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Trainer Joe Radosevich Passes At Age 84

Trainer Joseph L. Radosevich, 84, husband of Jacqueline Marchio Radosevich, passed away Monday, Oct. 25, 2021.

A former steel mill worker in the Midwest, Radosevich began his career with horses competing in horse shows and by unloading trailers after his shift. He then began training Quarter Horses before moving to Thoroughbreds in what would become a training career that spanned more than 50 years. He loved attending horse sales, farm and livestock auctions, watching horse racing, detailing his trucks and spending time with his family.

According to Equibase, Radosevich trained 558 winners from 5,127 starters since online records began being kept in 1980.

In addition to his wife of 62 years, he is survived by his children, Joey Radosevich, Jeff (Yvonne) Radosevich, Jill Radosevich Chamblin, and Jake (Shelly) Radosevich; grandchildren, Jackie (Brian) Watson, Jennifer Radosevich, Jamie (Brian) Hernandez, Jacob Radosevich, Justin Radosevich, Josie Radosevich, Matthew Chamblin, Michael Chamblin and Joshua Radosevich; as well as eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Jack and Bob Radosevich and grandson, Josh Radosevich.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Permanently Disabled Jockey's Fund, PO Box 803, Elmhurst, IL 60126

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After Disappointing Distaff, Letruska To Return In 2022 With Lighter Schedule

Trainer Fausto Gutierrez plans to bring likely champion Letruska back to the races in 2022, according to bloodhorse.com, despite a disappointing effort in Saturday's Breeders Cup Distaff at Del Mar. Off as the 8-5 favorite, the 5-year-old Super Saver mare pressed rapid early fractions of :21.84 and :44.97, then faded to finish 10th of 11.

“She came out of the race good. The first impression is that she will be OK. She scoped clean and ate everything. We need to watch her for a few more days before making a final decision on how she is,” Gutierrez told bloodhorse.com. “It was a very, very tough race on her, but this happens in a race as good as the Breeders' Cup. When I heard the announcer say the fractions, I had the same reaction as all of the fans when they said 'ooh.' I knew she was finished after seven furlongs.”

Letruska had put together an impressive season ahead of the Distaff, winning seven of her six starts including four Grade 1s, and is the likely Eclipse Award champion. Gutierrez, who has trained her since her championship 3-year-old season in Mexico, plans to keep Letruska in training through 2022 with the goal of bringing her back to the Breeders' Cup. He is considering a lighter schedule for the mare next season, perhaps with six starts instead of eight, so she'll be more fresh when she arrives at Keeneland for a second shot at the World Championships.

Chantal Sutherland ‘In A Zone’ With Five Straight Multi-Win Days At Gulfstream Park

Chantal Sutherland is riding a streak of five consecutive multi-win days at Gulfstream Park while continuing her inspired resurgence by climbing into second place in the jockey standings for the fall meeting.

“I feel like I am in a zone. I'm super-happy. When you have a lot of experience, you go to bed early, take care of your body,” the 46-year-old jockey who launched her career in her native Canada in 2000. “I live an actual boring life, other than racing. I'm so focused on racing. I'm so happy here. I'm in a good place.”

The multiple Grade 1 stakes-winning jockey with nearly 1150 career victories, has ridden 12 winners over the past five racing days at Gulfstream, including a pair of three-win days and three days with two winners.

Sutherland's winning mounts have produced a $12.30 average win payoff, by far the highest average in the Top 10 standings.

Sutherland, who had a four-win day Oct. 24, returned to Gulfstream after a long absence to ride full time during the Spring/Summer Meet, during which finished seventh with 46 winners. With her double on Sunday, Sutherland pulled into second place in the jockey standings with 22 winners, good for second behind perennial leader Edgard Zayas' 30 victories.

“I feel more into it. I'm watching the races, studying my replays. I'm so much more present to everyone and everything,” Sutherland said. “I'm trying to learn Spanish as fast as I can. Communication is everything. If a trainer can feel like they can communicate with me, they'll feel like I'm listening and giving 150 percent. I know how hard they work.”

Sutherland has ridden more winners in 2021 than in any year since 2010 while developing a rabid fan base at Gulfstream Park, where she is routinely greeted back to the winner's circle with cheers and applause and where she graciously grants fan requests for photos and selfies on her way back to the jockey's room.

“I'm just so grateful and proud,” Sutherland said. “It's so good to see everyone happy in racing. I love it here.”

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Louisiana Downs Begins 46-Day Quarter Horse Meet Jan. 10

The 2022 Quarter Horse racing season will get underway at Louisiana Downs on Monday, Jan. 10. The 46-day meet will conclude on Thursday, April 7.

Louisiana Downs is now under new ownership. Rubico Acquisition Corporation purchased the Bossier City racetrack for $22 million with approval from both the Louisiana Gaming Control Board and Louisiana State Racing Commission. The new ownership became official effective November 1, 2021.

“This is a big win for everyone involved,” said Kevin Preston, president of Rubico Acquisition Corporation. “Louisiana Downs is such an iconic institution of the Bossier City and Northwest Louisiana landscape. At one time it was one of the premier horseracing tracks in the state and our plan is to restore it as a place of entertainment for the entire family.”

Three Quarter Horse stakes will be contested in 2022 highlighted by the $100,000-added Mardi Gras Futurity (RG2), which is the first official futurity of the year, on Sunday, March 27. The 15^th running of the $50,000 Mardi Gras Derby will also be run that day. Both are restricted to Louisiana-bred Quarter Horses. The $75,000-added Louisiana Downs Futurity (G3) will be run on Sunday, April 3.

Stall applications are due by Monday, December 6 and the barn area will open on Sunday, Dec. 26. Louisiana Downs will also offer schooling races for 2-year-olds paid into the Mardi Gras Futurity as well as the Louisiana Downs Futurity.

Live Quarter Horse racing will be conducted Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through March 2. Beginning Sunday, March 6, the schedule changes to Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Two Thursday race cards will be added for the final two weeks of the season. Post time will be 1:00 p.m. (Central).

Dates have also been approved for the 2022 Louisiana Downs Thoroughbred live racing season. The 84-day meet will begin on Saturday, May 7 and conclude on Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Louisiana Downs 2022 Quarter Horse Stakes Schedule

March 27: $100,000-added Mardi Gras Futurity(RG2) 2 YO LA-Bred 300 yards

$50,000-added Mardi Gras Derby 3 YO LA-Bred 400 yards

April 3 : $75,000-added Louisiana Downs Futurity(G3) 2 YO 300 yards

2022 Quarter Horse Trial Dates

March 6 Mardi Gras Futurity

March 7 Mardi Gras Derby

March 13 Louisiana Downs Futurity

2022 Schooling Race Dates

February 12 Mardi Gras Futurity

February 19 Louisiana Downs Futurity

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