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Horse RacingTop-Ranked Freaky Remains Unanimous Choice, Works toward ReturnThe American Quarter Horse Journal, August 11, 2010 – No on-track work impacted this week’s AQHA Racing-Horseplayernow.com national polls, as the top-10s for both 2-year-olds and 3-year-olds and older remain unchanged from a week ago. However, there was morning news at the top of the polls last week for older horses. The unanimous No. 1-ranked Freaky on Saturday fired a signal that he won’t be easy to unseat when he returns to the races. The Adan Farias trainee drilled 350 yards in a blazing :17.40 at Los Alamitos. The Grade 1 Go Man Go Handicap on September 10 remains the next target for the 2009 world champion. The rankings for 2-year-olds figure to get a jolt next week when trials are held Thursday, August 19 for the All American Futurity presented by Sentient Jet (G1) at Ruidoso Downs. As for the older horses, this Friday night’s Grade 2 Sam Houston Classic Handicap could put a dent in next week’s poll. Bonnie’s Poker, Dam of Silver Charm, Euthanized at Old FriendsGEORGETOWN, KY – AUGUST 5, 2010 – Bonnie’s Poker, dam of 1997 Kentucky Derby winner Silver Charm, was humanely euthanized today at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility in Georgetown, KY. The 28-year-old mare was suffering from EPM. Trained by Anthony Dutrow, Robert Lake, and others, Bonnie’s Poker (Poker – What a Surprise by Wise Margin) was a hard-knocking claimer in the 1980s, starting 63 times with 11 wins – including three wins in 10 days at Aqueduct in 1986 – and 19 other appearances on the boards. Her earnings totaled $153,960. She made her real claim to racing fame, however, as the dam of the brilliant Kentucky Derby (GR 1) and Preakness (GR 1) winner Silver Charm. “She had the biggest heart,” said Robbie Davis, one of several jockeys to ride Bonnie’s Poker during her 4-year racing career. “She gave her best every time.” Conference Attendees Can Win a Share in a Thoroughbred from Pocket Aces Racing!Pocket Aces Racing to Give Away Partial Ownership in a Thoroughbred as the Grand Door Prize at the Women’s Horse Industry Conference! August 5, 2010 – The Women’s Horse Industry Association is pleased to announce that Pocket Aces Racing will be donating a partial interest in one of their top thoroughbreds as a door prize at the 2nd Annual Women’s Horse Industry Conference. The Conference will be held September 22-23, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. It is open to members and non-members. WHIA member Kate Richards Wilt is involved with Pocket Aces and felt that this would be a wonderful prize at the conference. Kate reports that her third try at a racing syndicate has proved a charm. She is a member of the Pocket Aces Racing Stable syndicate along with another WHIA member, Jane Heart of Jane Heart Jewelry. Pocket Aces Racing LLC will donate a half share in their new 2yr old filly by El Corredor. To date, El Corredor has sired over 18 black type winners including; CRISP (2010 Santa Anita Oaks-G 1), DOMINICAN (Blue Grass Stakes-G 1; beating eventual Ky. Derby winner, Street Sense) ADIEU (Frizette Stakes-G 1) and multiple graded stakes winner WANNA RUNNER. To date, EL CORREDOR’s babies have earned a whopping $19,010,537 from just 6 crops! In addition, her mother was a stakes placed earner of over $250,000. Only Medaglio d’Oro has more GI winners in 2010. After the Finish Line Fundraiser to Benefit Thoroughbred Ex-racehorses, August 5thDear Equine Friends, After the Finish Line presents their Annual Charity Fundraiser, “A Tribute to the Majesty of Thoroughbreds,” on Thursday, August 5th at the Hilton Hotel in Del Mar, CA. We will host a reception, silent & live auctions and dinner. ATFL is a funding non-profit dedicated to saving, rehabilitating and caring for rescued Thoroughbred horses who can no longer race or breed. For ticket information please contact Dawn Mellen at dawn@afterthefinishline.org or (858) 945-1371. Please consider a donation if you cannot attend. Our auctioneer is Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg. Our guest speaker is Katherine Brooks, the writer/director of The Boys Club, www.theboysclubmovie.com. We will also show a heart warming video about a rescued Thoroughbred ex-racehorse. Please forward this message to your equine friends and those concerned with the welfare of animals. It will be a FUN evening supporting a worthy cause! Disregard the RSVP date on the invitation. A late fee will not be charged. If you can attend, please print the invitation and return it with your payment. We also accept PayPal through our website, www.afterthefinishline.org. Sincerely, Dawn Mellen, President/Founder After the Finish Line 10153 Riverside Drive, Suite 397 Toluca Lake, CA 91602 Unwanted Horse Coalition Media Roundup
July 30, 2010 – Edition 11 – This Unwanted Horse Coalition news summary is provided as an educational service to those interested in the issue of the unwanted horse. The articles do not reflect the opinions of the Unwanted Horse Coalition or any of its employees. The listing of events does not constitute an endorsement of a particular event. If you see an article or event that may be appropriate for inclusion in Media Roundup, please e-mail it to ecaslin@horsecouncil.org. 1,600 Unwanted Horses Receive Spring Vaccinations |
