ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Galilean is entered in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Derby for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbred Stables, Barker or Sandbrook and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $151,000 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 16 King Glorious. Loud Mouth is by Boisterous, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $34,151 and is coming off a Jan. 31 maiden win. Whooping Jay is by Square Eddie, out of the Sharp Humor mare Funny Belle, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $57,120 and is coming... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2019) – Eight days after winning the Grade III Sweet Life Stakes, Apache Princess wheels back to face stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Lippy is by Square Eddie, out of the Jade Hunter mare Sarah Jade, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $98,700 and is making her first start since a third in the Aug. 1 California Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes. Macho 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 one win in four starts, earnings of $90,420 and is coming off a fourth in a Jan. 27 optional claimer. Tiz a Master is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Bea’s Cee, was bred by SayJay Racing and trained by William... ...

By Bloodhorse.com TOKYO, Japan (Feb. 15, 2019) — The Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby returns to Tokyo Racecourse Feb. 17 with a filly looking to regain her lead in the points standings. Make Happy, a California-bred daughter of Square Eddie , is among 10 3-year-olds set to tackle the one-mile Hyacinth Stakes, which shares the program with the February Stakes (G1) for older horses over the same distance. Make Happy, owned by the powerhouse Yoshida family, won the first race in the Derby series, the Cattleya Sho, in November. At the time, Teruya Yoshida said she was not a candidate for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), but he held out on the possibility she might travel to Louisville for the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1). KIECKHEFER: Make Happy Much the Best in Cattleya Sho “If she will be this good from now on, we will consider it,” Yoshida said. Trainer Koichi Shinkai said the Yoshidas determined early in her training that should she travel overseas, American racing might suit Make... ...

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 14, 2019) — Dean Dorton, one of the largest CPA firms based in Kentucky and supporting partner of the 48th Annual Eclipse Awards, is teaming with the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) to host a webinar February 21 focusing on key federal tax reform items for horse and farm owners. “The NTRA is pleased to collaborate with Dean Dorton to offer this special tax webinar for the horse racing and breeding industry,” said Alex Waldrop, President and CEO of the NTRA. “Last year’s sweeping federal tax reform legislation was the first of its kind in more than 30 years and is full of changes best explained by the experienced equine tax accountants at Dean Dorton.” Among the topics slated to be covered during the webinar include: Positive tax reforms related to federal accelerated expensing of asset purchases Tax measures that remain status quo Changes that require a cautionary approach from taxpayers Guest speaker will be Jen Shah, CPA, Director of Tax Services and Equine Team... ...

LAUREL, Md. (Feb. 13, 2019) – Grade I winner Spiced Perfection will ship east to run in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade III Barbara Fritchie Stakes for fillies and mares at Laurel Park. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable and Peter Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has six wins in 14 starts, earnings of $622,405 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 26 La Brea Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Rey Coliman and fellow California-bred Angelo’s Pride are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Angelo’s Pride is by Lakerville, out of the Game Plan mare Mollie O, was bred by owners Bill Delia, Anthony George & Mike Stone and is trained by Delia. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $23,686 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 17 starter’s allowance. Rey Coliman is by For Larned, out of the Singing Saint mare Heavenly Dream, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Ruben Arechiga or Felix Rondan and is trained by Rondan. The $1,700 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has one win in seven starts, earnings of $41,418 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 4 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2019) – California-breds Lynne’s Legacy, Spin Me a Kiss and Barbara Beatrice are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Wishing Well Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Richardson, Robershaw or Rothblum and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has five wins in 30 starts, earnings of $317,780 and is coming off a third in the Jan. 20 Astra Stakes. Spin Me a Kiss is an also-eligible by Hard Spun, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Francie Nilforushan and trained by Phil D’Amato. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $225,407 and is making her first start since a win in an Oct. 18 optional claimer. Barbara Beatrice is by Grazen, out of the Decarchy mare Showtime Apollo, was bred by Phil D’Amato, is owned by Queen Bee Racing or D’Amato and... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 11, 2019) – Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Turf Paradise Derby for 3-year-olds. Parking Permit is by James Street, out of the Eddington mare Rossi Reserve, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Mohamed Khan and trained by J Brown. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $16,025 and is coming off a third in the Jan. 26 Startac Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2019) – Apache Princess is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Sweet Life Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $111,960 and is coming off a win in a Jan. 21 optional claimer. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 4, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred Make It a Triple are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Phoenix Gold Cup at Turf Paradise. Make It a Triple is by Misremembered, out of the Level Sands mare Thunder Sands, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by RadarRob Stables and is trained by Keith Craigmyle. He has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $133,259 and is making his first start since a fifth in an Aug. 26 optional claimer. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $81,703 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 19 Hank Mills Sr. Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2019) – Kid Cantina is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Robert B. Lewis Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Kid Cantina is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Seattle Dancer mare Cantina, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Hay Day Racing and trained by Librado Barocio. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $32,920 and is coming off a second in a Dec. 29 starter’s allowance. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, January 24, at Santa Anita Park. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach presided. Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas, Debra Reed-Klages, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        Vice Chair Auerbach opened the meeting by welcoming Commissioners Reed-Klages and Alfieri to their initial Board meeting. Both were appointed December 17 by former Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. ·        The Board began the regulatory process to establish concussion protocols for the protection of jockeys, other riders, and harness drivers. The proposed new rule and amendments requested by the Jockeys’ Guild require jockeys and drivers to complete a baseline concussion assessment – an important tool in effectively diagnosing a concussion at a later date – as part of their mandatory annual physical examination. The proposals also detail the steps that must be taken before a jockey... ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 27, 2019) – Coils Gold is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Ft. Bliss Stakes at Sunland Park. Coils Gold is by Coil, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by Pegram, Watson and Weitman, is owned by Thomas Metzger Sr. and is trained by Justin Evans. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $121,270 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 15 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2019) – Eddie Haskell is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Clocker’s Corner Stakes at Santa Anita. Eddie Haskell is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Hailey or Wood and trained by Mark Glatt. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $309,603 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2019) — Veteran runners Ashleyluvssugar and Richard’s Boy are just two of the California-bred standouts entered Jan. 26 at Santa Anita Park, a card that will feature four races for California-bred or California-sired runners. Multiple grade 2 winner Ashleyluvssugar will get a class break in his 8-year-old season debut in the $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic Stakes presented by City National Bank. The Game Plan gelding campaigned by Sharon Alesia, Bran Jam Stable, and Ciaglia Racing closed out last season with three straight grade 2 races, earning one placing during that stretch. Tainer Peter Eurton said Ashleyluvssugar appears ready for his season opener, which follows a bit of a racing break back to Nov. 23. “He’s full of vim and vigor and still acts like he wants to run,” Eurton said. “As long as he’s healthy, which he is, he’ll continue to run and compete at this level.” The 1 1/8-mile Turf Classic is the most lucrative of Saturday’s four stakes showcasing California-breds, the... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Full sisters Pulpit Rider and Halo Darlin and half-sister Fiery Lady, all bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, are among the entries in Saturday’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Fairview or Linda Brown and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $177,575 and is coming off a third in the Dec. 8 Miss America. She was fifth in the Cal Cup Oaks in 2017. Pulpit Rider is a 4-year-old by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. he has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $348,617 and is coming off a third in a Dec. 30 optional claimer. She won... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Edwards Going Left and Richard’s Boy, the last two winners of the race, are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 California Cup Sprint Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Edwards Going Left is by Midnight Lute, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte, is owned by Hronis Racing and is trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 16 starts, earnings of $493,390 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 18 Cary Grant. He won this race last year. Minoso is by Council Member, out of the Olympio mare Bella Queen, was bred by owner Rich Fontana and is trained by Hector Palma. He has one win in 11 starts, earnings of $65,420 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 4 allowance. Shades of Victory is by Thorn Song, out of the Street Sense mare Sensible Girl, was bred by C-Punch Ranch and is owned by trainer Reed... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2019) –Classy millionaire Ashleyluvssugar, upstart Marckie’s Water, defending champ Rye and well accomplished He Will head a wide open field of 11 older horses bred or sired in California in Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, to be contested at 1 1/8 miles over the Santa Anita lawn. A winner of the 2017 California Cup Turf Classic under the same conditions, Ashleyluvssugar, an 8-year-old gelding by Game Plan who is trained by Peter Eurton, comes off a close fifth place finish in the Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup at 1 ½ miles on turf at Del Mar Nov. 23. Trained by Richard Baltas, Marckie’s Water, who stalked “Ashley” for most of the way in the Turf Cup at Del Mar and ended up fourth, a half length in front of her, showed the way two starts back in the Grade II John Henry Turf Championship here on Sept. 30 and finished second, beaten a half length. Jerry... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2019) – Three sons of Square Eddie are among the seven entries in Saturday’s $100,000 California Cup Turf Sprint Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Our Silver Oak is by Unusual Heat, out of the Alphabet Soup mare Strawberry Flash, was bred by M. Auerbach, is owned by Jones, Nentwig or Pagano and is trained by William Morey. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $74,040 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 16 King Glorious. Teacher’s Treasure is by Square Eddie, out of the Half Term mare Corissa’s Birthday, was bred by owner Academic Farms and is trained by Eddie Truman. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $55,840 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 1 optional claimer. Takeo Squared is by Square Eddie, out of the Golden Missile mare Berengaria, was bred by EC Racing & Steve Rothblum, is owned by EC Racing, MyRaceHorse.com or Egan, et al, and is trained... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ASHLEYLUVSSUGAR SEEKS SECOND TURF CLASSIC WIN In his last 21 races, Ashleyluvssugar has run in stakes 20 times, 16 against open company, winning six, including four Grade II events. Not too shabby for an eight-year-old  California-bred gelding that might be long in the tooth but not short on class. Saturday, the son of Game Plan goes for his second victory in the $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, having won it in 2017. “He’s full of vim and vigor and still acts like he wants to run,” trainer Peter Eurton said of the durable bay, earner of $1,393,039 in a 30-race career, of which he has won 10. “As long as he’s healthy, which he is, he’ll continue to run and compete at this level.” The Turf Classic is one of four stakes Saturday showcasing California-breds, the others being the $$150,000 Sprint, the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint and the $100,000 Turf Sprint Stakes. TWO EDDIES ON COURSE FOR... ...

HOUSTON, Tex. (Jan. 20, 2019) – Stakes winner Song From Above is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade III Houston Ladies Classic for fillies and mares at Sam Houston. Song From Above is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Ermine’s Song, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is owned by trainer Stephanie Herb. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $80,105 and is coming off a second when claimed for $8,500. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, January 24, at Santa Anita Race Track. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials for this meeting also are available on the website. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2019) — Due to heavy overnight rains and a 100% likelihood of continued wet weather, Santa Anita Park has cancelled the Thursday, Jan. 17, eight-race card, which was scheduled to get underway at 1 p.m.  According to Santa Anita track superintendent Andy LaRocco, Santa Anita has taken on 3 1/2 inches of rain since Monday, and the National Weather Service is predicting an additional two inches of precipitation into this afternoon.  Additionally, flash flood warnings have been issued in the local mountains and widespread flooding has been reported this morning throughout Southern California. Horsemen are advised that Santa Anita will make every effort to bring back those races that were cancelled in the immediate future. Santa Anita will remain open Thursday for simulcast wagering in the Grandstand Paddock Room with free parking and admission. Gates open at 10 a.m. As the most recent storm is predicted to move out of the area later this afternoon, live racing will resume as originally scheduled on Friday, with... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2019) – California-bred stakes winners Cheekaboo and Lynne’s Legacy are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Astra Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Cheekaboo is by Unusual Heat, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Sandy Cheeks, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, Richard Rosenberg & Barry Abrams, is owned by Alesia, Burns Racing or Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has three wins in 24 starts, earnings of $371,995 and is coming off a fourth in a Dec. 30 optional claimer. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Richardson, Robershaw or Rothblum and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has five wins in 29 starts, earnings of $305,780 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 8 Miss America. ...

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Graded winner Solid Wager is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Toboggan Stakes at Aqueduct. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Chris Englehart. He has 10 wins in 48 starts, earnings of $749,935 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 1 optional claimer. ...

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ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Palos Verdes Stakes at Santa Anita. The stakes-winning 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 is trained by Marcia Stortz. The $2,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 29 starts, earnings of $270,395 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 10 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2019) – Nominations for the four California Cup/Sunshine Millions stakes races, to be run on Saturday, Jan. 26 at Santa Anita, are due on Thursday, Jan. 17 in the racing office. The races, restricted to Golden State Series eligibles, are: The $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic for 4-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles on the turf; the $150,000 Cal Cup Sprint Stakes for 4-year-olds and up at six furlongs; the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint, for fillies and mares at about 6 ½ furlongs on the turf; and the $100,000 Cal Cup Turf Sprint for 3-year-olds at about 6 ½ furlongs on the turf. ...

By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2019) — The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Jan. 16 will conduct the California mixed sale that was previously part of the Barretts calendar. The sale consists of a large number of newly turned 2-year-olds, as well as yearlings and broodmares. With 154 head cataloged, the sale will begin at noon PST at Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif. This is the same setting Barretts used throughout its 29 years of existence and it is also a year-round simulcast facility. Topped by a 2-year-old son of Quality Road  sold for $120,000, last year’s sale saw 111 horses gross $1,180,600 for an average of $10,636. The 2018 sale also included several stallion seasons and art items that were donated to raise more than $25,000 for victims of the San Luis Rey Downs fire, with Barretts donating 10% of its commissions from the horses sold at the sale to the relief effort. Fasig-Tipton and Santa Anita Park last year announced a joint sales effort in Southern California following... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2019) – Fiery Lady is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Las Cienegas Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Fiery Lady is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by McCauley, Mickelson or John Cavalli, et al, and is trained by Anna Meah. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $133,688 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 8 Miss America Stakes. ...

From Harris Farms COALINGA, Calif. (Jan. 4, 2019) — We have an impressive group of stallions that I think can make long term impacts on the future of California breeding. I feel it is important that you take a look at our stallions in play for this season. I want to give you an opportunity to come to Harris Farms on Saturday, January 19th to view the stallions. While pedigrees, nicks, etc. may be important, there is nothing as key as seeing a sire in person that you may be staking your mare’s future, plus your own racing and breeding successes on. Plan on joining us on January 19th for a productive day that can shape your racing future into the next decade. We will start at noon with a video presentation of our sires and some of their progeny’s race records, which will occur over lunch at the Restaurant in the Farm Room. We will then adjourn to our stallion barn, about a 15-minute drive away, to see the... ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 1, 2019) – Irish Cream N Kafe is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Bold Ego Handicap for fillies and mares at Sunland Park. Irish Cream N Kafe is by Kafwain, out of the Hennessy mare Golden Spirits, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Clara Thomas and trained by Thomas Pierce, Jr. She has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $38,790 and is coming off a Dec. 19 claiming win. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 23, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-breds Hardcore Troubador and Dontpreachto Darcy are entered in Saturday’s $65,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $61,525 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 10 Luke Kruytbosch Stakes. Hardcore Troubador is by Roi Charmant, out of the Good Journey mare Farallon, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned by Edward Freeman. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $137,735 and is coming off a fourth in a Dec. 14 allowance. Dontpreachto Darcy is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Millennium Wind mare Dar C. Alltheway, was bred by Steve Keh, is owned by James and Jackie Ashcroft and is trained by Sherry Armstrong.... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2018) – Lucy De is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Robert J. Frankel Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lucy De is by Decarchy, out of the Native Storm mare Stormin Lucy, was bred by GGG Stables and Magali Farms, is owned by GGG Stables and trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $249,788 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 22 Red Carpet. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Spiced Perfection and fellow California-breds Mo See Cal and Hot Autumn are entered in Wednesday’s $300,000 Grade I La Brea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Mo See Cal is by Uncle Mo, out of the Lydgate mare Do Dat Blues, was bred by Rozamund Barclay, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $160,030 and is coming off three consecutive wins. Hot Autumn is by Tiz Wonderful, out of the Orientate mare Shesoprovocative, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Clarke Cooper Family Trust or Kruljac and is trained by Ian Kruljac. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $103,125 and is coming off an Oct. 27 optional claiming win. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Dare To Dream Stable and trained by Brian Koriner. She has... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2018) – Stakes winner Hardboot is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $200,000 Grade II Mathis Brothers Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Hardboot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Mme. Espionage, was bred by James Mann, is owned by Silver Creek Stables and is trained by Michele Dollase. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $134,665 and is making his first start since a sixth in the June 23 Mystic Lake at Canterbury Park. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2018) – California-breds X S Gold and Streak of Luck are entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Lady of Shamrock Stakes at Santa Anita. X S Gold is by Golden Balls, out of the In Excess mare Some Excess, was bred by owners DP Racing and James Cassidy and is trained by Cassidy. She has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $134,550 and is coming off a Nov. 9 optional allowance win. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Mathew Chew. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $175,964 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 27 Autumn Miss. ...

By Bloodhorse.com KAWASAKI, Japan (Dec. 17, 2018) — When Churchill Downs officials expanded the “Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby” from three races to four for the current prep season, they surely didn’t envision it turning into a “Japan Road to the Kentucky Oaks.” That’s what might, in effect, be happening as Make Happy, a California-bred Square Eddie  filly, seeks to double down on her victory in the series’ first race when she faces 13 male rivals Dec. 19 in the listed Zen-Nipon Nisai Yushun Stakes at Kawasaki Racecourse near Haneda Airport. Bred by two-time Kentucky Derby-winning owner Reddam Racing, Make Happy is a $650,000 purchase for Shadai Farm at the Fasig-Tipton Florida Select 2-year-olds In Training Sale in March. She was an impressive winner of the first race in the series, the non-listed Cattleya Sho at Tokyo Racecourse Nov. 24.  After the Cattleya Sho, trainer Teruya Yoshida said the 10 points the filly earned in that race wouldn’t matter as she would not be considered for the Kentucky Derby... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2018) – Galilean will try for his second stakes win at Los Alamitos when he faces six opponents in the $100,000 King Glorious Sunday. Named in honor of the winner of the 1988 Hollywood Futurity and 1989 Haskell, the King Glorious is restricted to 2-year-olds bred or sired in California and is the main event on the final day of the Winter Thoroughbred meet. Post time Sunday is 12:30 p.m. The King Glorious, which is the seventh of 10 races, has an approximate post time of 3:30 p.m. A son of Uncle Mo and the El Prado mare Fresia, Galilean defeated Seven Scents by a neck as the 9-10 favorite in his career debut in the Barretts Juvenile Sept. 22. Owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Denise Barker and William Sandbrook and trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Galilean, who was purchased for $600,000 at the Barretts sale in April, returned to finish second – beaten by a neck – behind Cruel... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2018) – Trainer Kristin Mulhall and jockey Martin Pedroza, who teamed to win the 2015 Soviet Problem Stakes with Roo’s Valentine, will try for another victory in the one-mile race Saturday at Los Alamitos with Hotitude. Restricted to 2-year-old fillies bred or sired in California, the Soviet Problem is the fifth of 10 races. Post time Saturday is 12:30 p.m. Approximate post for the afternoon’s main event is 2:30 p.m. There will be a 2019 full color wall calendar giveaway – one per paid admission while supplies last. Bred by Mulhall for Twilight Racing LLC and Steve Taub, Hotitude comes off a third-place finish when 25-1 in the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Nov. 2 at Santa Anita. A daughter of Heat Shield and the Pleasantly Perfect mare Lovefromafar, Hotitude is proven at Los Alamitos, having broken her maiden during the Los Angeles County Fair meet. She won by five lengths going six furlongs Sept. 13. No worse than third in three starts,... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2018) —Galilean, who won the Barretts’ Juvenile in his career debut at Los Alamitos Sept. 22, is among 13 nominees to the $100,000 King Glorious Stakes while the undefeated Give Me a Hint tops the 11 2-year-old fillies nominated to the $100,000 Soviet Problem. Both races are at one mile and restricted to horses bred or sired in California. The King Glorious will be run Sunday, Dec. 16, the final day of the Winter meet, while the Soviet Problem will be offered Saturday, Dec. 15. Owned by a partnership that includes West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Galilean, a son of Uncle Mo and the El Prado mare Fresia, won the Barretts Juvenile by a neck before finishing second, defeated by a neck, to Cruel Intention in the Golden State Juvenile Nov. 3. Among the other nominees to the King Glorious are Los Alamitos graduates Our Silver Oak, who was also third in the Barretts Juvenile, and... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2018) – Stakes winner Bella Luma and fellow California-bred Music Babe are entered in Saturday’s second division of the $50,000 Miss America Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Music Babe is by Thoreau, out of the Include mare Babe Included, was bred by Thor-Bred Stables, is owned by Savvy Racing or Jerry Edwards and is trained by Isidro Tamayo. She has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $65,050 and is coming off a consecutive claiming wins. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Fairview or Linda Brown and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $169,775 and is coming off a fifth in the Nov. 24 Berkeley Handicap. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2018) – California-breds Fiery Lady, Lynne’s Legacy and Shehastheritestuff are entered in Saturday’s first division of the $50,000 Miss America Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Fiery Lady is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Bernardis, Cavalli, McCauley or Mickelson and is trained by Anna Meah. She has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $120,688 and is coming off a second in a Nov. 29 claimer. She was sixth in this race last year. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Maureen Richardson, Ritchie Robershaw or Steve Rothblum and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 28 starts, earnings of $266,330 and is coming off a fourth in a Nov. 22 optional claimer. Shehastheritestuff is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Strut Your Stuff,... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2018) – A contentious field of 11 is entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Bear Fan Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Meet Miss Kitty is by Jet West, out of the Fargo mare Meet Me in Fargo, was bred by Clifford and Barbara DeLima, is owned by Barbara DeLima and is trained by Cliff DeLima. She has three wins in 23 starts, earnings of $95,182 and is coming off a second in a Nov. 30 allowance. Spring Heat is by Coil, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatology, was bred by M. Auerbach & Barry Abrams, is owned by G C C I and is trained by Cliff DeLima. She has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $227,522 and is coming off a Nov. 4 claiming win. She was fourth in this race last year. Isa Firecracker is by Heatseeker, out of the Tannersmyman mare Caroline Elena, was bred by owner Myles McMahon and is trained by Jamey Thomas. She has four wins... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2018) — The California Retirement Management Account (CARMA) will stage its annual two-day Thoroughbred Holiday Classic this Saturday and Sunday at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank.  In addition, the Calcutta, where jockeys and trainers will be featured on horseback, will be held Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. Held annually since 2011, the event which raises awareness to help CARMA rehabilitate and place retired Thoroughbreds, gets underway on Saturday at 8 a.m. This year’s Thoroughbreds-only show will include two horses that survived the devastating fires which engulfed San Luis Rey Downs a year ago and will again feature a jumping competition for racetrack trainers and jockeys on Saturday evening.  This competition will be supported by several members of the Southern California Thoroughbred community, including top trainer John Sadler, conditioner of recent Grade I Breeders’ Cup Classic winner and Horse of the Year candidate, Accelerate. Sadler, an accomplished equestrian in his own right, has competed in every Jockey and Trainer Calcutta since... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2018) — Rick Hammerle has been removed from his position as racing secretary at Santa Anita Park, according to several sources with direct knowledge of the situation. The decision comes less than a week after track announcer Michael Wrona was removed from his position at the track, along with other employees of The Stronach Group who worked on the Santa Anita simulcast feed and for the Stronach-owned XBTV. Executives and spokesmen with Santa Anita and its owner, The Stronach Group, who have been contacted about the move either denied knowledge of the situation, did not answer, or directed inquiries to Tim Ritvo, The Stronach Group’s chief operating officer. Ritvo and Hammerle have not answered requests for comment. Hammerle was listed as the vice president of racing and racing secretary on Santa Anita’s meet application that was conditionally approved by the California Horse Racing Board Nov. 30. There has been no indication as to who will replace Hammerle in those positions. Santa Anita’s next meet... ...

TEMECULA, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2018) — The California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association will hold its annual Holiday Party & Membership Drive on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2 p.m. Board member Roberta Peterson will host the event at her home, located at 46997 El Prado Road, Temecula, 92590, (in the Fallbrook Hills). Dues are $20 and membership forms will be available at the event. RSVP to CTFMA@yahoo.com. ...