PHOENIX, Ariz. (No. 20, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Tiger Dad is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s Walter R. Cluer Memorial Stakes at Turf Paradise. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shae, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Ranch and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has seven wins in 31 starts, earnings of $456,107 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 4 Hank Mills Sr. Stakes. He was second in this race last year. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 20, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Bet de Vron is one of four California-breds entered in Friday’s $50,000 Golden Gate Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Juana Gallo is by Coach Bob, out of the General Meeting mare Southern Meeting, was bred by Mark Rydman and Holly Rydman, is owned by Arcadio Rivera and is trained by Felix Rondan. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $61,638 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 29 Pike Place Dancer. Majestic Oops is by Majestic Harbor, out of the Olmodavor mare Miss Oops, was bred by owners William Dory, Sandy Dory, Gary Kropp & Janet Kropp and is trained by ed Moger Jr. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $59,020 and is coming off back-to-back wins. Bet de Vron is by Vronsky, out of the Lit de Justice mare Lit de Bet, was bred by Sharon Pasko, is owned by Egon Oyarzun and is trained by Faith Taylor. The $9,500 purchase... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 18, 2022)—Santa Anita Park, in conjunction with Golden Gate Fields, will be hosting an online auction this holiday season to benefit the California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to rehabilitate, retrain and rehome Thoroughbred racehorses who have raced in California.         The auction which runs from November 25 through December 9 offers a wide array of items and experiences to suit every age and personal interest. For the racing fan, highlighted items include signed memorabilia, signed photos, and a handicapping lesson from handicapping analyst and on-air personality, Anthony Stabile.         For those bidders looking for an experience outside of the racetrack, they can choose from vacation and experience packages such as attending the Country Music Awards or partaking in a Sonoma Wine Tour or, for thrill-seekers, a ride on the Highway to the Danger Zone with a ride in an authentic extra 300L Aerobatic Aircraft.         Featured items include a... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 17, 2022) – I’m Smokin Stakes winner Giver Not a Taker is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Bob Hope Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Giver Not a Taker is by Danzing Candy, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Kittens Trip, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $154,750 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 29 Golden State Juvenile Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Harris Farms Stakes winner Psycho Dar and multiple stakes winner Top Harbor are among the California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Oakland Stakes at Golden Gate. Top Harbor is by Harbor the Gold, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Eric Schweiger, Gordy Jarnig & Kenny Marshall and trained by Tim McCanna. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $202,024 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 2 Harris Farms Irrefutable is by Big Bad Leroybrown, out of the Poteen mare Seasontoperfection, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Anthony Pescetti and trained by Michael Lenzini. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $132,222 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 2 optional claimer. 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 has 10 wins in... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2022) – Smokem for You is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Desi Arnaz Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Smokem for You is by Smokem, out of the Stormin Fever mare Easter Fever, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Edwin Alvarez. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $34,740 and is coming off a seventh in an Oct. 28 starter’s optional claimer. ...

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 15, 2022) – Four California-breds are entered in stakes races on Tuesday’s card at Zia Park. Mr. Paytience is entered in the $75,000 Zia Park Sprint. Misfired and Diamonds Danzing are entered in the $75,000 Zia Park Princess Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Ohhh Daddy is entered in the $75,000 Zia Park Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds. 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 28 starts, earnings of $203,392 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 29 Roadrunner. Misfired is by Misremembered, out of the Stormin Fever mare Filly on Fire, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Terri Rust and Rusty Wire Racing and is trained by Rust. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $13,644 and is coming off an 11th in the Sept. 18 Marzano Stakes. Diamonds Danzing is by Danzing Candy,... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 10, 2022) – Fun to Dream is the lone stakes winner entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Roman Empress is by Empire Way, out of the Roman Ruler mare Roman Charity, was bred by Huntertown Farm, is owned by Jennifer Saavedra and trained by Anthony Saavedra. She has one win in 11 starts, earnings of $36,600 and is coming off a third in an Oct. 22 claimer. All Dialed In is by Dialed In, out of the Mutakddim mare Nuffsaid Nuffsaid, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Harris Farms and trained by Sean McCarthy. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $166,700 and is coming off an eighth in the Aug. 21 Solana Beach. Fun to Dream is by Arrogate, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Lutess, was bred by Connie Pegler & Bob Baffert, is owned by Natalie Baffert and Pegler... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 10, 2022) – Golden State Juvenile Stakes winner Passarando returns in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Nugget Stakes for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate. Early Release is by Stanford, out of the Kafwain mare Twentyfive to Life, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $36,152 and is coming off a third in an Octo 10 optional claimer. Clovisconnection is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare La Darling, was bred by owners William and Judy Hedrick and is trained by Blaine Wright. He won his lone start Oct. 2 with earnings of $23,400. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Strength of Autism is by Dads Caps, out of the Southern Image mare Southern Seed, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and Robert Traynor, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Isidro Tamayo. The $3,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in six starts, earnings of $55,356 and is coming off... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Pulpit Rider and fellow California-bred stakes winner Warren’s Candy Girl are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Kathryn Crosby Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. 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 seven wins in 35 starts, earnings of $581,293 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 21 Solana Beach.   Warren’s Candy Girl is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Jitterbug, was bred by owners Benjamin and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $344,660 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 9 Swingtime Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2022) – Crazy Dreams is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Let It Ride Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. 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 three wins in eight starts, earnings of $96,416 and is coming off an Oct. 28 allowance win. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, November 17, 2022, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 22. The location remains at Cal Expo. This meeting is tentatively scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. This meeting will be open to the public. For those who do not attend, the webcast audio link on the CHRB website will provide a way to listen to the meeting. The agenda and package of materials for the meeting will be available on the CHRB website. ...

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 2, 2022) — Indian Charlie was a bright shooting star, a brilliant grade 1 winner whose speed took a physical toll and prevented him from making more than five career starts. The California-bred son of the equally brilliant In Excess, however, has made a substantial influence on the Thoroughbred breed, as evidenced by his presence in the sire lines or as a broodmare sire of 15 of this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships starters. Besides the depth of representation, the Breeders’ Cup descendants of Indian Charlie illustrate the range of their abilities from Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) contenders Flightline  and Hot Rod Charlie  to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1T) entrants Mo Stash  and Curly Larry and Mo . The Classic’s 3-5 morning-line favorite, Flightline, is the highest-profile of the group. He’s an undefeated 4-year-old son of Tapit   out of the Indian Charlie grade 3 winner Feathered . Flightline was bred by Jane Lyon’s Summer Wind Farm and is raced by partners Hronis Racing, Siena Farm, Summer Wind Equine, West Point Thoroughbreds, and Woodford Racing with trainer John... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2022) – A trio of California-bred stakes winner — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Freeport Joe, streaking A Man’s Man and Jimmy Blue Jeans – are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Stakes at Golden Gate. Graded winner Freeport Joe is by English Channel, out of the Sadler’s Wells mare Winds of March, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Larry Odbert and trained by Gloria Haley. The $2,000 Northern California Yearling Sale graduate has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $282,064 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 30 allowance. A Man’s Man is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the City Zip mare Longing, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Remmah Racing and trained by Jack Steiner. He has eight wins – including his last six starts — earnings of $224,866 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 16 Bull Dog Stakes. Jimmy Blue Jeans is by James Street, out of the Marino... ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2022) – California-bred multiple graded stakes winner Slow Down Andy is entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Keeneland. 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 drew the rail with jockey Mario Gutierrez and is 30-1 on the morning line. He was also pre-entered in the $2 million Grade I Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $819,100 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 1 Awesome Again Stakes. Slow Down Andy’s biggest wins are in the Grade II Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby, the Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity and the Grade III Sunland Park Derby. He qualified for the Grade I Kentucky Derby, but missed the race with a fever. Slow Down Andy faces favorite Cody’s Wish, Gunite and multiple Grade I winner Cyberknife. The Dirt Mile... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred multiple stakes winner Tiger Dad are entered in Saturday’s $60,000 Hank Mills Sr. Stakes at Turf Paradise. 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 46 starts, earnings of $439,285 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 17 Tom Metzger HBPA Sprint Stakes. He won this race in 2019 and was second last year. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Racing and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has seven wins in 30 starts, earnings of $450,527 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 27 optional claimer. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Oct. 30, 2022) – California-breds Miss Glorious and With Thatbeingsaid are entered in Sunday’s $60,000 Jeff & Jack Cody Sr. Stakes at Turf Paradise. Miss Glorious is by Goldencents, out of the Monarchos mare Ms Glory Be, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Miguel H. Racing and trained by Miguel Hernandez. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $118,903 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 30 optional claimer. With Thatbeingsaid is by Grazen, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Open Mic, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Alex Torres-Casas. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $62,624 and is coming off a Sept. 3 starter optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2022)—A disappointing ninth going long on turf in his most recent start, Kirk and Judy Robison’s homebred Giver Not a Taker returns to a sprint versus statebreds on the main track Saturday as he heads a field of seven 2-year-olds going seven furlongs in the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile at Santa Anita.                 A part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series, the Golden State Juvenile is for eligible California-bred or sired 2-year-olds.                 A rollicking 7 ¾ length winner in a Cal-bred maiden special weight in his 5 ½ furlong debut Aug. 14, Giver Not a Taker then rallied for a most impressive 2 ¼ length win going six panels in the statebred I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar Sept. 9.                  Off at 5-1 in his third start, the Grade III Zuma Beach Stakes at one mile on turf here Oct. 9, Giver Not a Taker was never a factor and checked in ninth, beaten 15 ½ lengths by Kentucky-bred buzzsaw Packs... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2022)—Unbeaten in three tries down Santa Anita’s unique hillside turf course, Nick Alexander’s homebred Connie Swingle seeks her third consecutive win and her second straight hillside turf stakes victory as she heads a field of nine fillies and mares aged three and up in Saturday’s $100,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs down the hill.          The Senator Ken Maddy honors the late California state senator who represented California’s Central Valley for nearly 30 years and was a tremendous supporter of Thoroughbred racing throughout his career in public office.         A gutty neck winner versus sophomore fillies in open company in the ungraded Unzip Me Stakes down the hill Oct. 1, Connie Swingle, a 3-year-old California-bred filly by Grazen out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, handled older competition going five furlongs on turf at Del Mar two starts back on Sept. 2, drawing clear by a half length under regular rider Kyle Frey.... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2022)—Unbeaten in three starts, trainer Rafael DeLeon’s Chismosa heads a field of seven 2-year-old fillies going seven panels in Saturday’s $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Santa Anita.                 A part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series, the Juvenile Fillies is for eligible fillies bred or sired in California.                 By California’s Top Gun stallion Clubhouse Ride out of the Cat Dreams mare You Can Dream, Chismosa, whose most recent triumph came in the six-furlong Generous Portion Stakes Sept. 5 at Del Mar, is owned by her breeder, Jaime Renella.                 Away slowly in her five-furlong debut versus statebred maiden fillies July 23, Chismosa recovered quickly and won going away by 1 ¼ lengths.  Off at 6-1 in the CTBA Stakes going 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 7, Chismosa hopped slightly at the break, was quickly into stride and came away for an impressive 3 ½ length score.                 Off as the 2-1 favorite in the Generous Portion, she opened up... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Carmelita’s Man, the lone California-bred in the field, risks a three-race win streak in Saturday’s $80,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. Carmelita’s Man is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the North Light mare Carmelita, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor, is owned by Larry or Ann Jett and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $425,998 and is coming off wins in the Crystal Water, the California Dreamin’ and an optional claimer. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2022) – A quartet of California-breds entered Saturday’s $75,000 Pike Place Dancer Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Juana Gallo is by Coach Bob, out of the General Meeting mare Southern Meeting, was bred by Mark Rydman and Holly Rydman, is owned by Arcadio Rivera and trained by Feliz Rondan. She has three wins in four starts, earnings of $60,138 and is coming off an Oct. 10 optional claiming win. E Z Pharis is by American Pharoah, out of the A.P. Indy mare EZ Indy, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Griffin Stables and Lovingier and is trained by Ruben Alvarado. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $72,260 and is coming off an eighth in the Sept. 5 Generous Portion. E Z Pharis is also entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Santa Anita. Quickly Park It is by Prospect Park, out of the Lucky J. H. mare Quick Luck, was bred by owner Harris Farms and... ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2022) – California-bred multiple graded stakes winner Slow Down Andy is cross-entered in the $1 million Grade I Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile and the $2 million Grade I Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland. Slow Down Andy has first preference in the Dirt Mile. Slow Down Andy is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Edwina E, was bred by Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $819,100 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 1 Awesome Again Stakes. Slow Down Andy’s biggest wins are in the Grade II Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby, the Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity and the Grade III Sunland Park Derby. He qualified for the Grade I Kentucky Derby, but missed the race with a fever. Slow Down Andy would be faces the likes of Jack Christopher and perhaps Cyberknife in the Dirt Mile, and Jackie’s Warrior and possibly Jack Christopher in the... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct. 26, 2022) – Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Speed to Spare Championship Stakes at Century Mile. Parking Permit is by James Street, out of the Eddington mare Rossi Reserve, was bred by Robert Harmon and is owned by Hurley Racing Stable and trainer Deanna Walper. He has eight wins in 44 starts, earnings of $120,627 and is coming off a win in an Oct. 15 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2022)—Recently retired Daily Racing Form National Correspondent and Racing Hall of Fame inductee Jay Privman will be honored on Saturday at Santa Anita, as the track has named Saturday’s fourth race in his honor and will present him with a plaque acknowledging his 40-plus years of covering the Sport of Kings.                 Inducted into the Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in August, 2021, Privman began his journalistic journey in racing while an undergrad at Cal State Northridge.                 “I’ve been to many racetracks all over the world and there’s no more beautiful place to watch a race than Santa Anita,” said Privman, who currently resides in Carlsbad, CA with his wife Anne.                  A Los Angeles native, Privman began covering high school football on a part-time basis for the LA Daily News while enrolled as a journalism student at CSUN in the winter of 1979-80.  With no one regularly assigned to... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2022) — Racing fans who attend the Breeders’ Cup World Championships will get to see more than history made by active runners Nov. 4-5 at Keeneland. They’ll also witness the final chapter of California-bred Hall of Famer Lava Man ‘s second career as a stable pony for Team O’Neill, as the 22-year-old grade 1 winner is headed for pasture at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Farm near Georgetown, Ky. Trainer Doug O’Neill announced the news Oct. 19 via social media, sharing that Lava Man will take Hot Rod Charlie  to the gate for the Nov. 5 Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland in his final assignment before joining the roster at Old Friends. “It is with great excitement and sadness that (we announce) Lava Man will make his final coaching duties chaperoning Hot Rod Charlie to the gate in this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland…” O’Neill’s statement read in part. “With tons of life left in his spirit, body, and mind we look forward to seeing... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, October 20, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Cal Expo. This meeting will be open to the public. Those providing unsolicited public comments on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #11, 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 to listen to the meeting. The agenda and package of materials for the meeting are available on the CHRB website. ...

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2022) – A Man’s Man risks his five-race win streak and fellow California-bred Coalinga Road is also entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Bull Dog Stakes at the Big Fresno Fair. Coalinga Road is by Quality Road, out of the Johannesburg mare Coco Ecolo, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $223,600 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 10 optional claimer. A Man’s Man is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the City Zip mare Longing, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Remmah Racing and trained by Jack Steiner. He has seven wins in 16 starts, earnings of $179,866 and is coming off five consecutive wins. ...

By Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2022)—A five-time stakes winner on dirt, trainer Eric Kruljac’s classy The Chosen Vron heads a field of 11 three-year-olds and up going about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap.                  Named for the Hi-Card Ranch’s homebred millionaire gelding who took the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint down the hill in 2009, the California Flag is part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired runners.                 A two-time graded stakes winner, The Chosen Vron, a 4-year-old gelding by Vronsky out of the Tiz Wonderful mare Tiz Molly, comes off an impressive 1 ¼ length score at one mile in the ungraded E.B. Johnston Stakes at Los Alamitos Sept. 17.                 With six wins from nine tries on dirt, The Chosen Vron, who was a close third in his only turf assignment three starts back versus statebreds in the California Dreaming Stakes going a mile and one sixteenth at Del Mar Aug. 6,... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2022)—William Sims’ speedy homebred Leggs Galore bids for her seventh overall stakes win as she heads a field of five fillies and mares going about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap.                 The California Distaff Handicap, for fillies and mares three and up, is part of the CTBA’s lucrative Golden State Series, which is for eligible California-bred or sired horses.                 Trained by Phil D’Amato, Leggs Galore, a 5-year-old mare by 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Bayern, who comes off a second-place finish as the 6-5 favorite in a five furlong turf allowance at Del Mar Sept. 2, is unbeaten in two hillside starts and with an overall mark of 17-9-2-1, is strictly the horse to beat on Saturday.                 A winner of the Grade II Buena Vista Stakes at one mile on turf five starts back on March 4, Leggs Galore, who is out of the Indian Charlie mare Cashing Tickets, is easily... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2022) — California-bred Slow Down Andy is bound for a Breeders’ Cup race at Keeneland on Nov. 5, with both the Dirt Mile and Classic under consideration, trainer Doug O’Neill said on Sunday. “He’s got options,” O’Neill said. Owned by breeders Paul and Zillah Reddam, the 3-year-old Slow Down Andy was third in the Grade 1 Awesome Again Stakes at 1 1/8 miles at Santa Anita on Oct. 1, racing near the front before fading to finish 2 1/4 lengths behind winner Defunded. Earlier this year, Slow Down Andy won two stakes at 1 1/8 miles – the Grade 3 Sunland Derby at Sunland Park in New Mexico, and the Grade 2 Del Mar Derby on turf on Sept. 3. Slow Down Andy was sidelined in the spring because of illness. A California-bred by Nyquist, Slow Down Andy has won 4 of 9 starts and earned $819,100. O’Neill may have as many as five starters in Breeders’ Cup races. Hot Rod Charlie is being... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2022) – Stakes winner Giver Not a Taker is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Giver Not a Taker is by Danzing Candy, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Kittens Trip, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He has won both starts with earnings of $119,250 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 9 I’m Smokin. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2022) – California-breds Sell the Dream, Court Snort and Cast Member are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Surfer Girl Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Sell the Dream is by Munnings, out of the Run Away and Hide mare Enayat Alsalam, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Brown, Klein & Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $87,260 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 10 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. Court Snort is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma and Don Hallmark, is owned by Haagsma, Hallmark and Robert Vanderdussen and is trained by Sergio Morfin. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $73,146 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 10 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. Cast Member is by Munnings, out of the Artie Schiller mare Be My Baby, was bred by owner George Krikorian... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2022) – Stakes winner Warren’s Candy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $80,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Warren’s Candy Girl is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Jitterbug, was bred by owners Ben and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $337,916 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 21 Solana Beach. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 6, 2022) – Lone California-bred Castelmola takes on the boys in Sunday’s $250,000 Indian Summer Stakes for 2-year-olds at Keeneland. Castelmola is a filly by Straight Fire, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Aimone, was bred by Litt Family Trust & Jason Litt, is owned by Eduardo Terrazas and is trained by Cirilo Gorostieta. She won her lone start Sept. 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis with earnings of $20,400. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2022) – Uncontrollable is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Uncontrollable is by Upstart, out of the Include mare Behavioral, was bred by Fountain of Youth Breeding, is owned by Repole Stable and trained by Michael McCarthy. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $71,750 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 5 Generous Portion. ...

By DRF.com FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2022) — Fashionably Fast was vanned from Santa Anita to Fresno on Wednesday afternoon for Saturday’s $75,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at the Big Fresno Fair. It’s a path, and a race, the 7-year-old gelding knows well. Fashionably Fast was second by a head in the 2018 Harris Farms Stakes and won the race in 2019 and 2021. Coming off a hard-fought win in an allowance race at Del Mar on Aug. 27, Fashionably Fast has the form to win the Harris Farms Stakes for a third time, according to trainer Dean Pederson. “To get a three-peat in any race is quite an accomplishment,” Pederson said. “You have to have longevity and consistency.” Owned by breeder John Harris, who owns Harris Farms, in partnership with Per Antonsen and John Nicoletti, Fashionably Fast ended a five-race losing streak with the win at Del Mar. His last victory had come in the 2021 Harris Farms Stakes. “He showed that old spark,” Pederson... ...

From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2022) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Northern California Annual Meeting, to be held in the Bay View Lounge at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Following the meeting, a complimentary buffet luncheon will be served. Reservations are required and can be made by clicking https://toconline.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=30fa8904b537093846d3c3546&id=63f70c9a7b&e=03c91d683c Your CHRB license must be current during the time of this event. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Tranquility Lake stakes winner Teddy’s Barino is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Chillingworth Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Teddy’s Barino is by Grazen, out of the Speightstown mare Miss Rebound, was bred by owners Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has five wins in eight starts, earnings of $297,090 and has a four-race win streak. Named in honor of the late Sherwood C. Chillingworth, a highly respected longtime director and Executive Vice President of the Oak Tree Racing Association, Sunday’s Chillingworth has attracted a field of six fillies and mares aged three and up at 6 ½ furlongs. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Multiple graded winner Slow Down Andy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita, a “Win and You’re In” challenge race qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic. 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 four wins in eight starts, earnings of $783,100 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 3 Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Grade II winner None Above the Law and fellow California-bred Kid Corleone are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk and Judy Roberson, is owned by Downstream Racing and trained by Peter Miller. He has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $482,060 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 3 Del Mar Mile. Kid Corleone is by Shackleford, out of the Indian Charlie mare Corleone, was bred by The Quarter Company, is owned by Roadrunner Racing and Barbara Evenson and is trained by Doug O’Neill. The $10,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has two wins in four starts, earnings of $99,900 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 27 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2022) – Tropical Terror is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II John Henry Turf Championship Stakes at Santa Anita. Tropical Terror is by Golden Balls, out of the Ocean Sound mare Ocean Style, was bred by owners DP Racing and trainer James Cassidy. He has two wins in 19 starts, earnings of $199,108 and is coming off a ninth in a Sept. 10 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022)—In what certainly appears to be the best betting race of the day, California-bred Connie Swingle could rate top billing as she tries to remain unbeaten down Santa Anita’s unique 6 ½ furlong downhill turf course in Saturday’s $85,000 Unzip Me Stakes.  With 11 three-year-old fillies engaged, the Unzip Me, which has been carded as race nine on a 10-race program, appears to be a wide-open affair.                  Owned and bred by Nick Alexander, Connie Swingle pressed the pace and went on to an authoritative half length allowance win going five furlongs on turf at Del Mar Sept. 2 and has trained well into the Unzip Me.                 By Grazen out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, Connie Swingle has been a gem of consistency on both turf and dirt, never finishing off the board in eight starts while posting a race record of 5-2-1 and earnings of $337,620.  A winner of consecutive hillside turf allowances here on May 7 and June 11,... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Straighten Up is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Straighten Up is by Straight Fire, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Mike Puype. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $77,500 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 9 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 29, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Govenor’s Party is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Tokyo City Cup Stakes at 1 1/2 miles at Santa Anita. Govenor’s Party is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Zensational mare Spring Moon, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. The $1,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in 26 starts, earnings of $120,626 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 17 optional claimer. ...

AURORA, Colo. (Sept. 27, 2022) – Ju Ju Guy is the lone California-bred entered in Tuesday’s $50,000 Butch Gleason Classic Stakes at Arapahoe Park. Ju Jy Guy is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Snow Ridge mare Ju Ju Baby, was bred by Lo Hi Racing Stable & Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned by trainer Russell Childs. He has three wins in 29 starts, earnings of $48,196 and is coming off a Sept. 19 allowance win. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity  ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2022)—Entries were taken for opening day Friday this morning at Santa Anita as the track’s 18-day Autumn Meet will get underway with a nine-race card starting at 1 p.m.                    Santa Anita will again offer free General Admission and parking, along with $3 beers and $5 margaritas each Friday during the Autumn Meet.                 With entries now set for Friday, the stage is set for Breeders’ Cup Challenge Weekend as 10 stakes will be offered on Saturday and Sunday, including the Grade I, $300,000 Awesome Again on Saturday at 1 1/8 miles for 3-year-olds and up prepping for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland Nov. 5.                 Along with the Awesome Again, five other stakes, the Grade II, $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship, the Grade II, $200,000 Eddie D, the Grade II, $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship, the Grade II, $200,000 City of Hope Mile and the $85,000 Unzip Me, will all be part of a blockbuster program on... ...

By Bloodhorse.com Jane Goldstein will be recognized with a special award at the inaugural edition of the Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS) at its luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 29. The presentation will honor Goldstein for her role as a groundbreaking leader and inspirational example to women in racing. The HRWS, which takes place at Santa Anita Park Sept. 28-30, will feature speakers and networking opportunities for women currently engaged in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry and those that wish to be. A native of New Orleans, Goldstein had an early introduction to the racetrack. Her father, legendary writer and reporter with the Times-Picayune newspaper, first took her to the races at the Fair Grounds when she was a young girl. Already a horse lover, she immediately fell in love with horse racing. She attended the University of Kentucky and Louisiana State University (where she was editor of the student newspaper). Following graduation, she was able to combine her loves of horse racing and writing when she was hired to work... ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 24, 2022) – Shadrack is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Remington Green Stakes at Remington Park. Shadrack is by Gig Harbor, out of the Tiznow mare Devilinabaydress, was bred by Ray McCanna, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $190,330 and is coming off a 10th in a July 30 optional claimer. ...

By DRF.com POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2022) — In the aftermath of an expensive Keeneland sale, the bloodstock market turns to California’s leading auction at Tuesday’s Fasig-Tipton California sale of yearlings and horses of racing age. By catalog size, the sale has an excellent chance to surpass the gross of $6,933,550 from 2021, which was substantially higher than the 2020 figure of $3,735,700. This year’s sale is boosted by a large number of yearlings and horses of racing age owned by prominent breeders Paul and Zillah Reddam. Earlier this month, Paul Reddam said the couple planned to downsize their racing and breeding operation. Before withdrawals, Tuesday’s catalog has 354 horses, with California-breds dominating the yearling portion of the sale. The sale begins at 11 a.m. at Fairplex in Pomona at the facility once operated by Barretts Sales. The 2021 auction had an average price of $39,173 compared to an average of $22,504 in 2020 when the sale was held at Los Alamitos in Orange County because of crowd restrictions in place... ...