The United States Department of Agriculture has rejected a bid for Yavapai Downs by Gary Miller, even after it was increased to $3.5 million, and is negotiating with backup bidder Joe Davis of Texas. For more, see the story here: Yavapai Downs $3.25M bankruptcy sale vetoed by feds (Arizona Republic)
Case Cracker, a 2-year-old daughter of Margie’s Wildcat, set a two-furlong track record at Golden Gate on April 6. Dominating a maiden special weight field, Case Cracker won by four lengths in :21.20. Margie’s Wildcat stands at Fleming Thoroughbred Farm LLC in Willcox, Arizona.
Gary Miller, former president of the Arizona Horseman’s Benevolent & Protective Association, submitted the high bid of $3.25 million for Yavapai Downs at a bankruptcy auction on Tuesday. See full story here: Yavapai Downs sells for $3.25 million (The Daily Courier)
Ez Effort, a 3-year-old half-brother to Uh Oh Bango, was a runaway winner in a maiden special weight event at Gulfstream Park on the Florida Derby Day undercard on March 31. Bred and initially campaigned by Triple AAA Ranch, Ez Effort was second at Santa Anita Park on Jan. 7 in his debut. Sold subsequently, Ez […]
The March 10 issue of the Thoroughbred Times features an article about Triple AAA Ranch. Click here to view: All in the Families Reprinted with permission from the Thoroughbred Times.
Bids to be taken on Yavapai Downs on April 3. See full story here: Yavapai Downs Will Go on Auction Block Soon (Arizona Republic)
William J. Walsh has been named the new Director of the Arizona Department of Racing by Governor Jan Brewer. Walsh had been acting as interim Director since the departure of Lonny Powell, who had resigned effective Dec. 31, 2011. For additional detail, click here: Governor Jan Brewer Appoints New Racing Director.
Mark the date: ATBA members can look forward to a silent auction during the Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Dinner on April 27, followed by an exciting day of racing celebrating Arizona-Breds on April 28. On Friday evening the AZ Champions of 2011 will be unveiled, and some exclusive auction items await the highest bidder. […]