JUNE 2000 BACK ISSUE

Part of Horse Previews Magazine website. Posted on 06/2000; 2:00:00PM.

Appaloosa Racing Excitement in Oklahoma

MOSCOW, ID - May 1, 2000 - Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Oklahoma were host to several victorious Appaloosa racers this April. The first stakes race of the year and two other competitive races were held in Sallisaw at Blue Ribbon Downs and the remaining eight competitive races took place in Oklahoma City at Remington Park.

An Appaloosa Maiden for two-year-olds took place on April 7, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The winning time for the 250 yard race was :13.78, and the total purse was $4,200.

First Place: WE GO HIGH, a two-year-old dark bay colt won by a nose. Sire: ALL NIGHT HIGH (AQHA); Dam: EASY EASY; Owner: Betty C. Adams of Yukon, Oklahoma; Trainer: Mike Adams; Jockey: G.R. Carter, Jr.; Earned: $2,470.00.

Second Place: BOOGIEIN RAYMOND, a two-year-old red roan gelding placed by a head. Sire: BUMP BOUNCE BOOGIE (AQHA); Dam: B PRETTY WOMAN; Owner: Edward Dossey of Kiefer, Oklahoma; Trainer: Edward Dossey; Jockey: Ben Landeros; Earned: $890.00.

Third Place: JAKES BUG, a two-year-old grey gelding placed by a nose. Sire: ZEVIS SCOOTER BUG; Dam: MISS BABY BULL; Owner: Jim W. Shook of Wagoner, Oklahoma; Trainer: Jim Limbaugh; Jockey: Randy Wilson; Earned: $507.00.

Other Appaloosas placing: TAYLORS SPECIAL--4th, NIGHT SCANNER--5th, PURE LIL LADY--6th, ITS QUICK CASH--7th, STRUTTING ZEVI--8th, PRINCESS ZENA G--9th, and OUR FIRST FULL MOON--10th.

An Appaloosa and Paint Maiden for two-year-olds took place on April 8, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The 250 yard race had a winning time of :14.07 and a total purse of $4,050.00.

First Place: THE ENERGIZER BUNNY, a two-year-old black filly won by a head. Sire: ZEVIS SCOOTER BUG; Dam: BODACIOUS BUNNY; Owner: Raymond Venn of Claremore, Oklahoma; Trainer: Raymond Venn; Jockey: J.R. Hobbie; Earned: $2,470.00.

An Appaloosa and Paint Claiming for three year-olds took place on April 8, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The 350 yard race had winning time of :18.04, a claiming price of $10,000 and a total purse of $3,100.00.

First Place: SURE NUFF FAST, a three-year-old black filly won by three-quarters of a length. Sire: BILLS RYON (AQHA); Dam: WEGO FOR CASH; Owner: Ronald Fowler of Chanute, Kan.; Trainer: Joe Blackburn; Jockey: Henry Wiley; Earned: $1,860.00.

Other Appaloosas placing: LITTLE SISTER SARA--6th, FASTLANE WILLIE--8th, and DHR WINENROSES--9th.

The Buddy Webb Memorial Handicap (Grade 3) took place on April 9, 2000 at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Oklahoma This 770 yard race was the first Appaloosa stakes race of the year and had a winning time of :41.11 and a total purse of $7,100.00.

First Place: HERE'E COME, a six-year-old chestnut gelding won by two lengths. Sire: DASH FOR PERKS (AQHA); Dam: PERFECT ONE; Owner: Gene Almond of Locust, N.C.; Trainer: Hubert Blankenship; Jockey: R.C. Simon; Earned: $4,260.00.

Other Appaloosas placing: ITS GOLDEN MOVE--4th, COWBOY WAY--5th, and FAST AS YOU--7th.

An Appaloosa and Paint Maiden for three year-olds and older took place on April 9, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma This 350 yard race had a winning time of :18.77 and a total purse of $4,100.00.

First Place: MAN WITH THE POWER, a three-year-old bay colt won by a half length. Sire: BULLY BULLION (AQHA); Dam: NICE N EASY G; Owner: Steve C. Neal of Kechi, Kan.; Trainer: J.D. Anderson; Jockey: Ben Gold; Earned: $2,470.00. Another Appaloosa placing was FOLS LADY BUG who placed 6th.

An Appaloosa and Paint Maiden Claiming for three year-olds and older took place on April 16, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The 440 yard race had a winning time of :22.36, a claiming price of $15,000.00, and a total purse of $3,450.

First Place: ATM, a three-year-old chestnut gelding won by three-quarters of a length. Sire: BULLY BULLION (AQHA); Dam: CASH BLUES; Owner: Kin and Kay Pirtle of Norman, Oklahoma; Trainer: Lynn W. Sheppard; Jockey: Randy Wilson; Earned: $2,170.00.

Second Place: EASY MOON FLIGHT, a three-year-old chestnut gelding placed by one and three-quarters lengths. Sire: MOON ME; Dam: EASY CASH MCCALL; Owner: Carl Willour of Andover, Kan.; Trainer: Casey Black; Jockey: Gary Nelson; Earned: $640.00.

Other Appaloosas placing: KID DASH--6th, TRULY CRIMSON--9th, and TIME MARCHES ON--10th.

An Appaloosa and Paint Allowance for three-year-olds and older took place on April 27, 2000 at Remington Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma The 330-yard race had a winning time of :17.02 and a total purse of $5,340.00.

First Place: TRUE GOLD, a three-year-old chestnut filly won by a nose. Sire: LIGHTNING BUG B.; Dam: TRUDY TRAC (AQHA); Owner: Evelyn J. Bennett of Independence, Kan.; Trainer: Jeffrey Rutland; Jockey: Brian Green; Earned: $3,060.00.

Second Place: TEXAS TYLER, a four-year-old red roan gelding placed by a half length. Sire: DODADASH (AQHA); Dam: MEAN JOLENE; Owner: Joseph Garfield of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Trainer: Joseph Garfield; Jockey: Phillip Hawkins; Earned: $1,260.00.

An Appaloosa and Paint Maiden for two-year-olds took place on April 29, 2000 at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Oklahoma The 300 yard race had a winning time of :16.27 and a total purse of $1,400.00.

First Place: IB KINDA STREAKIN, a two-year-old black filly won by two lengths. Sire: O.A. TAYLOR; Dam: STREAKER BUG (AQHA); Owner: Linda Bitton of Post Falls, ID; Trainer: Carl White; Jockey: Scott Simmons; Earned: $840.00.

Second Place: RICH DECISION, a two-year-old dark bay gelding placed by a nose. Sire: SIR ANTONIO (AQHA); Dam: MISS DECISION; Owner: R. Gene Scott of Rigby, ID; Trainer: Marty Ireland; Jockey: William Thomason; Earned: $280.00.

An Appaloosa and Paint Maiden for three, four and five-year-olds took place on April 30, 2000 at Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw, Oklahoma The 350-yard race had a winning time of :18.19 and a total purse of $1,400.

First Place: BUGSYS GRAND EXIT, a three-year-old black colt won by a half length. Sire: ON A HIGH (AQHA); Dam: LOVIN BUG G; Owners: Gregory and Brenda Short of Sarcoxie, Mo.; Trainer: Curtis Daniels; Jockey: Doug Grant; Earned: $840.00.

Other Appaloosas placing: ROMANCE SOME CASH--6th and RAISE A CHATTER--7th.

The Appaloosa Horse Club wishes a proud congratulations to these fine racers. The ApHC, located in Moscow, Id., is the international breed registry for Appaloosa horses. Since 1938 the ApHC has served an association of members dedicated to preserving, promoting, and honoring the tradition, history, and heritage of the breed. For more information on Appaloosa racing, please contact Janet Marley, Racing Coordinator, at 208-882-5578 ext. 273, or jmarley@appaloosa.com, or visit www.appaloosa.com for on-line details.