Weekly OTTB Wishlist from Cosequin: Worth a Second Look

Some OTTBs get snapped up real quick the second they step off the track and onto the sales list. Others end up waiting a little while longer for the right person to come along and polish that diamond in the rough.

Our three featured horses this week have actually already been featured in previous editions of OTTB Wishlist, but they’re still waiting for the right person to come along give them a chance at a second career. Could that person be you?

Frasero. Photo via MidAtlantic Horse Rescue.

Frasero (EL CORREDOR – CAMPI DI ROMA (ARG), BY ROMANOV (IRE)): 2009 16.0-hand Argentina-bred gelding

Frasero was featured back in March when we introduced MidAtlantic Horse Rescue Inc. to our rotation of featured organizations in OTTB Wishlist. Since then the staff there have been able to put more rides on him and have determined that he needs a rider who is soft and confident. He tries very hard to please, but needs help developing his own confidence and relaxation.

Frasero began his racing career as a three-year-old in his native Argentina and raced there for a year in graded stakes races before being imported to the U.S. In the States, he raced in claiming and allowance races and amassed over $94,000 in 38 starts. Years ago in his career, Frasero did have a condylar fracture on his right front but it was repaired surgically and he continued to race on it without problems. Frasero is retiring soundly after a long racing career and should not have any limitations going forward. This 2019 RRP eligible horse came to MidAtlantic Horse Rescue through Maryland’s Beyond the Wire program and was such a favorite in his trainer’s barn that they packed a bag of mints for him for the journey to MAHR. Frasero is a forward horse without being hot and a good mover. He’s a kind boy who would really like a best friend with which to take on a new job.

Located Warwick, Maryland.

View Frasero on MidAtlantic Horse Rescue.

Alltheleavesrbrown. Photo via Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Alltheleavesrbrown (BIG BROWN – VICKEY JANE, BY ROYAL ACADEMY): 2012 16.3-hand Kentucky-bred gelding

This son of the 2008 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Big Brown has had an interesting racing career and may be more well-traveled than you! In his 43 races, “Brown” has run at 12 different tracks spanning from Pennsylvania to California. His career seems to have been a bit hit or miss: he has a number of wins and good placings, but also did not finish (DNF) a few races. Each DNF seems to just be a result starting too fast and ultimately being overcome by the field. It doesn’t seem to be anything to worry about though — the race charts note that he was eased, loped across the wire, and walked off the course just fine each time.

Brown’s last race was at the end of February (so he is 2019 Thoroughbred Makeover eligible) and has since retired sound and made his way to MMSC where he was treated to some spa time and bodywork. The MMSC staff has found that he’s an “enthusiastic and quick learner.” Make sure to watch the video of him at liberty and check out that hock action plus also his newly posted under saddle video as well!

Located in Lexington, Kentucky.

View Alltheleavesrbrown on Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center.

Jenna J. Photo via CANTER IL

Jenna J (ARCHARCHARCH – WHITE NILE, BY UNBRIDLED’S SONG): 2014 15.3-hand Kentucky-bred mare

Is this little dappled filly not the cutest thing you’ve ever seen? At three-years-old, Jenna J stands between 15.3 and 16.0-hands right not and still has some growing to do. She looks like she’s going to mature into an absolutely stunning mare and that shoulder on her hints at some hidden talent for jumping. Jenna J has spent the winter hanging out at her trainers farm and proved to be an easy keeper. She’s now back on the track and in training. In her seven career races so far she’s already won two!

Since we first featured her back in April Jenna J has actually gone back to racing, running twice in June and finishing mid-pack both times. She’s still listed for sale though, so if you like her she could still be yours!

Located at Fairmount Park Race Track in Collinsville, Illinois.

View Jenna J on CANTER IL.