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. ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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. ... ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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.... ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
Read More →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... ...
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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... ...
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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,... ...
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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. ### ...
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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.... ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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. ...
Read More →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. ...
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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... ...
Read More →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... ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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.... ...
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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. ...
Read More →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. ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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... ...
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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. ...
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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). ...
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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. ...
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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... ...
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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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By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 12, 2014) — Making her second start of the year, Doinghardtimeagain returned to winning form with a perfect stalking trip for jockey Mike Smith in the $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (gr. II) July 12 at Los Alamitos Race Course. Smith, who said the California-bred daughter of Ministers Wild Cat “felt strong the entire way,” rode her confidently to victory for owner/breeder Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer at odds of nearly 4-1. The Hall of Fame rider completed a sweep of the the graded stakes at the brief Los Alamitos summer stand after guiding Shared Belief to victory for Hollendorfer in the Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II) July 5. The 6 1/2-furlong Great Lady M. was renamed by Los Alamitos after previously being contested as the A Gleam Stakes at Hollywood Park. Doinghardtimeagain registered a 1 1/4-length victory in the Great Lady M., overtaking pacesetter Amaranth approaching mid-stretch to win in a quick time of 1:15.59 over a fast track.... ...
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From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 11, 2014) — Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4718, a bill that amends the Internal Revenue Code to make permanent 50% bonus depreciation for qualified property purchased and placed in service after December 31, 2013. The House also recently voted to permanently increase the expense allowance to $500,000 (with a $2 million investment threshold), up from the current level of $25,000 ($200,000 threshold). Bonus depreciation expired and the expense allowance dropped at the end of 2013. Bonus depreciation applies only to new business property such as a yearling. The expense allowance applies to both new and used property. Examples of used property include broodmares and horses of racing age. The House also is considering the expired three-year depreciation schedule for racehorses but this provision is pending. The Senate will address tax extender legislation for numerous business tax provisions, including those above, that expired or reverted to lower levels at the end of 2013. The NTRA Legislative Team anticipates that these expiring tax provisions... ...
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From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (July 11, 2014) — Twelve additional horses have been added to The Third Annual Paddock Sale at Del Mar of Race Ready Horses, scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 20 in the Del Mar paddock approximately twenty minutes after the last race is declared official. There are now 24 horses of racing age and 15 two-year-olds in the sales catalog. Grade 1 winner & Barretts grad Jeranimo has been retired to stud and withdrawn from this sale. The sortable catalog can be found on-line at http://www.barretts.com/sales/Catalogs/catdmp2014/catalogTABLE.asp. Printed catalogs will be available ONLY at Del Mar beginning on Friday, July 18. The catalog is also available now using the Jockey Club Ipad application. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INDICES ON THE IPAD WILL NOT INCLUDE HIP 10 (MONEY FAN), BUT THE CATALOG PAGE IS AVAILABLE ON THE IPAD. Complete Daily Racing Form past performances for all of the horses in the sale catalog through Tuesday can be found on-line at: http://www.barretts.com/sales/Catalogs/catdmp2014/pps/Del_Mar_Paddock_Sale_update.pdf . Since this is a... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 11, 2014) — Southern California’s Los Alamitos Race Course, now running its first Thoroughbred meet in 23 years, has earned accreditation from the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety and Integrity Alliance, it was announced July 11. The current eight-day meet that ends July 13 is one of three stands for Thoroughbred racing at the Orange County track this year, along with the Los Angeles County Fair Sept. 4-23 and a winter meet Dec. 4-21. By assuming some of the racing dates abandoned by Hollywood Park and Fairplex, the Los Alamitos Racing Association has helped to maintain a year-round circuit for Thoroughbreds in Southern California. In anticipation of its re-entry to the Thoroughbred game, Los Alamitos invested about $5 million in improvements, including an expansion of the main track to one mile. High-definition monitors line the facility and 200 additional stalls are forthcoming. “Los Alamitos has made safety a priority for all horses competing here—Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse,” said Brad McKinzie, vice president and general manager... ...
Read More →By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com COALINGA, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — Art Sherman leaned down and braced himself against the right front leg of California Chrome, lifted the colt’s foot, and peeled off the white bell boot protecting the hoof. California Chrome shifted his weight. “Easy boy,” Sherman said. California Chrome complied and allowed Sherman to take a good look at the back of the foot. The trainer ran his thumb over a barely visible scar line just above the coronet band. “It’s gone,” Sherman said. “You can’t hardly see it at all.” It had been 32 days since California Chrome had gotten that right front foot tangled with the hooves of longshot Matterhorn at the start of the Belmont Stakes, and now here he was, in one of the roomy, tree-shaded grass paddocks reserved for the stallions at Harris Farms in California’s drought-stricken Central Valley. His copper coat was flecked with dirt and he was working on a mouthful of carrot, courtesy of farm manager Dave McGlothlin at the shank.... ...
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By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2014) — Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens said Friday he will need to undergo a full knee replacement next week after doctors informed him that the damage to his right knee is more severe than first believed, including a completely torn anterior cruciate ligament. Stevens, 51, made his comments on HRTV, the horse-racing network where on July 10 he first announced that he would stop riding immediately and undergo knee surgery. “It’s been a great run, a great career, and if I don’t make it back, I can live with that,” Stevens said while being interviewed by Laffit Pincay III and Christina Blacker. “My ACL was completely shot, which I didn’t even know. That was a big shock,” Stevens said. He said “there were some tears” when his doctor called with the news Friday. “He said he’s never seen anybody do what [I’ve] been doing with no ACL,” Stevens said. “So, I apologize to anyone who happens to have lost money on... ...
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From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 7, 2014) — For the 15th summer in a row, one of Del Mar’s most popular attractions – “Daybreak at Del Mar” – is back on the agenda for a unique mix of fine breakfast fare and those majestic Thoroughbreds stretching their legs on sun-splashed mornings alongside the Pacific Ocean. The Saturday and Sunday gatherings, presented at the Clubhouse Terrace Restaurant just past the finish line, run from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. throughout the meet, which opens this year on Thursday, July 17. Regulars to the “Daybreak” mornings know what a delight it is to start their day in the presence of gallopers and workers preparing for upcoming races at the seaside oval. First-timers at the sessions are often in awe of the sights and sounds of the mornings, watching a sun-up ritual that is hundreds of years old unfold as they dine trackside. Breakfast goers will be able to choose... ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 5, 2014) – California-bred Do the Danse sped to a three-length win in Saturday’s $65,320 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stake for 2-year-old fillies at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Do the Danse is by Kafwain, out of the Joyeaux Dancer mare Big City Danse, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has won both of her starts, with earnings of $58,650. She ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:04.36. For Do the Danse’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/do+the+danse. ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (July 3, 2014) – Longshot Soi Phet stalked the leaders and pounced turning for home, extending his lead down the long stretch for a four-length win in Thursday’s $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles on opening day at Los Alamitos. 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 Paul and Mathilde Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,438 and was coming off a win in a June 8 starter’s allowance. He ran the mile in 1:35.50 and went off at odds of 11-1. Spirit Rules was second and Rock Me Baby third. For Soi Phet’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/soi+phet. ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 3, 2014) – Five California-breds are included in the field for Sunday’s $50,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. 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 won his lone start June 27 with earnings of $9,050. Global Magician is by Globalize, out of the Trans Island mare Shebang, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start May 17 with earnings of $20,280. Local Reason is by Olmodavor, out of the Bertrando mare Local Flavor, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by Ed Moger Jr. He won his lone start June 21 with earnings of $16,250. Mahorney is by Roi Charmant, out of the Candi’s Gold... ...
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By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (July 3, 2014) — The state that produced the star 3-year-old California Chrome may have a breeding industry shaking off the effects of a grueling decline in recent years. Recent interviews with farm managers, as well as Doug Burge, the executive director of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, indicate that several stallions had stronger books of mares in 2014 than in past years and that some farms have had an uptick in overall activity. Any improvement in the foal crop will be greatly appreciated by almost everyone in the sport. California’s foal crop was 3,823 in 2002, according to The Jockey Club’s annual “Fact Book.” The 2012 foal crop, the most recent year for which statistics are available, numbered 1,685. By further comparison, the 2010 foal crop was 1,998. Burge expects the 2014 crop to exceed 1,700, judging from conversations he has had with stallion owners and farms in recent weeks. “What we’re seeing, and I’ve been talking to a number of farms, is that there... ...
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DEL MAR, Calif. (July 3, 2014) — The Laffit Pincay, Jr. Award, established at Hollywood Park in 2004 and carried forward by the Hall of Fame rider over the next 10 years, will continue at Del Mar this summer when it is presented by Pincay on Sunday, July 27. The prestigious award honors someone or some organization that has served racing with integrity, dedication, determination and distinction. Previously, the recipient was selected by Pincay in conjunction with officials at the now-closed Hollywood Park. Starting this year, the former rider and officials of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will choose a worthy winner. “When Hollywood closed, I wasn’t sure what was going to happen with my award,” said the 67-year-old Panamanian who finished his illustrious riding career with 9,530 winners. “But then the people at Del Mar contacted me and said they’d love to have me keep it alive and bring it to their track. The award is meant as an honor for special people in our sport, so, naturally, I... ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Seven California-breds, including Northern California Yearling Sale graduate The One We stole, are among the entries for Saturday’s $50,000 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Do the Danse is by Kafwain, out of the Joyeux Danseur mare Big City Danse, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her lone start June 20 with earnings of $16,250. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate The One We Stole is by Tannersmyman, out of the Top Account mare Get the Money, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Troy Johnson and trained by Salvador Naranjo. The $2,300 Northern California Sale purchase won her lone start Apr. 25 with earnings of $17,550. Inspired Illusion is by Papa Clem, out of the Helmsman mare Inspiriation Within, was bred by owners Curt and Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She won her lone start June 5 with earnings of $9,000. Runninsmygame is by... ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Eddie’s First is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade II Los Alamitos Derby. 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 is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $47,550 and is coming off a sixth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan. ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Storm Fighter is the high weight and 5-2 morning-line favorite in Thursday’s $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos. Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Barbara Accardy, Paul Aguirre, Craig Siedler, Jim Xitco and Mark Xitco and is trained by Aguirre. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $187,078 and is making his first start since a Mar. 20 optional claiming win. 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 Paul and Mathilde Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has six wins in 26 starts, earnings of $292,438 and is coming off a win in a June 8 starter’s allowance. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and... ...
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CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2014) – Graded-stakes placed Huntsville and fellow California-bred Magic Mark are entered in Friday’s $75,000 American Flag Stakes at Los Alamitos. Huntsville is by Unusual Heat, out of the Jade Hunter mare Lethal Hunter, was bred by David Abrams and Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Auerbach and Barry Abrams and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has three wins in 39 starts, earnings of $297,021 and is making his first start since a seventh in a Feb. 14 optional claimer. 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 six starts, earnings of $161,860 and is coming off a two consecutive optional claiming wins. ...
Read More →By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 1, 2014) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Barretts Sales and Thoroughbred Owners of California will host “Buying a Racehorse,” a free new owners’ seminar and preview of the Barretts Paddock Sale at Del Mar on Sunday, July 20. The seminar will begin at 9 a.m. Pacific in the Verdana Café and will conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. Seminar panelists will include Art Sherman, trainer of dual classic winner California Chrome; bloodstock agent Rollin Baugh; auctioneer Ryan Mahan; and Jeff Lifson of West Point Thoroughbreds. They will discuss acquiring horses at auction and through private sales, claiming horses, and joining racehorse partnerships and syndicates. The seminar will also include a barn tour, where attendees can ask questions of leading California trainers and get a close-up look at horses in training. Participants will also get a preview of the horses entered in that evening’s paddock sale. Several representatives of racing syndicates will be on hand to provide information for those interested in getting into a partnership... ...
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By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2014) — Brad McKinzie, point man for the brave new racing adventure at Los Alamitos, was cracking wise about the mini-meets his track will be presenting this season, beginning Thursday with the eight-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival that runs all the way to July 13, better known as a week from Sunday. “Two weeks we can handle,” McKinzie said. “It’s that middle week we’ll be running in December that will present the real challenge. You just hope you can keep up the enthusiasm.” Since McKinzie said that, tongue firmly planted in his cheek, the Los Alamitos Racing Association has added another package of Thoroughbred dates in the Sept. 4-23 window formerly occupied by the L.A. County Fair. Led by its owner, Dr. Ed Allred, the track is stepping into some of the racing and training breach left by the closure of Hollywood Park as well as the end of live racing at Fairplex Park. As a marriage of necessity between the Quarter Horse... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (June 30, 2014) — The eight-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos Race Course starts Thursday, July 3, marking the first meet for Thoroughbreds at the Cypress, Calif. track since the final Orange County Fair in 1991. Racing will be conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis with seven stakes worth $1.15 million scheduled before the season ends Sunday, July 13. Anchoring the stakes schedule is the $500,000 Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II), formerly known as the Swaps Stakes when run at Hollywood Park (1974-2013). The race is the richest event on the calendar and the purse is $350,000 higher than it was when the Swaps was run for the final time last July 4 at the now-shuttered Inglewood, Calif. track. The Derby is the beginning of the $1 million Bolton Challenge bonus. The winner of the Derby would collect the seven-figure prize with subsequent victories in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Del Mar and the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I)... ...
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Owners of horses of racing age currently not nominated to the Breeders’ Cup program can nominate their runners at discounted rates on or before July 15 for competition in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. All horses must be nominated in order to compete in any of the 13 Breeders’ Cup World Championship races. The nomination discounts are as follows: * 2-year-olds by a nominated Breeders’ Cup stallion can join the program for $12,000; this one-time nomination fee makes the racehorse eligible for its entire racing career to the Breeders’ Cup. * 3-year-olds and up that were foaled in the Northern Hemisphere will receive a 50% discount off normal racehorse nomination fees and 3-year-olds and older born in the Southern Hemisphere can nominate for 25% of their regular nomination fee. * All nominated racehorses are eligible for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and any other racing program of the Breeders’ Cup for as long as they race. Following the July 15 deadline, the price for... ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2014) – Stakes winners Ain’t No Other and Ourwestcoastghost and fellow California-bred Coach Bob are among the entries for Friday’s $75,000 Oak Tree Sprint at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Coach Bob is by Bertrando, out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Gentleman’s Hope, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by Tom Gerstel, Reina Gonzalez, Keith and Jean Hembree, et al, and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. He has four wins in 32 starts, earnings of $211,002 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Feb. 22 Sensational Star. Ourwestcoastghost is by Muqtarib, out of the In Excess mare Express Xcess, was bred by owners Ron Lang, Lillian Lang and D. Wayne Baker and is trained by Baker. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $205,922 and is coming off a second in a May 26 allowance. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds... ...
Read More →By Fresno Bee COALINGA, Calif. (June 29, 2014) — He is a rock star and, yes, he does know it. California Chrome, the colt who was bred, foaled and spent much of his first year at Harris Farms in Coalinga, won the Kentucky Derby and then the Preakness Stakes and was just two lengths from becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 36 years in the Belmont Stakes, is back “home.” Does he know just how much of a thrill he gave a nation of followers wishing and willing horse racing history? Dave McGlothlin, the general manager of the Horse Division at Harris Farms, chuckled a bit at the question as he followed the 3-year-old colt back to the barn the other day. California Chrome might not know the numbers — some $3.5 million in purse money won. But he smelled the roses and heard the thunderous crowds and all of that. “Oh,” McGlothlin said, with a wry smile, “he knows.” Right now, though, California Chrome is more like a... ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 28, 2014) — Tribal Gal ($28) proved the quickest early and was uncatchable as she sped to an easy victory Saturday in the $100,870 Oak Tree Distaff for Golden State Series eligible filly and mares at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. “She broke in a bit and then had the six [Handful of Pearls] beside her, but I just let her do her thing,” said 18-year-old Ricardo Gonzalez, who notched his first stakes victory after a pair of seconds at the Golden Gate Fields meeting. Tribal Gal, a 4-year-old daughter of Tribal Rules, set the pace in the California Wine Stakes here last year before fading. But she was sharp and at the top of her game in Saturday’s Cal-bred sprint stakes. She led Handful of Pearls by a head through a 21.65-second opening quarter as Gonzalez simply sat still. She was a length ahead at the quarter pole and still running strong as Handful of Pearls, a claimer who gave Russell Baze his 12,000th victory... ...
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By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (June 27, 2014) — Ed Burgart will be a familiar voice to Southern California racing fans over the next two weeks. Burgart, who has called Quarter Horse races at Los Alamitos since 1981, will call the action for the summer Thoroughbred meeting at Los Alamitos that begins a two-week run Thursday. On five nights over the next two weeks, Burgart also will call the evening races for Quarter Horses and lower-level Thoroughbreds at Los Alamitos. It is a scenario familiar to Burgart, 62. In the autumn of both 1994 and 1995, Burgart pulled doubleheader duty during the day at Hollywood Park and in the evenings at Los Alamitos when Trevor Denman was vacationing from his position as the Hollywood Park announcer in those years. “I did doubleheaders on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays,” Burgart said Thursday. “I remember the last day, I called 10 races at Hollywood and 15 races at Los Alamitos. That’s when we ran the Champion of Champions on closing night [of the Quarter... ...
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From TOC Dr. Edward Allred has been selected by the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) to receive the 2013 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions and service in the California Thoroughbred racing industry. Allred owns Los Alamitos Race Course, which will host its inaugural Thoroughbred race meet July 3-13. Los Alamitos, the home of dual classic winner California Chrome, also will race the L.A. County Fair dates in September and a three-week Thoroughbred meet in December. Allred’s innovative insurance plan for trainers, FinishLine Self-Insurance Group, has been instrumental in reducing the burden of rising workers’ compensation rates, keeping the cost of training horses in California affordable for both Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred trainers and owners. When California Thoroughbred racing found itself in a tight spot for stabling after the close of Hollywood Park, Allred stepped up to provide 700 Thoroughbred stalls to be used for year-round training as well as an expanded one-mile racetrack at Los Alamitos. “We are very pleased to... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 26, 2014) – Starspangled Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita. Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, David Abrams & Vincenzo Loverso, is owned by Barry Abrams, Auerbach and Loverso and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has five wins in 32 starts, earnings of $385,987 and is coming off a sixth in the June 14 Albany Stakes. ...
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AUBURN, Wash. (June 26, 2014) – Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Irish Day 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 Patrick McGhee and Saratoga West and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $42,179 and is coming off a fourth in a May 26 claimer. ...
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Richard Kritzski (R) accepts congratulations from Mel Stute and Joe Talamo after win by Awesome Return. Three days after Awesome Broad dropped a bay son of Decarchy at Magali Farms, farm manager Tom Hudson turned to breeder Richard Kritzski and proclaimed, “We’ve got a stakes winner here.” Hudson’s declaration has already come true, as Kritzski’s Awesome Return is now a dual stakes winner. He is also another page in the story of Kritzski’s rise through Thoroughbred ownership, which started as recently as 1999 and has since been a bit of a whirlwind. Kritzski’s close friend Gary Brown can take the majority of the credit for getting Kritzski involved in the sport. In 1998 Brown was campaigning a handsome 2-year-old son of Broad Brush, Mr. Broad Blade, who broke his maiden stylishly by three lengths at Hollywood Park Nov. 29. As happens with most flashy juveniles winning over a route of ground, the victory thrust Mr. Broad Blade onto the Triple Crown trail. Kritzski joined Brown for that ride and... ...
Read More →From DMTC Del Mar will broadcast its signal in high definition this summer, joining a select number of tracks across the country that provide fans a crystal-clear look at their racing product. The change will mean that the track’s broadcast partner, TVG, the largest online wagering company and horse racing network in the U.S., will present all its racing from the seaside track in HD. TVG will utilize 17 HD cameras, wireless audio equipment on racing participants, multiple angles of photo finishes and virtual graphics that display betting and sponsorship information, all enhancing the racing action and viewer’s experience. FOX Sports and FOX Sports 1 also will broadcast in HD. All simulcast outlets nationally and internationally which are equipped to receive high definition will be able to access the signal in HD and the majority of the televisions on-track at Del Mar will show the advanced upgrade. In a collaborative partnership, TVG will be providing portions of their HD production to the national broadcasts of other sports networks, including NBC... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Stakes winner Rovenna and fellow California-bred My Monet are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Senorita Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Rovenna is by Vronsky, out of the Northern Afleet mare Amadamprez, was bred by owner Donald Dizney and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $397,760 and is coming off a three consecutive wins, two in stakes. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing Enterprise and trained by George Papaprodromou. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $49,650 and is coming off a seventh in a June 5 optional claimer. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Graded winner Cyclometer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. Cyclometer is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley, Irwin Molasky and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley. He has six wins in 21 starts, earnings of $417,004 and is coming off a win in the Los Angeles Stakes. He was sixth in this race last year. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Dancingtothestars and fellow California-bred Kathleen Rose are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Dancingtothestars is by Good Journey, out of the In Excess mare A Lil Excess, was bred by owner Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has seven wins in 23 starts, earnings of $473,122 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 26 Fran’s Valentine. Kathleen Rose is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $231,540 and is coming off a three consecutive optional claiming wins. ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Top Kisser is the high weight and Unusual Way is the leading earner among entries for Saturday’s $100,000 Oak Tree Distaff Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Brilliant Melody is by Bertrando, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Unchanged Melody, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $204,270 and is coming off a fourth in a May 18 optional claimer. Top Kisser is by Old Topper, out of the Cherokee Run mare Cherokee Kiss, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $265,800 and is coming off a sixth in the May 25 Mizdirection. Qiaona is by Wilko, out of the Skywalker mare Starlet Sky, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by... ...
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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB/Board) adopted regulations June 19 to limit the use of corticosteroids in racing horses and to impose further restrictions on shockwave therapy. The move is part of an aggressive effort by the Board to protect horses and riders. The changes are expected to go into effect in October following final regulatory review. “The people who play by the rules should have the best shot, not the people who don’t play by the rules,” said Board Chairman Chuck Winner. “This is the way it is going to be from now on, and we’re going to work very hard to make sure the integrity of the sport is protected.” The Board voted to set limits on certain medications consistent with the national uniform medication program. The most significant of these limits is for corticosteroids, potent anti-inflammatory medications. When used improperly, corticosteroids could mask serious injury from the examining veterinarians and allow injured horses to compete. The restrictions will fundamentally... ...
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By DRF.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 24, 2014) — Breeders’ Cup and Keeneland Race Course officials confirmed Tuesday that the historic track in Lexington, Ky., will serve as the host site for next year’s championship event. The race dates will be Friday, Oct. 30, 2015 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015. At the same time, Breeders’ Cup confirmed that Santa Anita Park will host the event Nov. 4-5, 2016, and that Del Mar will host Nov. 3-4, 2017. The host site plans were first reported last week, but Breeders’ Cup officials and the three tracks had declined comment until a series of press conferences on Tuesday morning. Keeneland and Del Mar will both be first-time hosts, making them the 11th and 12th tracks, respectively, to host the event, first held in 1984. Santa Anita, which hosts for a third consecutive time this year, will push its record to nine times with the 2016 event, and will at that point have hosted in six of the last nine years. “A trip to Keeneland... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 23, 2014) — California stallion Del Mar Show was represented by his first winner on Sunday when Hollywood Producer won the sixth race at Santa anita. Hollywood Producer is out of the Distorted Humor mare Humorous Tune, was bred by Grant Truman and Paul Truman, is owned by Sammy Free Universe and was trained by Walther Solis. The 3-year-old filly ran the five furlongs in :58.41 and won by 6 ¼ lengths as the 6-5 favorite in the field of seven. Del Mar Show stands at Rancho Temescal. For Hollywood Producer’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/hollywood+producer2. ...
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From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2014)—Trainer Doug O’Neill, owner Paul Reddam and jockey Mario Gutierrez had another on Sunday at Santa Anita. Another stakes win that is, as Gutierrez guided California-bred Wake Up Nick to a gutty three quarter length tally in the $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile, as the chestnut colt by Cindago scurried 5 ½ furlongs in 1:04.28 while withstanding the late charge of Story to Tell and Joe Talamo. A 9 ¼ length first-out maiden winner versus statebreds on May 1, Wake Up Nick bested five 2-year-old rivals, including even money favorite Holiday Camp, who never threatened and finished last, beaten 6 ½ lengths. Winners of the 2012 Santa Anita Derby, Kentucky Derby and Preakness with I’ll Have Another, O’Neill, Reddam and Gutierrez served notice they’re back with another talented juvenile. “That was nice,” said O’Neill. “There’s nowhere to run when you win early at the meet like that and to try and keep him to maintain his sharpness as long as we had, it... ...
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By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2014) — The Thoroughbred Owners of California membership has elected Jim Cahill to its board of directors and re-elected five incumbents: Mark Dedomenico, Mike Harrington, Terry Lovingier, Jack Owens, and Bill Strauss. Dedomenico, Harrington, Lovingier, Owens, and Strauss were elected to three-year terms, Cahill to a one-year term. The new board officially takes office July 1 and will be seated at TOC’s first board meeting of the new fiscal year July 11 at Los Alamitos Race Course. Cahill, a graduate of San Diego State University with a finance degree, was executive vice president of Costco before leaving that position to handle the financial affairs of the company’s founder, Sol Price. He became an owner eight years ago with the claim of 8-year-old gelding Senator Matty, campaigned Washington Cup winner He’s Not Bluffing, and currently has nine horses in training. Dedomenico, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon and researcher, owns and oversees Pegasus Thoroughbred Training and Rehabilitation center in Redmond, Wash., where he is involved in researching... ...
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By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. – All-sources mutuel handle on all California racetracks, including Quarter Horse and harness, showed an increase of almost 3 percent for the year through May, according to Rick Baedeker, the executive director of the California Horse Racing Board. During a report at the outset of Thursday’s monthly racing board meeting, Baedeker said Thoroughbred racing at the major tracks is up almost 5 percent for the year through May, but night racing – Quarter Horses and lower-level Thoroughbreds at Los Alamitos and the harness racing in Sacramento – is down 12 percent, with 10 percent fewer racing days than last year. Baedeker said handle on Thoroughbred races had shown an increase of almost 14 percent in May, with account wagering through the Internet leading the way. “We’ve seen a significant increase in business in account wagering for the entire year,” he said. Baedeker said handle at the night meetings was down 1 percent in May, with three fewer racing days compared with 2013. ◗ Mutuel handle at... ...
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From CHRB LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. (June 20, 2014) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Los Alamitos Race Course. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. 2nd Vice Chair Richard Rosenberg and Commissioners Madeline Auerbach, Steve Beneto, and Jesse Choper 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 voted unanimously to allow the Los Angeles County Fair Association to move its race meet from Fairplex Park in Pomona to Los Alamitos Race Course this summer after being advised that legislation definitively giving the CHRB authority to do so is awaiting the Governor’s signature and after receiving assurances that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors has expressed no opposition to the move. The industry also reported that one stabling issue has been resolved by keeping the Fairplex stable area open through November 5, 2014. The LACFA meet will run from September 5 through September 21 at Los Alamitos.... ...
Read More →COALINGA, Calif. (June 20, 2014) — Double Classic winner California Chrome returned to his Harris Farms birthplace this week for a month of rest and recuperation. HRTV visited and produced this clip: http://www.hrtv.com/videos/california-chrome-arrives-at-harris-farm/ ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – A quartet of California-breds is entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Landaluce Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. My Fiona is by Ghostzapper, out of the Two Punch mare A Vision in Gray, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tom Beckerle, Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. She won her lone start May 18 with earnings of $33,600. Abets Abet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Neeko, was bred by Revocable Trust of Dr. Mikel Harrington & Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $15,568. Saturday Yodeler is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Cape Canaveral mare Calamity Jane, was bred by owners Todd Marshall & Andrew Molasky and is trained by Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $10,080. Robo Girl is by Bushwacker, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier,... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – Three first-out winning California-breds are entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Global Magician is by Globalize, out of the Trans Island mare Shebang, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start May 17 with earnings of $20,280. Krisit’s Copilot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Out of Place mare Aleyna’s At Brown, was bred by owner Meadowbrook Farms and is trained by Art Sherman. He won his lone start May 16 with earnings of $33,600. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee and Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start May 1 with earnings of $33,600. ...
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By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – The California Horse Racing Board on Thursday approved the transfer of the Fairplex Park meeting at the Los Angeles County Fair to Los Alamitos starting in September, a decision that ends 71 years of live racing at the Pomona racetrack. By a vote of 5-0, the racing board approved the transfer of 11 days of racing from Sept. 5-21. A formal application for the race meeting will be heard by the racing board later this summer. Officials with Fairplex Park and Los Alamitos began discussions in the spring about relocating the meeting. At the time, Fairplex Park officials said running a live race meeting at the county fairgrounds was no longer viable. The racing board’s decision gives Los Alamitos a third Thoroughbred race meeting this year. The track will run an eight-day meeting July 3-13 and a three-week meeting in December. Those race meetings replace dates previously run at Hollywood Park, which closed last December. The subject of transferring the Fairplex Park meeting... ...
Read More →By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com COALINGA, Calif. (June 19, 2014) — The sights along Interstate 5 in California’s Central Valley near Fresno include almond orchards, cow pastures, and acres upon acres of barren agricultural ground, rendered fallow by the West’s terrible drought. There are hidden treasures, to be sure – a reservoir here, a winery there – but for the next month and a half, travelers on that stretch of highway will be oblivious to the real main attraction, with America’s most famous race horse living the life of Riley just a few miles off the main road. California Chrome arrived Wednesday at the horse division of Harris Farms. The occasion marked one year, three months, and 13 days after General Manager Dave McGlothlin, farm trainer Per Antonsen, and the rest of the John Harris crew bade farewell to the white-trimmed chestnut with the wide blaze as a 2-year-old March 5, 2013, bound for the Hollywood Park stable of Art and Alan Sherman. McGlothlin recalls they had high hopes for the... ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Sprouts and fellow California-breds French Tart and Vanuatu are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Betamerica.com Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. French Tart is by Decarchy, out of the Rio’s Lark mare Run Kaitlyn Run, was bred by owner Patricia Ford and trained by William Delia. She has one win in 13 starts, earnings of $81,509 and is coming off a third in a June 1 optional claimer. 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 Doug O’Neill. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $183,740 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 5 Evening Jewel. Vanuatu is by Spensive, out of the Tossofthecoin mare Rosarita Beach, was bred by Dagan and Jenifer Holmes, is owned by John and Janene Maryanski and trained by Blaine Wright. She has two wins in three starts,... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (June 18, 2014) – Stakes winner Aotearoa and fellow California-bred Frensham are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Singletary Stakes at Santa Anita. Frensham is by Square Eddie, out of the Formal Gold mare Farnham, was bred by J. Paul Reddan, is owned by Zillah Reddam and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $56,800 and is coming off a sixth in the June 7 Affirmed Stakes. Aotearoa is by Good Journey, out of the Lil Tyler mare Madera Royal, was bred by owner Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $147,250 and is coming off a fifth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan. ...
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PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 18, 2014) – Multiple graded stakes winner Summer Hit and fellow California-bred Cahill Chrome are entered in Saturday’s inaugural $100,000 Oak Tree Handicap at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth & Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and trained by Hollendorfer. He has 11 wins in 20 starts, earnings of $532,219 and is coming off a win in the May 26 All American Stakes. Cahill Chrome is by Cahill Road, out of the Bold Badgett mare Takes Two to Mango, was bred by SLU and is owned by trainer Jose Bautista. He has four wins in 30 starts, earnings of $107,869 and is coming off a June 1 claiming win. ...
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By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 18, 2014) — The rest of the Thoroughbred world is forgiven if it views the current state of the California racing and training landscape as an elaborate game of pick-up sticks, in which all the pieces are gathered together, then tossed on the table, to be played wherever they lay. Santa Anita Park is squeezing out the last two weeks of its first marathon meet, during which it was able to leverage the Triple Crown appearances of local hero California Chrome into three great days, but not much else. Fairplex Park management wants out of the horse-racing business – the disposition of its dates was on the California Horse Racing Board agenda this week – while Los Alamitos wants in, big time, and continues to build barns to house the stables soon to be displaced at both Fairplex and Santa Anita, which will be closing soon in order to renovate its main track for the fifth time in the last eight years. Don’t... ...
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OCALA, Fla. (June 17, 2014) – A California-bred colt by Artie Schiller sold for $220,000 at Tuesday’s opening session of the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company’s 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. The colt, bred by David Newcomb, was consigned by Eddie Woods, agent, and purchased by Conquest Stables. Out of the unraced Avenue of Flags mare Sookloozy, he was a $95,000 pinhook out of the Barretts October Yearling Sale. ...
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FARMINGTON, N.M. (June 17, 2014) — Happy Toes is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 San Juan County Commissioners Handicap at Sunray Park. Happy Toes is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Green Dancer mare Up On Her Toes, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Jackie and Sylvia Herron and trained by Justin Evans. He has 11 wins in 41 starts, earnings of $174,441 and is coming off a second in a May 27 allowance. ...
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By courier-journal.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 17, 2014) — The Breeders’ Cup is returning to Kentucky after what will be a four-year absence — but not to Churchill Downs. Instead, the 2015 Breeders’ Cup will be at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. Lexington-based Breeders’ Cup Ltd. is expected to announce this month that the next three sites after this year’s running at Santa Anita Park in California, according to two sources with knowledge of the plans. Next year would be at Keeneland, followed by a return to Santa Anita in Arcadia in 2016 and then Del Mar Thoroughbred Club in San Diego in 2017, they said. A Breeders’ Cup spokesman has said the organization isn’t commenting, and several board members declined to discuss plans when called individually. Among them, Chairman Bill Farish of Lanes End Farm said an announcement is close and said it would be around June 24. It would be the first time the fall thoroughbred championships would be held at Keeneland or Del Mar — both of which... ...
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By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 17, 2014) — Thursday marks the start of a new era in Northern California racing, as Oak Tree at Pleasanton becomes a reality with the first day of racing at the Alameda County Fair. The Oak Tree Racing Association, the not-for-profit group that has provided high-quality racing and millions of dollars of support to the industry – “horsemen helping horsemen” is its motto – as well as the local community, arrives at the oldest one-mile racetrack in America. The group has been looking for a home since Santa Anita ended ties with Oak Tree following the 2009 meet. Chris Korby, the executive director of the California Authority of Racing Fairs, approached Sherwood Chillingworth, Oak Tree’s director and executive vice president, following a California Horse Racing Board meeting one year ago. “Chris grabbed me by the shoulder and asked, ‘Have you ever thought of coming to Northern California?’ ” Chillingworth said. Oak Tree, CARF, and the Alameda County Fair began meeting, and California Horse Racing Board... ...
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From E.A. Ranches RAMONA, Calif. (June 17, 2014) — Graded stakes winner Maybry’s Boy, a son of Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Broad Brush, is relocating from New York to E.A. Ranches in Ramona, Calif. Maybry’s Boy’s foals include multiple stakes winner Sportswriter, an earner of $361,033. Maybry’s Boy won the 2002 Spectacular Bid Stakes (gr. II). He is out of the graded stakes-placed Alydar mare Aly’s Conquest, and the second dam, Am Capable, is a multiple graded stakes winner. ...
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