Santa Anita Adding Turf Course Chute

Aug 28, 2020 Posted by CTBA In Announcement

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2020)–In a move that will ensure the most expansive turf racing program in the Western U.S., Santa Anita Park is in the process of adding a brand new turf course chute, which will enable the track to offer fans and horsemen a wide array of turf sprints that heretofore had not been available. Under the direction of track consultant Dennis Moore, the new chute, which will run parallel to the seven furlong main track chute, will cross the dirt oval and join up with the turf oval at approximately the five furlong pole and be available for usage beginning opening day of Santa Anita’s traditional Winter/Spring Meeting on Dec. 26. The new turf chute, which is 80 feet wide and approximately 800 feet long, will comfortably accommodate sprint races at distances of 6 ½, six, 5 ½ and five furlongs on “the flat,” while Santa Anita’s traditional Camino Real Hillside Course will continue to be available to horses running distances of a... ...

CHRB Appointments Announced by Newsom

From Bloodhorse.com California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Aug. 26 the appointment of Brenda Davis and the reappointment of Wendy Mitchell to the California Horse Racing Board. Both appointments require Senate confirmation. The composition of the CHRB, which oversees and regulates horse racing in the state, has been altered over the past year by Newsom. Madeline Auerbach, Fred Maas, Araceli Ruano, and Chuck Winner left the board, and Dr. Greg Ferraro, Mitchell, and Oscar Gonzales joined as commissioners, leaving one vacancy, according to CHRB spokesman Mike Marten. Davis’ appointment specifically fills the position left by Maas, Marten said. This spring, Scott Chaney was appointed executive director of the CHRB, replacing Rick Baedeker, who retired. According to a release from the Newsom, Davis, 65, of Sacramento, has been a principal at Brenda Davis Law Group since 2007 and was managing counsel at the California Farm Bureau Federation from 1999 to 2007. Davis was a legislative advocate and negotiator in the Executive Office of the Attorney General at the California Department of Justice... ...

Smiling Shirlee Takes on Open Company

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2020) – Stakes winner Smiling Shirlee is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein and Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $284,220 and is coming off a third in the July 24 Fleet Treat. ...

Sacagewea on Emerald Downs Expedition

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 23, 2020) – Sacagewea is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Sacagewea is by Indian Evening, out of the Tavasco mare Red Rachel, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tim Wenzel. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $11,563 and is coming off a July 23 maiden win. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From TOC SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, August 20. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Vice Chairman Oscar Gonzales chaired the meeting, joined by Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, 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: Dr. Rick Arthur, equine medical director, helped open the meeting with a discussion of the current heat wave in California and its effect on racehorses. Dr. Arthur explained that temperatures alone do not determine whether it is safe for horses to compete. He described the Heat Stress Index (HSI) as a more accurate method. He sent a memo this week to horsemen, track management, stewards, and veterinarians reminding them of how to use HSI and when to undertake heat-stress mitigation steps. That memo is posted on the CHRB website under... ...

Sneaking Out Wins Rancho Bernardo

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2020) — KMN Racing’s California-bred Sneaking Out put it in gear at the head of the lane and drew off from seven rivals to tally a handy three and three-quarter length victory Friday in the 49th running of the $101,500 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Packing topweight of 123 pounds and Del Mar’s leading rider, Umberto Rispoli, the homebred daughter of Indian Evening scampered the six and one-half furlongs in 1:15.57. It was win number four on the day for Rispoli, the newcomer to Del Mar this season who has established himself as its top rider and now has 32 victories at the session after 17 days of racing. “I think she was even better today (than when winning the Grade II, Great Lady M at Los Alamitos on July 4) and my rider told me he was very impressed with her,” said trainer Jerry Hollendorfer. “She’s getting good right now. She wins a Grade... ...

Sneaking Out

Sneaking Out wins $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo. ...

Miss Amulet Wins Grade II at York

YORK, England (Aug. 20, 2020) — Miss Amulet, a daughter of California stallion Sir Prancealot, won Thursday’s Grade II Sky Bet Lowther Stakes at York. Miss Amulet ran the six furlongs on turf in 1:10.71 on a good course and it was her first graded win. She has three wins in six starts and earnings of $113,031. ...

Galilean Steps Up to Del Mar Mile

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2020) – Galilean, winner of the California Dreamin’ Stakes, returns to open company in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Barker or Sandbrook, et al and is trained by John Sadler. He has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $514,098 and is coming off a back-to-back wins in Cal-bred stakes. ...

TOC Discount for Equine MediRecord

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) recently approved the addition of Rule 1842.5 to require trainers to maintain medication treatment records for the horses in their care. Equine MediRecord (EMR), which tracks horses’ medical records in an online database, complies with all CHRB requirements. EMR is currently up and running in Europe and Kentucky. According to CHRB Executive Director Scott Chaney, “I was impressed with EMR’s system, in which equine medical records are digitized and recorded on a mobile and web-based application used by trainers or their vets. It complies with the new rule requiring trainers to maintain treatment records.” At its July board meeting, the TOC board unanimously agreed to support the set up and implementation of the system in California within 8 to 16 weeks. In exchange, we negotiated special TOC member discounts for the EMR system. TOC members will have access to the system for their horses for FREE until the end of 2020, at a 50% discount in... ...

Smiling Tiger Colt Tops WTBOA Sale

By ThoroughbredDailyNews.com AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 19, 2020) — For the second time in the last four years, a colt by California stallion Smiling Tiger topped the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association’s annual summer sale, which was again held at the WTBOA Sales Pavilion located at Emerald Downs in Auburn, Wa., Aug. 18. The sale topper, Hip 57, was purchased for $70,000 by Brian Koriner, acting on behalf of Jay Em Ess Stable (Samantha Siegel) from the Critter Creek Farm consignment, agent for PT Syndicate #1 LLC. The chestnut colt is the second foal out of the stakes-placed Swiss Yodeler mare Grand Yodeler. The 2017 sale topper by Smiling Tiger, Baja Sur, was named Washington’s Horse of the Year in 2019. Preliminary results show, after 14 yearlings were withdrawn and 25 were RNAs, the 75 yearlings that were listed as sold averaged $12,652 with a $7,500 median. ...

Joy’s Rocket Reps Anthony’s Cross

SARATOGA, N.Y. (Aug. 21, 2020) – Joy’s Rocket, a Florida-bred 2-year-old daughter of California stallion Anthony’s Cross, followed up her win in the Aug. 1 My Dear Stakes at Woodbine with a second in Tuesday’s $85,000 Bolton Landing Stakes at Saratoga. Joy’s Rocket, a $47,000 purchase at the March Ocala Sales of 2-Year-Olds in Training, is out of the Special Rate mare Queenie’s Pride. She has two wins in three starts and earnings of $94,444. ...

Warren’s Showtime Targets Del Mar Oaks

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Four-time stakes winner Warren’s Showtime and fellow California-bred California Kook are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade I Del Mar Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $430,251 and is coming off a third in the July 25 San Clemente. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $117,762 and is coming off a second in a July 12 optional claimer. ...

Ward ‘n Jerry, North County Guy Duel

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Graded winner Ward ‘n Jerry and fellow California-bred North County Guy are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap presented by the Japan Racing Association. Ward ‘n Jerry is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $387,579 and is coming off a third in the June 21 San Juan Capistrano. North County Guy is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Edward Allred, is owned by Messineo or Sands and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $209,627 and is coming off a second in a July 24 optional claimer. ...

Irish Heatwave, Mikes Tiznow in Green Flash

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – California-bred stakes winners Irish Heatwave and Mikes Tiznow are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned by GNO Racing Club, Aldabbagh or Ouriel, et al and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $247,480 and is coming off a sixth in the July 26 California Dreamin’. Mikes Tiznow is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Babes Bridge It, was bred by Eagle Ridge Racing, is owned by Mike Schott and trained by Andy Mathis. He has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $197,005 and is coming off a back-to-back wins in the Albany Stakes one year apart. Also entered in Baja Sur, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Smiling Tiger, who has five wins in nine starts with earnings of $156,520. ...

Sheza Girly Girl Enters Torrey Pines

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Sheza Girly Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. She is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Grand Reward mare Sheza Eyeopener, was bred by owners Tom Halasz or Richard Brown and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $80,506 and is coming off an Aug. 9 starter’s allowance win. ...

Even Pandura in Prairie Gold Lassie

ALTOONA, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2020) — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Even Pandura is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. Even Pandura is by Time to Get Even, out of the Midnight Lute mare Pandura, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Jose Silva. She won her lone start July 2 with earnings of $14,400. ...

Sneaking Out Jumps Into Rancho Bernardo

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2020) – After securing the first graded stakes win of her career in her previous race, KMN Racing’s California-bred Sneaking Out will try for a second straight such win when the consistent daughter of Indian Evening faces an expected seven other fillies and mares in the $100,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) Aug. 21 at Del Mar. Trained by Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Sneaking Out posted a three-quarter length victory in the $201,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (G2) July 4 at Los Alamitos Race Course after tracking from second early in that 6 1/2-furlong sprint. Sneaking Out, with Umberto Rispoli scheduled to be aboard for the first time, will try that distance again Friday. The victory in the Great Lady M. improved Sneaking Out’s record to 5-4-0 from 11 starts. The 4-year-old California-bred filly out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey won last year’s Evening Jewel Stakes over other state-bred females in April at Santa Anita Park. She’ll be making her fifth... ...

Pulpit Rider Up in Time in Solana Beach

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) — Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ homebred mare Pulpit Rider looped her field and came with a rush to get up in the final jump and capture the 27th edition of the $125,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares by a nose. Ridden by Juan Hernandez, the 5-year-old mare by the late California sire Lucky Pulpit provided a better outcome to her efforts in the one mile turf race than the one she had to accept last year. She finished second that day but was disqualified back to sixth. “She broke a little slow, so I didn’t rush with her,” said Hernandez. “She was nice and relaxed, so I felt OK. I waited until the quarter pole and then I asked her. She gave me a good kick. We had to go wide; we had no choice. But she was running. I looked over right at the wire and I saw we won. Close, but... ...

Pulpit Rider

Pulpit Rider wins $125,000 Solana Beach Stakes. ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, August 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only and 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. ...

She Likes to Party Cruises to Win

EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 15, 2020) — California-bred She Likes to Party lived up to her name by cruising to a 14 ½-length rout in Friday’s $40,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Century Mile. She Likes to Party is by Maclean’s Music, out of the All Gone mare Gone to Party, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Don Danard and trained by Greg Tracy. She has won both of her starts with earnings of $36,149. She ran the six furlongs in 1:12.58 at odds of 1-2 in the field of five. ...

Guidance for H-2B Visas Issued

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 12, 2020) – The State Department released guidance for the Presidential Proclamations from June 22 (P.P. 10014 & 10052) that temporarily suspended issuance of new non-immigrant visas, such as the H-2B visa used by horse trainers. The guidance provides exceptions to the suspension and gives trainers the opportunity to secure more H-2B workers if at least two of the following three indicators are present: 1. The applicant was previously employed and trained by the petitioning U.S. employer. 2. The applicant is traveling based on a temporary labor certification (TLC) that reflects continued need for the worker. 3. Denial of the visa will cause financial hardship to the U.S. employer. The NTRA urges trainers in need of additional labor to contact their H-2B consultant immediately for further guidance. ...

Mel Stute, Snow Chief’s Trainer, Passes

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2020) — Mel Stute, trainer of California-bred 1986 Eclipse Award champion 3-year-old male Snow Chief and inductee in the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Hall of Fame, died Aug. 12 at age 93. He was with his family at Del Mar and died at home, said his son, trainer Gary Stute. Though any mention of Snow Chief made Stute light up and launch into a tale, he trained many more good horses and was especially known as a leading conditioner in California. Stute trained Brave Raj to win the 1986 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), and the filly was voted an Eclipse Award as the year’s champion 2-year-old filly. But it was his ability with inexpensive horses that demonstrated his true training expertise. Stute would comb California sales in search of horses that cost $25,000-$30,000 because, he said, he knew he could drop them in for maiden $32,000 and “get out” (at least break even) on them. While that approach helped keep losses to... ...

Stay Thirsty Colts Top NorCal Yearling Sale

COMPLETE SALE RESULTS PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2020) – A Stay Thirsty colt sold for $50,000 to top Tuesday’s Northern California Yearling Sale, where the average jumped nearly 42 percent from last year’s sale. The topper, one of three Stay Thirsty yearlings that brought at least $40,000, is out of the Forest Wildcat mare Clawpuccino, was bred by Terry Lovingier, consigned by Lovacres Ranch, agent, and was purchased by Craig Warren. Next at $47,000 was a Stay Thirsty colt out of the Speightstown mare Reign, was bred by Terry Lovingier, consigned by Lovacres Ranch, agent, and was purchased by Robert Jones. The highest-priced filly was a daughter of Vronsky, out of the Poteen mare Seasontoperfection, was bred and consigned by Hanson’s River Ranch and purchased by Robert Hess, Jr., agent, for $35,000. With 69 yearlings sold, the gross sales were $561,800 for an average of $8,142 and a median price of $3,000. Last year’s event sold 88 yearlings at an average of $5,741. ...

Big Sweep, Mucho Unusual in Solana Beach

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Fleet Treat winner Big Sweep and Grade II winner Mucho Unusual are among the entries in Saturday’s $125,000 Solana Beach Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sedamar is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Win Allison Win, was bred by Mick Ruis, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Shelbe Ruis. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $246,904 and is coming off a fourth in the July 12 Osunitas. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 11 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $557,635 and is coming off a win in the July 12 Osunitas. She won this race in 2018. 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 trained by... ...

She Likes to Party at Century Mile

EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 12, 2020) – She Likes to Party is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $40,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Century Mile. She Likes to Party is by Maclean’s Music, out of the All Gone mare Gone to Party, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Don Danard and trained by Greg Tracy. She won her lone start July 17 at Prairie Meadows with earnings of $18,000. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Mt. Ranier Stakes

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2020) – California-breds Catfish Hunter and Take Charge Deputy are entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Mt. Ranier Stakes at Emerald Downs. Catfish Hunter is by Grazen, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Bluegrass Belle, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Primo Posto Racing and is trained by Sharon Ross. He has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $125,515 and is coming off a fifth in a July 15 optional claimer. Take Charge Deputy is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Deputy Minister mare Promoted Deputy, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Rosales Racing F1 and trained by Jorge Rosales. He has eight wins in 22 starts, earnings of $74,653 and is coming off a July 15 optional claiming win. ...

Northern California Sale LIVE Video

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Northern California Yearling Sale Outs

Outs for Tuesday’s Sale: 1, 6, 11, 19, 23, 26, 32, 38, 41, 52, 57, 62, 77, 80, 86, 87, 93, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 113, 118. ...

Northern California Sale Open to Public

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2020) — The 2020 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, beginning at noon. The sale is open to the public. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced. A $500 travel allowance is being offered to out-of-state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the sale and make a purchase for a minimum of $3,500. To view the catalog, click here For further information, contact Loretta Veiga – (626) 445-7800 Ext 227 or email: loretta@ctba.com, or Christy Chapman – (626) 445-7800 Ext 247 or email: christy@ctba.com. ...

American Farmer Wins Dupret Derby

By DRF.com ALBANY, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2020) — California-bred American Farmer ($20.40) got a dream trip as he rallied through the stretch and easily picked up his first stakes win in the $65,550 Robert Dupret Derby Saturday at the Wine Country meeting at Golden Gate Fields. The victory was worth $39,400 to owner-breeders BKB Stables. American Farmer has two wins, a second, and three thirds in eight lifetime starts. He has career earnings of $97,722. The runner-up to Azul Coast in the El Camino Real Derby went to the sidelines with minor shin problems after that race. He returned to action in a July 3 at Pleasanton, running third behind Dupret entrants Lookin for Revenge and Sacred Rider and had six- and five-furlong bullet works since that race. American Farmer, a full brother to local stakes winner Blue Diva, drew the rail and was able to save ground while sitting comfortably in fourth behind Too Late and Lookin for Revenge. Kyle Frey had plenty of horse as he eased out... ...

Two Cal-bred Stakes on Santa Anita Sked

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2020) – Santa Anita’s 2020 Autumn Meeting includes a pair of $100,000 stakes in the Golden State Series. On Saturday, Oct. 10, series-eligible fillies and mares will contest the $100,000 California Distaff Handicap at 5 ½ furlongs on turf. On Sunday, Oct. 10, the $100,000 California Flag Handicap will also be run at 5 ½ furlongs on turf for 3-year-olds and up. Nominations for both races close Thursday, Oct. 1. Santa Anita will offer 24 stakes over 18 racing days through the Oct. 25 closing day. Included will be the Grade III, $100,000 Chillingworth Stakes for fillies and mares at 6 ½ furlongs on Saturday, Sept. 19. Most recently run as the Grade III LA Woman Stakes, the Chillingworth has been renamed in honor of the late Sherwood Chillingworth, a longtime Director of the Oak Tree Racing Association who was held in the highest regard throughout North American racing. Customarily high on the Autumn Meet stakes agenda is a series of Breeders’... ...

Santa Anita Names Race for Chillingworth

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2020) — The memory of Sherwood Chillingworth, the longtime director and executive vice president of the Oak Tree Racing Association, will be honored with The Chillingworth Stakes to be run during Santa Anita’s Autumn season. Known throughout the racing industry as “Chilly”, the veteran racing executive passed away last October at the age of 93. “Chilly was one of the sport’s true gentlemen,” said Aidan Butler, Executive Director of California Racing Operations for The Stronach Group. “He was full of life and loved racing. He actually lived here at Santa Anita and was such a part of this place, that it is only appropriate for us to honor him with The Chillingworth Stakes.” Chillingworth first served as an Oak Tree director in 1989 and was named executive vice president in 1993, just prior to the first of four Breeders’ Cups that he oversaw at Santa Anita. He also raced a number of Thoroughbreds in the name of his Paniolo Ranch or in... ...

Indian Peak Takes La Jolla Shot

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2020) — Indian Peak is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Grade III La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $204,100 and is coming off a win in the June 20 Snow Chief Stakes. ...

Daffodil Sweet Remains Unbeaten

From Emerald Downs Publicity AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2020) — Undefeated and still unchallenged, Daffodil Sweet powered to a six-length victory over For You Only in the $40,000 Coca-Cola Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. With Juan Gutierrez riding at 121 lbs, Daffodil Sweet covered 6 ½ furlongs in 1:16.86 and paid $2.80, $2.40 and $2.10. Chris Stenslie is the winning trainer for owners Jody Peetz of Issaquah and Steve Shimizu of Bellevue. It was the third consecutive dominating performance and first stakes victory for Daffodil Sweet, who joins Omache Kid as three-time winners at the meeting. Breaking from the No. 1 post-position, Daffodil Sweet gradually gained command into the turn, opened a commanding lead into the stretch and rolled home as much the best. She set fractions of :22.42, :4515 and 1:10.12. Daffodil Sweet has three victories in 37 days, all at different distances. She debuted July 2 with an 8 ¾ length victory at 5 ½ furlongs, followed by a 7 ¾-length allowance score at six furlongs on July 23,... ...

TOC Annual Meeting to be Streamed

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2020) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the general business meeting will be live-streamed allowing you to participate online and/or by phone. This meeting gives TOC directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the annual Owner Awards. Instructions on how to participate will be emailed to you the day before the event. Please note that your CHRB license MUST be current in order to participate. Register Here ...

Dupret Derby Appealing to Cal-breds

ALBANY, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2020) – Six California-breds seek their first stakes victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. American Farmer is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by BKB Stables or Sherman and is trained by Steve Sherman. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $57,722 and is coming off a third in a July 3 optional claimer. Too Late is by Square Eddie, out of the Hennessey mare If Not for You, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $57,927 and is coming off a third in a July 24 optional claimer. Awesome Summer is by Vronsky, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owners William & Judy Hedrick and is trained by R. Hess Sr. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $54,262 and is coming off a... ...

Tracks Update Owners Restrictions

From TOC The Thoroughbred Owners of California received significant positive feedback from the owners who attended the races at Del Mar last weekend. Please note that space has been increased to four licensed owners per horse. Unfortunately, non-licensed guests are still not permitted. If a horse has more than four owners wishing to attend the races, TOC will do its best to accommodate if space is available. Owners wishing to attend should email Mary Forney, Executive Director of TOC (mforney@toconline.com ) to secure access, and reservations can be made up until 24 hours before race day. On race day, owners must show their license when entering the Del Mar Race Track and park in the designated area just outside the clubhouse. Owners will enter through the gate on the east side of the track across from the receiving barn. Owners will be required to be on the owner reservation list, provide their CHRB owners license, and undergo a full COVID-19 health screening including a temperature check. Masks will be required to... ...

NTRA Check-off Forms Now Online

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 4, 2020) — Those selling at the breeding stock sales this year may now enroll in the voluntary NTRA ¼% Check-off Program that funds the NTRA’s federal legislative effort. Sale clients should return a completed enrollment form to their consignor when selling with one of our sale company partners listed below. Click here to access the enrollment form and other information about the Check-off Program. The NTRA’s federal legislative team focuses on issues that have a direct and material effect on Thoroughbred industry participants and their business activities. We understand the many challenges currently facing everyone in the industry, in particular owners and breeders. Our job is to help ease some of these concerns by working every day in Washington, DC, with federal lawmakers and their staffs. You can help us help horse racing in DC by contributing $2.50 for every $1,000 in sale price when you enroll in the ¼% Check-off Program. Our federal legislative team requests your support at... ...

Sir Prancealot Trio in Yellow Ribbon

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – Defending champion Beau Recall, fellow Grade I winner Lady Prancealot and Tonahutu are a trio of Irish-breds by California stallion Sir Prancealot entered in a field of eight for Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Yellow Ribbon Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Tonahutu has four wins in 17 starts with earnings of $125,981 and is coming off a second in a July 10 optional claimer. Lady Prancealot has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $565,841 and is coming off a fifth in the May 25 Gamely. She won last year’s Grade I American Oaks. Beau Recall has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $1,101,512 and is coming off a second in the June 27 Just a Game. She won this race last year. ...

Miss Amulet Wins Marwell Stakes at Naas

NAAS, Ireland (Aug. 4, 2020) – Miss Amulet, an Irish-bred daughter of California stallion Sir Prancealot, won Monday’s $48,000 Arqana Irish EBF Marwell Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Naas. Miss Amulet ran the five furlongs on yielding turf in 1:00.10 and won by three-quarters of a length at odds of 12-1 in a field of seven. ...

Del Mar Adds Make-up Race Date August 31

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2020) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced it will run a make-up day of racing on Monday, August 31. It expects to present a 10-race card starting at 2 p.m. The added date means Del Mar will finish up its 2020 summer race meet with two four-day weekends — August 28 to 31 and September 4 to 7. On the heels of a recently announced 10% purse increase, the seaside track’s extra day will bring the number of race days for its 81st summer season to 27. Originally, 28 racing days had been planned. The track’s racing office has been adding extra races to its regular cards to make up for the lost date as the meet moves through its scheduled Friday through Sunday timetable. ...

Positivity Survives Objection in Graduation

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. – The officiating crew at Del Mar has been kind to trainer Luis Mendez in the Graduation Stakes, a sprint for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds. Exactly one year after Mendez won the first stakes of his career with Graduation runner-up Big Returns, placed first via disqualification, Mendez won the stakes race again Sunday with Positivity, and once again track stewards were instrumental in the victory. Bred by Allen Farm, Positivity ($13.20) rallied from third to collar pacesetter Good With People in deep stretch, but the $100,500 Graduation did not become official for at least five minutes while stewards deliberated whether or not to disqualify Positivity for interference on the backstretch. Positivity and jockey Drayden Van Dyke drifted inward after the start, intimidating even-money favorite Touchdown Brown, who got shuffled to last and did not pick up his feet thereafter. He finished last of seven, after which jockey Evin Roman lodged a claim of foul against the winner. Stewards already were reviewing the backstretch run. In... ...

Positivity

Positivity wins $100,000 Graduation Stakes. ...

Cal-bred Pair Enters Sorrento Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2020) – California-breds September Secret and Exchange Vows are entered in Friday’s $150,000 Grade II Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. September Secret is by Grazen, out of the Sea of Secrets mare Sweetest Secret, was bred by Jennifer Saavedra, is owned by Kagele or Shaw and trained by Peter Miller. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $15,500 and is coming off a July 24 maiden claiming win. Exchange Vows is by Tapiture, out of the Exchange Rate mare Champagne Exchange, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by Tricar Stables and trained by Sal Gonzalez. She won her lone start July 2 with earnings of $12,600. ...

Govenor Goteven Wins CTBA Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2020) – Govenor Goteven made the leap from maiden winner to stakes star on Saturday by winning the $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Govenor Goteven is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Time to Get Even mare Time Linda Goteven, was bred by owner Templeton Horses and is trained by Lisa Bernard, who notched her first Del Mar win. “I feel fantastic; it’s very wonderful,” said Bernard. “(Governor Goteven) has been a really fun 2-year-old to deal with and I knew she was training really well. We won first time out with her at Santa Anita and I had a lot of faith in her. They just tell you. You just know sometimes. I think she’s got another stakes race in her future here at the end of the month ($100,000 Generous Portion, 6 furlongs, August 30).” She has won both starts with earnings of 87,000. She ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05.55 and... ...

Daffodil Sweet in Coca-Cola Stakes

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2020) – Undefeated Daffodil Sweet is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Coca-Cola Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. 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’s won both starts with earnings of $20,350. ...

El Tigre Terrible is Real Good at Del Mar

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2020) — El Tigre Terrible lost turf stakes at Santa Anita in June and at Del Mar earlier this month because of traffic problems at pivotal times in the races. There were no impediments in El Tigre Terrible’s path in Friday’s $125,500 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds on the main track at Del Mar. Sent off favored, El Tigre Terrible ($4.20) stalked the pace for the first half-mile and was moved to the outside of rivals on the turn by jockey Flavien Prat for racing room. El Tigre Terrible rallied four wide to take the lead in the final furlong and pulled clear to win by 4 3/4 lengths. Bred by Martin Bach, El Tigre Terrible ran seven furlongs in 1:24.28. “It almost looked like he was going to get in trouble again,” winning trainer Peter Miller said. “He finds trouble. He reminds me of me in high school. “The horse ran really well.” Rookie Mistake (7-2) closed from... ...

El Tigre Terrible

El Tigre Terrible wins $125,000 Real Good Deal Stakes. ...

Graduation Stakes for Cal-bred Juveniles

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2020) – Seven 2-year-olds are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. Good With People is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Roar of the Tiger mare Gator Prowl, was bred by owners J. Kirk & Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start July 12 with earnings of $30,000. Jazz Hands is by Square Eddie, out of the Russian Courage mare Nicole and Ben, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He won his lone start June 28 with earnings of $24,000. Touchdown Brown is by Cairo Prince, out of the Cherokee Run mare Chicalelee, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He won his lone start June 19 with earnings of $30,000. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by owners J. Kirk & Judy Robison... ...

Del Mar Increases Purses by 10 Percent

DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2020) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club today announced a 10% purse increase after a solid opening span of racing days during the month of July. The increase will be retroactive back to the track’s first day, July 10. Del Mar also announced the addition of a stakes race to its calendar – the $75,000 Del Mar Juvenile Filly Turf, a one-mile spin on the grass for 2-year-old fillies that will be held on Sunday, September 6. The race had been a regular feature here the previous eight years, but had been dropped from the original stakes schedule due to belt tightening measures. Between July 10 and July 27 Del Mar conducted seven days of racing and — though it has not had fans on board any of those days as a safety measure tied to the coronavirus pandemic — it saw wagering amounting to $133,841,412 flow from its online and satellite services, an increase of more than 5% over similar dates last year.... ...

Wine Country Racing at Golden Gate Fields

By DRF.com ALBANY, Calif. (July 30, 2020) — Racing returns early to Golden Gate Fields this summer with a special six-day Wine Country Racing meet opening on Friday. The meet is being held in conjunction with the Sonoma County Fair. The meet will feature a pair of $50,000 turf stakes at 1 1/16 miles, the Luther Burbank for fillies and mares on Saturday and the Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds on Aug. 8. Opening day on Friday will include four turf races, which have drawn fields of 7, 8, 7, and 10. The eight-race card drew 62 entries, an average of just under eight per race. “I think it’s obvious many trainers were just looking for grass racing,” racing secretary Patrick Mackey said. The Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa usually runs its summer meet at this time, but the fair was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Rosa is the lone fair track with a grass course. After the two-week Wine Country Racing mini-meet, the regular mid-summer Golden... ...

Streak of Luck Seeks Streak of Wins

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 30, 2020) – Stakes winner Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Stakes at Ellis Park. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keough and Roncelli Family Trust and is owned by D. Kelly Ackerman. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $351,359 and is coming off a win in the July 15 Lady Canterbury. ...

Owners Restrictions Loosened at Del Mar

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2020) — Starting this Friday July 31, 2020, licensed owners with a horse entered can attend the races at Del Mar. Due to COVID-19, currently space is limited to two licensed owners per horse. No guests are permitted. Up until now, licensed owners have been on track in the morning to watch workouts. The first come, first serve seating in the afternoons will be located in the same area in the spacious clubhouse box seating. Owners will be required to email Mary Forney, Executive Director of TOC (mforney@toconline.com) to secure access, and reservations can be made up until 24 hours before race day. If a horse has more than two owners wishing to attend the races, TOC will do its best to accommodate if space is available. On race day, owners must show their license when entering the Del Mar Race Track and park in the designated area just outside the clubhouse. Owners will enter through the same area they have been using... ...

Jockey Club Reports of Mares Bred Due Aug. 1

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2020) — The Jockey Club reminds stallion managers to submit their Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) for the 2020 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. “In addition to the utility of covering information in mare produce records and catalog-style pedigrees available through equineline, the number of mares reported bred each year is 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 2021 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. ...

Owners Allowed at GGF for Sunday Training

From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (July 27, 2020) — Owners will be allowed on site at Golden Gate Fields in the Winners Circle Area during training on SUNDAYS ONLY from the hours of 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. No refreshments will be provided during this time. For further information, please contact: Cynthia Seidl, Sr. Manager of Administration, Golden Gate Fields, at Cynthia.Seidl@goldengatefields.com. ...

Galilean Takes to Turf in California Dreamin’

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2020) — West Point Thoroughbreds and partners’ Galilean won the $125,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles by a half length Sunday at Del Mar, giving rider Flavien Prat his fourth stakes victory on the young meet’s sixth day. The tally was also his third triumph on the 11-race card and propelled him into a three-way tie for the shore jockey crown with nine victories. Riders Umberto Rispoli and Abel Cedillo also have nine firsts. Galilean was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, a 4-year-old colt by Uncle Mo, earned $71,250 for capturing the California-bred test, his first on turf. He covered the mile and one-sixteenth in 1:40.87 and, as the 6/5 favorite, returned $4.40, $3.80 and $2.80. Second in the stakes was Reddam Racing’s Whooping Jay and third was Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis’ Brandothebartender. Galilean, a $600,000 purchase at the Barrett’s April 2-year-old sale in 2018, now has earned $514,098 with five wins in 10 starts. He is... ...

Galilean

Galilean wins $125,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes. ...

Good Lord, Absolutely Aiden

By DRF.com HENDERSON, Ky. (July 26, 2020) — Absolutely Aiden, a 4-year-old Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Stay Thirsty, continued in absolute peak form when speeding to victory Sunday in the $50,000 Good Lord Stakes at Ellis Park in western Kentucky. Always prominent under Chris Landeros, Absolutely Aiden drew clear after turning for home in the 6 1/2-furlong race prior to holding Home Base safe by three-quarters of a length. The winner returned $8.20 as a slight favorite in a field of 10 older horses after finishing in 1:15.19 over a fast track. Absolutely Aiden was making his stakes debut after winning three of six starts, all allowances, since being claimed for $40,000 last fall by trainer Wes Hawley, who owns the colt in partnership with Greg Frye. Absolutely Aiden put away Gray Attempt after contesting early fractions of 21.91 and 44.45, then held off sustained bids from Home Base and Manny Wah when racing closest to the rail down the stretch. The chestnut colt now has won seven of... ...

CTBA January Sale Grad in CTBA Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – CTBA January Sale graduate Reign of Fire is among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Big Andy is by Mr. Big, out of the Kafwain mare Your Special Day, was bred by Dr. Dorothee Kieckhefer, Lee Evans & Sandy Evans, is owned by Leucadia Land Stables and trained by Blake Heap. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $13,000. Governor Goteven is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Time to Get Even mare Time Linda Goteven, was bred by owner Templeton Horses and trained by Lisa Bernard. She won her lone start May 29 with earnings of $30,000. CTBA January Sales graduate Reign of Fire is an Arizona-bred daughter of California stallion Vronsky, out of the Roar mare Red Hot Renee, was bred by Regan Wright & Rustin Reidhead, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. The $9,000 purchase at... ...

Desert Law, Fashionably Fast in Bing Crosby

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – California-bred stakes winners Desert Law and Fashionably Fast are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Desert Law is by Desert Code, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Treasure Chest, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $331,707 and is coming off a third in the June 13 Thor’s Echo. He was second in this race last year. Fashionably Fast is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Forestry mare Fall Fashion, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms, Antonsen or Nicoletti and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $489,745 and is coming off a second in the June 7 Triple Bend. ...

Phantom Boss, El Tigre Terrible Meet

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – Stakes winners Phantom Boss and El Tigre Terrible are among the entries in Friday’s $125,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Rookie Mistake is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $139,098 and is coming off a fourth in the July 10 Runhappy Oceanside. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $126,520 and is coming off a sixth in the July 10 Runhappy Oceanside. Let’s Rejoyce is by Kafwain, out of the Discreet Cat mare Joyce and Me, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,900 and is coming off... ...

In the Vault is in the Angie C. S.

AUBURN, Wash. (July 26, 2020) – In the Vault is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $40,000 Angie C. S. Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. In the Vault is by Gallant Son, out of the Vicar mare Be Faithful, was bred by owners Frank Lucarelli, Chris Randall & Scott Centers, is owned by Lucarelli, Randall and Rossi and Scott Centers and is trained by Lucarelli. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $3,700. ...

Top Harbor Tops Everett Nevin Stakes

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 25, 2020) – California-bred Top Harbor remained unbeaten by rallying wide from last to win Saturday’s $68,300 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Top Harbor is by Harbor the Gold, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Jarnig, Marshall or Schweiger and is trained by Tim McCanna. He won his lone start June 28 and has earnings of $61,080. Top Harbor ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05.45 and won by one-half length over fellow Cal-bred Tom’s Song at odds of 5-2 in a field of nine. ...

Big Sweep Rebounds in Fleet Treat

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2020) — Big Sweep returned to a sprint and returned to the winner’s circle on Friday as Del Mar returned to action. She bounced back from the first loss of her career in her prior start to take the $117,500 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies as Del Mar resumed racing after last week’s cancellation owing to 15 jockeys testing positive for coronavirus. Big Sweep, who has raced exclusively against statebreds, won the first two starts of her career earlier this year at Santa Anita going six furlongs, including against males in the Echo Eddie on May 16. She suffered the first loss of her brief career when third last time out in the Melair going 1 1/16 miles, also at Santa Anita. Back around one turn for the seven-furlong Fleet Treat, Big Sweep also benefited by landing the outside post over a main track whose profile early on Friday tended to favor outside lanes. With regular rider Flavien Prat... ...

Big Sweep

Big Sweep wins $125,000 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

Galilean, NorCal Sale Grads are Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2020) – Soi Phet Stakes winner Galilean and Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Take the One O One and Camino Del Paraiso are among the entrants in Sunday’s $125,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate 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 California Yearling Sale has five wins in 37 starts, earnings of $400,192 and is coming off a third in the June 14 San Francisco Mile. He was fourth in this race in 2018. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Barker or Sandbrook, et al and is trained by John Sadler. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $442,848 and is coming off... ...

NorCal Sale Graduates Enter Nevin Stakes

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 22, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Gardees World and My Father Footsteps are among the entries in Saturday’s $50,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Pleasanton. Top Harbor is by Harbor the Gold, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Jarnig, Marshall or Schweiger and is trained by Tim McCanna. He won his lone start June 28 with earnings of $20,280. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Gardees World is a filly by Atticus, out of the Broken Vow mare Achnasheals, was bred by Frank Lagatutta, is owned by Gary Marrone and trained by Michael Lenzini. The 2,200 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale won her lone start May 23 with earnings of $23,400. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate My Father Footstep is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Giacomo mare All Luv Me, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Andres Rondan and trained by Felix Rondan. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale... ...

Sire, Cal Cup Classic Winner Tizbud Passes

From Harris Farms COALINGA, Calif. (July 20, 2020) — Harris Farms resident stallion Tizbud, the Grade One sire and full brother to Tiznow, was euthanized on July 20, 2020 due to an overall decline in health. Tizbud was pensioned at the farm, in 2018, where he was foaled, raised and stood at stud. Tizbud, was bred by Cecilia Straub Rubens and is a son of Cee’s Tizzy out of Cee’s Song. He was the younger stakes winning full brother to Tiznow. Tizbud raced for Cee’s Stable LLC when he won the 2003 California Cup Classic by three lengths and placed in that years San Fernando Breeders’ Cup S. [G2]. He was trained by John Sadler. Owner Pamela C. Ziebarth stood Tizbud at Harris Farms and for her, as breeder, Tizbud sired Grade I winner Tiz Flirtatious, Grade 3 winner Ambitious Brew and stakes winner Kitty Boom Boom. For other breeders he sired stakes winners; millionaire Soi Phet, Italian Boy, Catch Lorraine, Chao Chom among others. David McGlothlin, retired farm manager... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 20, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Monday, July 20. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Dr. Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Wendy Mitchell, and Alex Solis. The only agenda item was discussion and action by the Board regarding the Board’s action on July 10, 2020, to place on probation the license to conduct a horse race meet for the Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Racing Association (LQHRA) at Los Alamitos Race Course, running December 27, 2019, through December 22, 2020, pending a plan of action from the licensee to reduce fatalities, pursuant to CHRB Rule 1435 After LQHRA presented a plan that includes additional safety personnel and greater scrutiny of horses in training and entered to race, the Board accepted the plan and took no action against the racetrack’s license, while indicating intent... ...

Warren’s Showtime Opts for San Clemente

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – Warren’s Showtime scratched out of Friday’s $125,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles to run in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade II San Clemente Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Four-time stakes winner Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin & Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $412,251 and is coming off a win in the June 21 Melair. ...

Cal-bred Quartet in Contentious Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – California-breds Been Studying Her, Smiling Shirlee, Loud Loud Music and Big Sweep run in of Friday’s $125,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar after the scratch of Warren’s Showtime, who will run in Saturday’s San Clemente Stakes. Multiple stakes winner Been Studying Her is by Fast Anna, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $250,080 and is coming off a second in the June 13 Angel’s Flight. Stakes winner Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $269,220 and is coming off a second in the June 21 Melair. Loud Loud Music is by Tizbud, out of the Bernstein mare Your Cheatin... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 18, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a noticed meeting on Monday, July 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be conducted via teleconference. No physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to participate. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). Individuals also may join the teleconference by dialing 888-392-4564 and entering 4642216# when prompted. After joining the teleconference, individuals may speak once the chairman has invited public comment by pressing star 1 to signal the operator. There is only one agenda item for this emergency meeting: Discussion and action by the Board regarding the Board’s action on July 10, 2020 to place on probation the license to conduct a horse race meet for the Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Racing Association (QH) at Los Alamitos Race Course, running December 27, 2019, through December 22, 2020, pending a plan of action from the licensee... ...

Stealthediamonds Enters Daisycutter

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – Stealthediamonds is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s rescheduled $65,000 Daisycutter Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Stealthediamonds is by Unusual Heat, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by KMN Racing, is owned by Driver or Driver and is trained by Mike Puype. She has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $333,875 and is coming off a third in the May 25 Monrovia. ...

R.D. Hubbard Dispersal Auction Online

From ThoroughbredAuctions.com CHARLES TOWN, W.V. – July 17, 2020 – ThoroughbredAuctions.Com announces the complete dispersal of Thoroughbreds owned by the late R.D. Hubbard. The auction will be an internet only auction, with bidding opening on Tuesday, July 21st and closing on Tuesday July 28th. The online catalog is available at ThroughbredAuctions.com. R.D. Hubbard was an icon in the horse racing industry. He raced both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. Some of his more prominent Thoroughbreds include such luminaries as Corwyn Bay (IRE), Gentlemen (ARG), Stravinsky and many more. Hubbard bought Ruidoso Downs in 1988 with partner Dr. Ed Allred, and eventually became the sole owner until he sold it in 2017. He helped create the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and as a member of NTRA’s board of directors, he co-founded its Racing Integrity and Drug Testing Task Force. He also built and operated The Woodlands, a dual greyhound and racehorse facility in Kansas City, Kansas. In addition, Hubbard has been chairman of Hollywood Park and Turf Paradise, and he headed a... ...

Del Mar Granted July 27 Makeup Date

By Bloodhorse.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 17, 2020) — During a July 16 conference call with the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Del Mar president and COO Josh Rubinstein said the track made a request to the California Horse Racing Board for an extra day of racing July 27. The move comes after the track canceled racing July 17-19 after numerous jockeys tested positive for COVID-19. The track had largely planned to run on a three-day-a-week schedule this summer, Fridays through Sundays. “So as soon as we get approval from the CHRB—they are wrapping up a closed session of their meeting—we will put out a press release. We don’t think it will be an issue to get approval,” Rubinstein said around 2 p.m. PT Thursday. “We want to let folks know, folks on this call and other horsemen and women out there, that we intend to do our best to make up for the races that were lost this weekend. So that means extra race days or an extra race here or there on a Friday or... ...

Misirlu, Blue Diva Meet in Cal Governors’

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 16, 2020) – Stakes winners Misirlu and Blue Diva, and fellow California-bred Princess Vivian, are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 California Governors’ Handicap for fillies and mares at Pleasanton. Misirlu is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Grand Advice, was bred by Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Antone Metaxas and is trained by Steve Specht. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $82,836 and is coming off a third in a May 31 optional claimer. Stakes winner Princess Vivian is by Uh Oh Bango, out of the Macho Uno mare Seductive Charm, was bred by MNM Thoroughbreds, is owned by MNM Thoroughbreds, MacDonald, Marsh & Mendoza and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $136,314 and is coming off a fourth in the May 30 Camilla Urso. Blue Diva is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by Frankly Speaking and trained by Isidro... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 17, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, July 16. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Dr. Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, 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 approved two agenda items pertaining to funding the CHRB budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. The budget of $16,820,500 is $2.2 million higher than the previous fiscal year, largely due to $1.4 million in increases for drug testing and safety measures. The Board approved the license application for a meeting of the Sonoma County Fair (SCF) to be run at Golden Gate Fields, commencing July 31 through August 9, on condition that certain required documents must be submitted to the CHRB at least one... ...

Streak of Luck Wins First Stakes

By DRF.com SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 15, 2020) – California-bred Streak of Luck snapped an 11-race losing streak with a wire-to-wire three-quarters length win in Wednesday’s $75,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Streak of Luck went an opening half-mile in 48.69, a very slow tempo given course conditions, then sprinted her final half-mile in 46.16 seconds for a final time of 1:34.89. Winning Envelope, the 2-1 favorite, did all she could but was too far back, trying to rally from seventh, and could only finish second, a head better than Aife. Streak of Luck, a 5-year-old mare by Old Fashioned out of Valeria, by Elusive Quality, had raced in California throughout her career before being shipped into the barn of Kentucky-based trained Kelly Ackerman in June. Ackerman trains her for Carrie Brodgen, James Keogh, and the breeder Roncelli Family Trust. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $351,359 and this was her first stakes win. ...

Jerry Benowitz, Owner of Soi Phet, Passes

By Bloodhorse.com Devout racing fan, savvy horseplayer, and owner Gerald “Jerry” Benowitz died July 8 following complications associated with kidney failure, according to his family. He was 75. A native of Texas, Benowitz was a former stockbroker who embraced the analytical challenge of handicapping and eventually parlayed his enthusiasm into ownership. His wife, Sandra, shared his passion for horse racing and they, in turn, passed the racing bug onto their children. “My sister Alison and I live in Encinitas, but we were so fortunate that after my Dad and Mom retired to Las Vegas that they came back every year to Del Mar,” said Jeff Benowitz, who said Del Mar had been a regular summertime destination since the family moved to California in the late 1970s. “He loved to be here with family, go to beach, and then go to races, every single day. He was a fixture in Box 606. He was looking forward this year to being in and around the San Diego area even though he couldn’t... ...

Former Jockey Ken Church Passes at 90

From DMTC Publicity RENO, Nev. (July 13, 2020) — Ken Church, a prominent national rider from the 1940s to the 1960s who then transitioned to racetrack Media work in Southern California, died this morning at a hospital in Reno, Nevada, his daughter, Debbie Anderson, reported. He was 90. Anderson said her father had suffered a case of pneumonia a week ago at the retirement home where he lived in Reno and was moved to a local hospital. The cause of death was listed as the result of him contracting COVID-19. Church, who was born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada on March 24, 1930, came to the racetrack as a teenager at Woodbine in Toronto, then began riding in the U.S. shortly thereafter. He rode in Florida, New Jersey, Illinois and Kentucky before finished his career in California. He rode in more than 14,000 races and had more than 2,000 winners. Among the top horses he partnered with were California-bred Native Diver, Crafty Admiral, Oil Capitol, Old Hat, Bornastar, Mr. Consistency and... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, July 16, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only and no physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to 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 the meeting. Furthermore, 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. Note that for agenda item #15, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials for this teleconference meeting are available on the CHRB website. ...

Cordiality Goes Wire to Wire in Osunitas

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 12, 2020) – The quick California-bred mare Cordiality got her course and got her way up front and took them wire-to-wire in the 65th running of the Osunitas Stakes on the Del Mar lawn Sunday afternoon. Cordiality was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She now has a lifetime mark of 11 wins in 31 starts with seven of those victories coming on the grass. “Cordiality was much fitter today and she loves Del Mar,” said Yakteen. “This was a prep for the Solana Beach ($125,000 Saturday, August 15) that’s what we’re looking at next. She’s always been a super honest horse and I loved her even before we claimed her (for $62,500 in February of 2019). Her start date this year was delayed almost 60 days by the COVID situation when racing was shut down. I intended to get a prep race before the Fran’s Valentine (5th, June 6) but had to go... ...

Cordiality

Cordiality wins $65,000 Osunitas Stakes. ...

Super Patriot Seeks Osunitas Stakes Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 9, 2020) – Fran’s Valentine Stakes winner Super Patriot, and fellow California-breds Cordiality and Sedamar who chased her, are entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Super Patriot is by Unusual Heat, out of the Redattore mare Patriot C H, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Peskoff or Salvatore, et al and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $353,954 and is coming off a win in the June 6 Fran’s Valentine. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 10 wins in 30 starts, earnings of $504,835 and is coming off a fifth in the June 6 Fran’s Valentine. Sedamar is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Win Allison Win, was bred by Mick Ruis, is owned by Ruis Racing and... ...

Seeking Revenge Entered at Belmont Park

ELMONT, N.Y. (July 9, 2020) – Seeking Revenge is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $80,000 River Memories Stakes for fillies and mares at Belmont Park. Seeking Revenge is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Awesome Again mare Pirate’s Legacy, was bred by David Payne and is owned by trainer John Stephens. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $40,458 and is coming off a fifth in a July 3 allowance. ...

Ship & Win Bonus for Fasig-Tipton Purchases

From Fasig-Tipton LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 9, 2020) — Horses purchased at the July 15 Fasig-Tipton Horses of Racing Age Sale in Lexington are eligible to an additional $2,000 Ship & Win bonus program for making a start at the 2020 Del Mar Summer Meet. Horses purchased at the sale will receive a day three date from the racing office. Fasig-Tipton has catalogued an additional 16 entries to the sale, increasing the size of the catalogue to 165 entries. The July Horses of Racing Age Sale will take place Monday, July 13 in Lexington, Kentucky. The sale will begin at 4 pm. These new entries are catalogued as hips 150-165, and may now be viewed online. This latest group of entries includes: QUEEN OF GOD (Hip 152): Three-year-old filly captured the Bourbonette Oaks at Turfway back in March, where she earned 20 Kentucky Oaks points. She hails from the immediate family of leading sire UNCLE MO. She is consigned by WinStar Racing, agent. TRUE VALOUR (IRE) (Hip 154): Consistent grass runner... ...

Cal-bred Trio in Runhappy Oceanside

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 7, 2020) – Stakes winner El Tigre Terrible and fellow California-breds Rookie Mistake and Margot’s Boy are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Runhappy Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. El Tigre Terrible is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Gotham City mare King City Kitty, was bred by Martin Bach, is owned by Slam Dunk Racing or Nentwig and is trained by Peter Miller. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $138,760 and is coming off a second in the June 6 Desert Code. Rookie Mistake is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $133,098 and is coming off a fifth in the June 6 Desert Code. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in five starts, earnings... ...

Mucho Unusual Ships to Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 8, 2020) – Grade II winner Mucho Unusual is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $350,000 Grade I Coolmore Jenny Wiley Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Mucho Unusual is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, was bred by owner George Krikorian and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $505,382 and is coming off a third in the May 25 Gamely. ...

Cal-bred Pair Entered in Northbound Pride

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2020) – California-breds Delia O’Hara and Smart N Wicked are entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Northbound Pride Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Canterbury Park. Delia O’Hara is by Khozan, out of the Discreetly Mine mare Starlet O’Hara, was bred by H & E Ranch and is owned by trainer Shawn Davis. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,497 and is coming off a June 16 maiden win. Smart N Wicked is by Wicked Strong, out of the Smarty Jones mare Smarty B, was bred by Fleming Thoroughbred Farm, William Matthews & Filippo Santoro and is trained by Jose Silva. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $50,613 and is coming off a win in a June 29 optional claimer. ...

Lady Canterbury Draws Streak of Luck

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2020) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keough and Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by D. Ackerman. She has five wins in 27 starts, earnings of $306,359 and is coming off a sixth in the June 14 Possibly Perfect. ...

League of Shadows in Honor the Hero

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2020) – League of Shadows is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Honor the Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. League of Shadows is by Gotham City, out of the Siberian Summer mare Siberian Song, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has three wins in 17 starts, earnings of $69,903 and is coming off a fourth in a June 23 allowance. ...

Sneaking Out

Sneaking Out wins $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes. ...

Sneaking Out Beats Bellafina in Great Lady M.

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 4, 2020) — Sneaking Out, a 7-1 shot, upset heavily-favored Bellafina in the Grade II, $201,000 Great Lady M. Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Owned by breeder KMN Racing LLC and trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Sneaking Out earned her fifth win in her 11th start, but it was the first in a graded event for the 4-year-old California bred daughter of Indian Evening. Positioned outside pacesetter Artistic Diva by jockey Martin Garcia, Sneaking Out took over inside the final quarter of a mile and prevailed by three-quarters of a length over Bellafina, the 1-2 choice who was seeking her eighth graded win. Out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, Sneaking Out completed the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:14.62 and paid $16.40 and $4.40 as the fourth choice in the field of seven. There was no show wagering. Bellafina returned $2.20 while finishing two lengths clear of 16-1 shot Amuse. Artistic Diva, Hang a Star, the 4-1... ...

Breeder Sharon Alesia Passes at 83

By DRF.com CARLSBAD, Calif. (July 3, 2020) — Sharon Alesia, who co-bred or owned such stakes winners as California-bred Ashleyluvssugar, Champagne Room, Dance With Fate, and Weemissfrankie in the last decade, died June 15 in Carlsbad, Calif., after an illness, according to her business manager, Howard Grossman. Alesia was 83. Alesia and her late husband, Frank, owned horses since the mid-1980s, always with trainer Peter Eurton. Sharon Alesia, who often owned horses in small partnerships, maintained the stable after Frank Alesia’s death in 2011. The stable frequently had a leading runner at Southern California tracks in recent years. Weemissfrankie won the Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante and Grade 1 Oak Leaf Stakes prior to finishing third in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at Churchill Downs in 2011. Dance With Fate won the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in 2014 and was later sixth in the Kentucky Derby behind California Chrome. Champagne Room won the BC Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita in 2016. Ashleyluvssugar, a six-time stakes winner, won... ...

Streak of Luck Surfaces at Indiana Grand

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (July 2, 2020) – Stakes winner Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Indiana General Assembly Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Indiana Grand. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keogh and Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by D Ackerman. She has five wins in 27 starts, earnings of $306,359 and is coming off a sixth in the June 14 Possibly Perfect. ...

Sneaking Out, Donut Girl in Great Lady M

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2020) — Stakes winner Sneaking Out and fellow California-bred Donut Girl are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Great Lady M Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Sneaking Out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $311,441 and is coming off a fifth in the May 30 Winning Colors at Churchill Downs. Donut Girl is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Saturday’s Girl, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Cunningham Stables and trained by Brian Cunningham. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $170,582 and is coming off a fourth in a June 19 optional claimer. ...

Touched by Autism Back for Oak Tree Sprint

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 1, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism and fellow California-bred Detangler are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint at Pleasanton. Stakes winner Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Marcia Stortz. The $2,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 33 starts, earnings of $300,246 and is making his first start since a second in this race last year. Detangler is by Gig Harbor, out of the Lahooq mare Crème Rinse, was bred by owners Terri Eaton & J. H. Gibson and is trained by Eaton. He has three wins in 30 starts, earnings of $119,183 and is coming off a fourth in a June 7 allowance. ...

Cal-bred Mare Produces $500,000 Purchase

TIMONIUM, Md. (July 2, 2020) – A filly selling for $500,000 at the recent Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale is out of the California-bred broodmare Global Hottie. The filly, sold to agent Lauren Carlisle, is by Into Mischief out of the Dixie Chatter mare Global Hottie, who was graded-stakes placed and sold for $190,000 at the Barretts 2013 Horses of Racing Age Sale. Global Hottie was bred by Baseline Equine LLC. ...

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