2020 Fact Book Available on The Jockey Club’s Website

The Jockey Club announced today that the 2020 edition of the Fact Book is available in the Resources section of its website at jockeyclub.com.

The online Fact Book is a statistical and informational guide to Thoroughbred breeding, racing and auction sales in North America and is updated quarterly. It also features a directory of Canadian, international, national, and state organizations. Links to the Breeding Statistics report that is released by The Jockey Club each September and the Report of Mares Bred information that is published by The Jockey Club each October can be found in the Breeding section of the Fact Book.

This year’s Fact Book includes three new statistics: percentage of mares bred by stallion covering year; percentage of first-time starters by age; and percentage of foal crop that won a race by racing year.

“The Jockey Club is pleased to be able to provide this new data, and we encourage suggestions on additional information to include in the Fact Book to enhance its value as a tool for the Thoroughbred industry,” said James L. Gagliano, president and chief operating officer of The Jockey Club.

The 2020 editions of State Fact Books, which feature detailed breeding, racing, and auction sales information specific to numerous states, Canadian provinces, and Puerto Rico, are also available on The Jockey Club website. The State Fact Books are updated monthly.

The Jockey Club, founded in 1894 and dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing, is the breed registry for North American Thoroughbreds. In fulfillment of its mission, The Jockey Club, directly or through subsidiaries, provides support and leadership on a wide range of important industry initiatives, and it serves the information and technology needs of owners, breeders, media, fans and farms. It is the sole funding source for America’s Best Racing, the broad-based fan development initiative for Thoroughbred racing. You can follow America’s Best Racing at americasbestracing.net. Additional information is available at jockeyclub.com.

Sokol Named Louisiana Downs Racing Operations Manager

Jennifer Sokol most recently served as racing office manager.

 

David Heitzmann, director of racing at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs, announced that Jennifer Sokol has accepted the position of racing operations manager at the Shreveport racetrack. Sokol has been employed at Louisiana Downs since 2007, joining the racing office in 2012. She most recently served as racing office manager.

Her new duties will include supervision of the racing staff as well as overseeing handicapping seminars, racing promotions and other duties associated with the live Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred race meets.

“Jen Sokol has been a hard-working team member at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs and has served the racing office in many capacities,” said Heitzmann. “She has done a tremendous job for us and is very deserving of this promotion.”

Chaplain Jimmy Sistrunk adds his appreciation for the time and energy that Sokol has devoted to assisting horsemen and the backside employees.

“Jen is always eager to get involved and has been so helpful in assisting our chaplaincy in fundraising efforts,” he said. “She goes above and beyond as has done so much, especially in our annual Golf Tournament and Backstretch Benevolence Fund Banquet.”

Sokol’s duties are effective February 14 and the native of Greenwood, Louisiana looks forward to her new role.

“Working with the horsemen and entire team at Harrah’s Louisiana Downs has been a very rewarding experience,” said Sokol. “Most people have no idea how much coordination is involved each day in organizing race cards and the charitable work we do, but I love it and am thrilled to continue my career with this great organization.”

Minit To Stardom Clear Winner in LA Bred Premier Night Matron S.

LA Bred Premier Night Matron S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 5 furlongs
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Bred, Fillies and Mares, $100,000

MINIT TO STARDOM - La Bred Premier Night Matron - 02-08-20 - R10 - DED - Finish
Minit To Stardom wins LA Bred Premier Night Matron S. Coady Photography

MINIT TO STARDOM
Star Guitar-Wild About Marie
Breeder: Brittlyn Stables, Inc.
Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc.
Trainer: Jose M. Camejo
Jockey: A Cintron

2nd
Midnight Fantasy
Midnight Lute-St. Jean
Breeder: J. Adcock & Hume Wornall
Owner: Darlin R. Moore Management LLC
Trainer: Joe Sharp
Jockey: T. Thornton

3rd
Play Unified
Exchange Rate-Carson City Sham
Breeder: Keith Hernandez, Earl Hernandez & John Duvieilh
Owner: Ivery Sisters Racind, Larry J. Romero, Dorby Racing, LLC and Winalot Racing, LLC
Trainer: Ron Faucheux
Jockey: F. Geroux

Underpressure Edges Pound For Pound to Win LA Bred Premier Night Championship S.

LA Bred Premier Night Championship S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, Mile and one sixteenth
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Breds, $150,000

UNDERPRESSURE - La Bred Premier Night Championship - 02-08-20 - R09 - DED - Finish
Underpressure edges Pound For Pound to win the LA Bred Premier Night Championship S. Coady Photography.

UNDERPRESSURE
Birdstone – Charming Colleen
Breeder: James McIngvale
Owner: Mallory Greiner
Trainer: Chris Richard
Jockey: G. Melancon

2nd
Pound For Pound
Redding Colliery-Buttercup’s Song
Breeder: J. Adcock & B&B Bloodstock
Owner: Israel Flores Horses LLC
Trainer: Andrea Ancil Ali
Jockey: T. Thornton

3rd
Star Fitzstall
Star Guitar-Wild About Marie
Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc.
Trainer: Jose M. Camejo
Jockey: A Cintron

Double Barrel Man Takes LA Bred Premier Night Sprint S.

LA Bred Premier Night Sprint S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 5 furlongs
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Breds, $100,000

DOUBLE BARREL MAN - La Bred Premier Night Sprint - 02-08-20 - R08 - DED - Finish
Double Barrel Man takes LA Bred Premier Night Sprint S. Coady Photography

DOUBLE BARREL MAN
Musket Man – Double Points Day
Breeder: Michele Rodriguez
Owner: GK Racing LLC
Trainer: Karl Broberg
Jockey: P. Ramirez

2nd
Bending Saint
Saint Afleet-Bending Grass
Breeder: Daniel Chicola
Owner: Craig Drago
Trainer: Allen Landry
Jockey: T. Thornton

3rd
Laughingsaintsong
Songandaprayer-Laughing Saint
Breeder: J.E. Jumonville Jr.  and Bunny Jumonville
Owner: Rodney J. Verret
Trainer: Allen Landry
Jockey: C.J. Hernandez

Steph’sfullasugar Wins LA Bred Premier Night Starlet S.

LA Bred Premier Night Starlet S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 1 Mile
Three-Year-Old, Accredited Louisiana Bred Fillies, $100,000

STEPH'SFULLASUGAR - La Bred Premier Night Starlet - 02-08-20 - R07 - DED - Finish
Steph’sfullasugar wins LA Bred Premier Night Starlet S. Coady Photography

STEPH’SFULLASUGAR
Tapiture – Share the Sugar
Breeder: Autumn Hill Farms Racing Stables, Inc.
Owner: Autumn Hill Farms Racing Stables, Inc.
Trainer: Victor Arceneaux
Jockey: C.J. Hernandez

2nd
Our Lost Love
Half Ours-Lost Love Baby
Breeder: Tri-Star Racing LLC
Owner: Tri-Star Racing, LLC
Trainer: Joseph M. Foster
Jockey: J. Dominguez

3rd
Saber Cut
Sabercat-Shes Dixies Eskimo
Breeder: John Luck
Owner: John Luck
Trainer: Samuel Breaux
Jockey: T. Kennedy

Pinch Assault Defeats Rivals in LA Bred Premier Night Gentlemen Starter S.

LA Bred Premier Night Gentlemen Starter S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, Mile and one sixteenth
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Breds, $60,000

PINCH ASSAULT - La Bred Premier Night Gentlemen Starter - 02-08-20 - R06 - DED - Finish
Pinch Assault Edges Social Misfit and Rifle Man to win the LA Bred Premier Night Gentlemen Starter. Coady Photography

PINCH ASSAULT
Due Date – Lilly Ladue
Breeder: Richey & Strode Stables
Owner: John T. Easley and Brian A. Huval
Trainer: Brian A. Huval
Jockey: J. Dominguez

2nd
Social Misfit
Porto Foricos-Unfriendly Koo
Breeder: Earl Hernandez & Keith Hernandez
Owner: Winalot Racing, LLC
Trainer: Ron Faucheux
Jockey: M. Mena

3rd
Rifle Man
Musket Man-Rise N Go
Breeder: Rockin’ H Farms
Owner: Horseplayers Racing Club LLC
Trainer: Justin Jeansonne
Jockey: G. Mora

Mariah’s Galaxy Victorious in LA Bred Premier Night Distaff

LA Bred Premier Night Distaff
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 1 mile
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Bred, Fillies and Mares, $125,000

MARIAH'S GALAXY - La Bred Premier Night Distaff - 02-08-20 - R05 - DED - Finish
Mariah’s Galaxy wins LA Bred Premier Night Distaff. Coady Photography

MARIAH’S GALAXY
Greeley’s Galaxy – Black Mariah
Breeder: Margie K. Averett
Owner: Riley Blanchet and Todd Matte
Trainer: Victor Arceneaux
Jockey: K.J. Smith

2nd
Tenpins Tempo
Tenpins-Perfect Time
Breeder: Elite Thoroughbreds
Owner: Elite Thoroughbred Racing
Trainer: Lee Thomas
Jockey: A. Broussard

3rd
Special Blessing
Flat Out-Langsyne
Breeder: J. Adcock
Owner: Coteau Grove Farms LLC
Trainer: W. Bret Calhoun
Jockey: M. Mena

Big Em C Takes LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter S.

LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 5 furlongs
Four-Year-Olds and Upwards, Accredited Louisiana Breds, $50,000

BIG EM C - La Bred Premier Night Cajun Starter - 02-08-20 - R04 - DED - Finish
Big Em C wins LA Bred Premier Night Ragin Cajun Starter S. Coady Photography

BIG EM C
Flashpoint – Grand Kisses
Breeder: Spendthrift Farm, LLC
Owner: End Zone Athletics, Inc.
Trainer: Karl Broberg
Jockey: C. McMahon

2nd
I Want A Picture
Redding Colliery-Bond’s Babe
Breeder: J. Adcock & Hume Wornall
Owner: Geral Dewitt
Trainer: Anthony Arey
Jockey: W. Rodriguez

3rd
Snapper Bite
Yankee Gentleman-Constant Sparkle
Breeder: Betty King & Brett Brinkman
Owner: Ashton Richard and Louis W. Sellers
Trainer: Randy J. Granger

No Parole Proves Best in LA Bred Premier Night Prince

LA Bred Premier Night Prince S.
Delta Downs, 2-8-20, 1 Mile
Three-Year-Olds, Accredited Louisiana Breds, Colts or Geldings, $100,000

NO PAROLE - La Bred Premier Night Prince - 02-08-20 - R03 - DED - Finish
No Parole wins LA Bred Premier Night Prince S. Coady Photography

NO PAROLE
Violence – Plus One
Breeder: Coteau Grove Farms
Owner: Maggi Moss
Trainer: Thomas M. Amoss
Jockey: J. Graham

2nd
Freedomfi
Guilt Trip-Charming Colleen
Breeder: James McIngvale
Owner: James McIngvale
Trainer: Chris Richard
Jockey: G. Melancon

3rd
Guitar Tribute
Star Guitar-Sunday’s Child
Breeder: Brittlyn, Inc.
Owner: Brittlyn Stable, Inc.
Trainer: Jose M. Camejo
Jockey: A. Cintron