Month: January 2023

Broken Vow, Dialed In Geldings Fastest At OBS Winter Mixed Sale’s Under Tack Show

Geldings by Broken Vow and Dialed In breezed three eighths in :33 1/5, posting the fastest works at the distance at the Under Tack Show for the Horses of Racing Age section of the Ocala Breeders' Sales' Company's 2023 Winter Mixed Sale.

– Hip No. 210, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Dialed In consigned by Coastal Equine LLC (Jesse Hoppel), Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winning OBS graduate Dubini out of stakes winner Catch My Fancy, by Yes It's True.

– Hip No 215, Honor You Vow, consigned by Kaizen Sales (Richard Kent) Agent, is a 3-year-old gelding by Broken Vow out of Conscription, by War Front, a daughter of graded stakes placed Much Obliged.

Three horses worked the distance in :33 2/5.

– Hip No. 240, Calibrachoamatters, consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, a 3-year-old bay colt by Calibrachoa, is a half brother to stakes winning OBS graduate Love You Baby out of Katrina's Fury, by Include.

– Hip No. 271, a 3-year-old chestnut gelding by Hard Spun consigned by Woodside Ranch, Agent, is out of Rose Sapphire, by Congrats, from the family of champion OBS graduate Gilded Time.

– Hip No. 325, We Shall See, consigned by Thorostock, Agent, is a 3-year-old dark bay or brown filly by Justify out of Share the Music, by Unbridled's Song, a full sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Cat Burglar.

Four horses breezed three eighths in :33 3/5.

– Hip No. 260, Chicago River, consigned by Kim Harrison (Top Speed Farm), Agent, is a 6-year-old bay mare by Awesome of Course out of Petite Riviere, by Sligo Bay (IRE), a half sister to stakes placed River Lemon.

– Hip No. 286, Kiss Me More, a 3-year-old dark bay or brown filly by No Never No More, consigned by Wes Carter, Agent, is out of Sky Kisses, by Sky Mesa, from the family of grade one stakes winner Gal in a Ruckus.

– Hip No. 295, Meno, also consigned by Wes Carter, is a dark bay or brown 3-year-old colt by Mosler out of Swimmer, by Rock Slide, from the family of stakes winning two-time OBS graduate Miss Running Vany.

– Hip No 347, Jeter and Judge, a 3-year-old bay colt by Ransom the Moon also consigned by Kim Harrison (Top Speed Farm), Agent, is out of stakes placed Derek's Girl, by Brother Derek.

A pair of 3-year-olds shared honors for the session's fastest half mile, stopping the timer in :47 flat.

– Hip No, 309, consigned by King of Kings, Agent, is a 3-year-old gray or roan filly by Micromanage out of Autumn Ash, by Tapit, a half sister to grade one stakes winner Pampered Princess.

– Hip No. 348, D' Composer, a 3-year-old bay colt by Mendelssohn consigned by CM Thoroughbreds, Agent, is a half brother to Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Super Stock out of Super Girlie, by Closing Argument.

The sale begins on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at noon with Hip No.'s 1 – 143 cataloged in the Consignor Preferred Session. The Horses of Racing Section is now cataloged as Hip No.'s 201 – 352, with the addition of late supplemental entries. It begins immediately after the conclusion of the Preferred Session. The Open Session, with Hip No.'s 401 – 653 cataloged, is set for Wednesday, Jan. 26 and will also begin at noon.

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‘Small Horse,’ ‘Big Heart’: Last Leaf Back At Gulfstream For Saturday’s Inside Information

Monarch Stables Inc's Last Leaf is scheduled to make her welcome return to Gulfstream Park Saturday in the $200,000 Inside Information (G2).

When last seen at Gulfstream, the daughter of Not This Time rolled to a 3 ½ length victory in the July 16 Azalea Stakes before embarking on a productive four-race campaign in Kentucky. The Ron Spatz-trained filly will break from Post No. 9 in a field of 10 in search of her first graded-stakes success.

“I like the post. She likes being outside. I don't know how much conditioning she may have lost while in transit, but I got three works into her, so that should be enough for her,” Spatz said.

The Inside Information, a seven-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares, is one of nine stakes worth $5.4 million in purses on a stellar 13-race program featuring the $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) presented by Baccarat, the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (G1) presented by Qatar Racing, and the $500,000 TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf Invitational (G3) presented by Pepsi.

After scoring back-to-back wins in the Game Face and Azalea at Gulfstream, Last Leaf ventured to Ellis Park to capture the Aug. 14 Audubon Oaks. She made three more starts in Kentucky for trainer Eddie Kenneally, finishing fourth and fifth in the Dogwood (G3) at Churchill Downs and fifth in the Raven Run (G2) at Keeneland, respectively, before surging from 10th in the stretch to finish second over Turfway's all-weather surface in the Dec. 2 Holiday Inaugural Stakes.

Last Leaf is back at Gulfstream with Spatz, who has saddled her for multiple stakes victories on both turf and dirt in which she has demonstrated an uncommon will to win against fillies and colts.

“Some horses just have more fight in them than others do,” Spatz said. “She certainly, for a small horse, has a big heart.”

Last Leaf, who was purchased for $23,500 at the 2020 OBS October sale, is just the latest in a long line of stakes fillies developed by Spatz, who campaigned multiple graded-stakes winner Carterista, who won 27 races and earned more than $750,000 between 1991 and 1999; graded-stakes winner Chipski, and Redoubled Miss, a multiple stakes winner with more than $600,000 in earnings, among others.

“I think it's just dumb luck, but I've been very fortunate to have some talented fillies come through my barn – again, modestly priced fillies that had some talent and desire,” Spatz said.

Miguel Vasquez, who was aboard for her victories in the Game Face and Azalea, has the call on Last Leaf in the deep Inside Information field.

“When you get into these Grade 2s, you're getting into some good horses, good trainers and good jockeys,” Spatz said. “You just hope you get a clean trip to show off their best and at least get a piece of it. A Grade 2 placing for a filly like her is very important.”

Juddmonte's Obligatory will bring Grade 1 credentials into the Inside Information. The 5-year-old daughter of Curlin captured the Derby City Distaff (G1) at Churchill Downs after winning the Hurricane Bertie (G3) at Gulfstream last season. Trained by Hall of Famer Bill Mott, the Juddmonte homebred, who broke her maiden in her second career start at Gulfstream in 2021, has earned more than $1.375 million.

Jose Ortiz has the return mount on Obligatory.

Rodney Lundock's Maryquitecontrary, a winner of five of six career starts, is scheduled to make her graded-stakes debut in the Inside Information. The 4-year-old daughter of First Dude is coming off an eye-catching 3 ¼-length victory in the Dec. 31 Rampart. The Joe Catanese-trained Florida-bred's only loss came in a second-place finish behind Last Leaf while making her second career start in the Azalea Stakes.

Luca Panici, who is 5-for-5 aboard the homebred filly, has the call.

Godolphin LLC's Famed is scheduled to seek her first graded-stakes victory after winning the She's All In Stakes at Remington Park for trainer Brad Cox. Florent Geroux has the return mount on the daughter of Uncle Mo.

Gary Barber, Ryan Kerbal and Barry Kerbal's Miss Speedy, St. Elias Stable's Colorful Mischief, Albaugh Family Stables LLC's Fire On Time, Robert Gauthier, Tony Crish and Chad Givens' Jag Warrior, Diamond 100 Racing Club LLC and Amy Dunne's Diamond Wow and Averill Racing LLC, ATM Racing and Jayson Worth's R Adios Jersey, round out the field.

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Managing Osteoarthritis During Cold Weather

Freezing temperatures, deep snow and slick ice are challenges that horse owners often face during the winter months. For horse owners whose horses suffer from osteoarthritis (OA), these winter elements can make the disease more difficult to manage.

A horse with OA suffers from deterioration of the cartilage, bone and soft tissue in and around their joints. These changes often cause pain, deformity, loss of motion and decreased function. While the carpus, fetlock, hock and stifles are most commonly affected, any joint has the potential to develop OA. Though OA is not curable, there are a few ways to manage the disease.

Tip #1: Be able to recognize the signs of OA

It's impossible to manage something that you don't know is happening. Recognizing the signs of OA is the first step in making sure your horse stays comfortable during the winter months. Sarah Reuss, VMD, DACVIM, Equine Technical Manager, Boehringer Ingelheim, says horse owners can be on the lookout for the following clinical signs of OA:

  • Decreased activity or mobility
  • Joint stiffness or decreased movement in the joint
  • Heat and/or swelling of the joint
  • Pain
  • Lameness

In the winter, these signs may become more obvious due to the changes in temperature that can put more stress on the affected joints.

Tip #2: Keep your horse moving 

Once you've identified the signs of OA and your horse has been diagnosed by a veterinarian, you can begin managing the signs. The easiest way to do this is to simply keep your horse moving.

“A large part in keeping a horse with OA comfortable is ensuring they stay fit and get their joints moving, especially in colder weather,” says Reuss. “It's important to include a proper warm-up and cool-down before and after work, as well as making sure that the work isn't excessive.”

Whether it's turnout, hand walking, groundwork, riding or a combination of the above, sticking to a training program will help loosen up your horse's joints and keep them supple.

Tip #3: Decrease inflammation with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Talk to your veterinarian about using NSAIDs to help reduce overall pain and inflammation. There are many different NSAID options available, but your veterinarian will be able to determine which product will work best for your horse.

Equioxx® (firocoxib) is the first coxib NSAID to be FDA-approved for use in horses. EQUIOXX comes in tablet form that only needs to be given once a day, providing your horse with 24-hour pain relief. EQUIOXX contains firocoxib, which inhibits the inflammation-producing enzymes (Cyclooxygenase-2) while sparing the enzyme (Cyclooxygenase-1) that safeguards several normal body functions, including stomach protection.

Another option is Surpass® (1 percent diclofenac sodium), the only FDA-approved topical NSAID for horses that can be applied directly on the source of inflammation to control pain and inflammation in joints affected by OA.

Tip #4: Maintain general winter best practices

Though horses with OA require special maintenance to keep them comfortable, their normal winter needs should not be overlooked. Like any horse in the winter, they should be turned out as often as safely possible, being conscious of the footing. Riders should also avoid riding in deep, heavy or wet snow in order to prevent tendon injuries.

Unfortunately, OA is not curable, but by following these tips and working with your veterinarian the winter months can be more comfortable for both you and your horse.

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