Month: August 2023

Jockey Perry Ouzts Moves Into Fifth All-Time

Perry Ouzts, 69, passed jockey Dave Gall with win number 7,397 after the seventh race at Belterra Park on Tuesday to become racing's fifth all-time leading rider, John Engelhardt reported.

The win was especially rewarding since his mount was trained by his close friend and the track's leading trainer, Larry Smith.

“To have him set that milestone on one of my runners just makes it all that much better,” said Smith.

After the veteran jockey left the winner's circle, he went to the jockeys quarters to change his silks for the next race.

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Flexjet Remains Official Partner Of Arqana August Yearling Sale

Luxury aviation company Flexjet will continue as Arqana's official partner during the August Yearling Sale, which begins on Friday, Aug. 18.

Buyers will be offered a magnum of champagne with their first purchase of €500,000 or more at the Deauville venue. The top vendor at the end of each day of the sale will also receive a magnum of champagne. The Flexjet team will be present at the 360° Bar, as well as the Cocktail Bar in Courtyard A throughout the three-day sale.

“We are delighted to be involved in the August Yearling Sale again this year,” said Mike Silvestro, CEO of Flexjet. “Flexjet and Arqana share a dedication to high performance and exquisite style, and equestrian sport is a passion for many of our Flexjet aircraft owners. We're looking forward to hosting owners who are flying into Deauville for the occasion, as well as celebrating some of the most exciting transactions at our Flexjet bar on the parade ground. It promises to be a fantastic weekend.”

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Pat Smullen Race Day To Aid Cancer Trials Ireland Set For Late August

The Pat Smullen race day, which will raise funds to aid Cancer Trials Ireland, will take place at the Curragh on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Racegoers will have the opportunity to attend a post-race party with the band Superfly. Pat Smullen's daughter Hannah, former amateur jockey Kate Harrington and Olympian Sue Shortt are among 15 riders participating in the 12-furlong Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland charity race supported by The Grafton Hotel, who are all raising funds individually. The race is held in memory of a family member or friend who they lost to cancer or to support anyone currently living with cancer.

There are also items set to be auctioned off like Taylor Swift and Coldplay tickets, a coaching lesson with Ronan O'Gara, a racehorse with Joseph O'Brien for the 2024 Flat season and a private dinner for 12, cooked by celebrity chef Martin Shanahan, VIP tickets to the Irish Open Golf and Premiership games. The full list of items is now available to view on the Galabid website.

Paddy Power will sponsor the feature race, the Paddy Power Irish Cambridgeshire, with the full sponsorship fee going directly to Cancer Trials Ireland. The Coast to Curragh cycle, brainchild of Gavin Lynch who lost his mum Olive to pancreatic cancer, will be held prior to racing, with Sir AP McCoy leading the unique cycle in her memory.

Brian Kavanagh, Curragh Racecourse CEO, said, “We are overwhelmed with the response to the Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland raceday on Saturday, Aug. 26. Everyone's generosity will make a significant impact to pancreatic cancer patients. We are honoured to continue Pat's legacy and support the life-changing work of Cancer Trials Ireland.”

Eibhlin Munroe, CEO, Cancer Trials Ireland, “The steadfast support of the racing community over the past four years is changing the face of pancreatic cancer trials and research in Ireland.”

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Breeders’ Awards On The Rise In Louisiana

The Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Board of Directors voted to make changes to the Louisiana breeders awards schedule at their Aug. 8, 2023, meeting.

Breeders' awards for accredited foals by Louisiana domiciled stallions and out of Louisiana domiciled mares are being increased to 25 percent. This change will be effective Oct. 1, 2023, for races run in Louisiana.

All other awards will remain at the current percentage level.

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