Month: September 2023

GSW Dennis’ Moment To Stand In Wyoming

GSW Dennis' Moment (Tiznow) will stand the 2024 breeding season at Golden Creek Equine in Cheyenne, Wyoming, part-owner CJ Thoroughbreds said in a release Wednesday.

The 6-year-old is co-owned by Eugene Joyce and will stand for a fee of $1,500. A limited number of lifetime breeding rights are also available.

Although Wyoming has a long history of horse racing and is the final resting place of the sport's first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton, the state's live racing scene nearly disappeared until HHR was legalized a decade ago. Since then, horse racing has seen a resurgence with $5.2 million awarded to owners, breeders and stallion owners who participated in the Wyoming Breeders Awards Program in 2022.

“I was around Dennis' Moment early in his career and was really impressed with his brilliance, looks and class,” said Corey Johnsen of CJ Thoroughbreds. “It is an honor to own him now and be able to offer a stallion of his quality to breeders in Wyoming and the region. The Cheyenne location makes him accessible to mare owners in Colorado and Nebraska.”

Golden Creek Equine encompasses 100 acres near Cheyenne with another Wyoming location of 2,400 acres.

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Dennis’ Moment Moves To Golden Creek Equine In Wyoming For 2024

Dennis' Moment, a graded stakes-winning son of Horse of the Year Tiznow, will stand the 2024 breeding season at Golden Creek Equine in Cheyenne, Wyo.

He instantly becomes the most exciting Thoroughbred stallion prospect in the state which has seen remarkable growth in purses and breeding incentives thanks to historical horse racing (HHR). He will stand as property of CJ Thoroughbreds and Eugene Joyce for a fee of $1,500. A limited number of lifetime breeding rights are also available.

A $400,000 yearling purchase by Albaugh Family Racing, Dennis' Moment proved to be a 2-year-old sensation as he broke his maiden by nearly 20 lengths at Ellis Park, earning him Thoroughbred Daily News Rising Star honors. He followed that up with a decisive victory in the Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes going two turns at Churchill Downs. That made him the odds-on favorite in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile, but a stumble at the start cost him any chance of winning. He later retired with earnings of more than $300,000.

Dale Romans, trainer of Dennis' Moment commented: “Dennis' Moment was one of the most talented 2-year-olds I have ever seen. He broke his maiden by almost 20 lengths, and then won a Grade 3 race at Churchill Downs as easy as you can. He was the odds-on favorite in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and stumbled out of the gate. Unfortunately he got hurt or he would have been a major player in the Triple Crown campaign the next spring. I think Dennis' Moment will make a great stallion. As a race horse he was perfectly balanced and had a ton of talent. Also, he is extremely smart.”

Although Wyoming has a long history of horse racing and is the final resting place of the sport's first Triple Crown winner, Sir Barton, the state's live racing scene nearly disappeared until historic racing gaming was legalized a decade ago. Since then, and especially over the last few years, horse racing has seen a resurgence with $5.2 million awarded to owners, breeders and stallion owners who participated in the Wyoming Breeders Awards Program in 2022.

Corey Johnsen, President of CJ Thoroughbreds, and Joyce have a track record of success in horse racing. They were key members of the Lone Star Park executive team when that track hosted the 2004 Breeders' Cup. In Wyoming, they worked together to introduce HHR after Johnsen had success with that gaming product at Kentucky Downs.

Joyce went on to be a partner in Wyoming Horse Racing, a major player in the resurgence of live racing in the state. Today, Johnsen and Joyce are partners on a number of race horses, including five accredited Wyoming-bred weanlings.

“I was around Dennis' Moment early in his career and was really impressed with his brilliance, looks and class,” said Johnsen, whose CJ Thoroughbreds had graded stakes winner Sally's Curlin in the Dale Romans stable. “It is an honor to own him now and be able to offer a stallion of his quality to breeders in Wyoming and the region. The Cheyenne location makes him accessible to mare owners in Colorado and Nebraska.”

Golden Creek Equine, which encompasses 100 acres near Cheyenne with another Wyoming location boasting 2,400 acres, is one of the most successful race horse breeding farms in the region. Golden Creek offers all the services and facilities as a Kentucky breeding farm, while providing quality care for all their horses.

“My general impression of Dennis' Moment is class,” comments Kate Anderson, owner of Golden Creek Equine. “From the moment he arrived, he has handled himself with grace and kindness. Not only does he have a stellar disposition, but he is built right and brings an outstanding pedigree and record to Wyoming. We are fortunate to stand Dennis' Moment at a time when Wyoming horse racing is increasing and providing owners with one of the best state bred programs in the nation. All of us at Golden Creek Equine are excited to stand Dennis' Moment and to support Wyoming horse racing.”

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HISA And HIWU Name Alan Foreman As Ombudsman

Effective immediately, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) and Horseracing Integrity & Welfare Unit (HIWU) have named Alan Foreman, the chairman and chief executive officer of the Thoroughbred Horsemen's Associations, Inc. (THA), as ombudsman on behalf of HISA's rules, with a primary focus on the Anti-Doping and Medication Control (ADMC) Program, both organizations released in a joint statement Wednesday.

As the national ombudsman, which is modeled after the World Anti-Doping Agency's Ombuds Program, Foreman's responsibilities include:

Serving as an impartial and unbiased resource for Covered Persons and other Thoroughbred industry constituents to provide confidential advice and assistance at no cost to them in relation to the ADMC Program and the Racetrack Safety Program, including with respect to the rights and obligations of Covered Persons under both Programs.

Accepting feedback and comments from Covered Persons and other Thoroughbred industry constituents with respect to the rules comprising both Programs and communicating such feedback and comments to HISA and/or HIWU.

Providing advice to HISA and HIWU about the content and interpretation of the rules comprising both Programs.

In addition to Foreman's current position with the THA, which he is maintaining, Foreman is recognized as one of the leading racing law and equine attorneys in the United States, with expertise in medication, drug testing, equine safety, and welfare. His law practice encompasses all aspects of equine and horse racing law, and he is counsel to many horsemen's and racing industry organizations, including the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, National Steeplechase Association, and the United States Equestrian Federation Drugs and Medications Program. He is co-vice chair of the Racing Medication & Testing Consortium. He chairs the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan to Reduce Equine Fatalities, co-authored the widely respected New York Task Force Report on Racehorse Health and Safety, and was recently named by Maryland Governor Wes Moore to the newly created Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.

Foreman has informed HISA and HIWU that he will donate all compensation paid to him by both groups in connection with his duties as ombudsman to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.

“HISA's commitment to fairness in racing includes ensuring every horseman is fully aware of our rules and processes,” said HISA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Lazarus. “I am grateful that Alan is assisting HISA and HIWU to help educate racing participants and listen and learn from them as we work together to implement HISA's regulations as evenly and effectively as possible.”

“The new ombudsman position will assist horsemen and other Covered Persons with navigating the ADMC rules, thus enhancing understanding and facilitating compliance under the ADMC Program,” said Ben Mosier, executive director of HIWU. “Alan's extensive experience in horse racing law, combined with a thorough understanding of HISA's rules, make him the ideal industry representative to take on this role.”

“I applaud HISA and HIWU for creating this important position and am honored that they have asked me to serve. It is vital for all Covered Persons and organizations to have a trusted advocate and resource for them in this new system, and I will do my best to be fair, objective, effective and meaningful. I hope this position helps to smooth the transition to our new regulatory system,” said Foreman.

Industry participants interested in utilizing the ombudsman service should reach out to Foreman via email or by phone at (410) 336-0525.

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