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Gutaifan on the Move to Haras des Faunes

MGSW & G1SP Gutaifan (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}) will stand at Alain Chopard’s Haras des Faunes in 2021, France-Sire reported. Formerly at Yeomanstown Stud in Ireland, the grey’s oldest foals are 3-year-olds. He was purchased by Chopard and will stand for €3,500.

“He’s a horse that’s proven he can get 2-year-old winners,” said Chopard to France-Sire. He already has a lot of them. I was looking for a stallion of this type, and I was offered Gutaifan. He made a big impact this year with Fev Rover, who still beat Plainchant, one of our best 2-year-olds from France.”

In 2020, Gutaifan celebrated his first group winner with second-crop filly Fev Rover (Ire) in the G2 Prix du Calvados. He also has listed winners Sardinia Sunset (Ire) and Sopran Poseidone (Ire).

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COVID Positives In Jock’s Room Force Charles Town To Cancel Live Racing Through Nov. 14

Following a pair of positive COVID-19 tests emanating from its jockey's room, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has cancelled its live racing cards through Saturday, Nov. 14.

As a result of the lost days, the track intends on applying to the West Virginia Racing Commission for additional live days that would be held on Nov. 25 as well as Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.

Live racing at Charles Town is slated to resume on Thursday, Nov. 19 with a first race post time of 7:00 P.M. EST.

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TIEA Award Winners Announced

The winner of the Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards were announced via a virtual ceremony Thursday, hosted by Studio 46 Media in Lexington, Kentucky. Jill Byrne, Vice President of Racing Operations at Colonial Downs, was once again the master of ceremonies. The Awards are sponsored by Godolphin in partnership with the National HBPA, TOBA, The Jockey Club, and Breeders’ Cup. Media partners are the TDN, BloodHorse Publications, Daily Racing Form, The Paulick Report, Fox Sports and TVG.

Jimmy Bell, President of Godolphin in America commented, “The Covid-19 pandemic has affected everyone’s lives in so many ways. But in our industry, we are all very fortunate to have an enormous group of talented and dedicated frontline workers who have continued their hard work, often requiring endless hours, to provide the care for our equine athletes. The Thoroughbred business could not function without them and we truly appreciate what they do.”

The full list of winners is as follows:

Administration Award

Winner: Dionne Johnson, Business Manager, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, Inc. (NYTHA)

(Runners-up: Lynelle Fox Smith, Executive Director, Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association; Michele Holbrook, Office Manager, Silver Springs Stud)

Dedication to Breeding Award

Winner: Helen Otero, Stallion Administrator, Coolmore America

(Runners-up: David Kyle, Plant Manager, Fasig-Tipton Company, Inc.; Steve Avery, General Farm Manager, Taylor Made Sales Agency)

Dedication to Racing Award

Winner: Gregory Smothers, Head Rider, Niall Brennan Stables

(Runners-up: Marcelo Arenas, Assistant Trainer, Leah Gyarmati Stables; Patrick “Shawn” Autry, Assistant Stable Manager, McPeek Racing)

Leadership in Breeding Award

Winner: Wayne Clem, Assistant Yearling Manager, Claiborne Farm

(Runners-up: Matt Lyons, VP and COO, Candy Meadows Farm; Christy Holden, General Manager, Country Life Farm LLP)

Leadership in Racing Award

Winner: Carmen McShane, Assistant Trainer, D/M Racing

(Runners-up: Roy Smith, Track Superintendent, Indiana Grand Racing and Casino; Cindy Hutter, Assistant Trainer, George Weaver Racing)

Newcomer Award

Winner: Aaron West, Racing Operations Manager, Bradley Thoroughbreds LLC

(Runners-up: Robert Cole, Intern/Co-op Program Student, Florida Thoroughbred Breeders’ and Owners’ Association; Alexis Kolasa, Administrative Assistant, Denali Stud)

Community Award

Winner: Maria Cristina Silva, Backstretch Program Coordinator, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

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50-Plus Cup Contenders Pledge Support to New Vocations

Over 50 connections of horses running in Friday and Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup races have pledged a portion of their runners’ earnings to New Vocations, the largest racehorse adoption program in the country.

Now in its 11th year, the annual pledge has raised over $650,000, with 100 percent of funds raised supporting the program’s rehabilitation, retraining and rehoming efforts.

“We pledged for two reasons: We love the New Vocations model of repurposing these magnificent Thoroughbreds for a new life, and it’s the right thing to do,” said owner B. Wayne Hughes of Spendthrift Farm.

“The New Vocations program is the best,” said owner Barbara Banke of Stonestreet Stables. “They excel at assessing the individual horse and placing them in the most suitable new homes. Some of their success stories with our retired racehorses are truly inspiring.”

Pledge participants to date include Albaugh Family Stables, Bass Stables, Bethlehem Stables LLC, Bob Baffert, Breeze Easy LLC, China Horse Club Inc, CJ Thoroughbreds, Michael Dubb, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, eFive Racing, John and Diane Fradkin, Gatsas Stables, Tim Hamm, Harrell Ventures LLC, Head of Plains Partners LLC, Heider Family Stables, R.A. Hill Stables, Michael Hui, Klaravich Stables, Robert V. LaPenta, LNJ Foxwoods, Madaket Stables LLC, Richard Mandella, Michael McCarthy, Peter Miller, Monomoy Stables, H. Graham Motion, MyRacehorse Stable, Todd Pletcher, Repole Stable, River Oak Farm, Kirk and Judy Robison, Sackatoga Stable, Domenic Savides, SF Racing LLC, Siena Farm, Jack Sisterson, Spendthrift Farm, Starlight Racing, Stonestreet Stables, Damon Thayer, The Elkstone Group LLC, Three Diamonds Farm, Wertheimer et Frere and WinStar Farm.

“Breeders’ Cup is a very exciting time of year for our industry and a great opportunity for New Vocations to share its commitment to aftercare with a world-wide audience,” said Anna Ford, the New Vocations Thoroughbred Program Director. “We are thankful for the large number of owners and trainers who are pledging their support of New Vocations mission. Funds raised through the Pledge are vital as the number of horses needing our services this year continues to grow. The Pledge is a win-win situation for all involved, most importantly the horses we all love so much.”

In its 28 years, New Vocations has placed over 7,000 racehorses, and currently serves nearly 500 annually. With facilities in Kentucky, Ohio, Louisiana, Pennsylvania and New York, New Vocations serves over 40 racetracks, working directly with owners and trainers in need of equine aftercare options

New Vocations will continue to seek pledges from connections until Nov. 7. All pledge information can be found at www.newvocations.org/donate.

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