Harris, Frazier Lead 2014 Washingon HOF Class
Trainer Ben Harris and jockey Ricky Frazier head a stellar group of 2014 Washington Racing Hall of Fame inductees, Emerald Downs announced.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| May 11 | Hastings H. | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| May 18 | Governor's H. | $50,000g | 3&up | 6.5f | Results & Video |
| May 25 | Auburn H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 6.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 1 | Seattle H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6.5f | Results & Video |
| June 8 | Washington State Legislators H. | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6.5f | Results & Video |
| June 15 | Budweiser H. | $50,000g | 3&up | 8f | Results & Video |
| June 22 | Coca-Cola H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
| June 29 | Irish Day H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 6 | Boeing H. | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Seattle Slew H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| July 19 | Kent H. | $50,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| July 20 | Mt. Rainier H. | $50,000g | 3&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| July 20 | Emerald Express S. | $50,000a | 2 yo, Colts and Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| July 27 | Angie C. S. | $50,000a | 2 yo, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 9 | Washington Oaks | $65,000g | 3yo, f | 9f | |
| August 10 | Emerald Downs Derby | $65,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| August 16 | W.T.B.O.A. Lads S | $50,000e | 2yo, c/g | 6.5f | |
| August 17 | Barbara Shinpoch S | $50,000e | 2yo, f | 6.5f | |
| August 24 | Emerald Distaff | $65,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| August 24 | Longacres Mile | $200,000g | 3&up, | 8f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 7 | Pegasus Training Center S R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | |
| September 7 | Jim Beam S R | $50,000g | 3yo, c/g | 8f | |
| September 7 | Daily Racing Form Dennis Dodge S R | $50,000g | 2yo, c/g | 6f | |
| September 7 | Northwest Farms S R | $50,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| September 7 | Comcast Sportsnet S R | $50,000g | 3yo, f | 8f | |
| September 7 | Muckleshoot Tribal Classic R | $50,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f | |
| September 28 | Gottstein Futurity | $65,000e | 2yo, | 8.5f | |
| September 28 | NWSS Cahill Road S | $50,000e | 2yo, | 6f |
Washington Sale Establishes Bonus Program
The Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association has announced a new Emerald "Buy Here/Win Here" bonus program for WTBOA summer sale yearlings.
First Winner Reported for Grasshopper
First-time starter Forte Feroce seized command at the quarter pole and romped to a clear win in the third race at Emerald Downs June 15, becoming the first winner for Texas-based freshman sire Grasshopper.
E Z Kitty Named Washington's Horse of Year
Bruce and Cass Maller's Highlander Racing Stables mare E Z Kitty took home 2013 Horse of the Year honors at the Washington champions annual awards banquet held Feb. 22 at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash.
Emerald Downs Announces Stakes Schedule
A 29-race stakes schedule featuring the 79th renewal of the $200,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III), three stakes double-headers, and Washington Cup XII highlights the 2014 season at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wash.
Emerald's Crockett Given Paul Allen Award
Emerald Downs president Ron Crockett was recognized with the 2013 Paul Allen Sports Citizen Award, one of Seattle's most prestigious honors, on the evening of Jan. 22.
Emerald Downs Sets 2014 Racing Schedule
Emerald Downs will offer 75 live racing programs this year from April 12-Sept. 28, primarily on a Friday-through-Sunday schedule.
Engaging On-Track Fans With Social Games
Racetracks are finding ways to improve the on-track experience for younger fans through social gaming.
Vet Mason to Receive 2013 White Horse Award
Dr. Michael Mason will receive the 2013 White Horse Award for his effort to protect a loose horse and others at Emerald Downs, the Race Track Chaplaincy of America announced Sept. 27.
Emerald Downs Riders Recovering from Injuries
Jockeys Juan Gutierrez and Anne Sanguinetti, involved in a spill in the 10th and final race at Emerald Downs Sept. 15, are now resting comfortably after sustaining separate injuries resulting from the accident.
Thoroughbred Showcase Features Retired Racers
Washington's Thoroughbred Showcase--featuring more than 30 former racehorses to prospective new owners--will be held Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the WTBOA Sales Pavilion at Emerald Downs.
Washington Summer Yearling Sale Average Jumps
Average yearling prices at the 2013 Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association's Summer Yearling and Mixed Sale Aug. 20 increased 33.6% over 2012.
Herbie D Wires the Longacres Mile
The 5-year-old British Columbia-bred gelding wins his first graded stakes in the Emerald Downs feature. He has now won 10 races in 13 lifetime starts.
Well Matched Field of 12 for Longacres Mile
A full field of 12 is entered in the 78th renewal of the Northwest's most prestigious race, the $200,000 Longacres Mile (gr. III) at Emerald Downs Aug. 18.
Zafari Nation First Winner for Nationhood
Multiple stakes winner Nationhood celebrated his first winner when 2-year-old Zafari Nation bested her five rivals in a 4 1/2 furlong maiden claiming sprint for juvenile fillies at Emerald Downs July 13.
Frazier, Noosa Beach Retire at Emerald Downs
Jockey Ricky Frazier and 7-year-old gelding Noosa Beach -- who combined for a dominating victory in the 2010 Longacres Mile Handicap (gr. III) -- retired simultaneously in a winner's circle ceremony July 3.
First Winners for First-Crop Sire Dunkirk
Two-time grade I-placed Dunkirk had his first winner in the U.S. with Kendini, when the gelding captured a 4 1/2 furlong maiden claiming race at Emerald Downs June 16 in his career debut.
Gallyn Mitchell Fundraiser Raises $23,000
A fundraiser for Gallyn Mitchell June 15 raised nearly $23,000 as the Washington racing community rallied around Emerald Down's all-time leading rider who suffered a heart attack in April.
Noosa Beach, Jockey Frazier to Retire Jointly
Two of Emerald Downs' all-time greats--Noosa Beach and jockey Ricky Frazier--will be honored in a joint retirement ceremony at the Seattle-area track July 3.
Washington Owner/Politician Harley Hoppe Dies
Longtime Washington Thoroughbred owner and renowned businessman/politician Harley H. Hoppe died May 13 at his home on Mercer Island.
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