2002 BC Arabian Racing Report

Arabian Racing saw another exciting summer in Kamloops and Vernon.  The majority of races were held in Kamloops with eight Arabian races starting May 19^th.  There were 3 Thoroughbred races, 1 Quarter Horse Race and 1 Arabian race the first day with the distance for Arabians set at 3.5 Furlongs. Vernon’s Kin Park had 4 races and Millarville Alberta held their historic Arabian race .  The races continued through June, July, August and ended in September with a mile race.

The best time for 3.5 furlongs was 47.1 June 9^th by Special Edition with Ron Bilodeau up.  Thoroughbred times -- 43 seconds same track, similar conditions.

The best time for 4.5 furlongs was 58.1 August 25^th by N.L. Serbania with B. Mellish up.  Thoroughbred times - 53 seconds same track, similar conditions.

The best time for 6.5 furlongs was 1.30.4 set on July 7^th by Zales Storm with M. Pepin up. Thoroughbred times -- 1.22.

The time for the miles was 1:52.2 set by N.L. Serbania   September 1^st  with B.Mellish up.  Thorough bred times -- 1.40.

A total of 15 horses ran including Maidens

The top ten horses by money earned are as follows

Zales Storm owned by Mary Boulware----------------------$8370-in 7 starts, 5 wins, 1 second, one third

NL Serbania owned by Norm and Lorraine Pottle---------$7019-10 starts, 3 wins , 5 seconds, 1 third, 1 4th

Special Edition owned by Donna Setters--------------------$2940-7 starts, 2 wins, 1 third, 1 fourth

Infinite Echo owned by Rebecca Born-----------------------$2763-7 starts, 1win, 1 second, 2 thirds

PW Winds of Change owned by Christy Van Hees--------$2307-5 starts. 1 win, 1 second, 2 thirds, 1 fourth

Sundown Shalaum’s Penny Candy----Penny Hoglund----$1748-7 starts, 1 win, 1 third, 2 fourths

Bialka owned by Gary Fridell---------------------------------$1732-8 starts, 2 seconds, 2 thirds, 1 fourth

Zales Traveller owned by Rebecca Born---------------------$1510-6 starts. 1 second, 1 third, 4 fourths

Zales Sun owned by Sheri Franks-----------------------------$998-3 starts. 1 second.1 third, 1 fourth

Fallan  owned by Ina Lohmann---------------------------------$476-2 starts, 1 third

Other runners with earnings were

Zales Rave On owned by Jason Kary--------------------------$440-1 start, 1 second under $200

NL Temptation 3 starts, 1 4^th; Meanwhile Safarr, 5 starts, 1 4^th, Aura 2 starts, 1 4th, and Ghost, 1 start.

All horses to run on these tracks must have a Qualifying work with Arabians having a 5-second allowance to the Thoroughbreds qualifying times.

Racing days have been set for the 2003 season beginning May 25 at Kamloops and ending September 7^th. The purses will average $2000 added per race.   If anyone wishes to continue racing their horses after our season ends the state of Washington will include Arabian races starting September 26^th and ending December 21 at the Cleopatra Downs, Playfair Race Course in Spokane, Washington.  The purses will average $3000 U.S to $5000 U.S 

There is a great need for more owners and horses to be involved.  The Kamloops and Vernon tracks will offer more than one race per day if there are enough horses to fill the gates.  It is preferred the maidens not run with the seasoned horses, however with a pool of only 15 horses to draw from it has to be allowed.

The horse must be three years of age, have gate approval and a qualifying workout.  This can be arranged at the track.  The gallop persons and the trainer must be licensed.  This can be arranged by becoming an assistant trainer under a current trainer in good standing at the track, or if already a licensed trainer, showing the stewards your license. 

A working horse will need at least two months galloping to be fit.  A three-year-old will need twice that or more under saddle. .For more information contact me at Sundown Arabians, Box 39, Hixon B.C. VOK-1SO or Fax 250-998-4381 or  telephone 250-998-4380 or email sundownarabs@telus.net