LEADING TRAINER EDDIE WILLIS QUALIFIES TWO FOR GRADE 1 HERITAGE PLACE FUTURITY FINAL
OKLAHOMA CITY – May 9, 2020 – Leading trainer Eddie Willis snatched two of the five spots for qualifiers in trials Friday night for the Grade 1 Heritage Place Futurity. The rich race for 2-year-olds will be conducted on the closing day of the season, May 30 at Remington Park.
Neither of the two from the Willis barn was the fastest qualifier, however. Shott Gun and Coronados Lady in trials two and four, respectively, tied for the fastest time at 350 yards, hitting the wire in 17.641 seconds in each heat.
Willis, a 10-time trainer title winner at Remington Park, qualified HR Princess Jess and Contender, the third- and fourth-fastest qualifiers over the 10 trials Friday night. The fastest from Friday and the five quickest in Saturday’s 10 trials will make up the field for the final on May 30.
Shott Gun, a 2-year-old gray gelded colt by Valiant Hero, out of the Mr Eye Opener mare Eye Popping, won the second trial of the night and earned an 87 speed index, sharing the best SI with Coronados Lady. Shott Gun is trained by Heath Taylor and owned and bred by Bobby Cox of Fort Worth, Texas. The gelding was ridden to victory by Rodrigo Vallejo, who got him up by a half-length.
Shott Gun was a longshot at 11-1 odds and paid $25.80, $13.20 and $7.60 across the board. The beaten favorite, at 8-5 odds, in trial two was Jess Kiss Me who finished sixth.
Coronados Lady won the fourth trial by a half-length with Daniel Torres in the irons for trainer Jonathan Chavira and owner Angelica Gil of Newcastle, Okla. A 2-year-old filly by Coronado Cartel, out of the Separatist mare Rose Colored Lady, was bred in Oklahoma by E.D. Calvert. Coronados Lady, at 5-1, paid $12.40, $4.80 and $2.80 to win, place and show. The post-time favorite was Jess Is the Boss at 3-5 and checked in third.
The following were the five fastest qualifiers from Friday, with jockey, trainer, time, speed index, and trial number:
Tied 1) Coronados Lady, Daniel Torres, Jonathan Chavira, :17.641, 87, trial four
3) HR Princess Jess, Jimmy Brooks, Eddie Willis, :17.661, 86, trial five
4) Contender, Justine Klaiber, Eddie Willis, :17.669, 86, trial three
5) Coronados Chick, Raul Valenzuela, John Stinebaugh, :17.707, 85, trial two
Remington Park racing resumes Saturday, with no public spectators. There will be another 10 Heritage Place trials conducted, seeking five more finalists. The 2020 Heritage Place Futurity program is worth a total of $1,022,260 (including trial purses, Heritage Place Juvenile and the final). The purse the field will compete for in the Heritage Place Futurity final will be $826,260. Saturday night racing begins at 6pm-Central.
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Tracked by more than 163,000 fans on Facebook and more than 10,400 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.
2020 OQHRA Scholarship Program
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.
March 4, 2020 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races and making you payment on or before the 15th.
Recurring Credit Card Payments –Recurring credit card payments will be automatically deducted on the 15th of each month. If you need to drop your horse, please notify us on or before the 5th of respective month.
This nomination list is the only reminder you will receive about upcoming payments.
If you have any questions please contact OQHRA office by phone or email. Phone Number (405) 216-0440 | Email OQHRA
Agenda for BOD meeting Posted Friday Before Meeting
RSVP OQHRA office at (405) 216-0440 if attending, an accurate count needed for lunch orders.
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Will Rogers Downs Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Purse Scale
Many of you know that this year has been a tough year. However, our horsemen and women have yet again shown how tough and resilient you all are in the face of adversity. We have seen a chain of unprecedented events and circumstances that have affected the worldwide economy, and you continue to get up each day and move forward without question. Horse racing has overcome because of our people and the tenacity that is part of our heritage.
Years ago, OQHRA’s Board of Directors decided to create a reserve account in the case that there were ever catastrophes that prohibited casinos from funding any of the horsemen’s purse accounts in Oklahoma. With this foresight, decision, and ultimate action, the people of OQHRA were aptly prepared for the financial issues brought on by COVID-19.
Today, it is a true pleasure to announce that because of the preparedness of OQHRA, we have not had to cancel any meets, and will be racing at Will Rogers Downs with little-to-no reductions over 2019. We will be kicking off this meet with no reduction for Quarter Horse purses and only a ten percent reduction for Paints and Appaloosas. Had OQHRA not established the reserve policy, we would be looking at a potential reduction of purses of up to 45% in order to not overpay available monies.
It has always been a priority of OQHRA’s Board of Directors to serve the association’s membership with fiscal conservatism in order to ensure the longevity of year-round Quarter Horse, Paint & Appaloosa Racing within the great state of Oklahoma. This of course could not be accomplished without our incredible horsemen and women that walk through adversity, as we have seen this year. We look forward to continuing to serve you through all circumstances.
LEADING TRAINER EDDIE WILLIS QUALIFIES TWO FOR GRADE 1 HERITAGE PLACE FUTURITY FINAL
OKLAHOMA CITY – May 9, 2020 – Leading trainer Eddie Willis snatched two of the five spots for qualifiers in trials Friday night for the Grade 1 Heritage Place Futurity. The rich race for 2-year-olds will be conducted on the closing day of the season, May 30 at Remington Park.
Neither of the two from the Willis barn was the fastest qualifier, however. Shott Gun and Coronados Lady in trials two and four, respectively, tied for the fastest time at 350 yards, hitting the wire in 17.641 seconds in each heat.
Willis, a 10-time trainer title winner at Remington Park, qualified HR Princess Jess and Contender, the third- and fourth-fastest qualifiers over the 10 trials Friday night. The fastest from Friday and the five quickest in Saturday’s 10 trials will make up the field for the final on May 30.
Shott Gun, a 2-year-old gray gelded colt by Valiant Hero, out of the Mr Eye Opener mare Eye Popping, won the second trial of the night and earned an 87 speed index, sharing the best SI with Coronados Lady. Shott Gun is trained by Heath Taylor and owned and bred by Bobby Cox of Fort Worth, Texas. The gelding was ridden to victory by Rodrigo Vallejo, who got him up by a half-length.
Shott Gun was a longshot at 11-1 odds and paid $25.80, $13.20 and $7.60 across the board. The beaten favorite, at 8-5 odds, in trial two was Jess Kiss Me who finished sixth.
Coronados Lady won the fourth trial by a half-length with Daniel Torres in the irons for trainer Jonathan Chavira and owner Angelica Gil of Newcastle, Okla. A 2-year-old filly by Coronado Cartel, out of the Separatist mare Rose Colored Lady, was bred in Oklahoma by E.D. Calvert. Coronados Lady, at 5-1, paid $12.40, $4.80 and $2.80 to win, place and show. The post-time favorite was Jess Is the Boss at 3-5 and checked in third.
The following were the five fastest qualifiers from Friday, with jockey, trainer, time, speed index, and trial number:
Remington Park racing resumes Saturday, with no public spectators. There will be another 10 Heritage Place trials conducted, seeking five more finalists. The 2020 Heritage Place Futurity program is worth a total of $1,022,260 (including trial purses, Heritage Place Juvenile and the final). The purse the field will compete for in the Heritage Place Futurity final will be $826,260. Saturday night racing begins at 6pm-Central.
••••••
Tracked by more than 163,000 fans on Facebook and more than 10,400 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.
2020 OQHRA Scholarship Program
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.
Read More HERE
February Nominations Summary
March 4, 2020 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races and making you payment on or before the 15th.
Recurring Credit Card Payments – Recurring credit card payments will be automatically deducted on the 15th of each month. If you need to drop your horse, please notify us on or before the 5th of respective month.
This nomination list is the only reminder you will receive about upcoming payments.
If you have any questions please contact OQHRA office by phone or email. Phone Number (405) 216-0440 | Email OQHRA
View February Nominations Summary HERE
Board Of Directors Meeting
Complete BOD Schedule Posted HERE
Agenda for BOD meeting Posted Friday Before Meeting
RSVP OQHRA office at (405) 216-0440 if attending, an accurate count needed for lunch orders.
Facebook Feed
Will Rogers Downs Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Purse Scale
Many of you know that this year has been a tough year. However, our horsemen and women have yet again shown how tough and resilient you all are in the face of adversity. We have seen a chain of unprecedented events and circumstances that have affected the worldwide economy, and you continue to get up each day and move forward without question. Horse racing has overcome because of our people and the tenacity that is part of our heritage.
Years ago, OQHRA’s Board of Directors decided to create a reserve account in the case that there were ever catastrophes that prohibited casinos from funding any of the horsemen’s purse accounts in Oklahoma. With this foresight, decision, and ultimate action, the people of OQHRA were aptly prepared for the financial issues brought on by COVID-19.
Today, it is a true pleasure to announce that because of the preparedness of OQHRA, we have not had to cancel any meets, and will be racing at Will Rogers Downs with little-to-no reductions over 2019. We will be kicking off this meet with no reduction for Quarter Horse purses and only a ten percent reduction for Paints and Appaloosas. Had OQHRA not established the reserve policy, we would be looking at a potential reduction of purses of up to 45% in order to not overpay available monies.
It has always been a priority of OQHRA’s Board of Directors to serve the association’s membership with fiscal conservatism in order to ensure the longevity of year-round Quarter Horse, Paint & Appaloosa Racing within the great state of Oklahoma. This of course could not be accomplished without our incredible horsemen and women that walk through adversity, as we have seen this year. We look forward to continuing to serve you through all circumstances.
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