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Month: December 2022
The Friday Show Presented By Woodbine: Tom Amoss On The ‘Most Special Horse I’ve Ever Had’
Trainer Tom Amoss joins Ray Paulick and Joe Nevills on this week's Friday Show to talk about his unbeaten 2-year-old filly Hoosier Philly, who ran her record to a perfect 3-for-3 with a five-length victory at Churchill Downs on Nov. 26 in the Grade 2 Golden Rod Stakes.
A daughter of red-hot sire Into Mischief out of a mare by Tapit who races for Bill Stone and Rod Ratcliff's Gold Standard Racing Stable, Hoosier Philly was a $510,000 Keeneland September Yearling Sale purchase that Amoss said outworked all of his other 2-year-olds to the point he had to start pairing her up with older horses to make sure she was getting enough out of her training.
“We knew we had something different than we've ever had before, and I've been doing this since 1987,” Amoss said. “I said before she ever ran, I've never had one get ready like she's getting ready, and when she started displaying in the afternoons it became clear to me that we have a really special horse – the most special horse I've ever had.”
In the aftermath of the Golden Rod, Amoss said he has “flirted” with the idea of putting Hoosier Philly on the road to the Kentucky Derby instead of the Kentucky Oaks, a race he won in 2019 with Serengeti Empress. On the Friday Show, he said, “I'm not going to do anything with her that she doesn't suggest she's ready for.”
Watch this week's episode of the Friday Show below:
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Pataki, Mack Continue Support of Ukraine
Former New York Governor George Pataki and former U.S. Ambassador to Finland Earle Mack, who joined forces for a humanitarian mission to Ukraine last spring, continued their support of the country with the delivery of over one dozen, industrial-grade heaters to refugee shelters.
While leading a humanitarian delegation to Ukraine and border areas accepting refugees, Gov. Pataki and Ambassador Mack delivered large-scale portable heaters, each of them able to warm up to 10 families in the various shelters across the region. The temporary shelters, many of which are converted schools or municipal buildings, have been without adequate heat as the Russian military has begun targeting basic infrastructure in the country.
“Over the past several weeks, it has become clear that the Russian strategy in Ukraine is to severely damage, if not obliterate, the electric and energy infrastructure across the country,” said Ambassador Mack. “This means that for millions in Ukraine, this cold, unbearable winter must be endured without access to heat. The consequences are profound, and it is critical that we get boots on the ground and provide Ukrainians with tools that can make a difference. If each heater can save one life, this mission will be an immense success and pave the way for future efforts.”
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Jack Owens Passes Away
Jack Owens, who recently retired as the longest-serving board member of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, passed away Nov. 21 after suffering a heart attack. Owens was first elected to the TOC board in 1995 and retired from board service in July. During his board tenure, Owens served six years as Chairman. He also served as Vice Chairman representing Northern California, Chairman of the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, and as an active member of the Racing Affairs, Wagering, Bylaws Review, and Purse committees.
A graduate of Stanford, Owens practiced law for more than 30 years. Ed Moger, a current Northern California Trainer representative on the TOC board who served with Owens for the past 13 years, told TOC's Mary Forney, “Jack had a great legal mind that was invaluable to the board. He was so intelligent and always right on target.”
Moger, who also trained horses for Owens, added, “He loved the game, he loved his farm, and he loved his horses.”
Owens raced predominately in Northern California. Along with his wife, Barbara, he owned Riveroak Ranch in Stanislaus County.
Jack Owens is survived by his wife, Barbara, four children (John, David, James, and Allie) and four grandchildren (Jaclyn, Audrey, Murphy, and Riley). A celebration of life will be held on Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Owens family ranch in Modesto. RSVPs may be addressed to Barbara Owens at owens444@aol.com.
Donations in Owens's memory may be made to the California Thoroughbred Horsemen's Foundation. Donations can be made at https://charities.org/donate or by check to CTHF, PO Box 660129, Arcadia, CA 91066.
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