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Oklahoma Classics Worth $1 Million

Oklahoma Classics Worth $1 Million

The Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association, the Thoroughbred Racing Association of Oklahoma, and Remington Park have teamed together to announce the first $1-million day for Thoroughbred racing in Oklahoma history.

 Thursday, April 15, 2010
Kip Deville Ready to Leave Hospital

Kip Deville Ready to Leave Hospital

Breeders' Cup Mile winner's battle with laminitis nearing a happy ending; may be discharged as early as next week.

 Monday, March 01, 2010
Remington Alters Schedule for Thoroughbreds

Remington Alters Schedule for Thoroughbreds

With the exception of Oklahoma Derby day Oct. 10, Remington Park will eliminate Sunday racing from its fall Thoroughbred schedule, track officials said.

 Friday, February 05, 2010
Oklahoma Commission Grants License

Oklahoma Commission Grants License

Global Gaming, a subsidiary of the Chickasaw Nation, was granted a racing and gaming license Dec. 22 by the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission, the Associated Press reported.

 Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Omega Code to Rockin Z in Oklahoma

Graded stakes winner Omega Code will stand in 2010 at Robert Zoellner's Rockin Z Ranch near Beggs, Okla.

 Monday, December 21, 2009

Waupaca to Caines Stallion Station

Stakes winner Waupaca has been retired from racing and will enter stud in 2010 at C.L. and Ellen Caines' Caines Stallion Station near Wynnewood, Okla.

 Friday, December 04, 2009

Preliminary OK Given for Remington License

The Chickasaw Nation won preliminary approval Nov. 19 for a 2010 racing and gaming license at Remington Park, which expects to purchase the Oklahoma racetrack from Magna Entertainment Corp. for $80 million.

 Friday, November 20, 2009

The Visualiser to Stand at Mighty Acres Farm

The Visualiser, a son of Giant's Causeway who originally sold as a yearling for $1 million, has been retired and will stand in 2010 at Dr. Warren Center's Mighty Acres Farm near Pryor, Okla.

 Monday, October 19, 2009

Jockey Escobar Out 4-6 Weeks

Jockey Martin Escobar was injured following the last race Oct. 17 at Remington Park in Oklahoma when his mount, Cuvee Blanc, fell just past the finish line.

 Sunday, October 18, 2009

Remington Launches Interactive Fan Program

With on-track business continuing to improve, Remington Park in Oklahoma is trying to further engage its online audience.

 Monday, September 14, 2009
MEC Racetrack Sales Moving Along Slowly

MEC Racetrack Sales Moving Along Slowly

The Chickasaw Nation appears well on its way to purchasing Remington Park in Oklahoma from Magna Entertainment Corp., but the fate of other MEC racetrack holdings is fuzzy at best.

 Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Kip Deville Heads Oklahoma Champions

Kip Deville Heads Oklahoma Champions

The Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association's champions for 2008 were named Aug. 15 at Remington Park. Kip Deville was voted Horse of the Year.

 Sunday, August 16, 2009

Oklahoma Sale Has 113 Yearlings Cataloged

The Oklahoma City yearling sale, scheduled for Aug. 24 in Oklahoma, has 113 horses in its catalog, including a close relative to the $2.8-million Storm Cat – Onaga colt that topped the recent Fasig-Tipton Saratoga select yearling auction. The yearling, by Storm Cat's grandson Lion Heart, is out of a full sister to Onaga, according to the auction's sales manager, Terri Carter.

 Thursday, August 13, 2009
MEC Parent Asks to Sell Remington for $80M

MEC Parent Asks to Sell Remington for $80M

MI Developments, parent company of Magna Entertainment Corp., said Aug. 12 debtors filed a motion seeking court approval to sell MEC-owned Remington Park Racing & Casino in Oklahoma to a third party for $80.25 million pending "higher and better offers."

 Thursday, August 13, 2009

Two Stallions to Rockin Z in Oklahoma

Fast Play, a son of Seattle Slew and a half-brother to major sire Seeking the Gold, and Service Stripe, have been purchased by Rusty Roberts and Dr. Robert Zoellner for stallion duty in 2010 at the latter's Rockin Z Ranch near Beggs, Okla.

 Monday, August 03, 2009

Stallion Fistfite Dead of Heart Attack

Fistfite, a son of Two Punch, died of a heart attack July 25. The 11-year-old stallion was standing in Kansas but was to stand in 2010 at the farm of his owner, Dr. Warren Center.

 Friday, July 31, 2009

Remington Park Changes Racing Schedule

Remington Park officials announced a new racing schedule for the upcoming Thoroughbred season, which starts Aug. 21.

 Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Brunetti: Plans to Reopen Hialeah Progressing

Brunetti: Plans to Reopen Hialeah Progressing

Hialeah Park will be back in business "as soon as possible" with plans to eventually add Thoroughbred racing, officials of the Florida racetrack said June 8.

 Tuesday, June 09, 2009

Artax to Stand in Brazil

Artax, champion sprinter of 1999, will stand the Southern Hemisphere breeding season at Dr. Adriano Quadros' Haras Henrique Waihrich in Brazil.

 Thursday, May 14, 2009
HANA's Top-10 Tracks - #3 Remington Park

HANA's Top-10 Tracks - #3 Remington Park

The Horseplayers Association of North America regularly rates the 65 Thoroughbred racetracks in North America. Featured exclusively on BloodHorse.com is a countdown of the top 10 tracks. Remington Park is #3.

 Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Parade Ground to Legend Farm

Parade Ground, a multiple graded stakes winner, will stand at Ted Griffith's Legend Farm near Coleman, Okla.

 Friday, December 26, 2008
Remington Park: Purses Up, Handle Down

Remington Park: Purses Up, Handle Down

Remington Park in Oklahoma recently completed its 20th season of Thoroughbred racing with a record purse disbursement and increased attendance, but followed national trends with a decline in most wagering statistics.

 Thursday, December 18, 2008

Champion Artax to Diamond G

Artax, a champion sprinter and Breeders' Cup winner, has been acquired by R.G. Gammill to stand at his Diamond G Ranch near Edmond, Okla

 Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Oklahoma Stallion Wild Tale Dead

Wild Tale, who entered stud in 2008 at Dr. Warren Center's Mighty Acres near Pryor, Okla., died from liver problems Dec. 3.

 Thursday, December 04, 2008
Distinction Chalks Up First Winner

Distinction Chalks Up First Winner

Distinction, by Seattle Slew, came through with his initial winner July 26 when a daughter, Phantom's Diva, won her first race.

 Monday, July 28, 2008
Remington Park Prepares for 20th Season

Remington Park Prepares for 20th Season

The training season is under way at Remington Park as the track prepares for its 20th season, which begins Aug. 21.

 Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tactical Cat to Diamond G

Tactical Cat to Diamond G

Tactical Cat, a son of Storm Cat and sire of 20 stakes winners, has been purchased by Randy Gammill for stallion duty at his Diamond G Ranch near Edmond, Okla.

 Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Jockey Club Fact Book Online

Jockey Club Fact Book Online

Statistics in The Jockey Club's 2008 online fact book, which was released Feb. 14 and is available through the publications and resources section of the organization's website at http://www.jockeyclub.com, reaffirm the beneficial impact of "racinos" on state Thoroughbred racing and breeding industries.

 Thursday, February 14, 2008
Strategic Partner Dead

Strategic Partner Dead

Strategic Partner, whose first foals are 2-year-olds, was euthanized Feb. 4 after breaking a leg in a paddock accident at Charlton Ranch near Washington, Okla.

 Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Preachinatthebar to JEH

Preachinatthebar to JEH

Preachinatthebar, a multiple graded stakes winner by Silver Charm, has been acquired for stallion duty in 2008 at Jim Helzer's JEH Stallion Station--Oklahoma Division near Wynnewood.

 Thursday, November 29, 2007

Ocean Terrace to Mighty Acres

Stakes winners Ocean Terrace and Wild Tale, plus 7-year-old Ra Ra Superstar, will stand at Dr. Warren Center's Mighty Acres near Pryor, Okla.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Awesome Cat to Paddock in Oklahoma

Awesome Cat, a son of Storm Cat, will stand at Paddock Farms near Piedmont, Okla.

 Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Judge Dismisses Choctaw Lawsuit Over Churchill Downs Signal

Judge Dismisses Choctaw Lawsuit Over Churchill Downs Signal

A federal judge has dismissed a case involving a dispute between a company owned by an American Indian tribe and a Kentucky horsemen's group over simulcast signals from Churchill Downs.

 Thursday, October 25, 2007

Oklahoma Champions Announced

The divisional champions for Oklahoma were presented at the 22nd Annual Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association Awards Presentation July 28.

 Monday, August 20, 2007
Organizers Pleased With Oklahoma Yearling Sale

Organizers Pleased With Oklahoma Yearling Sale

Organizers of the first Oklahoma City Summer Thoroughbred Yearling Sale, which produced a sale-topper that sold for $50,000, indicated the results are a sign of good things to come.

 Sunday, August 19, 2007

Harlan's Holiday Filly Tops Oklahoma Sale

The first Oklahoma City summer Thoroughbred yearling sale began in spectacular fashion Aug. 18 with an Oklahoma-bred filly consigned by Celestial Acres topping the sale for $50,000.

 Sunday, August 19, 2007

TRRN to Sponsor Oklahoma Classic

The Oklahoma Thoroughbred Association has announced that the Thoroughbred Racing Radio Network will be the sponsor of the $100,000 Oklahoma Classics Classic race for 2007.

 Thursday, May 10, 2007

Johnsen Resigns Magna Post; Joins Investors Acquiring Track

Corey Johnsen has resigned as president of Magna Entertainment Corp. southern operations to join a group of private investors that is in the process of acquiring controlling interest of another North American racetrack.

 Wednesday, February 07, 2007

Oklahoma Stallion Expense Account Dead

Oklahoma stallion Expense Account died Jan. 25 in a paddock accident at Joyce Tackett's B-T Ranch near Collinsville, Okla.

 Sunday, January 28, 2007

Longtime Southwest Trainer Elmer Carter Dead

Elmer Carter, a World War II veteran who trained Thoroughbreds and American Quarter Horses in Texas and Oklahoma for several decades, died July 14 at the age of 80.

 Sunday, July 16, 2006

Oklahoma Horseman Walter Merrick Dead

Breeder/owner Walter Merrick, who was a prominent figure in Quarter Horse racing, died Feb. 4 at age 94.

 Thursday, February 16, 2006

Grade I Winner Devious Course to Equi-Center in Oklahoma

Devious Course, a New York grade I winner, has been purchased by Pam Mudra of Ardum Farm for stallion duty at Dr. Michael Wiley's Equi-Center Vet Clinic near Norman, Okla.

 Thursday, December 01, 2005

Remington Park Casino Opens to Large Crowd

A dream came true Nov. 21 for Remington Park officials and Oklahoma horsemen. Shortly before 1 p.m., the track opened the doors of its new $35-million slot-machine casino.

 Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Sasha's Prospect to Charlton in Oklahoma

Sasha's Prospect, a 9-year-old son of Mr. Prospector and a $2.3 million Keeneland September yearling, has been relocated to Joan Charlton's Charlton Ranch near Washington, Okla.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Fasig-Tipton Texas Sale Kicks Off Two-Day Run Monday

Like most yearling sales thus far this year, the 2005 Fasig-Tipton Texas summer yearling sale will be bigger than last year, and sale company officials are also hoping it will continue on an upward pattern. There are 545 horses catalogued for the auction, an increase of 33.9% over last year's figure of 407. The sale is conducted Monday and Tuesday at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie.

 Sunday, August 28, 2005

Oklahoma Tracks Get Green Light for Gaming

The Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission officially gave the go-ahead for gaming Aug. 11 at two of the racetracks in the state, Remington Park in Oklahoma City and Blue Ribbon Downs in Sallisaw.

 Friday, August 12, 2005

Oklahoma Owner Robert S. Mitchell Dead

Robert S. Mitchell, a successful Oklahoma owner, died July 30 in Tulsa, Okla., after battling Parkinson's disease for several years.

 Thursday, August 04, 2005

Madeleine Paulson to Wed T. Boone Pickens; Scaling Back on Horse Business

Madeleine Paulson, widow of legendary horse breeder and owner Allen Paulson, is planning to marry Texas energy magnate T. Boone Pickens in the next couple of weeks.

 Tuesday, June 28, 2005

Oklahoma Racetracks Anticipate Gaming Licenses

Oklahoma may be less than two weeks away from having its first racetrack casino operation licensed, and a June 16 meeting should chart the course of on-track electronic gaming in the state.

 Tuesday, June 14, 2005

Elusive Quality's Half-Brother, Seeking Greatness, to Oklahoma Equine

Stakes-placed Seeking Greatness, whose half-brother, Elusive Quality, sired champion Smarty Jones, will stand at Dr. Joe Carter's Oklahoma Equine Hospital near Washington, Okla.

 Wednesday, March 09, 2005