By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 26, 2017) — This is a story without an ending, so don’t expect a big finish or a mind-blowing, dramatic twist in the final paragraph. That might come Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup, or it might not. Horse racing is a sport in which anything can happen, and usually does. How else do you explain California Chrome? The players in the saga of California Chrome each had their own moment when the connection was made. For Art Sherman, it was his second breeze, when the unfurnished stride of the young colt tipped him as a racehorse destined for good things. For Victor Espinoza, it was watching from the sidelines as California Chrome kept charging forward despite a nightmare trip in the 2013 Del Mar Futurity. For Steve Coburn, it was the day in 2010 when he took his family to visit Love the Chase in foal to Lucky Pulpit at Harris Farms in California’s Central Valley.... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2017) — On a day when the richest California-bred in history makes the final start of his career in Florida, the richest Cal-bred program of the season takes place back home at Santa Anita. The California Cup – five statebred stakes topped by the $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic – does not include California Chrome, who runs Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup. But his shadow, and that of the Pegasus, stretches across the country. Santa Anita’s post times Saturday were revised to accommodate the 10-race local card and the Pegasus simulcast from Gulfstream that will be run between races 6 and 7. First post at Santa Anita is 11:45 a.m. Pacific. Ashleyluvssugar is favored in the Cal Cup Turf Classic, a 1 1/8-mile race that normally would be easy pickings for the multiple graded stakes winner. This year, the race came up tough – five of the 10 entrants are graded stakes winners, including Grade 1 winners Ralis... ...

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 25, 2017) — NBC will provide live coverage of Saturday’s $12 million Pegasus World Cup, beginning at 1:30 p.m. PT and featuring the Breeders’ Cup Classic rematch between California Chrome and Arrogate. Mike Tirico hosts the show, alongside Hall-of-Fame jockey and analyst Jerry Bailey; analyst Randy Moss; analyst/handicapper Eddie Olczyk; host/reporter Laffit Pincay, III; and reporter Donna Brothers. E! News’ Maria Menounos joins the telecast as a co-host, covering the pageantry, celebrities, and fashion at the event. Coverage will include a feature on California Chrome, who was bred for just $10,500 and has won more than $14 million on the racetrack. If he wins the Pegasus World Cup Invitational, he will have more career earnings than any horse in the history of worldwide thoroughbred racing. NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app – NBC Sports Group’s live streaming product for desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs – will stream coverage of the Pegasus World Cup Invitational. The NBC Sports app will stream coverage via “TV Everywhere,”... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2017) – Leading earner California Diamond and King Glorious Stakes winner Ann Arbor Eddie are among entries in Saturday’s $250,000 California Cup Derby for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Ann Arbor Eddie is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Repo, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $101,200 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 18 King Glorious. California Diamond is by Harbor the Gold, out of the Slewdledo mare Carrie’s a Jewel, was bred by Stormy Hull, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins and four seconds in nine starts, earnings of $417,780 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 18 King Glorious. Coils Gold is by Coil, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2017) – Five graded stakes winners, including millionaire Ashleyluvssugar, are among the entries in Saturday’s $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Multiple graded winner Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the urgent Rquest mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Estate of Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has eight wins in 19 starts, earnings of $1,007,504 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 25 Hollywood Turf Cup. Cardiac is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatinaheartbeat, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, Marsha Naify, Barry Abrams & Onofrio Pecoraro, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Craig Dollase. He has three wins in 24 starts, earnings of $197,633 and is coming off an eighth in a Dec. 26 optional claimer. He Will is by Cyclotron, out of the Lear Fan mare Could She, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Randall, Schlaich or... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2017) – Solid Wager tries to run his stakes win streak to three in Saturday’s $150,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Acceptance is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Allswellthatnswell, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Finish Line Racing or The Ellwood Johnston Trust and is trained by Kenny Black. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $380,803 and is coming off a fifth in the Dec. 26 San Simeon. He was fourth in last year’s Cal Cup Derby. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has six wins in 11 starts, earnings of $326,990 and is coming off a fourth in the Dec. 31 Midnight Lute. 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... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2017) – Sircat Sally risks her unbeaten record in Saturday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Adios Cali is by Adios Charlie, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Cali Cali, was bred by Steve Bussjaeger, Ed Gredvig, John Mendenhall & Marko Swan, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. She won her lone start Dec. 10 and has earnings of $27,000. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Brown and is trained by Ed Moger, Jr. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $39,730 and is coming off a third in the Dec. 17 Soviet Problem. Cash Prize is by Pure Prize, out of the Benchmark mare Cottonwood Babe, was bred by owners Dr. and Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in four starts, earnings of... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 25, 2017) – Enola Gray, the leading earner in the field, returns to state-bred company in Saturday’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. All That Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Afternoon Delites mare Little Hottie, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, Barry Abrams and Sonny Pais, is owned by Al & Sandee Kirkwood and trained by Mark Glatt. She has one win in eight starts, earnings of $71,026 and is coming off a third in a Dec. 29 optional claimer. Cuddle Alert is by Bedford Falls, out of the Gilded Time mare Tee Dee, was bred by Carol Lingenfelter, is owned by Saldana or Urbino and trained by Melissa Saldana. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $160,000 and is coming off a Jan. 6 optional claiming win. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbreds or Bamford... ...

By Bloodhorse.com HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2017) — In many ways the entries alone mark an early “mission accomplished” for the first edition of the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes (G1) as the world’s richest race set for Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park has attracted the world’s two top dirt horses in training in California Chrome   and Arrogate. Both standout horses picked up hardware for their connections at the Eclipse Awards Jan. 21 as Arrogate was named champion 3-year-old male and California Chrome secured the Horse of the Year honor along with the champion older dirt male trophy. While the chestnut picked up the night’s top honor based on a spectacular overall season, Arrogate scored a victory in the one race where the two met last year when he surged past California Chrome in deep stretch to win the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) in November at Santa Anita Park. The 2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic was the most lucrative race ever conducted in North America, but the Pegasus will... ...

By DRF.com HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2017) – The only reason California Chrome is running Saturday instead of already being at stud is that the Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park will be the richest race in the world, with a $12 million purse. He could win a $7 million first prize. The only reason California Chrome will head to Kentucky on Sunday morning is that the breeding season is about to commence, and mares have been booked, many of them owned by those involved in the current ownership group, California Chrome LLC, precluding any further starts. But the day is growing closer, believes Frank Taylor – whose family’s Taylor Made Farm co-owns California Chrome and will stand him at stud – that prize money on offer for the best horses will be more than most horses can make at stud, which will help keep those horses on the track. With the Pegasus at $12 million, the Dubai World Cup at $10 million, and the Breeders’ Cup Classic at... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2017) – California-breds McHeat, Tribal Fighter and Aotearoa are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Clocker’s Corner Stakes at Santa Anita. McHeat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by owner Madeline Auerbach and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $148,470 and is coming off a sixth in a Jan. 2 optional claimer. Tribal Fighter is by Tribal Rule, out of the Fasliyev mare Lucera, was bred by Michael Neumann & Francoise Dupuis, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing or Neumann or Dupuis and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $106,968 and is coming off a third in a Dec. 3 optional claimer. Aotearoa is an also-eligible by Good Journey, out of the Lil Tyler mare Madera Royal, was bred by owner Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $252,740 and... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2017) –Reddam Racing’s Semper Fortis will run in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational (G1) Jan. 28 in the place of stablemate Ralis, trainer Doug O’Neill said Jan. 22. O’Neill said the decision came after the pair worked in company Jan. 21 at Santa Anita Park. Both were credited with six furlongs in 1:11 4/5, but the conditioner said Semper Fortis, a graded stakes-placed Distorted Humor   colt, is training better on dirt, so he will get the nod for the 1 1/8-mile Pegasus. Tyler Gaffalione is scheduled to ride. Ralis, the 2015 Hopeful Stakes (G1) winner, has not won a race in 11 starts since, but has finished second in three grass stakes, including the Sept. 4 Del Mar Derby (G2T). With a turf option on the same day as the Pegasus at Santa Anita in the $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic, the California-bred son of Square Eddie   will instead stay home to run in the 1 1/8-mile turf test. “They worked in... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2017)–Santa Anita Park, which has received nearly 14 ½ inches of rain since Dec. 10, has cancelled live racing for Sunday due to safety concerns with heavy rainfall and wind expected throughout the day, which could bring an additional 3-6 inches of rain, according to the National Weather Service. Santa Anita has received over three inches of rain since this past Thursday. With the National Weather Service predicting the heaviest rain to fall from 12:00 Noon on, track officials made the decision to cancel today’s eight-race program at 7:45 a.m. Santa Anita will be open for simulcast wagering today and fans will be offered free General Admission and parking. Additionally, horsemen have been advised that an additional day of live racing will be added to Santa Anita’s racing schedule in the near future. Santa Anita will reopen for live racing on Thursday, with first post time set for 1 p.m. Admission gates will open for simulcast wagering today at 10:30 a.m. For... ...

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2017) – Nite Delite is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Ladies’ Turf Sprint for fillies and mares at Gulfstream Park. Nite Delite is by War Chant, out of the Mountain Cat mare One Tough Cat, was bred by Angel Crest Farms, is owned by F. Jack Liebau, Sr. and trained by Linda Rice. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $241,940 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 17 Lightning City Stakes. ...

By Bloodhorse.com HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2017) — The mood around Barn 2 on the Gulfstream Park backstretch the morning of Jan. 21 was that of a class reunion. Old friends gathered—swapping memories, hugs, posing for pictures. There were tales of fantastical nature being told as they all came wanting to share a moment, an experience, a memory about the fiery chestnut horse pulling exercise rider Dihigi Gladney around the shedrow. About the only figure seemingly unaffected by the sentimentality of the moment was said chestnut himself. For champion California Chrome  , the fact he was stepping onto the track for the last timed workout of his storied career was something beyond his comprehension. With his blinkers affixed and Gladney playing the role of statue in the irons, the 2014 Horse of the Year put his head down and just did his usual thing, snatching the breath away from those who came to enjoy him while they can. California Chrome’s final move before he makes his final start—in the $12... ...

California Cup Derby 3 YO (CA), 1 1/16 M $250,000 Nominations Past Performances   California Cup Turf Classic 4&UP (CA), 1 1/8 M (Turf) $250,000 Nominations Past Performances   California Cup Oaks F, 3 YO (CA), 1 M (Turf) $200,000 Nominations Past Performances   Sunshine Millions F/m Turf Sprint F/M, 4&UP (CA), abt. 6 1/2 F (Turf) $150,000 Nominations Past Performances   California Cup Sprint 4&UP (CA), 6 F $150,000 Nominations Past Performances   ...

By DRF.com HALLANDALE, Fla. (Jan. 20, 2017) — Since the Eclipse Awards began in 1971, just one horse – John Henry – has been named Horse of the Year in nonconsecutive years, a feat California-bred California Chrome could equal on Saturday night when the 46th annual Eclipse Awards dinner is held at Gulfstream Park. California Chrome was named Horse of the Year in 2014. After a 2015 campaign cut short by injury and squabbles among his original owners, he rebounded in 2016 with a nearly flawless campaign highlighted by victories in the Dubai World Cup and Pacific Classic, his lone loss coming in the Breeders’ Cup Classic against Arrogate. Arrogate and California Chrome are the two leading contenders for Horse of the Year. The 248 Eclipse Award voters who submitted ballots had to decide if California Chrome’s overall body of work was superior to their lone head-to-head showdown. Based on what many voters have posted on social media or in their respective publications, it appears that California Chrome has the... ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 22, 2017) – California-breds Ranger Rod and Yo La Tengo are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Riley Allison Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park. Ranger Rod is by Chattahoochie War, out of the Malibu Moon mare Night Teller, was bred by owner Gallegos Del Norte and is trained by Jose Gonzalez. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $12,808 and is coming off a fourth in a Jan. 10 allowance. Yo La Tengo is by Sundarban, out of the Formal Gold mare Ruby Slippers, was bred by Hat Ranch West and George Schmitt, is owned by Bill Tomasic, Go-To-Toga Racing and A and A Equine and is trained by Justin Evans. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $15,494 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 10 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 19, 2016) – Nominations close on Thursday, Jan. 19, for the five stakes to be held on California Cup/Sunshine Millions Day, Jan. 28, at Santa Anita. The five stakes are: $250,000 California Cup Turf Classic, Presented by City National Bank, for 4-year-olds & up at 1 1/18 miles (Turf) $250,000 California Cup Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles $200,000 California Cup Oaks for Fillies 3-year-olds at 1-mile (Turf) $150,000 Sunshine Millions F & M Turf Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at 6 1/2 furlongs (Turf) $150,000 California Cup Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at 6 furlongs Contact the Racing Office at Santa Anita at 626-574-6353 or the CTBA office at 626-445-7800. ...

By Bloodhorse.com HALLANDALE, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2017) — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, and Daily Racing Form announced Jan. 18 that the 46th annual Eclipse Awards ceremony will be televised live on TVG2 and also streamed on multiple outlets Jan. 21, beginning at 8 p.m. ET from the Sport of Kings Theater at Gulfstream Park.  The Eclipse Awards consists of 17 human and equine categories, including the coveted Horse of the Year trophy. In addition to TVG2, the following websites will provide live video coverage: XBTV.com; gulfstreampark.com and drf.com. NBCsports.com will pick up live coverage of the ceremony beginning at 10 p.m. ET.   The Eclipse Awards ceremony also is available via satellite to subscribers of Roberts Television Network’s DISH Network Package and as part of its Online Streaming Package, which are available at www.rtn.tv and can be viewed on desktop computers, tablets, mobile phones, and Roku Streaming Media Players. Tickets to the Eclipse Awards are available for $425 each. For additional information, please contact Casey... ...

By Bloodhorse.com HALLANDALE, Fla. (Jan. 18, 2017) — Trainer Doug O’Neill confirmed stakeholder Reddam Racing will run California-bred grade 1 winner Ralis in the Pegasus, while stablemate Semper Fortis goes to the undercard. Ralis, a 4-year-old son of Square Eddie   who took the Hopeful Stakes (G1) as a 2-year-old, has not seen the winner’s circle since then. He ran ninth in the Nov. 5 Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T) last out.  Ralis is out of the Ten Most Wanted mare Silar Rules. He has two wins in 16 starts and earnings of $424,773. He has run at nine race tracks, but never in Florida. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2017) – California-bred stakes winners Bad Ju Ju and Sheer Pleasure are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Monica Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Bad Ju Ju is by Desert Code, out of the Snow ridge mare Ju Ju Baby, was bred by Lo Hi Racing Stable & Dick Barton, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. She has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $305,731 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 30 Kalookan Queen. Sheer Pleasure is by Birdonthewire, out of the Blare of Trumpets mare Kathryns Birthday, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing or RM Racing and trained by Phil D’Amato. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $403,375 and is making her first start since a sixth in the May 28 Fran’s Valentine. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2017) – More Power to Him is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. 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 two wins in five starts, earnings of $52,593 and is coming off an optional claiming win Dec. 31. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2017) – Tiz a Kiss is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Grade III Megahertz Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Tiz a Kiss is by Cee’s Tizzy, out of the Seattle Bound mare Candy Factory, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Cicero Farms and trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $361,096 and is coming off a seventh in the Dec. 4 Matriarch. She was eighth in this race last year. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2017) — Because of rain and poor track conditions, Santa Anita Park officials have cancelled the Jan. 12 race card. The track will be open for simulcasting and parking will be free. “It’s the rain in the area. I live three miles away from the track and it took me 30 minutes to get here today,” said Stronach Group senior vice president of West Coast operations Joe Morris. “We have flooding in the area and there’s been seven inches of rain in nine days, with another inch coming today. “It’s the end of the (storm) system, so when it goes out at about 6 (p.m.) today, we should have good weather and still have four days of racing this week (with Monday’s card).” ...

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2017) — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) today announced that a system has been established at https://www.ntra.com/comment for individuals to submit an e-mail comment directly to the United States Treasury Department in support of newly proposed regulations related to withholding and reporting of pari-mutuel winnings. The proposed regulations, which would replace outdated regulations adopted nearly 40 years ago, more accurately reflect today’s pari-mutuel wagering environment and will positively impact a significant percentage of winning wagers, particularly those involving multi-horse or multi-race exotic wagers. It is believed that the proposed changes will result in tens of millions of dollars in additional pari-mutuel wagering annually. If adopted, the new regulations will not only  promote greater compliance and more accurate reporting and withholding by taxpayers but also reduce burdensome and needless paperwork system-wide. Efforts spearheaded by the NTRA on behalf of the industry over the past two and a half years came to fruition on December 30 when Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published... ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Jan. 10, 2017) – Chief of Staff is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $125,000 Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn Park. Chief of Staff is by Majestic Warrior, out of the Awesome Again mare Morning Jewel, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Dedomenico and Muddy Waters Stable and is trained by Jack Van Berg. Chief of Staff has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $212,049 and is coming off a seventh in an Oct. 30 optional claimer. ...

From Barretts POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2017) — The catalog supplement for the Barretts January Mixed Sale, which consists of  3 two-year-olds, 8 horses of racing age and 1 stallion prospect, is now on-line.  The January Sale now consists of 194 head and will be held on Tuesday, January 17, starting at 11 a.m. in the Finish Line Sports Grill (FLSG) pavilion located on the grounds of the Fairplex Park in Pomona, California. The entire catalog supplement, along with links to catalog pages, Equibase profiles and additional stallion information, is found as a printable file in PDF format here.  Hard copies of the supplemental catalog will be found both in the Santa Anita racing office in Arcadia and on the sales grounds at Fairplex Park in Pomona later next week.  They are already included in the Ipad version. The supplemental two-year-olds and horses of racing age, which include multiple graded stakes placed Cautious Giant and recent Maiden Special Weight winner Hot Rodin, will be sold directly after Hip 202.   The Grade... ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2016) – Graded winner Cheekaboo and How Unusual, California-bred daughters of Unusual Heat, are entered in Friday’s $300,000 Grade I American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita.                 How Unusual is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bartok mare Veela, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Fetkin, Sil or St. Hillaire, et al, and is trained by Michael Pender. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $155,297 and is coming off an Oct. 2 optional claimer win.                 Grade II winner 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 or Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $298,810 and is coming off an eighth in the Oct. 21 Pin Oak Valley View Stakes. ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2016) – California-breds Solid Wager, Jimmy Bouncer and Tough Sunday are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Midnight Lute Stakes at Santa Anita.                 Tough Sunday is by Grazen, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $180,938 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 24 optional claimer.                 Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Barber, Barber or Stanford Stables and trained by Peter Miller. He has seven wins in 30 starts, earnings of $429,921 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 20 Cary Grant.                 Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $320,990 and is coming off consecutive wins. ...

LAUREL, Md. (Dec. 28, 2016) – Bodhisattva is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Dave’s Friend Stakes at Laurel. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach and is owned by trainer Jose Corrales. He has five wins in 25 starts, earnings of $262,633 and is coming off an 11th in the Nov. 19 Richard Small. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 228, 2016) –Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable’s Masochistic was not allowed to enter the Dec. 31 Midnight Lute Stakes (gr. III) at Santa Anita Park because he lacks a clean drug test following his positive post-race test for stanozolol after the Nov. 5 TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I). California Horse Racing Board stewards informed trainer Ron Ellis Dec. 28 that the California-bred 6-year-old Sought After gelding would not be eligible to enter a race until he tested clean. The Breeders’ Cup Sprint positive put him on a stewards’ list and to be removed from the list, Masochistic must pass an examination and a drug test, according to CHRB equine medical director Rick Arthur. “He’ll have to test clean to enter, and that was how the stewards ruled,” Arthur said. Ellis, however, said that he was told by Arthur last week that Masochistic would be able to run, as long as he tested clean by race day. Ellis had Masochistic tested... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 26, 2016) – Calli Way is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Eddie Logan Stakes at Santa Anita. Calli Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Paymaster Racing and trained by Tim Yakteen. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $35,200 and is coming off a fifth in the Dec. 18 King Glorious. ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2016) – Princess Roi is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $75,000 Blue Norther Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita.                 Princess Roi is by Roi Charmant, out of the Native Storm mare Stormin Lucy, was bred by GGG Stables, is owned by GGG Stables or Sarno and is trained by Richard Baltas.                 She has one win in three starts, earnings of $55,800 and is coming off a Nov. 17 maiden win. ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2016) – California-breds Tuscany Beauty and Bad Ju Ju are entered in Friday’s $75,000 Kalookan Queen Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita.                 Tuscany Beauty is by Cyclotron, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Cararra, was bred by Old English Rancho and Bruce Headley, is owned by Audrey & Vincent Marchionno and trained by Antonio Garcia. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $59,165 and is coming off a second in a Dec. 4 claimer.                 Bad Ju Ju is by Desert Code, out of the Snow Ridge mare Ju Ju Baby, was bred by Lo Hi Racing Stable & Dick Barton, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. She has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $243,991 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Enola Gray is one of three California-breds entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I La Brea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita.                 Enola Gray is by Grazen, out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has four wins in six starts, earnings of $323,100 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 13 Betty Grable.                 Chao Chom is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by S Samdow and is trained by Gary Stute. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $146,600 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 13 Betty Grable.                 Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $156,020... ...

                ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2016) – Six talented California-breds, including multiple stakes winners Acceptance and Bettys Bambino, are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Grade III San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita.                 Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $320,990 and is coming off a Nov. 18 optional claiming win after taking the Harris Farms Stakes.                 Multiple stakes winner Acceptance is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Allswellthatnswell, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Finish Line Racing or the Ellwood Johnston Trust and is trained by Kenny Black. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $378,803 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 20 Cary Grant.                 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... ...

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2016) — It wasn’t hard for Art Sherman to recall the time the shoe was on the other foot. “We ran that gray horse, Carthage, in a race they put on at Golden Gate for Lost in the Fog coming back as a 4-year-old,” Sherman said recently. “I didn’t think I could beat him, but my horse was doing real good, and we were getting some weight. So, why not run?” It was April 2006. Lost in the Fog was the reigning Eclipse Award sprint champion, with 10 wins in 11 lifetime starts and an ambitious campaign ahead. Management created the Golden Gate Fields Sprint to give his hometown fans a thrill, and trainer Greg Gilchrist and owner Harry Aleo were glad to oblige. Then Sherman stole the show, as Carthage and Dennis Carr went after Lost in the Fog and Russell Baze from the start and drew off to win by three. “Would you believe they booed my horse coming back?”... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 15, 2016) – Four-time stakes winner California Diamond is the high weight in Sunday’s 100,000 King Glorious Stakes for Golden State Series eligible2-year-olds at Los Alamitos                 Ann Arbor Eddie is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Repo, was bred by owner J. Paul Reddam and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $43,200 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 9 Bob Hope.                 Mr Ability is by Empire Way, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Neeko, was bred by Dr. Mikel and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Buscar Stables, Gold or McDonald, et al and is trained by Dan Blacker. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $34,290 and is coming off a sixth in a Nov. 25 optional claimer.                 Milton Freewater is by Creative Cause, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Lovehi, was bred by Dr. Mikel and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Kramer Racing or Sheep Pond Partners... ...

                TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2016) – Nite Delite is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Lightning City Stakes for fillies and mares at Tampa Bay Downs.                 Nite Delite is by War Chant, out of the Mountain Cat mare One Tough Cat, was bred by Angel Crest Farms, is owned by F. Jack Liebau and trained by Linda Rice.                 She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $226,940 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 27 optional claimer. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2016) – Six other California-breds have been lured by the $180,000 purse to compete against all-time money earner California Chrome in Saturday’s Winter Challenge at Los Alamitos, with $30,000 for second compared to $50,000 for first.                 California Chrome is using the race as a prep for the $12 million Pegasus Challenge. He is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn, is owned by California Chrome LLC and trained by Art Sherman. He has 15 wins in 25 starts, earnings of $14,452,650 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 5 Breeders’ Cup Classic.                 Howdy is by Sundarban, out of the Momentum mare Foxy Babe, was bred by Crystal Valley Farms, is owned by Alesia, Ciaglia Racing or Crystal Valley and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $181,030 and is coming off a ninth in an Oct. 30 optional claimer.                 Presidentsky... ...

                CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2016) – How About Zero is the lone stakes winner entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos.                 Ms Wakaya is by Flower Alley, out of the Successful Appeal mare Ms Vanezza, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and trained by Steve Miyadi. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $81,460 and is coming off a fifth in a Nov. 25 optional claimer.                 Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Brown and trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,730 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 26 Jimmy Durante.                 Sircat Sally is by Surf Cat, out of the In Excess mare Sister Sally, was bred by owner Joe Turner and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her lone start with earnings of... ...

HOBBS, N.M. (Dec. 11, 2016) – Fork and Dagger is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $65,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park.   Fork and Dagger is by Rocky Bar, out of the Gulch mare Just Hoping, was bred by David Chavez, is owned by Kelley Brooks and trained by Carroll Hopper.   He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $45,086 and is coming off a fifth in an Oct. 30 allowance. ...

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2016) — The early Saturday mornings remaining to watch the shiny chestnut with the white blaze train at Los Alamitos Race Course are dwindling. On most of those weekends, trainer Art Sherman has been out on his perch at Schwanies At The Gap, the trackside grill right on the eighth pole, watching the best horse he’s ever had through his binoculars. But Sherman has been away for about a month, first recovering from cataract surgery and then to attend to his string at Del Mar while the Southern California circuit raced there. So as he walked toward Schwanies the morning of Dec. 10, to oversee California Chrome  ‘s final work for the $100,000 Winter Challenge Dec. 17, he was welcomed by the regular weekend cast of characters, eager to wish him well. The contingent of “Chromies” decked out in their normal purple or gray garb greeted the nearly 80-year-old trainer with hugs after he addressed them with a loud “Did you miss me?” Quarter Horse... ...