May, 2022 | Horse Racing Free Tips

Owner/Breeder Sarah Ramsey Passes At Age 83

Sarah Kathern “Kitten” Ramsey, who along with her husband Ken is the all-time leading owner at Churchill Downs with 510 local wins and a record 32 titles as meet-leading owners, passed away Sunday at age 83.

“It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Sarah Kathern Ramsey,” said Churchill Downs Racetrack President Mike Anderson. “Our hearts are with Ken and his entire family during this very difficult time. She lived a wonderful life, and we'll miss her smiling face in the Churchill Downs winner's circle.”

Ken and Sarah Ramsey won Eclipse Awards as Outstanding Owner in 2004 and 2011, and took both the Outstanding Owner and Breeder titles in 2013 and 2014. They sent out four Breeders' Cup winners, as well as six-figure earners Roses in May, Stephanie's Kitten, Big Blue Kitten, Kitten's Joy, and Oscar Nominated, among others.

Visitations will be held Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home at 3421 Harrodsburg Rd. in Lexington and Friday from 6-9 p.m. at Knox Funeral Home at 325 Knox St. in Barbourville, Ky. Her funeral will be Saturday at 2 p.m. (visitation 12-2 p.m.) at East Barbourville Baptist Church at 279 Old 25 E. Barbourville, Ky. and burial will be across the street at Barbourville Cemetery.

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Fasig-Tipton Now Accepting Nominations For July Selected Horses Of All Ages Sale

Nominations are now open for Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Horses of All Ages Sale, to be held on Monday, July 11, in Lexington, Ky. The sale will precede Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Yearling Sale, to be held on Tuesday, July 12.

Traditionally named the July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale, the sale has been expanded to include breeding stock and renamed the July Selected Horses of All Ages Sale.

“Last year, we conducted a dispersal in July which allowed us to open up the sale to additional breeding stock,” said Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning. “Offering summer breeding stock was positively received by buyers, and that success prompted us to make this a permanent July fixture to complement our strong horses of racing age market.”

July Selected Horses of All Ages will be open to horses of racing age, broodmares, broodmares with foal at foot, and broodmare prospects.

The top-priced racehorse in 2021 was stakes winner and graded stakes placed Front Run the Fed, who sold for $440,000. Nearly 20 percent of horses of racing age sold in 2021 sold for six figures. Historically, selected horses of racing age in July have produced individual prices as high as $1,075,000, and an overall sale average and median as high as $105,800 and $56,000, respectively.

Last year's July breeding stock session was topped by Jeweled Princess, who sold for $225,000 carrying her first foal by Gun Runner. Broodmare prospects sold for as much as $175,000 and mares with foal at foot sold for as much as $135,000.

Entries for the initial online catalog release will close on June 17, but Fasig-Tipton will continue to add approved entries after that date up until sale time. Horses of racing age entries will feature Daily Racing Form and Thoromanager past performances, Ragozin speed figures, race replays, and more.

To nominate or learn more about Fasig-Tipton's July Selected Horses of All Ages Sale, please visit julyhoaa.fasigtipton.com.

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Canadian Trainer Suspended 20 Years, Fined $100,000 For Non-Therapeutic Drug Positive

In order to protect the integrity of horse racing in Ontario, and to ensure the highest standards of equine and human health and safety, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has suspended the license of Thoroughbred trainer, Robert Gerl of Palgrave, Ontario, for 20 years. The suspension takes effect May 30, 2022.

The AGCO has also issued Mr. Gerl a monetary penalty of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00).

The AGCO has taken these regulatory actions due to alleged infractions of the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing involving two horses (“ARAFAT” and “KOMUNIST”) trained by Mr. Gerl, which tested positive for ostarine (enobosarm), a non-therapeutic substance.

According to webmd.com, ostarine is not FDA-approved but is often found in supplements, particularly those marketed for bodybuilding. It is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

Ontario's Rules of Racing include clear restrictions on the use of prohibited drugs or substances for horses so as to protect the horses, jockeys and drivers, and uphold the integrity of the sport. The health and welfare of the racehorse and the integrity of racing is of paramount interest to the AGCO, and it will continue to hold those who fail to follow regulations accountable for their actions.

A licensed horse racing participant issued a Ruling under the Rules of Racing has the right to appeal the AGCO's action to the Horse Racing Appeal Panel (HRAP) which is an independent adjudicative body mandated to hear appeals of decisions.

“The health and welfare of racehorses, and the integrity of racing are of primary concern to the AGCO,” said chief executive officer and registrar Tom Mungham. “We will continue to take all appropriate actions to protect horses and maintain the fairness of racing. The administration of prohibited substances, especially non-therapeutic drugs, have no business in the sport, and positive test results can lead to severe consequences for licence holders.”

Thoroughbred horses “ARAFAT” and “KOMUNIST” participated in different races at Woodbine Racetrack in October 2021, and they finished second and fourth, respectively.

In line with its focus on promoting the integrity and public confidence in horse racing in Ontario, the AGCO selects horses competing in a race to provide a post-race sample (blood) for testing. “ARAFAT” and “KOMUNIST” were selected for testing after their respective races and they both tested positive for ostarine. In addition to the post-race testing, Out of Competition testing was also conducted in October 2021, confirming the presence of the ostarine in one horse.

In addition to the suspension of the license and the monetary penalty, the AGCO has ordered that “ARAFAT” and “KOMUNIST” be declared unplaced in their races, and their order of finish changed. All purse monies associated with these horses on the affected race dates must therefore be returned for redistribution to other participants in those races. In addition, any horses owned or controlled in whole or in part by Mr. Gerl shall not be eligible to race in Ontario.

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Suffolk Downs Grandstand Engulfed By Six-Alarm Firm

A six-alarm fire tore through the grandstand at Boston's Suffolk Downs Monday night, reports WCVB5. No injuries were reported on the scene.

“We had a very difficult time with water. It was very limited here. We had a lot of help to get lines running thousands of feet,” Boston Fire Department Commissioner Jack Dempsey told WCVB5.

Officials did not know what caused the fire.

Live racing was held at Suffolk Downs until 2019, but the grandstand had remained open for simulcasting, including on Memorial Day. Last week, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the site's redevelopment into a mixed-use community.