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48 Pages·2015·6.36 MB·English

Maryland
Gala
Million

30th
Reception & Auction
Friday, OctOber 16, 2015
tHe Maryland club
Evening’s schedule:
Silent Auction
6:30 – 8:15
Located upstairs
Anthony Kearns
Singing at 8:30 in Ball Room
Raffle Drawing
Immediately following
Live Auction
Follows Raffle Drawing in Ball Room
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GaLa RaFFLe
— procedures —
The name of every holder of a paid raffle ticket shall be
drawn. Every tenth name drawn will win $1,000 cash.
For 60 tickets or less sold: $1,000 to third to last, $2,000
to second to last, $15,000 Grand Prize to final name
drawn. For every additional 10 tickets sold, the winner’s
prize increases by $2,500 and second to last by $500.
GaLa auctIon
— procedures —
Proceeds from the Live and Silent Auctions benefit
the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation.
Silent Auction bidders must print name clearly on bid sheet and
bid in the designated minimum increment. Bidding on silent
auction items will end immediately when the final call is made.
Payment processing for winning bidders of Live and Silent
Auction Items will be available when the Live Auction ends.
Support the past,
present and future of the
Maryland Horse Industry
www.MarylandThoroughbred.com/foundation
World-renowned tenor Anthony Kearns
joins Maryland Million celebrations
He will be performing “america the Beautiful”
on Jim McKay Maryland Million Day
tenor anthony Kearns took the american television audience by storm
in 1999 as the youngest member of the wildly popular musical group, the
Irish tenors with whom he has 10 cDs and five PBS specials. their cDs have
gone Gold, Platinum and Double Platinum. american critics hailed Kearns as
perhaps the most likely of the three (Irish tenors) to “achieve the level of tenor
super stardom now enjoyed by Pavarotti and a handful of other singers.”
Mr. Kearns said his appearance at the Jim McKay Maryland Million
Day combines two of his great passions: music and horses. “I have a
great fondness for horses which goes back to my childhood”.
Kearns hails from county Wexford, Ireland – home of famed Irish horse trainer
aidan o’Brien – and many great horse breeders, trainers and jockeys. that’s
where he “gained an appreciation of horses and the horse industry,” he said.
Mr. Kearns has an international solo career, delighting audiences
with performances that draw from a wide variety of opera, folk
music, classical and Broadway songs and international favorites. He
released his first solo cD, “With a Song in My Heart,” last fall.
Mr. Kearns frequently performs at charity concerts, on television, and with the
finest symphony orchestras and opera houses in the world. In 2012, he sang at
the 137th Preakness at Pimlico Race course during a special Military tribute.
He has had the honor to sing for three u.S. Presidents, the chairman of the Joint
chiefs of Staff and Medal of Honor recipients, and more recently, at the Pre-
Mass concert in Philadelphia for Pope Francis. www.anthonykearnstenor.com
contact: Kirsten Fedewa (on behalf of anthony Kearns): 202.365.6936 / [email protected]
Maryland Million Ltd. thanks Marilyn Payne-Doetsch
for her generous support of his performances tonight and at Laurel Park tomorrow.
GaLa RaFFLe
tIcKet HoLDeRS:
DRaWInG oF RaFFLe BeGInS at 8:30 p.m.
Bandbox Frank P. Wright Mill Hill Stable LLC
Ben’s Cat Freedom Child Mitch Kearney
Bowmans Feed & Pet Supply Friesan Fire Narrative
Bowmans Feed & Pet Supply Garland Farm Orientate
Brooke Bowman, DVM Giacomo Redeemed
Buffum Glade Valley Farms, Inc. Richard F. Blue, Jr.
Cal Nation Golden Lad Richard F. Blue, Sr.
Chanceland Farm Hangover Kid Rob Ry Farm
Cherokee’s Boy James B Steele, Jr. Scipion
Chip & Randy Reed Janice Jenkins Seville
Cindy Spingler Janice Jenkins Shamrock Farm
Dale Capuano Jeff Kreimer Street Magician
Dance Forth Farm Louis Quatorze Super Ninety Nine
David DiPietro Marilyn Payne-Doetsch The Mill
David DiPietro Mary Jones & Robin Graham Tim Hopkins
Despite the Odds MD Vet Group Tritap
Fasig-Tipton MD Vet Group Willowdale Farm
GaLa LIVe
auctIon IteMS
IMMeDIateLY FoLLoWInG RaFFLe DRaWInG
1 RARE PRINT! “A CLASSIC CLASSIC! SUNDAY
SILENCE DEFEATS EASY GOER”
the rivalry between Sunday Silence and easy Goer was one of the greatest in
horse racing history, and their competitive spirit has been captured perfectly in
this artist’s Proof copy of the 1989 Preakness Stakes. an amazing find for anyone
who has been looking for one of the rare 925 prints of “a classic classic!” by
Mike Geraghty; in the artist’s own words, “this is the piece that put him on the
map.” the piece was so popular that radio and tV talk show host Larry King
wrote about the it in a uSa today column in 1990 and nBc Sports used the
image as part of their live 1989 Breeders’ cup coverage. this race was one
of the closest and most thrilling in triple crown history, and it can become an
exciting addition to your home. Retail value: $750. (Donated by a. John Price)
2 GET YOUR RETIRED RACE HORSE’S NEXT
CAREER OFF ON THE RIGHT FOOT
off-the-track thoroughbred expert Steuart Pittman and his team at Dodson
Farm in Davidsonville, MD can help you get your retired racehorse on track
for a new career! this training package includes one (1) month of basic
dressage, free jumping, hacking the countryside, and a solid start over the
fences. Retail value: $1,100. (Donated by Dodon Farm, www.dodonfarm.com)
3A LL INCLUSIVE TRIP FOR 2 - SEE THE
CLYDESDALES IN THE GATEWAY CITY
Visit Purina’s research farm in St. Louis, Mo for the June 2016 farm tour and
learn about how one of the top animal nutrition providers refine their quality
feeds. after that, enjoy a tour of the Budweiser Brewery and meet the famous
Budweiser clydesdales! Your flights, hotel stay, meals, research farm tour,
brewery tour and clydesdale meet ‘n greet are all included in this spectacular
package! Retail value: $2,400. (Donated by Bowman’s Feed & Pet Supply, www.
bowmansfeedandpet.com & Purina animal nutrition, www.purina.com)
4T HE MILL OF BEL AIR PRESENTS… “A TON OF FEED!”
this auction item goes fast every year, and it’s no wonder! the Mill
has generously donated 1 ton (40 bags) of a feed of your choice! the Mill’s
options include: the Mill brand, K.e.R., Hallway Feeds, triple crown, Legends,
Southern States, Mccauleys, or Purina brand feeds. But don’t think the Mill’s
generosity stops there! With your feed, you’ll also receive a bucket with
calvor horse treats, Saratoga shampoo, a sponge, bandage cutter, horse
note cards, a wine bottle plate, and a combo hoof pick/wine bottle opener
for those rough days at “the office”. Redeem by november 30, 2015. Retail
value: $900. (Donated by the Mill of Bel air, www.themillofbelair.com)
5 OWN A CUSTOM PIECE BY CAROL LEE THOMPSON
We have plenty of pictures of friends and family, but what about our four-
legged family? carol Lee thompson brings her creative and well-trained brush
to the canvas in order to give you the best possible portrait of your horse’s head
or dog, up to 9x12 in size. With her experience painting various scenes, you
be assured that your new painting will show the love you have for all of the
members of your family, and be the talk of all of your guests in your home or
office. own a personalized original by this renowned artist today! Retail value:
$1,300. (Donated by carol Lee thompson, www.carolleethompson.com)
6 ESCAPE TO THE DESERT THIS DECEMBER
attend the 2015 Global Symposium on Racing & Gaming to be held December
7-9, 2015 at the luxurious Ventana canyon Resort in the breathtaking foothills
of tucson, aZ. this complimentary registration to the Symposium will give you
the opportunity to rub elbows with the Who’s-Who in the business, catch up on
the latest racing and gaming trends and view racing’s first Shark tank like “Pitch
contest” for innovation in horse racing. During your downtime, you and a guest
can get in a round on one of the resorts two tom Faxio-designed PGa golf courses,
frolic in the heated pools or relax with a massage at the Lakeside Spa. Worried
about getting there? no problem! Southwest airlines has generously provided
two roundtrip tickets that will get you and your guest from BWI to tucson in no
time! Book your hotel by november 20, 2015 to receive a wonderfully discounted
rate. Retail Value: $1,350. (Donated by the university of arizona Race track
Industry Program, www.ua-rtip.org & Southwest airlines, www.southwest.com)
7 FREDERIC REMINGTON “COMING
THROUGH THE RYE” STATUETTE
a moving depiction of the famous bronze statuette features four galavanting
cowboys celebrating life. the artist who created the original is Frederic
Sackrider Remington, renowned old west chronicler. Remington started his
short formal study of art at Yale university in 1878 under John Henry niemeyer,
then at the art Students League in new York. His passion for the West was
born when he traveled to Montana territory in 1881. He is well known for
other pieces such as “the Mountain Man,” “the cheyenne” and “the old
Dragoons of 1850”. Retail value: $1,000. (Donated Donald Dean)
8T WO VIP TURFSIDE TERRACE TICKETS TO
THE 2016 PREAKNESS STAKES
are you a VIP? then you should treat yourself that way! enjoy all the festivities
the best seats at Pimlico has to offer at the second leg of the triple crown,
with two VIP tickets to turfside terrace. Your seats will be located close to
the infield rail, so you’ll get to see all of the action: from the time the horses
get saddled to the exciting photo finish. the VIP treatment includes a parking
pass, admission for two for the Preakness Stakes, prime seating, a gourmet
luncheon buffet and (of course) complimentary fine wines and beer. Retail value:
$896. (Donated by Maryland Jockey club, www.marylandracing.com)
9 HAIL THE TAIL! MEET AMERICAN PHAROAH
IN THE BLUEGRASS THIS APRIL
Here is your chance to meet the triple crown champ! enjoy a private tour of ashford
Stud in Versailles, KY and view the stallions that make up their outstanding roster -
including american Pharoah! Plan your trip in the april so that you can also enjoy
a day at Keeneland with four reserved grandstand seats (excludes Saturdays) - no
better way to shake off the winter than spending a day amongst the Dogwood
trees at Lexington’s iconic track. While in town, enjoy a complimentary night in the
homey comforts of the Residence Inn located less than four miles from the track. also
included in this wonderful package is a framed 16x20 photo of american Pharoah
gearing up for his Belmont Stakes stretch run signed by jockey Victor espinoza.
estimated Retail Value: $750. (Donated by Special olympics Maryland, www.somd.
org, coolmore america, www.coolmore.com & Keeneland, www.keenland.com)
10“ THE FIRST STEEPLE-CHACE ON RECORD” – 4
HIGHLY ENTERTAINING & HISTORIC PRINTS
If a picture is worth a thousand words, these prints of the “the First Steeple-
chace on Record” drawn by H. alken and engraved by J. Harris are
worth a million more. these four plates, originally published in London
on March 1, 1839, include the following titles and summary lines:
PLate I: IPSWIcH, tHe WateRInG-PLace BeHInD tHe BaRRacKS –
PRePaRInG to StaRt.
all sorts of odds. the Grey for choice.
PLate II: tHe LaRGe FIeLD neaR BILeS’S coRneR.
Whoop! and away! the Major in trouble. Lubden’s linen suffers.
PLate III: tHe LaSt FIeLD neaR nacton HeatH.
accomplished Smashers & a run upon the Bank.
PLate IV: nacton cHuRcH anD VILLaGe.
the finish – a good five still a live – Grand chorus “the Lads of the Village.”
the set of four prints will keep you looking for new details each time
you pass! Retail value: $875. (Donated by Donald Dean)
11 BALTIMORE RAVENS VS. SEATTLE
SEAHAWKS - BE THERE FOR GAME 8!
Four tickets to see your very own Baltimore Ravens face off against our opponent
from across the country, the Seahawks! this game, like all of the others, is not
one to miss. But instead of watching from your couch, come out to and see the
action live! the game is December 13, 2015, and is a great to start gearing up
for the holiday season. these four premium seats are in a club level box located
at the corner of the end zone. Parking pass included. this wonderful package
also includes a Ravens mini helmet autographed by Joe Flacco (and a Ravens
bucket to keep your beers cold!). estimated Retail Value: $2,500. (Donated
by chanceland Farm & Special olympics Maryland, www.somd.org)
12
FIT FOR A KING!
this portrait of King Leatherbury was painted with the cover of The Mid-Atlantic
Thoroughbred Hall of Fame edition firmly in mind. (think Time Magazine, man
of the year!) a solid likeness painted in a strongly chiseled style, in the full sun
of a bright day at the track, seemed the right approach. the head fills most
of the space, and leaving room for title and copy, the background needed
to tell a story simply. Ben’s cat winning was an essential ingredient, and
Pimlico, dressed for Preakness week completed the idea. the painting is 20x16
inches, oil on canvas, with a custom frame in black and gold. Retail value:
$5,000. (Donated by Sam Robinson Fine art, www.samrobinsonfineart.com)
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Thank You
Many thanks to all the donors
to our auction tonight.
Without their generous support the
Maryland Horse Industry Foundation
would not be able to support so
many important causes.
13 CANCUN COASTAL ADVENTURE
Visitors seeking a relaxing beach vacation will delight in cancun’s
unparalleled tropical beauty. Most famous for its long white sandy beaches,
stunning turquoise waters and vibrant nightlife, cancun also boasts an
abundance of rich and breathtaking archaeological sites. explore Mayan
ruins, traditional Mexican villages and impressive eco-parks. enjoy a
range of activities including championship golf and watersports.
Your cancun coastal adventure includes:
• Full-day Sightseeing Catamaran Cruise with
snorkeling, open bar, lunch & dancing
Parasailing adventure
• 4-night stay in a deluxe ocean view guest room at
the Westin Resort & Spa cancun
• Daily breakfast for 2
• Roundtrip coach class airfare for 2 from within the
48 contiguous u.S. to cancun, Mexico
• Winspire booking & concierge service
Retail Value: $3,540. (Donated by a Friend of Maryland Million)
IMpORtAnt DEtAILS:
Must initiate booking process by Oct. 16, 2016 and travel by Oct. 16, 2017.
Blackout dates - December 16, 2015-January 5, 2016; January 8-13, 2016; March 19-29,
2016; December 17, 2016-January 5, 2017; april 8-16, 2017; December 19-31, 2017.
airfare and travel-this package includes round-trip coach class service for two
from any major airport in the 48 contiguous united States to cancun, Mexico,
subject to availability. airfare MuSt be booked within one year from the date of
purchase. airfare taxes and a $25 per person processing fee are the responsibility
of the purchaser. additional blackout weeks include thanksgiving, christmas, and
new Year’s weeks. Ground transportation is not included in this package.
Miscellaneous - Must be booked a minimum of 60 days in advance. Reservations
are subject to availability. certificates cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or
destroyed. all purchases are non-refundable. Packages cannot be resold.
14J OHN DEERE Z445 WITH 54-INCH DECK
the Z445 eZtrack mower delivers speed and excellent handling, with it’s
heavy-duty frame and engine design ensuring durability and unmatched performance.
Key features:
engine power: 24 hp (17.9 kW) V-twin engine
transmission: tZt7-D with 1-inch axles
Seat: 17-inches, with armrests
Misc: 54-inch edge™ mower deck, 8.5-mph ground
speed, 22 x 9.5 rear tires for better traction
Warranty: 4-year/300-hour limited
Must be 18-years or older. Winning bidder may accept the Z445 model only;
no substitutions or trade value for other models is permitted. Must redeem
by December 31, 2015. Delivery is included in the continental U.S. only.
Retail value: $5,099. (Donated by ntRa and John Deere -
provided by atlantic tractor, www.atlantictractor.net)