PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2022) — The Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale will be held Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, beginning at noon. There are 151 horses cataloged or supplemented for the sale, which is presented by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. The catalog can be found online at https://ctba.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/norcalsale/norcalsale-catalog-2022-07-05.pdf. On the cover of this year’s catalog is Freeport Joe, a Grade III-winning graduate of the 2018 Sale, who has pocketed $256,324 in career earnings. He was purchased for $2,000, a prime example of the potential value available at the Northern California Sale. CTBA is offering a $500 travel allowance with a minimum purchase of $3,500 to out-of-state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the sale. Proof of travel is required. The sale will accept live onsite and online bidding. For credit applications and further information visit https://ctba.com/2022-northern-california-sale/ or email loretta@ ctba.com or christy@ctba.com. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2022) – Almost a Factor is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 CTT and TOC Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Almost a Factor is by The Factor, out of the Tiznow mare Tizn’t Caught, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms or Parker and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $127,302 and is coming off a fourth in a July 28 optional claimer. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Aug. 16, 2022) – Stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $175,000 Governor’s Cup at Remington Park. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 30 starts, earnings of $342,128 and is coming off a second in a July 4 claiming race. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2022) — California-breds Crazy Dreams, Highland Ghost and Stan the Hit Man are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Robert Dupret Derby at Santa Rosa. Crazy Dreams is by Gallant Son, out of the Sought After mare Carolina Grande, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Patrick Brogan and trained by Isidro Tamayo. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $62,166 and is coming off a July 23 optional claimer. Highland Ghost is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Include mare Wee Highland Lass, was bred by owner Highland Lass and trained by O.J. Juaregui. He has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of  $148,850 and is coming off a second in a June 18 allowance. Stan the Hot Man is by Stanford, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heat du Jour, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and was trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $32,586 and is coming off a July 29 maiden win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2022) — Kangaroo Court is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Kangaroo Court is by Dads Caps, out of the Hard Spun mare Bonus Spin, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Tim Yakteen. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $16,000 and is coming off a second in a July 23 maiden special weight. ...

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2022) — The Jockey Club’s Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing, scheduled for Sunday, August 14, at 10 a.m. ET, will be available via livestream on multiple media and industry outlets. These options will be in addition to jockeyclub.com and The Jockey Club’s Facebook page, facebook.com/USJockeyClub.   The conference, which is being held at the Saratoga Springs City Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, will be available viaBloodHorse, Daily Racing Form, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, New York Racing Association, Paulick Report,Thoroughbred Daily News, Thoroughbred Racing Commentary, and TVG. In addition, Roberts Communications Network is making the feed available on RTN.tv as well as to racetracks, OTBs, and ADWs.   A video replay of the Round Table Conference and an official transcript of the proceedings will be available on The Jockey Club website following the conference. The conference is expected to last approximately two hours.   The agenda, with links to speaker biographies, is available on jockeyclub.com. All speakers will be... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2022) —Unbeaten Absolutely Zero is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. She is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare How About Zero, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. Absolutely Zero has won both starts with earnings of $112,160 and is coming off a win in the June 18 Fasig-Tipton Futurity.   ...

From Del Mar Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug 9, 2022) — Young California-bred (or sired) colts and geldings will step on center stage Friday at Del Mar in the feature event on an eight-race program – the $125,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. The differentiation between horses bred in the state or those who were foaled elsewhere but are by a California sire is a key factor in the 71st edition of the five and one-half furlong headliner. The horse to beat in the race – Bartlett or Michael Bello’s The Big Wam – first saw light of day in Washington State. But his daddy is one of California’s most successful stallions, the Dynaformer sire Mr. Big. Therefore he’s eligible for the dash and trainer Luis Mendez has secured the services of Del Mar’s top rider, Juan Hernandez, to put the finishing touch on a solid package for Friday. The Big Wham has a racing edge on his seven rivals in that he’s got three starts under his belt... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2022) — Absolutely Zero, who beat the boys in her lone stakes win, is entered in Sunday’s $125,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Lov U Mean It is by Smokem, out of the Great Notion mare Very Few Details, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Mihaljevic and Maloney and is trained by Walther Solis. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $48,230 and is coming off a maiden win June 12. Absolutely Zero is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare How About Zero, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has won both starts with earnings of $112,260 and is coming off a win in the June 18 Fasig-Tipton Futurity against the boys Smiling Lady is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Banner Elk Lady, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Phil Lebherz and trained by Andy Mathis. She has... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2022) — Comebacking stakes winners None Above the Law and The Chosen Vron are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Bang for Your Buck is by Unusual Heat, was bred by owner by Mr. $ Mrs. T. Shapiro and trained by Blake Heap. He has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $140,786 and is coming off June 18 optional claiming win. Carmelita’s Man is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the North Light mare Carmelita, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and Robert Traynor, is owned by Larry or Ann Jett and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $276,538 and is coming off a win in the May 18 Crystal Water. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger and Neary Racing, is owned by Janet or Michael Dante and is trained by Mike Puype. He has... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2022) — California-breds Misty Cat and Reiwa are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Misty Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Bob and John mare Play Misty for Us, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by Daniel Franko. She has three wins in 31 starts, earnings of $125,360 and is coming off a third in a July 24 optional claimer. Reiwa is by James Street, out of the Utopia mare Oh Molly Brannigan, was bred by owner Willow Tree Farm and is trained by Jonathan Wong. She has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $166,098 and is coming off a ninth in the June 25 She’s a Tiger. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2022) – Multiple graded winner Slow Down Andy and multiple stakes winner Straight Up G are among the seven black-type winners entered in Friday’s $175,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Finneus is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Ghostzapper mare My Fiona, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovinger, Fasihuddin or Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $306,216 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 9 Echo Eddie. He won the Golden State Juvenile Stakes at Del Mar in November. Slow Down Andy is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Edwina E, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $569,850 and is coming off a second in the July 9 Los Alamitos Derby. Multiple stakes winner Straight Up G is by Straight Fire, out of the Sky Mesa... ...

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2022) — The Jockey Club reminds stallion managers to submit their Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) for the 2022 breeding season by August 1. “To ensure that the breeding statistics we release in the fall are as accurate as possible, we request that RMBs be submitted by August 1,” said Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director of The Jockey Club. “Mare produce records and catalog-style pedigrees from equineline.com are updated in real time with the latest covering information to assist industry stakeholders with their decisions. The number of mares reported bred is also an important economic indicator of the health of the Thoroughbred breeding industry.”   Stallion managers who submit completed RMBs by August 1 are among the first to receive their Stallion Service Certificates, which facilitates the timely registration of 2023 foals.   Reports of Mares Bred may be submitted via Interactive Registration at registry.jockeyclub.com or a form is available by email, fax, or mail by contacting inquiries@jockeyclub.com. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2022) – Stakes winners Desmond Doss and Principe Carlo and fellow California-bred Letsgetlucky are entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Desmond Doss is by Grazen, out of the Malek mare O’Maley Girl, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $422,341 and is coming off a back-to-back stakes wins. Principe Carlo is by Coil, out of the Rahy mare Princess Ezra, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by David Bernsen, Mia Familia Racing Stable or Rockingham Ranch and is trained by Librado Barocio. He has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $485,343 and is coming off a second in the May 29 Triple Bend. Letsgetlucky is by Munnings, out of the Cindago mare My Cinsation, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz and trained by Brian Koriner. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $305,272 and... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (July 27, 2022) – Ms. Stanford is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 BC Cup Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Hastings Racecourse. Ms. Stanford is by Stanford, out of the Free At Last mare Freeliena, was bred by owner Mauro Somensoli and trained by Dino Condelenios. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $5,419. ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 28, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Dimmi Quando is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Manitoba Derby for 3-year-olds at Assiniboia Downs. Dimmi Quando is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Bushwacker mare Wackey Logic, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Andrew Stronach and trained by J. Jordan. The $2,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $61,789 and is coming off a second in the June 20 Golden Boy Stakes. ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 28, 2022) – Big Stretch is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Escape Clause Stakes for fillies and mares at Assiniboia Downs. Big Stretch is by Mr. Big, out of the Curlin mare Baby Zito, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by A2 Thoroughbreds and trained by Michael Nault. She has three wins in 22 starts, earnings of $123,195 and is coming off a third in a July 18 optional claimer. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 31, 2022) – Respect the Ride is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $60,000 Pitre GMC Albuquerque Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Albuquerque. Respect the Ride is by Boat Trip, out of the In Excess mare Zoe’s Baba, was bred by Mike & Megan Stiehr and is owned by trainer Vilma De La Cruz. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $3,200. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 23, 2022) – Groovy Huey is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Duke City Sprint Stakes for 3-year-olds at Albuquerque. Groovy Huey is by Dads Caps, out of the Orientate mare Floatthrutheair, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Alvarez Racing Stables and trained by Sergio Alvarez. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $29,394 and is making his first start since a 10th in the Nov. 28 Cecil B. DeMille. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 24, 2002) — Mr. Paytience is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $60,000 JR Malouff Stakes at Albuquerque. Mr. Paytience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True mare Kantstopdancin, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Masino Racing Stable and trained by Bart Hone. He has five wins in 25 starts, earnings of $179,502 and is coming off a fourth in the May 24 SunRay Park Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2022) – California-bred win machines Leggs Galore and Sadie Bluegrass are entered in Friday’s 100,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Leggs Galore is by Bayern, out of the Indian Charlie mare Cashing Tickets, was bred by owner William Sims and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has nine wins in 15 starts, earnings of $636,588 and is coming off a fifth in the June 11 Just a Game. Sadie Bluegrass is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Grazen mare Sadie Clare, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Madden Racing, Hon Cheung Kim and Hsiu Mei Tsai and is trained by Jonathan Wong. She has 12 wins in 22 starts, earnings of $300,580 and is coming off a win in a June 4 starter’s allowance. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2022) – Stakes winner Connie Swingle is the high weight in Thursday’s $175,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Rose Dawson is by Grazen, out of the Bertrando mare Sudden Sunday, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $160,440 and is coming off a second in a June 11 allowance. Tam’s Little Angel is by Tamarando, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Angel Diane, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $155,972 and is coming off a win in the June 25 She’s A Tiger. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Opening Buzz is by Stanford, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Open Mic, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. The $34,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale won her lone... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 25, 2022) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Addydidit is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Sonoma Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Century Mile. Addydidit is by Time to Get Even, out of the Gold Case mare Amorous Angie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tanner Walgenbach and trained by James Brown. The $12,000 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has two wins in 19 starts, earnings of $60,431 and is coming off a July 15 allowance win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Indian Peak is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar. Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $430,622 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 30 San Francisco Mile. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 21, 2022) – Windribbon is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Governor’s Stakes at Emerald Downs. Windribbon is by Sway Away, out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, was bred by owner Seamist Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $101,720 and is coming off a seventh in the June 26 Budweiser Stakes. He was third in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 21, 2022) – Unlimiteddataplan is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Unlimiteddataplan is by Data Link, out of the Awesome Again mare Watusi, was bred by Richard Barton Stables, is owned by Angry Horse Racing Stable and trained by Alan Bozell. She has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $30,925 and is coming off a July 8 claiming win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 20, 2022) — Sassyserb is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sassyserb is by Circumference, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Incredible Ten, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst and is trained by George Papaprodromou. Sassyserb has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $239,395 and is coming off a second in the May 28 Fran’s Valentine. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 20, 3022) — Royal ‘n Rando is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds on the Opening Day card at Del Mar. Royal ‘n Rando is by Tamarando, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $157,628 and is coming off a win in a July 1 optional claimer. ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (July 10, 2022) – Straight Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Texas Thoroughbred Association Futurity for 2-year-olds at Lone Star Park. Straight Luck is by Straight Fire, out of the Excellent Art mare Luckfromabove, was bred by LNJ Foxwoods, is owned by Texas Thoroughbred Racing Club, Ronnie Bruce and Ryan Duffy and is trained by Danny Pish. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $26,180 and is coming off a June 25 maiden win. ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (July 10, 2022) – Stakes winner Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Texas Turf Classic Stakes at Lone Star Park. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 15 wins in 67 starts, earnings of $701,345 and is coming off a second in a June 16 optional claimer. ...

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 9, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Del Mar Hilton. The Medication, Safety, and Welfare Committee will meet the previous day, Wednesday, July 13, beginning at 12 p.m., also at the Hilton. These meetings will be open to the public. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #12 of the Board meeting and item #5 of the committee meeting, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. For those who do not attend, the webcast audio link on the CHRB website will provide a way for the public to listen to these meetings. The agenda and package of materials for the Board meeting and the agenda and package of materials for the committee meeting are available on the CHRB website. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 15, 2022) – California-breds Crystal Bandit, Mr. Mischief and Smoken Shadow are entered in $50,000 Irish Day Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. Crystal Bandit is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Marino Marini mare Fullofcuteness, was bred by West 12 Ranch, is owned by Cameron McVay and trained by Shannon Simpson. The $1,000 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has one win in eight starts, earnings of $29,954 and is coming off a fifth in a June 12 optional claimer. Mr. Mischief is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Vronsky mare Khun Dots Varon, was bred by Bill Delia and Dr. Kim Kuhlmann and is owned by trainer Sergio Perez. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $19,425 and is coming off a fourth in a July 3 optional claimer. Smoken Shadow is by shaman Ghost, out of the Smoke Glacken mare One Smokin’ Lady, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Kenneth or Vicki Jo Elison and... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 6, 2022) – Owned by breeder J. Paul Reddam’s Reddam Racing LLC and trained by Doug O’Neill, California-bred Slow Down Andy will try to accomplish something Saturday at Los Alamitos no other horse has. The upset winner of the Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity during the 2021 Winter meet, the Nyquist colt out of the Square Eddie mare Edwina E will try to become the first thoroughbred to capture both the Futurity and the Los Alamitos Derby. Scheduled for 1 1/8 miles, the $125,000-guaranteed Derby, which will be run for the ninth time Saturday, attracted four other 3-year-olds. It will be run as the last of nine races on the next-to-last day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet. Post time is 2 p.m. and scheduled post time for the Derby is 5:58 p.m. In two races since defeating heavily-favored Messier in the Los Alamitos Futurity, Slow Down Andy finished sixth in the Grade II Risen Star at the Fair Grounds, then won... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 6, 2022) — Streaking Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Spangled Jimmy Handicap at Century Mile. Parking Permit is by James Street, out of the Eddington mare Rossi Reserve, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Hurley Racing Stable and Deanna Walper and is trained by Walper. He has seven wins in 38 starts, earnings of $103,041 and has a three-race win streak. He was seventh in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 7, 2022) – It’s Turbo is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s King County Express Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. It’s Turbo is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Makors Mark mare Love Makor, was bred by Darlyne Krieg, is owned by R.E.V. Racing and is trained by Frank Lucarelli. He is a maiden making his second start. ...

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 7, 2022) – Boys beware. California-bred Electric Lettuce is ready for her stakes debut in Saturday’s $75,000 Everett Nevin Stakes at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Calif., even if it means racing against males in her second start. “This is a logical step for us, outside of waiting for the race at Del Mar,” trainer Blaine Wright said Thursday. “Let’s see what she has to offer. It’s always better to race than work.” Electric Lettuce, a Cal-bred filly owned by the Roth family’s LNJ Foxwoods stable, is well suited for the $125,000 CTBA Stakes for 2-year-old statebred fillies on Aug. 7 at Del Mar. She fits with the field for the Nevin Stakes at 5 1/2 furlongs, too. The Nevin is the first stakes for juveniles in Northern California this year. By Straight Fire, Electric Lettuce won her debut at 2-5 by four lengths in a maiden special weight race for fillies at five furlongs on June 11 at Golden Gate Fields. Electric Lettuce led... ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (June 30, 2022) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Cashing Big Checks, already a stakes winner, is entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Peach Blossom Stakes for fillies and mares at Delaware Park. Cashing Big Checks is by Mr. Big, out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Troy Johnson and Jagger and is trained by Jamie Ness. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has one win in five starts, earnings of $55,500 and is coming off a second in the June 22 Lewes Stakes. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 29, 2022) – Eight of the nine entrants in Saturday’s $75,000 Oak Tree Sprint Stakes at the Alameda County Fair are California-breds, including stakes winner Ultimate Bango. Carolina Mia is a mare by Gallant Son, out of the Sought After mare Carolina Grande, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Ruben Arechiga and trained by Felix Rondan. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $150,332 and is coming off a second in the June 11 Albany Stakes. Darnquick is by Run Brother Ron, out of the Forest Camp mare Darncat, was bred by Clifford Plum, is owned by Casey Plum and trained by Efrain Miranda. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $190,933 and in his last start stumbled and lost his jockey. He was third in this race last year. Psycho Dar is by Storm Wolf, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Stormin Mon, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Mary Tucker and trained by Samuel Calvario. He... ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (July 1, 2022) — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Iowa Sprint Stakes at Prairie Meadows. 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 14 wins in 41 starts, earnings of $398,710 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 Honor The Hero Stakes. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. – Owner-breeder Nick Alexander and trainer Steve Miyadi will try for their second stakes win of the Los Angeles County Fair meet when they send out Becca Taylor in the $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Monday at Los Alamitos. A Grade II for fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – at 6 ½ furlongs, the Great Lady M. is the final of nine races on the special Fourth of July program. Post time is 1 p.m. and scheduled post time for the main event is 4:58 p.m. Alexander and Miyadi, who won the Bertrando Stakes for a second year in a row with Desmond Doss June 25, will see if Becca Taylor can win for the ninth time in 10 starts and pick up her second  graded victory. The talented 4-year-old daughter of Old Topper and the General Meeting mare Lady Sea captured the Grade III Desert Stormer June 4 at Santa Anita. An earner of $379,160, Becca Taylor is a nose away from... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 29, 2022) — Four graded stakes winners, including the talented California-bred Becca Taylor, are among 15 fillies and mares nominated to the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes while Santa Anita Derby winner Taiba is among 10 3-year-olds nominated to the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby. The two races will be run for the ninth time at Los Alamitos. The Great Lady M., which is run at 6 ½ furlongs, will be offered Monday, July 4 while the Los Alamitos Derby, which goes at 1 1/8 miles, will be run Saturday, July 9. Owned by breeder Nick Alexander and trained by Steve Miyadi – who combined to win the Bertrando Stakes with Desmond Doss for a second consecutive year June 25 – Becca Taylor has won eight of nine starts and banked $379,160. A daughter of Old Topper and the General Meeting mare Lady Sax, Becca Taylor collected her first graded victory when taking the Grade III Desert Stormer June 4 at Santa... ...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (July 4, 2022) – Fowler Blue, who scratched out of last Saturday’s $200,000 American Derby for 3-year-olds at Churchill Downs, is the lone California-bred entered in this Saturday’s $300,000 Grade III Indiana Derby for 3-year-olds at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Fowler Blue is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Unusual Heat mare Roses for Joni, was bred by William Branch & Arnold Hill, is owned by Branch and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $107,684 and is coming off a sixth in the May 30 Texas Derby. ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (June 26, 2022) – California-bred Ms. Stanford takes on the boys in Friday’s $50,000 Spaghetti Mouse Stakes for 2-year-olds at Hastings Racecourse. Ms. Stanford is by Stanford, out of the Free At Last mare Freeliena, was bred by owner Mauro Comensoli and is trained by Dino Condilenios. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $1,535. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 22, 2022) — A 6-year-old son of Grazen owned and bred by Nick Alexander, Desmond Doss will try to defend his title in the one-mile Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos on Saturday, Opening Day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet. Trained by Steve Miyadi, the gray, who is out of the Malek mare Malley Girl, won the 2021 renewal by a half-length over longshot Tom’s Surprise. If Desmond Doss is successful Saturday, he will join Soi Phet as the only two-time winner of the race. Soi Phet won the inaugural Bertrando in 2014 and scored again in 2018. No worse than third in four starts at the Bertrando distance, Desmond Doss, who comes off a victory in the Thor’s Echo May 28 at Santa Anita in his 2022 debut, has won six of 18 and banked $361,141. Alexander and Miyadi also entered Johnny Podres. The 5-year-old son of  Grazen and the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday is 3-for-22... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 22, 2022) – California-breds Tam’s Little Angel, Misty Cat, La Vikina and Reiwa are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 She’s a Tiger Stakes for fillies and mares at the Alameda County Fair. Tam’s Little Angel is by Tamarando, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Angel Diane, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $110,972 and is coming off a win in a May 22 optional claimer. Misty Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Bob and John mare Play Misty for Us, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. She has three wins in 29 starts, earnings of $120,698 and is coming off a seventh in a June 10 optional claimer. La Vikina is by Many Rivers, out of the Roman Ruler mare Roman Angel, was bred by owner Julio Enciso and is trained by Isidro Tamayo. She has four wins in 17 starts, earnings... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 23, 2022) – Two-time winner of the race Ima Happy Cat, fellow stakes winner Daffodil Sweet and fellow California-bred Maybe I Will are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Hastings Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by 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 10 wins in 34 starts, earnings of $318,239 and is coming off a win in a May 22 optional claimer. She won this race last year and in 2019. Daffodil Sweet is by is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lion Heart mare Easy On My Heart, was bred by Michael Terry, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp., Chris Stenslie and Mutiny Bay Backstretch and is trained by Niccolo Trojani. She has nine wins in 16 starts, earnings of $177,171 and is coming off a second in a June 12 optional claimer.... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 23, 2022) – Windribbon is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs. Windribbon is by Sway Away, out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, was bred by owner Seamist Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $101,420 and is coming off a third in a May 28 optional claimer. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 18, 2022) –Defending champion Desmond Doss tops the nominees to the $100,000-guaranteed Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos. The one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California will be run Saturday, June 25, opening day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The nine-day LACF season will continue through Sunday, July 10. Owned by breeder Nick Alexander and trained by Steve Miyadi, Desmond Doss defeated Tom’s Surprise by a half-length to win the 2021 Bertrando last June 26. A 6-year-old son of Grazen and the Malek mare Malley Girl, Desmond Doss has won six of 18 and earned $361,341. Desmond Doss will try to become the second double winner of the Betrando. Soi Phet won the inaugural running in 2014 and scored again in 2018. Miyadi also nominated Johnny Podres and Claim of Passion. Clayton Delaney, who broke his maiden for Alexander and trainer Phil D’Amato during the 2020 Summer meet, was also... ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (June 20, 2022) – CTBA January Sale graduate Cashing Big Checks is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Lewes Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Cashing Big Checks is by Mr. Big, out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Troy Johnson and Jagger Inc. and is trained by Jamie Ness. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has one win in four starts, earnings of $45,500 and is making her first start since a seventh in the Oct. 13 White Clay Creek Stakes. She broke her maiden winning the Blue Hen Stakes last Aug. 25. ...

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 15, 2022) — The Northern California fair circuit begins Friday with a four-week season at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton. This year, the event will truly have a county fair atmosphere. For the first time since 2019, the Pleasanton meet will coincide with a full schedule of county fair events. The 2020 Pleasanton race meeting was held without fans because of the COVID pandemic. Last year, Pleasanton raced in the summer, but the county fair events were held in the autumn. Last autumn, customers consumed 20,000 corn dogs and more than 8,000 funnel cakes. It is anyone’s guess whether those figures will be surpassed between Friday’s start and closing day on July 10. Pleasanton is the first of five fair meetings in the northern half of the state in the summer and fall. The California State Fair in Sacramento meeting will be held from mid-July to early August, followed by the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa in early August, the Humboldt County Fair... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 15, 2022)—Unbeaten in two starts, trainer Jorge Periban’s Tom’s Regret returns to Santa Anita as she heads a field of seven juvenile fillies going five furlongs in Saturday’s $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Debutante. Bred in California by DP Racing, Tom’s Regret was sold for a bargain $20,000 as a yearling and has now amassed earnings of $141,105.  An 11 ½ lengths first-out maiden winner versus statebred fillies at odds of 1-2 going 4 ½ furlongs on April 15, she was subsequently off as the 2-1 favorite versus males in the ungraded Kentucky Juvenile going five furlongs at Churchill Downs May 5, a race she dominated early and won by one length. Owned by Griffin Stables, LLC, Saul Carillo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo, Tom’s Regret is out of the Quality Road mare Pure.  With Tyler Baze back aboard, Tom’s Regret figures to be a short price at post time. Owned and bred in California by Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams, the Steve Specht-trained Rousing... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity  ARCADIA, Calif. (June 15, 2022)—A scintillating first-out maiden winner, Paul Reddam’s homebred filly Absolutely Zero looms the horse to beat as she takes on eight males going five furlongs in Saturday’s $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Futurity at Santa Anita. Trained by Doug O’Neill, California-bred Absolutely Zero, a daughter of Reddam’s 2016 Kentucky Derby winning Nyquist, was most impressive in breaking her maiden here going 4 ½ furlongs versus five fillies by 1 ¾ lengths on May 21 as the 3-5 favorite, earning a lofty 67 Beyer Speed Figure. Out of the multiple stakes winning Square Eddie mare How About Zero, has one work since her maiden win, a half mile in 48.40 here on June 11.  By a red-hot sire and fresh off a dazzling first-out maiden score, Absolutely Zero figures to be a short price with Mario Gutierrez riding back. Trainer Steve Knapp’s California-bred Midnight Lightning, an impressive 1 ¼ length maiden winner going five furlongs in his second start on June 4, wheels back quickly with regular rider Ramon... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 15, 2022) – CTBA Winter Mixed Sale graduate Addydidit is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Chariot Chaser Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Century Mile Racetrack. Addydidit is by Time to Get Even, out of the Gold Case mare Amorous Angie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tanner Walgenbach and is trained by James Brown. The $12,000 purchase from the CTBA Winter Mixed Sale has one win in 16 starts, earnings of $46,712 and is coming off a fourth in a June 3 optional claimer. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 15, 2022) – The $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles, to be run on Opening Day Saturday, June 25, is one of three stakes worth a combined $425,000 highlighting the 2022 Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The nine-day season will begin Saturday, June 25 and continue through Sunday, July 10. Racing will be conducted Saturday-Sunday the first week (June 25-26), Friday-Monday (July 1-4) the middle week and Friday-Sunday (July 8-10). the final week. Post time will be 2 p.m. The richest of the stakes races is the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes. The race at 6 ½ furlongs for fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – will be offered Monday, July 4. The other stakes event is the $125,000 Los Alamitos Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. The Derby will be offered Saturday, July 9. Grandstand admission is $3 and $2 for seniors 62 and older. Admission to Burgart’s and Vessels Club is $10.... ...

SHAKAPEE, Minn. (June 15 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Tiger Dad is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Dark Star Turf Sprint Stakes at Canterbury Park. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Dark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Racing and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $436,727 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 Brooks Fields Stakes. ...