WHISKEY AND RAIN PAINTS SMILES ON FACES OF HER CONNECTIONS IN GRADE 1 OKLAHOMA PAINT AND APPALOOSA FUTURITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — March 25, 2023 – It was all connections on deck working together that put Whiskey and Rain into the winner’s circle for the Grade 1, $203,500 Oklahoma Paint and Appaloosa Futurity at Remington Park on Saturday night.
The 2-year-old Paint filly by CRM Livewire, out of the Real Easy Cash mare Baileys N Sunsets, was qualified for this race by jockey Bryan Candanosa in the trials on March 10. However, it was Francisco Calderon who rode the her in the finals. Calderon said he was out of town the night of the trials, but got the call for the finals. He did give credit where credit was due.
“It was a team effort,” Calderon said. “She left like she can, running. I thought she had this kind of run in her.”
Whiskey and Rain did not win her trial, finishing second by a neck to Muddy Puddles, who she would face again on Saturday night. This time the circumstances turned in her favor. Muddy Puddles could do no better than eighth in the final.
“She had some problems at the gate during the trials,” said Jed Vane, the assistant trainer to Monty Arrossa, who was not on hand. “I knew she had room for improvement.”
They say it takes a village and the rest of the connections included owner Dunn Ranch of Wynnewood, Okla., who was the leading owner at Remington Park for the second year in a row in 2022. It was the first win for the trainer and owner in this stakes race.
Calderon skipped out of the gate with Whiskey and Rain like they were on fire and never let up on this 9-1 filly. She was pressed the entire way by MT Ultima Livewire (9-2) on the rail. They hit the wire together and a neck was the difference.
“She got out in front and just stayed there,” said Calderon. Calderon also rode the winner in this race series in 2021 aboard Smithworks.
Whiskey and Rain paid $20.20 to win, $8 to place and $4.80 to show. She earned $81,830 for the Dunn Ranch, who also bred the filly in Oklahoma. She now has two starts, one win and one second for a total wallet of $83,158.
Js Flying Chicken (20-1) checked in third, another head behind MT Ultima Livewire. The 7-2 post-time favorite, Triple L Express, was dancing at the break and never had a chance, getting out of the gate a full length behind the field, and finished last.
The 2023 Remington Park American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season continues Sunday with 11 races scheduled. Post time is 4 p.m.
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Tracked by more than 172,000 fans on Facebook and 10,700 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $316 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 features the 2023 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa season through June 3. Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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Schooling Race Reminder for Owners and Trainers
✔️ Funds must be in the owner’s account at the time of entry for schooling races ✔️ Horse registration papers must be on file in the office at the time of entry ✔️ Schooling race fee: $125.00 per horse
💰 Accepted payment methods: • Personal check • Cashier’s check • Cash • Bank wire transfer 🚫 Credit cards are NOT accepted
📬 If you are mailing funds, please allow adequate time for postal delivery. Funds must be posted to the specific owner account that owns the schooling horse at the time of entry.
🤝 Partnerships: If the horse is owned by a partnership, please be sure the bookkeeper knows which partnership account the funds should be deposited into.
For questions or to coordinate deposits, please contact: Gedda Quinonez Horsemen’s Bookkeeper One Remington Place Oklahoma City, OK 73111 📞 405-419-4424 (Direct) Horsemensbookkeeper@remingtonpark.com ... ’Expand’See Less
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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.)
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WHISKEY AND RAIN PAINTS SMILES ON FACES OF HER CONNECTIONS IN GRADE 1 OKLAHOMA PAINT AND APPALOOSA FUTURITY
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — March 25, 2023 – It was all connections on deck working together that put Whiskey and Rain into the winner’s circle for the Grade 1, $203,500 Oklahoma Paint and Appaloosa Futurity at Remington Park on Saturday night.
The 2-year-old Paint filly by CRM Livewire, out of the Real Easy Cash mare Baileys N Sunsets, was qualified for this race by jockey Bryan Candanosa in the trials on March 10. However, it was Francisco Calderon who rode the her in the finals. Calderon said he was out of town the night of the trials, but got the call for the finals. He did give credit where credit was due.
“It was a team effort,” Calderon said. “She left like she can, running. I thought she had this kind of run in her.”
Whiskey and Rain did not win her trial, finishing second by a neck to Muddy Puddles, who she would face again on Saturday night. This time the circumstances turned in her favor. Muddy Puddles could do no better than eighth in the final.
“She had some problems at the gate during the trials,” said Jed Vane, the assistant trainer to Monty Arrossa, who was not on hand. “I knew she had room for improvement.”
They say it takes a village and the rest of the connections included owner Dunn Ranch of Wynnewood, Okla., who was the leading owner at Remington Park for the second year in a row in 2022. It was the first win for the trainer and owner in this stakes race.
Calderon skipped out of the gate with Whiskey and Rain like they were on fire and never let up on this 9-1 filly. She was pressed the entire way by MT Ultima Livewire (9-2) on the rail. They hit the wire together and a neck was the difference.
“She got out in front and just stayed there,” said Calderon. Calderon also rode the winner in this race series in 2021 aboard Smithworks.
Whiskey and Rain paid $20.20 to win, $8 to place and $4.80 to show. She earned $81,830 for the Dunn Ranch, who also bred the filly in Oklahoma. She now has two starts, one win and one second for a total wallet of $83,158.
Js Flying Chicken (20-1) checked in third, another head behind MT Ultima Livewire. The 7-2 post-time favorite, Triple L Express, was dancing at the break and never had a chance, getting out of the gate a full length behind the field, and finished last.
The 2023 Remington Park American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season continues Sunday with 11 races scheduled. Post time is 4 p.m.
••••••
Tracked by more than 172,000 fans on Facebook and 10,700 Twitter followers, Remington Park has provided more than $316 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 features the 2023 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa season through June 3. Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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Schooling Race Reminder for Owners and Trainers
✔️ Funds must be in the owner’s account at the time of entry for schooling races
✔️ Horse registration papers must be on file in the office at the time of entry
✔️ Schooling race fee: $125.00 per horse
💰 Accepted payment methods:
• Personal check
• Cashier’s check
• Cash
• Bank wire transfer
🚫 Credit cards are NOT accepted
📬 If you are mailing funds, please allow adequate time for postal delivery. Funds must be posted to the specific owner account that owns the schooling horse at the time of entry.
🤝 Partnerships:
If the horse is owned by a partnership, please be sure the bookkeeper knows which partnership account the funds should be deposited into.
For questions or to coordinate deposits, please contact:
Gedda Quinonez
Horsemen’s Bookkeeper
One Remington Place
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
📞 405-419-4424 (Direct)
Horsemensbookkeeper@remingtonpark.com ... ’Expand’See Less
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When does the schooling races start for the Young horses
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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