Breeders’ Cup Reveals 2017 Logo

Nov 1, 2015 Posted by CTBA In Announcement

From Breeders’ Cup LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 1, 2015) — The Breeders’ Cup revealed the stunning new logo for the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which will be held at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in Del Mar, California for the first time on Friday, November 3 and Saturday, November 4, 2017. The new logo pays homage to Del Mar’s distinctive character and its rich 80-year history, and also illustrates the Breeders’ Cup’s emergence as one of the world’s preeminent Thoroughbred racing, lifestyle and entertainment experiences. To instill a sense of place into the 2017 Breeders’ Cup World Championships logo, the widely-recognized blue and yellow diamonds from Del Mar play a leading role in the design. The diamonds are most noticeably seen over the starting gates and are repeated throughout the seaside venue. The banner on the top of the design also references the banner seen on the Del Mar logo, creating symmetry and a unique and authentic touch. The iconic purple and signature brand logo for Breeders’ Cup complete the design.... ...

Wally Dollase Passes at 78

By Bloodhorse.com Retired trainer Wallace “Wally” Dollase died Oct. 30 following a lengthy illness in Kentucky. He was 78. The trainer of California-bred Turf champion Journalism and Eclipse Award winners Itsallgreektome (male turf horse, 1990) and Jewel Princess (older female, 1996), Dollase, who was born Aug. 1, 1937, in Fort Atkinson, Wisc., was known as a consummate horseman who paid attention to detail while embracing a “family-first” approach to a highly successful training operation in Southern California. “My dad passed away peacefully with his family by his side last night,” said Michelle Dollase told the Santa Anita press office. “My mom would like to thank everyone for their kind wishes.” After raising his family at Rancho Rio Vista Farm located northeast of San Francisco, Dollase, his wife, Cincy, and children Aimee, Carrie, Craig, and Michelle, moved to Southern California and, in an incredible 16-year span from 1990-2006, Dollase amassed 80 graded stakes wins that included 18 grade I triumphs across North America. He sent out 519 winners from 2,961 starters... ...

Pacific Heat

Pacific Heat wins $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies. ...

Mountain Music Man Wins Awad

ELMONT, N.Y. (Oct. 30, 2015) – Unbeaten Mountain Music Man, a New York-bred son of California stallion Bluegrass Cat, won Friday’s $100,000 Awad Stakes for 2-year-olds at Belmont Park. Mountain Music Man is out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Unbridled Melody. He ran the mile on turf in 1:37.11 and won by 1 ½ lengths. The $450,000 Fasig-Tipton Midlantic 2-Year-Olds in Training purchase has won both career starts with earnings of $102,000. ...

Smokey Image’s Record Still Perfect

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2015) — In an impressive display of determination, Smokey Image overcame traffic trouble to win the featured $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes Friday for Golden State Series eligibles and remain unbeaten in five races. Sent postward at 1-2 under regular rider Juan Hernandez, Smokey Image was shuffled back to seventh on the far turn before rallying along the rail entering the stretch. He collared 5-1 second choice Found Money with less than a sixteenth of a mile to travel and scored going away by three-quarters of a length in 1:22.94 for the seven furlongs. Family Code was third, one and one-half lengths behind the runner-up and four and one-half lengths ahead of fourth-place Swiss Minister in the field of ten California-bred two-year-olds. Smokey Image is by Southern Image, out of the Free House mare Special Smoke, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable and trained by Greg James. He has won all five starts with earnings of $297,600 and... ...

Joe Parker

By Emily Shields Twenty years ago Joe Parker served as president of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association and president of California Thoroughbred Sales. Though his political days are long behind him and his booming insurance business takes up most of his time, Parker has not strayed far from his original goal of breeding and selling Thoroughbreds. Occasionally, when he isn’t able to sell a horse, Parker will agree to race it. Enter stakes winner Our Pure Creation, a homebred Parker didn’t plan to own. He always did have an interest in horses, however. Parker, a Texas native who moved to Fresno as a 4-year-old, grew up on a farm and originally dreamt of riding jumpers. “There aren’t too many opportunities for that, so I outgrew it,” Parker said. “But everyone always thinks they’d like to own a racehorse.” Parker enjoyed going to the races and handicapping, but it wasn’t until well after he left Fresno State that he “got around to looking at the breeding industry.” “We claimed a filly,... ...

Goldikova Draws Uzziel

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) – Uzziel is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Goldikova Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $337,488 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 4 L.A. Woman. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Pike Place Dancer

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) – California-breds Reckless Charm and Cajun Cookin are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Pike Place Dancer Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Reckless Charm is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Lottawampum, was bred by Edward Mercaldo, is owned by DP Racing and trained by James Cassidy. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $52,968 and is coming off a Sept. 27 maiden win. Cajun Cookin is by Unusual Heat, out of the Jeune Homme mare Avranches, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Marie Goda, is owned by KMN Racing and is trained by Herry Hollendorfer. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $15,250 and is coming off an eighth in the Aug. 28 Generous Portion. ...

Pacific Heat Romps in Golden State

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) – Lightly raced Pacific Heat cruised to an easy win in Thursday’s $201,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Pacific Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Hotlantic, was bred by Harris Farms and Donald Valpredo, is owned by Sharon Alesia, Mike Burns and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. She won her only previous start Sept. 25 and now has earnings of $140,000. Pacific Heat ran the seven furlongs in 1:24.31 and won by 5 ¼ lengths as the 7-5 favorite. Sambamzajammin was second and Pacific Diamond third in the field of 12. ...

TVG Rebrands HRTV as TVG2

From TVG LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) — TVG, America’s horseracing television network, today announced that HRTV, which it acquired in February 2015, is being rebranded as TVG2 effective Oct. 28. Correspondingly, HRTV.com will be renamed TVG2.com. The move allows TVG to better leverage its television production infrastructure to provide improved horseracing television products to consumers and television distributors alike. Already since the merger of TVG and HRTV, dramatic improvements in televised horseracing have occurred: The output of both networks is in high definition utilizing TVG’s state-of-the-art television studios in Los Angeles; TVG and TVG2 (HRTV) are on-track to televise over 40,000 live races in the first year after the merger, compared to less than 30,000 unique live races prior to the transaction. TVG has developed and implemented a system with premium track operators that allows for cooperative post time coordination across the country and real-time track to track alerts of late post time changes, significantly improving the viewer experience. TVG simulcasts TVG programming on TVG2 (HRTV) during hours... ...

Acceptance Returns in Let It Ride

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Acceptance, the lone California-bred in the field, returns from a nine-month layoff in Saturday’s $75,000 Let It Ride Stakes at Del Mar. Acceptance is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Allswellthatnswell, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by The Elwood Johnston Trust and Robert Riggio and is trained by Kenneth Black. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $272,600 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Jan. 24 Cal Cup Derby. ...

Smokey Image Risks Unbeaten Streak

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2015) – Unbeaten Smokey Image leads a field of 10 in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-old Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Smokey Image is by Southern Image, out of the Free House mare Special Smoke, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable and trained by Greg James. He has won all four starts with earnings of $187,600 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin Stakes. Gio Mio is by Gio Ponti, out of the Is It True mare Ring True, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman, Brown, Foley, Hendricks and Hendricks and is trained by Art Sherman. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $16,000. Defiant One is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Defy Logic mare Defiant Thought, was bred by owner Joseph LaCombe Stables and is trained by Daniel Dunham. He is a maiden making his fifth start with earnings of $6,110.... ...

Cal-bred Sells for $140,000

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2015) – A California-bred colt by Good Journey sold for $140,000 to top Tuesday’s Barretts Fall Sale of Yearlings and Horses of Racing Age at Del Mar. The colt, consigned by Mary Knight, is out of the stakes-placed Southern Halo mare Southern Oasis and is a half-brother to Snow Chief Stakes winner Neveradoubt. D.P. Racing purchased the colt, who was bred by Janis Whitman. A California-foaled Stormin Fever filly sold for $100,000 to Greg Gilchrist, agent. She is out of the Cahill Road mare Cielo Duce and is a half-sister to the stakes winner Sweet Saga. The filly, consigned by Critter Creek Farm, agent, was bred by Stormy B. Hull & Ginger Samples. ...

Warren’s Veneda Enters BC Distaff

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Grade I winner Warren’s Veneda is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $2 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Longines Distaff for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has eight wins in 27 starts, earnings of $931,862 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 26 Zenyatta. She is a Grade I winner and drew post position 13 in a field of 14 with morning line odds of 30-1. ...

Masochistic, Big Macher in BC Sprint

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – California-bred Grade I winners Masochistic and Big Macher are entered in Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup TwinSpires Sprint at Keeneland. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis and Louise Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $601,850 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 3 Santa Anita Sprint Championship. He is a Grade I winner. Masochistic drew post position 9. Big Macher is by Beau Genius, out of the Kris S. mare Insight, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $684,038 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Pirate’s Bounty. He is a Grade I winner who finished ninth in last year’s Xpressbet Breeders’... ...

Ralis Set for BC Juvenile

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Grade I winner Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $2 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Sentient Jet Juvenile for 2-year-olds at Keeneland. Ralis is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten Most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $272,323 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 3 Champagne Stakes. He is a Grade I winner and he drew post position 10 in a field of 16. ...

Jimmy Bouncer Enters Turf Sprint

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Jimmy Bouncer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland. 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 four wins in six starts, earnings of $203,050 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 3 Eddie D. Stakes. He seeks his first stakes win and has drawn post position 4 in a field of 16. ...

Patriotic Diamond in Golden State

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2015) – Generous Portion winner Patriotic Diamond returns to take on Barretts Debutante winner Just Google Me in Thursday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Sharp Holiday is by Thorn Song, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by Jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Trust, is owned by E-Racing.com and Janet Lyons and is bred by Brian Koriner. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,210 and is coming off a third in an Oct. 1 starter’s optional claimer. Run for Retts is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Jump Start mare Mrs. Began, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Steven Miyadi. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $45,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 28 Generous Portion. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, October 22, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chairman Richard Rosenberg and Commissioners Madeline Auerbach, Steve Beneto, Jesse Choper, George Krikorian, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: • The Board approved for 45-day public notice proposed amendments to regulations for medication violation penalties, including a provision prohibiting licensees suspended for more than 30 days from transferring horses to employees. • The Board approved for 45-day public notice a proposed regulation requiring a postmortem examination review process to determine the circumstances of each equine fatality for education and research purposes. • The Board heard a report from the Pari-Mutuel, ADW, and Simulcast Committee on the previous day’s discussion of the possible impact of Fantasy Sports and Fantasy Horse Racing on the horse racing industry. • The Pari-Mutuel Committee also... ...

NorCal Sale Trio Finish 1-2-3

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2015) – California breeder Terry Lovingier and the Northern California Yearling Sale combined for an unusual feat in the third race at Santa Anita on Oct. 22. The top three finishers of the race, all bred by Lovingier, also went through the sale that is held each summer by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in Pleasanton. Lovingier is on the CTBA board of directors. The winner of the race, Suavamente, is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Proud Irish mare Air Force Woman and was a $50,000 purchase. Second was Star Express, by Bushwacker, out of the Orientate mare Ballerina Angel and was an $18,000 purchase. Third was Dinner At Trani’s, by Awesome Gambler, out of the El Prado mare Sobresaliente and was bought back. ...

Masochistic Sizzles in Final Workout

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2015) — Trainer Ron Ellis could only shake his head with a slight grin after watching Masochistic’s final Santa Anita Park workout Oct. 25 before shipping to Keeneland for a run in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I). He had decided earlier to not have jockey Mike Smith—who will ride the Sought After gelding in the Sprint—aboard for the work, so the notoriously speedy 5-year-old wouldn’t run too fast. But, even with exercise rider Baltazar Contreras up, Masochistic did what he always does—run fast. Ellis timed his five-furlong drill in :58 flat and Santa Anita’s clockers officially had him in :58 2/5. The gelding’s ears were pricked the entire time and appeared to breeze the distance with ease. “He would have gone :56 if Mike Smith was on him,” Ellis said. “He went off nice and relaxed, but he was smokin’. That’s as easy as a horse can do it.” Ellis admits it’s a legitimate challenge to prepare a horse like Masochistic, who is... ...

Govenor Charlie to Lovacres

WARNER SPRINGS, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2015) — Govenor Charlie, a graded stakes-winning son of Midnight Lute, will stand the 2016 breeding season at Lovacres Ranch for a $3,000 fee. Govenor Charlie is a 5-year-old out of the unraced Storm Cat mare Silverbulletway, daughter of Hall of Famer Silverbulletday. On the track, Govenor Charlie won the Grade III Sunland Derby by five lengths in what at the time was a track-record 1:47.54 for 1 1/8 miles. He also finished second in the Grade II Strube Stakes and earned $506,294 in purses. “He is a great horse with a great pedigree,” said his trainer, Bob Baffert, who also trained the dam. ...

California Registers Breeding Gains

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2015) – California registered gains in 2015 for stallions standing and mares bred, according to figures compiled by The Jockey Club. The number of stallions standing in 2015 was 150, compared to 143 in 2014, a 4.9 percent increase. The number of mares bred in 2015 was 2,568, compared to 2,472 in 2014, a 3.88 percent increase. Of the top five states that breed thoroughbreds, California was one of only two states that showed increases in both stallions standing and mares bred. ...

McHargue Named Chief Steward

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2015) — Darrel McHargue, the Eclipse Award-winning jockey who began a new career as a racing official in 1988, was appointed Thursday by the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) to the newly created position of Chief Steward, whose primary responsibility will be the daily supervision of all CHRB stewards. “We want to be as consistent as possible in the interpretation of CHRB rules throughout the state,” said CHRB Executive Director Rick Baedeker. “As Chief Steward, Darrel will work with our stewards every day to achieve this goal.” McHargue, a California steward since 1990, will meet regularly with stewards at all California racetracks to review films and discuss and evaluate decisions, rulings, and other actions. He will attend seasonal and ad hoc meetings with jockeys, trainers, and other stakeholders. He will also assist in adjudicatory proceedings as appropriate and oversee day-to-day activities of all stewards in the state, including safety stewards. “The work of the Chief Steward is not only intended to better ensure fairness,... ...

Velvet Mesquite in Ken S. Maddy

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2015) – Stakes winner Velvet Mesquite and fellow California-bred Chati’s On Top and Velvet Mesquite are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Senator Ken S. Maddy Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Chati’s On Top is by Old Topper, out of the Globalize mare Chati Valley, was bred by Bill Delia, H.C. Martin and Ray Pagano, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Marsha Naify and is trained by Mike Puype. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $294,728 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 16 Solana Beach. Velvet Mesquite is by In Excess, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Blake Heap, She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $307,856 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 4 California Distaff. She was second in this race last year. ...

Soi Phet, Motown Men vs. Dortmund

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet and fellow California-bred Motown Men and Soi Phet take on multiple Grade I winner Dortmund in Saturday’s $70,000 Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita. Motown Men is by Decarchy, out of the Gilded Time mare Ringading, was bred by Mark Gorman & Doug O’Neill, is owned by Gulliver Racing and trained by Ted West. He has seven wins in 33 starts, earnings of $459,109 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz, Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has eight wins in 37 starts, earnings of $507,228 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston. He was fifth in this race last year and fourth the year before. ...

Five Cal-breds Pre-enter Breeders’ Cup

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Five California-breds are pre-entered for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held next weekend at Keeneland. Three Cal-breds are pre-entered for the $1.5 million, Grade I TwinSpires Sprint – Big Macher, Masochistic and Jimmy Bouncer, who also has second preference in the Grade I Sprint Turf. Also pre-entered are Warren’s Veneda in the $2 million Grade I Longines Distaff and Ralis in the $2 million Grade I Sentient Jet Juvenile. Ralis also has second preference in the Grade I Juvenile Turf. Big Macher is by Beau Genius, out of the Kris S. mare Insight, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $684,038 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Pirate’s Bounty. He is a Grade I winner who finished ninth in last year’s Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of... ...

Cee’s Tizzy Passes at 28

From Harris Farms COALINGA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2015)- Cee’s Tizzy, a Kentucky-bred son of Relaunch and one of the most successful California sires, was euthanized because of old age infirmities. He was 28 years old. “Cee’s Tizzy was buried in his favorite corner of his paddock which is covered with the morning sun,” said Harris Farms farm manager David McGlothlin. “Cee’s Tizzy arrived at Harris Farms in 1994 and immediately became a farm and public favorite,” said McGlothlin. “A horse with the color and conformation of Relaunch and the class of his grandsire Lyphard, Cee’s Tizzy was as personable as he was colorful.” At the 1990 Del Mar meet in the span of thirteen days, Cee’s Tizzy ran 1:07 4/5 and 1:33 2/5 in brilliant fashion while winning two allowance races. Trained by John Russell and ridden by Eddie Delahoussaye Cee’s Tizzy next went on to set the pace in that year’s Super Derby, finishing third behind Home at Last and Champion Unbridled. He incurred a carpal fracture in the... ...

TOC Hires Coukos as President

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2015) — Thoroughbred Owners of California announced Tuesday, Oct. 20 that Nick Coukos has accepted the position of president. Coukos is stepping down as vice president racing/corporate affairs at Ajax Downs, a privately owned Quarter Horse racetrack and slot facility near Toronto. Prior to that he was executive director of Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association Ontario and secretary/treasurer for the National HBPA, where he was fiscally and operationally responsible for the well-being of a membership of more than 30,000 horsemen. Coukos replaces Joe Morris, who will return to racetrack management as senior vice president of West Coast Operations for the Stronach Group effective Nov. 9. A finance and accounting major, he holds an honors degree in business administration from York University. TOC chairman Mike Pegram said the TOC is happy Cokos accpeted the position. “With his strong financial acumen, proven track record building relationships with industry stakeholders, and broad understanding of the horse industry, he is well equipped to assure TOC’s continued leadership role... ...

G. G. Ryder is a Bull Dog

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2015) – Favored California-bred G. G. Ryder led all the way to win Sunday’s $62,505 Bull Dog Handicap at Fresno. G. G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer and George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. He has 11 wins in 23 starts, earnings of $434,714 and was coming off a second in the Sept. 7 Rolling Green. ...

Ballena Vista Releases Stallion Roster

From Ballena Vista Farm RAMONA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2015) — Ballena Vista Farm has released its stallion roster and fees for 2016, with a pre-season special fee for Bluegrass Cat. Along with the 2015 leading California sire Bluegrass Cat, the California farm will stand three other stallions ranging in fee from $1,500 to $3,500. “Ballena Vista Farm offers breeders both proven leading sires and outstanding prospects priced at value to the breeder,” farm manager Manuel Ochoa said. “We are excited to offer this complete roster and welcome breeders to statistically and physically examine our stallions. We feel they will be impressed.” “Dixie Chatter, at his new 2016 fee and having a Santa Anita $100,000 stakes winner on October 12th, gives the West Coast breeder a proven stallion both in the marketplace and on the racetrack for a very reasonable fee. “Our stakes winning Calimonco will have his first crop to the races in 2016 and based on his yearlings that passed through the sales ring; we expect some precocious runners.... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 22, at Santa Anita Park in the Baldwin Terrace Room beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Pari-Mutuel, ADW, and Simulcast Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, October 21, in the Baldwin Terrace Room beginning at 2 p.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 meeting agendas (Board agenda, Committee agenda) and supporting packages of materials (Board package, Committee package) also are available on the CHRB website. ...

Downtown C. .T. Seeks Repeat

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2015) – Defending champion Downtown C. T. takes on multiple graded winner G. G. Ryder in Sunday’s $50,000 Bull Dog Handicap at Fresno. Atomic Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Rahy mare, Atomic Number, was bred by Joseph Duffel, is owned by Charlie Dunn, Gordon Jarniq and Ray McCanna and is trained by Tim McCanna. He has nine wins in 25 starts, earnings of $196,433 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Downtown C. T. is by Crafty C. T., out of the Bertrando mare Downtown Tali, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Robert Cannon and is trained by Alfredo Marquez. He has seven wins in 34 starts, earnings of $232,855 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 20 optional claimer. He won this race last year. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by M.A. Douzos and is trained by Gil... ...

Xingontothebone Enters Speakeasy

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2015) – Xingontothebone is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Speakeasy Stakes at Santa Anita. Xingontothebone is by Time to Get Even, out of the Unaccounted For mare So. African Queen, was bred by Walther Solis, is owned by Carrillo, Aaron, Hauptman and Hauptman and is trained by Solis. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $71,706 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

Autumn Miss Lures Singing Kitty

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2015) – Stakes winner Singing Kitty and fellow California-bred Majestic Heat are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Autumn Miss Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Majestic Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Auerbach and trained by Richard Mandella. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $116,494 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Aulds or Jeong and trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $320,988 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 26 Unzip Me. ...

‘Chrome Back Home at Los Al

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Oct. 13, 2015) — It was hard to tell who was happier Oct. 13 when California Chrome returned to Los Alamitos Race Course—trainer Art Sherman or the 4-year-old colt himself. As the truck and trailer carrying the chestnut colt turned into view at the Cypress, Calif., racetrack, the 78-year-old trainer could hardly contain himself. “Uh oh,” Sherman said, breaking into a version of Richard Wagner’s ‘Ride of the Valkyries.’ “Here we go. It feels like a Rocky movie.” California Chrome responded in kind, bellowing out a loud neigh as he approached the Sherman barn and playfully peeking out of the trailer window to get a good look at the home he left March 17. It’s been a long road back to the Golden State, where California Chrome was bred by owners Perry Martin and Steve Coburn (Coburn’s share has since been acquired by Taylor Made Stallions). A second-place finish in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 28 was followed by well-documented and controversial voyage to England,... ...

Forest Chatter

Forest Chatter wins $100,000 California Flag Handicap. ...

California Flag to Forest Chatter

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2015)–Course specialist Forest Chatter notched his first stakes win and remained unbeaten over Santa Anita’s unique 6 ½ furlong downhill turf by taking Monday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles by a game head under Mike Smith. Trained by Richard Mandella and owned by Pam and Martin Wygod, Forrest Chatter stopped the clock in 1:11.94. Aggressively ridden by Smith, who has been aboard for all five of his hillside wins, Forest Chatter pressed the pace outside of longshot K Thirty Eight and proved ultra game late in holding off Somethings Unusual for the victory. Off as the 6-5 favorite in a field of seven 3-year-olds and up bred or sired in California, Forest Chatter paid $4.60, $3.60 and $2.80. “He had some race today, he really did,” said Smith. “We had to fight for all we were worth to pull it off and we were on the wining end. It worked out well…When you get one that really likes... ...

Raised a Secret Captures Harris Farms

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2015) – Raised a Secret won Sunday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Fresno. Raised a Secret is by Songandaprayer, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Rodney Orr and trained by Mark Glatt. He has five wins in 24 starts, earnings of $400,610 and was coming off a fifth in an Aug. 16 optional claimer. Raised a Secret ran the six furlongs in 1:09.14 and won by a head at odds of 3-1 over favorite Richard’s Boy, with Gangnam Guy third in the field of seven. ...

California Flag Draws Ambitious Brew

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Ambitious Brew, fresh off a win the E.B. Johnston Stakes, is entered in Monday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Ambitious Brew is by Tizbud, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Kathwen, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $338,130 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston Stakes. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has seven wins in 21 starts, earnings of $492,352 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 26 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes. K Thirty Eight is by is by Surf Cat, out of the Corwyn Bay mare Butterfly Kiss, was bred by Old English Rancho and Headley, is owned by the Elwood Johnston Trust and... ...

Circumference to Stand at Milky Way

TEMECULA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Circumference, a 3-year-old son of Galileo and half-brother to millionaire and sire Circular Quay, will stand the 2016 breeding season at Milky Way Farm in Temecula for a $3,000 fee, live foal. Trained by Andre Fabre for owner Michael Tabor, Circumference raced exclusively in France before he was injured. He is out of the Grade I-winning mare Circle of Life and is also a half-brother to the multiple stakes-placed The Roundhouse. Circumference is the first son of Galileo to stand in California. ...

Tamarando Returns in Harris Farms

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) — Grade I winner Tamarando returns from a seven-month break to meet win machine Wake Up Nick in Sunday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Fresno. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee and Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has five wins in seven starts, earnings of $356,784 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 22 Delta Downs Jockpot. London Legacy is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Kelly Kip mare Passionate Kip, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templeton Horses, Patsy London and Lovingier and is trained by Gary Sherlock. He has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $149,420 and is coming off an eighth in a Sept. 26 optional claimer. Gangnam Guy is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Anoakia

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) – California-breds Octofy and Sunday’s Star of Munster are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Anoakia Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Octofy is by Square Eddie, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Octogenarian, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,000 and is coming off a Sept. 11 maiden win. Star of Munster is by Tribal Rule, out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuesday’s with P, was bred by Cole Ranch, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,850 and is coming off a seventh in the June 21 Landaluce. ...

Dancing Don in Ascot Graduation

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Dashing Don is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Ascot Graduation Stakes for 2-year-olds at Hastings. Dashing Don is by Popular, out of the Meadowlake mare Summer Bay, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by JDP Holdings, Nancy Betts, Don Adams and Ross Rees and is trained by Betts. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $30,704 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 21 New Westminster Handicap. ...

Cowboys Don’t Cry in Gold Plate

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct, 8, 2015) – Cowboys Don’t Cry is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Harvest Gold Plate Handicap at Hastings. Cowboys Don’t Cry is by Include, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Mt. Swoosh, was bred by Louis Neve, is owned by Tom Rycroft and Dale Stark and is trained by Rycroft. He has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $49,667 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 25 allowance. ...

Cal-bred Trio in Zuma Beach

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015) – California-breds Getoffmyback, Bully Pulpit and Phantom Heat are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Getoffmyback is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $51,360 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 5 Del Mar Juvenile Turf. Bully Pulpit is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by Larry Stein, is owned by Six-S Racing Stable and trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $105,430 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 13 Contender. Phanton Heat is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Unusual Heat mare Passionate Heat, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Robert Nugent and Nick Hines, is owned by Bryan Carney and trained by Charles Stutts. He is a maiden... ...

Our Pure Creation

Our Pure Creation wins $100,000 California Distaff Stakes. ...

Big Macher Works Toward Sprint

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2015) — With his connections pointing him to the TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I) Oct. 31 at Keeneland, California-bred grade I winner Big Macher turned in an easy five-furlong move in 1:01 2/5 Monday, Oct. 5 at Santa Anita Park. Trainer Richard Baltas said he is pointing 2014 Bing Crosby Stakes (gr. I) winner Big Macher to the Sprint off his 4 3/4-length victory in the Pirate’s Bounty Stakes Sept. 7 at Del Mar. That easy victory marked the first race for Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables’ Big Macher since his fifth-place finish in the March 28 Dubai Golden Shaheen presented by Gulf News (UAE-I) at Meydan. Baltas said Big Macher was impressive in the Pirate’s Bounty—earning a nice speed figure—and the trainer plans to call Breeders’ Cup officials Oct. 6 to see where he stands in terms of making it into the $1.5 million Sprint. Big Macher finished ninth in last year’s Sprint at Santa Anita Park. “We’re pointing for the Sprint;... ...

Our Pure Creation Breaks Through in Distaff

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2015)–Joe Parker’s homebred Our Pure Creation provided trainer Val Brinkerhoff with his first-ever Santa Anita Stakes win in Sunday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares. Shifted to the main track from the 6 ½ furlong downhill turf course due to morning rain, the 5-year-old California-bred mare by Pure Prize won by 1 ½ lengths under Fernando Perez while getting the distance in 1:16.13. A close third behind dueling leaders Home Journey and Velvet Mesquite, Our Pure Creation overhauled 3-5 favorite Home Journey turning for home and had plenty left to hold off the late charge of runner up Kiss At Midnight. Off at 6-1 in a field of six fillies and mares bred or sired in California, Our Pure Creation paid $15.20, $6.80 and $5.20. “We were happy the race came off the grass this morning,” said Parker, who has bred and owned horses in California for 25 years. “I sold this mare’s mother (Creative Karen,... ...

Velvet Mesquite Seeks Repeat

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Defending champion Velvet Mesquite goes for a repeat in Sunday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Missy Mouse is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Wild Event mare La Misteriosa, was bred by owners Howard and Janet Siegel Racing and is trained by Eddie Truman. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $115,810 and is coming off a ninth in a Sept. 5 allowance. Velvet Mesquite is by In Excess, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Blake Heap. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $305,856 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 6 C.E.R.F. She won the race last year. Kiss At Midnight is by Decarchy, out of the Distinctive Cat mare Mink Kiss, was bred by Steven Greco, is owned by Marasa, William, Messineo, Nancy, Robershaw, Richie, Rose, Mark, et al and trained by Richard Baltas.... ...

Uzziel Enters L.A. Woman

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Uzziel is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III L.A. Woman Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $317,488 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 6 C.E.R.F. Stakes. ...

Hot Ore Enters at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Hot Ore is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade III Dixiana Bourbon Stakes for 2-year-ols at Keeneland. Hot Ore is by Unusual Heat, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by owner Mercedes Stables and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $81,600 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 5 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. ...

Ralis Seeks Another Grade I

ELMONT, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Grade I winner Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade I Champagne Stakes for 2-year-olds at Belmont Park. Ralis is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten Most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $268,989 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Hopeful Stakes. ...

Masochistic, Gimme Da Lute in Sprint

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Grade I winner Masochistic, Grade II winner Gimme Da Lute and fellow California-bred San Onofre are entered in Saturday’s 300,000 Grade I Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis and Louise Jullian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos and Jay Em Ess Stables and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $583,850 and is coming off a second in the July 26 Bing Crosby. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold and was bred by owners Pegram, Watson and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $627,560 and is coming off a four stakes win streak. San Onofre is by Surf Cat, out of the Native Regent mare Marrakech Gold, was bred by Bruce Headley, is owned by Matson Racing and is trained by Karen... ...

Eddie D. Draws Jimmy Bouncer

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Jimmy Bouncer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Eddie D. 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 four wins in five starts, earnings of $197,050 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 23 Del Mar Mile. ...

Cal-bred Pair Enter Swingtime

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Journey On and Kathleen Rose, California-bred daughters of Good Journey, are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Journey On is out of the American Chance mare Miss Del Mar, was bred by Leatherman Racing, is owned by Robert Master and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $199,128 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Kathleen Rose is out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and is trained by Mike Puype. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $341,988 and is coming off an eighth in the Aug. 16 Solana Beach. ...

Lou Neve

By Emily Shields Louis Neve falls somewhere between eternal optimist and realistic businessman. That is why Neve pushed through the economic crisis of 2008, staying involved in horse racing and breeding while many in California were shuttering their barns. He adopted his racing philosophy from his commercial cut flower business: “If you don’t do well with one crop, there’s always another crop coming up behind it.” With this kind of confidence and due to his perseverance, Neve has watched his racing empire blossom. This summer he enjoyed one winner after another, including a spectacular three-win day with California-breds on Aug. 21. Before he ever pursued a longtime dream of owning and breeding horses, Neve was focused on his 40-year-old flower business. “We grow primarily hypochromic roses,” he explained, “which I’ve been doing for 40 years. The business is family-owned and in its third generation. I always enjoyed horse racing and had a dream of breeding horses, but it wasn’t until 2004 that I bought a Smokester filly privately.” On one... ...

Feed Recall Issued

By Paulick Report Western Milling of Goshen, Calif., issued a voluntary recall for their Western Blend Horse Feed because of possible monensin contamination. Last week, three horses died and dozens became ill at Black Fence Farm in Fresno County. It’s believed that the horses became ill from the feed they consumed. The FDA has not yet confirmed this suspicion. The recall affects LOT 5251, manufactured on September 8, 2015. The feed was distributed to stores in California and Arizona in September. There are 1,100 bags being recalled, and all but 67 bags have already been reclaimed by Western Milling. The FDA states that clinical signs of ionophore poisoning in horses can vary depending on the amount ingested, but symptoms can include poor appetite, weakness, rapid heart rate, labored breathing, depression, colic, sweating, recumbency, and sudden death. The first clinical symptoms of exposure to an ionophore like monensin are often noted between 12 and 72 hours after the horse has ingested contaminated feed; if the horse recovers, permanent cardiac damage is... ...

Alert Bay

Alert Bay wins $200,000 City of Hope ...

Singing Kitty

Singing Kitty wins $86,170 Unzip Me Stakes ...

Gold Rush Dancer Wins Gottstein

By Seattle Times AUBURN — Heavily favored California-bred Gold Rush Dancer resoundingly answered any questions about his ability to extend his sprinter’s speed over a longer distance. Gold Rush Dancer, who had not run longer than 6½ furlongs in any of his four previous starts, pulled away after the final turn to win Sunday’s $65,000 Gottstein Futurity on closing day at Emerald Downs. Gold Rush Dancer, trained by veteran Bill Tollett for owner and breeder John Parker of Lake Bay, displayed his stamina over the 1 1/16th-mile distance, finishing 5½ lengths before My Heart Goes On to give jockey Julien Couton his 100th victory in the 70-day season at Emerald Downs and the 75th running of the Gottstein. “He has not run a bad race,” Tollett said of Gold Rush Dancer, who was a 2-5 favorite. “He’s a very nice horse and he’s got nothing but time in front of him.” ...

Alert Bay Wins City of Hope

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2015) — California-bred Alert Bay rallied late to capture the $200,000 City of Hope Mile (gr. IIT) Sept. 27 at Santa Anita Park. Martin Garcia rode the 4-year-old gelding by City Zip out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory for trainer Blaine Wright. It was the second grade II turf victory for Alert Bay, who in 2014 won the Mathis Brothers Mile at Santa Anita. Longshot Hot Hot Heat set the early fractions of :22.69 for the opening quarter-mile and :45.74 for the half-mile before Big Cazanova took over from the pocket spot. The latter was moving well after six furlongs in 1:09.58 but couldn’t withstand the late rally of the winner. Avanzare, winner of back-to-back grade II turf stakes in California, finished third after racing in that position for most of the race. Alert Bay finished the one mile on firm turf in 1:33.58. Alert Bay, bred by Thomas Newton Bell and Ross John McLeod and owned by Peter Redekop, paid $10.80 as the third... ...

Singing Kitty Wins Unzip Me Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2015) – California-bred Singing Kitty rallied three-wide to win Saturday’s $86,170 Unzip Me Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Chris Aulds and Peter Jeong and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $320,988 and was coming off a second in the Aug. 14 Sandy Blue. Singing Kitty ran the about 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:13.34 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 9-1. ...

Barretts October Catalog Online

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2015) — The catalog for Barretts October Sale is now on-line and will be mailed soon. This auction of 270 head will be held on Tuesday, October 27 starting at 11:00 a.m. on the grounds of the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. The catalog can be viewed now here. There are 210 yearlings cataloged in this sale by such stallions spanning the alphabet as: Acclamation, Artie Schiller, Bullet Train, Coil, Creative Cause, Decarchy, Desert Code, Dixie Chatter, Dominus, Empire Way, Eskendereya, First Defence, Friesan Fire, Good Journey, Hansen, Harbor the Gold, Hold Me Back, Into Mischief, Kafwain, Lucky Pulpit, Marino Marini, Midnight Lute, Ministers Wild Cat, Notional, Old Topper, Paddy O’Prado, Pioneerof the Nile, Regal Ransom, Roi Charmant, Slew’s Tiznow, Square Eddie, Stormin Fever, Street Boss, Surf Cat, Tapizar, Thorn Song, Tizbud, Tizway, Tiz Wonderful, Tribal Rule, Unusual Heat, U S Ranger, Vronsky, War Chant, Warriors Reward and Wildcat Heir. This sale will also feature 53 head from The Complete Dispersal of The Estate of Ellwood Johnston & Berumen. Havens Bloodstock will the selling agent for this consignment which contains 15 yearlings, 9 two-year-olds, 11 horses of racing age and 18... ...

‘Chrome, Sherman Reunion Next Month

By Bloodhorse.com VERSAILLES, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2015) — Reigning Horse of the Year California Chrome looked quite at home Sept. 25 at Taylor Made Stallions during a fan day hosted in his honor, but the colt has more to do before settling into retirement. A final soundness exam Oct. 1 by Dr. Larry Bramalge of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will clear the 4-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit for a return to training, and he is expected to ship back to trainer Art Sherman’s California base sometime between Oct. 8 and Oct. 15, Duncan Taylor said. “Dr. Bramlage does a soudness exam where he trots them down and back, and the bones will definitely be X-rayed because that was the only problem he had, so it should be pretty simple,” said Taylor, the president and CEO of Taylor Made. BALAN: California Chrome Likely Out for the Year Although he was shipped to England with plans of running there, and also went to Arlington International Racecourse with an eye on the Arlington... ...

Gold Rush Dancer in Gottstein

AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015) – Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Gottstein Futurity for 2-year-olds at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $38,700 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 13 Captain Condo. ...

Warren’s Puppy Love at Remington

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 24, 2015) – Warren’s Puppy Love is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Flashy Lady Stakes for fillies and mares at Remington Park. Warren’s Puppy Love is by Mongol Warrior, out of the Mecke mare Brrneedfur, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Donna Eaton and trained by Joyce Salisbury. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $80,776 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 5 allowance. ...

City of Hope Draws Alert Bay

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Defending champion Big Bane Theory, returning from a seven-month break, takes on fellow California-bred graded winner Alert Bay in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II City of Hope Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Big Bane Theory is by Artie Schiller, out of the Alysheba mare Shebane, was bred by owners Scott Gross and Mark Devereaux and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $381,140 and is making his first start since finishing sixth in the Feb. 21 Sensational Star. He won this race last year. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell and Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has nine wins in 18 starts, earnings of $834,495 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Rolling Green. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Chandelier Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – California-breds Halo Darlin and Yodelsong are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Halo Darlin is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She won her lone start Sept. 2 with earnings of $42,000. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $42,250 and is coming off an eighth in the Sept. 7 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. ...

Ashleyluvssugar Enters King Pellinore

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Multiple Grade II winner Ashleyluvssugar is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 King Pellinore Stakes at Santa Anita. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $515,504 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 22 Del Mar Handicap. ...

Warren’s Veneda Meets Beholder

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Grade I winner Warren’s Veneda is one of four California-breds taking on champion Beholder in Saturday’s $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $931,612 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 1 Clement L. Hirsch. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing Enterprises and trained by Ricky Agarie. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $260,838 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 2 Tranquility Lake. Big Book is by Mr. Big, out of the Holy Bull mare Novel Twist, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Tim Yakteen. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $88,400 and is coming... ...

Singing Kitty in Unzip Me

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – China Doll Stakes winner Singing Kitty and fellow California-bred Desert Steel are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Unzip Me Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Alice Bamford, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Michael House and is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $178,924 and is coming off a back-to-back allowance wins. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Chris Aulds and Peter Jeong and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $264,948 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 14 Sandy Blue. ...

Mora Hospital Release Set

By Bloodhorse.com WEST COVINA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) — Leandro Mora, assistant to trainer Doug O’Neill, is scheduled to be released from Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, Calif. Sept. 23 after suffering a stroke Sept. 18. “He gets out today,” O’Neill said Wednesday morning. “Fingers crossed and say a little prayer. I saw him Monday and he looks pretty darn normal to me. They were still running a bunch of tests and giving him medication to dissolve the blood clot before he leaves the hospital. BALAN: O’Neill Assistant Mora Recovering From Stroke “It seems like Leandro’s been with me forever, but it’s probably been more than 10 years. He’s our foundation. It’s a big void right now, but he’s helped establish things so well, that even without him, our program is still moving great. “We’re hoping for a quick recovery. I know if it were up to him, he’d be here right now. I’m assuming he’ll need a few weeks of chill time, but in this game,... ...

Just Google Me Wins Debutante

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2015) – California-bred favorite Just Google Me drew off for an easy win in Saturday’s $100,000 Barretts Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Just Google Me is by Stormin Fever, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Lila Paige, was bred by Golden Eagle Farms, is owned by CTR Stables and is trained by Scott Rollins. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $127,500 and was coming off a second in the Aug. 28 Generous Portion. Just Google Me ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.51 and won by 9 ½ lengths at odds of 4-5. ...

Run Brother Ron Has First Winner

By Bloodhorse.com STOCKTON, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2015) — California-based freshman sire Run Brother Ron saw his first winner Sept. 18 when Gunslinger Rules drew off in the stretch to score a five-length victory in the seventh race at Stockton (San Joaquin Fair). Two-time stakes winner Run Brother Ron, a 10-year-old son of Perfect Mandate—Aloha Mangos, by Bold Badgett, stood the 2015 season for $1,000 at Paradise Road Ranch in Lathrop, Calif. Mary Jo Bright’s Gunslinger Rules completed the 5 1/2-furlong maiden claiming event in 1:06.08. Bred in California by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Gunslinger Rules is out of the Bertrando mare Thrillofalifetime. ...

Gimme Da Lute Out of Penn. Derby

By Paulick Report BENSALEM, Pa. — California-bred Gimme Da Lute, winner of the G2 Los Alamitos Derby, will miss Saturday’s G2 Pennsylvania Derby due to an “undisclosed issue.” The Daily Racing Form reports that the Bob Baffert-trained colt had shipped to Parx Tuesday evening following a flight from California that also included two Jerry Hollendorfer-trained horses. ...

Five Cal-breds Enter Barretts Juvenile

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2015) – Five California-breds are among the entries for Sunday’s $100,000 Barretts Juvenile for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Zorro’s Storm is by Marino Marini, out of the Restless Con mare Restless Appeal, was bred by Dana Rocheford, Barbara Corey and Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Via Encanto Farms and trained by Jorge Periban. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $250. Viviendo El Sueno is by Old Topper, out of the Petionville mareDreaming of Janet, was bred by Kevin Zietz, is owned by Z Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $57,600 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin. Gio Mio is by Gio Ponti, out of the Is It True mare Ring True, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Brown or Rocking Horse Ranch Stables et al and is trained by Art Sherman. He is a maiden making his second start with... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2015)– The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Wednesday, September 16, at Los Alamitos Race Course. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair Richard Rosenberg and Commissioners Madeline Auerbach, Steve Beneto, Jesse Choper, and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: The Board approved for 45-day public notice a proposed regulation requiring third-party administration of the authorized bleeder medication furosemide, or Lasix, on race day. The regulation will require racing associations and horsemen’s groups to agree on a third-party furosemide administration program subject to Board approval. Such third-party Lasix administration conforms to the National Uniform Medication Program. Santa Anita Park executive Scott Daruty reported that 600 high-definition surveillance cameras will be wired into the stable area to record all those who enter and exit every stall beginning in November. Other cameras focusing on high-traffic areas are being installed prior to the September 26 opening... ...

Santa Anita Promotes Low Takeout

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015)–Santa Anita Park’s 19-day Autumn Meet, which opens with five Grade I, Breeders’ Cup Challenge “Win & You’re In” prep stakes on Saturday, Sept. 26, will again offer fans a comprehensive pari-mutuel betting menu that features the nation’s lowest win, place and show takeout of only 15.43 percent as well as the 50 cent Pick 5, which covers the first five races each day. First post time each day will be at 1 p.m., with the exception of opening day, which will kick off at 12:30 p.m. in order to facilitate a blockbuster 11-race program. (Admission gates will open at 10:30 a.m. on opening day and at 11 a.m. on all other racing days). Santa Anita’s 2015 Autumn Meet Wagering Menu will offer the following: –The 50 cent Player’s Pick 5. Comprised of races one through five, the Pick Five features a low takeout of 14 percent. If no one correctly selects all five winners, 100 percent of the net pool is... ...

Smart Bid to Stand at Milky Way

TEMECULA, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2015) – Millionaire Smart Bid, a multiple graded winning son of sire of sires Smart Strike, has been relocated to stand the 2016 breeding season at Milky Way Farm for a fee of $3,500. Smart Bid, the property of George Strawbridge Jr.’s Augustin Stables, is out of the graded stakes-winning Danzig mare Recording. He won the Grade II Mervin H. Muniz Jr. Memorial Handicap, the Grade III Fair Grounds Handicap and earned $1,008,309. Smart Bid also was runner-up in the Grade I Gulfstream Park Turf Handicap and Woodford Reserve Turf Classic. Smart Bid won races on dirt, synthetic and turf, and at distances from seven furlongs to 1 ½ miles. For more information, contact Linda Madsen at Milky Way Farm, 909-241-6600 or email milkywaycattle@aol.com. ...

California Gains in Live Foals

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2015) – California registered the biggest gain from last year of any state in the number of 2015 live foals to this point, according to The Jockey Club. California had 1,767 live foals in 2015, an increase of 8.5 percent from 2014. Next was Kentucky with an increase of 6.9 percent and Florida with a gain of 2.8 percent. All other states showed declines in live foal numbers. “The breeding statistics are the number of live foals by conception area, regardless of where the foals were born,” said Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director, The Jockey Club. “The statistics do not represent live foals actually born in each state or province, and they do not represent the fertility record of any stallion.” The Jockey Club estimates that the number of live foals reported so far is approximately 90 percent complete. ...

Barretts Debutante on Tap

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015) – A half-dozen California-breds seek their first stakes win in Saturday’s $100,000 Barretts Debutante for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Mesquite Dancer is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Curt & Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $3,250. Sharp Holiday is by Thorn Song, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by Jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Trust, is owned by e-Racing.com or Lyons and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $21,850 and is coming off an Aug. 21 maiden claiming win. Just Google Me is by Stormin Fever, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Lila Paige, was bred by Golden Eagle Farms, is owned by CTR Stables and is trained by Scott Rollins. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $70,500 and is coming off a second in... ...

Sweet Boss Enters Asparagus Stakes

STOCKTON, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015) – Sweet Boss is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Asparagus Stakes for fillies and mares at Stockton. Sweet Boss is by Street Boss, out of the Deputy Minister mare Toi et Moi, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shapiro and is trained by Jedd Josephson. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $58,260 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 23 allowance. ...

Alexander, Coburn, Martin Honored

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 16, 2015) — Nick Alexander was named California Breeder of the Year and Steve Coburn and Perry Martin were named the National Small Breeders of the Year by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, which presented the awards at its annual banquet at Hill ‘n Dale Farms. Coburn and Martin bred last year’s double classic-winning Horse of the Year, California Chrome. Alexander, a long-time member of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, bred and owns the stakes winning Grazen Sky, who was sired by Alexander runner Grazen. ...

Acclamation Colt Sells for $200,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2015) – A California-foaled colt by freshman California stallion Acclamation sold for $200,000 at Tuesday’s session of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale. The colt is out of the A.P. Indy mare Lucky C. H. and is a half-brother to graded stakes winner and sire Lucky J. H. He was bred by Harris Farms, was consigned by Valkyre Stud, agent for Harris Farms, and was purchased by Calumet Farm. Acclamation, a son of Unusual Heat, was an Eclipse champion and multiple Grade I winner of $1,958,048, bred by Old English Rancho. ...

Morris Returning to Stronach Group

From Paulick Report ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2015) — The Stronach Group announced on Monday that Joe Morris has accepted the position of Senior Vice President of West Coast Operations for the Stronach Group, effective Nov. 9, 2015. Morris will step down as President of the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) at that time. As Senior Vice President of West Coast Operations, Morris will oversee operations at Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields and San Luis Rey Training Center, and will report directly to Keith Brackpool, Chairman of West Coast Operations. In addition to his experience as President of the TOC since 2013, Morris previously served as General Manager of Golden Gate Fields and Vice President of Operations and Sales for the Stronach Group from 2011 to 2013. “We are so very pleased to welcome Joe Morris back to the Stronach Group,” said Brackpool. “Joe is an invaluable member of the California racing industry, and as we both further develop our facilities and our racing experience here in California, we... ...

Gimme Da Lute Enters Pennsylvania Derby

BENSALEM, Pa. (Sept. 14, 2015) – Multiple graded winner Gimme Da Lute is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade II Pennsylvania Derby for 3-year-olds at Parx Racing. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Pegram, Watson and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $627,560 and has a four-race win streak, most recently taking the Aug. 29 El Cajon Stakes. ...

Hero’s Amor Wins B.C. Oaks

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 14, 2015) – Hero’s Amor, a Kentucky-bred daughter of California stallion Street Hero, won Sunday’s $100,000 British Columbia Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Hastings. Hero’s Amor ran the 1 1/8 miles in 1:52.43 and won by a half-length at odds of 9-2 in the field of six. She has five wins in nine starts and earnings of $91,458. This was her third consecutive win. ...

Ambitious Brew Wins Johnston Stakes

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2015) – Ambitious Brew overtook pacesetter Avanti Bello around the turn and won Saturday’s $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds at Los Alamitos. Ambitious Brew is a multiple stakes winner by Tizbud, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Kathwen, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $341,130 and was coming off a fifth in the July 26 California Dreamin’. Ambitious Brew ran the mile in 1:34.29 and won by two lengths at odds of 3-2. Soi Phet was second and Avanti Bello was third in the field of eight. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Contender

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Phantom Heat and fellow California-bred Bully Pulpit are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Contender Stakes for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Phantom Heat is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Unusual Heat mare Passionate Heat, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Robert Nugent and Nick Hines, is owned by Bryan Carney and trained by Charles Stutts. The $5,200 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase is a maiden making his 10th start with earnings of $7,616. Bully Pulpit is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by Larry Stein, is owned by Six-S Racing Stable and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $95,680 and is coming off a back-to-back wins. ...

Gold Rush Dancer in Captain Condo

AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 10, 2015) – California-bred Gold Rush Dancer is entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Captain Condo Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $29,950 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 15 WTBOA Lads Stakes. ...

Extender Bill Has Horse Incentives

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 10, 2015) — The NTRA reminds yearling buyers of its progress toward a renewal of certain investment incentives that either expired or were reduced for 2015. The U.S. Senate Finance Committee completed its work in July on a tax extenders bill that contains tax provisions to help families, individuals and small businesses, including specific incentives supported by the NTRA that encourage investment in the horse industry. Led by three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses, the bill also reinstates 50 percent bonus depreciation and the $500,000 Sec. 179 expense allowance for all small businesses, including those in the horse racing industry. If passed, the two-year tax extenders bill would be retroactive to January 1, 2015, and continue through 2016. “A multi-year extension of these incentives will create horse industry jobs and support horse owners who need time and certainty to thoughtfully plan their investment strategies,” said NTRA President and CEO Alex Waldrop in July. “Three-year depreciation for all racehorses has been a primary focus of the... ...

Soi Phet Among Johnston Entrants

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet is one of three sons of Tizbud among the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds at Los Alamitos. Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz, Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has eight wins in 36 starts, earnings of $493,728 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 22 optional claimer. Chanito is by Surf Cat, out of the Dynaformer mare Lover Come Back, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Pedro Perez and trained by Louis Bradvica. He is a maiden making his 13th start with earnings of $16,802. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Spud Spivens is by Tizbud, out of the Cutlass Reality mare Oceans Reality, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Audrey and Vincent Marchionno and is trained by Gerard Piccioni.... ...

Eddington Colt Sells for $100,000

TORONTO, Canada (Sept. 8, 2015) — A yearling by California stallion Eddington sold for $100,000 at Tuesday’s CTHS Premier Yearling Sale. The colt, out of Empress Indeed, was a $4,500 pinhook from the 2015 Keeneland January Sale. He was bred in Ontario by Marcy Quayle, consigned by Richard Hogan, agent, and purchased by Roger Attfield, agent. ...

Ralis

Ralis wins $350,000 Grade I Hopeful Stakes. ...

Pirate’s Bounty Goes to Big Macher

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2015) — California-bred Grade I winner Big Macher recovered from a bobble at the start to overwhelm his rivals and win Monday’s $102,250 Pirate’s Bounty Stakes at Del Mar. Big Macher is by Beau Genius, out of the Kris S. mare Insight, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $684,038 and was making his first start since finishing fifth in the Mar. 28 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Big Macher ran the six furlongs in 1:09.18 and won by 4 3/4 lengths as the even-money favorite in the field of 10. ...

Ralis Wins Grade I Hopeful

By Bloodhorse.com SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. ( Sept. 7, 2015) — Reddam Racing’s California-bred Ralis shipped into Saratoga Race Course and pulled an upset victory over favored Magna Light in the $350,000 Hopeful Stakes (gr. I) for 2-year-olds Sept. 7. A home-bred son of Square Eddie trained by Doug O’Neill, Ralis and jockey Javier Castellano stalked the early pace set by 2-1 favorite Magna Light before making a strong move at the quarter pole. With steady urging from his jockey, Ralis took over at the furlong marker and won going away, with the final margin 5 3/4 lengths. The final time for seven furlongs was 1:22.34. The victory was the second in five starts for Ralis, who broke his maiden at Santa Anita Park in his second outing and was coming off a second in the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar previous to the Hopeful. Ralis, who has earned $268,989, paid $15.80, $6.40, and $3.70. Magna Light returned $3.80 and $2.70, with Uncle Vinny paying $2.60. Sallisaw had a troubled trip to finish fourth,... ...

Alert Bay

Alert Bay wins $63,605 Rolling Green Stakes. ...

Alert Bay Rolls in Rolling Green

From Golden Gate Publicity ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2015) — Multiple graded winner Alert Bay overtook pacesetter G. G. Ryder in mid-stretch and drew off to win Monday’s $63,605 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. A Grade 2 winner on the turf, Alert Bay went off as the 7-5 favorite in the field of six and shadowed fellow California-bred second choice G. G. Ryder through fractions of 24.03 and 48.67 seconds in the 1 1/16-mile turf race. Hall of Fame jockey Russell Baze prompted Alert Bay inside the quarter pole, and his mount drew off to defeat G. G. Ryder, who finished 1 ¼ lengths clear of third-place finisher Outside Nashville. Alert Bay, a 4-year-old gelded son of City Zip, completed the distance in 1:42.23 and returned $4.80 for a $2 bet. “There was never a doubt; this horse was running really well beneath me the whole way,” said Baze. “It was just a question of waiting until the proper moment to ask him to run. A very nice colt.... ...

Uzziel Rides the C.E.R.F.

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2015) — Multiple stakes winner Uzziel burst into the lead at the top of the stretch and drew away to win the $84,750 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $317,488 and was coming off a third in the Aug. 16 Rancho Bernardo. Uzziel ran the six furlongs in 1:09.08 and won by 4 1/4 lengths at odds of 7-1. ...

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