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TAA’s Stacie Clark To Deliver OwnerView Conference Keynote Address

Stacie Clark, operations consultant for the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA), has been announced as the keynote speaker for OwnerView's in-person Thoroughbred Owner Conference, which will be held at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., on July 25-26, 2022.

Clark has been with the TAA since its inception in 2012 and assumed the role of operations consultant in 2014. Previously, she created the first in-house retirement program while serving as Thoroughbred Retirement Program manager at Adena Springs. She has made numerous presentations on behalf of Thoroughbred aftercare throughout North America as well as in the U.K. and Japan.

Before delving into aftercare, Clark rode as a jockey in Ontario and was nominated for the 1994 Sovereign Award as Outstanding Apprentice in Canada. When Woodbine Racetrack expanded its television department in 1999, she crossed over to associate producer and racing television commentator. In 2013, Clark co-produced HRTV's Eclipse Award-winning and Emmy-nominated documentary “Saratoga War Horse.”

Clark will provide her perspective on the evolution of aftercare from the early 2000s to today, highlight the progress made by the industry, and discuss future challenges.

“Thoroughbred aftercare has moved to the forefront of industry priorities in the last 20 years or so, and Stacie has been one of the great influencers in moving the needle in this area, including participating in previous Thoroughbred Owner Conferences,” said Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView. “In both our in-person and virtual conferences, OwnerView has emphasized the importance of aftercare as part of a stable's business plan, and we are excited to have Stacie joining us as our keynote to talk about this important topic.”

The conference will kick off with an opening reception at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Sunday, July 24. Panels will be held July 25 and 26 at the track's 1863 Club, with topics ranging from the role of bloodstock agents and advisors to the process of selecting a trainer to safety best practices. Registration information, as well as the full conference schedule and lists of panels and speakers, can be found at ownerview.com/event/conference.

The 2022 conference will be the first in-person Thoroughbred Owner Conference since 2019. The 2020 conference, which was scheduled to be held in Saratoga, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the in-person conference, OwnerView is hosting a free virtual conference series this year. Interested individuals can sign up for the virtual conference atownerview.com/event/conference or send an email to Gary Falter, gfalter@jockeyclub.com.

OwnerView is a joint effort spearheaded by The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to encourage ownership of Thoroughbreds and provide accurate information on aspects of ownership such as trainers, public racing syndicates, the process of purchasing and owning a Thoroughbred, racehorse retirement, and owner licensing.

The need for a central resource to encourage Thoroughbred ownership was identified in the comprehensive economic study of the sport that was commissioned by The Jockey Club and conducted by McKinsey & Company in 2011. The OwnerView site was launched in May 2012.

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‘I Was Riding For My Dad’: DeShawn Parker Records 6,000th Career Win

Tuesday, June 21, will be a date that forever sticks with Jockey DeShawn Parker. He rallied home aboard For Mama to score his 6,000th career win, a feat that only 20 other jockeys have accomplished in the history of Thoroughbred racing.

Parker started off his night two wins away from the milestone and connected with Wicket Intent in the third race of the night for Trainer Caio Caramori. Parker had one more shot on the card at Horseshoe Indianapolis. There, he climbed aboard the Jeff Greenhill-trained For Mama seeking to complete the milestone.

For Mama got away in heavy traffic in the six-furlong sprint and racing room never shook loose and was surrounded, so Parker kept the 3-year-old gelding behind leaders Circle Indy and Alex Achard, Got Lost and Sammy Bermudez, and Runaway Image and Declan Cannon. Around the turn, the field remained tightly bunched and it appeared For Mama would have to wait for another day to break his maiden. But Parker did what he's done so many times before, he waited patiently until the right time arrived.

That time arrived a quarter of the way down the stretch for Parker and For Mama. A slight opening appeared between Got Lost on the inside and Circle Indy on the outside. It took a little urging at first, but Parker encouraged For Mama to split rivals to find the racing room they needed. Once he was through, it was only Got Lost he had to get past. The two matched each other stride for stride until late in the stretch when For Mama got the slim margin at the wire for the win, just a head in front of Got Lost. Golden Rapper and Marcelino Pedroza Jr. closed in to finish third.

For Mama was the favorite of the maiden field, paying $2.60 for the win. The Can the Man Indiana bred gelding is owned by James Wyenandt's Bosharon Stable, who also teamed up with In Good Company Farm as the breeder.

Parker was joined by Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of racing, along with Rachel McLaughlin, racing broadcast manager, for the presentation. Several jockeys came in to help Parker celebrate such a significant milestone.

DeShawn Parker, with track officials Eric Halstrom and Rachel McLaughlin

“This means the world to me, and I was riding for my dad, because I couldn't have been here without him,” said Parker, who lost his father, Daryl, a longtime steward in the state of Ohio in the spring of 2021 to cancer. “He knew I was getting close to this milestone, but he never said much about any of the milestones. He's the one that kept me calm, and if I was getting worked up over something, I would give him a call and tell him what was going on and he'd calm me down. I miss not being able to do that.”

Parker earned his 5,000th career win at Mountaineer Park in 2016. He moved his tack to Indiana on a full-time basis in 2017 and scored the leading rider title at the track just three years later in 2020. In five and one-half years of riding at Horseshoe Indianapolis, he is already among the track's top 10 with 492 career wins and just under $13 million in earnings in Indiana.

“I'm happy to get this (milestone) done,” added Parker. “I wanted to do it, and I've been trying to do it, but it seemed like I just didn't have the right horse at the right time. Everyone kept encouraging me to get it, which was nice, but I have to say it's even better than I expected to get this milestone. It's a load off, and I couldn't be happier.”

Parker's milestone win will forever be remembered aboard For Mama for Father Daryl.

The 20th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends through Wednesday, Nov. 23. Live racing is conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with Thursday post times set for 2:10 p.m. A total of 12 Saturdays will feature live racing in 2022 highlighted by the 28^th running of the Grade 3 $300,000 Indiana Derby and the 27th running of the Grade 3 $200,000 Indiana Oaks set for Saturday, July 9. For more information on live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis, visit www.caesars.com/horseshoe-indianapolis.

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Vince Gabbert Leaving Keeneland To Focus On Lexington’s Professional Soccer Team

An executive at Keeneland for the past 14 years, Vince Gabbert has decided to resign in order to focus on a professional soccer team in Lexington, Ky., reports the Daily Racing Form.

Gabbert served as Keeneland's vice president and chief operating officer beginning in 2009, and later as vice president of strategic initiatives and legislative affairs.

“During his 14 years at Keeneland, Vince played an important role in numerous strategic initiatives and legislative efforts to further strengthen Kentucky racing,” Keeneland said, in a statement. “We thank Vince for his many contributions for the betterment of Keeneland and the Thoroughbred industry.”

The soccer team, the Lexington Sporting Club, is scheduled to play in the United Soccer League in 2023.

Gabbert, the club president, told Spectrum News 1 in 2021: “Lexington has a rich and storied tradition of sporting excellence, from the racetrack to the hardwood and beyond. Our local teams and athletes have long been among the best, and our fans are some of the most passionate in the nation. Our community is comprised of a diverse and international citizenry, which has a deep appreciation for the game of soccer. To bring a Professional club to Lexington is a natural fit. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to bring a USL League One club to our great city and to our incredible fans. League One features an impressive lineup of community-driven soccer clubs, and we're honored that Lexington will now join that group and become a part of the USL family.”

Guilfoil Leaving Kentucky Horse Racing Commission For HISA Post

Marc Guilfoil, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, has joined the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) as director of State Racing Commission Relations.

In the role, Guilfoil will direct outreach to and collaboration with state racing commissions on the implementation of HISA's Racetrack Safety and Anti-Doping and Medication Control Programs.

Tom DiPasquale, a HISA consultant, has been performing in the role on an interim basis and will continue to do so until July 15 to facilitate a smooth transition.

“Marc is a respected leader in the racing industry with years of state racing commission experience, and I trust that his expertise, relationships and professionalism will serve HISA well as we continue to work closely with state racing commissions to implement the new federal law,” said HISA CEO Lisa Lazarus. “I also want to thank Tom DiPasquale for his incredible work over the last several months as HISA has prepared to go into full effect this summer; he has been an invaluable contributor to HISA's implementation plan.”

“I want to thank the governor and the state of Kentucky for the opportunity to serve the state as executive director,” said Guilfoil. “It's been both an honor and a privilege. I am looking forward to helping HISA achieve national uniform safety and integrity standards.”

Guilfoil began his work at the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission in 1988 and was promoted to executive director in 2016. He had previously served as the commission's director of racing and as deputy executive director of the commission.

Guilfoil is a Kentucky native and graduated from the University of Kentucky with a B.S. in agriculture.

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