FERNWEH REMAINS UNDEFEATED, TAKES DOWN LAST YEAR’S ALL AMERICAN WINNER IN REMINGTON PARK DERBY
OKLAHOMA CITY – April 19, 2020 – Trainer Blane Wood might have a filly in Fernweh that could have been a factor in the All American Futurity last year. Saturday night, she beat the winner of that race, Mr Jess Jenkins, in the restricted Grade 1, $268,700 Remington Park Derby.
Fernweh remained undefeated with four wins in a row, taking the Remington Park Derby. The 3-year-old filly had won her Ruidoso Futurity trial in New Mexico as a 2-year-old on May 25, 2019 and then went on to win the $1 million Ruidoso Futurity final after that. Logically, she was on track to try the Rainbow Futurity and then the All American Futurity next at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, but…
“She had some small chips in her knees after winning the Ruidoso and we thought so much of her that we backed off and let her rest,” said Wood.
Beating the All American winner Saturday night as a 3-year-old, makes one wonder what might have been for her if she could have made the All American.
“Hindsight is always 20-20, but we felt so highly of her, we just had to take care of her,” said Wood. “We wanted her 100 percent.”
As for how it feels to beat an All American Futurity winner, well, Wood had an interesting perspective.
“Yeah, I know how that feels,” he said. “They beat mine earlier tonight.”
Wood trains Apocalyptical Jess, the 2018 All American winner, who lost in the Sooner State Stakes earlier Saturday night.
“All American winners are like the Super Bowl champions,” he said. “Everyone wants to beat you.”
Fernweh was a $20,000 purchase for owner Rusty Allred of Graham, Texas, at the Heritage Place Yearling Sale in 2018
“A bargain?” Wood said. “Rusty sent me there to buy a couple. I wish I could buy a truckload like her for that much.”
Fernweh earned $107,480 for her victory in the derby on Saturday and now has won four-for-four, padding her wallet to $541,118 after only four tries, a return of 27 times on their money already.
Fernweh, a daughter of Favorite Cartel, out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Jess a Little Bit More, covered the 400 yards in :19.747 over a fast track for an 89 speed index under jockey Ricky Ramirez. It was the first Remington Park Derby win for all connections of this filly.
“We’ll probably take her to Ruidoso next, but the Heritage Place Derby is a possibility,” said Wood. “With this coronavirus situation, you never know what you’re going to do next. We’re all just waiting to see what the governors of each state are doing. We are just thankful that Remington Park has continued to run and done an amazing job of keeping us all racing and safe.”
Fernweh finished a half-length ahead of Mr Jess Jenkins, and she actually went off as the wagering favorite at 8-5 odds, just a tick better than the All American winner at 9-5. Finishing third was A Painted Dynasty (31-1), a half-length back of Mr Jess Jenkins.
Fernweh returned $5.20, $2.60 and $2.40 across the board.
Racing is scheduled to continue, with no public spectators, with Sunday’s 10-race card on tap with a new post time of 6 p.m. (Central) for the first race.
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Tracked by more than 163,000 fans on Facebook and more than 10,200 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $242 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 presents the 2020 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season through May 30. Visit remingtonpark.com for free racing selections for every program.
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The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has discontinued processing award deductions for the transfer of ownership on OK Bred registered horses. You will need to submit your Transfer of Ownership application, W-9 (these are required annually), with a check, money order, or completed credit card authorization form, as well as a copy of the horse’s breed registration certificate, to update our records and have the award released.
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In partnership with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA), all Oklahoma racetracks—Remington Park, Fair Meadows at Tulsa, and Will Rogers Downs—have announced expanded hair testing measures for the 2026 Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa race meets. While pre-entry hair testing has been a condition of entry since 2018, the updated policy builds on that foundation by introducing new layers of accountability and a unified approach across all tracks.
“We are expanding our integrity efforts and working to hold everyone accountable for the horses in their care,” said Krissy Bamberg, Executive Director of OQHRA. “This is a collective effort among all Oklahoma tracks to protect the integrity of the sport and the welfare of the horse.”
The 2026 updates include a new provision that will exclude any trainer from participating at Oklahoma tracks for the remainder of a meet if three or more horses in their care test positive through official pre-entry hair tests for any prohibited substance. In addition, any owner with three or more positive tests during the meet will also be deemed ineligible to participate for the remainder of that meet.
Another upgrade to the policy is the expansion of unofficial testing. This informational hair-testing option will be available beginning with the fall yearling sales. These test kits can be requested through OQHRA. The hair samples can be collected by the owner or trainer and submitted to the lab for testing; results of these unofficial tests will not be considered official for entry purposes, but they will allow owners or trainers who have acquired horses from other barns to voluntarily test them in advance of entry to ensure they are clear of prohibited substances. It offers peace of mind, particularly before making financial commitments such as nomination fees, training investments, or early race preparations. It is important to note that many Sale Companies offer hair testing as a buyer protection within 24 hours of the sale; buyers are encouraged to contact the sales companies about the options available.
“Integrity is the backbone of everything we do,” said Matt Vance, Executive Vice President at Remington Park. “These policies help preserve the integrity of the sport by holding those who choose not to play by the rules accountable. We are proud to work with other Oklahoma tracks and OQHRA to lead the way in promoting fair competition in Quarter Horse racing.”
The core hair testing requirement remains in place: every Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa must submit to a one-time, pre-entry hair test before starting at any Oklahoma track. Official test results are sent directly to the racetrack, and positive results will lead to exclusion for the duration of that meet. These exclusions are track-specific only and do not constitute regulatory suspensions; participants remain eligible at other tracks unless a separate jurisdiction elects to take action. All horses with official positive tests will be listed publicly at www.OQHRA.com, and test results may be shared with other jurisdictions upon request.
To make the process easier for horsemen, farm visits for hair testing will be available in January and early February for Oklahoma-based trainers with 40 or more horses.
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Won't matter Justin is so far ahead of the tracks, everyone knows you can't win a big race without the JRJ.
Thank you,
However we have got to get the results back presale from these yearlings sales at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino select sale and the New Mexico bred.
The Texas Quarter Horse sale needs it as well.
Oklahoma QHRA should at least mandate that the horse that are breeders and fitters are marketing for it be tested pre sale date with the horse .
Think of how Heritage Place would not want any part of a horse owner wanting his money back on a horse he bought from similar to large sale horse provider like the Flag Ranches size.
He would have to choose to do the right thing and force the return of the large ranch for illegal substances.
If we could get one sale barn to step up and require this
, we would owe it to them to get the others to follow suit to with the presale testing.
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FERNWEH REMAINS UNDEFEATED, TAKES DOWN LAST YEAR’S ALL AMERICAN WINNER IN REMINGTON PARK DERBY
OKLAHOMA CITY – April 19, 2020 – Trainer Blane Wood might have a filly in Fernweh that could have been a factor in the All American Futurity last year. Saturday night, she beat the winner of that race, Mr Jess Jenkins, in the restricted Grade 1, $268,700 Remington Park Derby.
Fernweh remained undefeated with four wins in a row, taking the Remington Park Derby. The 3-year-old filly had won her Ruidoso Futurity trial in New Mexico as a 2-year-old on May 25, 2019 and then went on to win the $1 million Ruidoso Futurity final after that. Logically, she was on track to try the Rainbow Futurity and then the All American Futurity next at Ruidoso Downs in New Mexico, but…
“She had some small chips in her knees after winning the Ruidoso and we thought so much of her that we backed off and let her rest,” said Wood.
Beating the All American winner Saturday night as a 3-year-old, makes one wonder what might have been for her if she could have made the All American.
“Hindsight is always 20-20, but we felt so highly of her, we just had to take care of her,” said Wood. “We wanted her 100 percent.”
As for how it feels to beat an All American Futurity winner, well, Wood had an interesting perspective.
“Yeah, I know how that feels,” he said. “They beat mine earlier tonight.”
Wood trains Apocalyptical Jess, the 2018 All American winner, who lost in the Sooner State Stakes earlier Saturday night.
“All American winners are like the Super Bowl champions,” he said. “Everyone wants to beat you.”
Fernweh was a $20,000 purchase for owner Rusty Allred of Graham, Texas, at the Heritage Place Yearling Sale in 2018
“A bargain?” Wood said. “Rusty sent me there to buy a couple. I wish I could buy a truckload like her for that much.”
Fernweh earned $107,480 for her victory in the derby on Saturday and now has won four-for-four, padding her wallet to $541,118 after only four tries, a return of 27 times on their money already.
Fernweh, a daughter of Favorite Cartel, out of the Mr Jess Perry mare Jess a Little Bit More, covered the 400 yards in :19.747 over a fast track for an 89 speed index under jockey Ricky Ramirez. It was the first Remington Park Derby win for all connections of this filly.
“We’ll probably take her to Ruidoso next, but the Heritage Place Derby is a possibility,” said Wood. “With this coronavirus situation, you never know what you’re going to do next. We’re all just waiting to see what the governors of each state are doing. We are just thankful that Remington Park has continued to run and done an amazing job of keeping us all racing and safe.”
Fernweh finished a half-length ahead of Mr Jess Jenkins, and she actually went off as the wagering favorite at 8-5 odds, just a tick better than the All American winner at 9-5. Finishing third was A Painted Dynasty (31-1), a half-length back of Mr Jess Jenkins.
Fernweh returned $5.20, $2.60 and $2.40 across the board.
Racing is scheduled to continue, with no public spectators, with Sunday’s 10-race card on tap with a new post time of 6 p.m. (Central) for the first race.
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Tracked by more than 163,000 fans on Facebook and more than 10,200 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $242 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 presents the 2020 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season through May 30. Visit remingtonpark.com for free racing selections for every program.
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The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has discontinued processing award deductions for the transfer of ownership on OK Bred registered horses. You will need to submit your Transfer of Ownership application, W-9 (these are required annually), with a check, money order, or completed credit card authorization form, as well as a copy of the horse’s breed registration certificate, to update our records and have the award released.
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In partnership with the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA), all Oklahoma racetracks—Remington Park, Fair Meadows at Tulsa, and Will Rogers Downs—have announced expanded hair testing measures for the 2026 Quarter Horse, Paint, and Appaloosa race meets. While pre-entry hair testing has been a condition of entry since 2018, the updated policy builds on that foundation by introducing new layers of accountability and a unified approach across all tracks.
“We are expanding our integrity efforts and working to hold everyone accountable for the horses in their care,” said Krissy Bamberg, Executive Director of OQHRA. “This is a collective effort among all Oklahoma tracks to protect the integrity of the sport and the welfare of the horse.”
The 2026 updates include a new provision that will exclude any trainer from participating at Oklahoma tracks for the remainder of a meet if three or more horses in their care test positive through official pre-entry hair tests for any prohibited substance. In addition, any owner with three or more positive tests during the meet will also be deemed ineligible to participate for the remainder of that meet.
Another upgrade to the policy is the expansion of unofficial testing. This informational hair-testing option will be available beginning with the fall yearling sales. These test kits can be requested through OQHRA. The hair samples can be collected by the owner or trainer and submitted to the lab for testing; results of these unofficial tests will not be considered official for entry purposes, but they will allow owners or trainers who have acquired horses from other barns to voluntarily test them in advance of entry to ensure they are clear of prohibited substances. It offers peace of mind, particularly before making financial commitments such as nomination fees, training investments, or early race preparations. It is important to note that many Sale Companies offer hair testing as a buyer protection within 24 hours of the sale; buyers are encouraged to contact the sales companies about the options available.
“Integrity is the backbone of everything we do,” said Matt Vance, Executive Vice President at Remington Park. “These policies help preserve the integrity of the sport by holding those who choose not to play by the rules accountable. We are proud to work with other Oklahoma tracks and OQHRA to lead the way in promoting fair competition in Quarter Horse racing.”
The core hair testing requirement remains in place: every Quarter Horse, Paint, or Appaloosa must submit to a one-time, pre-entry hair test before starting at any Oklahoma track. Official test results are sent directly to the racetrack, and positive results will lead to exclusion for the duration of that meet. These exclusions are track-specific only and do not constitute regulatory suspensions; participants remain eligible at other tracks unless a separate jurisdiction elects to take action. All horses with official positive tests will be listed publicly at www.OQHRA.com, and test results may be shared with other jurisdictions upon request.
To make the process easier for horsemen, farm visits for hair testing will be available in January and early February for Oklahoma-based trainers with 40 or more horses.
All details of the 2026 hair testing policy, including the unofficial testing option, are available at www.OQHRA.com or by calling (405) 881-5120. ... ’Expand’See Less
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Won't matter Justin is so far ahead of the tracks, everyone knows you can't win a big race without the JRJ.
Thank you, However we have got to get the results back presale from these yearlings sales at the Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino select sale and the New Mexico bred. The Texas Quarter Horse sale needs it as well. Oklahoma QHRA should at least mandate that the horse that are breeders and fitters are marketing for it be tested pre sale date with the horse . Think of how Heritage Place would not want any part of a horse owner wanting his money back on a horse he bought from similar to large sale horse provider like the Flag Ranches size. He would have to choose to do the right thing and force the return of the large ranch for illegal substances. If we could get one sale barn to step up and require this , we would owe it to them to get the others to follow suit to with the presale testing.
Who get the samples from the horses and when
How actual fuck did we ever get to this point?
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