From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, has been canceled. The two items that were on that agenda will be considered at the next meeting of the Board on November 21 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. ...
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By DRF.com FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — A few strides after the start of Sunday’s $75,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles, Clovisconnection will either be in front or near the lead. Jockey William Antongeorgi knows Clovisconnection well, having won four times aboard the gelding in eight races. Antongeorgi’s early race tactics will be partially determined by what jockey Assael Espinoza does aboard Bob’s Blue Moon, who has shown speed at times. Bob’s Blue Moon is drawn to the outside of Clovisconnection in the Harris Farms Stakes, which is run at six furlongs. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when you wager on DRF Bets. “If he guns them out of there, I can sit and try to get to the outside,” Antongeorgi said of Espinoza’s strategy. “If he doesn’t break, I can take it.” Either way, Clovisconnection is the focus of the Harris Farms Stakes, a race he won last year for owners and breeder Bill and Judy Hedrick and... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — See Through It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Anita Sprint Handicap, presented by Estrella Jalisco. See Through It is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Chester House mare Crystal House, was bred by Ed Allred, is owned by Lizbeth Medina and trained by Genaro Vallejo. He has 15 wins in 45 starts, earnings of $487,354 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 24 Pat O’Brien. ...
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From CHRB PLEASANTON, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Northern California Annual Meeting, to be held Oct. 26, 2024, in the Sky Lounge of Pleasanton Racetrack at 10 a.m. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Following the meeting, a complimentary breakfast brunch will be served. Registration is required with a current CHRB license. To register, click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-california-annual-meeting-tickets-940662756627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ...
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By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) — A full brother to California breeders state champion Finneus topped the Sept. 24 Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings sale at Pomona, selling for $250,000. The colt emulated his older brother, who topped the 2020 edition of the sale at $200,000. Despite the Northern California racing schedule still sorting itself out in the wake of Golden Gate Fields‘ closure earlier this year, the Fasig-Tipton sale held relatively steady. A total of 163 yearlings grossed $4,781,400, for an average of $29,334 and a median of $15,000, compared with 2023 figures of 158 grossing $5,218,000, averaging $33,025, with a median of $17,000. “All things considered, it was a productive exercise—we got the vast majority of the horses sold,” said Boyd Browning Jr., Fasig-Tipton’s president and chief executive officer, shortly after the sale’s conclusion. Of the 250 through the ring, 87 did not sell, for a buyback rate of 34.8%, a similar buyback percentage to last year (33.6%). “There will be brisk post-sale activity tonight and tomorrow as well,”... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) — Four stakes for juveniles — including a pair for Golden State Series eligibles – highlight the upcoming Winter Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos. The six-day season is scheduled to begin Friday, Dec. 6 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 15. Racing will be conducted on a Friday-Sunday basis (Dec. 8-10 and 15-17) both weeks. Post time will be 12:30 p.m. The two state-bred stakes for juveniles will be run at one mile. The $100,000 Soviet Problem – for fillies – will be offered Sunday, Dec. 8 while the $100,000 King Glorious will be run Sunday, Dec. 15. Both are for horses bred or sired in California. The $200,000-guaranteed Starlet, a Grade II for 2-year-old fillies, will be renewed for the 11th time at Los Alamitos Saturday, Dec. 7 one week before the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Los Alamitos Futurity, which was captured by Wynstock in 2023. Won a year ago by Nothing Like You, the Starlet – like the Futurity – will... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept 24, 2024) — California-breds Johnny Podres, Fast Buck and Boss Sully are entered in Saturday’s $750,000 California Crown Eddie D. Stakes, presented by FanDuel Racing, at Santa Anita. Johnny Podres is by Grazen, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Rockingham Ranch or David Bernsen and is trained by Librado Boracio. He has nine wins in 49 starts, earnings of $539,150 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 31 Green Flash. Fast Buck is by Gallant Son, out of the Falstaff mare Zorra Roja, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Zephyr Racing and trainer by Cesar de Alba. He has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $285,292 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 31 Green Flash. Boss Sully is by Street Boss, out of the Candy Ride mare Eternally, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz trained by Brian Koriner. He has three wins... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) — California-breds Andiamo Ragazza, Roberta’s Love and Back on Track are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Unzip Me Stakes, presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Andiamo Ragazza is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Acclamation mare Ragazza di Vola, was bred by , is owned by breeder Hat Trick Racing, Wachtel and Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $69,340 and is coming off a 10th in a Sept 8 optional claimer. Roberta’s Love is by Collected, out of the Broken Vow mare West Coast Gal, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by BG Stables or Royalty Stable and is trained by Hector Palma. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $125,300 and is coming off a seventh in the July 26 Fleet Treat Stakes. Back on Track is by Prospect Park, out of the Good Journey mare Peg’s Journey, was bred by Carole Fernandez and is... ...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. ( Sept 25, 2024) — Liberty Forever is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at Albuquerque. Liberty Forever is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Roll Hennessey Roll mare Back Seat Roll, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Todd Fincher. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $179,632 and is coming off a second in an Aug 31 optional claimer. ...
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By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2024) — A large contingent of California-breds make up the bulk of the catalog for the Sept. 24 Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale. The sale, which will be held at Fairplex in Pomona beginning at 11 a.m. PT with 279 cataloged, has produced major Cal-bred stakes winners Big City Lights and Ceiling Crusher. Ceiling Crusher, an RNA in the 2022 sale’s horses of all ages portion, won the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing in 2023 and went on to be named the year’s champion Cal-bred 3-year-old female. Big City Lights, a $22,000 graduate of the 2020 sale and on the cover of this year’s catalog, won this year’s Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) Feb. 10 at Santa Anita Park. He is a nominee to the Sept. 29 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2). Both Ceiling Crusher and Big City Lights are by deceased California sire Mr. Big. That stallion has a colt in the catalog, hip 107, consigned by Kim McCarthy’s McCarthy Bloodstock Agency.... ...
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POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2024) — The 2025 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at noon at Hines Pavilion at Fairplex. Broodmares, racing prospects, yearlings and 2-year-olds will be available in a sale that previously produced stakes winners like Lord Prancealot (2023 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar) and Grade 1-producing broodmares like Expo Gold (dam of Preakness-winning filly Swiss Skydiver). For further information and to obtain credit, contact Loretta@ctba.com or call (626) 445-7800 ext: 227. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2024) — The window for nominations to the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Starlet and Grade II, $200,000 guaranteed Los Alamitos Futurity will remain open until Monday, Sept. 30. The two signature events of the upcoming Winter Thoroughbred meet, which will begin Friday, Dec. 6and continue through Sunday, Dec. 15, are for 2-year-olds. The Starlet – for fillies – is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 while the Futurity will be run a week later (Saturday, Dec. 14). The Starlet, which has been run at Los Alamitos since 2014, has been won locally by such notables as Take Charge Brandi, the 2014 champion 2-year-old filly, Abel Tasman, the 2017 champion 3-year-old filly and Kentucky Oaks winner, and multiple stakes winner Eda, is part of the ‘’Road to the Kentucky Oaks’’ series. The winner of the Starlet will receive 10 points towards earning a berth in the 2025 Kentucky Oaks, which will be run next May 2 at Churchill Downs. The 2024 renewal of the Los... ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Cal Expo. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri,, John Carvelli, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis and Thomas Hudnut. Due to a power outage at Cal Expo, the CHRB was unable to stream the audio of the proceedings to the public. Technicians recorded the audio using battery power and later provided the audio file to the CHRB. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link, accessed through the Media Room tab. In brief: The Board conditionally approved the license application for Golden State Racing Association (GSR) to conduct a thoroughbred meet in Pleasanton that will operate from October 19 through December 15 with 26 programs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The GSR license application was incomplete as it lacked the Advance Deposit Wagering agreement and more critically the mandatory... ...
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By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2024) — California-bred Johnny Podres must earn his way into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Nov. 2. A 7-year-old son of Grazen, Johnny Podres is scheduled to start in the richest running of the Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course at Santa Anita on Sept. 28. The value of the race has been enhanced from $200,000 in 2023 to $750,000 this year, one of three stakes with significantly higher purses on Sept. 28 through a promotion by the track’s parent company, 1/ST Racing. The winner of the Eddie D Stakes receives $450,000 and Johnny Podres may need a win to justify a $100,000 supplemental nomination fee. In addition, there are $30,000 in pre-entry and entry fees. The gelding, bred by Nick Alexander, races for Rockingham Ranch and David Bernsen. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when you wager on DRF Bets. “If we win, they... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2024) — Heading into the first turn of the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos, jockey Edwin Maldonado had a good feeling the race was going to end well for him. The all-time leader with 142 daytime thoroughbred wins, Maldonado was aboard Man O Rose, the 11-10 favorite in the one-mile race for California breds and it was the first venture beyond 6 ½ furlongs for the 4-year-old. “He broke great and had his ears forward going into the first turn,’’ said Maldonado. Providing owner-breeders Bruce and Beverly Zeitz and trainer Jeff Mullins with several options moving forward, Man On Rose dominated his six opponents, ultimately prevailing by eight lengths. The win was the fifth in seven 2024 starts and his seventh in 12 lifetime appearances and the $42,000 payday pushed his earnings to $319,840. Out of the Good Journey mare Kathleen Rose, Man O Rose completed eight furlongs in 1:35.52 and paid $4.20, $3 and $2.60. Mullins said he... ...
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From CARMA ARCADIA, Calif . (Sept. 15, 2024) — CARMA (California Retirement Management Account) is thrilled to announce the release of “What Horses Do After Racing: The Story of Good Carma,” a captivating children’s book written by renowned horse racing journalist Jay Privman and published by Red Cliff Publishing. This beautifully illustrated book is a legacy project for CARMA, dedicated to highlighting the remarkable transitions of racehorses into new and fulfilling careers beyond the track. About the Book “What Horses Do After Racing: The Story of Good Carma” takes young readers on a journey through the lives of four racehorses—Good Carma, Stylish Samantha, Lovely Lucinda, and Silly Billy—who, after their racing days are over, find new homes and purposes. The main character, Good Carma, is a beautiful chestnut filly with a splash of white on her face and legs, making it look like she’s wearing socks. The story showcases the horses’ dreams of their future careers. Through engaging storytelling and illustrations, the book highlights how each horse transitions to a... ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept 15, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m.at Cal Expo in Sacramento. This meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to provide unsolicited public comment on agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda item. Note that for agenda item #9, Public Comment, no further comments will be allowed after thirty minutes. For those who are unable to attend the meeting, a webcast audio link is available on the CHRB website via the Media Room link. The agenda and package of materials have been newly formatted into a single link: https://www.chrb.ca.gov/meeting_agendas.asp These materials are also available on the CHRB website. ...
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From Eclipse Thoroughbred Farm SOLVANG, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2024) — Multiple graded-stakes winner Joey Freshwater, a talented son of Jimmy Creed, will stand his first season at California’s Eclipse Thoroughbred Farm for an introductory fee of $2,500, alongside Grazen, Henry Adams and Tough Sunday. Joey Freshwater won the Grade III Runhappy Stakes and the Grade III Bay Shore Stakes. His , career-high Beyer was 108. Out of the More Than Ready mare Lake Turkana, Joey Freshwater earned $480,780. ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2024) – Man O Rose, a four-time winner this year, will make his Los Alamitos debut against seven opponents in the $75,000-guaranteed E. B. Johnston Stakes Saturday. Restricted to 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the one-mile Johnston is the last of eight races on the second day of the September Thoroughbred meet. Post time Saturday is 1 p.m. and approximate post time for the Johnston is 4:30 p.m. Trained by Jeff Mullins for B and B Zietz Stables, Inc., Man O Rose, a 4-year-old Stanford gelding out of the Good Journey mare Kathleen Rose, rattled off his 2024 victories in succession before he trailed in a turf sprint at Del Mar Aug. 2. A winner of six of 11 lifetime with earnings of $277,840, Man O Rose will be competing beyond 6 ½ furlongs for the first time, but he has won three of four on dirt. Third in the 2023 Johnston won by Kings River Knight, Shortman will... ...
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By DRF.com FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2024) — In a year of widespread change in Northern California racing, five weeks of racing begins at Fresno on Friday, a departure from the two-week seasons held for decades in conjunction with the county fair in early October. There are two stakes for Thoroughbreds at Fresno in coming weeks – the $75,000 Harris Farms Stakes for California-bred sprinters at six furlongs on Sept. 29, and the $50,00 Bull Dog Stakes at 1 1/8 miles on Oct. 13. With the permanent closure of Golden Gate Fields in June, additional racing at Fresno was added to the Northern California calendar to fill a void. In past years, Golden Gate Fields held a race meeting from late August through September. As part of the revamped calendar, the Humboldt County Fair meeting in Ferndale was extended from two weeks to three, ending last Sunday. The first weekend at Fresno is technically run as the final week of the Humboldt county license, as part of an agreement with the... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2024) — None Above the Law, the upset winner of the Bertrando Stakes during the Los Angeles County Fair earlier this year, is among 13 nominations to the $75,000-guaranteed E.B. Johnston Stakes. The one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California will be run Saturday, September 14, the second day of the September meet at Los Alamitos. The six-day season will continue through Sunday, September. 22. Bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, owned by Hector Castrellon and trained by Jorge Periban, None Above the Law, a 6-year-old gelded son of Karakontie, took advantage of a fast early pace to capture the Bertrando at 9-1 June 22. The win was his second in three starts at Los Alamitos. Fast Draw Munnings and Shortman, the 2-3 finishers behind Kings River Knight in the 2023 Johnston, are also nominated. A 5-year-old gelded son of Munnings, Fast Draw Munnings was claimed for $40,000 by trainer John Sadler for owner Hronis Racing LLC... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2024) – With odds-on favorite Shea Brennan breaking last in a troubled trip, California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Bodacious rebounded from a sixth-place finish in his previous race to win Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Bodacious is the first stakes winner by Smokem, out of the Bodemeister mare My Love Magnet, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Griffin Stables LLC, Lovingier, Terry C. and Sabesky, Paul and trained by Jorge Periban. “First time I ran the horse he ran with blinkers on and he got hit from both sides by a couple of horses and I think he got a little scared,” said Periban. “So today I took off the blinkers and it worked. He’s a nice horse. When he broke from the gate I saw him more focused and I said: ‘This is going to be the time.’ The horse was ready to go and I got lucky today.” The $7,000 purchase at... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2024) – Stakes winner R Heisman, who was also entered in Friday’s I’m Smokin Stakes, apparently will opt for the $300,000 Grade I Del Mar Futurity for 2-year-olds as the lone California-sired. R Heisman is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Far From Over, out of the First American mare Parisienne, was bred by Highclare, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $115,200 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 9 Graduation Stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2024) – A quartet of California-breds is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes for 2-year-olds. Run for Kidder is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Unusual Heat mare Winemenow, was bred by Mike Ryan, is owned by Firsthome Thoroughbreds, Anschel, Harold, Barnhart, Nancy and Ryan, Michael John and trained by Adam Kitchingman. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $53,200 and is coming off an Aug. 9 maiden win. Johnson’s Magic is by Mr. Big, out of the Malibu Moon mare Keep the Magic, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by John Sadler. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $15,000. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Panuco is an also-eligible by Stanford, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Swiftly Risen, was bred by Michael Allen, is owned by Tricar Stables and trained by Jorge Periban. The $15,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in... ...
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FERNDALE, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2024) – Five California-breds will be seeking their first stakes win in Sunday’s $50,000 C.J. Hindley Humboldt County Marathon at Ferndale. Shot of a Lifetime is by Many Rivers, out of the Chapel Royal mare Penuche Royale, was bred by Rob Creighton, is owned by Sue Gilmour and trained by James Gilmour. He has 18 wins in 83 starts, earnings of $315,611 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 10 Slim Williams Memorial at Tillamook Fair. Druidic is by Boisterous, out of the Rocky Bar mare Shared Image, was bred by owner Robert Traynor and is trained by D. Wayne Baker. He has four wins in 26 starts, earnings of $86,152 and is coming off an Aug. 25 allowance win. Sea of Liberty is by Boisterous, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Seekitana, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shapiro, is owned by Gustavo Ponce and trained y James Gilmour. He has nine wins in 41 starts, earnings of $205,884 and is coming... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2024) — Securely atop the California-bred juvenile class after winning the Graduation Stakes last month, R Heisman will aim for a more ambitious goal. Despite being the early favorite in the $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds Friday at Del Mar, R Heisman is expected to scratch to run Sunday in the Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity. Bred by Highclare, owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller, the colt is an outsider in the Futurity, which Miller won in 2019 with 35-1 longshot Nucky. “I think we’re going in the Futurity,” Miller said Wednesday, referring to R Heisman. “That’s what Mr. Barber wants to do, so that’s what we’re going to do.” The likely defection of R Heisman from the I’m Smokin leaves five runners, including impressive debut winner Shea Brennan, speedster Bodacious, Miller’s maiden winner Style Cat, maiden The Gypsy Cowboy, and longshot Timty. The six-furlong tilt is the second race on Friday’s card which begins at... ...
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From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. Sept. 4, 2024) – The $75,000- guaranteed E.B. Johnston for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California is one of two stakes scheduled for the 2024 Los Alamitos September meet. The one-mile race will be run Saturday, Sept. 14. The six-day season will begin Friday, Sept. 13 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 22. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday (Sept. 13-15 and 20-22) both weeks. Post time will be 1 p.m. The more lucrative of the stakes is the $125,000 Dark Mirage. The race at one mile for fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – will be offered Saturday, Sept. 21. Grandstand admission is $3 and $2 for seniors 62 and older. Admission to Burgart’s and Vessels Club is $10. Tickets can also be purchased online at LosAlamitos.com. Los Alamitos offers free general parking. Preferred parking is $5. The wagering menu includes a pair of $1 Pick 4’s on races 2-5 and the final four races along with a $2 Pick Six as well as the... ...
Read More →From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2024) — With the latest chapter of the championship event known as the Breeders’ Cup on the agenda, Del Mar will host its 11th Bing Crosby Season starting on Thursday, October 31 and running ahead to Sunday, December 1. This will be Breeders’ Cup #41 and be the third held at the seaside oval after sessions in 2017 and 2021. It will be presented on Friday and Saturday, November 1 and 2 and, because of it, Del Mar picks up an additional six stakes to go with its own 14. The six special stakes tied to the Breeders’ Cup will be run on the two BC cards with two of them restricted to Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds — the Golden State Juvenile Fillies on Friday, Nov. 1 and Golden State Juvenile on Saturday, Nov. 2. Both will be run at seven furlongs. The gross value of the local stakes program is $3,150,000 and includes a pair of Grade I, $300,000 offerings in... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2024) – Hot Girl Walk took charge turning for home then had to survive an inquiry for a mild upset win in Monday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Hot Girl Walk is the first stakes winner by Bodexpress, out of the Awesome Again mare Awesome Mama, was bred by owner Richard Barton Enterprises and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $117,000 and was coming off an Aug. 11 maiden win. “She finally left the gate with some authority,” said Gaines. “Previously she broke slowly and had to circle the field. Today she was on it and speed holds here. Antonio (Fresu, jockey) rode a smart race when he let those two go. He sat right behind them and she still showed her kick.” In the Air tonight was second and odds-on favorite Cayucos third in a field of six. Hot Girl Walk ran the six furlongs in 1:11.28 and... ...
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VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 4, 2024) – Class Code is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Delta Colleen Handicap for fillies and mares at Hastings Racecourse. Class Code is by Desert Code, out of the Cutlass Reality mare Reality With Class, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Barbara Heads. She has 10 wins in 44 starts, earnings of $130,966 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 9 optional claimer. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2024) – R Heisman, coming off last month’s Graduation Stakes win, looks for another in Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. R Heisman is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Far From Over, out of the First American mare Parisienne, was bred by Highclare, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $115,200 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 9 Graduation Stakes. Shea Brennan is by Tough Sunday, out of the Old Topper mare Carrie Rose, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He won his lone start July 26 with earnings of $45,000. Timty is by Stanford, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Wayne Atwell, is owned by Kasparoff, Tim, Leatherman, Ty and Mayberry, Thomas and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $51,620 and is coming off... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2024) – Monday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar will be a reunion of the trifecta-sweeping progeny of Stay Thirsty and their breeder, CTBA board member Terry Lovingier. In the Air Tonight is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Sky Mesa mare Angel Allie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Chacon, Anthony J., Flores, Victor M. and Lovingier, Terry C. and trained by Steve Knapp. She has won both starts with earnings of $89,400 and is coming off a win in the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes Aug. 4. Thirsty Mama is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Stormin Fever mare Easter Fever, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Mihaljevich, John and Moroney, John and trained by Steve Miyadi. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $62,200 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 4 CTBA Stakes. Thirsty in Vegas is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Indian Charlie... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2024) – Stakes winner Curlin’s Kaos is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade II Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds. Curlin’s Kaos is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Curlin mare It’s Vengeance, was bred by James Shenouda & Alfred Pais, is owned by Zephyr Racing and Pais and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $258,520 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal Stakes. ...
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From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2024) — The Jockey Club today announced its newly elected stewards and members. The new stewards are Gary Fenton, David O’Farrell, Everrett R. Dobson, and Vincent Viola. William S. Farish Jr. (vice chair) was reelected. The remaining stewards are Stuart S. Janney III (chair), Ian D. Highet (treasurer), William M. Lear (secretary), Barbara Banke, Louis A. Cella, Terry Finley, and R. Alex Rankin. The new members are Joseph Appelbaum, John Ballantyne PhD, Rick Gold, Marshall Gramm PhD, MV Magnier, Jon Miller, Garrett O’Rourke, and Jessica Steinbrenner. In 2002, Appelbaum co-founded Off The Hook LLC, a racing, sales, and breeding operation that has produced numerous stakes winners, including Breeders’ Cup and Eclipse Award winners Informed Decision and Spun To Run. Appelbaum was the 2018 champion of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge. Appelbaum recently completed two terms (six-years) as president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association and was concurrently president of the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association. Appelbaum served on the board of directors of the National... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2024) – Five California-bred stakes winners, including females Sassy Nature and Connie Swingle taking on the boys, are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Graded stakes winner Fast Buck is by Gallant Son, out of the Falstaff mare Zorra Roja, was bred by Daehling Ranch and is owned by Zephyr Racing and trainer Cesar DeAlba. He has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $282,292 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 2 optional claimer. He was ninth in this race last year. Sassy Nature is a filly by Straight Fire, out of the After Market mare Renee’s Queen, was bred by Straight Fire LLC, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $336,790 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 2 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Star Racer is a stakes winner by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2024) – Multiple stakes winner Grand Slam Smile and fellow California-bred Back On Track are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Grand Slam Smile is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. She has five wins in eight starts, earnings of $433,400 and is coming off a second in the July 26 Fleet Treat Stakes. Back On Track is by Prospect Park, out of the Good Journey mare Peg’s Journey, was bred by Carole Fernandez and is owned by trainer Paula Capestro. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $122,605 and is coming off a fourth in the July Fleet Treat Stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2024) — Graded winner None Above the Law is the lone California-bred in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Fanduel Pacific Classic at Del Mar. None Above the Law, winner of the 2021 Del Mar Derby, is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, is owned by Hector Castrellon and trained by Jorge Periban. He has seven wins in 35 starts, earnings of $651,892 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 3 California Dreamin’. ...
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From Monmouth Park Publicity OCEANPORT, N.J. (Aug. 25, 2024) – Odds-on favorite Riding Pretty, a New-Jersey-bred daughter of California stallion Jack Milton, won Sunday’s $102,000 Eleven North Handicap for fillies at mares at Monmouth Park. She has five wins in 20 starts and earnings of $369,365. Riding Pretty, out of the Girolamo mare High Renaissance, ran the six furlongs in 1:10.34 and won by one length at odds of 1-2. “She hadn’t sprinted since she was 2 years old. So that was impressive,” said trainer Eddie Owens, Jr. Riding Pretty, usually a solid closer, dueled with Bel Pensiero for most of the stretch, finally pulling away. It marked the 4-year-old filly’s first time sprinting in her past 17 starts. “I blew her out in :34 on Thursday to make sure I had enough speed in her,” said Owens. “I was just hoping she didn’t fall too far behind early. But being a race where there wasn’t a lot of speed I knew they were not going in 21 (seconds) for... ...
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YORK, U.K. (Aug. 24, 2024) – Group II winner Sir Busker, an Irish-bred son of California stallion Sir Prancealot, won Saturday’s $100,000 Sky Bet Finale Handicap at York Race Course. Sir Busker, an 8-year-old gelding out of the Tiger Hill mare Street Kitty, has seven wins in 51 starts with earnings of $827,101. He won by one length at odds of 14-1 in a field of 17, running the 1 5/16 miles in 2:10.21. It was his first win in more than two years. ...
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba. (Aug. 27, 2024) – Bound for Heaven is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Osiris Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Assiniboia Downs. Bound for Heaven is by Stanford, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Run for Retts, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Naherniak, Garry and Hougham, Leon W. and trained by Mike Taphorn. She won her lone start Aug. 14 with earnings of $8,801. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2024) – Statebred Horse of the Year The Chosen Vron and three fellow California-breds take on Saudi Cup winner Senor Buscador in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar. For The Chosen Vron, bred by Tiz Molly Partners, it will be his final prep before the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Owned by Sondereker Racing LLC, Kruljac, J. Eric, Fetkin, Robert S. and Thornburgh, Richard and trained by Kruljac, The Chosen Vron has 19 wins in 24 starts, earnings of $1,659,678 and has reeled off victories in 14 of his last 15 starts, all stakes. The other Cal-breds are See Through It, Big City Lights and Moose Mitchell. See Through It is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Chester House mare Crystal House, was bred by Edward Allred, is owned by Lizbeth Medina and trained by Genaro Vallejo. He has 15 wins in 44 starts, earnings of $486,854 and is coming off a fourth in the July 27 Bing Crosby. Big City Lights is... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2024) – Multiple stakes winners Chismosa and Tom’s Regret are joined by fellow California-bred Irish Wahine in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Chismosa is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Cat Dreams mare You Can Dream, was bred by owner Jaime Renella and is trained by Rafael DeLeon. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $502,250 and is coming off a seventh in the July 6 Great Lady M. Tom’s Regret is by Tom’s Tribute, out of the Quality Road mare Pure, was bred by DP Racing, is owned by Cinema Thoroughbreds, Beckerle, Michelle K., Flores, Victor M., Johnson, Burton and Zondlo, Eugene and trained by Steven Miyadi. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $373,823 and is coming off a second in the July 20 Governor’s Cup Stakes. Irish Wahine is by Grazen, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned... ...
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NISKU, Alberta (Aug. 21, 2024) – California-breds J Dutton and Shining Tiger are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Canadian Derby at Century Mile. J Dutton is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Cat Five’ O, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Christoff, Gordon and Giesbrecht, Lance B. and trained by Robert Anderson. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $70,734 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 5 BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Derby Trial. Shining Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the southern Halo mare Brooke’s Halo, was bred by PT Syndicate # 1, is owned by Mohammad Kahn and trained by James Brown. He has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $31,686 and is coming off a win in the July 28 Grande Prairie Derby. ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2024) — Much has changed for Moment’s Pleasure since she finished a game second in her stakes debut in the $102,500 Fran’s Valentine Stakes at Santa Anita in May. Moment’s Pleasure followed that one-length loss with a second in an allowance race there on June 14, and a win in an allowance race at Del Mar on July 28. In Sunday’s $152,500 Solana Beach Stakes for statebred fillies and mares at Del Mar, Moment’s Pleasure showed substantial improvement from her recent starts, closing from fourth on the turn to win the one-mile grass race by 1 3/4 lengths. Moment’s Pleasure is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lamazone, was bred by Rainmaker Racing LLC, Ben & Sally Warren & Bret Lewis, is owned by Rainmaker Racing LLC and Lewis, Bret and trained by Craig Lewis. She has three wins in eight starts and earnings of $221,880. Moment’s Pleasure was one of three 3-year-olds in a field of 11 in... ...
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NISKU, Alberta (Aug. 21, 2024) – California-bred Spitten Kitten risks her stakes win streak in Saturday’s $75,000 Northlands Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Century Mile. Spitten Kitten is by Air Force Blue, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Zahrah, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned by trainer Marvin Buffalo, Deb Buffalo and Arnold Soustar. She has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $151,515 and is coming off three consecutive wins. Also entered in Cal-bred Majestic Oops. She is by Majestic Harbor, out of the Olmodovar mare Miss Oops, was bred by William Dory, Sandy Dory, Gary Kropp & Janet Kropp, is owned by Sublime Stables Inc, Kropp, Gary and Kropp, Janet and trained by Craig Smith. She has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $106,249 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 2 allowance. ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2024) — The $1,500 supplemental fee required to make Stay and Scam eligible for Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes at Del Mar may be money well spent. A two-time stakes winner this year, Stay and Scam was not nominated earlier this month for $150 in what trainer Doug O’Neill said was an oversight. “This was definitely the plan all along,” he said. :: Get Del Mar Clocker Reports straight from the morning workouts at the track. Available every race day. Stay and Scam, who races for Paul and Zillah Reddam, will be favored to win the Solana Beach Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares at a mile on turf. Stay and Scam won the Fran’s Valentine Stakes for statebred fillies and mares at a mile over the Santa Anita turf on May 25 as the 1-2 favorite. In her only subsequent start, Stay and Scam was third by three lengths behind Connie Swingle in the July 27 Daisycutter Handicap against open company at... ...
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From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Del Mar Hilton. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Brenda Washington Davis and Thomas Hudnut. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcastlink, accessed through the Media Room tab. In brief: The Board approved the license application for the Los Angeles Turf Club to conduct a race meet at Santa Anita Park that will operate from September 27 through October 27. Racing will be offered on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, and on Monday, October 14. Chairman Ferraro opened the discussion by announcing that henceforth all race meets in the state will no longer directly benefit from simulcast revenue on any day a program is canceled for reason other than inclement weather. Instead, the simulcast revenue from such a canceled program will be channeled into regulatory costs for all meets... ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2024) — Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella has been named the 20th winner of the coveted Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award and will be presented with it at Del Mar by Pincay during ceremonies on Saturday, August 31, Pacific Classic Day at the seaside oval. The award, named for the Hall of Fame rider who is one of the greats of the game, is given annually to those who have served the sport of racing “with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction.” Mandella, 74, has trained horses on his own since 1976 and has collected more than 2,300 winners and $157 million in purses. He becomes the sixth trainer to win the award. ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2024) — This Friday’s first post will shift from 4 p.m. to 3 p.m. and remain at that time on Fridays for the balance of the meet, which concludes on Sunday, September 8. The time shift is keyed on the setting of the sun in the San Diego area, which corrects by almost an hour over the course of the summer. Sunset on Opening Day (July 20) was at 7:55 p.m. Sunset on Closing Day (September 8) is 7:04 p.m. Additionally, first post on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays will adjust to 1:30 p.m. from the normal 2 p.m. beginning on Saturday, August 31. It will continue at those 1:30 starts on those days for the remainder of the session. ...
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See the sales results here PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2024) – California-bred sons of stallions Smiling Tiger and Union Rags sold for $42,000 each to top Tuesday’s California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The son of Smiling Tiger, out of the stakes-winning Southern Halo mare Brooke’s Halo, was bred by Old English Rancho, consigned by Harris Farms, agent, and purchased by trainer Jeff Bonde. Brooke’s Halo also produced stakes winner Rock and Glory, who later produced the Practical Joke graded stakes-winning colt Little Vic. The son of Union Rags, the first foal out of the stakes-winning Grazen mare September Secret, was bred and consigned by Checkmate Thoroughbreds and was purchased by Michael Nentwig. He’s also from the family of stakes winner Cee’s the Point. For the yearlings, 81 sold for $481,900, an average of $5,949 and median of $3,700. For non-yearlings, 13 sold for $58,600, an average of $4,508 and median of $3,500. For complete sales results, click... ...
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From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, August 15, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Del Mar Hilton. This meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to provide unsolicited public comment on agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda item. Note that for agenda item #12, Public Comment, no further comments will be allowed after thirty minutes. For those who are unable to attend the meeting, a webcast audio link is available on the CHRB website via the Media Room link. The agenda and meeting package of materials are also available on the CHRB website. ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2024) — John Carvelli, of Newport Beach, has been appointed to the California Horse Racing Board. Carvelli was a Partner and Executive Vice President at LIBERTY Dental Plan from 2004 to 2024. He is a member of the Catholic University of America Board of Trustees, The FAMILY San Francisco and the North American Boxing Federation Executive Committee. Carvelli earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics from the Catholic University of America. This position requires Senate confirmation and the compensation is $100 per diem. Carvelli is registered without party preference. Carvelli replaces Wendy Mitchell. ...
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From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2024) — Trainer J. Eric Kruljac noted immediately following the G1 Bing Crosby at Del Mar last month that he would not be training The Chosen Vron’s up to the Breeders’ Cup this year. That at some point he would run his star gelding in a prep between now and November. Now he’s decided on what that prep will be. Kruljac says he will run in next Saturday’s G2, $250,000 Pat O’Brien Stakes, a 7-furlong affair that may also attract this year’s Saudi Cup winner, Senor Buscador. “He’s doing great,” Kruljac says of The Chosen Vron. ”We’re going to breeze tomorrow (Saturday) morning. So far he’s hitting on all cylinders and I couldn’t be any more pleased with his training.” The Chosen Vron put in his first work since the Bing Crosby last Saturday when he went three furlongs in :36.00, fourth best of 16 works at the distance that morning. So what does Kruljac do to keep ‘Vron’ in top form?... ...
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By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2024) — A year ago, the CTBA’s Northern California yearling and horses of racing age sale was held at Pleasanton mere weeks after the announcement that Golden Gate Fields was soon to be closed. Despite a turbulent time, demand for yearlings was strong with a higher average price compared to the 2022 auction. This year’s sale will be held Tuesday in Pleasanton amid a different setting for the sport in Northern California. Pleasanton will host an autumn race meeting later this year on dates previously run at Golden Gate Fields, which closed June 9. A group of owners, trainers, and breeders, working with the California Authority of Racing Fairs, will conduct the meeting, and have plans to hold a winter-spring meeting in early 2025. Many of the backers of the new Pleasanton meet will be active buyers and sellers on Tuesday. Over the years, this sale’s graduates have often raced in Northern California, with a fewer number sent to Southern California. Tuesday’s sale has drawn... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2024) — Not much went R Heisman’s way in the Everett Nevin Stakes at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton, Calif., last month. The colt raced wide and was checked at a pivotal point in the sprint stakes, eventually finishing second. R Heisman’s journey in Friday’s $101,500 Graduation Stakes was a much smoother outing. Ridden by leading rider Juan Hernandez, R Heisman stalked pacesetter and stablemate Case Hit to the final furlong before taking the lead in the final 30 yards and winning by three-quarters of a length. Hernandez had R Heisman on the rail on the turn and moved outside of Case Hit in the stretch before taking the lead. Sent off favored, R Heisman ($4.60) ran 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:04.05. The colt was bred by Highclare, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. Case Hit (7-1) is co-owned by Barber, Darryn Barber, and also Miller. I’m a Bad Boy, a maiden trained by Luis Mendez, finished another 3... ...
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By DRF.com SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2024) — California-bred Keep Movin’ On closed from last in the final half-mile to win Saturday’s $95,700 Robert Dupret Derby on turf at the Sonoma County Cair in Santa Rosa despite an eventful stretch run and a brief inquiry. Ridden by Frank Alvarado for owner and breeder Tom Bachman, Keep Movin’ On ($5.20) finished 1 1/4 lengths in front of pacesetter Baby Waylon, a 5-2 chance. Grogu (3-1) had a troubled trip in the stretch but held third. Keep Movin’ On, who was favored, ran 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.17, winning his first stakes and for the third time in his nine-race career. Alvarado had Keep Movin’ On between rivals on the backstretch, and found better position stalking Baby Waylon on the turn. With a wide move, Keep Movin’ On reached contention in the stretch. He raced in close quarters with Baby Waylon, but had sufficient momentum to draw away. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when... ...
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EVANSTON, Wyo. (Aug. 10, 2024) — California-bred Sunrise Mischief won Saturday’s $65,900 Rod Galloway Thoroughbred Derby for 3-year-olds at Wyoming Downs. Sunrise Mischief is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Speightstown mare Pleasing Sunrise, was bred by SLO Racing and is owned by trainer Shaun Story. A $12,500 claim in April, Sunrise Mischief has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $72,520 and has a three-race win streak. He ran the six furlongs in 1:09.22 and won by a nose at odds of 3-1 over fellow Cal-bred Raspberry Wine. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2024) – Abhita is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 CTT & TOC Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Abhita is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Wildcat Heir mare Wild Caroline, was bred by James Shenouda, is owned by Zephyr Racing and trained by Antonio Garcia. She has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $141,756 and is coming off a fifth in a July 21 optional claimer. ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 12, 2024) – The catalog for the 2024 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age sale is now online at this link: norcalsale-catalog-2024-2.pdf (ctba.com) The sale will be held at noon on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. The catalog includes 118 individuals with an upset price of $1,000. For further information, contact Loretta Viega at Loretta@ctba.com or at 626-445-7800. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2024) – Multiple stakes winner Clovisconnection is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. Clovisconnection is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare La Darling, was bred by owner William & Judy Hedrick and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has nine wins in 14 starts, earnings of $320,550 and is coming off a win in the June 29 Oak Tree Sprint Stakes. He is 2-for-2 in Emerald Downs stakes races. ...
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2024) – Multiple winners Right Hand Ryder and Keen Movin’ On are among the half dozen California-breds among entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at the Wine Country Meet at the Sonoma County Fair. Elegant Boy is by Big Bad Leroybrown, out of the Trapper mare Trappers Magic, was bred by owner Hector Preciado and is trained by Sergio Perez. He is a maiden making his 10th start with earnings of $24,866. Right Hand Ryder is by G. G. Ryder, out of the Bertrando mare Hand Tricks, was bred by owner Sergio Saiguero and is trained by Samuel Calvario. He has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $35,488 and is coming off three consecutive second-place finishes in starter’s allowance races. Baby Waylon is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Snow Ridge mare Ju Ju Baby, was bred by owner Robert Traynor and is trained by D. Wayne Baker. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $47,250 and is making... ...
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From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 6, 2024) — The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) today announced that entries for all divisions of the 2024 T.I.P. Championships are now open. Additionally, there is an online declaration form that can be used to declare all horses for T.I.P. Championships. Please note that this form must be used for horses that are automatically qualified or horses that require a Hardship Request to qualify. More information about qualifying can be found below. 2024 T.I.P. Championships Open for Entries T.I.P. Championships in hunter (crossrails to 3’0″), jumper (2’6″ to 3’6″), English pleasure, combined test (starter to preliminary), dressage (introductory to FEI TOC), Western dressage (TOC), Western pleasure, ranch riding, competitive trail, and in-hand will occur at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina. The show will commence the evening of Thursday, October 3, and will continue through Sunday, October 6. Important deadlines are as follows: Declaration closing date: Sunday, September 15, 2024 Hardship Request closing date: Saturday, August 31, 2024 On-time entries close: Monday, September... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2024) – As the breeder and co-owner of five of the eight runners in the $101,000 CTBA Stakes at Del Mar last Sunday, it was little surprise that California Thoroughbred Breeders Association director Terry Lovingier was involved with the first three finishers. A similar scenario may develop in Friday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Sereis-eligible 2-year-olds at 5 1/2 furlongs. Of the nine entrants, Lovingier bred five and has an ownership stake in three starters, including the colt Bodacious. Bodacious, co-owned by Lovingier, Griffin Stables, and Paul Sabesky, has had mixed results in two starts. After a dazzling win in a maiden race by 5 3/4 lengths at 4 1/2 furlongs at Santa Anita on May 3, Bodacious was sixth of 12 as the 2-1 favorite in the Bashford Manor Stakes at six furlongs at Churchill Downs on June 30. :: DRF’s Del Mar Handicapping Packages: Get everything you need to play the races with confidence. Lovingier insists that Bodacious — a... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2024) – Multiple stakes winner Daffodil Sweet and fellow California-breds Tizzy Twister and Nan Eliabeth are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Distaff for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Tizzy Twister is by Tiz a Minister, out of the Tiznow mare Hurricane Tiz, was bred by Sayjay Racing LLC & Beerman Family Trust, is owned by David A. Bernsen LLC and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Justin Evans. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $264,880 and is coming off a sixth in the July 21 Washington State Legislators Stakes. 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 and is trained by Marshall Allen. She has 10 wins in 22 starts, earnings of $216,661 and is coming off a second in the July 21 Washington State Legislators Stakes. She was third in this race last year and sixth in 2021. Nan Elizabeth is... ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2024) – Signora Vittoria is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Signora Vittoria is by Bernardini, out of the Ghostzapper mare Pragmatic Princess, was bred by Warlock Stables, Myrick, Dougan, English, Perry and Denise Martin, is owned by Warlock Stables and Martin, Perry and trained by Tim McCanna. She is a maiden making her 11th start with earnings of $16,200. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2024) – Polis is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs. Polis is by Kantharos, out of the A.P. Indy mare Choral Symphony, was bred by Stetson Racing, is owned by Darrin Paul and trained by Frank Lucarelli. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $15,078 and is coming off an Aug. 2 maiden claiming win. ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2024) — Who better to dominate the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes than one of the most prolific California breeders? Terry Lovingier, longtime member of the CTBA Board, bred the trifecta in Sunday’s $100,000 CTBA Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. In the Air Tonight won by a convincing 5 1/4 lengths, Thirsty Mama was second and Thirsty in Vegas was third. All three were by Lovingier’s stallion, Stay Thirsty, were bred by Lovingier and co-owned by Lovingier. Lovingier bred five of the eight starters in the race and In the Air Tonight is co-owned by Lovingier, Anthony Chacon, Victor Flores, and Tom Halasz. The style of her win was noteworthy on Sunday, a day in which many main track winners raced on or near the lead. Sent off favored, In the Air Tonight, ridden by Tiago Pereira, ran 5 1/2 furlongs in 1:05.37 and remained unbeaten in two starts. Starting from the outside, In the Air Tonight broke... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2024) – Harris Farm homebred On the Whim proved best by a length and a quarter in a surprise in the 19th running of the California Dreamin’ Stakes, a mile and one sixteenth on the turf course that is limited to Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds and up at Del Mar. The homebred 4-year-old gelding by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Whimsy, covered the distance in 1:41.44 under Abel Cedillo and returned an even $22 to his backers. “He didn’t break that well, but we got a good spot and I got him to relax,” said Cedillo. “He was going easy; I just left him alone. The fractions weren’t that fast. Then he had it when it came time. A good race for him. I’m loving winning races again. So good to be back at Del Mar. I love it here.” Veteran trainer Dean Pederson picked up his third California Dreamin’ win. “I told him (Abel Cedillo), with the rail, you have to... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2024) – With a clear lead on the turn, Curlin’s Kaos proved impossible to catch in the stretch of Friday’s $153,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar, providing a milestone win for trainer Antonio Garcia and jockey Diego Herrera. Garcia, 35, won the first stakes of his career, which began in 2016. For the 20-year-old Herrera, Curlin’s Kaos represented his first stakes win at Del Mar, and the second stakes win of his career, which began in 2021. Curlin’s Kaos ($14.80) was bred by James Shenouda and Sonny Pais and races for the partnership Zephyr Racing and Pais. Curlin’s Kaos was prominent from the start of the Real Good Deal Stakes at seven furlongs, holding a narrow lead through an opening quarter-mile in 22.20 seconds. By the end of the backstretch, Curlin’s Kaos’s advantage had widened, after a half-mile in 44.78. None of the trailing 11 runners posed a threat in the stretch. Curlin’s Kaos won by... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2024) — The Oak Tree Racing Association, which operated the fall season at Santa Anita for decades, has made a cash infusion of $157,000 to the purses of seven races at Del Mar on Saturday, and plans a similar investment at Santa Anita on Oct. 5. The funding comes from Oak Tree’s endowment, which also provides annual donations to racing-related charities, officials said. On Saturday, Oak Tree has provided $100,000 of the $400,000 purse for the Grade 1 Clement Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares on dirt. In addition, the organization will pay bonuses of $9,500 to the first three finishers of six overnight races. Those funds will be divided equally between owners and trainer and are worth $5,000 for first, $3,000 for second, and $1,500 for third. :: DRF’s Del Mar Handicapping Packages: Get everything you need to play the races with confidence. Oak Tree is also providing a $500 gift to the groom of the horse voted as the best turned out... ...
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From Emerald Downs Publicity AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 4, 2024) – California-bred Si That Tiger appears to be the fastest 2-year-old at Emerald Downs in 2024. In Sunday’s $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes, Si That Tiger took command around the turn and powered home to a convincing 5 ½-length victory, covering 6 ½ furlongs in a fast 1:16.33. Silvio Amador rode the winner at 121 lbs. for trainer Blaine Wright and the ownership partnership of John and Janene Maryanski and Gerald and Gail Schneider, all of Auburn, Wash. A $20,000 yearling purchase, Si That Tiger has won two straight by a combined 12 ¾ lengths following a trouble-filled debut eight weeks ago. Including Sunday’s first-place check worth $27,500, his earnings now stand at $41,900. Sandwiched between Kiss the Tiger and stablemate Vivacious Tribute on the backstretch, Si That Tiger spurted clear on the turn while running the half in :44.54, a potentially taxing fraction for a 2-year-old in early August. No problem, however, as the favorite finished with a flourish in a... ...
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Aug. 5, 2024) — California-bred Spitten Kitten extended her stakes winning streak to three in Monday’s $50,000 Escape Clause Stakes for fillies and mares at Assiniboia Downs. Spitten Kitten is by Air Force Blue, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Zahrah, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Marvin and Deb Buffalo and Arnold Souster and is trained by Marvin Buffalo. She has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $129,072 and has won three consecutive stakes. ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2024) – Sunday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar will have a field of eight, five of which were bred by CTBA Board member Terry Lovingier. Nostri Vires is by Phantom Boss, out of the Wicked Strong mare Wicked Fresh, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Daniel Hawkins, Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Craig Dollase. The $10,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in two starts, earnings of $27,840 and is coming off a July 6 maiden win. Coralgableskaylin is by I’ll Have Another, out of the Bellamy Road mare Mandy’s Grace, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Here We Go Brothers and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $35,400 and is coming off a June 22 maiden win. Lil’ Bit Bossy is by Phantom Boss, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Pebble Beach Baby, was... ...
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From the Jockey Club SARATOGA Springs, N.Y. (Aug. 1, 2024) — In the keynote address of The Jockey Club’s 72ndAnnual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing, which concluded earlier today, Todd Gralla, principal / director of Equestrian Services of Populous, a global design firm focusing on sports and entertainment, discussed how integrating modern consumer tastes into the redesign of racetracks can retain the history of racing while enhancing the fan experience and keeping our horses safer. “Honoring this history and looking to the future, as well as putting horses front and center with experiences and intimate connections between the patrons, horses, jockeys, trainers, and owners, has become our design philosophy driving our horse racing projects.” The conference was held at the Excelsior Springs Event Center in Saratoga Springs, New York, and streamed on jockeyclub.com. The Jockey Club Chair Stuart S. Janney III presided over the conference. Meghan Rodgers, senior vice president of Public Affairs, National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), gave an overview of the success of the national... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com COALINGA, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2024) — Smiling Tiger , a multiple grade 1-winning millionaire who currently leads all California sires by 2024 progeny earnings, had to be euthanized Aug. 1 due to complications from ataxia. The 17-year-old had been standing at John Harris’ Harris Farms near Coalinga, Calif., where he stood for the majority of his stud career. Phil Lebherz and Alan Klein raced Smiling Tiger, who was trained by Jeff Bonde, and headed the team that supported him at stud. Lebherz owned 75% interest and Klein 25%, with many of the offspring bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, the name of many of Lebherz’s partnerships. Lebherz had a deep bond and love for Smiling Tiger, bought as a yearling in 2008. “He was actually Bonde’s first grade 1 winner ever,” Lebherz said. That victory came in the 2010 Bing Crosby Stakes (G1) at Del Mar. “It was fun because he was a 3-year-old against older horses,” Lebherz said. “Bob Baffert had two in there and also the champion from Australia (Scenic Blast)... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2024) — Craig Fravel, former executive vice chair of Stronach Group’s 1/ST Racing, has joined the investment management firm Brown Advisory as a partner and senior adviser in Southern California. Fravel joins Brown Advisory after a significant career in the Thoroughbred racing industry. In his position with Stronach, he oversaw Stronach Group-owned tracks Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, Rosecroft, Santa Anita Park, and the recently closed Golden Gate Fields. Before his tenure with Stronach Group, Fravel was the president and CEO of the Breeders’ Cup, from 2011 through 2019, and president of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, where he worked from 1990 to 2011. “We are very excited to have Craig join our firm. He has a demonstrated track record of success and trust—he knows how to bring people together and get things done,” said Mike Hankin, president and CEO of Brown Advisory. “Craig’s thoughtful approach to finding solutions combined with his connections, network and expertise in and beyond horse racing will be very valuable to... ...
Read More →By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2024) — Craig Fravel, former executive vice chair of Stronach Group’s 1/ST Racing, has joined the investment management firm Brown Advisory as a partner and senior adviser in Southern California. Fravel joins Brown Advisory after a significant career in the Thoroughbred racing industry. In his position with Stronach, he oversaw Stronach Group-owned tracks Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Pimlico Race Course, Rosecroft, Santa Anita Park, and the recently closed Golden Gate Fields. Before his tenure with Stronach Group, Fravel was the president and CEO of the Breeders’ Cup, from 2011 through 2019, and president of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, where he worked from 1990 to 2011. “We are very excited to have Craig join our firm. He has a demonstrated track record of success and trust—he knows how to bring people together and get things done,” said Mike Hankin, president and CEO of Brown Advisory. “Craig’s thoughtful approach to finding solutions combined with his connections, network and expertise in and beyond horse racing will be very valuable to our... ...
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From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 31, 2024) — Today The Jockey Club announced the rebranding of its wholly owned commercial subsidiaries – The Jockey Club Information Systems, The Jockey Club Technology Services, and InCompass Solutions Inc. – under a single commercial brand called TJC Innovations. “To more efficiently meet the evolving demands of customers looking for comprehensive datasets and solutions that span the entire breadth of our businesses from breeding to racing to sales to retirement, TJC Innovations can service the customer with one call,” said James L. Gagliano, president and COO of The Jockey Club. “In addition, a growing segment of the market is seeking more diverse and robust datasets to support big data applications such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. TJC Innovations has the raw data and expertise to work with the customer to ensure their unique demands are met.” As part of the rebranding, TJC Innovations also announced three initiatives. TLore TJC Innovations executed an agreement to purchase the TLore Management LLC (TLore)... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2024) – Carmelita’s Man, who has won the last two editions of the race, takes on multiple stakes winners None Above the Law and Passarando in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series-eligibles at Del Mar. On the Whim is by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Whimsy, was bred by owner Harris Farms and trained by Dean Pederson. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $79,240 and is coming off a sixth in a June 16 allowance. Catalina Eddy is by Square Eddie, out of the Johar mare Frege, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Rainmaker Racing and trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $164,310 and is coming off a sixth in a June 7 optional claimer. Disko Tribute is by Tom’s Tribute, out of the Country Reel mare Disko Dasko, was bred by DP Racing, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan, Brian, Jarvis, Michael and Weseloh, Michael and trained... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2024) – Multiple stakes winner Shady Tiger risks his four-race win streak breaking from the outside post in a field of 13 entered in Friday’s $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Pure Madness is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Quality Road mare Pure, was bred by DP Racing and is owned by trainer Brian Koriner & Janet Lyons. He won his lone start with earnings of $42,120. Mio Bambino is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Decarchy mare Bella Castagna, was bred by owners Nat & Alma Rubinfeld and is trained by Andy Mathis he won his lone start with earnings of $19,500. Stay On the Fence is by Pavel, out of the The Factor mare Factor of Two, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $157,100 and is coming off a 10th in the May 25 Snow Chief Stakes, presented by... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2024) — The Chosen Vron, California’s top sprinter, had seven workouts between his win in the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar in July 2023 and a fifth-place finish in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita last November. The California-bred has not lost since, including a striking performance in Saturday’s $401,000 Bing Crosby Stakes that earned the 6-year-old gelding a fees-paid berth to the BC Sprint at Del Mar on Nov. 2. For this year’s BC Sprint, trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac is planning a more active preparation for The Chosen Vron. “I’m going to be a little more aggressive than last year,” Kruljac said on Sunday. “I backed off of Vron more than I should have” last year. In coming months, The Chosen Vron will have stronger workouts, and maybe even an additional start in the Grade 2 Santa Anita Sprint at six furlongs on Sept. 29. :: Get Del Mar Clocker Reports straight from the morning workouts at... ...
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From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2024) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting on Saturday, Aug. 10 in the Veranda Cafe at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, beginning at 8:30 a.m., with an Owners Appreciation Reception on Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Plaza de Mexico Fountain from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the Chairman’s Award, annual Owner Awards, and a complimentary buffet breakfast will be served. REGISTRATION REQUIRED WITH CURRENT CHRB LICENSE Register Here TOC and Del Mar Thoroughbred Club invite licensed owners to join us for an Owner Appreciation reception this summer! Enjoy an afternoon with fellow owners, music, and food at the Plaza de Mexico Fountain (stretch run side of the grandstand) at Del Mar Racetrack. We welcome you to bring one guest. Additional... ...
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SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2024) – Princesa Del Tigre is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares at the Sonoma County Fair. Princesa Del Tigre is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Flame Thrower mare Corazon de Leo, was bred by Roberto Gonzalez, Wright Batlin, Marc Batlin & Kathleen Parnello, is owned by La Penita Racing Stable, Batlin, Marc, Batlin, Wright, Donsife, Rebecca and Parnello, Kathy and trained by Tim McCanna. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $140,734 and is coming off a third in the June 22 She’s a Tiger Stakes. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (July 31, 2024) – Si That Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes at Emerald Downs. Si That Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Rosburg mare Ros’s Girl, was bred by Darlyne Krieg, is owned by Maryanski, John, Maryanski, Janene, Schneider, Gerald E. and Schneider, Gail and trained by Blaine Wright. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $14,400 and is coming off a July 13 maiden win. ...
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VANCOUVER, B.C. (July 31, 2024) – J Dutton is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Derby Trail Handicap for 3-year-olds at Hastings Racecourse. J Dutton is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Cat Five’O, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Christoff, Gordon and Giesbrecht, Lance B. and trained by Robert Anderson. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $68,900 and is coming off a June 7 maiden win. ...
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VANCOUVER, B.C. (July 31, 2024) – Buttonwood Tree is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 BC Cup Classic Handicap at Hastings Racecourse. Buttonwood Tree is by Stanford, out of the Hennessy mare Wall St Widow, was bred by Donald Valpredo and is owned by trainer Dave Milburn. He has five wins in 20 starts, earnings of $64,631 and is coming off a fourth in a July 27 optional claimer. ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2024) — There is no change atop the California sprint division. The Chosen Vron reigns. For the second consecutive year, The California-bred won California’s leading annual sprint, Saturday’s Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at six furlongs at Del Mar. Last year, The Chosen Vron closed from sixth in a field of 12 to win by a head. On Saturday, The Chosen Vron was always near the front and won by a convincing 2 1/4 lengths over the Kentucky shipper Closethegame Sugar. “He can do anything,” said trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac. :: Get Del Mar Clocker Reports straight from the morning workouts at the track. Available every race day. Bred by Tiz Molly Partners and ridden by regular rider Hector Berrios, The Chosen Vron led briefly in the opening quarter-mile, raced within a length of the lead at the end of the backstretch, and made steady progress to be closer to the front early on the turn. Racing three-wide, The Chosen Vron reached... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2024) — Unraced in nearly 22 months, Connie Swingle performed like a mare in the midst of an active campaign in Saturday’s $123,100 Daisycutter Handicap at five furlongs on turf at Del Mar. California-bred Connie Swingle ($11.20) stalked pacesetter Itzel to early stretch before taking a convincing lead with less than a furlong remaining. Ridden by Kyle Frey, Connie Swingle won by 1 3/4 lengths over 9-5 favorite Elm Drive, giving trainer Phil D’Amato a winning exacta in the race for fillies and mares. :: Get Del Mar Clocker Reports straight from the morning workouts at the track. Available every race day. “I think the five-eighths helped her,” D’Amato said. “Kyle gave her a super ride. He had a good position.” Connie Swingle was timed in 56.42 seconds. Elm Drive, who closed from fifth on the backstretch, finished 1 1/4 lengths in front of 2-1 Stay and Scam. Jockey Edwin Maldonado, who rode seventh-place finisher Runninwiththeboyz, lodged an objection against Stay and Scam,... ...
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NEW CUMBERLAND, W. Va. (July 30, 2024) – California-bred stakes winner Play Chicken and California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale grad Discretionary Day are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes at Mountaineer. Discretionary Day is by Acclamation, out of the Gone West mare Westline, was bred by Donald Valpredo, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables, Jacobs, Jeff and Colone, Dave and trained by Juan Silva. The $5,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $144,956 and is coming off a July 29 claiming win. Play Chicken is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables and trained by Juan Silva. He has seven wins in 31 starts, earnings of $192,094 and is coming off a third in a July 23 starter’s allowance. ...
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NEW CUMBERLAND, W. Va. (July 30, 2024) – California-bred stakes winner Play Chicken and California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale grad Discretionary Day are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes at Mountaineer. Discretionary Day is by Acclamation, out of the Gone West mare Westline, was bred by Donald Valpredo, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables, Jacobs, Jeff and Colone, Dave and trained by Juan Silva. The $5,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $144,956 and is coming off a July 29 claiming win. Play Chicken is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables and trained by Juan Silva. He has seven wins in 31 starts, earnings of $192,094 and is coming off a third in a July 23 starter’s allowance. ...
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