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Tapiture’s Premier Star Romps in Jersey Shore

A firming even-money favorite, ‘TDN Rising Star‘ Premier Star (Tapiture) proved far too strong for six other rivals in Wednesday’s Jersey Shore S. at Monmouth Park, jogging under the line a very easy winner.

Away fairly from his low draw, Premier Star raced in third with a foothold at the fence and Paco Lopez elected to send his mount through a tight inside spot to take up the running with a little less than a half-mile to race. Comfortably in front on the bend, he kicked further in front in upper stretch and came home a convincing winner over Johnny Ritt (Weigelia). ‘TDN Rising Star’ Meru (Sky Mesa) was off slowly and lagged towards the rear for the opening half-mile, then made decent stretch progress to round out the trifecta.

A winner of two of three starts and sixth in the GIII Sam F. Davis S. while under the care of Jorge Navarro, Premier Star was third in a June 19 Laurel allowance ahead of a 3 1/2-length success at that level Aug. 6. He was last seen finishing third, four lengths behind undefeated Yaupon (Uncle Mo) in the GII Amsterdam S. at Saratoga Aug. 29.

Premier Star is the seventh black-type winner for Tapiture, who also supplied this year’s GIII Monmouth Oaks victress Hopeful Growth. He descends from the family of the late influential Harlan’s Holiday and is his dam’s last listed produce.

JERSEY SHORE S., $102,000, Monmouth, 10-14, 3yo, 6f, 1:09.61, ft.
1–PREMIER STAR, 118, c, 3, by Tapiture
1st Dam: Letthetigerparty, by Hold That Tiger
2nd Dam: No Need to Party, by Dixieland Band
3rd Dam: Dowager, by Honest Pleasure
1ST BLACK TYPE WIN. ‘TDN Rising Star‘ ($105,000 Ylg ’18 KEESEP; $100,000 2yo ’19 OBSOPN). O-Sonata Stable; B-Charles H Deters (KY); T-Michael J Trombetta; J-Paco Lopez. $60,000. Lifetime Record: GSP, 7-4-0-1, $160,750.
2–Johnny Ritt, 118, g, 3, Weigelia–C J’s Little Girl, by Attorney. ($17,000 Ylg ’18 EASOCT). O-Cash is King LLC & LC Racing LLC; B-Barbara Wheeler (PA); T-Robert E Reid Jr. $20,000.
3–Meru, 118, c, 3, Sky Mesa–Lady Lavery, by Elusive Quality. ($75,000 Ylg ’18 FTKOCT; $300,000 2yo ’19 OBSAPR). O-Colts Neck Stables LLC; B-Godolphin (KY); T-Jorge Duarte Jr. $10,000.
Margins: 4 3/4, NK, 1HF. Odds: 1.10, 16.80, 3.90.
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Bocachica Named Jockey Of The Week After Winning Half His Races

With more wins than any other jockey last week, Arnaldo Bocachica was voted Jockey of the Week for Oct. 5 thru Oct. 11. The award, which is voted on by a panel of racing industry experts, is for jockeys who are members of the Jockeys' Guild, the organization which represents more than 950 active riders in the United States as well as retired and permanently disabled jockeys. 

Bocachica led all North American jockeys with 10 wins from 20 mounts.

The Puerto Rican native started his winning week on Thursday with five victories at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town, his home track. He continued his winning hand on Friday with two victories. Bocachica topped off his week on Saturday night by winning three stakes races during the West Virginia Breeders' Classics, the biggest night for West Virginia-bred horses. He won the West Virginia Tourism Stakes with Star of the Night ($2.40), the West Virginia Triple Crown Stakes aboard That Kenney Kid ($6.40) and the West Virginia Thoroughbred Breeders Association Breeders' Classic Stakes with Penguin Power ($2.40).  He also finished third in the West Virginia Vincent Moscarelli Memorial Breeders' Classic with Pilot in Command all for leading trainer Jeff Runco. 

 

In addition to a 50% win percentage, fan favorite Bocachica also hit the board with 65% of his mounts and accumulated $190,380 in purse earnings. He currently sits atop the jockey standings at Charles Town by a wide margin with 136 victories and more than $2.3 million in purses.

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Up To 250 Spectators To Be Permitted On-Site At Laurel Park Beginning Thursday

Following the successful reintroduction of live racing to its racetracks, and given the green light by state and county officials, the Maryland Jockey Club will reopen to the public on a limited basis starting with the Thursday, Oct. 15, program at Laurel Park.

The move comes following approval from Anne Arundel County, where Laurel Park is located, and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan's revised executive order issued Sept. 28 allowing up to 250 spectators at state racetracks. Laurel Park opened its calendar year-ending fall meet Oct. 8, five days after the conclusion of the six-day Preakness Meet at Pimlico Race Course.

Laurel Park was nearing the end of its winter meet when it was closed to the public March 12 due to health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Starting March 15, live racing was paused in Maryland for 2 1/2 months before returning to Laurel May 30.

Racing has been conducted without spectators following its return at both Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, though owners with participating horses have been permitted to watch them perform from the track apron since June 6.

The 250 persons allowed in the executive order are in addition to owners and other licensed personnel that have been granted access since late May in order to conduct live racing. Post time for Thursday's eight-race program at Laurel is 12:40 p.m.

Owners, patrons and employees will be granted entry through Laurel's grandstand entrance after having their temperature screened with a thermal camera. The horsemen's entrance adjacent to the historic paddock will only be staffed on live race days beginning at 8 a.m. for authorized personnel only.

Facial coverings and proper social distancing are required for all persons and will be strictly enforced. Physical barriers have been installed where personal interaction is necessary, and increased disinfection and sanitization of common areas will be in place. Laurel's simulcast room will be at 50-percent capacity.

While remaining dark on Mondays and Tuesdays, Laurel Park will be open for simulcasting on Wednesdays as well as live racing Thursday through Sunday in October and November. The first-floor grandstand concession area will operate from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on those days, with the second-floor grandstand sports book bar open Friday through Sunday.

Laurel's first-floor clubhouse, currently being used to accommodate jockeys and valets, will remain closed to the public.

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NHC Rundown: 2012 Champion Beychok Qualifies For 12th NHC Appearance

Each week, the NTRA will provide a rundown of those who have qualified for the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) the previous weekend.
The NHC is the most important tournament of the year for horseplayers and is the culmination of a year-long series of NTRA-sanctioned local tournaments conducted by racetracks, casino race books, off-track betting facilities and horse racing and handicapping websites, each of which sends its top qualifiers to the national finals. The 2021 NHC is now slated take place in the Bally's Events Center from August 27-29.
Friday, October 9
HorseTourneys.com
Bob Gianquitti of Lake Worth, Fla., is dual qualified for the fifth straight year and will make his eighth appearance overall at NHC 2021.
Ken Jordan of Farmingdale, N.J., is now dual qualified for his 11th trip to the NHC. The runner-up in the 2015 edition of the tournament has cashed four times for a total of $282,600.
Saturday, October 10
HorseTourneys.com
David Joy of Scott Bar, Calif., will be making his first trip to the NHC.
Keeneland:
Peter McFarland of Nicholasville, Ky., will be making his second NHC appearance having cashed for $6,550 in 2017.
Dennis Tiernan of Mill Valley, Calif., is now a 10-time NHC qualifier having first qualified back in 2000.
Jeff Arthur of Chesapeake, Va., will be heading to the NHC for a fifth time.
Eric Kurzhal of South Bend, Ind., is now dual qualified for his sixth NHC appearance. Kurzhal cashed for $1,050 in 2020.
Ron Myeress of Seven Hills, Ohio will take dual qualifier status into his first NHC appearance.
Mark Rudy of Milwaukee, Wisc., is now dual qualified for what will be his 11th NHC appearance. Rudy, who qualified for his first NHC in 2008, has cashed twice previously for a total of $25,200.
Nick Tammaro of Houston, Tex., is now dual qualified for the fifth time and will be making his seventh overall NHC appearance when he heads to Las Vegas in 2021.
Tim Stupka of Sioux Falls, S.D., will be playing in the NHC for the 11th time having first qualified in 2000. Stupka cashed for $1,700 in 2017.
Sunday, October 11
HorseTourneys.com
Rock Edwards of Schaumburg, Ill., will be making his second NHC appearance.
Michael Beychok, the 2012 NHC Champion, is heading back to the tournament for the 12th time. In addition to his record-setting $1 million payday in 2012, Beychok – a resident of Baton Rouge, La. – cashed for $2,500 in 2011 and $10,800 in 2015.

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