Iowa Festival of Racing

[PrairieMeadows]

June 26th & 27th mark the return of the Iowa Festival of Racing. The festival features six races over two days, anchored by the GII Cornhusker.

I have attached the stakes nomination pp's for everything but the Saylorville, which I will add in another post anyone.

The Cornhusker and the Sprint will be weighted tonight, and should be available tomarrow. If you are so inclined, post what you would make the weights.

We enter on Monday for June 26th and on Tuesday for June 27th. Any questions for regarding the Festival itself, or for those horsemen involved, just let me know and I will try to ask them.

Patrick

[PrairieMeadows]

Saylorville nomination pps.

[garyscpa]

Wow, there are some pretty strong horses in there. PM has outdone itself. :ThmbUp:

[JBmadera]

Wow, there are some pretty strong horses in there. PM has outdone itself. :ThmbUp:

I'll second that - should be two great days of racing.

btw - been loving PRM this year, esp the .50 P4's and watching Cowboy Jack's son ride.

jb

[MNslappy]

wow nice fields shaping up for the Derby and Cornhusker :ThmbUp:

I'm kinda jealous, CBY is going backwards, PM is on the cusp of something big.

[jballscalls]

wow nice fields shaping up for the Derby and Cornhusker :ThmbUp:

I'm kinda jealous, CBY is going backwards, PM is on the cusp of something big.

Glad to hear pRm is doing well!! jimmy mac who calls there is one of the nicest guys in the business. PM is on the cusp of something big, as is PrM. :)

[Donnie]

Patrick...
any of the big name horses commit yet? There are a few I'd love to see run at PRM! We'll be there either way!

[PrairieMeadows]

I can't yet commit to commenting on the commitments. I will post them as soon as I am able.

[PrairieMeadows]

We will offer a .50 P4 on the last four races.
We will offer a $1 P3 on the 3 festival races.

Good luck.

7th Race. (C7) Post 9:11PM STAKES
The 16th Running of
The Saylorville
$100,000 Guaranteed
Purse $100,000 Guaranteed 6 Furlongs
A SWEEPSTAKES FOR FILLIES & MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD.

1 P. S. U. GRAD (LB) '05 F 120 Bridgmohan, S Shustek, Michael and Stanley, W. Don Asmussen, S

2 LADY CHACE (LB) '05 F 120 Thompson, T Gold Square Margolis, S

3 NADESHIKO (LB) '05 F 120 Mena, M Richardson, L Foley, G

4 MIRANDA DIANE (LB) '05 F R35 120 Matz, N Smith, Robert E. and Bozarth, Ted Seaton, S

5 ADHSILVER (LB) '05 F 120 Coa, E Centaur Farms, Inc., Scherer, Merrill R. and Lynch, D. Scherer, M

6 NURSERY RHYME (LB) '05 F 120 Leparoux, J Whitham, J Wilkes, I

7 HADAVISION (LB) '05 F 123 Ocampo, I Run To Win Stable LLC (Brangers, et al) Smithwick, Jr., D

8 SLY STORM (LB) '05 F 114 Albarado, R Glen Hill Farm Proctor, T

9 THEYCALLMELADYLUCK (LB) '05 F R32 116 Doocy, T Heider, C Von Hemel, K

10 LINDSEY'S WISH (LB) '05 F R34 114 Kaenel, K Gessmann, William and Albaugh Family Stables LLC Von Hemel, K
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8th Race. (C8) Post 9:37PM STAKES
The 11th Running of
The Iowa Oaks (Grade III)
$200,000 Guaranteed
Purse $200,000 Guaranteed 1 1/16 Miles
A SWEEPSTAKES FOR THREE-YEAR-OLD FILLIES.

1 DON'TTALKTOME (LB) '06 F R0 115 Thompson, T World Thoroughbreds Racing, Inc. Hicklin, J

2 SWEET RELISH (LB) '06 F 118 Berry, M Pin Oak Stable Von Hemel, DK

3 MEIN FRAULEIN (LB) '06 F 115 Mena, M 109 Racing LLC Compton, G

4 HOOH WHY (LB) '06 F 121 Albarado, R Derby Daze Farm, Inc. and Hoffman, Mark Dupuy, D

5 PEACH BREW (LB) '06 F 112 Hamilton, Q Zoellner, R Von Hemel, DK

6 SWEET AND FLAWLESS (LB) '06 F R25 112 Corbett, G Jamgotchian, J Reed, E

7 HIGHTAP (LB) '06 F 121 Bridgmohan, S Winchell Thoroughbreds LLC and Gainesway Thoroughbreds Ltd. Asmussen, S

8 MONTEREY STREET (LB) '06 F R6 115 Ocampo, I Midwest Thoroughbreds Magana, H
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9th Race. (C9) Post 10:03PM STAKES
The 11th Running of
The Iowa Derby
$250,000 Guaranteed
Purse $250,000 Guaranteed 1 1/16 Miles
A SWEEPSTAKES FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS.

1 UNO MAS (LB) '06 C R25 113 Ocampo, I Zollars, Cathy and Bob and Wagner, Mark Asmussen, S

2 PROCEED BEE (LB) '06 G R26 122 Thompson, T Stiritz, W Becker, S

3 SOUL WARRIOR (LB) '06 C 116 Bridgmohan, S Zayat Stables, LLC Asmussen, S

4 TERRAIN (LB) '06 G 113 Albarado, R Dilschneider, A Stall, Jr., A

5 CONCHACER (LB) '06 C R26 113 Corbett, G Savoy Stable Bennett, D

6 MOONPORT (LB) '06 G 116 Leparoux, J Whitham, J Wilkes, I

7 DUKE OF MISCHIEF (LB) '06 C 113 Coa, E Lieblong, Alex and JoAnn, McMaster, M. and CLS Racing Fawkes, D

8 RED LEAD (LB) '06 G R35 113 Berry, M Frontier Stables LLC (J. Davis) Bridges, B

9 HIS GREATNESS (LB) '06 C 116 Mena, M In His Favor Stable Salazar, M
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10th Race. (C6) Post 10:29PM ALW/OPTIONAL CLAIMING $25,000
Purse $27,500 1 Mile 70 Yards
For Three Year Olds and Upward Which Have Never Won Two Races Other Than Maiden, Claiming, Starter, Or State Bred or Which Have Never Won Three Races Or Claiming Price $25,000.

1 Z STORM (LB) '02 G $25,000 R30 120 Doocy, T Midwest Thoroughbreds Magana, H

2 RAVENSWORTH (LB) '04 G $25,000 120 Compton, P Wade, J Matthews, D

3a ADMIRAL'S ARCH (LB) '03 G $25,000 R30 120 Corbett, G Moss, M Richard, C

4 SERVICE HAWK (LB) '03 G $25,000 R30 123 Quinonez, B Poindexter Thoroughbreds LLC Chleborad, L

5a GOT A QUESTION (LB) '04 G R7 123 Kaenel, K Moss, M Richard, C

6 KARL'S SPEED DEMON (LB) '06 G R12 114 Ocampo, I River Ridge Ranch Natale, M
a -- Moss, Maggi
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[Donnie]

Patrick---
the "new" website looks real nice! Tell the staff they did a very nice job in the upgrade!
Thanks for the info you have so far!

[PrairieMeadows]

For those of you considering making the drive for our Festival I thought I would include the following info:

On Friday at 9 am, there will be a stable tour. The group will meet at the south entrance of the race track.

As part of our Festival of Racing we are having an event that may be of some interest to anyone within driving distance on Saturday morning. Below is some information about it.

Located on the track apron from 8am-10am

Watch the horses during their morning workouts on the track, learn about training and exercising thoroughbred race horses

Breakfast on track apron
Adults $6, Children 10 and under $ 4
Breakfast will be consisting of biscuits and gravy, two styles of scrambled eggs, sausage links, bacon, hash browns and coffee or water.

Meet and greet with jockeys, located in near saddling paddock

• Handicapping 101 – Learn the basics of handicapping.

• Trainers Q & A Session

• Jockey Quarters Tour
o 8:30am
o 9:30am

• Pony Horse exhibit in saddling paddock
o 8am – 10am

• Meet Daniel Hartzer, track bugler
o 8am – 10am

• ITBOA and HBPA will have representatives on hand explaining what roles each of their organizations play as well as have information available on race horse ownership

• Watch video footage of some of the competitors of that evenings featured races

[Zenyatta To Crush]

For those of you considering making the drive for our Festival I thought I would include the following info:

On Friday at 9 am, there will be a stable tour. The group will meet at the south entrance of the race track.

As part of our Festival of Racing we are having an event that may be of some interest to anyone within driving distance on Saturday morning. Below is some information about it.

Located on the track apron from 8am-10am

Watch the horses during their morning workouts on the track, learn about training and exercising thoroughbred race horses

Breakfast on track apron
Adults $6, Children 10 and under $ 4
Breakfast will be consisting of biscuits and gravy, two styles of scrambled eggs, sausage links, bacon, hash browns and coffee or water.

Meet and greet with jockeys, located in near saddling paddock

• Handicapping 101 – Learn the basics of handicapping.

• Trainers Q & A Session

• Jockey Quarters Tour
o 8:30am
o 9:30am

• Pony Horse exhibit in saddling paddock
o 8am – 10am

• Meet Daniel Hartzer, track bugler
o 8am – 10am

• ITBOA and HBPA will have representatives on hand explaining what roles each of their organizations play as well as have information available on race horse ownership

• Watch video footage of some of the competitors of that evenings featured races
Hey Prairie - I'm actually making the drive down to Altoona for Friday and Saturday. I'm a big Canterbury fan up here in MN, but have never been down to Prairie Meadows. How many fans do you expect for the Festival Days? I'm not sure how popular racing is down there, but I'm sure the Prairie Meadows casino has attracted some fans.

Also, do you know if there are any deals going on those days...free admission, food or drink specials? Thanks and I'm looking forward to checking it out.

[PrairieMeadows]

There is usually a large, but managable crowd for this event. The weather outlook shows a high of 91 and 10% chance of rain.

That being said, if you want an outdoor table get here early 45 minutes to an hour before first post should be enough.

If you want an indoor-non-clubhouse (track level, HOPS lounge, second level by the concession stand) table get here early, real early, two hours or more before first post.

If you want a clubhouse table (trackside tables are all booked) your best shot is to get one of the concourse tables (table without a television). For this you may need to get there when simulcasting opens around 10/10:30ish.

Admission is always free.
Parking is always free.

I am not sure what specials Food and Beverage has going on, but concessions here are really reasonable. Standard concesssion stuff is availabe on the apron. We have a barbaque vendor on the apron that really does a great job as well (~5 bucks for a pretty large sandwich, they also sell racks of ribs, fries, rings, etc.). We have a concession stand on the 2nd level that has a short-order grill and you can buy entire pizzas to go, again, all reasonable, if not inexpensive.

We also have two buffets and one resturaunt. The buffet in the clubhouse faces trackside (Seafood on Friday, Prime Rib on Saturday), and costs $14.95. The other is track-level (no view of racing, tvs, or betting windows) and costs $14.95. The restuarnt is called AJ's and is a steakhouse type place, pasta ~$15, steak ~$25, wine list, etc.

http://www.prairiemeadows.com/dining.cfm to see menus or find out more.

The other thing to be aware of is that minors (anyone under 21) are limited to three areas: 1. The clubhouse, 2. The track apron 3. track-level dining areas (limited availability).

If you have any more questions, about the plant or the festival in general let me know.

[Zenyatta To Crush]

Thanks for the info. Its nice that they have free admission. Even Canterbury is $5. Sounds like a good time. I went to the derby this year so I'm used to large crowds. I'm sure the Prairie Meadows crowd will be a cake walk compared to that chaos. I think we will probably be walking around a lot so we might not buy seats. By the time I'm done handicapping, checking out the paddock and making my bet, its almost post time.

[Donnie]

Zen--
You will have no problem with the crowds if you have been to the Derby. The wife and I usually get there early and grab a seat just North of the BBQ wagon Patrick mentioned (very good food from it as well). This makes for an easy walk to the paddock, with betting windows half way there and back.
I don't know if we are going to make it Friday night, but I do plan on taking in the Cornhusker Handicap on Saturday night. If you bring the family and they don't care for horseracing, the plant sits right next door to Adventureland Amusement Park. These big race nights do draw a good crowd and you'll probably have a tough time finding a close parking spot unless you get there about an hour early.
If you are walking around look for us just North of the BBQ.....bald guy with a goatee, and probably binoculars....I'll be the only one with binocs.

[Quinn]

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Meet and greet with jockeys, located in near saddling paddock

• Handicapping 101 – Learn the basics of handicapping.

• Trainers Q & A Session

• Jockey Quarters Tour
o 8:30am
o 9:30am


Looks like Albarado, Leparoux, and Bridgmohan will be at Prairie Meadows Friday night. Any chance they'll be hanging around for this?

[PrairieMeadows]

The word is that they are going to fly home Friday night, and fly back for Saturday night.

[PrairieMeadows]

7th Race. (C7) Post 9:13PM HANDICAP
The 11th Running of
The Iowa Sprint Handicap
$125,000 Guaranteed
Purse $125,000 Guaranteed 6 Furlongs
A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD.

1 NATIVE RULER (LB) '04 H R0 121 Ocampo, I Moss, M Richard, C

2 BOLD START (LB) '04 H 120 Albarado, R Carroll, L McPeek, K

3 SILVER EDITION (LB) '05 C 117 Thompson, T Van Meter II, Thomas F. and Maloof, Phillip Lukas, D

4 EATON'S GIFT (LB) '05 C 116 Desormeaux, K Zayat Stables, LLC Romans, D

5 SOK SOK (LB) '05 C 117 Leparoux, J Savorthetime Stables LP Asmussen, S

6 SEMAPHORE MAN (LB) '02 G 120 Berry, M Double Bogey Stable Von Hemel, K

7 EZ DREAMER (LB) '05 C R31 113 Corbett, G Triple AAA Ranch Owens, R.K.
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8th Race. (C8) Post 9:45PM STAKES
The 10th Running of
The Iowa Distaff
$125,000 Guaranteed
Purse $125,000 Guaranteed (Includes $25,000 from the B.C.) 1 1/16 Miles
A SWEEPSTAKES FOR FILLIES & MARES, THREE-YEAR-OLDS & UPWARD.

1 BEAR NOW� (LB) '04 M 114 Albarado, R Town and Country Farm Stall, Jr., A

2 DAY OF VICTORY� (LB) '05 F 118 Thompson, T Lakin, L Holthus, R

3 EUPHONY� (LB) '05 F 123 Berry, M Pin Oak Stable Von Hemel, DK

4 CELERITAS� (LB) '04 M R10 120 Corbett, G Mamakos, C Mamakos, J

5 COPPER STATE (LB) '04 M 114 Leparoux, J Millennium Farms Asmussen, S
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9th Race. (C9) Post 10:17PM HANDICAP
The 13th Running of
The Prairie Meadows Cornhusker Handicap (Grade II)
$300,000 Guaranteed
Purse $300,000 Guaranteed (Includes $50,000 from the B.C.) 1 1/8 Miles
A HANDICAP FOR THREE-YEAR-OLDS AND UPWARD.

1 STONEHOUSE� (L) '04 H 117 Compton, P Rudolph, Richard and Vranich, Michael Broussard, J

2 MY PAL CHARLIE� (LB) '05 C 120 Albarado, R Hughes, B Stall, Jr., A

3 RED HOT N GOLD (LB) '04 G R0 113 Thompson, T RPM Thoroughbreds (Shattuck) Von Hemel, K

4 VICTORY PETE� (LB) '05 C 112 Valdivia, Jr., J Johnson, Ellen and Peter O. Barba, A

5 SHADOWBDANCING� (LB) '05 C R17 115 Meier, R RNB Racing LLC Gore, T

6 WAYZATA BAY� (LB) '02 H R0 117 Ocampo, I World Thoroughbreds Racing, Inc. Hicklin, J

7 SECRET GETAWAY� (L) '05 C 118 Desormeaux, K Sand and Cee Stables Stidham, M

8 JONESBORO� (LB) '02 H 119 Berry, M Langford, M Morse, R
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[PrairieMeadows]

Post Time: 87 degrees/93 heat index Partly Cloudy 6mph SE wind. Last Race: 78 degrees/ 81 heat index Partyly Cloudy 6mph SE wind.

[PrairieMeadows]

Track has been conditioned and undercut. Yesterday put 4 loads of water on inside and outside @ 4000 gallons/load. They worked the cushion. Left the pad. With the heat and wind, they track is trying to over dry. Will prob add water after training. Continue with normal maintenance for this evening.

[Donnie]

Should be a beautiful night for racing Patrick! Suze and I should be out! If not tonight, tomorrow night for the Cornhusker fer sure.

[affirmedny]

Patrick, we're totally shut out of betting this in New Jersey. Neither Freehold or the Meadowlands is simulcasting PM tonight therefore we can't bet it online either. I know they do simulcast some cards from PM, why wouldn't they offer betting on the two biggest cards of the year? This should give everyone a small idea of what we're up against in this state.

[PrairieMeadows]

Our simulcast coordinator is aware, and has been pushing our signal to no avail, he indicated that patrons in the state of NJ can use the following site to bet on PRM https://4njbets.com/

[affirmedny]

Turns out they are taking it. It wasn't on the schedule. Maybe somebody made a phone call? thanks

[PrairieMeadows]

Courtesy of NTRA & Equibase.com