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Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2013) – Salvar, a daughter of California stallion Eddington, sold for $120,000 at Saturday’s Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Salvar is a 4-year-old out of the Arch mare Bend. She was consigned by Bluewater Sales, agent, and was purchased by Lane’s End Bloodstock, in foal to The Factor. ...
Read More →By Paulickreport DAVIS, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2013) — Ellen Jackson of Victory Rose Thoroughbreds received a University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine 2013 Distinguished Service Award at a faculty reception on Oct 30 for her outstanding service in support of numerous equine performance-related research studies, her critical contributions to improving equine neonatal foal care, and her support of UC Davis’ educational training programs for veterinary students. http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/jackson-honored-with-uc-davis-distinguished-service-award/ ...
Read More →Occupation: Retired oncologist. Education: UCLA, University of Louisville, UCSF. Bred: Stakes winner Qiaona, stakes-placed Gangnam Guy. Owns: Stallion Roi Charmant, four mares. Member of CTBA since 1995. Stable name: B&B Zietz Stables, with wife Bev. Advice: “I think the best way to get into racing is by breeding. In my own way, I’ve been right but under the radar.” – Dr. Bruce Zietz. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2013) – Longshot Better Bet pulled away around the turn and couldn’t be caught as he won Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile for 2-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series on the Breeders’ Cup card at Santa Anita. Better Bet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Short Sentence, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Mike Harrington Trustee, is trained by Mike Harrington and was ridden by Martin Pedroza. “I knew Martin (Pedroza) fits this horse to a tee,” said Mike Harrington. “He needed a Pedroza. I’m not sure it was that important to get in front today because the horse is tactical. In fact, he loves to lay off horses, but his last race he had no shot. It just set up good for him today. He’s a better horse than the way he’s been running. Like all horse races, things just had to turn out right. Fortunately, in a $200,000 race, things turned... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2013) – Swiss Lake Yodeler gradually pulled away from Moving Desert to win Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for 2-year-old Golden State Series eligible fillies on the Breeders’ Cup card at Santa Anita. Swiss Lake Yodeler is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Meadowlake mare Domasco Lake, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer and was ridden by Julien Leparoux. “My horse ran great,” said Leparoux. “She put me in the right position right away because it’s a speed-favoring track today. We knew she would put me on the lead or close to the pace and we were happy about that because of the way the track is playing. My horse just kept on going at the end and I’m glad I won the race.” Swiss Lake Yodeler has two wins in three starts, earnings of $125,600 and was coming off a second in an Oct. 6 starter’s allowance. Swiss Lake Yodeler ran the mile in 1:37.58 and... ...
Read More →From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2013)—Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ homebred Tamarando, a winner of the Grade I Del Mar Futurity Sept. 4, heads a field of nine set to go in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile at Santa Anita for 2-year-olds bred or sired in California.http://santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2013/10/grade-i-winner-tamarand… ...
Read More →From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2013)—A wide open field of 10 California-bred or sired fillies will contest Friday’s $200,000, one mile Golden State Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita, with the Doug O’Neill-trained Cal Gal designated as the lukewarm 3-1 favorite on Jon White’s morning line. http://santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2013/10/cal-gal-stole-kiss-amon… ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Moving Desert is the leading earner of 10 entered in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Cal Gal is by Tapit, out of the Royal Academy mare Scenery Change, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Cam Allard and trained by Doug O’Neill. She is coming off a maiden win Oct. 5 in her third start with earnings of $46,690. Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Halasz, or Johnson or Newhart et al and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $79,640 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 28 Chandelier Stakes. Meinertzhageni is by Stormin Fever, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Hot Desert, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Bonde, Carranza or McGovern, et al and is trained by... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2013) –Tamarando is the likely favorite in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile for 2-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Better Bet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Short Sentence, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Mike Harrington Trustee and is trained by Mike Harrington. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $80,130 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 28 FrontRunner. California Chrome is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by owners Martin Perry and Steve Coburn and is trained by Art Sherman. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $100,850 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 4 Del Mar Futurity. Cinmars Dance is by Cindago, out of the Dance Brightly mare Martika Tianna, was bred by Lee and Susan Searing, is owned by Dye, Marasa or Rose, et al and is... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Moving Desert is the leading earner of 10 entered in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Cal Gal is by Tapit, out of the Royal Academy mare Scenery Change, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Cam Allard and trained by Doug O’Neill. She is coming off a maiden win Oct. 5 in her third start with earnings of $46,690. Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Halasz, or Johnson or Newhart et al and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $79,640 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 28 Chandelier Stakes. Meinertzhageni is by Stormin Fever, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Hot Desert, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Bonde, Carranza or McGovern, et al and is trained by... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2013) – The pair of Golden State Series races for eligible California-breds, to be run on the Friday, Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup card at Santa Anita, drew 16 nominations each. The $200,000 Golden State Juvenile for 2-year-old colts nominations at a mile drew five stakes winners, including Tamarando, winner of the $300,000 Grade I Del Mar Futurity. The $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for 2-year-old fillies at a mile drew five stakes-placed noms. The purse structure for the races pays $110,000 to the winner down to $4,000 for eighth place. For nominations and past performances of the Juvenile race, click http://www.santaanita.com/stakesrace/2013/golden-state-juvenile For nominations and past performances of the Juvenile Fillies race, click http://www.santaanita.com/stakesrace/2013/golden-state-juvenile-fillies ...
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Read More →2013 GOLDEN STATE SERIES – $5.175 MILLION A RESTRICTED STAKES SCHEDULE FOR REGISTERED CALIFORNIA BRED OR SIRED HORSES Sun., Feb. 24 SA Sensational Star Four-Year-Olds & Up 6 1/2 F (Turf) $100,000 Sun., Mar. 17 SA Irish O’Brien FM, Four-Year-Olds & Up 6 1/2 F (Turf) $100,000 Sat., Mar. 30 SA Echo Eddie Three-Year-Olds 6 1/2 F $200,000 Sat., Mar. 30 SA Evening Jewel Fillies, Three-Year-Olds 6 1/2 F $200,000 Sat., April 27 HOL Snow Chief Three-Year-Olds 1 1/8 M $300,000 Sat., April 27 HOL Melair Fillies, Three-Year-Olds 1 1/16 M $250,000 Sat., April 27 HOL Tiznow Four-Year-Olds & Up 7 1/2 F $125,000 Sat., April 27 HOL B. Thoughtful FM, Four-Year-Olds & Up 7 1/2 F $125,000 Sat., May 18 HOL Fran’s Valentine FM, Three-Year-Olds & Up 1 M (Turf) $100,000 Sat., June 1 GGF Campanile Fillies, Three-Year-Olds 1 M (Turf) $100,000 Sun., June 9 GGF Silky Sullivan Three-Year-Olds 1 M (Turf) $100,000 Fri., July 19 DMR CTBA Stakes Fillies, Two-Year-Olds 5 1/2 F $100,000 Sun., July 21 DMR... ...
Read More →From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2013)—Longshot A Toast to You was up to win Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles by a half length under Mario Gutierrez, providing trainer Peter Miller with his third win of the day as the 4-year-old gelding by Tribal Rule negotiated the 6 ½ furlong hillside turf course in 1:11.88. http://santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2013/10/longshot-toast-you-win-… ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2013) – A field of 10 California-breds, each with six-figure career earnings, is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap at Santa Anita for Golden State Series eligibles. Tiz a Minister is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Mistress, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Sayjay Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre. He has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $468,780 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 30 El Cajon. A Toast to You is by Tribal Rule, out of the Apollo mare Whitewinesipper, was bred by Hidden Meadows Farm, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $292,872 and is coming off a fifth in an Oct. 5 claimer. Circa’sgoldengear is by Golden Gear, out of the Nijinsky’s Table mare Circa, was bred by Earle Malley & Sue Hubbard, is owned by Blake Heap and Malley and is trained... ...
Read More →From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2013)—Last in a field of seven with a half mile to go, Qiaona came rolling late under Corey Nakatani to take Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares by a half length while getting 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s Camino Real turf course in 1:11.66. 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 Ed Moger Jr. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $439,994 and was coming off a win in an Aug. 21 optional claimer.http://santaanita.com/press/pressrelease/2013/10/qiaona-goes-last-first-… ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2013) – Smoove It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Anoakia Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Smoove It is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She is making her first start since a June 29 maiden win in her second start with earnings of $37,440. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2013) – A contentious field of eight is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Stakes at Santa Anita for fillies and mares eligible to the Golden State Series. Bella Viaggia is by Good Journey, out of the American Chance mare Miss Del Mar, was bred by Leatherman Racing, is owned by SLO Racing Stable and trained by Mike Puype. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $249,360 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 18 Solana Beach. 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 five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $325,022 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 1 Adoration Stakes. Mia Lady is by Salt Lake, out of the Avenue of Flags mare Dear Lady, was bred by Medallion Hill Farm, is owned by Charles Winner and trained by Simon Callaghan. She has two wins in five... ...
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Read More →From LA Times SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2013) – Gov. Jerry Brown approved a number of measures related to horse racing. One bill, by Assemblywoman Toni Atkins (D-San Diego), could put the Del Mar race track in the running to host the prestigious Breeders’ Cup. The measure, AB 1074, enables the California Horse Racing Board to divvy up the 2014 and 2015 racing dates previously allocated to Inglewood’s Hollywood Park, which is set to close in December. Del Mar, which has never hosted a Breeders’ Cup, could be poised to snag the 2015 contest. Its allotment for that year includes dates in the late-fall period when the two-day event is traditionally held. The wooing has already begun. Josh Rubenstein, chief operating officer of the Del Mar Thoroughbred Racing Club, said representatives of the track had their first official meeting with the Breeders’ Cup board in June. This year’s cup will be held Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita. The Arcadia track also will host in 2014. Acting on a related bill,... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2013) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Jedi Mind Trick nailed pacesetter Gangnam Guy at the wire to win Monday’s $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Jedi Mind Trick is by Don’tsellmeshort, out of the Ice Age mare Icy n’Elegant , was bred by Running Luck Ranch, is owned by Doubledown Stable and trained by John Sadler. “This little horse came up for sale and we thought we could win a starter allowance with him, and we did,” said Sadler. “Then we thought we’d try the Cal-breds. Dick Hines is the one who spotted him in Northern California. Tony Diaz, an old-time jock, trained him and he called me on the phone and kind of gave me good (information) because we didn’t have him long before the first race for us. The purses are so good here to win a starter allowance, he paid for most of himself on the first race. We’re into gravy time. ” The... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2013) – Three California-breds that tangled in the Graduation Stakes are among the entries for Monday’s $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Gangnam Guy is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Richard Barton and trained by Mike Machowsky. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $59,840 and is coming off a third in the July 31 Graduation. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and Stanford Stables and is trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $43,000 and is coming off a fifth in the July 31 Graduation. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Estate of Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2013) – Sunday Rules, the 3-10 favorite, took command down the backstretch and romped to a stakes-record victory in Wednesday’s $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. With jockey Edwin Maldonado aboard for the joy ride, Sunday Rules sped six furlongs in a rapid 1:09.56 to make it two-for-two in her brief career, bettering the stakes record of 1:09.60 set by One More Angel in 1996. The daughter of Tribal Rule broke her maiden at Del Mar by 4 ½ lengths August 3. Whatsallthedrama was runner-up, a length in front of Moving Desert, with Rovenna fourth in the field of six fillies. Sunday Rules, from the barn of Del Mar’s all-time winningest trainer, Mike Mitchell, rewarded her backers in a crowd of 10,538 with $2.60, $2.20 and $2.10 while earning first money of $85,500. She has career earnings of $130,500. “Her maiden win just blew me away and I felt that if she ran that race again she’d... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2013) – entered in Wednesday’s 150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Del Mar. Time for Angie is by Time to Get Even, out of the Gold Case mare Amorous Angie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Michael Byrnes, Patsy London, Kretz Racing and Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $66,410 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 11 Cavonnier Juvenile. Sunday Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Mike Mitchell. She won her lone start Aug. 3 and has earnings of $45,000. Whatsallthedrama is by Whatsthescript, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her lone start Aug. 1 and has earnings of $22,800. Moving Desert is by Desert Code,... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2013) – Halo Dolly found racing room in the final eighth of a mile and took Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Handicap for fillies and mares eligible to the Golden State Series at Del Mar for the third consecutive year. 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 trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 16 wins in 32 starts, earnings of $858,136 and was coming off a third in the July 28 Luther Burbank. She won the previous two runnings of this race. Only four other horses have won a Del Mar stakes three consecutive times – Native Diver in the San Diego Handicap, Flawlessly in the Ramona Handicap, Track Gal in the Rancho Bernardo Handicap and Zenyatta in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes. “It sure is nice to be sitting on the best filly,” said jockey Rafael Bejarano. “She fired great.” Halo... ...
Read More →SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2013) — Governor Brown on Friday signed AB 1388, the bill sponsored by the California Horse Council that changes the requirement for a negative Coggin’s test for horses coming into the state from six months to one year. “This means less money spent by horsemen,” said Bob Fox, legislative analyst for the California Horse Council. “It’s a significant savings to any horsemen bringing horses into the state. “We sponsored this bill because the incidence of equine infectious anemia has dropped so dramatically that veterinarians agreed the six-month timeframe was really unnecessary and one year would be perfectly adequate. So, we’re able to provide savings to the horsemen without increasing the risk of exposure to horses.” The California Horse Council is a non-profit association established to represent and assist a diverse group of horsemen in California. It tracks legislation and keeps horsemen informed about California legislation and regulation. ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2013) – Graded winner Halo Dolly will carry high weight of 125 pounds as she goes for a three-peat in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Handicap for Golden State eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Multiple stakes winner Unusual Hottie is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ski Champ mare Branca Como Neve, was bred by Ali Niforushan Equestrian, is owned by Seyyed Nilforushan and trained by Jeff Mullins. She has seven wins in 15 starts, earnings of $370,928 and is coming off a second in the July 20 Osunitas. 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 trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 15 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $775,636 and is coming off a third in the July 28 Luther Burbank. She won the last two runnings of this race. Qiaona is by Wilko, out of the Skywalker mare... ...
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Read More →PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2013) – A colt by popular Kentucky stallion Sky Mesa was the $60,000 topper at Tuesday’s 2013 Northern California Sale. SALES RESULTS HERE. That $60,000 sale-topping price for a yearling was a nine percent increase from last year’s high sale and is the highest price at the sale since a $72,000 purchase in 2006. In Tuesday’s sale, the 10th presented in Northern California by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, 73 yearlings brought gross sales of $438,700, an average of $6,010 with a median of $4,000. This year’s sale also had six horses of racing age not included in the yearling sale totals. This year’s yearling buyback rate of 18 percent was down significantly from the previous year’s 27 percent. H & E Ranch bred the sale topper. The colt, the first foal out of the stakes-placed Broken Vow mare Serious Vow, was purchased by Del Playa Bloodstock. The highest-priced filly was by Lucky J. H., out of the Emerald Jig mare No Peso No Dance, was bred by Sky... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2013) – U’narack ran down Ambitious Brew in the final sixteenth to win Friday’s $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Del Mar. U’narack is by Unusual Heat, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $194,080 and was coming off a win in a June 28 optional claimer. U’narack ran the seven furlongs in 1:22.23 and won by a half length at odds of 5-1. “He ran a real nice race because he was able to find a seam and get out so he wasn’t stuck down inside. It was a really good race for him. We haven’t thought of a next race for him yet. We pointed for this race for Cal-breds for $200,000. We’ll just look at things and make up our minds on the next one.”-Jerry Hollendorfer. “I’ve worked him now... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2013) – California Chrome rallied three wide turning for home and drew off to win Wednesday’s $100,250 Graduation Stakes for 2-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Del Mar. California Chrome is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by owners Perry Martin & Steve Coburn and is trained by Art Sherman. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $100,600 and was coming off a fifth in the June 15 Willard Proctor. “He was a little bit green (when fifth in the Willard Proctor Memorial last out),” said Sherman. “I could see him ducking in and out, so I put blinkers on him. Alberto (Delgado) knows him so well and you could see today that he was all business. We might run him in the ($300,000) Futurity (Sept. 4) and see what happens. I think the farther he goes the better.” It was the first win at Del Mar for Delgado. “To do... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 28, 2013) – Stakes winners Tiz a Minister and Omega Code square off in Friday’s $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series at Del Mar. Omega Star is by Candy Ride, out of the Fusaichi Pegasus mare pride of Pegasus, was bred by owners Herman Sarkowsky and Martin Wygod and is trained by John Shirreffs. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $222,250 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 27 Snow Chief. Tiz a Minister is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Mistress, was bred by Dahlberg Frams, is owned by Sayjay Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $450,780 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Swaps. U’narack is by Unusual Heat, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has two... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2013) – With odds-on favorite Doinghardtimeagain not firing, Sweet Marini drew off to win Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series at Del Mar. Sweet Marini is by Marino Marini, out of the In Excess mare Excessing, was bred by BMWZ Stables, is owned by Kaleem Shah and trained by Bob Baffert. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $230,560 and was coming off a May 26 allowance win. She ran the seven furlongs in 1:22.25 and won by six lengths as the 6-5 second choice. Qiaona was second and Warren’s Veneda third in the field of five. Doinghardtimeagain was fourth. “The key for me today was that she relaxed early. I got the kind of pace I was very happy with; not too fast at all. When I asked her, she just went. A good race for her. She’s a good filly.” Martin Garcia, winning rider. “We bought this filly earlier in the year hoping... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2013) – A contentious field of nine is entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for 2-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Del Mar. Gangnam Guy is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Richard Barton and trained by Mike Machowsky. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $47,840 and is coming off a June 30 maiden win in his third start. 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 Madera Thoroughbreds and is trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $39,000 and is coming off a fourth in the July 13 Hollywood Juvenile. Betting McCann Can is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Valid Wager mare Richest Wager, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Sean... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2013) – Hollywood Oaks winner Doinghardtimeagain returns to the state-bred ranks in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series at Del Mar. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and trained by Craig Lewis. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $75,520 and is coming off a fourth in the June 1 Campanile. Tribal Peace is by Tribal Rule, out of the Deputed Testamony mare No Trouble Tweenus, was bred by owners Pam and Marty Wygod and is trained by John Sadler. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $85,450 and is coming off a July 14 optional claiming win. Zuzu’s Petals is by Bedford Falls, out of the General Meeting mare Tangled Lace, was bred by Carol Lingenfelter and Joe Steglich, is owned by Lingenfelter, Steglich and Kirk Harris and trained by Martin Jones. She has one win in three... ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2013) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Brilliant Melody won the third race at Del Mar Thursday, an allowance optional claimer. Brilliant Melody is a 4-year-old filly by Bertrando, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Unchanged Melody, was bred by Pam and Marty Wygod, is owned by Great Friends Stable, Dave Kenney and Martin Gardner and is trained by Doug O’Neill. Brilliant Melody, a $13,500 purchase at the 2010 Northern California Yearling Sale, ran the five furlongs on turf in :55.80 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 7-1. She has three wins in nine starts and earnings of $103,590. ...
Read More →DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2013) – Cinderella Stakes winner Sprouts is one of three daughters of Square Eddie entered in Friday’s $100,000 CTBA Stakes for California-bred 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series 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 two wins in three starts, earnings of $92,240 and is coming off a win in the June 15 Cinderella Stakes. Pay the Debt is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Skip Trial mare Securitized Debt, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Pat Abrams, Keith Moore and Gary Sherlock and is trained by Sherlock. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $31,450 and is coming off a sixth in the June 15 Cinderella Stakes. Evening News is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Falstaff mare Evening Walk, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by... ...
Read More →PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 3, 2013) — The catalog is now online for the August 13, 2013 Northern California Sale. Click here for the catalog and supplemental entry form. This year’s sale will be held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds beginning at noon. There are 103 yearlings and horses of racing age cataloged. The yearlings represent most of the top stallions in the state. Supplemental entries will be accepted until the day of the sale. Since the sale returned under the direction of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in 2004, it has produced stakes winners such as Bai and Bai, an earner of $724,983; Grade II winner Sierra Sunset; and Grade III winner Autism Awareness. For more information on the sale, contact Cookie Hackworth, CTBA Sales Coordinator, at cookie@ctba.com or 800-573-2822 ext. 243. ...
Read More →ALBANY, Calif. (June 9, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Surfcup led all the way to win Sunday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes at Golden Gate for 3-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series. Surfcup is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Omi Princess, was bred by owner Donald Dizney and trained by Bob Baffert. He has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $335,800 and was coming off a win in the Mar. 27 Snow Chief Stakes. Surfcup ran the mile on turf in 1:37.54 and won by a length over Gervinho at odds of 9-10. Tebows Big Play was third in the field of seven. For Surfcup’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/surfcup ...
Read More →Bloodhorse.com on Gold Rush By Bloodhorse.com INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2013) — After knocking on the door of a couple stakes races, Donald Dizney’s homebred Surfcup finally broke into the black-type winner ranks April 27 with a victory in the $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes (VIDEO) at Betfair Hollywood Park on California Gold Rush day. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/77854/surfcup-gets-first… ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Doinghardtimeagain wore down Sweet Marini in the stretch to win Saturday’s $250,000 Melair Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $483,770 and was coming off a win in the Mar. 30 Evening Jewel. This is her third stakes win. Doinghardtimeagain ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.55 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 3-5. Sweet Marini was second and Unusual Way third in the field of seven. For Doinghardtimeagain’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/doinghardtimeagain ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) –Curvy Cat caught pacesetter Ismene in deep stretch to win Saturday’s $125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Hollywood Park, giving trainer Jerry Hollendorfer his third win and breeder/owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds their second on the Gold Rush XIV card. Curvy Cat is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is trained by Hollendorfer and was ridden by Corey Nakatani. She has seven wins in 15 starts, earnings of $241,373 and was coming off a sixth in the Mar. 17 Irish O’Brien. Curvy Cat ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.65 and won by a length at odds of 6-1. Ismene was second and Dancingtothestars was third. For Curvy Cat’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/curvy+cat2 ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Surfcup outdueled Fighting Hussar through the lane to win Saturday’s $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Surfcup is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Omi Princess, was bred by owner Donald Dizney, is trained by Bob Baffert and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano, his third win on the card. Surfcup has three wins in six starts, earnings of $275,800 and was coming off a fourth in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. He ran the 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.80 and won by one-half length at odds of 5-1. Fighting Hussar finished second and even-money favorite Tiz a Minister rallied from last to finish third in the field of eight. For Surfcup’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/surfcup ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Hail Mary ran off to an easy win in Saturday’s $70,000 Warrens Thoroughbreds Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares, the opener of the Gold Rush XIV card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Hail Mary is by Old Topper, out of the General Meeting mare Lady Sax, was bred by owner Nick Alexander, was trained by Mike Mitchell and ridden by Julien Leparoux. She ran the seven furlongs in 1:22.67 and won by 9 ¾ lengths at odds of 2-5. Hail Mary has two wins in four starts, earnings of $120,560 and was coming off a second in the Mar. 30 Evening Jewel. Swiss Bliss was second and Wild in the Saddle third in the field of seven. For Hail Mary’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/hail+mary6 ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Celebrity Status took over at the head of the stretch and drew off to win Saturday’s $60,000 NTRA Stakes for California-bred maiden colts and geldings on the Gold Rush XIV card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Celebrity Status is by Vronsky, out of the Something Lucky mare A Lucky Happening, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Johnston, Johnston & Cherry Hawk Stables, is trained by Donald Warren and was ridden by Tyler Baze. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $50,810 and was coming off a second in a Mar. 13 maiden special weight race. He is a half-brother to multiple stakes winner Allswellthatnswell. Celebrity Status ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:16.86 and won by five lengths at odds of 5-2. Longshot Saint Leo was second and Meydan Magic third in the field of eight. For Celebrity Status’ pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/celebrity+status3 ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Doinghardtimeagain wore down Sweet Marini in the stretch to win Saturday’s $250,000 Melair Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $483,770 and was coming off a win in the Mar. 30 Evening Jewel. This is her third stakes win. Doinghardtimeagain ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.55 and won by 1 ¼ lengths at odds of 3-5. Sweet Marini was second and Unusual Way third in the field of seven. For Doinghardtimeagain’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/doinghardtimeagain ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) –Kate’s Event emerged from a cavalry charge at the finish to win Saturday’s $125,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Kate’s Event is by Event of the Year, out of the Mane Minister mare Nordidid, was bred by owner William Ziering, is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano in his stakes debut. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $317,190 and was coming off a win in an Apr. 7 optional claimer. Kate’s Event ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.31 and won by a half-length at odds of 4-1. Rock Me Baby was second and Planet Sunshine was third in the field of seven. For Kate’s Event’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/kates+event ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Favored Super Ability led all the way to win Saturday’s $70,000 Grey Memo Stakes for California-breds on the Gold Rush XIV card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Super Ability is by Langfuhr, out of the High Brite mare Super High, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms or Iconic Thoroughbreds, was trained by Carla Gaines and ridden by Martin Garcia. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $90,100 and was coming off an Apr. 7 maiden win. Super Ability ran the seven furlongs in 1:22.83 and won by three lengths at odds of 2-1. Raised a Secret was second and Memphis third in the field of eight. For Super Ability’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/super+ability. ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) –Curvy Cat caught pacesetter Ismene in deep stretch to win Saturday’s $125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Hollywood Park, giving trainer Jerry Hollendorfer his third win and breeder/owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds their second on the Gold Rush XIV card. Curvy Cat is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is trained by Hollendorfer and was ridden by Corey Nakatani. She has seven wins in 15 starts, earnings of $241,373 and was coming off a sixth in the Mar. 17 Irish O’Brien. Curvy Cat ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.65 and won by a length at odds of 6-1. Ismene was second and Dancingtothestars was third. For Curvy Cat’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/curvy+cat2 ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Surfcup outdueled Fighting Hussar through the lane to win Saturday’s $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Surfcup is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Omi Princess, was bred by owner Donald Dizney, is trained by Bob Baffert and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano, his third win on the card. Surfcup has three wins in six starts, earnings of $275,800 and was coming off a fourth in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. He ran the 1 1/8 miles in 1:50.80 and won by one-half length at odds of 5-1. Fighting Hussar finished second and even-money favorite Tiz a Minister rallied from last to finish third in the field of eight. For Surfcup’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/surfcup ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) – Warren’s Veneda rallied along the rail in late stretch to win Saturday’s $60,000 Alphabet Kisses Stakes for California-bred maiden fillies and mares, the final race on the Gold Rush XIV card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren, is trained by Craig Lewis and was ridden by Tyler Baze, who had three wins on the card. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $37,120 and was coming off a fifth in an Apr. 14 maiden special weight. Warren’s Veneda ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:18.52 at odds of 8-1. Lakeside Bride was second and Mia Lady third in the field of 13. For Warren’s Veneda’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/warrens+veneda. ...
Read More →From Hollywood Park Publicity INGLEWOOD, Calif. (April 27, 2013)—The California Gold Rush, which was held for the 14th time Saturday at Betfair Hollywood Park, continues to be jockey Rafael Bejarano’s personal playground.http://betfairhollywoodpark.com/news/three-more-gold-rush-victories-for-… ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2013) – Grade I winner Teddy’s Promise, a trio of candidates bred by owner Benjamin Warren and three more out of In Excess mares are included in a diverse field for Saturday’s $125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Hollywood Park. Warren’s Amber is by Broadway Moon, out of the Mud Route mare I’m a Cat’s Meow, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $223,900 and is coming off a ninth in a Nov. 2 allowance. Sparkling Style is by Badge of Silver, out of the A.P. Indy mare Decades of Style, was bred by Todd Sheehan and Donald Lindemann, is owned by Arnold Zetcher and trained by Bob Baffert. The $40,000 Barretts purchase has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $156,452 and is coming off a sixth in a Jan. 18 optional claimer. Teddy’s Promise is by Salt Lake, out of the Capote mare... ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2013) – Tiz a Minister jumps off the Kentucky Derby trail to face Echo Eddie Stakes winner Omega Star in Saturday’s $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Hollywood Park. Alydidit is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Alydeed mare Brave Deed, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Winters, Templeton Horses and Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $50,200 and is coming off a sixth in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. Fighting Hussar is by Rockport Harbor, out of the Regal Classic mare Lightning Pace, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by B G Stable and Hector Palma and is trained by Palma. The $20,000 Barretts purchase has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $177,724 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. Nina’s Dragon is by Tizbud, out of the Synastry mare Just Lookn, was bred by Dave Currie, is... ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2013) –Multiple stakes winner John Scott is the leading earner in the field for Saturday’s $125,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Hollywood Park. Mel’s Game is by Game Plan, out of the Malek mare Melinda Rose, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Mike Mitchell. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $121,070 and is coming off a three straight wins. Kate’s Event is by Event of the Year, out of the Mane Minister mare Nordidid, was bred by owner William Ziering and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $245,940 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 7 optional claimer. Holladay Road is by Street Cry, out of the Great Commotion mare Blending Element, was bred by Williamson Racing, is owned by Gary and Wendy Broad and is trained by Julio Canani. He has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $355,252 and is making his first start... ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2013) – Tiz a Minister jumps off the Kentucky Derby trail to face Echo Eddie Stakes winner Omega Star in Saturday’s $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Hollywood Park. Alydidit is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Alydeed mare Brave Deed, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Winters, Templeton Horses and Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $50,200 and is coming off a sixth in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. Fighting Hussar is by Rockport Harbor, out of the Regal Classic mare Lightning Pace, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by B G Stable and Hector Palma and is trained by Palma. The $20,000 Barretts purchase has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $177,724 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 30 Echo Eddie. Nina’s Dragon is by Tizbud, out of the Synastry mare Just Lookn, was bred by Dave Currie, is... ...
Read More →From Betfair Hollywood Park Publicity INGLEWOOD, Calif. (April 24, 2013)—After chasing Flashback and Goldencents in his final two starts of Santa Anita’s Winter/Spring meet, Tiz a Minister will drop in class for the $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes Saturday at Betfair Hollywood Park. The 1 1/8 mile race over Cushion Track for 3-year-olds is the richest event of the 14th California Gold Rush program. The eight stakes – including a pair of $60,000 maiden races – are restricted to horses bred or sired in the state. The Gold Rush purses total over $1 million. http://betfairhollywoodpark.com/news/tiz-a-minister-omega-star-headliner… ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 24, 2013) – Winner Doinghardtimeagain will face three of her rivals from the Evening Jewel Stakes in Saturday’s $250,000 Melair Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series at Hollywood Park. 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 Ed Moger Jr. The $4,500 Barretts purchase has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $244,534 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 30 Evening Jewel. Sweet Marini is by Marino Marini, out of the In Excess mare Excessing, was bred by BMWZ Stables, is owned by Kaleem Shah and is trained by Bob Baffert. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $40,660 and is coming off an eighth in the Mar. 30 Evening Jewel. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by... ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2013) – Entries will be taken on Wednesday for Gold Rush XIV, a $1.06 million series of races exclusively for horses bred or sired in California, to be held at Hollywood Park Saturday, April 27. The richest race on the card, the $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds drew 18 nominees, including Omega Star and Tiz a Minister. The post popular of the four stakes races restricted to Golden State Series eligibles based on nominations was the $125,000 Tiznow Stakes, which attracted 29 nominees, including John Scott and Rousing Sermon. The fewest nominees for a Golden State Series eligible race were 15 for the $250,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies, which included Doinghardtimeagain and Unusual Way. The $125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes for older fillies and mares includes Halo Dolly and Teddy’s Promise. The card also includes a pair of allowance stakes and a pair of maiden stakes, each drawing at least 26 nominations. For Gold Rush Day seating... ...
Read More →From AHC WASHINGTON, D.C. (Apr. 18, 2013) — On April 17, the “Gang of Eight” a bipartisan group of senators, including Senators Schumer (D-NY), McCain (R-AZ), Durbin (D-IL), Graham (R-SC), Menendez (D-NJ), Rubio (R-FL), Bennet (D-CO), and Flake (R-AZ), introduced the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. The bill would increase border security, provide a path for unauthorized immigrants to remain in the country and eventually apply for citizenship, implement an employment verification system, and improve current and create new temporary guest worker programs. If comprehensive immigration is debated by Congress in the coming months this bill will likely be the basis for reform. Comprehensive immigration reform has been a priority of the horse industry for many years. The difficulty horse farms, horse shows, trainers and others have had recruiting American workers has forced many to rely on foreign workers and utilize both the H-2B and H-2A temporary foreign worker programs to meet their labor needs. However, the current system is not reliable and is extremely... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (May 1, 2022) – The consignor’s contract for the 2022 Northern California Yearling Sale is now available online here. The hard copy of the entry form will be mailed out the first week of May, but clients can print the form from the website and send in early, if they choose to do so. The sale will be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. For further information contact Loretta Viega or Christy Chapman at 626-445-7800. ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 7, 2013) – The $1.06 million Gold Rush XIV has drawn a total of 203 nominations for the eight stakes restricted to California-bred or sired horses, to be run April 27 at Betfair Hollywood Park. The richest race on the card, the $300,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds drew 18 nominees, including Omega Star and Tiz a Minister. Nominations Past Performances HERE The post popular of the four stakes races restricted to Golden State Series eligibles was the $125,000 Tiznow Stakes, which attracted 29 nominees, including John Scott and Rousing Sermon. The fewest nominees for a Golden State Series eligible race were 15 for the $250,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies, which included Doinghardtimeagain and Unusual Way. The $125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes for older fillies and mares includes Halo Dolly and Teddy’s Promise. The card also includes a pair of allowance stakes and a pair of maiden stakes, each drawing at least 26 nominations. Entries for the races will be... ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2013) – Nominations close Friday, April 5, for the eight stakes races on the $1.06 million Gold Rush card, to be run Apr. 27 at Betfair Hollywood Park. The card: SNOW CHIEF STAKES $300,000, Three Year Olds, Eligible to Golden State Series, One Mile & One Eighth MELAIR STAKES $250,000, Fillies, Three Years Old, Eligible to Golden State Series, One Mile & One Sixteenth B. THOUGHTFUL STAKES $125,000, Fillies & Mares, Four Year Olds & Upward, Eligible to Golden State Series, Seven & One Half Furlongs TIZNOW STAKES $125,000, Four-Year-Olds & Upward, Eligible to Golden State Series, Seven & One Half Furlongs GREY MEMO STAKES $70,000, Three-Year-Olds & Upward, Bred in California Seven Furlongs WARREN’S THOROUGHBREDS STAKES $70,000, F&M, Three-Year-Olds & Upward, Cal-Bred Seven Furlongs NTRA STAKES $60,000, Maiden Colts & Geldings, 3&Up, Cal-Bred Six & One-Half Furlongs ALPHABET KISSES STAKES $60,000, Maiden Fillies & Mares, 3&Up, Cal-Bred Six & One-Half Furlongs For Gold Rush Day Seating Reservations Contact: Betfair Hollywood Park Group Events (310) 419-1529... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2013) – Doinghardtimeagain drew clear late to win Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $356,270 and was coming off a second in the Feb. 16 Sweet Life. Hail Mary was second and Cloudy Moon third in the field of 11. Doinghardtimeagain ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:16 and won by four lengths at odds of 7-2. For Doinghardtimeagain’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/doinghardtimeagain ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 30, 2013) – Omega Star outdueled a game Fighting Hussar through the stretch for a nose win in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Omega Star is by Candy Ride, out of the Fusaichi Pegasus mare Pride of Pegasus, was bred by owners Herman Sarkowsky and Marty Wygod and is trained by John Shirreffs. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $223,250 and was coming off a seventh in the Mar. 9 San Felipe. Omega Star ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.19 at odds of 9-5 and won by a nose over Fighting Hussar, with 99-1 shot Lovmeister third. “He got in front and started to pull himself up, so I didn’t hit him, I just hand rode and he gave me everything he had,” said jockey Joe Talamo. For Omega Star’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/omega+star3. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2013) – Stakes winners Tilde, Marks Mine, Qiaona and Doinghardtimeagain are among entries in Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Past Performances Tilde is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Self Taught, was bred by Revocable Trust of Dr. Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Mike Harrington Trustee and is trained by Mike Harington. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $344,810 and is coming off a ninth in the Jan. 26 California Breeders Champion Stakes. Sweet Marini is by Marino Marini, out of the In Excess mare Excessing, was bred by owner BMWZ Stables and is trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She won her lone start Nov. 4, 2012 and has earnings of$36,660. Awe Golly Molly is by Awesome Gambler, out of the All Gone mare Molly’s Gone, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Dolan, London, Winter, Lovingier and Templeton Horses and is trained by Walther Solis.... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 27, 2013) – Fighting Hussar is the leading money earner in a contentious field entered for Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series at Santa Anita. Past Performances Back to Bako is by Aragorn, out of the Arazi mare Escape With Me, was bred by owners Harris Farms and Donald Valpredo and is trained by Blake Heap. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $77,440 and is coming off a fourth in a Mar. 1 allowance. Follini is by Western Fame, out of the Kennedy Road mare Jetinwith Kennedy, was bred by Applebite Farms, is owned by Branch, Glatt and Wagner and is trained by Mark Glatt. The $20,000 Barretts purchase is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $11,200. Surfcup is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Omi Princess, was bred by owner Donald Dizney and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $98,800 and is coming... ...
Read More →From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 28, 2013) — The massive federal spending cuts that face almost every U.S. government agency are set to begin Friday, March 1, 2013. These automatic across-the-board cuts, referred to as “sequestration,” will total $1.2 trillion over 10 years. Of this total, $85 billion in military and domestic discretionary spending reductions are scheduled for the remainder of the current fiscal year that ends September 30. Sequestration is the result of attempts by Congress and the Obama administration to gain control of the growth in national debt. It has been scheduled to begin for more than a year but Congress and the President delayed the start until March 1 as part of the fiscal cliff negotiations that ended on New Year’s Day. What impact sequestration will have on the overall U.S. economy and government services/programs is unclear and it may take several months to become evident. The NTRA’s federal legislative team maintains a daily presence in Washington, D.C. to closely monitor and act on those issues that... ...
Read More →From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 24, 2013)—Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, fresh off victory in Saturday’s Grade II San Carlos Stakes, fitted veteran gelding Ain’t No Other with blinkers for the first time and the result was a three quarter length victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for older horses bred in California at 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. The 5-year-old son of Old Topper negotiated the course in 1:11.53. “I worked him in blinkers and he worked really well,” said Hollendorfer assistant Dan Ward. “He didn’t try to lug in. He didn’t try to wait on horses, he just went on.” Off as second choice in the eight-horse field at 9-2, Ain’t No Other sat third early, four lengths behind pacesetting longshot Coach Bob and Victor Espinoza. With fractions of 21.24, 43.05 and 1:05.50, the Sensational Star set up for horses coming from behind. As the field approached the dirt crossing at the top of the lane, Bejarano split horses and made the lead in... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2013) – Eight California-breds, each with earnings of more than $100,000, are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Stoney Fleece is by Decarchy, out of the Deputed Testamony mare Gold Fleece, was bred by Joseph Alvarez III, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and trained by John Sadler. He has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $319,058 and is coming off a fifth in the Jan. 26 Crystal Water. A Toast to You is by Tribal Rule, out of the Apollo mare Whitewinesipper, was bred by Hidden Meadows Farm, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $258,852 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 15 optional claimer. Circa’sgoldengear is by Golden Gear, out of the Nijinsky’s Table mare Circa, was bred by Earle Malley and Sue Hubbard, is owned by Malley and Blake Heap and is trained by... ...
Read More →From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 7, 2013) — Comprehensive immigration reform proposals are being circulated on Capitol Hill and the future of the H-2B visa program may be impacted during the process. In the horse racing industry, trainers regularly utilize the H-2B visa program to hire stable help. The H-2B program also is utilized by employers in numerous other industries with temporary, non-agricultural positions that they are unable to fill with local workers. Examples of such industries include forestry, resort/hospitality, landscaping and seafood processing. The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, as a member of the H-2B Workforce Coalition, is working with these and other industries to preserve and protect the H-2B visa program during the comprehensive immigration reform process. Earlier this week, the H-2B Coalition held a briefing in Washington, D.C. that featured speakers from various industries and employers that use the program. The standing room-only crowd included at least 52 Congressional staff members who heard impassioned speeches about the importance of the H-2B program. The briefing was followed by a... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Tiz Flirtatious rallied powerfully through the stretch to win Saturday’s $100,000 Valentine Dancer Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita. Tiz Flirtatious is by Tizbud, out of the Victory Gallop mare Masquerade Belle, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth, trained by Martin Jones and ridden by Rafael Bejarano. She’s never been off the board with five wins in eight starts, earnings of $334,800 and was coming off a second in the Dec. 30 Robert J. Frankel. “She’s a pretty special mare,” said Jones. “It seems whatever we ask her to do, she does it. She’s really nice.” The California Cup Distaff winner ran the mile on a good turf in 1:35.17 at odds of 4-5 and won by two lengths over Dancingtothestars, with Toomanytomatoes third in the field of seven. For Tiz Flirtatious’ pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/tiz+flirtatious. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013) – Longshot Qiaona, who trailed by as many as 15 lengths down the backside, rallied furiously through the stretch to win Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita. 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, trained by Ed Moger Jr. and was ridden by Garrett Gomez. The $4,500 Barretts purchase, who started her career in a $25,000 maiden claimer at Pleasanton, was coming off a maiden turf win Dec. 6. In eight career starts, she has earnings of $228,010. Qiaona ran the mile in 1:37.75 on a set-fast track and won by a neck at odds of 23-1. Unusual Way was second and pacesetter Marks Mine was third in the field of 11. For Quiona’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/qiaona. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2013) –John Scott, whose last two finishes were a third and fourth in graded stakes, returns to California-bred company in Saturday’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita. John Scott is by Bertrando, out of the Deputy Minister mare Henlopen, was bred by Harris Farms and Scott Gross, is owned by Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $400,304 and is coming off a third in the Jan. 5 San Pasqual. Big Bane Theory is by Artie Shiller, out of the Alysheba mare Shebane, was bred by owners Scott Gross and Mark Devereaux and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $102,720 and is coming off a fourth in the Dec. 26 Sir Beaufort. Circle the Moon is by Cyclotron, out of the In Excess mare Mada Moon, was bred by Bruce and Gus Headley, is owned by Aase Headley and trained by Bruce... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2013) – Win machine Halo Dolly, stakes performer Tiz Flirtatious and defending champ Chokecherymary are among the entries in Saturday’s contentious $100,000 Valentine’s Dancer Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita. Halo Dolly is by Popular, out of the Comic Strip mare Spanish Halo, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by Hoefflin or O’Farrell or Schneider et al and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 14 wins in 25 starts, earnings of $675,896 and is coming off a fourth in the Dec. 30 Robert J. Frankel. Tiz Flirtatious is by Tizbud, out of the Victory Gallop mare Masquerade Belle, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and trained by Martin Jones. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $274,800 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 30 Robert J. Frankel. Defending champion Chokecherymary is by Capsized, out of the Gilded Time mare Sassy Rhythm, was bred by BnD Thoroughbreds, is owned by Steve... ...
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