News and Notes for November 15, 2019

ATB’S AND TEXAS CONNECTIONS IN UPCOMING STAKES
Scott Gelner will saddle multiple stakes winner Shes Our Fastest (Dawali – Oratory) for Mark Norman and Norman Stables LLC (Robert A. Norman) in the $100,000 Treasure Chest Stakes at Delta Downs this evening.  Bred by Eureka Thoroughbred Farm, the 4-year-old filly is coming off a starter allowance win here on November 2nd.  She was third in the Fiesta Mile S. at Retama Park in September and won the Valor Farm S. at Lone Star in July. The morning line has her at 8-1.

Carl R. Moore Management LLC owns the 7-2 favorite Classy Act, a Kentucky-bred trained by Joe Sharp.

Competing in the $70,000 Silver Goblin S. at Remington park tonight is 7-2 Mr. N, an Oklahoma-bred trained by Amanda Barton.  Danny Pish will send out 10-1 Oklahoma-bred D Toz.

TTA ONLINE AUCTION OF 2020 BREEDING SEASONS
The Texas Thoroughbred Association Online Stallion Season Auction is now open. Thanks to the generosity of stallion owners across the region, you have the opportunity to purchase 2020 breeding seasons AT SPECIAL PRICES while at the same time helping the TTA’s Political Action Committee, General Fund, Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund or Paddock Foundation. Bidding closes on November 26 at 5 p.m. Central. To view a list of the 34 stallions seasons available, or to donate a season to the auction, go here – http://bit.ly/2WFl15W.

TTEF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
The Texas Thoroughbred Educational Fund provides grants and awards to benefit Texas Thoroughbred Association members and their children to further their educational opportunities.

These funds may be used for education at any accredited Junior College, 4-year University, Post-graduate Degree Program, or other accredited or state-recognized industry/training program.

Applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now available, with a submission receipt deadline of February 15, 2020.

For more information or to request an application, contact Mary Ruyle at 512.458.6133 or email to maryr@texasthoroughbred.com.

NOTES: The Sam Houston Race Park barn area will open on Tuesday, December 3 with training hours set to commence on Friday, December 6. The first condition book is available at www.equibase.com and further information about the season can be accessed at www.shrp.com.