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MAY 2017
Official Newsletter of the Thoroughbred Owners & Breeders Association
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Lauren Woolcott
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH
Woodslane Farm
Rene and Lauren Woolcott
In the April 1 Pan American (G2T) at Gulfstream Park, Sadler’s Joy edged out his rivals to earn his first graded stakes win. Aptly named for Sadler’s Wells, to whom the four-year-old colt is inbred 3×4, Sadler’s Joy (Kitten’s Joy – Dynaire, by Dynaformer) is a homebred for Rene and Lauren Woolcott of Woodslane Farm. The Pan American victory followed Sadler’s Joy’s seasonal debut: a second-place finish in the January 28 W.L. McKnight Handicap (G3T), also at Gulfstream.
Woodslane Farm, located in The Plains, Virginia, has been operational for over ten years. “We’ve been steeplechase owners since about 1991,” said Lauren Woolcott. “My husband and I decided to expand to establish Woodslane as a Thoroughbred breeding farm in 2006. We just decided that it was time; we had a farm that lent itself to it and we just decided to forge ahead.”
“Because we come from a steeplechase background, we love the turf side of things,” said Woolcott. The Woolcotts purchased Dynaire, consigned by the Taylor Made Sales Agency, for $360,000 at the 2009 Keeneland September yearling sale; her dam, German-bred Binya, won the The Very One (G3T). Of Dynaire – unraced due to a pre-training injury – Woolcott recalled, “She’s just an absolutely gorgeous filly and beautiful ’til this day,” adding, “The stout sturdiness of the German bloodstock drew us to her.”
The Woolcotts’ original goal was to buy and race well-bred fillies, then retire the best of that number to create a small, quality broodmare band. They planned to sell the colts and keep the fillies these mares produced, but one male yearling convinced them to make exceptions-Tonalist, the first colt the Woolcotts’ operation ever produced. At the 2012 Fasig-Tipton August sale, a yearling Tonalist failed to achieve his reserve; recalled Woolcott, “They all turned their noses up at our big, leggy Tonalist. So we didn’t sell him in the ring. Our consignor found another of his clients out the backside and sold it to him.” For eventual owner Robert “Shel” Evans, Tonalist captured the Belmont (G1), the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) twice, and the Cigar Mile (G1). His triumphs were exciting for his relatively new-to-the-game breeders; Woolcott recalled, “I think we didn’t even quite know how important that was at the time.”
Aftercare is particularly important to the Woolcotts.
“I know that, because we came into this from steeplechase, we are very, very, very oriented towards a horse’s next career. Our steeplechase horses are for the most part bought off the flat track, only from trainers that our steeplechase trainer knows doesn’t break down his horses or will be honest about where the horse is…We repurpose our steeplechase horses in that if they’re too hot and scary…
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2017 CLINIC AND SEMINAR SCHEDULE
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The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association’s 2017 schedule for its seminars and clinics is listed below. These educational events provide a unique experience at a number of the leading racetracks, farms and sales companies in North America. Contact: Aly Kirchner at akirchner@toba.org or (859) 276 – 3897 for more information or go to:
www.tobamain.kinsta.cloud
for details and registration.
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May 16
*SOLD OUT*
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Farm Open House
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Sagamore Farm
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Reistertown, Maryland
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| June 2-4 |
Breeding Clinic |
Lexington, Kentucky |
Lexington, Kentucky |
| July 1 |
Ownership Seminar |
Woodbine Racetrack |
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA |
| July 15 |
Ownership Seminar |
Indiana Grand |
Shelbyville, Indiana |
| August 8-9 |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
Fasig-Tipton, New York |
Saratoga Springs, New York |
| August 13 |
Ownership Seminar |
Saratoga Race Course |
Saratoga Springs, New York |
| October 22-23 |
Pedigree & Conformation Clinic |
Fasig-Tipton, Kentucky |
Lexington, Kentucky |
| December 2 |
Ownership Seminar |
Gulfstream Park |
Hallandale Beach, Florida |
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Annual Breeding Clinic
June 2 – 4: Lexington, Kentucky
TOBA’s
Breeding Clinic only comes around once a year!
The biggest, best and most hands-on clinic will cover every aspect of the racing industry from transitioning off the track, planning matings, breeding decisions, veterinary care, foaling, weaning, sales decisions and more.
Contact Aly Kirchner at: (859) 276-3897 or akirchner@toba.org for more details about spending an entire weekend at the best farms, equine hospitals and stud barns in the Bluegrass.
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Please welcome our newest TOBA members and welcome back our renewing members!
Newest Members
Brett Brinkman
Edward J. Kelly
Kimberley Kelly
Travis Cole Marcum
Joe R. Peacock, Jr.
Michael J. Powers
Renewing Members
Michael Amo
Joe Appelbaum
Ben Berger
Margaret Burlingham
Jeff Cannizzo
Mike Caruso
New York Thoroughbred Breeders
Kerry Cauthen
Tory Chapman
Kip Elser
Robert Feld
Matthew Firestone
William Fishback
Brett Fite
Moustapha Fostock
Finn Green
L. William Heiligbrodt
Jamie Hill
B. Wayne Hughes
Brereton C. Jones
Richard Klein
Saratoga Goose
Nicholas Lotz
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Equine Disease Report
The Animal Health Trust fights disease and injury in animals. Find out more
– www.aht.org.uk
Strangles
An outbreak of strangles has been confirmed at a boarding and training facility in Washington County, Rhode Island. The affected horses of varying ages and gender exhibited an array of clinical signs characteristic of strangles. Upon confirmation of the disease, a quarantine was imposed on all horses at the facility. Multiple owners and multiple veterinarians are involved and have been informed of the situation. At this point, clinical evidence of infection has been observed in less than 10% of the population on the premises.
Strangles
The Bureau of Land Management has reported an outbreak of what has clinically been diagnosed as strangles in a group of wild horses in Sanpete County, Utah. Signs of strangles were first noted in the group on 27th March 2017. There have been no deaths in any of the affected animals.
A second outbreak of strangles has been confirmed, this time in Marion County, Florida. Clinical signs were first observed in the index case on 23rd March 2017. The affected animal is the only subject on the premises that has so far developed signs of the disease. The latest case is the fifth in Marion County this year and the fifteenth in Florida in 2017.
Strangles
Further to a recent report of an outbreak of strangles on a premises in Marion County, Florida, at which point there was only one horse displaying clinical signs consistent with the disease, a very recent update states that a total of eleven horses are now exhibiting signs of strangles. Three horses have left the premises since the disease was first noted; these are currently under quarantine restrictions.
Strangles
An outbreak of strangles has been confirmed on a premises in Bay County, Florida. The index case was noted clinical on 13th April 2017, about ten days after arriving from a “kill pen” in Louisiana. None of the other seven horses on the premises have shown clinical evidence of the disease. No horses have left the premises since strangles was first discovered. This case marks the first in Bay County and the seventeenth in Florida in 2017.
Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) Neurological Disease
A case of EHV-1 neurological disease has been confirmed in a horse in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Upon arrival at the Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg, Virginia, the horse was exhibiting severe neurological signs. It had to be euthanased shortly after being placed in isolation. A diagnosis of EHV-1 neurological disease was confirmed involving a “non-neuropathogenic” strain of EHV-1. A 21-day period of restrictions have been imposed on the premises and strict biosecurity measures have been implemented. All potential epidemiological links to the index case have been notified of the situation and owners strongly encouraged to monitor horses at their home premises.
Equine Herpes Virus 1 (EHV-1) Neurological Disease
The Department of Agriculture in New Jersey has quarantined properties in Hunterdon and Somerset Counties after a horse developed clinical evidence of EHV-1 neurological disease. No movement had taken place at the the farm prior to onset of the disease. The index case was moved to a local veterinary hospital directly following confirmation of the disease. Horses at the index premises and the hospital have been placed under quarantine None of the other horses at either premises have exhibited any signs suggestive of EHV-1 neurological disease. All appropriate biosecurity measures have been implemented at both locations.
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American Horse Council News
Congress has reached a tentative agreement on a bill to fund the federal government through September 30, 2017. Importantly, the bill contains limited H-2B cap relief and other H-2B provisions beneficial to users of the program like the horse industry.
The H-2B program is used by members of the horse industry, principally horse trainers and owners who cannot find American workers to fill semi-skilled jobs at racetracks, horse shows, fairs and in similar non-agricultural activities.
The bill provides the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to raise the H-2B cap when he determines that there is an economic need. However, it limits the total number of H-2B workers that may enter the U.S. during fiscal 2017 to 129,547, up from the current cap of 66,000. It should be noted, even if the bill passes it will still be up to the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Administration to use this authority.
The American Horse Council and horse industry have been urging Congress to provide immediate H-2B cap relief and supports the inclusion of this provision in the spending deal. Congress is expected to pass the bill before the end of the week, but until that happens changes to the bill are still possible.
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News
Take a proactive approach using your horse’s diet
By Kristen Janicki, MS, PAS
Let me guess: You read the title of this article and assumed it was just another piece about joint supplements. Surprise, it’s not! Rather, this discussion about joint health will center around how certain nutrients support these structures and their development.
But first things first: What makes up a healthy joint? Every joint comprises two bone ends covered by articular cartilage and encased within a joint capsule, a thin, saclike structure. The capsule’s inner layer, called the synovial lining, secretes synovial fluid that prevents friction between the joint structures. The outside layer of the capsule is fibrous, and that, along with the surrounding collateral ligament, helps stabilize the joint. The articular cartilage contains a matrix of collagen, proteoglycans, and water. Proteoglycans
are molecules that help organize connective tissue so that it is elastic, yet strong, and are made up of chains of glycosaminoglycans.
These are a type of carbohydrate, attached to a protein, that give cartilage its stiff structure. Synovial fluid contains two key ingredients that give it its lubricating qualities: hyaluronic acid, another glycosaminoglycan type that’s also present in cartilage, and a protein
known as lubricin.
Rate of Fatal Thoroughbred Racing Injuries Declines Again
An analysis of data from the Equine Injury Database (EID) has revealed a reduction in the fatal injury rate in Thoroughbred racehorses for a fourth consecutive year and a 23% drop since 2009, The Jockey Club announced March 10.
When comparing 2016 statistics to 2015 statistics across all surfaces, ages, and distances, the rate dropped from 1.62 per 1,000 starts in 2015 to 1.54 per 1,000 starts in 2016. The overall rate of 1.54 per 1,000 starts is the lowest since the EID started publishing annual statistics in 2009.
Check out your May 2017 issue of The Horse (a TOBA member benefit) to read more from this article. To login use TOBAMember as your username and password.
TheHorse.com/TOBAMember.
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Congrats Corner
PORTMAGEE won the License Fee Stakes at Belmont Park on April 30 for breeder Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings (Barbara Banke).
TWISTED TOM won the Federico Tesio Stakes at Laurel Park on April 22 for owner Cobra Farm (Gary Biszantz) and breeder Stepwise Farm (Drs. Bill Wilmot and Joan Taylor).
THORNADO won MSW at Mountaineer on April 24 for breeder Olin Gentry.
LETTHEBIGSHOT ROLL won an allowance race at Hawthorne on April 22 for breeder Team Block.
BUBBLY won MSW at Penn National on April 22 for breeder University of Kentucky.
SUPERMASON
won the Premiere Stakes at Lone Star Park on April 20 for breeder W.S. Farish and owner Brad Grady.
*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 akirchner@toba.org and we will include you in the next eNewsletter!
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Thoroughbred Charities of America
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Thank you to our long standing members:
Mr. James Heyward
Mr. Brook T. Smith
Ms. Patricia Parker
Mr. Brant Laue
Dr. Steven Laymon
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TOP OWNERS & BREEDERS
Congratulations to the leading owners and breeders by race earnings through May 8, 2017. The names in bold and italics depict TOBA members.
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| Top Owners by North American Race Earnings |
Top Breeders by North American Race Earnings |
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2. Calumet Farm
3. Stronach Stables
4. Reddam Racing
5. MEB Racing, Brooklyn Boyz, Teresa Viola, St. Elias Stables, Siena Farm, West Point Thoroughbreds
6. Ramsey Farm
7. John C. Oxley
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Godolphin
9. Midwest Thoroughbreds
10. Klaravich Stables &
William H. Lawrence
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1. Clearsky Farm
2. Adena Springs
3. WinStar Farm
4. Calumet Farm
5. Brereton C. Jones
6. Kenneth & Sarah Ramsey
7. Stonestreet Stables
8. Godolphin
9. Dixiana Farm
10. Castleton Lyons
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| Click here for complete stats, compliments of Equibase.com |
Click here for complete stats, compliments of Equineline.com |
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Aly Kirchner, Owners Concierge Director * akirchner@toba.org * (859) 421-7820 *
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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 support ensures the voices of owners and breeders are heard!
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