36/ OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2011 THE RIDER
Q.R.O.O.I: 11 Harwood Avenue South, Suite 202, Ajax Ontario L1S 2B9 Telephone: (905) 426-7050 • Fax: (905) 426-7093 Email:
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After a successful 2011 Season at Ajax Downs wrapped up October 2nd, Ontario’s Rac- ing Quarter Horses moved back to Fort Erie Race Track to complete the season. The October 8th card included 10 races with over $400,000 total purse money available. 91 horses went to the post, providing many opportunities for the bet- ters. With the weather co-operating, the day could not have been better. A great day was enjoyed by all.
The first Saturday of Quarter Horse racing in October featured the Ontario Jackpot Futurity and the Ontario Jackpot Derby. Each race had $150,000 added money from the Ontario Quarter Horse Racing Industry Development Program, and covered 350-yards.
Top Money Earners in 2011, nominated and sustained through the QROOI Stakes Program, were preferred entries for the Ontario Jackpot races. This helps assure the “Jackpot” fields are comprised of the “best of the best” in Ontario Quarter Horse Racing.
PRESIDENT
Bob Broadstock 18101 Cedardale Road, Nestleton, Ontario L0B 1L0 (905) 986-0044
email:
bob_broadstock@hotmail.com QROOI News
VICE-PRESIDENT
Erik Lehtinen RR #2,
Uxbridge, ON L9P 1R2
(905) 852-5245
Greg Watson 785 Hwy 7A,
Bethany, ON L0A 1A0 (705) 277-0248
Doug Cheetham
32 Talbot St., Brampton, ON L6X 2P5 (905) 796-9640
By Rik Hudson
Second was Steve Hunter’s ZOOMIN AFTER SIX, capping off a stellar season for Steve and Trainer Jan Grice. Steve and Jan have been around Ontario Quarter Racing for many years. We are all are delighted to see their effort rewarded. Placing third was EASE BYE, owned by Hershel Walker and trained by Clint Craw- ford.
The Derby saw a race that was pure Quarter Horse racing – nothing but speed. With most entries getting away from the gate in excellent form, the fans were treated to a race that is the epitome of Quarter Horse racing – speed, pure speed.
challenge to those racing and betting this seldom seen distance for Quarter Horses. The “870” is “the marathon” of Quarter Horse racing. It is a testament to the strength and fitness of the incredible equine athlete that is the “American Quarter Horse.”
The Don Ito/Richard Wincikaby entry LEANINTOIT won the Futurity handily. Lead- ing from gate to wire, Jockey Kim Ito guided her mount to the finish with limited urging. It seemed the horse just wanted to run that day, and run it did, achieving a 105 Speed Index Rating.
The race challenged the Track Announcer as Hershel Walker’s THE RARE CORONA, trained by Clint Crawford, outlasted MY CORO- NA IS RARE, James Bratton owner and trainer, to take the winner’s share of the $150,000 Added purse. It is always a treat to see the racing Quar- ter Horse do what it is best known for, running full out over a relatively short distance, proving its’ fitness and capability. Seeing a pure test of speed is always a delight.
The first Saturday Race Day in October also carded the Fort Erie Bonus Challenge. This $35,000 added, 870-yard race was open to 3-year olds and older Quarter Horses. It provided a
Double Mac Racing’s 6-year old gelding SILVER GRILL, looked extremely strong through the wire taking this gruelling race. It looked as though he could have another half mile as he crossed the line convincingly. Trainer Barry Wood was thrilled with the outcome of the race, saying his entry is a true champion. Ontario’s Quarter Horses round out the 2011 Season at Fort Erie with racing on October 15, 16, 22 and 24. Two days are dedicated to Quarter Horse races with the other two being Quarter Horse/Thoroughbred mixed cards. Two “Battle of the Breeds” races will go October 16th. One covers 440-yards; the other is set at the gruelling 870-yard distance. Up to four Quarter Horses will compete against up to four Thoroughbreds in each “Battle” race - a chal- lenge worth looking into!
Once the horses come home from “the Fort” and owners & trainers have bit of a break, the QROOI Awards Banquet will take place Novem- ber 26 at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax ON. Tickets are $50.00 each and are available through the QROOI Head Office, 11 Harwood Avenue, Suite 202, Ajax ON. Contact the office at 905-426-7050 for further details.
René Hunderup
P.O. Box 310, Station Main, King City, ON L7B 1A6 (905) 886-7886
Steve Hunter
231485 County Road 24, Grand Valley, Ontario L6X 2P5 • (519) 928-5209
BREEDING THE FASTEST HORSE SEMINAR – A forum to advance racehorse breeding and business practices. This Seminar, originally scheduled to take place in Fort Erie, will take place Saturday November 26 10:00am to 4:00pm. This event will take place at the Ajax Convention Centre, 550 Beck Cres., Ajax ON. Contact the Sandy Anthony at the Ontario Rac- ing Commission for further details.
Brian Farell
C2130 - Hwy #7, RR #1, Sunderland, ON L0C 1H0 (705) 357-3214
This will be an excellent opportunity to hear Dan Lucas, AQHA Champion Breeder, Dr. Keith Betteridge of Biomedical Sciences at the Univer- sity of Guelph, and Anna Meyers of Emerald Ridge Farm, speak on the breeding side of our industry. Topics include; Bloodlines and crosses that work in Quarter Horse Racing; Influences on the early stages of conception; Preparing your mare for the breeding season; Marketing stal- lions; and, How to get started breeding for the Ontario Quarter Horse Program.
With the 2011 season in the books, Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc. wishes a great “off season” to all participating in Quarter Rac- ing in Ontario. We look forward to seeing you return in the spring. Please turn to
www.qrooi.com for news and happenings throughout the time we are away from Ontario’s Quarter Horse racetracks. Your Board of Direc- tors and various Committees continue to work on your behalf to further advance our sport and industry in Ontario – the best place to race Quar- ter Horses.
Red Hot Doll Wins the Longshots Cup
isher was Wait Till U Try with jockey Terry Hus- bands.
every week. Post time is 12:45 pm. Parking and admission are always free. For more information please contact; Elissa Blowe
Manager, Media & Marketing Fort Erie Race Track 800-295-3770 ext. 3204
femedia@forterieracetrack.ca
Right: Francine shares a well deserved embrace Photo by Michael Burns Photography
Notice to the Industry Red Hot Doll – Francine Villeneuve Up - Photo by Michael Burns Photography
October 10, Fort Erie … A field of six 2-year old fil- lies went to the gate on Monday for the Longshots OTB Cup. A purse of $30,000 was on the line for the young runners who competed at a distance of six furlongs.
Red Hot Doll, trained and owned by Brian Lynch came to Fort Erie from Woodbine on August 2nd to compete against maiden fillies. Not only did she win in wire to wire fashion under jockey Francine Vil- leneuve but she also set a new track record in doing so. Red Hot Doll went off
as the heavy post time favorite and did not disap- point her backers. She was quick to grab the lead straight out of the gate set- ting an opening quarter in a sizzling 22 seconds flat. Under a confident ride by Villeneuve, she widened her lead by seven lengths reaching the half mile mark in a quick 44.1. The only filly to attempt to take a run at the favorite was Comfit ridden by Kirk Johnson but it was all in vein as Red Hot Doll crossed the finish line by six lengths leaving the rest of the field in her wake.
The final time was an eye opening 1.09.3.
After the race, jockey Francine Villeneuve was all smiles. “This race was a bit more of a challenge for her but she made it look easy,” said the popular jockey.
Positive tests for lidocaine prompt reminder to trainers: Read the label
Francine has just four victories left to go until she reaches her milestone 1,000th career win.
Red Hot Doll returned $2.40 to win and $2.10 to place. The second place finisher, Comfit returned $2.50 to place. There was no show wagering avail- able. The third place fin-
October 3, 20l1 - Trainers are once again reminded to read and carefully examine product labels before administering any products to horses. A recent increase in positive tests for the Class II drug lidocaine, a local anaesthetic agent, has prompted the Ontario Rac- ing Commission (ORC) to advise trainers they should consult an ORC licensed veterinarian to inquire about the drug’s effect on the horse, and to be very cautious with the adminis-
tration of such antibiotic ointments.
The Rules of Racing state that any horse with a positive for a Class I, II, III drug, or a substance deter- mined to be non-therapeu- tic, shall be declared ineli- gible to race in Ontario for a period of 90 days. As well, under rule changes introduced in January 2008, a trainer of a horse with a positive test will be considered to have absolute liability for the offence. ORC Veterinarian Supervi-
sor Dr. Bruce Duncan says horse people need to be aware of all the ingredients being administered to their animals. “Trainers need to be vigilant and check the labels of all products given to horses in their care. That’s a basic aspect of medication control.”
In numerous Notices issued over the past 5 years, the ORC has reminded all licensees that medication control is vital to the integrity of racing and the efforts to protect
the health of the horse. A previous Notice to the Industry referring to lido- caine was issued in Decem- ber 2010. Trainers are reminded that by being aware of the contents of all products administered to horses, they will be more likely to know if any ingre- dient will result in a posi- tive test.
John L. Blakney Executive Director
Live racing continues Saturday thru Tuesday
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