Risk and Reward
Reputations will be won and lost this weekend as the likes of unbeaten pair U DID IT and MAKEITORBREAKIT look for Stakes glory at Hastings, while RICH STRIKE chases history at Belmont
Saturday’s Overnights
Sunday’s Overnights
Belmont Stakes Live on the Hastings Big Screen
The Belmont Stakes, the third jewel in the Triple Crown, takes place in New York this weekend where all eyes will be on Rich Strike. The shock Kentucky Derby winner aims to reinforce his reputation after connections passed over the Preakness Stakes in order to concentrate on the final leg of this year’s Classic trail. You can follow all the action on the big screen at Hastings. Post time: 3:44pm (PST).
Winners Bred in British Columbia
A good week for locally-bred winners, with nine of the 14 races at Hastings going to winners with the “BC” suffix, including ROCKCLIFFE, the first juvenile winner of the Hastings season (pictured below). There was also successes further afield for British Columbia’s breeders at Woodbine, Lethbridge and Mountaineer racetracks.
HASTINGS:
Juvee Too, 4yo Dk b/br g by Second in Command - Juvee Hall (Graeme Hall)
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. John Snow
Owner: High Stakes Thoroughbreds and John Snow
Trainer: John Snow
Queen of Attitude, 5yo b m by Bakken - Deputy Princess (Silver Deputy)
Breeder: Helen Klimes
Owner: Lorie Henson and Helen Klimes
Trainer: Steve Henson
Solarity, 6yo ch m by Mass Market - Sunny Soloro (Sungold)
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett
Owner: Russel & Lois Bennett
Trainer: Barbara Heads
Ave's in Command, 5yo dk b/br g by Second in Command – Gabigotherway (Quiet Cash)
Breeder: James L. G. Redekop
Owner: Edgar Mendoza and Katherine Anderson
Trainer: Edgar Mendoza
Alway's a Knight, 5yo b g by Bakken - Dearest Princess (Stephanotis)
Breeder: R. J. T. Thoroughbreds
Owner: Hammer Racing Stable
Trainer: Robert Henson
Sungold Beauty, 4yo dk b/br f by Sungold - Random Highs (High Demand)
Breeder: David Gregory & Sylvea Gregory
Owner: David and Sylvea Gregory
Trainer: Sylvea Gregory
Rockcliffe, 2yo b g by Second in Command - I Believe in Angel (Cause to Believe)
Breeder: Bennett/Caravetta
Owner: Tod Mountain Thoroughbreds and James Redekop
Trainer: Edgar Mendoza
Don W, 3yo Ch g by Jersey Town - Summer Bay (Meadowlake)
Breeder: John Shone, Jacqui Shone & Samantha Shead
Owner: Star Lot Stable
Trainer: Tara Neigel
Slew's Da Boss, 7yo gr/r g by Cause to Believe – Slewpast (Western Trick)
Breeder: Foundation Racing Stable
Owner: Mel Snow, Doug Corsan and Len Houweling
Trainer: Mel Snow
LETHBRIDGE:
El Dorado Storm, 4yo dk b/br g by Coast Guard - Kula Girl (Hesabull)
Breeder: Jens Jensen
Owner: Charlie Weaselhead, Many Bears, J. Warner and Max Gibb
Trainer: Travis Robson
MOUNTAINEER:
Back Alley Cat, 5yo dk b/br g by Sungold - Fancy Catz (Finality)
Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Bennett
Owner: Tijuana Racing Stables, Jeffrey Tenenbaum and Jeffrey Bloom
Trainer: Juan Silva
WOODBINE:
Big Time Louie, 5yo dk b/br by Second in Command - Danny's Chant (Western Trick)
Breeder: White House Stables and Mary-Anne Baumgartner
Owner: Even Steven Stables Ltd
Trainer: Ro Agostino
IMPORTANT:
A Reminder on the Recommendations on Reducing the Risk of a Positive Test in Racehorses
MEMORANDUM TO:
Provincial Regulatory Bodies
Canadian Horse Racing Industry
Horsepersons Groups
FROM: Lisa Foss, Executive Director, Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency
As the 2022 racing season is gearing up, the Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (CPMA) is reminding trainers, owners, veterinarians and other stakeholders of the following recommendations to assist them in minimizing the risk of a positive test in their racehorse(s):
Human prescription medications and/or non-prescription supplements
Do not let racehorses, their feed, supplements or equipment come into contact with human medications or supplements.
Prohibit people from urinating or spitting in stalls.
Ensure that people wash their hands immediately after touching or taking medications, and before touching a racehorse or associated equipment.
Bedding
Ensure that tulip poplar and related wood is not used when bedding horses on shavings. This may result in a glaucine positive test. The use of 100% pine shavings is a safer choice.
Compounded medications, supplements and other natural products
Do not apply the CPMA’s Elimination Guidelines to compounded medications because their elimination from the horse may be different from that of an approved veterinary medication.
Only feed horses supplements prescribed by a veterinarian.
Read labels carefully to ensure that products do not contain prohibited substances.
Cobalt salts & vitamin B12
Discontinue all supplements at least 48 hours before a race. This will reduce but not eliminate the risk of a positive test result.
Keep in mind that longer withdrawal times may be required for horses that have received repeated doses of cobalt-containing supplements and vitamin B12 because cobalt levels can build up, resulting in elevated levels for prolonged periods of time.
Cease any use of multiple supplements containing cobalt or vitamin B12.
Cannabis
Do not use supplements or products derived from cannabis (e.g. CBD oil and supplements, hemp oil) on horses.
Do not use or allow cannabis products around horses.
Wash hands immediately after touching or taking cannabis products and before touching a racehorse or associated equipment.
Capsaicin
Ensure that oral supplements or other oral products containing capsaicin are not administered or fed at least 48 hours before a race. This will reduce but not eliminate the risk of a positive test result.
Do not feed cayenne pepper or other spices to a horse.
Discontinue applications of topical products (e.g. ointments, liniments) that contain capsaicin at least 48 hours before a race.
The CPMA strongly recommends that you
Consult your veterinarian on any decision to administer supplements or medications to a horse.
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If you have any questions, please contact the CPMA at 1-800-268-8835 or aafc.cpmawebacpm.aac@agr.gc.ca