CHRB Meeting Summary

Aug 25, 2018 Posted by CTBA In Announcement

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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.... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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’. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

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 ...

Northern Cal Yearling Sale Live Video

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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. ...

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,... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

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... ...

Cordiality

Cordiality wins $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

Tap the Wire

Tap the Wire wins $98,000 Graduation Stakes. ...

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... ...

‘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.... ...

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. ...

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. ...

Naughty Tiger

Naughty Tiger wins $100,000 CTBA Stakes. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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.... ...

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... ...

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. ...

Just Grazed Me

Jut Grazed Me wins $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

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.... ...

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... ...

Fly to Mars

Fly to Mars wins $150,000 California Dreamin’. ...

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,... ...

Take the One O One

Take the One O One wins $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes. ...

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... ...

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.... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

Oliver

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

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

Lynne’s Legacy Enters Osunitas

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Lynne’s Legacy is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $70,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Great Friends Stable, Gorman, Richardson, et al, and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $253,472 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

‘Chrome Wins Rood & Riddle Award

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 17, 2018) — The richest Kentucky Derby winner and two time horse of the year California Chrome has been selected as the 2018 Rood & Riddle Comeback Award winner. This award is presented to a horse who has performed at the highest levels of competition, faced a medical/ surgical issue, received veterinary care by a Rood & Riddle veterinarian, and subsequently returned to compete at his/ her previous performance level. This year’s winner, California Chrome, of course, was the exciting winner of the 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1). He then followed up his Derby win with a big win in the Preakness Stakes (G1). Following this he continued to race successfully, and was scheduled to race in England in 2015, but he encountered physical issues which prevented him from racing there. After evaluation by Dr. Larry Bramlage, it was decided that California Chrome would be treated medically and rested. He shipped to Dubai the following year where he won the 2016 Dubai... ...

Equine Veterinarian Doug Herthel Passes

By Santa Ynez Valley Star SANTA YNEZ, Calif. (July 16, 2018) — The Santa Ynez Valley and equine community was shocked to learn that Doug Herthel, veterinarian and co-founder of Platinum Performance, passed away Wednesday from Lewy body dementia. “Doug succumbed to a 17-month long, hard fought battle with Lewy body disease, a progressive and aggressive form of dementia,” his sons Mark and Troy Herthel wrote on their Facebook pages. Herthel is an alumni of U.C. Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and founded the Alamo Pintado Equine Medical Center with his wife Sue in 1972. Herthel has made numerous breakthroughs in abdominal surgery, fracture repair, regenerative medicine and nutrition therapy. In 1996 Herthel developed and founded Platinum Performance, a supplement which helps heal equine patients after surgery. His line of products have expanded in the past three decades to include health supplements for other domestic animals and for people. His son Mark now runs the company based in Buellton. Herthel’s youngest son Troy works at Alamo Pintado as an equine surgeon.... ...

Horse Racing Reform Launches Website

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2018) — Horse Racing Reform, an industry initiative led by The Jockey Club and Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, announced today the launch of an updated website, horseracingreform.org, designed to better inform and educate the general public, racing fans, and industry personnel on safety, integrity, and welfare matters in horse racing. The mobile-friendly site includes a range of new educational tools and resources to keep users apprised of advocacy efforts. Among the additions to the website: – Updated maps showing adoption of model rule language for out-of-competition testing, third-party Lasix administration, and controlled therapeutic medication thresholds – Updated map and in-depth summary showing adoption of the National Uniform Medication Program – An “Education” section dedicated to providing information on equine health and safety – A regular blog from Joe Gorajec, former executive director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and a longtime advocate for integrity in racing – Links to state rulebooks and commission websites – A searchable list of Lasix-free runners... ...

TDN.com on California Auctions

From TDN.com ARCADIA, Calif. (July 14, 2018) — The Stronach Group, parent company of Santa Anita Park, will team with Fasig-Tipton Co. for a pair of Thoroughbred auctions to be held at the racetrack in 2019. A sale of 2-year-olds-in-training is tentatively set for June 5, while a yearling sale has been penciled in for Sept. 24. “We are very excited to be returning to the auction marketplace in California,” said Fasig-Tipton president and chief executive officer Boyd Browning, Jr. “Santa Anita is the perfect venue to conduct quality sales in California. We will work closely with The Stronach Group to serve the California West Coast marketplace.” The Stronach Group’s Gulfstream Park plays host to Fasig-Tipton’s Florida 2-Year-Olds-in-Training Sale in the Spring and the executive was looking forward to welcoming the auction house back to the Golden State. “We’re thrilled to have Fasig-Tipton back in California and to host these sales at Santa Anita Park,” said Tim Ritvo, ???. “The Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale in March has been an incredible success... ...

Bloodhorse.com on California Auctions

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (July 14, 2018) — The Stronach Group and Fasig-Tipton announced July 13 they have reached an agreement to conduct Thoroughbred auctions at Santa Anita Park beginning in 2019. The new partnership is stepping in just as the Barretts sale company is winding down the auction business it has operated since Fred Sahadi, Jerry McMahon, and Ralph Hinds founded the company in 1989. “Fairplex, the parent company of Barretts, is shutting us down at the end of the year, so someone needed to step in,” said Barretts general manager Kim Lloyd. “I feel good about what we’ve done to support the industry and stay in there as long as we have. It is good to see Santa Anita and Fasig stepping in. I have great respect for Fasig, and they’ll do a great job.” Santa Anita and Fasig-Tipton have tentatively scheduled a 2-year-olds in training sale for June 5 and a yearling sale for September 24 or 25. “We’re thrilled to have Fasig-Tipton back in California and to host these sales at... ...

DRF.com on California Auctions

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (July 14, 2018) — The rapidly changing Thoroughbred auction market in California will include two sales at Santa Anita in 2019 – an auction of 2-year-olds in training in June and a yearling sale in September. On Friday, the Fasig-Tipton sale company and The Stronach Group, the parent company of Santa Anita, announced an agreement to conduct the sales at Santa Anita. The sales are expected to replace auctions previously conducted by Barretts, which is owned by the Los Angeles County Fair. Barretts is not expected to conduct sales in 2019. The announcement comes less than two months after the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association distributed an email to its membership assuring state breeders that auctions would continue in the state despite concern over the future of Barretts, which has operated a variety of sales since 1990. “The CTBA has worked diligently the last few years with Barretts and the Los Angeles County Fair to guarantee a smooth transition with the commercial sales offered in California,” CTBA... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board’s Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet Friday, July 20, in the upstairs Sports Club at Surfside Race Place in Del Mar beginning at 10:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB Website. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (July 13, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, July 12, at Los Alamitos Race Course. Chair Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach and Commissioners Fred Maas and Araceli Ruano 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: · CHRB Executive Director Rick Baedeker reported on some of the safety measures that have contributed to a 36-percent reduction in equine fatalities leading into the Del Mar meet, where those measures will be augmented in a significant effort to protect horses and riders. Among the steps being taken with support from management and the cooperation of horsemen, there will be at least one CHRB official veterinarian and safety steward at Del Mar seven days a week; there will be as many as three examining veterinarians on duty; horses deemed at risk for injury due to extended layoffs or prior history will be examined, perhaps... ...

Stronach, Fasig-Tipton to Hold Auctions

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (July 12, 2018) — The Stronach Group and Fasig-Tipton announced today they have reached an agreement to conduct Thoroughbred auctions at legendary Santa Anita Park beginning in 2019. A tentative date for a 2-year-olds in training sale has been set for June 5. Tentative dates for a yearling sale are September 24th or 25th. “We’re thrilled to have Fasig-Tipton back in California and to host these sales at Santa Anita Park,” said The Stronach Group’s COO Tim Ritvo. “The Fasig-Tipton Gulfstream Sale in March has been an incredible success for both Gulfstream and Fasig-Tipton and we want to continue building on that relationship here at Santa Anita. These sales are exciting for horsemen as well as fans. Fasig-Tipton is a wonderful partner and our work with them allows us to reenergize our facilities with different events while continuing to bring the inventory right to our horsemen.... ...

CHRB Approves Golden Gate Dates

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 12, 2018) — While bigger battles could reshape the Northern California racing and wagering landscape, those disagreements will not impact the upcoming Golden Gate Fields meeting. At its July 12 meeting at Los Alamitos Race Course, the California Horse Racing Board saw enough of an agreement between Golden Gate owner The Stronach Group, off-track betting locations, and the fair tracks to approve the Aug. 22-Oct. 2 race dates for the Northern California track. The race dates were conditionally approved June 21, but it was uncertain whether those conditions would be met. At that time, as part of being rewarded the dates, the CHRB said The Stronach Group would need to reach simulcast agreements with each Northern California satellite wagering facility as well as a horsemen’s agreement with the Thoroughbred Owners of California by July 2. The Stronach Group balked at those conditions. At Thursday’s meeting, CHRB staff confirmed those agreements had not been turned in by the deadline. While that deadline was not met, The Stronach Group’s... ...

Faversham Enters Oceanside Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 14, 2018) – Faversham, the full brother to champion California Chrome, is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. 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 Martin or Martin and trained by Art Sherman. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $61,690 and is coming off a June 21 maiden win. ...

Barretts Moves Paddock Sale to October

From Barretts POMONA, Calif. (July 11, 2018) – Barretts Sales, a full-service equine sales company owned by Fairplex, is moving its July 25 Paddock sale to Del Mar to October. The Paddock sale will now be part of the Oct. 16 auction at Fairplex in Pomona. The Fall Sale will include yearlings, mixed and horses of racing age. The August Select Yearling Sale will continue in Del Mar, Aug. 28, as scheduled. For more information on Barretts, visit www.barretts.com. ...

Boeing Draws Cal-bred Trio

AUBURN, Wash. (July 12, 2018) – California-breds Reginella, Sheeza Sassy Girl and Racy Rascal are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Boeing Stakes 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 18 starts, earnings of $95,267 and is coming off a third in a July 1 allowance. Sheeza Sassy Girl is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Slewdledo mare Gizmo Girl, was bred by Jared Chappell, is owned by John & Janene Maryanski and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $77,765 and is coming off a June 3 allowance win. Racy Rascal is by Into Mischief, out of the Son of Briartic mare Campanita, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. William Griffin, is owned by Griffin Place and trained by Chris Stenslie. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $33,500 and is... ...

Four Stakes at Los Alamitos Fair Meet

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 11, 2018) — Four stakes worth a guaranteed total of $350,000 will be offered during the upcoming Los Angeles County Fair at Los Alamitos meet. The 12-day season will begin Thursday, Sept. 6 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 23. Racing will be conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis. A stakes doubleheader will be presented Saturday, Sept. 8. Three-year-old fillies will run six furlongs in the $75,000-guaranteed Beverly J. Lewis and 3-year-olds & up either bred or sired in California will compete in the $75,000-guaranteed E.B. Johnston at one mile. The final two Saturdays of the season will feature the $100,000-guaranteed Barretts Debutante for 2-year-old fillies Sept. 15 and the $100,000-guaranteed Barretts Juvenile for colts & geldings Sept. 22. Both races are at 6 ½ furlongs and restricted to horses offered at any Barretts sale. Saturday, Sept. 8, Beverly J. Lewis Stakes, Six Furlongs, $75,000, 3-Year-Old Fillies Saturday, Sept. 8, E.B. Johnston Stakes, One Mile, $75,000, 3-Year-Olds & Up (California bred or sired) Saturday, Sept.... ...

TOC Annual Meeting Aug. 11

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 11, 2018) — Thoroughbred Owners of California invites all members to the Southern California annual meeting, to be held at the Del Mar Veranda Cafe on August 11 at 8:30 a.m. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include and question-and-answer session. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the annual Owners Awards, and a complimentary buffet breakfast will be served. Reservations are required. RSVP to 626-574-6620 or toconline.com ...

Neveradoubt Enters at Hastings

VANCOUVER, B.C. (July 12, 2018) – Neveradoubt is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Lieutenant Governors’ Handicap at Hastings Racecourse. Neveradoubt is by Decarchy, out of the Southern Halo mare Southern Oasis, was bred by Janis Whitman, is owned by Blue Willow Dairy and is trained by Greg Tracy. He has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $251,226 and is coming off a fifth in the June 17 John Longden 6000 Handicap. ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 12, at Los Alamitos Race Course beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Board will immediately recess into a closed session. The public portion of the meeting will begin after the end of closed session. An audio-only webcast of the public meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the website. ...

TOC New Owner Seminar on July 22

From TOC DEL MAR, July 8, 2018) — All horsemen are invited to TOC’s free New Owner Seminar on Sunday, July 22, at 9 a.m. Following the seminar, a tour of the barns will be given by leading trainers. Registration is required and must be done before noon on Friday, July 20. Listen to a panel of experts discuss acquiring horses at auction and through private sales, claiming horses and joining partnerships and syndicates. To register: toconline.com/events/new-owner-seminar-2 ...

Luck’s Royal Flush Wins Nevin

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 7, 2018) – Luck’s Royal Flush held on for a half-length score in Saturday’s $100,225 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-old Golden State Series eligible at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Luck’s Royal Flush is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $109,440 and was coming off a June 15 maiden win. Luck’s Royal Flush ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05.00 and went off at the second-longest odds of 9-1 in the field of six. Leadville, the longest shot at 49-1, was second and odds-on favorite Mr Paytience was third. ...

Soi Phet

Soi Phet wins $100,000 Bertrando Stakes. ...

Soi Phet Hits for a Million

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. – Soi Phet, the 7-2 fourth choice in a field of eight, defeated 2-1 favorite B Squared by a nose to win the $101,035 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles Wednesday at Los Alamitos. The victory was the second in the Bertrando – he gained his first in the inaugural running in 2014 – for the ageless gelding and his fifth stakes win in nine starts at Los Alamitos. Claimed for $16,000 more than five years ago at Hollywood Park by trainer Leonard Powell, the 10-year-old Tizbud gelding became a millionaire with his 15th lifetime score. The $60,000 payday pushed his bankroll to $1,015,250 through 59 starts. Trained by ARCHA Racing and owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, who were joined in the winner’s circle by a large and jubilant group, Soi Phet, who is out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, completed the mile in 1:35.53. Worse than second only twice locally, the dark bay returned $9.60,... ...

Skye Diamonds Looks for Repeat

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 4, 2018) – Defending champion California-bred Skye Diamonds and impressive Desert Stormer winner Marley’s Freedom head a field of five in the $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. Post time is 1 p.m. Scheduled at 6 ½ furlongs, the Grade II for fillies & mares 3-year-olds & up will go as the eighth of nine races. Scheduled post time for the main event is 4:28 p.m. Owned by a partnership that includes Allen Racing LLC, Bloom Racing LLC, Tom Acker and Jon Lindo and trained by Bill Spawr, Skye Diamonds defeated a field that included Constellation and 2016 female sprint champion Finest City in last year’s Great Lady M. The victory was the fourth of five during a seven-race campaign for the 5-year-old First Dude mare, who has won six of 12 since being claimed for $40,000 by her current connections Aug. 27, 2016. Out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated and bred by Dizney Double Diamond, Skye Diamonds will be... ...

NorCal Sale Grad in Everett Nevin

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 4, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Cozze Kid is one of seven California-breds or -sireds entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-old Golden State Series eligibles at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Cozze Kid is by Shanghai Kid, out of the Cozzene mare Cozzekiki, was bred by Willow Tree Farm & G.W. Thomas, is owned by Marsden, McMahon, Rudy or Thomas and is trained by Jamey Thomas. The $4,500 Northern California Yearling Sale graduate won his lone start with earnings of $20,280. Leadville is by Comic Strip, out of the Richly Blended mare Baby Doe, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Felix Rondon. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $8,112. Carnivorous is by Square Eddie, out of the Momentum mare Charred Rare, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start with earnings of $32,400. Amity Harbor is by Heatseeker, out of the Vindication... ...

Drummer Don Enters Long Branch

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 4, 2018) – Drummer Don is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Betfair.com Long Branch Stakes for 3-year-olds at Monmouth Park. Drummer Don is by Empire Way, out of the Doneraile Court mare Donerella, was bred by Heinz Steinmann, is owned by Bran Jam Stable and David Clark and is trained by L. Linder, Jr. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $72,235 and is coming off a third in a June 18 starter’s allowance. ...

Tribalist Ships for Parx Dash

BENSALEM, Pa. (July 3, 2018) – Lightly-raced 7-year-old stakes winner Tribalist is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Parx Dash Stakes at Parx Racing. Tribalist is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Dutko & Abrams, is owned by Robert Abrams, Mitchell Dutko & Michael Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $254,950 and is making his first start since a fifth in the Jan. 1 Joe Hernandez Stakes. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Petticoat

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 3, 2018) — California-breds Lovable Lilly and Easydoes It Please are entered in Saturday’s Petticoat Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Albuquerque. Lovable Lilly is by Violence, out of the Gilded Time mare Lilly Fa Pootz, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by UKUSA Stables and trained by Justin Evans. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $36,040 and is coming off a June 9 allowance win. Easydoes It Please is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Gulch mare Big Easy, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Henry Dominguez. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,825 and is coming off a an eighth in a June 8 optional claimer. ...

Skye Diamonds Targets Great Lady M.

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2018) — Defending champion and California-bred Skye Diamonds and Marley’s Freedom, who was dominant in the Grade III Desert Stormer May 27, are among the 11 fillies and mares nominated to the $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes. The Grade II, which is scheduled for 6 ½ furlongs, will be run for the fifth time at Los Alamitos Saturday, July 7. Owned by a partnership that includes Allen Racing LLC and Bloom Racing Stables and trained by Bill Spawr, Skye Diamonds is 2-for-2 at Los Alamitos. Before her win in the 2017 Great Lady M., a race in which she defeated, among others, Finest City, winner of the race in 2016 and the Eclipse Award winner that year as the champion female sprinter, the California bred broke her maiden in her second career start Dec. 5, 2015 when trained by Mike Machowsky. Claimed for $40,000 by her current connections Aug. 27, 2016, the daughter of First Dude and the Johannesburg mare Exonerated has... ...

Favored Lippy Takes Juan Gonzalez

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2018) – Favored Lippy took the lead at the eighth pole and won Saturday’s $66,500 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for California-bred 2-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. 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 three starts, earnings of $86,700 and was coming off a June 14 maiden win. Lippy ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05.57 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 7-5 in the field of five. Accomplishedsister finished second and River of Doubt was third. ...

My Friend Emma in Oak Tree Sprint

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2018) – Albany Stakes winner My Friend Emma and fellow California-bred Tribal Storm are entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Candelario Barragan or Jocelyn Robles and trained by Rhoda March. He has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $268,108 and is coming off a win in the June 9 Albany. He was ninth in this race two years ago. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Curt & Lila Lanning, is owned by Scott Herberson and trained by Ari Herbertson. He has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $304,049 and is coming off a second in the June 9 Albany. ...

Soi Phet Seeks Another Bertrando

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 30, 2018) – Fresh off a 47-1 upset in the Crystal Water Stakes in his third start as a 10-year-old, Soi Phet will seek a fifth stakes victory at Los Alamitos in the $100,000 Bertrando, the main event on a special holiday program Wednesday, July 4. A one-mile event for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the Bertrando is the eighth of nine races. Post time is 1 p.m. Trained by Leonard Powell for the Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, Soi Phet, the son of Tizbud and the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey has won 14 of 58 and banked $955,250. Most of those earnings have come since he was claimed for $16,000 by his current connections May 23, 2013 at Hollywood Park. A second score in Wednesday’s stakes will make Soi Phet, who has been 1-2 in six of eight races at Los Alamitos, a millionaire. He was bred by ARCHA Racing. Besides the inaugural Bertrando in... ...

CHRB Shuffles Stewards

By Bloodhorse.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 29, 2018) — About a month after members of the California Horse Racing Board promised changes to the composition of stewards on the Southern California racing circuit, changes have indeed been made ahead of the upcoming summer meet at Del Mar. According to the CHRB, steward Scott Chaney, who has served in that position in Southern California for more than a decade, will be the first steward shuffled in an ongoing “rotation” between the two regions of the state. Chaney will move to the Sonoma County Fair meet at Santa Rosa, which begins racing Aug. 2, according to CHRB executive director Rick Baedeker. Baedeker also said Chaney, who is a lawyer, will help the CHRB with “an upcoming investigation” that was in need of a lawyerly presence. John Herbuveaux, who had been serving as a steward in Northern California, will take Chaney’s place at Del Mar, which begins racing July 18. “It’s a difficult thing for any steward—picking up and going somewhere else,” said Baedeker, who,... ...

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