Gettin' 'er done!
Hastings' final seven races of 2024 produced one final adrenaline-fuelled afternoon of racing, as we bid 'adieu' to another remarkable season.
HIGHLIGHTS
Silvino Morales had three riding victories
Keith Pedersen had a training double
Antonio Reyes rode two winners
Four of the day’s races were won by horses bred in B.C.
The handle was $382,106
An eerily still autumn afternoon only served to underline the slightly melancholic ‘end-of-term’ feeling at Hastings on Sunday, as Vancouver’s loyal racing fans bid farewell to another magnificent season. The track remained fast all afternoon, with six of the seven races going to horses coming from off the pace.
Race 1.
The first on Sunday saw James Redekop and Stefan Ferrario's BROKE AN BROKEN ($6.60) take advantage of the suicidal pace (21.52, 44.39) that was being set up front as Antonio Reyes kept him as far away from the lead as possible before flying late to get up by a scant nose in 1:16.30 for trainer Terry Jordan. Rob and Sheena Maybin's OSTRACIZE was relaxed behind the speed and cruised up to get the led in the stretch and lost a tough photo under Ridge Balgobin for conditioner Rob Maybin. Fred and Sheldon Kwan's PARKER POINT was another sat far back early and closed up the inside under Kimal Santo, clipping heels in mid-stretch and finishing fourth for trainer Harold Barroby before being subsequently moved up to third after a stewards review.
Race 2.
The second race of the afternoon went to Lorie Henson and Helen Klimes’ QUEEN OF ATTITUDE ($3.60), who made her patented last-to-first rally after her usual slow beginning under Amadeo Perez to get the victory in 1:16.58 for Steve Henson. K D Rycroft Racing Stables, Dennis Dale, Paul Cashman, David and Jesse Morgan's WANDALITA was held up behind the speed and waited until the top of the stretch to make her move and she just missed running second for trainer Nicole Rycroft. Devon O'Donnell and Gary Johnson's QUALITY COMMAND was away best and opted to settle in second through early stages (22.52, 46.22) before battling gamely to the wire and finishing a solid third for trainer Frank Barroby.
Race 3.
The third race was won decisively by Jordan Froelich's MAKENA'S JOY ($2.50), who was comfortable sitting in the clear in the three-path under Silvino Morales, then easily drove past the frontrunners to win by eight lengths in a good time of 1:18.42 for Dino Condilenios. Suzanne Anderson's BROOKLAND was last through the opening stages under Kimal Santo, then produced a four-wide run to get into the runner-up spot for veteran conditioner Rob Anderson. Warren Jensen, Doug Corsan, Len Houwelling and Mel Snow's MISS LARUE was tucked in behind the speed by Brian Boodramsingh and had to check briefly at the far turn but managed to regather herself to be third for Mel Snow.
Race 4.
The fourth race went to Stewart Spencer's LICORICE ($5.40), who stayed clear of trouble with Antonio Reyes up and looped the field at the top of the stretch to win in 1:17.86 for trainer Keith Pedersen. Praven Sorensen and Mort Hall's DREAMB settled in a nice spot behind the speed, which ended up being the worst spot to be, as she was held up behind tiring runners. That resulted in LICORICE getting first run and Dreamb could not make up the needed ground under Amadeo Perez, checking in a good second for Barbara Heads. Stewart Spencer and Randy Klaassen's FOOTHILLS BLVD. battled on the pace through sensible splits (22.81, 46.66) under Silvino Morales and checked-in third for trainer Keith Pedersen.
Race 5
The fifth on the closing day program was won by Wil-a-Way Farms, Gail Jewsbury and Pat Jarvis SAILINGFORTHESTARS ($3.10), who sent off to the lead by Silvino Morales, getting unchallenged fractions (22.81, 46.66). She looked to be in deep water turning for home but battled back gamely to narrowly win in 1:17.86 for trainer Pat Jarvis. Larry and Margaret Getson and Rocking Bar B Outfit’s MAX BOOSTER made a sharp three-wide move in the backside under Amadeo Perez and raced head and head to the wire, but just missed for trainer Frank Barroby. Triple 8 Racing's ANDALEIGH was a back marker early under Brian Boodramsingh, then made a menacing move to get to the top, but lugged-in a bit in the stretch, costing him momentum and ending up third for John Snow .
Race 6.
The sixth race saw Nicole Droder's FLORIDA GATOR ($8.80) turn in a brilliant performance with Kerron Khelawan at the controls as they stalked the speed and pounced at the far turn, drawing away late to claim victory in 1:43.14 for trainer Craig MacPherson. Bryan and Carol Anderson, Nigel Reid, Denise Praill and Darlene Smith's STRAIT OF GEORGIA, who was positioned behind a quick tempo (23.50, 46.84, 1:11.44) by Antonio Reyes, battled until the stretch but could not stay with the winner, ending up a clear second for Barbara Heads. Warren Wilson, June Sutherland, Neil Stajkowski, Ross Switzer and Barry Hickman's PAY MY WAY was trailing the field through early going and put in his usual sharp last quarter-mile move to claim third spot for trainer Charlene Miller.
Race 7.
The seventh race brought down the curtain on the 2024 Thoroughbred season at Hastings and visiting the winners circle was Stewart Spencer's KNOPFLER ($6.60), who was in tight on the final turn, giving his supporters some anxious moments. However, Silvino Morales managed to find room late, splitting horses to get an exciting win in 1:16.94 for trainer Keith Pedersen. Hammer Racing Stables’ FOOT SOLDIER was far off the pace early under Kerron Khelawan, then was tipped out four wide into the lane and shown clear racetrack and he flew late to just miss for trainer Rob Henson. Rob and Sheena Maybin's EYE BE SEEING YOU made an early three-wide run on the backside to engage the leaders under Chris Mamdeen, but could not sustain his bid and checked in a close third for trainer Rob Maybin.
A Special Thank You
Much gratitude, as always, to my hard-working, behind-the-scenes colleagues, without whom there would be no newsletter. HUGE personal thanks to Chelsea from Four Footed Fotos and, of course, to Patti Tubbs and Michael Bye for their unwavering support and magnificent work. I’d also like to take a moment to thank Mike Heads for his Herculean effort again this season. Mike’s contribution to the newsletter cannot be overstated and I’m also very grateful for his patient counsel throughout the season and especially his tolerance of people hanging around in the mornings asking stupid questions … thanks Mike! — Nigel Reid
Souper Speedy: Leading Canadian Sire Deceased
Canada's leading sire with earnings of close to $14,000,000 U.S. Souper Speedy, is deceased at 15-years old due to a paddock accident.
By: Souper Speedy Partnership | October 13, 2024
The Souper Speedy Partnership is very sad to announce the untimely passing of Souper Speedy (Indian Charlie – Speed Succeeds, by Gone West) at the age of 15. He was humanely euthanized after a non-treatable paddock accident on October 10, 2024.
Souper Speedy was Graded stakes-placed at two and a stakes winner at three. He ran multiple 100+ Beyer figures during his career.
He stood at T.C. Westmeath Stud and currently has seven crops of racing age and has sired 15 stakes winners and a total of 34 stakes horses with earnings of close to $14,000,000 U.S.
Souper Speedy is currently the Leading Sire in Canada by earnings and has 11 stakes horses so far in 2024. His two-year-old filly Souper Supreme, a $100,000 yearling, is one of this year’s top two-year-old fillies in Canada.
Souper Speedy was bred by Charlotte Weber’s Live Oak Stud and raced by her Live Oak Planation.
He was very popular with Ontario breeders throughout his whole stud career, whether they bred to race or sell. He was often the leader in Ontario by number of mares bred, including 2024.
Souper Speedy was the epitome of class and passed it on to his offspring. Many trainers would often comment on how laid back and easy-going they are, while still having the heart and desire that make them successful.
His passing leaves a large hole in the Ontario stallion ranks.
Thank you to all of the breeders and owners who supported Souper Speedy over the last ten years.
Bloodhorse Daily Headlines — Monday, October 14
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