Not This Time, Valiant Minister Colts Fastest At OBS Spring Sale’s Fifth Under Tack Session

Colts by Not This Time and Valiant Minister breezed quarters in :20 3/5 to share honors for the fastest work at the distance at the fifth session of the under tack show for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

  • Hip No. 925, consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, is a bay colt by Not This Time out of stakes winner In a Jif, by Saintly Look, from the family of graded stakes winner Chin High.
  • Hip No. 996, a gray or roan colt by Valiant Minister consigned by S G V Thoroughbreds LLC (Steven Venosa), Agent, is out of La Nonna, by Unbridled's Song, from the family of champion Apelia.

Five horses worked quarters in :21 flat.

  • Hip No. 840, a dark bay or brown colt by Medaglia d'Oro consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a half brother to stakes placed Tapped out of graded stakes winner Gemswick Park, by Speightstown.
  • Hip No. 952, consigned by Pick View LLC, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Frosted out of Jeanne's Speight, by Speightstown, a full sister to stakes winner Going to Kukaro.
  • Hip No. 998, a bay filly by Uncaptured consigned by Victory Stable, Agent, is out of La Parcela, by El Corredor, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Aheadbyacentury.
  • Hip No. 1009, a dark bay or brown colt by Practical Joke consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, is a half brother to graded stakes placed stakes winner Battle Force out of stakes placed Leo's Pegasus, by Fusaichi Pegasus.
  • Hip No. 1011, consigned by Blue River Bloodstock, Inc., Agent, is a bay filly by Hit It a Bomb out of Lightning Twice, by Malibu Moon, a full sister to graded stakes winner Kauai Katie.

Five youngsters tied for the session's fastest eighth, stopping the timer in :9 4/5.

  • Hip No. 866, consigned by Off the Hook LLC, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Temple City out of Grande Mocha, by Grand Slam, from the family of graded stakes winner Golden Sonata.
  • Hip No. 889, Make Out, a bay filly by Outwork consigned by Bobby Dodd, Agent, is out of Hatteras, by Stormy Atlantic, a daughter of graded stakes winner Summer Wind Dancer.
  • Hip No. 917, consigned by Scanlon Training & Sales, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Uncaptured out of Hug Me Tight, by With Distinction, a half sister to graded stakes winner Wall Street Wonder.
  • Hip No. 955, a chestnut colt by Practical Joke consigned by Julie Davies, Agent, is out of graded stakes winner Jenny's So Great, by Greatness, from the family of grade one stakes winner Supah Gem.
  • Hip No. 975, consigned by S G V Thoroughbreds LLC (Steven Venosa), Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Fury Kapcori out of Kiana Believes, by With Distinction, a half sister to stakes placed Houngun.

The under tack show continues Saturday morning at 8 a.m. with Hip No.'s 1015 – 1217 scheduled to breeze.

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Lexington Mayor Gorton Proclaims “Tapit Day”

Mayor Linda Gorton proclaimed April 15, 2021 as “Tapit Day” in Lexington, Ky.

Her official proclamation recognized Tapit as one of the most influential and breed-shaping stallions of the past half century, as well as one of the most valuable horses in America.

The mayor also recognized Gainesway Farm as the well-renowned and historic home of Tapit, founded by John Gaines, and currently owned and operated by Antony Beck, who has made “significant contributions to Thoroughbred breeding and racing, as well as to the city of Lexington.”

“This is a special day for us at Gainesway,” said general manager Brian Graves. “Tapit has obviously been a tremendous asset and part of the Gainesway family. The mayor said she has never known of another horse receiving such a proclamation. It is a great honor and Tapit is very deserving of this recognition.”

Tapit has earned champion sire honors three times during his illustrious stud career. He is the leading active sire in North America by lifetime stakes winners, graded stakes winners, Grade 1 winners, and progeny earnings, which currently are approaching $170 million. In addition to his 27 Grade 1 winners, Tapit has sired seven champions and six Breeders' Cup winners.

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Esplanande Named Ohio’s 2020 Horse Of The Year

Esplanande, who bested all challengers in her home state, and made an impact on the national stage was named 2020 Ohio Horse of the Year by the Ohio Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners.

The Daredevil filly won three of four starts last year, winning on debut by 6 1/4 lengths at Belterra Park, then taking the Hoover Stakes at the same track with a front-running trip. Esplanande then shipped north to Thistledown for the Best of Ohio Cleveland Kindergarten Stakes, where she once again led at every point of call to win by 4 1/4 lengths.

The filly then tested deeper waters, shipping to Saratoga for the Grade 1 Spinaway Stakes in her final start of the season. She led through the early fractions, but ultimately finished second to future Eclipse Award winner Vequist.

Esplanande is owned by the partnership of Winstar Farm LLC, Blazing Meadows Farm LLC, and Michael Lewis. She was also bred by WinStar and Blazing Meadows, and she is trained by Tim Hamm.

The filly's ownership group was also named Ohio Owners of the Year, and Esplanande took home additional honors as Ohio's champion 2-year-old filly. Southern Silence, the dam of Esplanande was also named Ohio's Broodmare of the Year.

This year's winners were selected by a committee composed of Lawrence “Bill” Couch, Ed Vomacka, and Hugh Drexler – the racing secretaries at each Ohio Thoroughbred track – and Bob “Railbird” Roberts, the award-winning former turf writer for the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Following is the full list of winners from the OTBO's 2020 year-end awards.

Owner of the Year: Winstar Farm LLC., Blazing Meadows LLC and Michael Lewis

Breeder of the Year: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm

Horse of the Year: Esplanande
Owner: Winstar Farm LLC., Tim Hamm and Michael Lewis
Breeder: Blazing Meadows Farm & WinStar Farm LLC
Trainer: Tim Hamm

Stallion of the Year: Mobil
Owner: George Sikora
Standing at: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm

Broodmare of the Year: Southern Silence
Owner: Blazing Meadow and Winstar Farm LLC

Champion Handicap Horse: Mobil Solution
Owner: Danielle Agnello
Breeder: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett

Champion Handicap Mare: Circus Rings
Owner: Knights A to Z Racing LLC
Breeder: Michael E. Lauer & Penny S. Lauer
Trainer: Valerie K. Shanyfelt

Ohio-Bred Claimer of the Year: Star Mabee
Owner: Michael J. Annechino
Breeder: Lake Shore Farm, LLC
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich

Champion Sprinter: Chief Randel
Owner: Harry D. Waite
Breeder: Harry D. Waite & Ronald C. Waite
Trainer: Jose A. Romero

Champion Accredited Male: Mobil Solution
Owner: Danielle Agnello
Breeder: Mapleton Thoroughbred Farm
Trainer: Jeffrey Skerrett

Champion Accredited Female: Grizabella
Owner: Michael J. Annechino
Breeder: Mapleton Thoroughbreds
Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich

Champion 3-Year-Old Male: Chief Randel
Owner: Harry D. Waite
Breeder: Harry D. Waite & Ronald C. Waite
Trainer: Jose A. Romero

Champion 3-Year-Old Filly: Moonlit Mission
Owner: Charlie J. Williams LLC
Breeder: Belvedere Farm Inc.
Trainer: Silvano M. Gonzalez

Champion 2-Year-Old Male: Buckeye Magic
Owner: Maccabee Farm LLC
Breeder: Maccabee Farm
Trainer: Thomas Drury Jr.

Champion 2-Year-Old Filly: Esplanande
Owner: Winstar Farm LLC., Tim Hamm and Michael Lewis
Breeder: Blazing Meadows Farm LLC & WinStar Farm, LLC
Trainer: Tim Hamm

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Pioneerof The Nile Colt Fastest At Day Four Of OBS Spring Sale’s Under Tack Show

As horses battled a stiff headwind that increased throughout the day, Hip No. 786, a son of Pioneerof the Nile consigned by Eddie Woods, Agent, breezed a quarter in :20 4/5 to post the fastest work at the distance at the fourth session of the under tack show for Ocala Breeders' Sales Company's 2021 Spring Sale of 2-Year-Olds in Training.

The dark bay or brown colt is out of Fancy Day (IRE), by Shamardal, a daughter of graded stakes winner Tizdubai, a full sister to champion Tiznow.

Hip No. 641, a bay colt by Violence consigned by King's Equine, Agent for Aaron and Marie Jones LLC, worked the day's fastest eighth, clocked in :9 4/5. He's out of C'Mon Sister, by Successful Appeal, a half sister to Grade 1-winning millionaire Iotapa.

Hip No. 809, a dark bay or brown colt by Neolithic consigned by Hoppel's Horse & Cattle Co., Inc., Agent, turned in a quarter in :21 flat. He's out of Fondant, by Candy Ride (ARG), a daughter of stakes winner Fond.

There were ten eighths in :10 flat

  • Hip No. 611, Anna's Dream, consigned by de Meric Sales, Agent, is a dark bay or brown filly by Fast Anna out of Charlie B, by War Chant, a half sister to graded stakes winner Lomaki.
  • Hip No. 637, a bay colt by Practical Joke consigned by King's Equine, Agent, is out of Classy Grey Lassy, by Silver Train, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner My Miss Chiff.
  • Hip No. 639, consigned by Wavertree Stables, Inc., (Ciaran Dunne), Agent, is a bay colt by Mastery out of graded stakes placed stakes winner Clothes Fall Off, by Daaher, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Tequilas Dayjur.
  • Hip No. 640, a chestnut filly by Nyquist consigned by Sequel Bloodstock, Agent, is out of Cloud Jumper, by Street Cry (IRE), a daughter of stakes winner Storm Beauty, a half sister to champion Gold Beauty.
  • Hip No. 684, consigned by Dynasty Thoroughbreds, is a chestnut colt by Overanalyze out of Curlamorous, by Curlin, a half sister to graded stakes placed stakes winner Da Stoops.
  • Hip No. 698, a bay filly by Temple City consigned by Grassroots Training & Sales LLC, is out of graded stakes winner Daring Kathy, by Wildcat Heir, a half sister to graded stakes placed Zeb.
  • Hip No. 747, a chestnut colt by Shackleford consigned by Omar Ramirez Bloodstock, Agent, is a full brother to stakes placed Madrugador out of Elusive Tara, by Elusive Quality, a daughter of graded stakes placed stakes winner Lenatareese.
  • Hip No. 750, consigned by Bobby Dodd, Agent, is a bay filly by Wicked Strong out of graded stakes placed Empressive Lady, by Empire Maker, a half sister to stakes placed Indy Charm.
  • Hip No. 762, Roses for Debra, a gray or roan filly by Liam's Map consigned by Julie Davies LLC, Agent, is a half sister to stakes winner Rose's Vision out of Essential Rose, by Bernardini, a daughter of graded stakes winner Essential Edge.
  • Hip No. 782, a chestnut filly by Lord Nelson consigned by Randy Miles, Agent, is out of stakes placed Fairy Star (AUS), by More Than Ready, a half sister to grade one stakes placed Lizard Island.

The Under Tack Show continues Friday morning at 8:00 a.m. with Hip No.'s 812 – 1014 scheduled to breeze.

To view the full results from Thursday's under-tack show, click here.

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