TRAINER SAM HOWARD’S 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY, TEDDIE VEDDER, RAMPS UP VOLUME WITH FASTEST TIME OF DAY IN 13 TRAINING RACES
OKLAHOMA CITY – February 23, 2021 – Horsemen took advantage of the initial training races of the year Tuesday at Remington Park after nearly two weeks of the track being shut down for intense winter weather that kept the track frozen.
A total of 85 horses – Quarter Horses, paints and appaloosas – went to the gate in 13 training races to prep them for the upcoming meet that begins Sunday, March 7. The opening night was moved back from March 4 due to the lack of opportunities for the trainers to get their horses prepped for the meet. Opening weekend is now Sunday at 6 p.m., followed by racing Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9, with a 3 p.m. first post.
The most amazing stat of the training race days was that it was 83 degrees higher than the low of minus-11 on Feb. 16, just a week ago.
The fastest time of the day in the training races came from 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly Teddie Vedder, out of trainer Sam Howard’s barn. Howard hails from Gordonville, Texas. He used the services of rider Uriel Cervantes for the win in the schooling race. Teddie Vedder shredded the field, outlasting Eye Catchin Corona Z, by a neck at the wire in 13.757 seconds for 250 yards, earning a speed index of 70. The times, slower, than usual for training races here, may have been affected by a strong head wind coming out of the South for the majority of the day. It was 17 mph during Teddie Vedder’s race.
“I’m standing here looking at her,” said Howard, at the end of the race day, “and she looks like she might be something.”
Her sire, Ivory James, won 5-of-11 starts in his racing career, earning more than $200,000. Teddie Vedder’s maternal grandsire, Mr Eye Opener, won 9-of-15 starts with more than $200,000 in earnings. He ran second in the Rainbow Futurity in 1992.
Other training race winners (Quarter Horses unless otherwise noted) on the day in race order were: Dashin Approach (13.930 seconds, 63 SI); JR What You Mean (13.809, 67); A Painted Zevi (Paint, 14.273, 49); Jess Coronas (13.957, 62); Mr C Cartel (13.799, 68); I Ama Travelin Apple (Paint, 13.841, 66); Peves Charley (13.854, 66); Rolling Country Girl (13.913, 63); Shez Wired Up (13.776, 69); Furrst String (13.855, 66); Bionic (13.998, 60), and Rio Grande Rocket (13.992, 60).
Three trainers – Matt Whitekiller, Michael Joiner and Clint Crawford – had two wins apiece during the school races. Training races are again scheduled for Wednesday, beginning at 11 a.m. The upcoming meet runs through May 29.
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Tracked by more than 164,000 fans on Facebook and 10,400 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $258 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 is open daily for casino gaming and simulcast horse racing. Live racing returns with the start of the 2021 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season on March 7. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
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• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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TRAINER SAM HOWARD’S 2-YEAR-OLD FILLY, TEDDIE VEDDER, RAMPS UP VOLUME WITH FASTEST TIME OF DAY IN 13 TRAINING RACES
OKLAHOMA CITY – February 23, 2021 – Horsemen took advantage of the initial training races of the year Tuesday at Remington Park after nearly two weeks of the track being shut down for intense winter weather that kept the track frozen.
A total of 85 horses – Quarter Horses, paints and appaloosas – went to the gate in 13 training races to prep them for the upcoming meet that begins Sunday, March 7. The opening night was moved back from March 4 due to the lack of opportunities for the trainers to get their horses prepped for the meet. Opening weekend is now Sunday at 6 p.m., followed by racing Monday and Tuesday, March 8-9, with a 3 p.m. first post.
The most amazing stat of the training race days was that it was 83 degrees higher than the low of minus-11 on Feb. 16, just a week ago.
The fastest time of the day in the training races came from 2-year-old Quarter Horse filly Teddie Vedder, out of trainer Sam Howard’s barn. Howard hails from Gordonville, Texas. He used the services of rider Uriel Cervantes for the win in the schooling race. Teddie Vedder shredded the field, outlasting Eye Catchin Corona Z, by a neck at the wire in 13.757 seconds for 250 yards, earning a speed index of 70. The times, slower, than usual for training races here, may have been affected by a strong head wind coming out of the South for the majority of the day. It was 17 mph during Teddie Vedder’s race.
“I’m standing here looking at her,” said Howard, at the end of the race day, “and she looks like she might be something.”
Her sire, Ivory James, won 5-of-11 starts in his racing career, earning more than $200,000. Teddie Vedder’s maternal grandsire, Mr Eye Opener, won 9-of-15 starts with more than $200,000 in earnings. He ran second in the Rainbow Futurity in 1992.
Other training race winners (Quarter Horses unless otherwise noted) on the day in race order were: Dashin Approach (13.930 seconds, 63 SI); JR What You Mean (13.809, 67); A Painted Zevi (Paint, 14.273, 49); Jess Coronas (13.957, 62); Mr C Cartel (13.799, 68); I Ama Travelin Apple (Paint, 13.841, 66); Peves Charley (13.854, 66); Rolling Country Girl (13.913, 63); Shez Wired Up (13.776, 69); Furrst String (13.855, 66); Bionic (13.998, 60), and Rio Grande Rocket (13.992, 60).
Three trainers – Matt Whitekiller, Michael Joiner and Clint Crawford – had two wins apiece during the school races. Training races are again scheduled for Wednesday, beginning at 11 a.m. The upcoming meet runs through May 29.
•••••
Tracked by more than 164,000 fans on Facebook and 10,400 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $258 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 is open daily for casino gaming and simulcast horse racing. Live racing returns with the start of the 2021 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season on March 7. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
Facebook Feed
Trainer Workers Comp info.
CompSource is no longer the state agent in Oklahoma, and the new state agent is NCCI. Because of that change, CompSource is no longer required to cover high-risk employers, so some folks are getting denied at renewal.
NCCI website can look up agent info and see what their options are: www.ncci.com (We’ve talked to Jackson with Stavely Insurance in Sallisaw, and he has written policies for some trainers. His number is (918) 775-4344.)
Please note: it takes a couple of days to get the policy processed so please plan ahead and don’t wait until the day you need the certificate! ... ’Expand’See Less
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Remington Park Horsemen — a few updates for you:
• Track renovations were delayed due to weather. Unfortunately, training will be postponed until Saturday, 2/7. While this is an inconvenience, we appreciate Remington Park’s commitment to providing a safe racing surface.
• Carly with APHA will be in the racing office Thursday, 2/5 if you have Paint papers that need to be transferred.
• Schooling race entries are Friday. Registration papers must be on file, and owners must have $125 in their account at time of entry. The draw for schooling races will be Monday, 2/9.
• Hair Testing at Remington Park begins Thursday, 2/5 and will be Monday–Friday. Appointments must be made by noon the day prior by calling or texting (405) 881-5120.
• Safe date for opening weekend is February 12.
• Zero date is noon on February 18.
• If you have digital Health Certificates, they must be printed and in hand when arriving at the stable gate.
Finally: There has been an EIA positive at BRD. We are working closely with state authorities and Remington Park management to determine protocols moving forward. At this time, no horses from the Sallisaw Training Center (BRD) are being allowed on the grounds. We anticipate updates soon and will communicate additional information as it becomes available. ... ’Expand’See Less
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