the hundreds of members who were presumably shouting at their digital devices – what a Zoom party that would have made!

PLENTY OF VARIETY

Unusually, the winners of the 14 races held at Hastings on Monday and Tuesday afternoon were won by the progeny of 14 different sires with local stallions POP ARTIST, STORM VICTORY, SECOND IN COMMAND, SUNGOLD, TEXAS WILDCATTER, FINALITY and CAUSE TO BELIEVE all notching winners.

FAST START

Glen Todd’s three-winner salvo was matched by trainer Steve Henson, whose three winners (TIZ MEOW (Courageous Cat), JAY LOST CONTROL (Mineshaft) and FRANKIE MACHINE (Wilburn) were supplemented by three third-place finishers from just eight runners.

With reigning champion trainer Phil Hall plying his trade at Woodbine this year, the trainer’s title race will be a fascinating affair and both Todd and Henson will be delighted to get off to such rapid starts.

HANDLES

While the nature of Hastings’ business model significantly penalizes racing behind closed doors, full, competitive fields provided terrific action for the online betting public. As a result, the combined wagering handle saw a gross increase compared to the same two days last year.

The two-day aggregate total handle for Monday and Tuesday was $1.3 million, while the figure for the same two days last year (run on a Saturday and Sunday) was $1.08 million.

Many congratulations to the all the winning connections at Hastings on opening weekend. The healthy handle is hopefully just the beginning and, with your support, there will be lots more excitement to come in this most extraordinary of racing seasons.

Keeping the flame alive - BC Round-up

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 23:49:11 GMT

We are beginning to stir from our enforced hibernation and there is already a smattering of BC-bred success in our region to remind us that, eventually, we shall all return to the racetrack – not before time, I’m sure you’ll all agree.

Those responsible for the management of Assiniboia Downs racetrack on the outskirts of Winnipeg have done a magnificent job to get racing back up and running so promptly - and there have already been some Hastings-related success stories in Manitoba this spring.

The BC-bred, former Hastings favourite ANSTRUM (Rosberg) ran on well to snatch third place in Wednesday night’s La Verendrye Stakes at Assiniboia. And that eye-catching run by the six-year-old, who was bred by Terry Clyde and Mike Anderson, followed wins the previous day by BC-bred OJO DEL MAR (Storm Victory) and Hastings veteran CAYMUS RESERVE (Tapizar).

The pick of the recent BC-bred winners, however, is undoubtedly the magnificent hard-knocking claimer, ASSETS INCLUDED. Bred by Ralph Jesiak, and twice a Hastings winner for Peter Redekop back in 2016, including the BC Cup Nursery Stakes, the pugnacious son of Rosberg has run three times already in 2020; finishing twice second before notching his 14th career win - this one coming at Golden Gate Fields in May.

“Hard-knocking” might also apply to the William DeCoursey-bred RAIDER (Stephanotis), who landed an optional claimer at Lone Star on her seasonal reappearance. Raider is out of the Louis Quatorze mare, Montero, and as such a half-sister to last season’s superstar and Horse of the Year, INFINITE PATIENCE (Sungold).

BC STALLIONS

In addition to STEPHANOTIS, other local stallions have already had several winners around the various tracks of North America, proving once again that British Columbia’s breeders can produce horses capable of holding their own anywhere.

Remarkably, at the time of writing, STORM VICTORY has already had five individual winners in 2020. Apart from the afore mentioned OJO DEL MAR, there were victories at Turf Paradise for the BC-bred trio ALL UNDER CONTROL, GIMME SOME SLACK and SASSY MISS, while the eight-year-old mare PUT SARAH ON claimed her 14th career win when landing a modest affair at Fonner Park, Nebraska.

More valuable prizes may await Cpt. RHETT BUTLER, who recently broke his maiden at Gulfstream Park at just the second time of asking and also got his sire VALUE PLUS (Unbridled’s Song) off the mark for the season.

Already the sire of a Grade 1 winner in LONG ON VALUE (Highlander Stakes), Value Plus is now at Cathy and Steen’s Stride Away Thoroughbreds in the Okanagan. This season will be an exciting year for the striking stallion’s connections, with his first BC-sired runners set to hit the track as juveniles.

SECOND IN COMMAND has also had a couple of winners this year, including two four-and-a-half furlong blowouts at Los Alamitos by CLEAN LIVING and an impressive tenth career victory for the popular MORNING BLURS – who struck at Turf Paradise back in March.

It will be a while before exciting young Roads End sire COUNTERFORCE (Smart Strike) has any runners to watch (his first foals were this spring). However, his extraordinarily deep family was given another massive boost at Santa Anita recently when his three-parts brother CEZANNE made an impressive winning debut for trainer Bob Baffert.

The colt, who is by Hall of Famer (and Smart Strike’s son) CURLIN, was a record-breaking $3.65 million Ocala breeze-up graduate last year and, after sweeping through under a hand ride by Flavien Prat to win his Maiden by 2 1/4-lengths, is beginning to look like money well spent.

CTHS YEARLING SALE CHANGES

This year’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale will take place on September 8 and not as originally advertised. The unavoidable change is due to Thunderbird Show Park’s need to rejig their own events in the wake of the current pandemic.

The sale will also go ahead without a preview day this year.

BREEDERS INCENTIVES

The CTHS Breeders’ Incentive Program, introduced to try and help alleviate some of the pain currently being endured by breeders in the region during these difficult times, was very well received with 190 applications made to the CTHS by the June 1st deadline.

HERE’S HANNAH

Finally, please allow us to add our belated, but hearty, congratulations to everyone connected with the marvellous HERE’S HANNAH (Numaany), winner of a prestigious 2020 Sovereign Award as Canada’s Champion Older Main Track Female.

Incidentally, Canmor Farm’s NUMAANY has also already had a 2020 winner in the shape of NUDIAMOND. Trained by Cindy Krasner and bred by Ralph Jesiak, the four-year-old struck at Turf Paradise back in March.

Congratulations to connections of all the BC-bred or originally raced winners and runners, wherever they’ve been making their mark in these most unusual of times.

See you at the races!

2020 Yearling and Mixed Sale

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:03:58 GMT

Tuesday September 8, 2020

Entry Forms for the 2020 CTHS BC Yearling and Mixed Sale have been mailed and are also available online https://www.cthsbc.org/consignors-information-and-forms

Deadline Closing date - Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Industry Anxious to get back into saddle

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 18:36:44 GMT

Cancellation of B.C. horse racing for foreseeable future due virus has shocked a lot of people

There will be no stirring bugle notes calling horses to post at Hastings Racecourse today, the thunderous sound of galloping hoofs biting into the dirt track, the snorting thoroughbreds and cheering crowds having all been silenced by the ironclad grip...

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces Virtual Presentation of the 45th Sovereign Awards

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:08:39 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Toronto, April 17, 2020

The 2019 Sovereign Awards Ceremony was scheduled to take place on the evening of April 16, 2020. The event was originally postponed due to the announcement of the Covid-19 pandemic and was to be rescheduled in its full capacity at a later date.

As a result of the ongoing concerns about COVID-19 and following the Province of Ontario’s State of Emergency regulations, the Board of Stewards unanimously agreed to announce the winners of 45th Annual Sovereign Awards through a virtual presentation no later than May 31, 2020.

The health and safety of our finalists, our guests and their families are of the utmost importance. The development of the virtual presentation ceremony is currently underway. Detailed information, including the date and time, will be announced once they have been confirmed. At that time, we invite everyone to join us in watching the announcement of the 2019 Sovereign Awards Champions.

We would like to thank our 2019 Sovereign Award Finalists, Sponsors and Advertisers for their understanding and patience during this challenging time and we look forward to recognising the 2019 achievements in the coming weeks.

For more information please contact The Jockey Club of Canada office via email jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com.

Jockey Club Digital Certificates

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 17:26:57 GMT

How to assign certificates to others

For a detailed explanation regarding assigning Jockey Club certificates to others, please watch the video.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the CTHS BC Division.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 2020

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:12:47 GMT

At a board of directors meeting April 9th, it was decided that there will be an annual general meeting held this year, with the place and time to be announced when the present restrictions from COVID-19 are lifted, so as to allow a n annual meeting at which members can be present.

Should the restrictions not be lifted, the CTHS may be forced to hold the meeting by teleconference from its offices in Surrey, B. C. We will be in contact with all members to e nsure they are apprised of the situation.

CTHSBC IMPORTANT NOTICE

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 22:59:44 GMT

Office Update

The continuing COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated that the CTHSBC continue to take decisive action to further safeguard the health and safety of our members, associates and our staff.

As a result, our office will continue to remain closed to the public and our staff has been encouraged to continue to work remotely from home until further notice and will not be returning to the office on April 6, 2020 as previously expected. We will continue to offer and provide services to our members and can still be reached by email and/or telephone.

This decision will enable us to support increased social distancing, in keeping with BC's declared public health state of emergency. By taking this action in a proactive way, we ensure we have the staffing flexibility to meet your needs by way of telephone or email. We are committed to provide you with the highest level of service and support possible.

We know that these steps will be an inconvenience for some. However, these are extraordinary times, and we appreciate your understanding and patience. CTHS BC wants you to stay safe and help others to do the same as we come together to stop the spread of COVID 19.

BC BREEDER INCENTIVE PROGRAM - 2020

Sun, 29 Mar 2020 15:38:09 GMT

March 28, 2020

To All BC Breeders and Buyers of BC-breds:

The CTHS BC Board of Directors is aware of the issues facing breeders and owners due to the COVID-19 pandemic and are working diligently to find ways of helping not only our members, but the industry as a whole. We have had discussions with representatives from both the Department of Agriculture and the Attorney General’s Office about reopening Hastings to training and financial aid for breeders who are facing very difficult decisions. This has been done with the full support of our Industry partners, the HBPA and BCTOBA, as well as our industry representative on the management committee, Glen Todd. Their continued support makes what seems like an impossible task possible.

The first program is for immediate assistance to anyone who breeds to a registered BC sire. Our goal is to get the money in breeders’ hands ASAP. We cannot wait for the Government to decide on assistance. Breeding season will be over if we wait. We are acting now so you can as well.

Some stallion farms have already reduced their fees for 2020 to help breeders. These discounts will not change the amount of funds available to the breeder. Everyone will be eligible for the full $1,500. This program will also take in mares already bred to BC sires. It is retroactive to the start of the 2020 breeding season.

The second program is an existing program that we usually confirm closer to the sale. We have asked for government assistance for the sale, but want to make sure everyone knows that the $1,500 sales credit that was in place last year will once again be offered this year. Our goal is to see that the amount is increased, but until the government decides on assistance, we can only commit to $1,500.

Details of the two programs, which the CTHS BC is pleased to announce are as follows:

2020 BREEDER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

• To be eligible you must be a BC resident.

• To qualify for the program mares must be bred to a registered BC sire.

• All mares will be eligible.

• Breeders will receive:

o $500 when a mare is booked and covered by a registered BC sire.

o $1,000 when the mare is confirmed in foal by a veterinarian by ultrasound.

• A letter of commitment to sell the resulting foal or foals in a sale conducted by the CTHS (BC Division) or race it in British Columbia must accompany the application for funds.

• Breeders receiving funds under this program that do not sell the resulting foal agree that their foal’s papers will be retained by the race office at Hastings Racecourse until the end of the foal’s two-year-old race season.

• Confirmation from the applicant breeder must be supplied to the CTHS (BC Division) for both stallion booking and last cover date, as well as in-foal status by the veterinarian.

• Repayment of funds received under this program will release the papers.

BC-BRED YEARLING PURCHASE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - 2020

• Each purchaser of a BC-bred yearling at the CTHS (BC Division) 2020 Yearling & Mixed Sale will immediately receive a credit of up to $1,500 towards the purchase price, excluding applicable taxes.

• The program will provide a credit for 50% of the purchase price of a BC-bred up to maximum benefit of $1,500. The program will provide a minimum of $1,000 credit for any BC-bred selling in the 2020 CTHS (BC Division) Sale for $2,000 or less. As further examples: a horse selling for $2,500 will generate a credit of $1,250; a horse selling for $3,000 or more will receive the maximum $1,500.

• In order to receive this credit, the buyer must commit to leaving the registration papers in the Hastings Race Office for the entirety of the 2021 Hastings Racing Season.

• The registration papers will be released for the sole purpose of the horse running in a stake race in another jurisdiction, but for no other reason. Immediately following the stake race the registration papers must be returned to the Hastings Race Office.

• Repayment of all funds releases the papers to the owner at any time prior to the end of the 2021 Hastings Racing Season.

• Buy backs are not eligible for this incentive.

• To qualify the yearling must be a registered BC-bred who is sold to a third-party purchaser either at the time of the CTHS (BC Division) sale through the sales ring or by noon on the day following the sale. All BC-bred yearlings sold after the sale, but before noon the following day will be eligible for the credit of up to $1,500 as long as the sale goes through and is confirmed by the CTHS (BC Division) sales office and appears on the official sales results sheet for publication.

Grant Watson, President

CTHS BC Division

2020 BREEDER INCENTIVE PROGRAM FORMS

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:46:36 GMT

From the CTHS BC Division

The accelerating pace of the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated that the CTHS BC take decisive action to further safeguard the health and safety of our members, associates and our staff.

As a result, effective Monday, March 23, 2020, we are temporarily changing the way, which we provide our services. We will not be providing public access to our office until further notice and our staff has been encouraged to work remotely until April 6th.

COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:26:27 GMT

March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey

Due to the outbreak of Covid 19 and the concern for all, the BC Ministry of Agriculture has asked HCBC to reach out to each of you.

We understand the trying and uncertain times we find ourselves in which has prompted the Ministry to gather information that will help in assessing the economic impact to your operation , and our equine industry as a whole.

Additionally we would like to determine and document any concerns or challenges regarding feed, bedding deliveries, possible shortages, or reduced access to labour.

Please take a few minutes to take the survey and know that you may reach out to HCBC at any time if you have any questions, concerns, or your circumstances change. We will do everything we can to support you as we move though this.

TAKE THE SURVEY

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 04:02:43 GMT

T.I.P. Youth Ambassador Program

The Jockey Club created the Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) to encourage the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding.

The 2020 Youth Ambassador from British Columbia is May Demetrick.

For more information and to meet all the 2020 Youth Ambassadors from Canada and the USA click on the following link:

https://tjctip.com/About/TBYPAM

Biosecurity Starts with you

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 21:19:37 GMT

The Key to Keeping BC's Horses Healthy

BIOSECURITY FOR THE EQUINE INDUSTRY

What Is Biosecurity?

Doing everything you can to reduce the chances of an infectious disease being carried onto your farm by people, animals, equipment or vehicles.

Showing Your Horse

Use your own trailer. Don’t ship your horses from other farms. Ship only in a trailer that has been cleaned and disinfected. If you can “smell horse” in the empty trailer, it has not been cleaned and disinfected properly. Don’t let your horse touch other horses, especially nose to nose and don’t share equipment (water and feed buckets, brushes etc.). Wash your hands, especially after helping other people with their horses. Don’t let strangers pet your horse, especially those with horses at home or people who have been out of the country in the past 2 weeks. Before leaving the show grounds, clean and disinfect tack, boots, equipment and grooming supplies.

Brush off dirt or manure then disinfect (spray or wipes are easy to take with you).When you get home, shower, blow your nose and put on clean clothes and shoes before going near other horses.

Bringing Horses Home from a Show

If one horse has been shown, all your horses need to be vaccinated. Horses that show can bring home germs. Discuss what vaccinations the horses need and how often with your veterinarian. If possible, isolate the horses for at least 2 weeks making sure there is no nose to nose contact.

Bringing in New Horses

Keep every new horse isolated for 30 days. Don’t use the same pitchforks, grooming tools, feed or water buckets for the new horse. Label separate tools with red tape, or use red brushes, etc. only for the isolation area. Work with the isolated horse last each day. Alternately, wear boots and coveralls when working with the isolated horse and remove them before working or going near other horses. You can keep these in a plastic covered tub near the horse.

When You Visit Other Farms, Show Grounds or Auction Marts

Have a pair of shoes or boots that you save for visiting and don’t wear around your own horse. Wear plastic shoe covers, plastic bags work well. If you are going to be working with horses on another farm, wear coveralls or plan to change clothes before returning to your horse.

When Visitors Come to You

It is best to have only one way in to your farm. Mark this as the main entrance. Keep parking areas away from the horses so disease carrying organisms are not tracked from tires. If the farrier or veterinarian needs to park closer, be sure their tires and shoes have been disinfected. Keep a visitor’s log. If a disease outbreak occurs, your log might help trace the problem. Provide clean outerwear (coveralls) and boots. Plastic disposable booties are suitable for shorter visits but can be slippery and subject to tears.

Using Disinfectants

How to Disinfect

Surfaces must be clean for disinfectant to work. Brush off loose dirt and manure. If possible, wash the item with detergent first (laundry or dish soap works well) and then use a disinfectant. Tack can be wiped with a disinfectant wipe or a disinfectant dampened cloth. Shoes can be brushed or scrubbed off and then sprayed with disinfectant.

Examples of Disinfectants

Household Bleach: Mix 3/4 cup of bleach per gallon of water. If you don’t have a measuring cup handy, you can mix 1-part bleach to 10 parts water. This formula works for shoes, grooming equipment, buckets, shovels, and pitchforks. When you use bleach, make sure all dirt and manure have been cleaned off first.

Spraying Disinfectants

Be sure the label says it kills bacteria and viruses. Sprays can work well on shoes, grooming equipment, and tack. Try to remove all manure before spraying.

Hand Sanitizer

They come in gels or hand wipes. These are good for use at a show or after visiting other horses. Be sure to work the cleaner all through your fingers and under the nails.

Other Commercial Disinfectants

Always mix and use according to the label. Use products that are effective even when there is a little manure or dirt left on the surface. These are good choices for disinfecting trailers and car tires, and they also work well in foot baths.

Take precautions to minimize the risk of introducing infectious disease and to prevent the spread of infection and disease.

YOU ARE THE BEST PROTECTION

YOUR HORSES HAVE!

Visitors who travel from farm to farm and work with livestock pose the biggest threat of passing along disease carrying organisms to our horses.

Horse Council BC

27336 Fraser Hwy.

Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N5

www.hcbc.ca

TF: 1-800-345-8055 P: 604-856-4304

Premise Identification

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 20:55:00 GMT

Important for safeguarding our horses

What is a Premises ID?

A Premises ID is a unique nine-character code assigned to a single legal land description or land use permit. In British Columbia, all Premises ID numbers start with BC (for example: BC449GP7N). Use of the Premises ID eliminates confusion for emergency responders caused by multiple addresses, complicated legal land descriptions, and duplicate or changing farm names. These purposes are limited to animal disease responses or environmental disasters affecting animal health, and disclosure is only permitted to other government agencies involved in the emergency response. Your private information is protected and confidential.

A premises is a parcel of land where animals, plants or food are grown, kept, assembled or disposed of and includes such places as:

· Farms/stables

· Hobby Farms

· Feedlots

· Pastures

· Community pastures

· Hatcheries

· Abattoirs

· Assembly yards

· Auction/Livestock sale facilities

· Rendering plants

· Zoos/petting zoos

· Exhibition/fair grounds

· Race tracks

· Competition facilities

· Veterinary hospitals/labs

· Insemination centres

· Research facilities

If you have Farm Status your PID number can go right on your Farmer ID card, keeping it accessible. You do not have to have Farm Status to register your property

What is it for?

Premises Identification

•Allows for rapid notification of livestock and poultry stakeholders

•Helps prepare for animal health, natural disaster and food safety emergencies (for example, livestock disease)

•Facilitates rapid evacuation of animals in a natural disaster emergency (for example, floods or fire)

•Helps track animals in an emergency

•Reduces the impact of an emergency

•Helps maintain or provide for greater market access

Livestock and poultry owners can provide basic land and contact information for their premises and will receive a Premises Identification Number that is unique to the parcel of land.

Protection of personal information is a primary objective of the Premises Identification program. Per the Animal Health Act, personal information cannot be disclosed for any purposes

Why Register?

The British Columbia Premises Identification Program was established to reduce the impact of livestock disease or natural disaster emergencies by gathering and organizing information about the location of animals, the types of animals at each location and how to contact those responsible for the health of those animals quickly. Time is critical for mitigating loss and reducing harmful impact.

All properties with one or more horses (including donkeys and mules) on them must register. If you own an animal that is only kept at locations controlled by someone else (e.g. boarding stable) and that animal will never be kept at a premises under your care and control (e.g. your own farm or acreage), you are not required to register for a PID Account. However, you should ask for the PID Number from the operator of the boarding/training facility.

How do I register my Premises? You can register and update your premises online: www.gov.bc.ca/premisesidprogram

You can also mail, email, or fax a paper regis-tration form to the Ministry. Instructions and a link to download the paper registration form are available on the program website listed above.

What does it cost to register? There is no financial cost to register your premises.

Horse Council British Columbia

www.hcbc.ca

Phone: 604-856-4304

Toll Free: 1-800-345-8055

E-mail: industry@hcbc.ca

2019 Sovereign Awards Finalists Announced

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 23:51:09 GMT

The Jockey Club of Canada Announces 2019 Sovereign Award Finalists

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2019 Sovereign Awards honouring Canada’s champions and recognizing their outstanding achievements in Canadian Thoroughbred Racing and Breeding. The winners of the twelve horse categories and the five human categories will be announced at the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Universal Eventspace in Vaughan, ON.

2019 Sovereign Awards Finalists

Champion Two-Year-Old Female:

Curlin’s Voyage
Infinite Patience
Owlette

Champion Two-Year-Old Male:

Dotted Line
Mr. Hustle
Muskoka Gold

Champion Three-Year-Old Female:

Amalfi Coast
Desert Ride
Hidden Grace

Champion Three-Year-Old Male:

Explode
Global Access
Tone Broke

Champion Older Main Track Female:

Here’s Hannah
Lift Up
She’s the Berries

Champion Older Main Track Male:

Mr Ritz
Pink Lloyd
Special Forces

Champion Female Turf Horse:

Amalfi Coast
Holy Helena
Starship Jubilee

Champion Male Turf Horse:

El Tormenta
Global Access
Tiz a Slam

Champion Female Sprinter:

Amalfi Coast
Here’s Hannah
Sister Peacock
Summer Sunday

Champion Male Sprinter:

Pink Lloyd
Silent Poet
Yorkton

Outstanding Broodmare:

Avie’s Empire
Cumulonimble
Loving Vindication

Outstanding Breeder:

Chiefswood Stables Limited
Sam-Son Farm
Tall Oaks Farm

Outstanding Owner:

Chiefswood Stables Limited
Sam-Son Farm
Stronach Stables

Outstanding Trainer:

Kevin Attard
Mark E. Casse
Norman McKnight

Outstanding Apprentice Jockey:

Shavon Belle
Daisuke Fukumoto
Kazushi Kimura

Outstanding Jockey:

Eurico Rosa Da Silva
Rafael Manuel Hernandez
Patrick Husbands

Horse of the Year:

Finalists to be announced during the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony

In addition to the 17 Sovereign Awards listed above, Charles E. Fipke will be presented with the E. P. Taylor Award of Merit and Harvey Warner will be presented with the Special Sovereign Award in recognition of their outstanding commitment and dedication to the Thoroughbred Industry in Canada.

Winners of the three 2019 Media Awards will also be presented at the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony. The three finalists in each of the media categories will be announced on or before February 15, 2020. The Media Awards are judged by the Journalism Professors at Humber, School of Media Studies & Information Technology, in Toronto, Ontario.

Additionally, the winner of the Award for Outstanding Groom, to be presented by Sponsor OLG, will be announced on or before February 15, 2020.

Charles E. Fipke to be honored with the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit and Harvey Warner to be honored with the Special Sovereign Award at the 2019 Sovereign Awards Ceremony

The Jockey Club of Canada is pleased to announce that Charles E. Fipke will be presented with the E. P. Taylor Award of Merit and Harvey Warner will be presented with the Special Sovereign Award in recognition of their outstanding commitment to the Thoroughbred Industry in Canada.

Selected by the Jockey Club of Canada’s Stewards, the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit honours those who have accomplished outstanding individual achievements and have made a significant contribution to the thoroughbred industry in Canada. Charles E. Fipke has been involved in the Canadian Thoroughbred Industry for close to forty years. Among his accomplishments he has bred and owned three Sovereign Award-winners including 2008 Champion Three-Year-Old Male and winner of the 2008 Queen’s Plate, Not Bourbon; 2010 Champion Older Female, Impossible Time; and 2003 Champion Male Turf Horse, Perfect Soul who went on to become a successful sire. Also, Mr. Fipke bred and owned a number of other successful racehorses including the winner of the 2011 Breeder’s Cup Filly and Mare Turf GI, Perfect Shirl.

Selected by the Jockey Club of Canada’s Stewards, the Special Sovereign Award recognizes significant contribution to the Canadian Thoroughbred Industry. Harvey Warner has been actively involved in the thoroughbred industry in Canadasince 1971. Throughout this time he has served as the President of the Winnipeg Horseman’s Club, spent time as a member of the Manitoba Horse Council Board and sat on the Board of the HBPA of Manitoba. In 1994 Mr. Warner was a driving force behind the formation of the Manitoba Jockey Club which assumed ownership and operations of Assiniboia Downs. Currently, Mr. Warner is the President of the Manitoba Jockey Club and a Steward for The Jockey Club of Canada.

The Jockey Club of Canada is proud to present the E.P. Taylor Award of Merit and the Special Sovereign Award to these most deserving individuals. The 45th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony, honouring Canada’s Champions, will take place at Universal Eventspace, in Vaughan Ontario, on Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Tickets to the 45th Annual Sovereign Awards Ceremony are $250 each, with tables of ten discounted to $2000. Early-Bird tickets are also available for a discounted price of $225 until March 15, 2020 . Tickets can be purchased online at http://jockeyclubcanada.com/product/ sovereign-award-tickets-2 / or by contacting the Jockey Club of Canada office at 416-675-7756 or jockeyclubcanada@gmail.com .

The Jockey Club of Canada was founded in 1973 by E.P. Taylor to serve as the international representative of the Canadian Thoroughbred industry. The mission of The Jockey Club of Canada is to promote and maintain a high standard for Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada at a level which is recognized internationally for the benefit of all those interested in the sport including the general public by operations and services such as, but not limited to: evaluating all Graded, Listed and Black-type races in Canada annually; conducting the annual Sovereign Awards for outstanding achievement in Thoroughbred racing and breeding in Canada; maintaining a field office in Canada for the Jockey Club of the United States and the Jockey Club Registry Service; and by representing Canada as a Member of the IFHA.

BC Equine Education Summit

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:37:40 GMT

April 24 -26, 2020

It’s Back! BC’s premiere Equine Education Conference will once again be bringing you top internationally recognized professionals presenting the latest findings in equine health, welfare and training.

Where: Quality Inn and Conference Centre 36035 N Parallel Rd, Abbotsford, BC V3G 2C6

More information, speakers list and tickets: https://www.hcbc.ca/index.php/news-events-2/bc-equine-education-summit/

2020 CTHS BC Horses of Racing Age Sale

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:13:34 GMT

DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES - Friday, February 7, 2020

2020 CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale - Friday, March 14. 2020 - Hastings Racecourse, Vancouver, BC
Click here for the entry form - Deadline February 7

CTHS BC Sales Stakes Sustaining Fees

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:45:16 GMT

Deadline: February 14, 2020

DEADLINE for the CTHS BC Sales Stakes Sustaining fees is February 14 ( Valentine's Day)
Click for Sustaining fee nomination forms

Value Plus

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Sat, 21 Dec 2019 19:15:52 GMT

Breeders' Round-up

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 18:53:59 GMT

We’ll keep an eye on the BC-bred winners over the winter, but it’s safe to assume that we’ll have significantly fewer between now and the resumption of racing in these parts next spring.

The past few weeks has seen the flow of winners bred in the Province reduced to a trickle, although there is was certainly some quality in there, as well.

The final weeks also featured another winner apiece for the two leading first-season sires, BAKKEN and LENT.

Both FLORAL (Bakken) and TORINO GRAND (Lent) are trained by Craig MacPherson, who also has the smart BAKTURA (Bakken) in the barn.

Floral’s $25,000 Maiden Special Weight victory (against boys) on the penultimate weekend of the Hastings season helped propel her sire into second position on the national list of freshmen sires in Canada – quite an achievement for a BC-based sire when one considers the opportunities and numbers bred in Ontario.

Bakken’s six individual winners, including Stakes performers BARE BACK JACK and Baktura, garnered more than $142,000 in purses and leaves the son of DISTORTED HUMOR second behind FRAC DADDY (Daddy) as we approach the year end.

In many ways, Lent’s showing this season has been just as impressive as Bakken. The son of Pulpit sits in fourth position nationally and boasts five individual winners from just seven runners and 11 named two-year-olds.

Meanwhile, SUNGOLD (A. P. Indy) remains the leading BC-based sire on the general list of stallions standing in Canada. The Flying Horse Farm resident has enjoyed something of a reenergized season, with the likes of INFINITE PATIENCE, SUNBURST, SYNERGY, SANGRIA and SOPHIE SOLEIL not only doing very well, but also hinting that there may well be more to come.

SUNGOLD sits in 12th position on the general list, two places and $40,000 above SECOND IN COMMAND (Silver Deputy), whose progeny have won 22 races this term compared to Sungold’s ten.

The final significant list of BC-bred of the year features a little spurt of winners for Glen Todd’s Canmor-based sire, TEXAS WILDCATTER (Monarchos).

Two victories six days apart for TEXAS ALLEY CAT, as well as a second win of the season for the Patty Leaney-trained IMPOSING CAT and a win on the final day at Hastings for Todd’s homebred BABY ROSE, pushed the speed influence inside the top 40 sires in Canada with nine winners from 17 runners.

Finally, on the final weekend of racing in these parts, there were wins for two sets of siblings. STEVIE’S SONG (Storm Victory) and Torino Grand both landed contests at Hastings for their dam, TENDER TEEN (Benchmark), while Foundation Racing Stable’s mare GOSAILGO (Finality) was represented by the filly KENSINGTON MARKET (Mass Market) and her better-known half-brother, WEEKEND WIZARD (Rosberg) - who landed a division of the CTHS Sales Stakes series at Century Downs.

Few things speak better to the pleasure of breeding horses than these multi-generational winners from the same mare. BC breeders can take real pride in the job they continue to do under difficult circumstances.

There will undoubtedly be even tougher days ahead but, as long as we continue to demonstrate that we can produce tough, durable winning bloodstock, then there is cause for continued optimism.

October 19
Century Downs:
STORM'S BATTLE, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of At the Ball, by Bold Laddie. Foaled Mar 31, 2008 in BC. Breeder: Alfred C. Webster.

SPIN A TALE, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Tale of the Cat out of Burning Hope, by Dehere. Foaled Apr 13, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Jamie Demetrick.

Hastings:
KHAIKY'S COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Sheila's Secret, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 13, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta.

FLORAL, Bay Filly, by Bakken out of Montefiore, by Rahy. Foaled Apr 04, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Canyon Farms.

Turf Paradise:
MIDNIGHT IN MAUI, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Midnight Lute out of Amazing Storm, by Awesome Again. Foaled Mar 15, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Whitewood Farm

October 20
Century Downs:
TEXAS ALLEY KAT, Gray or Roan Mare, by Texas Wildcatter out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 31, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Greystone Farm

October 22
Turf Paradise:
ASSETS INCLUDED, Bay Gelding, by Rosberg out of Interrogar, by Tejabo. Foaled Apr 05, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Ralph Jesiak

October 26
Century Downs:
SANGRIA, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Sungold out of Vinoterra, by Finality. Foaled Apr 07, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

TEXAS ALLEY KAT, Gray or Roan Mare, by Texas Wildcatter out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 31, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Greystone Farm.

Hastings:

IMPOSING CAT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Big Dawson, by Stephanotis. Foaled May 07, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

QUAGMIRE, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Yodeling Ann, by Swiss Yodeler. Foaled Apr 29, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes & Sharon Marie Pring.

GOTTCHA COWBOY, Bay Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of All Round Cowgirl, by Western Trick. Foaled Feb 08, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Lindsay Racing Stable.

BAD GIRL, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Second in Command out of Juvee Hall, by Graeme Hall. Foaled Apr 28, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. John Snow.

STEVIE'S SONG, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Storm Victory out of Tender Teen, by Benchmark. Foaled May 01, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde.

BABY ROSE, Gray or Roan Filly, by Texas Wildcatter out of Trippi Bree, by Trippi. Foaled Mar 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

October 27
Hastings:
TORINO GRAND, Bay Gelding, by Lent out of Tender Teen, by Benchmark. Foaled May 25, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

KENSINGTON MARKET, Chestnut Filly, by Mass Market out of Gosailgo, by Finality. Foaled Apr 08, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable.

Century Downs:
WEEKEND WIZARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Rosberg out of Gosailgo, by Finality. Foaled Mar 28, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable.

2019 Industry Awards Nominees

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 01 Nov 2019 18:50:07 GMT

Lower Level Claimer of the Year (under $15,000)

Arranger

Owner: Richard J. Hunter

Trainer: Nancy Betts

Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen

Bear

Owner: Praven Sorensen, Philip Hall and Mort Hall

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Mike G Rutherford

Khaiky’s Command

Owner: Julie Wicks and Frank Iaci

Trainer: Julie Wicks

Breeder: Paul Caravetta

Mousey Mousey

Owner: Edgar B. Smith

Trainer: Robert Gilker

Breeder: Sienna Farms LLC

Ourevelady

Owner: Larry Potozny

Trainer: Terry D. Clyde

Breeder: Don M. Robinson & Ferran Robinson

We Are Free

Owner: Hobby Horse Enterprises and Terry Clyde

Trainer: Terry D. Clyde

Breeder: Mike Anderson & Terry Clyde

Upper Level Claimer of the Year (over $15,000)

Coulterberry

Owner: Roy and Dixie Jacobson

Trainer: Mark Cloutier

Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson

Don’t Hold Me Back

Owner: J and G Racing Stable

Trainer: Steve Henson

Breeder: Cindy Falter, Jenny Moyer & Sarah Wrather

Highway Boss

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Ernest C. Frohboese

Nice Brown Girl

Owner: Rob and Sheena Maybin

Trainer: Robert Maybin

Breeder: Albert Polk

Champion 2-Year-Old Filly

B.C. Bred Division

Infinite Patience

Owner: William DeCoursey and R. N. H. Stable

Trainer: Barbara Heads

Breeder: William DeCoursey

Champion 2-Year-Old Filly

Open Division

Catchacougar

Owner: George Gilbert

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Matt Louis Edwards

Infinite Patience

Owner: William DeCoursey and R. N. H. Stable

Trainer: Barbara Heads

Breeder: William DeCoursey

Champion 2-Year-Old Male

B.C. Bred & Open Divisions

Above the Moon

Owner: Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

At Attention

Owner: Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson

Capilano Canyon

Owner: Dr. Karl Chan, Forster Stable and Cameron Hill Mortgages Ltd.

Trainer: David Forster

Breeder: Jim Alendal

Synergy

Owner: Russell J. and Lois Bennett

Trainer: Barbara Heads

Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

Champion 3-Year-Old Filly

B.C. Bred Division

S unburst

Owner: Russell J. and Lois Bennett

Trainer: Barbara Heads

Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

Champion 3-Year-Old Filly

Open Division

Amazonian

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Three Chimneys Farm, LLC & Besilu Stables, LLC

Butterscotch Blend

Owner: Rob Gilker, Victoria Gilker, Lana Brindley and Joy Cameron

Trainer: Robert Gilker

Breeder: Amy Boulton & Brad Auger

Summerland

Owner: George Gilbert

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Tres Hombres & George Gilbert

Sunburst

Owner: Russell J. and Lois Bennett

Trainer: Barbara Heads

Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

Champion 3-Year-Old Male

Open Division

Dr John H

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Bar C Racing Stables, Inc.

Explode

Owner: Canmor Farms

Trainer: Mark Cloutier

Breeder: Flaxman Holdings Limited

Five Star General

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC

Champion Older Filly/Mare

B.C. Bred Division

Here’s Hannah

Owner: B C Stables

Trainer: John D. Morrison

Breeder: B. C. Stables

Champion Older Filly/Mare

Open Division

Bear

Owner: Praven Sorensen, Philip Hall and Mort Hall

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Mike G Rutherford

Good Luck to You

Owner: George Gilbert

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC

Here’s Hannah

Owner: B C Stables

Trainer: John D. Morrison

Breeder: B. C. Stables

Champion Older Male

B.C. Bred Division

Pan Handle

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Salishan Meadows & North American Thoroughbred Horse Company

Slew's Da Boss

Owner: Mel Snow, Doug Corsan and Len Houweling

Trainer: Mel Snow

Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable

Champion Older Male

Open Division

Apalachee Bay

Owner: Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Regis Farms, LP

A whitesportscoat

Owner: Peter Redekop B. C., Ltd.

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Kendall E. Hansen, M.D. Racing, LLC

Brave Nation

Owner: Gordon Christoff

Trainer: John Snow

Breeder: WinStar Farm, LLC

Calgary Caper

Owner: K. Peacock, Philip Hall and Lance Giesbrecht

Trainer: Philip Hall

Breeder: Robert J. Harris and Mary Harris

He’s the Reason

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC

Pan Handle

Owner: North American Thoroughbred Horse Company, Inc.

Trainer: Glen Todd

Breeder: Salishan Meadows & North American Thoroughbred Horse Company

Slew's Da Boss

Owner: Mel Snow, Doug Corsan and Len Houweling

Trainer: Mel Snow

Breeder: Foundation Racing Stabl

Champion Sprinter

Above the Moon

At Attention

Awhitesportscoat

Catchacougar

Dr John H

Explode

Good Luck to You

Here's Hannah

Infinite Patience

Pan Handle

Summerland

Synergy

B.C. Bred Horse of the Year

Above the Moon

At Attention

Capilano Canyon

Here's Hannah

Infinite Patience

Pan Handle

Slew's Da Boss

Sunburst

Synergy

Open Horse of the Year

Above the Moon

Amazonian

Apalachee Bay

At Attention

Awhitesportscoat

Bear

Brave Nation

Butterscotch Blend

Calgary Caper

Capilano Canyon

Catchacougar

Dr John H

Explode

Five Star General

Good Luck to You

Here's Hannah

He's the Reason

Infinite Patience

Pan Handle

Slew's Da Boss

Summerland

Sunburst

Synergy

OTTB BC-BRED AWARD

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 GMT

CTHS BC Division OTTB Annual Award

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) is presently seeking names of Thoroughbreds that might qualify for this year’s award, which will be presented at our annual Industry Awards dinner and Hall of Fame Inductions on Thursday, December 5th.

The award is open to any registered BC-bred Thoroughbred that has had at least one race at a recognized track.

Applications for this award are for, but not limited to, persons who participate in recognized Equine competitions or organizations with their OTTB horse where the ability and/or training of the thoroughbred has excelled in 2019.

All applications must be received no later than Wednesday, November 13, 2019. Applications can be emailed to cthsbc@cthsbc.org.

For further details please contact the CTHS BC office at 604.534.0145 or email cthsbc@cthsbc.org.

2019 Industry Awards

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 18 Oct 2019 01:00:29 GMT

Plan to Attend

Breeders' Round-up

Fri, 18 Oct 2019 00:58:24 GMT

Given that there are reportedly fewer horses racing at Hastings bred in the Province than at any other previous time, it is reassuring to see that BC-bred two-year-olds have enjoyed such a successful season.

The top five, and eight of the top ten, juveniles, in terms of money won, were all bred in the Province and Stakes wins last weekend for CAPILANO CANYON (Abraaj) and INFINITE PATIENCE (Sungold) proved yet again that not all good horses have KY after their name.

Infinite Patience, in particular, was again hugely impressive and her display in the Fantasy Stakes stamped her not only as the best two-year-old filly this season, but the best juvenile on the premises. It’s been quite a few years the fillies have enjoyed at Hastings, with Bill De Coursey’s homebred following the likes of Snuggles, Daz Lin Dawn, Summerland and, of course, the remarkable Here’s Hannah.

The boys’ division appears to have more depth to it and Capilano Canyon has done remarkably well not only to see off some expensive-looking Kentucky pedigrees, but the talent to recover from a setback earlier in the season and return to register his best performance of the season.

Most have us have been around racing long enough to know that very few horses have the innate ability to shake off a setback and return to the force of old, so Capilano Canyon’s win in the $75,000 Ascot Graduation Stakes was particularly noteworthy.

You’ll see from the list of BC-bred winners below that it has also been an impressive couple of weeks for the BC-based sire, SUNGOLD (A. P. Indy), whose progeny earnings for the year are now in excess of $450,00. The Flying Horse Farm resident is currently the Province’s leading sire with ten winners from 21 runners and four individual Stakes winners.

The race for leading freshman sire continues to be a ding-dong affair between LENT (Pulpit) and BAKKEN (Distorted Humor), with the latter scoring again recently through his homebred maiden-winning son, ALWAYSGOTYOURBAKK.

Indeed, Bakken’s five winners from 15 runners, and earnings of more than $126,000, have put the Stoneridge Farm stallion in second place nationally behind the Ontario sire, FRAC DADDY (Scat Daddy).

Lent, meanwhile, is currently in fourth place nationally with an impressive winner-to-runners ratio. At the time of writing, Lent, who stands at Emerald Acres, has five individual winners from six just runners.

Many congratulations to all the connections of BC-bred winners in our region this past couple of weeks and let’s hope there are a few more to come before the season comes to and end on October 27.

BC-BRED WINNERS:

October 5
Hastings:
MIGHTY FRASER, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of She's Fantastic, by Allen Charge. Foaled Mar 30, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Prescott Farms.

SANGRIA, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Sungold out of Vinoterra, by Finality. Foaled Apr 07, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

FLEMINGS BEACH, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Flower Hill, by Bertrando. Foaled Mar 23, 2011 in BC. Breeder: Dr. Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

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 Farm.

October 6
Century Downs:
ABOVE THE MOON, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Harbor the Gold out of Mille Luna, by Malibu Moon. Foaled Mar 15, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

TEXAS ALLEY KAT, Gray or Roan Mare, by Texas Wildcatter out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 31, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Greystone Farm.

Hastings:
KELSON, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sungold out of Sweetheart Rose, by Awesome Again. Foaled Apr 20, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mtn. Thoroughbreds.

K K GOLD, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Alybye, by Alybro. Foaled Apr 28, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Jodie Rawson.

Woodbine:
GOLDMINE GLORY, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Second in Command out of Glory Is Forever, by Roar. Foaled Mar 27, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Phoenix Rising Farms.

October 13
Hastings:
LARGO, Chestnut Filly, by Lookin At Lucky out of Classadala, by Regal Classic. Foaled Mar 30, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Dr. Sheila McDonald, Ron Bidniak &Karen Bidniak.

INFINITE PATIENCE, Bay Filly, by Sungold out of Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Foaled Apr 06, 2017 in BC. Breeder: William DeCoursey.

SOPHIE SOLEIL, Chestnut Filly, by Sungold out of Soul of the Forest, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled Apr 13, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

SWEET SIXTEEN, Bay Filly, by Finality out of Badgetts Star, by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson.

FOURTOWIN, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Ultra Prevention, by Forestry. Foaled May 08, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Rod Bolivar & Ursula Bolivar.

Lethbridge:
ALTERED CARBON, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sungold out of Lady Fettuccine, by Strike Gold. Foaled Apr 24, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Dr. Sheila McDonald.

THIS IS THE MOMENT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Apr 14, 2012 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

October 14
Hastings:
SEA CADET, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Seashell, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Frank Barroby & Lynn Barroby.

ALWAYSGOTYOURBAKK, Chestnut Gelding, by Bakken out of Always Brassy, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Apr 09, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

LITTLE GROOT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Harbor the Gold out of Arlington Getaway, by Speightstown. Foaled Apr 29, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

CAPILANO CANYON, Bay Gelding, by Abraaj out of Remarkable Miss, by Finality. Foaled Feb 06, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Jim Alendal.

KENSINGTON MARKET, Chestnut Filly, by Mass Market out of Gosailgo, by Finality. Foaled Apr 08, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable.

Breeders' Round-up

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 03:54:53 GMT

With only a smattering of BC-bred winners to report this week, attention turns to the CTHS races scheduled for Sunday at Century Downs.

The respective heats of both the juvenile fillies’ and the colts’/geldings’ CTHS Sales Stakes races, to be run over seven furlongs, feature BC-bred runners with exceptional chances of success.

The Greg Tracy-trained filly QUINN ELLA (Stephanotis), who was bred by Brad Auger and Ron Bacon and is a graduate of the 2018 CTHS Alberta Yearling Sale, takes on just three rivals for the $50,000 purse.

Owned by Jodee Hoovestal and Ron Bacon, Quinn Ella has run just the twice so far this season, both times at Hastings. Last of nine on her Maiden Special Weight debut back in August, the youngster stepped up on that effort to take third behind ENCHANTED LADY (Langfuhr) the same month. She is currently a 3-1 shot behind the short-priced favourite, and stablemate, PEARL OF KNOWLEDGE (Cape Canaveral).

Seven geldings go to post for the boys’ leg of the CTHS Sales Stakes, with Peter Redekop’s two-time winner ABOVE THE MOON (Harbor the Gold) looking to do the CTHS Sales Stakes double after he successfully landed the spoils at Hastings back in August.

Trained by Phil Hall, the homebred Above the Moon graduated through the CTHS BC Yearling and Mixed Sale last year and, following two wins and a third from four starts, is a warm morning line favourite to notch another high-profile win for BC-breds in Alberta.

The eight BC-bred winners this past week featured another two for the pensioned stallion, CAUSE TO BELIEVE (Maria’s Mon), who continues to get winners on an almost weekly basis. Like Above the Moon, Cause to Believe raced for Peter Redekop (he was an Ocala breeze-up purchase), before eventually going on to sire a host of winners including, of course, Above the Moon’s half-brother, EUROPEAN.

Good luck to all the connections of BC-bred runners this coming weekend and congratulations to everyone connected with last week’s winners.

Sept 28
Hastings :
FOXY BRUNETTE, Bay Filly, by Teide out of Naughty Librarian, by Toccet. Foaled Mar 21, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Loire Patricia Miller.

KLONDIKE GENTLEMAN, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Queen On Line, by Bold Executive. Foaled Feb 11, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

ICELAND, Gray or Roan Filly, by Thorn Song out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Mar 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

HERE'S HANNAH, Chestnut Filly, by Numaany out of Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. Foaled Feb 04, 2015 in BC. Breeder: B. C. Stables.

Lethbridge:
THIS IS THE MOMENT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Apr 14, 2012 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

Sept 29
Hastings:
MOVE ON, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Two Feathers, by Storm Victory. Foaled Apr 02, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

FINALLY GOTTCHA, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Finally Flying, by Finality. Foaled Mar 31, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Clint Willson.

KHAIKY'S COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Sheila's Secret, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 13, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta.

Breeders Round-up

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

This weekend’s Ballerina Stakes (G3) will feature another big-race clash between the BC Oaks winner AMAZONIAN and runner-up, SUNBURST.

Not only does the mouth-watering match-up present another opportunity for the rampant Barb Heads barn to snag yet another major prize, but victory would also mark yet another Stakes win for Sunburst’s sire, SUNGOLD.

Based at R. J. and Lois Bennett’s Flying Horse farm near Kelowna, Sungold is enjoying a remarkable period, with some high-class runners representing the son of A. P. Indy on an almost weekly basis.

A Ballerina Stakes win for Sunburst would cap an extraordinary couple of weeks for trainer and stallion following, as it would, hot on the heels of last weekend at Hastings when two Sungold juveniles landed both the Jack and Sadie Diamond futurities for the blazing Barb Heads’ team.

A facile victory by the wonderful INFINITE PATIENCE in Saturday’s Sadie Diamond Stakes was followed up the following afternoon by a win for SYNERGY in the $100,000 Jack Diamond Stakes, giving their sire a high-profile double that lifted him into a prominent position on the list of Canada’s top sires.

Synergy may have been awarded the Jack Diamond in the stewards’ room, but it would be a mistake to undervalue a performance of real merit and promise by the Bennetts’ homebred, who is out of the FINALITY mare, PRINCESSES RULE.

Like Sunburst, who by the way beat Amazonian twice before they met again in the Oaks, Synergy does all his best work at the business end of proceedings and that seems to have been something of a theme with the Sungold winners this term – apart from Infinite Patience, that is, who is perfectly happy to bowl along while everything behind is frantically gasping for breath.

Like Synergy, Sunburst is also out of a Finality mare in the shape of the Bennetts’ homebred dual Stakes heroine, Tierra de Fuego, although Sungold seems to be having success with a fairly wide selection of broodmare sire-lines. Although, interestingly, the dams of Sunburst, Synergy and Infinite Patience all feature NORTHERN DANCER-line sires over prominent HAIL TO REASON-line on the bottom. Make of that what you will.

Congratulations to all the connections of BC-bred winners over the past week. There were a dozen, unless you know of any we may have missed, including another juvenile winner for freshman sire, LENT.

BC-BRED WINNERS:

September 21
Century Downs:
LORD OF THE NORTH, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Officer Mary, by Officer. Foaled Apr 14, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Shamrock Racing Stable LTD.

Emerald Downs:
DEPUTY'S COMMAND, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Intimately, by Gentlemen (ARG). Foaled May 21, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Blaine H. Froats.

Hastings:
INFINITE PATIENCE, Bay Filly, by Sungold out of Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Foaled Apr 06, 2017 in BC. : William DeCoursey

HEREVERYWISH, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Finality out of Free Quarter Time, by Free At Last. Foaled Apr 01, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Red Rock Farm & Suzanne Anderson

DIXIE'S WILD CARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Dixie Treasure, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Apr 22, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Tommy Bloy & Greg McKinley

SLEW'S BAK, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Bakken out of Slewpast, by Western Trick. Foaled Apr 22, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable

LITTLE GROOT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Harbor the Gold out of Arlington Getaway, by Speightstown. Foaled Apr 29, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

September 22
Hastings:
SWEET SIXTEEN, Bay Filly, by Finality out of Badgetts Star , by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson

ARRANGER, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Monashee, by Wolf Power (SAF). Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen

TORINO GRAND, Bay Gelding, by Lent out of Tender Teen, by Benchmark. Foaled May 25, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

SYNERGY, Chestnut Gelding, by Sungold out of Princesses Rule, by Finality. Foaled Mar 16, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

PLAYGIRL PIXIE, Bay Filly, by Finality out of Miss the Martinis, by Three Martinis. Foaled May 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Doris E. Durante.

Breeders' Round-up

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With some of the smaller meets and summer fairs now over for the year, it was gratifying to see that BC-bred horses still managed to clock up a dozen wins over the past week.

The consistency of BC-bred runners is something we should all be very proud of and a reminder (if we needed it) that, even set against a background of uncertainty over the past year or two, breeders in BC still know how to produce good-quality racing stock capable of winning, multi-season campaigns.

Questions of durability and toughness continue to be regularly discussed in the racing and breeding media – especially in regard to the commercially produced horses back east. However, one only needs to glance down the list of last week’s BC-bred winners to see that we continue to rear and run horses that thrive on their racing over multiple seasons.

The standout BC-bred from last week was, of course, COULTERBERRY (Finality), who landed the $50,000 Muckleshoot Tribal Classic Stakes at Emerald Downs on Sunday for trainer Mark Cloutier, jockey Amadeo Perez and the six-year-old gelding’s owner/breeders, Roy and Dixie Jacobson.

Coulterberry has now won four races and finished runner-up twice from his six starts this term, to take his career total to 10 wins, five seconds and three thirds from 24 starts. Such consistency and durability is exactly what BC breeders are trying to achieve and he is a terrific reflection on all his connections.

Honorable mentions from this week’s supporting cast include the likes of THE ODDS R GOOD (Cause To Believe), who, like Coulterberry, has also won ten times (from 41 starts over six seasons) and ADITYA (Mass Market), another who landed his tenth win last weekend in a six-year career.

Both horses, as well as all the other BC-bred winners this week, are a great credit to their respective breeders and perfect examples of the type of durable Thoroughbreds that breeders know they can produce here in BC - and which are desperately needed to ensure the horse population remains as buoyant as possible.

Congratulations to all the connections of BC-bred winners this past week.

September 14
Century Downs
ALL UNDER CONTROL, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Rose Garland, by Awesome Again. Foaled May 09, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde.

Hastings:
SEA CADET, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Seashell, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Frank Barroby & Lynn Barroby.

SYNERGY, Chestnut Gelding, by Sungold out of Princesses Rule, by Finality. Foaled Mar 16, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

STEVIE'S SONG, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Storm Victory out of Tender Teen, by Benchmark. Foaled May 01, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde.

THE ODDS R GOOD, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of What R the Odds, by Lightnin N Thunder. Foaled Feb 27, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Mel Snow & Fran Snow

Lethbridge:
SASSY N CLASSY, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Gottcha Gold out of Sassy Chimes, by Chimes Band. Foaled May 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Diane Lynn Magdalin.

September 15
Emerald Downs
COULTERBERRY, Bay Gelding, by Finality out of Badgetts Star, by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 17, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson.

Hastings:
MOUSSAKA CHEF, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Cape Canaveral out of Aubergine, by Ringside. Foaled Feb 18, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Rockfield Farm.

PROUD WOMAN, Gray or Roan Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Mar 22, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Birdstone Farm

ADITYA, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Remarkable Miss, by Finality. Foaled Mar 22, 2012 in BC. Breeder: L. S. Nordahl & K. Nordahl.

FINALLY GOTTCHA, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Finally Flying, by Finality. Foaled Mar 31, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Clint Willson.

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

Breeders' Round-up

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 02:01:28 GMT

After the highs of BC Derby week and the CTHS Yearling & Mixed Sale, it was more mundane fare on the racetracks of our region this past week, although that did not stop BC-bred runners from racking up the winners.

There were 11 BC-bred winners over the past week or so and, remarkably, STORM VICTORY (Storm Cat) sired four of them.

A resident of Klimes Farm near Kelowna, Storm Victory continues to be well represented by winners on a almost weekly basis, despite slowing down quite noticeably in terms of mare numbers over the past few seasons.

Barely a week passes without the son of Storm Cat, who was unraced but is from an impeccable family, having a winner or two and it’s frustrating that he appears to have struggled to get the numbers of mares some of his less accomplished rivals seem to attract.

Head of the quartet was undoubtedly the Pat Jarvis-trained DORYS DARLIN, who landed a competitive-looking $16,000 claimer at Hastings by a neck from the speedy KRISSY (Pop Artist), with the useful LOOKOUT TAYLOR (Gayego) back in third.

Anecdotally, sons and daughters of Storm Victory can be a little “hot”, and that is certainly the case with Dorys Darlin. However, once the athletic-looking filly breaks from the gate, she’s all business – as her two wins, two seconds and two thirds from ten starts illustrate.

Other BC-bred highlights from last week included a maiden victory for BACKTOHERTRICKS, whose Canterbury Park victory was a third individual winner for Stone Ridge Farms’ freshman sire, BAKKEN. The battle between the son of Distorted Humor and local rival LENT (Pulpit) looks certain to provide breeding enthusiasts with lots of fun between now and the end of the year.

Congratulations to all the winning breeders this past week, and don’t forget to let us know if you spot a BC-bred winner somewhere that we may have missed.

BC-bred Winners:

September 6
Hastings:
DIXIE'S WILD CARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Dixie Treasure, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Apr 22, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Tommy Bloy & Greg McKinley.

ARRANGER, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Monashee, by Wolf Power (SAF). Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen.

DORYS DARLIN, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Storm Victory out of Broken Hearted, by B L's Appeal. Foaled Mar 26, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Blue Willow Dairy & Pat Jarvis.

September 7
Canterbury Park:
BAKTOHERTRICKS, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Bakken out of Tricksaren't Free, by Western Trick. Foaled Mar 08, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Pooli Thoroughbreds.

Hastings:

GENOA BAY, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Tressica, by Holy Bull. Foaled Apr 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James Eccott.

Lethbridge:

COOL WAYS, Bay Filly, by Storm Victory out of Deputy Princess, by Silver Deputy. Foaled Apr 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

SASSY MISS, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Storm Victory out of Indian Attack, by Indian Charlie. Foaled Apr 18, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Alfred Webster.

Marquis Downs:

WHENITRAINSITPOURS, Chestnut Gelding, by Shrug out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 14, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Birdstone Farm.

ROX STAR BELIEVEIT, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Awesome Plan, by Takin It Deep. Foaled Apr 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dustin Downing.

September 8

Century Downs:

MARYAM, Chestnut Filly, by Fusaichi Pegasus out of View Halloo, by Halory Hunter. Foaled Apr 08, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Demetrick Racing.

September 10

Prairie Meadows:

PUT SARAH ON, Bay Mare, by Storm Victory out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Mar 25, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Bill Mc Isaac

Sales Report

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 03:09:39 GMT

The annual Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) Yearling and Mixed Sale, held at the prestigious Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, enjoyed brisk business, with solid middle-market trade.

The median price of $14,250 represented a whopping 90 per cent leap on last year’s rather anemic figure, while the average price of $16,648 reflected a 12.79 per cent increase on 12 months ago.

Top-lot honors went to a gelded son of Animal Kingdom (Leroidesanimaux) who, consigned by Mike Anderson as agent, made $61,000 when knocked down to major local owner/breeders, Swift Thoroughbreds.

Out of the Distorted Humor Stakes winner Humor Me Molly, the son of Animal Kingdom is a half-brother to several multiple winners, including the Stakes victor, Reno Rebel (Big Brown).

The attractive bay was the first of four hips secured by Swift on the day. They went to $35,000 for both a daughter of Gemologist consigned by North American Thoroughbred Horse Company (NATHC), and a Tapiture filly offered by Jamie Demetrick as agent, before finally securing a Bayern filly from Whitewood Farm for $26,000.

Hall of famer Peter Redekop paid the second highest price of the sale, securing a colt by Grazen from Demetrick’s typically strong consignment for $59,000.

Redekop is a perennial supporter of the CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale and he snapped up a total of five yearlings at the Langley auction. In addition to the Grazen colt, the real estate magnate secured boys by Harbor the Gold and Second in Command, as well as two fillies by Sungold and Palace Malice.

In total, 63 yearlings found new homes for a gross of $1,065,500 - an almost eight per cent increase on last year’s total, with two fewer hips sold.

CTHS President Grant Watson was delighted with the solid middle market, which he believes will reassure the region’s breeders.

Watson said: “We were delighted with the overall figures, which represented an increase over the 2018 sale, and especially the median figure.

“A median increase of 90 per cent is a huge boost for breeders, and will hopefully give them the confidence to continue offering quality yearlings for sale.

“The median demonstrated that, while the big-ticket prices were thinner on the ground this year, the middle market was far stronger than it has been in recent years, and that can only auger well for everyone connected with the industry.”

Jamie Demetrick was the leading consignor, selling 12 yearlings for a gross of $319,500, some distance ahead of Mike Anderson in second position, with eight sold for a total of $130,00. Glen Todd’s NATHC was the third leading consignor, with five lots sold for a total of $111,500.

While Swift and Redekop headed the buyers’ table, they were ably supported by the likes of Dave Bauman, whose three purchases for $88,500 included $49,000 for a Flat Out gelding from NATHC.

Riversedge Racing Stable was also busy, buying four hips for $85,000. The Alberta outfit’s purchases included a daughter of the leading BC freshman sire Lent. The chestnut filly, consigned by Foundation Racing Stables, with Red Rock Farm as agent, is a half-brother to last season’s BC Derby runner-up Weekend Wizard (Rosberg), and was knocked down to Riversedge for $31,000.

Red Rock Farm was also the agent for hip 30, a Second in Command half-sister to this year’s crack juvenile filly, Infinite Patience (Sungold). The hammer went down at $19,000 for the bay, with Infinite Patience’s part owner William DeCoursey signing the ticket.

The leading buyer numerically was Willow Creek Farms with seven purchases for a gross of $78,500 – the most expensive of which was hip 18, a son of Fort Larned. From the family of Summer Squall, A. P. Indy and Court Vision, he was consigned by Emerald Acres and knocked down for $25,000.

In a wonderful display of commitment to locally produced horses, all seven Willow Creek buys were BC-bred!

Good starts on the track for freshman sires Lent and Bakken resulted in seven yearlings by each young sire sold, one behind Second in Command with eight.

Breeders' Round-up

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Perhaps the highest profile BC-bred runner this week was actually a horse who finished fourth.

CALL IT A WRAP, who was trained at Hastings by Craig MacPherson last season, but is now located at Century Mile, finished a highly creditable fourth in the $250,000 Canadian Derby on Sunday behind Vancouver’s own equine superhero, EXPLODE.

By leading BC sire FINALITY (Dehere), Call It A Wrap won the CTHS Sales Stakes as a two-year-old last year and then hit the board in both the Jack Diamond and the Jim Coleman before the season had finished.

Bred by Robert and Nina Ferguson, Call It A Wrap was a graduate of the 2017 CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sales where Riversedge Racing Stables snaffled him up for $6,000.

Call It A Wrap’s dam, AFTER THE RAIN (Lemon Drop Kid), ran a few times at Hastings for trainer Phil Hall and owner Peter Redekop without bothering the judge but, as a full-sister to the G2-placed African Violet, she was always going to have a chance to make amends as a broodmare – especially as she is by a horse in LEMON DROP KID (Kingmambo) who is doing rather well as the sire of breeding stock.

Indeed, Lemon Drop Kid is one of three sons of Kingmambo who are outperforming their relatively successful father on the 2019 broodmare sires list - the other two being KING KAMEHAMEHA and DUBAI DESTINATION.

After the Rain joined Steen and Cathy Reggelsen’s broodmare band at Stride Away Thoroughbreds earlier this year and she is currently in-foal to their stallion Value Plus – who has his first crop of BC-bred yearlings this year.

Incidentally, there is only a single yearling (hip 84) for sale at next month’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale who is out of a Lemon Drop Kid mare but, as it’s a colt by the successful young stallion FED BIZ (Giant’s Causeway), and from a family littered with Black Type, he’s likely to be a busy boy come sales week.

As always, congratulations to all the connections of BC-bred winners this past week, which included another double for BC’s leading sire on the general Canadian list, SECOND IN COMMAND (Silver Deputy).

August 16
Hastings:
BOOKIE, Bay Gelding, by Teide out of Architecture, by Dixie Chatter. Foaled May 04, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

TWISTGRIPS, Bay Gelding, by Benchmark out of Victor's Secret, by Vying Victor. Foaled Mar 19, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Gordon Christoff.

ALWAYS SUNNY, Chestnut Gelding, by Sungold out of Always Brassy, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Feb 21, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

POSTMAN, Chestnut Gelding, by Rosberg out of Knickers, by Spring At Last. Foaled Mar 24, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

August 17
Assiniboia Downs:
MY GREYSON, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Queen On Line, by Bold Executive. Foaled Feb 08, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

Century Mile:

SPACE COMMAND, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Starship Sapphire, by Any Given Saturday. Foaled Feb 13, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Pooli Thoroughbreds.

August 19
Hastings:
GABI'S BAY BAE, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sligo Bay (IRE) out of Gabigotherway, by Quiet Cash. Foaled Apr 21, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James L. G. Redekop.

RUN HARVEY RUN, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Miss Speedy Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 10, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Corsair Holdings.

CYCLONE DAN, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Thendoftherainbow, by Amaruk. Foaled May 15, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Bruce Unwin.

VOLO VELOCE, Chestnut Gelding, by Shrug out of Flight of Fancy, by Charismatic. Foaled Apr 13, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Agnes Jackson, Jennifer Jackson &Paul Hunter.

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

Breeders' Round-up

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 00:00:00 GMT

It’s that time of the year when, added to the tasks of finding winners and analyzing their pedigrees, industry professionals must also keep abreast of siblings to winners who are catalogued for sale.

There were two nice juvenile winners at Hastings last week and both have likely-looking sorts catalogued for sale at next month’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale.

FULLY LENT (Lent) followed up on his promising third-place debut by taking a $25,000 Maiden Special Weight in the manner of a filly with a future.

As we’ve previously mentioned, Lent has made a positive beginning to his stallion career and has now had two individual winners from only a few runners. There will undoubtedly be more winners to come, as there were certainly plenty of sons and daughters on the Thunderbird Show Park grounds at last year’s auction.

This year, there are a further nine in the catalogue, although Fully Lent’s sibling is a half-brother by SECOND IN COMMAND this year and, following the exploits of both horses’ half-sister, WE ARE FREE (Finality), who is currently unbeaten in four lifetime starts, he should certainly be a popular member of Mike Anderson’s consignment.

Peter Redekop is enjoying another splendid year with the likes of Anothertwistafate et al, and his pricey recent purchase FINAL JEOPARDY (Street Sense) ran very well behind Ole Nielson’s EXPLODE (Trappe Shot) in Sunday’s Canadian Derby at Edmonton.

However, it is also encouraging to see the BC Racing Hall of Famer enjoying some success with homebreds such as the Phil Hall-trained ABOVE THE MOON (Harbor the Gold) who, like Fully Lent, also stepped up on a promising debut to win a $25,000 MSW at the second time of asking.

Above The Moon, who passed through last year’s CTHS Sale as a “reserve not attained,” has a full-sister in the catalogue for this year’s sale. Out of the Malibu Moon mare, Mille Luna, Above the Moon and his sister are half-siblings to the CTHS Sales Stakes winner EUROPEAN (Cause to Believe). Consigned by Bryan and Carol Anderson’s Wild Rose Farm, she is another who should be busy come sales preview day.

The only other BC-bred winner from last week with a sibling in the sale is a half-brother by Bakken to the three-year-old maiden winner, QUAGMIRE (Storm Victory). But there will definitely be more before sale time and we’ll do our best to highlight them as and when they win.

Congratulations once again to all the connections responsible for the 13 BC-bred winners this past week, and hearty congratulations to everyone connected with the magnificent EXPLODE, who gave everyone connected with racing and breeding in BC such a thrill by landing the Canadian Derby last Sunday.

Incidentally, the only Canadian-bred runner in the field was the BC-bred CALL IT A WRAP (Finality), who ran magnificently to finish fourth.

August 9
Hastings:
HORST, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Teide out of Architecture, by Dixie Chatter. Foaled May 13, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

MARTELLO, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Comic Opera, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 27, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Jim Eccott, Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

ABOVE THE MOON, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Harbor the Gold out of Mille Luna, by Malibu Moon. Foaled Mar 15, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

TOBELUCKY AGAIN, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Thendoftherainbow, by Amaruk. Foaled Apr 21, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Bruce Unwin.

FLEMINGS BEACH, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Flower Hill, by Bertrando. Foaled Mar 23, 2011 in BC. Breeder: Dr. Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

PLAYGIRL PIXIE, Bay Filly, by Finality out of Miss the Martinis, by Three Martinis. Foaled May 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Doris E. Durante.

August 10
Century Mile:
TEXAS ALLEY KAT, Gray or Roan Mare, by Texas Wildcatter out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 31, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Greystone Farm.

Grand Prairie:
THIS IS THE MOMENT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Apr 14, 2012 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

August 11
Hastings:
SATURNA, Gray or Roan Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Jawbreaker, by Candy Ride (ARG). Foaled Feb 27, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Floyd Tompkins.

FULLY LENT, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Lent out of We Are One, by You and I. Foaled Apr 01, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Mike Anderson & Terry Clyde.

YOU GOT THIS, Chestnut Filly, by Gio Ponti out of Pretty Jenny, by Pioneering. Foaled Apr 03, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mtn. Thoroughbreds.

R W STANLEY, Chestnut Gelding, by Pop Artist out of Kokeeno, by Nightofthegaelics. Foaled Apr 19, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Joanne Todd & Brian O'Connell.

QUAGMIRE, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Yodeling Ann, by Swiss Yodeler. Foaled Apr 29, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes & Sharon Marie Pring.

Breeders' Round-up

Fri, 09 Aug 2019 04:18:38 GMT

BC Cup

BC Cup Day proved something of a shot in the arm for local breeders, with seven of the Holiday Monday’s contests going to BC-bred horses.

The afternoon began with the old guard, and the magnificent HERE’S HANNAH (Numaany), who was given a harder race than many had predicted in the Derby Bar & Grill BC Cup Distaff Handicap. As always, however, she did everything she needed to do to get the job done under Richard Hamel.

If we might consider Here’s Hannah to be a part of the successful old guard of BC-bred horses (even though she’s only four), it was encouraging to see that the younger crop of locally-bred runners is also well up to standard.

Both the day’s valuable juvenile events went the way of BC-bred horses and, in INFINITE PATIENCE (Sungold), race fans have another locally produced and reared heroine to cheer, following a majestic performance in the $50,000 BC Cup Debutante Stakes.

Meanwhile, the two-year-old boys’ division, the $50,000 BC Cup Nursery Stakes, was won by Peter Redekop’s AT ATTENTION, who stepped up on his third in the Spaghetti Mouse Stakes back in July.

At Attention was bred by Bryan and Carol Anderson and is by the former champion juvenile, SHANGHAI BOBBY (Harlan’s Holiday).

Redekop purchased the speedster as a yearling at the CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale last September, and it’s worth noting that eight of the BC-bred winners throughout our region during the past week have full or half-siblings in this year’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale catalogue.

At Attention’s Bakken half-brother, consigned by the Anderson’s Wild Rose Farm, is slated to sell as hip 59, while Infinite Patience has a half-sister by Second In Command who is catalogued as hip 34.

The Andersons also consign a HARBOR THE GOLD half-sister to Peter Redekop’s homebred Maiden Special Weight winner, ALEUTIAN HARBOUR. She is slated as hip 49.

Great CTHS friends “RJ” and Lois Bennett certainly enjoyed a BC Cup day to remember. SUNBURST (Sungold) proved herself among the very best sophomore fillies in BC by taking some well-regarded scalps in the BC Cup Hong Kong Jockey Club Handicap, while the connections also landed the $20,000 BC Cup Marathon with SUNSET DRIVE (Sungold) and a $25,000 Maiden Special weight with CHA CHING (Finality).

There was also a nice BC-bred winner at Hastings on Friday evening when WE ARE FREE (Finality) made it four wins from four starts in a $16,000 claiming contest. Bred by Mike Anderson and Terry Clyde, the three-year-old has a SECOND IN COMMAND half-brother in this year’s catalogue (hip 63).

There were again some 20 BC-bred winners throughout our region with, impressively, local stallion FINALITY represented by five of those.

Finality has certainly helped to fill the gap left by ROSBERG, although it’s interesting to see that the late, great sire continues to leave his mark and was responsible for three winners this past week - his stock continuing to underscore what a loss he has been to BC Breeders.

A special mention for just one of Rosberg’s winners: ASSETS INCLUDED won at Emerald Downs on July 27 and returned just eight days later to repeat the trick. Those two wins took his score to ten victories, seven second and seven third-place finishes from 36 starts. The wins have come in Seattle, Portland, Grants Pass, Golden Gate and, back in 2016, at Hastings (twice). He’s a credit to his breeder Ralph Jesiak, and yearling hunters might like to note that the gelding’s Numaany three-parts brother is another in the CTHS Yearling & Mixed Sale catalogue (hip 20).

August 1
Century Mile:
UNDER PAR, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Stephanotis out of Big Bertha (GER), by Tertullian. Foaled Mar 07, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

GEM OF INCEPTION, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Regal Red, by On Target. Foaled Apr 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson.

August 2
Grande Prairie:
TACTICS, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Rosberg out of In From the Cold, by American Chance. Foaled Apr 19, 2013 in BC. Breeder: John D. Gunther.

Hastings:
ANOTHER GUINNESS, Chestnut Gelding, by Rosberg out of Irish Day Dancer, by Vicar. Foaled Feb 26, 2015 in BC. Breeder: George Gilbert.

COULTERBERRY, Bay Gelding, by Finality out of Badgetts Star, by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 17, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson.

SPEEDY MISS, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Ground Flyer, by Claim. Foaled May 16, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Elton H. Gunther.

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.

RANDOM ACT, Chestnut Gelding, by Lookin At Lucky out of Dearest Princess, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: R. J. T. Thoroughbreds.

August 3
Grande Prairie:
ALTERED CARBON, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sungold out of Lady Fettuccine, by Strike Gold. Foaled Apr 24, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Dr. Sheila McDonald.

Marquis Downs:
MR. FINCH, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of My Special Angel, by Finality. Foaled Mar 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mark Johnson & Sharon Johnson.

GRAYROSS GRACIE, Bay Mare, by Cause to Believe out of Grayross Gal, by Feu d'Enfer. Foaled Feb 14, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Grayross Stables.

August 4

Century Mile:

ROX STAR BELIEVEIT, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Awesome Plan, by Takin It Deep. Foaled Apr 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dustin Downing.

Emerald Downs:
ASSETS INCLUDED, Bay Gelding, by Rosberg out of Interrogar, by Tejabo. Foaled Apr 05, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Ralph Jesiak.

August 5

Hastings:
HERE'S HANNAH, Chestnut Filly, by Numaany out of Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. Foaled Feb 04, 2015 in BC. Breeder: B. C. Stables.

INFINITE PATIENCE, Bay Filly, by Sungold out of Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Foaled Apr 06, 2017 in BC. Breeder: William DeCoursey.

AT ATTENTION, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Shanghai Bobby out of Unattended, by Quality Road. Foaled Mar 11, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

CHA CHING, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Borgatello, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled Mar 21, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

SUNBURST, Chestnut Filly, by Sungold out of Tierra Del Feugo, by Finality. Foaled Apr 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

ALEUTIAN HARBOUR, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Harbor the Gold out of Shadow of Mine, by Belong to Me. Foaled Mar 31, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

SUNSET DRIVE, Bay Gelding, by Sungold out of Perfect Unbridal, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled Feb 23, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

Breeders Round-up

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 04:13:40 GMT

Breeders’ round-up
by Nigel Reid

The 20-strong haul of BC-bred winners throughout our region this past week or so included a two-year-old debutant half-sister to the useful speedster, MORNING BLURS (Second in Command).

Called EVERYTHING’S QUIET (Quiet Cash), and in training with Nancy Betts for owner Gerry Ferguson, the young filly broke like a scalded cat under Alex Marti in a three-and-a-half furlong maiden special at Hastings on Sunday.

Bred by our own CTHS director Paul Caravetta (who also owned the filly’s sire, Quiet Cash), Everything’s Quiet is looking to make a quick turnaround and is entered to run in the $50,000 Debutante Stakes on Holiday Monday – on what is one of our most prestigious day’s racing.

Only five juvenile fillies have entered for the race, but they include the equally impressive recent BC-bred maiden winner, INFINITE PATIENCE.

The Barb Heads-trained daughter of Sungold looked like a sizzling prospect on her debut, and Monday’s race promises to be a fascinating contest.

There are 10 valuable races up for grabs on Holiday Monday, with a plethora of high-class local breds scheduled to feature, including BC’s “poster girl” HERE’S HANNAH (Numaany), who goes in the $50,000 Distaff - the first race of the afternoon and scheduled for the off an hour earlier than usual at 12:50pm.

We’ll have a detailed look back at any BC-bred winners on the big day in next week’s round-up, but the best of luck to all the connections, regardless of where they were bred, on what promised to be a sensational day of racing.

Last week’s BC-bred winners also included impressive four-timers for both SECOND IN COMMAND and the now retired CAUSE TO BELIEVE. These two marvelous sires continue to be represented on an almost weekly basis by tough, winning stock at racetracks throughout our region and are a credit to their connections.

July 26

Grand Prairie:

SASSY N CLASSY, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Gottcha Gold out of Sassy Chimes, by Chimes Band. Foaled May 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Diane Lynn Magdalin.

Hastings:

TITUS COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Golden Roar, by Roar. Foaled Mar 17, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Phoenix Rising Farms.

BETATHANABOYFRIEND, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Dancing Dalia, by Finality. Foaled May 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson.

PAJAMAS, Chestnut Filly, by Teide out of Knickers, by Spring At Last. Foaled Mar 30, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

KHAIKY'S COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Sheila's Secret, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 13, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta.

SANTA CAUSE, Gray or Roan Colt, by Cause to Believe out of Mismantle, by Mantles Star (GB). Foaled May 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Vector Thoroughbreds.

Marquis Downs

I'M IN COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Second in Command out of Kiss of Gold, by Gold Fever. Foaled Apr 21, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mel Snow & Fran Snow.

July 27

Emerald Downs:

DEPUTY'S COMMAND, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Intimately, by Gentlemen (ARG). Foaled May 21, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Blaine H. Froats.

ASSETS INCLUDED, Bay Gelding, by Rosberg out of Interrogar, by Tejabo. Foaled Apr 05, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Ralph Jesiak.

Grand Prairie:

NUMAANY'S REWARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Reinforcement, by Good Reward. Foaled Mar 02, 2016 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables.

Marquis Downs:

ARCHON, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Camino, by Katahaula County. Foaled Feb 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Anderson & James Eccott.

Prairie Meadows:

LITTLE BONES, Bay Filly, by Tribal Rule out of We Are One, by You and I. Foaled Mar 11, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mike Anderson & Terry Clyde.

July 28

Century Mile:

WEEKEND WIZARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Rosberg out of Gosailgo, by Finality. Foaled Mar 28, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable.

Great Falls:

ANNADU, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Seattle Shamus out of Marbaya, by Cool Halo. Foaled Apr 26, 2007 in BC. Breeder: Paul Du Mont & Anna Du Mont.

Hastings:

CYCLONE DAN, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Thendoftherainbow, by Amaruk. Foaled May 15, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Bruce Unwin.

PROUD CAUSE, Bay Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Proudly Aerobic, by Proud Citizen. Foaled Apr 05, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Henry Boo.

EVERYTHING'S QUIET, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Quiet Cash out of Everythings a Blur, by Joey Franco. Foaled Apr 20, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta.

ADITYA, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Remarkable Miss, by Finality. Foaled Mar 22, 2012 in BC. Breeder: L. S. Nordahl & K. Nordahl.

SPECULATOR, Chestnut Gelding, by Sungold out of Borgatello, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled Apr 05, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

BAMBOO ELEVEN, Chestnut Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Irish Lyric, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Kay & Sue Ohashi.

Breeders' Round-up

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:54:41 GMT

It was a case of quantity and quality with BC-bred winners in our region this past week, as well as a maiden win for a filly who gave signs that she might just be something very much out of the ordinary.

There was also a welcome return to winning form for a BC-bred mare with a very familiar name. Former BC Oaks heroine DAZ LIN DAWN ended any premature talk that her best days might be behind her, landing the $50,000 R. K. Red Smith Handicap Stakes at Century Mile on Sunday with a redoubtable display of front running.

Every two-year-old filly in training aspires to be half as good as Daz Lin Dawn was in her pomp but, as the daughter of Popular approaches the twilight of her career, racegoers at Hastings on Friday evening witnessed the debut of a filly who might one day be mentioned in the same breath.

Friday was merely the first baby step for INFINITE PATIENCE, but William DeCoursey’s homebred daughter of Sungold could not have been more impressive, and must have given everyone connected with the Barb Heads’ barn quite a thrill.

Bearing a name with which every breeder can certainly associate, Infinite Patience enjoyed the perfect education under Antonio Reyes, cruising home by close to ten lengths - a coming out parade of real significance.

By the A. P. Indy stallion Sungold, who stands at the Bennetts’ Flying Horse Farm near Kelowna, Infinite Patience is out of the Louis Quatorze mare Montero - herself no slouch and the winner of close to $200,000 – and is a half-sister to multiple Stakes winner RAIDER (Stephanotis), among others.

All of which means that hip number 34, a half-sister to Infinite Patience by Second in Command, will likely be among the busiest young horses on the grounds at Thunderbird Park at this year’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale in September.

Infinite Patience has an interesting pedigree for followers of such things, with the first four dams all being by legendary names of the turf.

Seeing four dams on the catalogue page can be a little off-putting, although this is most certainly mitigated in this instance by her fourth dam being a Stakes-placed daughter of the great Round Table.

Her third dam, called Pushy, is by Assert, a grandson of Northern Dancer who was among the very best of his generation, winning several of Europe’s top races as a three-year-old before being syndicated for a mind-boggling amount (thought to be around $25 million) upon his retirement.

The second dam, Push Her, is by the magnificent Devil His Due (Devil’s Bag), who won close to $4 million over four seasons, putting him close to the top of the all-time earners’ list when he retired.

Montero herself, meanwhile, is by the former Preakness winner Louis Quatorze, another grandson of Northern Dancer who is famous for running the first six furlongs of the Triple Crown’s center jewel more quickly than any other horse in history.

Of equal interest to breeders will be the disbursement of the great BOLD RULER throughout Infinite Patience’s pedigree. The filly is inbred 5 x 5 to the legendary sire of, among many others, Secretariat, while both paternal and maternal grandsires also include Bold Ruler on both sides of their respective families.

Pedigrees aside, Infinite Patience has rewarded DeCoursey’s tenacity in spades. Many congratulations to him, all of her connections, and to the connections of all BC-bred winners in our region this past week.

July 19
Hastings:
INFINITE PATIENCE, Bay Filly, by Sungold out of Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Foaled Apr 06, 2017 in BC. Breeder: William DeCoursey.

WILSON, Bay Gelding, by Pop Artist out of Storm Forcast, by Slew Gin Fizz. Foaled Mar 10, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

G M T BABY, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Shrug out of Greenwich, by Forestry. Foaled Apr 01, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Maureen Goss.

R W STANLEY, Chestnut Gelding, by Pop Artist out of Kokeeno, by Nightofthegaelics. Foaled Apr 19, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Joanne Todd & Brian O'Connell.

PAYTON'S BEST, Chestnut Gelding, by Cape Canaveral out of Payton's Pride, by Exclusive Era. Foaled Mar 28, 2010 in BC. Breeder: H. Barroby & R. McLellan.

July 20
Century Mile:
ALL UNDER CONTROL, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Rose Garland, by Awesome Again. Foaled May 09, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde.

Hastings:
NEXT OTIS, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Sky Borne, by Sky White. Foaled Feb 27, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen.

SOME GOLD, Chestnut Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Lil Miss Bean, by Mass Market. Foaled Apr 09, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Irene Marian Johnson & Matteo Ieraci.

PANNING FOR GOLD, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Finality out of Drop of Gold, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 05, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Dittloff & K. Dittloff.

TIPTOE, Bay Filly, by Tiz Wonderful out of Harmony Creator, by Yankee Gentleman. Foaled Apr 21, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Whitewood Farm.

LA MER, Chestnut Filly, by English Channel out of Montefiore, by Rahy. Foaled Mar 24, 2016 in BC.

Breeder: Canyon Farms.

MORI GIRL, Chestnut Filly, by Jersey Town out of Soul of the Forest, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled May 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

July 21
Grande Prairie:
GO FLY A KITE, Chestnut Filly, by Gottcha Gold out of Victorious Vye, by Vying Victor. Foaled Mar 12, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Kim Cutteridge & Charles McDonald.

Century Mile:
DAZ LIN DAWN, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Popular out of Summer Bay, by Meadowlake. Foaled May 01, 2014 in BC. Breeder: John Shone, Jacqui Shone & Samantha Shead.

Breeders' Round-up

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:52:46 GMT

Another bumper week of BC-bred winners in and around our region this past week, including more than half of the races held at Hastings this past weekend.

There were some 15 BC-bred winners, including two wins apiece for progeny by NUMAANY, FINALITY and STEPHANOTIS.

Interestingly, there have now been 166 races run at Hastings so far this season, with 48.8% of those bred in our wonderful Province. When you add in the three Ontario-bred winners, then more than half of the winners at Hastings this season are Canadian breds!

Local breeders might also find it worthwhile to note that not a single winner from those 166 races at Hastings was bred in Alberta.

This weekend sees a couple of interesting-looking two-year-old Maiden Special Weight events scheduled for the first Friday evening meeting of the year.

The first leg, a six-furlong contest, has attracted eight juvenile fillies and includes two graduates of the CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale, WALKINTHEWALK (Danza) and DEW TELL (Paddy O’ Prado).

I’m particularly interested in seeing how the Frank Ma-trained debutante Dew Tell gets on, as she certainly caught the eye at the sale and is a good-sized and lovely-looking daughter of Sadler’s Wells grandson, Paddy O’Prado. She’s also been working well.

The colts’ race, which is also set for six furlongs, features another graduate of the CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale in the shape of the Craig MacPherson-trained DESERT HILLS (Shakin It Up).

By the Midnight Lute stallion and G1 winner, Shakin It Up, Desert Hills will face seven rivals, including the CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale graduates, SCULPTED (Paynter) and ANSWER IN THE WIND (Shanghai Bobby).

As always, very many congratulations to the connections of all the winners this past week and especially to those who continue to produce winning BC-breds!

July 12
Grande Prairie:
TWOPENNY, Bay Gelding, by Funboy out of Savin' Dimes, by Mass Market. Foaled Mar 07, 2010 in BC. Breeder: James A. Strachan.

July 13
Century Mile:
TEXAS ALLEY KAT, Gray or Roan Mare, by Texas Wildcatter out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 31, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Greystone Farm.

Emerald Downs:
FORBIDDEN MARIA, Bay Filly, by Storm Victory out of Maria's Tip, by Maria's Mon. Foaled Feb 25, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Prescott Farms.

PRICELESS ALLSTAR, Chestnut Gelding, by Fury's Allstar out of She's Priceless, by Go Gary Go. Foaled Apr 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: L D'Rado Thoroughbreds.

Grande Prairie:

NUMAANY'S REWARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Reinforcement, by Good Reward. Foaled Mar 02, 2016 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables.

Hastings:
GENOA BAY, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Tressica, by Holy Bull. Foaled Apr 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James Eccot.

TRANSPLANT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sir Gallovic out of Pike Place Market, by After Market. Foaled Apr 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: North American Thoroughbred Horse Co. & Mark Dedomenico LLC.

HERE'S HANNAH, Chestnut Filly, by Numaany out of Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. Foaled Feb 04, 2015 in BC. Breeder: B. C. Stables.

WAHOO BILL, Chestnut Gelding, by Finality out of Snow Patches, by Broken Vow. Foaled Mar 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Black Canyon Thoroughbreds Ltd.

HARD RAIN, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Miss Kay Dee Raine, by Mass Market. Foaled Apr 18, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Elton H. Gunther.

CALIFORNIA BRED by BC-based breeders: HILARIOUSLYNAUGHTY, Bay Filly, by Gottcha Gold out of I'mnaughtyandnice, by Straight Man. Foaled Feb 13, 2016 in California. Breeder: Steen Reggelsen & Cathy Reggelsen.

July 14
Hastings:

PADDY D'ORO, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Shrug out of Four Girls, by Foxhound. Foaled Apr 28, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Rob McDonald.

WARE'S MY JENNIE, Bay Mare, by Stephanotis out of Software, by Southern Halo. Foaled Apr 21, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Jim Alendal.

ANNOTIS, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Stephanotis out of Ansede, by Catienus. Foaled May 03, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Ole Nielsen.

SUNSPA, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Sungold out of Deadly Zone, by Cahill Road. Foaled May 04, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Canyon Farms.

Breeders' Round-up

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 23:07:20 GMT

The first valuable two-year-old event of the season is always an exciting reference point for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

And, encouragingly, half the nominations for this weekend’s $50,000 Spaghetti Mouse Stakes are BC-bred, with two of the others BC-bred in all but suffix - impressive maiden winner DOUGIE DOUGIE and the almost white ZEN BABY are bred by longtime BC breeders Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds and Glen Todd, respectively.

Interestingly, three of the four BC-bred runners are by sires who do not stand in British Columbia.

The Redekop/Hall pair, ASTRONOMICAL and AT ATTENTION (both also homebred by Peter Redekop) are by Harbour the Gold and Shanghai Bobby respectively, while Dougie Dougie is by Gainesway stallion, Afleet Alex.

The Glen Todd bred Zen Baby, meanwhile, is by Todd’s own BC-based stallion Texas Wildcatter and is presumably a KY-bred only by virtue of breeding plans for the dam, Zensational Beauty.

Favourite for the race is likely to be the highly impressive BC-bred Maiden Special Weight winner, CAPILANO CANYON (Abraaj), whose only run to date saw him scoot to a six-length win over a sharp three-and-a-half furlongs.

Two of this Sunday’s Spaghetti Mouse nominees finished well behind him that day and, with a recent bullet workout to add to his credentials, the David Forster-trained juvenile will surely take some stopping.

The remaining two nominations for Sunday’s race are What If Racing’s CRITERION (trained by Mark Cloutier), who is Oregon-owned-and-bred, and is by the Irish-bred Oregon-based sire, KLINSMAN (Danehill).

CATCHACOUGAR, meanwhile, represents the Hall/Gilbert team who won the race last year with the extraordinary SUMMERLAND, and is an Oklahoma bred bought at last year’s Keeneland January Sale for $10,000. Like Capilano Canyon, Catchacougar won his only start comfortably, in this case ahead of Tod Mountain’s BC-bred PORTER GENT (Second in Command), with whom he will renew rivalry on Sunday.

With the catalogue for September’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale now available online, it’s also worth remembering that three of the leading protagonists for the Spaghetti Mouse Stakes (Astronomical, At Attention and Capilano Canyon) are graduates of last season’s auction.

The very best of luck to all the connections of runners in the Spaghetti Mouse and, of course, congratulations to all the BC-bred winners and runners over the past week.

Below are the BC-bred winners for last weekend, as well as one we overlooked the previous week. Please don’t forget to let us know if you spot a BC-bred winner we might have missed.

Incidentally, worthy of special note on the list is KNOCK KNOCK (Sir Gallovic), who became the third individual winner in seven days produced by Glen Todd’s German-bred mare, Big Bertha, following recent exploits of UNDER PAR (Stephanotis) and TACTFUL (Texas Wildcatter).

July 1
Millarville:
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

July 6
Century Mile:
ALL UNDER CONTROL, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Rose Garland, by Awesome Again. Foaled May 09, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde

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

Marquis Downs:

KNOCK KNOCK, Chestnut Mare, by Sir Gallovic out of Big Bertha (GER), by Tertullian. Foaled May 04, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

Hastings:

BROTHER ROD, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Sunshine Shadows, by Behrens. Foaled Apr 13, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

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

ACT UP, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Ansede, by Catienus. Foaled Mar 02, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd & Ole Nielsen.

July 7
Hastings:
WISE MARKET, Dark Bay or Brown Colt, by Mass Market out of Fuchsia Gold, by Vying Victor. Foaled May 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson.

BAMBOO ELEVEN, Chestnut Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Irish Lyric, by Stephanotis. Foaled Apr 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Kay & Sue Ohashi.

Breeders' Round-Up

Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:22:42 GMT

There was another good-sized collection of BC-bred winners throughout our region this past week, including wins by two half-siblings bred by Glen Todd.

The magnificently consistent UNDER PAR made it seven wins from 11 starts by taking a valuable optional claimer contest at Emerald Downs on June 30.

Then, the very next day, Under Par’s half-brother TACTFUL broke his maiden at Hastings by six lengths.

Tactful has had a few glitches to iron out but Todd, whose North American Thoroughbred Horse Company owns the three-year-old, was in confident mood ahead of the six-and-a-half furlong contest.

“I thought if he could break well, he’d win,” Todd revealed.

Both Under Par, who runs for Canmor Farms and Maureen Goss, and Tactful are out of the durable German-bred mare, BIG BERTHA (Tertullian), who won six races and was in the frame in 19 of her 39 starts.

As a generalization, it’s probably fair to say that German-bred bloodstock is known more for stamina and turf than speed and dirt, but TERTULLIAN is a son of Miswaki, from one of the best families in the Stud Book - thanks in huge part to the exploits of his maternal grand-dam, ALLEGRETTA.

A daughter of the good German sire LOMBARD, Alegretta was among the better members of a Sir Michael Stoute-trained collection of three-year-olds that included Shergar. However, despite being Stakes-placed, it was as a broodmare that she made her mark, producing an Arc de Triomphe winner called Urban Sea (who was also by Miswaki), who herself spawned a dynasty that included the extraordinarily influential GALILEO and SEA THE STARS.

A former German Champion stallion, Tertullian was only pensioned last year at the age of 23. Owned and bred by Gestut Schlenderhan, Tertullian was a sprinter/miler, winning five Gr3 contests in France, Germany and Italy during a five-year career.

Retired to Schlenderhan stud in 2002 after 12 wins from 35 starts, he went on to sire 16 Black Type winners, including Gr1 winners Guiliani and Mawingo. He also sired German highweight sophomore Irian and Scandinavian champion juvenile filly, Illiana.

A full sister to Tactful, named FANCY FRAULEIN, was sold at last year’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale and purchased by Marion Ryan. The two-year-old filly has not run yet, but did her first piece of work at Hastings this week.

Very well done to Glen Todd and, as always, many congratulations to all the connections of BC-bred winners in our region during the past week.

June 28

Marquis Downs:

DEE JAY SNOW, Bay Gelding, by Snorter out of Bursting Sweep, by End Sweep. Foaled Apr 29, 2010 in BC. Breeder: John Snow & Tammy Snow

HAIDA, Gray or Roan Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Another Dance, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 15, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

June 29
Prairie Meadows:

HUNTERS APPEAL, Bay Gelding, by Successful Appeal out of View Halloo, by Halory Hunter. Foaled Mar 28, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Demetrick Racing

June 30
Hastings:

ANOTHER GUINNESS, Chestnut Gelding, by Rosberg out of Irish Day Dancer, by Vicar. Foaled Feb 26, 2015 in BC. Breeder: George Gilbert.

EUROPEAN, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Mille Luna, by Malibu Moon. Foaled Jan 28, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Peter Redekop BC Ltd.

OUR BONITA ROSE, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Storm Victory out of Broken Hearted, by B L's Appeal. Foaled Apr 28, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Blue Willow Dairy & Pat Jarvis.

Lethbridge:

WANNAGO, Chestnut Gelding, by Quiet Cash out of Wanna Begone, by Demons Begone. Foaled Mar 12, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. E.M. Dittloff & K. Dittloff

Emerald Downs:

UNDER PAR, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Stephanotis out of Big Bertha (GER), by Tertullian. Foaled Mar 07, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

July 1
Hastings:

EXORBITANT, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Second in Command out of Reinforcement, by Good Reward. Foaled Mar 02, 2015 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables.

KHAIKY'S COMMAND, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Second in Command out of Sheila's Secret, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 13, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta

TACTFUL, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Big Bertha (GER), by Tertullian. Foaled Apr 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

DAY FLYER, Chestnut Gelding, by New Year's Day out of Shadow Steele, by Smart Strike. Foaled Mar 23, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Canyon Farms.

Century Mile:

S. L. EXPRESS, Bay Mare, by Rosberg out of Stage Hit, by Gilded Time. Foaled Apr 28, 2011 in BC. Breeder: Bruce Unwin & Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

July 3
Emerald Downs

UNCLE YO, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Maria's Tip, by Maria's Mon. Foaled Apr 15, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Prescott Farms.

Paul Dumont passes

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Thu, 04 Jul 2019 21:58:46 GMT

October 24, 1924 - June 28, 2019

Paul Joseph Dumont

October 29, 1924 – June 28, 2019

Paul peacefully passed away at home Friday June 28th to rejoin his wife Anna, who, with Paul by her side, had departed from that very place on May 14, 2014.
Paul was born in Nelson BC, the eighth of nine children of Marc and Elizabeth DuMont. He was educated in BC and raised with Dumont work ethics and values. In 1948 his parents sponsored a young refugee girl to immigrate to Canada and work for them; Anna met Paul and they were married in Vancouver in 1950. Together, with the DuMont families, they owned and operated Sawmills and Logging operations in Nakusp, Terrace, and finally moved to Vernon with the purchase of the Hoover Sawmill in 1963.
Their love of the outdoors led to the purchase of two Arabian horses for riding in the hills above Vernon. That led to the raising of thoroughbred race horses, purebred polled Hereford cattle, and the construction of Vernon’s racetrack! The horses included a grandson of “Northern Dancer,” and they had winners on racetracks from Vancouver to California’s Santa Anita. What a ride!

A prayer service will be held at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, July 7, at 5 pm, and a funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Valley on Monday, July 8 at 11 am. Cremation to follow.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vernon Funeral Home, Phone: 250 542 0155. Condolences may be offered at www.vernonfuneralhome.com
Vernon Funeral Home

It pays to buy BC-bred!

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Fri, 28 Jun 2019 21:00:21 GMT

The Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (BC Division) is delighted to announce the return of its popular rebate incentive for 2019.

Thanks to an agreement with the Presidents of the Horsemen’s Associations, the generous scheme aims to support local breeders by immediately rewarding purchasers of BC-bred yearlings.

Each purchaser of a BC-bred yearling at the CTHS (BC Division) 2019 Yearling & Mixed Sale will immediately receive a credit of up to $1,500 towards the purchase price, excluding applicable taxes.

The program will provide a credit for 50% of the purchase price of a BC-bred up to a maximum benefit of $1,500 . The program will provide a minimum $1,000 credit for any BC-bred selling in the 2019 CTHS (BC Division) Sale for $2,000 or less. As further examples: a horse selling for $2,500 will generate a credit of $1,250; a horse selling for $3,000 or more will receive the maximum $1,500.
In order to receive this credit, the buyer must commit to having all registration papers forwarded to Hasting Race Office and kept in its possession for the entirety of the 2020 Hastings Racing Season.
The registration papers will be released for the sole purpose of the horse running in a stake race in another jurisdiction, but for no other reason.
Immediately following the stake race the registration papers must be returned to the Hastings Race Office.
Repayment of all funds received under this incentive program will release the papers to the owner at any time prior to the end of the 2020 Hastings Racing Season.
Buy backs are not eligible for this incentive.

· To qualify the yearling must be a registered BC-bred who is sold to a third-party purchaser either at the time of the CTHS BC sale through the sales ring, or by noon on the day following the sale. All BC-bred yearlings sold after the sale, but before noon the following day will be eligible for the credit of up to $1,500 as long as the sale goes through and is confirmed by the CTHS Sales Office and appears on the official sales results sheet for publication.

Breeders' Round up

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 23:13:01 GMT

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

Breeders'-round-up

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 17:32:11 GMT

WINNERS GALORE

WINNERS GALORE!

As the season moves into full gear in our part of the racing world, so the impact made by our BC-bred performers increases.
Impressively, the past week saw wins by 20 BC bred runners, including seven of the eight races at Hastings and a further five on Sunday!

There was plenty of quality on view, as well, including of course, another famous win for last season’s Horse of the Year, HERE’S HANNAH.

What else is left to say about the daughter of Canmor Farms stallion Numaany? She was stepping up in distance for the first time this season and, while it took her a moment or two to demonstrate her superiority she ran out a comfortable winner in the end under a confident Richard Hamel.

A FIRST FOR LENT

Among the most impressive performances of the weekend belonged to the amusingly named YO ZACKLY, a juvenile son of freshman sire Lent who is trained by Steve Henson.

The attractive and compact gelding caught the eye on his debut, running on strongly for a minor placing behind the impressive fellow BC-bred, CAPILANO CANYON.

Saturday’s six-and-a-half length win under Alex Marti was a significant step up on his debut, and his owners Pocket Aces appear to have landed themselves a promising speedball.

Bred by Helen Klimes and consigned and sold by her at last September’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed Sale, Yo Zackly is the first runner and first winner for Emerald Acres well-bred sire, LENT.

A son of the magnificent sire Pulpit, Lent is a half-brother to the former Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, FORT LARNED, and is from a female family that includes the extraordinary racemare, BAYAKOA.

Let’s hope Yo Zackly is the first of many for Lent (whose 2019 fee was $1,800) and he continues reward the adventurous decision of Emerald Acres to stand the horse.

PLENTY OF CLASS

Other BC-bred eye-catchers over the weekend included NORTHERN GRAYSTAR, who put up impressive fractions under Scott Williams to win a valuable six-and-a half-furlong optional claimer for Glen Todd. Bred by David Pihl, Northern Graystar topped the CTHS sale back in 2017 when Todd went to $100,000 for the daughter of the successful sire Graydar.

What the likes of Here’s Hannah, Yo Zackly, Northern Graystar - not to mention the impressive Sungold filly SUNBURST - prove is that, given the tools to do the job, British Columbia breeders can produce top-class horses.

Many congratulations to the breeders of all our BC-bred winners this past week and, of course, to all the connections.

BC-BRED WINNERS

June 13
Prairie Meadows
PUT SARAH ON, Bay Mare, by Storm Victory out of Proud Bella, by Stephanotis. Foaled Mar 25, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Bill McIsaac.

June 14
Emerald Downs
DEPUTY'S COMMAND, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Intimately, by Gentlemen (ARG). Foaled May 21, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Blaine H. Froats.

Marquis Downs

HAIDA, Gray or Roan Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Another Dance, by Regal Intention. Foaled Apr 15, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

June 15

Hastings
TRICKY NOTIS, Chestnut Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Tricky Mind, by Mazel Trick. Foaled Apr 27, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen

INDIE ROCK, Bay Mare, by Second in Command out of Concert Music, by Concerto. Foaled Apr 06, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. John Snow.

YO ZACKLY, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Lent out of West Coast Fun, by Funontherun. Foaled Apr 26, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

NORTHERN GRAYSTAR, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Graydar out of Fancy Vintage, by Hennessy. Foaled Feb 05, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. David H. Pihl.

GENOA BAY, Bay Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Tressica, by Holy Bull. Foaled Apr 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James Eccott.

HERE'S HANNAH, Chestnut Filly, by Numaany out of Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. Foaled Feb 04, 2015 in BC. Breeder: B. C. Stables.

CLASSIC STATEMENT, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Understatement out of Classic Alley Kat, by Katahaula County. Foaled Apr 26, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Greystone Farm.

Marquis Downs

ANZAC DAY, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Finality Philly, by Finality. Foaled Feb 08, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Steen Reggelsen, Cathy Reggelsen &Stuart Carmichael.

TOUCH OF GREEN, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Forest Grove out of Gold Accent, by Gold Legend. Foaled Mar 14, 2013 in BC. Breeder: George Gilbert

DEE JAY SNOW, Bay Gelding, by Snorter out of Bursting Sweep, by End Sweep. Foaled Apr 29, 2010 in BC. Breeder: John Snow & Tammy Snow

Emerald Downs

LASTING LIGHT, Bay Filly, by Second in Command out of Lasting Rose, by Rosberg. Foaled Mar 24, 2016 in BC. Breeder: I. M. Gorasht & J. Merriman-Cohen.

June 16
Hastings
SNAPPY GINGER, Chestnut Filly, by Stephanotis out of Belle Armour, by Bertrando. Foaled Apr 07, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mark Robbins.

THE CHANCES R, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of What R the Odds, by Lightnin N Thunder. Foaled Apr 12, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mel Snow & Fran Snow

MORI GIRL, Chestnut Filly, by Jersey Town out of Soul of the Forest, by Perfect Soul (IRE). Foaled May 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

STRATACUMULUS, Gray or Roan Filly, by Finality out of Cloud Blue, by Maria's Mon. Foaled Apr 29, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Elton H. Gunther

SUNBURST, Chestnut Filly, by Sungold out of Tierra Del Feugo, by Finality. Foaled Apr 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

Lethbridge

CORIANDRUM, Bay Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Little Ballerina, by Moscow Ballet. Foaled Apr 07, 2011 in BC. Breeder: Eighteen Acres Ltd.

Economic Impact Survey

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 22:35:38 GMT

Ference & Company has been engaged by Horse Council BC with funding from the BC Ministry of Agriculture to conduct an Economic Impact Study of the horse industry in BC to determine its economic benefits and value to the provincial economy. To do so, we are conducting an extensive survey of all horse owners in BC.

Your decision to participate is voluntary but your views are very important. The information you provide will be protected in accordance with the Privacy Act and all information collected will be used solely for research purposes. Your responses will be summarized with other responses and reported only in summary form. Your specific responses will not be attributed to you in any report resulting from this study. If you have any questions regarding the project, please contact Hannah Clark, Management Consultant, at Ference & Company (604-688-2424 ext.310).

Please note that only one member per household should complete the survey. It should take approximately 20-25 minutes.

The survey is compatible with smartphones and tablets, but we recommend using a desktop where possible.

Click link to take the survey https://interceptum.com/s/en/EquineEconomicImpactSurvey

CC Hastings

cthsbc@cthsbc.org (CTHS BC) — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 01:22:23 GMT

CC Hastings (registered name Noonday Sun) by Sungold out of Okanagan High bred in British Columbia by R.J. and Lois Bennett won the High Point Thoroughbred Division at the Mustang Powder Horse Trials that were held at Chase Creek Eventing on the weekend of May 18 – 20 near Chase, BC. CTHS BC proudly sponsored the division for the winning BC-bred Thoroughbred.

Breeders' Round-up

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

BC-bred Raider lands Stakes event at Century Mile

Any doubts about the suitability of BC-bred horses being able to perform at Canada’s newest racetrack have been dealt with swiftly this spring, thanks to valuable Century Mile wins by MORNING BLURS (Second in Command) and, just this past weekend, RAIDER (Stephanotis).

A graduate of the 2016 CTHS Yearlings and Mixed Sale, Raider landed the $50,000 Red Tail Landing Handicap Stakes on Sunday for breeder William DeCoursey, owner Curtis Landry, trainer Greg Tracy and rider Prayven Badrie.

Winner of the 2017 Debutante Stakes at Hastings as a juvenile, Raider has now won Black Type events at two, three and four and been successful at Hastings, Northlands Park and Century Mile, as well as finishing runner-up in last season’s CTHS Sales Stakes at Century Downs.

Raider is just the latest to represent her late sire Stephanotis this season, following recent wins for the likes of UNDER PAR, ARRANGER and, at Century Mile, GO WILD. Add to that list the likes of last season’s runaway CTHS Sales Stakes winner NOTICE and it seems that the stallion’s influence is set to continue throughout the region for some time to come.

Eye-catching two-year-old

Perhaps the most eye-catching BC-bred performance of the past couple of weeks came when the Jim Alendal-bred CAPILANO CANYON (Abraaj) made a scintillating winning debut in the first two-year-old race of the season at Hastings on June 2.

A mildly tardy start made the six-length win all the more impressive. The good-sized son of the Eldorado Farms stallion appeared to dwell just a stride in the gate before shooting through to take command in the manner of nice horse.

For Alendal, the win was not unexpected but came with a bitter sweet taste as the two-year-old is the final foal from the good mare REMARKABLE MISS (Finality), who has been gifted (in-foal to Abraaj) to him by the late and successful local breeder, Rob MacDonald.

Alendal paid tribute to the mare when I caught up with him at the CTHS Annual General Meeting in Vernon last week, explaining that despite being very unwell at the time, the mare held on to the foal as a last act before succumbing to complications from her issues.

A Black Type winner herself, Remarkable Miss had already produced the Black Type-placed performer Aditya (Mass Market) and she is from a strong BC family that includes the likes of G3 BC Premier Stakes winner TRICK OF THE NORTH (Western Trick), Sadie Diamond Futurity winner SUNNYSIDE GAL (Sungold) and Ascot Graduations winner, STRATE REMARK (Sungold).

THE CTHS Annual General Meeting

The AGM, held this year at Vernon in the gorgeous Okanagan, was a well-supported event with around 25 members in attendance to discuss a variety of issues currently confronting local breeders.

Topics included reports on the successful CTHS Horses of Racing Age Sale held in the spring, as well as plans for this year’s CTHS Yearling and Mixed auction, scheduled for Tuesday September 10.

Several ideas to support and encourage breeders were discussed in broad outline, including a new plan to compensate breeders visiting stallions out of the Province with a contribution to transport costs.

Other incentive schemes beyond this year remain on hold until any uncertainty surrounding funding is clarified later in the year.

Recent BC-bred winners

As always, please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you know of any BC-bred winners that may have escaped my attention.

And congratulations to all the connections!

May 31
Marquis Downs:
ARCHON, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Camino, by Katahaula County. Foaled Feb 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dr. & Mrs. Bryan Anderson & James Eccott.

June 1
Lethbridge:
NUMAANY'S REWARD, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Reinforcement, by Good Reward. Foaled Mar 02, 2016 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables.

Hastings:
SPOKANE'S GEM, Chestnut Gelding, by Gemologist out of Spokane Dancer, by More Than Ready. Foaled Apr 20, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mtn. Thoroughbreds.

SEVEN CHANCES, Chestnut Filly, by Gottcha Gold out of Street Cost, by Street Cry (IRE). Foaled Mar 24, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Steen Reggelsen & Cathy Reggelsen

WISE MARKET, Dark Bay or Brown Colt, by Mass Market out of Fuchsia Gold, by Vying Victor. Foaled May 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson.

June 2
Hastings:
CAPILANO CANYON, Bay Gelding, by Abraaj out of Remarkable Miss, by Finality. Foaled Feb 06, 2017 in BC. Breeder: Jim Alendal.

COULTERBERRY, Bay Gelding, by Finality out of Badgetts Star, by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 17, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson

ESSI ROSE, Bay Filly, by Cause to Believe out of Sweetheart Rose, by Awesome Again. Foaled May 01, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mtn. Thoroughbreds.

MARTELLO, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Comic Opera, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 27, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Jim Eccott, Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson

June 8
Hastings:
TWISTGRIPS, Bay Gelding, by Benchmark out of Victor's Secret, by Vying Victor. Foaled Mar 19, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Gordon Christoff.

HARD RAIN, Chestnut Filly, by Finality out of Miss Kay Dee Raine, by Mass Market. Foaled Apr 18, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Elton H. Gunther

ARRANGER, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Stephanotis out of Monashee, by Wolf Power (SAF). Foaled Apr 04, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ole A. Nielsen.

SOUTHERN CASANOVA, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Rosberg out of Software, by Southern Halo. Foaled Apr 28, 2012 in BC. Breeder: Jim Alendal.

K K Gold, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Gottcha Gold out of Alybye, by Alybro. Foaled Apr 28, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Jodie Rawson

June 9
Century Mile:
RAIDER, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Stephanotis out of Montero, by Louis Quatorze. Foaled Apr 20, 2015 in BC. Breeder: William DeCoursey

Hastings:
TRANSPLANT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sir Gallovic out of Pike Place Market, by After Market. Foaled Apr 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: North American Thoroughbred Horse Co. & Mark Dedomenico LLC.

YOU GOT THIS, Chestnut Filly, by Gio Ponti out of Pretty Jenny, by Pioneering. Foaled Apr 03, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds.

SLEW'S DA BOSS, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Slewpast, by Western Trick. Foaled Mar 24, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable.

BETATHANABOYFRIEND, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Dancing Dalia, by Finality. Foaled May 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson.

Frank Barroby

Sat, 08 Jun 2019 00:00:00 GMT

honoured as recipent of the 2019 Avelino Gomez Memorial Award

TORONTO, June 8, 2019 - Hall of Fame horseman Frank Barroby was honoured at the annual Woodbine Oaks day presentation of the Avelino Gomez Memorial Award held in the winner’s circle following the second race on Saturday afternoon.

The Gomez Award is presented annually on Oaks day to a person — Canadian-born, Canadian-raised or regular rider in the country for more than five years — who has made significant contributions to sport of horse racing. The honour is named in memory of one of the sport’s most heralded and loved performers, who died of complications following an accident in the 1980 Canadian Oaks.

A winner of riding titles across the country before transitioning with success to training horses, Barroby was joined by his wife Lynn and members of the Woodbine jockey colony in front of the grandstand to accept the award, which was presented by Patricia Gomez, wife of the late jockey.

"I love the guy and what an athlete he was," said the 75-year-old Saskatchewan native, who had competed against Gomez on track. "He was probably one of the best athletes I've ever seen put a leg over a horse. You could watch him and you could just see the horse extend when he'd put him in a drive.

"A lot of times I know I'd finish second on a horse and he'd maybe pick it up and win the next time, but that was part of the game," he laughed. "It [the award] means a lot to me."

For more on Frank Barroby, please read Woodbine’s announcement story by clicking here: https://woodbine.com/woodbine-news/frank-barroby-named-2019-recipient-of-the-avelino-gomez-memorial-award/

Breeders' Round-Up

Tue, 28 May 2019 18:03:54 GMT

BC-bred quality shines through Hannah

BC-bred victories may have been lacking in numbers this weekend with, unusually, only a pair of locally bred winners at Hastings on each day.

However, in terms of quality there can again be no argument that the Province is as capable of producing top-class performers as any other location.

Last season’s Horse of the Year HERE’S HANNAH made a winning seasonal debut on Saturday, showing a clean pair of heels to her rivals in the $50,000 Vancouver Sun Stakes and demonstrating that she has returned from her winter sojourn as well as ever.

What a flag bearer for her Canmor-based sire Numaany, HERE’S HANNAH is. Saturday’s victory made it a barely credible eight wins from nine races (she was third in the other) and she has garnered close to $250,000 in prize-money.

The considerable publicity Here’s Hannah is reflecting upon her sire will hopefully lead to larger books of mares for the son of A.P. Indy. Numaany has already recorded two winners from just five runners this season, to add to the five winners from just ten runners in 2018 and it will be fascinating to see how he progresses as the number of mares he covers increases.

A tip of the hat this week must go to Helen Klimes who bred two winners, including BROTHER ROD at Hastings for Here’s Hannah’s trainer, John Morrison.

Both winners were by the Klimes Farm stalwart, Storm Victory; another horse who regularly out-performs the very low number of mares he now covers.

He may have been unraced, but Storm Victory was a very expensive yearling and, being by Storm Cat out of a blue-blooded G2-winning daughter of Fappiano, he has a pedigree the equal, or superior, to any sire currently standing in the Province.

One of the most noteworthy victories this week came via the late-charging effort by SUNBURST, who was winning following an eye-catching racetrack debut two weeks earlier.

Bred and still owned by the Bennetts, the three-year-old Sunburst is a daughter of their own stallion, Sungold. Like Numaany, Sungold is another son of A.P. Indy, albeit one who has benefitted not only from larger books of mares than the still relatively young Numaany, but also from access to stock raced, bred and raised by one of our most committed and successful breeders.

SUNBURST won like a filly who might well go on to better things now that she has got the hang of this racing lark.

Finally, a shout out to Texas Wildcatter, whose excellent start to the season continued at Hastings thanks to the exploits of his well-named son, IMPOSING CAT. The five-year-old proved he was still as game as they come, making virtually all the running to hold off a tough field of $16,000 claimers.

Bred by Glen Todd, who still owns the Canmor-based sire, Texas Wildcatter has had three winners this season from 12 runners.

As always, do drop me a line if you know of any other BC-bred winners we may have overlooked.

Congratulations to all the connections!

BC-bred winners:

MAY 26
Hastings:
BROTHER ROD, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Sunshine Shadows, by Behrens. Foaled Apr 13, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

SUNBURST, Chestnut Filly, by Sungold out of Tierra Del Feugo, by Finality. Foaled Apr 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett.

Lethbridge:
COOL WAYS, Bay Filly, by Storm Victory out of Deputy Princess, by Silver Deputy. Foaled Apr 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes.

MAY 25
Hastings:
IMPOSING CAT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Big Dawson, by Stephanotis. Foaled May 07, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

HERE'S HANNAH, Chestnut Filly, by Numaany out of Dreams Start Here, by A Fleets Dancer. Foaled Feb 04, 2015 in BC. Breeder: B. C. Stables.

Breeders' Round Up

Tue, 21 May 2019 20:56:59 GMT

DAY FLYER REPAYS CANYON FARMS' COMMITMENT

It was another busy week for BC-bred winners in the region, with KRISSY (Pop Artist) and DAY FLYER (New Year’s Day) the pick of a competitive-looking group in terms of potential.

The Canyon Farms-bred DAY FLYER (pictured) was particularly eye-catching in breaking his maiden. The performance wasn’t particularly flashy, the winning distance just a length, but the Craig MacPherson-trained three-year-old son of third-crop sire New Year’s Day looked the likely winner a long way from home under the confident handling of Enrique Gonzales.

According to MacPherson, Canyon Farms were quick to recognize the potential of New Year’s Day and they have certainly been rewarded for their early-bird commitment. DAY FLYER’s connections will be hoping he follows in the footsteps of DAT DAY and DAY RAIDER, who were both by the sire now firmly on the map thanks to the exploits of Kentucky Derby “winner”, Maximum Security.

Sadly for anyone keen to follow Canyon’s bold initiative, the worm has been caught. Having already moved to Brazil, it was announced recently that NEW YEAR’ S DAY would take up permanent covering duties in Japan.

KRISSY followed up on her opening weekend maiden victory by shrugging off her “never won two” allowance test with the minimum of fuss, romping to a 7¾ -length victory over what had looked a fairly tricky assignment – or, at least it did on paper.

The Glen Todd-bred UNDER PAR was another who stepped up on her opening weekend effort, landing a $25,000 claiming event just a fortnight after a second-place finish in the Brighouse Belles Stakes. Owned by Canmor Farms and Maureen Goss, the daughter of the late Stephanotis is a third winner this term for the son of Regal Classic.

It’s a time of transition among the BC-based stallions. Several older, familiar names, such as the likes of Cause To Believe and Second In Command have either stopped covering altogether or are coming to the end of their stud careers. Waiting in the wings are the young whippersnappers with, this year, exciting two-year-olds by the likes of Bakken and Lent about to appear.

And, waiting in the wings of course, there are yearlings by Value Plus while, further down the road, we will eventually have the progeny of Ralis and Counterforce to look forward.

There remains life in some of the older sires, obviously and barely a week passes now without another winner for Red Rock Farm’s stalwart, Finality.

The 20-year-old struck twice this past week with CUTE IN A TOQUE, surely the most Canadian sounding horse around at the moment, winning at the new Century Mile track for breeders Red Rock Farm; and the cleverly named WE ARE FREE winning on Victoria Day at Hastings for her breeders, Mike Anderson & Terry Clyde.

Congratulations to all the connections!

MAY 18
Hastings:
UNDER PAR, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Stephanotis out of Big Bertha (GER), by Tertullian. Foaled Mar 07, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd

KRISSY, Chestnut Filly, by Pop Artist out of Ouch, by Gilded Time. Foaled Jun 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dino Condilenios

GIMME SOME SLACK, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Sheisrough, by Stephanotis. Foaled May 14, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Helen Klimes

MARTELLO, Bay Gelding, by Second in Command out of Comic Opera, by Katahaula County. Foaled Mar 27, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Jim Eccott, Bryan Anderson & Carol Anderson.

Lethbridge:
LAST BLOOM, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Lornamahra, by Mass Market. Foaled May 06, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Eighteen Acres Ltd.

WANNAGO, Chestnut Gelding, by Quiet Cash out of Wanna Begone, by Demons Begone. Foaled Mar 12, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Dittloff & K. Dittloff.

Prairie Meadows:
HUNTERS APPEAL, Bay Gelding, by Successful Appeal out of View Halloo, by Halory Hunter. Foaled Mar 28, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Demetrick Racing

MAY 19
Century Mile:
CUTE IN A TOQUE, Bay Filly, by Finality out of Real Vain, by Western Trick. Foaled Mar 08, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Red Rock Farm.

MAY 20
Hastings
BETATHANABOYFRIEND, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Dancing Dalia, by Finality. Foaled May 06, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Suzanne I. Anderson

ECO CHARGE, Chestnut Mare, by Forest Grove out of Izakaya, by Mass Market. Foaled Apr 08, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Ralph Jesiak

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.

DAY FLYER, Chestnut Gelding, by New Year's Day out of Shadow Steele, by Smart Strike. Foaled Mar 23, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Canyon Farms

RED BUFFALO, Chestnut Gelding, by Teide out of Taragon, by Regal Intention. Foaled Mar 08, 2015 in BC.Breeder:Loire Patricia Miller.

Breeders' Round-up

Mon, 13 May 2019 00:00:00 GMT

With the season now fully underway, and with racing east of the Rockies shaking off its winter hibernation, we decided to try and keep an ongoing list of BC Bred winners throughout our region.

We’ll try and add the new winners each week and, of course, if you should notice a BC-bred winner somewhere that we may have overlooked, then please do let us know.

There were another good selection of locally-bred winners this past weekend with perhaps the most notable being that by Roy and Dixie Jacobson’s impressive COULTERBERRY (Finality) in Sunday’s $75,000 claiming event.

A rather overlooked stallion also struck with a couple of notable winners over the past couple of weeks. POP ARTIST (Songandaprayer) stands alongside LENT at Emerald Acres and is clearly capable of getting speedy runners, if the victories of KRISSY on Hastings’ opening weekend and, this past Sunday, the striking roan MOLESLEY are anything to go by.

POP ARTIST only entered stud in 2014, so there may be more to come for this durable son of the former Fountain Of Youth (G1) winner Songandaprayer who was still running and winning for trainer Dino Condilenios at the age of seven.

Two such high-profile winners will hopefully now entice local breeders to give POP ARTIST a second look.

Glen Todd’s TEXAS WILDCATTER, who stands at Canmor Farms, has also enjoyed a couple of notable early season results, with high profile wins for the amazingly tough and consistent PAN HANDLE on opening weekend and PROOF IT on Sunday.

On the wider stage, there were wins this weekend at Emerald Downs for LASTING LIGHT (Second In Command); at Century Mile for WYNN WYNN (Slew’s Tiznow) and PAKAL (Mass Market) and, at Lethbridge, THIS IS THE MOMENT (Cause To Believe).

Congratulations to all the connections!

APRIL 3
Turf Paradise
ALL UNDER CONTROL, Bay Gelding, by Storm Victory out of Rose Garland, by Awesome Again. Foaled May 09, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Doug Clyde.

APRIL 9
Turf Paradise
NUDIAMOND, Chestnut Gelding, by Numaany out of Grace for You, by Bold Laddie. Foaled Apr 24, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Ralph Jesiak. Winning Owner: Cindy Krasner

APRIL 28
Century Mile
MORNING BLURS, Dark Bay or Brown Mare, by Second in Command out of Everythings a Blur, by Joey Franco. Foaled Mar 19, 2014 in BC. Breeder: Paul Caravetta.

May 4
Hastings
SIR KNIGHT, Chestnut Gelding, by Sir Gallovic out of Sunnyside Gal, by Sungold. Foaled Mar 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd

EXORBITANT, Dark Bay or Brown Filly, by Second in Command out of Reinforcement, by Good Reward. Foaled Mar 02, 2015 in BC. Breeder: White House Stables.

PAN HANDLE, Chestnut Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Thunder Goddess, by Thunder Gulch. Foaled Apr 09, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Salishan Meadows & North American Thoroughbred Horse Company

MAY 5
Hastings
LIBRARIAN, Gray or Roan Filly, by Shrug out of Napa, by Feu d'Enfer. Foaled May 02, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

TRANSPLANT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Sir Gallovic out of Pike Place Market, by After Market. Foaled Apr 16, 2015 in BC. Breeder: North American Thoroughbred Horse Co. & Mark Dedomenico LLC.

KRISSY, Chestnut Filly, by Pop Artist out of Ouch, by Gilded Time. Foaled Jun 09, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Dino Condilenios

ALWAYS SUNNY, Chestnut Gelding, by Sungold out of Always Brassy, by Dixieland Brass. Foaled Feb 21, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett

MAY 11
Hastings
TIMES R ACHANGIN, Chestnut Gelding, by Finality out of Slewpast, by Western Trick. Foaled Mar 25, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable

MARSHALL SWINDLE, Chestnut Filly, by Shrug out of River's Reach, by Wild Wonder. Foaled Apr 03, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Embree Farms LTD

Emerald Downs
LASTING LIGHT, Bay Filly, by Second in Command out of Lasting Rose, by Rosberg. Foaled Mar 24, 2016 in BC. Breeder: I. M. Gorasht & J. Merriman-Cohen.

Century Mile
WYNN WYNN, Bay Filly, by Slew's Tiznow out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Mar 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

PAKAL, Chestnut Gelding, by Mass Market out of Maudest, by Maudlin. Foaled Apr 11, 2009 in BC. Breeder: Tod Mtn. Thoroughbreds.

MAY 12
Hastings
GOOD AS THEY GET, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Rosberg out of What R the Odds, by Lightnin N Thunder. Foaled Mar 04, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mel Snow & Fran Snow.

MOLESLEY, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Pop Artist out of Storm Forcast, by Slew Gin Fizz. Foaled Feb 19, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Swift Thoroughbreds Inc.

SNAPPY GINGER, Chestnut Filly, by Stephanotis out of Belle Armour, by Bertrando. Foaled Apr 07, 2016 in BC. Breeder: Mark Robbins

PROOF IT, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, by Texas Wildcatter out of Alevei, by America's Storm. Foaled Mar 08, 2015 in BC. Breeder: Glen Todd.

COULTERBERRY, Bay Gelding, by Finality out of Badgetts Star, by Bold Badgett. Foaled Mar 17, 2013 in BC. Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Roy Jacobson.

Lethbridge
THIS IS THE MOMENT, Gray or Roan Gelding, by Cause to Believe out of Meet the Queen, by Strong Hope. Foaled Apr 14, 2012 in BC. Breeder: James Barry Doud.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:27:30 GMT

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 4:30 pm

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Place: Riviera Village Green Hotel Complex
Monashee Meeting Room
4801 – 27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z1

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 2019 fiscal year;

3. to transact such business that may properly come before the Annual Meeting.

Dated this 17th day of April, 2019.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Note:

- Copies of the 2018 financial statements and minutes of the June 16, 2018 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).

Members:

Please note that prior to the Annual General Meeting at 4:30 pm , a reception will be held between 3:30 and 4:30 pm. After the meeting, a light dinner will be served.

The reception and the dinner will provide an opportunity to discuss industry topics outside the meeting in a more relaxed atmosphere. In particular, a discussion will be held in an attempt to organize a group of people to start a racing club in the interior.

If you have not already RSVP'd, please contact the office at:

Email: cthsbc@cthsbc.org

Telephone: (604) 534-0145 ext 301