Forest Chatter

Oct 13, 2015 Posted by CTBA In Video

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. ...

CTFMA to Hold Day at Races

From CTFMA CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2015) — Come join us for a fun day at the all new Los Alamitos Race track on Sept. 19. We plan to meet at the Vessels club for an afternoon of great food, great Thoroughbred racing, gambling and fun! This all day event is $50 per person and includes Vessels Club entrance fee, program, your seat, and your meal. This is a great opportunity to meet other racing fans, owners and handicappers. Remember there is a dress code in the Vessels Club. Please send your checks payable to CTFMA to P.O. Box 876 Fallbrook, CA 92088 by Sept. 15 to hold your reservation. ...

Los Alamitos Opens on Thursday

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2015) — The second Fall Meet at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, Sept. 10. The 10-day season will continue through Friday, Sept. 25 with racing conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis the first two weeks before concluding with action Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25. Post time will be 2 p.m. There has been one adjustment to the stakes schedule. The inaugural Contender Stakes, which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, has been shortened from one mile to six furlongs and the purse is $75,000 rather than $100,000. The Contender is one of three stakes during the meet for 2-year-olds joining the $100,000 Barretts Debutante for fillies at 6 ½ furlongs (Saturday, Sept. 19) and the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile at 6 ½ furlongs (Sunday, Sept. 20). Remaining stakes races on the calendar are the $75,000 E. B. Johnston Stakes at one mile for 3-year-olds & up either bred or sired in California (Saturday, Sept. 12) and the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis for... ...

Ralis Ships for Hopeful

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Sept. 6, 2015) – Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $350,000 Grade I Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga. 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 four starts, earnings of $58,989 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. ...

Bodhisattva in Speed to Spare

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 6, 2015) – Stakes winner Bodhisattva and fellow California-bred Classic Crusader are entered in Monday’s $75,000 Speed to Spare Stakes at Northlands Park. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach, is owned by Jose Corrales and Pan Am Racing and is trained by Wally Pugh. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $177,259 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 15 Canadian Derby. Classic Crusader is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lite the Fuse mare Classically Lit, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Stan Hodge and Richard Meister and is owned by trainer Tom Rycroft. He has 14 wins in 49 starts, earnings of $154,786 and is coming off an Aug. 15 optional claiming win. ...

NorCal Sale Grad Enters Stake

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 6, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Tip Top Lady is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $55,000 Casino at The Downs Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Albuquerque. 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 Jose Silva. The $13,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $43,340 and is coming off a fourth in the June 21 Pleasanton Oaks. ...

Smokey Image

Smokey Image wins $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

Wild in the Saddle

Wild in the Saddle wins $108,330 Tranquility Lake ...

Elena and Hollis Crim

By Emily Shields Elena and Hollis Crim love what they do, which makes all of their hard work worthwhile. Elena grew up showing horses in Wisconsin, and she and her husband have a 400-acre spread in Globe, Ariz., where she breeds and raises stakes-winning Thoroughbreds, as well as sale-toppers. “Horses are an interesting passion,” Crim mused. “They get in your blood. I guess you could say I was destined.” Crim’s grandfather raised Standardbreds, which meant her father grew up also loving horses. Crim herself showed horses as a young girl, competing with jumpers. She eventually married Hollis Crim, now her husband of nearly 45 years, and they initially moved to Florida. “He was involved with cattle,” she explained, “so we bought a ranch in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1980.” The vast H & E Ranch, named for their first initials, was a dream come true, but Crim found herself “with more time on my hands than I needed.” She started raising the same kind of hunters and jumpers she knew as... ...

Big Macher Returns in Pirate’s Bounty

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – Grade I winner Big Macher and fellow California-bred stakes winner Spirit Rules are entered in Monday’s $80,000 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 six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $617,678 and is making his first start since finishing fifth in the Mar. 28 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Barbara Accardy, Craig Seidler, Mark Xitco, Jim Xitco and Lisa Aguirre and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has six win sin 21 starts, earnings of $430,468 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 16 optional claimer. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Juvenile Fillies

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – California-breds Yodelsong and Baby Bea Scattin are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and trained by Mike Harrington. She won her lone start with earnings of $42,000. Baby Bea Scattin is by Scat Daddy, out of the Unbridled’s song mare Unbridled Echo, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Art Sherman. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $37,600 and is coming off a fifth in the July 31 CTBA Stakes. ...

Alert Bay Tries to Get Rolling Again

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – Multiple graded stakes winner Alert Bay is one of four accomplished California-breds entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. 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 10 wins in 21 starts, earnings of $382,014 and is coming off a sixth in the July 26 California Dreamin’. Pepper Crown is by Peppered Cat, out of the Crowning Storm mare Crown This Lady, was bred by owner and trainer Alex PaszKeicz. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $371,240 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 9 Joseph Grace. 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 trained by Blaine Wright. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $795,195 and... ...

Unbeaten and Still Smokin

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2015) — Smokey Image, unbeaten in three starts, including victories in two stakes, in Northern California, brought his act to Southern California Friday and performed to his 3-5 odds, winning the featured $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles in handy style under regular rider Juan Hernandez at Del Mar. Smokey Image, a son of Southern Image, shook off the challenge of 3-1 second choice Found Money in midstretch and drew off impressively to win by four and one-quarter lengths in 1:09.60 for the six furlongs on the main track. Viviendo el Sueno was a distant third, five and three-quarter lengths behind the runner-up and six and one-half lengths ahead of fourth-place Xingontothebone in a spread out field of six California-bred two-year-olds. Smokey Image, bred by C-Punch Ranch, owned by Betty and Robert G. Irvin of Pacific Palisades and conditioned by Greg James, broke his maiden in his first outing at Pleasanton June 21, followed up with a win in the Everett... ...

Uzziel, Velvet Mesquite in C.E.R.F.

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Uzziel and fellow California-bred Velvet Mesquite are entered in Sunday’s $80,000 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Multiple stakes winner 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 four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $267,088 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 16 Rancho Bernardo. 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 13 starts, earnings of $305,606 and is making her first start since a third in the Mar. 14 Irish O’Brien. ...

Barretts Announces 2016 Sale Schedule

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2015) — Next year, Barretts will conduct six sales at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, and 2016 will mark the first year that all Barretts sales will be held at the Del Mar location. A notable change from the 2015 sales calendar is the Wednesday, March 30 sale date for the Select Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale. “Last year’s February date proved difficult for consignors, and with the completion of the Del Mar track resurfacing from synthetic to dirt, we are now be able to take advantage of the later date opening in March.” said Barretts general manager Kim Lloyd. “There will be two weeks in between the three premier 2-year-old sales conducted in Florida and California, making the logistics more workable for sellers and buyers.” “We’re very encouraged by the positive feedback generated by the new Del Mar location, particularly at the May Sale. The sale session at the Surfside Race Place opened to a packed pavilion, and concluded with a 38.5% increase in... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2015) — The Medication and Track Safety Committee of the California Horse Racing Board will conduct a meeting this Friday, September 4, at the Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility) at Del Mar Racetrack beginning at 10:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

Wild in the Saddle Wins Tranquility Lake

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2015) — Wild in the Saddle, a 19-1 outsider with jockey Mario Gutierrez in the saddle, outfought My Monet through the stretch to win Wednesday’s featured $108,330 Tranquility Lake Stakes for older fillies and mares. Wild in the Saddle, a six-year-old mare by Silic owned by Nadine Anderson and Cheyenne Ortiz of Hemet, Ca., won by a hard-earned three-quarters of a length over My Monet, at 7-1 with Santiago Gonzalez aboard. Our Pure Creation, longest shot in the field of ten at 55-1, was third, one and one-half lengths behind the runner-up and a nose ahead of fourth-place Sam’s Sister. Even-money favored Savings Account was fifth. Trained by Richard Baltas, the winner was scoring her ninth victory in 37 lifetime races and first money of $65,400 increased her career earnings to $360,968. To her supporters in a crowd of 7,329, Wild in the Saddle paid $40.40, $16.20 and $8.80. My Monet returned $8.80 and $6.80, while Our Pure Creation paid $17.80 to show. Time for the... ...

Cal-bred Trio in Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2105) – California-breds Swiss Minister, Getoffmyback and Hot Ore are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes for 2-year-olds. 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 four starts, earnings of $59,163 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. 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 three starts, earnings of $49,360 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. 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 three starts, earnings of $61,600 and is coming off a June 26 maiden... ...

Beswick Entered in Bird of Pay

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 1, 2015) – Beswick is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Bird of Pay Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. 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 three starts, earnings of $7,749 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 29 claimer. ...

CHRB Meeting Date Changed

From CHRB CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board monthly meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 24, has been rescheduled for Wednesday, September 16. The meeting location remains at Los Alamitos Race Course. The starting time for the meeting and the agenda will be posted on the CHRB website no later than 10 days prior to the meeting. ...

Gimme Da Lute

Gimme Da Lute wins $100,000 El Cajon Stakes. ...

Gallant Son to Stand at Daehling

ELK GROVE, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2015) – Graded stakes winner Gallant Son will stand the 2006 breeding season at Daehling Ranch for a fee of $2,000. Gallant Son is a 9-year-old son of Malabar Gold, out of the Exploit mare Explicity. He won nine stakes races between 2008 and 2014, topped by a win in the 2010 Grade III Inglewood Handicap, when he defeated a California-bred champion Acclamation. He also won the 2011 Robert Kerlan Handicap, beating a pair of Cal-bred Breeders’ Cup winners, Dancing in Silks and California Flag. Overall, Gallant Son won 11 races and $552,528 in earnings. The stallion is owned by a partnership. ...

Sought After Passes at 15

ELK GROVE, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2015) — California stallion Sought After, sire of Grade I winner Masochistic and multiple stakes winner Control Seeker, was euthanized after developing severe laminitis in both front legs. He was 15. The unraced son of Seeking the Gold, who stood at Daehling Ranch, had 10 crops with progeny earnings of more than $2.6 million. Masochistic is his leading earner with winnings of $583,850, including wins in the Grade I Triple Bend and the Grade II Kona Gold Stakes, as well as a second in the Grade I Bing Crosby. ...

Smokey Image Seeks I’m Smokin

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Smokey Image takes on stakes winner Found Money and four others in Friday’s $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Carlos Dangerous is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Lil Tahoma, was bred by owners Richard Meister and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $56,170 and is coming off a maiden win Aug. 14. Viviendo El Sueno is by Old Topper, out of the Petionville mare Dreaming of Janet, was bred by Kevin Zietz, is owned by Z Racing and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $39,600 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. Xingontothebone is by Time to Get Even, out of the Unaccounted For mare So. African Queen, was bred by Walther Solis, is owned by Aaron Carrillo, Jeffrey Haumpton and Ronald Haumpton and is... ...

Tranquility Lake Draws Harlington’s Rose

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2015) – Graded stakes winner Harlington’s Rose is one of four California-breds entered in Wednesday’s $80,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Our Pure Creation is by Pure Prize, out of the Smart Strike mare Creative Karen, was bred by owner Joe Parker and is trained by Val Brinkerhoff. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $188,568 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 7 Daisycutter. Graded winner Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Thomas Halasz, Ryan Johnson, Paul Newhart, Martha Miller, et al and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $374,790 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 7 Daisycutter. Stakes winner Wild in the Saddle is by Silic, out of the Wild Deputy mare Local Law, was bred by Dinesh Miniar, is owned by Nadine Anderson and Cheyenne... ...

Patriotic Diamond

Patriotic Diamond wins $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes ...

Slew’s Tiznow has First Winner

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2015) – California stallion Slew’s Tiznow was represented by his first winner Saturday when 2-year-old Kentucky-bred Tiz Love won the fourth race at Del Mar, a maiden special weight. Tiz Love was bred by the Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned and trained by Patricia Harrington. She ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:05.20 and won by 3 ¾ lengths at odds of 9-1. Slew’s Tiznow stands at Rancho San Miguel. ...

Gimme Da Lute Hangs on for Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2015) – California-bred odds-on favorite Gimme Da Lute ran his win streak to four with a game victory in Saturday’s $100,000 El Cajon Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. The winner survived a claim of foul by Flavien Prat, rider of Desert Dynamo, who finished third. “When you’ve only got three or four horses in a race, it’s harder to figure out what’s going to happen,” said winning jockey Martin Garcia. “They all wanted to go for the lead in that first turn, so I let them go. Then we went to work. I know that rider (Prat) claimed foul, but he was always behind me and never going to get past. My horse is a fighter. He did that today.” 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, who has won this race seven times. “It was kind of a funny run race,”... ...

Patriotic Diamond Breaks Maiden in Style

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2015) — Patriotic Diamond, a well-backed 9-5 second choice despite her maiden status, rallied from far back to wear down longshot Just Google Me in the stretch and win the featured $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies Friday. With Del Mar’s leading rider, Rafael Bejarano, in the saddle, Patriotic Diamond tallied by a length and one-quarter over 19-1 Just Google Me in the six furlong sprint. Later My Love was third, four and three-quarters back of the runner-up and two and one-quarter lengths ahead of fourth-place Sambamzajammin in the field of nine fillies. Obey, the tepid 8-5 favorite, was fifth.; Patriotic Diamond, a daughter of Hat Trick, is out of the Whywhywhy mare Patriotic Viva, was bred by Kin Hui Racing Stables, is owned by the Diamond 100 Racing Club of Ivy Tui Lan Leunghui of Arcadia, Ca and trained by Patrick Biancone. She accomplished the distance in 1:11.05 and paid $5.80, $3.60 and $2.80. Just Google Me returned $11.80... ...

Big Book Enters Torrey Pines

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2015) – Big Book is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-olds 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. He has won all three of his races, $178,400 in earnings and is coming off a win in the July 25 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

Gimme Da Lute Entered in El Cajon

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2015) – Multiple graded winner Gimme Da Lute and fellow California-bred Rocko’s Wheel in Saturday’s $100,000 El Cajon Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. 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 five wins in eight starts, earnings of $567,560 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal. Rocko’s Wheel is by Grazen, out of the Double Honor mare Honored Gold, was bred by Jimmy Ukegawa and Mike Mitchell, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Ukegawa and is trained by Philip D’Amato. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $156,030 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal. ...

Del Mar Releases Fall Stakes Lineup

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2015) — Three new stakes races will be presented during Del Mar’s second fall racing season, which begins on October 29 and continues through to November 29. The additional races – each with a value of $200,000 – mean that the stakes roster for the 20-day session will swell to $2,700,000. The races – the Golden State Juvenile Fillies, the Golden State Juvenile and the Goldikova Stakes – are, in effect, being “borrowed” from Santa Anita for one season and allow Del Mar to offer 17 stakes during its five-week stand. The Los Angeles-area track has a shorter fall season this year and timing issues were not going to permit it to present the three named stakes. With encouragement from the California Horse Racing Board and the Thoroughbred Owners of California, Del Mar took on the races for 2015 to ensure that they’d continue to be offered to Southern California horsemen. In 2014, when Del Mar presented 15 days of... ...

Obey Looking for Second Stakes Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2015) – Obey, who won the CTBA Stakes, is one of five coming out of that race that are entered in Wednesday’s $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Swiss Affair is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Bertrando mare Hollywood Affair, was bred by owner Rozamund Barclay and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $57,480 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 13 starter optional claimer. Just Google Me is by Stormin Fever, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Lila Paige, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and trained by Scott Rollins. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $42,000 and is coming off a third in the July 31 CTBA Stakes. Later My Love is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Mr. Prospector mare Lavender Mine, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Brubaker

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2015) – California-bred stakes winners Motown Men and Rock Me Baby are entered in Wednesday’s $80,000 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar 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 trained by Ted West. He has seven wins in 31 starts, earnings of $443,209 and is coming off a July 31 optional claiming win. 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 is trained by Craig Dollase. He has seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $492,102 and is coming off a second in the July 26 California Dreamin’. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2015) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 20, 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 the 2016 racing calendars for all thoroughbred meets and fairs. These allocated dates include dark days between race meets. Actual racing dates within those timeframes will be determined when each meet is licensed. The Northern California racing calendar will begin December 26, 2015, at Golden Gate Fields through June 14, followed by dates at Pleasanton run by the Oak Tree Racing Association (June 15 through July 5), Cal Expo (July 6 through July 26), Santa Rosa (July 27 through August 16), Ferndale (August 17 through August 30) running concurrently with Golden Gate (August 17 through September 20), Stockton (September... ...

Breeder Neve a Triple Winner

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2015) – California breeder Lou Neve bred three winners at California tracks on Friday. Chief of Staff won the fifth race, an optional claimer, at Del Mar. Olympic Lady broke her maiden at Del Mar. And Fortyninergameplan broke her maiden at Ferndale. Chief of Staff is a 3-year-old colt by Majestic Warrior, out of the Awesome Again mare Morning Jewel, is owned by Mark DeDomenico and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He ran the mile in 1:36.32 and won by 6 ½ lengths as the even-money favorite. Olympic Lady is a 3-year-old filly by Fusaichi Pegasus, out of the Touch Gold mare Daylight Song, is owned by Juan Garcia and trained by Victor Garcia. She ran the mile in 1:39.12 and won by 7 ¼ lengths as the 2-1 favorite. Fortyninergameplan is a 6-year-old mare by Game Plan, out of the Forty Niner mare Golden Chatter, is owned by Bruce Dillenbeck and Jody Hansell and is trained by Dillenbeck. The Northern California Yearling Sale purchase ran... ...

CHRB Approves 2016 Dates

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2015) — After multiple months of delays for negotiations, the 2016 racing calendar for the Northern and Southern California circuits was approved by the California Horse Racing Board Aug. 20 at Del Mar. In Southern California, Los Alamitos Race Course will pick up three weeks of racing—between April 14 and May 1—splitting Santa Anita Park‘s monster early-year schedule as it stood in 2015, when it ran from late December to late June. But Los Alamitos will lose the July dates it has carried in its first two seasons of Thoroughbred racing to Santa Anita. The contentious Southern California discussion meandered at times, touching everything from still-lingering stabling issues in the aftermath of Hollywood Park’s closure to the weather at Santa Anita in September. Santa Anita and Del Mar jointly made a proposal without Los Alamitos gaining the April dates, and Los Alamitos filed a proposal to retain its July dates and gain April, but in the end, both had to give something up under pressure from the... ...

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