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AUGUST 2018 DIVERSIFY DELIVERS Scores in the Grade 2 Suburban Sponsored by Ofering NY Breeders Top Sire Lines, Devoted Horsemen & Outstanding Facilities AL KHALI NORMANDY INVASION Grade 2 Millionaire by Medaglia d'Oro Record Breaking Miler by Tapit Horse of the Year Sire (4 champions) Te Dominant Sire of His Era 14 G1 Stakes Winners Leading Sire in 2014, 2015 & 2016 First foals are yearlings by a Sire of 7 champions, 24 G1SW & 24 $1M+ Yearlings 10-time stakes performer & multiple G1 SP First foals are yearlings by Gulfstream Track Record Setter, one mile in 1:33.13 Philippe Lasseur, Farm Manager 217 Depot Hill Road / Amenia, NY 12501 (845) 373-9601 / Fax: (845) 373-8954 Email: [email protected] / www.keanestud.com ContentsAUGUST 2018 18 20 24 28 18 THE FORCE OF JULY 22 MOVING FORWARD 28 NEW YORK-BREDS Barry Schwartz takes a pair; New York-bred sale fgures IN HISTORY: ’80S-’90S Maiden Beauty wins the to continue upward trend Remembering Queen Alexandra, Lynbrook 24 REWARDS IN THE RIDE Allez Milord, Patchy Groundfog, and Wanderkin 20 BACK FOR MORE Patricia Moseley continues the Diversify, a grade 1 winner journey with state-bred last year, rolls in the grade 2 La Moneda Suburban DEPARTMENTS 6 Executive Director’s Column 8 News 12 Leading Sires of New York-Breds 14 Leading Breeders of New York-Breds ON THE COVER 15 Leading Owners of New York-Breds New York-bred 16 Leading Trainers of New York-Breds Diversify rolls to an 17 New York-Bred Stakes Schedule open-length score in 32 New York-Bred Stakes Winners the grade 2 Suburban 36 Sires of Winners July 7 at Belmont Park 38 Calendar Cover Photo Credit: Adam Coglianese/NYRA New York Thoroughbred Breeders Inc. Blood-Horse LLC President Executive Director Editorial Director Art Director Thomas J. Gallo III Jeffrey A. Cannizzo John K. Keitt Jr. David Young Vice President Membership & Events Manager Regional Sales Manager Mallory Mort Kara Bluvas Board of Directors Kristi Heasley Secretary-Treasurer Communications Manager James L. Gagliano, Carl Hamilton, Vivien Malloy Sarah Mace Ian D. Highet, Dan Metzger, 3101 Beaumont Centre Circle, Suite 300 Directors Rosendo Parra, Dr. J. David Richardson Lexington, KY 40513 Dr. Scott Ahlschwede, 57 Phila St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 859.278.2361 Fax: 859.276.4450 H. James Bond, Lois Engel, Phone: 518.587.0777 Managing Editor E-mail: [email protected] Seth Gregory, Michael Lischin, Fax: 518.587.1551 Evan I. Hammonds Joanne Nielsen, Suzie O’Cain, E-mail: [email protected] www.BloodHorse.com Dr. Joan M. Taylor www.nytbreeders.org Director Emeritus: Chester Broman Copyright © 2018 by Blood-Horse LLC Statistics provided herein are compiled by Blood-Horse from data supplied by Jockey Club Information Systems Inc., Daily Racing Form Inc., and Equibase Co. Data provided or compiled by Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. generally is accurate, but occasionally errors and omissions occur as a result of incorrect data received from others, mistakes in processing, and other causes. The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. disclaims responsibility for the consequences, if any, of such errors but would appreciate it being called to their attention. Information as to races, race results, earning, and other statistical data for races run subsequent to December 31, 1990, was obtained from Equibase Co. and is utilized only with permission of the copyright owner. Such information for periods prior to January 1, 1991, was obtained from Daily Racing Form Inc. Information pertaining to pedigree and production records contained herein is copyright the Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. PHOTO BY LUONGO INC. (QUEEN ALEXANDRA) PARK (LA FUERZA); CHELSEA DURAND/NYRA (DIVERSIFY); SKIP DICKSTEIN (MOSELEY); SPORTSMAN’S CREDITS: JOE LABOZZETTA/NYRA 4 New York Breeder | nytbreeders.org | August 2018 Phanominal sales! Alpha’s first two-year-olds have made $350,000, $150,000 (twice) and $120,000 at auction. See Alpha, see dollar signs. ALPHA in NEW YORK Bernardini – Munnaya (Nijinsky II) Standing at Sequel Stallions, New York 859-255-8537 or 800-925-2913 Be a part of it Saratoga JEFFREY A. CANNIZZO Musings Executive Director COMING TO SARATOGA has been a part of Rather than just being backstretch conversation, we need ev- my life for nearly 40 years. My life’s experiences at ery racing day to be the frontside conversation. There are many Saratoga started with the 1982 Travers Stakes (G1) intricate challenges we face when it comes to everyday racing. when Runaway Groom beat three classic winners In the old days horses ran. Today they breeze four times between (I was 3). Fourstardave in the late 1980s was our races and might make a start every month and a half. As report- ed, horses are averaging 6.21 starts per year. If we can work as an household name. As there have been so many great industry to get that number up a half-horse (.5), the subsequent races over this period of time, two that stick in my economics of racetracks would change dramatically. mind are Point Given’s 2001 Travers and You’s 2002 This year the New York Racing Association instituted the Test Stakes (G1). Both races nearly brought the “loyalty program,” rewarding horses and their connections grandstand down. The stretch run of You and Car- who run in New York. It’s a tangible way of adding value to son Hollow is what horse racing is all about. The horsemen. There need to be dozens of other measurable ef- movement of the wooden foor beams against the forts done or regulated to address our everyday challenges. Saratoga’s handle per betting interest is best, bar none. On roar of the crowd is what I remember the most; it average, Saratoga yields $200,000 per betting interest, making was remarkable and like nowhere else on earth. For it one of the leaders, if not the leader, in the country. Having me, that is Saratoga. Back then my focus wasn’t on an extra horse per race goes a long way to lead back to proft- New York-breds, so I will admit I had the exacta ability for NYRA and the purse account itself. Additionally, $1 straight (You—Carson Hollow). of purses distributed at Saratoga yields on average a 16.5 ROI from handle, a fgure essentially unmatched in our industry. To put this in perspective, if Saratoga increases its feld siz- I feel that the most important piece in discussing Sara- es by a half-horse with an average $100,000 a race in added toga is the main reason it’s here: racing. It’s the core of handle, it would equate to roughly $1 million in additional what makes Saratoga...Saratoga. In 1990, nationally we handle a day. Obviously, this is the full extreme for racing ver- had a foal crop of 40,000 with 89,000 starters in 73,000 sus smaller meets across the country. However, this is how our races averaging 7.94 starts with average feld sizes of 8.91. industry sustains itself, grows purses, expands on capital race- Fast forward to today, and we have 20,000 foals with track projects, and has funds for marketing and promotion. 50,000 starters in 40,000 races averaging 6.21 starts with Other challenges we face in New York that involve Sarato- average feld sizes of 7.7. Essentially almost two fewer ga, are workers’ compensation and the general cost of doing starts per horse (-22%) and 1.25 fewer horses per race. The business in this State. Both have infated at astronomical pro- pressure on race conditions and stakes programs looms portions. These challenges discourage participation in every- even at meets like the mighty Saratoga. day racing and have lead to a reduction of out of town start- Field size is the key to the equation, both for the cus- ers and added horsemen in New York. The results are smaller tomer and the track. After all, that is what makes Saratoga felds and races failing to fll. a jewel: Competitive racing with playable, desired odds. The good news is that both NYRA and the New York Thor- You cannot have that without full felds. oughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) have long-term Saratoga works because it’s the perfect blend of quality strategies to reduce workers compensation for backstretch mixed with the appropriate quantity. In my opinion, feld employees. The need to reduce costs for horsemen and owners size is the one obstacle Saratoga faces and could be most further is absolutely necessary. pressing, keeping feld size up while remaining competitive If we could reduce the cost of each day, via outside-the-box with the various obstacles that surround everyday racing feed and purchasing co-ops for simple products such as hay, and the sport in general. After all, it is everyday racing that straw, grain, etc., the results would be signifcantly positive needs the most help and should be the industry’s focus. economically for owners and trainers. Just because you’re op- The highest levels of our sport are healthy and we prove it erating in New York City doesn’t mean the cost of agricultural time and time again on every big Saturday. Unfortunately, products you’re buying (from rural places) should be quadru- in general racing conditions and the typical everyday card pled. The price of hay and straw downstate is 70 to 90% more is struggling to be flled. Just ask any of the smaller barns. than that in upstate New York. (continued on page 12) 6 New York Breeder | nytbreeders.org | August 2018 NewsNEW YORK NYTB’S 2018 SARATOGA EVENTS Details and RSVP dates are on the books for New York Thorough- On Friday, Aug.