Legislative Breakfast • Will Rogers Downs, Claremore, Oklahoma • October 16,2020 • Story by Heather Ridgway • Photos by Jana Thompson, Speedhorse
December 2, 2020 – The OQHRA joined forces with the Cherokee Nation and Will Rogers Downs to discuss key topics with Senators and Representatives from the State of Oklahoma at the Claremore, Oklahoma track on Oct. 19. During breakfast at the track, the legislators heard from Deputy Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Bryan Warner, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Chair Wendy Keener.
“Oklahoma stayed true to the course. The horsemen and legislators, everybody got together and we set up COVID-19 mitigation efforts. They followed them to a tee and Remington and Will Rogers Downs never stumbled,” Warner explained.
“They stayed upright out of the gate and they finished the race, and because of that, folks all across the United States got to see that there was a possibility that they could keep going and keep running races.”
OQHRALegislative Deputy Chief Warner was also appointed to the Tribal Advisory Committee for Center for Disease Control in 2017.
Through Sunday, Oct. 11, 158 Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa races have been run with a total handle set at $2.7 million and a daily average of $193,000.
The spring Thoroughbred meet at Will Rogers Downs saw 287 races from March to May with a total handle of $131.4 million and a record handle of $7.2 million in one day.
Legislators were given a tour of the facilities and barns giving them the opportunity to speak with individuals who are directly affected by horse racing. OQHRA led the officials around the barn of Eddie Lee “Bubba” Willis where they were able to meet the horses, grooms and trainers, who were available to answer questions regarding impact horse racing has on their livelihoods.
Deputy Chief Warner closed the gathering this way, “If anyone has been on the backside of the track, it is the most diverse group of people you will ever meet. The seeds we plant today are for our future generations… Let’s prepare our hearts to do this together.”
If you have any questions regarding the races, payments or Oklahoma racing in general, please do not hesitate to call our office. If you see an error in horse name, ownership, etc. please let us know right away so we can get it corrected before the next payment.
Hair Testing Information: All horses running at Will Rogers Downs are required to have a negative hair test to enter. Complete details on Hair Testing can be found HERE
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association annually provides scholarships for college students to pursue a college education. OQHRA will award two $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.
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Legislative Breakfast • Will Rogers Downs, Claremore, Oklahoma • October 16,2020 • Story by Heather Ridgway • Photos by Jana Thompson, Speedhorse
December 2, 2020 – The OQHRA joined forces with the Cherokee Nation and Will Rogers Downs to discuss key topics with Senators and Representatives from the State of Oklahoma at the Claremore, Oklahoma track on Oct. 19. During breakfast at the track, the legislators heard from Deputy Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation Bryan Warner, Oklahoma Secretary of Agriculture Blayne Arthur and Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission Chair Wendy Keener.
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Deputy Chief Warner was also appointed to the Tribal Advisory Committee for Center for Disease Control in 2017.
Through Sunday, Oct. 11, 158 Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa races have been run with a total handle set at $2.7 million and a daily average of $193,000.
The spring Thoroughbred meet at Will Rogers Downs saw 287 races from March to May with a total handle of $131.4 million and a record handle of $7.2 million in one day.
Legislators were given a tour of the facilities and barns giving them the opportunity to speak with individuals who are directly affected by horse racing. OQHRA led the officials around the barn of Eddie Lee “Bubba” Willis where they were able to meet the horses, grooms and trainers, who were available to answer questions regarding impact horse racing has on their livelihoods.
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association annually provides scholarships for college students to pursue a college education. OQHRA will award two $1,000 scholarships to deserving students.
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