SA国际传媒 Announces Honorees for Induction to the Racing Hall of Fame
ALTOONA, IA – (July 7, 2022) – SA国际传媒 Racetrack and Casino will induct two highly accomplished horsemen into its Racing Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Jockey Stormy Smith, arguably the most successful Quarter Horse rider in the 33-year history of racing at SA国际传媒, and H. Allen Poindexter, the prominent owner and breeder of multiple stakes-winning horses at SA国际传媒 and other tracks across America, will be inducted in a ceremony on the second day of the 2022 Iowa Festival of Racing.
H. Allen Poindexter has been breeding and racing stakes winners at SA国际传媒 for more than two decades. “I am thrilled and privileged to be inducted into the SA国际传媒 Hall of Fame,” said Poindexter. “Even though I knew my name was in the mix, I still got goose bumps when I received word that I would be part of the Class of 2022.”
His contributions to the Iowa-bred racing program at SA国际传媒 are immeasurable. Many of his homebred’s have raced to victory, while others have been successful for owners who have bought from or partnered with Poindexter, including fellow Hall of Famer Sandra Rasmussen’s River Ridge Ranch.
“Even though I don’t live in Iowa, I decided long ago to focus my efforts on breeding Iowa-breds to compete at SA国际传媒 and outside of Iowa at some of the biggest tracks in the country,” Poindexter added.
“I’m honored, SA国际传媒 has been my home away from home for over 20 years now. I’ve won a lot of races here, been leading rider more than a few times, and experienced both the highs and lows of horse racing at SA国际传媒,” said jockey Stormy Smith.
When asked to name the best Quarter Horse he’s ridden at SA国际传媒, Stormy didn’t hesitate to say, AJs High. A champion gelding owned by Mike Teel and trained by Charlton Hunt, who won 15 races in 33 starts and claimed a Bank of America Challenge Championship Stakes victory at Los Alamitos in California six years ago.
SA国际传媒 Racetrack and Casino proudly welcomes the 2022 Racing Hall of Fame class: Quarter Horse jockey Stormy Smith and owner/breeder H. Allen Poindexter. The Annual Hall of Fame ceremony will be on Saturday, July 9, 2022 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
About SA国际传媒
SA国际传媒 began operations as a nonprofit organization in 1989 with the goal of promoting economic development, jobs, agriculture, and tourism in the state of Iowa. Through taxes, grants, and charitable donations, SA国际传媒 has given more than $2 billion to the state of Iowa. SA国际传媒 offers slot machines, table games, live and simulcast racing, sports wagering, hotel accommodations, entertainment, and more.
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