EXTREME RACING HUGE HIT WITH CLYDESDALES, ZEBRAS, OSTRICHES, CAMELS, PIGS ALL ON HAND WINNING RACES
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 24, 2022 – Sunday was the annual Extreme Racing Day at Remington Park, featuring seldom-used racing distances and exotic animals competing between the American Quarter Horse races. Clydesdales, zebras, ostriches and camels all rambled short yardage in special events.
The special race day is held in cooperation with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association. Today was the first Extreme Racing Day held at Remington Park since 2019. The day is also utilized as a fundraiser and awareness day for Remington Park Charities.
Fans, under a comfortable overcast sky, also enjoyed the entertainment of pig-racing on the apron and delectable treasures from multiple food trucks with everything from corndogs to mini-pies.
The packed enthusiastic crowd held children high to watch and everyone cheered their favorite exotic animals to victory, ridden by Remington Park’s regular horse jockeys. The Express Ranch Clydesdales, Eel River Mohegan and Express Topper, got things rolling after the first horse race of the day in their match race. Amanda Pitts and Mindy Hole, the only riders who are not regular jockeys at Remington Park, handled the assignments.
After the second horse race, Heather was the fastest zebra of the day while most of her competition made it their greatest incentive to toss their jockeys to the ground before the finish line. Heather crossed it first, the easy winner, with jockey Edwin Escobedo racing his stripes in a blur to the wire. The charity, Good Shepherd Clinic, represented that winning zebra.
Following the fourth horse race, The Humper thumped the competition as jockey Antonio Perez booted home the swift ostrich in a race that featured all jockeys staying aboard past the wire and all the birds going into their holding trailer after the race for the first time in the history of the event at Remington Park. The winner was representing the charity, Freedom School Oklahoma, whose motto is “believing in children so they can believe in themselves.”
The final extreme race of the day was among the huge dromedary (one-humped) camels with jockeys up. Zoo the camel broke like a jackrabbit from the rail, under Bryan Candanosa, and the young 20-year-old rider acted like he was on one of his winning quarter horses this meet, flying to the mirror first. Zoo was representing the charity Positive Tomorrows.
Remington Park horse racing continues next week with a Thursday-Sunday schedule, April 28-May 1, racing nightly at 6pm except on Sunday when action begins at 4pm. All times are Central.
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Tracked by more than 168,000 fans on Facebook and 10,600 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $288 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park will feature the $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity and the $250,000 Debbie Schauf Remington Park Championship on May 28. Simulcast horse is racing featured daily at Remington Park where the casino is always open! Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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Trainer Workers Comp info.
CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
Please note: it takes a couple of days to get the policy processed so please plan ahead and don’t wait until the day you need the certificate! ... ’Expand’See Less
• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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EXTREME RACING HUGE HIT WITH CLYDESDALES, ZEBRAS, OSTRICHES, CAMELS, PIGS ALL ON HAND WINNING RACES
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – April 24, 2022 – Sunday was the annual Extreme Racing Day at Remington Park, featuring seldom-used racing distances and exotic animals competing between the American Quarter Horse races. Clydesdales, zebras, ostriches and camels all rambled short yardage in special events.
The special race day is held in cooperation with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association. Today was the first Extreme Racing Day held at Remington Park since 2019. The day is also utilized as a fundraiser and awareness day for Remington Park Charities.
Fans, under a comfortable overcast sky, also enjoyed the entertainment of pig-racing on the apron and delectable treasures from multiple food trucks with everything from corndogs to mini-pies.
The packed enthusiastic crowd held children high to watch and everyone cheered their favorite exotic animals to victory, ridden by Remington Park’s regular horse jockeys. The Express Ranch Clydesdales, Eel River Mohegan and Express Topper, got things rolling after the first horse race of the day in their match race. Amanda Pitts and Mindy Hole, the only riders who are not regular jockeys at Remington Park, handled the assignments.
After the second horse race, Heather was the fastest zebra of the day while most of her competition made it their greatest incentive to toss their jockeys to the ground before the finish line. Heather crossed it first, the easy winner, with jockey Edwin Escobedo racing his stripes in a blur to the wire. The charity, Good Shepherd Clinic, represented that winning zebra.
Following the fourth horse race, The Humper thumped the competition as jockey Antonio Perez booted home the swift ostrich in a race that featured all jockeys staying aboard past the wire and all the birds going into their holding trailer after the race for the first time in the history of the event at Remington Park. The winner was representing the charity, Freedom School Oklahoma, whose motto is “believing in children so they can believe in themselves.”
The final extreme race of the day was among the huge dromedary (one-humped) camels with jockeys up. Zoo the camel broke like a jackrabbit from the rail, under Bryan Candanosa, and the young 20-year-old rider acted like he was on one of his winning quarter horses this meet, flying to the mirror first. Zoo was representing the charity Positive Tomorrows.
Remington Park horse racing continues next week with a Thursday-Sunday schedule, April 28-May 1, racing nightly at 6pm except on Sunday when action begins at 4pm. All times are Central.
•••••
Tracked by more than 168,000 fans on Facebook and 10,600 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $288 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park will feature the $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity and the $250,000 Debbie Schauf Remington Park Championship on May 28. Simulcast horse is racing featured daily at Remington Park where the casino is always open! Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
Facebook Feed
Trainer Workers Comp info.
CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
Please note: it takes a couple of days to get the policy processed so please plan ahead and don’t wait until the day you need the certificate! ... ’Expand’See Less
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Remington Park Horsemen — a few updates for you:
• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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