As of 8/15/23 (Today’s additions in bold) Hips: 1, 2, 8, 10, 15, 17, 20, 21, 31, 37, 46, 48, 49, 50, 56, 57, 66, 72, 86, 88, 92, 94, 95, 100, 103, 105, 107, 109, 110, 115, 122, 124, 125, 126, 133, 136, 150, 152, 163, 167, 170, 172 ...

From TDN.com RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (July 3, 2023) — Thoroughbred owner and breeder John C. Harris will be honored at a charity fundraising dinner hosted by the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation. The event will take place Thursday, August 17, 2023, at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, located just a few miles east of Del Mar Racetrack. “We’re delighted to honor John, not only for the accomplishments of his Harris Farms Horse Division, one of the country’s leading racing stables and utmost influential owner/breeder operations, for which he has been inducted into the California Racing Hall of Fame,” says Jenine Sahadi, Foundation President. “We also acknowledge him for his many years of distinguished service to this industry as a California Horse Racing Board commissioner, board member of the Breeders’ Cup, Jockey Club, and the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association.” Proceeds of the event will be used for continued sponsorship of various educational and recreational programs to benefit California’s backstretch workers and family members.  These programs... ...

SARATOGA SPRING, N.Y. (Aug. 13, 2023) – Ship Cadet is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Skidmore Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga. Ship Cadet is by Midshipman, out of the Harbor the Gold mare Bella Mia, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. William Griffin, is owned by Paradise Farms, David Staudacher, Kevin Haynes and John Huber and is trained by Michael Maker. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $99,500 and is coming off a second in the July 30 Tyro Stakes. ...

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2023) — Tuesday’s Northern California yearling and horses of racing age sale in Pleasanton will be held at a troubling time for racing on the West Coast. On July 16, 1/ST Racing announced that it will close the circuit’s leading track, Golden Gate Fields in Albany, Calif., in December in an effort to consolidate racing to the company’s Southern California track, Santa Anita, beginning in 2024. A group of county fair officials have busily worked in the last month to develop an alternative racing schedule for 2024 that will allow the sport to continue in Northern California. On Wednesday, those officials are scheduled to speak at the California Horse Racing Board’s dates committee meeting to address a 2024 schedule. The results of Tuesday’s sale, conducted by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, will be a barometer of the enthusiasm owners have in investing in the sport amid a climate of widespread uncertainty. The auction begins at noon Pacific on Tuesday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds with... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2023) – Who Is Pavel is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Who Is Pavel is by Pavel, out of the Square Eddie mare Quant Savant, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $2,132. ...

By DRF.com SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Since last fall, Clovisconnection has thrived in sprints, winning three stakes at Golden Gate Fields and Emerald Downs. A gelding, Clovisconnection is not considered a one-dimensional 3-year-old, a point trainer Blaine Wright hopes to prove in Saturday’s $75,000 Robert Dupret Derby at 1 1/16 miles on turf at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif. “We think he’ll be a heckuva of a 4-year-old,” Wright said. “We think his future is on the turf.” Clovisconnection, who races for owners and breeders William and Judy Hedrick, was second in the Silky Sullivan Stakes for California-breds at a mile on turf April 30 at Golden Gate Fields in his only career start on the surface. Clovisconnection was near the front throughout, led briefly in the stretch, and lost by a half-length. Since then, Clovisconnection has won two minor stakes for 3-year-old sprinters at Emerald Downs outside of Seattle. “The reason we’re coming back down there is his first race on turf,” Wright... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Graded winner Closing Remarks is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Yellow Ribbon Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $561,320 and is coming off a sixth in the May 29 Gamely. ...

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2023) — Del Mar has announced a change of its first post from 4 p.m. to 3:30 for this Friday, August 11. The adjustment has been put in place with consultation from the Southern California jockey colony and with approval by the California Horse Racing Board. The shift in post time will provide for better viewing conditions – due to sunlight – for Del Mar riders. The modification to first post on Friday, August 11 should allow the final race on the card to finish at approximately 7 p.m. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Stakes winner A Man’s Man and fellow California-bred Seattle Bold are entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Longacres Mile at Emerald Downs. A Man’s Man is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the City Zip mare Longing, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Remmah Racing and trained by Jorge Rosales. He has eight wins in 21 starts, earnings of $230,978 and is coming off a sixth in a July 23 optional claimer. Seattle Bold is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Roman Ruler mare Roman Wild, was bred by Myles McMahon, is owned by Peerenboom Racing Stables and trained by Dan Markle. He has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $194,486 and is coming off a back-to-back claiming wins. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Multiple stakes winner Daffodil Sweet and fellow California-bred Nan Elizabeth are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Daffodil Sweet is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lion Heart mare Easy on My Heart, was bred by Michael Terry, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp., and is trained by Marshall Allen. She has 10 wins in 19 starts, earnings of $200,161 and is coming off a July 30 optional claiming win. She was sixth in this race in 2021. Nan Elizabeth is by Flat Out, out of the Belong to Me mare Maryneill, was bred by Stepaside Farm and is owned by trainer Luciano Gabriel. She has five wins in 20 starts, earnings of $75,160 and is coming off three consecutive claiming wins. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Dads Estrella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Dads Estrella is by Dads Caps, out of the Street Sense mare La Strada, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Alvarez Racing Stables and trained by Sergio Alvarez. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $61,615 and is coming off a fourth in the July 16 Kent Stakes. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2023) – Royal Halo is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs. Royal Halo is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Good Reward mare Sunpenny, was bred by Z Thoroughbred Racing, is owned by Steve Zerda and trained by Frank Lucarelli. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $86,460 and is coming off a fourth in the July 16 Irish Day. ...

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2023) – In a matter of strides, the $125,500 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar on Sunday was over before it really got underway. Odds-on favorite Pushiness ($3.20) took the lead a few jumps from the gate and was never truly threatened, winning her stakes debut by 1 3/4 lengths in the sprint for California-bred 2-year-old fillies. “She’s really fast,” jockey Umberto Rispoli said as he left the winner’s circle. “I was trying not to overdo it the first part. I wanted to get her running and let her come back and relax.” Pushiness set early fractions of 22 seconds for the opening quarter-mile and 45.25 for a half-mile, leading by at least a length throughout. Crazy Hot made a mild bid toward the front on the turn but could not sustain the threat. Pushiness led by three lengths with a furlong remaining and held off a threat from 5-2 Grand Slam Smile in the... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2023) — Bus Buzz shook free heading into the turn and ran off to win Friday’s $175,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Bus Buzz is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Bring the Heat mare Lost Bus, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovinger, Halasz and Navarro and trained by Steve Knapp. “I told Edwin to get six, seven, eight lengths in front and if we get beat we get beat,” said Knapp. “At the quarter pole I could see that Kangaroo Court was all out trying to catch him and he just got tired trying to catch us.” Bus Buzz has three wins in five starts, earnings of $222,150 and was coming off a win in a May 28 optional claimer. He ran the seven furlongs in 1:22.97 and won by four lengths as the 9-5 second choice in a field of six. Finishing second in the heat was J. Kirk and Judy Robison’s Giver... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2023) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Fly a Fantasy takes on stakes winner Grand Slam Smile in Sunday’s $125,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Fly a Fantasy is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Desert Code mare Almost Reality, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms, John Cavalli, Mark Stanton and Stephanie Wedge and is trained by Jeff Bonde. The $29,000 purchase at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale, out of the Harris Farms consignment, won his lone start Apr. 29 with earnings of $36,600. Grand Slam Smile is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. She has won both starts with earnings of $83,400 and is coming off a win in the June 17 Fasig-Tipton Debutante Stakes. Pushiness is by Kantharos, out of the Empire Maker mare Imperial Pippin, was bred... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2023) – California-bred Horse of the Year Fun to Dream takes on stablemate Adare Manor in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Fun to Dream is by Arrogate, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Lutess, was bred by Connie Pageler and trainer Bob Baffert and is owned by Natalie Baffert and Pageler. She has six wins in eight starts, earnings of $646,590 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 11 Grade I Beholder Mile. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2023) – Defending champion Carmelita’s Man is one of eight stakes winner entered in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Royal ‘n Rando is by Tamarando, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $202,094 and is coming off a seventh in the May 29 All American. Hacking It Up is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Hacktivism, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Qatar Racing and trained by George Papaprodromou. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $161,080 and is coming off a seventh in the May 28 Snow Chief Stakes, presented by City National Bank. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller.... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2023) – Northern California Yearling Sales graduate Chancery Way and fellow California-bred Tam’s Little Angel are among four California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares at the Sonoma County Fair. Chancery Way is by Mr. Big, out of the War Chant mare This Means War, was bred by Harris Farms & John Nicoletti, is owned by Andy Smolich & Rob Smolich and is trained by Jamey Thomas. The $6,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale, consigned by Harris Farms, has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $195,770 and is coming off a win in the July 22 Governor’s Cup. Tam’s Little Angel is by Tamarando, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Angel Diane, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. She has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $201,908 and is coming off a seventh in the June 24 She’s a Tiger. Councilwoman Judy is by Roi Charmant, out... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2023) – Bourbon Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 W.T.B.O.A. Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Bourbon Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Sky Mesa mare Spring Again, was bred by PT Syndicate # 1, is owned by Dan Warden & Double R Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $19,920 and is coming off a third in the July 9 Angie C. Stakes. ...

By DRF.com SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2023) — The Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif., begins a two-week race meeting on Thursday, the only venue of the five racing fairs in Northern California with a turf course. The course will be in action extensively through the seven-day meeting, which runs from Thursday through Sunday this week and from Aug. 11-13. There are seven-race programs on Thursday and Friday, with three turf races on Thursday and four on Friday. There are two $75,000 stakes at 1 1/16 miles on turf during the brief meeting – the Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares on Saturday, and the Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds on Aug. 12. This is the first race meeting with any turf racing in Northern California since the conclusion of the Golden Gate winter-spring meeting on June 11. The Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton and Cal-Expo in Sacramento held fair meetings in June and July, but race only on dirt. The Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale and the... ...

NEW CUMBERLAND, W. Va. (Aug. 1, 2023) – Multiple stakes winner One in Vermillion and fellow California-breds My Man Biggie and Knockout Guy are entered in Sunday’s $500,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby for 3-year-olds at Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack. One in Vermillion is by Army Mule, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Given Star, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Jonathan Kalman and trained by Esteban Martinez. He has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $328,840 and is coming off a second in the July 8 Iowa Derby. My Man Biggie is by Mr. Big, out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Twin Spirit, was bred by George Krikorian and is owned by Shannon Simpson. He has two wins in 17 starts, earnings of $51,357 and is coming off a third in a July 29 allowance. Knockout Guy is an also-eligible by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Knockout Bertie, was bred by Stormy Hull & Guy Hull, is owned by Bradford... ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Aug. 3, 2023) – Stakes winner Magic Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Harvey Warner Manitoba Mile Stakes at Assiniboia Downs. Magic Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Funny Gal, was bred by Robert Heinz and Michelle Machado, is owned by Wind Dancer Stable and Bill Meikle and trained by Wendy Anderson. He has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $130,729 and is coming off a win in the July 19 R.J. Speers Memorial. ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Aug. 3, 2023) – Big Stretch is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Escape Clause Stakes for fillies and mares at Assiniboia Downs. Big Stretch is by Mr. Big, out of the Curlin mare Baby Zito, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by A2 Thoroughbreds and trained by Michael Nault. She has three wins in 29 starts, earnings of $150,449 and is coming off a second in the July 18 Canada Stakes. ...

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2023) – The $151,000 Echo Eddie Stakes at Santa Anita in April produced one of the most thrilling finishes of the early spring when Kangaroo Court edged Bus Buzz by a head after the pair fought through the stretch. Since then, their seasons have gone in different directions, but Bus Buzz and Kangaroo Court figure to be the prominent runners in Friday’s $175,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for statebred 3-year-olds at seven furlongs at Del Mar. Kangaroo Court, bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and owned by George Sharp, finished 11th of 13 as the 4-1 favorite in the Grade 2 Pat Day Mile at Churchill Downs on May 6. Kangaroo Court disputed the early pace from an inside post, but faded tamely on the turn under jockey John Velazquez. “He never took Johnny along,” trainer Tim Yakteen said. “Of the horses I had back there, he was the one that took to the surface. He was the one that didn’t show up.” “He was... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2023) – Slow Down Andy and Brickyard Ride, multiple graded-stakes winning California-breds, are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade II San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. Slow Down Andy is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Edwina E, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $916,600 and is coming off a sixth in the June 10 Hill ‘N’ Dale Metropolitan. Brickyard Ride is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Southern Image mare Brickyard Helen, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has 13 wins in 26 starts, earnings of $828,977 and is coming off a third in the May 28 Thor’s Echo. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2023) – Nominations for a trio of Golden State Series stakes at Del Mar close on Thursday, July 26. Those stakes are: The $175,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for 3-year-olds, at seven furlongs, to be run Friday, Aug. 4; The $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for 3-year-olds & up, at 1 1/16 miles on the turf, to be run Saturday, Aug. 5; The $125,000 CTBA Stakes for 2-year-old fillies, at 5 ½ furlongs, to be run Sunday, Aug. 6. Also closing on Thursday are nominations for the open $400,000 Grade I Clement Hirsch for fillies and mares, at 1 1/16 miles, to be run Saturday, Aug. 5, and the $150,000 Grade III La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds, at 1 1/16 miles on turf, to be run Sunday, Aug. 6. To nominate, contact Racing Secretary David Jerkins at 858-755-1141 x 3815. ...

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 28, 2023) – Ship Cadet is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Tyro Stakes for 2-year-olds at Monmouth Park. Ship Cadet is by Midshipman, out of the Harbor the Gold mare Bella Mia, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. William Griffin, is owned by Paradise Farms Corp., David Staudacher, Kevin Haynes and John Huber and is trained by Michael Maker. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $79,500 and is coming off a second in the June 11 Tremont Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2023) – Stakes-winning California-bred Sassy Nature is entered in Friday’s $100,000 Daisycutter Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sassy Nature is by Straight Fire, out of the After Market mare Renee’s Queen, was bred by Straight Fire, LLC, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $173,990 and is coming off a second in the June 11 Dream of Summer. ...

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2023) — Before she ships east later this summer for a million-dollar Grade 1, the undefeated Ceiling Crusher, a graduate of the Northern California Yearling Sale, gets another chance to run up the score Thursday at Del Mar. Romping winner of two California-bred stakes, by a combined margin of more than 32 lengths, Ceiling Crusher looks odds-on in the $175,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies. After that, deeper water. “We’re optimistic Thursday is going to go well and she’s going to come out of in good shape,” trainer Doug O’Neill said. “And then the Cotillion, that’s our big swing.” The Grade 1 Cotillion on Sept. 23 at Parx Racing might seem ambitious for a Cal-bred who has never faced open company. But it so happens that Ceiling Crusher is the fastest filly in the West. Her 94 sprint Beyer Speed Figure two back, and 92 route fig last out, are the highest this season by a 3-year-old filly... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2023) – Stakes winner Warren’s Candy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Warren’s Candy Girl is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Jitterbug, was bred by owners Ben and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $421,360 and is coming off a fifth in the May 28 Fran’s Valentine. ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 19, 2023) – Northern California Yearling Sales graduate Chancery Way and fellow stakes winner Sadie Bluegrass are among the California-breds entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Governor’s Cup for fillies and mares at Cal-Expo. Chancery Way is by Mr. Big, out of the War Chant mare This Means War, was bred by Harris Farms & John Nicoletti, is owned by Andy Smolich and Rob Smolich and is trained by Jamey Thomas. The $6,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $150,770 and is coming off a third in the June 11 Dream of Summer. Sadie Bluegrass is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Grazen mare Sadie Clare, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Madden Racing, Hon Cheung Kum and Hsui Mei Tsai and trained by Ruby Thomas. She has 14 wins in 24 starts, earnings of $346,080 and is coming off a win in the June 11 Dream of Summer. Miss Union is by Unionize, out of the Perfect... ...

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 19, 2023) – Fowler Blue, fresh off a record-setting performance at Ellis Park, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade III Monmouth Cup Stakes at Monmouth Park. Fowler Blue is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Unusual Heat mare Roses for Joni, was bred by William Branch & Arnold Hill, is owned by Branch and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $159,249 and is coming off a win in an allowance that set a track record of 2:15.70 for 1 3/8 miles on a muddy dirt track. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 19, 2023) – Stakes winner Bridleuptothebar and fellow California-breds Polacco, Smiling Goodbye and A Man’s Man are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Governor’s Stakes at Emerald Downs. Bridleuptothebar is by Fullbridled, out of the Thisnearlywasmine mare Nearlycocktailtime, was bred by Mark Rydman & Holly Rydman, is owned by Holly Rydman and is trained by Niccolo Troiani. He has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $91,189 and is coming off a win in the June 25 Budweiser Stakes. Polacco is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the More Than Ready mare Penny N Mitzi, was bred by Michael Jawl, is owned by Carter James and trainer Jillian Soranno. He has six wins in 14 starts, earnings of $61,196 and is coming off a fourth in a July 2 optional claimer. Smiling Goodbye is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Muqtarib mare Quickly Gone, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Little Barn Racing and trained by Debby Peery. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $86,845... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 19, 2023) – Cause She’s a Lady is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Cause She’s a Lady is by Creative Cause, out of the Warrior’s Reward mare Warriorscmoutoplay, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Quest Racing and trained by Blaine Wright. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $83,610 and is coming off a third in the June 25 Hastings Stakes. ...

By Los Angeles Times In a major move that will change California horse racing, The Stronach Group announced Sunday that it will cease racing at Golden Gate Fields in the Bay Area at the end of its meeting on Dec. 19. The move is being made to help prop up racing at Santa Anita by increasing field sizes and the possibility of adding a fourth day of racing back to the Arcadia track. It’s unclear what will happen to the land that straddles Albany and Berkeley, but one possibility is that it could become either a state park or an open green space. Other possibilities have not been ruled out. “We believe that the future success of racing depends on a business model that encourages investment in Southern California, one of North America’s premier racing circuits,” said Belinda Stronach, chief executive and president of The Stronach Group. “Focusing on Santa Anita Park and San Luis Rey Downs as a state-of-the-art racing and training facilities that offer enhanced program quality, increased... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 18, 2023) – California-bred stablemates Northern Jewel and Cali Conquest are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Count Lathum Handicap for 3-year-olds at Century Mile. Northern Jewel is by Kitten’s Joy, out of the Street Cry mare Northern Station, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $21,289 and is coming off a second in a July 1 allowance. Cali Conquest is by Conquest Farenheit, out of the Two Step Salsa mare Salsita, was bred by Rockingham Ranch, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. He has one win in 14 starts, earnings of $48,058 and is coming off a fourth in a June 23 optional claimer. ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 17, 2023) – Multiple stakes winner Tiger Dad and fellow California-bred Magic Tiger, both sons of Smiling Tiger, are entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 R.J. Speers Memorial Stakes at Assiniboia Downs. Tiger Dad is out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Ranch and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has eight wins in 39 starts, earnings of $513,250 and is coming off a win in the June 28 Free Press Stakes.   Magic Tiger is out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Funny Gal, was bred by Robert Heinz & Michelle Machado, is owned by Wind Dancer Stable & Bill Meikle and is trained by Wendy Anderson. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $107,492 and is coming off a third in the June 28 Free Press Stakes. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 12, 2023) — The California State Fair at Cal Expo canceled its opening weekend race programs out of safety concerns over projected extreme temperatures in Sacramento. Like all race meets in California, the State Fair follows the Inclement Weather Policy (IWP) developed by the California Horse Racing Board, a policy that includes recommendations and requirements pertaining to the heat index, which is a combination of temperature, wind speed, and humidity. The IWP lists the heat index in steps, beginning at 130, the point at which some horses experience discomfort. The danger to horses increases at 150, then reaches a critical level at 180. Although the heat index is not expected to reach 150 in Sacramento this weekend, so racing could have taken place provided horses were given plenty of water and other cooling techniques, management at Cal Expo in consultation with the CHRB and the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) elected to cancel racing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday out of an abundance of... ...

From TOBA DEL MAR, Calif. (July 12, 2023) – The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association will hold an owners seminar on Friday, July 23, in the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Directors Room. This one-of-a-kind owner education experience will take place in the Director’s Room with stunning views of “Where the Surf Meets the Turf.” Attendees will have the opportunity to stretch their legs during a barn tour, network with fellow (or perspective) owners and hear from experts on many facets of the industry and Thoroughbred ownership. Attendees will learn insights on different aspects of Thoroughbred ownership, partnerships, legal aspects, racing office policy & procedures, veterinary perspectives, and more from industry professionals as well as enjoy a day at the races, compliments of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club. Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Educational seminars are open to both TOBA members and non-members, with discounts for members of TOBA or any hosting/sponsor organizations. Meals, materials, and a TOBA gift bag are included with registration. Price – $129/Non-TOBA Member or $99/TOBA Member. Contact Barkley Porter... ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 14, 2023) – Big Stretch is the lone California-bred entered in Monday night’s $50,000 Canada Stakes for fillies and mares at Assiniboia Downs. Big Stretch is by Mr. Big, out of the Curlin mare Mr. Zito, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by A2 Thoroughbreds and trained by Michael Nault. She has three wins in 28 starts, earnings of $142,722 and is coming off a fourth in the June 27 La Verendrye Stakes. ...

LAUREL, Md. (July 9, 2023) – Stakes winner Cashing Big Checks, a graduate of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s January Sale, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Caesar’s Wish Stakes for fillies and mares at Laurel Park. Cashing Big Checks is by Mr. Big, out of the Indian Charlie mare Palisadesprincess, was bred by George Krikorian is owned by David Bernsen and trained by Lacey Gaudet. The $1,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $212,260 and is coming off a fifth in a June 3 optional claimer. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 6, 2023) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Kristin Lee is one of seven California-breds entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at the Alameda County Fair. Shady Appeal is by Twice the Appeal, out of the Bandini mare Santa Lucia, was bred by owner Rusty Brown and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He won his lone start June 11 with earnings of $36,600. Lusma is a filly by Conquest Farenheit, out of the Strike for Glory mare Strike at Daylight, was bred by Rockingham Ranch, is owned by Hector Preciado and is trained by Jose Bautista. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $28,080 and is coming off a May 28 maiden win. Wild Jewels is by Tamarando, out of the Distorted Humor mare Ribbon of Jewels, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He won his lone start June 25 with earnings of $20,280. Halo Rando is by Tamarando, out of the Lucky... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 6, 2023) – California-bred stakes winners American Farmer and Royal ‘n Rando are entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Pleasanton Mile at the Alameda County Fair. American Farmer is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by BKB Stables and trainer Steve Sherman. He has six wins in 36 starts, earnings of $338,390 and is coming off a second in the May 29 All American Stakes. Royal ‘n Rando is an also-eligible by Tamarando, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $202,094 and is coming off a seventh in the May 29 All American Stakes. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 6, 2023) – Bourbon Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Angie C. Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Bourbon Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Sky Mesa mare Spring Again, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Dan Warden and Double R Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. She won her lone start June 17 and has earnings of $12,920. ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (July 6, 2023) – Spitten Kitten, who has a three-race win streak, and fellow California-bred The Comrie Rule are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Jack Hardy Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Assiniboia Downs. Spitten Kitten is by Air Force Blue, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Zahrah, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned by trainer Marvin Buffalo, Deb Buffalo and Arnold Souster. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $58,380 and is coming off a win in the June 20 Chantilly Stakes. The Comrie Rule is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Star Chant, was bred by Rusty Brown, Debi Brown & Victor Flores, is owned by Carol Brown and trained by Allan Brown. She has one win in 11 starts, earnings of $18,885 and is coming off a fourth in a June 28 allowance. ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 4, 2023) – Gallant Guy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Jonathan B. Schuster Memorial Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Gallent Guy is by Gallant Son, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Quick Glory, was bred by Daehling Ranch and is owned by Cheryl Doyle, trainer Reina Gonzalez, Matthew Gutierrez and Gary Piper. He has four wins in 26 starts, earnings of $197,242 and is coming off a May 25 optional claiming win. ...

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 4, 2023) — Shimmer Me Timbers is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 William Garrett Handicap at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Shimmer Me Timbers is by Eddington, out of the Rocky Bar mare Speedy Shimmer, was bred by Melissa Ford, is owned by Luis Jimenez and trained by Chris Goroslieta. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $95,220 and is coming off a  third in a May 23 optional claimer. ...