Large Field for CTBA Stakes

Jul 27, 2015 Posted by CTBA In Uncategorized

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2015) – Ibelievewewillwin, runner-up in the Juan Gonzalez Memorial, and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Marquee Cat lead a field of 11 entered in Friday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Ibelievewewillwin is by Onebadshark, out of the Mr. Procrastinator mare Sulaymondo, was bred by owners Wayne and Peggy Atwell and E-Racing.Com and is trained by John Martin. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,280 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Juan Gonzalez Memorial. Aiming Straight is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Slewdledo mare Armed N Dangerous, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Patricia Harrington. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $41,450 and is coming off a July 2 maiden win. She’s a Classic is by Square Eddie, out of the Dixie Brass mare Classic Moment, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is... ...

No Dreamin’ for Weewinnin

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2015) – Pacesetter Weewinnin hung on through a driving finish to win Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Multiple stakes winner Weewinnin is by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree Lady, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by E-Racing.com, Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and Janet Lyons, et al, is trained by Brian Koriner and was ridden by Joe Talamo. “It seemed like he wouldn’t see horses coming and they would go by him, so we took the blinkers off so he could see them and Joe seemed to think it made a difference,” Koriner said. “This was his fifth race off a (13-month) layoff. He’s had his problems in the past but he’s doing well now. We gave him some time (since June) waiting for this race.” He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $395,480 and was coming off a third in the June 6 Crystal Water. “He was... ...

Trouble X Two at Mountaineer

CHESTER, W.V. (July 27, 2015) – Trouble X Two is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 West Virginia Governors’s Stakes at Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack. Trouble X Two is by Redattore, out of the Seattle Song mare Sugar ‘n Oats, was bred by Horacio Lugo, is owned by Tom Schafer and trained by Noelle Kucera. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $91,951 and is coming off a fourth in a May 24 starter’s allowance. ...

Big Book in Big Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 25, 2015) – Unbeaten Big Book drew clear late to win Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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 didn’t run as a 2-year-old because she’s a big filly and she needed time to mature and grow into herself,” said Yakteen. “Waiting on her is a key factor in the success we’re having right now. We’ll enjoy the moment and I’ll talk to George (owner George Krikorian) before we decide what to do next. We’ll find a race for her, possibly here. ” She has won all three career starts with earnings of $178,400. Kiss At Midnight was second and odds-on favorite Sheer Pleasure was third in the field of seven. Big Book ran the seven furlongs in 1:24.77 and won by 2 ¼ lengths at odds of 7-2. “She had something... ...

G. G. Ryder is California Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Multiple Graded winner G. G. Ryder and defending champ Rock Me Baby are part of a deep and talented field for Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $168,140 and is coming off a ninth in the June 27 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. Stakes winnerAmbitious 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 four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $290,130 and is coming off a second in the July 2 Bertrando Stakes. Defending champion Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred... ...

Masochistic Seeks Another Grade I

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Grade I winner Masochistic is entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis & Louise Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Ron Ellis. He has six wins in eight starts, earnings of $523,850 and is coming off a three consecutive wins, including the June 27 Grade I Triple Bend. ...

Sheer Pleasure Seeks Third Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Sheer Pleasure heads a field of seven entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Patsy G and Me is by Unusual Heat, out of the Exemplary Leader mare Lucky Spirit, was bred by Edward Tannenbaum and Bud Petrick, is owned by Tannenbaum and is trained by Steven Specht. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $74,715 and is coming off a second in the June 21 Pleasanton Oaks. 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 won both career starts with earnings of $68,400. Sheer Pleasure is by Birdonthewire, out of the Blare of Trumpets mare Kathryns Birthday, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and R/M Racing and is trained by Philip D’Amato. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of... ...

Cal-bred Pair at Northlands Park

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 21, 2015) – California-breds Loma Linda and Beswick are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. Loma Linda is by Bushwacker, out of the West by West mare Walk West, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $5,094 and is coming off a June 26 maiden claiming win. Beswick is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Suite Sue Etta, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $7,298 and is coming off a July 4 maiden claiming win. ...

NTRA-Supported Bill Progresses

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2015) — The U.S. Senate Finance Committee completed its work on a tax extenders bill in a markup session earlier today and approved the resulting document by a 23-3 vote. The bill contains tax provisions to help families, individuals and small businesses, including specific incentives supported by the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) because they spur investment in the horse racing 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. Each of these incentives has been in place over the past several years, with the amount of the Sec. 179 expense allowance often fluctuating from one year to the next. The two-year tax extender 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 NTRAPresident and CEO Alex Waldrop. “Three-year depreciation for... ...

Solid Wager in Cougar II

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2015) – Solid Wager is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Cougar II Stakes at Del Mar. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and Stanford Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $207,306 and is coming off a fifth in the July 2 Bertrando Stakes. ...

Foundation Meets Oak Tree’s Challenge Gift

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 20, 2015) — The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has met the $100,000 challenge gift announced by Oak Tree Racing Association in January 2015. The gift and the matching program honor Dr. Jack Robbins, who passed away at the age of 93 on Nov. 29, 2014. As a racetrack veterinarian, farm manager, breeder/owner, and racing association president, Dr. Robbins devoted his career to supporting and protecting the horse. In addition to his professional career, Dr. Robbins was a member of The Jockey Club and longtime supporter, director, and director emeritus of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. “Dr. Robbins was a horseman through and through,” said Dell Hancock, chairman of the foundation. “I’m thrilled that our community has stepped up to honor his memory through support of equine research.” The $200,000 raised from the matching gift will support Grayson’s efforts to improve the health and well-being of all breeds of horse. Past Grayson-funded research developed vaccines for equine influenza and viral arteritis, defined Colitis... ...

Sherman will Train ‘Chrome in 2016

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2015) – California-bred Horse of the Year California Chrome will race as a 5-year-old and be returned to the California barn of Art Sherman, the trainer said Sunday on Roger Stein’s radio show. The 4-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit is in Kentucky healing from a cannon bone bruise. Taylor Made Farms recently purchased a minority share in last year’s Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner from Steve Coburn, who bred the horse with co-owner Perry Martin. Sherman said he now deals with Taylor Made’s Duncan Taylor. “He’s going to run next year as a 5-year-old and I’ll train him and he’s coming back to California,” Sherman said. “I feel kind of at ease right now and really good about it. I think it’s all for the best, back with people that have horses and been in the game a long time.” California Chrome hasn’t run since earning $2 million for finishing second in the $10 million Dubai World Cup on March 28. He was then... ...

Gabriel Charles Wins Eddie Read

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2015) — Winless in three starts since scoring in the 2013 Del Mar Derby, Gabriel Charles showed a return to his best form with a brilliant stretch rally to win the Grade I $400,000 Eddie Read Stakes under Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith Saturday. Next-to-last in the early stages of the nine-furlong grass race, Gabriel Charles surged into contention from the outside on the final turn and dominated his opposition in the stretch to score by 3 ¾ lengths. Time for the distance over a course labeled yielding after a rain storm that hit Del Mar in the early afternoon was 1:48.13. Gabriel Charles, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Street Hero owned by Sam Britt and Michael House and trained by Jeff Mullins, was out of action from November of 2013 until April of this year while recovering from a bowed tendon. In two starts at Santa Anita this winter he was second in an allowance race and... ...

El Huerfano Captures Golden Bear

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 18, 2015) – California-bred El Huerfano circled the field around the turn to take the lead and dug in for a game win in Saturday’s $62,300 Golden Bear Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sacramento. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by owner M.A. Douzos and is trained by Gil Matos. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $64,686 and was coming off a fourth in a June 14 allowance. El Huerfano ran the six furlongs in 1:08.87 and won by three-quarters of a length at odds of 8-1 in the field of five. ...

Blue Dancer Wins Again

EDMONTON, Canada (July 18, 2015) – Odds-on favorite win machine Blue Dancer, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Bluegrass Cat, cruised to an easy win in Saturday’s $50,000 Count Lathum Handicap for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Blue Dancer is out of the Saint Ballado mare Two Halos and ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.15 and won by 8 ¼ lengths at odds of 1-2 in the field of seven. He has seven wins in eight starts, earnings of $172,217 and was coming off a win in the June 20 Ky Alta Handicap. His only loss was a 10th in last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2015) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Friday, July 17, at Del Mar Racetrack. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair 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 theWebcast link. In brief: The Board approved for public notice proposed language that clarifies the criteria for disqualifications in races and requires stewards to issue greater penalties for jockeys who repeatedly violate riding rules and/or whose infractions jeopardize the safety of others. The Board will conduct a public hearing on this proposed amendment to CHRB Rule 1699 (Riding Rules) following the 45-day notice period. Representatives of California racing associations and horsemen’s groups reported they have held numerous meetings in both Northern and Southern California in efforts to reach agreement on proposed calendars for the 2016 racing year. Those discussions will continue. Chairman Winner stated the Board... ...

Racing Integrity Act Introduced

By Paulick Report Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY), the co-chairmen of the Congressional Horse Caucus, today introduced the bipartisan Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act of 2015. Under existing law, the American thoroughbred horseracing industry labors under a diverse patchwork of conflicting and inconsistent rules governing medication policies and practices across 38 different racing jurisdictions. This lack of uniformity in the rules of horseracing has impaired interstate commerce and undermined public confidence in the sport. By establishing an independent, nongovernmental anti-doping authority charged with the responsibility of implementing a national uniform medication program with input from the thoroughbred industry, the Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act will encourage fair competition and a level playing field across state lines, assure full and fair disclosure of information to purchasers of breeding stock and to the wagering public and provide for the safety and welfare of horses and jockeys. This, in turn, will enhance the popularity and international competitiveness of American thoroughbred horseracing. “I am proud to represent Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District, the Horse... ...

Taylor Made Buys Into ‘Chrome

By Paulick Report According to a report in the Daily Racing Form, Taylor Made Farm in Nicholasville, Ky., has purchased Steve Coburn’s minority share in 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome. The DRF reports that California Chrome, who is currently stabled at Arlington Park, will ship to Kentucky later this week to recuperate at Taylor Made. The 4-year-old colt was diagnosed with a bruised cannon bone last weekend. The injury will require 90 days rest. Trainer Art Sherman told the DRF that there is a possibility that California Chrome could race again in 2016. ...

Gold Rush Dancer Enters at Emerald

AUBURN, Wash. (July 17, 2015) – Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Express 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 won his lone start July 4 with earnings of $11,275. ...

Cal-bred Trio in Osunitas

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2015) – California-breds She’s Flush, My Monet and Chati’s On Top are entered in Saturday’s $80,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. She’s Flush is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Valley Crossing mare Saratoga Friends, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Robert Leonard and Bill Wilbur and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has six wins in 35 starts, earnings of $177,490 and is coming off a second in a June 13 optional claimer. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing and is trained by Ricky Agarie. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $217,348 and is coming off a third in the June 13 Adoration Stakes. Chati’s On Top is by Old Topper, out of the Globalize mare Chati Valley, was bred by Bill Delia, H.C. Martin & Ray Pagano, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Marsha Naify... ...

Richard’s Boy in Golden Bear

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 15, 2015) – Stakes winner Richard’s Boy, a fellow California-breds Holdthismiss, My Friend Emma and El Huerfano are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Bear Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sacramento. Holdthismiss is by Hold Me Back, out of the Northern Afleet mare Glamorous Miss, was bred by owner Malibu Valley Farms and is trained by William Morey. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $24,336 and is coming off a June 6 maiden win. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $188,090 and is coming off an 11th in the May 23 Snow Chief. My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Rosa Camacho and Gerardo Robles and is trained by Guillermo Preciado. He has one win in... ...

Joy Boy Enters at Indiana Grand

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (July 15, 2015) — Joy Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes at Indiana Grand. Joy Boy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by TK Stables and trained by Kellyn Gorder. He has 11 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $455,627 and is coming off a 10th in the May 23 Tiznow. He was fourth in this race in 2013. ...

Classic Crusader in Fred Jones

EDMONTON, Can. (July 15, 2015) – Classic Crusader is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Fred Jones Handicap at Northlands Park. Classic Crusader is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lite the Fuse mare Classically Lit, was bred by George and Mar Clare Schmitt, Stan Hodge and Richard Meister and is owned by trainer Tom Rycroft. He has 13 wins in 47 starts, earnings of $145,400 and is coming off a win in a June 19 claimer. ...

Cowboys Don’t Cry in Count Lathum

EDMONTON, Can. (July 15, 2015) – Cowboys Don’t Cry is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Count Lathum Handicap for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Cowboys Don’t Cry is by Include, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Mt. Swoosh, was bred by Louis Neve, is owned by Maverick Performance and trained by Brian Kozak. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $23,242 and is coming off a fifth in the June 20 Ky Alta. ...

‘Chrome to Heal in Kentucky

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2015) — Trainer Art Sherman reported that 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner California Chrome, recently sidelined with a bone bruise, is headed to a Kentucky farm for three months of recovery time. “The prognosis (for recovery) is good and there’s a chance he could run again next year,” Sherman said Wednesday morning on the Del Mar backstretch. Sherman’s son Steve trains Hope’s Love, a 2-year-old full sister to California Chrome, who has been sidelined for four to six months with a shoulder fracture. Both are California-breds. ...

Spanish Queen Targets Del Mar Oaks

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2015) — Spanish Queen, winner of the Grade II Honeymoon Stakes and Grade I American Oaks at the Santa Anita spring meeting, is stabled at Del Mar with a target of the Grade I, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks on Saturday, August 15. Following the victory in the May 30 American Oaks, the 3-year-old California-bred daughter of Tribal Rule shipped to Belmont Park in New York for the July 4 Belmont Oaks. Ridden by Brice Blanc, aboard for all five of her starts, Spanish Queen finished 10th in a field of 14 in a race won by undefeated – but since injured—super filly Lady Eli. “She had a very troubled trip,” trainer Richard Baltas said Tuesday morning. “But she’s back here now and she’s looking good.” Baltas notched his first two Del Mar stakes victories in 2014 with Big Macher in the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes during the summer meeting and the same horse in the Cary Grant Stakes in the Bing Crosby... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting this Friday, July 17, at the Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility) at Del Mar Racetrack beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of rhe meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The meeting agenda and supporting package of materials also are available on the CHRB website. ...

Extant Entered in Oceanside

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 12, 2015) – Extant is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Extant is by Benchmark, out of the French Envoy mare Double Dip, was bred by owner Jeff Siegel and is trained by Jedd Josephson. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $71,760 and is coming off a win in a May 30 optional claimer. ...

California Chrome Out for the Year

By DRF.com ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – California Chrome, the 2014 Kentucky Derby winner and Horse of the Year, is out of the Arlington Million and unlikely to race again in 2015 after being diagnosed with a bruised cannon bone, trainer Art Sherman said Sunday afternoon. California Chrome has been stabled at Arlington since Tuesday, when he arrived back in the U.S. from England, and his connections were hoping to race him Aug. 15 in the Arlington Million. Sherman said California Chrome had given a comprehensive X-rays late this week while being vetted out for a possible sale to breeders, at which point the cannon bone bruise was detected. “He’ll be fine,” Sherman said. “It’s not life-threatening or anything, but it looks like he’ll be out for the rest of the year.” Sherman said he had just found out about the injury situation from majority owner Perry Martin, who bred and has campaigned California Chrome with partner Steve Coburn. Sherman said, to his knowledge, the prospective sale had been called off... ...

Handfull a Handfull in Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 8, 2015) – Odds-on favorite Handfull led all the way while winning Saturday’s $61,250 California Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Handfull is a California-bred by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree Lady, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Team Green, Hollendorfer and Nakkashian and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 14 wins in 30 starts, earnings of $294,378 and was coming off a win in a June 13 optional claimer. Handfull ran the 1 1/16 in 1:44.96 and won by one-half length at odds of 3-5 in the four-horse field. ...

Informed Gets First Winner

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 11, 2015) – Dragon Flower, the first foal to race by California stallion Informed, won Saturday’s fifth race at Los Alamitos in her debut, a maiden claimer. Dragon Flower, a 2-year-old filly, is out of the Oly Ogy mare Del Mar Lee, was bred by Francisco Gabaldon, is owned by Joseph Schneider and was trained by Rosemary Trela. Informed stands at Ridgeley Farm. ...

Cal-bred Trio in Summer Juvenile

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 9, 2015) – California-breds Mrazek, Swiss Minister and Ralis are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Summer Juvenile Championship for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Mrazek is by Square Eddie, out of the Wild Rush mare Heckuva Rush, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $58,600 and is coming off a second in the June 21 Santa Anita Juvenile. Swiss Minister is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Alpine Echo, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is trained by Mike Harrington. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $41,100 and is coming off a fourth in the June 21 Santa Anita Juvenile 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 one win in two starts, earnings of $37,968 and is coming off a June 13 maiden win. ...

Warren’s Veneda in Great Lady M

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 8, 2015) – Los Alamitos Race Course‘s final graded stakes of its two-week summer meet will feature a pair of California-bred heavyweights in Warren’s Veneda and Sunday Rules. Benjamin Warren’s grade I-winning homebred Warren’s Veneda and Nick Alexander’s undefeated homebred Sunday Rules will face off in the $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (gr. II), with several other apparent contenders in the field of nine fillies and mares. Warren’s Veneda hit her stride early in the year when the 5-year-old won three straight stakes—including the Santa Maria (gr. II) and Santa Margarita (gr. I)—all at Santa Anita Park for trainer Craig Lewis. The Affirmative mare took a step back, however, when she ran third of four in the Vanity Stakes (gr. I) May 9, but was a game second to Beholder in the June 13 Adoration Stakes (gr. III) last time out. 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 24 starts, earnings of... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 8, 2015) – California-breds Princess Bertrando and Handful are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Princess Bertrando is by Bertrando, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Causeway R. N., was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Lebherz, Mariani and the Schmitts and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $157,506 and is coming off a second in the June 27 Oak Tree Distaff. Handful is by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree Lady, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Team Green, Hollendorfer and Nakkashian and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 13 wins in 29 starts, earnings of $253,928 and is coming off a win in a June 13 optional claimer. ...

‘Chrome Returns from England

By Bloodhorse.com CHICAGO, Ill. (July 7, 2015) — Steve Coburn and Perry Martin’sCalifornia Chrome, the 2014 Horse of the Year, arrived at Arlington International Racecourse July 7 to prepare for the Aug. 15 Arlington Million (gr. IT). California Chrome, a California homebred 4-year-old colt by Lucky Pulpit out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, finished second in this year’s Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) behindPrince Bishop in his most recent start in late March. He was sent to Great Britain to compete in the June 17 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot but didn’t compete because of a bruised foot. He remained in England before his flight to the United States. California Chrome, who won the first two legs of the Triple Crown before a fourth-place finish in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) for trainer Art Sherman, has raced only once on the turf, but with success. He won the Hollywood Derby (gr. IT) versus fellow 3-year-olds last fall at Del Mar. ...

She’s Ordained in Dashing Beauty

WILMINGTON, Del. (July 7, 2015) – She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Dashing Beauty Stakes for fillies and mares at Delaware Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 15 wins in 42 starts, earnings of $469,525 and is coming off a fourth in the May 23 My Juliet. She was second in this race last year. ...

TOC Co-hosts Del Mar Seminar

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 7, 2015) – Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Barretts Sales and Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) will host “Buying a Racehorse,” a FREE New Owner Seminar and Preview of the Paddock Sale at Del Mar on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Veranda Café and conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. Seminar panelists include bloodstock agent Rollin Baugh, trainer Phil D’Amato, Billy Koch of Little Red Feather Racing, and international auctioneer Ryan Mahan. They will discuss acquiring horses at auction and through private sales, claiming horses, and joining racehorse partnerships and syndicates. The seminar will also include a barn tour, where attendees can ask questions of leading California trainers and get a close-up look at horses in training. Participants will also get a preview of the horses entered in that evening’s Paddock Sale. Several representatives of racing syndicates will be on hand to provide informational materials for those interested in getting into a racing partnership or syndicate. Any partnerships or... ...

Enlightened Enters at Canterbury

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2015) – Enlightened is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Enlightened is by Larry the Legend, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Glimmering, was bred by Robert Englekirk, Craig Lewis and Lawrence Lewis, is owned by Windy Lea Farms and trained by Valorie Lund. She has 10 wins in 39 starts, earnings of $144,136 and is coming off a June 28 claiming win. ...

Smokey Image Smokes to Nevin Win

By SFGate.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 5, 2015) – California-bred Smokey Image validated his 5-length debut victory over maidens June 21 with an even more authoritative 6½-length win in the $64,910 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds on closing day Sunday at the Alameda County Fair. Unlike his debut at the fair, when he broke slowly and was fourth early, Smokey Image had only Known Defense narrowly in front of him in the first quarter-mile Sunday. Smokey Image rolled past Known Defense on the turn of the 5½-furlong race and finished strongly in 1:03.73, bettering the clocking of 1:04.14 by Stays in Vegas in Saturday’s Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. “They told me he was sharp today, so if he broke well to let him go,” jockey Juan Hernandez said. “I felt the No. 2 (Known Defense) pushing hard inside of me to get the lead, so I let him. I knew from the first race that my horse could finish, and when I asked him, he responded really well.” Trainer Greg James admitted some... ...

Gimme Da Lute

Gimme De Lute wins $350,000 Grade II Los Alamitos Derby. ...

Gimme Da Lute Wins Los Alamitos Derby

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 4, 2015) — For the second time in less than one month, California-bred Gimme Da Lute got the better of Prospect Park, holding off his rival by a nose to win the Grade II, $350,000 Los Alamitos Derby Saturday. The 1-2 finishers in the Grade III Affirmed Stakes June 7 at Santa Anita dominated the Derby, finishing nearly eight lengths in front of pacesetter and 2-5 favorite Kentuckian. Trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert for owner-breeders Mike Pegram, Karl Watson and Paul Weitman, Gimme Da Lute, a 3-year-old son of Midnight Lute and the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, tracked the leader for most of the 1 1/8 miles, got the lead entering the long stretch and scored under jockey Martin Garcia as the 3-1 second choice. The win in 1:47.09 was the fourth in seven starts for Gimme Da Lute and the $210,000 payday increased his bankroll to $457,560. He paid $8.60 and $4.20. The place price on Prospect Park, the... ...

Go Blue Or Go Home Wins Highlander

By Bloodhorse.com TORONTO, Canada (July 5, 2015) — Jim and Susan Hill’s Go Blue Or Go Home won his second edition of the $200,000 Highlander Stakes (Can-II) (VIDEO) in track record time July 5 atWoodbine, covering the six furlongs over firm turf in 1:07.18. The victory broke an 11-race losing streak for the 6-year-old gelded son of California stallion Bluegrass Cat trained by Reade Baker, who last won in 2013’s Highlander, when the race was taken off the turf. “It’s amazing how this turf course can get so fast after all the rain we’ve had,” Baker said. “It’s absolutely amazing to go that fast, but he’s a gutsy horse.” The winner, off at 17-1 odds under Alan Garcia, sat just off early leader and even-money favorite Something Extra—who set fractions of :22.45 and :44.70 through a half-mile—then drove clear in the stretch and held off a late drive from Katie’s Eyes to win by a neck. “He broke good and was in a nice spot,” Garcia said. “(The pace) never slowed down. My horse kept on going running and galloped... ...

Heatseeker Sharon Wins in Louisiana

OPELOUSAS, La. (July 4, 2015) – Heatseeker Sharon, a Louisiana-bred by California stallion Heatseeker, led all the way to win Saturday’s $100,000 Louisiana Legends Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Evangeline Downs. Heatseeker Sharon is out of the Carson City mare Carson City Sham. She ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:45.23 and won by 1 ½ lengths as the 5-2 favorite. She has four wins in 15 starts with earnings of $180,840. ...

Longshot Magic Mark Takes Bertrando

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2015) – Longshot Magic Mark scored a game win in Thursday’s $110,800 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos. Magic Mark is by Benchmark, out of the Deputy Governor mare Jewel Magic, was bred by owners Dorine and John Lanza and trained by Ron Ellis. He has five wins in 14 starts and earnings of $258,734. He ran the mile in 1:35.50 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 11-1. Ambitious Brew was second, Old Man Lake third and favorite Alert Bay fourth in the field of nine. ...

Ashleyluvssugar in United Nations

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 2, 2015) – Ashleyluvssugar is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $500,000 Grade I United Nations Stakes at Monmouth Park. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Estate of Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has six wins in 11 starts, earnings of $455,504 and is coming off three consecutive wins, most recently the May 24 Charles Whittingham Stakes. ...

Mah Gellin in Oak Tree Sprint

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 2, 2015) – Mah Gellin is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Mah Gellin is by Skimming, out of the Maheras mare Mahrin, was bred by Racing Edge, is owned by Joe and Lola Sample and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $162,170 and is coming off a third in a June 7 optional claiming. ...

Cal-bred Quartet in Nevin

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 2, 2015) – A quartet of California-breds, including Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Silver Flash, is among the entries in Sunday’s $50,000 Everitt Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Smoked too Many is by Many Rivers, out of the Smokester mare Smoked Glass, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and trained by Jackson. He won his lone start with earnings of $15,600. Smokey Image is by Southern Image, out of the Free House mare Special Smoke, was bred by C Punch Ranch, is owned by Betty and Robert Irvin and is trained by Greg James. He won his lone start with earnings of $19,500. Silver Flash is by Don’tsellmeshort, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Flying Heart, was bred by Running Luck Ranch, is owned by Mary Jo Bright and trained by Wendell McDaniel. He won his lone start with earnings of $9,000. He was a $1,800 purchase at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale. Quorum of Joy is... ...

Spanish Queen Ships to N.Y.

ELMONT, N.Y. (July 1, 2015) – Grade I winner Spanish Queen is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Belmont Oaks Invitational for 3-year-old fillies at Belmont Park. Spanish Queen is by Tribal Rule, out of the Unusual Heat mare Spanish Bunny, was bred by Jack Nakkashian, Harry Bederian & Harout Kamberian, is owned by Nakkashian and trained by Richard Baltas. She has three wins in four starts, earnings of $423,600 and is coming off a win in the May 30 American Oaks. ...

Gimme Da Lute Enters Los Al Derby

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2015) – Gimme Da Lute is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $350,000 Grade II Los Alamitos Derby. 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 three wins in six starts, earnings of $247,560 and is coming off a win in the June 7 Affirmed. ...

NorCal Grad Marquee Cat in Gonzalez

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 1, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Marquee Cat is in the field for Saturday’s $50,000 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Ourprincessmelanie is by Roi Charmant, out of the Gotham City mare King City Kitty, was bred by owner Martin Bach and is trained by William Morey. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $24,336 and is coming off a June 13 maiden win. Ibelievewewillwin is by Onebadshark, out of the Mr. Procrastinator mare Sulaymondo, was bred by owners Wayne Atwell, Peggy Atwell and E-Racing.com and is trained by John Martin. She won her lone start with earnings of $20,280. Marquee Cat is by Brave Cat, out of the Marquetry mare Angie’s Marquee, was bred by Geroge and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Meister, Schmitt, Schmitt, Wallace and Wallace and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $19,605 and is coming off a maiden win June 25. She was... ...

Jack Disney Passes at 80

ARCADIA, Calif. (July 1, 2015)—Jack Disney, a longtime sports writer with the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald Examiner, who went on to serve as Director of Publicity at Hollywood Park and who was an integral part of Santa Anita’s publicity efforts for many years, passed away at his home in Irvine on Monday at the age of 80 following a long bout with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D.). An avid racing enthusiast from his days at Fairfax High School in Los Angeles, Disney hired on at the Herald Examiner at the age of 19 in 1954 and, for the better part of 35 years, covered USC football and basketball, the Lakers, Raiders, Angels, Dodgers, boxing at both the Olympic Auditorium and the Forum, and even had a fling as an on-air pro wrestling analyst alongside the legendary Dick (Whoa Nellie!!) Lane, on KTLA channel 5. Known simply as “Diz” to close friends and press box colleagues, Disney was the product of a bygone era, when sports writers often drew close to... ...

Barretts Yearling Catalog Online

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (July 1, 2015) — The catalog for the inaugural Barretts Select Yearling Sale is now on-line and will be mailed soon. This auction of 68 yearlings will be held on Saturday night, August 15 starting approximately 30 minutes after the last race in the Surfside Race Place located on the grounds of the Del Mar Racetrack in Del Mar, California. We believe this will be the best group of yearlings in terms of quality and depth to be offered in the Western United States in the last 30 years and that this auction will soon become a yearly marquee event of the summer Del Mar race meet. Because of the depth of the quality for this sale, we have instituted for the first time an “Also Eligible List” which begins with Hip Number 70 in the catalog and will allow horses to “scratch into the sale” if a yearling numerically below them (in terms of Hip Number) is withdrawn. The yearlings will be stabled inside the Del Mar Horse Show Arena adjacent... ...

Soi Phet Seeks Bertrando Repeat

CYPRESS, Calif. (June 30, 2015) – Soi Phet attempts to defend his title while taking on multiple graded winner Alert Bay in Thursday’s $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles on the opening-day card at Los Alamitos. Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Murphy, Accardy, Siedler, Xitco and Xitco and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $369,378 and is coming off a second in the May 23 Tiznow Stakes. He was second in this race last year. China Prince is by Peppered Cat, out of the Corslew mare China Princess, was bred by Baljit Singh, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $195,942 and is coming off a fifth in the June 6 Crystal Water. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was... ...

‘Chrome Fitted for Footwear

By Louisville Courier Journal Hey, it worked for American Pharoah. The 2014 Kentucky Derby winner, California Chrome, has also added some special footwear on his front feet, co-owner Steve Coburn and his wife, Carolyn, tweeted Sunday. California Chrome missed his last start, in Royal Ascot’s Group I Prince of Wales’s Stakes, because of an abscess in his right-front foot. Applying a pair of bar shoes is an old-school method of keeping weight off the colt’s heels as he readies for his next test, the Aug. 15 Arlington Million back in the United States. American Pharoah wore a different piece of equipment during his run to the Triple Crown, with a protective plate covering his left-front sole — a sort of shock absorber. He both trained and raced with the plate, which trainer Bob Baffert downplayed in terms of its importance. It’s unknown how long Art Sherman will keep bar shoes on California Chrome, who for now remains in England, still with a month and a half to train up to... ...

Spanish Queen Horse of Meet

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, CA, (June 28, 2015)–Spanish Queen, who captured the Grade I American Oaks at 1 ¼ miles on turf May 30 after winning the Grade II Honeymoon Stakes on May 2, was named Horse of the Meet in the annual Spring Meet Media Poll. A 3-year-old California-bred filly by Tribal Rule, Spanish Queen is trained by Richard Baltas for owners Harry Bederian, Harout Kamberian and Hagop Nakkashian. Spanish Queen earned more money than any horse at the meet, $360,000. She also was named Outstanding Grass Filly or Mare. “We’re very proud of Spanish Queen and how quickly she developed,” Baltas said. “She showed ability from the start and we’re happy she put it on display at Santa Anita.” Next up for Spanish Queen is the $1 million Belmont Oaks Invitational at 1 ¼ miles on turf July 4. Hard Aces was named Outstanding Older horse thanks to his victory in the Grade I, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old Hard Spun horse trained by... ...

Salutos Amigos Wins Mr. Prospector

By Paulick Report David Jacobson and Southern Equine Stable’s Salutos Amigos sat off the early speed before storming home to a 3 ¼ length victory in the $75,000 Mr. Prospector Stakes on Sunday at Monmouth Park. Uptown Boy sprang right from the gate to the early lead before Salutos Amigos made a vigorous move on his outside to take the lead and pull away in the final furlong. “He sat off the quick early pace and I waited to wait a little longer than usual to ask him to go,” said winning jockey Cornelio Velasquez. “Once I did at the quarter pole, there was no hesitation. He got the lead with ease and finished strong.” The 5-year-old gelding by California stallion Salute the Sarge out of the Luhuk mare Sarasota finished the six furlongs in 1:08 2/5 and paid $3.40, $2.80 and $2.10. Uptown Boy completed the $34.80 exacta and paid $10.20 and $4.80. It was another 4 ¼ lengths back to Happy My Way, who paid $2.40 for show.... ...

Masochistic

Masochistic wins $300,000 Grade I Triple Bend Stakes. ...

Tribal Gal Repeats in Oak Tree Distaff

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 27, 2015) – Odds-on favorite Tribal Gal successfully defended her title by winning Saturday’s $100,000 Oak Tree Distaff for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Tribal Gal is an Arizona-bred by California stallion Tribal Rule, out of the Western Fame mare Famous Gal, was bred by owner John Pendergast and is trained by R. Kory Owens. She has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $440,801 and was coming off a third in the May 23 Spring Fever Stakes. She won this race a year ago. Tribal Gal ran the six furlongs in 1:10.19 and won by 2 ¼ lengths at odds of 1-5. Princess Bertrando was second and Frisco Fog third in the field of five. ...

Masochistic Sizzles in Triple Bend

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 27, 2015)–Heavily favored Masochistic fairly toyed with six rivals en route to a sensational 3 ½ length win in Saturday’s Grade I, $300,000 Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. Ridden by Tyler Baze and trained by Ron Ellis, the 5-year-old California-bred gelding by Sought After cruised seven furlongs in 1:20.25. Breaking from post position five, Masochistic showed his customary zip from the gate but was soon joined to his inside by San Onofre, who with Alex Solis aboard, was sent to a narrow lead before being collared by the winner mid-way around the far turn. “He broke sharp and everything went perfect,” said Ellis, who took over training Masochistic prior to his most recent start, a three quarter length win in the Grade II Kona Gold Stakes on April 11. “It helped that we had the outside post. He’s just a super-talented horse and he’s learning to relax. That’s going to make him tough.” Off at even money, Masochistic paid $4.20, $3.20 and... ...

Surtsey Wins Zadracarta Stakes

TORONTO, Canada (June 27, 2015) – Surtsey, an Ontario-bred daughter of California stallion Heatseeker, won Saturday’s $100,000 Zadracarta Stakes for fillies and mares at Woodbine. Surtsey is out of the Bold Executive mare Kick’em Jimmy. She ran the seven furlongs in 1:27.02 and won by one length at odds of 6-1 for breeder/owner Yvonne Schwabe and trainer Kevin Attard. Surtsey, a multiple stakes winner, has five wins in 17 starts with earnings of $366,174. ...

Big Weekend for NorCal Sale Graduates

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 27, 2015) – Four graduates of the Northern California Yearling Sale, two of them sons of stallion Tannersmyman, won races on the California circuit in the last two days. My Friend Emma won the seventh race, a maiden special weight, at Oak Tree at Pleasanton on Saturday. My Friend Emma is a 3-year-old by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Rosa Comacho and Gerardo Robles and trained by Guillermo Preciado. He ran the six furlongs in 1:09.47 and won by a neck at odds of 7-5 in the field of 10. My Friend Emma was a $1,000 purchase at the 2013 Northern California Yearling Sale. Lil Miss Awesome won the fourth race Saturday at Oak Tree at Pleasanton, a maiden claimer. Lil Miss Awesome is a 2-year-old filly by Awesome Gambler, out of the Classic Secret mare Missed The Cut, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Velocity Racing Stables and Charlie Zsebik and is... ...

Lloyd Mason

By Emily Shields, California Thoroughbred W hen Lloyd Mason was only 5 or 6, his mother would drive him to a nearby horse farm, hand him a sandwich, and watch him ride off into the Arizona prairie for the day. “All of us kids would go out and ride for hours,” Mason recalled. “I fell in love with horses that way.” Arizona Chrysler tycoon Bill Luke, who at one time had 70 racehorses to his name, owned the ranch where Mason learned to ride. “My dad was good friends with him,” Mason said. “Every other week or so we got to go, and I couldn’t wait. The horses were already saddled for us, and off we went into nothing but tumbleweeds.” Mason still remembers sitting in the backseat of his parents’ car when his produce-farmer father discovered that a wicked hailstorm had wiped out their entire crop. “He said to my mom, ‘We’re done.’ Next thing I knew, he moved us out to Walnut Creek, in Northern California.” Although he... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB LOS ALAMITOS, CA – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, June 25, at Los Alamitos Race Course. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Vice Chair 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 and its race date committees received suggested 2016 racing calendars from racetracks, fairs, and horsemen’s organizations. The CHRB and stakeholders will continue discussing those proposed calendars, as well as any developed by the committees. The Board will vote on 2016 race dates at the August meeting. · CHRB Executive Director Rick Baedeker reported on continuing CHRB and industry efforts to safeguard the health and welfare of all horses stabled at CHRB-regulated facilities, including veterinary examinations of ponies, the digitization of equine medical records, and a microchip program that was launched this year at Golden Gate Fields. He also reported that handle on California... ...

Patriots Rule in San Juan Capistrano

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Patriots Rule and fellow California-bred Tiz Futurity are entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita. Patriots Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Seattle Bound mare Candy Factory, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $335,480 and is coming off a win in the June 6 Crystal Water. Tiz Futurity is by Tizbud, out of the Makaleha mare Flor de Florestal, was bred by Joe Duffel, is owned by Debra Kovacs, David Medina and Pender Racing and is trained by Michael Pender. He has two wins in 43 starts, earnings of $77,810 and is coming off a fifth in a June 7 optional claimer. ...

Sneaking a Kiss in Irish Day

AUBURN, Wash. (June 25, 2015) – Sneaking a Kiss is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Irish Day Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs Sneaking a Kiss is by Stephen Got Even, out of the Menifee mare Coded Princess, was bred by Harold May, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Tina and Scott Saxwold and is trained by Chris Stenslie. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $19,480 and is coming off a fifth in the May 31 Seattle Handicap. ...

NorCal Grad Wins at Oak Tree at Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2015) – Marquee Cat, a graduate of last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale, won the third race at Oak Tree at Pleasanton on Thursday, a $31,600 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies. Marquee Cat is by Brave Cat, out of the Marquetry mare Angie’s Marquee, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by the Schmitts, R. Meister and G. and B. Wallace and is trained by Jeff Bonde. Marquee Cat ran the five furlongs in :58.54 and won by 2 ½ lengths at odds of 2-1. ...

Gregson Foundation Fundraiser Aug. 3

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (June 25, 2015) The Edwin J. Gregson Foundation will host a charity fundraising dinner honoring Hall of Fame jockeys Mike Smith and Gary Stevens for their racing accomplishments and contributions in horse racing. The Aug. 3 dinner marks year 15 of fundraising activities spearheaded by Jenine Sahadi, president of Gregson Foundation. “We look forward to a fabulous evening celebrating two great, phenomenally-talented jockeys, esteemed not only by our industry members, but literally loved by fans throughout the world,” Sahadi said. Proceeds of the event will be used for continued development of various educational programs to benefit California’s worthy backstretch workers and their families. These programs, such as college scholarship grants, computer literacy classes, and on-going English as a second language courses, were part of trainer Eddie Gregson’s vision in helping individuals improve their standard of living and achieve excellence in their lives. The foundation will fete Smith and Stevens at The Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, Calif. Tickets for the event are $300 per person. ...

Sandy Shulman Passes at 78

By Paulick Report ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2015) — Longtime Thoroughbred trainer Sandy Shulman died on June 21. He was 78. According to the Daily Racing Form, Shulman operated a photography business in Southern California and owned racehorses in the early 1980s. He enjoyed being around horses and decided to pursue a training career. Over the next 30 years, Shulman saddled several graded stakes winners in California, and won two training titles at Hollywood Park. He trained graded stakes winners Thirst for Peace, Champion Lodge, and Abaginone. Shulman was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ina Sue. He is survived by his adult children, Leonard and Eileen. Services are scheduled for June 26 at Mount Sinai, 5950 Forest Lawn Dr., Los Angeles. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation or Downtown Dog Rescue. ...

American Pharoah on Display Saturday

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2015)–American Pharoah, who became America’s first Triple Crown Champion in 37 years by winning the Belmont Stakes on June 6, will make a public appearance on Saturday at Santa Anita as he will be paraded between the seventh and eighth races as part of a blockbuster day that will also include the Grade I, $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita and three other graded stakes. Owned and bred by Ahmed Zayat and trained by Bob Baffert, the Kentucky-bred colt by Pioneerof the Nile will enter the track’s Paddock Gardens area at approximately 4:30 p.m. PDT, following a gate to wire screening of his unforgettable Belmont Stakes triumph. He will then proceed to the track’s Seabiscuit Walking Ring, where he will take a pair of laps that will be accompanied by handlers from Baffert’s stable. American Pharoah will then be led under the Grandstand and onto Santa Anita’s main track, where he won the final race of his 2-year-old campaign, the Grade I,... ...

Blue Dancer

Blue Dancer wins $50,000 Ky Alta Handicap. ...

Motown Men, Poshky in Gold Cup

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2015) – Stakes winner Motown Men and fellow California-bred Poshky are entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade I Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes. Motown Men is by Decarchy, out of the Gilded Time mare Ringading, was bred by Mark Gorman and Doug O’Neill, is owned by Gulliver Racing and is trained by Ted West. He has six wins in 29 starts, earnings of $384,459 and is coming off a win in the May 23 Tiznow Stakes. Poshky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Padgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $167,890 and is coming off a sixth in the May 23 Tiznow. ...

Masochistic Seeks Grade I

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2015) – Grade II winner Masochistic and fellow California-bred San Onofre are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. Masochistic is by South After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis and Louise Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos and Jay Em Ess Racing and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has five wins in seven starts, earnings of $343,850 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 11 Kona Gold. 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 Headley. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $255,040 and is coming off a second in the May 25 Los Angeles Stakes. ...

Mangita Enters Royal Heroine

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 24, 2015) – Mangita is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Mangita is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley, Irwin Molasky and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $177,230 and is coming off a fourth in the May 23 Fran’s Valentine. ...

Tribal Gal Seeks Oak Tree Repeat

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 24, 2015) – Tribal Gal will attempt to defend her title in Saturday’s $100,000 Oak Tree Distaff for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Frisco Fog is by Idiot Proof, out of the Summing mare Point Break, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Glen Road Racing, Seamist Racing and Carina Jauregui and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. She has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $140,522 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 10 optional claimer. Ticaboo is by Rocky Bar, out of the Chester House mare Miss Pravda, was bred by owner Triple AAA Ranch and is trained by R. Kory Owens. She is a maiden making her fifth start with earnings of $13,930. Pop Fizz Clink is by Desert Code, out of the Spanish Steps mare Closing Steps, was bred by Peter Calnan, is owned by Charles Carlin, Chris Carpenter and Bill McLean and is trained by McLean. She has four wins in... ...

Rebecca’s Surprise Also Eligible

OCEANPORT, N.J. (June 24, 2015) – Rebecca’s Surprise is the lone California-bred entered as a main-track-only also-eligible for Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Eatontown Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. She is by Marino Marini, out of the Montbrook mare Violet Brook, was bred by Milt Policzer, Zuer Racing & Ray Jones, is owned by USA Thoroughbreds and was trained by Kelly Breen. Rebecca’s Surprise has 12 wins in 32 starts, earnings of $283,478 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 5 optional claimer. ...

Los Alamitos Opens July 2

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (June 24, 2015) — The second summer Thoroughbred meeting at Los Alamitos Race Course begins July 2. The eight-day meet will continue through July 12, with racing conducted on a Thursday-through-Sunday basis. Post time will be 2:15 p.m. PT. Four stakes—including a pair of grade II races—worth more than $700,000 will be offered before the meet concludes. The $350,000 Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II), which was won easily a year ago by Shared Belief, is the most lucrative race of the Festival. The 1 1/8-mile event for 3-year-olds will be run July 4. BALAN: Star-Studded Group Nominated for Los Al Derby Among the leading candidates for the Derby is Kentuckian, a talented son of Tiznow who won the Lazaro Barrera Stakes (gr. III) by 6 1/4 lengths May 10 in his most recent start at Santa Anita Park. BALAN: Kentuckian Romps in Lazaro Barrera Victory A winner twice in three races, Kentuckian is trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, who also conditions Shared Belief. The other grade II on the schedule is... ...

CHRB Meeting June 25

From CHRB CYPRESS, Calif. (June 22, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, June 25, in the Finish Line Room at Los Alamitos Race Course beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Southern California Race Dates and Stabling Oversight Committee will conduct a meeting Wednesday at the same location beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of Thursday’s Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board agenda and supporting package of materials and the Committee agenda and package all are available on the CHRB website. ...

Found Money

Found Money wins $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile. ...

‘Chrome Returning to U.S.

By Bloodhorse.com U.S. Horse of the Year California Chrome will return to the United States after missing the Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot with a bruised foot,Racing Post reports. The Lucky Pulpit colt also was among early nominees for the Coral Eclipse Stakes (Eng-I), set for July 4 at Sandown, but will bypass that race as well. “California Chrome is recovering well and we hope to have a shoe back on his foot on Monday,” said trainer Rae Guest, who has hosted the 4-year-old colt at his yard in Newmarket. “However, we have run out of time to get him ready for the Eclipse and the decision has been made to send him home. “Him missing Royal Ascot was a shame for the meeting, a shame for the owners and a shame for racing. It’s been wonderful being associated with the horse, and thanks to (trainer) Art (Sherman) and the owners for thinking of us.” Co-owner Steve Coburn said on Twitter June 20 that California Chrome would depart for the U.S. at... ...

Square Eddie Pair Sweep Juvenile

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 21, 2015)–Reddam Racing’s homebred and California-bred sons of Square Eddie dominated Sunday’s $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile, as the Doug O’Neill-conditioned twosome of Found Money and Mrazek ran 1-2, with Found Money proving best by 1 ¾ lengths under Corey Nakatani. Out of the General Meeting mare Chanel My Belle, Found Money covered 5 ½ furlongs in 1:04.24. “This absolutely makes me feel proud,” said J. Paul Reddam, who along with his wife, Zillah, keeps 35 broodmares in California. (Reddam Racing has won seven races at the current stand with homebred 2-year-olds–with five of them by Square Eddie). “I’m telling you, Ed Freeman did a great job preparing these 2-year-olds and that’s a big part of this. Plus, we did believe in the stallion, Square Eddie…He’s on fire right now and there are more coming that we’re excited about.” Off at 9-2 in a field of six, Found Money, who was lapped on his stablemate into and around the far turn, paid $11.80, $6.00... ...

Blues Blaster in Oak Tree Upset

By SFGate.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 20, 2015) — Chuck “C.C.” Lopez, a longtime jockey on the New York-New Jersey circuit, came to the Bay Area a month ago to visit his sons, David C. and Erick Lopez, who were riding at Golden Gate Fields. The elder Lopez has picked up some mounts while he’s been in the area, won some races and accentuated his visit with a front-running 40-to-1 upset victory aboard California-bred Blues Blaster in the $65,660 Oak Tree Handicap on Saturday at the Alameda County Fair. “Speed horse, speed track, speed rider. Add two plus two and the rest is history,” Lopez said. Blues Blaster had shown speed both sprinting and routing in most of his 13 starts prior to Saturday’s 11/16-mile event, but didn’t exhibit much when he finished sixth in the Grade 3 All American Stakes on May 25 at Golden Gate Fields. “The last time we weren’t able to get the lead, but we knew after watching the races (Friday) that if we could get the lead we’d feel good,”... ...

Blue Dancer Wins Ky Alta

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 20, 2015) — Favored Blue Dancer, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Bluegrass Cat, won Saturday’s $53,404 Ky Alta Handicap for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Blue Dancer is out of the Saint Ballado mare Two Halos. He has six wins in seven starts with earnings of $150,015. The multiple stakes winner’s only loss was a 10th in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile. Blue Dancer ran the mile in 1:39.82 and won by 3 ¼ lengths at odds of 7-5. ...

TOC Announces Election Results

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) — TOC’s membership elected Allen Aldrich and re-elected incumbents Bob Baffert, Ed Moger, Mike Pegram and Kathy Walsh to its Board of Directors. All five were elected to three-year terms. The new Board officially takes office on July 1st and will be seated at TOC’s first board meeting of the new fiscal year when directors meet on July 10 at Los Alamitos. Aldrich resides and runs his business, Aldrich Properties, in his hometown of Pleasanton. He has been leading owner at both the Oak Tree at Pleasanton and Humboldt County Fair meets, and he has raced and won at every live racing venue in California. He also had an ownership interest in Eclipse Award champion She’s A Tiger. Baffert, a Hall of Fame and Triple Crown winning trainer, has served on the board since 2007 as an owner-trainer representative. He also serves on the Racing Affairs committee. Moger, who has been on the board since 2010 as an owner-trainer member,... ...

Square Eddie Pair in Juvenile

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – Mrazek and Found Money, sons of California stallion Square Eddie, are among the entries in Sunday’s $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile for 2-year-olds. Mrazek is by Square Eddie, out of the Wild Rush mare Heckuva Rush, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start May 31 with earnings of $33,600. Found Money is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Chanel My Belle, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start May 15 with earnings of $33,600. Swiss Minister is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Alpine Echo, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is trained by Mike Harrington. He won his lone start May 1 with earnings of $33,600. Xingontothebone is by Time to Get Even, out of the Unaccounted For mare So. African Queen, was bred by trainer Walther Solis and is owned by Carrillo, Hauptman, Solis and Hauptman.... ...

Cal-bred Quartet in Landaluce

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2015) – A quartet of California-breds is among the entries for Sunday’s $125,000 Landaluce Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Star of Munster is by Tribal Rule, out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuesdays With P, was bred by Cole Ranch, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. She won her lone start May 30 with earnings of $33,600. She’s a Classic is by Square Eddie, out of the Dixie Brass mare Classic Moment, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. Faith Pacer is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Meadowlake mare Domasco Lady, was bred by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Buckendorf, Johnson, Loszewski, Westlake, Williams, et al and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She won her lone start May 14 with earnings of $33,600. Sambamzajammin is by Heatseeker, out of the Capote mare Cinema Paradisa, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Dickman, Legacy Ranch and is trained by John Brocklebank. She... ...

Deb’s Wildcard in Pleasanton Oaks

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 18, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Deb’s Wildcard is one of six California-breds entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Pleasanton Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Wahine is by Surf Cat, out of the Broken Vow mare Diversified, was bred by John Bell and Robert Thiesen Jr., is owned by Gonzalez, Kruzel, Kitchen and Viramontes and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. She has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $44,659 and is coming off a second in a June 4 optional claimer. Deb’s Wildcard is by Desert Code, out of the Demons Begone mare Deb’s Royal Flush, was bred The Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $113,924 and is coming off a win in the May 31 Seattle Handicap. Tip Top Lady is by Marino Marini, out of the Lord Carson mare Sharoana, was bred by George Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She... ...

Bluegrass Cat Filly Brings $100,000

OCALA, Fla. (June 17, 2015) — A New York-bred filly by California stallion Bluegrass Cat sold for $100,000 Wednesday in the second session of the Ocala Breeders Sales Company June 2-Year-Old in Training Sale. The filly, out of the Distorted Humor mare Giggly, was purchased by Narvick International. ...

Sheer Pleasure Enters Summertime

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – Sheer Pleasure is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Summertime Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Sheer Pleasure is by Birdonthewire, out of the Blare of Trumpets mare Kathryns Birthday, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and R/M Racing and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $257,450 and is coming off consecutive wins in the Melair and Evening Jewel Stakes. ...

G. G. Ryder Heads Oak Tree ‘Cap

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – California-bred multiple graded winner G. G. Ryder is the likely favorite in Saturday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Handicap at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. G. G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by Hollendorfer and Todaro and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 19 starts, earnings of $375,114 and is coming off consecutive Grade III wins. Blues Blaster is by Redattore, out of the Rhythm mare Miss Rhythmic, was bred by Briere Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Bruce Dillenbeck. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $106,981 and is coming off a sixth in the May 25 All American. 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 trained by Gil Matos. He has eight wins in 38 starts, earnings of $294,431 and is coming off a... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Singletary

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2015) – California-breds Zinvor and Cardiac are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Singletary Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Zinvor is by Tribal Rule, out of the Woodman mare Shady Lady Dancer, was bred by Cole Ranch Partners, is owned by Triple B Farms and trained by John Sadler. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $115,068 and is coming off a fifth in the May 23 Snow Chief Stakes. Cardiac is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatinaheartbeat, was bred by owners Madeline Auerbach, Marsha Naify, Barry Abrams and Onofrio Pecoraro and is trained by Abrams. He has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $139,578 and is coming off a June 7 optional claiming win. ...

Bodhisattva Returns in Ohio Derby

CLEVELAND, Ohio (June 17, 2015) – Bodhisattva is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby for 3-year-olds at Thistledown Racino. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach and is owned by Jose Corrales. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $165,095 and is coming off an eighth in the May 12 Preakness. ...

Waldrop Testifies on Taxes

By Bloodhorse.com WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 17, 2015) — The United States Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service were told June 17 that current regulations related to the tax withholding and reporting of pari-mutuel winnings are “unfair and totally burdensome.” The comments were made by National Thoroughbred Racing Association president Alex Waldrop, who testified during a hearing on tax matters in Washington, D.C. Government officials also heard testimony on tax issues related to winnings from slot machines, bingo, and keno. The NTRA for some time has been seeking changes in pari-mutuel tax withholding and reporting regulations. It wants the government to clarify regulations by redefining the “amount of the wager” to include all of a bettor’s investment into a single pari-mutuel pool and not simply the base amount of the winning combination. “It is the position of the entire horse breeding and racing industry that these Treasury regulations need to be modernized to ensure that both the withholding and reporting of winning pari-mutuel wagers accurately and fairly reflect the realities... ...

Oak Tree at Pleasanton Opens Thursday

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 16, 2015) – The 12-day Oak Tree at Pleasanton racing meet opens Thursday at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Co-sponsored by the Oak Tree Racing Association, the meeting features $1.7 million in purses and runs Thursday through Sunday until June 5. Six stakes races are planned, beginning with Saturday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Handicap and Sunday’s $50,000 Pleasanton Oaks. On June 27 is the $100,000 Oak Tree Distaff for California-bred fillies and mares, the richest stakes race of the meeting. Trainers making between five and nine starts will receive a $500 bonus on the last day of the meet. Trainers making 10 or more starts will receive $1,000. ...

‘Chrome Won’t Run at Ascot

By Bloodhorse.com Horse of the Year California Chrome has been officially ruled out of the June 17 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot due to a bruised foot. Trainer Art Sherman had said Monday, June 15, that it was unlikely the 4-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit owned by Perry Martin and Steve Coburn would run due to the slight injury that apparently happened while training at Newmarket. Newmarket-based trainer Rae Guest, who had been overseeing California Chrome’s preparations, said, “he’s been X-rayed and there’s no damage, there’s just a bit of pus, and it will take a few days to come right… It’s just a minor thing, but it’s very disappointing.” According to Ascot Racecourse, the colt was officially scratched after a lameness certificate was presented. Efforts to reach Sherman or his son and assistant, Alan, to determine if California Chrome would remain overseas or return to the U.S. were unsuccessful. The 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I) winner has been training in Newmarket with... ...

Cowboys Don’t Cry Enters at Northlands

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 17, 2015) – Cowboys Don’t Cry is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Ky Alta Stakes for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Cowboys Don’t Cry is by Include, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Mt. Swoosh, was bred by Louis Neve and is owned by trainer Brian Kozak. He has one win in nine starts, earnings of $21,742 and is coming off a May 2 maiden claiming win. ...

She’s Ordained at Monmouth

OCEANPORT, N.J. (June 17, 2015) – She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Red Cross Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronal Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 15 wins in 42 starts, earnings of $469,525 and is coming off a fourth in the May 23 My Juliet Stakes. ...

‘Chrome Might Miss Ascot Race

From Bloodhorse.com Horse of the Year California Chrome may miss the June 17 Prince of Wales’s Stakes (Eng-I) at Royal Ascot because he may have a bruised right front foot. “There is a chance he bruised his foot; it must have happened during training,” Alan Sherman, assistant to his father, Art, said June 15. “We’re just soaking, packing, and poulticing it. Obviously, he won’t run unless he is 100%.” Sherman said more would be known the morning of June 16 to determine whether the 4-year-old California-bred son of Lucky Pulpit is responding to the treatments. The 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness Stakes (both gr. I) winner has been training in Newmarket with Rae Guest since a runner-up finish in the Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) March 28. California Chrome previously missed an expected start in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes (Eng-I) May 16 at Newbury to allow him more time to recover from his trip from Dubai. Bred and owned by Steve Coburn and Perry Martin, California Chrome would be seeking... ...

Kafwain has Pair of Winners

From Tommy Town Thoroughbreds ARCADIA, Calif. (June 14, 2015) – California sire Kafwain was represented by two wire-to-wire winners on Sunday’s card at Santa Anita. Fight Thru, a Gary Barber homebred three-year-old, earned his diploma in a $56,000 one mile maiden special event. In just his fourth lifetime start the gelding captured the main track mile in 1:36 by over three lengths in wire-to-wire fashion. He now has earned $48,770 from his record of four starts, a win, one second and one third. From the Ecton Park broodmare Astor Park, who was a stakes winner of over a $100,000 and she is the dam of three starters and three winners including Fight Thru. Head South also by Kafwain went wire-to-wire in a down the hill Santa Anita allowance/optional claiming race to pick up his fourth 2015 win. Overall this Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC bred gelding has earned $190,945 from twelve lifetime starts. Kafwain stood for $5,000 live foal in 2015. Kafwain is currently the... ...

Rock Me Baby

Rock Me Baby wins $61,065 Albany Stakes. ...

Big Sunday for Lucky Pulpit

ALBANY, Calif. (June 14, 2015) – California stallion Lucky Pulpit sired winners in three of the first six races on Sunday’s card at Golden Gate. Vegas Luck won the first race, a claimer; Lucky Oracle won the fifth race, a maiden claimer; and Summer Wine won the sixth race, a maiden special weight. Vegas Luck is out of the Crafty Prospector mare Stringtown Sally, was bred by Patricia Lagden and is owned by trainer Tim McCanna. Lucky Oracle is out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tizzy Retsina, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Betty and Robert Irvin and trained by Greg James. Summer Wins is out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Madeline Ruby, was bred by owner Joseph Morey Revocable Trust and is trained by William Morey. ...

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