Speed Seeker Wins Ontario Colleen

Aug 23, 2014 Posted by CTBA In Cal-bred Stakes Winners Videos, News

By Bloodhorse.com TORONTO, Canada (Aug. 23, 2014) – Making just her third career start, Speed Seeker became a stakes winner when she rallied from off the pace to take the $154,417 Ontario Colleen Stakes (Can-IIIT) over the Woodbine turf course Aug. 23 (VIDEO). Speed Seeker is a Florida-bred daughter of California stallion Heatseeker. Sent off as the 5-2 favorite in the field of nine 3-year-old fillies, Speed Seeker split pacesetter Executive Allure and stalking Daring Kathy approaching midstretch under jockey Luis Contreras before pulling away from the pack to score by 4 3/4 lengths. Owned by Robert K. Johnson, Frank Coniglio, Richard Rendina, and Frank Ferrigine, the Heatseeker filly finished a close fifth in the grade II Lake George Stakes at Saratoga Race Course July 23, beaten by 2 1/4 lengths in her initial stakes try. She easily broke her maiden in her debut by 7 3/4 lengths June 8 at Woodbine over the E.P. Taylor turf course. “The first time she showed a lot of speed and finished really... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, August 21, in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. 1st Vice Chair Bo Derek, 2nd Vice Chair Richard Rosenberg and Commissioners Madeline Auerbach, Steve Beneto, Jesse Choper and George Krikorian 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: · CHRB Executive Director Rick Baedeker and Dr. Rick Arthur, equine medical director for the Board, reported progress in discussions for implementing third-party Lasix administration in California horse racing. The report was the first of many planned discussions on the overall issue of race-day medications. · Baedeker also reported on the steps being taken by safety stewards and other CHRB officials to analyze the racing surfaces at Del Mar and review other procedures in a continuing effort to provide for the safest possible racing conditions. · Chairman Winner asked the Board’s Pari-Mutuel Operations, ADW... ...

‘Chrome in Bullet Work at Los Alamitos

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 22, 2014) — The morning after his connections selected the Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) for his return race, California Chrome picked up his pace at Los Alamitos Race Course Aug. 22 with a bullet half-mile drill. Trainer Art Sherman had California Chrome’s regular rider Victor Espinoza aboard for the first time since the dual classic winner ran fourth in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) June 7 while attempting to sweep the Triple Crown. California Chrome was clocked in a smart :47 2/5, handily, the swiftest of 15 on the morning over the one-mile Los Alamitos oval. “I wanted to crank down on him just a little bit, and it went perfect,” Sherman said in reference to bringing Espinoza up from Del Mar to ride California Chrome. “I caught him going :13 and two (1:13 2/5) for three-quarters. (California Chrome) puts a lot into his works, and when he’s on his game, he works really easy. I was really pleased with the work. We’ll keep stepping... ...

Big Macher Returns for O’Brien

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2014) – Grade I stakes winner Big Macher is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Pat O’Brien 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 trained by Richard Baltas. He has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $496,428 and is coming off a win in the July 27 Bing Crosby. ...

Rock Me Baby in Del Mar Mile

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2014) – California Dreamin’ Stakes winner Rock Me Baby and fellow California-bred He Be Fire N Ice are entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has Six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $361,802 and is coming off a win in the July 27 California Dreamin’. He Be Fire N Ice is by Unusual Heat, out of the Deputy Commander mare Deputy Tombe, was bred by St. George’s Farm, is owned by Cicero Farms and trained by Clifford Sise. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $332,330 and is making his first start since an eighth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Mile. He was second in this race last year. ...

‘Chrome Returning in Pennsylvania Derby

By Bloodhorse.com BENSALEM, Penn. (Aug. 21, 2014) — California Chrome, the unlikely hero of this year’s Triple Crown series who won the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I), will make his return from a brief layoff in the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (gr. II) Sept. 20. The 3-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit , fourth in the Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after injuring his right front quarter leaving the starting gate, has been training at conditioner Art Sherman’s Los Alamitos Race Course since returning from a respite at Harris Farms July 17. The Belmont loss June 7 snapped a six-race win streak for the blaze-faced California-bred chestnut who also took the Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) and San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) earlier in the season for owners Steve Coburn and Perry Martin. For making the 1 1/8-mile Pennsylvania Derby California Chrome’s first start off the bench, Sherman and the owners are guaranteed $100,000 each once he leaves the starting gate. The deal is part of... ...

Theresa Patterson Passes at 78

By DRF.com SAN MATEO, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2014) — Funeral services will take place Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St. Timothy’s Catholic Church in San Mateo, Calif., for Theresa Patterson, 78. Patterson was preceded in death by her husband, trainer Dennis Patterson. She was involved in racing herself as a breeder and owner. She is survived by sons Dennis and Bill, both of whom are involved in racing. ...

She’s Stella Marie in Emerald Distaff

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2014) – She’s Stella Marie is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. She’s Stella Marie is by Leroidesanimaux, out of the Pleasant Colony mare Stellarina, was bred by Willow Creek Farm, is owned by Claire Lein and trained by Martin Pimental. She has two wins in 18 starts, earnings of $41,086 and is coming off a fifth in a May 26 claimer. ...

Cal-bred Trio in Del Mar Handicap

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2014) – California-breds Poshky, Starspangled Heat and Bench Light seek their first stakes win in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap. Poshky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pincky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $162,460 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, David Abrams and Vincenzo Loverso, is owned by Barry Abrams, Auerbach and Loverso and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has five wins in 35 starts, earnings of $440,697 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 15 allowance. Bench Light is by Benchmark, out of the Habitony mare Lightly Go Lightly, was bred by Ellen Jackson and Margaret Scherr, is owned by Cobb, Cunningham Stable, Medina, Herbertson, et... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Thursday, August 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility). 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 agenda and supporting package of materials for this meeting also are available on the website (agenda/package). ...

Heat Du Jour Wins Solana Beach

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2014) – Heat Du Jour rallied resolutely through deep stretch to win Sunday’s $151,000 Solana Beach Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Heat Du Jour is by Unusual Heat, out of the Half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer, Mark Schlaich and George Todaro and trained by Hollendorfer. She is a full sister to stakes winner Lennyfromalibu. She has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $252,998 and was coming off a sixth in a July 25 optional claimer. Heat Du Jour ran the mile on turf in 1:34.73 and won by three lengths at odds of 9-1. Qianoa was second and favored Kathleen Rose third in a field of 10. Multiple graded stakes winner Doinghardtimeagain, also trained by Hollendorfer, pulled up on the second turn and was vanned off. For Heat Du Jour’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/heat+du+jour. ...

California Chrome

California Chrome works out at Los Alamitos Aug. 15, 2014. ...

Alan Landsburg Passes at 81

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2014) — Alan Landsburg, a television writer, producer and director who in later years focused on improving horse racing as a racing commissioner and industry leader, died Thursday at the age of 81. Mr. Landsburg graduated from New York University with a degree in communications and then honed his skills in the U.S. Army as a writer, director, and producer of special events for the American Forces Network in Europe. Following his discharge in 1956, this broadcasting experience helped him become one of the youngest directors ever when he joined the NBC radio affiliate in New York at the age of 21. From there he moved to Los Angeles in 1961 to join the new Wolper Productions, which was his opening into television. An Emmy Award winner and Oscar nominee, he was responsible for more than 2,000 hours of network programming, including the “Biography” series, “National Geographic” specials, “The Undersea World of Jacques Cousteau,” and “That’s Incredible.” He frequently addressed important social issues in... ...

New Stables in Santa Anita Plan

By Arcadiasbest.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2014) — Santa Anita Park is contemplating adding 800 horse stable barns in the north parking lot area, building two “high-class” restaurants on the opposite corner of the property near the Huntington Drive entrance to the Westfield Santa Anita mall, and potentially developing a major retail/entertainment component in the next couple of years to adjoin the track that could also include a hotel. None of these plans has been officially proposed or submitted to the City for consideration. But during a study session prior to the Aug. 5 Arcadia City Council meeting, the Mayor, Council members, city staff and members of the public heard the tentative plans of Santa Anita Park chairman Keith Brackpool for future development of the 304-acre site. Just a few years ago the City Council unanimously approved a major 800,000 commercial development called Shops at Santa Anita by the creator of The Grove and The Americana at Brand, Rick Caruso, for the 85-acres of the south parking lot of the... ...

Results Soar in Northern California Sale

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2014) – Results soared across the board at Tuesday’s 2014 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Total sales were $1,054,700 compared to $438,500 last year, an increase of 141 percent. Average sale price was $12,556 compared to $6,007, an increase of 109 percent. Median price was $5,000 compared to $4,000. The sale topper, a son of Forestry that sold for $75,000, is a half-brother to last year’s sale topper, Rowdy Dylan, who sold for $60,000 and was pinhooked for $280,000. The Forestry colt, consigned by H & E Ranch, was purchased by Randy Morris of Anthem, Ariz. The sales price is a record for the sale. The top-priced filly sold for $58,000. She is by Artie Schiller, out of the Golden Voyager mare Paz Cuidadana, was consigned by Checkmate Thoroughbreds, was bred in California by Richard Barton Enterprises and purchased by Al Bresciani of Woodland, Calif. Tuesday’s sale was the 11th presented in Northern California by the California... ...

Time for a Memory Wins Sonoma

EDMONTON, Canada (Aug. 16, 2014) — California-bred Time for a Memory closed determinedly to run her win streak to four in Saturday’s $48,860 Sonoma Handicap for 3-year-old fillies 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 seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $79,704 and was coming off three consecutive claiming wins. She ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:46.87 and won by one-half length at odds of 5-1. For Time for a Memory’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/time+for+a+memory. ...

Politicians Salute California Chrome

By Bloodhorse.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2014) — California’s State Capitol went all Chrome on Thursday, Aug. 14. Both the State Senate and Assembly unanimously approved a resolution saluting 2014 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness (both gr. I) winner California Chrome, along with his human connections and the state’s racing industry. It’s believed to be the first time the California legislature passed such a resolution for a racehorse, said Doug Burge, of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “It’s not only honoring the owners and breeders, but it’s important to remind people of the importance of racing,” Burge said. Carrying their Derby and Preakness trophies, co-owners and breeders Perry and Denise Martin of Yuba City, Calif., and Steve and Carolyn Coburn of Topaz Lake, Nev., received a heroes’ welcome at the state house. Although the Martins work in Sacramento, it was the first time any of them had seen the Capitol chambers. “They said, ‘Can you bring the horse?’ We don’t think so,” said Steve Coburn. They brought... ...

Slow Workout for California Chrome

By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2014) – With a time slower than expected, California Chrome continued preparations for an autumn comeback with a half-mile workout in 50.40 seconds at Los Alamitos on Friday. The workout was the second this month for California Chrome since he lost a bid for the Triple Crown with a fourth-place finish in the Belmont Stakes on June 7. Similar to his three-furlong workout in 37.60 seconds on Aug. 8, California Chrome was not urged by exercise rider Anna Wells on Friday. Going onto the track at dawn, California Chrome was hardly out of a gallop when he reached the three-furlong pole to start the work. California Chrome ran the first quarter-mile in 26.40 seconds, according to Alan Sherman, assistant to his father, trainer Art Sherman. California Chrome quickened in the next furlong, going in 11.40 seconds from the eighth pole to the wire, according to Alan Sherman. He completed the workout around the first turn. :: Breeders’ Cup Challenge: Results, replays, charts, and more “He... ...

Doinghardtimeagain in Solana Beach

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Multiple graded winner Doinghardtimeagain leads a deep field in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Wild in the Saddle is by Silic, out of the Wild Deputy mare Local Law, was bred by Dinesh Maniar, is owned by Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms and trained by Richard Baltas. She has six wins in 29 starts, earnings of $165,958 and is coming off a July 6 optional claimer win. Stakes winner Magic Spot is by Papa Clem, out of the Generous mare Sweet Spot, was bred by Royalty Stables and BG Stables, is owned by BG Stables and Hector Palma and is trained by Palma. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $179,060 and is coming off a win in the June 8 Campanile Stakes. Kathleen Rose is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five... ...

Sagebrush Queen in Rancho Bernardo

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Stakes winner Sagebrush Queen is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sagebrush Queen is by Unbridled Energy, out of the Tough Knight mare Nite Moon, was bred by Oak Hill Farm, is owned by Larry Konecne and Sandi Mattei and is trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $213,770 and is coming off a third in the July 12 Great Lady M Stakes. ...

George Nicholaw Passes at 86

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2014) – George Nicholaw, a former California racing commissioner who introduced millions of Southern Californians to horse racing by airing stretch calls on the popular news radio station that he managed for 35 years, died early Sunday due to complications from a urinary infection. He was 86. Mr. Nicholaw was familiar to many who might not have recognized him by sight but knew the entreating, gentle cadence of his voice from hearing his editorial comments on the KNX-AM (1070) news radio station where he served as vice president and general manager from 1967 until 2003. Long known for his civic involvement, Mr. Nicholaw was appointed to the California Horse Racing Board by Governor Pete Wilson on March 26, 1992. He was reappointed by Governor Wilson in 1996 to a term that expired January 1, 2000. He served as Board vice-chairman from 1998 until he became chairman in 1999. During his eight years as a racing commissioner, Mr. Nicholaw repeatedly demonstrated his support for the... ...

Hezamazing Tries for Third Classic

DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2014) – California-bred Hezamazing on Saturday tries to win his third $100,000 Arapahoe Park Classic Stakes. Hezamazing is by Indy Film, out of the Ruhlmann mare She’s Amazing, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Carlyle Rollins and trained by Rick Houghton. He has 16 wins in 55 starts, earnings of $329,169 and is coming off an Aug. 3 allowance win. He won this race in 2012 and 2010, was sixth last year and second in 2011. ...

Cal Expo Track Named for Breed

By Bloodhorse.com SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2014) — The racetrack at California Exposition and State Fair has been renamed for the late Kirk Breed, who served as executive director of the state horse racing board and was formerly general manager of the state fair and a board member. The California Legislature passed a resolution, chaptered on Aug. 7, the first anniversary of his death, renaming the Cal Expo track the “Kirk Breed Memorial Race Track.” A memorial plaque in honor of Breed will be placed on the Cal Expo racetrack grounds. Breed served as executive director of the California Horse Racing Board from 2008 until his death due to cancer at the age of 73. He was appointed general manager at Cal Expo during the first term of Gov. Jerry Brown in 1979, and was credited with turning around the event’s financial fortunes during lean times. He later became a lobbyist on behalf or the racing industry and also served for eight years on the Cal Expo board of directors.... ...

Los Alamitos Releases Stakes Schedule

By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2014) — The Los Alamitos September Thoroughbred meeting will have a $775,000 stakes program of eight races equivalent in value to the 12 stakes offered at the meeting it replaces, the Los Angeles County Fair meeting at Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif. The Los Alamitos meeting, which runs Sept. 5-21, is highlighted by the $200,000 Los Alamitos Mile for 3-year-olds and up Sept. 6. The race was tentatively scheduled for Sept. 20 but pushed forward at the request of the Thoroughbred Owners of California, according to Los Alamitos general manager Brad McKinzie. The new date will allow some runners to start in the Los Alamitos Mile and the $300,000 Awesome Again Stakes over 1 1/8 miles at Santa Anita on Sept. 27. The Los Alamitos meeting will not include four stakes from previous Fairplex meetings – the C.B. Afflerbaugh and Phil D. Shepherd Stakes for 2-year-olds, and the Jim Kostoff Stakes and Pomona Derby for 3-year-olds. In 2013, there were eight stakes at Fairplex... ...

Sneaking a Kiss at Emerald Downs

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Sneaking a Kiss is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Sneaking a Kiss is by Stephen Got Even, out of the Menifee mare Coded Princess, was bred by Harold May, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Tina and Scott Saxwold, and is trained by Chris Stenslie. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $445. ...

Drum Major Gets First Winner

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – California stallion Drum Major was represented by his first winner when Mosso won the fourth race at Del Mar on Thursday. Mosso is out of the Benchmark mare Enduring Mark, was bred by Keith Barncastle, is owned by Donald Zimmerman and trained by Rafael Becerra. The 3-year-old gelding ran the five furlongs in :58.46 and won by three-quarters of a length at odds of 8-1 in the $20,000 maiden claimer. ...

Time for a Memory at Northlands

EDMONTON, Canada (Aug. 13, 2014) – Time for a Memory is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Sonoma Stakes for 3-year-old fillies 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 six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $49,704 and is coming off a three consecutive claiming wins. ...

Truely Quick Quick Enough

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2014) – California-bred Truely Quick survived an inquiry to win Sunday’s $64,505 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Truly Quick is by Yes It’s True, out of the Golden Missle mare Quick Emotions, was bred by owners George Schmitt and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has won both career starts and has earnings of $56,800. Truly Quick ran the six furlongs in 1:12.12 and won by 1 ¾ lengths at odds of 2-1. For Truly Quick’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/truely+quick ...

Caracortado Enters Green Flash

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2014) – Multiple graded stakes winner Caracortado is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $90,000 Green Flash Handicap on the Polytrack at Del Mar. Caracortado is by Cat Dreams, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Mons Venus, was bred by Mike Machowsky, is owned by Blahut Racing, Donkey Island Racing, Kagele Brothers, et al and is trained by Machowsky. He has nine wins in 21 starts, earnings of $883,365 and is coming off a third in a July 18 optional claimer, his second start in 2 ½ years. ...

Mon Petite in Sandy Blue

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2014) – Mon Petite is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $90,000 Sandy Blue Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Mon Petite is by Papa Clem, out of the Jeune Homme mare Avranches, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Marie Goda, is owned by Robert and Luanne Bean and trained by Robert Bean. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $48,190 and is coming off a July 24 claiming win. ...

New Santa Anita Track Installed

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2014) — Santa Anita has completed the installation of a new racing surface that will be used for the first time during the autumn meeting that features the Breeders’ Cup races Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. The track’s autumn meeting begins Sept. 26. Track superintendent Dennis Moore said Sunday he plans to spend the next few weeks blending and grading the material installed in late July and early August. “It went fairly smoothly,” Moore said of the installation. “We’ll do a lot of watering and working the material, getting it blended and mixed.” The installation began after the barn area was closed in mid-July, coinciding with the start of the Del Mar summer meeting. A locally based soil, known as El Segundo sand, was used for the new surface. During the installation, the material previously used for racing was removed to the base, allowing the course to be surveyed for sloping and grading. Moore said that 20,000 yards of new material was installed. The... ...

Joya Real Wins Fort Monmouth

OCEANPORT, N.J. (Aug. 10, 2014) – Joya Real, a Kentucky-bred daughter of California stallion Eddington, won Sunday’s $58,800 Fort Monmouth Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. Exiting a turf sprint victory at Parx last out, Joya Real raced near the back of the pack through the initial stages then unleashed a flying finish to take the 5½-furlong turf sprint by a length, three-fifths off the course record in time of 1:01 3/5. “After her last race at Parx, we decided it was time to take a chance at some black type,” said winning trainer Kathleen DeMasi. “I was confident about mid-stretch. When she started making her run, I knew she’d get a piece. It was just a matter of how big of a piece.” Owned by Pewter Stable, Joya Real won for the fourth time in her last five races. A 5-year-old daughter of Eddington, out of the Regal Classic mare Regal Locket, bred in Kentucky by G. L. Zwerling LLC, Joya Real now boasts a career record... ...

Joe Morris on NTRA Board

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2014) — The National Thoroughbred Racing Association Aug. 8 announced four new appointees to the organization’s board of directors unanimously elected at the morning’s quarterly board meeting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The four new appointees to the board are: Judy Wagner, the 2001 National Handicapping Championship winner and 13-time NHC qualifier; Michael Rogers, president of the racing division of The Stronach Group; Scott Wells, president of the Thoroughbred Racing Associations and president and general manager of Remington Park and Lone Star Park for Global Gaming Solutions; and Joe Morris, representing the Thoroughbred Owners of California. “The addition of these new board members will undoubtedly strengthen the NTRA,” said organization president Alex Waldrop. “These appointments will provide direct representation to major constituencies that not only support NTRA programs but which also have a vested interest in a strong and vibrant Thoroughbred industry. In particular, Judy Wagner’s appointment recognizes the important role horseplayers have in our industry, not just as fans or spectators like many other... ...

Foal Crop Projected at 22,000

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 9, 2014) — The Jockey Club is projecting a 2015 North American registered Thoroughbred foal crop of 22,000, it was announced today by Matt Iuliano, the organization’s executive vice president and executive director. The projections for the 2013 and 2014 foal crops were 23,000 and 22,000, respectively. “The projection for the 2015 foal crop is based on reports of mares bred received to date, and we estimate that approximately 80% of those reports have been received,” Iuliano said. Additional foal crop information is available in The Jockey Club’s Online Fact Book at jockeyclub.com/factbook.asp and in the online state fact books. The foal crop projection, traditionally announced in mid-August, is computed by using Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) received to date for the 2014 breeding season. RMBs are to be filed by August 1 of each breeding season. Stallion owners who have not returned their RMBs for the 2014 breeding season are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Interactive RegistrationTM, which enables registered... ...

TOBA Supports Medication Program

From TOBA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 8, 2014) — Earlier this week at the TOBA board of trustees meeting, held in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., Dr. Dionne Benson gave a status report on the implementation of the RMTC uniform medication program. Based on Dr. Benson’s report, TOBA has released the following statement: To see that the momentum of this reform program continues, TOBA and its board of trustees pledge to commit resources in order to ensure all Thoroughbred racing jurisdictions implement the entire RMTC uniform medication program. TOBA is the only organization made up solely of members who are the foundation of our sport. Without owners and breeders there would not be any athletes to perform at our racetracks. TOBA has been encouraged by the overall support seen by many industry organizations for the RMTC uniform medication program and will work diligently with the RCI, the American Graded Stakes Committee, the Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, the National HBPA, The Jockey Club, racetracks, and local horsemen’s groups to achieve full implementation in the near... ...

Jockey Club Round Table to be Streamed

From The Jockey Club SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Aug. 8, 2014) — The Jockey Club will provide a live video stream for Sunday’s 62nd Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The two-hour conference begins at 10 a.m. EDT, and the live video stream will be available at jockeyclub.com. The Round Table Conference agenda will feature Brian Rolapp, the executive vice president of NFL Media and the president and CEO of the NFL Network, who will share insights into the National Football League’s media strategies, and Denis Egan, the chief executive of the Irish Turf Club, who will provide an update on jockey safety and welfare initiatives. The program will also provide updates on medication reform efforts in the United States, a study on equine drug testing and enforcement, an analysis of racing trends and horse inventories, and a report on new fan and owner development initiatives. A video replay of the Round Table Conference will be available Sunday afternoon and an official transcript of... ...

Cavonnier Draws Five Cal-breds

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2014) – Debut winners Colorado Strong and Truly Quick lead five California-breds among the entries for Sunday’s $50,000 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Colorado Strong is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Wild Wonder mare Wild Reflection, was bred by Woodbridge Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and is trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start with earnings of $25,200. Lucky Fame is by Lucky J. H., out of the Western Fame mare Sierra Fame, was bred by George and Clare Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $16,900 and is coming off a third in the July 6 Everett Nevin. Truly Quick is by Yes It’s True, out of the Golden Missle mare Quick Emotions, was bred by owners George Schmitt and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He won his lone start July 31 and has earnings... ...

California Chrome Works at Los Al

From Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2014) — Dual classic winner California Chrome turned in his first workout since the Belmont Stakes (gr. I), breezing three furlongs handily the morning of Aug. 8 at Los Alamitos Racecourse. Trainer Art Sherman and co-owner Steve Coburn were both pleased after observing the drill, which was timed in :37 3/5. California Chrome had a new exercise companion as Anna Wells, celebrating her 22nd birthday, filled in for regular rider Willie Delgado. Wells had a firm hold on California Chrome as they started out on the backstretch. The striking 3-year-old chestnut picked up the pace a little in the final furlong while running with his ears pricked as Wells sat steadily. “We’ve had almost two weeks of jogging and galloping,” Sherman said, since California Chrome returned July 17 from a five-week freshening including time at Harris Farms, the colt’s birthplace, following the Triple Crown campaign. “I don’t think as far as air goes…he has a hell of a foundation on him, you know what... ...

California Chrome Workout Planned

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2014) — California Chrome is expected to return to the worktab Aug. 8 with his first official move since running fourth in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I), according to connections of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner. The 3-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit had been on hiatus after injuring his foot and dead-heating for fourth with Wicked Strong in the Belmont. He spent time off at Harris Farms before returning to trainer Art Sherman’s base at Los Alamitos Racecourse July 17. Trained by Sherman for Steve Coburn and Perry Martin, and supervised by assistant Alan Sherman, the chestnut colt has been galloping at Los Al since his return. On Aug. 1 he had an unofficial blowout down the lane, going two furlongs in :26 and galloping out in :38 4/5. Plans call for California Chrome to have one start before competing in the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) to be run... ...

Hovdey on Del Mar Heroism

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2014) — Aleksei Avila, named for a gold medal Olympian from Belarus, sat on the steps of a neighbor’s RV in his shorts, a T-shirt, and his stockinged feet. A silver sticker in the shape of a paramedic’s badge was displayed prominently on his shirt. Two hours earlier, he had been pulled through the side window of his family’s burning trailer home by a Del Mar employee, and now Aleksei was taking a rueful inventory of his losses. “I had 30 games on my DS,” Aleksei said. “And those were my lucky shoes. I won with those in the hippity-hop race here six times. The last time I won was by, like, ten yards.” Aleksei is seven, and now he’ll be eight, thanks to the fact that for no apparent reason Del Mar labor foreman David Martinez decided to take the long way around from the grandstand side of the track at a quarter to six Wednesday morning to check on... ...

No Calif. Online Poker in 2014

By Dave Palermo, GamblingCompliance SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2014) — Legislation to legalize Internet poker in California, potentially the most lucrative U.S. online gambling market, will not make it out of the state legislature in 2014, Capitol Hill officials, American Indian tribes and racing industry lobbyists said Wednesday. A bill sponsored by Senator Lou Correa will not be the subject of a hearing by the Senate Government Organization Commission (GOC) before an August 29 deadline for consideration by the full legislature, according to GOC director Arthur Terzakis. “There will be no Internet poker hearings in August, no,” Terzakis said. Similar legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Reginald Jones-Sawyer remains stagnant, a victim of legislative inertia and strained relations between Jones-Sawyer and the tribes who drafted his bill. An informational hearing on Internet legislation has not been scheduled for the Assembly GOC, a committee spokeswoman said Wednesday. Jones-Sawyer’s staff did not respond to requests for comment. Policy issues involving “bad actor” provisions and the state’s thoroughbred racing industry, coupled with regulatory and legal issues,... ...

Hovdey on Sonoma County Fair

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2014) — Believe it or not, there has been another racetrack operating in California for the past couple of weeks equipped with a fully operational turf course and the participation of Hall of Fame personalities. And a Ferris wheel. That would be the Sonoma County Fair at Santa Rosa, gateway to California’s wine country, where the 13-day meet concludes Sunday with the running of the $50,000 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes at six furlongs. Richard Lewis, Santa Rosa’s director of racing, reports that attendance and handle are down from last year, but average field size is up, which for some reason is the only language racetrack managers are inclined to speak anymore unless otherwise prompted. Lewis sighed and tended to agree. “When the day’s over, if we put on a good program, we’ve done our job,” Lewis said. “We can’t go out there and make people bet.” Santa Rosa exists at the rim of California’s most booming region. The fair and its racing... ...

Ain’t No Other Seeks Repeat

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2014) – Defending champion Ain’t No Other leads five California-breds among the entries for Sunday’s $50,000 Jess Jackson Owners’ Handicap at Santa Rosa. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 36 starts, earnings of $573,645 and is coming off a fifth in the July 4 Oak Tree Sprint. He won this race last year, was second in 2012 and third in 2011. Marino’s Wild Cat is by Marino Marini, out of the Dayjur mare Faxene, was bred by Roy Guinnane, is owned by GCCI and trained by Cliff DeLima. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $90,680 and has a four-race win streak. Stakes winner A Toast for You is by Tribal Rule, out of the Apollo mare Whitewinesipper, was bred by Hidden Meadows Farm, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. He has... ...

Papa’s Flashy Girl in Wash. Oaks

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2014) — Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Papa’s Flashy Girl is by Papa Clem, out of the Deputy Commander mare With a Flash, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Horseplayers Racing Club #213, Patrick McGhee and Mike Strickland and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $50,929 and is coming off a third in the July 19 Kent Handicap. ...

Treasury Considering Gambling Tax Rule

By DRF.com WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 6, 2014) — The U.S. Treasury Department has told Congress that it will review a proposed reinterpretation of a tax rule that would be favorable to horseplayers, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, which conducts federal lobbying efforts on behalf of the racing industry, said Wednesday. The NTRA said the Treasury Department acknowledged in a response to congressional representatives that it “will take the recommendations under consideration.” The representatives, including the highest-ranking members of the House Ways and Means Committee, signed on to a letter that asked Treasury to consider allowing horseplayers to use the total cost of a bet, rather than the denomination of the wager, in the calculation to determine tax liability for large winning payoffs, a reinterpretation that could save horseplayers millions of dollars annually in taxes. According to racing officials, the Treasury Department had the option of refusing to consider the recommendation. Although the department is not guaranteed to issue an opinion favorable to the racing industry, one official characterized the Treasury... ...

The Tom Squad in Emerald Derby

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2014) – The Tom Squad is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Emerald Downs Derby for 3-year-olds. The Tom Squad is by Old Topper, out of the Forestry mare Lexie Miss, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by J.C. Racing Stable and trained by Jeff Metz. He has one win in 12 starts, earnings of $57,470 and is coming off a fourth in a July 26 claimer. ...

Thorn Song Passes at 11

COALINGA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2014) — Harris Farms is saddened to announce the passing of Thorn Song (2003, by Unbridled’s Song, out of Festal by Storm Bird) due to complications of severe laminitis while at Alamo Pintado Veterinary Clinic in Santa Ynez. Bred in Kentucky by Pinnacle Racing LLC and Taylor Made Farm Inc., Thorn Song won eight of 29 starts including the Shadwell Turf Mile S.-G1 and the Shoemaker Mile S.-G1, and earned $1,132,700. Racing for Zayat Stables from 2005-2009, the big gray was trained by Dale Romans and Mike Mitchell. Thorn Song sustained a career-ending injury in July of 2009 and spent the next year and a half recovering at Alamo Pintado Veterinary Clinic. Under the care of Dr. Doug Herthel, Dr. Erin Byrne and Dr. Ian Campbell and the staff at Alamo Pintado, Thorn Song underwent extensive stem cell therapy to treat his hoof issues. Thorn Song entered stud in 2011 at Harris Farms as property of the farm. He is represented by 29 current two-year-olds in... ...

Tribal Spy in Daisycutter

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2014) – Graded winner Tribal Spy, stakes winner Uzziel and Our Pure Creation are the California-breds entered in Friday’s $90,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Tribal Spy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Victory Gallop mare Victory Spy, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Triple B Farms and trained by Adam Kitchingman. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $304,640 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 Mizdirection Stakes. 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 Mike Puype. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $96,310 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 11 Santa Paula Stakes. 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 Jeff Bonde. She has four wins in 10 starts,... ...

Do the Danse Returns at Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2014) – Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes winner Do the Danse and fellow California-breds Go to the Alter and Can Can Babe are entered in Friday’s $50,000 Wine Country Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. Do the Danse is by Kafwain, out of the Joyeux Dancer mare Big City Danse, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won both of her starts with earnings of $58,400. Go to the Alter is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Bertrando mare Go Jaylo, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $33,276 and is coming off a fifth in the July 5 Juan Gonzalez Memorial. Can Can Babe is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Johannesburg mare Book’em Babe, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She won her lone start with earnings of $10,091. ...

Curvy Kitten Enters Aspen Cup

RUIDOSO, N.M. (Aug. 2, 2014) – Curvy Kitten is the lone California-bred entered in next Saturday’s $50,000 Aspen Cup Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs. Curvy Kitten is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Henry Dominguez. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $14,430 and is coming off a fourth in a June 22 allowance. ...

California Chrome Works at Los Alamitos

From DMTC CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2014) — Trainer Art Sherman reported here Saturday morning that Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner California Chrome had a quarter-mile blowout at Los Alamitos on Friday. “It wasn’t a registered work. I just wanted to open up his lungs and stretch his legs a little bit,” Sherman said. “He looks great. We’re back in action.” ...

Red Outlaw Still Perfect

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2014) – Red Outlaw returned from a six-month layoff and kept his perfect record intact with a wire-to-wire win in Friday’s $201,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Baffle Stakes winner Red Outlaw is by Tribal Rule, out of the Slewpy mare Anachristina, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Blinkers On Racing Stable, Aurelio, Bizovi, Coons, Dizonno et al and is trained by Peter Miller. “The plan was to go to the front,” said Miller. “The speed had been holding and he’s such a game horse. It didn’t look like there was much pace in the race and my horse has more speed than the rest. I told [jockey Edwin] Maldonado that if he could get him to the lead, they wouldn’t get by him. I knew his speed and his tenacity would work for him. It doesn’t matter what surface he runs on, this horse can run. “We might look at the El Cajon... ...

NorCal Sale Grad Enters Best Pal

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2014) — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Rowdy Dylan is entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Rowdy Dylan sold at last year’s sale for $60,000, was pinhooked and resold for $280,000 at Barretts. The Sky Mesa colt is coming off a maiden score by 7 1/4 lengths. ...

Off-the-Turf Again at Del Mar

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2014) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club feels deep sorrow and great concern following a further injury on our turf course during racing on Thursday afternoon. We continue to be of the belief that Del Mar’s turf course is safe for our horses and riders. Our crews have performed extensive maintenance measures to enhance that safety and those measures – and the course itself – met with the approval of safety officials from the California Horse Racing Board this past Tuesday. Nonetheless, given this additional injury on our turf course, we now will discontinue racing on it for the remained of this week. We will continue efforts to improve the course during this down time and hope to resume racing on it in the near future. Further, we also will continue our communication with all our partners in the racing community – the California Horse Racing Board, the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the Jockey Guild – in attempts to... ...

Millionaire Halo Dolly Retired

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2014) — Millionaire multiple graded stakes winner Halo Dolly has been retired from racing. Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer saddled the hard-knocking 6-year-old mare for 37 of her 40 starts. The California-bred daughter of Popular—Spanish Halo, by Comic Strip, won 18 times. Ten of those victories came in stakes company, including the Yellow Ribbon Handicap (gr. IIT) at Del Mar in 2012 and the Wilshire Handicap (gr. IIIT) at Hollywood Park in 2013. She also won three consecutive editions of Del Mar’s Solana Beach Handicap and finished in the top three 31 times. Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez bred Halo Dolly from their unraced mare Spanish Halo, who is also the dam of Russian group II-placed Oksistka. Halo Dolly will be offered as a broodmare prospect at the Keeneland November breeding stock sale this fall. “This kind of horse that is real consistent quickly becomes a barn favorite,” Hollendorfer said. “She did all she was supposed to do and one hundred times more. She deserves... ...

Pepper Crown Enters Grace

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2014) – Graded winner Pepper Crown and fellow California-bred Siberian Laughter are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. 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 five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $167,533 and is coming off a second in a June 15 allowance. Siberian Laughter is by Siberian Summer, out of the Skywalker mare Lots of Laughs, was bred by Al Keshisian & Mr. and Mrs. Dick Probert, is owned by Keshisian and Nancy Probert and is trained by William Delia. He has six wins in 30 starts, earnings of $206,903 and is coming off a third in a June 15 allowance. ...

Doinghardtimeagain Goes for Grade I

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Doinghardtimeagain is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $708,766 and is coming off a win in the July 12 Great Lady M. ...

Sea Preacher in Dupret Derby

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Sea Preacher is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Sea Preacher is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Skimming mare Coastal Skimming, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $76,016 and is coming off a two consecutive wins. ...

Wake Up Nick Remains Unbeaten

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Wake Up Nick, the 3-5 favorite under jockey Mario Gutierrez, extended his perfect record to 3-for-3 Wednesday with an impressive triumph in the featured $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible two-year-olds at Del Mar. Wake Up Nick took command from the outside entering the stretch and then drew out to score by 4 ¼ lengths in the added money event that was won by future Kentucky Derby and Preakness champion California Chrome last summer. Atta’ Boy Woody, the 5-2 second choice, rallied to be second, a length in front of Global Magician in the field of six young horses. Colorado Strong was a late scratch from the field. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee & Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. “He’s so professional,” said O’Neill. “He gives you 110 percent all of the time and how do you not love a horse... ...

Six Winners from 2013 NorCal Sale

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 29, 2014) – Six graduates from last year’s Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale, four of them 2-year-olds, have already posted wins in 2014. That includes Rowdy Dylan, topper of last year’s sale, who ran off in a July 14 $42,000 maiden special weight dash for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. This year’s sale will be held Tuesday, August 12, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, beginning at noon and conducted by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Rowdy Dylan is by Sky Mesa, out of the Broken Vow mare Serious Vow, was bred by H & E Ranch in Kentucky, is owned by David Lanzman Racing Stable and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. The colt sold for $60,000 at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale to Del Playa Bloodstock, then was re-sold for $280,000 at Barretts March Select 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. He ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:03.40 and won by 7 ¼ lengths as the 2-5 favorite. ... ...

Warren’s Knockout Seeks Repeat

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 29, 2014) – Defending champion Warren’s Knockout and fellow California-breds Two Scotch Blues and Tannersmymuscle are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at Albuquerque. Warren’s Knockout is by Stormed, out of the Doneraile Court mare Now My Precious, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Len Schermer and trained by Justin Evans. He has 10 wins in 34 starts, earnings of $415,757 and is coming off a second in a June 2 allowance. He won this race last year. Two Scotch Blues is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Street Cry mare Street Party, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Jay Rader and trained by Betty Rader. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $33,731 and is coming off a May 18 claiming win. Tannersmymuscle is by Tannersmyman, out of the Top Account mare Get the Money, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Kings River Ranch and trained by J. Eric Kruljac. He has three wins in... ...

Hector Palma

Back in the 1970s and ’80s, trainer Hector Palma was a force to be reckoned with. He won training titles and multiple grade I stakes races, and conditioned the likes of Irish O’Brien and Pen Bal Lady. After a lengthy quiet period Palma’s stable is returning to the spotlight, thanks to a new farm, the successful stallion Affirmative, and a classy filly named Magic Spot. Palma, 77, has been around a long time, but he still remembers his roots. The native of Mexico came up in racing in Tijuana before moving to the United States. “I worked for Michael Millerick,” Palma recalled. “Buster” Millerick, a member of racing’s Hall of Fame, is best known as the trainer of California-bred Native Diver, who won three straight Hollywood Gold Cups from 1965 to 1967. “I started training on my own on June 1, 1971,” Palma said. “I won my first race, and seven days later I ran my second horse and won that, too.” In 1976 Palma won his first graded stakes... ...

Joshua Stein Wins With Cal-bred

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2014) — Joshua Stein scored a victory with the first horse he started as a trainer when California-bred Cleverly Beverly won a nose decision over favored Starfire Mist July 30 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif. In her previous start, Cleverly Beverly won a $25,000 maiden race as the final starter in the long career of trainer Roger Stein, who is Joshua’s uncle. Roger Stein was forced to retire because of a physical problem affecting nerves in his hands and feet. Joshua Stein, 26, saddled the 4-year-old filly July 6 for his uncle at Pleasanton, though he was not the trainer of record. “I was on cloud nine after that race, but today I’m on cloud ten or eleven,” the younger Stein said. Juan Sanchez was aboard Cleverly Beverly ($15) in the 1 1/16-mile starter allowance race on the turf, the third on the Santa Rosa card Wednesday. Racing toward the rear of the field, the California-bred daughter of Terrell—bred and owned... ...

Beau Genius Passes at 29

From Ballena Vista Farm RAMONA, Calif. (July 28, 2014) — Grade I winning and Grade I sire Beau Genius was euthanized on Friday July 25th at Ballena Vista Farm due to his recent declining quality of life in the last of his twenty-nine years. Big Macher, Beau Genius’ California-bred son, won Sunday’s Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes. Beau Genius was a millionaire on the racetrack having won marquee races throughout Canada and the United States. He won or placed in 30 of his 42 starts including victories in the Philip H. Iselin H.-G1, Michigan Mile and One-Eighth H.-G2, Display S., Churchill Downs H., Deputy Minister H., for his owner-breeder Dr. Brian Davidson. The charisma of the Canadian-bred Beau Genius was noted early on and often; Sovereign Farm in Canada, farm manager Tommy Cosgrove. “I’m staring at the best-looking foal I’ve ever seen,” Cosgrove said of the chestnut born on May 20, 1985. “I’d expect great things from him.” The final stakes win of all-time jockey great Bill Shoemaker’s career was... ...

Big Macher

Big Macher wins the $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes. ...

Big Win for Big Macher

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – California-bred Big Macher held off odds-on favorite Goldencents to win Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. The Bing Crosby Stakes is part of the Breeders’ Cup’s “Win and You’re In” series, so all B.C. entry fees for Big Macher will be paid. 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. “This is my first Grade I. It’s my dream … my dream,” said Baltas. “The horse has been nothing but spectacular, getting better and better. He had a little setback (quarter crack) after his last race that really wasn’t much. Tyler had more confidence in the horse than I did. You can’t teach heart to a horse, he either has it or he doesn’t. You just do the best you can do and hope the horse has the will to win. This horse does.... ...

Sing and Tell Takes Burbank

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – California-bred Sing and Tell held on for a game wire-to-wire win in Sunday’s 64,800 Luther Burbank Handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. 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 23 starts, earnings of $238,252 and was coming off a June 7 allowance win. Sing and Tell ran the 1 1/16 miles on turf in 1:43.72 and won by three-quarters of a length over favored Cal-bred Halo Dolly at odds of 5-2. For Sing and Tell’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/sing+and+tell ...

Rock Me Baby Wins California Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – Rock Me Baby rallied three-wide into the stretch and drew off to win Sunday’s $150,500 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $361,802 and was coming off a third in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes. He was second in this race last year. Rock Me Baby ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.88 and won by 3 ¼ lengths at odds of 2-1. Starspangled Heat was second and Ethnic Dance third in the field of eight. The race was run on Polytrack after originally being carded for the turf. For Rock Me Baby’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/rock+me+baby6. ...

My Fiona

My Fiona wins the $100,000 CTBA Stakes. ...

Red Outlaw Returns in Real Good Deal

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – Unbeaten stakes winner Red Outlaw returns from a five-month hiatus in Friday’s $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and Stanford Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $78,000 and is coming off a June 21 starter’s allowance win. Eddie’s First is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $47,800 and is coming off a seventh in the July 5 Los Alamitos Derby. Chattering Gambler is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Lit de Justice mare Gambler’s Justice, was bred by Halo Farms and Martin Mueller, is owned by Kevan Kynaston and Ian... ...

Wake Up Nick Looks to Graduate

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – Unbeaten Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes winner Wake Up Nick is the likely heavy favorite in Wednesday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee & Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has won both career starts with earnings of $108,600. Atta’ Boy Woody is by Atticus, out of the Woodman mare Royal Woodman, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He won his lone start with earnings of $33,600. Colorado Strong is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Wild Wonder mare Wild Reflection, was bred by Woodbridge Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start with earnings of $25,200. London Legacy is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Kelly Kip mare Passionate Kip, was bred by Terry... ...

Wake Up Nick Looks to Graduate

Go West Marie Takes Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2014) – Favored Go West Marie gamely fought off Wonderful Lie to win Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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. “Yes, this is my first Del Mar stakes win,” said Truman. “I’ve been coming here for 44 years. It feels fantastic. The main thing is to do it for (owner) Mr. (Peter) Redekop. He’s the one who steps up and takes the chance and he’s given me some very good horses. And it’s nice to have a world class rider like Kent Desormeaux — that helps you relax. He came by this morning and said ‘You want to talk?’ I said, ‘Are you kidding, you’re riding her.’” She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $228,280 and was coming off a third in a June 20... ...

Halo Dolly Returns to Santa Rosa

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 24, 2014) – Millionaire Halo Dolly and fellow California-breds Sing and Tell and Tiz Partners are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Halo Dolly is by Popular, out of the Comic Strip mare Spanish Halo, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by Hoefflin, Hoefflin, Hollendorfer, O’Farrell, Robin et al and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 18 wins in 39 starts, earnings of $1,003,416 and is coming off a second in a June 7 allowance. She was third in this race last year. 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 six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $196,952 and is coming off a June 7 allowance win. Tiz Partners is by Tizbud, out of the Mi Cielo mare Mi Mi Mine, was bred by Harris Farms,... ...

Cal-breds in Sunday Spotlight

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2014) – California-breds represent nearly two-thirds of the horses entered on Sunday’s 10-race card at Del Mar. The highlight for Cal-breds is the $150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles, which drew a dozen entries. There are four other races exclusively for horses bred or sired in California. They are the first race, a $75,000 maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and up; the second race, a $75,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies; the fourth race, a $77,000 optional claimer for fillies and mares; and the 10th race, a $38,000 maiden claimer for fillies and mares with a $50,000 tag. In total, 70 of the 110 horses entered were bred or sired in California. ### ...

Unusual Heat Progeny Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) – Soi Phet continued his entry-fest by adding his name to a list that includes five sons of Unusual Heat in Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. He’s also entered in Friday’s Cougar II Stakes and Saturday’s San Diego Handicap. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $276,302 and is coming off a third in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes.... ...

Big Macher Returns in Bing Crosby

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2014) — Big Macher is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby 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 four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $316,428 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 12 Potrero Grande. ...

Sunday Rules Risks Streak in Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) – Stakes winner Sunday Rules risks her unbeaten record in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Sprouts is by Square Eddie, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Edward Freeman. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $196,790 and is coming off a second in the June 22 Betamerica.com Oaks. Sunday Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil Amato. She has won all three of her starts with earnings of $175,740. She won last year’s Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar. Bonus Spin is by Hard Spun, out of the Two Punch mare Two Punch Gal, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Michael Whieldon and trained by Jeff Mullins. She has one win in two starts, earnings of... ...

Summer Hit, Soi Phet in San Diego

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) — Multiple graded-stakes winner Summer Hit and fellow California-bred stakes winner Soi Phet are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. He is also entered in Friday’s Cougar II Stakes. 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 Hollandorfer. He has 11 wins in 21 starts, earnings of $544,269 and is coming off a third in the June 21 Oak Tree Handicap. ...

She’s Ordained Tries Regret Stakes

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 23, 2014) — She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Regret Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 14 wins in 36 starts, earnings of $386,525 and is coming off a third in the July 12 Sweet and Sassy. She was second in this race last year. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Wine Country

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 24, 2014) — California-breds French Tart and Global Rule are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Wine Country Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. French Tart is by Decarchy, out of the Rio Lark mare Run Kaitlyn Run, was bred by owner Patricia Ford and is trained by William Delia. She has one win in 14 starts, earnings of $81,664 and is coming off a an eighth in the June 22 Betamerica.com Oaks. Global Rule is by Globalize, out of the Tribal Rule mare Lighten Up Rule, was bred by owners Jerry Hollendorfer and George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $51,884 and is coming off a third in the June 8 Campanile. ...

Jockey Club Releases Pedigree Binder

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2014) — The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. (TJCIS) today unveiled the Pedigree Binder, which enables users to easily manage, store, and view Equineline pedigrees online. The new tool is available for no additional charge whenever someone purchases an Equineline pedigree, race record, or mare produce record in PDF format. The digital Pedigree Binder offers a host of features, including the ability to organize Equineline pedigrees and race and produce records into a personal online binder, the capacity to view binders as an electronic flipbook or PDF, and the potential to share binders with others through email and social media outlets such as Facebook and Twitter. Pedigree binders may also be personalized by uploading PDF cover pages for each binder as well as for each horse within a binder and can include logos, photos, and video links. “Many breeding farms and Thoroughbred owners currently maintain hardcopy binders or books with pedigrees for reference,” said Carl Hamilton, chairman and president of TJCIS. “This... ...

Art Sherman Wins Pincay Award

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) — Art Sherman, a career racetracker who rose to the pinnacle of the sport this past spring when he guided the mercurial colt California Chrome to the edge of racing immortality in a thrilling Triple Crown run, has been named the 2014 recipient of the Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award. Sherman will receive the award and its distinctive trophy Sunday, July 27, in winner’s circle ceremonies at Del Mar between the day’s fourth and fifth races. The Pincay Award, given annually for the past 10 years to those who have served the sport “with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination and distinction,” will be presented at Del Mar for the first time. Previously, the ceremonies were held at Hollywood Park, but when the Los Angeles track closed in 2013, Del Mar invited Hall of Fame rider Pincay to continue his tradition at its shore location. Sherman, who came to the racetrack as a teenager and has spent his entire career either riding – which he... ...

Barretts Paddock Sale Results

SALES RESULTS SUMMARY (OVERALL) HEAD GROSS SALES SALE AVERAGE MEDIAN NOT SOLD OUT Two-Year-Olds 7 $459,000 $65,571 $50,000 6 2 Horses of Racing Age 12 $1,688,000 $140,667 $32,500 4 8 SALE TOTAL 19 $2,147,000 $113,000 $42,000 10 10 COMPARISON FROM LAST YEAR (OVERALL) HEAD GROSS SALES SALE AVERAGE MEDIAN NOT SOLD OUT Two-Year-Olds 10 $455,000 $45,500 $35,500 3 1 Horses of Racing Age 7 $802,000 $114,571 $75,000 5 1 SALE TOTAL 17 $1,257,000 $73,941 $50,000 8 2 HIGHEST PRICES 22 HEIR KITTY, 2010 b.f., Wildcat Heir – Be Silver $750,000 19 SUSHI EMPIRE, 2011 b.f., Empire Maker – Dowell House $275,000 18 CIAO BELLA LUNA, 2010 b.f., Tribal Rule – Shadow $250,000 of the Moon 26 PLEASE HOLD, 2011 gr./ro.f., Unbridled’s Song – $220,000 Collect Call 11 SHH SHE’S OURS, 2012 b.f., Tiz Wonderful – Our Secret $145,000 14 CALL IT GOOD, 2012 b.c., Medaglia d’Oro – Collect Call $100,000 TOP FIVE PURCHASERS Narvick International, Inc. 1 $750,000 $750,000 James M. Cassidy 4 $505,000 $126,250 Ron... ...

Top Kisser

Top Kisser wins $75,000 Governor’s Cup Handicap. ...

Soi Phet Stretches Out in Cougar II

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2014) — Stakes winner Soi Phet is the lone California-bred Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Cougar II Stakes at 1 1/2 miles at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2014) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Friday, July 18, in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. 1st Vice Chair Bo Derek, 2nd Vice Chair Richard Rosenberg and Commissioners Madeline Auerbach, Steve Beneto, Jesse Choper and George Krikorian 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 the license application for the Los Angeles County Fair race meet at Los Alamitos Race Course commencing September 5 through September 23. This is the first year that the meet will be conducted outside of Pomona and away from the Los Angeles County Fair itself. Paid admissions to either of the events – the fair in Pomona or the races at Los Alamitos – will provide free access to the other. Fair patrons will be able to wager on the races at Los Alamitos at various wagering locations inside the fairgrounds.... ...

Top Kisser Wins Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 19, 2014) — Top Kisser took over at the head of the stretch and held on to win Saturday’s $75,560 Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Top Kisser is by Old Topper, out of the Cherokee Run mare Cherokee Kiss, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $322,900 and was coming off a third in the Jan. 28 Oak Tree Distaff. Top Kisser ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.43 and won by one-half length at odds of 2-1. For Top Kisser’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/top+kisser2. ...

California Chrome Back at Los Alamitos

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2014) — Trainer Art Sherman made the trip from his Rancho Bernardo residence to Los Alamitos on Friday to check on California Chrome. The Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner arrived at Los Alamitos on Thursday after being given over a month break at Harris Farm in Coalinga. “The Big Horse looks great,” Sherman said Saturday morning at Del Mar. “He’s put on weight, his foot (injured when fourth in the Belmont Stakes) is all healed. We jogged him today and now we just hope everything goes well and we get him ready for the Breeders’ Cup.” Sherman said he’d like to have one prep race before the Breeders’ Cup, preferably sometime in late September. ...

Stryker Phd Wins Mt. Rainier

AUBURN, Wash. (July 20, 2014) — Odds-on favorite Stryker Phd, a Washington-bred son of pensioned California champion stallion Bertrando, rallied to win Sunday’s $50,000 Mr. Rainier Handicap at Emerald Downs. The 5-year-old champion Washington-bred older male of 2013 has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $210,251 and was coming off a win in the June 15 Budweiser Handicap. He was second in this race last year. He ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:40.20 and won by one length at odds of 9-10. For Stryker Phd’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/stryker+phd. ...

My Fiona Wins CTBA Stakes

By UTSanDiego.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2014) — CTBA Director Terry Lovingier and Walther Solis not only have ranches across from each other in Warner Springs, but the two men are friends and partners in developing race horses. On Friday night, one of those horses, a 2-year-old Ghostzapper filly, My Fiona, delivered their first stakes win ever at Del Mar, the $100,500 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes (CTBA) for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies. Favored My Fiona, ridden by Fernando Perez, battled trainer Blake Heap’s Lost Bus, with jockey Victor Espinoza, down the stretch and won by a neck. “It’s really amazing,” said Solis, who once was director of horse operations at Golden Eagle Farm and served as assistant to Ceasar Dominquez for eight years before going on his own. “We thought a lot about this filly when she was growing up. We thought we were onto something special. Right now she’s still learning how to run, so there’s no telling. She’s been training at Los Alamitos, and I... ...

The Spinmeister Wins at Northlands

EDMONTON, Canada (July 19, 2014) — The Spinmeister, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Heatseeker, won Saturday’s $48,740 Count Lathum Handicap for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. The Spinmeister has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $76,844 and was coming off a seventh in the June 21 Ky Alta Handicap. He ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:46.23 and won by 6 1/2 lengths at odds of $3.45-1. For The Spinmeister’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/the+spinmeister. ...

CHRB Considering Dates Adjustment

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2014) – Santa Anita may add two days of racing to its autumn meeting, and Los Alamitos may move the date of the richest race of its county fair meeting in September, after discussions at Friday’s California Horse Racing Board meeting. The racing board approved licenses for three meetings – at Los Alamitos from Sept. 5-21, the San Joaquin County Fair at Stockton form Sept. 19-28, and at Santa Anita from Sept. 26 to Nov. 2. Commissioner Madeline Auerbach asked Santa Anita officials to consider adding Thursday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Oct. 29. Auerbach argued that turf racing on Sept. 25 would be beneficial for a circuit that will race only on dirt during the Los Angeles County fair meeting at Los Alamitos from Sept. 5-21 following the closure of Del Mar on Sept. 3. Auerbach said that by racing on Oct. 29 Santa Anita could take advantage of additional interest from fans and horsemen on a week when the track hosts the... ...

Dancingtothestars in Osunitas

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 16, 2014) – Stakes winners Dancingtothestars and Warren’s Veneda and fellow California-bred Spring Bloom are entered in Saturday’s $90,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Dancingtothestars is by Good Journey, out of the In Excess mare A Lil Excess, was bred by owner Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $477,122 and is coming off a fifth in the June 28 Royal Heroine. Spring Bloom is by After Market, out of the Bertrando mare Spring Festival, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by RG Racing Stable and is trained by Rafael Becerra. She has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $210,140 and is coming off a fourth in a June 5 optional claimer. Warren’s Veneda is an also-eligible 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 five wins in 14 starts, earnings... ...

Unusual Way in Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 16, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Unusual Way is the leading earner of the five California-breds that are among entries in Saturday’s 75,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap at Sacramento. Vincenza is by Gotham City, out of the Fairy King mare Double Dipsea, was bred by Vince Augello, is owned by Quattro Piedi Stable and trained by Steve Specht. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $111,899 and is coming off a sixth in a June 7 allowance. Loveintheshadows is by Freespool, out of the Touch Gold mare Risk the Gold, was bred by Desperado Stables, is owned by Chris Carpenter and Donald Nunes and is trailed by Bill McLean. She has 10 wins in 40 starts, earnings of $170,466 and is coming off a June 13 starter’s allowance win. Unusual Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Edward Brown and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has five... ...

Papa’s Flashy Girl at Emerald Downs

AUBURN, Wash. (July 16, 2014) – Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Kent Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Papa’s Flashy Girl is by Papa Clem, out of the Deputy Commander mare With a Flash, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Hoseplayers Racing Club #213, Patrick McGhee and Mike Strickland and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $43,429 and is coming off a fifth in the June 29 Irish Day Handicap. ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 16, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Friday, July 18, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility). 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 agenda and supporting package of materials for these meetings also are available on the website (agenda/package). ...

NorCal Sale Topper Breaks Maiden

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 14, 2014) – Rowdy Dylan, topper of last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale, ran off with Sunday’s fifth race at Los Alamitos, a $42,000 maiden special weight dash for 2-year-olds. Rowdy Dylan is by Sky Mesa, out of the Broken Vow mare Serious Vow, was bred by H & E Ranch in Kentucky, is owned by David Lanzman Racing Stable and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. The colt sold for $60,000 at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale to Del Playa Bloodstock, then was re-sold for $280,000 at Barretts March Select 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. He ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:03.40 and won by 7 ¼ lengths as the 2-5 favorite. ...

CTBA Stakes Friday at Del Mar

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2014) – A field of nine, including Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Really a Princess, is entered for Friday’s $100,000 CTBA Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Really a Princess is by Marino Marini, out of the Lord Carson mare I’m a Princess, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. The $8,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $3,290. Inspired Illusion is by Papa Clem, out of the Helmsman mare Inspiration Within, was bred by owners Curt and Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She won her lone start with earnings of $9,000. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Steven Miyadi. She... ...

Oceanside Draws Four Cal-breds

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2014) – A California-bred quartet is among the entries in Thursday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds on the Opening Day card at Del Mar. G.G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by owner Eagle Oak Ranch and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $137,230 and is coming off a a fourth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan. Love Rules All is by Tribal Rule, out of the Bertrando mare Exquisite Love, was bred by Kjell Qvale, is owned by Bwack Wabbit Racing and is trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $62,616 and is coming off a June 12 optional claiming win. Patriots Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Seattle Bound mare Candy Factory, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $103,430 and... ...

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