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The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association is hosting a Pedigree and Conformation Clinic on Sunday and Monday, March 19-20 in Ocala, Fla.

The clinic will be held at the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co. and Ocala Stud and held in conjunction with the OBS March Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

Speakers include: representatives from the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders' and Owners' Association, including Tammy Gantt and George Isaacs; Dr. Johnny Mac Smith, DVM; Marette Farrell (bloodstock agent); Tod Wojciechowski, director of sales for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company; David O'Farrell from Ocala Stud; and more. Attendees will learn insights on pedigree and conformation evaluation from industry professionals and observe conformation evaluations.

The TOBA Pedigree and Conformation Clinic is aimed towards all levels of education – from beginners to knowledgeable owners and breeders looking to continue their education. The clinic is open to the general public, with a special discount for TOBA and FTBOA members. Meals, educational materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included in registration. Registration is available online at: toba.memberclicks.net/seminars-clinics.

Other upcoming TOBA seminars and clinics for 2023 are listed below:

– June 23-24: Ownership Seminar in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
– July 28-29: Ownership Seminar in Del Mar, Calif.
– Aug. 10-11: Ownership Seminar in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
– October 23: Pedigree and Conformation Clinic in Lexington, Ky.

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Shepherd Equine Advisers, Inc., a trusted Thoroughbred bloodstock consulting agency located in Lexington, Ky., announces that bloodstock agent Clark Shepherd has recently released a new free guide for aspiring racehorse owners.

The comprehensive guide provides a wealth of information and insights on the process of acquiring and managing a racehorse and is designed to help new owners navigate the often complex and challenging world of Thoroughbred racing.

As a second-generation horseman, Clark has served in a variety of capacities in the industry, including working on racetracks and farms, managing stallions, and participating in sales consignments. With a broad range of experiences and a unique perspective on the thoroughbred racing world, he is dedicated to helping clients purchase or breed superior thoroughbred racehorses through a combination of sound pedigree principles, horsemanship, and consistent implementation of well-designed plans.

The newly released guide covers a range of topics related to Thoroughbred ownership, including how to get started, exploring public auctions and private sales, the world of claiming racehorses, and the benefits and risks of racing partnerships. The guide also provides expert advice on preparing to buy a racehorse, conducting research and due diligence, managing a racing partnership, and more.

According to Clark Shepherd, “I've seen both success and failure in the Thoroughbred racing industry, and I understand the importance of minimizing failures in order to maximize success. This guide is designed to help new owners make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls, and achieve their racing goals.”

The free comprehensive guide is available for download at How to Buy a Racehorse: A Guide for Aspiring Owners.

Shepherd adds, “I'm thrilled to release this guide and provide aspiring racehorse owners with the knowledge and insights they need to succeed in this exciting industry. Whether you're a seasoned owner or just starting out, I'm confident that this guide will be a valuable resource for anyone looking to invest in the sport of kings.”

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One Go All Go, a two-time Grade 2 winner with earnings of more than $700,000, has been relocated for the 2023 breeding season to stand at Bill and Sabrina Kirton's Kirton Farms in Turpin, Okla. He is an accredited Oklahoma stallion and will stand for a fee of $1,500.

A son of the multiple graded stakes winner Fairbanks (by Giant's Causeway), One Go All Go won at first asking as a 2-year-old and then finished a close third in the Grade 3 Arlington-Washington Futurity. He then developed into an elite turf runner after winning the $400,000 G2 Commonwealth Derby at Laurel Park, defeating Grade 1 winner Force the Pass at 1 1/8 miles.

One Go All Go picked up a second Grade 2 victory when he took the Dixiana Elkhorn Stakes at 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf course. While racing almost exclusively in graded stakes, he earned five stakes placings, including in the G1 Man o' War Stakes at Belmont Park. Racing through age six, One Go All Go hit the board in nearly half of his starts and banked $718,538.

One Go All Go's first crop of 2-year-olds will run this year.

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The 2022 California-bred Horse of the Year will be announced at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Le Meridien Hotel in Arcadia.

Finalists for Horse of the Year are, in alphabetical order, Fun to Dream, Slow Down Andy and The Chosen Vron.

For ticket information for the Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting, click here or contact Christy Chapman at christy@ctba.com.

Other Cal-bred champions to be recognized at the banquet:

Champion California-bred 2-Year-Old Male – Giver Not a Taker, bred by owners J. Kirk & Judy Robison, trained by Peter Miller.  

Champion California-bred 2-Year-Old Female – Sell the Dream, bred by PT Syndicate #1 LLC, owned by Edward Rusty Brown, Alan Klein & Philip Lebherz, trained by Brian Koriner.

Champion California-bred 3-Year-Old Male – Slow Down Andy, bred by owner Reddam Racing, trained by Doug O'Neill.

Champion California-bred 3-Year-Old Female – Fun to Dream, bred by Connie Pageler & Bob Baffert, owned by Natalie J. Baffert & Connie Pageler, trained by Bob Baffert.

Champion California-bred Older Male – The Chosen Vron, bred by Tiz Molly Partners, owned by Eric Kruljac, Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker & Richard Thornburgh, trained by Eric Kruljac.

Champion California-bred Older Female – Becca Taylor, bred by owner Nick Alexander, trained by Steve Miyadi.

Champion California-bred Sprinter – Fun to Dream, bred by Connie Pageler & Bob Baffert, owned by Natalie J. Baffert & Connie Pageler, trained by Bob Baffert.

Champion California-bred Turf Horse – The Chosen Vron, bred by Tiz Molly Partners, owned by Eric Kruljac, Robert Fetkin, John Sondereker & Richard Thornburgh, trained by Eric Kruljac.

Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Earnings – Grazen, property of Nick Alexander.

Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Number of Winners – Grazen, property of Nick Alexander.

Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Turf Earnings – Grazen, property of Nick Alexander.

Champion Sire of California Conceived 2-Year-Olds by Earnings – Stay Thirsty, property of Terry Lovingier.

Trainer of the Year – Bob Baffert

Broodmare of the Year – Lutess, owned by Connie & Mike Pageler.

Champion Breeder of California Foaled Thoroughbreds by Earnings – Nick Alexander.

Scoop Vessels Award – The Derby Room

CTBA Hall of Fame – Joe Harper, Nashoba's Key.

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