Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Kicks Off 2010 'Chase Season in Virginia
Submitted by: Betsy Burke Parker
Phone: 540-364-2929
Email Address: betsyp(at)crosslink.net
Date Added: 3/15/2010
English journeyman Carl Rafter goes three-for-three at Airlie
By Betsy Burke Parker
Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Races, Saturday March 13.
Airlie Foundation, Warrenton, Virginia.
Results
Maiden Hurdle. About 1 3/4 miles over National Fences
1 Diamond Fever 160 Carl Rafter Randleston Farm Jimmy Day
2 Xoxoxo *150 Sam Cockburn Warren Owens William Aylor, Jr.
Diamond Fever set the pace most of the way with Xoxoxo close behind. With six furlongs to run Xoxoxo joined Diamond Fever, and they raced as a team to the last where Diamond Fever took command. Xoxoxo was driving at the finish but Diamond Fever prevailed.
Winning Margin: 1/2 Winning Time: 3:59 4/5 Turf: soft
Diamond Fever, dk.b./br. g. 2004, by Seeking the Gold - Radiant Ring, by Halo. Bred by Double K LLC & Helen C. Alexander (Ky)
Second Race Restricted Maiden Hurdle. About 1 3/4 miles over National Fences
1 Better Than Even 152 Carl Rafter S. Bruce Smart, Jr. Jimmy Day
2 Attention Deficit *142 Scarlett Lovett FoxxView Farm Robin Canard-Lovett
Better Than Even raced on the lead most of the way while Attention Deficit challenged at times. Better Than Even took sole possession of the lead in the last half mile and was never threatened.
Winning Margin: 2 Winning Time: 4:05 3/5 Turf: soft
Better Than Even, ch. m. 2005, by Stephen Got Even - Duel To The End, by End Sweep. Bred by Paul Harmel & Sharri Harmel (Ky)
Third Race Amateur/Novice Rider Hurdle. About 1 3/4 miles over National Fences
1 Bold Turn *160 Jamey Price Carrington Racing Stables Arch Kingsley, Jr.
2 Meshwaar *160 Sam Cockburn Aylor Racing Stable William Aylor, Jr.
Bold Turn went to the lead at once while Meshwaar raced within striking distance. Bold Turn stayed on top the whole race and held Meshwaar safe through the stretch. This was Jamey Price's first start and win over fences.
Winning Margin: 3 Winning Time: 3:55 1/5 Turf: deep
Bold Turn, dk.b./br. g. 2001, by West By West - Marg's My Mom, by Air Forbes Won. Bred by Mr. & Mrs. M. L. Wood (Ky)
Fourth Race The Airlie Steeplechase Open Hurdle. About 1 3/4 miles over National Fences
1 So Amazing (Ire) 170 Carl Rafter Randleston Farm Jimmy Day
This race was a walkover and was Carl Rafter's third win on the card.
Winning Margin: Winning Time: Turf: deep
So Amazing (Ire), b. g. 2004, by Galileo (Ire) - Uliana, by Darshaan (GB). Bred by Mr. & Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone (Ire)
Fifth Race Owner Rider Timber. About 2 3/4 miles over Timber
1 Crypto Cousin 180 Patrick Cooney Patrick Cooney Patrick Cooney
This race was a walkover.
Winning Margin: Winning Time: Turf: deep
Crypto Cousin, b. g. 2002, by Crypto Star - Carolina Cousin, by Clever Trick. Bred by Mr. Alfred H. Smith, Jr. (Md)
Sixth Race The Springs Valley Open Timber. About 2 3/4 miles over Timber
1 Pan Adam 165 Michael Harris Michael F. Harris Michael F. Harris
This race was a walkover.
Winning Margin: Winning Time: Turf: deep
Pan Adam, ch. g. 1998, by Unreal Zeal - Honey Isle, by Honey Jay. Bred by Emerald Pastures Corp & G & N Stable, Inc (Fl)
Seventh Race 1st Div. Highland School Novice Rider Flat. About 1 1/2 miles on the Turf
1 Heart O Plenty 160 Sarah O'Brien S. Bruce Smart, Jr. Jimmy Day
2 Antonio Star 160 Ben Garner W. Gary Baker Mrs. D. M. Smithwick
3 Haddix 150 Ivan Dowling Perry J. Bolton Katherine N. McKenna
4 Harry's Crown 160 Natasha Aylor Aylor Racing Stable William Aylor, Jr.
5 Fieldview 160 Todd McKenna Irvin S. Naylor Katherine N. McKenna
6 That Dream Cat 152 Vika Monroe Vika Monroe William Aylor, Jr.
Heart O Plenty raced off the pace, launched a rally in the last half mile, took the lead with a quarter mile to go and won going away. This was Jimmy Day's fourth win on the card.
Winning Margin: 2 Winning Time: 3:07 2/5 Turf: deep
Heart O Plenty, b. g. 2005, by Jambalaya Jazz - Plenty Charming, by Broad Brush. Bred by George Hair (WV)
Seventh Race 2nd Div. Highland School Novice Rider Flat. About 1 1/2 miles on the Turf
1 Endless Mountain 160 Ben Garner Indian Run Farm Mrs. D. M. Smithwick
2 Officer Pepper 152 Muiris Hinchion Randleston Farm Jimmy Day
3 Untamed Hero 160 Scarlett Lovett FoxxView Farm Robin Canard-Lovett
4 Mariah's Promise 152 Nial Molloy Frances M. Dulaney Michael F. Harris
5 The Mint Bar 150 Sam Cockburn Aylor Racing Stable William Aylor, Jr.
PU Western Fling 160 Arianna Spadoni Stewart Strawbridge Katherine N. McKenna
Endless Mountain stalked Untamed Hero's early pace, took command with a mile to go, opened up by at least twelve lengths and held off Officer Pepper's late rally.
Winning Margin: 1/2 Winning Time: 3:25 Turf: deep
Endless Mountain, dk.b./br. g. 2002, by Shuailaan - Meet With Pete, by Anticipating. Bred by Hurstland Farm, Inc. & Mr. & Mrs. J. Kelly Murphy, III (Ky)
Eighth Race $2,000. The VHBPA Virginia Bred/Sired Flat. About 7/8 mile on the Turf
1 Dixie Colony 160 Jake Chalfin Debra E. Kachel Ricky Hendriks $1,200
2 Hey Doctor 160 Bruce Daley Mary Fleming Finlay Mrs. D. M. Smithwick $400
3 Protocol Chief 160 Tom Foley Randolph D. Rouse Randolph D. Rouse $220
4 Owkie Hokie 132 Natasha Aylor Warren Owens William Aylor, Jr. $100
Dixie Colony went to the lead at once and held that position all the way repulsing a challenge from Hey Doctor at the head of the stretch.
Winning Margin: 2 Winning Time: 1:56 Turf: deep
Dixie Colony, dk.b./br. g. 2000, by Citidancer - Soaring Colony, by Pleasant Colony. Bred by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin, III (Va)
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