OKLAHOMA CITY – June 1, 2019 – Trainer Eddie Willis was dominant in the early part of this decade, winning five consecutive training titles at Remington Park from 2010-2014.
It’s been a long five years since that last seasonal championship, but on Saturday night, Willis won another to tie him with the late Rodney Reed for the most sprint titles by a trainer lifetime with 10. Willis’ other training championships came from 2004-2007. Reed was the top conditioner at Remington Park in 1990 and 1995-2003.
“I appreciate it a lot,” said Willis, who hails from Caney, Okla., when told he had held on for the win. “Everything went pretty good all year. That’s what happens when you work hard, I guess.”
In winning the seasonal title, Willis won the Jack Brooks Award, given to the leading Remington Park trainer. Named after the legendary Hall of Fame Trainer, Brooks was on hand to present the trophy to Willis.
Willis finished the 51-day race meet in Oklahoma City with 36 wins, just eking out the victory over runners-up Clint Crawford and Rick Robinson, who had 35 apiece. Robinson made a run at Willis on the final weekend, winning with two horses on Friday night and two more Saturday, closing night. Willis was shut out those two days.
On the final night of the meet, Willis entered 11 horses in six races, Robinson eight in six races, and Crawford seven in four. It was one of the most exciting finishes in track history.
The top five in the final trainer standings were:
1) Eddie Willis, 36 wins, tops in money also as his horses earned $1,030,715
2) tie, Rick Robinson ($983,860) and Clinton Crawford ($851,975), 35 apiece
4) Dee Keener ($678,535), 25 wins
5) Sammy Valdivia ($560,600), 23 wins
Leading Jockey – James Flores
In the jockeys’ race, James Flores won his second title in a row, winning 52 times this meet. He had 43 wins as the champ last year. The final five jockeys in this year’s standings and their horses’ earnings were:
1) James Flores, 52 wins, $1,503,559
2) Juan Pulido, 38, $660,293
3) Cody Smith, 34, $960,971
4) Jose Vega, 31, $616,304
5) Jimmy Brooks, 29, $816,155
With his win in the Grade 1, $963,100 Heritage Place Futurity aboard Uptowne Babe, jockey Rolando Raudales zoomed up the leader board among riders in the money standings, with his mounts bringing home $1,035,182 for the meet, good enough for second among that group.
Leading Owner – James Sills
The top owner in one of the tightest races ever at Remington Park was James Sills. There were only two wins difference from first to ninth in that race. Sills, of Cedar Hill, Texas, finished with nine victories for the meet and the rest were lumped up like cold oatmeal. Here are the top owners and their horses’ earnings:
1) James Sills, eight wins, $161,095
2) tie, Darling Farms, seven, $220,019; Regina Laymon, seven, $211,473
4) tie, Rockin J Running Horses, six, $195,679;
Dan and Kaye Jones, six, $178,123, Shelley Goodnight, six, $138,216, Bobby Cox, six, $137,704, Joel Rod Pierce, six, $97,484, Ed Melzer, six, $94,398
The leading owner according to money earned was the winner of the Heritage Place Futurity, Sam W. Green, of Monett, Mo., who finished with $518,467.
Remington Park is always open for casino gaming. Simulcast horse racing is offered daily. Admission, parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park. Guests must be 18 or older in order to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino.
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Tracked by more than 154,000 fans on Facebook and more than 9,900 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $218 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. The track is located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
2021 Stakes Information
March 30, 2021 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races
Sustaining payments due April 15, 2021.
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.
Nominations for 2021 Stakes Races can be found HERE
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.
OKLAHOMA CITY – June 1, 2019 – Trainer Eddie Willis was dominant in the early part of this decade, winning five consecutive training titles at Remington Park from 2010-2014.
It’s been a long five years since that last seasonal championship, but on Saturday night, Willis won another to tie him with the late Rodney Reed for the most sprint titles by a trainer lifetime with 10. Willis’ other training championships came from 2004-2007. Reed was the top conditioner at Remington Park in 1990 and 1995-2003.
“I appreciate it a lot,” said Willis, who hails from Caney, Okla., when told he had held on for the win. “Everything went pretty good all year. That’s what happens when you work hard, I guess.”
In winning the seasonal title, Willis won the Jack Brooks Award, given to the leading Remington Park trainer. Named after the legendary Hall of Fame Trainer, Brooks was on hand to present the trophy to Willis.
Willis finished the 51-day race meet in Oklahoma City with 36 wins, just eking out the victory over runners-up Clint Crawford and Rick Robinson, who had 35 apiece. Robinson made a run at Willis on the final weekend, winning with two horses on Friday night and two more Saturday, closing night. Willis was shut out those two days.
On the final night of the meet, Willis entered 11 horses in six races, Robinson eight in six races, and Crawford seven in four. It was one of the most exciting finishes in track history.
The top five in the final trainer standings were:
Leading Jockey – James Flores
In the jockeys’ race, James Flores won his second title in a row, winning 52 times this meet. He had 43 wins as the champ last year. The final five jockeys in this year’s standings and their horses’ earnings were:
With his win in the Grade 1, $963,100 Heritage Place Futurity aboard Uptowne Babe, jockey Rolando Raudales zoomed up the leader board among riders in the money standings, with his mounts bringing home $1,035,182 for the meet, good enough for second among that group.
Leading Owner – James Sills
The top owner in one of the tightest races ever at Remington Park was James Sills. There were only two wins difference from first to ninth in that race. Sills, of Cedar Hill, Texas, finished with nine victories for the meet and the rest were lumped up like cold oatmeal. Here are the top owners and their horses’ earnings:
Dan and Kaye Jones, six, $178,123, Shelley Goodnight, six, $138,216, Bobby Cox, six, $137,704, Joel Rod Pierce, six, $97,484, Ed Melzer, six, $94,398
The leading owner according to money earned was the winner of the Heritage Place Futurity, Sam W. Green, of Monett, Mo., who finished with $518,467.
Remington Park is always open for casino gaming. Simulcast horse racing is offered daily. Admission, parking and valet parking are always free at Remington Park. Guests must be 18 or older in order to wager on horse racing or to enter the casino.
••••••
Tracked by more than 154,000 fans on Facebook and more than 9,900 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $218 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. The track is located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District. For more information, reservations and group bookings please call 405-424-1000, 866-456-9880 or visit remingtonpark.com.
2021 Stakes Information
March 30, 2021 – We appreciate you choosing to participate in OQHRA’s races
Sustaining payments due April 15, 2021.
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.
Nominations for 2021 Stakes Races can be found HERE
If you have any questions please contact OQHRA office by phone or email. Phone Number (405) 216-0440 | Email OQHRA
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