Important Letter to Owners of Oklahoma Bred Racing Stock
IMPORTANT LETTER TO OWNERS OF OKLAHOMA BRED RACING STOCK
Dear OQHRA Members,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an important development that has recently arisen regarding the payment of jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred earnings and the need for your active participation in resolving this matter.
For several years the horsemen’s bookkeeper at each track has paid the jockeys win percentages based on Oklahoma Bred earned money. Although, the Oklahoma Bred money is paid directly to the owner from the OHRC and does not go into the horsemen’s purse account at the track. For an example: if the winner’s purse was $7,000 – $5,000 from the horsemen’s purse account and $2,000 from the Oklahoma Bred Fund. The owners account at the track would be credited $5,000, then a deduction for the jockeys 10% would be $700. That deduction would cover the jockeys 10% of the Oklahoma Bred Money that the owner would receive directly from the OHRC.
However, the OHRC has recently directed the bookkeepers to discontinue paying jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred money. Their reasoning stems from a decision made by the Executive Director and Commission Attorney, who believe that existing rules and statutes do not permit these deductions from the owner’s account without their explicit permission.
In collaboration with Will Rogers Downs (WRD) and the Jockeys Guild, we have reached an interim agreement to address this matter. Owners will now be required to “Opt-In” to pay jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred earnings. To do so, each owner must complete a form and submit it to the bookkeeper at WRD before the running of the first race in which they have an eligible Oklahoma Bred horse. This form will authorize the deduction of the owner’s earnings for payment to the jockeys.
Please note that this arrangement may need to be replaced with a more formal contract in 2024, but for the current season, this solution should suffice.
This online form can be conveniently completed by owners, and upon submission, a copy will be forwarded directly to the track’s bookkeeper. If you would prefer to have a hard copy, those can be obtained from the horsemen’s bookkeeper.
OQHRA will have physical forms and the electronic link available at the OQHRA booth during the upcoming Heritage Place sale for your convenience. It is crucial that everyone understands that OQHRA did not initiate this change, and while we do not support the decision, we are committed to facilitating a positive resolution for all parties involved.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work through this issue together. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 18, 2025 – Entice Me Ona Monday, the top qualifier from the first of two nights of trials, has been tabbed as the morning-line favorite for Saturday night’s $868,455 Remington Park Futurity.
Entice Me Ona Monday is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the restricted Grade 1 event, for eligible Oklahoma-bred 2-year-olds. Owned by Tejas Troubadours of Rhome, Texas and trained by Jason Olmstead, Entice Me Ona Monday put up the best time at 330 yards on Friday, April 4 to head a group of five from that first night of trials for the Remington Park Futurity. Jockey Ramiro Garcia was up for the trial and has chosen to stay on the gelding by Cyber Monday from the Make It Anywhere mare Enticilizeur.
Garcia also qualified three other Olmstead runners for the Remington Park Futurity in Illegal Cowgirl 123, Good Blue Candy and AJs Secret Cash but elected to stay with Entice Me Ona Monday.
The Oklahoma Futurity winner in March, Flying Joy 1, is the second morning-line favorite at 9-2 odds. She finished second on trials night to Entice Me Ona Monday, beaten a half-length. The placing was the first defeat for Flying Joy 1 from three starts this season. She posted victory in the Oklahoma Futurity on March 22 for owner David Rogers of Graham, Texas and trainer Trey Wood. Jockey Ricky Ramirez keeps his usual mount for the Remington Park Futurity.
Jamies Sin Tacha, the top qualifier from the second evening of trials on Saturday, April 5, is the third morning-line favorite at 5-1 odds. Jamies Sin Tacha is owned by Miguel Vargas of Grand Prairie, Texas and trained by James J. Gonzales III. He will be ridden again by Christian Cardenas.
The field of 10, by post-position and program order, for the Remington Park Futurity with trainer, jockey and morning-line odds:
• Illegal Cowgirl 123: Jason Olmstead, Armando Alvidrez, 6-1 • Jamies Sin Tacha: James J. Gonzales III, Christian Cardenas, 5-1 • MM Rampage: Trey Wood, Angel O. Ramirez, 10-1 • Entice Me Ona Monday: Jason Olmstead, Ramiro Garcia, 2-1 • Maverykk: Michael Joiner, Francisco Calderon, 20-1 • Eyem D Prince: Salimm Hernandez, Agustin Silva, 20-1 • Good Blue Candy: Jason Olmstead, Eugenio Navarrete, 20-1 • AJs Secret Cash: Jason Olmstead, Francisco Ramirez, Jr., 8-1 • Ima Bigg Flash: John Stinebaugh, Ali Rivera, 8-1 • Flying Joy 1: Trey Wood, Ricky Ramirez, 9-2
The Remington Park Futurity, at 330 yards, is the 10th of 12 races on Saturday night and is scheduled to leave the gate at 10:03pm. The racing program for the evening also boasts eight other stakes events, including: $100,000 Dee Raper Sooner State Stakes; the $160,670 Remington Park Oaks and the $185,420 Remington Park Derby, among the others. The total purses for the 12-race program stand at more than $1.6 million.
The first race on Saturday is at 6pm. All times are Central.
Remington Park racing resumes tonight through Saturday, April 17-19. Saturday, April 19 is Remington Park Futurity Night. First race nightly is 6pm-Central. There is no Remington Park racing on Easter.
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IMPORTANT LETTER TO OWNERS OF OKLAHOMA BRED RACING STOCK
Dear OQHRA Members,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an important development that has recently arisen regarding the payment of jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred earnings and the need for your active participation in resolving this matter.
For several years the horsemen’s bookkeeper at each track has paid the jockeys win percentages based on Oklahoma Bred earned money. Although, the Oklahoma Bred money is paid directly to the owner from the OHRC and does not go into the horsemen’s purse account at the track. For an example: if the winner’s purse was $7,000 – $5,000 from the horsemen’s purse account and $2,000 from the Oklahoma Bred Fund. The owners account at the track would be credited $5,000, then a deduction for the jockeys 10% would be $700. That deduction would cover the jockeys 10% of the Oklahoma Bred Money that the owner would receive directly from the OHRC.
However, the OHRC has recently directed the bookkeepers to discontinue paying jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred money. Their reasoning stems from a decision made by the Executive Director and Commission Attorney, who believe that existing rules and statutes do not permit these deductions from the owner’s account without their explicit permission.
In collaboration with Will Rogers Downs (WRD) and the Jockeys Guild, we have reached an interim agreement to address this matter. Owners will now be required to “Opt-In” to pay jockeys based on Oklahoma Bred earnings. To do so, each owner must complete a form and submit it to the bookkeeper at WRD before the running of the first race in which they have an eligible Oklahoma Bred horse. This form will authorize the deduction of the owner’s earnings for payment to the jockeys.
Please note that this arrangement may need to be replaced with a more formal contract in 2024, but for the current season, this solution should suffice.
This online form can be conveniently completed by owners, and upon submission, a copy will be forwarded directly to the track’s bookkeeper. If you would prefer to have a hard copy, those can be obtained from the horsemen’s bookkeeper.
OQHRA will have physical forms and the electronic link available at the OQHRA booth during the upcoming Heritage Place sale for your convenience. It is crucial that everyone understands that OQHRA did not initiate this change, and while we do not support the decision, we are committed to facilitating a positive resolution for all parties involved.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work through this issue together. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly.
Sincerely,
Krissy Bamberg
OQHRA
Executive Director
krissy.b@oqhra.com
(405) 216-0440
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 18, 2025 – Entice Me Ona Monday, the top qualifier from the first of two nights of trials, has been tabbed as the morning-line favorite for Saturday night’s $868,455 Remington Park Futurity.
Entice Me Ona Monday is the 2-1 morning-line favorite for the restricted Grade 1 event, for eligible Oklahoma-bred 2-year-olds. Owned by Tejas Troubadours of Rhome, Texas and trained by Jason Olmstead, Entice Me Ona Monday put up the best time at 330 yards on Friday, April 4 to head a group of five from that first night of trials for the Remington Park Futurity. Jockey Ramiro Garcia was up for the trial and has chosen to stay on the gelding by Cyber Monday from the Make It Anywhere mare Enticilizeur.
Garcia also qualified three other Olmstead runners for the Remington Park Futurity in Illegal Cowgirl 123, Good Blue Candy and AJs Secret Cash but elected to stay with Entice Me Ona Monday.
The Oklahoma Futurity winner in March, Flying Joy 1, is the second morning-line favorite at 9-2 odds. She finished second on trials night to Entice Me Ona Monday, beaten a half-length. The placing was the first defeat for Flying Joy 1 from three starts this season. She posted victory in the Oklahoma Futurity on March 22 for owner David Rogers of Graham, Texas and trainer Trey Wood. Jockey Ricky Ramirez keeps his usual mount for the Remington Park Futurity.
Jamies Sin Tacha, the top qualifier from the second evening of trials on Saturday, April 5, is the third morning-line favorite at 5-1 odds. Jamies Sin Tacha is owned by Miguel Vargas of Grand Prairie, Texas and trained by James J. Gonzales III. He will be ridden again by Christian Cardenas.
The field of 10, by post-position and program order, for the Remington Park Futurity with trainer, jockey and morning-line odds:
• Illegal Cowgirl 123: Jason Olmstead, Armando Alvidrez,
6-1
• Jamies Sin Tacha: James J. Gonzales III, Christian Cardenas,
5-1
• MM Rampage: Trey Wood, Angel O. Ramirez,
10-1
• Entice Me Ona Monday: Jason Olmstead, Ramiro Garcia,
2-1
• Maverykk: Michael Joiner, Francisco Calderon,
20-1
• Eyem D Prince: Salimm Hernandez, Agustin Silva,
20-1
• Good Blue Candy: Jason Olmstead, Eugenio Navarrete,
20-1
• AJs Secret Cash: Jason Olmstead, Francisco Ramirez, Jr.,
8-1
• Ima Bigg Flash: John Stinebaugh, Ali Rivera,
8-1
• Flying Joy 1: Trey Wood, Ricky Ramirez,
9-2
The Remington Park Futurity, at 330 yards, is the 10th of 12 races on Saturday night and is scheduled to leave the gate at 10:03pm. The racing program for the evening also boasts eight other stakes events, including: $100,000 Dee Raper Sooner State Stakes; the $160,670 Remington Park Oaks and the $185,420 Remington Park Derby, among the others. The total purses for the 12-race program stand at more than $1.6 million.
The first race on Saturday is at 6pm. All times are Central.
Remington Park racing resumes tonight through Saturday, April 17-19. Saturday, April 19 is Remington Park Futurity Night. First race nightly is 6pm-Central. There is no Remington Park racing on Easter.
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