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... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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,... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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/ ...

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,... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2019) – Eight days after winning the Grade III Sweet Life Stakes, Apache Princess wheels back to face stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Lippy is by Square Eddie, out of the Jade Hunter mare Sarah Jade, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $98,700 and is making her first start since a third in the Aug. 1 California Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes. Macho Unusual is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, was bred by owner George Krikorian and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $90,420 and is coming off a fourth in a Jan. 27 optional claimer. Tiz a Master is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Bea’s Cee, was bred by SayJay Racing and trained by William... ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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