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Texas Summer Yearling Sale Adds Supplements

Five supplements to the catalogue have been added for the 2021 Texas Summer Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale, which will be held at Lone Star Park Aug. 30 at 10 a.m. CT. The sale will be livestreamed on the sale website.

The supplements are: Hip 13 (c, Midnight Lute–Moneybru, by Talk Is Money), consigned by Stuart Morris; Hip 85 (f, California Chrome–Salty Mo, by Uncle Mo), consigned by Craig Singer; Hip 117 (f, California Chrome–Better Be Better, by Smart Strike), consigned by Craig Singer; Hip 185 (f, Cupid-Colombe, by Monarchos), consigned by KP Sales; and Hip 243 (f, Liaison–Raffie's Treasure, by Raffie's Majesty), consigned by Ellen Caines.

“We're excited about adding these supplemented horses to our already diverse and strong group of yearlings for this sale,” said sales director Tim Boyce. “There's been quite a bit of interest from prospective buyers this year, thanks in part to the breeders, owners and consignors who have entered quality yearlings.”

The online catalogue and more information is available at TTAsales.com. Online bidding will be available with the deadline to register for online bidding this coming Monday, Aug. 23.

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Ladies of the Lawn Series to Support Rethink Breast Cancer

The Ladies of the Lawn Series, a points-based bonus series that includes three turf races for fillies and mares, will return at Woodbine. First launched in 2019, the series awards the owner of the horse who has accumulated the most points a $50,000 bonus, while the second- and third-most points owner will receive $15,000 and $10,000 bonuses. The series kicks off Aug. 22 with the Dance Smartly S., followed by the Canadian S. Sept. 18, and finishes with the E.P. Taylor S. Oct 17.

As part of the Ladies of the Lawn Series, Woodbine is supporting the charity Rethink Breast Cancer. Until Oct. 17, anyone can bid on pillows created from new saddle towels featuring the Rethink Breast Cancer logo. Proceeds from the online auction will be donated to Rethink Breast Cancer to assist those living with breast cancer.

“At Woodbine, we appreciate the role charities such as Rethink Breast Cancer play in our communities,” said corporate citizenship director Zenia Wadhwani. “We are excited to launch a fun way for fans to support Rethink Breast Cancer while taking home a unique piece of racing memorabilia.”

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Scott Wells to Retire from Remington and Lone Star

Remington Park and Lone Star Park president and general manager Scott Wells will retire from his position this fall.

Wells was on staff at Remington Park for three years beginning in 1990 soon after the OKC track first opened for live racing in 1988. Wells returned to Remington to his present position in 2005 and has directed operations at the track since then. He assumed the role of president and general manager at Lone Star Park in 2013.

A native Oklahoman, Wells trained Quarter Horses and Thoroughbreds for 17 years and finishes his career with 31 years of racetrack management, managing five racetracks in three countries.

“Through all the accomplishments, the changes and the challenges in racing, working with the Remington Park team has been the highlight of my career,” Wells said. “From the hundreds of employees to the thousands of customers and people involved directly in the horse business, I have been blessed with friendships which will last a lifetime.

“I am eternally grateful for the leadership of Global Gaming Solutions and the Chickasaw Nation for entrusting me with the reins of both Remington Park and Lone Star Park. For me it has been a constant labor of love and there's no denying I will feel a special pang of remorse when I hand off that final trophy for the Springboard Mile on Dec. 17. However, I know the traditions of excellence started by that initial leadership group of 1988 will continue long after I have moved on.”

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Maryland Hall of Fame Inductees Selected

For the first time since the inaugural year in 2013, more than two horses will be inducted into a class of the Maryland-bred Thoroughbred Hall of Fame. Selected for the class of 2021 are national champions Conniver, Devil's Bag and J. O. Tobin, voted in by a committee of Maryland racing industry members coordinated by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and Maryland Racing Media Association.

“With this newest class of Hall of Fame inductees, the Maryland Horse Breeders Association and the Maryland Racing Media Association are proud to recognize Maryland-bred horses that have been successful in the sales ring and racing on the national and international stage,” said Cricket Goodall, executive director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.

“These three newest members of the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame demonstrate the depth of the state's breeding program over the years,” said Maryland Racing Media Association president Frank Vespe. “All were top-class runners who were not just Maryland champions but also national champions while defeating the best in their divisions.”

All three horses will be celebrated during a ceremony between races at Timonium on Sunday, Aug. 29.

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