This year, Malad is holding three weekends of horseraces, and the second one is now in the books.  In previous years, there have been occasions where racing was canceled as a result of weather conditions.  Partly in order to create allowance for such an event, the three week event gives race lovers even more opportunity to watch the action and try their luck.  While there were not enough committed horses for Saturday’s races, Sunday’s races were fast and full.

Early in the day there was a threat of cloudy weather, but by post time the day was hot and clear.  

The first race, a Quarter Horse Allowance, was won by Tarzzan, owned by CG Racing, LLC and ridden by Eric Ayala.  In second was Idaho Jess, owned by Dorian Montero and ridden by Never Marin.  Third went to One Famous Bambi, owned by Gloria Ortiz and jockeyed by Joe Antonio Figueroa.

The second race, a Quarter horse Maiden, was won by Redbloodednellie, owned by CG Racing, LLC and jockeyed by Eric Ayala.  Gw the Cartel Chick, owned by Gil L. Wright and ridden by Jesus Flores, came in second.  Third was taken by Df Fabulouscountryjo, owned by Juan Manuel Hernandez, and ridden by Jose Antonio Figueroa.  

The third race, another Quarter Horse Maiden, was won by M E Jessie D, owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman, and ridden by Eric Ayala.  Second was won by Pro Rosa, woned by Tedd and Bonnie Johnson, and jockeyed by Jesus Flores.  Third went to Be Dynasti, owned by Benedito Estrada and ridden by Jose Antonion Figueroa.

The fourth race, the Poor Boy All Breed Futurity, was won by Jc Has Dulce, owned by Francisco Molina, and ridden by Oscar Cervantes.  Second was won by Miliken Creek, owned by Bryan Goode and Tony Hyde, and ridden by Jose Antonion Figueroa.  Third place went to Perrfect Black, owned by Jose Lopez and ridden by Oscar Villa.

The fifth race was a Quarter horse Allowance, and was won by Go My First Doll, owned by Gloria Ortiz and ridden by Oscar Villa.  Second went to Soren Knud, owned by Gordon Knudsen and Kimberly Raedel and ridden by Jose Antonio Figueroa.  Third place went to The Special Pro, owned by Juan Manuel Hernandez and jockeyed by
Oscar Cervantes.

The six race was the Idaho Bred Overnight Derby, and was won by M E Closing Time, owned by Dave Merritt and Kim Newman and ridden by Eric Ayala.  Second place went to Paint Me Mo Famous, owned by Eduardo Robles and ridden by Oscar Villa.  Third place was won by Ma Pistol Man, owned by Edgar Juarez.  

The traditional seventh race was a thoroughbred allowance, and the results were delayed.  They will be noted in next week’s race report.  

Blanket Sponsors for the race weekends include Oneida County Fairboard, the Malad Gun Club, Boyd Varney Farm, On the Run, Silver Spur Insurance, Ireland Bank, Super Sprots Farms, Central Service, Mountain Valley Masonry, Malad Plumbing.

Races are sanctioned by the Idaho State Racing Commission.  Malad’s Director of Racing is Todd Thomas, and the racing Secretary is
Becky Grant.

The races themselves are sponsored by a long list of sponsors, including the Fair board.  The Fair board  includes members Ken Moss, Chairman, John Hardy, Vice Chair, Todd Thomas, Lacey Clark, Eric Eliason, Shanae Blaisdell Hugo Ramos, and Diane Skidmore, Secretary.  

Next weekend’s races are planned for Saturday and Sunday in the lead up to the Fair’s opening day.

In between the regular races on Sunday, stick races for kids were held, sponsored by Ireland Bank.  Announcer Shaun Kurek interviewed the young hopefuls on the track, and called the action in the day’s most competitive races!  Pictures of the kids from Sunday and the week before are presented here.