sign in sign up
<<
Home , Secreto

Maryland Horse® August 2018 Official publication of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association; Vol. 83, No. 8

Chanceland colt crowned Yearling Show

By Joe Clancy

Maryland Horse Breeders Association Inc. at Goucher College 1021 Dulaney Valley Road Baltimore, MD 21204 P.O. Box 427 Timonium, MD 21094 410-252-2100 www.marylandthoroughbred.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Harrison DVM 1 President David Wade Vice-president Kent Allen Murray Secretary-treasurer Cricket Goodall Executive director Brooke Bowman DVM, Rebecca B. Davis, David DiPietro, Christy Holden, Louis Merryman, Sabrina Moore, D. David Moose, Larry Murray, Hunter Rankin, William Reightler, James B. Steele, Theresa Wiseman *president appointed A.J. Hesketh-Tutton shares a moment with the eventual champion, a colt by Fed Biz. Directors Emeritus (served 18 years) J. William Boniface, As an observer raved look. The bay son of Fed Biz over a filly by Bandbox bred R. Thomas Bowman, King T. about a nearly black Mr and the Elusive Quality mare and owned by Ellen Charles. Leatherbury, Donald P. Litz Speaker colt in the ring for The major prizes capped a Jr., Robert T. Manfuso, Ann Proficient looked like a small Class II at the Maryland Horse Merryman, Michael Pons, racehorse – with an easy walk, long, hot day, but once again Katharine M. Voss Breeders Association’s annual good shoulders, the right bal- showcased the depth of the yearling show June 24, Bob ance from front to back. An Maryland-bred program. Advisory Council Manfuso offered a cautionary Ninety-six horses filled the hour later, the colt won the (past MHBA presidents) statement. four classes, and made Vio- J. William Boniface, William K. class for colts and geldings “Wait ‘til you see his bud- lette’s job difficult. Boniface, Frank A. Bonsal, by non-Maryland sires as dy. He’s got everything in the “There were a bunch of R. Thomas Bowman, William Manfuso-breds swept the top G. Christmas, Hal C.B. Clagett right place.” nice horses here,” said the three places (the Mr Speaker III, Kimball C. Firestone, King On cue, another Manfuso- Grade 1-winning New York- T. Leatherbury, J.W.Y. Martin bred colt walked along the colt was third). By the end of based trainer. “The final four Jr., Joseph P. Pons Jr., Michael rail of the sand ring at the the day, judge Rick Violette [in the championship class] Pons, James B. Steele Jr., Timonium Fairgrounds. And crowned the Fed Biz colt as was a really difficult choice. Katharine M. Voss made everybody stop and the show’s grand champion I kept going back and forth, grateful for the decision, and tion to it makes it doubly satis- at the show, fittingly taking I thought Mrs. Charles’ horse fying. I raced Bandbox too, so home the Northview Stallion was a beautiful filly, a stand- it’s there on both sides.” Station Challenge Trophy. out filly.” The reserve champion was The son of Medaglia d’Oro The champion goes by raised and prepped at David had three class placings from “Bruce” around the farm, and JoAnn Hayden’s Dark 11 shown (second and fifth in and the name will resonate Hollow Farm, where Charles Class I, second in Class III). with fans of a certain animat- is a frequent visitor. All yearlings who entered ed movie. Somewhere along “I go out and see them all,” the show ring are eligible for the line Proficient picked up she said. “I have my pets, you $40,000 in premium awards, the nickname “Fishy,” and know. I have favorites. If I’m with $20,000 going to the ex- her first foal was, of course, going to be involved, I want to hibitors of the four show con- dubbed “Nemo” after the lead go see them.” testants who earn the most character in Finding Nemo. The Dark Hollow also won money as 2-year-olds in 2019, Fed Biz colt acts a bit more Class IV, for fillies by sires and $20,000 divided among The Class I presentation (from left): Mike Pons, Steve Dance aggressive, so was given the standing outside Maryland, the exhibitors of the four high- and Paget Bennett make the presentation to David Dobson and Chloe Kidder of breeder Lady Olivia at North Cliff. Owner/breeder Bob Manfuso (with trophy) and the team from Chanceland Farm accept the championship handle “Bruce,” after a some- with a Tapizar daughter from est-earning 3-year-old runners prizes from Michelle Jennings of sponsor The Mill of Bel Air and Bill Reightler of EMO Agency. times friendly, sometimes the Malibu Moon mare Over the next year. R not so friendly shark. Bruce’s the Moon. The bay filly, with main line in the film is, “Fish white on all four legs, led a pa- Special Thanks are friends, not food.” Substi- rade from the Upperco farm as tute people for fish, and you Dark Hollow took home the The MHBA extends spe- get the Fed Biz colt’s person- third-, fourth- and fifth-place cial thanks to the show’s spon- ality, well some of it. ribbons in the class. sors: Fasig-Tipton Midlantic, “He’s an easy boy, kind of Breeder Lady Olivia at Gegorek & Co. PA, Harford an airhead, just a happy-go- North Cliff won Class I, for County, William Hess DVM, lucky guy who’s not too con- colts and geldings by Mary- Komlo & Associates, Larking cerned about everything,” land sires, with a member Hill Farm, Maryland Jock- said Chanceland’s A.J. Hes- of the Virginia farm’s first ey Club, Maryland Million keth-Tutton, who was on the Maryland-bred­ crop. Foaled Ltd., Maryland Saddlery, shank for the show. “When at Anchor and Hope Farm Mid­­Atlantic Farm Credit, you tell him to do something, in Port Deposit, the bay son Northview Stallion Station, Lady Olivia’s Lupe Flores receives the Class I he’s like, ‘Who me?’ Then you of Bourbon Courage (with Patterson Price Real Estate, groom’s award from Bill Reightler for a colt by Seville (Ger). 2 tell him again and he’s like, a long stripe down his face) Sagamore Farm, Scott Alex- 3 ‘Oh, you did mean me.’ He’s prevailed over 27 others to ander Horse Transportation, a good boy, and a handsome start the day. Lady Olivia’s Shamrock Farms, Steve Dance lad.” trainer Carla Morgan recalled Auctions, The EMO Agency, Owner/breeder Ellen Charles and David and JoAnn Hayden of Dark Hollow Farm accept the prizes Charles was on hand to the opinion of at least one es- The Mill, TheRacingBiz.com for the reserve champion from Mid-Atlantic editor Joe Clancy and Reightler. take a bow for her filly Be teemed observer early in the and thisishorseracing.com. Good, who won a crowded colt’s life. Added appreciation goes to especially between the top lantic sale this fall, but Man- “Hats off to my crew,” Class III (fillies by Maryland “Bill Graves loved that the Maryland State Fair (pro- two. You’re really picking fuso likes what he sees so said Manfuso. “They do a sires) before being named re- colt,” said Morgan of the Fasig- vider of the facility), Brandt’s hairs at the end, and I could far. Chanceland always takes great job with them. We don’t serve champion. Showed by Tipton Sales company legend Mill, Marama Farm and Mary- have switched them around part in the yearling show, mess around with the cutie John Foster of Dark Hollow who passed away in May. “He land Thoroughbred Horse- and not lost any sleep. I’d take and the 2018 contingent took pie stuff either. They’re out Farm, the gray daughter of saw him when the mare was in men’s Association (tent spon- any one of those four home. home four class ribbons in running around, roughing it Bandbox stood out among 32 Kentucky to be bred and told sors), Country Life (straw) They’re nice horses.” addition to the farm’s eighth up with their buddies. Some in her class and represented a me, ‘That’s the nicest-looking and Maryland Equine Center The champion represents championship.­ of them get nicked here and deep connection to the pedi- colt I’ve seen all year.’ ” (on call throughout the day). Fasig-Tipton’s Paget Bennett presents the Class II prize, won by the a relatively new branch of there. That’s the way it goes, gree. Charles raced Bandbox Graves, of course, ended “I love the horse,” Man- eventual champion, to Bob Manfuso and A.J. Hesketh-Tutton. the Thoroughbred tree at but that’s the way you raise a and owns shares in the stal- with a promise to be interest- Results fuso said from the shade of Chanceland Farm, the home tough horse.” lion, and she bought the re- ed if Lady Olivia ever wanted Class I. For colts and geld- the ringside tent. “When I of Manfuso and partner Katy Farm manager Casey Ran- serve champion’s dam Dearie to sell. That’s pretty doubtful. ings foaled in Maryland, the watch horses mature, they go Voss. Frequent Manfuso part- dall echoed Manfuso’s senti- Be Good as a yearling in 2007. “He’s a second generation produce of mares covered in a certain way and he’s just ner Nursery Place bought ments, while admitting that The $15,000 purchase was homebred,” said owner Gin- Maryland. (28 exhibited) happened to put the pieces Proficient (twice a winner for the ribbons do help ease the made, at least in part, for sen- ger Fox, who operates the Rix- together to go that way. He’s 1. b.c., Bourbon Courage— Richard Santulli and Alan workload – a bit. timental reasons as Charles’ eyville farm with David Dob- got a great stride, he’s got the Uncanny Nikol, by Outflank- Goldberg) at Keeneland Jan- mother Adelaide (MacNeille) son. “This is our first year with balance, he’s not too big or “It’s very, very rewarding er. Owned and bred by Lady uary in 2014. Her first foal, Riggs bred much of the filly’s Maryland-breds, but he spent too small, great shoulders on for the crew,” he said. “You Olivia at North Cliff LLC, Silver Mining, sold for $35,000 female family including stakes a lot of time on the farm at him.” come in wanting to do the Rixeyville, Va.; 2. dk.b./br.c., as a yearling in 2016 and was best you can possibly do but winner Zvetlana (a Mary- home too and is Virginia-cer- Golden Lad—Belterra, by winless in two starts through The win elicited a loud stay humble about it too. You land-bred foal of 1978), Zarrah tified. I was on the farm with Unbridled. Owned and bred June for Unjin and Rodney cheer from the Chanceland want your horse to do as well (1970), Best Contract (1952) him, and he’s a pretty good by Robert T. Manfuso, West Jenkins. crew – led by Sally Eck – hang- as they can and you want ev- and Best Blue (1946). guy. He was not a problem Friendship, Md.; 3. dk.b./br.c., Proficient’s 2017 foal’sing on the rail. Their work eryone else’s to as well. There “That adds to it,” said growing up.” Imagining—Night Brigade, by racing days are somewhere with the 11 yearlings in the are so many nice horses out Charles of the family history. Northview Stallion Sta- Rockport Harbor. Owned and in the future, perhaps after a show paid off, they were there. You know it’s a very “You can do well with any tion’s first-year sire Golden bred by Finn’s Nickel LLC and Reightler presents the Class II groom’s award to Jenna Isennock trip to the Fasig-Tipton Mid- proud, and you could tell. close judgment. We’re very horse but to add some connec- Lad led all Maryland stallions Anchor and Hope Farm Inc., for a colt by Congrats from Dark Hollow Farm. Maryland Jockey Club’s Phoebe Hayes and Joe Clancy of thisishorseracing.com (center) present the Class III prizes to owner/breeder Ellen Charles, JoAnn and David Hayden Amateur Judging awards were presented by and John Foster of Dark Hollow Farm. MHBA’s Jordyn Egan to Cathy Degges and Edwin Merryman

Port Deposit, Md.; 4. Johng, Great Notion—Long Time Premium award winners b.c., Baltimore Bob—Ferry Gone, by Pioneering.Owned Music, by Wiseman’s Ferry. and bred by Gelli Partners from 2015, 2016 Owned and bred by Alberts LLC and Michael J. Harrison Ringmaster Brian Magness and judge’s assistant Cindy Deubler MHBA Yearling shows Racing LLC, Laurel, Md.; 5. DVM, Bel Air, Md.; 4. Freedom flank judge Rick Violette after a long day of looking at yearlings. b.c., Golden Lad—Grand Can- Blayze, b.f., Freedom Child— yon Gold, by Tale of the Cat. Hurricane Isabella, by Pros- Owned by Donald Barr and pect Bay. Owned by George The $40,000 MHBA Yearling Show premium is split Walter Vieser, New Market, Busche and Linda Walls, and distributed twice among the four show contestants Md. Bred by Kevin P. Morgan. Georgetown, Tex. Bred by who earn the most money as 2- and 3-year-olds. LGB ; 5. ch.f., The highest earners of 2017 received $13,000 for first; Class II. For colts and geld- Etched—Bay of Bengal, by Ra- $4,000, second; $2,000, third; and $1,000, fourth. ings foaled in Maryland, the keen. Owned and bred by Bo- produce of mares covered in Shown in 2015—3-year-olds in 2017 nita Farm, Darlington, Md. states other than Maryland. Judge: Donato Lanni Class IV. For fillies foaled (20 exhibited) Faze the Nation—$150,368 in Maryland, the produce of 4 Bill Reightler presents the Class III groom’s award to Krissy Close 1. b.c., Fed Biz—Proficient, (ch.f., Cal Nation—Sunday in Malibu, by Malibu Moon; 5 mares covered in states other for a Golden Lad filly owned and bred by Charles’ Hillwood Stables. by Elusive Quality. Owned shown in Class III by LMW Thoroughbreds LLC than Maryland. (16 exhibited) and bred by Robert T. Manfu- [Linda Walls]). In 2017: 3rd S so, West Friendship, Md.; 2. 1. dk.b./br.f., Tapizar— My Sistersledge—$123,621 dk.b./br.c., Street Sense—Get Over the Moon, by Malibu (dk.b./br.f., Etched—Blushing Bride, by Miesque’s Son; Set Go, by More Than Ready. Moon. Owned and bred by shown in Class III by John Banner). In 2017: Owned and bred by Robert T. Dark Hollow Farm, Upperco, Won Maryland Million Ladies S, 3rd Pearl Necklace S Parade of Nations—$112,075 Manfuso, West Friendship, Md.; 2. b.f., Ghostzapper—Na- (ch.g., Cal Nation—Parade of Colors, by Leading the Md.; 3. dk.b./br.c., Mr Speaker ive Enough, by Street Sense. Parade; shown in Class I by John E. Williamson III) —Tizabird, by Tiznow. Owned Owned and bred by Sagamore Farm, Reisterstown, Md.; 3. O Dionysus—$105,000 and bred by Robert T. Manfu- (b.c., Bodemeister—Safe Journey, by Flatter; shown in so and Katharine M. Voss, Self Assured, dk.b./br.f., Tale The MHBA’s Cricket Goodall accepts the leading sire of the Cat—Bridled Assur- Class II by Dark Hollow Farm). West Friendship, Md.; 4. ch.c., award for Northview Stallion Station’s Golden Lad In 2017: Won Miracle Wood S, 2nd Private Terms S, ance, by Unbridled’s Song. from Randy Lewis of sponsor Sagamore Farm. Tapizar—Plum, by Pure Prize. Federico Tesio S, Frank Whiteley Jr. S Owned and bred by Hillwood Shamrock Farm’s Jim Steele and theracingbiz.com’s Frank Vespe Owned and bred by Dark Hol- Stables LLC, Washington, Shown in 2016—2-year-olds in 2017 present the Class IV prizes to JoAnn and David Hayden, Krissy Close low Farm, Upperco, Md.; 5. shaw. Owned and bred by (three); Bourbon Courage, 5 D.C.; 4. dk.b./br.f., Congrats— Judge: John Servis and a Tapizar filly owned and bred by Dark Hollow Farm. dk.b./br.c., Honor Code—Joy, Hillwood­ Stables LLC, Wash- points (three); Great Notion, by Pure Prize. Owned and Starsonhershoulder, by Quiet Limited View—$177,096 American. Owned and bred ington, D.C. (Class III) 2 points (three); Imagining, 2 bred by Dark Hollow Farm, points (six); Baltimore Bob, 1 (b.f., Freedom Child—Loves to Glance, by Not Upperco, Md. by Dark Hollow Farm and Northview Stallion Sta- For Love; 3rd in Class III, shown by Dragon’s Lair Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Davidov, point (one); Freedom Child, tion Challenge Trophy— 1 Farm LLC). In 2017: Won Maryland Juvenile Filly 1 point (two); and Etched, ⁄2 Class III. For fillies foaled Upperco, Md.; 5. b.f., Uncle GOLDEN LAD. Presented to Championship S, Maryland Million Lassie S point (two). in Maryland, the produce of Mo—Luna Time, by Malibu the Maryland stallion whose Southampton Way—$106,800 mares covered in Maryland. Moon. Owned and bred by offspring earn the most points Groom’s awards: Class I, (b.f., Into Mischief—Roadtohanna, by Not For Love; (32 exhibited) Dorsey Brown and Richard based on the following: five #107, Lupe Flores; Class II, Champion, 1st in Class IV, shown by Sagamore Farm). Palmer, Butler, Md. In 2017: 2nd Adirondack S-G2, Arlington-Washington 1. Be Good, gr./ro.f., Band- for first, three (second), two #31, Jenna Isennock; Class III, Lassie S box—Dearie Be Good, by Champion—b.c., Fed Biz— (third), one (fourth) and a half #25, Krissy Close; Class IV, Proficient, by Elusive Quality. (fifth). The champion earns #108, Kim Crowell; Champi- Enchanted Ghost—$69,589 Scrimshaw.­ Owned and bred (b.f., Ghostzapper—Uniformly Yours, by Grand Slam; Owned and bred by Robert two and the reserve one. onship class, #47, A.J. Hes- by Hillwood Stables LLC, shown in Class IV by George Doetsch) Washington, D.C.; 2. dk.b./ T. Manfuso, West Friendship, The following stallions keth-Tutton (champion); #21, John Foster (reserve). Onemoregreattime—$60,609 br.f., Golden Lad—Hello Now, Md. (Class II) earned points at this year’s (b.c., Great Notion—Onemoretimeagain, by Love of by Tiznow. Owned and bred by Reserve Champion—Be show: Amateur judging contest: Money; shown in Class I by Clover Hill Farm Inc.). 1 Reightler presents the Class IV groom’s award to Kim Crowell Hillwood Stables LLC, Wash­ Good, gr./ro.f., Bandbox— Golden Lad, 6 ⁄2 points (11 Cathy Degges and Edwin In 2017: 3rd Maryland Million Nursery S for a Palace Malice filly from Country Life Farm. ington, D.C.; 3. dk.b./br.f., Dearie Be Good, by Scrim- shown); Bandbox, 6 points Merryman. Harrison named MHBA president Royal additions join as new board takes office Maryland-bred Hall of Fame

Royally bred El Gran Se- Considered an exemplary nor and one of the queens of miler, was 1 state-bred distaffers, Caesar’s again asked to go 1 ⁄2 miles in Wish, are the 2018 inductees to his next start, the Irish Sweeps Christy Holden the Maryland-bred Thorough- Derby-G1. He won comfort- bred Hall of Fame. ably as the 2-7 favorite in the A son of final start of his career. bred by E.P. Taylor, El Gran Se- El Gran Senor was again nor was destined for greatness. named champion in England, His dam, the Buckpasser mare as top 3-year-old and miler, Mike Harrison Kent Murray David Wade Sex Appeal, had produced and took 1984 Maryland-bred his champion full-brother Try Horse of the Year, champi- The Maryland Horse Murray grew up on the fami- “It is important to maintain a My Best and group-winning on 3-year-old and champion Breeders Association mem- ly’s Murmur Farm in Darling- proactive approach while in- half-sister Solar when the colt grass horse honors in a close bership selected three new ton. The Aberdeen (Harford corporating innovative pro- arrived at Windfields Farm in vote over Secreto. El Gran members and two incumbents County) resident owns Twin grams and lucrative incentives Theresa Wiseman Chesapeake City in April 1981. Senor entered stud alongside to the Board of Directors, as Oaks Farm, a horse boarding for our breeders,” Wade said. Whereas many of Wind- Northern Dancer at Wind- announced June 12. Dictated facility, with his wife Donna, Christy Holden. The first- ment, marketing and news ed- fields’ Northern Dancer year­ fields in 1985. by MHBA bylaws, the annual and is a consultant and ac- time electee, a resident of For- itor at The Catholic Review. She lings were sold, El Gran Se- El Gran Senor proved sub- fills five open seats. count manager for Murmur est Hill (Harford County), is has owned horses in various nor – named for his sire’s Hall fertile that first season, only Those elected this year will Farm. A program manager for general manager of Country partnerships since 2012. Among of Fame trainer Horatio Luro – getting 40 percent of his mares

serve for the next three years. Northrop Grumman Corpora- Life and Merryland Farms, her goals are “to assist the campaigned for Windfields in Liam Healy in foal. Windfields accepted a Michael Harrison, Christy tion, he has a bachelor’s de- where she has worked since MHBA in continuing to har- partnership with Robert Sang- El Gran Senor winning the Group 3 Railway Stakes at fertility insurance settlement, Holden and Theresa Wiseman gree in electrical engineering 2004. Holden has a bachelor’s ness new technologies in addi- ster and his trainer Vincent The Curragh at 2, one of six stakes wins in his eight-start career. and he was moved to Ashford join incumbents Kent Murray and a master’s in business ad- degree in business administra- tion to tried and true methods O’Brien. Stud in Kentucky the next and David Wade. Holden was ministration. First elected to tion and had been an office to encourage more people to Based in Ireland, El Gran year where he remained until elected for the first time; Wise- the board in 2015, he is also on manager for Woodward Asso- enter the industry as active Senor was undefeated in four his death at age 25 in 2006. 6 man was a president’s appoin- the Maryland Million board. ciates, selling fire trucks and owners and breeders. Contin- starts at 2. Described by his From 15 crops, he sired 415 7 tee in 2017. His goals are to represent equipment, and a commercial ual exposure through various connections as a lazy but tal- foals of which 55 were stakes Michael Harrison DVM. Thor­oughbred horse breeders lines representative at Earl A. media is what will help Thor- ented colt who would “make winners. Among his best was Owns and operates Willow- and owners from Maryland Klein Insurance Agency. In ad- oughbred breeding and racing a race of it with a donkey, and his Grade 1-winning daughter dale Farm in Butler (Baltimore by encouraging new thoughts, dition to managing the five in Maryland continue to grow. always do enough and no Toussaud,­ who went on to be County), which has been in listening to input, and acting stallions at Country Life, she If people aren’t exposed to the more,” he captured the Rail- named Broodmare of the Year his family since 1962. A prac- in the best interests of the has overseen the foalings of message, they will never get way Stakes-G3, followed by after producing five graded ticing equine veterinarian for members. In addition, the pro- more than 400 mares and pre- involved. Bringing new peo- the National Stakes-G2, both stakes winners from seven more than 35 years, he first ap- motion of the Thoroughbred pared and showed dozens of ple into the industry as well as at The Curragh, and capped starters, including Belmont peared on the MHBA board as industry to Maryland elected yearlings at the MHBA year- keeping those already actively off his season in Newmarket’s Stakes-G1 winner and sire a presidential appointee in officials will be a high priority. ling show. Her goals include involved are keys to growth.” Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes over Empire Maker. 2009 and 2010, and was elect- David Wade. General man­ being a voice for farm manag- Of the five directors whose Rainbow Quest. El Gran Senor Caesar’s Wish was con- ed to serve two terms through ager­ of Northview Stallion ers and professionals who terms expired in 2018, outgo- was named 1983 champion sidered by her trainer Dickie 2016. A chairman of the MHBA Station and the manager of make a living on Maryland ing president Robert B. “Wil- 2-year-old colt in England and Small as one of his greatest Legislative committee, he Sycamore Hall Farm in Chesa- farms, and to provide ideas for lie” White, secretary-treasurer Ireland, resulting in a breed- achievements and the fastest notes: “The tide is turning on peake City (Cecil County), the long-term success and sta- Richard F. Blue Jr. and John ing coup for Taylor, who also horse he ever trained. De- racing and breeding in the Wade is also a sales agent and bility of breeding and racing. C. Davison were ineligible to bred that year’s North Amer- scribed as “a big, magnficent state, thanks to our legislators, has been on the MHBA board Theresa Wiseman. Found- stand for reelection because ican champion 2-year-old colt chestnut who seemed to pos- the hard work of many, and an since 2016. With his wife Mau- er and president of Media­Wise they served six consecutive Devil’s Bag. sess every physical attribute enlightened, proactive racing reen, he breeds on a small Inc., a media relations consult- years. Those whose terms have El Gran Senor enhanced his a man could want,” she was commission. My goals are to scale, counting among his top ing firm, Wiseman was a pres- not expired are Brooke Bow­­ reputation at 3. He debuted Maryland-bred champion of work with fellow board mem- performers Maryland-bred ident appointee to the MHBA man DVM, Rebecca B. Davis, a winner over stablemate her division both years she bers and existing related orga- champions Sparkling­ Number board in 2017. She has served David DiPietro, Louis Merry- Sadler’s Wells (also by North- competed, winning 11 of 16 nizations to revitalize public and Celestial Legend. Wade on the MHBA social media man, Sabrina Moore, David ern Dancer) in the 7-furlong starts in 1977 and 1978, nine interest, support and involve- has served on the MHBA sales and marketing committee (the Moose, Larry Murray, James B. Gladness Stakes, which pro- stakes. Only timing and trage-

ment in Maryland­ racing and committee, stallion commit- chair since 2017), events com- Steele Jr., Hunter Rankin and vided a perfect setup for the Double J dy kept her from greater glory. breeding. Racing and breed- tee, events committee, year- mittee and member relations William S. Reightler. English classic Two Thousand Caesar’s Wish with trainer Dickie Small, groom Kathy Dibben and Bred by Nathan Cohen, ing are important elements of ling show committee and committee. With a B.A in com- Following the general mem- Guineas-G1. El Gran Senor Danny Wright aboard after her Toddler Stakes win at 2. former Pimlico vice-president Maryland agriculture, and I steering committee of the munication arts, she has held bership meeting June 25 at won by daylight while record- and son of former Pimlico will work to strengthen public Farm Managers Club. Among positions as director of media Goucher College, the board ing one of the fastest times in reer as favorite in the Epsom ing yards by another Wind- president Herman Cohen, the and legislative awareness of his goals are to further build relations at her alma mater, elected Harrison as president, the race’s nearly 175-year his- Derby-G1. Taking the lead fields-bred Northern Dancer filly by Proudest Roman was this fact.” Maryland as the preeminent the College of Notre Dame of Wade as vice-president and tory. 2 furlongs from the finish of son, Secreto, and lost by a born at Doug Small’s Strath- 1 Kent Murray. The son of state in the Mid-Atlantic re- Maryland, and director of Kent Murray­ as secretary-trea- El Gran Senor suffered the the 1 ⁄2-mile classic, El Gran head. more Stud in Monkton. By the late board member E. Allen gion for breeding and racing. public relations and develop- surer. R only loss of his eight-start ca- Senor was caught in the clos- time the filly out of the un- disquished Art Market mare dler Stakes at Bowie, got a Wish sailed through four vic- lected by a committee of rac- Eric J. Wirth—NOTABLE GAME: May 12, 5th May 11, 2nd race, $693. Notable Game: May Primper was a yearling, Co- summer break, and then add- tories, all stakes, including the ing industry mem­bers. Candi­ race, $2,565; May 24, 4th race, $945. ($3,510) 12, 5th race, $855; May 24, 4th race, $315. Mrs. Frank P. Wright—CLARE’S DOWERY: May Pink Notion: May 12, 1st race, $693. Rare No­ hen and his father opted to get ed a score in the Bowie Kin- Grade 1 Mother Goose (de- dates must be retired from 10, 3rd race, $4,104; May 19, 2nd race, $3,276. tion: May 24, 7th race, $440. Sensational No­ out of the breeding business. dergarten Stakes. Sent to Aq- feating Lakeville Miss and racing at least five years to be ($7,380) tion: May 11, 6th race, $1,026; May 26, 6th Missy White Oak They sold the lot (five mares, ueduct in November, she Tempest Queen) and Grade 2 eligible. Lana Wright and Two Legends Farm—FALL­ race, $483): Great Notion Syndicate— INGINLOVEAGAIN: May 11, 2nd race, $5,643/ $10,887.40. four sucklings and four year- coasted to victory in the Black-Eyed Susan. She was Under the collaboration of $3,762. ($9,405) LION HEARTED (Northern Prancer: May 24, 6th gone lings) to Small. Tempted, then faced the na- second in the Coaching Club the Maryland­ Horse Breeders Linda Zang—LEWISFIELD: May 19, 10th race race, $525. Willie B Mine: May 19, 3rd race, Small immediately entered tion’s divisional leader, Lake­ American Oaks-G1 and head- Association and Maryland Rac­ $3,000. $605): Lion Hearted Syndicate—$1,130. LOUIS QUATORZE (Iam a Dancer: May 10, 4th Our Mims Retirement Haven, a nonprofit sanctuary the yearlings in the Eastern ville Miss, in the Demoi- ed to Saratoga for the Grade 1 ­ing Media Association, the Stallion bonuses race, $198): Louis Quatorze Syndicate. for retired Thoroughbred broodmares in , Ky., and Fall Sale, hoping to get $20,000 selle-G2 17 days later, and Alabama, in which she went Hall of Fame was initiated in BUFFUM (No Refunds: May 17, 4th race, $840): NOT FOR LOVE (Fallinginloveagain: May 11, 2nd home to Maryland-bred Missy White Oak since 2009, no- Buffum Syndicate. for the filly he said was “with- won by 7 widening lengths. off the 4-5 favorite. Leading 2013 and now numbers 22 race, $1,881. Fleet Gold Digger: May 25, 8th tified her fans in mid-May that the 29-year-old mare had out doubt the best looking Caesar’s Wish added a vic- from the start, she faltered members. The class of 2018 CAL NATION (Earned It: May 12, 9th race, $525): race, $1,995. Madam Alex: May 26, 3rd race, Cal Nation Syndicate. $378. Platinum Pound: May 11, 2nd race, “passed peacefully on the farm.” yearling­ I have ever raised.” tory in Keystone’s Villager heading into the far turn, col- joins Awad, Broad Brush, Chal­ CHEROKEE’S BOY (Dr Bolt: May 18, 6th race, $363): Not For Love Syndicate—$4,617. A daughter of longtime Maryland stallion Baeder- Bidding stalled at $7,500 and Stakes-G3 in late December to lapsed and died of a heart at- ­le­don, Cigar, Concern, Dave’s $1,310.40. Majorie Mugs: May 26, 3rd race, ORIENTATE (Cut Time: May 28, 2nd race, $297): wood, Missy White Oak captured the Maryland Million Small took her home, then push her 2-year-old record to tack on the track. The Eclipse Friend, Deputed Testamony, $198): ZWP Stable—$1,508.40. Orientate Syndicate. CUBA (Love in Excess: May 27, 3rd race, $855): Lassie at 2 and won or placed in 21 of 37 starts, earning sold her privately to client Sal- seven wins from eight starts. Award went to Tempest Find, Gallorette, Jameela, Kau- OUTFLANKER (Donna’s Delight: May 24, 9th race, J&S Stables, LLC. $290.40. Sofranko: May 26, 5th race, $297): $141,150. Bred by Gilbert Hahn’s Meeting House Farm, ly Gibson, who placed the filly Eclipse Award ballots had Queen. ai King, Little Bold John, Po- DESPITE THE ODDS (Bagels and Lox: May 25, 9th Outflanker Syndicate—$587.40. race, $554.40. Meo Desperado: May 17, 6th she was out of the Tarleton Oak mare Miss White Oak. with Small’s son Dickie to been mailed before the Demoi­ That fall, Bowie carded a litely, Safely Kept, Twixt and REDEEMED (Dear Charlotte: May 27, 3rd race, race, $308): R. Larry Johnson—$862.40. $165. Redeemed Gentleman: May 13, 10th Missy White Oak only produced three foals over a 14- train. Caesar’s Wish went on selle, and didn’t include Cae- Caesar’s Wish Handicap. A Vertex and steeplechasers Elk­ ETCHED (Pictura: May 26, 7th race, $378): Bonita race, $290.40. Redeemed Gentleman: May 27, Farm Stallion Partnership. year breeding career, but one was graded stakes winner to earn $314,507. sar’s Wish. Lakeville Miss was race has been run in her honor ridge, Good Night Shirt, Jay 1st race, $198. She’s Achance Too: May 25, 6th In her juvenile debut in named champion. at a Maryland track nearly ev- Trump and Tuscalee. R FREEDOM CHILD (Freedom Storm: May 17, 2nd race, $1,596): Redeemed Syndicate—$2,249.40. and $437,215-earner Madame Pietra, by Roy, born in 1997. race, $165): Freedom Child Syndicate. The mare arrived at Our Mims with her pasturemate, May at Pimlico, Caesar’s Wish A quest for an Eclipse ery year since. FRIESAN FIRE (Estrella Grande: May 10, 4th race, ROCK SLIDE (Punch Nephew: May 13, 3rd race, won by 9 lengths. She fol- Award in 1978 was well under Maryland Thoroughbred $378. Fiery Challenge: May 27, 1st race, $165): Shamrock Farms. Ms. Stalwart, when her previous owner could no longer SCIPION (Crazy Wild Bill: May 17, 2nd race, lowed with a romp in the Tod- way that summer as Caesar’s Hall of Fame inductees are se- $1,026. Glad Dad: May 12, 7th race, $693; May afford to care for her. OMRH noted she “was featured at 28, 1st race, $693. Hot Friesia: May 12, 3rd $315. Grandiflora: May 19, 4th race, $605. In race, $1,881. Janes Brew: May 12, 5th race, Arrears: May 18, 6th race, $3,556.80): Scipion Keeneland’s Breakfast with the Works on April 14. She en- $315. She’slikethewind: May 26, 10th race, Syndicate—$4,476.80. joyed meeting her old fans and making new ones.” $363): Friesan Fire Syndicate—$5,349. STREET MAGICIAN (Go Magician Go: May 11, Said farm founder and owner Jeanne Mirabito: “Missy GREAT NOTION (Apolodorodedamasco: May 25, 7th race, $242. Lippi Lorenzo: May 28, 1st race, 8th race, $385. Broad Reach: May 18, 8th race, $1,881. Shifra Magician: May 10, 3rd race, White Oak died as she lived: on her own terms. I am bless- W. Dale and Joan P. Everett—GIVEN ACHANCE: Dr. and Mrs. Faysal Mudarris—APOLODORO­­ $686.40. Conjecture: May 19, 2nd race, $504. Singinginstilettos: May 28, 7th race, ed to have known her. She will be missed.” May 26, 7th race, $3,078. SHE’S ACHANCE DEDAMASCO:­ May 25, 8th race, $1,155. $693): R. Larry Johnson—$3,320. $2,964. Have Hope: May 28, 4th race, $969. Missy White Oak was buried in the farm cemetery. TOO: May 25, 6th race, $4,788. ($7,866) Edmund T. Mudge IV—CAPUCINE: May 10, 7th Hopkins Choice: May 11, 6th race, $378. Lew­ UNBRIDLED MATE (Unbridled Escape: May 11, Mrs. Janon Fisher III—DEAR CHARLOTTE: May race, $726. HEY MABEL: May 13, 4th race, isfield: May 19, 10th race, $1,000. Major Metro: 1st race, $1,026): J & S Stables LLC. 27, 3rd race, $495. $2,041.20. MADAM ALEX: May 26, 3rd race, Robert Gerczak—BALTIMORE STREET: May 11, $1,134. ($3,901.20) 1st race, $1,134. Steven T. Newby—ZORALLY: May 18, 3rd race, Glade Valley Farms Inc.—FLEET GOLD DIGGER: $3,276. 8 May 25, 8th race, $5,985. Northview Stallion Station Inc.—SHIFRA MAGI­ 9 Glenangus Farm LLC—PEACH OF A GAL: May CIAN: May 10, 3rd race, $1,512. 18, 12th race $3,000. Marilyn Payne—BAGELS AND LOX: May 25, 9th Maryland-bred Bonus Payments Dan Green—NORTHERN PRANCER: May 24, 6th race, $1,663.20. race, $1,575. WILLIE B MINE: May 19, 3rd race, Dr. and Mrs. A. Leonard Pineau—LEGAL PRECE­ for registered Maryland-breds running in Maryland $1,815. ($3,390) DENT: May 25, 2nd race, $1,197. STEAMY Maryland Fund Report Michael J. Harrison DVM—GIN FUZZ: May 10, HOT: May 26, 9th race, $5,985. T SIZZLE: May Bonuses are paid 45 to 75 days from date of actual race 1st race, $759. 13, 1st race, $2,565; May 25, 8th race, $2,205. Bonuses paid for races at Maryland tracks Trevor R. Hewick and Joan Hewick—POPLAR ($11,952) 1st place 2nd 2nd place 3rd 3rd place 1st place 2nd 2nd place 3rd 3rd place AVENUE: May 17, 9th race, $4,514.40. Jennifer H. Pitts—BROAD REACH: May 18, 8th 1st place breeder place breeder place breeder 1st place breeder place breeder place breeder May 7 to May 31, 2018 Hickory Ridge Farm—DORCAS CAREY: May 11, race, $2,059.20. Purse $ earns $ bonus $ earns $ bonus $ earns $ bonus $ Purse $ earns $ bonus $ earns $ bonus $ earns $ bonus $ 9th race, $1,701. Bobby L. Plummer—IAM A DANCER: May 10, 14000 7980 2394 2940 882 1540 462 33000 18810 5643 6930 2079 3630 1089 Hillside Thoroughbreds LLC—SOFRANKO: May 4th race, $594. 14500 8265 2479.50 3045 913.50 1595 478.50 34000 19380 5814 7140 2142 3740 1122 Breeder bonuses Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowman and R. Larry John­ 26, 5th race, $891. Patricia L. Ramey and Maciej Szwarc—PINK NO­ 15000 8550 2565 3150 945 1650 495 35000 19950 5985 7350 2205 3850 1155 son—LIPPI LORENZO: May 28, 1st race, Hope Hill Farm and Thomas McGreevy—ES­ TION: May 12, 1st race, $2,079. 15500 8835 2650.50 3255 976.50 1705 511.50 36000 20520 6156 7560 2268 3960 1188 Includes the additional 20 percent Maryland-sired $5,643/$3,762. ($9,405) TRELLA GRANDE: May 10, 4th race, $1,134. R C Park Racing Stable Inc.—MAJORIE MUGS: bonus for winners of maiden races, initiated in the 16000 9120 2736 3360 1008 1760 528 37000 21090 6327 7770 2331 4070 1221 Dorsey Brown and Richard Palmer—SHOT­ Barbara J. Houck—FINAL FEAR: May 25, 9th May 26, 3rd race, $594. 16500 9405 2821.50 3465 1039.50 1815 544.50 38000 21660 6498 7980 2394 4180 1254 2017 Laurel fall meet. That bonus is reflected in DOWNINFLAMES: May 18, 1st race, $1,650. race, $4,514.40. Sagamore Farm LLC—ALL I KARABOUT: May 25, the second figure earned for the race. 17000 9690 2907 3570 1071 1870 561 39000 22230 6669 8190 2457 4290 1287 James Edwin Bryant and Linda Page Davis— Housatonic Stables LLC—NAUTICAL NATURE: 3rd race, $3,933. BRING ME ANSWERS: May 17500 9975 2992.50 3675 1102.50 1925 577.50 40000 22800 6840 8400 2520 4400 1320 Leo J. Ambrogi—CUT TIME: May 28, 2nd race, JUMP JIVE AN WAIL: May 18, 8th race, May 18, 6th race, $2,059.20. 19, 2nd race, $1,716. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: 18000 10260 3078 3780 1134 1980 594 41000 23370 7011 8610 2583 4510 1353 $891.. $3,931.20. Jackson Residuary QTIP Trust—RENAISSANCE May 18, 8th race, $10,670.40. FEEL PROUD: 18500 10545 3163.50 3885 1165.50 2035 610.50 42000 23940 7182 8820 2646 4620 1386 David Baxter—CRAZY WILD BILL: May 17, 2nd Karen Clark—UNBRIDLED ESCAPE: May 11, 1st ROSIE: May 26, 8th race, $7,695. May 24, 1st race, $1,575. RULE YOURSELF: 19000 10830 3249 3990 1197 2090 627 43000 24510 7353 9030 2709 4730 1419 race, $945. GLAD DAD: May 12, 7th race, race, $3,078. R. Larry Johnson—QUESTIONOFTHEDAY: May May 12, 4th race, $1,386. ($19,280.40) 19500 11115 3334.50 4095 1228.50 2145 643.50 44000 25080 7524 9240 2772 4840 1452 $2,079; May 28, 1st race, $2,079. IN ARREARS: Classic Thoroughbred 25—TROUBLESOME: 28, 7th race, $5,643. Steven Spike—LOVE IN EXCESS: May 27, 3rd 20000 11400 3420 4200 1260 2200 660 45000 25650 7695 9450 2835 4950 1485 May 18, 6th race, $10,670.40 JANES BREW: May 12, 5th race, $495; May 28, 3rd race, Carol A. Kaye—MOONLIGHT SHADOW: May 17, race, $2,565. 21000 11970 3591 4410 1323 2310 693 46000 26220 7866 9660 2898 5060 1518 May 12, 5th race, $945. ($16,718.40) $945. ($1,440) 8th race, $1,386. Mrs. Jean Stearn—PUNCH NEPHEW: May 13, 22000 12540 3762 4620 1386 2420 726 47000 26790 8037 9870 2961 5170 1551 Patricia and Richard Beck—PICTURA: May 26, Country Life Farm and Mrs. J.W.Y. Martin Jr.— LGB Thoroughbreds—FREEDOM STORM: May 3rd race, $495. 23000 13110 3933 4830 1449 2530 759 48000 27360 8208 10080 3024 5280 1584 7th race, $1,134. EARNED IT: May 12, 9th race, $1,575. 17, 2nd race, $495. John D. Stuart—BELFOUR: May 19, 6th race, Country Roads Ltd.—HAVE HOPE: May 28, 4th 24000 13680 4104 5040 1512 2640 792 49000 27930 8379 10290 3087 5390 1617 Estate of Howard M. Bender—JUST HOWARD: Kenneth Lowe Jr.—SHE’SLIKETHEWIND: May $3,276. race, $2,907 MEO DESPERADO: May 17, 6th 25000 14250 4275 5250 1575 2750 825 50000 28500 8550 10500 3150 5500 1650 May 19, 7th race, $3,000. MY OWN LANE: May 26, 10th race $1,089. Sycamore Hall Thoroughbreds LLC—DADDY’S race, $924. ($3,831) 26000 14820 4446 5460 1638 2860 858 51000 29070 8721 10710 3213 5610 1683 25, 3rd race, $1,449. ZEN’S LAND: May 28, 9th Robert T. Manfuso and Katharine M. Voss—KAIT­ COZY: May 27, 4th race, $5,643. GIRLS LOVE Mike Dalton LLC—CONJECTURE: May 19, 2nd 27000 15390 4617 5670 1701 2970 891 52000 29640 8892 10920 3276 5720 1716 race, $825. ($5,274) AIN: May 26, 2nd race, $4,617. RARE NOTION: ME: May 12, 7th race, $5,643. VICTORY RAL­ race, $8,892. May 24, 7th race, $1,320. ($5,937) LY: May 26, 9th race, $2,205. ($13,491) 28000 15960 4788 5880 1764 3080 924 53000 30210 9063 11130 3339 5830 1749 Howard M. Bender Revocable Trust—IRISH AC­ Dark Hollow Farm—O DIONYSUS: May 10, 5th Marathon Farms Inc.—DAYSTRIKE: May 13, 6th Thornmar Farm and Tim Keefe—STILL HAVING 29000 16530 4959 6090 1827 3190 957 54000 30780 9234 11340 3402 5940 1782 CESS: May 26, 9th race, $1,155. race, $8,037. race, $1,134. FUN: May 19, 8th race, $6,000. 30000 17100 5130 6300 1890 3300 990 55000 31350 9405 11550 3465 6050 1815 Richard F. Blue Jr.—GRANDIFLORA: May 19, 4th Marilyn Anne Doetsch—HOPKINS CHOICE: May Ann Warfield Merryman and Donald Metzger— Thornmar Farm and Colleen Torsney—EN­ 31000 17670 5301 6510 1953 3410 1023 56000 31920 9576 11760 3528 6160 1848 race, $1,815. HOT FRIESIA: May 12, 3rd race, 11, 6th race, $1,134. JACKGREERSTUBHUTCH: May 25, 4th race, CHANTED EVENING: May 25, 9th race, 32000 18240 5472 6720 2016 3520 1056 57000 32490 9747 11970 3591 6270 1881 $5,643/$3,762. ($11,220) Double Deez Stables Inc.—DONNA’S DELIGHT: $1,134. $871.20. Purses for all overnight races to be divided 57% to the winner, 21% to second, 11% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 2% to sixth, unless otherwise B’More Hopeful Stables and Dark Hollow Farm— May 24, 9th race, $871.20. Jennifer “Bird” Mobberley—NO REFUNDS: May Lyndley Turnbull—EL DANIEL T: May 26, 5th specified in the conditions of the race. Stakes are capped at $100,000 for Maryland-bred bonuses, and paid at 30% of purse earned for 1st, 2nd and 3rd MAJOR METRO: May 11, 2nd race, $2,079. The Elkstone Group LLC—PLATINUM POUND: 17, 4th race, $2,520. race, $1,701. places. Bonuses paid on stakes exceeding $100,000 will be calculated on purse distributions of a $100,000 stakes. In general, purses for stakes races Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowman—EMMA’SDIA­ May 11, 2nd race, $1,089. SINGINGINSTILET­ Athol Morgan LLC—DR BOLT: May 18, 6th race, Gregory Viands—SENSATIONAL NOTION: May MONDDIVA: May 13, 9th race, $1,386. TOS: May 28, 7th race, $2,079. ($3,168) $3,931.20. 11, 6th race, $3,078; May 26, 6th race, $1,449. are divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 1% to sixth. Refer to specific conditions of the race. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowman, Rebecca Davis and Mary E. Eppler Racing Stable and A. Leonard Pin­ Morgan’s Ford Farm—REDEEMED GENTLEMAN: ($4,527) In general, purses for stakes races are divided 60% to the winner, 20% to second, 10% to third, 6% to fourth, 3% to fifth and 1% to R. Larry Johnson—GO MAGICIAN GO: May eau—VISUAL EFFECT: May 25, 5th race, May 13, 10th race $871.20; May 27, 1st race, Winding Creek Farm—FIERY CHALLENGE: May sixth. Refer to specific conditions of the race. Maryland-bred bonuses for Maryland Million Day are calculated separately. 11, 7th race, $726. $1,512. $594. ($1,465.20) 27, 1st race, $3,078/$2,052. ($5,130) As of 01/01/2016; subject to semi-annual review by Maryland Racing Commission ested in even the smallest aspect of the tions now for a meaningful career in the (Country Life and Merryland­ Farms), Da- Thoroughbred Career Program: Thoroughbred industry. future. vid and JoAnn Hayden (Dark Hollow Amber Roher I saw careers and aspects I didn’t even Farm), Jim and Christie Steele (Shamrock Reflections on Year Two My experience in the MTCP was won- know existed, and I even landed an amaz- Farm), Katy Voss (Chanceland­ Farm), derful! I went into the program with an ing summer job at a breeding farm because Nicky Wetzelberger­ (Days End Horse By Jordyn Egan open mind and continued to have one of the people I met in this program. This is Farm Rescue), Sally Goswell (Fair Hill throughout the week. This program a great opportunity for any goal-oriented Training Center), Bruce Jackson (Fair Hill person who wants to see what’s out there. Equine Therapy Center), Kathy Anderson The Maryland Thoroughbred Career helped me narrow down the career path that I want to follow. u DVM (Equine Veterinary Care), Paul Program wrapped up its second season Many thanks to the following for their O’Loughlin and David Wade (Northview June 9. A strong group of six equine-in- The program showed the many differ- ent viewpoints and paths that have lead support: Stallion Station), Jason Egan (Jason Egan clined college students made the most of Barrie Reightler and Cindy Deubler Racing Stable), Dr. Adam Lockard (Mary- the opportunity. They showed up each individuals to be successful in the equine industry. This was a great experience, and (Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred), Cricket Good- land Vet Group), Coley Blind (Laurel Park morning ready to learn and headed home all (Maryland Horse Breeders Associa- racing office), Willie White (MHBA), the at the end of the week exhausted but full I’m so thankful that I was able to partici- pate. tion), Bill Reightler (Bill Reightler Blood- entire Maryland Thoroughbred Horse- of dreams. stock), Molly Meudeking DVM (Maryland men’s Association team, Phoebe Hayes The MTCP is more than an internship. Kandace Tignor Equine Center), Mike Hopkins (Maryland (Maryland­ Jockey Club) and Jocelyn It is a chance to spend six days fully im- The MTCP was an incredible oppor- Racing Commission), Christy Holden Brooks (Sagamore Farm). R mersed in all aspects of the Maryland tunity for me to see what’s out there and Thoroughbred industry – meeting people, meet our industry professionals. The To find out more about the MTCP and everything the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation does, learning new things, mulling options, horse industry is also a people industry, see marylandhorseindustryfoundation.org. making a plan. The program would not so it’s so important to build these connec- be possible without the generosity of our hosts, and we are forever grateful for the kindness and hospitality. The willingness to take time with the group made a differ- 2018 MTCP class at Country Life Farm (from left): Kandace Tignor, Lauren Carter, ence, which is illustrated by the testimo- Brianna Higgs, Farrah Staebell, Camille Lee and Amber Roher nials. with Erin Butler of the Community College of Baltimore County. Peach of a Gal takes Delaware MTCP will continue to be promoted in Park’s Christiana Stakes Maryland and across the country, with the Farrah Staebell thought I needed to get either a DVM or goal to bring more awareness to the robust The Maryland Thoroughbred Career PhD. I was set on a PhD, but the program and welcoming Maryland Thor­oughbred Program allowed me to delve into the allowed me to discover jobs I would love Glenangus Farm’s home- placed Concealed Identity, an industry. Fundraising efforts will also many unexplored facets of the Thorough- doing that don’t require another degree. bred Peach of a Gal got up earner of $461,140. continue to provide meaningful support bred industry and gain experiences I might It has also helped me to discover in the final strides to win the Richetta, 17, has been a res- 10 to the young adults coming through our not have had the opportunity to encoun- for racing and excitement to get out to the $50,000 Christiana Stakes for ident of Tom and Chris Bow- 11 programs as the future of our industry. ter, including sales, track management, track. 3-year-old fillies at Delaware man’s Dance Forth Farm since Perhaps most importantly, we will serve and rehabilitation. I was able to gain im- We met some amazing and well-re- Maryland-bred Stakes Winners Park June 20. retiring in 2005 after racing for as a conduit between the talented young portant connections and new tools that I spected members of the industry who The daughter of Curlin re- Higgins and Bowman Stable. people we have met in the past two years can carry with me for the rest of my career. shared important information to steer us corded her first stakes victory In three seasons on the track, and the industry they hope to join. My favorite part of the program was to our niche. I plan to stay updated on by a length and returned $34. Richetta started 18 times, 16 in 1 Have a job opening? Let us know. We the diversity it provides. Although I am races and news within the industry, and I’m Betty G takes charge Final time for the about 1 ⁄16 stakes, won the Maryland Mil- probably know a great candidate. studying to be a veterinarian, each and to keep contacts with those who had the in Lady Canterbury Stakes miles over a firm turf course lion Lassie, Heavenly Cause greatest impact on me. was 1:42.39, less than a second and Selima stakes on her way 2018 MTCP Testimonials every individual I met, be it a jockey, track manager, or horse breeder, gave me valu- off the 22-year-old record. to being named 2003 Mary- Camille Lee Brianna Higgs Making her first start at Commonwealth Oaks at Lau- Trained by Graham Mo- land-bred champion 2-year- able advice that I can apply in my work. When I began the application for the My experience with the Maryland The most important things I learned Canterbury Park in Shakop- rel (both Grade 3). In her start tion, Peach of a Gal had two old filly, and added a victory Thoroughbred Career Program was truly Maryland Thoroughbred Career Program ee, Minn., Three Diamonds before the trip to Minnesota, prior stakes attempts – an off- in the Twin Lights Stakes at during the MTCP couldn’t come from a I was excited for the possibilities I believed memorable and really helped me shape textbook or class, but only from years of Farm’s I’m Betty G took con- she won a Belmont Park turf the-board finish in the Flor- 3. She retired with earnings my career goals. it would provide, but after completing the trol after the first half-mile of allowance at 7 furlongs. ida Oaks-G3 in March, her of $296,848 while finishing on errors and successes that our hosts had week, I can say that it has provided so Throughout the week, I was able to experienced. It was truly incredible to see the Lady Canterbury Stakes Bred by Carol Kaye and stakes debut, and a third in the board in 13 of her starts. speak one-on-one with professionals in much more than just possibilities. and held off six rivals to win Boyce Stable, who bred and the $100,000 Hilltop over the Peach of a Gal is the first of how open these individuals were to share 1 This program opens doors into the 4 all facets of the Thoroughbred industry. the lessons that they had learned and to by 1 ⁄ lengths, in 1:35.44 for a raced her winning dam Lady Pimlico turf course on May 18 the mare’s foals bred by Jim Thoroughbred industry that I did not even Learning about what their profession en- be mentors for the future generation of mile on the turf. It was the sec- in Ermine (by Honour and in her previous start. Dresher’s Glenangus Farm. know existed. From traveling to the many tails on a day-to-day basis as well as what the industry. I came out of the MTCP with ond stakes win for the 4-year- Glory), I’m Betty G made her “She is a nice filly,” said The mare has since produced different successful breeding and training they accomplished in order to be success- dozens of new connections in all aspects old daughter of Into Mischief. first three starts on dirt for winning rider Jorge Vargas Jr. a 2016 colt by Broken Vow programs to exploring the workings of a ful really helped me see what I want to be of the industry who are willing to guide Last summer I’m Betty Todd Pletcher before being “With every race she is devel- named Dynastic, who has yet major racetrack, the MTCP has provided a part of. me through any path I choose. G made her stakes debut in switched to the turf by new oping more and more. The last to start; a filly by Imagining in I was amazed (and still am) at the num- me and my fellow participants with con- Laurel Park’s Pearl Necklace, trainer Maker for a maiden time I rode her at Pimlico, the 2017; and delivered a full-sis- ber of jobs in the industry; without partic- Lauren Carter nections to some of the most welcoming, for Maryland-bred fillies on claiming victory at Indiana turf was way too heavy for her ter to Concealed Identity (by 1 ipating in the 2018 MTCP, I would still be The MTCP is an amazing program that passionate, and knowledgeable people. the turf at 1 ⁄16 miles, and led Downs in May 2017. because of the rain. She tried Smarty Jones) this past May. trying to understand all of the different allows participants to learn more about I have no doubt that I will be able to throughout to win by a nose A $27,000 Fasig-Tipton on it, but she just was not her- Peach of a Gal broke her careers I am interested in; instead I feel employment in the Maryland Thorough- find my place within the industry after over Riley’s Choice. Since Midlantic­­ yearling sale pur- self.” maiden at Tampa Bay Downs much more confident about my future. bred industry. It made me rethink my ca- completing this program. I have gained then, the Mike Maker trainee chase, I’m Betty G sold for A daughter of Richetta (by on the turf in December, and To anyone interested in the Thorough- reer path, and opened my eyes to the size great friends and mentors from the week, has started nine times at eight $150,000 at the May sale to Polish Numbers), Peach of a added a turf allowance at Lau- bred industry, I would highly recommend and ability of the horse industry to pro- and for that I will forever be grateful to tracks and hit the board in Three Diamonds Farm. She Gal is a full-sister to multiple rel Park in May. The stakes applying for the MTCP; it was an amazing vide sustainable jobs. have been a part of the Maryland Thor- seven stakes, including thirds improved to 14-4-1-5 for earn- stakes-placed Cu Rahy and a victory raised her record to experience, and I am so thankful for the As someone who always knew I would oughbred Career Program. I would rec- in the Pin Oak Valley View ings of $270,465. R half-sister to four-time stakes three wins from eight starts, opportunity! have to work with horses as a career, I ommend this program to anyone inter- Stakes at Keeneland and the winner and graded stakes- for earnings of $75,750. R Maryland-bred top earners in 2018 Maryland’s leading sires (through July 5) Supplied by The Jockey Club Information Services, these statistics 1. Still Having Fun. . .$387,250 11. Eastern Bay. . . . . $86,917 compiled on July 5 are for stallions who currently stand or completed 2. Blamed...... 208,000 12. Fear No Evil . . . . . 85,900 their career in Maryland. Lifetime earnings for stallions with at least one starter in 2018. † denotes freshman sire. 3. I’m Betty G . . . . . 125,000 13. Court Date...... 83,026 4. Our Braintrust . . . .116,640 14. Whereshetoldmetogo. 81,320 Earnings in 2018 5. Lewisfield...... 108,345 15. In Arrears...... 79,587 Strs Starts Wnrs Wins Earnings 6. Goodonehoney. . . .106,953 16. Clare’s Dowery. . . . 78,093 Friesan Fire. . . . . 79 363 39 51 $1,729,348 7. Mila Jane...... 103,827 17. Stolen Love...... 77,220 Great Notion. . . . . 75 259 32 46 1,530,032 8. Belfour...... 87,810 18. Queen to Checkmate. .76,956 Not For Love. . . . . 58 247 27 33 851,405 Orientate...... 54 231 24 32 746,217 9. Ghoul’s Night Out. . .87,642 19. Trafficplan...... 76,805 Street Magician. . . . 47 163 15 20 577,734 10. Limited View . . . . .87,500 20. Hammerin Aamer. . .76,600 Petionville...... 36 170 17 18 415,015 Redeemed...... 33 123 11 13 399,068 Freedom Child. . . . 19 78 9 10 336,049 Lion Hearted. . . . . 30 110 9 10 298,218 Scipion...... 23 102 5 6 239,531 Maryland Flag Horse Despite the Odds. . . 15 72 9 10 229,673 Outflanker...... 21 82 5 6 200,639 Logo Wear Louis Quatorze. . . . 16 59 5 6 173,040 Rock Slide...... 17 64 5 6 138,540 Cherokee’s Boy. . . . 12 52 4 4 124,671 Cuba...... 4 26 2 3 122,960 Mens: Nicanor...... 11 36 6 6 116,435 Tie 2-year-old earnings in 2018 Strs Starts Wnrs Wins Earnings Pullover Buffum...... 1 4 1 1 $53,080 Polo Shirt Street Magician. . . . 2 6 1 1 40,912 †Tritap...... 4 4 2 2 39,009 Vest Great Notion. . . . . 3 6 0 0 36,229 Redeemed...... 2 2 1 1 30,180 Jacket Friesan Fire. . . . . 2 6 0 0 26,598 12 Freedom Child. . . . 3 4 1 1 16,960 Womens: Earnings lifetime Scarf Strs Starts Wnrs Wins Earnings Not For Love. . . . . 834 18,633 671 2,779 $77,624,973 Vest Two Punch . . . . . 938 18,277 733 2,683 55,229,765 Orientate...... 657 13,175 509 1,938 45,584,515 Jacket Petionville...... 648 13,936 505 1,884 44,162,448 Louis Quatorze. . . . 770 14,694 571 1,938 37,418,182 Other Gift Items: Lion Hearted. . . . . 503 9,526 385 1,309 29,516,188 Outflanker...... 426 9,130 318 1,290 28,443,346 MHBA hat Waquoit...... 484 11,425 368 1,522 26,927,840 Flag horse lapel pin Go for Gin...... 322 6,183 214 729 19,258,147 Great Notion. . . . . 225 3,149 172 527 16,162,071 Flag horse clock Rock Slide...... 218 3,721 147 415 10,790,837 Friesan Fire. . . . . 124 1,657 90 220 6,696,361 Foal Friend Scipion...... 108 2,307 67 265 5,957,036 Mojave Moon. . . . 154 3,097 106 338 5,927,561 Gators N Bears. . . . 124 1,893 71 232 5,906,535 Buy online at marylandthoroughbred.com Street Magician. . . . 83 1,126 60 141 4,359,695 or call 410-252-2100 Cherokee’s Boy. . . . 74 1,419 49 144 3,888,651 2-year-old earnings lifetime Strs Starts Wnrs Wins Earnings Not For Love. . . . . 365 1,164 139 186 $6,956,746 Two Punch . . . . . 449 1,447 164 207 5,686,112 Membership inquiries? Orientate...... 359 1,124 136 178 5,165,619 Petionville...... 372 1,153 121 150 4,780,519 Louis Quatorze. . . . 337 1,041 104 130 3,491,717 Member benefits Outflanker...... 222 897 91 122 3,337,996 Lion Hearted. . . . . 222 719 80 110 3,054,041 questions? Waquoit...... 204 694 59 84 2,000,531 Great Notion. . . . . 81 245 31 45 1,767,334 Call Hillary at the MHBA office Rock Slide...... 92 296 24 35 1,070,760 Scipion...... 57 235 25 33 1,019,852 410.252.2100, ext. 122 Go for Gin...... 162 528 32 39 982,754 Friesan Fire. . . . . 66 204 20 22 976,115