Month: April 2023

Horses And Humans Safe After Barn Fire At Oaklawn

Oaklawn Park released the following statement late April 11: 

A barn fire was detected at Oaklawn's Wild Again barn shortly before 7 p.m. Tuesday. All horses and humans were evacuated from the barn safely and no injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

The Hot Springs Fire Department along with Oaklawn's security and staff worked quickly to extinguish the fire within minutes.

The north end of the Wild Again barn was destroyed by the fire. All horses and humans have been relocated to nearby barns for the remainder of the season, which ends Saturday, May 6.

A huge thank you to the Hot Springs Fire Department, Hot Springs Police Department, Garland County Sheriff's Department, the horsemen, and the Oaklawn team members for their quick response and diligence in ensuring all horses were safe and sound and no other barns were affected.

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Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Named Beneficiary Of ABR Pre-Preakness Party

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has once again been named the beneficiary of Preakness' most anticipated event: America's Best Racing's Pre-Preakness Party. The eighth annual Pre-Preakness Party is set to be held on Wednesday, May 17, at the Mt. Washington Tavern in Baltimore, Maryland.

Organized by America's Best Racing, this party has become the most popular Preakness week event that is open to everyone. For just $25 each, tickets include secure access to the Sky Bar (2nd floor) at the Mt. Washington Tavern and the following:

  • One (1) complimentary drink ticket
  • Complimentary snack platters (wings, dips, veggie, cheeses)
  • Access to well-known horse racing personalities and handicapping experts
  • Networking opportunity among racing enthusiasts

In addition to an evening of networking, cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres, there will also be a silent auction that benefits the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, an entertaining handicapping challenge with guest analysts, and more fun items to be announced.

“We are thrilled to be back for another year to kick off Preakness week with this exciting event,” said Dan Tordjman, manager, Business Development / Sponsorships, America's Best Racing. “It is a great opportunity to celebrate the week of racing, as well as support an organization that does so much for these horses after their time on the track.”

“Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance is grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this event, and we look forward to seeing fans and racing participants alike join us to commemorate the beginning of an exciting week,” said Stacie Clark-Rogers, operations consultant, Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

Tickets are available online at: www.eventbrite.com/e/8th-annual-pre-preakness-party-by-thoroughbred-aftercare-alliance-abr-tickets-596988597967

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Ramon Vazquez Voted Jockey Of The Week After Santa Anita Derby Victory

It's on to the Kentucky Derby for jockey Ramon A. Vazquez and Practical Move after prevailing in a thrilling renewal of the Grade 1 Santa Anita Derby on Saturday. The panel of racing experts voted Vazquez the honor of Jockey of the Week for April 3 through April 9. The award recognizes jockeys for riding accomplishments and who are members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 1,050 active, retired, and permanently disabled jockeys in the United States.

Riding for trainer Tim Yakteen in the G1 Santa Anita Derby, Vazquez was aboard Practical Move for the third straight time after piloting the 3-year-old colt to victories in the G2 Los Alamitos Futurity and the G2 San Felipe. Off as the even-money favorite in the field of eight, Practical Move broke seventh but quickly moved up to fourth behind pace-setter longshot One in Vermillion. As the leaders faded, Practical Move took command at the top of the stretch. Japanese invader, Mandarin Hero and Skinner, however, were not about to let the favorite get away and the trio raced together down the stretch to the wire with Practical Move digging in and never giving up the lead to prevail over Mandarin Hero by the slimmest of margins in 1:48.69 for the mile and one-eighth.

“I had to use him early,” Vazquez said. “My perfect time to move a horse is the last quarter. The other horse (Mandarin Hero) is a nice horse, too, and ran really well. I'm feeling amazing. When you ride a good horse like that, that's your dream always to go to the Kentucky Derby.”

This will be Vazquez's second mount in the Run for Roses after finishing 13th aboard Mr. Z in 2015.

Vazquez was not done for the day as he was aboard Elm Drive for Santa Anita's leading trainer Phil D'Amato in the Monrovia Stakes which was transferred from the downhill turf course to the dirt track. Elm Drive raced on the rail, dueling with Leggs Galore on the turn to take the lead and win in 1:15.56 for six and one-half furlongs.

“Thank you to the owners and the trainer for the opportunity,” said Vazquez. “I was just comfortable and got a perfect trip.”

Vazquez, 39, is a native of Puerto Rico and moved his tack to southern California in April 2022 after riding very successfully in the mid-west including Oaklawn, Remington and Prairie Meadows.

Other contenders for Jockey of the Week included Juan J. Hernandez who won the leading rider title at Santa Anita, Paco Lopez with the upset win in the Wood Memorial, Luis Saez who won the Bluegrass Stakes and Jevian Toledo who won his first career Grade I race in the Carter Handicap.

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