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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 6, 2024 - He did it again. HAD TO BE IVORY romped to his 27th career win in front of a big crowd at Ajax Downs on Wednesday, just missing the track record for 300-yards by three-tenths of a second. The ageless 9- year-old Ontario bred geld- ing was winning for the 11th consecutive time at his home track for Carol and Jaime Robertson of Hills- burgh, ON who own and bred the son of Ivory James. Bryn Roberston trains and Josh Scott was the winning rider.
Had to Be Ivory, one
of the most successful Quar- ter Horses bred in this province, was coming off an easy win in the Norman Picov Maturity on May 15 and was heavily favoured in the $17,450 Open Al- lowance at 1 to 10. The big bay, a 2-time Horse of the Year at Ajax Downs, was quickly in front right out of the gates and won by 1 3/4 lengths over First Cold Wave, the 2022 Horse of the Year. The time of 15.31 was not far off Country Boy 123’s record of 15.10. Had to Be Ivory earned an im- pressive 107 speed index. “This horse is unbe-
lievable,” said Scott. “You
Ontario bred Had to Be Ivory coasted to another victory on Wednesday at Ajax Downs - New Image Media Photo
really can’t get much better than this. He leaves the gate faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo.” Carol Robertson, wife
of Bryn, said, “We just take it race-by-race with him. As long as he still enjoys it he will keep racing.” *There were also two the
exciting Trials for
$30,000-added Unclassified Stakes for 3-year-olds and upward on Wednesday and both races were run in fast times. CINDY LOO WHO
edged Tcb Stormy Episode in the fastest 330-yard Trial. The two fillies put on a show as they opened up al- most three lengths on the field and battled to the wire. Cindy Loo Who is owned by Robert Bailey and trained by Jason Pascoe. JB Botello rode the New Mex- ico-bred who was bought for $4,500 by Bailey last fall at an Oklahoma sale. Cindy Loo Who sped the distance in 16.941 for a hefty 95 speed index.
In the second Trial,
James Bogar’s homebred SENATOR ROSE won a blanket finish by a neck in 17.095 for a 90 speed index. The 3-year-old filly, by the Ontario stallion Caviar and Corona, is trained by Bogar and Diego Benitez rode her. Recent winner Expediant was a close second over the lone colt in the field, Ill Go to War. The 10-fastest times
from the two Trials will compete in the final for the
AJAX DOWNS, MAY 23, 2024 - It was a memorable day at Ajax Downs for owner JOHN WILSON of New Liskeard, ON as two fillies he purchased last fall to race in Ontario both won on May 22 including RBY- BYBABY who said so long to her rivals in the $30,240 OPEN DERBY for 3-year- olds. In the previous race, Wilson’s EXPEDIANT won the MAYOR’S CUP, spon- sored by the Town of Ajax’s mayor, SHAUN COLLIER. Both fillies are trained
by Scott Reid and were rid- den by his partner Carly Furlonger. Rbybybaby, making
her first start at Ajax Downs, had shown some talent in her first six starts in the U.S. and had won a fast maiden race in her last ap- pearance in October at Will Rogers Downs in Okla-
Rbybybaby Streaks to Open Derby Victory; Owner Wilson also Wins Mayor’s Cup Reid commented, “I
homa. Bet down to 9 to 5 as second favourite by the shrewd Ajax Downs crowd, Rbybybaby brushed with Sugar N Pride at the start of the 300-yard dash but was soon striding out to the lead. The black filly opened up on her rivals and then held off the closing runs of Cindy Loo Who and favourite Eye Tempt You to win by a neck. The time of 15.476 was good for an impressive 95 speed index. Rbybybaby paid $5.80 to win. Wilson, who had all
four members of his family with him to cheer on his horses, paid $20,000 for Rbybybaby and $24,500 for Expediant in the 2023 Her- itage Place Fall Mixed Sale in Oklahoma. “Carly and Scott were
both really excited about Rbybybaby, Ruby, as we call her. We weren’t really
was pretty impressed with her at the sale, but I liked both her and Expediant and wasn’t sure who was fastest. We found out today they both are pretty fast.” Expediant was making
her second career start fol- lowing a third-place finish in her debut on May 8. Mayor Collier greeted the Texas bred by Favorite Car- tel in the winner’s circle, adding $1,500 to the fifth race’s purse. “The Cup started in
RBYBYBABY and jockey Carly Furlonger reach for the finish line in the #30,240 Open Derby on May 22 - New Image Media photo
planning to purchase her at the sale; we were only going to buy Expediant but ended
up buying both of them.” said Wilson. Reid and Furlonger,
who are from Lansdowne, did much research before the sale.
2018 when I became mayor,” said Mayor Collier. “We are very happy to sup- port Ajax Downs; I have been coming here since I was five when it was just a small track.” Trainer Reid also won
the day’s first race with Raven Racing’s Daphnee. Furlonger, who had injured
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Had to Be Ivory Wins for the 27th Time, Becomes of Ontario’s Most Successful Quarter Horses
Unclassified Stakes final on June 26. *Parking and admis-
sion are always free at Ajax Downs. You can watch and wager on the races trackside or from the expansive simulcast room. Wagering is also available through
www.HPIBET.com. Do you have a group or company event? Call ahead to reserve the trackside VIP room to enjoy food, drink and mutuels. Want to get in- volved in Quarter Horse ownership? Contact
the
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Photos: Cindy Loo Who (above) and Senator Rose won the two Trials for the June 26 Unclassified Stakes - New Image Media Photos
her leg in the starting gate last week, took off the first race to preserve her leg so Cassandra Jeschke rode Daphnee. **Racing resumes at
Ajax Downs on Wednesday May 29 with a first race post time of 1:30 p.m. Parking and admission are always free at Ajax Downs. You can watch and wager on the race’s trackside or from the expansive simulcast room. Wagering is also available through
www.HPIBET.com. Do you have a group or company event? Call ahead to reserve the trackside VIP room to enjoy food, drink and mutuels. Follow Ajax Downs on
social media @AjaxDowns and visit our website,
www.AjaxDowns.com for news, track programs and more information.
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