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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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,... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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,... ...

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.   ### ...

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.... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

  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... ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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).     ...

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. ...

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... ...

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... ...

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.... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...