Delicate Vine – Brilliance was her forte
A standout from the time she was foaled, Delicate Vine was not only among the best fillies ever bred in Washington, she nearly was Washington’s...
Loto Canada – Twice lucky
His name, Loto Canada, summed up the story well enough, but Lou Brauer remembers the events that led to the name unfolding as if...
Frank Brewster – The reins of power
When Frank W. Brewster died of heart failure at age 99 in November 1996 in Rancho Mirage, California, the only mention of racehorse activity...
Jim Seabeck – A large scale thinker and doer
Some men and women lead small lives. Others start small and accomplish much, and a few accomplish little and make much of it. But...
Ron Crockett – The man who kept horse racing in Washington State
Thoroughbred racing is about blue-blooded horses, the will to win and speed . . . not to mention glamor and money. Success is neither...
Ralph Vacca – “I was so blessed”
Born November 8, 1935, in Seattle to Ralph A. and Rose Vacca, Ralph was the first of two sons for the first generation US-born...
C. J. Sebastian – Respected leader; pioneer for the future
All it took was one man with a vision, and one big trip to Kentucky, to create a legacy of genuine horse class. His...
George Drumheller – An important pioneer in Washington racing history
Considered the “Father of Thoroughbred Racing” in Washington State, George H. Drumheller (1874-1945) was among the original sponsors of the bill that legalized horse...
Herb Armstrong – From the Valley to the highest peaks
Herb Armstrong
Valley of Champions
Nursery of Champions
Valley Farm
Lord’s Valley
Harrington
Lincoln County
Washington
... a telling address for Herb Armstrong, Washington’s leading breeder through much of the decade that...
The Konecnys of Czech-Mate Farm – Breeders of eight state champions
The Konecny family’s interest in Thoroughbred racing began in the late 1970s when Doris Konecny got involved with five fun-loving ladies – several of...
Flamme – Burning brightly
Her name is the French word for flame, and Flamme indeed set the track on fire during her six-year racing career. The Washington-bred bay...
Tim McCanna – Continues to pile on the wins and set new personal records
Although trainer Tim McCanna seldom chooses a road less traveled, when he and his horses pass on a major highway, they’re usually headed to...
