ALTOONA, Iowa (July 19, 2019) – Rumpleminx is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $65,000 Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. Rumpleminx is by Atta Boy Roy, out of the Corinthian mare Frangelica, was bred by Kristin Boice & Valorie Lund, is owned by Boice, Leslie Cummings and Lund and is trained by Lund. She won her lone start July 5 with earnings of $16,800. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 16, 2019) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $85,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $276,589 and is coming off a sixth in the May 27 Gamely. ...

From CHRB The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 18, at the Del Mar Hilton Hotel, Steeplechase Room, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials are available on the website. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2019) – Stakes winners Sneaking Out and Ruby Bradley are entered in Thursday’s $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Sneaking Out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $242,480 and is coming off a second in the May 26 Summertime Oaks. Violette Szabo is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $78,571 and is coming off a third in the June 23 Melair. Takethediamondlane is by Bodemeister, out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and is trained by Brian Koriner. She is making her racing debut. Opus Won is by Eddington, out of the... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2019) – Golden Birthday is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Runhappy Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Golden Birthday is by Golden Balls, out of the Singspiel mare Mindy’s Birthday, was bred by owner DP Racing and is trained by James Cassidy. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $63,751 and is coming off a second in a June 1 optional claimer. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2019) – Feeling Strong is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Los Alamitos Derby for 3-year-olds. Feeling Strong is by Capital Account, out of the Choctow Ridge mare Feel Ridge, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Hector Palma. He has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $145,493 and is coming off a June 21 optional allowance win. ...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (July 11, 2019) – Multiple graded stakes winner Solid Wager, who broke his maiden six years ago at Hollywood Park, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes at Indiana Grand. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by David Staudacher and trained by Michael Maker. He has 11 wins in 53 starts, earnings of $852,150 and is coming off a fourth in a June 23 optional claimer. ...

SARATOGA, N.Y. (July 6, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Listing is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $100,000 Grade III Quick Call Stakes for 3-year-olds at Saratoga. Listing is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $225,400 and is coming off a win in the June 9 Desert Code. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 6, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $55,000 Malouff Handicap at Albuquerque. Minister of Soul is a multiple stakes winner by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $163,446 and is coming off a fourth in a June 15 allowance. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 3, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Jedi Knight is among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Pleasanton. Shady Empire is by Empire Way, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Brown Jr., Brown or Lovingier and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He won his lone start May 17 with earnings of $39,000. Bulletproof One is by Idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds & KMN Racing, is owned by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and trained by Ellen Jackson. She won her long start May 11 with earnings of $23,400. Next Flight is by Boisterous, out of the Henny Hughes mare Flight Service, was bred by owner Gary Barber and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $46,800 and is coming off a June 14 maiden win. Smokin Hot Bobbie is by Coach Bob, out... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 3, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Show It N Moe It is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Great Lady M Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. Show It N Moe It has six wins in 21 starts, earnings of $467,604 and is coming off a second in the May 19 Desert Stormer. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism, now graded-stakes placed, is entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint Stakes at Pleasanton. Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George & Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Marcia Stortz. The $2,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 32 starts, earnings of $287,246 and is coming off a third in the May 27 All American. Summersimage is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owner William Hedrick and is trained by Ricardo Perez. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $190,743 and is coming off a second in the June 8 Albany Stakes. Sir Vronski is by Vronsky, out of the In Excess mare Sister Sally, was bred by Joe Turner, is owned by Allen Aldrich and trained by Quinn... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. —The first thoroughbred meet of 2019 at Los Alamitos will begin Saturday, June 29. The main event opening day is the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California. Run at one mile, the Bertrando will mark the final start for Soi Phet, an 11-year-old gelding who is a five-time stakes winner at Los Alamitos. It will go as the eighth of nine races with an approximate post time of 4:30 p.m. The 10-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival will continue through Sunday, July 14 with racing conducted – the final two weeks – on a Thursday-Sunday basis. There will be holiday racing Thursday, July 4 with a Los Alamitos cap giveaway – with paid admission – to the first 2,000 fans. Post time each racing day will be 1 p.m. The three-week season will be highlighted by a pair of graded stakes races – the Grade II, $200,000 Great Lady M. for fillies and mares (3-year-olds & up) at 6 ½... ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2019) – California-breds Megan Marie and CTBA January Sale graduate Cholula Lips are entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Churchill Downs. Megan Marie is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the All Thee Power mare Summer Lite, was bred by Victoria Polzin, is owned by Jonathan Nance, Barbara Eakin, Steve Smith and Bart Sherman and is trained by Nance. Cholula Lips is by Empire Way, out of the Rio Verde mare Sweet Lips Pooh, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Mike Harrington. The graduate of the CTBA January Sale She won her lone start May 24 with earnings of $39,000. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 26, 2019) – Phantom Boss is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Grade III Bashford Manor Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs. Phantom Boss is by Shackleford, out of the Street Boss mare Bossy Belle, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Bada Beng Racing, Tom Beckerle, Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Jorge Periban. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $55,900 and is coming off a June 2 maiden win. ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (June 25, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Bills Smokn Bullet is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Chris Loseth Handicap for 3-year-olds at Hastings. Bills Smokn Bullet is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Eurosilver mare Silver Dowery, was bred by Regan Wright & Don Gibb, is owned by Wishful Thinking Friends and Garry Ferguson and is trained by Nancy Betts. The $20,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in six starts, earnings of $16,135 and is coming off a June 1 claiming win. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 27, 2019) – Stakes winner El Huerfano and fellow California-bred Many Roses are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by M.A. Douzos, is owned by Peerenboom-Bowyer Racing Stables and is trained by Chris Stenslie. He has nine wins in 43 starts, earnings of $575,686 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. Many Roses is by is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by Ellen Jackson, Jerry Martin & Margaret Martin, is owned by Chad Christensen and trained by Frank Lucarelli. He has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $163,759 and is coming off a fourth in a June 2 optional claimer. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 27, 2019) – Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Count Lathum Handicap for 3-year-olds at Century Mile. Parking Permit is by James Street, out of the Eddington mare Rossi Reserve, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Mohamad Khan and is trained by James Brown. He has one win in 14 starts, earnings of $32,891 and is coming off a fifth in a June 13 allowance. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 23, 2019) —Defending champion Soi Phet is among 14 nominees to the $100,000-guaranteed Bertrando Stakes, a one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California. The sixth renewal of the Bertrando will be run Saturday, June 29, opening day of the Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos. An 11-year-old son of Tizbud owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell, Soi Phet, who also won the inaugural Bertrando in 2014, will be making the final start of his career if he participates Saturday. “As of now, we plan on running,’’ said Powell, ‘’but we won’t make a final decision until (Monday). He’s doing well and he worked well this morning (at Santa Anita). “I had him going a half-mile in 48 3/5 and galloping out five furlongs in 1:01 3/5. “He’s run some of his best races at Los Alamitos, so this seems like the right place for him to run his last one.’’... ...

From CHRB PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 21, 2019)– The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, June 20, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri and Fred Maas also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        The Board approved agreements authorizing Golden Gate Fields, the Sonoma County Fair and Humboldt County Fair to impose two of the same restrictions on medications that are in effect at Santa Anita, specifically a reduction (by half) of authorized Lasix and a prohibition against the administration of corticosteroids within 14 days of a race. ·        In a series of actions designed to protect horses and riders, the Board also: 1)    Began the regulatory process to prohibit horses at CHRB-regulated facilities from racing or training within 30 days of being treated with extracorporeal shock wave therapy. The rule would also prohibit an owner or trainer from bringing... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2019) – Sneaking Out is the lone stakes winner entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Sneaking Out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $242,480 and is coming off a second in the May 26 Summertime. Don’t Sell is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Too Much Excess, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $133,760 and is coming off a three consecutive wins. Violette Szabo is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $56,571 and is coming off a fourth in a June 2 optional claimer. Sedamar is by... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2019) – California-breds Ground Attack and Acclimate are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III San Juan Capistrano at Santa Anita. Ground Attack is by Surf Cat, out of the Grand Slam mare Stardust Magic, was bred by Bruce Headley, is owned by Barnhart, Foxx or Headley and is trained by Headley. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $106,491 and is coming off a fourth in a June 8 optional claimer. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust or Timmy Time Racing and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $115,521 and is coming off a May 31 starter’s allowance win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2019) – California-bred stakes winners Eddie Haskell and Brandothebartender are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Siren Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. Eddie Haskell is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Hailey or Wood and trained by Mark Glatt. He has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $453,107 and is coming off a win in the May 25 Daytona. He was third in this race in 2017. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $386,301 and is coming off a third in the June 8 Albany. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 20, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue & Tim Spooner and is trained by Dan Markle. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $168,696 and is coming off a win in the May 27 Hastings Stakes. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 18, 2019) – Three stakes – including the $100,000 Bertrando for Golden State Series eligibles – highlight the 2019 Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos.   The Bertrando is for older horses bred or sired in California. The sixth renewal of the one-mile race will be run Saturday, June 29. The field is likely to include defending champion Soi Phet, an 11-year-old who has won five stakes at Los Alamitos, including the inaugural Bertrando in 2014.   The 10-day season will begin Saturday, June 29 and continue through Sunday, July 14. Racing will be conducted the final two weeks on a Thursday-Sunday basis.  There will be a special holiday program Thursday, July 4. Post time will be 1 p.m.   The last two Saturdays of the meet will feature the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes and the Grade III, $150,000-guaranteed Los Alamitos Derby.   The Great Lady M., which is for fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – at 6... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2019) – Stakes winners Irish Heatwave and Lieutenant Dan are among the entries in Saturday’s $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Our Silver Oak is by Unusual Heat, out of the Alphabet Soup mare Strawberry Flash, was bred by M. Auerbach, is owned by Jones, Nentwig or Pagano and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $114,694 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 28 Silky Sullivan. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Doug O’Neill. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $115,551 and is coming off a win in a May 24 starter’s allowance. Prodigal Son is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Stretchinthelimits, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2019) – A compact field of four, including stakes winner Bella Luma, is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Dream of Summer Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Backman, is owned by Fairview or Linda Brown and trained by Brian Koriner. She has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $192,374 and is coming off a seventh in the May 12 Fran’s Valentine. Starr of Quality is by First Dude, out of the Gone West mare Gator Blitz, was bred by Donald Dizney, is owned by Acker or Lindo and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $230,659 and is coming off a sixth in the Apr. 27 Santa Margarita. Sapphire Kid is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Lucas Downs or McGoldrick and... ...

From CHRB PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 17, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 20, at the satellite facility at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton at 2100 Valley Avenue, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Board will immediately adjourn the public session and move into closed, executive session. The public portion of the meeting is expected to resume at approximately 11:15 a.m.  The Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet Wednesday, June 19, at Santa Anita Park beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both public meetings. An audio-only webcast of Thursday’s Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials for the Board meeting and the agenda and package of materials for the committee meeting also are available on the website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 13, 2019) – Nominations close today, June 13, for the Snow Chief Stakes, the Dream of Summer Stakes and the Melair Stakes, all for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. The $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes is for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles on turf, to be run Saturday, June 22. The $100,000 Dream of Summer Stakes is for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up at one mile, to be run Saturday, June 22. The $200,000 Melair Stakes is for 3-year-old fillies at 1 1/16 miles to be run Sunday, June 23. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 12, 2019) – California-bred stakes winners Lynne’s Legacy and Pulpit Rider are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Possibly Perfect Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Richardson, Robershaw or Tucker and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $350,131 and is coming off a second in the May 11 Santa Barbara Stakes. Pulpit Rider is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $368,219 and is coming off a third in the May 12 Fran’s Valentine. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 11, 2019) – Recent winner Fire When Ready and comebackers Smokey Image and Smiling Angelo are among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 Thor’s Echo Handicap for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Coil Me Home is by Coil, out of the Came Home mare Goodtobehome, was bred by owners GGG Stables and trained by Richard Baltas. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $122,769 and is coming off a third in a May 4 optional claimer. Prodigal Son is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Stretchinthelimits, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $47,742 and is coming off a seventh in a June 7 optional claimer. Tap the Wire is by Eddington, out of the Tapit mare Tap the Till, was bred by owners John or Allegra Ernst and is trained by Daniel Dunham. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $95,493 and is coming... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (June 5, 2019) – Stakes winner Brandothebartender is the leading earner entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Brian Flanagan or Michael Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 26 starts, earnings of $378,501 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 Daytona. Loud Mouth is by Boisterous, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $93,647 and is coming off a sixth in the May 19 Alcatraz. Tough Sunday is by Grazen, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $362,228 and is coming off a fifth in the... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 5, 2019) – Stakes winner Listing is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Desert Code Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Listing is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $165,400 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 28 Silky Sullivan. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (June 3, 2019) — Much of the Southern California training colony came to the Santa Anita Park grandstand for the June 3 under tack preview of the June 5 Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. With more than 100 people in the box section, the horses garnered plenty of attention, which was the idea when Fasig-Tipton returned to the Southern California market. “I’m very pleased to complete the inaugural under tack show at Santa Anita,” said Fasig-Tipton president and CEO Boyd Browning. “It was a very, very well-attended under tack show, with a diverse group of people in attendance—trainers, buyers, and a lot of folks that weren’t mainstream Southern California trainers.” To view the workouts, click http://www.fasigtipton.com/2019/Santa-Anita-Two-Year-Olds-in-Training?section=4537#/uts Breeze times were somewhat slower than previous similar sales in California, primarily due to the deeper Santa Anita surface. Only one horse—Hip 45, a Bernardini  filly out of the Dansili mare Elbe consigned by Raul Reyes’ Kings Equine—completed an eighth-mile in :10 1/5. Three others went in :10 2/5. In earlier previews at other... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (May 31, 2019) — An alteration to the schedule for the Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos was made official Friday.   The three-week season will now commence Saturday, June 29 rather than the originally scheduled Thursday, June 27.   Racing will be conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis – including a special holiday program (Thursday, July 4) – for the final two weeks of the now 10-day meet. Post time will be 1 p.m through closing day (Sunday, July 14).   The opening day program will be highlighted by the sixth running of the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes, a one-mile contest for horses (3-year-olds & up) bred or sired in California.   Among those expected to compete in the Bertrando is the 11-year-old Soi Phet. The venerable gelding is a two-time winner of the race – the inaugural running in 2014 and 2018 – and has captured five stakes at Los Alamitos since thoroughbred racing returned in July, 2014.   The richest event on the... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 31, 2019) — The location for the California Horse Racing Board meeting on Thursday, June 20, which was scheduled at Santa Anita Park, has been changed to the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. A formal announcement and agenda for this meeting will be issued June 7. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 31, 2019) — California stallion Coach Bob was represented by his first winner on Friday when Smokin Hot Bobbie won the third race at Golden Gate Fields, a maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies. Smokin Hot Bobbie is out of the Surf Cat mare Wahine, was bred by Mr. and Mrs. Reina Gonzalez-Nelson & Jeff Kitchen, is owned by Alana Curtis, Reina Gonzalez, Matthew Gutierrez, Jeff Kitchen, Patricia Lopez and Jorge Viramontes and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. Smokin Hot Bobbie ran the five furlongs in 1:00.59 and won by 1 ¾ lengths at odds of 13-1 in the field of six. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 28, 2019) – Dr Wysong is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Honeymoon Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Dr Wysong is by Cyclotron, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Hi Ho Yodeler, was bred by Todd Marshall & Andrew Molasky, is owned by Davenport, Marshall or Molasky and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $89,960 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 28 Campanile Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 25, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism and fellow California-breds More Power to Him, Grecian Fire and Many Roses are entered in Monday’s $100,000 All American Stakes at Golden Gate. More Power to Him is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Beau Genius mare Pundit, was bred by owner Brett Mason and is trained by Faith Taylor. He has five wins in 31 starts, earnings of $289,987 and is coming off a win in a May 4 optional claimer. Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has four wins in 22 starts, earnings of $226,702 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 27 San Francisco Mile. He was third in this race last year. Many Roses is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by owners Ellen Jackson, Jerry Martin and Margaret Martin and is trained... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2019) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s 500,000 Grade I Gamely stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $276,238 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 30 Santa Ana. ...

  AUBURN, Wash. (May 24, 2019) — Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Hastings Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue & Tim Spooner and trained by Dan Markle. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $143,396 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 27 Camilla Urso. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (May 23, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, May 23, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas, Araceli Ruano, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        During Public Comment, the Board heard from a number of people expressing their views on animal rights, the importance of racetrack jobs, and related issues in horse racing. ·        The Board took four separate actions that collectively extended medication and training restrictions in place at Santa Anita and Golden Gate to most of the other racetracks in California. These safety initiatives are intended to protect horses and riders. Specifically, the Board authorized racing secretaries at Del Mar, Los Alamitos, Cal Expo and Pleasanton to establish conditions for races that will limit the administration of Lasix. (Limitations on corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 23, 2019) –Multiple stakes winner S Y Sky is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Monrovia Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. S Y Sky is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. S Y Sky has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $542,320 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 27 Camilla Urso. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Stakes winner Sneaking Out is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Summertime Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Sneaking Out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy’s mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $202,480 and is coming off a second in the May 4 Angels Flight. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Ashleyluvssugar, who has won the race twice, and fellow California-bred Merckie’s Water are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Charles Whittingham Stakes at Santa Anita. Marckie’s Water is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Russian River, was bred by Frank Mermenstein & Tom McCronklin, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing or Taveras and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $346,683 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 28 optional claimer. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables & Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 33 starts, earnings of $1,446,583 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 28 optional claimer. He won this race in 2017 and 2015. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Stakes winner Brandothebartender and fellow California-bred Eddie Haskell are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita. Eddie Haskell is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Hailey or Wood and trained by Mark Glatt. He has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $393,107 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 31 Sensational Star. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 25 starts, earnings of $372,501 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 27 Crystal Water. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (May 21, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, May 23, at Santa Anita Race Track. The Board will begin its closed session at 9:30 a.m. prior to the public portion of the meeting, which is expected to commence at approximately 10:15. The public is encouraged to attend the open portion of the meeting. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials also are available on the website. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (May 24, 2019) – P Club is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Honor the Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. P Club, an also-eligible, is by Bushwaker, out of the Not For Love mare Sheila’s Prospect, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Jerome and Kristina Russell and is trained by Ryan Kenney. He has four wins in 30 starts, earnings of $133,614 and is coming off an Apr. 14 optional claiming win. He was fourth in this race in 2017. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 16, 2019) – A quartet of California-breds are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Rey Coliman is by Fort Larned, out of the Singing Saint mare Heavenly Dream, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Ruben Arechiga or Felix Rondan and is trained by Rondan. The $1,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in 11 starts, earnings of $58,138 and is coming off a seventh in the Apr. 27 California Derby. Our Silver Oak is by Unusual Heat, out of the Alphabet Soup mare Strawberry Flash, was bred by M. Auerbach, is owned by Robert Jones, Michael Nentwig or Ray Pagano and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $114,694 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 28 Silky Sullivan. Loud Mouth is by Boisterous, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 15, 2019) –Multiple stakes winner Show It N Moe It and fellow California-bred Smiling Tigress are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Desert Stormer Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has six wins in 20 starts, earnings of $447,604 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 7 Las Flores. Smiling Tigress is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Hard Spun mare Spun Clear, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Fasihuddin or Madiha and is trained by David Bernstein. She has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $175,335 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 26 optional claimer. ...

By Bloodhorse.com FAIR HILL, Md. (May 13, 2019) — Kelly Rubley unsaddled her stakes-winning 6-year-old General Downs after a disappointing finish in an allowance race at Churchill Downs and headed to the airport. Never mind that it was Kentucky Derby Day, and she had watched the race every year on TV since she was a child. She wanted to get home to her barn in Fair Hill, Md. The flight was mostly empty because who’s flying out of Louisville the day of the Derby? Fortunately, for Rubley, it had a television and she could watch the race. “I’m trying not to scream; I’ve got my earplugs in,” Rubley said. “I’ve always screamed at the races. It was a very empty airplane, which was helpful. So, I had the whole row to myself, so nobody thought I was nuts.” Rubley told the Derby story standing outside the stall of a 3-year-old that will thrust her straight into the heart of the Triple Crown May 18. Alwaysmining, a gelding by California stallion... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 12, 2019) – Principe Carlo is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Lazaro Barrera Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Principe Carlo is by Coil, out of the Rahy mare Princess Ezra, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Polanco or Scialanga and is trained by Marcelo Polanco. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $133,701 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 6 Echo Eddie. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ELKTON, Md. (May 10, 2019) — Runnymede Racing’s Alwaysmining breezed a half-mile at Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Md., May 10 in preparation for a planned start in the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course. The son of California stallion Stay Thirsty , who is riding a six-race win streak, covered the four furlongs under regular exercise rider Felix Astudillo in :48 1/5, the fastest of 13 recorded at the distance over Fair Hill’s synthetic surface. “I was very happy with his work today. He started off nice and easy and finished up strong,” trainer Kelly Rubley said. “He galloped out very well, so we’re very pleased. I wanted to see him start out nice and easy and finish up strong. My rider thought he was very aggressive going to the pole, which is a great sign. Now we’ll see how he comes out tomorrow and get through this week.” Alwaysmining seemed to enjoy his morning exercise as much as Rubley and Astudillo did. “His confidence... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 8, 2019) – Full sisters Pulpit Rider and Halo Darlin are joined by half-sister Fiery Lady in a rare family rematch for Sunday’s $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. The trio also ran in this year’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint, with Fiery Lady finishing third, Pulpit Rider fifth and Halo Darlin eighth. Defending champion Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has nine wins in 28 starts, earnings of $442,835 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 6 royal Heroine. She won this race last year. Sapphire Kid is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Lucas Downs or McGoldrick and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $127,227 and is coming... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 6, 2019) – Stakes winner Lynne’s Legacy and fellow California-bred Queen Bee to You are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Barbara Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Richardson, Robershaw or Tucker and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She five wins in 32 starts, earnings of $330,131 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 30 Santa Ana. Queen Bee to You is by Old Topper, out of the Touch Gold mare Silk Queen, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by St. Hilaire or Vali and is trained by Michael Pender. She has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $330,419 and is coming off a fifth in the Mar. 31 Irish O’Brien. ...

FARMINGTON, N.M. (May 5, 2019) – CTBA Stakes winner Naughty Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Budweiser Stakes for fillies and mares at SunRay Park. Naughty Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Red Giant mare Naughty Nightie, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Edward Freeman. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $120,231 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 27 optional claimer. ...

By Bloodhorse.com An energetic Alwaysmining returned to the work tab on a foggy and cool morning at the Fair Hill Training Center May 3, with a half-mile breeze that trainer Kelly Rubley called “perfect” ahead of the May 18 Preakness Stakes (G1). Regular exercise rider Felix Astudillo was aboard as Runnymede Racing’s multiple stakes winner was timed in :49 flat over Fair Hill’s all-weather surface to be second-fastest of eight horses at the distance. It was the first work for the Maryland-bred 3-year-old son of California stallion Stay Thirsty  since running his win streak to six races with an 11 1/2-length romp in the 1 1/8-mile Federico Tesio Stakes April 20 at Laurel Park, which earned Alwaysmining an automatic berth in the middle jewel of the Triple Crown May 18 at legendary Pimlico Race Course. Rubley watched the work from the clocker’s tower at Fair Hill alongside owners Greg and Caroline Bentley of Unionville, Pa., whose Runnymede Farm is about a 40-minute drive north of the training center. “I actually thought it... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (May 2, 2019) – League of Shadows is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Swift Thoroughbreds Inaugural Stakes at Hastings Racecourse. League of Shadows is by Gotham City, out of the Siberian Summer mare Siberian Song, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Kerri Raven. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $12,425 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 1 optional claimer. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 30, 2019) – California-bred Horse of the Year Spiced Perfection is entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Humana Distaff Stakes at Churchill Downs. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable and Peter Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has seven wins in 16 starts, earnings of $852,405 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 6 Madison Stakes at Keeneland. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2019) – Stakes winner Sneaking Out and fellow California-breds Stealthediamonds and Tiz a Master are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Angels Flight Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Stealthediamonds is by Unusual Heat, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $69,741 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 14 optional claimer. Tiz a Master is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Bea’s Cee, was bred by owner Say Jay Racing and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $73,480 and is coming off an eighth in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. Sneaking Out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in four starts, earnings of $182,180 and is... ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2019) — The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is hosting an orientation at Santa Anita to help new owners become familiar with the ins & outs of the track on Saturday, May 5. We will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the TOC office and walk over to the CHRB office, Paymaster, Racing, CARMA & Track Photographer for quick introductions and brief Q&As. Please note this orientation is roughly 1.5 hours long. We recommend good walking shoes as you will be on your feet the entire time. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Listing and Echo Eddie Stakes winner Lieutenant Dan are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Feeling Strong is by Capital Account, out of the Choctaw Ridge mare Feel Ridge, was bred by owners B G Stables and is trained by Hector Palma. He has one win in nine starts, earnings of $104,993 and is coming off a seventh in an Apr. 7 allowance. Our Bold Prince is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Grasp, was bred by Dwaine Lynn Hall & Eduardo Rich, is owned by Anderson, Gurnick, Rich or Spicer and is trained by Rich. He is a maiden making his fifth start with earnings of $16,848. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned by Calumet Farm and trained by J.K. Desormeaux. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2019) – Graded stakes winner Apache Princess and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and stakes winner Lakerball are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Campanile Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate Blue Diva is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by BKB Stables or Sherman and is trained by Steve Sherman. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $58,965 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 28 optional claimer. Hollywood Hills is by Hoorayforhollywood, out of the Malibu Moon mare Two Faced Moon, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Steve Sherman. She has five wins in eight starts, earnings of $81,836 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 7 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball is by Lakerville, out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho de Los Aviadores, is owned by Pappas Racing, Purple Rein... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Graybeard millionaire Soi Phet returns from a vacation to defend his title in Saturday’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Soi Phet is an 11-year-old by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Powell or Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has 15 wins in 61 starts, earnings of $1,022,864 and is making his first start since a sixth in the Sept. 8 E.B. Johnston. He won this race last year. The Street Fighter is by Street Boss, out of the Alphabet Soup mare Silver Swallow, was bred by Bruce Headley and Andrew Molasky and is owned and trained by Headley. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $107,990 and is coming off an April 7 allowance win. Stakes winner Hardboot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Mme. Espionage, was bred by James Mann, is owned by Silver... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Starr of Quality is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Margarita Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Starr of Quality is by First Dude, out of the Gone West mare Gator Blitz, was bred by Donald Dizney, is owned by Acker or Lindo and trained by Bill Spawr. She has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $230,308 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 7 optional claimer. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner S Y Sky is entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Camilla Urso Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Vronilla Parfait is by Vronsky, out of the Native Prospector mare Deb’s Parfait, was bred by owners Hipwell or Lewis and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $157,645 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 6 allowance. S Y Sky is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $497,320 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 31 Irish O’Brien. I Love Romance is by Black Seventeen, out of the Bertrando mare Romance Writer, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Corti, Demmert, Pricco or Wong and is trained by Jonathan Wong. The $7,000 Northern California Yearling Sale graduate has six wins in 16 starts, earnings... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Stakes winner Grecian Fire and fellow California-bred Many Roses are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade III San Francisco Mile at Golden Gate. Many Roses is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by Ellen Jackson, Jerry Martin & Margaret Martin, is owned by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds, Martin or Martin and is trained by Jackson. He has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $160,643 and is making his first start since a fourth in the June 9 Albany Stakes. He was third in this race in 2017 and 2018. Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $221,702 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 22 optional claimer. He was seventh in this race last year. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Rey Coliman and fellow California-bred Angelo’s Pride are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Rey Coliman is by Fort Larned, out of the Singing Saint mare Heavenly Dream, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Ruben Arechiga or Felix Rondan and is trained by Rondan. The $1,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $57,838 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 29 optional claimer. Angelo’s Pride is by Lakerville, out of the Game Plan mare Mollie O, was bred by owners Delia, George & Stone and is trained by Bill Delia. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $43,666 and is coming off a Mar. 28 starter’s allowance win. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism and fellow stakes winners Summersimage and Tough Sunday are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Lost in the Fog Stakes at Golden Gate. Summersimage is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owner William Hedrick and is trained by R Perez. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $152,483 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 22 optional claimer. Tough Sunday is by Grazen, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $360,728 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 22 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Marcia Stortz. The $2,700 purchase... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Defending champion Bella Luma is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Golden Poppy Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Fairview or Linda Brown and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $191,723 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 16 allowance. She won this race last year. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2019) – Graded stakes winner Apache Princess and fellow California-breds Oh My Oh and California Canter are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 California Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $178,311 and is coming off an eighth in the Apr. 6 Providencia. Oh My Oh is by Comic Strip, out of the Tribal Rule mare Oh the Joy, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $56,256 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 28 optional claimer. California Canter is by Fullbridled, out of the Sought After mare Carolina Grande, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Joe Daehling or Holly Evans and is trained by Evans. She has one win in three starts,... ...

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Apr. 26, 2019) – Smarty Party Papa is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Bosselman Pump and Pantry/Gus Fonner Stakes at Fonner Park. Smarty Party Papa is by Papa Clem, out of the Smarty Jones mare Lil’l Smarty Pants, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Jayne Smith and trained by S Hall. He has nine wins in 34 starts, earnings of $110,113 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 13 Dowd Mile. ...

By Bloodhorse.com OCALA, FLA. — The TIP Thoroughbred Investment Opportunities consignment of John Brocklebank and Luis Mendez is an outlier among the multitude of consignors with horses entered in the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The partners have 15 cataloged in the April 23-26 sale in Ocala, Fla., and train both their sale horses and horses that compete on the California circuit at a training center in Utah, rather than the mainstay locales of Florida and South Carolina where a majority of juvenile sale consignors are based. Brocklebank has been a fixture in 2-year-olds in training sale circles for decades and Mendez first began working with the Utahan at age 14. Included among the 15 TIP juveniles cataloged is a colt that posted the under tack show’s fastest eighth-mile workout time of :09 3/5. Named Speedy Justice, the bay Dominus  colt consigned as Hip 706 is out of the Came Home mare Super Seller, a half sister to graded stakes winner T. D. Vance. Bred in Kentucky by Justice Farm and Greg... ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (Apr. 22, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred King Abner are entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade III Steve Sexton Mile Stakes at Lone Star Park. Multiple stakes winner Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $154,203 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 31 Sensational Star. King Abner is by Hansen, out of the Salt Lake mare Margarita Salt, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing Stable, Summit Racing, Ticket to Ride and Jackie Rojas and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $216,645 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 3 Tiznow. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif (Apr. 19, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, April 18, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas, Araceli Ruano, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        During public comment, the Board heard from a number of people expressing their views on animal rights, the importance of racetrack jobs, and other issues concerning the life of a racehorse. ·        The Board approved three measures on the agenda giving the CHRB greater control over medications administered to horses, and a fourth to help educate trainers and other licenses about the causes of catastrophic injuries. Specifically: 1.     The Board suspended authorization of thresholds for steroidal and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications in post-race samples collected at all California racetracks for 12 months, something previously done for just Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate... ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 12, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, April 18, at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet a day earlier on Wednesday beginning at 10 a.m., also at Santa Anita. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of only the Thursday meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials for the Board meeting as well as the agenda and package for the committee meeting also are available on the website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 10, 2019) – Algorhythmic is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Mizdirection Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Algorhythmic is by Vronsky, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Thorellen, was bred by Jonny HIlvers, is owned by Richard or Kate Barton and is trained by Val Brinkerhoff. He has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $208,352 and is coming off a sixth in the Mar. 31 Irish O’Brien. ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Apr. 10, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Galilean shoots for Kentucky Derby points in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Arkansas Derby for 3-year-olds at Oaklawn Park. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Denise Barker & William Sandbrook and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $336,000 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 16 Rebel Stakes. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 8, 2019) — The special meeting of the California Horse Racing Board that was scheduled for April 12 has been canceled. The discussion of Santa Anita Park is being moved to the agenda for the April 18 meeting of the Board. The April 18 meeting will take place in the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita beginning at 9:30 a.m. The package of materials for the April 18 meeting will be posted on the CHRB website by April 12. The public is encouraged to attend the April 18 meeting. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 5, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Show It N Moe It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Las Flores Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $435,604 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 24 Spring Fever. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Listing heads a field of 10 entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Prodigal Son is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Stretchinthelimits, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,351 and is coming off a feb. 16 maiden win. Daddy Jones is by Daddy Nose Best, out of the Smarty Jones mare Rachel Jones, was bred by BG Stables, is owned by Hay Day Racing and trained by Librado Barocio. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $23,710 and is coming off a fifth in a Mar. 15 starter’s allowance. Moon House is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Shergar’s Best mare Anasazi Mud, was bred by Frank Edmunds, is owned by Frank & Jeff Edmunds and trained by Victor Trujillo. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $43,561 and... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Stakes winner Naughty Tiger and Lippy are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Settle It is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $49,360 and is coming off a Feb. 9 maiden win. Silk From Heaven is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Hard Spun mare Elegant in Silk, was bred by DP Racing, is owned by Palma or Riggio and is trained by Hector Palma. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $45,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. Violette Szabo is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She is a maiden making her second start. Stakes winner Naughty Tiger is by Smiling... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Cordiality and fellow California-bred Smoovie are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has nine wins in 27 starts, earnings of $438,835 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 18 optional claimer. Smoovie is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in eight starts, earnings of $58,395 and is coming off a Feb. 28 maiden win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball and fellow California-bred stakes winner Apache Princess are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Providencia Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Lakerball is by Lakerville, out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho do Los Aviadores, is owned by Pappas Horse Racing, Purple Rein Racing or Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $151,825 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $177,960 and is coming off a fifth in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Grade I La Brea Stakes winner Spiced Perfection, the 2018 California-bred Horse of the Year, is entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Madison Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable and Peter Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $672,405 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 16 Barbara Fritchie. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Richard’s Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Shakertown Stakes at Keeneland. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has nine wins in 36 starts, earnings of $977,355 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 26 California Cup Sprint. Keeneland will be the 12th track he’s run on. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, March 28, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        The Board voted unanimously to prohibit the use of the riding crop (whip) for any purpose other than for the safety of the horse and/or rider when such use becomes necessary to control the horse. Improper use of the riding crop could result in the jockey being fined and/or suspended and/or the possible forfeiture of his or her share of the purse. The proposed regulatory amendment must now go out for 45-day public comment. Any comments and information received during the comment period will be considered when the matter comes back to the Board for a final vote. ·        The Board immediately suspended authorization... ...

From NTRA The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this morning communicated to Congressional offices that it would allocate 30,000 additional H-2B visas for fiscal year 2019. This nonimmigrant visa program is used by many industries that need temporary non-agricultural help when domestic workers are unavailable. For the horse racing industry, racehorse trainers rely heavily on the H-2B program to fill various backside positions. Below is this morning’s statement from DHS. ________________________________________________________________________________   The H-2B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers who meet specific statutory and regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs.  There is a statutory cap on the total number of foreign nationals who may be issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status during a fiscal year. Under section 214(g)(1)(B) and 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (INA), Congress has set the H-2B cap at 66,000 per fiscal year, with a maximum of 33,000 available during the first half of any given fiscal year and 33,000 for... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner S Y Sky is the leading earner of 11 entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Coco Kisses is by Empire Way, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Brown, Jr., Brown or Livingier and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $147,005 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 24 Spring Fever. Queen Bee to You is by Old Topper, out of the Touch Gold mare Silk Queen, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by St. Hilaire or Valli and is trained by Michael Pender. She has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $328,419 and is coming off a Feb. 1 optional claiming win. Donut Girl is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Saturday’s Girl, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, Alan Klein & Rusty... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2019) – Graded winner Pee Wee Reese returns from a seven-month break in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Esteban Martinez and trained by J. Kruljac. The $16,000 purchase at the Norther California Yearling Sale has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $148,203 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 24 Bill Thomas Memorial. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $348,501 and is coming off a Dec. 31 allowance win. He was fifth in this race last year. Minoso is by Council Member, out of the Olympio mare Bella Queen, was bred... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2019) – California-bred stakes winners Solid Wager and Touching Rainbows are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee Inc., is owned by Slam Dunk Racing, KM Racing or Madaket Stables and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has seven wins in 18 starts, earnings of $375,382 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 26 California Cup Sprint. He was seventh in this race last year. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Barber, Barber or Stanford Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has 11 wins in 50 starts, earnings of $820,935 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 7 optional claimer after winning the Tobaggan. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2019) – Stakes winner Lynne’s Legacy and fellow California-bred Streak of Luck are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Ana Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $270,238 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 23 Buena Vista. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Richardson, Robershaw or Rothblum and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has five wins in 31 starts, earnings of $318,131 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 16 Wishing Well. ...

From CHRB ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 26, 2019) — A 3-year-old filly at Golden Gate Fields was euthanized on March 23 after developing severe neurological signs. She has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 neurotrophic strain (EHV-1N).  California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) veterinary personnel have inspected the barn and reviewed biosecurity procedures that had been put in place.  One barn of exposed horses has been placed under restricted quarantine with enhanced biosecurity measures and twice daily temperature monitoring. In addition to California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and Golden Gate Fields management, CDFA personnel will continue to monitor the situation. Horses have resumed entering and leaving Golden Gate. At this time, there is no indication of additional cases. The most common incubation period after EHV-1N exposure is three to eight days. Any questions should be directed to CHRB Official Veterinarian Dr. Forrest Franklin or Equine Medical Director Dr. Rick Arthur. Biosecurity information is available on the CHRB and CDFA websites. Updates will continue to be posted in the official veterinarians’ office... ...

CLAREMORE, Okla. (Mar. 27, 2019) – Song From Above is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Wilma Mankiller Stakes for fillies and mares at Will Rogers Downs. Song From Above is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Ermine’s Song, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Peter Varga and is trained by Tina Hurley. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $80,105 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 14 claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 24, 2019) – Santa Anita Park’s revised stakes schedule includes stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. The $200,000 Evening Jewel and the $200,000 Echo Eddie will be run on Santa Anita Derby Day, Saturday, April 6. As part of the revised schedule, the 82nd running of the Grade I, $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap, which was originally scheduled for March 9, will now be run on Santa Anita Derby Day, Saturday, April 6.  With the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Derby leading the way April 6, Santa Anita will also offer a third Grade I stakes, the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks.            ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 24, 2019) – Millionaire Ashleyluvssugar and fellow California-bred stakes winner Marckie’s Water are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables & Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $1,431,039 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. He won this race in 2015 and was third in 2017. Marckie’s Water is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Russian River, was bred by Frank Mermenstein & Tom McCronklin, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing or Tavares and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $264,963 and is coming off a 10th in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 28, at Santa Anita Race Track. The public is encouraged to attend. The Board will convene the meeting at 9:30 a.m. and then quickly move into the closed session. The published agenda and public portion of the meeting is expected to begin at about 10:15, depending on the length of the closed session. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials also are available on the website. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 17, 2019) — Pending approval by the California Horse Racing Board for Santa Anita Park to reopen March 29, several stakes at the racetrack have been rescheduled.   Irish O’Brien Stakes, for California-bred and California-sired older fillies and mares at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 17) Sensational Star Stakes, for California-breds and California-sired older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 24) Beholder Stakes (G1), for older fillies and mares at a mile on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 23) San Carlos Stakes (G2), for older runners at seven furlongs on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 9 and March 23) San Simeon Stakes (G3T), for older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 22) Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T), for 4-year-olds and up at a mile on the turf, remains on March... ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Mar. 17, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Bill Thomas Memorial Stakes at Sunland Park. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has six wins in 11 starts, earnings of $128,203 and is coming off a consecutive wins in the Hank Mills Sr. Stakes and Phoenix Gold Cup. ...