SIGNS OF LIVEWIRE TIES TRAINER DEE KEENER WITH LEW WARTCHOW AT FIVE WINS IN OKLAHOMA PAINT AND APPALOOSA FUTURITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok – March 21, 2022 – A quick stop on Facebook by owner Jeff Adams of Durant, Okla., led to trainer Dee Keener winning the Grade 1, $231,435 Oklahoma Paint and Appaloosa Futurity at Remington Park for the fifth time in his career. The Saturday night score came with Signs of Livewire, a 2-year-old Paint.
The fifth win tied Keener with Lew Wartchow for the most victories in this stakes history. Wartchow won the futurity five times – Poquito De Sol (1996), Fabulous Angel (1998), Ima Macho Man and Meddlin in Cash (2000 dead-heated for two wins) and Lady Corona (2003). Keener’s five are Signs of Livewire, Captain Capi (2020), Miss Movin On (2014), Fast Attitude (2009) and Linda Lajolla (2004).
Adams said he saw the photo of Signs of Livewire on breeder Alexia Willis’ Facebook page and almost immediately made an offer.
“I saw his pic on Facebook when he was only two days old. I wanted him, and got him bought that quick,” Adams said.
It was one of the best purchases of his year as this colt by CRM Livewire, out of the PYC Paint Your Wagon (QH) mare Signs of PYC (QH), is now two-for-two in his short career. He won his trial to qualify for these finals on March 4 in the fastest qualifying time of :15.679 into a 14 mph headwind, earning an 82 speed index at first asking.
Jockey Jesus Salazar is the renaissance man this year, winning at a strong clip the way he did back when he was at the top of his game. This is his first big stakes win since a severe automobile accident three years ago kept him off horses for longer than he wanted. He is just thankful that he is still alive after his car rolled at a high speed.
Salazar finished with 115 mounts, 13 wins, 10 seconds and 11 thirds in 2018 but when the accident happened, his 2019 season ended with an 0-for-26 record. His horses earned only $26,844 that year, over 365 days. In comparison, in Saturday night’s race, Signs of Livewire earned $89,218 in 15.377 seconds. Salazar’s best year came in 2015 when his horses banked $1,051,872.
“It was a really long journey, but I thank God for never giving up,” Salazar said. “I looked at my daughter every day and I want to give this win to all the people who stood behind me and supported me.”
The win put Salazar over the $150,000 mark in horse’s earnings for this season at Remington Park and it’s only March. He should easily surpass his best year since 2018, before the accident, when he finished with $251,678.
Signs of Livewire was sent off at 8-5 odds, the second betting favorite. He nudged past the post-time favorite The OSC Goldenboy (6-5) by a half-length. The third-place finisher, Wagon N Treasure (23-1) checked in another 1-1/2 lengths back.
Adams is so thankful he follows social media, especially Facebook. Signs of Livewire has now banked $93,310 for his owner, in only two races.
It was Adams and Salazar’s first win in this race. Willis bred this colt in Oklahoma.
The remaining order of finish was Shouldahadthewhiskey (4th), Zazas Island Girl (5th), Cowgirl Cartel (6th), Wired Hot Bentley (7th), Electric Tales (8th) and Turnpikers Eagle (9th).
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Tracked by more than 168,000 fans on Facebook and 10,600 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $286 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 richest futurity for state-breds, the $925,000 (estimated) Remington Park Futurity on April 16. Simulcast horse racing is featured daily at Remington Park and the casino is always open! Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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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
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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SIGNS OF LIVEWIRE TIES TRAINER DEE KEENER WITH LEW WARTCHOW AT FIVE WINS IN OKLAHOMA PAINT AND APPALOOSA FUTURITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok – March 21, 2022 – A quick stop on Facebook by owner Jeff Adams of Durant, Okla., led to trainer Dee Keener winning the Grade 1, $231,435 Oklahoma Paint and Appaloosa Futurity at Remington Park for the fifth time in his career. The Saturday night score came with Signs of Livewire, a 2-year-old Paint.
The fifth win tied Keener with Lew Wartchow for the most victories in this stakes history. Wartchow won the futurity five times – Poquito De Sol (1996), Fabulous Angel (1998), Ima Macho Man and Meddlin in Cash (2000 dead-heated for two wins) and Lady Corona (2003). Keener’s five are Signs of Livewire, Captain Capi (2020), Miss Movin On (2014), Fast Attitude (2009) and Linda Lajolla (2004).
Adams said he saw the photo of Signs of Livewire on breeder Alexia Willis’ Facebook page and almost immediately made an offer.
It was one of the best purchases of his year as this colt by CRM Livewire, out of the PYC Paint Your Wagon (QH) mare Signs of PYC (QH), is now two-for-two in his short career. He won his trial to qualify for these finals on March 4 in the fastest qualifying time of :15.679 into a 14 mph headwind, earning an 82 speed index at first asking.
Jockey Jesus Salazar is the renaissance man this year, winning at a strong clip the way he did back when he was at the top of his game. This is his first big stakes win since a severe automobile accident three years ago kept him off horses for longer than he wanted. He is just thankful that he is still alive after his car rolled at a high speed.
Salazar finished with 115 mounts, 13 wins, 10 seconds and 11 thirds in 2018 but when the accident happened, his 2019 season ended with an 0-for-26 record. His horses earned only $26,844 that year, over 365 days. In comparison, in Saturday night’s race, Signs of Livewire earned $89,218 in 15.377 seconds. Salazar’s best year came in 2015 when his horses banked $1,051,872.
The win put Salazar over the $150,000 mark in horse’s earnings for this season at Remington Park and it’s only March. He should easily surpass his best year since 2018, before the accident, when he finished with $251,678.
Signs of Livewire was sent off at 8-5 odds, the second betting favorite. He nudged past the post-time favorite The OSC Goldenboy (6-5) by a half-length. The third-place finisher, Wagon N Treasure (23-1) checked in another 1-1/2 lengths back.
Adams is so thankful he follows social media, especially Facebook. Signs of Livewire has now banked $93,310 for his owner, in only two races.
It was Adams and Salazar’s first win in this race. Willis bred this colt in Oklahoma.
The remaining order of finish was Shouldahadthewhiskey (4th), Zazas Island Girl (5th), Cowgirl Cartel (6th), Wired Hot Bentley (7th), Electric Tales (8th) and Turnpikers Eagle (9th).
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Tracked by more than 168,000 fans on Facebook and 10,600 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $286 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 richest futurity for state-breds, the $925,000 (estimated) Remington Park Futurity on April 16. Simulcast horse racing is featured daily at Remington Park and the casino is always open! Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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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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