ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2021) – Lieutenant Dan is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade II Eddie D Stakes down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita. Lieutenant Dan is by Grazen, out of the Indian Charlie mare Excusabull, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has seven wins in 15 starts, earnings of $543,740 and is coming off a win in the Grade III Green Flash on Aug. 22. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2021) — Two stakes restricted to Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds are included in the schedule for the upcoming Winter Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos. The season is scheduled to begin Friday, Dec. 3 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 12. The $100,000 Soviet Problem – for fillies – will be offered Saturday, Dec. 11 while the $100,000 King Glorious will be run Sunday, Dec. 12. Both are for 2-year-olds bred or sired in California and will be run at one mile. Also for 2-year-olds, the schedule includes the $300,000-guaranteed Starlet, a Grade I for 2-year-old fillies, renewed for the eighth time at Los Alamitos Saturday, Dec. 4, one week before the $200,000 Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity. Won a year ago by the Bob Baffert-trained Varda, the Starlet – like the Futurity – will be contested at 1 1/16 miles. Among the nominees to the Starlet are impressive Del Mar Debutante winner Grace Adler, Dance to the Music, Elm Drive and Eda. Nominees... ...
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California Fall Yearlings and Horses of All Ages (2021) | Fasig-Tipton (fasigtipton.com) By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2021) – Fasig-Tipton comes into its third California yearling sale with an enviable track record in many categories. The sale already has a history of graduates that have won or placed in stakes company. Its numbers have been strong, especially given the pandemic circumstances of the 2020 edition. And this year’s catalog offers a wealth of live, active families coupled with sire strength. The 2020 edition of the sale saw 166 yearlings sell for gross receipts of $3,735,700, achieving an average price of $22,504 and a median of $10,000. Of the 256 horses cataloged, 90 failed to meet their reserve. Leading buyer by gross, purchasing 5 yearlings for receipts of $420,000 was Naseer Fasihuddin. Grade-1 stakes-placed, Finneus embodies much of the sale’s success. The 2-year-old California-bred son of Stay Thirsty out of My Fiona, by Ghostzapper , topped the 2020 sale at $200,000. A winner at Santa Anita Park in June second time out, the colt proceeded to earn placings in the... ...
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By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2021) — Undefeated California-bred 2-year-old colt Joker Boy will have his graded stakes debut in Friday’s Grade 1 American Pharoah Stakes at 1 1/16 miles at Santa Anita. Jockey Boy is by Practical Joke, out of the Dixieland Band mare Bandora and was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds. The decision was finalized after Joker Boy worked five furlongs in 1:00.40 at Santa Anita on Saturday. Trainer Brian Koriner said the $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes was selected for Joker Boy instead of waiting for the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile for statebreds on Nov. 5 at Del Mar. “It’s worth the try, and there is nowhere else to run,” Koriner said. “I don’t know if we have anything to lose. I think he’s a pretty good horse.” Edwin Maldonado has been booked to ride Joker Boy, Koriner said. The winner of the American Pharoah Stakes receives a fees-paid berth to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile on Nov. 5 at Del Mar. Owned by Rusty Brown, Alan Klein, and... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2021) – Thirsty Always upset heavily-favored stablemate Rock N Rye, leading throughout in the $75,000 Royal Owl Stakes for California-bred 2-year-olds, the closing day feature of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. In his first collaboration with jockey Abel Cedillo, the 2-year-old Stay Thirsty colt out of the Not for Love mare Angela’s Love, quickly established command against his four opponents and went on to win by 1 ½ lengths in 1:03.28 for the 5 ½ furlongs. The 5-1 third choice, he paid $13, $3.20 and $2.40. The victory was his third in five starts and pushed his earnings to $147,600 for owners Tom Beckerle, Saul Carrillo and breeder Terry Lovingier and trainer Walther Solis. Rock N Rye, also trained by Solis – as was fifth-place finisher Mr. T’s Thirsty – and bred by Lovingier, finished four lengths clear of 18-1 shot Drizella as the 2-5 favorite. He returned $2.20 and $2.10 while the show price on Drizella was... ...
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By DRF.com PIEDMONT, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2021) — Peter Tunney, the longtime racing executive at Golden Gate Fields in Northern California, died Wednesday after a lengthy illness, his family and friends said Thursday. Tunney, 83, died at his home in Piedmont, Calif., not far from Golden Gate Fields. The son of a racing official and steward, Tunney began his involvement in racing in the 1960s, working as a racing official at Southern California tracks, including Del Mar where he was the racing secretary for three years from 1972-74. Tunney was best known for a lengthy involvement in the day-to-day operations at Golden Gate Fields, joining as general manager in 1980 and later serving as an executive vice president before his retirement in 2017. :: Bet the races with confidence on DRF Bets. You’re one click away from the only top-rated betting platform fully integrated with exclusive data, analytics, and expert picks. A graduate of Alhambra High School in Southern California, Tunney had a sporting background, running track and playing halfback... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2021) – Four stakes restricted to Golden State Series eligibles will be held at Del Mar’s Bing Crosby Fall Season. On Friday, Nov. 5 – the first day of the Breeders’ Cup Championships – the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds and the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-old filles will be held, both races at seven furlongs. On Sunday, Nov. 7, the $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for fillies and mares 3 years and up will be run at seven furlongs. On Sunday, Nov. 21, the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes for 3 years and up will be run at seven furlongs. ...
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By Bloodhorse.com Pa. (Sept. 25, 2021) — The tenacity of Mind Control , illustrated this summer with a head upset of Firenze Fire in the John A. Nerud Stakes (G2), was again on display in the $200,000 Parx Dirt Mile Stakes Sept. 25 at Parx Racing. The winner, owned by Madaket Stables and breeder Red Oak Stable, is a 5-year-old son of California stallion Stay Thirsty . Hall of Famer Todd Pletcher began training the horse this spring, shortly before the Nerud, after making his initial 20 starts for trainer Gregg Sacco. Appearing beaten with a sixteenth of a mile to run, as favored Silver State wrested command to open up a half-length advantage, Mind Control battled back to edge that rival by a head in a duel between two grade 1 winners. Silver State had previously taken the Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan Handicap (G1) this year, Mind Control the 2018 Hopeful Stakes (G1). “He didn’t give up, I didn’t give up,” Velazquez said of the 23-time starter. “When I asked for more, he gave me more.... ...
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From Delaware Park Publicity WILMINGTON, Del., (Sept. 25, 2021) — R Racing Stable’s No Sabe Nada notched his first career stake victory in the Delaware bred or certified $100,000 First State Dash at Delaware Park today. With Roberto Alvarao Jr astride, the 2-year-old son of California stallion Jersey Town, returned $6.00 as the second choice in the field of ten. The Kentucky-bred trained by D. Scott Peck won by a half-length and covered the five and half furlongs in 1:03.69 over fast main track. The 3-to-2 favorite Rebel Empire, with Aubrie Green, finished second. It was 1 ¾-lengths farther back to Amazing Alex, with Victor Rosales, in third. “It is nice to get a stakes win on Owners Day,” said winning trainer D. Scott Peck. “We are happy he got the win and we are looking forward to stretching him out. We are going to point for the stake going long here in a few weeks. ($50,000 Rocky Run Stakes a one mile on October 16th)” No Sabe Nada raised... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2021) – Stakes winners Rock N Rye and Thirsty Always head a trio of 2-year-olds trained by Walther Solis entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Royal Owl Stakes, the closing day feature of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The race at 5 ½ furlongs for horses bred in California is the seventh of 10 Sunday. Post time is 1 p.m. and scheduled post time for the Royal Owl is 3:58 p.m. Owned by Tom London, Eugene Zondlo and and breeder Terry Lovingier, Rock N Rye easily captured the Graduation Aug. 8 at Del Mar before finishing second as the 7-5 favorite in the I’m Smokin four weeks later. A son of Stay Thirsty and the Discreet Cat mare Discreet Dee, Rock N Rye is 2-for-4 with earnings of $119,920. Thirsty Always, a Stay Thirsty colt out of the Not for Love mare Angela’s Love, is also 2-for-4 with earnings of $105,600. He earned his stakes victory in the Everett Nevin... ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 20, 2021) – A Kitten’s Joy colt out of the California-bred mare Cheekaboo sold for $100,000 at Monday’s session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. The colt, purchased by Charles Marquis, is the first foal out of Cheekaboo, an Unusual Heat mare who won the Grade II Honeymoon Stakes and the Campanile Stakes. ...
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WILMINGTON, Del. (Sept. 20, 2021) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Cashing Big Checks is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Small Wonder Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Cashing Big Checks is by Mr. Big, out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Troy Johnson and Jagger Inc. and is trained by Jamie Ness. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has one win in two starts, earnings of $39,500 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 25 Blue Hen Stakes. ...
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 19, 2021) — Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Remington Green Stakes at Remington Park. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod & Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 13 wins in 59 starts, earnings of $493,774 and is coming off a Sept. 11 allowance win. ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2021) – A pair of California-bred yearlings bred by Richard Barton Enterprises sold for six figures at Saturday’s session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. A colt by Not This Time sold for $210,000 to Hugo Merry Bloodstock for Barry Schwartz. The colt is out of the Not For Love mare Love Abounds. A colt by Liam’s Map sold for $160,000 to Tom McCrocklin for Slugo Racing. He is out of the Henny Hughes mare Diva’s Tribute, who also produced Grade II Sorrento Stakes winner Spectator. ...
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By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2021) — Los Alamitos has added a $75,000 California-bred stake to the final weekend of the current meeting, which runs through Sept. 26. The Royal Owl Stakes for statebred 2-year-old fillies at 5 1/2 furlongs will be run this Sunday. The meeting was scheduled to have five stakes, but the $75,000 Beverly Lewis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on Sept. 11 was scrapped because of insufficient entries. ...
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SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Sept. 16, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul cruised to an easy win in Thursday’s $50,000 Tom Metzen H.B.P.A 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 7-year-old gelding ran the six furlongs in 1:08.98 and won by 4 ¼ lengths as the 6-5 favorite in the field of five. ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Big Sweep and fellow California-bred Harper’s Gallop are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Dark Mirage Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Big Sweep is by Mr. Big, out of the City Zip mare Misszippityslewda, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Red Baron’s Barn or Rancho Temescal and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $255,806 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 29 optional claimer. Harper’s Gallop is by Suances, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by owners Red Baron’s Barn or Vaya Con Suerte and is trained by Leonard Powell. She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $169,715 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 27 Tranquility Lake. ...
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From CHRB The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Wednesday, September 15. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis, 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 allocated dates for all of California racing in 2022. The allocations reflect the recent and historical dates run by racing associations and fairs with two notable exceptions. Santa Anita will close for as many as two weeks in the middle of its winter-spring meet. Del Mar will shift its traditional schedule by one week with later opening and closing dates. Date allocations permit the tracks to operate on the dates they choose within their timeframes. The actual dates of planned operation will be announced and considered by the Board when each... ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2021) – Richards the Dream is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Capote Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Los Alamitos. Richards the Dream is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Good Journey mare Shewhomustbeobeyed, was bred by Milt Policzer and is owned by trainer Edwin Alvarez. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $28,000 and is coming off a June 27 maiden win. ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2021) – California-bred mares continue to produce yearlings attractive to buyers at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, as a filly out of the Unusual Heat mare Unusual Strike sold for $105,000 in Wednesday’s session. The Louisiana-bred filly, by Not This Time, was purchased by Rio Del Sol Stables. She is a half-sister to stakes winners Jimi’s a Star and Berniestrike. Meanwhile, a filly out of Maddie’s Odyssey, who has produced three California-bred stakes winners, sold on Wednesday for $500,000 in foal to Tapit. The yearling filly was purchased by Tracy Farmer. Maddie’s Odyssey, a daughter of Kitten’s Joy, has produced Grade II winner Sneaking Out, Grade III winner Grecian Fire and multiple stakes winner Been Studying Her. ...
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By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 15, 2021) — Brickyard Ride, a multiple stakes winner and quickest sprinter in California, has been turned out after a tough-luck summer at Del Mar. Trainer Craig Lewis and owner-breeder Alfred Pais opted to end his campaign after the Grade 2 Pat O’Brien on Aug. 28 at Del Mar. Brickyard Ride broke through the gate, ran off before the start, then finished ninth in the Pat O’Brien. In his previous start in the Grade 1 Bing Crosby, he broke slowly, rushed to the lead, and finished fifth. Brickyard Ride won three stakes this year at Santa Anita, including the Grade 2 San Carlos and a pair of statebred stakes. Brickyard Ride, who can blaze his first quarter in 21 and change and first half in 44 seconds, has won eight races and $470,977 from 18 starts. He won 3 of 7 this year, and set the pace in each start. :: Join DRF Bets and play the races with a $250 First Deposit Bonus. Click to... ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 14, 2021) – Progeny of California-bred broodmares made an impact in the first two sessions of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. In the first session on Monday, a Speightstown colt out of the Unusual Heat Cal-bred mare Jax El was purchased for $575,000 by Courtlandt Farm. The colt is a half-brother to Grade II winner Dr. Dorr. Also on Monday, a Mastery colt out of the Bertrando Cal-bred mare My Tina was purchased for $150,000 by Mike Rutherford. The colt is a half-brother to millionaire Grade I winner Midnight Storm. And an American Pharoah colt out of the Benchmark Cal-bred mare Smooth Performer was purchased for $150,000 by Kim Valerio, agent for D.J. Stables. He is a half-brother to stakes winner Into Trouble. In the second session on Tuesday, an Uncle Mo filly out of the Siberian Summer Cal-bred millionaire mare Dream of Summer was purchased for $500,000 by D. Wayne Lukas, agent. The filly is a half-sister to millionaire Creative Cause, Grade I winner Vexatious and... ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #15, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2021) – Making his first start since June 12 and the longest shot in the field of six at 10-1, Loud Mouth captured the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds via disqualification Sunday at Los Alamitos. At the finish, the 5-year-old son of Boisterous was a half-length behind 7-1 shot Peaceful Transfer, but was bumped solidly by that rival inside the final sixteenth of a mile, leading stewards Grant Baker, Luis Jauregui and Tom Ward – by a 2-1 vote – to make the change in the order. Bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, owned by Thomsen Racing LLC and trained by Steve Knapp, Loud Mouth, who is out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, is now 8-for-29 in his career. The $42,000 winner’s share of the purse pushed his bankroll to $374,070. Well positioned early in third off the pace set by 8-1 shot Tom’s Surprise, Loud Mouth had failed to hit the board in four previous tries at... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 12, 2021) – Cobra Jet, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Curlin to Mischief, won Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Cup Juvenile Colts & Geldings Stakes at Emerald Downs. Cobra Jet, out of the Ata Boy Roy mare Atta Gal Val, ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.28 and won by 5 ¼ lengths. Ridden by Juan Gutierrez at 121 lbs, Cobra Jet ran 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.28 and paid $4.80 as second choice in a field of six. Frank Lucarelli is the winning trainer and co-owner with Roy Schaefer and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners. Cobra Jet stalked A View From Above through fractions of :21.85 and :44.35 for the quarter and half-mile, engaged from the outside into the lane and blew past the 1 to 2 betting favorite and powered home for a convincing victory. Cobra Jet earned $27,500 for the win and boosted his career total to $65,918. The dark bay or brown gelding is 3-1-0 in four starts including stakes victories in the King County Express... ...
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EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 13, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Greek Geek, an Alberta-bred son of California stallion Misremembered, won Saturday’s $59,971 Century Mile Handicap, tying a track record. Greek Geek, a 4-year-old gelding out of the Johannesburg mare A E Phi Sensation, ran the mile in 1:36.03 and won by a neck at odds of 4-1 in a field of nine. ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2021)–Santa Anita Park’s 16-day Autumn Meet will get off to a fast start on Friday, Oct. 1, as a total of four stakes will be offered on a tremendous nine-race card. The Grade I, $300,000 American Pharoah Stakes, one of three Breeders’ Cup “Win & You’re In” Challenge Race qualifiers, will headline the day’s racing. Named for the 2015 Triple Crown Champion, the American Pharoah is a Breeders’ Cup Win & You’re In qualifier to the Grade I Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Del Mar on Nov. 5. With first post time at 1 p.m., walk-up admission is welcomed, with free admission and General Parking on opening day. In addition to the American Pharoah, the Grade II, $200,000 Eddie D Stakes, for 3-year-olds and up, will be contested at 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Named for the legendary retired Hall of Fame jockey Eddie Delahoussaye, the Eddie D provides a platform for those horses considering the Breeders’ Cup Turf... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2021) – Galilean, a triple stakes winner at Los Alamitos, Desmond Doss, who captured the Bertrando Stakes earlier this year, and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Big Fish top the field in the $75,000 E. B. Johnston Stakes Sunday. Restricted to 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the one-mile Johnston is the eighth of nine races on the third day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. Post time Sunday is 1 p.m. and scheduled post time for the Johnston is 4:28 p.m. Bred by Bar C Racing Stables, trained by John Sadler and owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Denise Baker and William Sandbrook, Galilean is undefeated at Los Alamitos. The son of Uncle Mo won the Barretts Juvenile in his career debut during the 2018 Los Angeles County Fair meet, then returned later in the year to win the King Glorious. Both of those victories were for Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. The 5-year-old, who... ...
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SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Sept. 10, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Tom Metzen HBPAS 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 11 wins in 32 starts, earnings of $292,038 and is coming off a starer optional claiming win Aug. 18. ...
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SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Sept. 10, 2021) – Cause I’m Leaving is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Shakopee Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Canterbury Park. Cause I’m Leaving is by Creative Cause, out of the Monarchos mare Hip Hip, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Pink Cloud Racing and trained by W Rarick. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $20,140 and is coming off a July 29 maiden win. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2021) — The Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos will begin Friday, Sept. 10. The 10-day season will continue through Sunday, Sept. 26 with racing conducted on a Friday-Sunday basis the first two weeks (Sept. 10-12 and 17-19) and Thursday-Sunday the final week (Sept. 23-26). Post time will be 1 p.m. The meet will include five stakes worth a combined $400,000, including a pair of races for 2-year-olds at 6 ½ furlongs. Colts and geldings will compete in the $75,000 Capote Saturday, Sept. 18, one week before fillies get together in the $75,000 Capote. The first weekend of the meet – Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 – will feature the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs and the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for older horses bred or sired in California. The one-mile Johnston will be run the 12th while the Lewis will be offered the day before. The stakes schedule is completed by the... ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 11, 2021) – Groovy Huey is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $55,000 Manzano Stakes for 2-year-olds at the Downs 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 is trained by Bill Brashears. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $17,894 and is coming off an Aug. 20 maiden win. ...
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From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2021) — Golden Gate Fields will be hosting a luncheon for owners in the Turf Club on Saturday, September 25, to thank owners for their patience and support during the pandemic. The event is being headed up by Amanda Howard, Golden Gate Fields’ venue/events director who recently joined the track with a fantastic reputation from the esteemed Richmond Golf Club. To prioritize the safety of the owners and staff the following protocols will be in place: All owners must enter through the Turf Club entrance. Per Alameda County, masks are required at all times unless eating or drinking. Owners are allowed to bring one guest. Golden Gate understands the value of the trainers, veterinarians, and other GGF teams and will be conducting a separate appreciation event for them. Unfortunately, they will not be eligible to attend this lunch due to the guidelines set by Alameda County. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED To make a reservation for this event, please contact Wayne Atwell, TOC’s Northern California Director of... ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and multiple Golden Gate Fields stakes winner Camino Del Paraiso successfully defended his title in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green Stakes, his first start of 2021. The 8-year-old California-bred is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch and trained by O.J. Jaurequi. He has eight wins in 42 starts and earnings of $519,442. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale ran the 1 1/16 miles on turf in 1:42.won by a neck at odds of 5-2 in the field of eight. ...
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From Harris Farms COALINGA, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2021) – Hronis Racing’s Cistron, a Grade I winner of $768,719, has been retired from racing and will enter stud next year at John Harris’ Harris Farms outside Coalinga, Calif. The versatile multiple graded stakes winner won or placed in 13 black-type events from 5 ½ furlongs to 1 1/16 miles on dirt and turf, including victories in the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar, the Kona Gold Stakes (G2) and San Simeon Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita and the Northern Spur Stakes at Oaklawn Park. His sire The Factor, a multiple G1 winner of $922,180 set Santa Anita’s current six-furlong track record of 1:06.98 as a 2-year-old in 2010. He is the sire of 29 stakes winners and has amassed six-crop progeny earnings approaching $35 million. Cistron is now available for inspection at the farm. A stud fee will be announced later this fall. For further information, contact JonnyHilvers@harrisfarms.com. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2021) — The $75,000 E.B. Johnston – for older horses bred or sired in California – will be run on Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Los Angeles County Fair meet Los Alamitos, and the one-mile race attracted 11 nominees. Desmond Doss, who won the Bertrando Stakes during the Summer Thoroughbred Festival earlier this year, and Galilean, who is undefeated in three starts at Los Alamitos, top the nominees to the Johnston. Owned by breeder Nick Alexander and trained by Steve Miyadi, Desmond Doss has won five of 15 and earned $289,591. The 5-year-old is a son of Grazen and the Malek mare Malley Girl. Trained by John Sadler for a partnership that includes West Point Thoroughbreds, Galilean will be seeking his first win of 2021 and returning to dirt after disappointing as the favorite in a turf race last month at Del Mar. A son of Uncle Mo and the El Prado mare Fresia, the 5-year-old has earned all of his Los Alamitos... ...
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By DRF.com PHOENIX, Ariz. (Sept. 5, 2021) — Trainer Molly Pearson, who won more than 900 races in a career spanning nearly 40 years, died Wednesday, according to family and friends. She was 56. Pearson won 914 races, and her runners had purse earnings of more than $11 million. Her best year came in 2005, when she won 54 races and had purse earnings of more than $645,000. This year, she had won 18 times from 110 starters and had purse earnings of $245,453. Her last runner was Tactical Attack, who finished second in the Coyote Springs Stakes at Arizona Downs on Tuesday. Pearson raced primarily in Arizona and California, and had runners at both Arizona Downs and Del Mar at the time of her death. The horses in California are being moved to other trainers. Five 2-year-olds went to Eric Kruljac, who also races in Arizona and California, according to Cynthia George, a long-time assistant to Pearson. According to a Facebook post from her sister, Leslie Ivanchan, Pearson “sustained a... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR Calif. (Sept. 4, 2021) — Given a ground-saving ride by veteran Joe Bravo, the gray California-bred gelding None Above the Law fired in the lane and came away a winner of the 77th running of the Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby at the seaside course Saturday, proving best by three-quarters of a length in the $254,000, Grade II headliner. The son of the Japanese stallion Karakontie who was bred in California by his owners, J. Kirk and Judy Robison of El Paso, TX, found running room in the stretch and outfinished 12 rivals late to tally his sixth victory and earn a first prize of $150,000, which pushed his earnings up to $454,060. He is trained by Peter Miller) “Peter told me this horse can do anything,” said Bravo. “He wins running seven eighths on the dirt; he wins going a mile and one-eighth on the grass. We just saved all we could and I showed him daylight turning for home. He really got... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept 4, 2021) — Brown, Klein and Lebherz’s unbeaten Joker Boy shook off several challenges and drew away late to tally by three and a half lengths Saturday at Del Mar in the $100,500 I’m Smokin’ Stakes for Golden State Series- eligible 2-year-olds. The colt by Practical Joke, out of the Dixieland band mare Bandera, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and had Edwin Maldonado in the irons for trainer Brian Koriner as he picked up a winner’s check for $57,000 to enhance his bankroll to $99,000 and his record to two-for-two. He ran the six furlongs in 1:10.77. “After he won (his maiden) we thought of this race,” said Koriner. “We thought he might be good enough to go in the Futurity. But then you’ve got Bob Baffert freaks in there so we opted for the easier spot and it worked out. Now on Breeders’ Cup Day they have a Cal-bred race for $150,000 or $200,000 (it is the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) — Nick Alexander’s homebred Connie Swingle grabbed a good spot early in the six furlong Generous Portion Stakes Friday, then drew well clear in the lane to tally by three and a quarter lengths Friday at Del Mar as the 7-10 favorite in a field of 10 2-year-old California-bred fillies. Owner-breeder Alexander also ran second in the $102,000 feature with his Carmen Miranda. Finishing third was George Krikorian’s homebred Big Novel. Connie Swingle, who was ridden by Giovanni Franco and is trained by Phil D’Amato, had scored the initial victory of her career in a straight maiden race at Del Mar on August 6 and her winner’s share of $57,000 in the dash increased her bankroll to $108,000. Connie Swingle is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni and is a full sibling to graded stakes winner S Y Sky. “I think she showed her class down the lane,” said D’Amato. “That’s a very respectable time for Cal-bred... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) – Graded-stakes placed Finneus is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $300,000 Grade I Runhappy Del Mar Futurity for 2-year-olds. Finneus is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Ghostzapper mare My Fiona, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Fasihuddin or Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $86,116 and is coming off second in the Aug. 7 Best Pal. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) – California-breds My Mane Champ, Mogollon Rim, Shortman and Socal Red are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes for 2-year-olds. My Mane Champ is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Vale of York mare Little Rooster, was bred by Cicero Farms, is owned by Paradise Farms, Staudacher or Skychai Racing and is trained by Michael Maker. He is making his racing debut. Mogollon Rim is by Finnegans Wake, out of the Bertrando mare Brilliant Melody, was bred by Craig Martin, is owned by Martin or Yamamoto and is trained by Tim Yakteen. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $8,400. Shortman is by Prince of Love, out of the Smarty Jones mare Shorty Jones, was bred by Sergio Zepeda, is owned by Sergio Zepeda Jr. and is trained by Sally Rivera. He has one win in two starts with earnings of $19,902 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 8 optional claimer. Socal Red is... ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and defending champion Camino Del Paraiso and fellow California-breds Hong Kong Cowboy and Shadrack are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. Shadrack is by Gig Harbor, out of the Tiznow mare Devilinabaydress, was bred by owner Ray McCanna and is trained by Tim McCanna. He has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $159,974 and is coming off a seventh in a July 23 optional claimer. Hong Kong Cowboy is by Decarchy, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Dom Ba Doomba, was bred by Andreas Psarras, is owned by Humberto Martinez and trained by Jerry Puertas. He has four wins in 39 starts, earnings of $49,260 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 15 starter’s allowance. Camino Del Paraiso is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch and trained by O.J. Jauregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2021) – California stallion Texas Ryano was represented by his first winner on Thursday when Peppermint Flirt won the sixth race at Del Mar, a $70,000 maiden special weight for Cal-bred 2-year-old fillies. Peppermint Flirt, out of the Artie Schiller mare Dial a Date, was bred by Williamson Racing, is owned by Masino Racing Stable and trained by Craig Dollase. This was her second career start. She is Texas Ryano’s second foal to race. She ran the mile on turf in 1:37.66 and won by a neck at odds of 5-1 in a field of nine. Texas Ryano stands at Arroyo Vista Farm in Valley Center. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2021) – Unbeaten multiple stakes winner At the Spa is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Del Mar Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. At the Spa is by Outwork, out of the Smoke Glacken mare Spa Creek, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Beckerle or Carrillo and is trained by Jorge Periban. She has won all three races with earnings of $164,580 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 5 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2021) – California-breds La Deuxieme Etoile, Distorted Diva and Dendera are among the entries in Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. La Deuxieme Etoile is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Le Premiere Etoile, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $21,710. Distorted Diva is by Distorted Humor, out of the Scat Daddy mare Baby Bea Scattin, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier or Deweese and is trained by Walther Solis. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $70,216 and is coming off an Aug. 13 maiden win. Dendera is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Scat Daddy mare Daddy’s Duo, was bred by Batchelor Family Trust, is owned by Batchelor Family Trust or Cicero Farms and is trained by John Sadler. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $43,400 and is coming off an Aug.... ...
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From The Jockey Club DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2021) — We continue to plan a one-day, in-person Owner Conference during Breeders’ Cup week in Del Mar California, and hope that you are putting this informative event on your calendar. As you know these conferences are attended by existing owners and those considering ownership. The Conference is scheduled for Wednesday November 3rd from 8:30am until 5:00pm followed by a conference dinner that evening. The conference location has not been finalized, but we expect to announce soon the Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa as the conference host site. As part of the planning, it’s important we know how many attendees to expect for the Conference to insure we have the correct number of hotel rooms, the correct amount of food & beverage counts, and Breeders’ Cup race day tickets to order along with the BC Draw and Breakfast Marquee. Our initial estimates based on feedback is about 100 guests. However as of today, we are well short of that goal.... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2021) – Graduation Stakes winner Rock N Rye returns in Saturday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Zuboshi is a filly also entered in Friday’s Generous Portion Stakes. She is by Straight Fire, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Peter Miller. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $63,600 and is coming off a July 30 maiden win. Freedom’s Glory is by Heaven’s Glory, out of the Dixie Chatter mare Dixie Chick Rocks, was bred by owners John & Allegra Ernst and is trained by Daniel Dunham. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $4,700. Joker Boy is by Practical Joke, out of the Dixieland Band mare Bandora, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. He won his lone start Aug. 7 with earnings of $42,000. Northern California... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2021) – California-breds None Above the Law, Hockey Dad and Jimmy Blue Jeans are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds, presented by Caesars Sportsbook at Del Mar. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, is owned by Downstream Racing and trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $304,060 and is coming off a win in the July 30 Real Good Deal. Hockey Dad is by Nyquist, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $158,140 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 12 optional claimer. Jimmy Blue Jeans is by James Street, out of the Marino Marini mare Blue Blizzard, was bred by Perry Bruno and John Gezon, is owned by Bruno, Gezon and... ...
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From the Office of the Governor SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2021) — Dennis Alfieri, 62, of Pasadena, has been reappointed to the California Horse Racing Board of Directors, where he has served since 2018. Alfieri has been Managing Member of Mission Real Estate Group since 2005. He was Chief Executive Officer of the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation from 2017 to 2020. He was Principal and a Founding Partner at Bantry Property Services LLC from 2005 to 2010 and General Partner and Founder of Twin Palms Restaurants from 1991 to 2005. Alfieri is a 40-year member of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association and a member of the Pasadena Optimist Club. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Alfieri is a Republican. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. – Five stakes worth a combined $400,000 highlight the 2021 Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The 10-day season will begin Friday, Sept. 10 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 26. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday the first two weeks (Sept. 10-12 and Sept. 17-19) and Thursday-Sunday (Sept. 23-26) the final four days. Post time will be 1 p.m. The richest of the stakes races is the $100,000 Los Alamitos Special. The race at 1 1/16 miles – it was run previously (2018-2019) at 1 ¼ miles – will be offered Sunday, Sept. 19. The initial stakes of the season is the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis for 3-year-old fillies at six furlongs. The Lewis will be run Saturday, Sept. 11. There are two stakes events for 2-year-olds. The $75,000 Capote will be run Saturday, Sept. 18 while the $75,000 Phone Chatter for fillies will be contested Saturday, Sept. 25. Both races are at 6 ½ furlongs. Completing the schedule is the $75,000 E.B.... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2021) – California stallions Stanford, Straight Fire and Grazen are represented by multiple progeny in Friday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Cause She’s a Lady is by Creative Cause, out of the Warrior’s Reward mare Warriorscmoutoplay, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Slugo Racing or Paymaster Racing and is trained by Mike Puype. She is making her racing debut. Drizella is by Stanford, out of the Royal Applause mare Tinderella, was bred by Magee-Wolfson, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Luis Mendez. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $70,400 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 5 CTBA Stakes. Madiha is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Great Notion mare Very Few Details, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Madiha or Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $15,660. Stopdropandroll is by... ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Aug. 29, 2021) – Take Me for a Spin is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at Albuquerque. Take Me for a Spin is by Old Topper, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Going for a Spin, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Stable H.M.A. and is trained by Bret Hone. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $81,740 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 22 claimer. ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2021) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club’s eighth fall race meeting – officially titled the Bing Crosby Season in a salute to the seaside track’s founder – includes four stakes restricted to Golden State Series eligibles during a 15-day session starting on Wednesday, November 3. Del Mar also will host the 38th edition of the Breeders’ Cup Championships during its fall stand with 14 major races worth more than $31 million slated on Friday, November 5 and Saturday, November 6. The track had previously been home to the Breeders’ Cup in 2017. The Cal-bred races are: The Golden State Juvenile Fillies and Golden State Juvenile Stakes, each to be run at seven furlongs and worth $175,000, on Friday, Nov. 5; the $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for fillies and mares 3 years & up at seven furlongs on Sunday, Nov. 7; and the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes for 3 years & up at seven furlongs on Sunday, Nov. 21. A highlight of the session... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2021) — Anticipating an earlier sunset and wanting to be sure that all of its races could be run under optimal conditions during the Labor Day weekend, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club announced today that it has moved up its first post on the upcoming Saturday, Sunday and Monday to 1:30 from its normal 2 p.m. start. “We need to be sure that we’ve got plenty of daylight to keep our horses and riders safe,” said DMTC vice president and racing secretary David Jerkens. Entries for the Saturday card will be taken this Wednesday, while Sunday’s card will be drawn on Thursday and, finally, the Labor Day card will be taken on Friday. ...
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By DRF.com OCEANPORT, N.J. (Aug. 29, 2021) — Pickin’ Time, a New Jersey-bred son of California stallion Stay Thirsty, won his first appearance in a race restricted to New Jersey-breds on Sunday in the $100,000 New Jersey Breeders Handicap at Monmouth Park. The race was for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs and was one of three stakes on the card – all restricted to horses bred in New Jersey. Purses for the races totaled $325,000. Pickin’ Time won last year’s Grade 3 Nashua at Aqueduct and the Smoke Glacken at Monmouth and was the 2-year-old New Jersey-bred champion of 2020. He came into the New Jersey Breeders Handicap off a fifth-place finish in the Grade 1 Haskell Invitational. Pickin’ Time ($8.60) was content to sit just off the pace, with Pnutbutter Special taking the field through an opening quarter in 22.13 seconds and Golden Brown, the 3-5 favorite, taking over through a half-mile in 45.23. Pickin’ Time soon moved to the fore, drifted in the lane, and went on... ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2021) — With tickets set to go on sale at 10 a.m. PT, Wednesday, Sept. 1, Santa Anita’s 16-day Autumn Meet, which opens on Friday, Oct. 1, will mark the return of “Walk-Up” admission and a new inclusive pricing structure that combines admission, general parking, and a racing program. Additionally, fans will now be able to access Santa Anita’s Club House and General Admission areas for the same $10 admission price, with open seating offered in the Grandstand, Sirona’s Bar, Paddock Room, and Seabiscuit Court. Santa Anita Thoroughbreds Club and XB Rewards members will get a discounted price of five dollars, which also includes General Parking and a Racing Program. Santa Anita’s spacious Infield Area will be open each weekend, with $5 Admission, which also includes General Parking and Racing Program. SANTA ANITA’S NEW AUTUMN MEET PRICING SCHEDULE $10 Admission includes Program & General Parking – Open Seating in Grandstand, Sirona’s Bar, Paddock Room, Paddock Side Tables, and Seabiscuit Court. – Children 17... ...
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From Delaware Park Publicity WILMINGTON, Del., (Aug.) 25, 2021 — California-bred Cashing Big Checks, a graduate of the CTBA’s January Sale, notched her first career victory in Wednesday’s restricted $50,000 Blue Hen Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. The 2-year-old daughter of Mr. Big is out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Troy Johnson & Jagger Inc. and is trained by Jamie Ness. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $9,500. The California-bred won by a nose over Mama G’s Wish with Xavier Perez. It was 9 ¼-lengths farther back to the 3-to-5 favorite in the field of four, My Boss with Daniel Centeno, in third. Cashing Big Checks covered the five and a half furlongs in 1:05.38 over a fast main track. In her only other career outing, she finished second in a five furlong maiden at Delaware Park on August 4th. “She gave me everything today,” said winning... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 25, 2021) – Graded winner Brickyard Ride and fellow California-bred Surfing Star are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar. Brickyard Ride is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Southern Image mare Brickyard Helen, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $470,477 and is coming off a fifth in the July 31 Bing Crosby. Surfing Star is by Surf Cat, out of the Strong Hope mare Sister Esperanza, was bred by Old English Rancho & Bruce Headley, is owned by Barnhart, Foxx or Naify, et al and is trained by Karen Headley. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $180,831 and is coming off a fourth in a July 25 optional claimer. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 25, 2021) – California-breds Falsely Accused and Kowboykabin are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs. Falsely Accused is by Strong Mandate, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Princess Hillary, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Randall and Rossi LLC, Gary Huges and Lucarelli Racing and is trained by Frank Lucarelli. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $48,438 and is coming off a fourth in a July 31 optional claimer. Kowboykabin is by Indian Evening, out of the Globalize mare Cell Line Forever, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tom Wenzel. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $33,449 and is coming off an Aug. 12 allowance win. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 25, 2021) – Aquinas is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Aquinas is by Tonalist, out of the Friends Lake mare Hong Kong Lake, was bred by Willow Tree Farm, is owned by Steve and Letha Haahr and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $6,243 and is coming off a July 24 maiden win. ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2021) – Dr. Timothy Grande is helping the California Horse Racing Board meet its obligation to protect horses and riders. While Dr. Grande has long been involved in safety efforts as Official Veterinarian (OV) on Southern California’s thoroughbred circuit, he recently increased his commitment by stepping into the newly created position of Chief Official Veterinarian (COV) for all of California racing. Dr. Grande has been working in tandem since July 1 with Dr. Jeffrey Blea, the CHRB’s equine medical director (EMD). Exactly how that teamwork will play out has yet to be fully determined, but both have some thoughts on the matter, as does CHRB Executive Director Scott Chaney. “We have been fortunate to benefit from the expertise of Dr. Grande for a number of years in California,” said Chaney. “He pioneered the concept of the entry review panel. With this new, expanded role, California further enhances its commitment to animal welfare.” Dr. Blea added, “I worked with Dr. Grande for many years on... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2021) — Nick Alexander’s homebred Lieutenant Dan was just too fast for seven rivals in Sunday’s $101,500 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar, running five furlongs on turf in :55.98. The 5-year-old California-bred gelding by Alexander’s prime stallion, Grazen, shook off pressure early, then cleared late to finish two and a quarter lengths best in the dash for 3-year-olds and up. He picked up a check for $60,000 for the win and pushed his bankroll to $543,740. Geovanni Franco rode the winner for trainer Steve Miyadi. “In this day and age you’re always worried about the bounce. I didn’t train him particularly hard for (a win here July 23), because I was thinking about this race and I was pleasantly surprised at how well he ran,” said Miyadi. “That’s when you worry about the bounce. He overcame my training.” “Since he’s come back from his layoff (was away from June 2020 to July 2021), he’s more puffed up. He’s acting like a... ...
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From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 21, 2021) — United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it had received enough petitions for returning workers to reach the additional 22,000 H-2B visas made available through the FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa temporary final rule and would reject and return any cap-subject petitions for H-2B returning workers received after August 13. USCIS also announced that it would return any accompanying fees with these petitions. The FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa temporary final rule published in May offered employers 22,000 supplemental H-2B visas for FY 2021. Of these, 6,000 were reserved for nationals of the Northern Triangle countries of Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala and 16.000 for returning workers. Although the USCIS announced that they had received enough petitions for the 16,000 visas initially made available for returning workers, it did not receive enough to reach the 6,000 allocated for workers from the Northern Triangle countries. In late July, USCIS began accepting petitions for those remaining H-2B visas. “As... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2021) – Harper’s Gallop is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $80,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Harper’s Gallop is by Suances, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by owner Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte and is trained by Leonard Powell. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $156,971 and is coming off three consecutive optional claiming wins. ...
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From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2021) — Dr. Gregory Ferraro, the current chairman of the California Horse Racing Board and a veterinarian for over half a century who has made an enduring impact on California racing as a practicing veterinarian, an equine surgeon and a medical executive, has been named the 17th recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. He’ll be honored in that role at Del Mar with ceremonies during this Saturday’s TVG Pacific Classic Day program. The Pincay Award, named for and presented by the Hall of Fame rider, goes to those who have served the sport “with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction.” “I can think of few people who fit the requirements for this award better than Dr. Ferraro,” stated Pincay. “He has been a champion for horses and horse people throughout his life and his mark on our game will go on and on. He most certainly deserves this award and it will be my honor to salute him with it.” Dr. Ferraro,... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Lieutenant Dan and fellow stakes winner Give Me the Lute are the California-breds entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Lieutenant Dan is by Grazen, out of the Indian Charlie mare Excusable, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has six wins in 14 starts, earnings of $483,740 and is coming off a July 23 optional claiming win. Give Me the Lute is by Boisterous, out of the Midnight Lute mare Steal the Lute, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Hogan or Hogan and is trained by Andy Mathis. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $189,323 and is coming off a win in the June 12 Albany. ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Wednesday, August 18. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis, Wendy Mitchell, and Alex Solis. 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 conditionally approved the license application for the Los Angeles Turf Club (II) to conduct a race meet at Santa Anita Park with racing programs beginning October 1 and concluding October 31. If Santa Anita does not finalize an agreement with the California Thoroughbred Trainers before then, this application will be reconsidered at the September 15 meeting of the Board. The Board approved the license application for a meeting of the Los Angeles County Fair at Los Alamitos Race Course with racing programs beginning September... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2021) – Multiple graded stakes winner Acclimate, who won this race in 2019, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap, presented by The Japan Racing Association. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen and Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Tevelde and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has seven wins in 25 starts, earnings of $557,872 and is coming off a win in the June 19 San Juan Capistrano. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2021) – Stakes winner Closing Remarks is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Del Mar Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $230,500 and is coming off a third in the July 23 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner I’m So Anna and fellow California-bred Jeanne B are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. I’m So Anna is by Fast Anna, out of the Jet West mare So So Fast, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Steve Sherman. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $289,740 and is coming off a win in the July 23 Fleet Treat Stakes. Jeanne B is by Govenor Charlie, out of the In Summation mare Story of Her Life, was bred by owner Bryan Carney and is trained by Daniel Franko. She has two wins in 21 starts, earnings of $62,914 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 6 starter’s allowance. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 18, 2021) – California-breds Smiling Salsa and Wegottodrinking are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Smiling Salsa is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Princess Hillary, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Dan Warden, Double R Racing and WEEM Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $6,926. Wegottodrinking is by Misremembered, out of the Malibu Moon mare Runaway Moon, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and Robert Traynor, is owned by Carbon River Racing and is trained by Jennifer Nunnally. She won her lone start with earnings of $11,193. ...
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By TDN.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2021) — George Krikorian has been named California Breeder of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and will be honored with other state winners at the organization’s Sept. 11 national awards dinner. “TOBA congratulates the remarkable achievements of all of the state and Canadian breeders, who truly represent the foundation of our sport,” said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA. “Their commitment to excellence and devotion to the horse epitomizes what makes Thoroughbred racing a truly unique and special sport.” Also honored during the TOBA National Awards program will be the National Owner of the Year, National Breeder of the Year, National Small Breeder of the Year, National Broodmare of the Year, Cot Campbell Racing Partnership of the Year, Industry Service Award, Claiming Crown Horse of the Year and the Sport Horse of the Year. TOBA’s National Awards will be presented live at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, with a special performance from legendary Motown artist Gladys Knight. ...
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By TDN.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 18, 2021) — George Krikorian has been named California Breeder of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and will be honored with other state winners at the organization’s Sept. 11 national awards dinner. “TOBA congratulates the remarkable achievements of all of the state and Canadian breeders, who truly represent the foundation of our sport,” said Dan Metzger, president of TOBA. “Their commitment to excellence and devotion to the horse epitomizes what makes Thoroughbred racing a truly unique and special sport.” Also honored during the TOBA National Awards program will be the National Owner of the Year, National Breeder of the Year, National Small Breeder of the Year, National Broodmare of the Year, Cot Campbell Racing Partnership of the Year, Industry Service Award, Claiming Crown Horse of the Year and the Sport Horse of the Year. TOBA’s National Awards will be presented live at Hill ‘n’ Dale at Xalapa, with a special performance from legendary Motown artist Gladys Knight. ...
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By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug.17, 2021) — Fasig-Tipton has cataloged 267 entries for its California Fall Yearlings and Horses of All Ages Sale, to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The sale will begin at 12 p.m. PT. Hips 1-248 are all yearlings—primarily bred in California—by leading sires both nationally and regionally. Hips 249-267 consist of broodmares, racing and or broodmare prospects, and weanlings. Covering sires include Danzing Candy , Maximum Security , Sir Prancelot, Smiling Tiger , and Street Boss . Weanling sires include Danzing Candy, Mitole , and Sir Prancealot. “We are very pleased with how this catalog has come together, especially from a pedigree point of view,” said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky. “Sire power represented among the yearlings is very strong—an exciting mix of leading sires both locally and nationally, and strong representation from promising first- and second-crop yearling sires. “We are also excited to add a horses of all ages segment to this sale for the first time, providing another valuable outlet for local racing and breeding operations to offer quality stock.” ... ...
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WILMINGTON, Del. (Aug. 19, 2021) – Cashing Big Checks, a graduate of the CTBA’s January Sale, is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Blue Hen Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Cashing Big Checks is by Mr. Big, out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Troy Johnson & Jagger Inc. and is trained by Jamie Ness. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $9,500. ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2021) — For the second year in a row, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams’ Pulpit Rider was up in the very last stride to win by a nose in the $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. The now 6-year-old mare by the late sire Lucky Pulpit benefitted from a heady ride by Del Mar’s top jockey, Flavien Prat, and caught Legacy Ranch’s Nardini right on the wire. This was actually Pulpit Rider’s third straight start in the Solana Beach. In 2019 she finished second, but was disqualified back to sixth for interference. “I rode her with a lot of confidence,” said Prat. “Mike (trainer Puype) gave me that confidence. He said she was ready and to ride her that way. I thought I’d won the bob at the end, but you don’t know about those things. It worked out.” The winner ran the mile on grass in 1:34.21 in the Cal-bred headliner. She picked up... ...
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From Daehling Ranch ELK GROVE, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2021) — Pontiff, a winning son of multiple leading sire Giant’s Causeway and half-brother to major sire Pulpit, has relocated from Washington to stand at Daehling Ranch in Northern California for the 2022 breeding season. His fee is $2,500, live foal guarantee. Bred in Kentucky by Claiborne Farm and sold for $310,000 as a Keeneland yearling in 2011, Pontiff was rated highly enough by original trainer Dale Romans and former owner Donegal Racing to contest Gulfstream Park’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1) in his third lifetime start as a 3-year-old maiden in 2013, in a race that was won by subsequent Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Orb. Following an unplaced finish in that early test, he went on to record victories on dirt in Oklahoma and on turf in Minnesota and Texas, excelling at two-turn distances as an older horse. Pontiff retired from racing in 2017 with three wins and 17 placings from 35 career starts, and total earnings of $126,481. He initiated his... ...
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Click here to see the sales result: 2021-NorCal-Sales-Results.pdf PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2021) – Tuesday’s California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern California Yearling Sale posted strong gains across the board from 2020, with average yearling sales price of nearly $10,000, highest in six years. A filly by promising new stallion Stanford was the sale topper at $45,000. She is out of the Broken Vow mare Jeannie’s Genie, bred by Michael Allen, consigned by Easterbrook Livestock and purchased by Robert Jones. The highest-priced colt is by Vronsky, purchased by GCCI for $36,000. He is out of the Tizbud mare Just Lookn Again, was bred by West 12 Ranch, Inc. & Craig Allen and consigned by Hanson’s River Ranch. Average yearling sales price of $9,977 was nearly 40 percent higher than last year’s $7,217 and is the highest since $11,537 in 2015. Gross yearling sales on Tuesday were $917,900, compared to $505,200 last year for 69 sold. Yearling median price doubled from last year’s $3,000 to $6,000. ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #15, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2021) – Stakes winner Stalking Shadow is one of four California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Misty Cat is a filly by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Bob and John mare Play Misty for Me, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. She has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $79,384 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 7 Luther Burbank. Stalking Shadow is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Petionville mare Silent Stalk, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $136,312 and is coming off a third in a July 31 optional claimer. Joymaker is a filly by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $99,810 and is... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Daffodil Sweet and fellow California-bred Getting Sideways are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Getting Sideways is by Grazen, out of the Thunder Gulch mare Striking Point, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Glyn Kelly and Anne MacLennan and trained by Dan Markle. She has five wins in 31 starts, earnings of $213,921 and is coming off second in a July 24 allowance. Daffodil Sweet is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lion Heart mare Easy On My Heart, was bred by Michael Terry, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Steve Shimizu and is trained by Chris Stenslie. She has six wins in eight starts, earnings of $105,158 and is coming off a win in a July 24 allowance. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2021) – Windribbon is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Windribbon is by Sway Away, out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, was bred by owner Seamist Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $77,145 and is coming off a third in the July 11 Governor’s Stakes. ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Aug. 11, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Brave Cinderella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $60,000 Albuquerque Distaff Handicap. Brave Cinderella is by Brave Cat, out of the Liberty Gold mare Cinderella Liberty, was bred by George and Clare Schmitt, is owned by Mario Gomez and Amanda Sweeten and trained by Andres Gonzalez. The $1,400 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $64,346 and is coming off a win in a May 9 optional claimer. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2021) – Multiple graded stakes winner Warren’s Showtime takes on defending champion Pulpit Rider in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 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 six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $477,677 and is coming off a sixth in a July 16 optional claimer. She won this race last year and was sixth in 2019. 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 six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $342,708 and is coming off a second in the June 20 Wilshire Stakes. Nardini is by Acclamation, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by Andy... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2021) — Sons of stallion Stay Thirsty finished 1-2-3 as Lovingier, London or Zondlo’s Rock N Rye scampered home by four and a quarter lengths in Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar, then had to withstand a rider’s objection before he was made the official winner of the five and one-half furlong dash for California-bred juveniles. The race originally had six youngsters entered, but two scratches reduced the field to four and cancelled show betting. The winner covered the distance in 1:05.77. Umberto Rispoli rode Rock N Rye, who is trained by Walther Solis. The Stay Thirsty colt was bred by co-owner Terry Lovingier. The dark bay or brown juvenile picked up a check for $57,000 and increased his earnings to $100,920. “This horse is getting better each start and I think as he continues to mature he’ll be able to handle longer distances,” said Solis. Finishing second in the stakes was McMahon or Rudy’s... ...
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By Hip Number: 1, 2, 11, 32, 41, 52, 64, 73, 80, 90, 91, 92, 98, 107, 120, 124. ...
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By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2021) — The Northern California yearling sale is in the midst of a growth spurt. Tuesday’s one-day sale, conducted by the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, has a catalog of 140 horses compared to 126 in 2020. The 2019 sale had a catalog of 180 horses. The 2020 sale recorded higher gross and average prices than the 2019 auction. The gross in 2020 was $575,600, leading to an average price of $7,778, according to sale company figures. In 2019, the gross was $555,000 for an average of $5,388. The sale has a small number of horses of racing age, but is primarily an auction of California-bred yearlings. The catalog includes yearlings by six of the leading stallions in the state by progeny earnings – I’ll Have Another, Ministers Wild Cat, Mr. Big, Stay Thirsty, Smiling Tiger, and Vronsky. I’ll Have Another, the 2012 champion 3-year-old male, stands at Ocean Breeze Ranch in Bonsall, Calif., and has had six... ...
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By TDN CLEMENTS, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2021) — Successful California-bred sire Mr. Big (Dynaformer–Fashion Delight, by Fappiano) has been relocated to Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch in Clements, Ca. He most recently stood at Rancho Temescal in Piru, Ca. for a $4,500 fee. His 2022 stud fee will be announced at a later date. “We thoroughly enjoyed standing Mr. Big at Rancho Temescal and watching his foals find great success in 2021,” stated Tim Cohen, President of Rancho Temescal. “We have decided to stop breeding and foaling going forward. Rancho Temescal will continue to provide care for all our clients, while leaving the niche of breeding and foaling to larger farms in California. We will continue to support Mr. Big at Legacy Ranch.” “Myself and my staff led by farm manager Terry Knight look forward to the 2022 breeding season with Mr. Big added to our stallion roster that also includes leading sire Clubhouse Ride and the hot freshman sire Straight Fire,” added Pete Parrella. ...
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From Del Mar Publicity DEL, MAR, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2021) — With equal parts courage and fine horsemanship, rider Tyler Baze and his filly At the Spa squeezed through the tightest of holes on the rail in the stretch, then went on to capture the 68th edition of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies Thursday afternoon at Del Mar. The homebred 2-year-old daughter of Outwork proved a neck the best at the end of the five and one-half furlong headliner for California-bred fillies and earned her connections $57,000 from a total purse of $101,500. Final time for the race was 1:06.11. At the Spa, now undefeated in three starts, is owned by the trio of Terry Lovingier (her breeder), Tom Beckerle or Saul Carillo. The victory pushed her bankroll to $164,580. “We’ve been training her in the morning to run like this; to come from behind, take a little dirt in her face,” said Baze. “I think she gets more aggressive when that happens.... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2021) – Three sons of Stay Thirsty remain among entries in Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar, which also includes two graduates of the Northern California Yearling Sale. Mr. T’s Thirsty is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Pebble Beach Baby, was bred by Terry Lovinger, is owned by Lovingier and Templeton Horses and is trained by Walther Solis. The $40,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in three starts, earnings of $38,820 and is coming off a fourth in the July 10 Everett Nevin. Trip to Spain is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Comic Strip mare Spanish Doll, was bred by Miles McMahon, is owned by McMahon or Rudy and trained by Jamey Thomas. He won his lone start July 25 with earnings of $23,400. Rock N Rye is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Not For Love mare Angela’s Love, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned... ...
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From Indiana Grand Publicity SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Aug. 4, 2021) – Pearl Tiara and Diamond Solitaire, Indiana-bred daughters of California stallion Majestic Harbor, finished 1-2 in Wednesday’s $150,000 Indiana First Lady Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Indiana Grand. Pearl Tiara is out of the Mineshaft mare Pearl Pendant. She has four wins in 10 starts and earnings of $225,313. She ran the mile and 70 yards in 1:43.65 and won by a neck over Diamond Solitaire as the 6-5 favorite in a field of 10. Pearl Tiara used her inside post to her advantage early in the one mile and 70-yard event. They rallied out for good early positioning and found themselves on the lead without much of a challenge. Diamond Solitaire was able to hold her position on the inside behind Pearl Tiara with Voodoo Justice and Orlando Mojica sitting to the outside in third. As the race unfolded in the final turn, the field of 10 began to get into position to make an impact in the stretch. Diamond Solitaire... ...
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