Thoroughbred Times
bookmark this page subscribe RSS twitter facebook
Subscribe to Thoroughbred Times

LOG IN TO THOROUGHBRED TIMES

 
Need to reset your password?
 


Don't miss the deadline!

Sign up now for the Freshman Sire Contest presented by Markel and Thoroughbred Times

Chance to win cash prizes for picking leading freshman sires in 2012

To sign up and enter your Stallion Barn, click here.

  • Smoke Glacken sire of Walker Bay 1st Alw (May 24, 8th CD). Owner, Hammersmith, Dennis L. and Paden Racing, Inc.; Breeder, Brian O'Rourke & Derry Meeting Farm...
  • Successful Appeal sire of Warning Song 1st Alw (May 24, 6th PRM). Owner, Maggi Moss; Breeder, Bloodstock Holdings LLC...
  • Medaglia d'Oro sire of Dealer 1st Alw (May 23, 8th CT). Owner, Coleswood Farm, Inc.; Breeder, Family Broodmare, LLC...
  • Tribal Rule sire of Italian Rules 1st Alw (May 24, 7th BHP). Owner, Barber, Gary and Cecil; Breeder, Nick Cafarchia...
  • Arch sire of Wiki 1st Alw (May 24, 2nd PID). Owner, Midwest Thoroughbreds, Inc.; Breeder, Stuart S. Janney, III LLC....
  • Chapel Royal sire of Mr Rodriguez 1st Mdn (May 24, 2nd BEL). Owner, Imperio, Michael and Loftus, Elizabeth; Breeder, Jill Imperio & Daniella Corian...
  • First Samurai sire of Nakano 1st Alw (May 24, 8th CRC). Owner, Thoroughbred Futures Racing; Breeder, Hubert Vester...
  • Wando sire of Deb's Girly Girl 1st Alw (May 24, 6th RD). Owner, Deborah F. Metz; Breeder, Deborah F. Metz...
  • Holy Bull sire of Catalan 1st Alw (May 24, 8th BEL). Owner, Elizabeth Loftus; Breeder, B. P. Walden & Dr. S. Marcum...
  • Tapit sire of Quail Hollow 1st Alw (May 24, 8th CT). Owner, Stevark Stable, Inc.; Breeder, Dr. O. M. Patrick...
  • B L's Appeal sire of B L's Tsumani 1st Alw (May 24, 7th PRM). Owner, Gary Spragg; Breeder, Frank Bertolino...
  • Canadian Frontier sire of Golden Frontier 1st Alw (May 24, 3rd CD). Owner, George Fister; Breeder, Brereton C. Jones...
  • Benchmark sire of Planet Sunshine 1st Alw (May 24, 5th GG). Owner, Thomas A. Shapiro; Breeder, Thomas Shapiro...
  • Flower Alley sire of Bouquet Booth 1st Alw (May 24, 7th CD). Owner, Right Time Racing LLC; Breeder, Brookdale & Dr. Ted Folkerth...
  • Petionville sire of Wups 1st Thoroughbred Maiden Derby (May 23, 9th BOI). Owner, Paul Treasure; Breeder, Michael Iavarone...
  • Latent Heat sire of Heated Troubles 1st Mdn (May 24, 5th RD). Owner, Ashleigh Stud; Breeder, Ashleigh Stud, Frank Ramos & JackieRamos...

NEWS

E-Mail this articlePrint this article

Racing News bullet


Sponsored by Robert Clarksons

Industry News bullet



Most Popular Stories bullet

Most E-mailed Stories bullet

Trainer Amoss secures 2,000th career winner

Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 5:33 PM

Trainer Tom Amoss earned his milestone 2,000th career win when Cat Splendor won the fourth race by 5 1/2 lengths at Churchill Downs on Tuesday.

Sent off as the 1.90-to-1 favorite, the Tale of the Cat filly advanced four wide on the turn before driving to a clear win under Calvin Borel in the 6 1/2-furlong claiming race.

A native of New Orleans, Amoss began his career as a hotwalker for Hall of Fame trainer Jack Van Berg while he was in high school. A Louisiana State University graduate, he worked for trainer Frank Brothers in Louisiana after college prior to spending a year as a veterinary assistant. He then became an assistant to Larry Robideaux in Louisiana and John Parisella in New York. 

Amoss took out his trainer’s license in 1987 at age 25 and saddled his first winner at Sportsman’s Park. His stable is based primarily at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. He also has worked as a television analyst for ESPN2’s “2Day at the Races” program and various programs on Television Games Network. 

His most prominent runner to date is multiple Grade 1 winner Heritage of Gold, who captured the 2000 Apple Blossom (G1) and Go for Wand (G1) Handicaps and earned $2,381,762 during her career.

A 1999 inductee into the Fair Grounds hall of fame, Amoss has earned leading trainer titles at the New Orleans track eight times. He also has earned leading riding titles at Ellis Park, Kentucky Downs, and Churchill Downs.

Amoss and his family relocated to Louisville after loosing their home when Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans in 2006.

E-Mail this articlePrint this article