After a one-week break, the Road to the Breeders’ Cup World Championships resumes this weekend in North America, with two Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” preps held at the seaside southern California track where the 38th renewal of the event will occur this November.
Month: July 2021
TOBA Awards to Be Held at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa With Performance From Gladys Knight
The 36th annual Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association National Awards will be held at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa in Paris, KY Saturday, Sept. 11, TOBA announced Monday. Hosted by Gabby Gaudet, the evening will include a special live performance by Motown legend Gladys Knight.
The TOBA National Awards honor breeders from 19 states and Canada. Also recognized are the National Owner of the Year and National Owner Finalists, National Breeder of the Year, Small Breeder of the Year, National Broodmare of the Year, Racing Partnership of the Year, Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year, Claiming Crown Horse of the Year, Industry Service Award and recipient of the Robert N. Clay Award.
“We are thrilled to showcase the TOBA National Awards Dinner at historic Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa,” said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA. “Thoroughbred owners and breeders are the lifeblood of our sport and it is our privilege to recognize their outstanding achievements from 2020. The spectacular setting at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa, along with Gladys Knight, promises to make the TOBA National Awards a unique and special experience for all those who attend. We are very appreciative of the support from John Sikura, Keeneland and all of our sponsors in making this evening possible.”
“We at Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa are proud to host the TOBA awards featuring iconic, multiple Grammy Award-winner Gladys Knight,” said John Sikura, owner of Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. “We look forward to celebrating with guests and nominees in a unique setting in celebration of their achievement.”
Tickets will be available online for purchase in the upcoming weeks.
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Canterbury Cancels Wednesday Thoroughbred Races, Pushes Post Time For Quarter Horse Qualifiers
With a high heat index expected, Canterbury Park racing officials will delay Wednesday evening's first post until 8:05 p.m. CDT and will not conduct the first five originally scheduled Thoroughbred races, leaving seven Quarter Horse races beginning at the adjusted start time.
The decision was made after consultation with the Minnesota Racing Commission veterinary staff and in agreement with the Minnesota HBPA.
The Wednesday program was to begin at 5:00 p.m. with 12 races, five Thoroughbred races followed by seven Quarter Horse races. With a heat index forecast to exceed 105 degrees into the early evening, racing officials opted to delay Wednesday's start until the apparent temperature is projected to subside and to cancel the first five races.
The seven quarter horse races, races 6 through 12, are time trials for the Northlands Futurity and the Canterbury Park Quarter Horse Derby. The final race is now scheduled for 10:53 p.m.
“We made the decision to delay Wednesday racing, based on the forecast of an extremely high heat index, with the safety of all participants, horses, jockeys, staff and spectators, in mind,” Vice President of Racing Andrew Offerman said. “We are confident that by 8 p.m. the temperatures will have decreased to a comfortable and safe level.”
There will be no admission charge on Wednesday. Gates open at 7:00 p.m. Indoor seating, which is also free, offers air conditioned comfort.
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‘It’s A Reality Now’: Arlington Issues Layoff Notices To Employees
Arlington Park employees received formal notice over the weekend that they will be laid off at the end of the race meet, reports the Chicago Daily Herald. The Arlington Heights, Ill. track was listed for sale by parent company Churchill Downs earlier this year, which the layoff notice indicates “will result in the closure of Arlington International Racecourse.”
Layoffs are expected to begin on Sept. 25, the final day of racing.
Churchill has been evaluating offers for Arlington Park's 326-acre property since June 16, but Nick Micaletti, business agent for Teamsters Local 727, doesn't expect CDI will sell to horse racing interests.
“It's a reality now, whereas before it was, well, hopefully somebody comes in and buys it and does the right things and helps Illinois horse racing,” Micaletti told the Daily Herald.
Read more at the Chicago Daily Herald.
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