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Lake, Hess team up for Croswell (Mich.) grand slam

from the Michigan Harness Horsemen's Association

CROSWELL, Mich. — Trainer Kent Hess and driver David Lake teamed up to win four of the 14 Michigan Colt Stakes events on Thursday (June 20) at the Croswell (Mich.) Fair, the first stop on the summer-long Michigan fair harness racing circuit.

Of their four winners, Hess and Lake found the winner's circle with a trio of Marjorie Deshetsky homebreds: Kaa Dee Carol, who won a $5,125 2-year-old filly trot in 2:17.3; Kaa Dee Kate, who won a $5,675 3-year-old filly trot in 2:16.3; and Kaa Dee Archie, who won a 3-year-old colt and gelding trot in 2:11.4. The duo also won with 2-year-old pacing gelding Sunsetacreshandsum, who took his $5,150 Colt Stakes split in 2:12.3 for owner Ted Boschma.

Tim Roach notched a training and driving double, winning with 2-year-old trotting filly Libbys Lucky Lady (2:17.2) and 2-year-old pacing filly Lady Wolverine (2:12).

Thursday's fastest mile over the Croswell half-mile oval belonged to Kourageous Key, whom Brad Kramer drove to a 2:04 win in the $11,000 3-year-old male pace for trainer Kelly Goodwin. Kramer and Goodwin also partnered with Forever A Flirt to win a $5,600 split for sophomore pacing fillies in 2:05.

In Wednesday's (June 19) action, 13-year-old Stening A posted the fastest mile off the two-day meet, winning a Free-For-All Pace in 2:02.1. Winter Asher-Stalbaum owns, trains and drove the Jereme's Jet gelding who now has 38 career wins.

The Michigan fair circuit travels to Caro, Mich., for a single Colt Stakes program on Thursday (June 27). First post is 5 p.m. EDT.

The Charlotte races are canceled today due to rain and track conditions. We are working on approvals to reschedule them at a later date.

Eaton County Fair on July 6 in Charlotte -- Construction

Please click for the Caro Program June 27 Race

Joanne Putnam Obituary

Joanne Janice Putnam (Alfano) of Vassar, MI was called home to our Lord and Savior on Saturday May 18, 2024. Read More

Click here for the 2024 Summer Fair Schedule 

Our deepest condolences to the friends and family Susan "Sue" Frances Taylor. 

A celebration of life for Sue Frances Taylor will be held May 26, 2024, at Kempf Family Funeral Cremation Services in Marshall from 2 - 6 p.m.

Gate Schooling - Centerville – St. Joesph County Grange Fair

Saturday, May 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Gate Schooling – Big Rapids – contact Tim Roach at 810-441-0637 for additional details

Monday, May 27, at 1:00 p.m.

Gate Schooling - Fowlerville  - Sunday June 2 at 12 pm

Gate Schooling - Caro - Sunday June 9 at  1 pm 

Gate Schooling - Hastings -  Sunday May 5th at 1 pm. If people are interested they should contact Ryan Verhage.

Gate Schooling - Centerville – St. Joesph County Grange Fair Saturday May 25 at 1:00 p.m.

Peimine and peiminine are isosteroidal alkaloids and the major biological active constituents derived from the Bulbus Fritillaria plant (Fritillaria ussuriensis and Fritillaria thunbergia).  These Fritillaria alkaloids are reported to have anti-inflammatory, expectorant, antitussive, and other anti-tumor, antioxidant, and sedative pharmacological effects.  There are no FDA-approved Fritillaria-containing products.  To the extent that Bulbus Fritillaria-containing products exist, they are manufactured absent regulatory oversight – with unknown safety, efficacy, stability, and purity.  Fritillaria alkaloids are assigned a 4/B classification in the Association of Racing Commissioners International’s Uniform Classification (ARCI) of Foreign Substances, consistent with other substances with similar pharmacological activity lacking FDA approval.  The detection of Fritillaria alkaloids in the post-race sample can result in a horse’s disqualification, a fine, and suspension for the trainer. 

Bulbus Fritillaria-containing products are marketed in a variety of over-the-counter herbal formulations claiming to support respiratory function, cardiovascular, and muscular performance.  Equine supplements and products known to contain Bulbus Fritillaria as an ingredient include but are not limited to the following: Open Air (Peak Performance Nutrients), Power Pak Nitro (Peak Performance Nutrients) and Respi-Free (Omega Alpha).  The concentration of fritillaria can be highly variable from one product to the next, as well as from batch to batch for a single product. Additionally, the amount of fritillaria may differ substantially from that declared on the label contents.  For these reasons, there is no reliable withdrawal guidance for the use of these products.

Further, there may be other products containing this substance of which labels may not clearly indicate the presence of Bulbus Fritillaria but simply refer to a ‘proprietary blend of herbs’ so the end-user may not be unaware that the product contains a prohibited substance. 

Horsemen are advised to exercise caution in using these products in proximity to a race.  Should a veterinarian determine treatment with fritillaria-containing products is warranted for a specific patient, clearance testing is recommended.

For more information on Fritillaria, contact the RMTC at:  contactus@rmtcnet.com.  Find this and other RMTC Advisories & Bulletins on our website.

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The RMTC is a 501(c) 3 organization comprised of 23 industry stakeholder organizations with a shared commitment to engage in research, education, and advocacy for science-based initiatives that promote the health and safety of the racehorse and the integrity of competition. More information can be found at RMTCnet.com.