CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Storm Fighter is the high weight and 5-2 morning-line favorite in Thursday’s $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos.
Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Barbara Accardy, Paul Aguirre, Craig Siedler, Jim Xitco and Mark Xitco and is trained by Aguirre. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $187,078 and is making his first start since a Mar. 20 optional claiming win.
Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Paul and Mathilde Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has six wins in 26 starts, earnings of $292,438 and is coming off a win in a June 8 starter’s allowance.
Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has five wins in 28 starts, earnings of $737,092 and is coming off a fifth in the June 8 Crystal Water.
Leaving New York is by Tribal Rule, out of the Woodman mare Shady Lady Dancer, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Sheehy LLC and is trained by Carl O’Callahan. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $236,330 and is making his first start since a third in the Oct. 26 Walter H. Cluer Memorial.
Full Dancer is by Fullbridled, out of the Dixieland Band mare Dixiegrace, was bred by Barbara Kelly, is owned by Peter Redekop and is trained by Eddie Truman. He has 11 wins in 25 starts, earnings of $142,813 and is coming off a May 23 allowance win.
Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $264,302 and is coming off a fifth in a June 6 optional claimer.
Tribal Jewel is by is by Tribal Rule, out of the Bien Bien mare Fair Bianca, was bred by Halo Farms, is owned by Halo Farms, Jim Bashor and Bertrand Hug and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $168,233 and is coming off a second in a June 15 claimer.
Graded winner Tiz a Minister is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Mistress, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Sayjay Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $481,280 and is making his first start since a 13th in the Jan. 25 California Cup Turf Classic.
Storm Fighter is by Stormin Fever, out of the Deputy Commander mare Throne Seeker, was bred by Larry Mabee, is owned by Golden Eagle Farm and trained by Bruce Headley. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $163,718 and is coming off a fifth in the May 13 Californian.
Better Bet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Short Sentence, was bred by Revocable Trust of Dr. Mikel and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $255,370 and is coming off a sixth in a June 12 optional claimer.