Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Upcoming 2 Year Olds
This week we have Down Perry Lane owned by Hugo Villar, Smokin Hot Chickie owned by Marjorie Hatfield, Cassius owned by Blair Anaton, and Destined To Be Wild and Jockey James both owned by Melvin Neugebauer, Johnny Lee and myself. I hope you enjoy it and if you don't know by now you will soon find out that I'm a little shaky.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Zia Park's Meet Ends
Out of 54 starts, we had 11 first place finishes, 10 second place finishes, 5 third place finishes and 5 fourth place finishes. Our % for lighting the board was 57.4%.
A few of the highlights from the meet were when RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, ran an impressive race finishing 2nd in the New Mexico Classic Futurity. And when Here Kittykittykitty, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, ran incredible in the trials for the New Mexico Classic Derby winning his trial by 1 1/2 lengths posting the fastest time and then ran a great race in the finals finishing 2nd getting beat only by a neck.
Thank you all again for another great meet! Your support and great horses make our jobs a lot easier. See you all at Sunland Park!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Albuquerque's Meet Ends
Out of 40 outs, we had 14 first place finishes, 4 second place finishes, 7 third place finishes and 5 fourth place finishes. There were only 12 times that we did not light the board. And our % for 1, 2 and 3 place finishes was 62.5%.
We won 1 Stakes race, 3 Allowance races, 4 Claiming races, 1 Futurity Trial and now 5 horses are no longer maidens after we won 5 Maiden races all during the 3 month meet.
Some of the highlights from the meet was when Miracle Snow, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, won the Lineage Championship Stakes on August 22nd by 1/2 a length in a time of 19.332 which was just .035 seconds off the track record giving him a 104 speed index. And on September 10th when RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, won his trial for the New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity by 3/4 of a length in a time of 19.579 qualifying him the fastest for the finals.
THANK YOU all for an outstanding meet at Albuquerque! We couldn't have done it without the support of our owners, the great horses, our crew, and the jockeys.
Monday, November 1, 2010
New Mexico Classic Cup Day
In the New Mexico Classic Cup Stakes going 870 yards we had Famous Uncledavid, owned by MJ Farms. After his gate popped open before the start and then standing in the gates for a long time waiting for another horse to get settled, he got out slow and then was bumped. He trailed the field around the turn but quickly gained ground on the stretch closing well and finished 3rd.
In the Nameshaker New Mexico Classic Stakes going 440 yards, we had Miracle Snow, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer. He ran a solid race against good horses and finished 4th.
In the New Mexico Classic Derby going 440 yards, we had Here Kittykittykitty, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer. He ran a great race and finished 2nd getting beat by only a neck.
And in the New Mexico Classic Futurity going 400 yards, we had RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, who looked impressive and finished 2nd, High Five Lane, owned by Kip Watterson, who ran good and finished 5th, and then Brookstone Flash, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, who got into to some trouble right off the start hesitating and finished behind the field.
We wish we could have gotten our picture taken, but it was still a fairly good day. On to the next race. Congratulations to all!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
A Busy Halloween
And second, tomorrow, October 31st, is New Mexico Classic Gold Cup Day at Zia Park in Hobbs, NM. It will be a busy day for us with 6 running all in the first 4 races on the card.
We will have Famous Uncledavid, owned by MJ Farms, in the $140,000 New Mexico Classic Cup Stakes going 870 yards, Miracle Snow, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, in the $170,000 Nameshaker New Mexico Classic Stakes going 440 yards, Here Kittykittykitty, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, in the $194,000 New Mexico Classic Derby going 440 yards, and Brookstone Flash, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, Rgr Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, and High Five Lane, owned by Kip Watterson, all in the $294,200 New Mexico Classic Futurity going 400 yards.
It should be a fun day with a lot of big races. So come out and cheer us on if you are looking for something to do this Halloween and want to watch some good horse racing. GOOD LUCK to those of you that have horses running tomorrow!!!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
The Grandkids
New Mexico Classic Derby Trials
Congratulations to Jay and Mary Lou on a very impressive win! Good luck in the finals on October 31st!!!
New Mexico Classic Futurity Trials
RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, ran a nice 2nd in the 1st trial in a time of 19.664 for the 400 yards qualifying 4th fastest for the finals. High Five Lane, owned by Kip Watterson, finished strong winning by a neck after leaving a little late in the 5th trial in a time of 19.664 qualifying 5th fastest. And Brookstone Flash, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, left a little tardy but closed well finishing 2nd in the 4th trial in a time of 19.712 qualifying 7th fastest. Unfortunately, Cozby, owned by The Coz Bunch, was bumped hard and knocked off stride finishing 5th but due to disqualification of the 3 horse was moved up to 4th place but didn't qualify.
The finals for the New Mexico Classic Futurity will be held on Sunday, October 31st. Congratulations and Good Luck to all that qualified!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Dash For Cash Futurity
We were unlucky at the draw, drawing the 10 hole again which is the deepest part of that track. We knew we had a good horse, a horse that could do it, although they had him at 30-1 odds and picked to run last. But we also knew that we were in real tough especially with a lot of those tough horses on the inside. We would have to be on top coming out, with no mistakes running down through there, and real fast to be able to beat the inside field.
When the race started, Unashamed got out a little tardy but quickly overcame that and ran an exceptional race giving it a solid effort especially for being in the deepest part of the track. He ended up running 4th still driving at the finish and wanting more, getting beat just 3/4 of a length overall. The top 3 finishers came out of the 4, 3 and 7 holes.
We were very pleased with the way Unashamed run and look forward to the next time we get to see what this horse can do. Congratulations to Melvin and Marty and all the connections!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Owner, Breeder Lincoln Sherwood Dies
OWNER, BREEDER LINCOLN SHERWOOD DIES
September 29, 2010 - Owner and breeder Lincoln Sherwood, 63, died September 26 at home on his ranch in Darrouzett, Texas, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
He was born January 9, 1947, in St. Johns, Arizona, to Gleason Richey Sherwood and Alma Heap. Lincoln, his brother Kim, and his sister Kathy were raised in St. Johns by their grandparents L.P. and Clara Sherwood and Byron and Anona Heap, after their parents died in an auto accident when the children were young.
Sherwood married Linda Udall and together they raised six children and were successful in cattle ranching, horse racing and a construction business.
Among the other horses he owned, Sherwood in partnerships owned Grade 1 winner Wild Six and Grade 1-placed Feature Ten. Wild Six won the Grade 1 2007 West Texas and Rainbow futurities and earned $601,632.
Sherwood was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served a two-year mission in Ireland, as well as serving in various positions for the Church throughout his lifetime.
Sherwood is survived by his wife Linda; sons Mark (Gena) of Kirtland, New Mexico; Vern (Luz) of Gilbert, Arizona; Matt (Sheila) of Nephi, Utah; Chase (Molly) of Taylor, Arizona; daughters Melissa (Mike) Hancock of Snowflake, Arizona; Brooke (Cy) White of Canadian, Texas; brother Kim (Debbie) of St. Johns and sister Kathy Phalen of St. Johns, 24 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in St. Johns at 11 a.m. Friday, October 1, in the Downtown Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with visitation from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Internment will take place at the St. Johns Westside Cemetery.
Monday, September 27, 2010
With Sincere Sympathy
Lincoln was a long time client and friend of ours. He owned, some with partners, many outstanding horses that we have had the privelage the train. Those include Wild Six, Feature Ten, Gus The Greek, Tres Veses and many more.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Dash For Cash Futurity Trials
Unashamed, owned by Melvin and Marty Neugebauer, was in the 10th trial in the 10 hole (supposedly the deepest part of the track). He got off a little slow overcoming it quickly with a powerful finish to win the race by a neck in a time of 19.713 for the 400 yards. His time was the 7th fastest in the first 10 trials. We would have to wait 6 more trials to find out if his time would be good enough to make it back for the finals.
Tres Veses, owned by Lee and Sherwood Partnership, was our second and last shot. She was in the 14th trial in the 8 hole. She unfortunately hopped at the start getting off slow but improved quickly finishing 5th. Dang it, just wasn't her day.
With the 11th and 14th trials posting 3 faster times then Unashamed, we would have to wait and watch the 2 remaining trials while sitting on the bubble in the number 10 spot. This has been familiar territory for us. We have been in this position before. A few times just this year. It's not a fun position to be in and it seems like it's always that last trial that pushes you out and all you can think is "we were so close". While Jason and I watched the last 2 trials on TV, Jill was waiting for a text with the news, and Wes couldn't bear to watch so instead he stayed back at the barn tending to the horses. And we can only imagine what the Neugebauer's must have been feeling at that moment just sitting, watching, and waiting for the outcome.
The last 2 trials ran and this time they were in our favor. They were slower and we are in. Yes!!! Unashamed has qualified for the Dash For Cash Futurity-G1 with a purse of $514,650. The finals will run back on October 9th.
Congratulations to Melvin and Marty Neugebauer and all the connections to Unashamed!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Busy Weekend for Trials and Finals
Wes will be at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie, Texas for the Dash for Cash Futurity trials on Saturday, September 25th. In those 16 trials we have entered Unashamed, owned by Melvin and Marty Neugebauer, in the 10th trial scheduled to run at 9:11 p.m. and Tres Veses, owned by Lee and Sherwood Partnership, in the 14th trial scheduled to run at 10:47 p.m.
Jill will be in Albuquerque with RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, and Uncle Woody, owned by MJ Farms, both in the finals for the New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity being held Saturday, September 25th which is the 9th race scheduled to run at 4:50 p.m. On Sunday, September 26th, she has Bridger Bourdeaux and Champagne Fame, both owned by MJ Farms, both in the finals for the New Mexico State Fair QH Breeders' Derby which is the 7th race scheduled to run at 4:00 p.m.
And Jason will be in Hobbs for the Hobbs America Futurity trials on Saturday, September 25th. In those 6 trials we have entered Ms Runaway Miracle, owned by Jack H. Norris, in the 5th race which is the 4th trial scheduled to run at 1:59 p.m. and I Can't Refuse, owned by Jill Giles and Johnny Lee, in the 6th race which is the 5th trial scheduled to run at 2:25 p.m.
If any of you are out this way and are near any of these locations, we would love for you to stop in and say hello and cheer us on. Good luck to those of you who have horses running this weekend in either trials or finals!
New Mexico State Fair QH Breeders' Derby Trials
Bridger Bourdeaux, owned by MJ Farms, was in the 1st of 3 trials and got into some trouble stumbling at the start and then getting bumped in the race. He ran 5th in a time of 19.895 still qualifying 10th fastest for the finals.
Champagne Fame, also owned by MJ Farms, was in the 2nd trial. She ran 4th in her trial in a time of 19.686 qualifying 6th fastest for the finals.
The finals for the New Mexico State Fair QH Breeders' Derby will be held on Sunday, September 26th.
Congratulations to MJ Farms for qualifying both Bridger Bourdeaux and Champagne Fame and Good Luck in the finals!
New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity Trials
On Friday, September 10th, the trials for the New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity going 400 yards were held at The Downs at Albuquerque. We had 2 horses entered in the trials and were fortunate enough to have both of them qualify for the finals.
RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, was in the 2nd of 5 trials and ran an outstanding race winning his trial by 3/4 of lengh in a time of 19.579 qualifying him the fastest for the finals.
Uncle Woody, owned by MJ Farms, was in the last trial and got into some trouble getting away a little slow and the bumped during the race. He overcome it and ran 4th in a time of 19.819 still qualifying 10th fastest for the finals.
The finals for the New Mexico State Fair Senor Futurity will be held on Saturday, September 25th (tomorrow). Told you I was behind, so sorry.
Congratulations to the connections of both RGR Lyon A Tac and Uncle Woody and Good Luck in the finals!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Lineage Championship Stakes
Miracle Snow has been such a fun horse to have and we really enjoy having the opportunity to run him. Thank you and Congratulations to Melvin and Mary Neugebauer!!!
Miracle Snow Shines on Lineage Day at Albuquerque
MIRACLE SNOW SHINES ON LINEAGE DAY AT ALBUQUERQUE
August 22, 2010 – New Mexico-breds took center stage on Lineage Day at The Downs at Albuquerque with a full card of stakes on Sunday afternoon, including four for American Quarter Horses.
In the $40,000 Lineage Championship Stakes (RG2) for 3-year-olds and up at 400 yards, Melvin and Mary Neugebauer’s homebred Miracle Snow scored by a half-length and went over the $300,000 mark in career earnings. With Jorge Bourdieu up for trainer Wes Giles, the 6-year-old Dean Miracle gelding stopped the timer at :19.332 for a 104 speed index as the 2-1 second choice.
Miracle Snow has won nine of 32 career starts with earnings of $309,467. This was his second career stakes win after taking the 2007 Hard Twist Stakes (RG3) on Lineage Day. He has also placed in seven other stakes, all graded."
All American Trials 2010
Our horses ran really good for the most part. We had 3 second place finishes with Arizona Hottie, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, in trial 3, with Brookstone Flash, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, in trial 4, and with Goose Perry, owned by Dennis Jensen, in trial 15. We had 4 third place finishes with The Mentalist, owned by Dennis Jensen, Randy Young, Johnny Lee and Jill Giles, in trial 1, with Wonderous Woman, owned by Mary Lovey Wood, in trial 5, with Seises Royal, owned by Darian Burt, in trial 6, and with First Valentine, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, in trial 9. We had 1 fourth place finish with Dp Desi Diamond, owned by Dan and Patricia Baker, in trial 18. Standy, owned by Jim and Michele Laird, finished 9th in trial 20 after getting bumped and squashed out of the race. And unfortunately, Seperate Heart, owned by Preston Cloud and Karen and Tuggle, C.E., was unable to finish the race in trial 8 and we feel really bad about that. Sorry for your loss.
Goose Perry ran a close 2nd in a time of 21.581 after slipping coming out of the gates in trial 15 and just missed qualifying for the Futurity. However, he did qualify 2nd fastest for the All American Juvenile Invitational.
The 10 qualifiers for the Futurity all came out of trials 12 through 17 with the exception of 1 that came out of trial 3. There were a lot of horses that were expected to qualify for the finals that didn't. It was kind of a wierd day. I guess you never know when there are 20 trials. Our horses ran good, what more can you ask for other than qualifying for the finals. Maybe if he we had run in the better part of the day after the wind switched directions then maybe we could have qualified. Awww.....what could have been. I guess you just get over it and move on to the next race.
The All American Derby trials were held on Friday, August 20th and the day went about the same with horses that were expected to qualify for the finals but didn't. Another wierd day. We had 2 horses entered in the 7 trials. Jess Good, owned by Johnny Lee and Jill Giles, got bumped and squashed out of trial 1 and ended up running 6th. Spotmeacorona, owned by Clifford and Justin Johnson, ran a good first part of the race but in the end ran back in the last trial. Neither qualified for the finals.
Congratulations to those whos horse's ran great. The trials all contained really tough horses and you should be proud of the way your horse(s) ran. And Congratulations and Good Luck to Dennis Jensen! We will see you back in Ruidoso on September 6th for the finals of the All American Juvenile Invitational.
Monday, August 16, 2010
The Last Couple Weeks
Jill started racing at Albuquerque this last Saturday, August 14th and we are off to a good start with a close 3rd place finish with Chocolate Mountain, owned by Lewis Dillree, in an 870 yard Allowance. We had two 1st place finishes yesterday with Duke McBride, owned by Elizebeth Johnson, in a Claiming race, and Whatever Forever, owned by Kenny Campbell, Jill Giles and Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, who ran an impressive first race breaking his maiden by a length. And today another impressive 1st place finish with RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, in a Maiden race winning by a 1/2 length.
The All American Futurity trials are scheduled to run this Thursday, August 19th. We have 10 horses entered in the 20 trials. WOW! We feel like we have really nice horses in the trials and have a good shot at qualifying if everything goes right. It takes luck of drawing the right trial and a flawless race to qualify for what may be a once in a lifetime opportunity for some.
The All American Derby trials are scheduled to run this Friday, August 20th. We have 2 horses entered in the 7 trials that all contain outstanding 3 year olds. They are going to be some really tough trials. But we feel like we have 2 really nice horses and if they run good then hopefully we can get there.
Good luck to those of you who have horses running in the All American trials and we look forward to seeing you out this way! And don't forget that the New Mexico Bred Quarter Horse & Thoroughbred Yearling Sale is the evenings of Friday, August 20th and Saturday, August 21st at Ruidoso Downs after the races.
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Zia Weekend
Yesterday, July 31st, was the Master Salls Handicap and we won it with champion Gone To The Mountain, owned by Clyde Woerner, and ran 5th with Chocolate Mountain, owned by Lewis Dillree. Gone To The Mountain ran an impressive race in a time of 44.504 which was the second-fastest 870 yards in Ruidoso Downs history. Chocolate Mountain was forced out 7-wide on the turn and it just wasn't his day.
Gone To The Mountain winning the 2010 Master Salls Handicap
Today, August 1st, was the finals for the Zia Derby and we won it with Here Kittykittykitty, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer. Here Kittykittykitty ran a incredible race on top most of the way against tough company winning by a neck.
Miracle Snow, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, ran 2nd in the Zia Handicap Stakes which also ran today. Miracle Snow ran a great race also against very tough company. He started a little behind but really gained ground on the end.
Congratulations to all the connections and THANK YOU for making this years Zia Weekend so much FUN!!!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Miss Dash Ta Dial Wins Rainbow Juvenile
MISS DASH TA DIAL WINS RAINBOW JUVENILE
July 25, 2010 - Mark My Dial filly Miss Dash Ta Dial picked up her first stakes win in the $20,000 Rainbow Juvenile (R).
The black filly broke fifth, quickly went to third and then took the lead to beat Tycoon Jess by a neck. Running the 400 yards in :19.623 on a sloppy track, Miss Dash Ta Dial dueled with Tycoon Jess but proved best in the end.
Esgar Ramirez was the filly's jockey, and Wes Giles is her trainer. She has now won one of five starts, and the $12,000 from today's win brings her total earnings to $15,940.
Miss Dash Ta Dial is a homebred racing for Robert Williams of Roosevelt, Utah. She is out of the Dash Ta Fame mare A Famous New Face. The brown mare has produced two winners from four starters that have earned a total of $166,395.
Mark My Dial is by Make My Mark and out of the Ronas Ryon mare Dial One For Ryon. He won seven of 21 starts, placed second once and finished third six times. Miss Dash Ta Dial is the sorrel stallion's first stakes winner.
The field following Miss Dash Ta Dial was as follows: Tycoon Jess, The Redd Zone, SM Chicksastreakin, Make Me Fly and Ice Kool Kitty. Arizona Hottie, Brookstone Flash, First Valentine, Goose Perry, Knuckles O Toole and Remarkable Cartel were all scratched by their trainers.
2010 Rainbow Juvenile
Congratulations to the connections of this years winner of the Rainbow Juvenile, Miss Dash Ta Dial!
Saturday, July 24, 2010
John Deere New Mexico Juvenille Challenge Trials
Both horses ran great, there is not much you can complain about except that we just needed to be a tiny bit faster. The tiniest mistake, change in the track condition, weather, and wind make a difference in qualifying and not qualifying. That's just the bad luck.
Congratulations to the connections of both of these horses on running impressive races and winning their trials!
Monday, July 19, 2010
2010 Zia Futurity & Derby Trials
The trials for the 2010 Zia Derby were held on July 16th also at Ruidoso Downs. Here Kittykittykitty, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, ran 3rd in the 2nd trial in a time of 19.901 qualifying him 10th fastest for the Derby. The finals for the Zia Derby will be held on August 1, 2010. Congratulations to Jay and Mary Lou!
After this weekends races, we have continued our streak with everything lighting the board with 1 second, 2 thirds, and 1 fourth place finish.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
2010 Rainbow Derby Trials
The finals for the 2010 Rainbow Derby will be held on Saturday, July 24th. Congratulations and good luck in the finals to the connections of Jess So Sixy!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
2010 Rainbow Futurity Trials
The Rainbow Futurity is such a tough race to qualify for with all the great horses competing for 1 of only 10 spots (which were filled with horses from just 6 of the 18 trials), not to mention the ever changing weather and/or wind in Ruidoso during the entire 18 mostly full horse fields. Unfortunetly, although we had an outstanding day, we just missed qualifing for the finals. However, we did qualify 5 of the 10 for the Juvenille.
Goose Perry, owned by Dennis Jensen, won the 8th trial by a 1/2 length in a time of 19.704 qualifying 2nd fastest for the Juvenille. First Valentine, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, ran 3rd in the 15th trial in a time of 19.745 qualifying 5th fastest. Brookstone Flash, owned by Jay and Mary Lou Standefer, ran 2nd in the 4th trial in a time of 19.755 qualifying 6th fastest. Arizona Hottie, owned by Melvin and Mary Neugebauer, won the 9th trial by 1 lengh in a time of 19.781 qualifying 8th fastest. And Miss Dash Ta Dial, owned by Robert H. Williams, dead heated for 3rd in the 5th trial qualifying 10th fastest for the Juvenille.
Congratulations to all the owners who had horses that ran today. Your horses really did run great and we are extremely happy. And Congratulations to all the connnections of the qualifiers for the Juvenille. Just look at the competition that you outrun. Good luck in the finals! And good luck to those that have horses running in the Rainbow Derby trials tomorrow.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Current Trainer Standings
* Currently they have 15 wins at SunRay Park and are in a very tight race for leading trainer there. The only other trainers in the hunt are either thoroughbred trainers or trainers that train both quarter horses and throroughbreds. Good luck to them with just 6 race days left for the meet!
* Currently Wes is sitting in a close 6th position for overall money earned and 17th for most wins with 5 stakes wins in the AQHA standings. The standing change regularly but he does seem to be move up the chain of trainers the compete all over the country.
* Currently Wes is #1 in the New Mexico Regional High-Point Standings ahead of 2nd place by 283 points.
I have noticed several of their owners names, breeders and horses on these lists. You should check them out. It's kind of fun to follow along week to week.
I also thought it would be a good time to thank you all again. Without you wonderful owners and your great horses it would not be possible. In horse racing it takes a lot of hard work, dedicated owners, good horses and luck definately plays a huge part. All the pieces need to fit together to be successful. A huge thank you again from Wes, Jill and Jason and good luck in the continuing racing season.
Thanks for checking out the blog. *Cindy*
Chocolate Mountain Wins Marathon Handicap
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Four Corners Futurity

On Saturday, June 19, 2010, the finals for the Four Corners Futurity was held at SunRay Park. WR Carver, owned by Rose Webb, ran an outstanding race winning the futurity by a neck breaking his maiden in a time of 17.359 giving him a 94 speed index at the 350 yard distance. Fishin Partner, owned by Jill Giles & John McIntyre also ran a nice race running 5th. Reasbrookstone, owned by Dennis Jensen, ran 9th. Dang the bad luck, it just wasn't her day.
In the Four Corners Allowance, also held on June 19th, I Can't Refuse, owned by Jill Giles & Johnny Lee, ran great running 3rd and getting beat only by a 3/4 of length by the winner. And Fishermans Wharf, owned by Randy Young, had a great start but ended up running 7th.
Congratulations to Rose Webb on a another big Futurity win! And congratulations to the connections of all the qualifiers, that is an accomplishment in itself.
WR Carver Prevails in Four Corners Futurity
W R CARVER PREVAILS IN FOUR CORNERS FUTURITY
June 19, 2010 – Rose Webb’s homebred W R Carver broke his maiden in style as he got up to a neck victory in the $100,800 Four Corners Futurity (G3) on Saturday at SunRay Park. Trained by Wes Giles, the New Mexico-bred gelding earned a 94 speed index for the 350-yard dash timed in :17.359 with Bonifacio Perez aboard.
W R Carver came into the race with three consecutive runner-up finishes, including the West Texas Juvenile Invitational and his trial for the Four Corners, in which he posted the second-fastest qualifying time. His effort in the final earned him $47,376 and pushed his bankroll over the $60,000 mark. W R Carver is the second stakes winner out of the Lucky Aces N Eights mare La Cassia and also the second stakes winner sired by 2006 AQHA World Champion and freshman sire Wave Carver.
Rockin, a colt by Feature Mr Jess running for Jaime Dominguez and SM Cattle Export Company, took second with the Special Leader son and fastest qualifier The Essentials in third for Bennie Woolley and Fun 4 Racing.
New Mexico Breeders Stakes
Congratulation to Jay and Mary Lou! Awesome race!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
Four Corners Futurity Trials
In the 1st trial was Fishermans Wharf owned by Randy Young. He got into a little bit of trouble in the beginning of the race getting bumped but rallied through running 3rd in a time of 17.826 qualifying him for the Juvenille. In the 2nd trial was Reasbrookstone owned by Dennis Jensen who ran an awesome race winning in a time of 17.488 qualifying her 4th fastest for the finals. Also in the 2nd trial was I Can't Refuse owned by Jill Giles and Johnny who ran really great running 3rd in a time 17.684 qualifying her for the Juvenille. In the 3rd trial was Fishin Partner owned by Jill Giles and John McIntyre who had a very impressive win in a time of 17.426 qualifying her 3rd fastest for the finals. And in the 4th trial was WR Carver owned by Rose Webb who ran a nice very close 2nd in a time of 17.418 qualifying him 2nd fastest for the finals.
The finals for the Four Corners Futurity runs on Saturday, June 19th. Congratulation to all the connections!
Animas Stakes
Congratulations to MJ Farms!
Pfizer SunRay Starter Allowance Challenge
In 2nd place was Classy Runaway Form and in 4th place was Smashing Bedarina both owned by Rogers Farms. Congratulations!
New Mexico Breeders' Futurity

In 1st place was WR Aces Fame owned by Rose Webb. A nose behind her in 2nd place was RGR Lyon A Tac owned by David and Ross Hinkins. And not even a neck behind the winner was WR Dash also owned by Rose Webb in 4th place.
We were extremely pleased with the way all the horses ran. Congratulations to all the connections!
2010 Ruidoso Derby Trials
The finals for the Ruidoso Derby runs on Saturday, June 12th. Congratulations to Robert H. Williams!
2010 Ruidoso Futurity Trials
The finals for the Ruidoso Juvenille Invitational Stakes runs on Sunday, June 13th. Congratulations to Marty and Melvin Neugebauer!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Busy Memorial Weekend Coming Up!
* The Ruidoso Downs race meet starts up this Friday, May 28th with the trials for the Ruidoso Futurity that day. We have 12 horses entered in the 19 trials.
* The trials for the Ruidoso Derby will be held on Saturday, May 29th at Ruidoso Downs. In those trials we have Jess So Sixy and Cmonbabylitemyfire.
* Also on Saturday, May 29th, Jess Eye will be running in the Animas Stakes at SunRay Park.
* The finals for the New Mexico Breeder's Futurity will be held on Sunday, May 30th at SunRay Park. Qualified for the finals we have WR Dash, WR Aces Fame and RGR Lyon A Tac.* The finals for the New Mexico Breeder's Juvenille will also be held on Sunday, May 30th at SunRay Park. Qualified for the Juvenille we have High Five Lane.
* The finals for the Pfizer SunRay Starter Allowance Challenge will be held on Monday, May 31st at SunRay Park. Qualified for the finals we have Smashing Bedarina and Classy Runaway Form.
Good luck and we hope to see you out this way to cheer us on! Hope you all have a great Memorial Weekend!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Pfizer SunRay Starter Allowance Challenge Trials
Smashing Bedarina, owned by Rogers Farms, ran 3rd in her trial in a time of 17.441 qualifying her 4th fastest for the finals. And Classy Runaway Form, also owned by Rogers Farms, ran 2nd in his trial in a time of 17.453 qualifying him 5th fastest for the finals.
Congratulations to all the connections of the qualifiers! The finals for the Pfizer SunRay Starter Allowance Challenge will be held on Monday, May 31st. Good luck in the finals!
New Mexico Breeders' Futurity Trials
WR Dash, owned by Rose Webb, ran a close 2nd in her trial in a time of 17.660 qualifying her 2nd fastest for the finals. WR Aces Fame, also owned by Rose Webb, ran a nice race winning her trial in a time of 17.681 qualifying her 3rd fastest for the finals. RGR Lyon A Tac, owned by David and Ross Hinkins, ran a good race running 3rd in his trial in a time of 17.795 qualifying him 7th fastest for the finals. And High Five Lane, owned by Kip Watterson, ran 4th in his trial in a time of 17.914 qualifying him for the Juvenille.
Congratulations to all the connections of the qualifiers! The finals for the New Mexico Breeders' Futurity will run on Sunday, May 30th. Good luck in the finals!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Racing Begins at Sunray Park
Congratulations to those winning owners! We are really excited that the horses are running so well and hope to continue to have a successful meet.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
2010 Red Cell Challenge

Sunday, April 4, 2010
Gone to the Mountain drives home a winner in $53,280 Red Cell New Mexico Challenge
Gone to the Mountain drove home a convincing 1 and 3/4-length winner in the $53,280 Red Cell New Mexico Challenge at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino on Sunday.
The reigning world champion 870 yard horse had to work early to gain his sixth straight win, but in the final stages there was no doubt to his dominance. Gone to the Mountain was challenged by La Especial Corona rounding the far turn of the 870 yard stakes. Jockey Freddie Martinez never seemed worried and continued to merely hand ride the 1-9 favorite into the home stretch. The multiple stakes winning son of Panther Mountain shifted gears and put away the early threat.
Gone to the Mountain raced smoothly through the stretch and hit finish line safely clear of both Sheet Burns and High On Cat. The wire to wire winner caught the distance in a fast 43.94 seconds, good for a 102 speed index. The world record holder at 870 yards seemed to have plenty of speed in reserve. He collected $27,706 from his 12th career win from 24 starts. The distance dynamo is trained by Wes Giles and owned by Clyde Woerner of Georgetown, Texas. His impressive bankroll is approaching $440,000. The five-year-old stallion remains unbeaten over Sunland Park soil in 4 attempts.
Gone To The Mountain
Wes Turns the BIG 50!
2010 West Texas Derby Finals
It was a fast track where a new track and world record was set by the winner. Mark It Famous ran a nice race and finished second receiving a 103 speed index. Jess So Sixy had some bad luck and got a little squeezed out of the race and finished 9th. Congratulations to all the connections!
Jess So Sixy and Mark It Famous
Jess So Sixy
Mark It Famous
2010 West Texas Futurity Trials
The Mentalist ran a really close 2nd in his trial after leaving the gates late and ran a time of 14.976 qualifying 6th fastest for the finals. Qualifying for the Juvenille was Unashamed who won his trial and ran a time of 15.069, Miss Dash Ta Dial who ran a close 4th in her trial and ran a time of 15.084, and WR Carver who ran 2nd in his trial and ran a time of 15.098. The finals for the 2010 West Texas Futurity will be held on Sunday, April 18th.
The Mentalist is owned by Dennis Jensen, Randy Young, Johnny Lee and Jill Giles. Unashamed is owned by Marty and Melvin Neugebauer. Miss Dash Ta Dial is owned by Robert H. Williams. And WR Carver is owned by Rose Webb. Congratulations to the connections of the qualifiers!
It was an interesting day to say the least. There were fluke things that accured resulting in horses that were expected to run good didn't run as good as expected and vice versa. Congratulations to those who had horses that ran good but unfortunately didn't qualify. To those who had horses that had some bad luck, we will look forward to some better luck next time.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Big Weekend Coming Up!
2010 New Mexico Spring Futurity Trials
WR Dash won her trial and ran a time of 15.081 qualifying 6th fastest for the finals. Cozby ran a close second in his trial and ran a time of 15.090 qualifying 7th fastest for the finals. WR Aces Fame ran a close second in her trial and ran a time of 15.175 qualifying for the Juvenille. The finals for the 2010 New Mexico Spring Futurity will be held on Sunday, April 11th. WR Dash and WR Aces Fame are both owned by Rose Webb. Cozby is owned by The Coz Bunch. Congratulations to both owners for qualifying for the Futurity finals and the Juvenille.
Another impressive win came from High Five Lane owned by Kip Watterson. However, he drew the first trial which had a cross wind and unfortunately did not have a fast enough time to qualify. Guess that's horse racing and when it comes to the weather it's out of our hands. Dang the bad luck though.
Monday, March 22, 2010
2010 West Texas Derby Trials
Gone To The Mountain's Return on 3/20/10
CHAMPION GONE TO THE MOUNTAIN WINS COMEBACK RACE
March 22, 2010 - Reigning distance champion Gone To The Mountain returned to the races on Saturday, winning an 870-yard optional claimer at Sunland Park by an easy 5 1/4 lengths.
The 5-year-old stallion by Panther Mountain out of the Fast Lindy mare Lindys Bouquet is a homebred for Clyde Woerner, is trained by Wes Giles and was ridden by Freddie Martinez. The stallion is currently pulling double duty, as he also is standing at stud at A&A Ranch in Anthony, New Mexico.
Gone To The Mountain has now won 11 of 23 starts and earned $410,994. The five-time stakes winner on October 31 won the Red Cell Distance Challenge Championship (G1), securing himself the title as champion distance horse.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Monday, March 1, 2010
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
2/22/10 Fishin Partner
Today, February 22nd we held more schooling races. Just to forewarn you, it was a very windy day so you may get a little motion sickness while watching these. The horses all looked great! We hope you are enjoying the videos.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Video Problems
Monday, February 15, 2010
2/15/10 Tres Vesses
This was Tres Vesses on February 15th. Owned by Lincoln Sherwood and Johnny Lee. Looked great!
2/15/10 Schooling Race: First Valentine Vs. Oceans High
This schooling race was held on February 15th and was between First Valentine, owned by David Hinkins and Oceans High, owned by Marty Neuegebauer and Melvin Neugebauer. Both horses looked great!
Monday, February 8, 2010
2/8/10 Schooling Races: Arizona Hottie vs. Reas Brookstone
Today, February 8th we held schooling races at Sunland Park. This match was between Arizona Hottie, owned by Melvin Neugebauer and Reas Brookstone, owned by Dennis Jensen. All the horses looked great! Thanks to the riders Boni, Jessie and Kelsey for coming out helping us out. Also a big thanks to Melvin & Mary Neugebauer and Dennis Jensen for coming out watching their horses gate. We hope you enjoyed it and had a good time! Thanks to everybody else that came out to watch and help as well. We really appreciate it. We hope to see you all out the next time!
2/8/10 Schooling Races: The Mentalist vs. Unashamed
This match was between The Mentalist, owned by Jill Giles, Dennis Jensen, Johnny Lee and Randy Young and Unashamed, owned by Marty Neugebauer and Melvin Neugebauer. They both looked great!