ALBANY, Calif. (May 24, 2015) – Multiple graded stakes winner Summer Hit, winner of the race the last two years, will attempt a three-peat in Monday’s $100,000 Grade III All American Stakes at Golden Gate 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 23 starts, earnings of $357,835 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 25 San Francisco Mile. Blues Blaster is by Reddatore, out of the Rhythm mare Miss Rhythmic, was bred by Briere Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Bruce Dillenbeck. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $106,876 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 19 allowance. 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 trained by Hollendorfer. He has nine wins in 18 starts, earnings of $315,114 and... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2015) – Smoove It is the lone California-bred entered  in Monday’s 300,000 Grade I Gamely Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Smoove It is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $268,980 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 26 Wilshire. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2015) – With the scratch of Spirit Rules, San Onofre is the lone California-bred expected in Monday’s $100,000 Los Angeles Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 trained by Karen Headley. He has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $235,040 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 11 Kona Gold. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (May 22, 2015) – California-breds Deal Master and World Famous Sam T are entered in Monday’s $75,000 Honor the Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. Deal Master is by Mr. Broad Blade, out of the Master Derby mare Master Blaster, was bred by Kin and Man Hui and is owned by trainer Luis Canchari. He has one win in 12 starts, earnings of $8,940 and is coming off an Apr. 11 maiden win. World Famous Sam T is by Misty’sgoldentouch, out of the Olympio mare Yo Sal, was bred by Laura Bailey, is owned by Henry Paravecino and trained by Dayson Lavanway. He has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $48,427 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 28 claimer. ...

OCEANPORT, N.J. (May 22, 2015) – Rebecca’s Surprise is on the also-eligible list for the main track only for Monday’s $75,000 Miss Liberty Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. Rebecca’s Surprise is by Marino Marini, out of the Montbrook mare Violet Brook, was bred by Milt Policzer, Zuer Racing and Ray Jones, is owned by USA Thoroughbreds and trained by Kelly Breen. She has 12 wins in 32 starts, earnings of $283,478 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 5 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 21, 2015)–Red hot Ashelyluvssugar heads a field of five 3-year-olds and up in Sunday’s Grade II, $200,000 Charles Whittingham Stakes, as the 4-year-old California-bred gelding by Game Plan bids for his second consecutive graded stakes win and his third overall win in a row. Trained by Peter Eurton and owned by his breeders, Sharon Alesia, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing, LLC, Ashelyluvssugar rallied from far off the pace under Gary Stevens to take the Grade II, 1 ½ miles turf San Luis Rey Stakes on March 21 and will hope to have a legitimate pace to run at in the Whittingham. With Stevens set to ride back from the outside post position number five, “Ashley” seeks his sixth win from 11 starts as he tries to pad his current bankroll of $335,504. Trainer Todd Pletcher’s multiple graded stakes winning Divine Oath ships west from Belmont Park where he finished a close fourth in the Grade III, 1 1/8 miles turf Fort Marcy... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) — The most intriguing race on a loaded Santa Anita Park card May 23 might be the opening stakes on “California Gold Rush Day” at the Southern California track. The $150,000 Spring Fever Stakes, at six furlongs, will pit the only graded winner in the five races, Harlington’s Rose, against the lightly-raced but undefeated filly Sunday Rules. Part of the Golden State Series, “Gold Rush Day” features five stakes for horses bred or sired in California with combined purses totaling $825,000. Owned by Thomas Halasz, Ryan Johnson, Paul Newhart and Martha Miller, et al, Harlington’s Rose broke through last time out in the March 8 Las Flores Stakes (gr. III), her third graded try and 21st race overall. The 4-year-old Harlington filly will break from post 2 with jockey Joe Talamo, who guided her to a three-quarter length victory in the Las Flores, as well as a victory in the Kalookan Queen Stakes Dec. 28. BALAN: Harlington’s Rose Rallies to Take Las Flores “She won two stakes at the last meet, and... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) – Rousing Sermon is the high earner among entrants in Saturday’s $150,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. 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 Stables and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $177,750 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 10 optional claimer. 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, Seidler, Xitco and Xitco and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $339,378 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 11 Kona Gold. Toledo Eddie is an Idaho-bred by California stallion Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cape Town mare Cape Town Charmer, was bred by Billingsley Creek... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) – Grazen Sky is joined by fellow stakes winner Richard’s Boy in Saturday’s $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. Cardiac is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatinaheartbeat, was bred by owners Auerbach, Naify, Abrams & Pecoraro and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has one win in nine starts, earnings of $92,778 and is coming off a third in a May 10 optional claimer. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’ Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in five starts, earnings of $187,840 and is coming off a win in the May 2 Desert Code. Book Thirty Four is by Behrens, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Charm N Broad, was bred by owner Ed Delaney and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) – Sheer Pleasure and La Fiera will be coming off stakes wins when they tangle in Saturday’s $200,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. Barbara Beatrice is by Grazen, out of the Decarchy mare Showtime Apollo, was bred by Phil D’Amato, is owned by D’Amato and Queen Bee Racing and is trained by D’Amato. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $41,440 and is coming off an Apr. 26 maiden win. Thermodynamics is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Unusual Heat mare Thermal Ablasion, was bred by Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Thor-Bred Stables and trained by Dan Hendricks. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $52,570 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 19 allowance. 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... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) – Dream of Summer stakes winner Wild in the Saddle takes on Saturday’s $125,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. 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 12 starts, earnings of $190,348 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. 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 Ortiz and trained by Richard Baltas. She has eight wins in 34 starts, earnings of $289,318 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 22 Dream of Summer. Go West Marie is by Western Fame, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Marie’s Rose, was bred by Summer Mayberry, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Eddie Truman.... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) – Las Flores Stakes winner Harlington’s Rose takes on unbeaten Sunday Rules in Saturday’s $150,000 Spring Fever Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. Shakeitupbetty is by Ghostszapper, out of the Is It True mare Ring True, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Seltzer Thoroughbreds and is trained by J. Eric Kruljac. She has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $`137,549 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 18 optional claimer. 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 Halasz, Johnson and Newhart and trained by Steve Knapp. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $371,040 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 3 Las Flores. Sidepocket Run is by Unbridled Native, out of the Exclusive Ribot mare On the Snap, was bred by owner Tony Sardo and trained by Phil... ...

RUIDOSO, N.M. (May 20, 2015) – Popalicious is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 First Lady Handicap for fillies and mares at Ruidoso Downs. Popalicious is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Forestry mare Sea Poppy, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Henry Dominguez. She has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $237,852 and is coming off an Apr. 24 allowance win. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (May 20, 2015) – Moussehistopheles is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Western Canada Handicap for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Moussehistopheles is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Gold Market mare Marketable, was bred by Litt Family Horse Trust & White Crane Thoroughbred Stable, is owned by Garry and Lauri Kugler and trained by Rodney Cone. He is a maiden making his eighth start with earnings of $10,655. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2015) — Spend one of the most exciting race days, California Gold Rush Day, trackside at the Santa Anita Gold Rush Beer Festival. Sample amazing and unique beers from the the best craft breweries in So-Cal, get a bite from delicious food trucks and, of course, watch and wager on Live Thoroughbred racing. http://www.santaanita.com/events/california-gold-rush/#.VVzSKvlViko ...

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (May 20, 2015) — In 1957, John Mabee bought his first two horses for $6,000 at a yearling sale conducted at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club where he would later become president, board chairman and spearhead for a $80 million rebuilding in the 1990’s. He directed the same passion and determination to the Thoroughbred breeding industry, transforming an undeveloped plot of land in Ramona to the world-renowned Golden Eagle Farm. In 1991, 1997 and 1998, John and Betty Mabee earned Eclipse Awards as the nation’s leading breeders, reigned as  North America’s leading owner and breeder by money won in 1992 and topped the California breeders’ earnings list for 19 consecutive years.  Golden Eagle Farm developed a reputation of developing broodmare families that were both deep and rich in quality. With the closing of Golden Eagle Farm last fall, the seven 2-year-olds in training and one unraced 3-year-old cataloged to sell at Barretts May Sale to be held on Thursday, May 28th at Del Mar will... ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, May 21, in the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita Park. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board agenda and supporting package of materials also are available on the website. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 18, 2015) — Harlington’s Rose, winner of the Grade III Las Flores Stakes March 8, worked three furlongs Sunday in 34.80 for next Saturday’s $150,000 Spring Fever Stakes, one of eight major stakes races scheduled starting Saturday and running through Monday, Memorial Day. “She’s doing really well,” said trainer Steve Knapp, who saddled the longest shot in the field, Big Break, to a $33 upset win by 1 ¼ lengths in Saturday’s ninth race. “She’s trained great and this is the plan we’ve had all along, so this is where we’re running.” Saturday features five stakes in the Golden State Series for California-bred or sired horses. In addition to the Spring Fever, they are the $150,000 Tiznow Stakes; the $200,000 Melair Stakes; the $125,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes; and the $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes. ...

By Bloodhorsre.com PIMLICO, Md. (May 15, 2015) — As he prepares his longshot Bodhisattva for the May 16 Xpressbet.com Preakness Stakes (gr. I) at Pimlico Race Course, trainer Jose Corrales makes no apologies for the unusual name that is a tongue-twister for track announcers. “It’s hard to say, and I have a hard time saying it,” said Corrales, 55, a native of Panama. “But he is named for a Buddha in India and it means enlightened one.’ “ If Bodhisattva, the only one in the Preakness field with a race on the Pimlico dirt—a victory in the April 18 Federico Tesio Stakes—pulls off an upset over 4-5 morning-line favorite American Pharoah and six others in the 1 3/16-mile race, he would light up the tote board. He is 20-1 in the morning line and breaks from post 6 under Trevor McCarthy, who turns 21 years old on Preakness day. A son of Student Council  , Bodhisattva was bred in California by Andy Stronach. Stronach is the son of Frank Stronach, chairman of The Stronach Group, which operates Pimlico... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (May 14, 2015) — Omar is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Journal Handicap at Northlands Park. Omar is by Bertrando, out of the Beau Genius mare Perfect Doll, was bred by Omar Aldabbagh, is owned by Randy Exelby, Tim Gordon and Running Rabbit and is trained by Roberto Diodoro. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $162,123 and is coming off an Apr. 1 claiming win. ...

PIMLICO, Md. (May 13, 2015) – California-bred stakes winner Gimme Da Lute is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Chick Lang Stakes for 3-year-olds at Pimlico. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Watson, Pegram and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $177,560 and is coming off a third in the May 2 Pat Day Mile. ...

By Louisville Courier-Journal PIMLICO, Md. (May 13, 2015) — As Jose Corrales trains a longshot colt up to Saturday’s Preakness, he’s doing so with a mantra the Panamanian lived by while winning more than 1,000 races as a jockey. “I used to say, ‘I’m not better than nobody, but nobody’s better than me,'” Corrales recalled Tuesday. The California-bred Bodhisattva, named for a Buddhist term that means “enlightened one,” is Corrales’ horse – an apt moniker with connections carrying much respect for their foes into the second leg of the Triple Crown. They’ll match up with Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah, runner-up Firing Line and Dortmund, among those that entered Wednesday. Bodhisattva won Pimlico’s Federico Tesio Stakes last time out, a score for a horse Corrales at one point hoped could make his way on the Kentucky Derby trail. That he settled instead for the Preakness hasn’t dimmed the Maryland-based conditioner’s spirits. Saturday’s race marks the first Triple Crown event for the 55-year-old, either as a jockey or trainer. “This is... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (May 13, 2015) — Time for a Memory is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Wild Rose Handicap for fillies and mares at Northlands Park. Time for a Memory is by Time to Get Even, out of the Rio Verde mare Making Memories, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Ed Maier and trained by Tim Rycroft. She has eight wins in 21 starts, earnings of $88,256 and is coming off wins in last year’s Sonoma Handicap and Saskatchewan Derby. ...

PIMLICO, Md. (May 11, 2015) – She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Skipat Stakes for fillies and mares at Pimlico. 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 Tim Keiser. She has 15 wins in 40 starts, earnings of $455,025 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 18 Primonetta Stakes. She was fourth in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (May 7, 2015) – Tabled With Gold is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Hastings Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Tabled With Gold is by Formal Gold, out of the Never Tabled mare Tabled With Saros, was bred by Patricia Zacker & Ellen Hughes, is owned by Zacker and trained by Roy Lumm. She has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $122,341 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 14 Camilla Urso. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 7, 2015) – Stakes winner Sing and Tell returns from an eight-month layoff in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Poppy Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Handfull is by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Team Green, Hollendorfer and Nakkashian and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 12 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $231,203 and is coming off a four consecutive wins. Sing and Tell is by Alymagic, out of the Avenue of Flags mare Refreshing Song, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Joe Daehling and Holly Evans and is trained by Evans. She has seven wins in 25 starts, earnings of $238,962 and is making her first start since a fifth in a Sept. 11 allowance. Central Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Smart Strike mare Miss Boomtown, was bred by Abrams, Huston Racing, Matties Racing and Auerbach, is owned by Dave Del Debbio, William Delia... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 6, 2015) – Grade I winner Warren’s Veneda is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Vanity 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 22 starts, earnings of $827,612 and has a three-race win streak, most recently the Mar. 14 Santa Margarita Stakes. ...

  ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 30, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Singing Kitty and fellow California-bred Spanish Queen are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Honeymoon Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Spanish Queen is by Tribal Rule, out of the Unusual Heat mare Spanish Bunny, was bred by owners Jack Nakkashian, Harry Bedarian and Harout Kamberian, is trained by Richard Baltas. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $63,600 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 4 Providencia Stakes. 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 nine starts, earnings of $243,378 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 4 Santa Anita Oaks. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 30, 2015) – Gimme Da Lute is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Pat Day Mile Stakes on the Kentucky Derby undercard at Churchill Downs. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Pegram, Watson  Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $158,160 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 4 Echo Eddie Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Rousing Sermon and fellow California-breds Magic Mark and Motown Men are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Precisionist Stakes at Santa Anita. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has six wins in 33 starts, earnings of $818,072 and is coming off a fifth in the Mar. 29 Santana Mile. Magic Mark is by Benchmark, out of the Deputy Governor mare Jewel Magic, was bred by owners Dorine and John Lanza and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $190,604 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 20 optional claimer. 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 five wins in 27 starts, earnings of... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2015) – California-breds McHeat, Guy Code and Richard’s Boy are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Desert Code Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. McHeat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by owner Madeline Auerbach and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $38,580 and is coming off a ninth in the Apr. 4 Echo Eddie Stakes. Guy Code is by Blazonry, out of the Gone West mare Stayingalive, was bred by Running Horse Equine Training and Wellness Center, is owned by Heart Racing Stable and trained by G.F. Almeida. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $83,190 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 12 San Pedro. 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 trained by Peter Miller. He has three wins in four starts,... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Moons Over Me is entered in Friday’s $75,000 Ultrafleet Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Moons Over Me is a Kentucky-bred by Majesticperfection, out of the Gone West mare Ennui and was sold for $10,000. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $42,600 and is making her first start since a Sept. 28 maiden win. ...

BENSALEM, Pa. (Apr. 27, 2015) – Bodhisattva is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Parx Derby for 3-year-olds at Parx Racing. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach and is owned by trainer Jose Corrales. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $165,095 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 18 Frederico Tesio Stakes. ...

ALTOONA, Ia. (Apr. 27, 2015) – Tribal Echo is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Golden Circle Stakes for 3-year-olds at Prairie Meadows. Tribal Echo is by Tribal Rule, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Serena’s Echo, was bred by The Cole Ranch, is owned by K and R Racing and trained by Joe Hawley. He has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $48,638 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 11 Baxter Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2015) – Stakes winner Uzziel and fellow California-bred Smoove It are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Wilshire 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 four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $239,238 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 10 Santa Lucia Stakes. Smoove It is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $248,980 and has won three of her last four starts. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2015) – Echo Eddie Stakes runner-up Grazen Sky leads seven entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Grazen Sky is by Grazen, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steven Miyadi. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $129,800 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 4 Echo Eddie. Cardiac is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatinaheartbeat, was bred by owners Madeline Auerback, Marsha Naify, Barry Abrams and Onofrio Pecoraro and is trained by Abrams. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $71,730 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 4 allowance. Pulmarack is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $125,330 and is coming off a... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2015) – A field of eight is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Campanille Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Saint Mamie is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Silver Lining, was bred by Donald Dizney, is owned by Seamist Racing and trained by Blaine Wright. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $27,990 and is coming off three consecutive wins. Ashley’s Sassy is by Decarchy, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, Bran Jam Stable and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $116,800 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 4 Evening Jewel. La Fiera is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Greg James. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $25,607 and is coming off a third in... ...

GRAND ISLAND, Ne. (Apr. 23, 2015) — Joy Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Bosselman Pump and Pantry/Gus Fonner Stakes at Fonner Park. 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 is trained by Kellyn Gorder. He has 10 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $410,377 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 4 optional claimer. He was fourth in this race last year and third in 2013. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 22, 2015) – Defending champion Pepper Crown and fellow multiple graded winner Summer hit join fellow California-bred G. G. Ryder in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III San Francisco Mile at Golden Gate. 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 22 starts, earnings of $351,853 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 5 allowance. He won this race last year. Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth and Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and is trained by Hollendorfer. He has 11 wins in 22 starts, earnings of $552,849 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 29 allowance. He was second in this race the last two years. G. G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch,... ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Apr. 21, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Tip Top Lady is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $55,000 Petticoat Stakes 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. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $28,440 and is coming off a fourth in a Mar. 16 allowance. ...

By Bloodhorse.com OAKLAND, Calif. (Apr. 20, 2015) — Jockey Dennis Carr, who suffered a blunt blow to the back of his head in a starting gate incident Sunday, April 19 at Golden Gate Fields, was “sitting up and recovering very well” Monday morning after undergoing surgery Sunday night at Highland Hospital in Oakland, Calif. The surgery was performed to remove blood from around his brain and relieve cranial pressure. “The doctors at Highland said the surgery was a complete success and that there will be a full neurological recovery with no residual brain damage,” reported Golden Gate Fields’ track physician, Dr. David Seftel, . “Dennis is sitting up, alert, and recovering very well this morning. He is expected to make a full recovery.” Carr sustained his head injury when his mount in the fifth race, Sharpton, reared wildly in the gate. Carr was ejected out of the back of the gate and wasn’t sure what his head hit during the incident. Carr walked around behind the gate without the need... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 18, 2015) — A public memorial for longtime Southern California trainer Mike Mitchell will take place Monday, April 20 at Santa Anita. The service, which is to start at 1:30 p.m. and run until 3 p.m., will be held in the track’s Chandelier Room.            Mitchell, who passed away following a lengthy battle with brain cancer at age 66 on Tuesday, trained in California for nearly 40 years and is survived by his wife, Denise and their two daughters, McCall (Rounsefell) and Shea (Leparoux). Additional surviving family includes his four siblings; a twin sister, Cheryl, and three brothers, Earl, Jr., Guy and Casey.             The Mitchell family has arranged for their pastor and the choir from their church, Fellowship Monrovia, to address those attending. There will also be a few other short speeches from designated speakers.              At the request of the family, donations may be made in Mike Mitchell’s name to the Southern California Race Track Chaplaincy of America (RTCA). The family has also requested that light... ...