LAST TWO ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY WINNERS – MR JESS JENKINS, APOCALYPTICAL JESS – IN ACTION SATURDAY AT REMINGTON PARK
OKLAHOMA CITY – April 17, 2020 – It’s difficult to get one All American Futurity winner to race at a track, but Remington Park has lured two All American winners to race on the same night. The two most-recent All American winners will compete during Saturday’s card which includes eight stakes races.
Apocalyptical Jess, winner of the 2018 All American Futurity, shows up in the sixth race on the 10-race card, the restricted Grade 1, $84,000 Sooner State Stakes. Then in race eight, the 2019 All American winner, Mr Jess Jenkins, makes an appearance in the restricted Grade 2, $268,700 Remington Park Derby.
Remington Park morning line maker Jerry Shottenkirk has made Apocalyptical Jess the 2-1 favorite in the Sooner State, and Mr Jess Jenkins the 2-1 favorite in the derby.
Apocalyptical Jess races in a field of nine horses in the Sooner State Stakes, the sixth race of the night, and will be trying to win his third race in as many tries at Remington Park. The 4-year-old gelded son of Apollitical Jess, from the Holland Ease mare Cassandra Crest, won the $320,000 Remington Park Derby here last year by 1-3/4 lengths after winning his trial by a neck. Overall, he has been to the track 13 times with eight wins, two seconds and one third for $2,188,986 in earnings. He is owned by Bill Robbins of San Jose, Calif., trained by Blane Wood and will be ridden again by Ricky Ramirez.
Since leaving Remington last year, Apocalyptical Jess went on to win his trial in the Ruidoso Derby at Ruidoso Downs, N.M., then winning the $959,000 final on June 8. He then won a trial for the Rainbow Derby before finishing third in that final. After running second in his All American Derby trial on Aug. 18, Apocalyptical Jess took time off. His vacation from racing ends with his reappearance Saturday night.
Apocalyptical Jess was voted the 2019 AQHA Champion 3-year-old for his successful year.
Here is the field for the Sooner State Stakes, by post position and program order, with jockey, trainer and morning-line odds:
1) Hooked On a Win: Juan Pulido, Kenny Laymon, 5-1
2) Eye N Capo: James Flores, Josue Ponce, 6-1
3) Hot Dam Bam a Lam: Rodrigo Vallejo, Trey Ellis, 10-1
4) BV Comeback Kid: Armando Ramirez II, Jonathan Chavira, 12-1
5) Mighty Tamale: Agustin Silva, Luis Villafranco, 15-1
7) Hes Limitless: Benito Baca, John Stinebaugh, 15-1
8) Eagles Fly Higher: Mario Delgado, Casey Black, 3-1
9) Fenian Faith: Raul Valenzuela, Dee Keener, 15-1
Mr Jess Jenkins is going for his fifth win in a row when he starts in the Remington Park Derby, the eighth race of the night. The streak began with his All American Futurity trial score on Aug. 16, 2019. In the final on Sept. 2, he went off at 13-1 odds and brought home the big trophy in American Quarter Horse’s richest race. After that, the 3-year-old gelded son of Apollitical Jess, out of the Dashing Cleat mare Fetching Image, won the Southwest Juvenile Invitational Championship at Zia Park in New Mexico on Dec. 1 before taking a vacation. He came back from that with a win on April 5 at Remington Park in the Derby trials. He has seven races lifetime with four wins and $1,584,964 in lifetime bankroll.
James Flores has been in the saddle for the last four wins by Mr Jess Jenkins and trainer Marcos Carrizales has had this winner in his barn for his last five starts. He is owned by Jose E. Guzman and Rito Sosa of Blanchard, Okla.
Mr Jess Jenkins has only lost once with Flores up, in his career debut maiden loss at Remington Park on March 17, 2019.
Here is the field for the Remington Park Derby, by post position and program order, with jockey, trainer and morning-line odds:
4) Relentless Jessie: Juan Pulido, Manuel Mata, 30-1
5) Really First Down: Benito Baca, Blane Wood, 30-1
6) A Painted Dynasty: Raul Valenzuela, Josue Ponce, 15-1
7) Jesse D: Jimmy Brooks, Eddie Willis, 6-1
8) Jess My Hocks: Agustin Silva, Michelle Hurdle, 12-1
9) Fernweh: Ricky Ramirez, Blane Wood, 5-2
10) Chilitos: Cody Smith, Adrian Huitron, 6-1
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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. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) has confirmed the detection of Olodaterol through pre-entry hair testing protocols required for participation at Oklahoma racetracks. Olodaterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, a class of bronchodilators that includes strictly prohibited substances such as clenbuterol, albuterol, and carmoterol.
Olodaterol is not an approved substance in racehorses, and its presence constitutes a violation of integrity standards. The positive findings were made as a condition of entry through OQHRA-managed hair testing, not by the regulatory body, and as such, horses testing positive were ruled ineligible for entry.
While reports of Olodaterol have surfaced in other states through hair samples, OQHRA is not currently aware of any confirmed positives in blood or urine samples. This reinforces the value of hair testing in identifying substances that may otherwise go undetected.
“This is a clear example of why hair testing matters,” said Krissy Bamberg, Executive Director of OQHRA. “Whether used pre-entry to prevent horses from competing, or post-race for official adjudication, hair testing provides a longer detection window and a clearer picture of the medications and substances a horse has been exposed to.”
OQHRA will continue to support and expand the use of hair testing as part of its integrity and welfare program. In addition, the association will continue to advocate for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to adopt hair testing as a standard matrix within the state’s official biological testing program. This includes both post-race testing and out-of-competition testing.
“We strongly encourage the Commission to expand its use of hair testing,” said Bamberg. “It's a reliable, science-based tool that gives regulators the ability to detect long-term exposure to prohibited substances and strengthens our ability to ensure fairness and safety in the sport.”
OQHRA and our partner racetracks remain committed to identifying and deterring the use of new and emerging substances and protecting the integrity of racing in Oklahoma. ... ’Expand’See Less
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LAST TWO ALL AMERICAN FUTURITY WINNERS – MR JESS JENKINS, APOCALYPTICAL JESS – IN ACTION SATURDAY AT REMINGTON PARK
OKLAHOMA CITY – April 17, 2020 – It’s difficult to get one All American Futurity winner to race at a track, but Remington Park has lured two All American winners to race on the same night. The two most-recent All American winners will compete during Saturday’s card which includes eight stakes races.
Apocalyptical Jess, winner of the 2018 All American Futurity, shows up in the sixth race on the 10-race card, the restricted Grade 1, $84,000 Sooner State Stakes. Then in race eight, the 2019 All American winner, Mr Jess Jenkins, makes an appearance in the restricted Grade 2, $268,700 Remington Park Derby.
Remington Park morning line maker Jerry Shottenkirk has made Apocalyptical Jess the 2-1 favorite in the Sooner State, and Mr Jess Jenkins the 2-1 favorite in the derby.
Since leaving Remington last year, Apocalyptical Jess went on to win his trial in the Ruidoso Derby at Ruidoso Downs, N.M., then winning the $959,000 final on June 8. He then won a trial for the Rainbow Derby before finishing third in that final. After running second in his All American Derby trial on Aug. 18, Apocalyptical Jess took time off. His vacation from racing ends with his reappearance Saturday night.
Apocalyptical Jess was voted the 2019 AQHA Champion 3-year-old for his successful year.
Here is the field for the Sooner State Stakes, by post position and program order, with jockey, trainer and morning-line odds:
1) Hooked On a Win: Juan Pulido, Kenny Laymon, 5-1
2) Eye N Capo: James Flores, Josue Ponce, 6-1
3) Hot Dam Bam a Lam: Rodrigo Vallejo, Trey Ellis, 10-1
4) BV Comeback Kid: Armando Ramirez II, Jonathan Chavira, 12-1
5) Mighty Tamale: Agustin Silva, Luis Villafranco, 15-1
6) Apocalyptical Jess: Ricky Ramirez, Blane Wood, 2-1 (morning-line favorite)
7) Hes Limitless: Benito Baca, John Stinebaugh, 15-1
8) Eagles Fly Higher: Mario Delgado, Casey Black, 3-1
9) Fenian Faith: Raul Valenzuela, Dee Keener, 15-1
James Flores has been in the saddle for the last four wins by Mr Jess Jenkins and trainer Marcos Carrizales has had this winner in his barn for his last five starts. He is owned by Jose E. Guzman and Rito Sosa of Blanchard, Okla.
Mr Jess Jenkins has only lost once with Flores up, in his career debut maiden loss at Remington Park on March 17, 2019.
Here is the field for the Remington Park Derby, by post position and program order, with jockey, trainer and morning-line odds:
1) Mr Jess Jenkins: James Flores, Marcos Carrizales, 2-1 (morning-line favorite)
2) Dynasty Cartel: Mario Delgado, Josue Ponce, 8-1
3) Relentless Gun: Rolando Raudales, Guillermo Valdivia, 15-1
4) Relentless Jessie: Juan Pulido, Manuel Mata, 30-1
5) Really First Down: Benito Baca, Blane Wood, 30-1
6) A Painted Dynasty: Raul Valenzuela, Josue Ponce, 15-1
7) Jesse D: Jimmy Brooks, Eddie Willis, 6-1
8) Jess My Hocks: Agustin Silva, Michelle Hurdle, 12-1
9) Fernweh: Ricky Ramirez, Blane Wood, 5-2
10) Chilitos: Cody Smith, Adrian Huitron, 6-1
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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. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
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Congratulations Troy!!! Thank you for all you have done for all of us. A special thanks for a special longtime friendship that I truly treasure.😊
Troy is the absolute BEST!! Congratulations my friend!
Congratulations Troy !!
Congrats
He deserves it.
Troy’s Awesome, congratulations and thank you for always taking such care of us🏇🏻🏇🏻
Way to go Troy !!!!!
Looking good troy. I miss those days.
He is one of the best people you will ever meet in the race horse business
Congratulations Troy! One of the nicest people I ever had the privilege to work with.
Congratulations Troy. You always do a great job
My man Troy i can remember FMT in the beginning and Troy would always be the 1st one you saw either pulling in of a morning to work or at night to race, Troy always had the chaos organized in the haul in barn. Jim and Nina got the best one possible with Troy, one amazing man! The Stephens family! Jim,Barb and Kevin
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The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association (OQHRA) has confirmed the detection of Olodaterol through pre-entry hair testing protocols required for participation at Oklahoma racetracks. Olodaterol is a long-acting beta2-adrenergic agonist, a class of bronchodilators that includes strictly prohibited substances such as clenbuterol, albuterol, and carmoterol.
Olodaterol is not an approved substance in racehorses, and its presence constitutes a violation of integrity standards. The positive findings were made as a condition of entry through OQHRA-managed hair testing, not by the regulatory body, and as such, horses testing positive were ruled ineligible for entry.
While reports of Olodaterol have surfaced in other states through hair samples, OQHRA is not currently aware of any confirmed positives in blood or urine samples. This reinforces the value of hair testing in identifying substances that may otherwise go undetected.
“This is a clear example of why hair testing matters,” said Krissy Bamberg, Executive Director of OQHRA. “Whether used pre-entry to prevent horses from competing, or post-race for official adjudication, hair testing provides a longer detection window and a clearer picture of the medications and substances a horse has been exposed to.”
OQHRA will continue to support and expand the use of hair testing as part of its integrity and welfare program. In addition, the association will continue to advocate for the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission to adopt hair testing as a standard matrix within the state’s official biological testing program. This includes both post-race testing and out-of-competition testing.
“We strongly encourage the Commission to expand its use of hair testing,” said Bamberg. “It's a reliable, science-based tool that gives regulators the ability to detect long-term exposure to prohibited substances and strengthens our ability to ensure fairness and safety in the sport.”
OQHRA and our partner racetracks remain committed to identifying and deterring the use of new and emerging substances and protecting the integrity of racing in Oklahoma. ... ’Expand’See Less
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Why don’t you just require hair testing in test barn of top 2 finishers. Wouldn’t that be a more accurate chance to catch abuse?
You don’t find it in blood and urine because hair testing is highly variable and substances can last for years after it’s been administered.
Felipe Martinez this what you Ben saying all along
The Louisiana Racing Commission STILL does not recognize the hair testing we owners have been paying for the last few years!
Guess you missed the news from LA??
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