Wellington, FL – January 24, 2013 – Lisa Wilcox and Pikko Del Cerro HU’s effortless test impressed judges and earned them the win at today’s Wellington Classic Dressage Sunshine Challenge Grand Prix CDI3*. Pikko Del Cerro HU’s showy gaits and big extended canter were rewarded with a score of 69.574%. This was the pair’s first international competition, and Wilcox said she was “very, very pleased” with the results.
Month: January 2013
PICK SIX CARRYOVER OF $55,831, TOTAL FRIDAY POOL SHOULD EXCEED $300,000
AS SANTA ANITA OFFERS EIGHT-RACE PROGRAM
ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 24, 2013)—Despite being caught seven-wide turning for home, Sky Kingdom overcame an 11 ½ month layoff to win Thursday’s $60,000 Kern River Purse by a neck, covering one mile in 1:35.84 with Martin Garcia aboard.
Wellington, FL – January 22, 2013 – New Hope LLC continued to have a strong presence throughout week two of the Winter Equestrian Festival, impressively climbing the leader board in the Adult Amateur 36-50 Hunter division. Julie Holzberger claimed both the championship and reserve championship titles aboard her horses Pure Giving and Revealed.
DISTINCTIV PASSION GATE TO WIRE WINNER OF $75,000 SAN PEDRO
ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 21, 2013)—The coronation was consummated Saturday evening in South Florida . The stage was thus set for newly anointed 2012 Eclipse Champion Filly Beholder’s 3-year-old debut in Monday’s Grade II, $150,000 Santa Ynez Stakes at 6 ½ furlongs—but despite sunny skies and a game-time temperature of 81 degrees, upstart Renee’s Titan and Tyler Baze rained on the champ’s parade, executing a come-from-behind, three quarter length victory at 20-1, while getting the distance in 1:16.14.
PRCA’s new made-for-TV Champions Challenge to debut in Redding, Calif.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – As part of its ongoing commitment to increasing the popularity of the cowboy sport, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association will launch a special made-for-TV series of Champions Challenge rodeos this year on Great American Country (GAC), featuring 10 top competitors in each event and the sport’s best livestock.
Wellington, FL – January 21, 2013 – After a stellar performance at the Gold Coast Opener CDI-W last weekend, Adrienne Lyle and Wizard have their sights set on the future. After the duo open their season with prestigious American events this winter, Lyle hopes to travel to Europe to continue building her international experience.
WELLINGTON, FL – January 20, 2013 – Piaget, competing with three substitute players including Canadian Brandon Phillips, defeated Lucchese, 11-10, Sunday in the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Tournament at Jan Pamela South Field.
ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 20, 2013)—From Horse of the Year Wise Dan to jockey Ramon Dominguez and trainerDale Romans, a total of 10 Eclipse Award winners competed during the two-day Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita in what for many were their final performances of 2012—once again establishing The Great Race Place as America’s most coveted stage en route to racing stardom.
$75,000 MEGAHERTZ DRAWS EIGHT FILLIES & MARES AT MILE ON TURF
ARCADIA , Calif. (Jan. 16, 2013)—It’s Bob Baffert versus Peter Miller versus Doug O’Neill in Saturday’s Grade II, $150,000 Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita for older horses going six furlongs—and don’t forget to throw in Steve Asmussen.
What adventuresome lad or lass hasn’t dreamed of sleeping Indian-style in a wickiup under the stars way out West? Here’s your chance: a whole village of wigwams (actually, tepees: a wigwam is arched or oval, without a point) available at reasonable rates, with color TV and ample parking.