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Take A Number175: First-place votes received by Slip Away in the 2010 Eclipse Awards balloting for champion steeplechaser to outdistance Arca-dius (25) and Percussionist (six).

4: Victories jockey Matt McCarron needs to reach 200 for his ca-reer. When he gets there, he will be just the ninth to do so.

2: Victories jockey Xavier Aizpuru needs to reach 100 for his Amer-ican career.

0: Jockeys to win three consecutive NSA championships since John Cushman won four (1980-83). Paddy Young goes for the three-peat this year. Since Cushman’s skein, Ricky Hendriks (1986-87), Jeff Teter (1990-91), Blythe Miller (1994-95), Gus Brown (2000-01), Dave Bentley (2002-03), Matt McCarron (2003-04) and Xavier Aizpuru (2007-08) all came up short.

Worth Repeating“Simba in leadline trot, owned by Eric Juvonen, ridden by Teddy. Cream in leadline trot, owned by Nancy H. Miller, ridden by Scarlet.”

Joe Davies’ response to a request for his 2011 horse roster

“I’m picking my spots this year.”Jockey Jody Petty, while galloping horses

for Graham Motion at Palm Meadows

“Somewhere in the powder.”Trainer Jack Fisher, describing the location

of his cell phone after skiing in Jackson Hole

“I don’t know yet, I’ll see how I feel after the team chase. It’s up in the air.”

Three-time Maryland Hunt Cup winning jockey Billy Meister, when asked if he would ride this spring

“I am now Mr. F. Bruce “Chip” Miller Jr.”Veteran steeplechase jockey Chip Miller after hearing

that he is considered an amateur rider (look out Hunt Cup)

“None of them are threats to Bubbles.”Trainer Paddy Neilson, describing his four timber horses

“The only horse I ever schooled over the Hunt Cup was Happy Orphan and he fell at the third.”

Trainer Ann Stewart, after reading about the Maryland Hunt Cup course being available for schooling

“General Ledger is back in training. I ride him every day now. Looks great after a lengthy break. Who knows, maybe he turns up in the U.S. this year.”

Grand National-winning owner Morten Buskop on 2009 Grand National runner-up General Ledger

“Man, you block out the sun.”Former jockey Roger Horgan when seeing

a retired jump jockey (and ST editor) at Palm Meadows

“That one is not going jumping. Even I can see that.”Flat trainer Mark Hennig when seeing

a short, squat 2-year-old at the Fasig-Tipton Florida Sale

“I backed into it when I had the two good timber horses, Island Stream and Landing Party, they were exceedingly good horses. It looked like an easy game to me. My love has always been with the jumpers, more excitement there.”

Recently retired trainer Dr. John R. S. Fisher on why he became a trainer

“Fritz gave him a B+.”Owner/trainer/mother Chris Boniface

after her son schooled her timber prospect at Bonita Farm

“It is.”J.W. Delozier’s text when asked

if rumor of his comeback was, indeed, true

“Right now, every frisky foxhunter is a timber horse. Come the third Saturday in April, it’s a different story.”

Owner Bruce Fenwick discussing the spring horse inventory

“It’s a bit of a jigsaw puzzle right now. If you think you’re going to run one at Middleburg, there’s no sense being ready the second week of March.”

Trainer Jonathan Sheppard, on prepping horses for the season

“You can rush, but you’ve got all year for goodness sake.”Trainer Janet Elliot, on prepping horses for the season

“You need to put a fast work into it to make sure it’s on the mark.”Elliot, giving advice to an ST editor trying

to assess the readiness of a newspaper before the season

“Is the traffic going to be bad?”“What’s the weather going to be like?”

Atlanta Steeplechase’s India Watson, on the list of silly questions that come into her office this time of year

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EntriesHere’s your newspaper. We’re back for more in 2011 – the 18th year of Steeplechase Times. The new season brings some changes in policy, planning and opportunity, while also carrying the usual plethora of renewed hope among the horses, owners, trainers and jockeys. And the fans get to watch it all. And make sure you play the Pick Six game – see entry form on page 13.

What’s Happening and Where To Find It

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Saddling UpTrainers become riders in the mornings in steeplechase land. From Flatterer to Vic-torian Hill, McDynamo to Slip Away, we check in with the mounties about why they ride and what they get out of it.

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High StakesThe top horses in the game take aim at a spring stakes calendar which includes one major goal – Iroquois Day. Slip Away, Tax Ruling, Percussionist and so on all try to get there one way or another. The novice crop includes autumn 2010 star All Together and a host of others.

PageS 12-14

On The ShelfST checked up on some of those horses convalescing and otherwise out of action to start the spring season.

PageS 17-23

Round Up Jockey insurance, new fences (going in) at Charlotte, old fences (going away) at Camden, licensing changes, whip rules and more as the 2011 season comes to life.

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Pick List1 to 288, A to Z. No matter how you choose to quantify it, this is some list. ST combed the barns and corresponded with trainers from Pennsylvania to Tennessee. See who made our list.

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Whether it’s open stakes horses, novice stakes horses or fillies and mares, the spring condition book doesn’t require or invoke much imagination. For American steeplechase trainers, mapping out a sched-ule is more like paint by numbers than a blank canvas and a palette of colors.

Trainers have only so many options.The open stakes division offers essentially three

choices: the Carolina Cup April 2, the Temple Gwath-mey April 23 and the Iroquois May 21. For horses such as Slip Away and Tax Ruling, that’s the route and the only decision comes down to choosing one, two or three entrees from the buffet line. Aiken offers a re-stricted stakes which could prove beneficial to Mixed Up, champion in 2009, winless in 2010. The 2-mile Marcellus Frost at Nashville gives an option for horses who might not suit the Iroquois’ 3-mile distance. If a trainer wants to be creative, he could ship a horse to

Block House for its $25,000 allowance, open to Red Letter Day and others who didn’t win anything sig-nificant in the first four weekends of 2011 or in 2010.

Last year, Tom Voss unveiled Slip Away at Middle-burg, where the veteran front-runner overcame a speed duel and some erratic jumping to kick off his Eclipse Award-winning season. Slip Away nearly stretched his speed 3 miles in the Iroquois but wound up second to Tax Ruling. The successful spring campaign began a three-season rampage by Slip Away, one of the few who handled spring, summer and fall racing.

Voss doesn’t plan on altering Slip Away’s approach this year, though the trainer hasn’t written anything with a Sharpie. Carolina Cup, Gwathmey, Iroquois, Saratoga, a fall campaign? They’re all on the table.

“He might make the Carolina Cup, we’ll see,” Voss said March 14. “I’m not in any big rush, he’s doing great. He’s got plenty of dirt on him. I think it’s time to get out the brushes. If I had my druthers, we wouldn’t go to Saratoga at all but he won’t be too far

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out of training.”Voss could bolster his attack with

the returning pair of Your Sum Man and Left Unsaid. The Fields Stable run-ners played starring roles at Far Hills in 2009 but have been largely off the radar since – though Left Unsaid did place a tight second at Radnor last spring.

Desmond Fogarty changed tactics this winter by relocating to Camden with about a dozen of Irv Naylor’s horses including Tax Ruling. Last year, Tax Ruling shipped south for the Caro-lina Cup weekend after spending the winter in Maryland, but wound up sixth behind Spy In The Sky. That race served as a perfect prep for the Iroquois which Tax Ruling dominated for his first Grade I stakes score. Put away for the summer, the son of Dynaformer en-tered the fall as a legitimate contender for year-end honors but failed to recap-ture his Iroquois form; lagging in sixth at Monmouth, pulling up in the Grand National at Far Hills and staying on for a distant third in the Colonial Cup.

“He’s going to the Carolina Cup, from there to the Iroquois, those will be his two races,” Fogarty said. “I’m very, very happy with the way he’s going, I’m hoping he’ll run a little better than last fall, we’ve done a little bit of work on him, we injected his back which seems to have helped. He just wasn’t traveling and jumping as well as he should have last fall. He’s schooled and worked well down here, I honestly think he’s as good as he’s ever been.”

Naylor purchased veteran Decoy Daddy late last year to bolster his lead-ing-owner aspirations and the Irish-bred duly obliged, winning the Noel Laing impressively (the $24,000 helped Nay-lor win his first title). Fogarty expects good things from Tax Ruling’s deputy.

“He’ll go to Aiken, then probably Middleburg, then the Iroquois, we’ll see if it’s the 2-mile or the 3-mile at Nash-ville, we’ll see what happens at Aiken,” Fogarty said. “He’s a tough little horse

who should be able to do those three. He’s training well, I couldn’t be happier with him.”

Naylor isn’t finished. The ambitious owner purchased Percussionist after the Irish-bred son of Sadler’s Wells won the Grand National for Denmark-based Morten Buskop and Hanne Bechmann. Percussionist failed to menace any threat in the Colonial Cup, winding up sixth. The 10-year-old would be consid-ered the wild card of the stakes division;

if he duplicates his Grand National ef-fort, then he’s at the top. Now in the care of Kristin Close and Tom Foley, Percussionist stayed north this winter, aiming at the Frost at Nashville for his first start of the year with his sights on Saratoga.

“He’s doing roadwork and Aquatred, just trying to keep as much pressure off his legs as possible. I think the 2-mile race at Nashville will be a nice spot for him and that should put us right for Saratoga, he’s a horse if you get lucky with the ground, Saratoga could be a really nice spot,” Foley said. “His legs are what they are, they’re not pretty to look at, I think they’re better than they were when he came to America, we did a lot of work on them over the winter, the old-fashioned blisters, and he’s re-sponded well.”

Percussionist lacks nothing in talent, he finished fourth in the Epsom Derby as a 3-year-old, but he has more miles on him than a Winnebago. If he gets to the races sound and fresh, his ability makes him a legitimate contender.

“It’s just a case of looking over his legs the best way you can,” Foley said. “He’s an absolute dude, he loves being around people, he has a chicken that goes in his stall and sits on his back, he likes that, and he knows when a camera is around, I guess he’s used to it at this stage.”

Foley and Close considered a flat prep but have decided to aim directly at Nashville.

“We’re thinking go straight to Nash-ville,” Foley said. “Irv has a nice, 6-fur-long uphill, we’ll work him there, I

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think if we get him 90 percent, he’ll be fine. I don’t want to tax those legs for a plate.”

As always, Jonathan Sheppard will make his presence felt in all divisions, especially the open stakes; collecting and cajoling an eclectic mix of veterans and novices. Former champion Mixed Up took advantage of conditions when he put together his championship sea-son in 2009; swiping the Imperial Cup at Aiken and using it as a springboard that culminated in an upset win in the Colonial Cup. Last year, Bill Pape’s homebred failed to win a race. That’s the bad news. The good news is the 12-year-old is eligible for the Imperial Cup and other conditions races again. Sheppard plans to make full use of it.

“I’m planning on running him early and often,” Sheppard said. “I kept him in training all winter in Camden with the view of running him in the early spring meets, having not won a race last year, he’s back eligible for those restrict-ed allowance races, similar to what we did with him two years ago, then we’ll let him tell us how he’s doing.”

Sheppard will have backup. The Hall of Famer readies an arsenal of veterans including Arcadius, Sermon Of Love, Lead Us Not, Divine Fortune, The Price Of Love and two-time novice stakes winner Nationbuilder who will step out of the confines of the restricted series.

“He’s in training and should be ready to go, he’s going to be in a tough spot because he’s gone through all his condi-tions and he’s not a novice anymore,” Sheppard said. “The fact that he be-longs to Mrs. Houghland would make me feel like we should point him for the Iroquois, he stays all day, he might not be quite a top horse but there’s no rea-son not to go there.”

Nationbuilder’s graduation from the novice division leaves 2010 novice champion All Together at the top of that division. Owned by Sheila Williams and Andre Brewster, All Together broke his maiden in June at Penn National, failed to show up in two Saratoga starts and then came back to life in the fall – finishing a nose shy of Nationbuilder at Far Hills and avenging that defeat with a dominant win over Nationbuilder in the AFLAC Supreme at Callaway Gar-dens. Similar to open stakes horses, the novices don’t have many options. At-lanta, Queen’s Cup and Radnor provide the spring menu while Belmont Park has planned a summer stakes.

“He’s going to Atlanta, he’s doing well,” Fisher said of All Together. “He’s still a novice for the spring and fall be-cause he won after June 1, which helps a lot, I hope he hasn’t changed from the fall, I think he’s as good as he was last year.”

Last year’s 3-year-old champion, Demonstrative, could wind up in the novice division after winning two of three (he unseated Matt McCarron at the start of the other) last year. Owned by Jacqueline Ohrstrom and trained by Richard Valentine, Demonstrative has trained in Aiken all winter and will take advantage of the local offering.

“He’s doing well, he should run in the allowance at Aiken,” Valentine said. “He’s filled out a bit, he’s working a lit-tle bit lazily, but that’s OK, I hope he’s as good as last year. He’s been to Camden twice to school, I’m happy with him.”

The Doug Fout-trained Call You In Ten ranks near the top of the novice division. Sold by Fout’s assistant James Piper to Peggy Steinman in the off-sea-son, Call You In Ten burst on the scene with wins at Nashville and Penn Na-tional and contended in novice stakes in the fall. He finished second to Easy Red in a roughly run novice at Monmouth and finished third behind Nationbuild-er and All Together at Far Hills. Fout plans to step outside the novice route.

“He’ll probably run on the flat at Loudoun (Point-to-Point) and I’ll run him in the Temple Gwathmey and then Belmont for that novice stakes,” Fout said. “He’s doing well, he’s filled out, stronger, grown. I’m so glad I waited with him, he’s matured dramatically, he looks like a million dollars. I’m trying to have as many horses for Saratoga as I can.”

Fout wields one of the biggest ham-mers in the filly and mare division with Maggie Bryant’s Ptarmigan. The cham-pion in 2010 fractured a splint bone in an uncharacteristically bad perfor-mance at Far Hills but seems to have recovered. The distaff docket consists of spring stakes at Nashville and Fair Hill and two stakes (added this year) at Saratoga.

“The splint is all healed, she’s in full training and doing well. We shock-waved it four times and she had two months off; knock on wood everything is fine,” Fout said. “The plan is to do the filly and mare races at Iroquois and Fair Hill, then give her a little time and go to Saratoga. She’s happy and strong, she’s actually coming around a little quicker than I wanted her to, but she’s pretty opinionated so you’ve got to play with her. She’s probably grown half a hand and looks great, she’s a big mare now.”

Ptarmigan could rumble with a cou-ple of Sheppard veterans, Confined and Sweet Shani as well as a tough pair, Far-ah T Salute and Green Velvet, from Jazz Napravnik’s barn.

“Velvet and Farah T are pointed at the Iroquois. They may make an ap-pearance beforehand to prep and then on to Fair Hill,” Napravnik said. “A short break and if the gods are shining upon us, off to Saratoga. They have op-posite running styles that complement each other so they will probably stay on the same schedule.”

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ST checked in with most of the Top 50 horses from 2010. In a very rudi-mentary survey, it looks like 14 horses from the top 50 will miss part or all of 2011 with injuries (according to train-ers. . .) Here’s an update on some of the ones who hit the exit ramp last year.

Bubble Economy (No. 7): A standard on the circuit, the veteran earned his third timber title by winning two rich stakes in a week last spring. Owned by Arcadia Stable, he was forced to skip the fall season with an injury. Trainer Jack Fisher: “He bowed last year, first time he ever did that. We’ll start jogging him in the summer and aim for the In-ternational Gold Cup, maybe Far Hills in the fall. Not sure he can make enough money for his fourth title but we’ll try.”

Virginia Minstrel (19): Top novice from the spring earned $42,600 in four starts before hurting a suspensory in the New York Turf Writers Cup at Sara-toga. Trainer Julie Gomena: “He’s cur-

rently turned out at the owner’s farm, Oakwood, and enjoying life. We are waiting to see what his future will bring. He’s a beautiful mover and jumper and I have challenged trainer Richard Valen-tine in the Thoroughbred division at the Upperville Horse Show, maybe not until next year. I don’t know if he will be rac-ing again or not, we certainly shall see.”

Dynantonia (24): Owned by Gregg Ryan, son of Dynaformer won the Frost at Nashville but injured a hind suspen-sory and was retired. Gomena: “He’s turned out and happy at our farm. Gregg is looking forward to hunting him next year. I hope I’m not the one who has to ride him first time out with hounds. Or the second time.”

Preemptive Strike (34): Flamboyant front-runner retired with another splen-did jumping performance in the Colo-nial Cup, one of the most charismatic

horses the sport has seen in years, the overachiever will be missed. Owner Gail Thayer: “He’s retired, happy as a clam, eating everything in sight, he’s embrac-ing his retirement. He’s such a true hur-dler that we didn’t think he should tim-ber race. Right now, he’s a spoiled brat, eating a lot of cookies, and relaxing. The plan is to give him the summer off and we’ll let him tell us what he wants to do, he might foxhunt, he might hack or he might be the most beautiful lawn ornament known to God and man.”

Diva Maria (38): Resolute mare won the Valentine at Fair Hill but Arcadia Stable’s two-time winner injured a leg for the second time. Trainer Jack Fisher gave her to owner Gill Johnston to be a broodmare. Johnston: “This year I’m breeding Diva and Perked In The Sand to our resident stallion, Truman C, he’s a son of Capote, it’s the first time I’ve bred anything on the farm in many years. We had him in Wyoming and

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Torlundy (42): Novice took the first stakes of the year at Aiken but bowed in the process. Silverton Hill’s gray geld-ing has won two out of three starts over jumps. Trainer Leslie Young: “He’s still on his break. We’re going to try and give him every chance to return. Won’t be any time this spring or summer. Maybe fall. He’s looking good but we don’t want to rush him at all.”

Riddle (45): George and Sue Sen-sor’s veteran came back to life with a dynamic front-running win at Colonial

Downs, then went on the road to Sara-toga and finished with a second at Cam-den. It would be his last race. Trainer Arch Kingsley: “Riddle is retired. Living out on the Sensor ranch. Tendon num-ber three, knee, ankle, etc. Wish I had a couple more like that. Enough heart for five horses twice his size.”

Wantan (49): Argentine-bred upset maiden at Fair Hill before finishing second to Quiet Approval at Saratoga Open House. Trainer Ted Thompson: “It’s the same old story. He got a bit of a leg/tendon last September. We scanned him in the beginning of February and got the go ahead to start back with him. He has been back in light training for the last couple of weeks. I think we’ll aim to come back sometime in the fall, maybe Gold Cup in the allowance/op-tional claimer then have a look at Cal-laway if he seems that type. He’s pretty happy with himself right now. He’s not a horse who takes convalescence very well, so he’s happy to be back at work. I think he could try timber at some point, if he needs to, but that’s not the plan right now.”

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Trainers (Races Won) Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Win%Jonathan Sheppard ................ 96 26 11 20 $809,930 .27Tom Voss ............................... 97 18 26 10 590,400 .19Jack Fisher ............................. 85 12 15 12 438,750 .14Kathy McKenna ...................... 64 8 4 6 133,045 .13Richard Valentine ................... 44 7 7 5 107,440 .16Desmond Fogarty ................... 34 7 1 6 256,500 .21Doug Fout .............................. 41 6 4 8 149,650 .15Sanna Hendriks ...................... 20 6 3 3 93,400 .30Teddy Mulligan ....................... 33 5 2 6 74,700 .15Lilith Boucher ......................... 20 5 2 3 90,100 .25

Owners (Money Won) Sts 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Win%Irv Naylor ............................... 84 12 5 9 $329,300 .14Bill Pape ................................. 38 7 4 9 321,390 .18Ken and Sarah Ramsey .......... 14 3 5 2 223,500 .21Arcadia Stable ........................ 24 5 3 0 165,350 .21Hudson River Farm ................ 13 3 4 5 161,790 .23Morten Buskop ........................ 1 1 0 0 150,000 1.00Mary Ann Houghland ............. 13 3 2 1 149,400 .23Maggie Bryant ........................ 37 7 5 4 120,400 .19Dumbarton Farm .................... 12 3 2 1 102,200 .25EMO Stable ............................ 33 4 2 3 87,350 .12

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Each National Steeplechase Associa-tion season seems to roll into the next and the 2011 version is no different – at first glance anyway. Things start at Ai-ken, as usual, head to the Carolina Cup in Camden, as usual, and then move on to Stoneybrook, as usual. The oth-er stops are all familiar as well so fans should feel comfortable.

But the year is not without its new twists and developments.

On the calendar, Atlanta moves back to its spot on the season’s fourth week-end – April 16 – after a year of sharing the last Saturday in April with a crowd. The move eases the schedule burden and makes Atlanta the only meet with hurdle races on that date, which should help the horse inventory. Atlanta’s move makes the April 30 racing day of Fox-field, Queen’s Cup and Maryland Hunt Cup a little bit simpler for all concerned. High Hope returns to the schedule af-ter a one-year break due to the World Equestrian Games. The circuit’s only Kentucky stop (May 22) will feel the

pinch of competition from Strawberry Hill (which moved to that weekend last season) and Radnor, however. Tangle-wood, which returned to the schedule last season, is gone again for this year but does plan to return in 2012.

Major races are largely unchanged from 2010 in terms of value and struc-ture, with all eyes turning toward Nash-ville’s Iroquois meet May 14 for the Grade I Iroquois and a host of other rich stakes.

New Fence at Charlotte: The Queen’s Cup will run its hurdle races over a new fence developed by race chairman Bill Price. The SafTFence system looks and acts much like a National Fence, but brings several changes including different plastic in the branches, lon-ger branches and a lightweight plastic “box” to which the branches are at-tached. In general, the fence creates a lighter and more portable fence – doing away with the steel frame of the Na-tional Fence. The fences were tested at

two point-to-points last fall, have been used in schooling at Springdale Train-ing Center in Camden and get their first NSA action at the Queen’s Cup April 30.

Price first worked with English rac-ing company Fornell’s to create a new fence, but has now landed on a new plastic compound which resulted in a fence that looks much like a National Fence (in use since the 1970s).

Price pointed to the plastic in the branch as the key. It’s longer, it’s made from different plastic to produce bet-

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The Queen’s Cup cards three hurdle races – a maiden, a conditioned claimer and a novice stakes.

Last call for Springdale brush: This year’s Carolina Cup will be the final race run over the natural pine jumps at Springdale Race Course, ending an era

Courtesy of Bill PriceA SafTFence racing fence looks much like a National Fence, though the frame and plas-tic branches are different.

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The fences feature wooden frames stuffed with pine branches, along with the same takeoff roll used with the National Fence.

Despite the tradition, the fences have long been a financial and labor drain on the Carolina Cup Rac-ing Association – costing some $30,000 each year. The process involves finding suitable pine (from trees roughly 10-15 years old) within easy hauling distance of the course, harvesting the trees, packing the fences and painting the fences green. In all, it’s a nine-week process for three races each year – the Carolina Cup in the spring and the Colonial Cup and Hobkirk Hill in the fall.

“It’s harder and harder to find suitable pine that we can have access to, and it’s very labor intensive,” said race director Jeff Teter. “We’ve also had a hard time creating consistent jumps from year to year because the pine can be so different depending on how much rain we’ve had and where we get it. I’m disappointed that the tradition might be going away, and so is our board, but I don’t see many other alternatives.”

The fences will be replaced with National Fences, bringing the Colonial Cup into line with the other Grade I stakes on the calendar. Teter expects to do substantial planning on his course, but welcomes the additional freedom – which may include running all hurdle races over the expanded Colonial Cup layout.

“We’re going to have to buy 10 to 12 jumps, but it does give us a chance to do something a little bit dif-ferent and take away some of the tight spots we have with the three jump courses (timber, hurdle, brush) now,” said Teter. “We will be able to move fences to new ground if we want to and we’ll have a lot more flexibility.”

Jockeys get insurance: The chief development for racing participants came with the announcement of a new jockey insurance policy for all NSA races. The policy covers jockeys when riding in NSA races as ad-ditional insurance on top of personal health coverage and has components for accidental death and dismem-berment, medical and disability.

As part of the new policy, all NSA jockeys are re-quired to have personal health insurance and will have to provide proof of such as a condition of license. The development adds a layer of protection for jockeys, owners, trainers, race meets and others involved in the sport and came to be via work by a committee includ-ing Bill Price, Frank Petramalo and Jeff Teter.

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“Yes, we ask owners and jockeys to pay for it but it closes some exposure and they were being asked to make do-nations to funds and foundations and assist injured jockeys in other ways so we feel it’s worth it because of the progress,” said NSA president Guy Torsilieri. “It’s insurance against a cata-strophic injury. This took a lot of work and was not an easy thing to achieve but I’m proud that we’ve gotten it done.”

Whip rules get a look: The NSA will consider a change to the whip rule in training flat races, restricting whip use in those races (which do not count on a horse’s official past performance re-cord). Jockeys will be allowed to carry a whip but will not be allowed to use the whip to encourage more effort from the horse. The rule has a 45-day study and feedback period this spring. In ad-dition, jockeys have been notified that the NSA’s whip rule will be “vigorously enforced” in all races this year.

Licensing/Eligibility Changes: The NSA, through its Stewards Advisory Committee, has also tightened the li-censing and eligibility process for horses and humans. Starting this year, all first-time trainers and jockeys will serve a probationary period before receiving a

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“There’s an additional layering in place now that includes and enhances the role of the committee,” said NSA director of racing Bill Gallo. “We now have another set of eyes examining the applications and the performance of new applicants.”

Under the old rules, a license appli-cation received only a basic review and new licensees served no probationary period. Now, applicants will face a re-view and observation process.

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“It’s all done with horse and jockey safety in mind,” said Gallo. “Nothing is completely fool-proof, but we have some things in place to make racing safer. It’s going to take more effort, it’s going to take longer and it may ruffle feathers from time to time but it needs to happen.”

The NSA also changed its phenylbu-tazone (Bute) rule to a limit of 2.0 mi-crograms per milliliter of plasma. The slight change brings the NSA to accept-ed Thoroughbred industry standards in use at most racetracks and came to be on the advice of veterinarians.

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The first Saratoga jump race will be July 28 and the final two will be Sept. 1. The A.P. Smithwick (Aug. 4) and New York Turf Writers Cup (Aug. 25) again provide the main headlines.

Belmont will card a novice stakes, run in memory of Bill Entenmann, July 3.

The additions are the result of dis-cussions between the NSA and NYRA management during the off-season. Tor-silieri cautioned that the races are op-portunities and it’s up to the NSA and its horsemen to make the most of the chances.

“They’ve given us an opportunity, and we are of the mind that we need a critical mass of races to get horsemen to consider running at Saratoga,” he said. “We want support from everyone, we need to get the small guy back in the game up there and we need enough horse inventory through the summer to make it work.”

An advanced look at the summer schedule also includes racing at Phila-delphia Park (June 5), Penn National

(June 17) and Colonial Downs (June 12 and 26).

Fenwick to Aintree again: Thirty-one years since upsetting the Grand National with 40-1 invader Ben Nevis, America’s Charlie Fenwick will return to Aintree Racecourse to ride in the Bob Champion Cancer Trust fundraiser. The flat race will be carded as the first race on the John Smith’s Grand National card April 9.

Fenwick, who retired in 1994 with 105 American steeplechase wins, re-ports that he’s not as fit as he was in 1980 but he’s getting there.

“I’m honored to be asked and excit-ed for the new adventure. Bob Cham-pion has had these sort of races before but never one for Aintree winners. I’m told that at 63 I’m the oldest rider in the race. The race is on April 9 and on April 9 I will be fitter than I am now,” Fenwick said in February. “Having said that, my weight and level of fit-ness is far better than when this was an-nounced four weeks ago. We all have to carry 12 stone (168), and this morning I would have had a half-pound to spare if I rode naked with no tack. So I have more work to do. I’m riding regularly and will be riding more in March. I also plan to ride in, at least, one flat race be-fore going to England. I have none of my gear, but a valet in England assures me that will be no problem.”

Fenwick will join a host of English and Irish riding greats in the race, or-ganized by Champion, who overcame cancer to win the Grand National on Aldaniti. The lineup includes Graham


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ROYAL ASCOT :: June 11-19, 2011Experience the pageantry and tradition of Royal Ascot, Britain’s premier event on its racing and social calendar. See and be seen at opening day, ladies “look at that hat” day and closing day.• 6-nights at Dorchester’s undeniably English Georgian manor - 5-Star Coworth Park

Hotel & Spa — Enjoy polo, the equestrian center and Wentworth Club’s golf courses.• 2-nights at the Queen’s Arms Hotel in the heart of the Lambourn Valley famed for its

horse training heritage and fl y-fi shing.• Evening racing with champagne and dinner at Windsor Racecourse, a unique venue

with its stunning riverside location.• Dine at The Pheasant Inn famed for its historic racing reputation and bon vivant

landlord.• Enjoy traditional English Sunday lunch at Marco Pierre White’s Yew Tree Inn.• Lunch at The Outside Chance, owned by Guy Sangster.• Dinner at legendary Boisdale for exceptional malt whiskies and jazz.• Enjoy private tours to: the town of Newmarket, Ed Dunlop’s 1870 La

Grange Stables, The National Stud, British Racing School, Manton Estate and The Household Cavalry Museum.

• Meet after dinner speaker Major Richard Waygood MBE, Chief d’Equipe for the British Eventing and Dressage Team.

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ARLINGTON MILLION :: AUGUST 12 –15, 2011• 3 nights, Hotel Indigo, Chicago downtown Gold Coast, minutes from

fabulous Rush Street — Chicago’s prime nightlife entertainment area.• Reserved club seating, dining and open bar on Arlington Million Day (5

Gr. 1 races) at beautiful Arlington Park.• Ground transportation to/from hotel and Arlington Park.

SARATOGA :: SEPTEMBER 1-5, 2011• 4 nights, Holiday Inn Express, Clifton Park, New York• Reserved pavilion seating, dining and open bar for 3 days at historic

Saratoga racetrack.• Ground transportation to/from hotel and Saratoga racetrack.

CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL :: MARCH 2012Experience the exhilarating roar of 60,000 punters as the tape rises to start

the 2012 Cheltenham Festival. Be front and centre at Cheltenham’s opening day and closing Gold Cup Day with prime seating and

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Saturday, March 26 Aiken, S.C. www.aikensteeplechase.com

Aiken Spring

Saturday, April 2 Camden, S.C. www.carolina-cup.org

Carolina Cup

Saturday, April 9 Raeford, N.C. www.carolinahorsepark.com

Stoneybrook

Saturday, April 16 Kingston, Ga. www.atlantasteeplechase.org

Atlanta

Saturday, April 16 Monkton, Md. www.marylandsteeplechasing.com

My Lady’s Manor

Saturday, April 23 Tryon, N.C. www.trhcevents.com

Block House

Saturday, April 23 Butler, Md. www.marylandsteeplechasing.com

Grand National

Saturday, April 23 Middleburg, Va. www.middleburgspringraces.com

Middleburg Spring

Saturday, April 30 Charlottesville, Va. www.foxfieldraces.com

Foxfield Spring

Saturday, April 30 Glyndon, Md. www.marylandsteeplechasing.com

Maryland Hunt Cup

Saturday, April 30 Mineral Springs, N.C. www.queenscup.org

Queen’s Cup

Saturday, May 7 The Plains, Va. www.vagoldcup.com

Virginia Gold Cup

Sunday, May 8 Winterthur, Del. www.winterthur.org

Winterthur

Saturday, May 14 Nashville, Tenn. www.iroquoissteeplechase.org

Iroquois

Sunday, May 15 Kennett Square, Pa. www.willowdale.org

Willowdale

Saturday, May 21 Malvern, Pa. www.radnorraces.org

Radnor Hunt Races

Saturday, May 21 New Kent, Va. www.strawberryhillraces.com

Strawberry Hill

Sunday, May 22 Lexington, KY. www.highhopesteeplechase.com

High Hope

Saturday, May 28 Fair Hill, Md. www.fairhillraces.org

Fair Hill

Subject to change.

See www.nationalsteeplechase.com for updates.

2011 NSA Spring Schedule

Thorner (1972, Well To Do), Ben De Haan (1983, Corbiere), Hywel Davies (1985, Last Suspect), Brendan Powell (1988, Rhyme N Reason), Jimmy Frost (1989, Little Polveir), Marcus Armytage (1990, Mr Frisk), Carl Llewellyn (1992, Party Politics, 1998, Earth Summit), Tony Dobbin (1997, Lord Gyllene), Jim Culloty (2002, Bindaree). Non Grand National winners, Peter Scuda-more (eight-time champion jockey) and Charlie Swan (10-time Irish champion jockey) will also ride.

The Bob Champion Cancer Trust was founded in 1983, it has raised over 12 million pounds.

Atlanta gets new charity: Atlanta Steeplechase has a new charity in Camp Southern Ground, country star Zac Brown’s facility to assist children with DD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Tourette’s Syn-drome, Asperger’s Syndrome and Au-tism Spectrum Disorders. The change not only brings a worthy cause on board but helped Atlanta with its pro-motional efforts and recognition in the Atlanta area. Atlanta also created a ju-nior board of young professionals that has added energy to the meet.

NOTES: Radnor will turn the porch of the hunt clubhouse into a 60-seat Chairman’s Club, which features lunch, drinks and table service all day for ta-bles of four ($1,200) or six ($1,500). The area overlooks the race course fin-ish line, winner’s circle and box seat ar-eas. Pennsylvania meet is also sharing resources and knowledge with neigh-bors Willowdale and Winterthur when it comes to advertising, service provid-ers and other areas . . . Strawberry Hill’s 2011 theme will be Secretariat and the Super 70s, highlighting Virginia’s con-nection to the great Secretariat. The meet, at Colonial Downs racetrack, will be run on Preakness Day . . . The Iroquois celebrates its 70th running in 2011 with a host of events including a pre-race fashion show April 14, an expanded vendor area on raceday and new ways to support the cause. Total purses at the spring’s richest meet will be $395,000 (headlined by the $150,000 Iroquois and the $75,000 Marcellus Frost) . . . Winterthur also gets into the fashion theme with a party April 13 at BBC Tavern and Grill in Greenville, Del.


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In honor of steeplechase owners, Nick Arundel and Cary Jackson, SOTA has made a donation to the

Injured Jockeys Fund.

Thanks to their dedication, enthusiasm and lifetime support of steeplechasing . . . the sport

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Lydia WilliamsTrainer Tom Voss and champion Slip Away train for 2011.

Yes, that’s Tom Voss and Slip Away on the cover. Yes, the trainer was riding the reigning Eclipse Award winner. Yes, they galloped earlier in the morning.

And, no, it’s not a really big deal.Voss probably rides every day. He foxhunts, he rides the lead

pony (actually an ex-racehorse) to accompany his racehorses all over Saratoga Race Course in the summer. He used to ride races. He even, and now we’ve got photos to prove it, rides Slip Away.

“He ran off with somebody the other day, that’s probably why I was on him,” Voss said. “I don’t do it as much as I used to, I’m the substitute rider in the winter and get on ones they need me to. It’s an advantage, if you see a horse coming off the bridle or something it helps to get on them. Is it a horse problem or a rider problem? If you learn something, you can train them a little bit differently the next time.”

Many steeplechase trainers semi-routinely ride their horses in the mornings. Ja-net Elliot rides many of hers, so do Jack Fisher and Sanna Hendriks. Jonathan Sheppard used to. You don’t have to ride to train, but it doesn’t hurt – at least when it comes to steeplechasing – and trainers do it for any number of reasons.

Control. Necessity. Feel. Information. And so on.Often, they’re the best people for the job.

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Back in 1987, Sheppard took his stable star Flatterer to England for the Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham. The historic attempt offered little margin for error and the trainer regularly got in the saddle for workouts and gallops in Camden, S.C. and even for a 1-mile dirt work at Garden State Park a day before catching the plane. Once in England, Sheppard and Flatterer went for a final gallop together.

Famed jockey turned trainer John Francome engineered the gallop and helped Sheppard find a spot that wasn’t snow-covered and wasn’t overused.

“I wanted him to get the feel of the deeper, different ground over there,” Sheppard said. “We were on the Ridge-way (at Lambourn), on the hill way up above the village. It was really good old turf, about 3 furlongs. Nice lush, a little bit on the soft side. The day before the race, maybe two, I galloped him and then we went a good 2-minute lick. There were parts of it where I wanted him to be a bit quicker and other parts where I could slow him down. Just me in a goose down jacket and gloves.”

The gallop worked perfectly as Shep-pard was able to dictate his horse’s training so close to a race without leav-ing it up to an unfamiliar exercise rider or American jockey Jerry Fishback, who was unfamiliar with the area. It all worked as Flatterer, ridden by Fish-back, finished a gallant second to Eng-lish great See You Then.

Sheppard and other trainers spoke of controlling the speed and tempo of a gallop or workout from the saddle. Instead of telling a rider to hit a certain time for a certain distance, the exercise might evolve on the fly – faster or slow-er depending on the horse being ridden or the others around it.

“When I ride, we do a work and I’ll do it by feel,” said Elliot, whose career began in Sheppard’s barn. “I might have told a rider to go (a half-mile) in 50 (seconds), but if my horse feels like he wants to go better than 50 and it’s agreeable to the others in the set then we might go better than 50. Other times, I might think the horse needs to do less and slow down. Some riders understand what you’re trying to say and some don’t, and I suppose it’s not always easy to communicate what you really want either.”

Trainers who ride not only get to control the workout, they get to feel their horses. Is he breathing too hard? Did he cough? Did she change leads the way she is supposed to? How’s he com-ing up that hill?

They can see and hear those things from the ground too, but there’s noth-ing like being on board.

“When I was pregnant and wasn’t riding and when I had 20 horses in training and couldn’t ride as many, I was never quite as sure about my hors-es,” said Hendriks. “There’s nothing quite like being on them to tell a horse is really feeling good or maybe not feel-ing good. You can feel things you might not otherwise see.”

Hendriks pupil Determind Stand won over hurdles and timber last year, but started out by struggling to jog (trot) up hills in morning exercise. The simple issue hinted at a weakness in his

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Fun for All!The 11th running of the Plumsted Farm Races

Easter Sunday, April 24Route 926, Unionville, PA

(site of the Pennsylvania Hunt Cup race course)

Eight races including Junior Field Master’s Chase, Pony Races, Heavyweight Timber, Novice Timber, Open Timber,

Owner-Rider Foxhunters’ Timber, Open Flat. First race at 11 AM.Other Activities

Delaware Valley Point-to-Point AwardsHigh Stakes Easter Egg Hunt • Plumsted Dog Parade

Luncheon Tent • Bluegrass Band

For the benefit of Chatham Acres (www.chathamacres.com)

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Sunday, April 3, 2011

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Numerous steeplechase trainers routinely ride their horses in the morning – putting Thoroughbreds through slow jogs, long gal-lops, speedy workouts, even schooling sessions.

So let’s get specific.

janet elliot, what were your star steeplechasers like to ride in the morning?

“Census was really pleasant to ride, very well-balanced. You could sit behind another horse and he’d just clock off the horse in front of him. I didn’t have to do a thing.” Census was such a nice horse to ride that Elliot let a friend take him for a cross-country hack on his first day back after winning the Breeders’ Cup Steeple-chase of 1986. “We went for a jog in the woods, popped logs and things. She couldn’t believe how nice he was.”

“Victorian Hill (once the career earnings leader at $748,370) was lovely to ride. Temperament has a huge amount to do with it. If they’re hard on themselves, they’re hard on you. He was easy on himself and me.”

Elliot rode Grade I winner Mario often, but called him anything but a lovely ride. “You didn’t go out for a pleasurable ride on him.”

Two-time Eclipse champion Flat Top grew into a fun ride, though he didn’t start out that way.

Correggio “was very high-headed.” Elliot pulled her stirrups up short like a flat jockey when she rode the 1996 champion. “You had to be well above him to try to keep his head down.”

jonathan sheppard, what kind of ride was Flatterer?“He was pretty straightforward, he had a little bit of a light

mouth. He could put his head up a little high if you took too much hold of him. You had to do some maneuvering to try to get him to use his head and neck. I tried to take a long hold. He could get quite keen. I remember on a turn, he would lean into a turn and try to cut the corner and pull on you. But he was pretty much a class act.”

sanna Hendriks, you rode Mcdynamo. does it get any better than that?

“I can remember working McDynamo up to his first race at Far Hills (2001) and he was doing more than he should have been doing all along. His last work before he ran, he relaxed and I re-member thinking that he’d made some kind of breakthrough. If he could do that in the race on Saturday, then he’d be all right.”

McDynamo won that race, his first over jumps, on the way to five Grand National victories and three championships. The million-aire spent seven active racing seasons with Hendriks, becoming a steeplechase legend and an obvious barn favorite. Now, he and Hendriks can be seen foxhunting with the Cheshire Foxhounds.

“Praise The Prince was a fun horse to ride, a character just awesome. He would try to throw you off and stuff. He got me off, he got everybody off. He was tricky when he was feeling good.”

Hendriks got a lesson in riding, and training, from eventual Grade I winner Lord Zada. As a young horse, he would falter and

slow down in training sessions with other riders. Hendriks got on board, concentrated on collecting the big horse, gathering him up. Soon he was dragging Hendriks, and other horses up hills – un-raced but nearly unbeatable on the gallops. “I would pull up and yell at the other riders because they weren’t making their horses do enough. He was outworking horses left and right and I thought it had to be something with the other horses or the other riders. He was doing it so easily that I couldn’t tell how good he was.”

– joe Clancy

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back and hindquarters and Hendriks re-alized it while riding the horse.

“Every rider has a different percep-tion, someone else might not have felt it the way I did, and I might not have seen it just watching him,” she said. “It doesn’t sound like a big deal but it is. It’s pretty important. Now he does it easily. I was able to feel it and was able to work with him.”

Fisher’s training operation includes a long Polytrack gallop. He can stand at the top of the hill and watch his horses power through their exercise. Or he can get on board and feel it.

He chooses the latter.“I want to feel how they’re moving,

if they start on one lead across the bot-tom, they switch leads coming into the turn,” he said. “I don’t want them to switch back right away and it’s hard to see that up on the hill. When I work them, I want them to be on the bridle coming up that hill. How easy did they do it? It’s a lot easier to tell that when you’re riding them.”

The last racehorse Sheppard rode even semi-regularly was turf star With Anticipation and the Hall of Famer hasn’t worked horses since the 1990s. Still, he wins – meaning riding horses is not a secret ingredient.

“You would think it would be a big advantage to a trainer but truthfully I don’t think it’s at all necessary to your success,” he said. “When I started on my own I did it because that’s what I did before I started training. Then I did

it because I enjoyed it and it connected me to the horses and I suppose it helped a bit too. But I began to wonder if I would do as well if I stopped getting on them – I don’t think it made that much difference. You learn to adjust.”

Sheppard touched on another reason trainers ride. Enjoyment. Most steeple-chase trainers are longtime horsemen. They rode as children. Their parents rode. They consider riding another part of the horsemanship process.

“It’s fun, that’s what keeps most of us doing it,” said Hendriks. “When I reflect back on some of those wonder-ful horses, it’s fun to have been hands-on doing it. It’s a great connection to the horses you might not otherwise have.”

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Slip awayKen and Sarah Ramsey .................... Tom VossThe reigning champ, why change anything?

tax rulingIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyGreat in spring, fair in fall, better this year?

nationbuilderMary Ann Houghland ........ Jonathan SheppardNovice champ eyes Iroquois as main goal

percussionistIrv Naylor .....................................Kristin CloseGrand National hero aims for Frost

arcadiusHudson River Farm ........... Jonathan SheppardGrade I winner pointing for second half

Left unsaidThe Fields Stable .............................. Tom VossSharp novice from 2009, eyes return

Mixed upBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardFormer champ, early with allowance conditions

decoy daddyIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyNice import; Aiken, Middleburg, Iroquois

divine FortuneBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardAnother Saratoga star; summer or fall

red Letter dayGreg Hawkins ..................................Janet ElliotVeteran couldn’t put it together last fall

pierrot LunaireMary Ann Houghland ....................Bruce MillerUpset 2009 Iroquois, nothing since

Sermon of LoveBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardSo good at Saratoga, no impact in fall

Lead us notBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardSaratoga star fell in Colonial Cup

dalucciCherry Knoll Farm ...........................Janet ElliotDay to day, day to day, day to day

dynaskiArmata Stable .................................. Tom VossAwesome talent, seen just once on flat in 2010

easy redDumbarton Farm .............................. Tom VossGets acid test against open stakes division

Country CousinOakwood Stable ......................... Julie GomenaNovice winner takes big step to open stakes

torino LugeMary Ann Houghland .......................Doug FoutBeen away a long time, prowess in past

Your Sum ManThe Fields Stable .............................. Tom VossUpset 2009 Grand National, nothing since

the price of LoveBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardPlucky veteran needs right spots

Big list for a big gameNot sure when it started, but at some point ST went to a list format for its sea-

son preview edition. We collect names and news from as many players in the game as we can, sort the horses into categories – sometimes not as simple as it sounds – and present it in the March edition. We used to do alphabetical, this year the lists follow a general (general!) pattern of importance or stature.

We do know that despite finding horses from Auction Watch to Za Za Zu, we couldn’t possibly get them all so look for these and others on the circuit this year. The lists might help you play the Pick Six game (see page 13), and will surely give you a few to watch at the races.

Lydia WillliamsLeft Unsaid looks to leap back into the stakes division this year.

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all togetherWilliams/Brewster .......................... Jack FisherNovice all year, finished 2010 with a bang

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one Giant StepJonathan Sheppard ........... Jonathan SheppardThe most impressive maiden winner in 2010

italian WeddingJonathan Sheppard ........... Jonathan SheppardAnother useful consistent homebred

Quiet approvalMove Up Stable ....................... Kathy McKennaTwo-time winner last year, upward mobility

You the ManBill Fossett ..................................... Todd WyattInfection shortened 2010 campaign, talented

demonstrativeJacqueline Ohrstrom ............ Richard ValentineAiken allowance, can he overcome 3YO jinx?

Ground FrostAlnoff Stable .................................... Tom VossStill relatively inexperienced but quality offered

BarnstormingJonathan Sheppard ........... Jonathan SheppardRising his way out of claiming ranks

dictina’s BoyRiverdee Stable ................................ Tom VossThree seconds in 2010

northern BayFox Harbor Farm ............................ Todd WyattImpressive win last summer, fresh wild card

History BoyTimber Bay Farm ............... Jonathan SheppardAnother burgeoning star for Hall of Famer

Good requestCoppertree Farm .............................. Tom VossTook a few tries to win but showed talent

tizsilkRoger O’Byrne .................................. Tom VossImpressive debut win at Montpelier

Ballet BoyCashel Stable ................................... Tom VossIrish-bred broke maiden then hit shelf

Saluda SamChadds Ford Stable ................. Kathy McKennaSeasoning might make a big difference

Class SkipMede Cahaba Stable ...................Lilith BoucherWon 3-year-old stakes at Far Hills

Complete ZenMede Cahaba Stable ...................Lilith BoucherBroke maiden, third in Callaway novice stakes

parker’s projectHudson River Farm ........... Jonathan SheppardMade an impact at Saratoga

duganBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardCould be useful at right meets, traveler

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WantanGone Away Stable .....................Ted ThompsonFair Hill winner in 2010, pointing for fall

Best alibiIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyControl problems in past, going to Camden

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Farah t SaluteFlying Horse Farm .................... Jazz NapravnikTough, resolute mare always gets a check

Green velvetJennifer Pitts ............................ Jazz NapravnikUpset winner at Far Hills in freshman year

Sweet ShaniMary Ann Houghland ........Jonathan SheppardEyes on Nashville again, horse for course

ConfinedSherry Fenwick .................Jonathan SheppardTalented, tries to return from long layoff

Miss CrownErna Reingold, Kate Dalton ........... Kate DaltonAlways shows up, won in summer, missed fall

the Manner BornBill Pape ............................Jonathan SheppardDecent effort at Callaway when aggressive

Lonesome nunLonesome Glory ........................... Bruce MillerCame to the fore with win and 3rd in fall

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dynaskillOctararo Stable ............................ Bruce MillerVeteran was 0-for-7 on flat/jumps in 2010

opera HeroineArcadia Stable ................................Jack FisherGained some experience last fall

Class LaunchMede Cahaba Stable ...................Lilith BoucherDaughter of Waquoit follows map of success

Maya CharliKingfisher Farm ..............................Jack FisherDaughter of Cozzene, drafted from Pletcher

Well FashionedKate Dalton ................................... Kate DaltonBought at Keeneland, bred for it

red rhythmMark Dodson ...................................Tom VossWoodbine winner, Moon Dolly replacement

Hiwasee GemGill Johnston, Janet Elliot ............... Janet ElliotPut in mileage last year, seventh at Camden

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pensyMerrifield Farm ........................ Jazz NapravnikAugustin-bred mare has all the assets

Capetown Queen Hickory Tree Farm ....................... Leslie YoungFourth and last in only jump start

Crossing againKeystone Thoroughbreds ......... Todd McKennaEighth at Shawan Downs in 2006!

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playful MajestyGrabcheski and Jackson ................ Janet Elliot0-for-17 on New York turf

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MabouKen and Sarah Ramsey .................... Tom VossElectric frontrunner, potent on right course

Sunshine numbersSue Sensor ................................ Arch KingsleyProductive while smartly picking spots

devil’s preacherGregg Ryan ................................ Julie GomenaTalented but fragile, broke maiden in 2009

CanardlyKaren Eyles .............................. Teddy MulliganThe claim of the year in 2010

dubai SundayIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyVeteran in Camden, picks up checks

Chess BoardIrv Naylor .....................................Kristin CloseSeems to win a race a year

SeerBrewster/Williams .......................... Jack FisherStakes-winner, injuries since, waiting for fall

ZozimusDale Thiel .....................................Britt GrahamCagey veteran tough in right spot

eagle BeagleBarracuda Stable ...................... Ricky HendriksHard-hitting claimer with lots of wins

HumdingerMichael Smith ................................ Neil MorrisMontpelier winner useful in prudent spots

junoodDave Washer ............................... Dave WasherGallant claimer had busy year in 2010

Silent vowLaura Shull ......................................Janet ElliotProductive in claiming ranks, off since 2009

john LawJonathan Sheppard ........... Jonathan SheppardWow, one from the closet, off since 2007

Moving violationLaura Shull ...................................Britt GrahamWon maiden claimer at Atlanta 2010

Chestermite Silverton Hill ................................Leslie YoungWon Montpelier maiden claimer

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twister CrossingIrv Naylor ...................................Brianne SlaterClaimed last fall, fell at Camden to end 2010

FarndaleMimi Voss ........................................ Tom VossMaiden claiming win at Colonial 2010

SilenceBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardAiken winner could capitalize on easy spots

one SeaRandy Rouse ...............................Randy RouseVeteran logs miles like a truckdriver

FogcutterIndian Run Farm .......................Dot SmithwickPurchased from Voss, cool horse

orebanksPeggy Steinman ...............................Doug FoutThird in allowance at Montpelier

So amazingRandleston Farm ............................ Jimmy DayNever quite over the hump, point-to-point win

MecklenburgKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GraySport of Kings maiden winner in 2008

Second approvalIrv Naylor ..................................Brianne SlaterCapable veteran coming off long layoff

Happy SeamusJanet Elliot ......................................Janet ElliotWon at Tanglewood last spring

takmeoutodabalgameEdition Farm ....................................Janet ElliotWinner in only start over jumps

CuseKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GrayOdometer has flipped a few times

ClosertoyourheartTodd Wyatt ..................................... Todd WyattCool veteran should win something

amnicolaGill Johnson ................................... Todd WyattWon a maiden claimer at Monmouth 2009

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Class Century Nina Gardner .............................Todd McKennaBest man in 2010, wedding crasher this year

Fog islandMichele Sanger ........................Michele SangerPromising second at Camden to finish 2010

Class indianMede Cahaba Stable ...................Lilith BoucherSecond to Straight To It at Callaway

Mr. Hot StuffNick Arundel Estate ........................ Jack FisherFull-brother to Travers winner Colonel John

Classic BridgesMaggie Bryant ................................ Neil MorrisAggressiveness didn’t help in first tries

peace FireAnn Stern ....................................... Jack FisherShowed promise as a 3-year-old

union army Nick Arundel Estate ........................ Jack FisherNearly a graduate in 2010

artic CryThe Fields Stable .............................. Tom VossFour-time flat winner, including 2nd in Appleton

armstrong MillPeggy Steinman ...............................Doug FoutSon of Dynaformer with quality turf form

roman GloryCherry Knoll Farm ...........................Janet Elliot2 wins, purchased for 30,000 gns at Tattersalls

dr. WheatWilliam Riddle ........................Chuck LawrenceCrazy effort at Far Hills, talent to be any kind

HeldoverArcadia Stable ............................... Jack FisherShould or could break out in second year

tifoneAugustin Stable ................. Jonathan SheppardEnjoyed confidence boost at Camden in fall

CornhuskerPerry Bolton ..................................... Tom VossDynaformer recruit from Juddmonte

rock Slide jingleBob Kinsley ...................................... Tom VossHomebred won on Laurel turf in 2010

alburjGill Johnston ...................................Janet ElliotDarley Dynaformer, 37,000 gns at Tattersalls

World of eventsIrv Naylor .....................................Kristin CloseShould benefit from winter of seasoning

Sol a pinoNed Bonnie ................................ Julie GomenaBred for it, fourth at Montpelier

the pelotonOver Creek Farm ........................ Julie GomenaWest Coast Turnaround stride

Lake placidBertram Firestone .......................... Neil MorrisDrop his head and put him on the lead

SouthwesternIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyBest maiden in barn, from Mott’s barn

king of americaIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyFormerly in EMO Stable, will make debut

nickypalmerGary Broad ........................ Jonathan SheppardSixth in debut at Far Hills

Hi Flyin indySharon Sheppard ................. Danielle HodsdonWell-bred Darley recruit from California

pick SixIrv Naylor .....................................Kristin CloseTalent and breeding, looking at summer

no Mesa With MeMichele Sanger ........................Michele SangerTwo wins on flat, one jump start under belt

MischiefTrillium Stable .................................. Tom VossSome day, over the rainbow. . .

Sharif al MedinaSharon Sheppard ........................... Neil MorrisTwo-time winner from Michael Matz barn

dakota SlewMaggie Bryant ...................... Richard ValentineDecent type, hinted at talent in fall

john WyattBob Kinsley ...................................... Tom VossFrom Bobby Barbara flat string

enchanted CircleMaggie Bryant ................................ Neil MorrisMaiden claimer on flat, bought at Keeneland

autumn richesRandleston Farm ........................... Jimmy DayTwo-time winner cost 12,000 gns at Doncaster

WithamMimi Voss ........................................ Tom VossShould improve with mileage

Gin’s Sour GinMove Up Stable ....................... Kathy McKennaNew recruit from Delozier flat stable

pitched perfectlyJoe Henderson ............................... Jimmy DayPurchased from Lael Stable

upper GulchFox Ridge Farm ................................ Tom VossAnother recruit from top flat stable; 1-for-25

perfect LochCharles Fipke ................................Kristin CloseBig flat owner, ran at Gulfstream Feb. 19

Church ServiceKen and Sarah Ramsey .................... Tom VossSecond in Breeders’ Cup Marathon

Wild For GoldGene Weymouth..............................Janet ElliotPromising third at Camden

pynaformerFox Ridge Farm ................................ Tom VossShould/could break out quickly

Sumo powerManown Kisor ..........................Mike BerrymanRounding into form last fall

raven’s ChoiceFox Harbor Farm ............................ Todd WyattWon a maiden claimer at Belmont

kens kittenKen and Sarah Ramsey .................... Tom VossGuess the sire, fifth in only flat start

FactionIrv Naylor ................................ Kathy McKennaBred for it, disappointing debut last year.

Bonded Bruce Smart .................................. Jimmy DaySon of Oasis Dream, 11,000 gns at Doncaster

new MamboBruce Smart .................................. Jimmy DayFifth in debut at Virginia Fall

easy reachSheila Williams .............................. Jack FisherHomebred beat Grand Pride and Witham on flat

perfect edge Peggy Steinman ...............................Doug FoutFifth going 12 furlongs on Keeneland turf

kasari Peggy Steinman ...............................Doug FoutOne win from four starts in France, summer/fall

Solar panelEdition Farm ....................................Janet ElliotTwo wins on flat for owner/breeder

red GhostOver Creek Farm ........................ Julie GomenaEarned some experience last fall

jack SprattOver Creek Farm ........................ Julie GomenaTwo-time winner, eighth in Fountain of Youth

not For prideGene Weymouth..............................Janet ElliotTwo wins on flat for longtime jump supporter

Western influenceAnn Stern ....................................... Jack FisherBred for it, missed a year

Golly dayFox Harbor Farm ............................ Todd WyattClaimed from Dogwood Stable 2010

time offHudson River Farm ........... Jonathan SheppardHomebred finished 2nd (of 2) in Callaway flat

diamond FeverRandleston Farm ........................... Jimmy DayFour tries over jumps, none since March ’10

Schoolhouse WoodsKinross Farm .................................. Neil MorrisFarm-raised youngster, first day of class

Bag of HammersIrv Naylor ...................................Brianne SlaterFrontrunner seems due to land one

Camden WoodMrs. Maxwell Wood ........................Janet ElliotPromising fourth in debut at Monmouth

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adam rides againArcadia Stable ................................ Jack FisherRecruited from Todd Pletcher’s stable

Brave prospectKingfisher Farm .............................. Jack FisherInexpensive purchase from Keeneland Nov.

trackingBill Pape ............................ Jonathan SheppardAnother unraced homebred, Syncline-My Papoose

Worried ManSonny Via ....................................... Jack FisherBook 1 pedigree, fourth in debut at Far Hills

SilentIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyFrom Kiaran McLaughlin’s flat barn

undisputed pointKMSN Stable .......................... Fenneka BentleySon of Point Given, won Del. maiden in 2009

auction WatchAugustin Stable .................... Richard ValentineTalented soldier from flat wars

MeshwaarAylor Stable .................................William AylorST’s favorite horse, won at Blue Ridge

rawley Joe Davies .........................Blythe Miller DaviesFour wins on flat, newcomer is for sale

Five pinesAugustin Stable .................... Richard ValentineWill get started early

jack twistIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyNew Zealand-bred third at Colonial

Wolfe toneIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyRan once a while back

pres onSharon Sheppard ....................... Alicia MurphySometimes you’ve got to simply press on

Grinding SpeedMike Wharton ............................ Alicia MurphyNeeds to put his name to the test

jersey WallKinross Farm .................................. Neil Morris4-year-old by Broken Vow

Last nobleNoble Stable ................................... Neil MorrisShould win a maiden claimer at the least

royal rossiHudson River Farm ........... Jonathan SheppardBuilt for it, off over a year

Fu SanKinross Farm .................................. Neil MorrisKin to Kinross’ Gritty Sandie

royal BenthamBetsy Mead ......................................Doug FoutThird at Foxfield last spring

Slaney rock Hickory Tree Farm ........................Leslie YoungIrish-bred, sixth in VGC maiden last spring

Sergeant karakorumKarakorum Stable ............. Jonathan SheppardGate troubles on flat, experience last fall

Cherokee SpeedMichael Smith ................................ Neil MorrisBeautiful son of Cherokee Run

Winning vowMaggie Bryant ............................... Neil MorrisSecond in the Capt. Billy Boogie Stakes ’09

Little Cat BRose Marie Bogley ................... Teddy MulliganFour wins on flat for over $150,000

distant StrikeMaggie Bryant ..................................Doug FoutBy the great Smart Strike, nothing yet

MonstaleurJalin Stable .............................. Jazz NapravnikNew hitter for small productive stable

ditchDonna Rogers ...........................Dot SmithwickVirginia-bred should like distance

WisconsinDonna Rogers ...........................Dot Smithwick54-race career on flat netted six wins

the key to HonourMarilyn Ketts ..............................Lilith BoucherWon a maiden on flat at Colonial last summer

MusiecoocooArmata Stable .................................. Tom VossIrish-bred son of Darnay, 5th at Liscarroll 2009

Let’s presumeMaggie Bryant ..................................Doug FoutPulled up in only jump try

Gustavian Hickory Tree Farm ........................Leslie YoungWell bred, two wins on flat with Graham Motion

SouthwestMaggie Bryant ..................................Doug FoutWon $200,000 on flat with Rodney Jenkins

Balthus Leslie Young ................................Leslie YoungWinless in six starts on the flat

ed’s Big Bet Gone Away ................................Ted ThompsonSecond at KY Downs with John Ward

Bermuda Leslie Young ................................Leslie Young Two wins on flat, bred for this game

Sharpest Cat Preston Madden ........................Ted ThompsonSeven wins on flat for new jump owner

Whistle Hickory Tree Farm ........................Leslie YoungSon of Silver Charm, 0-for-2 on flat

Be GreatKeystone Thoroughbreds ..........Todd McKennaSneaky decent in 3-year-old division in 2010

rock GoldGill Johnson ........................... Fenneka BentleyWon over $200,000 on flat, pulled up at Aiken

Circumventor Michele Sanger ........................Michele SangerTwo wins on flat, new recruit for owner/trainer

terko ServiceKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GrayThree wins at Pinnacle in Michigan

Colonial kidIrv Naylor ...................................Brianne SlaterHasn’t put it together yet

Forgotten ManBetsy Mead .....................................Doug FoutThree-year-old by Bowman’s Band

veritable Vicky Bower, John Hawks ............Leslie YoungBeen away a long time

Wonderfully perkedGill Johnston .................................. Neil MorrisHomebred gained some experience last year

it’s a G ManCarrington Racing Stable ............ William Price7-year-old goes to VA point-to-points first

jacob’s Little BroIrv Naylor ...................................Brianne SlaterSecond to Tifone on flat at Camden

Hot rizeKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GraySeven jump starts, away since 2009

naughty SaravaKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GrayFourth on flat at Camden in fall

Za Za ZuIrv Naylor ...................................Brianne SlaterFailed to hit board in seven flat starts

jot’s jibLilith Boucher .............................Lilith BoucherSecond on flat at International Gold Cup

Little Sammy BRose Marie Bogley ................... Teddy Mulligan0-for-4 on flat for breeder

Battle Langley Hickory Tree Farm ........................Leslie YoungCampaigned at Woodbine on flat

Golden SlammerDave Washer ............................... Dave WasherMaiden claimer, gained knowledge last year

tribal ShelterTeddy Mulligan ......................... Teddy MulliganMade debut at Aiken in fall

osageTeddy Mulligan ......................... Teddy MulliganWon at Charles Town this winter

dance FasterDebra Kachel ............................ Ricky HendriksTried a few times in fall

Class Mark Debra Kachel ............................ Ricky HendriksSecond in Montpelier maiden claimer

rexson’s HaloWendy Hendriks ....................... Ricky HendriksHasn’t shown much yet

Douglas LeesLake Placid opened 2011 with a point-to-point win at Blue Ridge.

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Bubble economyArcadia Stable ................................ Jack FisherReigning champion out until fall

patriot’s pathIrv Naylor .............................Desmond FogartyThree-time winner in fall, Manor-bound

SeeyouattheeventNicek Arundel Estate ...................... Jack FisherTwo-time Int’l Gold Cup winner, for sale

Bon CaddoMerrifield Farm ........................ Dawn Williams0-for-5 in 2010, but always there

He’s a ConniverEMO Stable .....................................Ernie OareSo good when he’s right, Gold Cup

twill doLucy Goelet .................................. Billy MeisterShocked full field in Hunt Cup last spring

private attackSportsmans Hall ........................ Alicia MurphyGallant second in Hunt Cup, tries again

incompleteBob Kinsley ...................................Ann StewartThe goal remains the Hunt Cup

South MonarchSanna Hendriks ....................... Sanna HendriksAwesome last spring, hunting all winter

Major priceAlicia Murphy ............................. Alicia MurphyAudibled in Noel Laing, back to timber

Gather no MossManown Kisor ..........................Mike BerrymanCheck casher most of the time

determind StandStewart Strawbridge ............... Sanna HendriksSuccessful switch last fall, upside still there.

Gorgeous ChargerIrv Naylor .................................... Billy MeisterShawan Downs winner, aiming for Camden

G’day G’dayMaggie Bryant ..................................Doug FoutNibbling, nibbling, nibbling.

Meet at eleven Keystone Thoroughbreds ..........Todd McKennaUpset Radnor Hunt Cup last year

Sand Box rulesKinross Farm .................................. Neil MorrisMoved up in steeplethon at Gr. Meadow last fall

professor MaxwellJacqueline Ohrstrom ............ Richard ValentineAnother attempt at Hunt Cup

radio FlyerAugustin Stable .................... Richard ValentineStill going after all these years

More FascinationRosbrian Farm .............................. Tara ElmoreWon at Winterthur in 2000, little since

across the SkyHolbrook Hollow Farm ................... Jack FisherHere’s your leader in the Maryland Hunt Cup

delta parkArcadia Stable ................................ Jack FisherStill a young gun in old game

justpouritAnna Stable .......................... Richard ValentineWill focus on highweight timber with owner

Major MalibuAnn Stern ....................................... Jack FisherTalented, fragile, waiting for fall

prospectors StrikeJeremy Batoff ................................. Jack FisherSolid citizen for amateur races

FieldviewIrv Naylor ................................ Kathy McKennaCame to life last spring.

Wazee Moto Vicky Bower .................................Leslie YoungWon at Willowdale last spring

HaddixArmata Stable ......................... Kathy McKennaLike wallpaper, hanging around for years.

Comanche StationKingdon Gould ............................... Todd WyattVeteran won at Willowdale last spring

Scuba StevePerry Bolton ............................ Kathy McKennaMercurial veteran has his moments.

Western FlingStewart Strawbridge ............... Kathy McKennaOne of these days, he’ll be kinged.

eye Said Scat CatNorthwoods Stable .................... Regina WelshPurchased off maiden win at Camden

Brands HatchKaren Eyles .............................. Teddy MulliganCapable to land one if prudently placed

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Swagger StickGill Johnston .................................. Jack FisherDual-purpose veteran to Carolina Cup

arch HeroPerry Bolton, Elizabeth Murray ........ Tom VossBlueprint for timber, upside as he grows

triple dipJoe Henderson ............................... Jimmy DaySeems perfectly suited to new career

FreeboardAnn Stern ....................................... Jack FisherSwitch to Plan B for top timber barn

Hope For us allArcadia Stable ................................ Jack Fisher3-year-old champ in 2009, should suit timber

uppercutGum Tree Stable ............................ Larry EnsorSeems like he should kick door down one day

Henry’s HeroJohn Hawks ......................Blythe Miller Davies Aiming at maiden timber at the Manor

dynawayArmata Stable ................................ Todd WyattGets what he might have always wanted

Sky CountDan Baker .................................... Billy MeisterYoung son of Sky Classic from Kinross Farm

royal theatreIrv Naylor ..................................... Billy MeisterBig and bred for it, purchased from Alex White

Swimming riverIndian Run Farm .......................Dot SmithwickUnlucky in steeplethon last fall, tries again

orpingtonMary Motion .................................. Neil MorrisUndefeated in fieldhunter chases

Four SchoolsJacqueline Ohrstrom ............ Richard ValentineHurdle veteran aiming at Alfred Hunt

Beach CayAugustin Stable .................... Richard ValentineTwo wins on flat, none over jumps

isti BeeMaggie Bryant ..................................Doug FoutAiming at Alfred Hunt, timber later

Battle opNorthwoods Stable .................... Regina WelshThird in first Hunt Cup foray last spring

Cannon’s CallKingfisher Farm .............................. Jack FisherAnother Mike Stidham recruit from flat

MoonsoxBulle Rock Stable ......................Kevin BonifaceWild card from Md., father/mother/son team

relear Upland Partners ........................Todd McKennaBred for it, sporadic career thus far

aeroAl Griffin ..........................................Doug FoutVeteran finished fifth at Movern Park

Big Bad joeIrv Naylor ..................................... Billy MeisterNew owner, second at the Manor last spring

You and iFox Harbor Farm ............................ Neil MorrisIrish-bred went 1-for-7 in England

thynnusSara Collette ................................... Neil MorrisLanky homebred, won at Blue Ridge

HighcrestWolver Hill Farm ............................ Neil MorrisFresh owner to the game, three wins on flat

Manhattan BoyMaggie Bryant ...................... Richard ValentineGerman-bred, 20 chase starts (3 wins)

east CokerKoncordia Farm, Gum Tree Stable . Larry EnsorMaiden with experience, 3rd at Willowdale

native MarkKiplin Hall .................................. Paddy NeilsonSecond at Butler in 2010

i’m a HokieKiplin Hall .................................. Paddy NeilsonFlat specialist switches gears

armed BratDonald Cochran ........................ Paddy NeilsonSecond at the Manor

excentrikbydesignIrv Naylor ..................................... Billy MeisterSeeking first victory after four NSA starts

Bk’s double jadeKaren Gray ..................................... Karen GrayBeen around a long time

the rall Rosbrian Farm .............................. Tara ElmoreImported, 3-for-20 in Europe

Yin YangNoGo Stable ................................. Billy MeisterRan in the Humphrey Finney at Pimlico 2005

ChiviteKristin Close .................................Kristin CloseAnother veteran aiming at Alfred Hunt

Like a BeeRosbrian Farm .............................. Tara ElmoreFifth at Far Hills in 2010

the other MeDonald Cochran ........................ Paddy NeilsonVeteran made first timber start in 2006

Services renderedRosbrian Farm .............................. Tara ElmoreWon a point-to-point last spring

theregoesmyheroUpland Partners ........................Todd McKennaPart of Leigh Delacour’s flat stable in 2008

Won Wild BirdPink Ribbon Racing ................... Regina Welsh0-for-28 in career, 3rd in steeplethon last spring

Wolf ShadowPeter Jay ........................................ Todd WyattOwner has been in the game a long time

evartsScanden Stables ........................ Alicia MurphyCouple of point-to-point tries in 2010

templateIvy Hill Stable ............................. Alicia MurphyFour decent tries at point-to-points in 2010

FoyleBruce Fenwick ........................... Bruce FenwickHigh aspirations for son of Yarrow Brae

Little dewey knowWit’s End Stable ......................... Alicia MurphyWon at Howard County in 2010

volle nolleNorthwoods Stable .................... Regina WelshWild chart at Willowdale in 2009

Belarion Diamond M Racing ......................Leslie YoungShowed little in hurdle career

Hey doctorMary Fleming Finlay ..................Dot SmithwickFifth at Fair Hill in 2010, 0-for-24 in career

Mach tenKeystone Thoroughbreds ..........Todd McKennaBeen hunting for years

Glacial StingRosbrian Farm .............................. Tara ElmorePoint-to-point form so far

Bug eyed WillyNoGo Stable ................................. Billy MeisterPerhaps Maryland Hunt Cup bound

and the eagle FlysJean Class .................................... Billy MeisterPointing for Grand National

voler Bar nuitJean Class .................................... Billy MeisterCouple of starts a couple of years ago

GenghisSara Collette ..............................Dot SmithwickVeteran finished second in Ledyard in PA

rutledge ClassicThomas Hulfish .........................Dot SmithwickPulled up in jump debut at Montpelier

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Lydia WilliamsTimber stakes horse Bon Caddo (page 36) and Blair Wyatt get in some winter work.


TIMES EDITORIAL

Questionsand Answers

American steeplechasing weathered a storm of sad-ness with the loss of longtime enthusiasts Nick Arun-del, Bill Entenmann, Cary Jackson and Chuck Ross who passed away this winter.

They were giants in the game – Arundel as an own-er, organizer and race meet visionary; Entenmann as an owner and philanthropist; Jackson as an owner; Ross as a race meet director and fan. They probably never all stood in the same room but they surely shared a paddock (before a Carolina or Colonial Cup most likely) and a passion for the jump game.

Their passing ought to signal a warning of sorts. Personally, age catches up with everyone. Arundel (83), Entenmann (79), Jackson (88) and Ross (86) enjoyed horses and horse racing for decades. They talked, pro-moted, risked their money. From here, they didn’t ap-pear to miss much.

Arundel served in two wars, started a publishing company, founded Great Meadow, foxhunted with Jackie Kennedy, ran for political office. Entenmann helped run his family’s now famous bakery, supported worthy causes (amateur racing, the Fair Hill Nature Center, etc.), campaigned great horses. Jackson bred and raced Thoroughbreds, came home from World

War II with a Purple Heart, ran a construction com-pany, supported the outdoors, rode in the Maryland Hunt Cup. Ross retired from the Army as a full colo-nel, did basically everything at the Block House Races in Tryon, N.C., was married for 62 years and rarely missed a Carolina or Colonial Cup.

Their personal legacies? Live life, be in it, join, do, achieve.

All four took some sort of personal interest in Stee-plechase Times over the years. Arundel, as a newspaper publisher, always wanted to know how things were go-ing. During a telephone conversation, he once stopped and asked when our next edition was printing. I prob-ably said something like, “Tomorrow.” His response was short and to the point: “You’re in lockdown mode, we can talk another time.” Then he hung up.

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Team Effort. Husband Todd (on bench) and wife Blair (on horse) put You The Man through some winter work.

ST made its annual jaunt to the Cheltenham Festival – its 10th in a row, spanning Best Mate, Moscow Flyer, Kauto Star and Imperial Com-mander. Brilliant racing on hallowed grounds, jump racing as king of the world. Pure theatre. Epic racing. Lots of questions.

“Why aren’t there more Americans here?”Well, there are a few: Josh Taylor, Frank

Scatoni, Pete Fornatale, Geoffrey Russell (does he count?), Michael Dickinson (does he count?), Richard Hutchinson, Barry Watson, I’m sure some others, but I guess people get busy at home, doing what they’re doing, jump season is just starting up at home . . .

“Do they know about Cheltenham?”Well, they know about it, but don’t know

about it. Now, with the computer and satellite television, they get to see it anyway.

“Why don’t they run at Cheltenham?”Well, there was Flatterer. “Flatterer?”Yeah, Flatterer. Look it up. Before him,

Inkslinger won the two races in three days at the 1973 Festival and Soothsayer won the 1974 Cathcart and placed second (to Ten Up) in the 1975 Gold Cup.

“Wasn’t there a horse named Lonesome Glory who won at the Cheltenham December meeting and then won a handicap chase at San-down?”

Yes, he was one of the all-time greats, never got to run at the Festival, sadly. He would have had a chance on his best day.

“Whatever happened to that Sport of Kings series they used to have, it seemed like Ameri-cans traveled for that?”

Well, there was a man named George Sloan who championed it and he died and, well, it never had the same luster after that, finally disappeared.

“What is American jump racing like?”It’s not like British jump racing. Much

smaller, only race on the weekends, firm ground, big individual purses, nice horses, fun people, no national coverage or interest, survives on individual meets, no betting

“No betting? Why isn’t their betting?”Well, it’s a long story. State laws, American

bureaucracy, not enough incentive . . . “You run races without betting? What? How?

Why?”Uh, yeah, it’s confusing. You’d need a mas-

ter’s in American Law to understand why it doesn’t happen. There have been a few futile attempts but it’s never been worth the hassle or effort for a day or two or racing. A bummer.

“Wouldn’t it help the interest level?”Yes, it’s really the only way to grow our sport

in a significant way, but then you wonder if it should be bigger than it is right now. We have a boutique sport full of passionate people, again, nice horses, nice purses but not really main-stream, not like American flat racing (for better or worse) or British steeplechasing.

“There should be an American raid on Chel-tenham.”

Yes, we know.

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Arundel, Entenmann, Jackson, Ross leave void

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Jackson bought ads he didn’t need, overpaid for subscriptions and spurred editorial ideas with questions about various interests in the game.

Ross played the Pick Six contest with gusto (going to miss him this year), en-couraged me to come to Block House (sadly, I still haven’t made it) and – like Jackson – peppered me with questions about writing, publishing, racing, stee-plechasing.

On a purely steeplechase scale, they represent an aging of our sport. The four men were lifers, here for the dura-tion, and the sport is full of them. But will it continue to be?

Arundel’s family is selling his horses – the orange and green silks apparently fading away. Jackson’s wife Ann hopes to stay active in the game, though the reality of attorneys and accountants may change that. Entenmann’s Tim-ber Bay Farm appears to be continu-ing through his wife Tina and daughter Denise Walsh, though the glory days of Romantic and Yaw are a long way off.

As far as I can tell, Ross never owned a racehorse, but he brought a welcome verve that I will miss.

Arundel, Entenmann, Jackson, Ross – we’re all the poorer without them.

Editor’s Note: Standard obituaries on Arun-del, Entenmann, Jackson and Ross appeared on the ST Publishing website.

• • •Kudos to the NSA, horsemen and

other leaders for the work to find an insurance policy for jockeys. It’s been a long time coming. Now, here’s to safe racing and no need for the policy.

Also, give the NSA props for the li-censing steps involving the Stewards Advisory Committee. They provide another layer of officiating and serve notice that trainers, jockeys and horses need to prove their abilities on the cir-cuit.

Much of the discussion for the moves began with safety concerns raised by trainer Michele Sanger after two seri-ous jockey injuries last fall so pass some credit along to her as well.

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