Tuesday, Thoroughbred Daily News April 23, 2002 TDN For information, call (732) 747-8060. HEADLINE NEWS OGDEN PHIPPS DEAD AT 93 WEATHER ADVISORY RELATED TO MRLS Ogden Phipps, the well-known philanthropist and The University of Kentucky issued a statement yes- Thoroughbred owner and breeder, died early yesterday terday advising horse farm owners and managers to at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm restrict early and late pregnant mares from pastures Beach after a short illness. The 93-year-old resident of until noon today because of similarities in weather Palm Beach is survived by three children Robert L. patterns to 2001, which is believed to be related to Phipps, Ogden Mills Phipps and Mare Reproductive Loss Syndrome. The advisory was Cynthia Phipps, and several prompted by yesterday’s forecast for the Kentucky area grandchildren and great-grand- that called for freezing temperatures last night and this morning. “The weather pattern leading up to [last night] children. “Racing has lost one of has many similarities to 2001, including a warm period the truly great men of the 20th followed by near-freezing temperatures,” stated a re- century,” said Barry K. lease issued by the University of Kentucky. Schwartz, New York Racing As- sociation Chairman and CEO. “When one speaks of ‘improvers P T R I P L E T H R E A T S P of the breed,’ no one epitomized it more than Mr. Phipps. Our Kinane To Appeal: heartfelt sympathies go out to Michael Kinane will appeal the seven-day ban that the entire Phipps family. He will currently denies him the ride on Johannesburg (Hennessy) in the Kentucky Derby, it was announced be sorely missed by all of us at yesterday. Kinane, who was found guilty of “irresponsi- Ogden Phipps the New York Racing Associa- Dell Hancock/The Blood-Horse ble riding of a major nature” at Newmarket Thursday, tion.” An avid sportsman and will attend a hearing at the Jockey Club headquarters at athlete, Phipps won numerous U.S. Court Tennis cham- Portman Square later in the week. The suspension, pionships during the ‘30s and ‘40s and was inducted which would keep him out of action from Apr. 27 to into the international Court Tennis Hall of Fame in May 4, inclusive, was handed out as a result of his ride 2001. The Chairman of Bessemer Securities Corpora- on the subsequently disqualified winner Sahara Desert tion from 1958 through 1978, Phipps was elected to (GB) in a conditions event at the track. John Maxse, the the Jockey Club at age 30 and held the post of Chair- Jockey Club’s press officer, said yesterday, “Michael man from 1964-74. Awarded the prestigious Mr. Fitz Kinane has declared his intention to lodge an appeal. Award from the National Turf Writers Association in We are working on arranging a date. It will be heard 1989 and the C.V. Whitney Achievement Award from this week, probably Thursday or Friday.” the New York Turf Writers in 1998, Phipps also earned an Eclipse Award as the outstanding owner and breeder CHAMPIONS RACED BY OGDEN PHIPPS in 1988 and ruled again as leading owner in 1989. “It • Buckpasser (Ch. 2yo-1965; Horse of the Year-‘66) was an honor for me to be chosen to have worked for • Impressive (Ch. Sprinter-1966) the Phipps stable and all of the people that have • Queen of the Stage (Ch. Ch. 2yo filly-1967) worked with me the last 16 years feel the same way,” • Vitriolic (Ch. 2yo colt-1967) said trainer Shug McGaughey. “There are not many • Numbered Account (Ch. 2yo filly-1971) people like him left in the world. He was a great man.” • Relaxing (Ch. Ch. older mare-1981) Funeral arrangements will be private and the family • Easy Goer (Ch. 2yo-1988) requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to • Personal Ensign (Ch. older mare-1988) the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. • Heavenly Prize (Ch. 3yo filly-1994) $30,000 Live Foal Two Three-Year-Olds on the Triple Crown Trail ADENA SPRINGS Kentucky Inquiries to Jack Brothers EL PRADO Toll Free 1-877-945-2020 www.adenastallions.com Sadler’s Wells’ best son at stud S 33 individual SWs TDN P HEADLINE NEWS • 4/23/02 • PAGE 2 of 5 (Triple Threats cont.) Lake Lady Breezes at Churchill: Trainer Steve Asmussen sent out GI Kentucky Oaks Private Emblem Leads Worktab at Churchill: contender Lake Lady (Salt Lake) at Churchill Downs A slew of Derby-bound horses were out for a prepa- yesterday and the filly turned in a sharp :49 2/5 clock- ratory work yesterday over Churchill Downs main track. ing for four furlongs over the fast main strip. “She’s a Leading the charge, GII Arkansas Derby winner Private very nice filly that I don’t think has necessarily shown Emblem (Our Emblem) worked four furlongs in :51 2/5. her best this year,”said Asmussen. “I’m very anxious to “I thought Private Emblem was little flat,” said trainer run her at Churchill Downs. I’m not under the illusion Steve Asmussen. “He’s usually a little more aggressive that the Oaks isn’t extremely deep and talented this a work horse than that. [Jockey] Donnie [Meche] said year, but Lake Lady at Churchill Downs has been noth- he traveled really well. He seemed to have quite a bit in ing short of brilliant.” The filly, who scored in her only the infield to take a look at--it is his first time to ever two starts to date at Churchill, started off the year with work at Churchill. Hopefully, he’ll be a little stronger a pair of stakes win at the Fair Grounds in January and sharper through the week leading up to the Derby.” before placing behind Take Charge Lady in the GII Fair According to the trainer, stablemate Windward Passage Grounds Oaks Mar. 9 and finding the runner-up spot (Captain Bodgit), who dead-heated for third in the Ar- again in the GII Fantasy S. at Oaklawn Park Apr. 12. kansas Derby, fared better with a :50 2/5 move over the same distance. “I think Windward Passage worked not necessarily visually any better, but did cover the P R E S U L T S P ground a little quicker,” Asmussen told the Blood- Horse. Among other Derby hopefuls who were out Sunday, Sao Paulo, Brazil yesterday, Easy Grades (Honor Grades) covered seven GP OSWALDO ARANHA-G1, R25,000, Cidade Jardim, furlongs in 1:29 2/5. “He went nice and easy,” said trainer Ted H. West. “I will probably give him a little 4-21, 3yo/up, 2400mT, 2:25.10, gd. more serious work in six days or a week. So far, so 1--@sGORYLLA (BRZ), 130, c, 4, by New Colony good. He acted like he handled the track really good, 1st Dam: Steffi (Arg), by Ahmad (Arg) which is always a concern, but he has been looking 2nd Dam: Caretita (Arg), by Cipayo (Arg) really good in his gallops, so we thought he would 3rd Dam: Justine (Arg), by Anaran II (Fr) probably handle the track well.” Jorge Chavez was O-Stud Colorado dos Pampas; B-Haras Morro aboard for the breeze. Lusty Latin (El Prado {Ire}) went Vermelho; T-Antonio Alvani; J-Jose Aparecido. four furlongs in :49 1/5 for trainer Jeff Mullins. “I loved 2--Wiseguy (Brz), 130, c, 4, by Emmson (Ire)--What A the way he worked,” said regular jockey Glenn Corbett, Siren, by Miswaki. O/B-Haras J B Barros. who was in the saddle. “He seemed to me like he han- 3--Hard Drivin (GB), 130, c, 3, by Muhtarram--Mashair, dled the track real well.” The grey colt most recently by Diesis (GB). O-Stud TNT; B-Goncalo Borges ran third behind Came Home in the GI Santa Anita Torrealba. Derby Apr. 6. Margins: 4, 2. Winner’s Odds: 5.00. Off the board against Group 1 company in his last Saarland and Blue Burner Work at Belmont: two starts of 2001, Gorylla was coming off a fourth- Saarland (Unbridled) worked a half-mile in :47.21 at place finish in the Mar. 10 G2 GP Quatorze de Marco Belmont yesterday morning. The colt, who recently over this course and distance. Making his second underwent minor throat surgery following a fourth-place stakes start of the season, the bay scored handily to finish in the GI Wood Memorial S. Apr. 13, bested 39 win at the highest level for the first time. others at the distance while preparing for the GI Ken- tucky Derby May. 4. Also out for a spin over the Belmont main track, Blue Burner (French Deputy), fifth MOVING ??? in the Wood, breezed five furlongs in 1:02.97. “He For just a day or forever... worked very well and I was pleased with the way he Call us with your new fax number. finished up,” said trainer Bill Mott, who indicated the (732) 747-8060 colt would ship to Churchill Downs Thursday. Smoked Em wins 1 1/8 mile, $125,000 Tesio S. to become 4th Stakes Winner from the 1st Crop of champion Graham J. Beck, President Inquiries: Michael Hernon 859-293-2676 SMOKE GLACKEN Fax 859-299-9371 www.gainesway.com Keeneland 2-Y-O’s sold for $175k and $440k. Booked Full for 2002. 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