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Shades of Victory Shocks Johnston at 80-1

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2018) – Former claimer Shades of Victory turned his first dirt route into a stunning upset in Saturday’s $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds at Los Alamitos. Shades of Victory’s win price of $162.60 was the second largest since daytime thoroughbred racing returned to Los Alamitos in 2014. Devils Triangle, who won the fourth race Dec. 11, 2016, holds the record at $185.80. Owned by trainer Reed Saldana and bred by C-Punch Ranch, the 5-year-old son of Thorn Song, out of the Street Sense mare Sensible Girl, has five wins in 17 starts and earnings of $136,449. He is 2-for-5 since Saldana claimed him for $12,500 April 7 at Golden Gate. “Down the stretch I was just hoping he could hold on,” said Saldana. “(Jockey) Martin (Pedroza) rode a great race. We decided to run him here because another race we wanted to run in at Del Mar didn’t fill, so this worked out great. I thought the distance would be to his benefit. One of... ...

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Los Alamitos Post Time Changes

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2018) – Post time for the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos will move to 2 p.m. – from the current 1 p.m. – beginning Thursday, Sept. 13.         The switch to 2 p.m. – which was approved Friday by the California Horse Racing Board – means post time will be the same as it was during the previous Los Angeles County Fair meets (2014-2017).          In addition, the Los Alamitos Racing Association has added a second Pick 5 to the wagering menu, which will also commence Sept. 13.        The second Pick 5 – which is a 50-cent minimum wager – will be on the final five races, joining the extremely popular Players’ Pick 5 which is offered on the day’s first five races.         The Los Angeles County Fair meet, which began Thursday, will continue through Sunday, Sept. 23. ...

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Fighting Hussar Gets First Winner

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2018) – California stallion Fighting Hussar was represented by his first winner on Friday when Pretty Hussar won the first race at Los Alamitos, a maiden claimer for California-bred 2-year-old fillies. Pretty Hussar is out of the Henny Hughes mare Lovely Instinct, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Hector Palma. She ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:06.17 and won by 1 ¼ lengths as the 4-5 favorite in the field of six. ...

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Spiced Perfection Enters Beverly J. Lewis

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Spiced Perfection is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. 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 Stables and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $372,985 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 24 allowance. ...

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Soi Phet Returns to Favorite Race

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Two-time defending champion Soi Phet will seek his sixth stakes victory at Los Alamitos in the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes Saturday. The one-mile Johnston, which is for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, is part of a stakes doubleheader on the third day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet. Seven 3-year-old fillies will get together in the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis at six furlongs. The Lewis is the eighth of nine races while the Johnston will go as the sixth.  Post time Saturday is 1 p.m. Bred by ARCHA Racing, owned by the Viskovich Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell, Soi Phet won the Johnston by a half-length a year ago, the fourth of his local stakes successes. He added a fifth to his resume with a second score in the July 4 Bertrando, prevailing by a nose during the Summer Thoroughbred Festival to surpass $1 million in career earnings. Claimed... ...

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Reginella Enters Delta Colleen

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Stakes winner Reginella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Delta Colleen Handicap for fillies and mares at Hastings Racecourse. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owners DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $131,642 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 12 Emerald Distaff. ...

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Alert Bay Wins Another Rolling Green

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2018) –Millionaire Alert Bay, who won the race three years ago, on Sunday again won the $60,350 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. “[Alert Bay] has given us fantastic pleasure and excitement,” said winning owner Peter Redekop, who traveled to the Bay Area from his residence in Canada to watch his horse perform. “We’ve had good people looking after him and they’ve done a fabulous job with him.” Winning trainer Blaine Wright, emotional after the win, was equally as excited after the victory. “With a horse like this, you expect good things with him and we just try to point him in the right direction and get out of his way,” said Wright. “He’s probably a horse I can never replace. Sometimes it gets me choked up that I’ve gotten to train a horse this good.... ...

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Miss Sunset Leads Cal-bred C.E.R.F. Sweep

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2018) – Graded winner Miss Sunset successfully defended her title and led a California-bred sweep of the top three spots in Monday’s $99,990 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has 10 wins in 18 starts, earnings of $879,395 and was coming off a second in the May 27 Desert Stormer. She won this race last year. Miss Sunset ran the six furlongs in 1:10.48 and won by 1 ½ lengths as the 3-5 favorite in a field of seven. Fellow Cal-breds Show It N Moe It and Dis Smart Cat finished second and third. ...

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First Winner for Capital Account

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2018) – California stallion Capital Account was represented by his first winner in Monday’s first race at Del Mar when Feeling Strong won a maiden special weight race for California-bred 2-year-olds. Feeling Strong is out of the Choctaw Ridge mare Feel Ridge, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Hector Palma. The 2-year-old gelding ran the six furlongs in 1:12.63 and won by one length as the 3-2 favorite in the field of six. BG Stables also bred and owns Jump the Tracks, winner of Del Mar’s third race on Monday, a maiden claimer. ...

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Stay Thirsty’s Mind Control Wins Hopeful

By Bloodhorse.com SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Sept. 3, 2018) — After securing the first grade 1 win of his career with Mind Control in the $350,000 Hopeful Stakes Sept. 3 at Saratoga Race Course, trainer Gregory Sacco’s thoughts turned to his father. “It’s my first grade 1 so it’s real special,” Sacco said after Mind Control, a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Stay Thirsty, held off favorite Mucho in the stretch of the Spa’s top race for 2-year-olds. “I’m the son of a trainer. My dad never had the opportunity to train these types of horses. It’s very meaningful. It’s a great feeling. I have my whole family here and I can’t be any happier.”  The win would follow Mind Control being tested throughout, but the son of classic-placed Stay Thirsty  would find more in the stretch to edge favorite Mucho and secure a three-quarter-length victory in the Hopeful. Red Oak Stable and Madaket Stables’ Mind Control completed the seven-furlong test in 1:22.99 under jockey John Velazquez. Mind Control would race just behind... ...

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Soi Phet Nominated to E.B. Johnston

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2018) —Defending champion Soi Phet is among nine nominees to the $100,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes.   Restricted to horses – 3-year-olds & up – bred or sired in California, the one-mile Johnston will be part of a stakes doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 8, the third day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos.   The Sept. 8 program will also include the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis for 3-year-old fillies. Fifteen were nominated to that six-furlong contest, including a quartet trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.   Trained by Leonard Powell for a partnership that includes the Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, Soi Phet prevailed by a half-length in the 2017 Johnston, the fourth of his five stakes successes at Los Alamitos.   Trainer Doug O’Neill nominated a pair to the Johnston, including Ann Arbor Eddie, who is 2-for-2 over the track. A 5-year-old Square Eddie gelding owned by breeder J. Paul Reddam’s Reddam Racing LLC, Ann... ...

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Oh Tanner Gets First Winner

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2018) — California stallion Oh Tanner was represented by his first winner when Oh Jerry won the ninth race, a maiden special weight, at Golden Gate on Sunda. Oh Jerry is out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owner William Hedrick and trained by Manuel Landeros. The 3-year-old ridgling ran the six furlongs in 1:10.02 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 7-1 in the field of eight. ...

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Miss Sunset Seeks C.E.R.F. Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Defending champion Miss Sunset is among four California-breds entered in Monday’s $75,000 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Dis Smart Cat is by Square Eddie, out of the Menifee  mare Categorize, was bred by Kevin Devinzenci, is owned by ERJ Racing and trainer Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 22 starts, earnings of $209,662 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 11 claimer. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has nine wins in 17 starts, earnings of $818,735 and is coming off a second in the May 27 Desert Stormer. She won this race last year. 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 and Zondlo and is trained by... ...

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Alert Bay Seeks Another Rolling Green

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Millionaire Alert Bay, who won the race three years ago, is again entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green at Golden Gate. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by Del Secco DCS and trained by Jeff Bonde. He has 13 wins in 67 starts, earnings of $504,179 and is coming off a second in a July 28 allowance. He was fourth in this race in 2015 and fifth in 2013. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 14 wins in 34 starts, earnings of $1,292,155 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 12 Longacres Mile. He won this race in 2015. Faversham is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn,... ...

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Listing is Smokin in Racing Debut

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2018) — Winning a stakes in his career debut, Listing scored a one and one-quarter length upset victory in the $100,690 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible two-year-olds on Friday at Del Mar. The unexpected win provided a fourth straight victory for jockey Mario Gutierrez and the third in a row for breeder/owners Reddam Racing LLC. “He relaxed and was running great,” said Gutierrez. “When I got to the quarter pole, I started to get excited. Then when we turned for home a hole opened and he went right through it. I thought he might run well, but this was a surprise. A very pleasant surprise.” Listing, a son of Square Eddie trained by Ben Cecil, inched away between foes midstretch and prevailed to win at 22-1 odds in a field of eight. Silken Prince, a homebred son of Kafwain trained by William Morey, was favored at 8-5 odds under Flavien Prat and was fourth behind second-place Policy and third-place... ...

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January Mixed Sale to be Held at Fairplex

POMONA, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) – The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association will conduct the 2019 January Mixed Sale on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Fairplex in Pomona.   Details on the sale will be posted at www.ctba.com as they become available.   ...

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Take the One O One to Del Mar Derby

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and multiple stakes winner Take the One O One is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds. Take the One O One is by Acclamation, out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Brian Koriner. The $47,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $341,181 and is coming off back-to-back wins in the Snow Chief and Real Good Deal. ...

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Takeo Squared Enters Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Takeo Squared is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf for 2-year-olds. 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 or Egan, et al and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $54,625 and is coming off an Aug. 16 maiden win. ...

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Santa Anita Cards Four Cal-bred Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) — Santa Anita’s 22-day 2018 Autumn Meet includes four lucrative stakes exclusively written for Golden State Series-eligible California-breds and California-sireds. Two of the stakes will be run at a distance new to Santa Anita, five furlongs on turf. They are the $100,000 California Distaff, for California-bred or sired fillies and mares, on Oct. 13 and the $100,000 California Flag, for California-bred or sired 3-year-olds and up, on Oct. 20. Two-year-olds will get their shot at riches in the $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies on Nov. 2 and the $200,000 Golden State Juvenile on Nov. 3. Santa Anita’s Autumn Meet opens Friday, Sept. 28. The complete 2018 Autumn Meet stakes schedule is now available at http://www.santaanita.com/stakes-schedule/. For additional information, please call the Santa Anita Racing Office at (626) 574-6417. ...

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Creative Instinct Wins Generous Portion

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2018) — Sent postward the 2-5 favorite under jockey Tyler Baze, Creative Instinct didn’t disappoint as she drew off in the stretch to win the featured $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible two-year-old fillies Wednesday at Del Mar. Creative Instinct, owned by Gary Barber and trained by Del Mar’s leading conditioner this summer, Peter Miller, shook loose from the first-time starting Mucho Unusual in upper stretch and went on to win by two and one-quarter lengths. Mucho Unusual, competing gamely in her career debut, held second by five and one-half lengths over Swing Thoughts, with Time for Suzzie fourth in the field of six fillies. Give Me a Hint was scratched. “The first-time starter (Mucho Unusual) ran a huge race and gave us a real battle, but I think Creative Cause’s experience and fitness paid off the last eighth of a mile,” said Miller. “We’ll keep her against Cal-bred company for as long as we can, but she’s a... ...

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Cordiality, Cheekaboo in Mabee Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2018) – California-bred stakes winners Cordiality and Cheekaboo are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II John C. Mabee Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Ed Allred, is owned by Drummond, Glatt, or Xitco and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has nine wins in 23 starts, earnings of $413,595 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. 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 and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has three wins in 21 starts, earnings of $366,703 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. ...

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Unusual Heat Yearling Brings $250,000

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2018) — A $250,000 California-bred colt from the final crop of Unusual Heat who looked very much like his sire topped the Aug. 28 Barretts Select Yearling Sale. It is the last select yearling auction that Barretts will hold at Del Mar. Fairplex Park, which operates Barretts, does not have plans to conduct horse sales beyond 2018. The company has scheduled one more auction, a fall sale of yearlings and horses of racing age, slated for the Fairplex facility in Pomona, Calif., Oct. 16. A total of 42 yearlings grossed $2,632,000 and averaged $62,667 at the select sale. The average climbed 53% over the 2017 figure of $41,075. Buy-backs rose to 48% compared to last year’s figure of 34%. The median was $50,000 in 2018 and $32,000 last year. “It was a fantastic sale,” said Kim Lloyd, Barretts’ general manager. “It was a great way to end our tenure here at Del Mar. We wanted to finish with a bang, and mission accomplished... ...

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Barretts Catalog Loaded with Cal-breds

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2018) — Barretts has cataloged 86 yearlings for its Select Yearling Sale scheduled for Tuesday, August 28. The afternoon session will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Del Mar’s Surfside Race Place. The majority of the yearlings catalogued are eligible for the lucrative Golden State Series in addition to the California-bred/sired Maiden Bonus program. Leading California sires and major Kentucky stallions are represented, including Blame, Bluegrass Cat, Cairo Prince, Candy Ride, City Zip, Creative Cause, Grazen, Square Eddie, Street Sense, Union Rags, Violence and the final crops of Lucky Pulpit and Unusual Heat.   ...

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Peacock, Brother Derek’s Owner, Passes

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2018) – Cecil Peacock, who owned California-bred Santa Anita Derby winner Brother Derek, died recently at his home in Calgary, Alberta, at age 91. “Just a great guy,” said Dan Hendricks, who trained Brother Derek, the fourth-place finisher to Barbaro in the 2006 Kentucky Derby. “Great owner, and lucky as hell. He had such a great attitude,” Hendricks said. “I remember when we drew post 18 for the Derby. I was devastated. He said, ‘Well, someone had to be 18.’ And when I told him how costly it would be to run in the Derby, he said, ‘Well, we’ll just have to make it a party.’ Great guy.” ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Could be Smokin

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2018) – Stakes-placed Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver is among the entries in Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Listing is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. He is making his debut. Bea’s Boy is by Affirmative, out of the Into Mischief mare Miss Beastmode, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $35,200 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 10 starter optional claimer. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Luis Mendez. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in four starts, earnings of $63,080 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 4 Graduation. Hey Sal is... ...

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Los Alamitos Fair Meet Opens Sept. 6

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2018) – Five stakes – including the E.B. Johnston for California-breds – highlight the 2018 Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The 12-day season will begin Thursday, Sept. 6 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 23 with racing conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis.  Post time will be 1 pm. The final two Saturdays of the meet will feature the $100,000 Barretts Debutante and the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile. Run previously at the now-closed Fairplex Park in Pomona, the Debutante and Juvenile will be offered for the fifth time at Los Alamitos. Both races are at 6 ½ furlongs and restricted to horses offered at any Barretts sale. The Debutante, which is for fillies, will be run Saturday, Sept. 15 while the Juvenile will be contested Saturday, Sept. 22. The $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis and the $75,000 E.B. Johnston will be part of a stakes doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 8. The Lewis, which was won a year ago by Princess Karen, is for 3-year-old... ...

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NorCal Sale Grad in Generous Portion

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Swing Thoughts is entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Be Lifted Up is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lord Carson mare You Lift Me Up, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by HP Thoroughbreds and is trained by Sean McCarthy. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $16,320 and is coming off an Aug. 2 maiden claiming win. Time for Suzzie is by Time to Get Even, out of the Successful Appeal mare Appealing Susan, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templetone Horses, Lovingier or Reyes and is trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $19,290 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 1 CTBA Stakes. Give Me a Hint is by Merit Man, out of the Beat Hollow mare Hint of Promise, was bred by Schroeder Farms, is owned by... ...

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CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2018) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 23, at Del Mar Surfside Race Place. Chair Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Fred Maas and Jesse Choper 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: ·        Acting on a recommendation from Medication Committee Chair Madeline Auerbach and Committee Member Solis, the Board approved for public notice a proposed regulation to require veterinarians for horses claimed in races to report the administration of any intra-articular injections to the new veterinarians. The official veterinarian will oversee this procedure but the information itself will pass directly from one practicing veterinarian to another, retaining its confidentiality. Vice Chair Auerbach stressed the cooperative nature of discussions with veterinarians, trainers and owners that led to agreement on this matter. ·        The Board approved the license application for Pacific Racing Association (PRA) to conduct a race... ...

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Santa Anita Moves Closer to Stable Expansion

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2018) — An executive from The Stronach Group said the organization is moving closer to breaking ground on a new stabling area on the north side of Santa Anita Park.. “We intend to build approximately 800 stalls in the north parking lot—that’s the parking lot on the other side of the grandstand. When you look out over the track, you see it,” Scott Daruty of The Stronach Group said during a California Horse Racing Board meeting Aug. 23 at Del Mar. “The approval process is proceeding very well with the City of Arcadia. We’ve had a number of meetings with them, and they’re very cooperative—actually enthusiastic—about the project. “At this point we expect to have approvals in the next couple of months, which will allow us to start construction and have it done here—obviously we’re targeting the end of 2019, but it might be January 2020 by the time they’re available.” The addition of stables at Santa Anita was the first step laid out... ...

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Just Grazed Me Seeks Graded Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Unbeaten Just Grazed Me is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Just Grazed Me for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Just Grazed Me is by Grazen, out of the Cuvee mare Fairway Road, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has won both starts with earnings of $120,900 and is coming off a win in the July 29 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

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Richard Barton wins TOBA Honor

From TOBA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2018) – The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association named Richard Barton the California Breeder of the Year . TOBA also announced that eFive Racing, Godolphin, Juddmonte Farm, Rockingham Ranch and the partnership of Winchell Thoroughbreds and Three Chimneys Farm have been selected as finalists for the TOBA National Owner of the Year. The TOBA National Owner of the Year will be announced live at the TOBA National Awards Dinner, which will be held on Saturday, September 8 at the Woodford Reserve Club at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. TOBA will also honor breeders from 23 states and Canada.  The National Breeder of the Year and the National Small Breeder of the Year will also be disclosed at the TOBA National Awards Dinner. Other TOBA national award winners include Win Approval, dam of World Approval, who has been named as the National Broodmare of the Year and Mended, who will be honored as Claiming Crown Horse of the Year, presented by the National HBPA. The... ...

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Jockey Club Elects Six New Members

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 22, 2018) — The Jockey Club today announced the election of six new members: Craig Bandoroff, Michael Del Giudice, Staci Hancock, James Lawson, Maria Niarchos-Gouazé, and Ogden Phipps II. Craig Bandoroff owns Denali Stud, which he founded in 1990. Denali is one of the nation’s leading consignors, and the farm has sold horses such as Animal Kingdom, Uncle Mo, Real Quiet, and Champagne Room. Bandoroff is on the board of directors of the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders, and the Kentucky Equine Education Project. He is a founding member and former president of the Consignors and Breeders Association. Michael Del Giudice has served as the chairman of the board for the New York Racing Association since 2015. He is the chair and senior managing director of Carnegie Hudson Resources LLC, a capital markets advisory firm, and the co-chair of Universal Marine Medical Supply International. He is also a senior managing director of Millennium Capital Markets LLC, an investment banking firm.... ...

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Lava Man Back at O’Neill’s Barn

By PaulickReport.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2018) — California-bred Hall of Famer Lava Man, who underwent a colic-related procedure to repair a colon displacement on July 31, has returned to trainer Doug O’Neill’s stable at Del Mar, according to drf.com. The 17-year-old gelding had previously been acting as a stable pony for O’Neill. “He’s just chillin’,” O’Neill said. “He looks phenomenal. He’s on a different diet.” Lava Man won 17 of his 47 starts for earnings of over $5.2 million. He raced from 2003-2009, with major victories in the Hollywood Gold Cup (three times), Santa Anita Handicap (twice) and Pacific Classic. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, August 23, at the Del Mar Surfside Race Place beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Race Dates Committee will meet Wednesday in the same location beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials as well as the committee agenda and package also are available on the website. ...

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Fly to Mars Steps Up to Del Mar Mile

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2018) – California Dreamin’ winner Fly to Mars and graded-winning fellow California-breds What a View and B Squared are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen and Sal Berumen, is owned by finish Line Racing, Ellwood Johnston Trust or Taste of Victory Stable and is trained by Ken Black. He has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $903,361 and is coming off a fifth in the July 28 California Dreamin’. B Squared is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Raddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $411,698 and is coming off a third in the July 28 California Dreamin’. Fly to Mars is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Doc Gus mare Warren’s Flyer, was bred by owner... ...

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Soi Phet, Grecian Fire Enter Brubaker

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Millionaire Soi Phet and fellow California-bred stakes winner Grecian Fire are entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Powell or Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has 15 wins in 59 starts, earnings of $1,015,250 and is coming off a win in the July 4 Bertrando Stakes. He was third in this race last year and won the race in 2016. Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in 17 starts, earnings of $190,892 and is coming off a second in the July 28 California Dreamin’. ...

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Giant Act in Ellis Park Juvenile

HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Giant Act is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes. Giant Act is by Eskenereya, out of the Distorted Humor mare Acting Class, was bred by George Krikorian and is owned by trainer William Helmbrecht He has one win in two starts, earnings of $9,127 and is coming off a May 3 maiden win. ...

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Start the Show at Delaware Park

WILMINGTON, Del. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Start the Show is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 White Clay Creek Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Start the Show is by Oxbow, out of the Bertrando mare Preshow, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Blackstone Street Racing and is trained by Wayne Catalano. She won her lone start Aug. 8 with earnings of $25,500. ...

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Breeders’ Cup Returns to Santa Anita, Del Mar

From Breeders’ Cup Publicity LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 17, 2018) – Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today announced host sites for the upcoming 2019, 2020, and 2021 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. In 2019, the season-ending, two-day World Championships will be hosted at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California for the 10th time. The event will then return to Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky in 2020 and Del Mar racetrack in Del Mar, California in 2021, following highly-successful debuts in 2015 and 2017 respectively. The three-year announcement reflects Breeders’ Cup’s forward-thinking growth strategy to showcase the best racetracks across the country and allow for ample lead time to engage with local communities ahead of each event.     A formal announcement will be made at Santa Anita at 1:00 p.m. ET / 10:00 a.m. PT, at Keeneland at 3:00 p.m. ET / Noon PT and at Del Mar at 5:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 p.m. PT. All three announcements will be streamed live on BreedersCup.com/live and the Breeders’ Cup Facebook page. (A Future Host Site digital press kit is available at http://www.breederscup.com/presskit) “We are extremely proud and excited to... ...

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Ashleyluvssugar Back for Del Mar ‘Cap

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2018) – Millionaire California-bred Ashleyluvssugar takes a fourth crack at Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap presented by the Japan Racing Association. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, Bran Jam Stable or Ciaglia and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $1,348,694 and is coming off a sixth in the July 28 California Dreamin’. He was sixth in this race last year, won the race in 2016 and was second in 2015. ...

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Bella Luma Sibling Tops NorCal Sale

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2018) – A colt by Ministers Wild Cat brought a sale-topping $45,000 at Tuesday’s 2018 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. The high-bid yearling is out of the multiple stakes-winning Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta and is a full brother to stakes winner Bella Luma. The colt was bred by Thomas Bachman, consigned by Harris Farms, Agent, and purchased by Michael V. Dante of Bellflower. The high-bid filly was by Smiling Tiger, out of the Tannersmyman mare Tanned Reflection, was bred and consigned by Woodbridge Farm and purchased by Perry & Denise Martin of California Chrome fame for $24,000. Tuesday’s sale was the 15th presented in Northern California by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in its current format. For complete sale results, click Sales Result in pdf format  ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Wins at Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate El Chavo Del Ocho won Saturday’s eighth race at Santa Rosa, a maiden special weight race. El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel & Woodbridge Farm, is owned by Kevin Lizardi and trained by Jonathan Wong and has one win in five starts with earnings of $38,124. The $4,000 purchase at the 2016 Northern California Yearling Sale ran the six furlongs in 1:10.83 and won by two lengths at odds of 5-2 in a field of nine. ...

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Tribalist Seeks Green Flash Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2018) – Defending champion Tribalist and a trio of fellow California-breds take on Breeders’ Cup turf Sprint champion Stormy Liberal in Friday’s $75,000 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. 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 31 starts, earnings of $892,835 and is making his first start since a sixth in the Mar. 31 Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. He was third in this race last year and second in 2016. Tribalist is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Dutko & Abrams, is owned by Abrams, Dutko and Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $272,370 and is coming off a second in a July 25 optional claimer. He won this race last year. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn,... ...

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Merit Man Represented by First Winner

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2018) – California stallion Merit Man was represented by his first winner in Sunday’s ninth race at Del Mar when Give Me a Hint won a $50,000 maiden claimer for 2-year-old Cal-bred fillies. Give Me a Hint is out of the Beat Hollow mare Hint of Promise, was bred by owners Schroeder Farms, Welton Manfield & Robert Hess and is trained by Robert Hess Jr. In her racing debut, Give Me a Hint ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:06.26 and won by 9 ¼ lengths at odds of 9-1. ...

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Reginella Upsets Emerald Distaff

From Emerald Downs Publicity AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2018) — California-bred Reginella took command three-eighths from home and held off stable mate Top Quality through the stretch for a 2 ¾-length victory in the $50,000 Emerald Distaff for older fillies and mares. Ridden by Juan Hernandez at 119 lbs, Reginella ran 1 1/8 miles in 1:48.68 and paid $11.60, $3.60 and $2.80. Blaine Wright—who dominated this year’s older filly and mare series—is the winning trainer for breeders/owners Luigi DiPietro of Seattle and Diana DiPietro of Tukwila. A 4-year-old California-bred by Ministers Wild Cat-Ghost Tree, Ministers Wild Cat earned $26,675 to boost her bankroll to $131,642. Her overall record is 3-4-4 in 20 starts. She was bred by Wright capped an unprecedented feat with the victory, sweeping the four-race series with four different winners: Invested Prospect (Hastings Stakes), Alliford Bay (Washington State Legislators Stakes), Top Quality (Boeing Stakes) and Reginella (Emerald Distaff). Top Quality, the 3 to 5 favorite, loomed boldly in mid-stretch but Reginella had energy in reserve for the... ...

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Northern California Yearling Sale Outs

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2018) — These are the outs for the Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale, to be held Tuesday, August 14, 2018: 29, 59, 65, 69, 80, 84, 87, 98, 101, 107A, 130, 139, 166, 169, 170. ...

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Jockey Club Estimates Steady Foal Crop

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 11, 2018) — The Jockey Club is projecting a 2019 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 21,500. The 21,500 foals estimated for 2019 is the same as the 2018 foal crop projection, which was announced in August 2017. The foal crop projection, traditionally announced in mid-August, is computed by using Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) received to date for the 2018 breeding season. RMBs are to be filed by August 1 of each breeding season. “We estimate that approximately 85% of reports of mares bred, which the foal crop estimate is based on, have been received,” said Matt Iuliano, The Jockey Club’s executive vice president and executive director. Additional foal crop information is available in The Jockey Club’s online fact book at jockeyclub.com/factbook.asp and in the online state fact books. Stallion owners who have not returned their RMBs for the 2018 breeding season are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Interactive Registration, which enables registered users to perform virtually all... ...

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Cordiality Romps in Solana Beach

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2018) — Cordiality, consistent and classy, performed to her 6-5 favoritism Friday with an easy victory under jockey Tyler Baze in the featured $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares. Perfectly positioned by Baze in the early stages of the one-mile race over the infield Jimmy Durante Turf Course, Cordiality pounced on pacesetting Princess Roi turning into the stretch and drew off to score by two and one-quarter lengths in 1:34.14 for the distance. Longshot Queen Bee to You rallied well through the stretch to be runner-up, a length in front of Cheekaboo, with Princess Roi fading to fourth place in the field of nine. Cordiality, bred by Dr. Edward Allred, owned by Drummond, Xitco and trainer Mark Glatt, returned $4.60, $3 and $2.80 after her ninth triumph in 23 career efforts. “It was a great trip and she’s just getting good,” said Glatt. “She ran a respectable finish in a Grade III (third in the Wilshire... ...

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Lava Man Recovering from Colic Surgery

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2018) — Among the thousands in attendance in the first weeks of Del Mar’s 79th summer season was an old, familiar face. Fourteen years prior, during the track’s 65th summer season, a dark bay Thoroughbred gelding with a star, a stripe and a blaze on his head finished second, beaten by four lengths in the first race of the day on Friday, August 13, 2004. In the aftermath of that mile and one-sixteenth claimer, that horse – a 3-year-old California-bred named Lava Man — was haltered for $50,000 by trainer Doug O’Neill for owners Dave and Steve Kenly’s STD Racing Stable of Phoenix, AZ, and Jason Wood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Lava Man would eventually go on to become one of California’s most prominent racehorses and the all-time leading earner among all claimers with career earnings of over $5.2 million. “The owners get credit for claiming him, but I saw that he was a big, good looking horse,” O’Neill said of... ...

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Masochistic Back in Light Training

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2018) — Grade 1 winner Masochistic, the gelding who was at the center of multiple controversies during his five seasons of racing and was retired in March, has returned to light training at Del Mar for a simple reason. He can’t stand being turned out, and when they tried to make him a trail horse—look out. “He’s gained a ton of weight. He’s like a pony right now,” said new trainer Kristin Mulhall, who has cared for Masochistic since his retirement. “When you get on his back, it’s a different story. He does not enjoy just being turned out. He does not enjoy being a pet. He did not enjoy not doing anything, basically. He’s not going to be a trail horse unless you plan on match racing.” So with limited options for his post-racing career because of his attitude, owner Will Shamlian and Mulhall sent Masochistic back to the racetrack. First they attempted to make him a stable pony, but he wasn’t having... ...

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Millionaire Alert Bay in Longacres Mile

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) –  Millionaire Alert Bay is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Longacres Mile Handicap at Emerald Downs. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 14 wins in 33 starts, earnings of $1,252,555 and is coming off a third in the July 4 American Stakes. He was fourth in this race in 2016 and third in 2015. ...

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Skye Diamonds Seeks Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2018) – California-bred Skye Diamonds will attempt to defend her title in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizney Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing or Acker, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has nine wins in 21 starts, earnings of $618,150 and is coming off a second in the July 7 Great Lady M. ...

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Reginella Tries Emerald Distaff

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Reginella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owners DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has two wins in 19 starts, earnings of $104,967 and is coming off a second in the July 15 Boeing. She was ninth in this race last year. ...

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Invite Me Enters Barbara Shinpoch

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Invite Me is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Invite Me is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare invitational, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned and trained by Cliff Balcom. She is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $2,310. ...

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Small Business Deductions Clarified

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 9, 2018) — The U.S Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today released proposed regulations for the 20 percent deduction allowed for pass-through businesses, a provision found in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Small business owners now have more clarity on how they may be able to take advantage of the deduction that was included in the tax reform legislation passed in December 2017.   Owners of businesses such as sole proprietorships, partnerships, trusts and S corporations now may be able to deduct 20 percent of their qualified business income when filing their tax returns. Qualified business income includes domestic income from a trade or business but does not include employee income, capital gains, interest and dividend income. Additionally, business owners can combine their businesses into a single unit to claim the benefit, thereby making the process of filing more efficient and less costly.   “Small business owners around the country, including those in the horse racing and breeding industry, have... ...

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Lakerville’s First Winner a NorCal Grad

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2018) – California stallion Lakerville was represented by his first winner Wednesday when Lakerball, a graduate of the Northern California Yearling Sale, won the sixth race at Del Mar, a $50,000 maiden claimer for 2-year-old fillies, by 8 ½ lengths. Lakerball is out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho de Los Aviadores, is owned by Bardy Farm, DA Meah Racing and Tom Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. Lakerball ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:06.98 and went off at odds of 5-2. ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Enters Joseph T. Grace

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism and fellow California-bred More Power to Him are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. More Power to Him is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Beau Genius mare Pundit, was bred by owner Brett Mason and is trained by Faith Taylor. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $$195,599 and is coming off a fourth in a July 1 optional claimer. Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Marcia Stortz. He has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $216,465 and is coming off a July 28 optional claiming win. ...

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Cheekaboo Takes a Peek at Solana Beach

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2018) – Graded stakes winner Cheekaboo is the high weight in Friday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. 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. Hillaire or Vali and is trained by Michael Pender. She has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $204,522 and is coming off a fifth in a July 22 optional claimer. How Unusual is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bartok mare Veela, was bred by Madeline Auerbach & Barry Abrams, is owned by Fetkin, Sill or St. Hillaire, et al and is trained by Michael Pender. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $315,712 and is making her first start since a fifth in the Mar. 18 Santa Ana. She was third in this race last year and sixth in 2016. Shehastheritestuff is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bold... ...

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Tap the Wire Wins Graduation Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2018) – Tap the Wire, who survived the Lilac Fire at San Luis Rey Downs, sped to a 3 ½-length win in Saturday’s $98,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Tap the Wire is by Eddington, out of the Tapit mare Tap the Till, was bred by owners John & Allegra Ernst and is trained by Daniel Dunham. “It’s special to win at Del Mar and to win a stake is even more special,” said Dunham. “I’ve won races here, but never a stake. I’ve won a stake before, but that was 15 years ago at Pomona. The (debut win by Tap the Wire) was one of the first baby races of the year, so we were able to give him a little time and have pointed to this race all along. “This horse is a San Luis Rey fire survivor. He was turned loose and I found him the next day in a field of a different ranch. No... ...

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‘Chrome’s Brother Enters Dupret

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2018) – Faversham, the full brother of champion California Chrome, is entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Count Hu is by Vronsky, out of the Storm Cat mare Lady From Shanghai, was bred by owner Willow Tree Farm and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $24,717 and is coming off a third in a June 22 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Stormy Charmant is by Roi Charmant, out of the Bartok mare Novato, was bred by Harold may and Neal Jansen, is owned by G C C I and is trained by Cliff DeLima. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $39,208 and is coming off a June 24 maiden win. Faversham is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn, is owned by Perry & Denise Martin and is trained by Steve Sherman.... ...

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Dichotomy Steps Up to Sorrento

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Dichotomy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Dichotomy is by Square Eddie, out of the Johar mare Frege, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $40,800 and is coming off a July 18 maiden win. ...

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Bella Luma, Rebarules Again in Burbank

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Golden Poppy Stakes winner Bella Luma and fellow California-bred Rebarules Again are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. 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 four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $136,662 and is coming off an eighth in the June 24 Wilshire. Rebarules Again is by Tribal Rule, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Jarnig, Marshall & Schweiger and is trained by Tim McKenna. She has five wins in 24 starts, earnings of $169,609 and is coming off a June 7 optional claiming win. ...

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Naughty Tiger Nice Winner of CTBA Stakes

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2018) — Naughty Tiger, a chestnut daughter of former outstanding sprinter Smiling Tiger, asserted herself in the stretch to score an upset in the featured $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible two-year-old fillies at Del Mar Wednesday. With jockey Ruben Fuentes in the saddle, Naughty Tiger, sent to the gate at 5-1, surged to the front turning into the stretch and continued on gamely to score by a length and one-quarter over Accomplishedsister who nosed out 2-1 favored Lippy for place honors. Time for Suzzie was a distant fourth in the field of eight fillies. Time for Kisses was scratched. Naughty Tiger, bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, owned by a partnership of Brian Blackburn, Shannon Hunt and Mike Marsden and trained by Edward Freeman, ran the five and one-half furlongs in 1:06.27 and returned $12.40, $5.60 and $3.20 after her second win in three races. ““She didn’t break very well and Ruben (Fuentes) used his head and just let... ...

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Luck’s Royal Flush in Graduation Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Stakes winner Luck’s Royal Flush and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Luis Mendez. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in three starts, earnings of $51,080 and is coming off a July 20 maiden win. Luck’s Royal Flush is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $106,440 and is coming off a win in the July 7 Everett Nevin. Grab the Munny is by Munnings, out of the Ghostzapper mare Ghoststone, was bred by Dye Racing and Praz Racing Stable, is owned by Hronis Racing or John... ...

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Don’t Tell Judy in B.C. Distaff

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Don’t Tell Judy is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 British Columbia Cup Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Hastings. Don’t Tell Judy is by Rocky Bar, out of the Western Fame mare Famous Gal, was bred by John Pendergast, is owned by James Callihoo and trained by Phillip Hall. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $47,924 and is coming off a July 8 claiming win. ...

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Go Martha Go in B.C. Debutante

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Go Martha Go is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 British Columbia Cup Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Hastings. Go Martha Go is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Purim mare Pure Blush, was bred by Highlander Racing Stable, is owned by Alan Peterson and Heath Lawrence and is trained by Lawrence. She won her lone start July 7 with earnings of $6,050. ...

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Katie Fisher

Read online: By California Thoroughbred Katie Fisher gave the question some thought, then summed herself up with: “Two farms and two kids. That’s me.” Fisher can hardly be defined so succinctly. She hails from a show horse and agricultural background, worked alongside mentor Tom Hudson at Magali Farms for 12 years, and now has her own pair of farms just miles apart. To top it all off, she is the mother of twin toddlers, helping her children to grow while simultaneously helping some 40 horses through the rehabilitation process. Fisher grew up showing Arabian horses and working at an Arabian farm. She was known at the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center when Magali manager Tom Hudson put out the word that he needed an assistant. Hudson asked Dr. Ed Hamer if he knew anyone, and the veterinarian confirmed that he did, urging Hudson to hire Fisher straight away. The instant Fisher showed interest in Hudson’s proposal, he answered, “Great! See you tomorrow morning at 7.” Thus began a 12-year partnership.... ...

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Lava Man Recovering From Colic Surgery

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2018) — California-bred multiple grade 1 winner and racing Hall of Famer Lava Man is undergoing treatment at a clinic due to a bout with colic, trainer Doug O’Neill posted on his social media channels July 31. “We know he’s a tough guy but certainly would appreciate your good wishes. We will keep everyone posted on his progress,” O’Neill’s team posted on Lava Man’s Facebook page. Around 9:05 p.m. EDT, the O’Neill team posted the following update on Twitter: Update—Lava Man underwent colic surgery to correct a large colon displacement. He stood beautifully and is back in his stall to begin the recovery process. We want to thank the veterinarians and staff for their quick assessment and treatment. Thanks to all for the good wishes. Lava Man has been a stable pony with O’Neill since retiring in 2010 following a brief comeback at the end of the 2009 season. The distinctive dark bay gelding known affectionately as “Coach” among his human caretakers retired with... ...

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Desert Steel Enters Daisycutter

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2018) – Desert Steel is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bamford or House and is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $360,609 and is coming off a fourth in the May 19 Fran’s Valentine. She was sixth in this race in 2016. ...

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Just Grazed Me Takes Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 29, 2018) – Just Grazed Me made a bold move around the turn and drew off to impressively win Sunday’s $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Just Grazed Me is by Grazen, out of the Cuvee mare Fairway Road, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. “The thing I like about this filly is she’s versatile,” said D’Amato. “As a 2-year-old she had some shin problems. So we took our time with her and took care of that. Since then she’s really come on strong. She’s very well composed, very rate-able, has a nice little kick, and I think she’s just going to get better.” Just Grazed Me ran the seven furlongs in 1:23.60 and won by 3 1/2 lengths as the second choice in the wagering at odds of 3-1. “She reminds me of (multiple stakes winner and Fleet Treat Stakes record holder) Enola Gray (another Alexander homebred,” said jockey Tyler Baze.... ...

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Lippy, NorCal Grad Cozze Kid in CTBA Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 29, 2018) – Stakes winner Lippy and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Cozze Kid are entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Time for Suzzie is by Time to Get Even, out of the Successful Appeal mare Appealing Susan, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templeton Horses, Lovinger or Reyes and is trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $13,290 and is coming off a June 29 maiden claiming win. Six Pack Gal is by Boisterous, out of the Forest Camp mare Heart Six, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $35,400 and is coming off a sixth in the June 7 Astoria. Time for Kisses is by Time to Get Even, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo... ...

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Fly to Mars Sets Track Record

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2018) — Gary Barber’s homebred Fly to Mars stalked a quick pace, hit the front at the top of the lane, and finished the $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligible in a course-record time of 1:39.50 for the 1 1/16 miles on turf. Fly to Mars scored a one-length win under jockey Flavien Prat. Sidney’s Candy set the previous record of 1:39.52 in the 2010 La Jolla Handicap (G2T). “Wow. Unbelievable,” said winning trainer Peter Miller. “I’m shocked. The horse has really gotten good the past two months, since we took the blinkers off and have been getting him to relax. … The pace was good, but it wasn’t crazy, and he really kicked home. To set a track record is something. “I thought he could win the race. To break the track record? That’s something you never think about.” Favored Pee Wee Reese immediately took to the front and set fractions of :22.86, :46.12, and 1:10.16 through six furlongs,... ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Wins Real Good Deal

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2018) — Taking the shortest way home, Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Take the One O One rallied on the rail turning into the stretch to take the lead and continued on gamely to win the featured $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds under jockey Joe Talamo Friday. Take the One O One, bred by Thomas Bachman, owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Brian Koriner, held off the game late challenge of Daddysprize to win by a half-length in 1:23.40 for the seven furlongs. Third was 45-1 longshot Shaymin, who closed from last place to be one and one quarter lengths behind the runner-up and a length ahead of fourth-place Fashionably Fast in the field of seven California-bred three-year-olds. Psycho Dar was withdrawn. Smiling Angelo, unbeaten in two starts and second choice at 2-1, flattened out after setting the pace and finished fifth. Take the One O One, a son of Acclamation, was a $47,000... ...

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Loving Lynda Back for Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2018) – Melair Stakes winner Loving Lynda and three that chased her are among those entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Loving Lynda is by Empire Way, out of the Mishab mare Wild Baby Girl, was bred by Jim Robbins, is owned by Darren or Jim Robbins and trained by Phil D’Amato. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $153,200 and is coming off a win in the June 3 Melair. One Fast Broad is by Decarchy, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Awesome Broad, was bred by Richard Allen Krtizski and AGR Racing, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Mick Ruis. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $315,160 and is coming off a third in the June 3 Melair. Kimberlea K is by Indian Evening, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer.... ...

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Take Charge Deputy in Muckleshoot

AUBURN, Wash. (July 26, 2018) — Take Charge Deputy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs. Take Charge Deputy is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Deputy Minister mare Promoted Deputy, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Emile Rosales and Tommy Boyer and is trained by Jorge Rosales. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $21,827 and is coming off a second in a July 14 optional claimer. ...

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Cal-bred Trio in Bing Crosby

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 25, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left and fellow California-breds Tribal Storm and Touching Rainbows are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Curt & Lila Lanning, is owned by Scott Herbertson and trained by Ari Herbertson. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $317,049 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Oak Tree Sprint. Multiple stakes winner 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 trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 12 starts, earnings of $429,390 and is making his first start since a third in the Mar. 10 Triple Bend. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee, is owned by... ...

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Millionaire Pair in California Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 25, 2018) – Millionaires Ashleyluvssugar and Soi Phet are among a loaded lineup in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series-eligibles at Del Mar. Multiple graded winner What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Moutains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen, is owned by finish Line Racing, the Ellwood Johnston Trust or Taste of Victory Stables and is trained by Ken Black. He has eight wins in 25 starts, earnings of $897,361 and is coming off a fourth in the May 26 Charles Whittingham. Stakes winner Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $162,392 and is coming off a third in the July 4 Bertrando Stakes. Multiple graded winner Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by... ...

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Oliver

Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver breaks maiden at Del Mar. ...

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Take the One O One in Real Good Deal

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 22, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Take the One O One is entered in Friday’s $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Fashionable Fast is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Forestry mare Fall Fashion, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms, Antonsen or Nicoletti and is trained by Doug Pederson. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $39,225 and is coming off a May 26 maiden win. Take the One O One is by Acclamation, out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and is trained by Brian Koriner. The $47,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $255,681 and is coming off a win in the June 2 Snow Chief Stakes. Psycho Dar is by Storm Wolf, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Stormin Mon, was bred by Liberty Road... ...

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Martine Bellocq Wins Pincay Jr. Award

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 22, 2018) — Martine Bellocq, the courageous trainer who went into the fires of hell in an attempt to save her horses last December at San Luis Rey Downs training center, has been selected to be the recipient of the 15th Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. The prestigious honor and handsome trophy named for, and bestowed by, the Hall of Fame rider will be presented to Bellocq on Saturday, August 18, the day the track runs its signature race, the $1,000,000 TVG Pacific Classic. Bellocq, who suffered life-threatening burns over much of her body, then had to go through a series of demanding surgeries and subsequently lost a foot due to circulation complications. Despite all that, she has steadfastly worked her way back from near death in a display of strength and spirit that has amazed her doctors, family and friends. When she leads the contingent of heroes who’ll be on board that afternoon, she’ll be making her first public appearance since the December... ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Oliver Wins at Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 20, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver was a 5 ¼-length winner of Friday’s sixth race at Del Mar, a $61,725 maiden special weight for California-bred 2-year-olds. Oliver is a colt by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and trained by Luis Mendes. The $30,000 purchase at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale has a win, a second and a third in three starts with earnings of $51,080. He ran the five furlongs in :58.91 and went off as the 8-5 favorite in a field of 10. This year’s Northern California Yearling Sale will be held on Tuesday, August 14, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. ...

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Gold Rush Dancer, Tule Fog in Wickerr

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2018) – Graded winner Gold Rush Dancer and fellow California-bred Tule Fog are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar. Gold Rush Dancer is by Private Gold, out of the In Excess mare Dances On Water, was bred by owner John Parker and is trained by Vann Belvoir. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $516,803 and is coming off a ninth in the June 17 Siren Lure. Tule Fog is by Surf Cat, out of the Free House mare Teardownthatwall, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Sherry or Sierra Stables and is trained by Javier Sierra. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $151,285 and is coming off a June 9 optional claimer win. ...

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Ima Happy Cat Enters Washington Oaks

AUBURN, Wash. (July 19, 2018) – Stakes winner Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue & Tim Spooner and is trained by Dan Markle. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $64,105 and is coming off a sixth in the July 1 Irish Day Stakes. ...

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Reports of Mares Bred Due August 1

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2018) — The Jockey Club reminds stallion managers to submit their Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) for the 2018 breeding season by August 1. “To ensure that the breeding statistics we release in the fall are as accurate as possible, we request that RMBs be submitted by August 1,” said Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director of The Jockey Club. In addition, stallion managers who submit completed RMBs by August 1 are among the first to receive their Stallion Service Certificates, which facilitates the timely registration of 2019 foals. Reports of Mares Bred may be submitted via Interactive Registration at registry.jockeyclub.com or a form is available by email, fax, or mail by contacting inquiries@jockeyclub.com. ...

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El Huerfano in San Diego ‘Cap Again

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – El Huerfano is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by M.A. Douzos, is owned by Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $357,796 and is coming off a fourth in the June 23 San Carlos. He was fifth in this race last year. ...

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Streak of Luck Enters San Clemente

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Clemente Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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 two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $74,584 and is coming off a third in a May 6 optional claimer. ...

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NorCal Sale Grad in Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Deb’s Wildcard and fellow California-breds Sharona Sunset and Ismelucky are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Sharona Sunset is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Lord Carson mare Sharoana, was bred by owners George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Marcia Stortz. She has one win in 13 starts, earnings of $64,620 and is coming off a second in a July 8 claimer. Deb’s Wildcard is by Desert Code, out of the Demons Begone mare Deb’s Royal Flush, was bred by Victoria Polzin & Harris Farms, is owned by Mary Tucker and is trained by Samuel Calvino. She has eight wins in 32 starts, earnings of $247,688 and is coming off a second in a June 10 allowance. She was fourth in this race last year. Stakes winner Ismelucky is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by... ...

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NTRA Releases Legislative Annual Report

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 18, 2018) — Click here to view the 2017 NTRA Legislative Action Campaign Annual Report   Features of the report include:   A federal legislative and regulatory summary of issues important to horse racing and breeding A list of 2017 contributors to the NTRA’s Legislative Action Campaign through the NTRA ¼% Check-off Program and other NTRA fundraising programs Participating sale company calendars and overall sales calendar  · Videos explaining the ¼% Check-off Program and the NTRA’s strategy in Washington, D.C. Member benefits information from NTRA Advantage partners like John Deere, Sherwin-Williams, Office Depot and others                  Thank you to all individuals, farms, racing stables/partnerships, bloodstock services, sale companies and industry organizations that contributed to one or more of the NTRA’s legislative fundraising programs. This widespread support allows the NTRA’s federal legislative team to best represent the industry in Washington, D.C.   Please share this report with family, friends and colleagues who share your enthusiasm for horse racing and breeding. ...

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