Alexander’s Lieutenant Dan Wins Echo Eddie

Apr 6, 2019 Posted by CTBA In News

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 6, 2019)–Nick Alexander’s homebred Lieutenant Dan, who was head and head for the lead into and around the far turn, emerged with a one length advantage a furlong out en route to a 2 ¼ length score under Geovanni Franco in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes at Santa Anita. Trained by Steve Miyadi, the 3-year-old gelding by Grazen got 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.46. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Echo Eddie, for 3-year-olds, is part of the lucrative Golden State Series for California-bred or sired horses. “He’s still a work in progress,” said Miyadi, who sent him north to Golden Gate Fields for four length allowance win going 5 ½ furlongs on March 23. “His last race at Golden Gate helped him, no question. He’s still slow to change leads, not in the morning, but in the afternoon, we’ve got some work to do. I was very happy to get Geo (Franco) back on him. We go way back together to Golden Gate.”... ...

Another Grade I for Spiced Perfection

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 6, 2019) — A trip from her Southern California base paid dividends April 6 for Spiced Perfection as she prevailed in a stretch duel to win the $300,000 Madison Stakes (G1) by a neck over a game Amy’s Challenge at Keeneland. Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable, and Peter Deutsch’s Spiced Perfection also won the La Brea Stakes (G1) Dec. 26 at Santa Anita Park, which, like the Madison was contested at seven furlongs. Winning trainer Peter Miller is thrilled with the 4-year-old Smiling Tiger filly, who entered off a close runner-up finish in the Barbara Fritchie Stakes (G3) Feb. 16 at Laurel Park. Bred by Premier Thoroughbreds out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, Spiced Perfection was purchased by Michael Faber’s Dare to Dream from Checkmate Thoroughbreds’ consignment to the Barretts March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale in 2017. Before the Barbara Fritchie, she was sold privately to her current owners. “To win for these owners with this filly, it means a lot to me, and... ...

Sneaking Out Romps in Evening Jewel

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 6, 2019)–Ridden confidently by Drayden Van Dyke, heavily favored Sneaking Out romped to an emphatic 2 ½ length win in Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes. Owned and bred by KMN Racing, the California-bred 3-year-old daughter of Indian Evening got 6 ½ furlongs geared down in 1:18.07. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Evening Jewel Stakes is part of the lucrative Golden State Series for California-bred or sired horses. Breaking from post position six in a field of nine sophomores fillies, Sneaking Out made the lead out of the gate, but was soon content to sit a measured third, just off of Violette Szabo and Naughty Tiger heading to the five furlong pole. Around the turn, it was obvious Van Dyke had the leaders measured and with a sweeping move, took command while three-deep at the quarter pole. A sharp 2 ½ length first condition allowance winner going 5 ½ furlongs at Golden Gate Fields March 22, Sneaking Out was off at 1-2 and paid... ...

Mind Control Wins Bay Shore Stakes

By Bloodhorse.com OZONE PARK, N.Y. (Apr. 6, 2019) There may have been some debate about where Mind Control was headed, but the final decision proved to be a winning one. Owned by Red Oak Stable and Madakat Stables, the grade 1-winning son of California stallion Stay Thirsty had been touted as a candidate for the two-turn Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G2) or the Stonestreet Lexington Stakes (G3) as a springboard to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1). But at the urging of Red Oak’s racing manager, Rick Sacco, Mind Control was kept at a sprint distance and responded with a 1 1/4-length victory in the seven-furlong, $250,000 Bay Shore Stakes (G3), the first of five graded stakes on the April 6 card at Aqueduct Racetrack. “We’re overwhelmed with his performance,” trainer Greg Sacco said. “He ran the way he trained. … The one word to describe him is genuine.” In beating Three Chimneys Farm’s Much Better, the 6-5 favorite, Mind Control confirmed his status as... ...

Show It N Moe It in Las Flores Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 5, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Show It N Moe It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Las Flores Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $435,604 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 24 Spring Fever. ...

Listing Aims for Echo Eddie Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Listing heads a field of 10 entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Prodigal Son is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Stretchinthelimits, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,351 and is coming off a feb. 16 maiden win. Daddy Jones is by Daddy Nose Best, out of the Smarty Jones mare Rachel Jones, was bred by BG Stables, is owned by Hay Day Racing and trained by Librado Barocio. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $23,710 and is coming off a fifth in a Mar. 15 starter’s allowance. Moon House is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Shergar’s Best mare Anasazi Mud, was bred by Frank Edmunds, is owned by Frank & Jeff Edmunds and trained by Victor Trujillo. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $43,561 and... ...

Naughty Tiger, Lippy in Evening Jewel

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Stakes winner Naughty Tiger and Lippy are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Settle It is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $49,360 and is coming off a Feb. 9 maiden win. Silk From Heaven is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Hard Spun mare Elegant in Silk, was bred by DP Racing, is owned by Palma or Riggio and is trained by Hector Palma. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $45,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. Violette Szabo is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She is a maiden making her second start. Stakes winner Naughty Tiger is by Smiling... ...

Cordiality Enters Royal Heroine Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Cordiality and fellow California-bred Smoovie are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has nine wins in 27 starts, earnings of $438,835 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 18 optional claimer. Smoovie is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in eight starts, earnings of $58,395 and is coming off a Feb. 28 maiden win. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Providencia Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball and fellow California-bred stakes winner Apache Princess are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Providencia Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Lakerball is by Lakerville, out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho do Los Aviadores, is owned by Pappas Horse Racing, Purple Rein Racing or Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $151,825 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $177,960 and is coming off a fifth in the Feb. 18 California Cup Oaks. ...

Spiced Perfection Seeks Another Grade I

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Grade I La Brea Stakes winner Spiced Perfection, the 2018 California-bred Horse of the Year, is entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Madison Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. 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 15 starts, earnings of $672,405 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 16 Barbara Fritchie. ...

Richard’s Boy Enters Shakertown

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2019) – Richard’s Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Shakertown Stakes at Keeneland. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has nine wins in 36 starts, earnings of $977,355 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 26 California Cup Sprint. Keeneland will be the 12th track he’s run on. ...

Gypsy Blu

Gypsy Blu wins $100,000 Irish O’Brien ...

Gypsy Blu Rallies for Irish O’Brien Win

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2019)–Under a powerful hand ride from Joel Rosario, Gypsy Blu rallied late to take Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes by a half-length. Trained by Mark Glatt, the 5-year-old California-bred mare by Papa Clem got 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in 1:12.59. Unbeaten in her last two starts, both of them down the hill coming into today, Gypsy Blue had two horses beat leaving the half mile pole, but was on the move at the dirt crossing and looked a winner from the top of the lane home. Although Rosario was forced to miss several earlier mounts due to travel obstacles returning from Dubai, he was on time in every respect for today’s O’Brien, as Gypsy Blu was off as the 3-1 second choice in a field of 11 California-bred or sired fillies and mares and paid $8.40, $3.40 and $3.00. Owned by Philip Wood and Jim Hailey, Gypsy Blu is out of the In Excess mare Salty Fries.... ...

Pee Wee Reese

Pee Wee Reese wins $100,000 Sensational Star ...

Pee Wee Reese Sizzles in Sensational Star

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2019)–With a cascade of late money stamping him the 6-5 post time favorite, Nick Alexander’s homebred Pee Wee Reese set sizzling fractions en route to powerful 1 ¼ length win in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes at Santa Anita. Ridden by Drayden Van Dyke and trained by Phil D’Amato, Pee Wee Reese, named for the late Dodger Hall of Fame shortstop, got 6 ½ furlongs in 1:10.84, which was just 11/100’s of a second off the track record. Breaking from the far outside, “Pee Wee” shot to the early lead and although longshot Minister of Soul tried to pressure him early, he left his primary rival, Eddie Haskell in his wake at the dirt crossing turning for home in registering his third stakes win while remaining unbeaten in three hillside assignments. “He’s a cool horse,” said Alexander, who is known to millions of Southern California radio listeners as the owner of Nick Alexander Imports, who’s slogan is “Nick can’t say no.” “He’s... ...

Coal Front Wins Godolphin Mile in Dubai

By Bloodhorse.com DUBAI, U.A.E. (Mar. 31, 2019) — Coal Front , a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Stay Thirsty, rallied sharply in deep stretch to catch frontrunning defending champion Heavy Metal and win the $1.5 million Godolphin Mile Sponsored by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum City—District One (G2) by three-quarters of a length March 30 at Meydan. Coal Front, trained by Todd Pletcher and ridden by Jose Ortiz—in his first Dubai World Cup Day race—waited well back of the early battle between Heavy Metal and the international favorite, Muntazah. Heavy Metal began to edge clear as the field hit the Meydan Racecourse stretch. Ortiz, however, had kept Coal Front wide of the leaders and in the clear and was in full flight 200 meters from home, closing ground on the tiring, 9-year-old leader. He hit the lead five strides short of the wire in the one-turn, 1,600-meter (about one-mile) test and finished in 1:36.51. “He’s a frontrunner,” Ortiz said. “Being where I was, I didn’t want to put him behind horses... ...

Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos June 29

CYPRESS, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2019) — The $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for California breds (3-year-olds & up) will be run on Saturday, June 29, at the Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos. The 12-day season will begin Thursday, June 27 and continue through Sunday, July 14. Racing will be conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, March 28, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Fred Maas, 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: · The Board voted unanimously to prohibit the use of the riding crop (whip) for any purpose other than for the safety of the horse and/or rider when such use becomes necessary to control the horse. Improper use of the riding crop could result in the jockey being fined and/or suspended and/or the possible forfeiture of his or her share of the purse. The proposed regulatory amendment must now go out for 45-day public comment. Any comments and information received during the comment period will be considered when the matter comes back to the Board for a final vote. · The Board immediately suspended authorization... ...

DHS to Issue Added H-2B Visas

From NTRA The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) this morning communicated to Congressional offices that it would allocate 30,000 additional H-2B visas for fiscal year 2019. This nonimmigrant visa program is used by many industries that need temporary non-agricultural help when domestic workers are unavailable. For the horse racing industry, racehorse trainers rely heavily on the H-2B program to fill various backside positions. Below is this morning’s statement from DHS. ________________________________________________________________________________ The H-2B nonimmigrant visa program allows U.S. employers who meet specific statutory and regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary non-agricultural jobs. There is a statutory cap on the total number of foreign nationals who may be issued an H-2B visa or otherwise granted H-2B status during a fiscal year. Under section 214(g)(1)(B) and 214(g)(10) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (INA), Congress has set the H-2B cap at 66,000 per fiscal year, with a maximum of 33,000 available during the first half of any given fiscal year and 33,000 for... ...

Irish O’Brien Draws S Y Sky

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner S Y Sky is the leading earner of 11 entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Coco Kisses is by Empire Way, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Brown, Jr., Brown or Livingier and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $147,005 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 24 Spring Fever. Queen Bee to You is by Old Topper, out of the Touch Gold mare Silk Queen, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by St. Hilaire or Valli and is trained by Michael Pender. She has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $328,419 and is coming off a Feb. 1 optional claiming win. Donut Girl is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Saturday’s Girl, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, Alan Klein & Rusty... ...

Pee Wee Reese Returns in Sensational Star

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2019) – Graded winner Pee Wee Reese returns from a seven-month break in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Esteban Martinez and trained by J. Kruljac. The $16,000 purchase at the Norther California Yearling Sale has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $148,203 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 24 Bill Thomas Memorial. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Flawless Racing, Flanagan or Jarvis and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $348,501 and is coming off a Dec. 31 allowance win. He was fifth in this race last year. Minoso is by Council Member, out of the Olympio mare Bella Queen, was bred... ...

CHRB Implements Medication Rule Changes

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 29, 2019) — Racing is scheduled to resume at Santa Anita Park March 29 following a California Horse Racing Board meeting Thursday, during which the California Horse Racing Board passed several motions that facilitated the agreement between The Stronach Group, which owns and operates Santa Anita, and the Thoroughbred Owners of California. That agreement—reached in the wake of the closure of the track due to 22 equine fatalities since the current meet opened Dec. 26—sets in place new house rules enacted by TSG. The house rules initially would have banned all race-day medications, but the TSG/TOC agreement compromised on Lasix, reducing permitted levels from 10 ccs to 5 ccs. Lasix is the only race-day medication permitted in the state of California. The house rules will also apply to Stronach-owned Golden Gate Fields. The CHRB’s approval of the TSG/TOC agreement regarding Lasix was done under Rule 1580, Racing Secretary to Establish Conditions, and applies only to the current meetings at Santa Anita and Golden Gate. It thus... ...

Solid Wager Back in Town for San Carlos

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2019) – California-bred stakes winners Solid Wager and Touching Rainbows are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee Inc., is owned by Slam Dunk Racing, KM Racing or Madaket Stables and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has seven wins in 18 starts, earnings of $375,382 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 26 California Cup Sprint. He was seventh in this race last year. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Barber, Barber or Stanford Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has 11 wins in 50 starts, earnings of $820,935 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 7 optional claimer after winning the Tobaggan. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Santa Ana

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2019) – Stakes winner Lynne’s Legacy and fellow California-bred Streak of Luck are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Ana Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. 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 Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $270,238 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 23 Buena Vista. 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 31 starts, earnings of $318,131 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 16 Wishing Well. ...

EHV-1N Positive at Golden Gate

From CHRB ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 26, 2019) — A 3-year-old filly at Golden Gate Fields was euthanized on March 23 after developing severe neurological signs. She has tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 neurotrophic strain (EHV-1N). California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) veterinary personnel have inspected the barn and reviewed biosecurity procedures that had been put in place. One barn of exposed horses has been placed under restricted quarantine with enhanced biosecurity measures and twice daily temperature monitoring. In addition to California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) and Golden Gate Fields management, CDFA personnel will continue to monitor the situation. Horses have resumed entering and leaving Golden Gate. At this time, there is no indication of additional cases. The most common incubation period after EHV-1N exposure is three to eight days. Any questions should be directed to CHRB Official Veterinarian Dr. Forrest Franklin or Equine Medical Director Dr. Rick Arthur. Biosecurity information is available on the CHRB and CDFA websites. Updates will continue to be posted in the official veterinarians’ office... ...

Song From Above at Will Rogers

CLAREMORE, Okla. (Mar. 27, 2019) – Song From Above is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Wilma Mankiller Stakes for fillies and mares at Will Rogers Downs. Song From Above is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Ermine’s Song, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Peter Varga and is trained by Tina Hurley. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $80,105 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 14 claimer. ...

Cal-bred Stakes Rescheduled

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 24, 2019) – Santa Anita Park’s revised stakes schedule includes stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. The $200,000 Evening Jewel and the $200,000 Echo Eddie will be run on Santa Anita Derby Day, Saturday, April 6. As part of the revised schedule, the 82nd running of the Grade I, $600,000 Santa Anita Handicap, which was originally scheduled for March 9, will now be run on Santa Anita Derby Day, Saturday, April 6. With the Grade I, $1 million Santa Anita Derby leading the way April 6, Santa Anita will also offer a third Grade I stakes, the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks. ...

Ashleyluvssugar Back in San Luis Rey

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 24, 2019) – Millionaire Ashleyluvssugar and fellow California-bred stakes winner Marckie’s Water are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables & Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $1,431,039 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. He won this race in 2015 and was third in 2017. Marckie’s Water is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Russian River, was bred by Frank Mermenstein & Tom McCronklin, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing or Tavares and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $264,963 and is coming off a 10th in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 28, at Santa Anita Race Track. The public is encouraged to attend. The Board will convene the meeting at 9:30 a.m. and then quickly move into the closed session. The published agenda and public portion of the meeting is expected to begin at about 10:15, depending on the length of the closed session. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials also are available on the website. ...

CTBA Lobbyist Bob Fox Passes at 77

AUBURN, Calif. (Mar. 19, 2019) – Bob Fox, longtime legislative analyst for the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, has died. He was 77. Fox represented the CTBA in Sacramento, working for the passage of legislation supporting the Thoroughbred breeding industry in the state. Fox also worked closely and continuously with the California Cattlemen’s Association, the Farm Bureau, the California Veterinary Medical Association, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Friends of Rodeo, and other western and rodeo related organizations. Fox was born in Half Moon Bay and graduated in 1964 from California State University, Humboldt, with a Bachelor of Science degree. After working for the state of California for 26 years, Fox joined a Sacramento lobbying firm. He opened Robert Fox Government Relations in 1998. He was a member of the Placer County Sheriff’s Mounted Unit. Fox is survived by his wife Norma, daughter Kelly, son Donald and brothers Mike and Jim. ...

Cal-bred Extravaganza Day on April 28

ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 18, 2019) – Cal-bred Extravaganza Day will be held at Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, April 28. The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association will host a hospitality area with a meet-and-greet with the CTBA Board of Directors. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. For entrance show a CTBA member Track Pass. The racing card that day will feature a pair of one-mile turf stakes for Golden State Series eligible – the $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for 3-year-olds and the $100,000 Campanile Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. ...

Santa Anita Stakes Rescheduled

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 17, 2019) — Pending approval by the California Horse Racing Board for Santa Anita Park to reopen March 29, several stakes at the racetrack have been rescheduled. Irish O’Brien Stakes, for California-bred and California-sired older fillies and mares at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 17) Sensational Star Stakes, for California-breds and California-sired older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course, March 31 (rescheduled from March 24) Beholder Stakes (G1), for older fillies and mares at a mile on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 23) San Carlos Stakes (G2), for older runners at seven furlongs on the dirt, March 30 (rescheduled from March 9 and March 23) San Simeon Stakes (G3T), for older runners at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the turf, March 30 (rescheduled from March 16 and March 22) Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1T), for 4-year-olds and up at a mile on the turf, remains on March... ...

America’s Tale Wins Inside Information

From Auerbach Racing It was another exciting weekend for the grandchildren of Unusual Heat and our mare America’s Friend as her daughter America’s Tale won the Grade 2 Inside Information Stakes at Gulfstream Park. She becomes our 14th Graded Stakes Winner and 5th in the last 4 years that we have bred (Cathie Parke was our co-breeder and raised this filly at Valkyre Stud in Georgetown, KY). Here’s a link to our blog story on this sensational daughter of Gio Ponti. https://www.auerbachracing.com/single-post/2019/03/17/Americas-Tale-Has-The-Inside-Information ...

Minister of Soul Enters Thomas Memorial

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Mar. 17, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Bill Thomas Memorial Stakes 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 six wins in 11 starts, earnings of $128,203 and is coming off a consecutive wins in the Hank Mills Sr. Stakes and Phoenix Gold Cup. ...

Alwaysmining Wins Private Terms

From Laurel Park Publicity LAUREL, Md. (Mar. 16, 2019) –For a horse that had never been two turns before, Runnymede Racing’s Alwaysmining made it look easy in extending his win streak to five races, the last four in stakes, with a front-running 6 ¾-length romp in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms at Laurel Park. The 30th running of the Private Terms for 3-year-olds at about 1 1/16 miles was the third of five stakes worth $450,000 in purses on an 11-race St. Patrick’s Day eve program. It serves as a prep for the $125,000 Federico Tesio April 20, a ‘Win and In’ event for Triple Crown-nominated horses like Alwaysmining to the 144th Preakness Stakes (G1) May 18 at legendary Pimlico Race Course. “That’s what we were hoping we’d see,” winning trainer Kelly Rubley said, after Alwaysmining ($3) coasted to the wire in 1:42.65 over a fast main track under a hand ride from regular pilot Daniel Centeno. “He looks like he’s galloping, just relaxed. He’s a very classy horse.” Alwaysmining is... ...

Santa Anita Racing Resumes March 29

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 16, 2019) — Santa Anita Park is scheduled to resume live racing March 29, pending approval by the California Horse Racing Board, following an agreement March 16 between track owner The Stronach Group and Thoroughbred Owners of California. The Arcadia, Calif., oval has been closed for two weeks for testing of its main track in the wake of a spate of breakdowns; 22 horses have died either racing or training since the meet opened Dec. 26. TSG announced a new set of house rules for Santa Anita and the Northern California track Golden Gate Fields, and the two groups worked to come to an agreement March 15-16 on those rules, especially one regarding the anti-bleeding medication Salix, commonly known as Lasix. The policy on race-day administration of that medication at Santa Anita and Golden Gate was announced March 14 by TSG chairman and president Belinda Stronach, who declared “zero tolerance for race-day medication” at TSG-owned California tracks. Lasix is the only race-day medication allowed in California. Under the new agreement,... ...

Galilean’s Breeders Recognized

From Thoroughbred Information Agency ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 15, 2019) — Neal and Pam Christopherson of Oregon-based Bar C Racing Stables are being presented today with the 2019 California Diamond Award in recognition for breeding the leading California-bred 2-year-old earner of 2018 sold at public auction: the multiple stakes-winning, 2019 Kentucky Derby (G1) hopeful Galilean. Produced by the El Prado (Ire) mare Fresia and foaled at Harris Farms in California, the Uncle Mo colt led all California-bred 2-year-old auction graduates last year with earnings of $151,000. A $60,000 purchase by Quarter Pole Enterprises from the Bar C Racing Stables consignment at the 2017 Barretts August Select Yearling Sale at Del Mar, Galilean was sent from California to Eddie Woods Training Center in Florida for early conditioning and subsequently re-sold by Woods to West Point Thoroughbreds back in his home state for a sale-topping $600,000 at the 2018 Barretts Spring 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. Campaigned by West Point in partnership with Denise Barker and William Sandbrook, Galilean made his winning debut for... ...

Open Letter From The Stronach Group

What has happened at Santa Anita over the last few weeks is beyond heartbreaking. It is unacceptable to the public and, as people who deeply love horses, to everyone at The Stronach Group and Santa Anita. The sport of horse racing is the last great sporting legacy platform to be modernized. If we expect our sport to grow for future generations, we must raise our standards. Today, I’m announcing The Stronach Group will take the unprecedented step of declaring a zero tolerance for race day medication at Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields. These Thoroughbred racetracks will be the first in North America to follow the strict International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) standards. We have arrived at a watershed moment. The Stronach Group has long been a strong advocate for the abolishment of race-day medication, but we will wait no longer for the industry to come together as one to institute these changes. Nor will we wait for the legislation required to undertake this paradigm shift. We are... ...

Galilean Enters Rebel Stakes

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Mar. 13, 2019) – Galilean is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s first division of the $750,000 Grade II Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Denise Barker and William Sandbrook and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $261,000 and is coming off consecutive wins in the King Glorious and California Cup Derby. ...

Sensational Star Noms Due Thursday

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 13, 2019) – Nominations for the $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes, to be run on Sunday, Mar. 24, at Santa Anita, close on Thursday, Mar. 14. The race for Golden State Series eligible 4-year-olds and up will be run at about 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course. ...

Wood Next for Stay Thirsty’s Mind Control

OZONE PARK, N.Y. (Mar. 11, 2019) – Mind Control, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Stay Thirsty, earned 20 points toward qualifying for the Kentucky Derby by finishing second in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham Stakes for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct. Red Oak Stable and Madaket Stables’ Grade 1-winner, trained by Gregory Sacco, earlier won 10 Kentucky Derby points by winning the Jerome New Year’s Day. He is tied for fifth in the Kentucky Derby points standings with Game Winner. Mind Control won the Grade 1 Hopeful as a 2-year-old and is being pointed to the $750,000 Grade I Wood Memorial on Saturday, April 6, at Aqueduct. ...

Horses Return to Santa Anita Main Track

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 12, 2019) — Santa Anita Park‘s main track opened March 11 for jogging and galloping, the first time horses were allowed onto it in nearly a week. Workouts resumed on the training track the same morning. Monday also marked the first day that Santa Anita’s new safety protocols were implemented. Horsemen had to submit forms the previous day if they wanted to work horses on the training track. Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of The Stronach Group, watched the training from Clockers’ Corner. He said that trainers had applied for 150 horses to work on the training track. “We flagged about 12 of those horses and asked the trainers not to work those horses this morning,” Ritvo said. Criteria used to flag horses were those that had been away from the races for an extended period of time and hadn’t worked in the past 120 days, said Ritvo. “We got full cooperation with that,” he said. “Everybody said they completely understood. I think it’s the... ...

Main Track Limited Training Starts Monday

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 9, 2019) — On a day that was supposed to feature the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), San Felipe Stakes (G2), and Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes (G1T), Santa Anita Park instead was the site March 9 of another extended morning of conditioning on the training track. The California racing industry was trying to grapple with the ramifications of the indefinite cancellation of racing at Santa Anita as the closed main track continued to undergo testing. Trainers sent horses to the training track throughout the morning, with training hours expanded until 11 a.m. PT. Only jogging and galloping was allowed. Later in the day, Santa Anita announced that the main track will reopen for “limited training” March 11 at 5 a.m. for joggers and gallopers only, with workouts likely to resume “in the coming days.” “Over the past four days, we’ve been able to do a great deal in terms of amending the soil and inspecting it,” said Dennis Moore, the former Santa Anita track superintendent brought back... ...

Racehorse Retirement Webinar on Mar. 30

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 4, 2019) — All horsemen are invited to Thoroughbred Owners of California’s free Racehorse Retirement webinar on Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. Participate online and/or by phone to learn more about the retirement process and the resources available. Registration is required and must be done before noon on Friday, March 29. To register: http://www.toconline.com/events/racehorse-retirement-webinar/ ...

Edwards Going Left

Edwards Going Left wins $100,000 Tiznow. ...

Edwards Going Left Game Winner of Tiznow

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 3, 2019)–In one of the most intense stretch battles of the Winter Meet, Edwards Going Left prevailed by a half length over King Abner in Sunday’s $100,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Trained by John Sadler and ridden by Joel Rosario, Edwards Going Left, a 5-year-old California-bred gelding by Midnight Lute, got a flat mile over a main track listed as “good” in 1:35.81. Although he broke a bit tardily, Edwards Going Left overcame some early crowding to find the rail around the Club House turn and then vied for the early lead with King Abner and Tyler Baze, as “Ed” enjoyed a half length advantage three furlongs from home. Mid-way on the far turn, Baze turned up the heat, and with Edwards Going Left at the rail, the two of them raced head and head to the wire from the five sixteenths pole. “He broke a little slow, so I was having to use him a little... ...

Santa Anita Cancels Thursday Card

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 3, 2019)–With heavy rain forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, Santa Anita Park has announced that live racing will return with an 11-race card on Friday, with first post time at 12 noon. Although racing had been scheduled to resume on Thursday, track management is acting proactively in order to try to avoid most of the heavy rain and present an outstanding program Friday and through the weekend, which will be highlighted by the 82nd running of the Grade I Santa Anita Handicap on Saturday. The National Weather Service is calling for a 100 percent chance of rain Wednesday, with the likelihood of significant rain diminishing Thursday and through the weekend. Santa Anita will remain open for training every day this week and will be open for simulcast wagering on Wednesday and Thursday, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Grandstand Paddock Room. In addition to the $600,000 Big ‘Cap at a mile and one quarter on Saturday, Santa Anita will also present the Grade II,... ...

Bill Seeks Depreciation for Racehorses

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 1, 2019) – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced bipartisan tax and disaster relief legislation on Thursday, February 28, that includes three-year depreciation for racehorses. Under the proposed package, three-year racehorse depreciation would be retroactive for 2018, continue through 2019 and grant taxpayers the option to depreciate all racehorses over a three-year period. Three-year racehorse depreciation was most recently available to the industry in 2017 but Congress did not renew it for 2018 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) passed in December 2017. The TCJA did include 100% bonus depreciation and a $1 million Sec. 179 expense allowance for qualified depreciable property, two important investment incentives that lessened the need for three-year depreciation in many cases. However, three-year depreciation continues to be a beneficial option for many racehorse owners, especially racing partnerships with multiple passive owners, as it better aligns deductions with corresponding income opportunities on an annual basis. The NTRA federal legislative... ...

Edwards Going Left Enters Tiznow

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2019) – Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. King Abner is by Hansen, out of the Salt Lake mare Margarita Salt, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Summit Racing or Ticket to Ride LLC and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $196,645 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank. Unusually Green is by Unusual Heat, out of the Lord Carson mare Lady Evergreen, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Madden Racing or Kriletich and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has seven wins in 54 starts, earnings of $403,330 and is coming off a fifth in the Jan. 26 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank. Surfing Star is by Surf Cat, out of the Strong Hope... ...

Breeders’ Cup Pre-sale Tickets Available

From Breeders’ Cup LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2019) — The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is returning to Santa Anita Park in sunny California on November 1 & 2, 2019. We’re excited to provide you the opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public during a special ticket pre-sale window that begins NOW. You can purchase tickets to the 2019 Breeders’ Cup online or by calling 877-849-4287 and using promo code FRIENDS. Your pre-sale window ends on Sunday, March 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET / 8:59 p.m. PT. ...

Friday Deadline for June 2-year-old Sale

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2019) – The deadline for entries for the inaugural Fasig-Tipton June Santa Anita 2-Year-olds in Training Sale is Friday, March 1. The entry fee is $500 per horse. The sale will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. The Under Tack Show will be Monday, June 3, 2019. ...

Spiced Perfection is CTBA Horse of the Year

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2019) – Grade I winner Spiced Perfection was named the 2018 California-bred Horse of the Year at the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner at the Sheraton San Gabriel on Monday, Feb. 25. 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 Peter Miller. In 2018 she had four wins in eight starts, earnings of $455,125 and won the Grade I La Brea Stakes, as well as the Betty Grable and Evening Jewel Stakes. The other champions presented at the dinner: Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Earnings – Square Eddie, property of Reddam Racing LLC. Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Number of Winners – Lucky Pulpit, property of Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams. Champion Sire of California Conceived Foals by Turf Earnings – Square Eddie, property of Reddam Racing LLC. Champion Sire of California Conceived Two-Year-Olds by Earnings... ...

Show It N Moe It

Show It N Moe It wins $100,000 Spring Fever. ...

Show It N Moe It Wins Spring Fever

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2019)–Favored by a mere $104.00, Terry Lovingier’s homebred Show It N Moe It relinquished command a quarter mile out but re-rallied late to take Sunday’s $100,000 Spring Fever Stakes by three quarters of a length under Rafael Bejarano. Trained by Gary Sherlock, the 4-year-old California bred daughter of Grace Upon Grace got six furlongs in 1:10.18. The Spring Fever is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. Breaking from the rail, Show It N Moe It broke like a shot and was immediately engaged by Coco Kisses to her outside as S Y Sky, the narrow second choice in the wagering, sat a stalking third. However, heading into the far turn, Show It N Moe It was getting out noticeably and Joe Talamo, aboard S Y Sky, moved to the rail and gained a narrow advantage, only to be tagged in the final 40 yards by the winner. “I’ve been doing this for 40 years and... ...

Stay Thirsty Progeny Stay Hot

From Lovacres Ranch WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2019) — The win by Coal Front, in the $500,000 Razorback Handicap (G3) on Presidents Day at Oaklawn Park continued the hot spell by progeny of California stallion Stay Thirsty in the past two weeks, according to statistics compiled by Lovacres Ranch. In addition to Coal Front, Stay Thirsty sired Alwaysmining, winner of the Miracle Wood, and Cosmo Charlie, a winner of $376,100 at Meydan in Dubai. Coal Front raced five times as a 2-year-old, winning the Amsterdam Stakes (G2) at Saratoga Race Course in his stakes debut and then taking the Gallant Bob Stakes (G3) at Parx Racing to close his freshman season. As a 3-year-old the son of Stay Thirsty only raced twice, placing fifth in the Nov. 2 Bold Ruler Handicap (G3) and then ending the year with a win in the Dec. 22 Mr. Prospector Stakes (G3) at Gulfstream Park. The Razorback score was his first victory beyond seven furlongs and brought his total earnings to $777,280 from... ...

Stakes-winning Trio in Spring Fever

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2019) – Stakes winners Show It N Moe It, S Y Sky and Barbara Beatrice are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Spring Fever Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $375,604 and is coming off a Jan. 10 allowance win. Coco Kisses is by Empire Way, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Brown, Jr., Brown or Lovingier and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $135,005 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 10 allowance. S Y Sky is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2019) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, February 21, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and 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:. · Almost the entirety of the meeting was devoted to discussions of license renewal applications submitted by seven Advance Deposit Wagering (ADW) companies authorized to offer account wagering to California bettors, provided they meet other statutory requirements. The seven ADWs are NYRABets, Game Play Network, Lien Games Racing, Twinspires/BetAmerica, Watch and Wager, XpressBet, and TVG. A special committee of the Board met privately and individually Wednesday with representatives of these seven ADW companies to review confidential financial data provided by each. Those financial reports and candid conversations with the representatives provided the committee members – Chairman Winner and Commissioner Maas – and CHRB... ...

TOC New Owner Orientation on Saturday

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2019) — The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is hosting orientations for new owners at Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields on Saturday, February 23, at 11:00 a.m. The orientations are open to the public and geared towards new and prospective owners. We will visit the following offices for quick introductions and a brief Q&A to help become familiar with the ins and outs of the track: CHRB, Paymaster, Racing, Track Photographer & CARMA. ...

Galilean

Galilean wins $200,000 California Cup Derby. ...

Mucho Unusual

Mucho Unusual wins $200,000 California Cup Oaks. ...

Galilean Cruises in Cal Cup Derby

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2019)–In what figures to be his final start versus state-bred completion for the foreseeable future, heavily favored Galilean made short work of four rivals as he waltzed to a 4 ½ length win in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Derby at Santa Anita. Ridden by Flavien Prat and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, the imposing son of Uncle Mo got 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.43. Also won by 2014 Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome, the Cal Cup Derby is part of the lucrative Golden State Series for California-bred or sired horses. A reserved third, about a length and a half off of early pacesetter Loud Mouth around the Club House turn, Galilean, who fetched $600,000 at the Barretts April 2-year-old in Training sale, took undisputed command while three-wide a quarter mile from home and won like a colt with the Kentucky Derby on his mind. A nine length winner of the one mile King Glorious Stakes at Los... ...

Longshot Mucho Unusual Takes Cal Cup Oaks

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2019)–Dismissed at odds of 10-1, George Krikorian’s homebred Mucho Unusual went to the front and never looked back in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks at Santa Anita, as she breezed by three lengths under Joel Rosario. Trained by Tim Yakteen, the California-bred daughter of Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, got one mile over a “good” turf in 1:36.92. The Cal Cup Oaks, for 3-year-old fillies bred or sired in California, is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. In her first start on turf and around two turns, Mucho Unusual made an easy lead, getting the opening quarter mile in 24.14 and dictated terms to the far turn, whereupon she unleashed an eye catching turn of foot, opening up on her competition turning for home in an impressive burst. Most recently fourth as the 3-5 favorite in a Cal-bred allowance going 6 ½ furlongs here on Jan. 27, Mucho Unusual... ...

Streak of Luck Enters Buena Vista

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2019) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Buena Vista Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. 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 Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $230,238 and is coming off a Jan. 25 allowance. ...

Coal Front

Coal Front wins $500,000 Grade III Razorback. ...

Alwaysmining Keeps Win Streak Intact

LAUREL, Md. (Feb. 16, 2019) — Runnymede Racing LLC’s Alwaysmining, a son of California stallion Stay Thirsty, won his fourth consecutive race and third consecutive stakes with a 4 1/4-length victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Miracle Wood presented by Blackwell Real Estate at Laurel Park. A 3-year-old gelded son of Stay Thirsty, trained by Kelly Rubley and ridden by Daniel Centeno, Alwaysmining covered the mile in 1:35.27. Gray Magician, who shipped from California, finished second by a nose over Tybalt. Alwaysmining, a Maryland-bred coming into the Miracle Wood off a victory Dec. 29 in the Heft at Laurel, went to the front under Centeno and cruised through surprisingly mild fractions of :24.23 and :47.51 while Wendell Fong and Gray Magician chased the leader. Entering the stretch, Centeno asked Alwaysmining and the colt responded by opening up to a clear advantage. We went to the lead and made an easy lead all the way to the wire,” Centeno said. “I thought it was brilliant, Rubley said. “We got to go :24 for... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 21, at Santa Anita Park Race Track beginning at 9:30 a.m. 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. ...

Hronis, Reddam Top TOC Owners Lists

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2019) – The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its 2018 statistical awards for leading California owners. For the second consecutive year, Hronis Racing LLC was leading owner in total purse earnings. Hronis Racing also led all owners by number of California wins and number of stakes wins. Reddam Racing LLC takes the award for most California starts. Hronis Racing runners earned a total of $3,838,910 in California last year, with 40 victories from 253 starts, including 12 stakes wins. Leading their stakes runners was Accelerate, winner of the Santa Anita Handicap, Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes, San Pasqual Stakes, Awesome Again Stakes, and the $1 Million TVG Pacific Classic Stakes. Their other top stakes runners were Catalina Cruiser (winner of the Pat O’Brien Stakes and San Diego Handicap at Del Mar), Gift Box, Yuvetsi, Shenandoah Queen, and Edwards Going Left. Reddam Racing made an incredible 300 California starts in 2018 for earnings of $3,000,690. Their top stakes runners... ...

Galilean Looks Tough in Cal Cup Derby

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... ...

Short Rest for Apache Princess

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... ...

Make Happy Seeks Rebound in Hyacinth

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... ...

Clubhouse Ride Gets First Winner

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2019) – – Clubhouse Ride sired his first winner when Moon House graduated from the maiden ranks by taking a maiden special one mile race at Golden Gate Fields. Moon House, tracking a slow pace, made a five wide steady move to win going away by a length on the Tapeta surface. Produced from the Shergar’s Best broodmare Anasazi Mud, Moon House was bred by Frank E. Edmunds and is owned by Frank and Jeff Edmunds. Moon House has now earned $43,261. Clubhouse Ride stands for $2,500 live foal. He was a graded stakes performer from ages two through five who earned $1,341,132. He won or placed in the Californian S. (G2) twice, Santa Anita H. (G1), the Santa Anita Gold Cup (G1), Cash Call Futurity (G1), Charles Town Classic S. (G2), San Antonio S. (G2), and Daytona S. (G3). He earned eight triple digit Beyers numbers in his career. ...

Apache Princess Graded Win Reinstated

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 14, 2019) – The $100,000 Sweet Life Stakes for 3-year-old fillies last Sunday will be recognized as a Grade 3 race even though the surface was switched from turf to dirt because of wet conditions, the American Graded Stakes Committee announced on Thursday, according to the Daily Racing Form. Apache Princess, bred by owner KMN Racing, is a 3 year old California-bred daughter of Unusual Heat and becomes his 16th Graded-Group stakes winner and 36th graded stakes horse. He now has 57 stakes winners, 47 blacktype. ...

NTRA, Dean Dorton Tax Webinar Feb. 21

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... ...

Spiced Perfection Shipping to Laurel

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. ...

NorCal Sale Grad in El Camino Real

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. ...

Lynne’s Legacy in Wishing Well

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... ...

Straight Fire has First Foal at Legacy

By Bloodhorse.com CLEMENTS, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2019) — Multiple grade 1-placed winner Straight Fire was represented by his first reported foal when a colt out of It’s High Time was born Jan. 20 at Legacy Ranch in California. Bred by Straight Fire LLC, the colt is the first foal produced by It’s High Time, a black-type winner by Gone Astray who earned more than $234,000 racing from 2-4. The mare is the best runner to date from the winning Proud Accolade daughter My Rolex, who has produced two winners from as many to race. My Rolex is a half sister to grade 1 winner Black Seventeen (by Is It True). Straight Fire, bred by Spendthrift Farm, was sold as a yearling by Vinery at the 2015 Fasig-Tipton Kentucky July Sale for $250,000 to Solis & Litt Bloodstock as agent. The colt was raced by Jim Rome’s Jungle Racing; Larry, Nanci and Jaime Roth’s LNJ Foxwoods; Kim and Kevin Nish’s KMN Racing; Jeff Davenport; and, Andrew Molasky. The son of Dominus ... ...

Apache Princess

Apache Princess wins $100,000 Sweet Life Stakes. ...

Life is Sweet for Apache Princess

By Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 10, 2019)–A California-bred daughter of Unusual Heat, KMN Racing’s homebred Apache Princess relished a change in surface from Santa Anita’s hillside turf course to 6 ½ furlongs on a sloppy main track as she rallied up the rail to take the $100,000 Sweet Life Stakes by 3 ¼ lengths. Trained by Keith Desormeaux and ridden by his Hall of Fame brother Kent, Apache Princess got the distance in 1:16.82 despite the fact Kent dropped his stick inside the furlong pole. “That’s embarrassing, but (it’s) the second time I’ve done that with her and she’s won the race for me,” said Kent. “She proves that she doesn’t need it, she just needs encouragement with my mouth. If I kiss at her, shake the reins at her, throw crosses and she continues…” A maiden winner down the hillside turf two starts back and a 3 ½ length allowance winner over the hillside course on Jan. 21, Apache Princess was off as the 6-5 favorite in... ...

NorCal Sale Grad Wins Phoenix Gold Cup

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul drew clear for a 3 ¼-length win in Saturday’s $75,000 Phoenix Gold Cup at Turf Paradise. The 5-year-old gelding 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 six wins in 11 starts, earnings of $128,203 and was coming off a win in the Jan. 19 Hank Mills Sr. Stakes. He ran the six furlongs in 1:08.41 and went off as the 9-5 second choice. ...

Parking Permit Ticketed for Turf Paradise

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. ...

Great Stuff to Stand at Lovacres Ranch

WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. (Feb. 6, 2019) — Graded stakes winner Great Stuff has been retired and will stand the 2019 breeding season at Lovacres Ranch for a $5,000 fee, stands and nurses. Great Stuff is the only son of Quality to Road to stand in California. Quality Road was the No. 1 sire by Grade I winners in 2018. Great Stuff, out of the Hennessy mare Sumptuous, ran a 102 Beyer Speed Figure in winning last year’s Grade III Toboggan at Aqueduct. He was third in the Grade I Carter and Grade III Tom Fool, finishing his career with earnings of $478,902. ...

Apache Princess Enters Sweet Life

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. ...

Cal-bred Cheekaboo Sells for $300,000

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 4, 2019) — Grade 2 winner Cheekaboo lit up the Fasig-Tipton Winter Mixed Sale bid board when she was purchased by K R Japan for $300,000. She was the first horse to achieve six figures during the two-day auction’s first session Feb. 4. The 6-year-old mare (Hip 57) was offered as a broodmare prospect by Small Batch Sales, agent. A chestnut daughter of top California sire Unusual Heat trained by Peter Eurton for Ciaglia Racing, Burns Racing, and Sharon Alesia, Cheekaboo won or placed in 13 of 24 starts and earned $371,995. She won two stakes as a 3-year-old, including the Honeymoon Stakes (G2T), with three stakes placings. Overall, the mare placed in stakes on five occasions. In addition to being a grade 2 winner, Cheekaboo descends from a quality female family that includes grade 1 winners Miss Josh and Royal Mountain Inn, among other black-type winners. She was bred in California by Madeline Auerbach, Richard Rosenberg, and Barry Abrams. ...

Cal-bred Duo Entered in Phoenix Gold Cup

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. ...

Kid Cantina Entered in Robert B. Lewis

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. ...

Cal-bred Trio Nominated for Dubai Card

DUBAI, U.A.E. (Jan. 29, 2019) – Three California-breds have been nominated for the Dubai World Cup card, to be run on March 30 at Meydan Racecourse, including Richard’s Boy, who has competed in the event the previous two years. Edwards Going Left has been nominated to the $2.5 million Group I Dubai Golden Shaheen and the $1.5 million Godolphin Mile. He 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 trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 17 starts, has earnings of $511,390 and finished third in Saturday’s $150,000 California Cup Donald Valpredo Sprint. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism has also been nominated to the Dubai Golden Shaheen and Godolphin Mile. He is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George & Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and is trained by Marcia Stortz. The $2,700 purchase at... ...

Shaman Ghost’s First Foals are Cal-breds

By Bloodhorse.com Two reported foals by Shaman Ghost, a filly and a colt, arrived in late January, the first at Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and the second at Woodbridge Farm. Joanne Batchelor said that the Batchelor Family Trust’s Daddy’s Duo foaled a Shaman Ghost filly at Tommy Town Jan. 19. Daddy’s Duo is a winning daughter of Scat Daddy—Marque Gal, by Sir Cat. The Shaman Ghost colt arrived Jan. 26 at Woodbridge and is out of BKB Stables’ Chrome Princess. A daughter of Munnings, Chrome Princess is from the family of multiple black-type producer Purity. Shaman Ghost, an Adena Springs homebred, won the Queen’s Plate Stakes and then added the Woodward Stakes (G1), Santa Anita Handicap Presented by San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino (G1), and three other graded stakes. The son of Ghostzapper—Getback Time, by Gilded Time, was runner-up in the inaugural Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) and was third in the Clark Handicap (G1). He earned a total of $3,859,311. In 2018, Shaman Ghost stood in California at... ...

Rye

Rye wins $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. ...

S Y Sky

S Y Sky wins $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Stakes. ...

Rye Repeats in Unusual Heat Turf Classic

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2019)–In his second start off a lengthy layoff, owner/trainer William Morey’s Rye saved every inch of ground under Kent Desormeaux as he successfully defended his title in Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. A 6-year-old full horse by English Channel, out of the Unusual Heat mare Phi Beta Heat, Rye got a mile and one eighth on turf in 1:47.56. One of four Saturday stakes restricted to horses bred or sired in California, the Unusual Heat Turf Classic is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. Breaking from post position three in a field of nine older horses, Rye had three horses beat around the Club House turn and appeared comfortable as he maintained a stalking position into the far turn under a long hold from Desormeaux. A quarter mile out, it appeared Rye would go for an opening three off the fence, just to the outside of Accountability and Joe Talamo, but Desormeaux instead dove... ...

S Y Sky Game in F&M Turf Sprint Win

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2019)–Favored in six out of her seven lifetime starts but not today, Nick Alexander’s homebred S Y Sky posted an authoritative half-length win as she led throughout in taking Saturday’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. Ridden by Joe Talamo and trained by Phil D’Amato (who picked up his fourth win on the day), the 5-year-old mare by Grazen, out of Alexander’s Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, got 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:12.86. One of four stakes on Saturday restricted to horses bred or sired in California, the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. Breaking from post six in a field of eight, S Y Sky shot to the lead and was pressured down the hill by eventual runner-up Queen Bee to You, who never threw in the towel. Second as the 3-5 favorite in a state-bred... ...

Touching Rainbows

Touching Rainbows wins $150,000 Cal Cup Sprint. ...

Listing

Listing wins $100,000 Cal Cup Turf Sprint. ...

Touching Rainbows Best in Cal Cup Sprint

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2019)—Deftly handled by Tiago Pereira, Touching Rainbows closed a four length gap with a quarter mile to run and overhauled pacesetting Richard’s Boy to win Saturday’s $150,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint by 1 ¼ lengths at Santa Anita. Trained by Phil D’Amato, the 6-year-old gelding by Aragorn got six furlongs in 1:09.88. One of four stakes on Saturday restricted to horses owned or bred in California, the Cal Cup Sprint is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. With Richard’s Boy blasting off to a commanding 2 ½ length lead after the first half mile, Pereira was content to bide his time aboard Touching Rainbows, who sat a close third, just to the outside of well fancied Heck Yeah going into the far turn. With a roughly two length margin to overcome a furlong out,... ...

Favored Listing Wins Cal Cup Turf Sprint

By Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2019)—Attentive to the pace throughout, Reddam Racing’s homebred Listing rallied four-wide turning for home en route to a measured half length win in Saturday’s $100,000 California Cup Turf Sprint Stakes at Santa Anita. Trained by Ben Cecil, the 3-year-old colt by Square Eddie got 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:12.86. One of four races restricted to California-bred or sired horses on the Saturday program, the Turf Sprint is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA. Breaking sharply from post position five in a field six, Listing went straight to the front out of the gate, but was soon a comfortable fourth, about 1 ½ lengths off the lead after the first quarter mile and rallied strongly when called upon at the dirt crossing. “It was a bit closer than I hoped,... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

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... ...

Coils Gold Enters Ft. Bliss Stakes

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. ...

See Eddie Haskell at Clocker’s Corner

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. ...

Bloodhorse.com on California Cup Stakes

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... ...

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