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APHA Racing Department News

Upcoming Deadlines

August 2–Speedhorse Futurity & Tulsa Fair Stakes, Fair Meadows, Oklahoma

August 3–Colors of the Alamo Futurity & Colors of the Wind Stakes, Retama Park, Texas

August 3–Harvest Cup Futurity & Maturity, Les Bois Park, Idaho

August 13–Advertising materials due for September 2013 PHR

Meet Jennifer Lapasnick, Paint Horse Racing's New Advertising Manager

Paint Horse Racing is excited to announce the addition of Jennifer Lapasnick as advertising sales manager. A graduate of the University of Kentucky, Jennifer brings more than 15 years of sales experience to APHA as well as a vibrant equine background; she currently serves on the Blue Grass Farms Charities board of directors and is active in Central Kentucky Riding for Hope and the Jessamine County Saddle Club.

To learn more about advertising in Paint Horse Racing, contact Jennifer at (859) 321–5657 or by email at jlapasnick@apha.com.

Youth World Show Qualifying Requirement Removed for 2014

APHA recently announced the elimination of Youth World Show qualification requirements, effective immediately for the 2014 competition. The change is a result of discussion among leadership committees and member input since the rule was imposed two years ago. With the qualification requirements lifted, APHA anticipates growth in the show's entry numbers.

The rule only applies to the Youth World Championship Show; qualification through participation is still required to compete at the Open/Amateur World Championship Show. Click here to learn more about the rule change and qualification requirements.

Attention Owners of Double-Registered Racehorses

Before tattooing a double–registered horse, owners should make sure the APHA and the American Quarter Horse Association registered names are the same. It is much easier to make a name correction prior to tattooing than after. For more information, contact APHA Director of Racing Karen Utecht at (817) 222–6444 or by email at kutecht@apha.com.

Paint Barrel Racers Run to Victory

Congratulations to the following Paint barrel racers:

• JL Treasured Smash and Kim Couch, 2000 sorrel solid gelding by Smash Em Joni (QH) and out of April Treasure, 1D winner and third place at the NBHA Utah 05, June 26, West Weber, Utah; third place at Parker County Frontier Days and PRCA Rodeo, June 12–15, Weatherford, Texas.
• Love Em And Leave Em and Dillon McPherson, 2002 bay tobiano mare by Easy Jet Too and out of Peanut Princess (QH), sixth at Roughrider Days Rodeo, June 28–30, Dickinson, North Dakota. Seventh at Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede, July 1–13, Wolf Point, Montana
• SS Streakers R Us and Lee Ann Rust, 2002 brown solid gelding by Scenics Symbol and out of The Sixth Sense (QH), fifth at Williams Lake Stampede, June 28, Williams Lake, British Columbia, Canada.

Paint Barrel Racing Incentive Program Gains Momentum

The third PBRIP event was well received at the National Championship O-Mok-See July 6–12 in Blackfoot, Idaho. Zone 1 Delegate Shannon O'Dell reported a large amount of interest in the program, with many riders working to complete APHA registration to compete in future events. Five Paints—all new to PBRIP—competed for the PBRIP sidepot, with Brooke Benson and One Classy Conclusion coming out on top to earn $187.50. Kandi Karnath finished second with Miss Idaho River, earning $112.50.

Walter Bay Dies at Age 75

Racing owner and breeder Walter Bay died of cancer June 6. He was 75 years old. Born August 27, 1937, Walter was a resident and native of Clare, Michigan. He married Carolyn Carter on December 13, 1960, and together they owned T-Bill stables, home to champion Paint and Quarter Horse racehorses. Walter was the CEO and owner of Tandem Transport Corporation for 42 years.

In Paint racing, Walter and Carolyn saw success with I Do One Two Three, a 2007 sorrel tobiano gelding by Judys Lineage and out of Hot Cash 123 (QH). Starting in 16 races and eight stakes, I Do One Two Three earned $74,465 and was named World Champion Running Paint Horse in 2010. Walter and Carolyn were equally successful in Quarter Horses racing. To their credit is Cold Cash 123, AQHA's 2011 world champion racehorse. The gelding has won 13 of 23 races and has earned more than $1.3 million to date.

Walter and Carolyn were heavily involved in Michigan horse racing, and Walter was the president and primary investor of Mount Pleasant Meadows Racetrack in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Walter is survived by Carolyn; children Maria Gross and David Bay; grandchildren Jackson, Jordan and Jeffrey Gross; and his brother Dan Bay. He is greatly missed by family and friends throughout the horse racing industry. Memorial donations may be given to Carolyn Bay for support of Mid-Michigan Community College.

Industry News

Flashy Thoroughbred Brings Color to German Stakes Race

Silvery Moon, a loud overo Thoroughbred with a Paint Horse connection, is making a splash on the track. The colt finished second in the 1,400–meter Rennen Zweijahrigen Trophy, a stakes race at Koln Renneverein on July 13 in Koln, Germany. For the race, Silvery Moon's jockey was clad in custom “Paint” silks. Owned by Stall Paint Horse and trained by Mario Hofer, Silvery Moon is a 2–year–old colt by I Was Framed, a 2002 brown overo stallion double registered with APHA and The Jockey Club.

Watch Silvery Moon's exciting run on YouTube.

Paul Jones to Appeal 60-Day Suspension

Quarter Horse trainer Paul Jones is appealing his 60-day suspension in New Mexico for a drug–related violation at Ruidoso Downs. On July 8, 2011, Jones was cited for traces of zilpaterol, a Class 3 drug intended for livestock muscle gain, in Jess Hi Maintenance (QH). Jones received his suspension and $1,500 fine on June 27. The nation's leading Quarter Horse trainer, Paul is a staunch activist against performance enhancing drugs in racing. He claims contaminated feed is to blame.

Prominent New Mexico Trainers Suspended

New Mexico-based Fred Danley, Chris Hartman and Alonso Orozco received suspensions and fines from the Racing Commission for horses testing positive for Clenbuterol. Danley received a six–month suspension, a $1,500 fine and lost Ruidoso Downs purse earnings won by Pakea Bay (QH) last summer. Hartman received a 90–day suspension, $1,000 fine and lost his earnings from Snow Ridge Bliss’ (QH) second-place finish at Sunland Park on March 2, 2012.

Orozco was given a 60–day suspension, $500 fine and faced the loss of purse provision. He is also the central suspect in an ongoing investigation of the death of Cartel Quick (QH) at the $750,000 Ruidoso Futurity.

Banned List to Include Two More Drugs

The Racing Medication and Testing Consortium advised the classification of Purple Paint and TB–500 as Class A prohibited medications on July 2. The advisory states the two products, which are sold through online pharmacies, should be treated as a prohibited practice under the new rules relating to drugs. Neither product is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.