NorCal Yearling Sale Set for Aug. 13

Nov 21, 2012 Posted by CTBA In NoCal Sales

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2012) – The 2013 Northern California Yearling Sale will be held Tuesday, August 13, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Entries close June 3. The 2012 Northern California Yearling Sale — the ninth presented by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in its current format — saw a 50 percent leap in the sale average from the previous year and the highest since 2006. The 69 hips that sold in 2012 brought gross sales of $528,200, an average of $7,655 and a median price of $4,000. For more information, please contact Cookie Hackworth, California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Sales Coordinator, at cookie@ctba.com or 800-573-2822 ext. 243. 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. ...

Governor Vetoes Bills Targeting Ag

Governor Vetoes Bills Targeting Ag From Western Growers SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2012) — Western Growers applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his responsible action in the veto of AB 2346 and AB 2676. The legislation would have exposed farmers to abusive private lawsuits and extended liability as well as criminal sanctions even when no harm occurred. These bills were part of a political agenda, not a policy objective. ...

Continuing Resolution Impacts New H-2B Wage Rule

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 27, 2012) — Congress passed a six month continuing resolution (CR) last week to fund government agencies through March 2013. For the Thoroughbred industry, the CR impacts those who employ H-2B temporary foreign workers by prohibiting the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing a new H-2B wage rule. This new rule could significantly raise the rates employers must pay H-2B workers. The controversial H-2B wage rule originally was to begin on January 1, 2012 but the DOL was forced by Congress last December to delay this until the start of the federal government’s next fiscal year on October 1, 2012. Last week’s CR further delays implementation of the rule. Congress uses a CR when it fails to pass a formal appropriations bill before the end of the Congressional fiscal year (October 1-September 30). Congress passed no appropriations bills this year. Additionally, a federal district court judge in Florida is expected to soon provide a ruling in a case on the future of an H-2B program... ...

AB 1313 Fails to Pass

From Platinum Advisors SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2012) — In a huge victory for Agriculture, the Assembly failed to pass AB 1313 (Allen) which would have required overtime after 8 hours for agricultural workers. AB 1313 went up for a final vote just before midnight on August 31st, the final day of the 2011-2012 Session. CTBA worked closely with agricultural interests including CFB, Western Growers and agricultural associations in efforts to kill the overtime bill. The United Farm Workers Union, sponsors of the bill, worked equally hard to pass the measure. The measure failed with a final vote of 35-33 with 12 not voting. Many thanks to CTBA members who made phone calls to targeted legislators asking them for a “no” vote or not to vote. Your efforts helped secure a tremendous victory. We would also like to thank the key legislators who really responded to the Breeders in California. They include Connie Conway and the Republican Caucus, as well as members of the Democratic Caucus for their support: Toni... ...

NTRA Legislative Update

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 20, 2012) — Earlier this year, it appeared that Congress would pass new legislation before the current farm bill expires on September 30th, but it now appears likely that Congress will allow the current bill to lapse. The Senate passed a new five year farm bill several weeks ago. However, the House is far from passing the Senate version of the farm bill due to severe pressure from conservatives who have a strong dislike for the multiple spending programs found in the Senate bill. With the House and Senate far apart, there is virtually no chance that a long-term deal can be reached on a new bill before the current bill expires. It is possible that Congress will pass yet another extension of the current farm bill, as they have done many times before, to allow more time to negotiate a longer term solution. But even that approach is now in question as adjournment looms. Thus, in spite of increasing pressure from agricultural states and... ...

Agricultural Disaster Assistance Bill Update

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 30, 2012) — Earlier this month the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 (H.R. 6233). This bill would provide supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for fiscal year 2012 to affected livestock and crop producers and reauthorize several related programs that expired last year. Farms that are in business to breed, raise and sell horses and are located in declared disaster areas would be eligible for these assistance programs. However, horses held exclusively for racing would not qualify. Horse breeding farms that suffered through the extreme drought conditions that plagued many parts of the country earlier this summer or those that currently are battling flood waters from Hurricane Isaac are examples of potential qualified producers in this bill. The next step in the legislative process would be for the Senate to pass this bill. With Congress in recess, it is not certain when the upper chamber may take action. Another opportunity for these programs to be reauthorized exists in the next... ...

Willa B Awesome Leads Fleet Treat Field

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2012) – Grade I winner Willa B Awesome returns to California-bred company in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. River Kiss is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Rio Verde mare River Cutie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Beckerle, Lovingier, Winter, Zondlo and Templeton Horses and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $134,850 and is coming off a third in the June 23 California Wine Stakes. Starlight Magic is by Marino Marini, out of the General Meeting mare Star’s Millennium, was bred by John and Diane Fradkin, is owned by Cory Wagner and is trained by Mark Glatt. The California Cup Juvenile Fillies champ has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $212,900 and is coming off a fifth in the June 23 American Oaks. Vicki Victoria is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Sharp Victor mare Mabel Kent, was bred by Patricia Youngman, is owned by... ...

Summer Hit Wins Silky Sullivan

ALBANY, Calif. (June 9, 2012) – Summer Hit led all the way and won Saturday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series program at Golden Gate. 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 trained by Hollendorfer. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $103,747 and was coming off a May 13 starter’s allowance win. Summer Hit ran the mile on turf in 1:36.40 and won by a neck over Stoney Fleece with Pepnic third. For Summer Hit’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/summer+hit3. ...

Silky Sullivan Has Golden State Riches

ALBANY, Calif. (June 8, 2012) – Stoney Fleece, coming off a win in the Alcatraz, leads a field of seven in Saturday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for 3-year-old Golden Gate Series eligibles at Golden Gate. 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 12 starts, earnings of $291,860 and is coming off a win in the May 12 Alcatraz. La Mano Nera is by Marino Marini, out of the Iz a Saros mare Iza Bay, was bred by J. Chance Kruljac, is owned by trainer J. Eric Kruljac. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $64,274 and is coming off a May 13 optional claiming win. 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 trained by Hollendorfer. He... ...

Best Present Ever Dominates In Campanile Stakes

GoldenGateFields.com June 2, 2012-Best Present Ever recorded her third straight victory on turf Saturday when she humbled five opponents in the $100,000 Campanile Stakes at Golden Gate Fields. Ridden by Russell Baze and trained by Eric Kruljac, Best Present Ever came from just off the pace to win the one-mile grass race for California-bred 3-year-old fillies by five lengths. Oh Molly Brannigan, who set the pace under jockey Juan Hernandez, took second by 2 1/2 lengths over Warren’s Amber. Best Present Ever broke her maiden racing “about 6 1/2 furlongs” down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita on March 31 and then came back to win a 1 1/16-mile allowance race on the turf at Hollywood Park on April 29. She completed her turf hat trick with her dominating win in the Campanile. “What a nice filly,” said Baze of Best Present Ever. “She’s pretty much push-button. I watched her last two races and she was very impressive. She sits and waits for you to ask her, and when... ...

Campanile Draws Seven Cal-breds News

ALBANY, Calif. (May 27, 2012) – Evening Jewel Stakes winner Warren’s Amber is the high weight for entries in Saturday’s $100,000 Campanile Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate, part of the Golden State Series. Carolina Grande is by Sought After, out of the Grand Flotilla mare Grand Caro Lynn, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Joe Daehling and Holly Evans and trained by Evans. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $31,958 and is coming off a May 19 starter’s allowance win. Jewel Seeker is by Sought After, out of the Red Ransom mare Red Table, was bred by Miraleste, is owned by Theresa and Edward DeNike and trained by Keith Nations. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $20,976 and is coming off a sixth in the May 6 Golden Poppy. Mohanna Breeze is by Vronsky, out of the Expressman mare Woman At Work, was bred by James and Judith Huarte and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Probert, is owned by Judith... ...

$60,000 NTRA Stakes VALENTINE BOY

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2012) – Valentine Boy rallied in deep stretch to win Saturday’s $60,000 NTRA Stakes for California-bred maiden colts and geldings on the Gold Rush XIII card at Hollywood Park. Valentine Boy is by Cyclotron, out of the Cape Canaveral mare Calamity Jane, was bred by owners Todd Marshall and Andrew Molasky, trained by Mike Harrington and ridden by Chantal Southerland. He’s a half-brother to stakes winner Hi Ho Yodeler. Valentine Boy’s first win came in his third start and first since a second on July 24. He has earnings of $49,700. He ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:17.86 and won by a length at odds of 6-1. Sizzlin’ Joe finished fast for second and Sixty Stars was third. For Valentine Boy’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/valentine+boy3. ...

$125,000 Tiznow Stakes MOBILIZED

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2012) – In his third try in this race, Mobilized rallied from last to give jockey Rafael Bejarano five wins on the Gold Rush XIII card and take Saturday’s $125,000 Tiznow Stakes for California-breds at Betfair Hollywood Park. Mobilized is by Soul of the Matter, out of the Red Ransom mare Valleyofthebells, was bred by Robert Reseigne, is owned by Double JH Stables and Estate of Robert Reseigne and is trained by Gary Mandella. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $263,830 and was coming off a Mar. 30 allowance win. He ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.47 and won by seven lengths at odds of 5-2. Italian Rules was second and Kingpin Ryno third. Mobilized finished third in the race in 2010 and 2011. He is a half-brother of stakes winner Bellsblade. For Mobilized’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/mobilized. ...

$300,000 Melair Stakes WILLA B AWESOME

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2012) – Grade I winner Willa B Awesome, hooked in a stretch-long duel with Starry Skies, got the bob on the wire to win by a nose Saturday’s $300,000 Melair Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies on the Gold Rush XIII card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Willa B Awesome is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Nineeleven mare Cause I’m Tricky, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Daniels, London, Winters and Lovingier, is trained by Walther Solis and was ridden by Martin Pedroza. The $18,000 Barretts purchase, who bypassed the Kentucky Oaks for this race, has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $593,896 and was coming off a win in the Mar. 31 Santa Anita Oaks. Willa B Awesome was the even-money favorite and ran the 1 1/8 miles in 1:53.33. Starry Skies was second and Starlight Magic third. For Willa B Awesome’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/willa+b+awesome. ...

$70,000 Grey Memo Stakes GATHERATTHEALTER

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2012) – Gatheratthealter nosed out Relentless Heat to win Saturday’s $70,000 Grey Memo Stakes for California-breds on the Gold Rush XIII card at Betfair Hollywood Park. Gatheratthealter is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Nashwan mare Gather the Group, was bred by Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Live Your Dream Racing Stable, trained by Bob Baffert and ridden by Rafael Bejarano. The half-brother of stakes winner Gn. Group Meeting ran the seven furlongs in 1:23.74 at odds of 8-1. Summer Hit was third. For Gatheratthealter’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/gatheratthealter. ...

M One Rifle Takes Shot in Tiznow

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2012) – Grade I winner M One Rifle is among the entries in Saturday’s $125,000 Tiznow Stakes for California-breds and –sireds on the Gold Rush card at Hollywood Park. Mobilized is by Soul of the Matter, out of the Red Ransom mare Valleyofthebells, was bred by Robert Reseigne, is owned by Double JH Stables and Estate of Robert Reseigne and is trained by Gary Mandella. He has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $288,830 and is coming off a Mar. 30 allowance win. Sammy’s a Runnin’ is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Runaway Groom mare Runaway Susie, was bred by owners Block-Forman Stables, Art Guglielmi, Samuel Wenguer and Jose Rodriguez and is trained by Art Sherman, He has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $155,624 and is coming off a fourth in a Mar. 3 optional claimer. Spud Spivens is by Tizbud, out of the Cutlass Reality mare Oceans Reality, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Vincent and Audrey Marchionno and... ...

11 Seek Riches in Snow Chief

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2012) – Stoney Fleece is the most accomplished of 11 entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Golden State Series Snow Chief Stakes for California-bred and –sired 3-year-olds on the Gold Rush card at Hollywood Park. Corner Office is by Bertrando, out of the Deputed Testamony mare No Trouble Tweenus, was bred by owners Pam and Marty Wygod and is trained by John Sadler. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $57,828 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 7 allowance. Teraad is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Bertando, out of the Mr. Prospector mare Patria, was bred by owner Nizar Anwar and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $49,088 and is coming off a seventh in a Mar. 15 allowance. Unusual Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Candi’s Gold mare Miss Alphie, was bred by Montecito Stables, is owned by Johnson, Johnson and McWilliams and is trained by Alexis Barba. He has one win... ...

Willa B Awesome Likely Melair Pick

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2012) – Grade I winner Willa B Awesome is the expected heavy favorite in Saturday’s Golden State Series $300,000 Melair Stakes for California-bred and –sired 3-year-old fillies on the Gold Rush card at Hollywood Park. Willa B Awesome is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Nineeleven mare Cause I’m Tricky, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Daniels, London, Winters and Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $428,896 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 31 Santa Anita Oaks. 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 seven starts, earnings of $155,550 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 31 Evening Jewel. Unbeaten Starry Skies is by Sky Mesa, out of the Saint Ballado mare Cosmah Star, was bred by Harris Farms, Donald Valpredo and Michael... ...

Derby Gold Takes Echo Eddie

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 31 2012) – Maiden Derby Gold rallied three-wide into the stretch and pulled away to a three-length win in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for California-bred 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Derby Gold is by Bertrando, out of the Seeking the Gold mare River Gold, was bred by Win More Farm, is owned by Arnold Zetcher and trained by Bob Baffert. This was his second start coming off a second in a Mar. 8 debut and jumped his earnings from $11,200 to $121,200. Derby Gold ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:14.77 and went off at 9-1. The Black was second and Real Conundrum third in the field of 11. For Derby Gold’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/derby+gold3. ...

Warren’s Amber Rallies in Evening Jewel

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2012) – Warren’s Amber rallied through the stretch to win Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. 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 trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $155,550 and was coming off a third in a Feb. 23 starter’s allowance. Warren’s Amber ran the 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.97 and won by three-quarters of a length at odds of 11-1. Starlight Magic was second and River Kiss third in the field of 11. For Warren’s Amber’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/warrens+amber. ...

Evening Jewel Lures 13

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2012) – Another field of 13 is entered in Saturday’s inaugural $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for California-bred 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Heleonor Rugby is by Tribal Rule, out of the In Excess mare Eleanor Rose, was bred by Dr. John Piconi, is owned by Coudelaria Jessica and trained by A.C. Avila. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $208,906 and is coming off a fourth in a Mar. 8 allowance. Starry Skies is by Sky Mesa, out of the Saint Ballado mare Cosmah Star, was bred by Harris Farms, Donald Valpredo and Michael Valpredo, is owned by Harris Farms, Per Antonsen, Donald Valpredo and Michael Valpredo and is trained by Martin Jones. She won her lone start Mar. 2 and has earnings of $33,600. River Kiss is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Rio Verde mare River Cutie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tom Beckerle, Lovingier, John Winter, Gene Zondlo, et al and is trained by Walther Solis. She has... ...

Lucky 13 in Echo Eddie Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2012) – Three sons of Bertrando are among with 13 horses entered in Saturday’s inaugural $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for 3-year-old California-breds at Santa Anita. La Mano Nera is by Marino Marini, out of the Iz a Saros mare Iza Bay, was bred by J. Chance Kruljac and is owned by trainer Eric Kruljac. He is coming off a maiden win Nov. 19 in her second start and has earnings of $27,350. Real Conundrum is by Tale of the Cat, out of the Desert King mare La Maitresse, was bred by Scott Gross, is owned by Judi Partridge and trained by Dan Hendricks. He has one win in three starts, earningsof $40,160 and is coming off a fifth in a Feb. 17 optional claimer. G’night is by Street Theater, out of the Night Shift mare All Night Long, was bred by owner Baseline Equine and trained by Anthony Saavedra. He is coming off a Feb. 25 maiden win in her fourth start and has earnings of... ...

Golden Benefits for Cal-bred Programs

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2012) – Saturday’s racing card at Santa Anita is filled with California-breds, testament to the success of the Golden State Series and the Maiden Bonus Program. A total of 26 entries were taken Wednesday for two new restricted stakes – 13 each in the $200,000 Evening Jewel for 3-year-old fillies and the $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings. Additionally, 10 were entered in a $58,000 allowance optional claimer for Cal-breds and 14 were entered in a state-bred maiden special weight race for fillies and mares. That’s an average of 12.5 entries per race for the four Cal-bred races. ...

Golden State Series could exceed 1,000 nominations for inaugural season

By Steve Andersen DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif.–The newly created Golden State Series for California-breds, a calendar of lucrative stakes this year, could attract more than 1,000 nominations by Wednesday’s deadline, according to California Thoroughbred Breeders Association executive director Doug Burge. http://www.drf.com/news/golden-state-series-could-exceed-1000-nomination… ...

CTBA RELEASE – 2012 Golden State Series

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2011) Through the cooperation and shared support of the California racing industry, an additional $2.325 million will be offered in restricted stakes purses in 2012 to 2-year-old and 3-year-old horses bred or sired in California. The 2012 Golden State Series encompasses new stakes and purse enhancements to existing stakes that will be jointly funded by the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the California Marketing Committee and through nominations of 2-year-olds in 2012. “This is a wonderful addition to the Cal-bred racing program and a natural extension of the very successful maiden bonus program,” said Doug Burge, executive vice president and general manager of California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “Through the financial support once again of the entire racing industry in the state, we are able to provide a very lucrative return for those breeding and racing in California. While this program initially boosts the opportunities for 2- and 3-year-olds and provides a quick reward to successful owners/breeders, it is our goal over time to expand the purses and... ...

Barretts Buyers Could Enjoy Golden Bonus

POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2011) — An opportunity to take advantage of the new Golden State bonus series will occur at next week’s Barretts October Yearling Sale, where the vast majority of the yearlings can be made eligible to this program. Through the cooperation and shared support of the California racing industry, an additional $2.325 million will be offered in restricted stakes purses in 2012 to two-year-old and three-year-old horses bred or sired in California. Six new stakes will be added, along with significant increases in the other twelve stakes which will increase the total purses to $3.6 million or an average of $200,000 per race (see attachment for details). Further information on the Golden State series can be found at https://ctba.com/ctba-release—2012-golden-state-series This auction of 253 yearlings will be held on Tuesday, October 11 starting 7:00 p.m. and continuing on Wednesday, October 12 starting at 11:00 a.m. on the grounds of Fairplex Park in Pomona, California. The catalog can be viewed at http://www.barretts.com/Catalog/catoct2011/CATALOG.htm. Submitted photographs, and videos, of yearlings in the sale... ...

Golden State Series a Cal-bred Windfall

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2011) — Through the cooperation and shared support of the California racing industry, an additional $2.325 million will be offered in restricted stakes purses in 2012 to 2-year-old and 3-year-old horses bred or sired in California. The 2012 Golden State Series encompasses new stakes and purse enhancements to existing stakes that will be jointly funded by the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the California Marketing Committee and through nominations of 2-year-olds in 2012. “This is a wonderful addition to the Cal-bred racing program and a natural extension of the very successful maiden bonus program,” said Doug Burge, executive vice president and general manager of California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “Through the financial support once again of the entire racing industry in the state, we are able to provide a very lucrative return for those breeding and racing in California. While this program initially boosts the opportunities for 2- and 3-year-olds and provides a quick reward to successful owners/breeders, it is our goal over time to expand the purses... ...

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