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. ...
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By DRF.com BENSALEM, Pa. (Sept. 24, 2022) – With an assist from the Parx Racing stewards, Mind Control captured the $200,000 Parx Dirt Mile for the second consecutive year. Ridden by John Velazquez for Todd Pletcher, the Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Stay Thirsty broke alertly over the speed-friendly surface but was forced to track the pace as jockey Dexter Haddock and Far Mo Power had better early speed. Far Mo Power set rated fractions of 24.06 seconds, 47.54, and 1:11.50 while shadowed by Mind Control, and the two hooked up turning into the stretch. Mind Control had momentum, but Far Mo Power was far from finished. Haddock scrubbed on the Pennsylvania-bred colt, and Far Mo Power surged back to a brief advantage inside the three-sixteenths pole. Haddock went to work with a left-handed stick, however, and Far Mo Power came out a couple of paths. That forced Velazquez to briefly check his momentum. Mind Control re-rallied nearing the wire but fell a neck shy after a mile in 1:36.59.... ...
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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... ...
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From Rancho San Miguel SAN MIGUEL, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2022) — The up-and-coming stallion Editorial, a stakes-siring half-brother to major sire Uncle Mo, has relocated from Maryland to stand at Rancho San Miguel in San Miguel, California during the 2023 breeding season. His fee is $3,500, live foal guarantee. The 8-year-old son of War Front has exhibited his early potential as a sire with four winners from six starters in his first foal crop, led by the dual stakes winner Alottahope. A 3-year-old gelding, Alottahope won a pair of dirt sprints — Charles Town’s $250,550 Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes and Laurel Park’s $74,250 Star De Naskra Stakes — by a combined total of more than 17 lengths in his two most recent starts, and has earned $323,915 to date. Editorial is also represented by the black type-placed multiple winner My Thoughts ($97,265) from his inaugural crop. The sophomore filly defeated eight of her elders in the $50,000 Fort Indiantown Gap Stakes on Penn National turf in her most recent outing,... ...
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From Emerald Downs Publicity AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 18, 2022) — In just her second start of 2022, the Charlie Essex and Petra Lewis owned 4-year-old Blazingbellablu, a Washington-bred daughter of California stallion Grazen, won Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Cup Fillies and Mare Stakes presented by Freight NW at Emerald Downs. When it got down to the final 100 yards of the 1 1/16 mile race, jockey Kevin Radke went to work on Blazingbellablu as they surged past Zippin Sevenz and Alex Cruz to win by 1/2 length. Zippin Sevenz was the early leader and led into deep stretch for trainer Alan Bozell. She was a heavily backed second choice at similar odds of the winner (11/10). “I could have had those two (Zippin Sevenz and Brilliant Bird) at anytime down the backstretch,” Radke said emphatically in the Cutwater Winner’s Circle. “She got a little sick earlier this year and came back strong,” said trainer Essex. The 4-year-old gray/roan ran the 1 1/16 mile contest in 1:42.70 as the 11/10 favorite. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif (Sept. 17, 2022) – Back with fellow California breds, The Chosen Vron picked up his first win of 2022, pushing past the previously undefeated Big City Lights in the closing yards to capture the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. The win was the sixth in 10 starts for the 4-year-old Vronsky gelding, who is owned by a partnership that includes Sondereker Racing LLC, Robert Fetkin, Richard Thornburg and trainer-breeder J. Eric Kruljac. Bred by Tiz Molly Partners out of the Tiz Wonderful mare Tiz Molly, The Chosen Vron completed the mile in 1:35.19 and provided jockey Hector Berrios with his first stakes victory at Los Alamitos. The even-money favorite in the field of six, The Chosen Vron, who won by 1 ¼ lengths, paid $4, $2.40 and $2.20 and increased his earnings to $405,678. “I’m hoping we can keep him around for a few more years,’’ said Kruljac. “I think he’s as good now as he was as a 3-year-old and... ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a public meeting at Cal Expo on Thursday, September 15, 2022. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis, Thomas Hudnut, and Wendy Mitchell. 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 took an unyielding stand on the statutory requirement for race meets to have a signed agreement with horsemen. The Board approved a motion stating that license applications for new race meets will no longer be approved without such an agreement. Executives with Del Mar Racetrack, Santa Anita Park , and Golden Gate Fields have been negotiating with the California Thoroughbred Trainers (CTT) for three years, and the CHRB has frequently stepped in to facilitate those negotiations, but despite those efforts the parties have not been able to agree on the protocol for trainer exclusion. Chairman Ferraro said the Board has... ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 17, 2022) – Offshore Affair is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Downs at Albuquerque Handicap. Offshore Affair is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Harbor Song, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by John Holleman and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has six wins in 24 starts, earnings of $257,186 and has a three-race win streak but is making his stakes debut. ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2022) – Stakes winners Ellamira and Tam’s Little Angel are among the four California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Gate Fields Turf Distaff Stakes. 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 33 starts, earnings of $126,260 and is coming off a sixth in an Aug. 27 optional claimer. 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 Steven Specht. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $166,472 and is coming off a fourth in the July 28 Fleet Treat. Ellamira is by Street Boss, out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuesdays With P, was bred by owner Cole Ranch and is trained by Steven Specht. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $138,806 and is coming off a... ...
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From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 14, 2022) — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today they have received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2023. USCIS will reject new cap-subject H-2B petitions received after Sept. 12, 2022 that request an employment start date before April 1, 2023. With many in the Thoroughbred industry relying on H-2B visas, we are sharing this for your information. USCIS will continue to accept H-2B petitions that are exempt from the congressionally mandated cap. This includes petitions for: Current H-2B workers in the United States who extend their stay, change employers, or change the terms and conditions of their employment; Fish roe processors, fish roe technicians, and/or supervisors of fish roe processing; and Workers performing labor or services in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands and/or Guam from Nov. 28, 2009, until Dec. 31, 2029. U.S. businesses use the H-2B program to employ foreign workers for temporary nonagricultural jobs. Currently,... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 15, 2022) – Stakes winner It’s Turbo and fellow California-bred Red Cross Knight are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Gottstein Futurity for 2-year-olds 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 trained by Frank Lucarelli. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $35,300 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 7 WTBOA Lads Stakes. Red Cross Knight is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Tavasco mare Red Rachel, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tom Wenzel. He won his lone start Aug. 13 with earnings of $7,975. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2022) – Desmond Doss will seek his third stakes win at Los Alamitos when he faces five opponents in the $75,000-guaranteed E. B. Johnston Saturday. Restricted to 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the one-mile Johnston is the eighth of nine races on the second day of the September Thoroughbred meet. Post time Saturday is 12:30 p.m. and approximate post time for the Johnston is 4:01 p.m. Trained by Steve Miyadi for owner-breeder Nick Alexander, Desmond Doss has won the last two runnings of the Bertrando Stakes (2021-2022) at Los Alamitos and was third in last year’s Johnston in his only other local appearance. A 6-year-old gray son of Grazen and the Malek mare Malley Girl, Desmond Doss has won seven of 20 and earned $422,841. Bred by Bar C Racing and undefeated in three starts for owner William Peeples, Big City Lights will make his first start around two turns in the Johnston. A 3-year-old son of Mr. Big... ...
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By The Hanford Sentinel COALINGA, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2022) — Harris Farms and Santa Anita Race Track have announced the creation of new scholarship opportunities to promote the thoroughbred in the sporthorse disciplines. Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded annually, one for the junior rider thoroughbred and one for the amateur rider thoroughbred partnership. The goal is to help the junior/amateur rider advance with their thoroughbred from the local unrated shows or opportunity classes to the USEF-rated competition, according to a release. The recipient shall receive an award of $1,000, to further their training and competition opportunities. Eligible expenses include lessons or clinics, travel expenses directly related to receiving instruction, competition fees, etc. The recipient must attest that he/she will continue to pursue training and competing with their Thoroughbred for the duration of the scholarship, and will notify Harris Farms and or Santa Anita if they are unable to continue to do so. Requirements for application: Applicants must submit an essay about themselves and their Thoroughbred partner. Applicants... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2022) — Desmond Doss, Slow Down Andy and Straight Up G – all stakes winners at Los Alamitos – are among 11 nominees to the $75,000-guaranteed E.B. Johnston Stakes. A one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the Johnston will be run Saturday, Sept. 17, the second day of the September Thoroughbred Meet at Los Alamitos. Owned by owner-breeder J. Paul Reddam’s Reddam Racing LLC, Slow Down Andy, who wired eight opponents in the Grade II Del Mar Derby earlier this month, won the Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity last Dec. 11 and was runner-up behind High Connection in the Los Alamitos Derby during the Summer Thoroughbred Festival in July. Trained by Steve Miyadi for owner-breeder Nick Alexander, Desmond Doss, a 6-year-old son of Grazen, is a two-time stakes winner at Los Alamitos, capturing the Bertrando in 2021 and 2022. Owned by Jim Rome’s Jungle Racing LLC, Straight Up G won the 2021 King Glorious Stakes at the... ...
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SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Sept. 11, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the defending champion and lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Tom Metzen H.B.P.A. Sprint Stakes at Canterbury 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 14 wins in 45 starts, earnings of $430,585 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 237 optional claimer. His win in this race last year is one of four stakes wins. ...
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By Canadian Thoroughbred VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 10, 2022) — Regal Riot, a British Columbia-bred chestnut 3-year-old son of California stallion Jersey Town, won a stretch battle with invader Arollercoasterride to take the Grade 3 B.C. Derby on September 10 at Hastings Racecourse. Under jockey Efrain Hernandez, Regal Riot, who was coming off a third in the Grade 3 Canadian Derby at Century Mile on Aug. 20, tracked Peter Redekop’s recent maiden winner Arollercoasterride through moderate pace splits of 48.88 for half a mile and 1:14.71 for 6 furlongs early in the 1 1/8 mile race. The pair took off from the remaining rivals and put on a show in the stretch run with Regal Riot edging clear for a neck victory. Arollercoasterride, a son of Curlin – Catch the Thrill, was second over Boitano, a son of Nyquist. The final time was 1:50.71 and Regal Riot collected the bulk of the $125,000 purse. Regal Riot (Jersey Town – Regal Red by On Target) is owned by Lance Giesbrecht and Kim... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2022) — The chestnut gelding Giver Not a Taker tracked widest of all throughout the six-furlong, $125,000 I’m Smokin Stakes Friday at Del Mar, but the ground he gave up didn’t matter at the end as he ran fastest through the lane to score by two and a quarter lengths in feature for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds. Veteran Jose Valdivia, Jr. handled the winner confidently as race favorite Straighten Up cut out splits of :22.46, :45.16 and :57.48 before “Taker” surged to the front inside the eighth pole and registered the final time of 1:09.82. “He’s always been very straight forward and even after (his first) race we worked him a couple times and he just keeps getting better and better,” said Valdivia. “I keep telling Peter (Miller, trainer) that I keep waiting for him to do something wrong, but he just always seems to be going forward and is relaxed. For his second start he was very calm. We got... ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 12, 2022) – California-breds Ohhh Daddy, Misfired and Diamonds Danzing are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Manzano Stakes for 2-year-olds at Albuquerque. Ohhh Daddy is by Dads Caps, out of the Pioneering mare Wedding in Sorano, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor, is owned by Terri Rust & Rusty Wire Racing and is trained by Rust. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $7,180 and is coming off a second in the July 24 Wyoming Downs Futurity. 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. He has won both starts with earnings of $13,394 and is coming off a win in the July 24 Wyoming Downs Futurity. Diamonds Danzing is by Danzing Candy, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Temper, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and is trained by Miguel Hernandez.... ...
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From Horse Racing Alberta EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 10, 2022) – Greek Geek, an Alberta-bred son of California stallion Misremembered, won Saturday’s $48,500 Alberta Breeders’ Handicap at Century Mile for the second year in a row Century Mile Saturday. “Finally,” exhaled trainer Tim Rycroft. “We’ve been waiting all year for him to put it all together and he did,” Rycroft said after meeting his champion in the winner’s circle following his gritty length and a quarter victory over Smart Play. It certainly hasn’t been a lack of ability that had prevented Greek Geek from, until this past weekend, winning this year. Greek Geek has more than demonstrated that he has the heart of a lion ever since the five-year-old showed up in a starting gate. Last year was a career year as he won seven of his nine outings – finishing second and third in his other two races. He won the Don Getty, the CTHS Sales stake, the Century Mile and the same Alberta Breeders Handicap. He set a track record... ...
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EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 10, 2022) – Unbeaten Big Hug, an Alberta-bred daughter of California stallion Mr. Big, won Saturday’s $49,500 Sturgeon River Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Century Mile. Big Hug has won all three of her starts with earnings of $62,439. Out of the Unusual Heat mare Temeeku, Big Hug ran the six furlongs in 1:11.34 and won by 1 ¾ lengths as the 3-5 favorite. A match race from the middle of the turn almost to the finish line, Big Hug, who had won her previous two starts with huge late moves that produced two easy wins, duelled with Bootiful Rose to the sixteenths pole when Big Hug took over for good and drew out to a length and a quarter victory. “Leaving from the outside seven post let me control the pace,” said jockey Rafael Zenteno Jr. “I could go or I could sit just off the pace. I decided to sit just behind Bootiful Rose. When my filly kicked in I just went on from there.... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2022) – Stakes winner The Big Wam, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Mr. Big, is entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Runhappy Del Mar Futurity for 2-year-olds. The Big Wam is out of the Forestry mare Magnetic, was bred by Keith Marks, is owned by Michael Bello and Charles Barnett and is trained by Luis Mendez. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $161,160 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 12 Graduation Stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2022) – California-breds Don’tthinkjustdoit, Syntactic and Stone Point are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. Don’tthinkjustdoit is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Curlin mare Siqueira, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Philip Lebherz and trained by Brian Koriner. He won his lone start Aug. 8 with earnings of $48,000. Syntactic is by Nyquist, out of the Congrats mare Predicate, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $50,552 and is coming off an Aug. 26 maiden win. Stone Point is by Conquest Fahrenheit, out of the Pioneerof the Nile mare American Farrah, was bred by Rockingham Ranch and Peter Miller, is owned by Altimira Racing Stable and is trained by Miller. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $16,000. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2022) – Eddie’s New Dream is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II John C. Mabee Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Eddie’s New Dream is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $425,100 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 21 Solana Beach. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2022) – California-breds Sell the Dream and Court Snort are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes. Sell the Dream is by Munnings, out of the Run Away and Hide mare Enayat Alsalem, was bred by PT Syndicate # 1, is owned by Brown, Klein and Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $67,260 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 7 CTBA Stakes. 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 four starts, earnings of $71,146 and is coming off an Aug. 12 maiden win. ...
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From CHRB THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2022) — Patsy Freeman “Patti” Mancini passed away peacefully August 14 in Thousand Oaks, California, at the age of 86. Ms. Mancini had a pioneering career as the first female vice president at Rockwell International. She received numerous awards from NASA. She also served on various boards unrelated to aeronautics, including the California Horse Racing Board. As a racing commissioner, she actively sought to reform medication regulations during nearly six years of service on the Board, from September 1980 to March 1986. Her colleagues on the Board elected her vice chairman, an indication of their great respect. She is survived by her son, William Mancini and his wife, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Memorial donations can be made to the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Foundation and the Rocket Center Foundation. . ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2022) — Owner-breeder Jaime Renella’s Chismosa became the first horse at the Del Mar summer meet to score a triple when she won the $125,000 Generous Portion Stakes on the Labor Day Monday card. The daughter of Clubhouse Ride won the California-bred stakes by a length and three quarters to complete her seaside three-bagger with a straight maiden race (July 23), the CTBA Stakes (August 7) and today’s six-panel dash. Chimosa again was ridden by Edgar Payeras, the young rider who won his first Del Mar stakes when he clicked with her in the CTBA. She is trained by veteran Rafael DeLeon. The dark filly earned a first prize of $71,250 to increase her earnings to $190,500. “She is a power horse,” said DeLeon. “She’s been training super every day. Soon as he threw her to the rail (in the stretch) I knew I was going to win the race. The jockey (Edgar Payeras), he knows the filly real good; he works... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2022) — California-bred Teddy’s Barino won her fourth straight race and her first stakes when outfinishing Samurai Charm through a spirited stretch duel to take the $119,000 Tranquility Lake, a restricted stakes for older females Monday at Del Mar. Teddy’s Barino ($6), the second choice, benefitted from a heads-up ride by Mike Smith, who eased out of an early battle to secure an ideal staking position behind the leaders before he attacked the pacesetter, favored Samurai Charm. Samurai Charm did not go quietly. It took nearly the length of the stretch for Teddy’s Barino to finally get past Samurai Charm and prevail by a head. Samurai Charm was 10 1/4 lengths clear of third-place Velvet Slippers, then came, in order, Ever Smart, Lisette, Bye Bye Bertie, and La Castiglione. Teddy’s Barino completed one mile on the fast main track in 1:35.59. “Mike gave her a great ride,” said Mark Glatt, who trains Teddy’s Barino for Red Baron’s Barn and Vaya Con Suerte, the... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2022) – The 2022 September Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos will include four stakes worth a combined $300,000, including the $75,000 E.B. Johnston for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California. The race at one mile will be run Saturday, Sept. 17. The seven-day season will begin Friday, Sept. 16 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 25. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday the first week (Sept. 16-18) and Thursday-Sunday (Sept. 22-25) the final four days. Post time will be 1 p.m on weekdays (Sept. 16, Sept. 22 & 23) and 12:30 p.m. on weekends (Sept. 18-19 and 24-25). On Sunday, Sept. 18, fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – will get together in the $75,000 Dark Mirage Stakes at 1 1/16 miles. Completing the schedule are the $75,000 Los Alamitos Special for 3-year-olds & up at 1 1/16 miles and the $75,000 Capote for 2-year-olds at 6 ½ furlongs. The Special will be offered Saturday, Sept. 24 while the Capote will... ...
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From DMTC.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2022) — Nick Alexander’s California-bred homebred Lieutenant Dan waited and waited for room on the turn for home in the five-furlong Green Flash Handicap Sunday at Del Mar, then fired big when the rail came open and he slipped through under leading rider Juan Hernandez to win his second consecutive edition of the 3-year-old and up turf stakes. The 6-year-old gelding by his owner’s home stallion Grazen clicked by a length and a quarter in the end to earn a first prize of $90,000 from the gross purse of $152,500 in the Grade III test. The race also is a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” affair giving its victor assured admission – with all fees paid – to the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which will be conducted this year at Keeneland in Kentucky in early November. Ten months ago Lieutenant Dan ran in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, which was held at Del Mar. The bay ran second that day to champion Golden... ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2022) – California-bred stakes winners American Farmer, Our Silver Oak and Jimmy Blue Jeans and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Governor’s Party are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Sam Spear Memorial Stakes at Golden Gate. American Farmer is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by BKB Stables and trainer Steve Sherman. He has four wins in 28 starts, earnings of $230,902 and is coming off a second in a July 24 allowance. Our Silver Oak is by Unusual Heat, out of the Alphabet Soup mare Strawberry Flash, was bred by M. Auerbach, is owned by Blaine D. Wright Racing Stable, LLC, Chappell Alpine Farms LLC, Becker, Dallas and Becker, Michelle and is trained by Wright. He has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $337,378 and is making his first start since a win in a Mar. 13, 2021 allowance. Jimmy Blue Jeans is by James Street, out of the Marino Marini mare Blue... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2022) — Blinkers on, blinkers off. Two turns, one turn. Dirt, turf. Reddam Racing’s California-bred Slow Down Andy has done it all this year as trainer Doug O’Neill has been on a relentless pursuit to unveil the talent the colt has consistently shown him from day one. In the Sept. 3 $302,000 Caesars Sportbook Del Mar Derby (G2T), the 3-year-old son of Nyquist turned in one of his finest performances yet. This time, sans blinkers and traveling 1 1/8 miles on the turf for the first time. The one constant throughout Slow Down Andy’s career has been rider Mario Gutierrez, who has ridden the multiple graded stakes winner in every one of his seven starts since he scored in his debut last October at Santa Anita Park. Gutierrez regularly rides for Reddam Racing. And so when it appeared there were no takers for the early lead once the gates opened, Gutierrez didn’t hesitate to send Slow Down Andy forward to seize the advantage. Under a loose rein, Gutierrez... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2022) – Unbeaten Chismosa, winner of the CTBA Stakes, is the lone stakes winner entered in Monday’s $125,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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 one win in three starts, earnings of $21,560 and is coming off an eighth in the Aug 7 CTBA Stakes. Uncontrollable is by Upstart, out of the Include mare Behavioral, was bred by Fountain of Youth Thoroughbreds, is owned by Mike Repole and trained by Michael McCarthy. She won her lone start July 22 with earnings of $48,000. Yo Yo Mama is by Conquest Farenheit, out of the Biondetti mare Te Ama Mamo, was bred by Rockingham Ranch, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $26,200 and is... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2022) – Friday’s $125,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar has drawn a field of eight, including first-time starter Moon Ice, who will be ridden by Flavian Prat. Kangaroo Court is by Dads Caps, out of the Hard Spun mare Bonus Spin, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by George Sharpe and trained by Tim Yakteen, He has one win in two starts, earnings of $64,000 and is coming off an Aug. 20 maiden win. Moon Ice is by He Be Fire N Ice, out of the Offlee Wild mare Wild Phoebe, was bred by owner Cicero Farm and is trained by John Sadler. He is making his debut. Hacking It Up is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Hacktivism, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $63,540 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 12 Graduation. Amigo G... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2022) – Streaking Teddy’s Barino is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Teddy’s Barino is by Grazen, out of the Speightstown mare Miss Rebound, was bred by owner Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $219,090 and has won three consecutive optional claiming races. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2022) – Defending champion Lieutenant Dan returns after a 10-month layoff as the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Lieutenant Dan is by Grazen, out of the Indian Charlie mare Excusabull, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. The multiple graded winner has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $833,740 and is making his first start since a second in last November’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. He won this race last year. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Multiple graded winner Slow Down Andy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade II Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds. 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 seven starts, earnings of $603,100 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 5 Real Good Deal. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2022) – Graded winner None Above the Law is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Stakes. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk & Judy Robison, is owned by Downstream Racing and is trained by Peter Miller. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $481,560 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 6 California Dreamin’. ...
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RUIDOSO, N.M. (Aug. 29, 2022) – Brickbat is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $75,000 Labor Day Weekend Stakes at Ruidoso Downs. Brickbat is by Liaison, out of the Saarland mare Legacy and Lace, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Cesar Mendoza and trained by Bernadette Barrios. He has four wins in 29 starts, earnings of $44,038 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 24 claimer. ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2022) — The stakes schedule released for Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Season includes a pair of $100,000 stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. The $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for fillies and mares will be run on Sunday, Nov. 13. The $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes will be run on Saturday, Nov. 19. Both stakes will be run at seven furlongs. The Bing Crosby Season, which offers the premier late fall racing in America, will present the richest stakes schedule in its nine-year history featuring 13 major stakes races – nine of them Graded – and two overnight events worth a total of $2,450,000. The season kicks off on Friday, November 11 and goes through Sunday, December 4. Topping the roster for the 13-day Crosby session are a pair of Grade I offerings on closing weekend, each carrying enhanced purses of $400,000 – the Hollywood Derby for 3-year-olds at a mile and one-eighth on turf December 3 and the Matriarch Stakes for older fillies... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 24, 2022) — A colt by California stallion Sir Prancealot sold for $85,000 to top Tuesday’s WTBOA Summer Yearling Sale. The registered California-sired colt, out of the Northern Afleet mare Impeached, was bred and consigned by Griffin Place and purchased by PT Syndicate #11 of San Mateo, Calif. He is a half-brother to stakes winner Slack Tide. A Sir Prancealot yearling also topped last week’s Northern California Yearling Sale. ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2022) – Brought back for a third year, CARMA’s summer fundraiser, CARMAthon, exceeded all expectations. The nonprofit dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare raised more than $300,000 to help fund its programs – more than DOUBLE that of last year’s event. With the help of TVG, CARMAthon shared the spotlight on Del Mar Oaks Day and shined on social media platforms. TVG’s on-air commentators promoted the event throughout the day, highlighting the importance of aftercare for the sport. The network also played videos showcasing Thoroughbreds who retired through CARMA’s Placement Program in their second careers as sport horses. The fundraiser was on pace to meet its goal of $150,000 when a mid-afternoon phone call changed everything. An anonymous donor put forth a dollar-for-dollar matching fund up to $150,000. This was met by the end of the day bringing the total raised to over $300,000, making this CARMA’s most successful event EVER! “Today has been about the horses, about the racing industry coming together, about... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2022) — Fasig-Tipton’s upcoming August Digital Selected Sale will feature a partial reduction of Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch. The August Digital Selected Sale will be conducted on digital.fasigtipton.com from Aug. 25-30. The Lovacres offerings consist of 31 broodmares or broodmare prospects, and seven horses of racing age. Included among these are broodmare prospect Fi Fi Pharoah , a stakes-winning daughter of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah . Headlining the horses of racing age is E Z Pharis , a stakes performing 2-year-old daughter of American Pharoah. Following an impressive debut win April 30 at Santa Anita Park, she earned black type with a strong third June 18 in the Fasig-Tipton Debutante Stakes. Terry Lovingier and his Southern California-based Lovacres Ranch have been at the forefront of California racing and breeding for many years. Lovingier has bred or owned in partnership nine California-bred champions. Last year was an especially banner year for the program, as Lovingier bred and campaigned in partnership both champion California-bred 2-year-old colt and filly in Finneus and At the Spa ,... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2022) — Benjamin & Sally Warren’s homebred filly Warrens Candy Girl won a stout stretch duel with Reddam Racing’s Eddie’s New Dream to score by a head in Sunday’s $151,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. The 4-year-old daughter of Clubhouse Ride outfooted seven California-bred rivals in the one-mile turf test in 1:35.23 and earned a first prize of $85,500. She had run just a week earlier in an allowance race on the turf and was a winner there, too. The chestnut now has a record of four wins and five seconds in 16 starts for earnings of $337,916. The winner’s dam, the Warren-bred stakes-winning mare Warren’s Jitterbug, was second in this race in 2011. Warrens Candy Girl was ridden by Umberto Rispoli and is trained by Craig Lewis. “She really can finish; she was laying closer than we are used to seeing her, but the pace was slow and Umberto did a great job,”... ...
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EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 21, 2022) – Unbeaten odds-on favorite Big Hug, an Alberta-bred daughter of California stallion Mr. Big, won Friday’s $50,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Century Mile. Big Hug, out of the Unusual Heat mare Temeeku, has won both starts with earnings of $39,403. She ran the six furlongs in 1:11.43 and won by 3 ¼ lengths at odds of 9-10. While carrying Big Hug, Temeeku sold at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale for $1,000. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2022) — California stallion Smokem was represented by his first winner on Friday when It’s Saul Right won the second race at Del Mar for California-bred maidens. It’s Saul Right was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Saul Carillo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo and is trained by Steven Miyadi. He also had three seconds in five starts and earnings of $57,620. He ran the 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:05.53 and won by one-half length at odds of 7-2 in a field of nine. ...
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From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a public meeting at the Del Mar Hilton on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, and Wendy Mitchell. 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 the license for Los Angeles Turf Club II to conduct a thoroughbred race meet at Santa Anita Park that will operate from September 30 through November 6. By a 4-1 vote (Chairman Ferraro the minority) the Board recognized Santa Anita’s 2019 agreement with the California Thoroughbred Trainers while the two parties continue to negotiate the terms of a new agreement. The Board approved the license for Los Alamitos Horse Racing Association to conduct a two-week thoroughbred race meet at Los Alamitos that will operate from September 16 to September 25. This day meet will run concurrently with the night quarter-horse meet at... ...
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From Fasig-Tipton POMONA, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2022) — Fasig-Tipton has catalogued 279 entries for its California Fall Yearlings sale, to be held on Tuesday, September 27, at Fairplex in Pomona, California. The sale will begin at 11 a.m. PDT. “We had a very strong sale last year, and as a result, breeders have supported us with increased numbers in 2022,” said Fasig-Tipton California Representative Mike Machowsky. “The vast majority of yearlings catalogued are California-bred, and the sire power represented is an attractive blend of leading local and national sires, as well as exciting young sires.” Fasig-Tipton will also offer a supplemental catalogue of horses of racing age, to be sold immediately following the conclusion of the yearling catalogue. The company is accepting horses of racing age nominations through September 5. “With Santa Anita offering a ship and win program for its autumn meet, we feel this is an attractive venue for horses from out of state that qualify for that program, in addition to horses that have been racing locally,”... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2022) – Pulpit Rider, who has won the last two runnings of the race, looks for a three-peat in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Harper’s Gallop is by Suances, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by owners Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte and is trained by Leonard Powell. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $184,965 and is coming off a second in a May 14 starter’s allowance. Warrens Candy Girl is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Jitterbug, was bred by owners Benjamin & Salley Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $252,416 and is coming off an Aug. 14 optional claiming win. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Wachtel Stable & Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. She has four wins... ...
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EDMONTON, Alb. (Aug. 18, 2022) – CTBA January Sale graduate Addydidit is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Century Casino Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. 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 20 starts, earnings of $64,335 and is coming off a third in the July 29 Sonoma Handicap. ...
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EDMONTON, Alb. (Aug. 18, 2022) – Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Century Mile Handicap. 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 trainer Deanna Wolper. He has seven wins in 40 starts, earnings of $108,702 and is coming off a third in a July 29 allowance. ...
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2022-norcal-sales-results.pdf (ctba.com) PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2022) – A Sir Prancealot colt brought $50,000 to top Wednesday’s California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The colt, out of the Union Rags mare Root Beer Rag, was bred by Jeff Ganje, consigned by Checkmate Thoroughbreds and was purchased by Robert Jones of San Leandro. The highest-priced filly in the sale was by Vronsky, out of the Cyclotron mare Eden Mirelle, was bred by Ron Rand and Courtney Rand, consigned by Harris Farms, agent, and purchased by Andy Mathis for $45,000. A Sir Prancealot filly sold for $40,000 to Harris Farms. She is out of the Frankel mare Frankly J’ray and was bred by consignor Checkmate Thoroughbreds. There were 107 yearlings and 15 horses of racing age sold on Wednesday. The yearlings grossed $909,100 for an average of $8,496 and median of $4,500. The horses of racing age averaged $3,533 with a median of $3,000. Compared to 2021, when 30 of... ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2022)—Santa Anita Park would like to remind horsemen that its highly successful “Ship & Win” program, which has attracted significant numbers of out of state horses to Southern California over the past two years, will again be offered at the track’s 18-day Autumn Meet, which opens on Friday, Sept. 30. With a $5,000 bonus in place for any eligible horse making his or her first start and a 35 percent bonus, excluding stakes races also available, the Ship & Win program, in conjunction with the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, has proven highly popular. “Ship and Win has proven to be a very effective catalyst in attracting new equine talent and we’re very hopeful that many horsemen will opt to stay in Southern California following Del Mar and to participate in this lucrative program here at our Autumn Meet,” said Chris Merz, Santa Anita Director of Racing and Racing Secretary. “We are getting a number of inquiries about the program and... ...
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Outs for the Northern California Yearling Sale: 8, 24, 39, 48, 53, 62, 69, 75, 79, 85, 86, 89, 100, 131, 142, 147, 149 ...
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From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 15, 2022) As expected, last week the House of Representatives passed the $700 billion clean energy and tax reconciliation bill, which will be signed into law by President Biden this week. With no changes from the Senate version we highlighted last week, it continues to mean good news for the Thoroughbred industry since this bill will have very little that will directly impact individual horse and farm owners. Here’s what you need to know: Corporate Minimum Tax – The bill includes a 15% minimum tax on corporations that exceed a $1 billion financial statement income threshold. However, an amendment included in the bill allows portfolio companies to be counted separately from their owner by extending the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions for another year. This provision will help protect small and medium-sized businesses that would have been hit by the new tax without the change. IRS Funding – High earners will face a better-funded, more aggressive IRS under the bill, because it included increased funding... ...
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From DRF.com AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2022) — Slew’s Tiz Whiz, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Slew’s Tiznow, won Sunday’s $150,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Slew’s Tiz Whiz had a perfect trip in the most prestigious race in the Pacific Northwest as he hugged the rail every step of the way until he angled out midstretch to take control from Papa’s Golden Boy, who held on for second after setting quick interior fractions in the one-mile race for 3-year-olds and up. With Jose Zunino riding, Slew’s Tiz Whiz was sitting comfortably in fifth when Papa’s Golden Boy posted a half-mile time of 45.17 seconds. He moved into serious contention turning for home and finished with a rush to win going away. The final margin was 2 3/4 lengths. It appeared for a moment that Papa’s Golden Boy might take them all the way, but he tired late to finish 1 1/2 lengths in front of Five Star General, who rallied late. The final time was 1:34.46. “You need... ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2022) – The Board of Directors of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) unanimously named Tim Cohen to fill the board vacancy created by the recent resignation of Mike Harrington. Per the bylaws, Cohen will be required to run in the 2023 board election. Mr. Cohen, owner of Rancho Temescal located Ventura County, Ca., runs under Rancho Temescal LLC, often in partnership with his father, Jed Cohen’s, Red Baron’s Barn LLC. Prior to managing Rancho Temescal, Cohen worked in the hospitality industry, managing luxury hotels and restaurants. “I look forward to joining the Board and further the efforts to improve California racing for all stakeholders,” said Cohen. Red Baron’s Barn LLC and Rancho Temescal LLC were leading owners at the 2021/2022 Winer-Spring Santa Anita meet. They currently own over 75 Thoroughbreds with 55 currently in training. Rancho Temescal LLC, in partnership with others, has campaigned top horses including Grade 1 winner, River Boyne (IRE) and Grade 2 winner, Sharp Samurai. ...
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From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2022) — The meeting of the California Horse Racing Board that was scheduled for Thursday, August 18, at the Del Mar Hilton has been changed to Wednesday, August 17, also at the Hilton, beginning at 12:30 p.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 for the public to listen. The agenda and package of materials for this meeting will be posted on the CHRB website. # ...
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From Del Mar Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2022) — The 7-10 favorite The Big Wam had to overcome difficulties at the start, but leading rider Juan Hernandez handled him patiently, then put him to the task through the lane and the son of Mr. Big was up in time for a one-length victory in the $126,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles Friday at Del Mar. The bay colt was bred by Bar C Stables and foaled in Washington State, but was eligible for the California-bred or sired race because his daddy stands in California, covered five and one-half furlongs in 1:04.59 to pick up a first prize of $71,250 and increase his bankroll to $161,160. He’s owned by a couple of Californians, Michael Bello and Charles Bartlett. “He broke a little slow, then he wanted to get out, so I just had to go with him,” said Hernandez. “On the turn, though, he started moving. Then we got outside – he likes it there – and... ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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From Del Mar Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug 7, 2022) — Jaime Renella’s Chismosa, a Clubhouse Ride filly making only the second start of her career, put it to a seven 2-year-old rivals in the 69th edition of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes Sunday at Del Mar, drawing off through the lane to come home three and a half lengths to the good in the five and one-half furlong stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. The dark bay or brown miss had captured a maiden special weight race on July 23 at Del Mar in her initial start, then wheeled back 15 days later to become a black-type winner in the 2-year-old filly offering. She earned $71,250 as the winner’s share of the $126,000 purse, which means her bankroll now reads $119,250. Chismosa is trained by Rafael DeLeon and was ridden by Edgar Payeras, who was picking up his first ever stakes win at Del Mar. “I knew we had a nice horse,” said DeLeon. “When she came to... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2022) — Del Mar’s leading rider, Juan Hernandez, found room on the rail for his mount Carmelita’s Man and forged a gutty win by a head in a blanket finish in Saturday’s $152,500 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden Staye Series eligibles Saturday afternoon at Del Mar. The score, Hernandez’s fifth stakes victory on Day 10 of the seaside meet, was worth $85,500 to owners Larry or Ann Jett for their 5-year-old gelding by Mucho Macho Man who is trained by Dean Pederson. Finishing second in the California-bred affair was Mr.-Mrs. T.A. Shapiro’s Bang for Your Buck, who had a nose on Sondereker Racing, Felkin, et al’s The Chosen Vron. “He’s the kind of horse you can do whatever you want with him, said Hernandez. “I know this horse, I trust him a lot. I knew I had the horse and I was just waiting for some room to come through. They opened, then we come through and we win the race. He’s... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug 6, 2022) — Just like every good movie deserves a trilogy, every successful fundraiser needs another round. California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) is revamping its summer online fundraiser which will be live on TVG on Saturday, August 20th – sharing the Del Mar Oaks Day coverage. Heartwarming and uplifting stories of Thoroughbred aftercare will be shared on CARMA’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts throughout the month of August and all-day August 20th. The good times will continue on TVG with even more air time this year, which will include delightful and inspiring stories of retired racehorses thriving in their second careers as well as insights on Thoroughbred aftercare. “CARMAthon has been a huge win for us, especially given the circumstances surrounding the pandemic,” said Billy Koch, CARMA President and Founder and Managing Partner of Little Red Feather Racing. “The racing industry has really stepped up to support Thoroughbred aftercare and we’re hoping to see the same... ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug 5, 2022) — Conference tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Horse Racing Women’s Summit (HRWS), which kicks off September 28-30 at Santa Anita Park. Attendees will enjoy three days of enriching content featuring dynamic speakers and networking opportunities for women currently engaged in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry and those that wish to be. Tickets can be purchased at www.WomeninRacingSummit.com. Sales will be limited in order to maximize the high-quality experience for all participants. “Our planning committee is small but mighty and has been working intently to provide an impactful experience,” said Stephanie Hronis, HRWS chair. “We are awestruck by the outpouring of support and enthusiasm from generous sponsors, compelling speakers, and individuals ready to volunteer. The HRWS is designed for women (and men) from all facets of the industry and we look forward to engaging in a meaningful way in September and at follow up events in the future.” Attendees arriving on September 28 will enjoy an opportunity to meet and greet... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2022) — Big City Lights did what he does best Friday at Del Mar when he went to the front early, then just couldn’t be caught late as he captured the $176,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds by a length and a quarter. The racy colt by the California sire Mr. Big, bred by George Krikorian, cut out early splits of :22.14 and :44.27 in the seven-furlong headliner, then just kept on going under Del Mar’s leading rider Juan Hernandez to register his third win in his third start. “He broke well and was running well right from the start,” said Hernandez. “Mr. Mandella (trainer Richard Mandella) told me to just play it as it comes up. He said I shouldn’t take anything away from him. When we went past the five-eighths (Pole) he really wanted to go, so I just let him. He was comfortable and so was I. He got a little tired at the... ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 2, 2022) – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) in conjunction with the certified public accounting and professional business advisory firm, Dean Dorton, is conducting a nationwide survey focused on Thoroughbred horse farm operations. The survey includes questions related to boarding, sales, stallion ownership and more. All Thoroughbred farm owners are encouraged to complete this survey, which will allow the NTRA and Dean Dorton to compare and share state-specific results to those of the nationwide respondents. All information from specific respondents will remain completely anonymous. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, August 19. Please complete one survey per farm. Results will be published by the beginning of October. The survey is available at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XQCYY2Y ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2022)—Santa Anita Park has announced that its 2022-23 Winter/Spring Stakes Schedule will offer fans and horsemen a total of 93 stakes, 10 of them Grade I events, including the $750,000 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby on April 8, and 58 graded races beginning with the track’s traditional opener on Monday, Dec. 26 through closing day, June 18. There will be two days highlighting California-breds — Saturday, Jan. 7 and Saturday, May 28 — with five stakes restricted to Golden State Series eligibles on each card. On Saturday, Jan. 7, those stakes, totaling $900,000 in purses, are: $200,000 Cal Cup Derby, for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles; $200,000 Leigh Ann Howard Cal Cup Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at one mile on turf; $150,000 Don Valpredo Cal Cup Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at six furlongs; $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic for 4-year-olds & up at 1 1/8 miles on turf; $150,000 Sunshine Millions Turf Sprint for fillies and mares 4-year-olds & up at 6... ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2022) — The dream continues. Fun to Dream, the miracle horse co-owned and co-bred by Connie Pageler, romped to a 9 3/4-length victory Thursday at Del Mar in the $175,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies, continuing the improbable, gratifying story that began with her inexpensive dam, Lutess. “It’s a lot of fun to dream,” Pageler, surrounded by family, including four grandkids, and her racing manager, Bob Baedeker, said in the winner’s circle. “This was a Mike thing, not a Connie thing.” Michael Pageler was Connie’s husband. He died of lung cancer in November 2018, but not before his trainer, Bob Baffert, used a breeding share he owned in Arrogate to mate him to the Pagelers’s mare, Lutess, a Maria’s Mon mare the Pagelers had owned, lost, claimed back for $8,000, retired, and bred. Lutess produced the stakes winner Heck Yeah, also trained by Baffert. Baffert, impressed with the way Heck Yeah, by Acclamation, was built, wondered what kind of horse Lutess... ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (July 24, 2022) – Slew’s Tiz Whiz, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Slew’s Tiznow, rallied late to win Sunday’s 50,000 Governor’s Stakes at Emerald Downs. Slew’s Tiz Whiz is out of the Rosberg mare Ros’s Girl. He ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:14.73 and won by 2 ½ lengths at odds of 9-1. Slew’s Tiz Whiz has five wins in 12 starts and earnings of $88,207. ...
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By Sporting Life YORK, England (July 23, 2022) — Sir Busker, an Irish-bred son of California stallion Sir Prancealot, came from last to first to win a thrilling renewal of the Group II Sky Bet York Stakes. The pair were locked together from the two-furlong pole as the front-running Dark Moon Rising and Claymore gave way. Dubai Future, short of room for a while, soon weakened as the action centered around the stands’ rail. The winner, a 15/2 chance, was just about in front throughout the final furlong but there was rarely more than the winning distance of a nose between the principals. Sir Busker has six wins in 37 starts and earnings of $590,176. Now he has proved his stamina over the ten furlongs trip, Sir Busker has opened up a whole new avenue, probably starting with a return to York for the prestigious Juddmonte International, for which Betfair and Paddy Power cut him to 50/1 from 100s. “I’m very proud and just so pleased for the horse,” said Knight.... ...
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