Barnett Shale (# 5, 3/1) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, October 15th, 2009 in Race 2.

2nd Race - Retama Park - Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $180 Open ATB) FOR TEXAS ACCREDITED THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since September 15 Allowed 2 lbs. Such a race since August 15 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races where entered for $4,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $6,000 Value of Race: $6,000 1st $3,480 2nd $1,160 3rd $638 4th $348 5th $174 6th $100 7th $100    Mutuel Pool: $13,560 Daily Double Pool: $2,303 Exacta Pool: $14,738 Superfecta Pool: $8,346 Trifecta Pool: $15,646

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
5	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	119	5	2	31 1/2	32 1/2	1hd	11/2	11	Guzman Jorge	*1.00
3	Billie Blue	7 G	L	119	2	6	56	43	32	22 1/2	26 1/4	Chirinos Roimes	10.80
2	Burberry Bullet	8 G		114	1	5	1hd	2hd	49	44	32	Chacaltana Domingo	18.60
1	Valid Id.	4 G	L b	119	3	3	21/2	1hd	21	31 1/2	42 1/4	Chacaltana Junior	1.80
7	General Honore	4 G	L b	119	7	4	65	65 1/2	5hd	58	51 3/4	Itschner Christine	59.80
4	Biscuit Snatcher	3 G	L b	116	4	7	7	7	7	63	610 3/4	Taylor Larry	3.90
6	Oro Rico	5 G	L b	119	6	1	4	5	6	7	7	Rodriguez Celso	36.20

Off Time: 7:12    Start: 7 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 84o

Fractions: :241, :483, 1:134, 1:264, 1:40     (:24.29, :48.79, 1:13.89, 1:26.85, 1:40.16)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
5	Barnett Shale	4.00	2.40	2.10
3	Billie Blue		4.60	3.60
2	Burberry Bullet			6.40

Pedigree:

5 - Barnett Shale, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 5, by Albert the Great - Lydia Jane by Secret Hello

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Daily Double	$60.60		6-5	$2,303
$2 Exacta	$22.40		5-3	$14,738
$2 Superfecta	$416.80		5-3-2-1	$8,346
$2 Trifecta	$146.20		5-3-2	$15,646

Race Summary

BARNETT SHALE was well placed while racing three wide on the backstretch, rallied heading into the far turn then dueled for the lead while two wide, was in a long drive in the stretch and held sway in the end. BILLIE BLUE stalked the early pace while inside, rallied on the far turn then made a bid three wide in the stretch but hung in late stretch. BURBERRY BULLET dueled for the lead while inside, was in a long drive then weakened on the far turn. VALID ID. dueled for the lead while two wide on the run down the backstretch, then was in a long drive while inside on the far turn but faltered in the stretch drive. GENERAL HONORE was allowed to settle on the backstretch, raced on the inside on the far turn but was no menace in the stretch. BISCUIT SNATCHER was unhurried early and no factor throughout. ORO RICO was four wide on the first turn then was allowed to settle then faded throughout the far turn.

Owners:

5 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 3 - Larry Binnion; 2 - Maria C. Martinez; 1 - Doughboy Stables and Broberg, Heather; 7 - Richard J. Bird; 4 - Robert Fitzpatrick; 6 - Pilar A. Deleon

Trainers:

5 - Danny Pish; 3 - Darlene Lind; 2 - Juan A. Martinez; 1 - John G. Locke; 7 - Richard J. Bird; 4 - Robert Fitzpatrick; 6 - Pilar A. Deleon

Breeders:

5 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 3 - Bill Bruehl & Larry Binnion (TX); 2 - J. Y. Pearce (TX); 1 - Ed Few (TX); 7 - Glory Days Breeding Inc. & Bullard Farms (TX); 4 - Robert R Fitzpatrick (TX); 6 - Jack Valerius (TX);

Claimed:

Barnett Shale by Terry Martin Winn (Glynn Winn)

Scratched:

Only Man in Town

Barnett Shale (# 2, 5/1) ran at Retama Park on Friday, September 18th, 2009 in Race 7.

7th Race - Retama Park - Friday, September 18th, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $600 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since August 18 Allowed 2 lbs. Such a race since July 18 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $7,500 (Races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,500 Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,320 2nd $1,440 3rd $792 4th $432 5th $216 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100    Mutuel Pool: $18,008 Pick 3 Pool: $1,855 Daily Double Pool: $709 Exacta Pool: $20,688 Superfecta Pool: $11,571 Trifecta Pool: $20,287

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
4	Ouachita Creek	4 G	L b	123	4	3	8	31	31 1/2	21/2	11/2	Nolan Paul M.	2.50
3	Fly So Open	5 G	L bf	119	3	1	2hd	8	5hd	42	21/2	Morales Benito Tovar	10.90
2	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	119	2	5	32	21/2	1hd	1hd	33 1/4	Guzman Jorge	5.50
1	Two Jays Secret	5 G	L f	119	1	4	12	11/2	2hd	31 1/2	41 1/4	Tejera Eguard A.	*0.80
6	Peaceful Prospect	4 G	L	119	6	7	73	71 1/2	71	52	51 3/4	Chacaltana Junior	11.30
8	Parade for Peace	4 G	L b	119	8	8	61	51	62 1/2	77	6nk	Rochabrun John	40.20
5	Barclay Drive	6 G	L bf	119	5	6	51	61/2	41/2	61/2	716 1/2	Purcell Kelsi	22.80
7	Audrey's Lad	6 G	L b	119	7	2	4	4	8	8	8	Duhon Damon	43.60

Off Time: 9:36    Start: 8 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 79o

Fractions: 2:4., :491, 1:141, 1:27, 1:401     (2:4.7, :49.23, 1:14.24, 1:27.16, 1:40.25)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
4	Ouachita Creek	7.00	4.20	3.60
3	Fly So Open		10.60	6.40
2	Barnett Shale			4.20

Pedigree:

4 - Ouachita Creek, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 4, by Three Wonders - Wish I Knew by Temperence Hill

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$77.60		4-3/6-4 (3 Correct)	$1,855
$2 Daily Double	$14.60		6-4	$709
$2 Exacta	$52.80		4-3	$20,688
$2 Superfecta	$465.80		4-3-2-1	$11,571
$2 Trifecta	$261.40		4-3-2	$20,287

Race Summary

OUACHITA CREEK was tracking behind the early leaders while three wide on the first turn, moved up in a challenging position on the pace leaving the turn, continued to contest the pace while three wide on the second turn, edged away under a drive at the sixteenth pole and was a determined winner. FLY SO OPEN was content to let the field advance ahead while two wide on the first turn, made a move leaving the half mile, was five wide on the second turn and continued a rally on the outside. BARNETT SHALE was two wide while tracking the leaders on the first turn, made a move to the lead nearing the half-mile pole, was two wide on the second turn and could not match strides with the top two. TWO JAYS SECRET was in a hurry to get to the lead before the first turn, stayed along the rail through the second turn and tired. PEACEFUL PROSPECT was four wide on the first turn, dropped down to the rail for the second turn but fell short with a rally. PARADE FOR PEACE broke outward at the start, rushed up to be six wide on the first turn, was four wide on the second turn and had no kick. BARCLAY DRIVE was three wide on the first turn raced midpack, three wide second turn, no rally. AUDREY'S LAD was five wide in the first turn, made a brief bid midway through the race and tired with three-eighths to go.

Owners:

4 - Bryan Porter; 3 - Tony Edison; 2 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 1 - Ernie Witt; 6 - Win One Soon Partnership; 8 - Hammond, Robert and Peggy; 5 - Leticia Perez; 7 - Ella Mae Detiege

Trainers:

4 - Bryan Porter; 3 - Tony Edison; 2 - Danny Pish; 1 - Ernie Witt II; 6 - Sharon Barker; 8 - Robert L. Hammond; 5 - Leticia Perez; 7 - Clifton Detiege

Breeders:

4 - McDowell Farm (AR); 3 - Muller Racing LLC (TX); 2 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 1 - J. D. Squires & J. T. L. Jones Jr. (KY); 6 - Farnsworth Farms (FL); 8 - Calumet Farm (KY); 5 - Hopewell Investments LLC &Warren Rosenthal (KY); 7 - Judice Farms, Inc. (LA);

Barnett Shale (# 6, 6/1) ran at Retama Park on Friday, August 28th, 2009 in Race 3.

3rd Race - Retama Park - Friday, August 28th, 2009

Conditions: 6 1/2F Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $560 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE STARTED FOR A CLAIMING PRICE OF $5,000 OR LESS IN 2008-2009. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race since July 28 Allowed 2 lbs. A race since June 28 Allowed 4 lbs. (Races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,000 Value of Race: $7,000 1st $3,900 2nd $1,300 3rd $715 4th $390 5th $195 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100 10th $100    Mutuel Pool: $14,152 Pick 3 Pool: $745 Daily Double Pool: $535 Exacta Pool: $12,502 Superfecta Pool: $5,953 Trifecta Pool: $11,328

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
3	Eyeforglory	7 G	L	119	3	6	11 1/2	11/2	11	13 1/4	Collier Jeremy	3.90
2	Two Jays Secret	5 G	L f	121	2	5	21/2	23 1/2	24	25 3/4	Tejera Eguard A.	*1.10
6	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	119	6	2	6hd	31	31 1/2	32	Guzman Jorge	4.50
1	Peaceful Prospect	4 G	L	119	1	10	71	61/2	43 1/2	42	Chacaltana Junior	8.90
8	Stone Cold Kitty	4 G	L bf	119	8	3	9hd	83	6hd	51 3/4	Rodriguez Omar	16.10
9	Drums of Thunder	5 H	L b	119	9	1	51 1/2	72 1/2	51/2	66 1/4	Morales Benito Tovar	16.50
4	Alphabet Return	6 G	L b	125	4	9	41/2	51	88	71	Castro Carlos Salas	31.90
5	Appealing Air	7 G	L f	119	5	7	3hd	4hd	7hd	816 1/2	Rodriguez Celso	21.90
7	E Bate	4 G	L f	119	7	8	10	92	91 1/2	91 3/4	Taylor Larry	20.00
10	Evident	5 G	L f	114	10	4	8	10	10	10	Arellano Ivan	26.50

Off Time: 7:42    Start: 10 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 91o

Fractions: Fractions: 1:163     (1:16.61) # Horse Win Place Show 3 Eyeforglory 9.80 4.60 3.20 2 Two Jays Secret 3.00 2.40 6 Barnett Shale 2.60 Pedigree:  3 - Eyeforglory, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 7, by Honour and Glory - Vacacionada (ARG) by Southern Halo Wager Type Payoff   Winning Numbers Pool $2 Pick 3 $72.80   3-4-ALL (3 Correct) $745 $2 Pick 3 $72.80   3-ALL-3 (3 Correct) N/A $2 Pick 3 $72.80   ALL-4-3 (3 Correct) N/A $2 Daily Double $312.80   4-3 $535 $2 Exacta $20.40   3-2 $12,502 $2 Superfecta $324.60   3-2-6-1 $5,953 $2 Trifecta $72.60   3-2-6 $11,328 Race Summary EYEFORGLORY moved to the early lead, set the pace, was challenged midway through the turn, shook off TWO JAYS SECRET in upper stretch and drew away under strong urging. TWO JAYS SECRET was in tight midway down the backstretch, moved out and chased the leader, made a bid midway through the turn, battled into the final furlong and proved no match for the winner while well clear for the place. BARNETT SHALE steadied slightly near the five-eighths pole, was ridden along while off the pace, raced off the rail on the turn and safely secured the show. PEACEFUL PROSPECT was urged along on the inside, saved ground on the turn and came up empty. STONE COLD KITTY raced well off the pace and failed to threaten. DRUMS OF THUNDER brushed with a rival at the start, was urged along on the outside, raced five wide on the turn and came up empty. ALPHABET RETURN bumped with a rival at the start then was hustled, chased the pace, raced three wide on the turn and tired. APPEALING AIR raced between rivals on the backstretch, went four wide on the turn and had nothing left. E BATE dropped back after the start, drifted five wide near the quarter-pole and was outrun. EVIDENT brushed with a rival at the start, was hard ridden and retreated. Owners:  3 - J. R. Caldwell; 2 - Ernie Witt; 6 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 1 - Win One Soon Partnership; 8 - Robert Fitzpatrick; 9 - Henry S. Witt, Jr.; 4 - Rene Faragoza; 5 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 7 - Avalos, Heron and Espinoza, Valentine; 10 - Donna Darlene Lind Trainers:  3 - J. R. Caldwell; 2 - Ernie Witt II; 6 - Danny Pish; 1 - Sharon Barker; 8 - Robert Fitzpatrick; 9 - Amanda Barton; 4 - Rene Faragoza; 5 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 7 - Valentine Espinoza; 10 - Darlene Lind Breeders:  3 - Craig L Wheeler (KY); 2 - J. D. Squires & J. T. L. Jones Jr. (KY); 6 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 1 - Farnsworth Farms (FL); 8 - Shooting Star Thoroughbred Stables (TX); 9 - Robert Boileau & Stanley Boileau (FL); 4 - Plane Tree Farm (MD); 5 - Virginia Jago Elder (TX); 7 - Chip Montgomery & The Answer LLC (KY); 10 - Cashmark Farm (KY);

Barnett Shale (# 4, 4/1) ran at Gillespie County Fairground on Saturday, July 18th, 2009 in Race 12 (Texas Thoroughbred Breeders' S.).

12th Race - Gillespie County Fairground - Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Conditions: 6F Dirt. Texas Thoroughbred Breeders' S. . FOR ACCREDITED TEXAS BRED THREE YEAR OLD AND UPWARDS WHICH HAVE NOMINATED AND REMAIN ELIGIBLE. Highest Lifetime Earnings Preferred. Three Year Olds . 122 lbs. Older . 124 lbs. ($100 Nominations due July 8th) ($200 due at time of entry).
Purse: $13,200 Value of Race: $13,200 1st $7,920 2nd $2,640 3rd $1,320 4th $792 5th $528    Mutuel Pool: $5,545 Exacta Pool: $1,985 Quinella Pool: $1,311 Superfecta Pool: $2,782

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
10	Mucho Gato	6 H	L b	125	9	9	83	71 1/2	21/2	13 1/4	Silva Javier	2.00
8	Appealing Air	7 G	L	124	7	7	32	21	32	2nk	Rodriguez Celso	11.50
4	Barnett Shale	5 G	L bf	124	4	1	1hd	1hd	1hd	31 1/4	Boxie Patrick	*1.80
3	Countdown's Seven	4 C	L b	124	3	6	61/2	6hd	53	4nk	Duhon Damon	3.30
7	Majestic Tree	4 G	L b	124	6	2	2hd	34 1/2	41 1/2	53	Contreras Alfredo	19.30
9	Miss Gossip	4 F	L f	119	8	3	71/2	85 1/2	61/2	63 1/2	Brooks Melody	19.10
1	Burberry Bullet	8 G	f	124	1	5	4hd	4hd	86	7nk	Castro Carlos Salas	29.30
6	Luckey to Night	6 M	L	119	5	4	52	51/2	71/2	89	White Eddie H.	13.90
2	May Be Lean	5 M	L b	125	2	8	9	9	9	9	Linares Juan S.	31.20

Off Time: 5:57    Start: 9 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 90o

Fractions: Fractions: 1:141     (1:14.27) # Horse Win Place Show 10 Mucho Gato 6.00 3.60 2.60 8 Appealing Air 5.80 4.20 4 Barnett Shale 2.80 Pedigree:  10 - Mucho Gato, Bay Horse, 6, by Valid Expectations - American Storm by Affirmed Wager Type Payoff   Winning Numbers Pool $2 Exacta $64.00   10-8 $1,985 $2 Quinella $44.00   8-10 $1,311 $2 Superfecta $347.60   10-8-4-3 $2,782 Race Summary MUCHO GATO back, big stretch drive. APPEALING AIR on lead, good battle. BARNETT SHALE set pace, outfinished. COUNTDOWN'S SEVEN not enough late. MAJESTIC TREE on lead, weakened. MISS GOSSIP passed tiring rivals. BURBERRY BULLET through early. LUCKEY TO NIGHT never a factor. MAY BE LEAN overmatched. Owners:  10 - Ellen, Lynn and Sonny; 8 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 4 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 3 - Craig Harrison; 7 - Patti Lynn Finley; 9 - Nazario Reyna; 1 - Maria C. Martinez; 6 - Una Marie Fry; 2 - Patricia Grobe Trainers:  10 - Charlotte Bronstad; 8 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 4 - Danny Pish; 3 - Clifford Dodson; 7 - Patti Lynn Finley; 9 - Andre Brooks; 1 - Juan A. Martinez; 6 - Una Marie Fry; 2 - Nathan Grobe, Jr. Breeders:  10 - Sonny Ellen (TX); 8 - Virginia Jago Elder (TX); 4 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 3 - Craig Harrison (TX); 7 - Patti Finley (TX); 9 - Don H. Ford Jr. & Leah Dawson Ford (TX); 1 - J. Y. Pearce (TX); 6 - E & D Enterprises (TX); 2 - Patricia Grobe (TX); Scratched:  Dallas County

Barnett Shale (# 2, 2/1) ran at Lone Star Park on Friday, July 3rd, 2009 in Race 9.

9th Race - Lone Star Park - Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $1,365 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 118 lbs.; Older, 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since June 3 Allowed 3 lbs. Such a race since May 3 Allowed 6 lbs. Claiming Price $4,000.
Purse: $6,500 Value of Race: $6,500 1st $3,840 2nd $1,280 3rd $704 4th $384 5th $192 6th $100    Mutuel Pool: $63,064 Pick 3 Pool: $6,078 Pick 4 Pool: $8,442 Pick 5 Pool: $11,118 Daily Double Pool: $7,560 Exacta Pool: $37,916 Superfecta Pool: $16,714 Trifecta Pool: $34,005

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
2	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	119	2	4	41 1/2	31 1/2	1hd	11/2	11	Berry M. Clifton	2.50
1	Barclay Drive	6 G	L b	122	1	1	21 1/2	21 1/2	22	23 1/2	23 3/4	Martin, Jr. Eddie M.	*1.40
3	Hadacure	5 G	L b	113	3	6	51	52	41 1/2	34	35	McNeil Erik	4.10
4	Beau Noni	6 G	L f	116	4	2	3hd	4hd	51/2	41/2	43/4	Landeros Chris	6.60
5	Mr B Silver Secret	6 H	L bf	116	5	5	6	6	6	6	53/4	Chacaltana Junior	6.90
7	One Sleet Deal	4 G	L	116	6	3	1	1	3	5	6	Tejera Eguard A.	12.40

Off Time: 9:27    Start: 6 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 102o

Fractions: :241, :48, 1:131, 1:263, 1:402     (:24.23, :48.14, 1:13.38, 1:26.72, 1:40.58)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
2	Barnett Shale	7.00	3.20	2.60
1	Barclay Drive		2.80	2.40
3	Hadacure			3.20

Pedigree:

2 - Barnett Shale, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 5, by Albert the Great - Lydia Jane by Secret Hello

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$32.00		4-2/3/4-2 (3 Correct)	$6,078
$1 Pick 4	$110.00		5-4-2/3/4-2 (4 Correct)	$8,442
$1 Pick 5	$10.20		4-5-4-2/3/4-2 (4 Correct)	N/A
$1 Pick 5	$1,349.70		4-5-4-2/3/4-2 (5 Correct)	$11,118
$2 Daily Double	$13.60		4-2	$7,560
$2 Exacta	$13.20		2-1	$37,916
$2 Superfecta	$97.40		2-1-3-4	$16,714
$2 Trifecta	$46.00		2-1-3	$34,005
$2 Consolation Double	$3.20		4-6	N/A

Race Summary

BARNETT SHALE jostled with a rival at the start, was well placed just off the pace, made a bid between rivals on the far turn, battled with BARCLAY DRIVE in the stretch and proved best under strong urging. BARCLAY DRIVE jostled with a rival at the start, stalked the pace, made a bid on the far turn, battled with BARNETT SHALE in the stretch and was outfinished while clear for the place. HADACURE settled off the pace, was roused on the far turn and failed to rally while best of the rest. BEAU NONI raced three wide on the first turn, settled on the outside and failed to respond. MR B SILVER SECRET raced three to four wide on the turns and was outrun. ONE SLEET DEAL was sent hard from the start, set the pace, lost the lead midway through the far turn and gave way.

Owners:

2 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 1 - Todd Ingram; 3 - Brent Savage; 4 - Big Cigar Partners; 5 - Donna Darlene Lind; 7 - Tuff A Nuff Stables

Trainers:

2 - Danny Pish; 1 - Justin Evans; 3 - Jerenesto Torrez; 4 - Allen Milligan; 5 - Darlene Lind; 7 - Brent Morris

Breeders:

2 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 1 - Hopewell Investments LLC &Warren Rosenthal (KY); 3 - Larry Dyson (TX); 4 - Tina L Hourigan & C P Hourigan (TX); 5 - Bill Bruehl & Larry Binnion (TX); 7 - Cheyenne Acres (TX);

Scratched:

Sabincielo

Barnett Shale (# 3, 7/5) ran at Lone Star Park on Friday, May 29th, 2009 in Race 4.

4th Race - Lone Star Park - Friday, May 29th, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $1,470 Open ATB) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Weight, 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since April 29 Allowed 3 lbs. Such a race since March 29 Allowed 6 lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races where entered for $4,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,000 Value of Race: $7,000 1st $4,080 2nd $1,360 3rd $748 4th $408 5th $204 6th $100 7th $100    Mutuel Pool: $40,935 Pick 3 Pool: $2,951 Exacta Pool: $36,834 Superfecta Pool: $19,957 Trifecta Pool: $35,717

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
4	Sabincielo	7 G	L bf	116	4	4	32	21/2	31 1/2	22	11 1/4	Collier Jeremy	13.70
3	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	116	3	2	24	11/2	11	1hd	21	Berry M. Clifton	*0.70
2	Fly So Open	5 G	L bf	116	2	3	41/2	5hd	4hd	41/2	32	Chacaltana Junior	2.70
5	Keystone Cat	6 G	L f	116	5	7	62	63 1/2	5hd	51 1/2	4hd	Itschner Christine	19.20
6	Laditude	8 G	L b	122	6	1	11 1/2	32	2hd	3hd	52 1/2	Landeros Chris	4.20
7	Con Char	6 G	L bf	116	7	5	52	41	65	64	64 1/2	Taylor Larry	26.80
1	Littlebitofhope	6 G	L	116	1	6	7	7	7	7	7	McNeil Bryan	25.00

Off Time: 8:02    Start: 7 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 88o

Fractions: 2:5., :501, 1:143, 1:27, 1:393     (2:5.2, :50.37, 1:14.73, 1:27.16, 1:39.64)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
4	Sabincielo	29.40	9.00	3.80
3	Barnett Shale		2.60	2.10
2	Fly So Open			2.20

Pedigree:

4 - Sabincielo, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 7, by Conquistador Cielo - Sabindy by A.P. Indy

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$159.20		2-5-4 (3 Correct)	$2,951
$2 Exacta	$68.60		4-3	$36,834
$2 Superfecta	$981.20		4-3-2-5	$19,957
$2 Trifecta	$197.40		4-3-2	$35,717

Race Summary

SABINCIELO raced three wide on the first turn, moved up midway down the backstretch, chased the leader on the far turn, came four wide into the stretch, made a bid near the furlong marker and inched clear under right hand urging. BARNETT SHALE was rated behind the early leader, surged to the lead nearing the half-mile pole, inched clear on the far turn, was challenged near the furlong marker and outfinished while able to get the place. FLY SO OPEN settled off the pace, was roused on the far turn, shifted three wide near the quarter-pole and finished willingly for the show. KEYSTONE CAT broke a bit slow, was unhurried towards the rear, came four wide into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. LADITUDE bumped with a rival at the start, set the pace under a good hold, was surprised and lost the lead near the half-mile pole, chased on the far turn, came three wide into the stretch and gave way. CON CHAR bumped with a rival at the start, raced four wide on the first turn, settled on the outside, went three to four wide on the far turn, moved to five wide near the quarter-pole and came up empty. LITTLEBITOFHOPE lagged at the rear of the field, saved ground on the turns and was no factor.

Owners:

4 - Racing Stable 500; 3 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 2 - Donna Darlene Lind; 5 - Clark Racing Stables; 6 - Joaquin Garza; 7 - Rosolino Todaro; 1 - Joe E. Turner

Trainers:

4 - J. R. Caldwell; 3 - Danny Pish; 2 - Darlene Lind; 5 - Brandon G. Clark; 6 - Joaquin E. Garza; 7 - Jonathan Boxie; 1 - Alan Love, Sr.

Breeders:

4 - Kennelot Stables Limited (KY); 3 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 2 - Muller Racing LLC (TX); 5 - Ralph Stroope (KY); 6 - Stephen E. Timko Jr. & W. S. Farish (KY); 7 - David Beard (TX); 1 - Joe E Turner (TX);

Barnett Shale (# 6, 2/1) ran at Lone Star Park on Thursday, June 18th, 2009 in Race 2.

2nd Race - Lone Star Park - Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $1,470 Open ATB) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Weight, 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since May 18 Allowed 3 lbs. Such a race since April 18 Allowed 6 lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races where entered for $4,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,000 Value of Race: $7,000 1st $4,080 2nd $1,360 3rd $748 4th $408 5th $204 6th $100 7th $100    Mutuel Pool: $35,861 Daily Double Pool: $6,910 Exacta Pool: $30,395 Superfecta Pool: $13,246 Trifecta Pool: $26,226

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
2	Peaceful Prospect	4 G	L	122	2	4	51	62 1/2	5hd	11/2	12 1/4	McNeil Bryan	4.00
5	Laditude	8 G	L b	119	5	2	11/2	11	11/2	32	21 1/4	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	10.80
6	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	116	6	3	41/2	31/2	21 1/2	2hd	31	Berry M. Clifton	*1.40
1	Con Char	6 G	L b	119	1	5	62 1/2	51	31/2	45	49	Boxie Patrick	43.00
4	Beau Noni	6 G	L f	119	4	1	21/2	2hd	4hd	7	51/2	Landeros Chris	1.60
3	Cosporosity	7 G	L f	116	3	6	31/2	41/2	62	51/2	62 1/2	Purcell Kelsi	20.80
7	Bounce House	5 H	L f	116	7	7	7	7	7	6	7	Figueroa Jose	11.20

Off Time: 7:04    Start: 7 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 97o

Fractions: :242, :481, 1:262, 1:394     (:24.54, :48.27, 1:26.43, 1:39.85)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
2	Peaceful Prospect	10.00	5.00	2.80
5	Laditude		10.80	4.40
6	Barnett Shale			2.40

Pedigree:

2 - Peaceful Prospect, Bay Gelding, 4, by Suave Prospect - Peacefully by Double Honor

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Daily Double	$50.00		10-2	$6,910
$2 Exacta	$75.40		2-5	$30,395
$2 Superfecta	$1,564.00		2-5-6-1	$13,246
$2 Trifecta	$184.40		2-5-6	$26,226

Race Summary

PEACEFUL PROSPECT was reserved on the inside, moved out leaving the backstretch, raced three then four wide on the far turn, made a bid in upper stretch and edged clear under left hand urging. LADITUDE contested the pace on the outside, inched clear with a half-mile to run, vied into the final furlong and was outfinished but continued willingly to get the place. BARNETT SHALE raced three wide on the first turn, tracked the pace, made a bid while three wide on the far turn, vied into the final furlong and weakened while able to get the show. CON CHAR settled just off the pace, raced four wide on the far turn and lacked the needed response. BEAU NONI bobbled at the start, contested the pace, dropped back a bit with a half-mile to run, came up empty when roused on the far turn and faded. COSPOROSITY raced up close to the pace, was urged along on the far turn and came up empty. BOUNCE HOUSE lagged at the rear of the field, raced three to four wide on both turns and failed to threaten.

Owners:

2 - Sharon Barker; 5 - Joaquin Garza; 6 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 1 - Rosolino Todaro; 4 - Big Cigar Partners; 3 - James D. Jackson; 7 - Terry Wayne Evans

Trainers:

2 - Sharon Barker; 5 - Joaquin E. Garza; 6 - Danny Pish; 1 - Jonathan Boxie; 4 - Allen Milligan; 3 - Jaime Castellanos; 7 - Ronnie E. Cravens, III

Breeders:

2 - Farnsworth Farms (FL); 5 - Stephen E. Timko Jr. & W. S. Farish (KY); 6 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 1 - David Beard (TX); 4 - Tina L Hourigan & C P Hourigan (TX); 3 - Adena Springs (ON); 7 - Kidder, Griggs & Robenalt (KY);

Barnett Shale (# 7, 8/5) ran at Lone Star Park on Sunday, May 10th, 2009 in Race 3.

3rd Race - Lone Star Park - Sunday, May 10th, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $560 Open ATB) FOR TEXAS ACCREDITED FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Weight, 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since April 10 2009 Allowed 3 lbs. Such a race since March 10 2009 Allowed 6 lbs. Claiming Price $4,000.
Purse: $7,000 Value of Race: $7,000 1st $4,020 2nd $1,340 3rd $737 4th $402 5th $201 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100    Mutuel Pool: $36,164 Pick 3 Pool: $3,136 Exacta Pool: $27,368 Superfecta Pool: $14,143 Trifecta Pool: $23,768

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
7	Barnett Shale	5 G	L b	116	7	2	21	21	21	14	18 1/4	Berry M. Clifton	1.70
3	Goldatwork	6 G	L f	116	3	3	32	32	32	22	2nk	Escobar Martin	*1.60
2	Con Char	6 G	L bf	116	2	7	75	51	43 1/2	44	34	Taylor Larry	12.00
4	Biff America	9 G	L	116	4	1	11	11	1hd	31	41 1/2	Villafan Roberto	20.20
5	Mark No Mark	6 G	L bf	118	5	4	51/2	61	51/2	5hd	53/4	Boxie Patrick	7.40
6	Banquo	5 G	L	116	6	6	43	41	61	62	62 1/4	Contreras Alfredo	11.60
8	Shockproof	8 G	L	117	8	5	61	75 1/2	75	76	77	Chacaltana Junior	7.10
1	Suprized Me	5 G	L b	116	1	8	8	8	8	8	8	Rodriguez Omar	21.20

Off Time: 2:32    Start: 8 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 70o

Fractions: 2:4., 1:13, 1:252, 1:374     (2:4.1, 1:13.18, 1:25.54, 1:37.96)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
7	Barnett Shale	5.40	2.80	2.60
3	Goldatwork		2.80	2.60
2	Con Char			5.00

Pedigree:

7 - Barnett Shale, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 5, by Albert the Great - Lydia Jane by Secret Hello

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$56.80		2-3-7 (3 Correct)	$3,136
$2 Exacta	$11.00		7-3	$27,368
$2 Superfecta	$536.20		7-3-2-4	$14,143
$2 Trifecta	$75.40		7-3-2	$23,768

Race Summary

BARNETT SHALE tracked the pace on the outside, made a bid near the quarter-pole and drew away under strong urging. GOLDATWORK moved out leaving the first turn, was rated in third, chased three wide on the far turn and weakened while able to hold the place. CON CHAR went three wide on the first turn, moved up quickly midway down the backstretch, raced inside on the far turn, shifted three wide near the quarter-pole and just missed the place. BIFF AMERICA set the pace through moderate fractions, lost the lead at the top of the stretch and gave way. MARK NO MARK settled off the pace, raced three wide on the far turn and failed to respond. BANQUO raced three wide on the first turn, settled in the middle of the field and also failed to respond. SHOCKPROOF raced four wide on the first turn, was urged along on the backstretch, went four wide on the far turn and was no factor. SUPRIZED ME saved ground on the turns and was outrun.

Owners:

7 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 3 - Allen Milligan; 2 - Rosolino Todaro; 4 - Jacqueline Kulow; 5 - Walker, Deborah L. and Kevin C.; 6 - George A Bryant; 8 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 1 - Andrew Ali

Trainers:

7 - Danny Pish; 3 - Allen Milligan; 2 - Jonathan Boxie; 4 - David L. Bailey, Jr.; 5 - Kevin C. Walker; 6 - George R. Bryant; 8 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 1 - Andrew Ali

Breeders:

7 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 3 - Jimmy W. Williams & Ed Wilson (TX); 2 - David Beard (TX); 4 - Oklahoma Horseshoeing School, Inc. (TX); 5 - E. K. Walker (TX); 6 - Heiligbrodt Racing Stables (TX); 8 - James Wessel (TX); 1 - Israel Flores (TX);

Barnett Shale (# 5, 2/1) ran at Lone Star Park on Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 in Race 9.

9th Race - Lone Star Park - Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $600 Open ATB) FOR TEXAS ACCREDITED FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Weight, 122 lbs. Non-winners of a race at a mile or over since March 23 Allowed 3 lbs. Such a race since February 23 Allowed 6 lbs. Claiming Price $5,000 (Races where entered for $4,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,500 Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,200 2nd $1,400 3rd $770 4th $420 5th $210 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100 10th $100    Mutuel Pool: $39,503 Pick 3 Pool: $7,532 Pick 4 Pool: $8,231 Pick 5 Pool: $6,674 Daily Double Pool: $8,910 Exacta Pool: $31,312 Superfecta Pool: $21,073 Trifecta Pool: $29,544

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
10	Beau Noni	6 G	L f	116	10	10	41/2	41/2	32	21/2	11/2	Simington Donald Edward	19.60
8	Brick Fight	6 G	L	122	8	2	11 1/2	11 1/2	11	12 1/2	2nk	Landeros Chris	*1.80
2	Mr B Silver Secret	6 H	L bf	117	2	7	71/2	91	82 1/2	51/2	31 1/2	Chacaltana Junior	19.40
1	Goldatwork	6 G	L f	116	1	4	62 1/2	61	41 1/2	42	42 3/4	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	8.40
5	Barnett Shale	5 G	L	116	5	8	10	81	6hd	61/2	51/2	Berry M. Clifton	2.20
7	Galway Coast	4 G	L b	116	7	5	81	10	10	82	61/2	LeJeune, Jr. Sidney P.	53.00
4	Uncle Rose	5 G	L b	116	4	9	9hd	71/2	71/2	73 1/2	72	McNeil Tony	10.10
9	Uncle Bubba	4 G	L bf	116	9	3	21 1/2	2hd	22 1/2	31	87 3/4	Rivera Hiram G.	4.00
6	Biff America	9 G	L	116	6	1	31/2	31	5hd	95	96 1/2	Figueroa Jose	46.80
3	Irish Tumbleweed	5 G	L b	116	3	6	5	5	9	10	10	Murphy Glen	33.10

Off Time: 1:19    Start: 10 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 88o

Fractions: :233, :472, 1:121, 1:254, 1:393     (:23.75, :47.43, 1:12.38, 1:25.86, 1:39.71)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
10	Beau Noni	41.20	16.80	10.80
8	Brick Fight		4.20	3.20
2	Mr B Silver Secret			8.40

Pedigree:

10 - Beau Noni, Bay Gelding, 6, by Beau Genius - Mimi's Honey by Great Above

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$1,254.40		7-6-10 (3 Correct)	$7,532
$1 Pick 4	$4,108.00		8-7-6-10 (4 Correct)	$8,231
$1 Pick 5	$97.60		2/5-8-7-6-10 (4 Correct) (Carryover: $6843)	$6,674
$2 Daily Double	$129.20		6-10	$8,910
$2 Exacta	$153.80		10-8	$31,312
$2 Superfecta	$7,734.80		10-8-2-1	$21,073
$2 Trifecta	$1,941.40		10-8-2	$29,544

Race Summary

BEAU NONI broke a bit slow, raced three to four wide on the first turn, settled on the outside in the front half of the field, was urged along while three wide on the far turn, battled determinedly through a long drive, drifted out late and got up under strong urging. BRICK FIGHT set the pace through solid fractions, responded well in the stretch but tired late and was denied. MR B SILVER SECRET bumped with a rival after the start, lagged well back in the field, raced three then four wide on the far turn, moved to five wide near the quarter-pole and closed well but missed. GOLDATWORK bumped with a rival after the start, settled off the pace, raced three to four wide on the far turn and finished willingly. BARNETT SHALE jostled with a rival after the start, raced three wide on the first turn, settled near the back, shifted three wide nearing the five-sixteenths pole and was no factor. GALWAY COAST raced three to four wide on both turns and failed to threaten. UNCLE ROSE jostled with a rival at the start, saved ground near the back and showed little. UNCLE BUBBA raced three wide on the first turn, tracked the leader on the outside, chased that rival on the far turn and weakened. BIFF AMERICA was well placed on the inside, saved ground into the stretch and came up empty. IRISH TUMBLEWEED raced towards the front of the field, came up empty on the far turn and retreated.

Owners:

10 - Allen Milligan; 8 - Raymond Todd White; 2 - Donna Darlene Lind; 1 - Eddie R. Milligan, Sr.; 5 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 7 - Bellayuto Racing Stables, LLC; 4 - Asmussen, Keith and Cash; 9 - Pittman, John and Hukill, Charles; 6 - Jacqueline Kulow; 3 - Premier Racing

Trainers:

10 - Allen Milligan; 8 - Chris A. Hartman; 2 - Darlene Lind; 1 - Eddie R. Milligan, Sr.; 5 - Danny Pish; 7 - W. Shannon Hastings; 4 - Cash Asmussen; 9 - Charles P. Hukill; 6 - David L. Bailey, Jr.; 3 - Jim L. Gaston

Breeders:

10 - Tina L Hourigan & C P Hourigan (TX); 8 - John Silverthorne Ranch (TX); 2 - Bill Bruehl & Larry Binnion (TX); 1 - Jimmy W. Williams & Ed Wilson (TX); 5 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 7 - Dr. Joe Jacobs (TX); 4 - Joe Carothers (TX); 9 - Joe McKellar (TX); 6 - Oklahoma Horseshoeing School, Inc. (TX); 3 - Doris Lindsey (TX);

Barnett Shale (#11, 6/1) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, January 8th, 2009 in Race 3.

3rd Race - Retama Park - Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Conditions: 6F Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $600 Open ATB) FOR FOUR YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Weight, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race since December 8 Allowed 2 lbs. A race since November 8 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $7,500 (Races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,500 Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,140 2nd $1,069 2nd $1,069 4th $415 5th $207 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100 10th $100 11th $100    Mutuel Pool: $29,945 Pick 3 Pool: $1,466 Daily Double Pool: $1,604 Exacta Pool: $31,715 Superfecta Pool: $13,616 Trifecta Pool: $25,821

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
10	El Pajarete	6 G	L b	119	10	1	23	1hd	1hd	11/2	Collier T. L.	4.00
3	Exclusive Night (DH)	5 G	L bf	121	3	11	101	102	6hd	21 3/4	Guzman Jorge	7.40
5	Cleavers Hill (DH)	7 G	L b	119	5	2	11	24 1/2	26	21 3/4	Tejera Eguard A.	8.80
2	Rizzi Money	6 G	L	119	2	4	61	41 1/2	41 1/2	43/4	Collier Jeremy	13.10
1	Miteylikearose	5 G	L	123	1	8	41/2	6hd	51/2	51	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	*2.50
7	Indy Fun	5 G	L b	119	7	10	92 1/2	91	82	61/2	Rodriguez Omar	82.90
11	Barnett Shale	5 G	L	123	11	5	8hd	81/2	71	7nk	Bourque Steve J.	5.00
4	Glass Machine	5 G	L b	119	4	3	31 1/2	32	31	8no	Boxie Patrick	8.20
8	Big Slew	7 G	L bf	119	8	9	11	11	101	95 1/4	Morales Benito Tovar	13.50
9	Appealing Air	7 G	L f	119	9	6	72	71	91	102	Carrizales Santos	13.40
6	Lord Alexander	9 G	L b	119	6	7	5	5	11	11	Taylor Larry	40.50

Off Time: 7:39    Start: 11 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 72o

Fractions: :221, :46, 5:9.4, 1:13     (:22.36, :46.13, 5:9., 1:13.06)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
10	El Pajarete	10.00	5.40	4.40
5	Cleavers Hill		4.40	7.40
3	Exclusive Night		4.00	3.60

Pedigree:

10 - El Pajarete, Chestnut Gelding, 6, by Kahuna Jack - Distinct Dispersal by Dispersal

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$116.60		8-2-10 (3 Correct)	$1,466
$2 Daily Double	$59.80		2-10	$1,604
$2 Exacta	$49.40		10-3	$31,715
$2 Exacta	$56.00		10-5	N/A
$2 Superfecta	$3,644.80		10-3-5-2	$13,616
$2 Superfecta	$3,402.00		10-5-3-2	N/A
$2 Trifecta	$638.60		10-3-5	$25,821
$2 Trifecta	$529.60		10-5-3	N/A

Race Summary

EL PAJARETE chased the pace, made a bid on the far turn, battled gamely with CLEAVERS HILL in the stretch and prevailed under strong urging. EXCLUSIVE NIGHT lacked early speed, shifted six wide entering the stretch and finished fast. CLEAVERS HILL set the pace, battled gamely in the stretch but was outfinished. RIZZI MONEY was reluctant to load, raced off the pace while hard ridden and finished willingly. MITEYLIKEAROSE was hard ridden on the inside, saved ground on the turn and lacked the needed kick. INDY FUN showed no early speed, lacked room in upper stretch and reached his best stride too late. BARNETT SHALE was ridden along while off the pace, shifted five wide near the quarter-pole and failed to respond. GLASS MACHINE was ridden along while off the pace, raced three wide on the turn and came up empty. BIG SLEW raced three to four wide on the turn and was outrun. APPEALING AIR was ridden along while off the pace, raced three wide on the turn and also failed to respond. LORD ALEXANDER was ridden along towards the front, raced four wide on the turn and faded.

Owners:

10 - Mike H. Carson; 3 - Nelco Farms; 5 - Robin Spencer; 2 - Nick Jani; 1 - Peggy Selden; 7 - Jack McCartney; 11 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 4 - John Dale Hedrick; 8 - Doug Atkins; 9 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 6 - Rick L. Olson

Trainers:

10 - Dallas J. Barton; 3 - Juan R. Rivera; 5 - Paul M. Pearson; 2 - Mindy J. Willis; 1 - James R. Jones; 7 - Jack McCartney; 11 - Danny Pish; 4 - Brent Morris; 8 - Bobby Joe Williams; 9 - Edelmiro Carrizales; 6 - Paul M. Pearson

Breeders:

10 - Mercedes Stable LLC (CA); 3 - Nelco Farms (TX); 5 - Eugene Melnyk (ON); 2 - Sez Who Thoroughbreds (NY); 1 - James Jones (TX); 7 - Millsap Stables Inc. (AR); 11 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 4 - Heiligbrodt Racing Stable (TX); 8 - Everest Stables, Inc. (KY); 9 - Virginia Jago Elder (TX); 6 - T. G. Pearce (IA);

Dead Heats:

2nd place - # 5 Cleavers Hill 2nd place - # 3 Exclusive Night

Barnett Shale (# 3, 5/2) ran at Retama Park on Friday, December 12th, 2008 in Race 7.

7th Race - Retama Park - Friday, December 12th, 2008

Conditions: 6 1/2F Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $600 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD. Three Year Olds, 120 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race since November 12 Allowed 2 lbs. A race since October 12 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $7,500 (Races where entered for $5,000 or less not considered in allowances).
Purse: $7,500 Value of Race: $7,500 1st $4,260 2nd $1,420 3rd $781 4th $426 5th $213 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100    Mutuel Pool: $20,148 Pick 3 Pool: $2,289 Daily Double Pool: $1,008 Exacta Pool: $19,136 Superfecta Pool: $10,036 Trifecta Pool: $18,285

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
3	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	123	3	3	51	4hd	43 1/2	11 1/4	Bourque Steve J.	*1.40
7	Capitan Jess	7 G	L b	119	7	2	1hd	2hd	1hd	21/2	Garner Cathleen J.	6.30
9	El Mojo	4 G	L b	119	9	1	61/2	52 1/2	2hd	31/2	Chacaltana Junior	14.80
1	Mark of Success	5 G	L	119	1	8	3hd	31	3hd	44	Contreras Alfredo	20.70
6	Tru Dancing	5 G	L b	119	6	9	9	81/2	61 1/2	55 1/2	Ramos Adrian B.	7.10
4	Galway Coast	3 G	L	120	4	6	4hd	63	73	65 1/4	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	7.20
5	Kings Category	7 G	L bf	119	5	5	2hd	1hd	51/2	73 3/4	Robletto Luis	2.40
2	Shake a Lake	4 G	b	119	2	4	72 1/2	71/2	83	84 3/4	Morales Benito Tovar	62.20
8	Brendon's Bet	5 G	L f	119	8	7	8	9	9	9	Urieta Victor Manuel	69.30

Off Time: 9:23    Start: 9 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 53o

Fractions: :224, :463, 1:124, 1:192     (:22.99, :46.63, 1:12.91, 1:19.42)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
3	Barnett Shale	4.80	2.40	2.40
7	Capitan Jess		4.80	3.00
9	El Mojo			4.80

Pedigree:

3 - Barnett Shale, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 4, by Albert the Great - Lydia Jane by Secret Hello

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$96.60		2-1/5/8-3/10 (3 Correct)	$2,289
$2 Daily Double	$27.20		1-3	$1,008
$2 Exacta	$21.60		3-7	$19,136
$2 Superfecta	$1,162.40		3-7-9-1	$10,036
$2 Trifecta	$159.80		3-7-9	$18,285

Race Summary

BARNETT SHALE vied for the early lead while two wide then was taken back off the pace heading into the turn, was behind rivals and blocked nearing the quarter pole and waited for clear racing room to mid stretch then angled out and split rivals in mid stretch and powered to the front to prove best. CAPITAN JESS vied for the early lead while racing five wide then was four wide on the turn and gamely dug in throughout the stretch drive but was outfinished in late stretch. EL MOJO was settled in the early going then rallied five wide on the turn making a strong bid to mid stretch but came up empty in the late stages. MARK OF SUCCESS vied for the lead while inside, was hard used and weakened in the stretch drive. TRU DANCING was unhurried early then started a run on the turn while four wide and closed ground in the stretch but was too late. GALWAY COAST vied for the early lead while three wide then dropped back off the pace on the turn and lacked a late response in the stretch. KINGS CATEGORY vied for the early lead while four wide then was between rivals on the turn, was in a long drive and faltered in the stretch. SHAKE A LAKE was settled and raced on the inside on the turn then lacked a rally in the stretch drive. BRENDON'S BET was outrun while racing three wide on the turn.

Owners:

3 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 7 - JRS Racing; 9 - Walker, Deborah L. and Kevin C.; 1 - Richard J. Bird; 6 - Kamal S. Sheena; 4 - Joe D. Jacobs; 5 - Richard W. Wilken; 2 - Leticia Perez; 8 - Charles Simpson

Trainers:

3 - Danny Pish; 7 - Tim D. Garner; 9 - Clifford Dodson; 1 - Richard J. Bird; 6 - Kamal S. Sheena; 4 - Charlie Davis; 5 - Leroy Hellman; 2 - Leticia Perez; 8 - Charles Simpson

Breeders:

3 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 7 - Buford Dugger (TX); 9 - E. K. Walker (TX); 1 - William A Carl (KY); 6 - Strongworth, Inc. (TX); 4 - Dr. Joe Jacobs (TX); 5 - Richard Wilken (IL); 2 - Rose Mary Chandler (TX); 8 - W. A. Chapman Sr. (TX);

Scratched:

Mucho Gato

Barnett Shale (# 3, 3/1) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 in Race 4.

4th Race - Retama Park - Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $480 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. Three Year Olds, 116 lbs.; Older, 119 lbs. Claiming Price $7,500 (Winners of Two Races Preferred).
Purse: $6,000 Value of Race: $6,000 1st $3,360 2nd $1,120 3rd $616 4th $336 5th $168 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100    Mutuel Pool: $23,107 Pick 3 Pool: $1,933 Daily Double Pool: $1,103 Exacta Pool: $21,286 Superfecta Pool: $9,742 Trifecta Pool: $18,087

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
3	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	119	3	4	4hd	41/2	31	1hd	14 1/4	Bourque Steve J.	*1.60
2	Put Back the Gold	4 C	L b	119	2	6	61	72 1/2	42 1/2	43	2nk	Tejera Eguard A.	2.90
4	Cachemassa Creek	4 G	L b	119	4	5	21	11	21/2	31	31 1/2	Singh Rohan R.	2.80
6	General Honore	3 G	L b	111	6	1	3hd	3hd	1hd	21	44 1/4	Arellano Ivan	5.50
9	Suprized Me	4 G	L b	114	9	9	9	9	6hd	62	5no	Purcell Kelsi	18.30
7	Knights Last Cast	3 G	L bf	116	7	7	85	84	51/2	51	69 3/4	Guzman Jorge	36.90
8	Majestic Tree	3 G	L b	116	8	2	5hd	6hd	7hd	71/2	73	Chacaltana Junior	13.00
1	Fred's Day	5 G	f	119	1	3	1hd	2hd	85	815	842 1/2	Urieta Victor Manuel	42.00
5	Anewcat	9 H	L b	120	5	8	7	5	9	9	9	Chapa Isaac	112.70

Off Time: 8:03    Start: 9 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 62o

Fractions: :241, :493, 1:154, 1:29, 1:42     (:24.24, :49.66, 1:15.95, 1:29.03, 1:42.06)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
3	Barnett Shale	5.20	3.00	2.60
2	Put Back the Gold		4.40	2.80
4	Cachemassa Creek			3.80

Pedigree:

3 - Barnett Shale, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 4, by Albert the Great - Lydia Jane by Secret Hello

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$73.80		3-5-3 (3 Correct)	$1,933
$2 Daily Double	$40.40		5-3	$1,103
$2 Exacta	$16.20		3-2	$21,286
$2 Superfecta	$99.40		3-2-4-6	$9,742
$2 Trifecta	$40.80		3-2-4	$18,087

Race Summary

BARNETT SHALE was settled while racing two wide on the backstretch, rallied on the far turn and angled out to be three wide for the stretch drive and drew off in late stretch. PUT BACK THE GOLD was unhurried early then rallied on the far turn, swung out to be four wide in mid stretch and closed willingly in late stretch to be up for the place. CACHEMASSA CREEK set the pace while being well handled, was in a long drive then weakened in mid stretch. GENERAL HONORE chased the early pace while racing three wide then made a strong bid on the far turn to gain a slim lead then weakened in late stretch. SUPRIZED ME was void of early speed then made a mile rally while three wide in the stretch but was no threat. KNIGHTS LAST CAST was allowed to settle in the early going then made a three wide bid on the far turn then was no threat. MAJESTIC TREE raced three wide on the backstretch then made a bid on the far turn then faltered in the stretch. FRED'S DAY pressed the early pace while inside, was used up and stopped. ANEWCAT was through after a half and stopped then was distanced in the stretch.

Owners:

3 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 2 - Eduardo Cruz; 4 - Bryan Porter; 6 - Anjo Racing, Inc.; 9 - Andrew Ali; 7 - Nelco Farms; 8 - Patti Lynn Finley; 1 - Blue Streak Stables LLC; 5 - Charlie Seidel, Jr.

Trainers:

3 - Danny Pish; 2 - Eduardo Cruz; 4 - Bryan Porter; 6 - Andrew Konkoly; 9 - Andrew Ali; 7 - Juan R. Rivera; 8 - Patti Lynn Finley; 1 - Larry Martinez; 5 - Allan R. Miller

Breeders:

3 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 2 - Marianne Siegel (FL); 4 - McDowell Farm (AR); 6 - Glory Days Breeding Inc. & Bullard Farms (TX); 9 - Israel Flores (TX); 7 - Nelco Farms (TX); 8 - Patti Finley (TX); 1 - Rose Mary Chandler (TX); 5 - Bill Fields (OK);

Barnett Shale (# 4, 7/2) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, October 23rd, 2008 in Race 1.

1st Race - Retama Park - Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Conditions: 1M Dirt. (PLUS UP TO $480 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. Three Year Olds, 116 lbs.; Older, 119 lbs. Claiming Price $7,500 (Winners of Two Races Preferred).
Purse: $6,000 Value of Race: $6,000 1st $3,420 2nd $1,140 3rd $627 4th $342 5th $171 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100    Mutuel Pool: $12,897 Exacta Pool: $11,557 Superfecta Pool: $6,754 Trifecta Pool: $12,802

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
2	Grand Picture	4 G	L	119	2	8	61/2	74	4hd	34	11 1/2	Guzman Jorge	28.10
6	Put Back the Gold	4 C	L b	119	6	5	22	1hd	12	22	2nk	Tejera Eguard A.	6.50
4	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	119	4	4	43 1/2	32	21 1/2	1hd	313 1/4	Bourque Steve J.	*1.20
3	Leafy's Shotgun	3 G	L f	111	3	2	1hd	25 1/2	33	42	4hd	Chacaltana Junior	2.80
5	Racin Express	5 G	L	119	5	6	52 1/2	51 1/2	74	75	5nk	Ramos Adrian B.	71.50
7	Ima Five Star	3 G	L	116	7	1	71 1/2	6hd	52	51 1/2	63 1/4	Figueroa Jose	6.30
1	Silent Alert	5 G	L	119	1	3	3hd	42 1/2	61 1/2	6hd	72 1/2	Taylor Larry	5.50
8	Knights Last Cast	3 G	L bf	116	8	7	8	8	8	8	8	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	20.30

Off Time: 6:46    Start: 8 went. Good for all.    Track: Fast   Weather: D-Fast 69o

Fractions: :24, :474, 1:133, 1:27, 1:403     (:24.17, :47.98, 1:13.61, 1:27.06, 1:40.62)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
2	Grand Picture	58.20	16.60	4.60
6	Put Back the Gold		8.40	4.00
4	Barnett Shale			2.40

Pedigree:

2 - Grand Picture, Gray or Roan Gelding, 4, by This Picture - Grand Arrival by Grand Revival

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Exacta	$304.20		2-6	$11,557
$2 Superfecta	$6,753.60		2-6-4-3	$6,754
$2 Trifecta	$2,108.40		2-6-4	$12,802

Race Summary

GRAND PICTURE was unhurried early then started a run on the far turn and came out to be three wide for the stretch drive, was in a full stride and powered to the front in late stretch to prove best. PUT BACK THE GOLD dueled for the lead while two wide, was in a long sustained drive then gamely dug in throughout the stretch drive and came again in late stretch but was outfinished in the end. BARNETT SHALE was allowed to settle early then rallied on the far turn while two wide, was in a strong drive to gain a slim lead in mid stretch but hung in late stretch. LEAFY'S SHOTGUN dueled for the lead while inside, was in a long hard drive then weakened in the stretch drive. RACIN EXPRESS was unhurried early and no threat throughout while finding some late foot in the stretch. IMA FIVE STAR was unhurried early then failed to menace. SILENT ALERT chased the early pace while inside, was through after a half and stopped. KNIGHTS LAST CAST trailed throughout and was outrun.

Owners:

2 - Renaissance Racing, LLC; 6 - Eduardo Cruz; 4 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 3 - Edna Castellanos; 5 - Darlene Lind; 7 - Lonnie O. Bates; 1 - Kathy L. Stephens; 8 - Nelco Farms

Trainers:

2 - Sandra Montgomery; 6 - Eduardo Cruz; 4 - Danny Pish; 3 - Jaime Castellanos; 5 - Darlene Lind; 7 - Danny Pish; 1 - Ralph E. Arnold, Jr.; 8 - Juan R. Rivera

Breeders:

2 - Betty J. Phelps (AR); 6 - Marianne Siegel (FL); 4 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 3 - Tony Diaz (TX); 5 - Inside Move Inc. (TX); 7 - Lonnie O. Bates (TX); 1 - Kathy Stephens (TX); 8 - Nelco Farms (TX);

Barnett Shale (# 8, 4/1) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, October 2nd, 2008 in Race 8.

8th Race - Retama Park - Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

Conditions: 1M Turf. (PLUS UP TO $640 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. Three Year Olds, 116 lbs.; Older, 119 lbs. Claiming Price $15,000 (Winners of Two Races Preferred).
Purse: $8,000 Value of Race: $8,000 1st $4,440 2nd $1,480 3rd $814 4th $444 5th $222 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100 9th $100 10th $100 11th $100    Mutuel Pool: $17,377 Pick 3 Pool: $894 Daily Double Pool: $607 Exacta Pool: $14,202 Superfecta Pool: $5,687 Trifecta Pool: $9,481

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	3/4	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
7	De Ice Cat	5 G	L b	114	7	5	6hd	5hd	51/2	21/2	11/2	Arellano Ivan	14.50
11	Rare Flyer	3 G	L b	111	11	10	11	91	61/2	31/2	2nk	Chacaltana Junior	*1.20
8	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	119	8	3	31/2	41	1hd	1hd	31 1/4	Bourque Steve J.	3.60
4	Silent Alert	5 G	L	119	4	1	11/2	11/2	2hd	41 1/2	43/4	Figueroa Jose	17.80
1	Tyler B	8 G	L b	119	1	11	71	101 1/2	101	8hd	51 1/2	Fletcher, Jr. Charles A.	70.10
2	Suprized Me	4 G	L b	114	2	9	51	71	7hd	5hd	61 1/4	Purcell Kelsi	81.10
10	Ikester	3 G	L b	116	10	6	91/2	8hd	91	91	7hd	Rodriguez Omar	6.40
6	General Hog	3 G	L	116	6	7	21	31/2	3hd	71/2	81/2	Tejera Eguard A.	10.20
3	General Honore	3 G	L b	116	3	4	81/2	6hd	8hd	6hd	91 1/2	Collier Jeremy	5.30
9	Thundering Clouds	6 G	L f	120	9	2	101/2	11	11	11	101/2	Maldonado-Alicea Edwin	88.50
5	Mernneedsashooter	4 G	L	119	5	8	4	2	4	10	11	Guzman Jorge	37.60

Off Time: 9:51    Start: 11 went. Good for all.    Track: Firm   Weather: T-Firm 77o

Fractions: :241, 4:8., 1:124, 1:251, 1:38     (:24.32, 4:8.7, 1:12.81, 1:25.24, 1:38.01)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
7	De Ice Cat	31.00	7.60	5.20
11	Rare Flyer		2.60	3.00
8	Barnett Shale			3.00

Pedigree:

7 - De Ice Cat, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 5, by Catienus - De Ice by Dehere

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$158.20		4-7-7 (3 Correct)	$894
$2 Daily Double	$534.40		7-7	$607
$2 Exacta	$119.60		7-11	$14,202
$2 Superfecta	$10,654.20		7-11-8-4	$5,687
$2 Trifecta	$442.20		7-11-8	$9,481

Race Summary

DE ICE CAT stalked the pace while racing four wide on the run down the backstretch, rallied on the far turn while five wide then was in a strong drive and was along in time to prove best. RARE FLYER was unhurried early then rallied five wide on the far turn, angled inside in upper stretch and was gaining ground and finished strong while between rivals. BARNETT SHALE was well placed while racing four wide on the backstretch, rallied on the far turn and was in a sustained drive on the outside to put a head in front but could not last in late stretch. SILENT ALERT set a pressured pace from the inside, was in a long hard drive throughout the stretch drive but tired in late stretch. TYLER B was unhurried early and saving ground throughout, was inside then blocked and steadied off heels in upper stretch and angled out side in mid stretch to closed well in the late stages. SUPRIZED ME was settled early while racing two wide, was in tight quarters in upper stretch then failed to menace in the stretch. IKESTER was settled early then rallied three wide on the far turn then flattened out in the stretch drive. GENERAL HOG pressed the pace while racing three wide, was hard used and weakened in the stretch drive. GENERAL HONORE was settled and saving ground throughout then moved up the inside in the stretch but raced evenly in the drive. THUNDERING CLOUDS was unhurried early and was no threat. MERNNEEDSASHOOTER pressed the early pace while between rivals, was used up then was in tight quarters in upper stretch and stopped in the stretch.

Owners:

7 - Ned Morris; 11 - Tommy Joe Hoyt; 8 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 4 - Kathy L. Stephens; 1 - Patricia Grobe; 2 - Andrew Ali; 10 - Jeff Tostado; 6 - Ernie Witt; 3 - Anjo Racing, Inc.; 9 - Vannessia Rhine; 5 - Tbd Owners LLC

Trainers:

7 - Brent Morris; 11 - M. Brent Davidson; 8 - Danny Pish; 4 - Ralph E. Arnold, Jr.; 1 - Nathan Grobe; 2 - Andrew Ali; 10 - Robert D. Schultz; 6 - Ernie Witt II; 3 - Andrew Konkoly; 9 - Vannessia Rhine; 5 - John G. Locke

Breeders:

7 - Kenneth L & Sarah K Ramsey (KY); 11 - Tommy Joe Hoyt (TX); 8 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 4 - Kathy Stephens (TX); 1 - B. L. Littleton (TX); 2 - Israel Flores (TX); 10 - Adena Springs (KY); 6 - Ernie Witt (AR); 3 - Glory Days Breeding Inc. & Bullard Farms (TX); 9 - Mrs. John C. Mabee (CA); 5 - W. S. Farish & Joseph Jamail (TX);

Barnett Shale (# 9, 9/2) ran at Remington Park on Thursday, August 21st, 2008 in Race 2.

2nd Race - Remington Park - Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Conditions: 7 1/2F Turf. FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. Three Year Olds, 119 lbs.; Older, 123 lbs. Non-winners of a race since July 22 Allowed 2 lbs. A race since June 22 Allowed 4 lbs. Claiming Price $25,000. (If management deems it necessary to take this race off the Turf, it will be run at a distance of 1 Mile on the main track.).
Purse: $14,000 Value of Race: $14,000 ($4,500 reverts) 1st $8,148 2nd $2,716 3rd $1,493 4th $814 5th $409 6th $60 7th $60 8th $60 9th $60 10th $60 11th $60 12th $60    Mutuel Pool: $21,109 Daily Double Pool: $4,349 Exacta Pool: $21,991 Quinella Pool: $1,108 Superfecta Pool: $10,620 Trifecta Pool: $13,388

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
8	Gold Niner	3 G	L b	117	8	7	51	51	31	12 1/2	Berry M. Clifton	*2.00
7	Love Liberty	4 G		123	7	4	21 1/2	24	21	21	Birzer Alex	21.60
2	Albert W.	4 G	L	119	2	1	71/2	92	51	31 3/4	Quinonez Luis S.	3.20
3	Sushi Joe	4 G	L f	119	3	3	1hd	11/2	1hd	41	Landeros Benny C.	10.50
4	Congo Bay	4 G	L b	119	4	11	111	102	83	5nk	Martin, Jr. Eddie M.	47.10
5	Bengal Trader	4 G	L	119	5	5	31/2	31/2	41/2	6no	Escobar Martin	4.70
9	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	119	9	6	62	72	61/2	71 1/4	Hamilton Quincy	9.80
6	Man of Men	5 G	L	119	6	8	93	81	71/2	8hd	Ocampo Israel	45.30
11	Toocooltobeforgotn	5 G	L	119	11	9	41/2	4hd	92	92 3/4	Quinonez Belen	53.00
1	Guinness Charlie	4 C	L	119	1	2	104	114	102	103 1/2	Shepherd Justin	15.70
10	Waco Hug	3 G	L	117	10	12	12	12	111/2	113/4	Pettinger Donald R.	18.00
12	Lasting Freedom	4 G	L	119	12	10	8	6	12	12	Eramia Richard E.	10.70

Off Time: 6:57    Start: 12 went. Good for all.    Track: Firm   Weather: T-Firm 84o

Fractions: :233, :471, 1:113, :12     (:23.69, :47.29, 1:11.66, :129.9)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
8	Gold Niner	6.00	3.40	2.80
7	Love Liberty		19.00	9.60
2	Albert W.			3.40

Pedigree:

8 - Gold Niner, Dark Bay or Brown Gelding, 3, by Ecton Park - Gold Bar Lady by Dehere

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Daily Double	$72.20		6-8	$4,349
$2 Exacta	$134.60		8-7	$21,991
$2 Quinella	$102.80		7-8	$1,108
$2 Superfecta	$12,417.20		8-7-2-3	$10,620
$2 Trifecta	$753.60		8-7-2	$13,388

Race Summary

GOLD NINER dropped to rail after break, worked way forwardly into stretch, came off rail, responded to steady urging to take command and drew off in late going. LOVE LIBERTY chased pace throughout, responded well in drive but unable to match strides winner in late going in a game effort. ALBERT W. was never far back along rail, came off rail into stretch, finished with a mild belated rally. SUSHI JOE set pace along rail to top stretch, tired. CONGO BAY well back for half while racing along inside, finished with a solid belated rail rally. BENGAL TRADER stalked pace from start, in close attendance entering stretch, gave way in drive. BARNETT SHALE raced in middle of pack, had no rally when asked. MAN OF MEN failed to menace. TOOCOOLTOBEFORGOTN forwardly positioned outside rivals for half, gave way. GUINNESS CHARLIE along inside and never a factor. WACO HUG never threatened. LASTING FREEDOM raced wide and always outrun.

Owners:

8 - Beare, Mickey and Karen; 7 - Richter Family Trust; 2 - Buckner, Steve and Offolter, Joe S.; 3 - Rowland Racing; 4 - James W. Hatcher, Jr.; 5 - Tbd Owners LLC; 9 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 6 - Wisdom Thoroughbred LLC; 11 - Cynthia A. Crandall; 1 - Maple Ridge Bloodstock; 10 - Tigertail Ranch; 12 - Michael Grossman

Trainers:

8 - Donnie K. Von Hemel; 7 - Mark C. Lee; 2 - Joe S. Offolter; 3 - John G. Locke; 4 - James W. Hatcher, Jr.; 5 - John G. Locke; 9 - Danny Pish; 6 - Bernell B. Rhone; 11 - Kim S. Ewing; 1 - Kari Craddock; 10 - Danny Pish; 12 - Francisco Bravo

Breeders:

8 - Sherry A. Young (KY); 7 - Richter Family Trust (KY); 2 - Ted Bates (KY); 3 - Six Winters Farm, Inc. (KY); 4 - Richard Kaster & Nathan Fox (KY); 5 - Edward P. Evans (VA); 9 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 6 - Darby Dan Stables (KY); 11 - Cynthia A. Crandall (FL); 1 - Brereton C. Jones (KY); 10 - Joe Carothers (TX); 12 - Eureka Thoroughbred Farm (KY);

Barnett Shale (# 4, 4/1) ran at Retama Park on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 in Race 8.

8th Race - Retama Park - Thursday, September 11th, 2008

Conditions: 7 1/2F Turf. (PLUS UP TO $640 Open ATB) FOR THREE YEAR OLDS AND UPWARD WHICH HAVE NEVER WON THREE RACES. Three Year Olds, 116 lbs.; Older, 119 lbs. Claiming Price $15,000 (Winners of Two Races Preferred).
Purse: $8,000 Value of Race: $8,000 1st $4,620 2nd $1,540 3rd $847 4th $462 5th $231 6th $100 7th $100 8th $100    Mutuel Pool: $12,325 Pick 3 Pool: $1,546 Daily Double Pool: $805 Exacta Pool: $11,663 Superfecta Pool: $6,924 Trifecta Pool: $11,339

#	Horse	A/S	M/E	Wgt	PP	St	1/4	1/2	Str	Fin	Jockey	Odds
6	Pompous Cat	4 G	L	119	6	1	42	51	41	11 1/2	Walker, Jr. Bobby J.	3.10
8	Rare Flyer	3 G	L b	111	8	6	72 1/2	6hd	51 1/2	22	Chacaltana Junior	6.00
4	Barnett Shale	4 G	L	119	4	4	32	31 1/2	1hd	3no	Bourque Steve J.	*2.10
2	General Hog	3 G	L	116	2	3	11/2	1hd	31/2	41	Tejera Eguard A.	3.40
3	Syn River	5 G	L b	119	3	5	21/2	21	2hd	51 1/2	Morales Benito Tovar	16.50
7	Mernneedsashooter	4 G	L	119	7	7	5hd	4hd	62	61/2	Guzman Jorge	13.20
5	De Ice Cat	5 G	L b	114	5	2	61	73	73 1/2	72 3/4	Arellano Ivan	5.80
1	Waki Nomad	5 G	L	119	1	8	8	8	8	8	Rodriguez Omar	45.70

Off Time: 9:53    Start: 8 went. Good for all.    Track: Firm   Weather: T-Firm 86o

Fractions: :24, 4:8.4, 1:114, 1:292     (:24.15, 4:8., 1:11.99, 1:29.41)

#	Horse	Win	Place	Show
6	Pompous Cat	8.20	4.80	3.20
8	Rare Flyer		5.40	6.20
4	Barnett Shale			3.60

Pedigree:

6 - Pompous Cat, Bay Gelding, 4, by Catienus - Gold Blossom by Blushing John

Wager Type	Payoff		Winning Numbers	Pool
$2 Pick 3	$159.80		6-10-6 (3 Correct)	$1,546
$2 Daily Double	$74.40		10-6	$805
$2 Exacta	$56.40		6-8	$11,663
$2 Superfecta	$653.00		6-8-4-2	$6,924
$2 Trifecta	$150.60		6-8-4	$11,339

Race Summary

POMPOUS CAT raced three wide on the first turn, settled just behind the leading group, raced three wide on the far turn, rallied into the final furlong and closed strongly to prevail under strong urging. RARE FLYER lingered towards the rear, lacked room near the quarter-pole and finished willingly for the place. BARNETT SHALE raced three wide on the first turn, prompted the pace on the outside, vied three wide on the far turn, led into the final furlong then weakened. GENERAL HOG contested the pace on the inside, vied into the final furlong and tired. SYN RIVER contested the pace, vied into the final furlong and gave way. MERNNEEDSASHOOTER lugged out on both turns and failed to respond. DE ICE CAT settled on the inside, shifted three wide on the far turn and also failed to respond. WAKI NOMAD lagged at the rear, saved ground on both turns and was outrun. (Rail at 0 Feet)

Owners:

6 - Hooper Racing LLC; 8 - Tommy Joe Hoyt; 4 - Ralls and Foster LLC and Smith Ridge Stables; 2 - Ernie Witt; 3 - Sharon Barker; 7 - Tbd Owners LLC; 5 - Ned Morris; 1 - Alvin Topham

Trainers:

6 - Dallas E. Keen; 8 - M. Brent Davidson; 4 - Danny Pish; 2 - Ernie Witt II; 3 - Sharon Barker; 7 - John G. Locke; 5 - Brent Morris; 1 - Paul Duhon

Breeders:

6 - David Hooper & Martha Hooper (TX); 8 - Tommy Joe Hoyt (TX); 4 - Robert C. Francis (TX); 2 - Ernie Witt (AR); 3 - Billy D. Luke (TX); 7 - W. S. Farish & Joseph Jamail (TX); 5 - Kenneth L & Sarah K Ramsey (KY); 1 - Auburn Creek Thoroughbred Farm, LLC (TX);