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Please welcome our newest TOBA members & welcome back our renewing members!
Greg Martelli
Pavla Nygaard
Chris Bartyzel
George Bates
Bates Horse Farm
Danny Blockman
Sharon Borskey
Paradox Stables
Cornelia Corbett
Patrick Costello
Paramount Sales
William Coyro
Michael Dickinson
Tapeta Footings
Pamela Gartin
Walter Hillenmeyer
Martin Lake
Spencer Hill Farm
Elizabeth Lavin
Wedgewood Farm
Meg Levy
Bluewater
Ryan Mahan
J. McDonald
Cable Farm
Bobby Miller
J.C. Prendergast
Sandra Rasmussen
River Ridge Ranch
Andre Regard
Leslie Roncari Marconi
Script R Farm
Barry Schwartz
John Taylor
Royal Oaks
Gayle Van Leer
A. Vanlangendonck
Summerfield Sales Agency
As of December 1, 2016
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Thank you to our long-standing
members
Charles Plungis, Jr.
William Munn
Muriel Hinkle
Mystic Valley Hunt Club
Nancy Shuford
Rock House Farm
Tommy Thomas
Richard Palmer
Rosendo Parra
Millennium Farm
Thomas Parrish
Shawna Sorenson
Rancho Rosado Inc.
Charles Hiotas
TOBA is honored to recognize its loyal members who have been with us for 20+years!
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These are just some of TOBA’s membership benefits that all members can enjoy:
Annual
Blood-Horse subscription
Annual
The Horse subscription
Annual
Off-Track Thoroughbred magazine subscription
Free admission to most North American racetracks
Discounts on TOBA’s educational seminars
Check out all of our membership benefits.
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Welcome to our monthly eNewsletter featuring our TOBA Member of the Month.
Each month, we profile a TOBA member, describe their involvement in the Thoroughbred industry and explain how TOBA has assisted them along the way.
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Member of the Month
Respite Farm
(Drs. Mike Cavey & Nancy Temple)
Photo courtesy of Anne Eberhardt Keogh
On November 5, Michael Cavey and Nancy Temple had a reason to pop some bubbly. At 33-1, Champagne Room, bred in the name of their Respite Farm in Paris, Ky. stamped herself as the probable champion two-year-old filly with a three-quarter-length victory in the 14 Hands Winery Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) at Santa Anita.
Consigned by Denali Stud as a weanling, Champagne Room was sold for $70,000 to Summerfield Sales at the 2014 Keeneland November sale. After she RNA’d at Keeneland September the following year, Ciaglia bought Champagne Room as a juvenile, consigned by De Meric Sales, for $310,000 at OBS April this past spring.
In 1987, Cavey and Temple bought Champagne Room’s fourth dam, Erzulie Freda, bred by Tartan Farms of Ocala, Fla.
Their broodmare band numbers about four to five horses, including Lucky to Be Me and a filly from the family of champion and leading sire Uncle Mo, whom Cavey bred. At Fasig Tipton November in 2010, Cavey sold his dam, Playa Maya (in foal to Broken Vow), for $1.65 million to Coolmore’s M.V. Magnier. “After Uncle Mo, we thought we’d done it, so we dispersed the majority of our horses,” he said. “Oddly enough, now that Champagne Room has done so well, she’s probably going to keep us in the horse business for a few more years.”
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2016 Seminar & Clinic Recap
TOBA hosted eight ownership seminars, pedigree/conformation and breeding clinics during 2016 at five different locations throughout the country. Over 100 people attended the events which focused on the racing industry as a whole, business aspects, physical makeup of the horse and veterinary topics. We also were able to partake in social events such as the Saratoga Select Sale, the Indiana Derby, and much more.
“TOBA is an excellent resource for not only educational /news purposes but also in making new friends and contacts in the Thoroughbred industry!” – Mary K. Reynolds, Indiana Grand Ownership Seminar attendee
“I learned a lot! It was worth every penny, including the travel expenses, and then some.” – Gulfstream Park Ownership Seminar attendee
“Although I have been an owner/breeder for 12 years now, this is the first TOBA program I have attended. I highly recommend the TOBA Breeding Seminar to members and non-members of any experience level. With direct exposure to world class breeders, trainers, yearling managers, veterinarians, and feed companies, this is a program you don’t want to miss. I am looking forward to attending a conformation and pedigree seminar next.” – Stephen Wigmore, Lexington, Ky. Weekend Breeding Clinic attendee
Where would you attend a clinic in 2017?
Contact Aly Strainer at astrainer@toba.org or (859) 276-3897 with your preferences!
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Use the Promo Code “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” for 25% off annual membership at any level!
Give the gift of membership this holiday season and get a little something for yourself!
TOBA wants to reward our members who refer others to this international community of owners and breeders! If someone joins TOBA from your referral, you will receive an etched carafe and 25% off your next year’s membership (a $75 value) as a token of our appreciation.
Spread the word and the holiday cheer – head to www.tobamain.kinsta.cloud today!
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Top Owners and Breeders
Congratulations to the leading owners and breeders by race earnings through December 7, 2016.
The names in bold and italics depict TOBA members.
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Top Breeders by North American Race Earnings |
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Juddmonte Farms, Inc.
2. Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
3. Reddam Racing LLC
4. Godolphin Racing LLC
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Klaravich Stables, Inc
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William H. Lawrence
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Coolmore
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John C. Oxley
8. Charles Fipke
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. Stonestreet Stables LLC
10. Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.
Click here for complete stats, compliments of Equibase.com.
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1. WinStar Farm, LLC
2. Godolphin
3. Adena Springs
4. Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
5. Clearsky Farms
6. Brereton C. Jones
7. Charles Fipke
8. Spendthrift Farm LLC
9. Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings LLC
10. Summerhill Farm
Click here
for complete stats, compliments of Equineline.com.
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*The above lists are as of 12/7/2016.
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By Christina Bossinakis – TOBA Owner Concierge Services Director
CROWNING DAY TO START GULFSTREAM CHAMPIONS MEET
Gulfstream Park’s Champions meet kicked off in what has become the customary meet-launching Claiming Crown, presented by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
The day begun with the presentation of a most informative ownership clinic–hosted by TOBA–and it offered participants with a wide array of accomplished guest speakers (including yours truly) offering their knowledge and valuable insight into racehorse ownership. I personally enjoy presenting at these engagements because I appreciate getting an idea as to what some of the game’s newcomers might be thinking as they embark on journey that often becomes a lifelong passion.
Following the morning’s enlightened discussions, which also included issues relating to starting young horses, equine law, tax and aftercare, and partnerships, clinic participants were treated to a day at the races in Gulfstream’s newly refurbished Presidential Suite, situated on the third floor, within Christine Lee’s Restaurant.
The Claiming Crown card itself was chock full of action and it appeared that every region and racing demographic was essentially covered. Connections converged from all over the East Coast, including New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida and Kentuc
ky.
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News
27th Annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration
TCA’s largest annual fundraiser is fast approaching! The 27th annual Stallion Season Auction and Celebration will be held January 2-7, 2017. Please consider supporting TCA with a season donation, silent auction donation, or by taking an event sponsorship or program ad.
Over the past 26 years, TCA has granted over $21 million to more than 200 Thoroughbred-related organizations in four categories including: retirement, retraining and rehoming; research; backstretch and farm employee programs; and equine-assisted therapy programs.
tca.org.
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September 3-11, 2017: Ireland
An early fall trip highlighting the Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown, one of the most important weight-for-age races of the year in Europe. Included will be a multiple-Group 1 raceday at The Curragh, the one-of-a-kind beach racing at Laytown, and action at two other Irish courses. We’ll have a farm visit or two, a morning of training out on The Curragh, and some special optional sightseeing.
October 13-22, 2017: England
Featuring British Champions Day at Ascot, which in its short history has become a vital part of the end-of-the-year title picture in Europe. Five Group 1 events lead the card. We’ll also cast a wide net over the English racing scene with days at Goodwood, Windsor, Bath, and Brighton, and leave time for non-racing exploration of the latter three places. We’ll top things off with a visit to the “Valley of the Racehorse” in Lambourn, and a Thames River cruise.
December 3-11, 2017: Hong Kong
The biggest racing day of the year in Asia — the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s International Race meet at Sha Tin– is the main attraction on our first visit to this fascinating city. We’ll have an evening at the legendary Happy Valley course, see some morning training, and offer a variety of activities on land and water as we survey one of the planet’s truly unique places.
Please note some of these dates may be altered very slightly, but will be settled in the next month.
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Congratulations to the following TOBA members who own or bred a recent winner!
CARRADINE
won MSW at Aqueduct November 30 for breeder W.S. Farish (Lane’s End Farm) and owner D A S L Stable, LLC (Harry Weisleder).
SASHIMI BLASTER
won MSW at Delta Downs on November 3 for owner Whispering Oaks Farm LLC (Keith Crupper).
WINTER RIDE won an allowance race at Penn National on November 10 for breeders Martin J. Wygod (River Edge Farm) and John Spohler (Windy Hill Farm).
MEDIA KID won an allowance race at Remington Park on November 10 for breeder Vegso Racing Stable (Peter Vegso).
CASH CONTROL won the Cardinal Handicap (G3) at Churchill Downs on November 19 for owners/breeders Richard & Bertram Klein.
FRANKLIN TOWERS won the Showing Up Stakes at Gulf Stream West on November 5 for owner/breeders Clarke Ohrstrom (Whitewood Stable, Inc.).
*This list is randomly selected and is not all-inclusive.
If you are a TOBA member and own or bred a recent winner, please email
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NEWS
Breeding the Older Mare
As a mare’s fertility wanes, there are still steps-some simple, some cutting-edge-breeders can take to obtain a foal
By Maureen Blaney Flietner
She’s the kind of mare every breeder loves to have on the farm: well-built and attractive with great movement, excellent ground manners, and the uncanny ability to always produce stunning foals. And she’s a great mama, to boot. Problem is, she isn’t getting any younger, and so her fertility isn’t what it used to be. Fortunately, good management practices and veterinary advancements can help. And for that exceptional senior mare, avant-garde services add to your reproductive options.
The Latest Discoveries in Equine Reproduction
Reproduction-focused vets convened to discuss the latest in equine breeding, including mare fertility issues, antibioticresistant bacteria, and biomarkers of disease
By Alexandra Beckstett
Making baby horses is big business for some. Breeders’ livelihoods depend on having fertile and disease-free broodmares and stallions produce strong foals that flourish. To that end, many researchers and veterinarians make it their lives’ work to keep this subset of the equine population as healthy and fruitful as possible. Each year, a group of these reproduction-focused veterinarians-theriogenologists-convene at the Theriogenology Conference to discuss their latest findings. This year’s edition took place in Asheville, North Carolina, in July, and we’ve summarized the hottest equine topics for you here.
Check out your December 2016 issue of The Horse (a TOBA member benefit) to read more from this article. To login use TOBAMember as your username and password.
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As an industry member involved in breeding, racing and/or the sale of Thoroughbred horses, please participate in this online survey regarding Thoroughbred aftercare.
CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY
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Thoroughbred Racing Protective Bureau Integrity Hotline
Help protect our sport’s integrity. Anonymously contact the TRPB’s Integrity Hotline
at 1-866-TIP-TRPB.
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Thank you for your continued membership in TOBA. Your membership ensures the voices of owners and breeders are heard!
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