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LIVING WITH A KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER
Tuesday, October 06, 2009
Grindstone has been here for 12 days now. I have an incredible feeling everytime I look at him. I say to myself - and anyone nearby - "this horse, right here, won the Kentucky Derby!"
I have seen most all of the Kentucky Derby Winners of my lifetime. Everytime I see any one of them I feel this remarkable aura that is most definitely there. These horses are truly special and unique. When you see Grindstone he looks like just a plain average brown horse. But -- when you touch him, he is different from any horse I have ever been around. Grindstone is not mean but he is pushy and assertive. He absolutely knows that he is special and cool. He demands and expects respect from the people around him.
I was quite pleased with Grindstone's condition when he got off the van. His weight and health were excellent. But, in the first week he was here, Grindstone most definitely lost some weight . . . this was not unexpected because he certainly experienced some major changes in his life. During his daily turnout he spends most of his time running, thus we have shortened his time outside. His attitude and appetite have been excellent. Today I have decided that he is already regaining some of the lbs he has lost. We have gradually added more alfalfa to his diet and he has been started on Purina Senior. (I am opposed to feeding any horse too much grain because of the potential of colic and other problems.)
Grindstone's groom in Kentucky told us that you could not turn him out with a halter on because he would take it off. So far . . . he keeps his halter on. I'd be happy to take his halter off, but getting it back on requires the dodging of some gnashing teeth! So far, so good, but I am pretty sure that his threatening bites are for real!
We are thrilled with the response and support that Grindstone has already received from breeders all over the Northwest. He is going to be a busy stallion next spring!
Grindstone is settling in quite well and he'll be looking forward to having lots of visitors soon.
I am both thrilled and humbled to be part of Grindstone's life. I saw my first Kentucky Derby Winners, Swaps and Chateaugay, when I was only 14 years old. I will always remember the awesome feelings they gave me. And now to have a Kentucky Derby Winner in our own barn . . . is almost indescribable.
I am anxious to show Grindstone to you. I hope to see you at our OPEN HOUSE on October 17th. I get emotional and choked up everytime I go out to our barn. A Winner of the Kentucky Derby now resides there . . . the feeling is best described as perhaps . . . overwhelming!
Sincerely,
Jack
Grindstone will stand for a breeding fee of $2,500 payable with live foal or $2,000 payable September 1st with a live foal guarantee. For more information about Grindstone, click here.
Click the link below for a free nicking to Grindstone with your mare!
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OTOBA SALE!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
NEW!!! Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Marketplace!Thoroughbred Weanlings and Yearlings for Sale. The sale will be September 27, 2009 on the backside of Portland Meadows!
For more information OR to consign your weanlings and yearlings contact Wendy at the:
Oregon Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
PO BOX 17248
Portland OR 97217-0248
Phone: 503-285-0658 or send an e-mail to:
wendie@oregontoba.com
You can also go online at www.oregontoba.com
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14 DAYS AWAY!
Monday, September 21, 2009
October 5, 2009
14 Days Away!!! Portland Meadows season begins October 5th!
The 2009/2010 season is almost here. Most horses have only 1-2 works to go, and most stalls are now full at Portland Meadows. We had a great tour introducing the People's Horse, Maria Margarita. Our stable welcomed 30 fans into the barn Saturday for an up-close look at the star equine athletes! We went through nearly 40 pounds of carrots and a pound of peppermints as trainer Ben Root talked about most of the horses in the barn. Jockey Joe Crispin stayed around and gave us 20 minutes of insight as to the spectacular thrill of riding a speeding racehorse. Fans also witnessed a 5 furlong (5/8 mile) workout, that saw Maria Margarita finish strong and overtake her workmate near the wire. Stay tuned for the next tour, most likely mid October. Veterinarian Jack Root, Jr. DVM will answer questions related to the health care of the racehorse.
One week left at Emerald, and that means horses are on sale! We have spots in the barn reserved for one more claim, and a couple of economically friendly purchases! We will be visiting Emerald this weekend, and would be happy to speak with you about racing your horse in Portland, or finding a horse or partnership for you to be involved in! Call Ben, 503-810-2095.
Congratulations are in order to Bob and Marilyn Wulff, owners and breeders of Plane Commander (Seattle Shamus), winner of a 2yo race at Emerald yesterday! |
SLEW'S SAGA RETURNS TO OAKHURST
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
September 16, 2009
We are pleased to announce that SLEW'S SAGA has returned to Oakhurst for the 2010 breeding season. A son of the legendary SEATTLE SLEW, Slew's Saga was a major stakes winner at age two and won nearly $250,000. With his pedigree, conformation, and race record he could be any kind of sire. His first foals are exceptionally well-conformed and classy. We are quite proud of ours! Check out his stallion page for more information. His 2010 breeding fee is only $1,000. |
KENTUCKY DERBY WINNER COMING TO OAKHURST
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
We are elated to report that we have acquired the 1996 Kentucky Derby Winner -- GRINDSTONE -- for stud duty in Oregon. To celebrate his arrival we are having a grand open house on Saturday October 17!
We have had our sights set on the acquisition of a proven stallion from Kentucky for many years. We had hardly envisioned that such a terrific sire as Grindstone would ever be obtainable for Oregon. Grindstone will be the most accomplished race horse and sire to ever stand at stud in the Northwest! In fact we believe that this stallion's appeal is so exciting that his very presence here will truly help reawaken and revitalize our region's breeding and racing industries.
Grindstone's lifetime Average Earnings Index and Average Earnings per Starter are the highest of any stallion currently at stud in the Northwest. Grindstone's percentage of starters and winners from foals stack up quite well. And Grindstone has already sired the "Big Horse" in Belmont and Travers winner BIRDSTONE, who is one of the hottest sires in the world thanks to his sons Kentucky Derby Winner, MINE THAT BIRD and Belmont and Travers Stakes winner, SUMMER BIRD.
Grindstone will stand for a breeding fee of $2,500. For more information about Grindstone, click here.
Click the link below for a free nicking to Grindstone with your mare!
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EWING YOUNG - PASSAGE OF BILL SB-625
Thursday, August 13, 2009
We're celebrating the creation of Ewing Young Day and you are invited! Please join us at Oakhurst Thursday August 13th from 3pm to 9pm under one of Oregon's fabulous heritage trees and burial site of Ewing Young, to celebrate the passage of Oregon's Bill SB 625 making February 9th Ewing Young Day! There will be a short presentation and story about Ewing Young under the tree from 3-5pm and then food, cooking demos (Outdoor Kitchen World), Period Music and Horse Farm Tours from 5-9pm!
Ewing Young 1799 to February 9, 1841 was an American fur trapper and trader from Tennessee who traveled the Western United States before settling in the Oregon Country. As a prominent and wealthy citizen there, his death was the impetus for the early formation of government in what became the state of Oregon. Young was known for many accomplishments. Read more about "Ewing Young' online or in the book "Ewing Young - Master Trapper".
WHEN: Thursday August 13, 2009
WHERE: Oakhurst Farm, 18715 NE Hwy 240, Newberg, OR
TIME: 3-5pm Presentation, 5-9pm Food, Period Music and Horse Farm Tours.
RSVP cookie@oakhurstequine.com or 503-554-0227 |
MEET THE PEOPLE'S NEW HORSE 2009-2010!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Maria Margarita will have big shoes to fill as she will be the new People's Horse at Portland Meadows for the 2009-10 meet. The three year old filly comes into the Portland Meadows season similarly to how last years Peoples Horse Mystacallie did, a lightly raced maiden with hints of ability. Maria Margarita is a 3 year old bay filly by Scrimshaw out of the mare Marias Romance. She was bred in Kentucky and was born on May 2, 2006.
"She's fairly good sized, but she was slow to mature," said trainer Ben Root who trains the horse for his mother Cookie Root. "I'm really hoping she comes around this year."
Maria Margarita has raced five times in her career, all five at Portland Meadows. She ran a pair of strong second place finishes against maidens in her first two starts and then finished a well beaten sixth against stakes horses in the Oregon Oaks. She followed that up with another second, and a third place finish to end her season. If anything, shes proven that she is consistently competitive and has a big heart.
The People's Horse allows racing fans to experience what it is like to own a Thoroughbred race horse and take part in the experience, all while raising money for charity. Fans can become honorary owners of the horse and are invited to attend morning workouts and training, talk with the trainer, and will receive notices of where and when the horse will be running next. On race days, honorary owners are invited to come to the paddock and meet the jockey, talk about strategy for the race, and afterwards, hopefully go to the Winner's Circle and receive a complimentary win photo.
New this season will be plenty of chances to come out for morning training in the weeks leading up to the racing season. Maria Margarita is expected to come to Portland Meadows on August 5 and there will be backstretch tours and training visitations every couple of weeks as she prepares for her campaign.
As the People's Horse, Maria Margarita will also be running to benefit some of Americas heroes. All earnings accrued by Maria Margarita throughout the 2009-10 season will be matched by Portland Meadows and donated at seasons end to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund. Last year, Mystacallie earned $30,574 for the Guard with her incredible seven wins in eleven starts.
The support from Portland Meadows and 95.5 The Game was a truly remarkable experience and something I'll never forget, said Sgt. Richard Wirfs, who oversees the Emergency Relief Fund in Oregon. It came at a critical point in our non profits history. Without it I would have had to turn away several families that otherwise may have had no where else to go.
Portland Meadows teams up with 95.5 The Game Sports Radio to bring fans the Peoples Horse experience and encourages all fans who want to become honorary owners, to simply email info@portlandmeadows.com and say that you want to become an honorary owner of The Peoples Horse, Maria Margarita. There is nothing more exciting than being a Thoroughbred owner and this is a great way to get in on the action, at no cost.
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TIMBER LEGEND'S DEACON SPEAKIN' AT EMD
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Deacon Speakin' by TIMBER LEGEND and out of Hail The Minister bred and owned by Paul Hagemann won an Allowance race Sunday at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Washington. Breaking sharply to set a pressured pace from the inside, he opened a clear lead and steadily drew off. Deacon Speakin' finished 4 3/4 lengths in front of the second place finisher. Congratulations to owner Paul, jockey Ricky Frazier and trainer Neil Knapp! |
TRAVELIN COW GIRL BY BAQUERO
Thursday, July 09, 2009
TRAVELIN COW GIRL, a four year old filly by BAQUERO, went to the front shortly after the start of Thursday's 1 1/16 first race at Emerald Downs, and never looked back. She opened up by more than three lengths, and held steady to the wire to win by a length for the third win of her career in a respectable 1:44 4/5. Owned by Larry and Veralene Hillis, and trained by Jose Navarro, Travelin Cow Girl paid 7.20 for the win and was ridden by Juan Gutierrez. Congratulations to her connections! |
NEWS FROM THE TRACK
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Portland Meadows will open the first part of October for its 2009/2010 meet. Our son and trainer Ben Root is getting ready. . .
7-8-09
Are you getting that itch?! That's good, because the barn area on the backside of Portland Meadows will soon be alive again! Our own barn area will get a makeover with some new dirt and paint the end of this month, the saddles and bridles repaired, and the horses hauled in - it's time to get ready for some racing! Portland Meadows has added dates to the racing schedule, and is looking forward to another record breaking year! Expected to return to the barn are Jimbos Fire Ant, reigning Champion OR Bred F/M, Nikki S, PM 3yo filly stakes winner, and Delegocho, Champion OR Bred 3yo colt/gelding. New to the stable will be Promiscuous Lad, a half-brother to two-time Hollywood Park winner Forty Dates, Smoken Sham, a 2yo out of PM Stakes winner Belle Fourche, Shame on Rosie, a 2yo filly that is a half sister to PM Stakes winner Ochoco Flame, and many others!
We currently have 11 horses in the barn, with that number rising to 25 by months end and 35 by race season. The Ben Root stable is "fresh" for the first time in many years, as most horses will be coming off of vacations and just starting their careers. There are partnerships being formed (Ben at 503-810-2095 or ben@oakhurstthoroughbreds.com) seeking out a trailer (5) of Hastings, Emerald or California horses for aggressive placing and running, and partnerships for Stakes ($15k) caliber runners. I am proud to say, day rates at the track are NOT increasing this year! So join the fun, and call or email us with your questions. See you at the races! (Ben)
7-9-09
It was very quiet today. Many riders and trainers are off at Prineville for the week of racing there. I think I only counted about 8 gallop riders total at PM this morning. We are planning on working most of the barn tomorrow, like most Friday's, but are tip toeing around a few colds, although it's better now than right before their first race! The horses have gotten used to most of the sprinklers, lawn mowers, and the like in the infield golf course, yet they just don't seem to be too fond of the tractor mowing the 9th tee box every morning! (Ben) |
DE CANTINA BY BAQUERO WINS AT EMD
Friday, June 19, 2009
De Cantina, a 3 year-old daughter of Baquero, rallied to beat a compact field of five multiple winners at Emerald Downs on Friday, June 19. The 15,000 NW2X (maiden races not considered) six furlong dash featured five fillies with a pair of wins apiece, all coming from Emerald Downs, except De Cantina's two Portland Meadows victories. Bred by Larry and Gay Welliver, and owned by Larry Welliver and Carol Duby, Oregon-Bred De Cantina finished in 1:11 2/5 and paid $10.20 for the win. The win pushed De Cantina's record to 6-3-1-1 and over $20,000 in earnings, all in 2009! Congratulations to her connections! |
INTRODUCING DR. APRIL BURGESS!
Monday, June 15, 2009
We are anxious to introduce Dr. April Burgess to you and welcome her as she joins our equine veterinary practice here at Oakhurst. Dr. Burgess is a graduate of Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. With professional interests in Sports Medicine, Equine Dental Work, Wound Management and Reproduction, Dr. Burgess joins us eager to pursue her veterinary career in the equine industry. |
DEACON SPEAKIN' BY TIMBER LEGEND
Thursday, June 04, 2009
On June 4th Deacon Speakin' by Timber Legend won a starter allowance at Golden Gate Fields. Deacon Speakin had good speed and was a pace factor to the second turn holding under steady encouragement to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Congratulations to owner Paul Hagemann and trainer Frank Lucarelli. Timber Legend stands here at Oakhurst FREE for 2009. |
OAKHURST STALLION PROGENY SCORE!
Friday, May 22, 2009
May 22nd in the 7th race at Emerald Downs Shamus On Me quickly opened a clear lead and was easily in hand as his rider took him across the finish line to victory! Shamus On Me is by Seattle Shamus and out of Cascade Dancer by Sovereign Dancer. http://www.drf.com/drfPDFChartRacesIndexAction.do?TRK=EMD&CTY=USA&DATE=20090522&RN=7
At Hollywood in the 2nd race, May 25th, Forty Dates by Klinsman and out of Forty Romances by Forty Niner stalked her rivals gaining advantage inside the sixteenth pole and drove clear to win. http://www.drf.com/drfPDFChartRacesIndexAction.do?TRK=HOL&CTY=USA&DATE=20090525&RN=2
Also May 25th at Emerald Downs in the 5th race, T J Timer by Timber Legend and out of T J Classy by He's Tops beat the favorite by 1 1/4 lengths. Breaking about 3 1/2 lengths off the leader T J Timer moved up quickly from the outside to take command. http://www.drf.com/drfPDFChartRacesIndexAction.do?TRK=EMD&CTY=USA&DATE=20090525&RN=5
Congratulations to all the connections of T J Timber, Forty Dates, and Shamus On Me!
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TIMBER LEGEND FOAL WINS AT GOLDEN GATE!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Congratulations to owner/breeder Paul Hagemann for his success with Deacon Speakin' who won a $32,000 maiden race going 1-mile on the turf. The three-year-old gelding laid close to the pace and then took over in the second half of the race steadily increasing his advantage to a 4-length win. This success put Deacon's record to 1 win, 2 seconds, and 1 third in just 5 starts.
Deacon Speakin' is one of only two starters by Timber Legend and the other starter, T.J. Timber won at two and is stakes-placed at three.
Timber Legend is a winning son of Storm Cat and a half brother to two Grade-1 winners. We are breeding some of our own best mares to Timber Legend this year. These include Forty Romances a stake-producing daughter of Forty Niner, Oregon Derby winner Ochoco Salmon, and the very gutsy multiple-winner One Fast Cowgirl!
For those of you who have held off breeding your mares this year we are offering you a deal that you shouldn't refuse . . . breed to Timber Legend for FREE!!! That is no stud fee and no booking fee for the rest of 2009!
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ENROLL FOR HOME DELIVERY TODAY!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Oakhurst Equine Veterinary Services
welcomes
you to visit our new online
Home Delivery Program!
Enroll for equine pharmaceuticals and supplies home delivery today!
We are pleased to offer you the online convenience of ordering your horse's medications, supplements, and other supplies shipped directly to your home, stable, show, or event. You may choose from a wide selection of products with competitive pricing because we understand your time is valuable and money is tighter then ever. Imagine, horse medicines and supplies delivered to wherever you choose! Powered by VetSource Home Delivery, our home delivery makes shopping for your horse just a simple click away! With customized reminder programs and auto refill availability you can always have what you need on hand.
Equine Prescription Medications, Joint Care, Electrolytes, Digestion, Dewormers, Skin & Wound Care, Medical Supplies, and companion pet food products!
It's easy to get started and only takes a few minutes to enroll your horse and place an order! Click here to visit our online store now!
(As a reminder, to authorize prescription orders, we need to have a valid patient-client-doctor relationship.)
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BAQUERO - For Race OR Sport
Thursday, April 02, 2009
We have found over the recent years that Baquero not only produces fantastic race horses, but outstanding sport horses prospects as well. Baquero often adds an elegant head, small typey ears, intelligence, and almost always improves on the mares disposition. He crosses well with heavy warmblood type mares by adding a bit of refinement and finer mares by adding substance without appearing bulky. Call or email Jessica today to see Baquero and some of his 2009 foals. (jessica@oakhurstequine.com or 503-554-0227) Stands for $1,000 stud fee. Cooled Semen available for breeds other than Thoroughbreds.
Thoroughbred mare by Baquero out of Justa Mop Pusher, owned by Anne Monteith
Irish Sport Horse x TB filly by Baquero out of a maiden mare owned by Rehbeccah Burkhart
Thoroughbred gelding by Baquero that was re-started in a new career as a jumper.
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BAQUERO - SIRE OF THE YEAR
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
BAQUERO was named Oregon's sire of the year for the fourth time in the last five years for leading Oregon Breeders Dr. and Mrs. Jack Root. When his first crop hit the ground in 2003 he led both the state freshman and juvenile listings with the earners of $174,595 including the $60,000-plus contribution of two-year-old filly champ Americas Pride at Emerald Downs, and Classa Red Wine in Canada. He was named champion state sire in 2004, with $245,326 earned by his first two crops and included his second champion runner in three-year-old Might E Man. In 2006 the son of champion two-year-old Forty Niner was again voted state champion sire with $241,722 in earnings. In 2007 Baquero appeared at the top of the year-end earnings with $305,845 and also led the juvenile list with $74,509 of which $42,425 was earned by Oregon champion juvenile filly and Os West Oregon Futurity winner Jimbos Fire Ant.
In 2008 Baquero's 18 winners were highlighted by the championship performance of now two-time Oregon champion filly Jimbos Fire Ant. Baquero also sired three other stakes performers in 2008: two-time Invitational Handicap-placed Baby Sunshine, twice Sun Downs stakes-placed Schu True Sleeper and Oregon Hers Stakes runner-up Tequila Tipsy.
Baquero has 13 stakes winners and an additional 10 stakes-placed runners among his first six crops, which totals 161 foals, giving him 14.4 percent stakes horses. In 2009 both Jimbos Fire Ant and sophomore filly De Cantina who is unbeaten in both her starts, have won Invitational Handicaps.
Baquero won two allowance races at Keeneland during his three-year-old campaign. He is one of eight winners - which include three stakes horses, led by stakes winner and Belmont Stakes (G1) placed Royal Assault - produced out of $1.2 million earner Fit for a Queen. |
Foaling season is in full swing!
Monday, March 16, 2009
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ANOTHER WIN FOR JIMBOS FIRE ANT!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Congratulations to Jimbos Fire Ant (Baquero - Jimbos Valentine, Crowning Season), owners James and Carol Owens and trainer Ben Root! This lovely filly went to the front after the start, opened a clear lead and held on for the win! Another Oakhurst bred horse, Mystacallie (Klinsman - Mystical, Mogambo), finished well for second place in the one mile race. |
Our first foal of 2009 has arrived!
Saturday, January 03, 2009
We welcomed the newest Oakhurst addition in the early hours of January 3rd, 2009. He is a handsome bay colt, by Slew's Saga (Seattle Slew - Belle Breesing, Southern Halo) out of Truly A Cat (True Confidence - Great Mines, Forty Niner).
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LATEST NEWS IN REPRODUCTION
Friday, December 12, 2008
Horses have the lowest fertility rate among farm animals and typically only two in three breedings result in a live birth. Cattle, sheep and pigs have conception rates 95-98%. A lot of this is due to man-made selection since most farm animals that don't produce are culled early where as the horse is kept around based on other criteria regardless of their reproductive challenges. In Thoroughbreds the registry requires offspring to be conceived live cover. University of Florida, one of the leaders in reproductive research, "has directed much of its research toward a better understanding of the physiological intricacies of fertility in both sexes." In the December 13th issue of Thoroughbred Times, Denise Steffanus talks about a team at the University of Florida that has identified a protein in seminal fluid that protects live sperm from being destroyed in the uterus while en route to fertilization of the egg. Likewise, another protein was found that was linked to the mare's natural inflammatory reaction after breeding that enables the uterus to rid itself of dead and damaged sperm. Better ways to test and understand the importances of these proteins are continually being studied to help detect problems early and learn what to do to enhance conception rates. Famous infertile Thoroughbreds include filly Genuine Risk, only the second filly to win the Kentucky Derby, who only produced two foals (that didn't race). And Stallion Cigar who had won 19 of 33 starts and captured four Eclipse Awards. Cigar had the world's best fertility experts and ended up being pronounced infertile then retired to Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. |
OAKHURST STALLION PROGENY ON OREGON DAY
Monday, December 08, 2008
Filly Jimbo's Fire Ant by BAQUERO was the talk of Portland Meadows last year as she beat the boys in the Os West Futurity. This year she cruised to an impressive seven and one quarter win in the Oregon Hers. Jimbo's Fire Ant by Oakhurst Stallion Baquero has earned almost $70,000 for owners James and Carol Owens, and trained by Ben Root. Debbie Hoonan was her jockey this year, who was able to get her to relax through moderate fractions. Another Oakhurst Stallion progeny Bye Bye Bimp by OCHOCO won the Oregon His. Trained by Ben Root and owned by Root and Vogt Stable, Bye Bye Bimp was also ridden by Debbie Hoonan and nearly doubled his career earnings after ceasing victory in this race. |
OREGON CHAMPIONSHIP DAY SUNDAY DEC 7th
Sunday, December 07, 2008
Visit www.oregontoba.com/newsandevents.html for details on Oregon Championship Day at Portland Meadows. Great food, racing and Thoroughbred stallion auction you wont want to miss! You can also call the OTOBA Office at 503-285-0658 and talk with Wendy! Reservations for seating is Portland Meadows at 503-285-9144.
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MYSTACALLIE by KLINSMAN
Monday, November 24, 2008
Mystacallie 'The Peoples Horse' won her fourth race in a row Monday at Portland Meadows for her fans of 95.5 The Game and for charity. Go to oregonlive.com/portland to read the complete story. If you get the Oregonian, she made front page Tuesday, November 25th. Mystacallie is by Klinsman, a grey stallion by Danehill, who will stand at stud for 2009 here at Oakhurst. Danehill was a bay son of Danzig and grandson of Northern Dancer born in the United States. Danehill started 9 times winning 4 of those starts and only finishing unplaced one time. When switched to shorter distances he became a champion sprinter (though Danehill had great strength and stamina too). However it was at stud that Danehill made his greatest impact. Sold to Arrowfield Stud of Scone, New South Wales Australia, and Coolmore Stud in Ireland, he was an immediate star in Australia and went on to become leading sire in Europe on many occasions. Danehill sired multiple Grade I winners in both hemispheres. Danehill died in a paddock accident at Coolmore in 2003. Klinsman - you will want to remember his name!
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A Great Weekend for Baquero's at PM!!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Congratulations to all connections of Chick Magnet (Baquero-Happy Chick, Harlan) and X Pensive Impulse (Baquero-X Slews Me, Can't Be Slew)! Both of these Baquero offspring won their 6 furlong races with ease, never giving up the lead! |
MYSTACALLIE 'THE PEOPLE'S HORSE'
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Mystacallie, bred and owned by Oakhurst, has given her all in both her starts thus far this year, cruising to two very easy victories and racking up over $7,000 in purse earnings. She made it three in a row today with jockey Debbie Hoonan as she took her fans once more to the winners circle in the 6th race at Portland Meadows!
Mystacallie has lived up to her billing as the Peoples Horse as she is running in the name of her honorary owners, the fans of 95.5 The Game. Portland Meadows is matching all the purse earnings that Mystacallie earns throughout the 2008/2009 season and donating it to the Oregon National Guard Emergency Relief Fund, in the name of the fans of 95.5 The Game.
"She's doing so well right now" said trainer Ben Root!
Anyone can be an honorary owner, simply show up to cheer Mystacallie on! Fans are encouraged to email info@portlandmeadows.com and tell them that you want to be an honorary owner! Honorary owners are granted special benefits including trips to the backstretch to watch workouts, standing in the paddock and talking strategy with trainer Ben Root, and also standing in the Winners Circle with Mystacallie. All honorary owners will receive a complimentary win picture every time she is victorious.
Go Mystacallie Go!!!!
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MY EMY MY AMY
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
My Emy My Amy a Chestnut Mare by Deputy John out of On Her Roll by Skin Head and trained by Ben Root, won by 2 3/4 going a mile at Portland Meadows this afternoon. Ridden by Debbie Hoonan and bred by Michael Stafford and Steve Smith, My Emy My Amy took owners Root and Vogt Stables to the winners circle! Breaking sharply and dropping back slightly she steadily reclaimed the lead and pulled away! Congratulations to all her connections! |
CATCHA ROSIE COMET WINS AT EMERALD DOWNS
Sunday, September 07, 2008
Catcha Rosie Comet, by Unbridled's Comet out of Yorkist Rosie, broke her maiden on Sunday for $12,500.00! She dueled for the lead early and drew off to win by seven lengths. Congratulations to trainer Ben Root and owner Margaret Root! |
SEATTLE P.I. SELLS FOR $30K!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Seattle P.I., a yearling colt by Seattle Shamus out of Page Design (Staff Writer), sells at the Alberta Summer Yearling Sale today for $30,000. Bred by Dr. Lois Philp, the colt was purchased by Monica Russell, Agent. Congratulations to all involved! |
THATS GOOD STUFF BY BAGSHOT WINS!
Friday, August 22, 2008
A Bagshot gelding 'That's Good Stuff' won at Emerald Downs Friday night August 22nd for owner Homestrech Farms and trainer Jim Penny. Ridden by jockey Galleyn Mitchell, Thats Good Stuff took command early and held on to beat his closing stablemate. Thats Good Stuff is a bay gelding out of Thats Cute by Knight in Savannah born April 2006. Congratulations to his connections! |
FORTY DATES BY KLINSMAN WINS BY 17!
Monday, August 18, 2008
Forty Dates by Klinsman won by 17 lengths Thursday night August 18th at Emerald Downs in Auburn Washington. Forty Dates broke away from the gate well, riden by jockey Wilson Dieguez, and drew off to be much the best for trainer Ben Root and owner Margaret Root this day. Forty Dates is out of Forty Romances by Forty Niner. Foaled January 2006, Forty Dates is a bay filly showing nice potential in her early career. |
SHAMUS ON ME WINS AT EMERALD DOWNS!!!
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Shamus On Me by SEATTLE SHAMUS wins for $40,000 Claiming Saturday August 16th at Emerald Downs in Auburn Washington with jockey Debbie Hoonan for trainer Dave Bennett. Shamus On Me broke sharply in a 6 furlong race leading wire to wire and drawing away to win by 2 lengths! Bred by Dave Benson Shamus On Me was foaled March 25 2006. Congratulations to all connections with this nice filly!!! |
DELAGOCHO BY OCHOCO WINS!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Delagocho by Ochoco out of La Delagada wins at Emerald Downs in Auburn Washington for owners The Horse Players Racing Club and Margaret Root, trained by Ben Root. Delagocho started off slowly settling well and closed to be the best this day! Ridden by Juan Gutierrez and bred by Aaron and Marie Jones, Ochoco is a Chestnut Gelding foaled in February 2005. Congratulations to all! It's fun to win and hang that picture on the wall! |
SPECIAL ATTRACTION BY PROSPECTED WINS!
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Special Attraction by Prospected out of Brown Sugar by Imperial Ballet won the second race last night at Emerald Downs Race Track in Auburn, Washington. CONGRATULATIONS to owner Charlene with Award Thoroughbreds! Sire Prospected is a son by Mr. Prospector standing here at Oakhurst and from the immediate family of MACHIAVELLIAN, sire of the brilliant runners STREET CRY ($5 million) and ALMUTAWAKEL. Special Attraction overcame being bumped at the start early and a wide trip to win by 1/2 length! Go Charlene! |
BURGUNDY ROAD WINS AT EMERALD DOWNS!
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Congratulations to trainer Ben Root and owner Dave Martin for their win today with Burgundy Road at Emerald Downs in his first start! Burgundy Road is by Cahill Road out of Burgandy Jones by Knights Choice. Burgundy Road was never far back moving up from the outside to draw off and win his debut! Ridden by jockey Juan Gutierrez Burgundy Road drew clear to win by about 2 1/2 lengths. |
DR. LITIN -- SON OF WINNING COLORS
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Winning Colors was an American Hall of Fame Champion. One of only three fillies to ever win the Kentucky Derby, she was also special to trainer Wayne Lukas being the first of four horses that would take him to the Derbys winner circle during his career. Her style primarily was to break fast and race to the lead. With winnings of over $1,500,000 she was a champion in every way. Dr. Litin is her only son at stud. With his dams looks and pedigree giving him credentials to be an outstanding sire, we sit and wait at our farm, as his offspring begin to hit the race tracks. Dr. Litin is a lovely individual with wonderful temperament and conformation. CONGRATULATIONS to Larry Hillis and his Dr. Litin son Unknown Doctor for their win last week at Emerald Downs!
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2008 FOALS
Thursday, May 08, 2008
Check out the new foals this year under '2008 Foals' on the left. Jessica has put up some great pictures. Expose Your Family, Friends, Neighbors,
and Business Associates to Thoroughbreds!
Now, more than ever, horse racing needs new participants and fans.
Each of us can help by speading our love and enthusiasm for this
great sport to virtually everyone we know. Take someone to the races
and offer tours of your own farm to local youth and civic groups.
If you would like to bring guests to OAKHURST give us a call and we will
make certain they get the V. I. P. treatment, grand stallion show, and
tour. Now is a great time because we have beautiful bouncing babies
everywhere. While in our area plan to visit some of our famous
wineries. For great ideas in planning your event contact Cookie
(cookie@oakhurstthoroughbreds.com) and she will be delighted to help you! |
GET ON OUR NEWSLETTER MAILING LIST
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Sign up for our monthly newsletter full of interesting veterinary articles, client of the month, coupons, interesting facts and upcoming events. Call us at 503-554-0227 or email cookie@oakhurstequine.com. Request the newsletter via postal service or a 'greener' version by email! |
EMERALD DOWNS OPENING WEEKEND!!!
Friday, April 18, 2008
This weekend is opening weekend for Emerald Downs Race Track in Auburn Washington. GOOD LUCK to all the horses and owners this weekend in Ben Root Racing Stables! Give Ben a call for passes at 503-810-2095 if you'd like to visit and join in the fun! |
OPEN HOUSE AND FUN REVERSE HORSE AUCTION
Saturday, April 05, 2008
Come join us on Saturday April 5th between 1:00pm and 5:00pm for our open house and horse auction with a new twist!!! It will be a fun Casino 'theme' afternoon full of prizes, great food and music! Horses will be offered for sale in an unusual and fun Reverse Horse Auction. The price drops every 1/2 hour until sold! Contact Jessica for more details. Watch for your newsletter in the mail!
Click here to view horse race records and pedigrees.
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Baquero, Baquero, Baquero, BAQUERO!!!
Monday, February 11, 2008
A total of six BAQUERO offspring went postward in four races on Tuesday at Portland Meadows and the results yielded Four Winners and One Second place finisher -- to the race's winning Baquero. Quarter Horse CR ISLE BE BAQ took home the honors in the day's featured 440 yard Portland Meadows Championship Stakes for Owner/Breeder Jackie Phillips. In the next race, a one-mile maiden event, CAMANO CRUISER came home a winner by 7-lengths for owner/trainer Mike Jones. LEAN ON PETE took his 11th lifetime win, and third win of the meet, for breeder/owner/trainer Dave Duke in a wide open 1 1/16th-mile $4,000 claiming event. Nordic Stable's CORRIENDO BAQUERO prevailed in the day's final race, for trainer Delmer Webb, after dueling hard on the lead for the entire 6-furlongs with his paternal half-bro and eventual runner-up CHICK MAGNET.
Baquero sires the kind of race horses that are genuinely FUN to OWN. They win often, going short and long, they are fast and classy, and they stay sound. If you want to raise a good race horse, BREED to BAQUERO! |
ANOTHER BAQUERO TAKES HOME THE WIN!
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Lazaro (Baquero-Wajima's Caper, Wajima) stalked the pace three wide and took the clear lead entering the stretch in the 5th race of the day. Another race well run!
Congratulations to the winning owners Dave and Pam Wood! |
'KLAN' AND 'BIMP' WIN AT PORTLAND
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Another great day at Portland Meadows for Oakhurst! Fettles Klan (Klinsman-Excellent Fettle, by State Dinner) kept just off the lead until making her move at the sixteenth pole in the final turn, taking the mile-long third race. Bye Bye Bimp (Ochoco-Bimp in The Bye, by Silent Screen) won the eighth at a distance of 6 furlongs.
Congratulations Root & Vogt Stable!
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IT'S A BOY!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
 Oakhurst's first foal of 2008 was born this morning at 6:45am! The foal, a bay colt, is out of Pete's Dolly (Petersburg-Dons Moms Dollar, by Don F.) and is sired by Seattle Shamus.
Congratulations, Dave! |
DR. LITIN AND KLINSMAN FILLIES WIN!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Winning Airess (Dr.Litin-Air Forbes Gal, Air Forbes) recovered quickly from a bump at the start to take the clear lead and win by 6 1/4!!
RJ's Peanut (Klinsman-Cruisen On, Drumalis) immediately went to the front, easily winning the 4th by 1 1/4!
Congratulations to the winning owners of these two ladies! |
OAKHURST SIRED OFFSPRING WIN THREE MORE!
Monday, January 21, 2008
In spite of the freezing temperatures, La Sirenita (Prospected-La Delegada, by Quimet) breaks her maiden, commanding the lead in the MdnSplWt, drawing clear for a win by 3 1/4!!
April in Ochoco's (Ochoco-Rox Arcana, by Oraibi) wins another, dueling for the lead but drawing clear for a win of 1 1/2!
What's in the Bag (Bagshot-Joanna's Key, by Dewan Keys) also breaks his maiden, drawing off for an incredible 6 1/4 length win! It looks like Oakhurst sired offspring are starting the year off right!
Congratulations to winning owners, Margaret Root, Mylon Buck and Roger Stevenson! |
OAKHURST SIRES DO IT AGAIN!
Sunday, January 20, 2008
Oakhurst sired offspring dominate another stakes race! Lady's Purse (Bagshot-Pancho's Girl, by Pancho Villa) drew clear for a phenomenal win of the OTBA Stallion Stakes on Sunday. Delegocho (Ochoco-La Delegada, by Lac Quimet) dueled for the lead, and held onto a respectable place. Congratulations to the winning owner, Michael Pollowitz! |
ANOTHER PROSPECTED TAKES HOME A WIN!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Madame Zoom (Prospected-No Quarter, by Son of Briartic) wins another, easily drawing clear by 3 3/4 lengths for the win of the 7th race!
Congratulations to the winning owner: Root and Vogt Stable! |
PROSPECTED FILLY BREAKS HER MAIDEN
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Gold Diggin' Gal (Prospected-Marcy Gal, by Plain Dealing) set the pace and led throughout the 5 1/2 furlong race for a win in 1:06 and change. Dispite the Oregon rain, Prospected's offspring are off to a great start in 2008! |
DANE'S KLINSMAN WINS AT TURF PARADISE
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Dane's Klinsman (Klinsman-Too Excess, by In Excess (IRE)) broke his maiden running 6 furlongs at Turf Paradise! He broke well and raced just off the pace, then laid on the pressure in the final stretch. Dane's Klinsman won in 1:13.06 by 2 1/2 lengths.
Congratulations to the winning owner, Osborne Farms! |
BOLD AND GOLD WINS THE 8TH AT PORTLAND
Monday, January 07, 2008
Bold and Gold (Prospected-Yorkist Rose) takes the 8th race at Portland Meadows. With a wet but fast track, the gelding won by 3 1/2!
Congratulations to winning owner: Root and Vogt Stable! |
OAKHURST SIRES SHINE ON OREGON DAY 2007
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Offspring of Oakhurst Sires dominated the action on Oregon Stakes Day. Our sires prevailed in four of the six stakes races offered highlighted by 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes in Oregons richest race, the $40,000 Os West Futurity.
The action began with Ochoco Flame (Ochoco) romping to an easy victory in the Janes Driggers Debutante for 2-yr-old fillies. Daughters of Baquero finished 2nd and 3rd. Oregon Derby Winner Ochoco Salmon narrowly missed after closing from far back to finsh second in the Hers Stakes. Brave Hearted (Bagshot) finished a good second in the Lethal Grande Sprint Stakes. Baquero Ruler(Baquero) led all the way to win the 1 1/16 mile His Stakes. Jack Ryan (True Confidence) finished a fast closing 3rd. In the Distaff Starter Stakes Ochoco picked up his second stakes winner of the day as his Lil's Sassy Patty outfinished last year's Distaff Winner Delecana, raised and previously owned by Oakhurst.
And of course the best accomplishment of the day was Oakhurst Sires' sweep of the $40K added Futurity! Jimbo's Fire Ant (Baquero) blew past her rival Lady's Purse (Bagshot) to win drawing away by 3-lengths. Delegocho (Ochoco) finished a very credible 3rd. |
JIMBOS FIRE ANT WINS $40K OR FUTURITY!
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Jimbos Fire Ant (Baquero-Jimbos Valentine, Crowning Season (GB))Wins again as she beats the boys in the 2007 Oswald West Oregon Futurity! This was her 3rd win in 4 starts. She will now no doubt be crowned Oregon Champion 2-yr-old Filly in 2007. Congratulations to owners James and Carol Owens! What an incredible filly.
Winning Owner & Breeder: James & Carol Owens |
OCHOCO FLAME WINS JANE DRIGGERS!!!
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Ochoco Flame (Ochoco) Wins on Oregon Bred Day at Portland Meadows! This attractive 2 year old filly will be one to watch in the months ahead! Congratulations to owners Dean and Lois Vogt and Cookie Root! |
DELEGOCHO ROMPS IN HIS FURTURITY PREP
Monday, December 03, 2007
Trainer Cookie Root said that she either had to work him or run him in preparation for the next weeks Oregon Futurity. She chose to run Delegocho -- a strapping son of Ochoco -- in a MdnSplWt and what a run it was! After dueling head and head with a speedy son of Cascadian for most of the race, Delegocho and rider Joe Crispin put them all away in the final sixteenth to win by almost 8-lengths in the rapid time of 1:06 and change! Delegocho became the third Ochoco 2-yr-old winner in the last 3 days of racing.
Congratulations to owners Scott Gruender and his Horseplayers Club. |
SHOOT THE ALARM BAGS ANOTHER WIN!
Monday, November 26, 2007
Shoot the Alarm (Bagshot-Misty Alarm, Darn that Alarm) prompted the pace racing two wide, forged command entering the lane and drew clear for the win!
Congratulations to winning owner Roger and Renae Hamshar. |
PROSPECTED WINNER AT TURF PARADISE
Monday, November 26, 2007
Bold N Gold (Prospected-Yorkist Rose, Irish Tower) takes home the win at Turf Paradise for trainer, Ben Root. He tracked early, moved to the front, and drew clear into the lane. Congratulations to owners Vogt Stable and Margaret A. Root. |
OCHOCO'S ON FIRE
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Ochoco Flame (Ochoco-Yorkist Rose, Irish Tower) was away alertly and set a pressured pace from off the rail, she opened a clear lead and drew off to break her maiden at Portland Meadows!
Bye Bye Bimp (Ochoco-A Bimp in the Bye, Silent Screen) broke sharply to duel for the lead from the inside, he opened clearly for the win!
Congratulations to winning owners Vogt Stable and Margaret A. Root.
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BAGSHOT WINNER!
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Betcha Ima Bigshot (Bagshot-Happy Chick, by Harlan) wins at Portland Meadows. Betcha Ima Bigshot was away alertly to set the pressured pace, and gamely led throughout!
This was Bigshot's fouth win in just seven starts. Her Daddy is proud.
Winning Owner & Breeder: Margaret A. Root |
BAQUERO FILLY WINS JANET WINEBERG!
Sunday, November 04, 2007
Jimbo's Fire Ant (Baquero-Jimbos Valentine, Crowning Season (GB)) wins the Janet Wineberg Stakes at Portland Meadows in just her second start! This filly is definitely on fire!
Congratulations to winning owner & breeder James & Carol Owens! |
RANDY ROOTER WINS AT 5 1/2 FURLONGS
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Randy Rooter (Baquero-Cargosita, Mr. Leader), takes the 7th race!
Winning Owner & Breeder: Dr. Ryland Harwood & Jo Ann Harwood |
THE SUN SHINES ON 'SUNSHINE'
Monday, October 22, 2007
Baby Sunshine (Baquero-Sweet Swindler, Knight in Savannah), breaks her maiden winning the 4th race!
Winning Owner & Breeder: Mr. and Mrs. John & Connie Andrews |
'BAQ' AT IT AGAIN
Monday, October 15, 2007
She's Baq (Baquero-Notiago, Santiago Peak) takes another win at Portland Meadows and what a race!
Winning Breeder: Rod S. Hyde
Winning Owner: Riverview Farm, Inc. |
BAQUERO ON 'FIRE'
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Jimbos Fire Ant (Baquero-Jimbos Valentine, Crowning Season (GB)) breaks her maiden in a magnificent showing in just her first start!
Winning Owner & Breeder: James & Carol Owens |
OAKHURST-SIRED FILLIES TAKE 1ST AND 2ND!
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
April in Ochoco's (Ochoco-Rox Arcana, Oraibi) breaks her maiden along with Baby Sunshine (Baquero-Sweet Swindler, Knight in Savannah) close behind bringing home second!
Winning Owner and Breeder: Mylan Buck |
'BAQ' WITH A BANG
Monday, October 08, 2007
She's Baq (Baquero-Notiago, Santiago Peak). Wins in the 10th race on opening weekend at Portland Meadows!
Winning Breeder: Rod S. Hyde
Winning Owner: Riverview Farm, Inc. |
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