CTF Recipients Helping at Del Mar

Sep 10, 2019 Posted by CTBA In CTFoundation

Dr. Alina Vale, who received a scholarship from the California Thoroughbred Foundation in 2008, and Dr. Laurie Bohannon, the CTF Louis R. Rowan Fellowship recipient of 2012, are putting their veterinary experiences to good use at Del Mar. Drs. Vale and Bohannon were named as the two monitoring veterinarians during the summer meeting. They are part of a seven-vet team that oversees the safety of the horses stabled and competing at the racetrack. In the mornings, Drs. Vale and Bohannon pay close attention to the horses on the track from perches on towers just past the finish line and on the backstretch near the five-eighths pole. “We’re trying to identify horses that aren’t traveling well,” said Dr. Vale. “Horses constantly adapt their skeletons to the pressures put on them in training, and if we can detect minor injuries before they become major ones, then that will make things much safer for the horses and riders.” Dr. Vale rode retired racehorses as a youngster and is a former Ride and Tie... ...

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Del Mar’s Tom Robbins

August 2019 Now that Del Mar’s summer meeting is in full swing, the California Thoroughbred Foundation would like to recognize the contributions to its board from Tomas S. Robbins, Del Mar’s executive vice president of racing and industry relations. A valued and longtime Foundation trustee, Robbins benefits the board through his vast racing industry experience. He also regularly volunteers his time to interview candidates for the Foundation’s scholarships. “I’m proud to serve on the California Thoroughbred Foundation,” said Robbins, “especially since one of its key purposes is to financially assist veterinary students in California. We look for students who have an interest in the Thoroughbred and in pursuing a future in our California equine industry. Te Foundation’s efforts have helped many worthy candidates.” Robbins has served in an official capacity, usually as racing secretary, for just about every major track in California. Many international racing organizations also call upon his expertise. He chairs the North American Ratings Committee and the Racing Secretaries/Directors Breeders’ Cup Selection Panel, and he serves on... ...

Dar Hanson

By Emily Shields After 20 years in the Quarter Horse business, Dar Hanson has made the seamless transition to Thoroughbreds. He is enjoying a modicum of success thanks to a recent $100,000 California-bred filly sold at the Fasig-Tipton July yearling sale. More prosperity could be on the way, as Hanson has another set to go in the inaugural Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale Sept. 26. But long before he was sales prepping and selling Thoroughbreds, Hanson was managing Ward River Ranch, one of the country’s premier cutting horse breeding farms. “I’ve been in the horse business my whole adult life,” Hanson said. “I was an apprentice farrier and met some people and started training cutting horses. I did that for a few years. Ward River Ranch was the leading breeder of cowhorses in the country, and the largest cowhorse breeding farm on the West Coast. They sold it back in 2013, and I’ve leased it from the new owners.” Now called Hanson’s River Ranch, the 60-acre spread in Kingsburg,... ...

2019 Index to Photographs and Videos

Photographs Milky Way Farm, Agent 39 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Richard’s Kid out of Sundar Creek (see photo here) 96 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Smart Bid out of Dancing With Dixie (see photo here) 170 Bay Filly by Circumference (IRE) out of Chautauqua Creek (see photo here) ...

2019 Index to Past Performance

Harris Farms, Agent 160 Lulu by Acclamation out of Sassy Shoes, 160 PP 165 Zoe’s Papa Cee by Papa Clem out of Tiz Zoe Cee, 165 PP 171 Promnesia by Tizdejavu out of Clever Freud, 171 PP 172 Your Adorable by Morning Line out of Copperopolis, 172 PP 176 Sugary by Indygo Shiner out of Hello Sugar, 176 PP 181 Bud Knight by Tizbud out of Masquerade Belle, 181 PP ...

2019 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

Achnasheals: 65 Aerial Hawk: 66 Akiss Forarose: 67 All Luv Me: 68 Amazing Journey: 69 Annie Rutledge: 70 Arousing: 71 Arwen Undomiel: 72 Aspen Gal: 73 Atlantic Tap: 74 Autumn View: 75 Awe Woman: 76 Baltic Nations: 77 Battling Betty: 78 Beautranda: 79 Big Red Gamble: 80 Blush With Reality: 81, 168 Bold Peaks: 82 Brussel Sprout: 83 Buckingham Bull: 84 C C’s Pride: 88 Cagey Girl: 85 Cap and Gown: 86 Catinagram: 87 Champagne Dream: 89 Charisma Matters: 90 Charity Date: 169 Charming Surprise: 91 Chautauqua Creek: 170 Chi Chi Nette: 92 Cinderella Liberty: 93 Clever Freud: 171 Copperopolis: 172 Cricket Wicket: 94 Critical Alert: 173 Crown of Jewels: 95 Dancing With Dixie: 96 Deadly Red Lights: 97 Deb’s Royal Flush: 98 Divine Legacy: 99 Doctor Britt: 174 Dream Spotter: 100 Dynamicflower: 101 Easter Chorus (GB): 102 Elegant Trick: 103 Erotica: 104, 175 Extract: 105 Fantastic Career: 106 Five o’Clock Toddy: 107 For Sure for Sure: 109 Forest Sprite: 108 Game Recap: 110 Gannet: 111 Geode: 112 Glossary: 113 Go... ...

2019 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Acclamation: Filly, 9 Filly, 160 Affirmative: Colt, 33 Atticus: Filly, 65 Awesome Gambler: Colt, 147 Bluegrass Cat: Gelding, 57 Boat Trip: Colt, 31 Brave Cat: Filly, 93 Capo Bastone: Filly, 87 Champ Pegasus: Colt, 12 Colt, 50 Colt, 62 Colt, 68 Colt, 69 Colt, 85 Colt, 89 Colt, 130 Colt, 155 Filly, 11 Filly, 16 Filly, 22 Filly, 25 Filly, 38 Filly, 55 Filly, 58 Filly, 70 Filly, 77 Filly, 88 Filly, 127 Filly, 150 Circumference (IRE): Filly, 170 Clubhouse Ride: Colt, 30 Colt, 48 Filly, 43 Filly, 111 Filly, 145 Filly, 158 Coil: Filly, 124 Curlin to Mischief: Colt, 18 Daaher: Colt, 49 Daddy Nose Best: Colt, 148 Danza: Filly, 35 Decarchy: Colt, 108 Desert Code: Colt, 97 Filly, 128 Dialed In: Filly, 153 Dixie Chatter: Filly, 72 Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, 104 Colt, 121 Colt, 156 Filly, 23 Filly, 91 Filly, 175 Eddington: Filly, 3 Einstein (BRZ): Colt, 64 Colt, 105 Colt, 115 Colt, 151 Filly, 13 Filly, 83 Filly, 113 Filly, 174 Elusive Quality: Filly, 182 Empire Way: Colt,... ...

2019 Northern California Sale Index to Consignors

Barton Thoroughbreds, Agent 9 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Acclamation out of Prospecting Peg 11 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Purple Plum 12 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Rainbow Luck 16 Chestnut Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Runaway Moon 22 Chestnut Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Sensational Plan 25 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Sheikh and Awe 29 Bay Colt by Phantom Wildcat out of Southern Seed 38 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Suicide Curves 45 Bay Colt by Phantom Wildcat out of Ten Forty Five 46 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Phantom Wildcat out of Time On My Hands 50 Gray or Roan Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Tiz Shocking 55 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Treatherlikealady 58 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Two Times Won 62 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Wedding in Sorano 68 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus... ...

Kevin and Kimberly Nish

Read online: BY EMILY SHIELDS California breeding finds just the right Nishes Kevin and Kimberly Nish would have every reason to think the game of horse racing is easy, but they aren’t fooled. Just because they found their way to the Breeders’ Cup winner’s circle a mere 15 months after getting into the game doesn’t mean they aren’t aware of the struggles involved with breeding top Thoroughbreds. They’re also clear that their journey sounds like a fairytale. “We started quick and went straight up to the top of the mountain, basically,” Kim said. That’s where they are working to stay. The couple met working at Kimber Insurance in 1985 and were married two years later. Kevin recalls being a racing fan and bettor while in college during the 1970s, but realized relatively recently that “if I wanted to own a racehorse, I could.” They found the website for Victory Rose Thoroughbreds in Vacaville and met owner Ellen Jackson. “We bought small percentages in a couple of horses Ellen had,” Kevin... ...

UC Davis Scholarships

July 2019 The California Thoroughbred Foundation, in its continuing mission to advance equine education, awarded scholarships to Sarah Freeman and Kelsey Palsgaard. The two well-qualified candidates study at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Both are third-year veterinary students specializing in the study of equine medicine. In addition to her studies, Freeman works as a large animal technician at the UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital and as the campus representative for Platinum Performance. She serves on several student boards, including as co-president of the Women’s Veterinary Leadership Development Initiative. She has done a rotation with Cornell University Hospital for Animals and has externed at several clinics, including one in Germany. She also did research with the sports medicine team at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. Freeman’s interest in equine medicine began early. In seventh grade for a science fair, she designed a project examining equine cardiopulmonary fitness. She said that she hopes to start her own veterinary clinic one day, as well as address... ...

Jacqueline Johnson Receives Scholarship

Jacqueline Johnson of Newport Beach was selected as the recipient of this year’s California Thoroughbred Foundation scholarship at Western University of Health Sciences. She is a third-year student in the College of Veterinary Medicine. Growing up in Southern California, she rode horses from age 6 and developed a desire to become an equine veterinarian early on. Her enthusiasm and determination to be an equine surgeon impressed the CTF board members who interviewed the applicants. Ms. Johnson earned a B.S. degree at the University of Georgia and worked at several hospitals in Georgia. She served externships at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Lexington, Ky., and equine hospitals in New Hampshire, England, and Italy. Saying that she has “a special place in my heart for the Thoroughbred,” she competes with her own two horses, one a Thoroughbred. ...

Eye Of The Tiger

Read online: SPICED PERFECTION WINS GRADE 1 AT KEENELAND By Emily Shields A field of sprint stars—including a reigning Breeders’ Cup champion—wasn’t enough to stop Spiced Perfection from winning her second grade 1 race, the $300,000 Madison Stakes at Keeneland April 6. The gutsy California-bred filly dueled with pacesetter Amy’s Challenge throughout, and the two of them threw down the gauntlet in the lane, with Spiced Perfection edging ahead, Amy’s Challenge coming back to put her nose in front, and Spiced Perfection finally, resolutely turning her away at the wire. Behind them, by 63⁄4 lengths, toiled the likes of six-time stakes winner Late Night Pow Wow in third and 2018 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) winner Shamrock Rose, who ran fifth. The speed and grit Spiced Perfection showed are now becoming synonymous with her sire, Smiling Tiger, who stands at Harris Farms in Coalinga. A multiple grade 1-winning sprinter, Smiling Tiger now has four champions to his name in just two crops to race. Philip Lebherz and Alan Klein’s Smiling... ...

Snow Chief Memorabilia Donated

May 2019 The family of Carl Grinstead, co-owner of three-time California-bred Horse of the Year Snow Chief, has donated a collection of trophies, paintings, and other memorabilia to the California Thoroughbred Foundation. The donors are Larry Ganzell of San Diego, Claudia Grinstead Bertero of El Monte, and Caroline Grinstead Knox of Austin, Texas. The trophies include those Snow Chief earned for winning the 1987 Charles H. Strub Stakes (G1), 1986 Santa Anita Derby (G1), and 1985 Hollywood Futurity (G1). In addition, there are numerous awards from the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, which named Snow Chief champion California-bred 2-year-old male, 3-year-old male, and older male in respective years, 1985-87. Snow Chief, a son of Reflected Glory—Miss Snowflake, by Snow Sporting, won an Eclipse Award as champion 3-year-old male in 1986. Trained by Mel Stute, Snow Chief earned $3,383,210 and still ranks fifth all-time among Cal-bred runners. He won 13 of 24 starts, including 12 stakes victories, and stood in California from 1988 until his death in 2010. ...

2019 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale

2019 Sale Date: Tuesday, August 13, at noon Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA WE ARE ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL ENTRIES! CREDIT REQUEST. The Request to Purchase by Credit or Check form is to be presented to CTBA Sales at least ONE WEEK PRIOR TO SALE in order that the request can be verified and approved. IF CREDIT IS APPROVED, PAYMENT MUST BE MADE WITHIN 15 DAYS OR FINANCE CHARGE AT MAXIMUM LEGAL RATE WILL BE ASSESSED. Fill the Credit Application form HERE Fill Entry Form/Consignor’s Contract 2019 Contact: Loretta Veiga – (626) 445-7800 Ext 227 or email: loretta@ctba.com Christy Chapman – (626) 445-7800 Ext 247 or email: christy@ctba.com Click HERE to see the ad See the catalog online here Index to Consignors Index to Sires Index to Dams Index to Past Performance Index to Photographs and Video SALES RESULT – NEW Featured Horses: ...

Adrian Gonzalez

Read online: By Emily Shields Adrian Gonzalez abided by the “fake it until you make it” school of thought, and ultimately made it. Having been accepted to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, Gonzalez needed a job to help put himself through school. He had grown up around horses, but not Thoroughbreds. “I stumbled upon Cardif Stud Farm,” he said. “My very first experience there was as an exercise rider, breaking yearlings.” Within a year Gonzalez was working as a stallion groom at Creston Farms, then helped handle weanlings. “I hadn’t done any of that,” Gonzalez admitted. “I thought, ‘fake it until you make it.’ ” During that year the studious Gonzalez not only saw several different facets of the industry, but also spent time perusing The Blood-Horse’s annual auction results book. “Not to date myself, but there weren’t a lot of sales results online at the time,” he said. “The farm had a library with all the old stallion registers, and I was taking the auction... ...

Generous Donors Make Foundation Projects Possible

March 2019 The California Thoroughbred Foundation sincerely thanks the following for their generous donations supporting our programs. ...

Stephanie Wedge-Bonde

Read online: By Emily Shields When Stephanie Wedge first met trainer Jef Bonde in 2013, she didn’t know a furlong from a farrier. After marrying Bonde, helping manage her husband’s business, and buying racehorses of her own, Wedge-Bonde is now well on her way to mastering the once incomprehensible racing jargon. A full-time real estate agent from Northern California, Wedge-Bonde was taking in the races at Pleasanton when she met the trainer. “I thought all horses were Kentucky Derby horses when I first met him,” she said. “I was the most novice of novices.” The ambitious Wedge-Bonde decided the best way to learn was to jump in with both feet. She invested in Lady Wedge, a $16,500 purchase who went on to earn $34,315. “When she doubled the money, I was hooked,” Wedge-Bonde said. Another driving factor was that at the time, Bonde was training a filly named She’s a Tiger, one of the leading juveniles of 2013. She’s a Tiger won the Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) and ran... ...

A Glimpse into Lucky Baldwin’s Santa Anita

February 2018 Among the historical publications in the California Thoroughbred Foundation’s Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library are two souvenir books from the Los Angeles Racing Association, Santa Anita Park, seasons 1907-08 and 1908-09, its only two seasons of existence. They are for E. J. “Lucky” Baldwin’s short-lived racetrack, which was located where the Arcadia County Park and golf course now stand. The introduction to the earlier book showed no restraint in heralding the track: “The Opening of this new and most modern of all Race-courses in the far West is an event in the history of mid-winter racing in America. Situated in the midst of the most beautiful section of the entire State, it affords to the new visitor such a vista of beauty as can be seen elsewhere only in the drive through the Duke of Richmond’s Park, approaching Goodwood, in England.” The book profiles Baldwin and officers and directors; has many photographs of Baldwin’s home, properties, and famous horses; offers advertisements for a variety of products and businesses... ...

Clint Roberts

Read online: By Emily Shields A childhood spent at the racetrack can often develop into a lifelong passion for the game. That is certainly true of Clint Roberts, whose father gave him a taste of the ownership side of the industry years ago. At first Roberts looked poised to pursue that path, until he bought into California sire Lakerville. Now he is fully entrenched in the breeding business. Roberts remembers spending a day a month at the races as a kid. “My dad always wanted to own horses and usually had one on the track,” he said. “It was in my blood.” Some of the horses that Clint’s father, Tom, campaigned include Speaking of Time, a multiple graded stakes-placed stakes winner of $394,976, and grade 1 winner Famous Digger, who was claimed for $40,000 in 1997 and went on to win the Del Mar Oaks (G1T). Barry Abrams, who has a special place in the Clint Roberts story, trained both horses. “My dad’s horses were trained by Roger Stein,” Roberts... ...

Scholarships Make a Difference

January 2018 Congratulations to John Sadler The California Thoroughbred Foundation salutes its trustee John Sadler on the incredible year he had as a trainer in 2018. Always among the leaders in California, Sadler sent out Hronis Racing’s Accelerate for a nearly perfect season, which culminated in the horse’s victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Churchill Downs Nov. 3. Accelerate began the year by winning the San Pasqual Stakes (G2) and Santa Anita Handicap (G1). He suffered his only 2018 defeat in the Oaklawn Handicap (G2) in Arkansas, losing by just a neck to the talented City of Light, who later won the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1). Accelerate subsequently collected trophies in the Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1), TVG Pacific Classic (G1), and Awesome Again (G1) stakes before the Breeders’ Cup Classic, Sadler’s first victory in a Breeders’ Cup race. With earnings of $5,005,000 for the year, Accelerate is vying with Triple Crown winner Justify for 2018 Horse of the Year honors. Congratulations, John! ...

2019 Index to Supplemental Entries

Havens Bloodstock Agency, Inc 152 Rockin Dorita, by Rockport Harbor out of Snobby Princess 153 Tiz Molly, by Tiz Wonderful out of Deputie’s Notebook Woodbridge Farm, Agent 154 Buddy Bandage, by Pioneerof The Nile out of Film Charm ...

Rowan Fellowship to Pechanec

November 2018 Monica Pechanec has been selected to receive the 2018 Louis R. Rowan Fellowship in Equine Studies at the University of California, Davis. The California Thoroughbred Foundation makes the award to a graduate student pursuing a doctorate. Ms. Pechanec is combining the fields of anatomy, engineering, biochemistry, and molecular biology as she researches tendon formation in horses. The goal is to develop insights and strategies for equine tendon repair. She did her undergraduate work at Brown University and earned her M. S. in animal biology at Davis. In addition to her research work, she has served as a teaching assistant at Davis. Outside her university pursuits Ms. Pechanec is a horse enthusiast and athlete. Since relocating to Davis, she acquired a racing Arabian, which she trains for long trail rides and possible endurance riding. She was a childhood gymnast and at Brown competed in pole vault. ...

Lennie Recabaren

Read online: By Emily Shields Lennie Recabaren was honored in the winner’s circle at Del Mar Nov. 30, with the ceremony balanced between festive birthday party–Recabaren had just turned 98–and lifetime achievement award. He has been a member of theDel Mar Turf Club for 57 years and was even present on the track’s opening day in 1937. In the interim Recabaren has owned thoroughbreds, loved deeply, and helped shape San Diego as it is known today. “My whole family was in racing,” Recabaren explained, noting that his Peruvian grandfather used to have Arabian race horses. “My mother got me interested in racing when I was quite small.” Recabaren was working as a laborer for Paramount Pictures when he and some other workers heard about a new track opening down south, and that they could take the train. He remembers the experience like it was yesterday. Recabaren was working as a laborer for Paramount Pictures when he and some other workers heard about a new track opening down south, and that... ...

Archives 2019

January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 June 2019 July 2019 August 2019 September 2019 October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 ARCHIVES 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2015 2014 2013 ...

2019 January Mixed Sale Index to Covering Sires

* Bluegrass Cat: 152 Calimonco: 123 Cat Burglar: 59, 69, 91, 99, 107 Champ Pegasus: 73, 77, 137, 140 Coil: 14 Curlin to Mischief: 9, 135 Dads Caps: 147 Danzing Candy: 11, 37, 81, 127 He Be Fire N Ice: 49, 56, 149 * Jeranimo: 153 Misremembered: 18, 30, 63, 65, 87, 89, 101 Rousing Sermon: 28, 60 Shaman Ghost: 5, 52, 78, 131, 141, Sierra Sunset: 24, 25 Slew’s Tiznow: 133 Smiling Tiger: 66 Stanford: 75 Stay Thirsty: 23, 42, 100 * Supplemental Entries Catalogue pages © 2019The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. (TJCIS). All rights reserved. TJCIS believes the information contained herein is correct. However, nowarranties, either express or implied, are given with respect to thedata contained herein. ...

2019 January Mixed Sale Index to Sires

Acclamation: Colt, 4 Filly, 1 Filly, 84 Filly, 96 Archarcharch: Filly, 45 Ascot Knight: Mare, 69 Atticus: Mare, 119 Beat Hollow (GB): Mare, 14 Bertrando: Mare, 9 Mare, 133 Mare, 147 Bluegrass Cat: Filly, 38 Filly, 103 Mare, 11 Mare, 60 Bob and John: Mare, 5 Brave Cat: Colt, 122 Filly, 50 Broken Vow: Mare, 63 Bushwacker: Mare, 141 Came Home: Mare, 28 Can the Man: Filly, 22 Capote: Mare, 18 Carpe Diem: Filly, 82 Circumference (IRE): Filly, 68 Filly, 104 Clubhouse Ride: Colt, 8 Filly, 98 Coil: Filly, 134 Colonel John: Filly, 27 Consolidator: Mare, 77 Corinthian: Mare, 23 Mare, 30 Creative Cause: Filly, 86 Filly, 126 Cyclotron: Mare, 129 Desert Code: Filly, 128 Eddington: Colt, 115 Empire Way: Colt, 102 Colt, 132 Filly, 3 Filly, 125 Fast Anna: Colt, 112 Fed Biz: Colt, 92 First Defence: Mare, 65 Flat Out: Filly, 61 Fort Larned: Filly, 113 Globalize: Mare, 106 Goldencents: Colt, 143 Gotham City: Mare, 66 Govenor Charlie: Colt, 10 Colt, 105 Colt, 142 Filly, 36 Filly, 54... ...

2019 January Mixed Sale Index to Dams

Affectionatelyours: 1 Amber Hills: 91 Amendment (IRE): 2 Angel Kate: 63 Angela’s Love: 3 Angel’s Law: 4 Approved to Fly: 6 Aspen Gal: 100 Attractive (IRE): 7 Back Door Girl: 81 Baroness V Ullmann: 107 Barroom to Bedroom: 8 Beaulena: 9 Big Red Gamble: 10 Blue Sky Holiday: 12 Bonefide Reason: 13 Brief Illusion: 42 Brilliant Move: 15 Buckingham Bull: 16 17 Carson City Miss: 56 Catch: 14 Cedrat (FR): 20 Celtic Rose: 21 Champ’s Rocket: 75 Chanceofalifetime: 66 Chapeau: 22 Cloud Racer: 26 Clouds of Gold: 37 Come On Alannah: 29 Cultural Icon: 31 Dance Special: 23 Del Mar Ticket: 32 * Deputie’s Notebook: 153 Dixie Miner: 137 Dolly Wells (ARG): 33 Dona Amelia (CHI): 34 Edamame: 35 Elusive Thought: 36 Ending Well: 69 Escape the Storm: 147 Excessive Girl: 52 131 Fair Bianca: 38 Fees Waived: 11 Ferne’s Love: 39 Field of Interest: 40 * Film Charm: 154 First Class Flyer: 41 From the Clouds: 43 Fujita Scale: 44 45 Fun Logic: 46 141 Generals Promise: 48 Golden Ballerina: 133... ...

2019 January Mixed Sale Index to Consignors

Barton Thoroughbreds 14 Bonita Star (GB) by Beat Hollow (GB) out of Catch 18 Cap and Gown by Capote out of Noon An’ Night 30 Credible by Corinthian out of Seeinsbelieven 59 Jeanne Marini by Marino Marini out of Kiss Me Not 63 Just for Keeps by Broken Vow out of Angel Kate 65 Kazuri by First Defence out of Kabili Star 69 Knights End by Ascot Knight out of Ending Well 73 Little Rooster (IRE) by Vale of York (IRE) out of Tantalize (GB) 77 Lubava by Consolidator out of Hope For 87 Miz Rizen by Mizzen Mast out of Goodtobehome 89 Nasdrovia by Trappe Shot out of Overocks 91 Noise of the Crowd by Roar out of Amber Hills 99 Rainbow Luck by Honour and Glory out of Stormbow 101 Redvelvetcupcake by Lucky Pulpit out of Lunar Mystery 107 Runningwiththelute by Midnight Lute out of Baroness V Ullmann 129 Tee Em Eye by Cyclotron out of Supermodel 137 Turf Club Queen by Yes It’s True out of Dixie... ...

2019 California Thoroughbred Stallion Directory

2019 California Thoroughbred Stallion Directory Read on Issuu: Click Here to Purchase the 2019 California Thoroughbred Stallion Directory 2019 California Stallion Roster & Pedigree Cross-Index Horses included in the following list are those in active service in California for 2019. This roster was compiled from the 2018 Report Of Mares Bred (RMB) forms submitted to the CTBA Registrar and from additional information gathered, through late-November of 2018. Owners of stallions not appearing on this list should contact the CTBA to ensure their inclusion in subsequent editions. Horses in bold-face type appear in the 2017 California Stallion Directory. 2019 PEDIGREE CROSS-INDEX Blood-Horse Stallion Register Online Acclamation https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/166175/acclamation Balance the Books https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169046/balance-the-books Big Surf https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/165702/big-surf Capital Account https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168674/capital-account Champ Pegasus https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/166780/champ-pegasus Clubhouse Ride https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168891/clubhouse-ride Cogito https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169165/cogito Daddy Nose Best https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168660/daddy-nose-best Jeranimo https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168557/jeranimo Lakerville https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168552/lakerville Majestic Harbor https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169457/majestic-harbor Prospect Park https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170655/prospect-park Slew’s Tiznow https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/135196/slews-tiznow Square Eddie https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/135487/square-eddie Tamarando https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169893/tamarando Tiz a Minister https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169538/tiz-a-minister Win the Space https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170717/win-the-space ...

Connie Ring’s Foundation Connection

October 2018 The California Thoroughbred Foundation’s extensive holdings in donated art and trophies include the collection of Connie Ring, an ardent owner, breeder, and supporter of the California Thoroughbred breeding industry. She and her husband, George, operated under the Tree Rings banner. Together with George, or alone, Mrs. Ring bred 36 stakes winners. California-bred champion Crystal Water was one of Mrs. Ring’s most distinguished runners. During the 1970s he won such races as the Hollywood Derby (G1), Santa Anita Handicap (G1), Hollywood Gold Cup (G1), and Oak Tree Invitational (G1T). The Tree Rings runners also included Windy Sands, Just a Kick, Racing Is Fun, Market Basket, and Bean Bag. Beyond her success in racing and breeding, Mrs. Ring was known for her charm, generosity, and devotion to horses. After her husband died, she sold his Ring Oil Company to expand Tree Rings Ranch in Beaumont and give all her attention to the horses. A true grande dame of the sport, Connie Ring died in 1990. ...

Cathy and Paul Schroeder

Read online: By Emily Shields, California Thoroughbred Cathy and Paul Schroeder have discovered one truism in horse ownership: Horses tend to multiply, whether planned or not. “Sometimes we buy them, but sometimes they come to us because they may have gotten injured and couldn’t race anymore,” Paul said. “On three different occasions we’ve just been given a mare.” Their small operation has grown to some 35 horses, with six mares in foal for 2019. “We do have a good reputation for taking good care of our horses,” Paul added. “It’s very important for us to find them second homes when their racing days are over.” The Schroeders were introduced to racing via their daughter, Anne, who was a champion equestrian as a teenager schooling with Amy Hess. The former wife of Thoroughbred trainer Bob Hess was an infuence in the Schroeders’ lives, ultimately leading them to meet Hess on the track. “At the time, Bob was offering a thing during a Del Mar summer meet called Frisky Fillies,” said Cathy.... ...

John and Allegra Ernst

Read online: By Emily Shields John and Allegra Ernst, owner/breeders of California-bred stakes winner Tap the Wire, tell the story of their introduction to horse racing with palpable enthusiasm. “We live only 10 minutes from Del Mar, and we had always loved animals and sports,” John began. “We started going over there in the morning to see the horses work,” Allegra continued. “It’s the best show in town.” From there the Ernsts met outrider Tom Ellis and peppered him with questions for several seasons. One rare time, Ellis didn’t know the answer and enlisted the help of trainer Dan Hendricks. By the end of the day, Hendricks had given the Ernsts a tour of his barn, answered more questions, and planted the first seeds that later led them to become owners. “We were saving money for a second house,” Allegra said, “but we never found that house. A year later we returned to Del Mar and there’s Tom and Dan out in the morning. Next thing you know John and... ...

2018 Index to Photographs and Videos

Photographs Julie Adair Stack, Agent 6 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Coil out of Linda Lou (photograph here) Checkmate Thoroughbreds LLC (Adrian Gonzalez), Agent 154 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Lucky Pulpit out of Indivar (photograph here) Harris Farms 22 Chestnut Filly by Clubhouse Ride out of Mulberry Lane (photograph here) 41 Bay Colt by Unusual Heat out of Quickly Gone (photograph here) 67 Chestnut Colt by Clubhouse Ride out of Subpoena the Dress (photograph here) 75 Bay Colt by Acclamation out of Team Builder (photograph here) 96 Chestnut Colt by Clubhouse Ride out of Artistic Sway (photograph here) Harris Farms, Agent 79 Gray or Roan Colt by Southern Image out of Tiz Misty (photograph here) ...

2018 Index to Past Performance

Lovacres Ranch LLC, Agent 163 Shackalov by Shackleford out of Sophie’s Trophy, 163 pp 169 Awepollonia by Awesome Gambler out of Apollitician, 169 pp 170 Time for Suzzie by Time to Get Even out of Appealing Susan, 170 pp 174 Dee Way to Go by Empire Way out of Discreet Dee, 174 pp Easterbrook Livestock Management, Agent 171 Tiz Simply Awesome by Tizbud out of Awesome Liberty, 171 pp ...

2018 Index to Supplemental Entries

Woodbridge Farm, Agent 159A Gemini Mind by Astrology out of Renowned Cat ...

2018 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Acclamation: Colt, 75 Filly, 112 Alpha Bettor: Colt, 107 Filly, 32 Filly, 38 Astrology: Filly, 159A Atticus: Colt, 27 Filly, 17 Filly, 26 Filly, 62 Filly, 121 Awesome Gambler: Colt, 124 Filly, 49 Filly, 160 Filly, 169 Bluegrass Cat: Colt, 52 Boat Trip: Colt, 101 Boisterous: Colt, 11 Brave Cat: Colt, 71 Colt, 158 Colt, 172 Filly, 34 Filly, 113 Filly, 166 Calimonco: Colt, 45 Champ Pegasus: Colt, 2 Colt, 4 Colt, 7 Colt, 12 Colt, 40 Colt, 48 Colt, 58 Colt, 88 Colt, 103 Colt, 127 Colt, 129 Colt, 155 Filly, 16 Filly, 19 Filly, 47 Filly, 51 Filly, 54 Filly, 59 Filly, 61 Filly, 132 Filly, 144 Filly, 150 Clubhouse Ride: Colt, 67 Colt, 96 Filly, 22 Filly, 39 Filly, 70 Filly, 136 Filly, 143 Coil: Filly, 1 Filly, 6 Filly, 8 Cyclotron: Colt, 60 Danza: Filly, 87 Decarchy: Colt, 100 Colt, 142 Filly, 57 Filly, 81 Filly, 104 Filly, 149 Desert Code: Filly, 53 Filly, 120 Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, 30 Colt, 179 Filly, 90 Filly, 109 Filly, 125... ...

2018 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

Adance: 90 Aeblus: 91 Affectionatelyours: 92 Albany County: 93 Amybdancing: 168 Angel Z: 94 Ankha: 95 Apollitician: 169 Appealing Susan: 170 Artistic Sway: 96 Awe Woman: 97 Awesome Liberty: 171 Ballerina Angel: 98 Bee Eff Eff: 99 Belated Bid: 100 Bertsgirl: 101 Big Red Gamble: 102 Blunderstone: 103 Boca Belle: 104 Bold Roberta: 104A Boro: 105 Brite Twilight: 106 Cajun Wedding: 107 Causeway R. N.: 107A Charisma Matters: 108 Charming Surprise: 109 Chateau Thierry: 110 Cherokee Kiss: 111 Chosen Royalty: 112 Cinderella Liberty: 113, 172 Colton’s Rose: 114 Confectionary: 115, 173 Cop a Smoke: 116 Cricket Wicket: 117 Cute Creation: 118 Cyrillic: 119 Desert Pearls: 120 Diamond Debbie: 121 Discreet Dee: 174 Don’t Despair: 122 El Sierra Tahoe: 175 Elusive Thought: 123, 176 Enumclaw Girl: 124 Erotica: 125 Essence of Bubbles: 126 Everheart: 127 Exclusive Game: 128 Farallon: 129 Fasahah: 130 Fast Andrea: 131 Floatthrutheair: 132 Flying Heart: 177 Forever Dorothy: 133 Gannet: 134 Generals Promise: 135 Gia Is a Bella: 136 Glossary: 137 Go Crypto: 138 Golden Genes: 178 Goodlookinlucky: 139 Grab... ...

2018 Northern California Sale Index to Consignors

Barton Thoroughbreds, Agent 2 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Keene Reverie 4 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Knights End 7 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Little Rooster (IRE) 12 Chestnut Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Lucky Lass 14 Bay Filly by Einstein (BRZ) out of Madeline’s Ladybug 16 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Manhattan Skyline 17 Gray or Roan Filly by Atticus out of Mary Cat 19 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Miss Beekman Place 23 Chestnut Filly by Mucho Macho Man out of My Runner 27 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Atticus out of Nossa Cancao (BRZ) 37 Bay Colt by Einstein (BRZ) out of Pointed Lady 40 Bay Colt by Champ Pegasus out of Quick Approval 42 Bay Colt by Fast Anna out of Rainbow Luck 46 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Einstein (BRZ) out of Redvelvetcupcake 47 Bay Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Remise (AUS) 48 Gray or Roan Colt by Champ Pegasus... ...

Pam & Neal Christopherson

Click below to read the full story By Emily Shields Longtime horse people Pam Christopherson and her husband, Neal, have produced a steady parade of classy runners. Their Bar C Racing Stables is responsible for horses such as Music of My Soul, Noosito, Del Rio Harbor, and Mach One Rules, thanks largely in part to their standout stallion Harbor the Gold. Now they’ve made a splash in the sales ring as breeders of a California-bred that topped the 2018 Barretts spring sale at $600,000. The Christophersons had been training in the Pacific Northwest region for 30 years when they bought Harbor the Gold as a 4-year-old. The well-bred son of Seeking the Gold—Harbor Springs, by Vice Regent, was a winning half brother to Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) hero Boston Harbor for breeder Overbrook Farm. Harbor the Gold had recently retired from the track when the Christophersons purchased him. “Then we ended up breed- ing mares instead of running horses,” Pam explained. “We bought him when he was 4, and now... ...

2018 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale

2018 Sale Date: Tuesday, August 14, at noon Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, CA Contact: Loretta Veiga – (800) 573-2822 Ext 227 or email: loretta@ctba.com Christy Chapman – (800) 573-2822 Ext 247 or email: christy@ctba.com Travel Allowance A $500 travel allowance with a minimum purchase of $2,500 is being offered to out of state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the upcoming 2018 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale. Click HERE to see the ad index to consignors index to sires index to dams index to past performance index to photographs and video supplemental entries OUTS: 29, 59, 65, 69, 80, 84, 87, 98, 101, 107A, 130, 139, 166, 169, 170 Sales Result in pdf format — NEW Featured horses: ...

Madeline And Harris Auerbach

Read the full story in our magazine online: By Emily Shields Madeline and Harris Auerbach know that racing can be a cyclical game. You can be lucky enough to get a sprinkling of stakes wins, followed by a lengthy drought. You could also have a hand in two graded stakes wins just 10 days apart. For the Auerbachs, all these things have happened, with the latter extreme coming via California-breds from Nov. 23 through Dec. 3. The Auerbach-bred and -sold How Unusual won the Red Carpet Handicap (G3T) on Thanksgiving, and then homebred Majestic Heat took the Bayakoa Stakes (G2). These victories came at the tail end of a tough year for the well-known California breeders, who lost their foundation stallion, Unusual Heat, in May. But for Madeline, patience has always been the most important part of the game. “When you’ve been doing it as long as we have,” she said, “it’s very validating because you know you’re doing things right. This business is an infinite test of patience and... ...

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Deron Pearson

Read the full story in our magazine online: BY EMILY SHIELDS Deron Pearson, CEO of the IT company Nexus IS, has enjoyed a parade of success since he first started buying horses two decades ago. Stakes winners such as Ticker Tape, Prize Exhibit, and Ocho Ocho Ocho made a name for Pearson across the country. But when Continental Divide took the $101,035 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar, the bay colt brought Pearson his first-ever California-bred stakes win. Winning a stakes race at Del Mar was only fitting, as Pearson first found an interest in the sport by visiting the seaside oval with his grandfather. “I started buying small interests in horses about 20 years ago,” said Pearson, “and built up my stable over time as money allowed.” Pearson developed a working partnership with trainer James Cassidy, who helped Pearson buy a string of horses from England. “Jim was doing that already, so that was our angle at the beginning,” Pearson said. ….. Read the full story here. ...

Bill Spawr

Read the full story in our magazine online: BY EMILY SHIELDS Trainer Bill Spawr had plenty of confdence in Skye Diamonds before the $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (G2), at least until he looked at the feld. Te four rivals in the July 8 contest included Eclipse champion and Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) winner Finest City, grade 1 winner Constellation, and dual grade 2 winner Pretty N Cool. “She was training so well; I thought she could win,” Spawr said. “But when I saw the competition, I knew she would have to be at her very best to beat those kinds of fillies. I still can’t believe she won so well and so fast.” Skye Diamonds raced in midpack early, rolled four wide into the stretch, and cruised past David Flores on Constellation to win by 21⁄2 lengths, stopping the clock in 1:14.79 for the 61⁄2-furlong distance. Te next day, Flores told Spawr, “I was loaded with a fresh horse and I couldn’t believe that your filly... ...

2017 Index to Supplemental Entries

McCarthy Bloodstock, Agent 151 She’sashocker by First Dude out of Rate Shock (view update) Woodbridge Farm, Agent for Hat Ranch West LLC A Complete Dispersal 150 Early Jersey by Acclamation out of Mini Skirt, 150 Cat PP, (view update) ...

2017 Index to Photographs and Videos

Photographs Woodbridge Farm, Agent 5 Bay Filly by Peppered Cat out of Ess Sa Ba (photograph here) 15 Chestnut Filly by Sundarban out of Generals Promise (photograph here) 18 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Sundarban out of Gone Western (photograph here) 20 Bay Colt by Slew’s Tiznow out of Granny Got Game (photograph here) 29 Legally Gray by Grazen out of Isit Still Legal (photograph here) 59 Redhotnreadytowed by Broken Vow out of Red Barris (photograph here) 133 Chestnut Colt by Sundarban out of Confectionary (photograph here) 135 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Broken Vow out of Courtroom Kiss (photograph here) 134 Chestnut Filly by Peppered Cat out of Corazon de Leo (photograph here) Woodbridge Farm, Agent for Hat Ranch West LLC A Complete Dispersal 46 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Cyclotron out of Mini Skirt (photograph here) Harris Farms, Agent 9 Chestnut Filly by Clubhouse Ride out of Fall Fashion (photograph here) 17 Bay Filly by Tizbud out of Go Ruby Go (photograph here) 47 Bay Filly by Smiling Tiger out of Mulberry Lane (photograph... ...

2017 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Acclamation: Filly, 60, 150 Affirmative: Colt, 69. Allaboutdreams: Filly, 21. Artie Schiller: Filly, 114. Atticus: Colt, 50, 121. Filly, 8, 36, 53, 66, 118, 136. Awesome Gambler: Colt, 4, 42, 61, 75, 84, 92. Filly, 23, 104. Big Brown: Filly, 30. Blazonry: Colt, 44, 109. Bluegrass Cat: Colt, 79. Brave Cat: Colt, 54, 78, 97, 132. Filly, 31, 91. Broken Vow: Colt, 135. Filly, 59. Capital Account: Colt, 43. Filly, 32. Champ Pegasus: Colt, 25, 64, 72, 95, 111, 128, 129. Filly, 6, 7, 10, 16, 33, 40, 55, 76, 83, 116, 119, 120. Clubhouse Ride: Filly, 9, 11. Coil: Colt, 100, 123, 148. Filly, 85, 107. Comic Strip: Colt, 1. Congrats My Lov: Colt, 34, 35. Cyclotron: Colt, 46. Daddy Nose Best: Filly, 56. Desert Code: Colt, 67. Filly, 51, 138. Eddington: Filly, 71. Empire Way: Filly, 63, 106. Flame Thrower: Filly, 52. Forest Command: Gelding, 145. Fort Larned: Colt, 24. Gig Harbor: Filly, 90. Grace Upon Grace: Filly, 86. Grazen: Colt, 29. Haynesfield: Filly, 57. Heatseeker (IRE): Filly, 39. Jeranimo:... ...

2017 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

Alasharchy: 108. Amanda’s Honor: 109. Amybdancing: 110. And She Was: 111. Ankha: 112. Anuska: 113. Ashley’s Glory: 114. Aspen Gal: 115. Attigirl Meadow: 116. Awesome Liberty: 149. Ayoumilove: 117. Bee Eff Eff: 118. Belated Bid: 119. Blue Bilberry: 120. Blunderstone: 121. Bold Kiss: 122. Bonita Star (GB): 123. Can Do It Again: 124. Cashmere Miss: 125. Category Ten: 126. Cause Were Smart: 127. Cee’s a Dream: 128. Chabuka: 129. Chalet Chanteuse: 130. China Princess: 131. Cinderella Liberty: 132. Confectionary: 133. Corazon de Leo: 134. Courtroom Kiss: 135. Coyote Kate: 136. Cozzekiki: 137. Deb’s Royal Flush: 138. Domasco Cat: 139. Don’t Despair: 140. Dos Tattoos: 141. Double Velvet: 142. Eclisse (FR): 1. Edamame: 2. Elusive Thought: 3. Enumclaw Girl: 4. Ess Sa Ba: 5. Essence of Bubbles: 6. Exciting Justice: 7. Expense: 8. Fall Fashion: 9. Farallon: 10. Fever’s Bet: 11. Five o’Clock Toddy: 12. Flashy Prize: 13. For My Angel: 14. Generals Promise: 15. Ghostly Fever: 16. Go Ruby Go: 17. Golden Peach: 143. Gone Western: 18. Grand Dance: 19.... ...

2017 Northern California Sale Index to Consignors

Cal Poly Corporation 74 Bay Filly by The Pamplemousse out of Shou Win (View update) 80 Chestnut Filly by Northern Causeway out of Singinginthestreet (View update) 147 Bay Gelding by Kafwain out of Shou Win (View update) Easterbrook Livestock Management, Agent 6 Chestnut Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Essence of Bubbles (View update) 8 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Atticus out of Expense (View update) 10 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Farallon (View update) 16 Gray or Roan Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Ghostly Fever (View update) 30 Bay Filly by Big Brown out of Jeannie’s Genie (View update) 36 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Atticus out of Lemon Drop Shop (View update) 40 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Champ Pegasus out of Loon Lost (View update) 44 Bay Colt by Blazonry out of Meadowshark (View update) 49 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Marino Marini out of Nite Moon (View update) 52 Black Filly by Flame Thrower out of Outrageous Oyster (View update) 53 Chestnut Filly by Atticus out of Parfait... ...

2017 Northern California Yearling Sale

2017 Northern California Yearling Sale Sale to be conducted on Tuesday, August 15 at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, beginning at noon. The catalog for the Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale hard copies will be mailed around July 20th. Travel Allowance A $500 travel allowance with a minimum purchase of $2,500 is being offered to out of state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the upcoming 2017 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale. Click HERE to see the ad See the catalog online here index to consignors index to sires index to dams index to photographs and videos supplemental entries OUTS: 13, 14, 16, 30, 39, 44, 45, 70, 74, 75, 80, 81, 96, 99, 104, 109, 114, 122, 123, 143, 146, 148, 149 Sales Result in pdf format — NEW ...

Sean Feld, Feld of Dreams

Read the full story in our magazine online: By Emily Shields Sean Feld is on a mission to shake up the Thoroughbred breeding industry, and the 30-year-old pioneer is well on his way via his Climax Stallions. The syndicate group puts a modern twist on an old system, with new stallions in California a part of the venture. Feld was born in Pasadena and spent the majority of his childhood at Santa Anita. His father, Bob, and uncle, Jude, were both working on the track. Jude was a trainer, and Bob advised on such purchases as Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) winner Adoration and Hollywood Futurity (G1) hero Siphonic. The younger Feld won’t even admit to his age when he started walking hots at the track – “I was probably not legally allowed to yet” – but a career in racing was always in the cards for him…. READ FULL STORY ...

Joe Turner

See the full story featured in our printed magazine online Joe Turner was just doing his job as an iron contractor when the people of Old English Rancho called for an estimate. They needed new security gates for the farm, and after giving a prediction of $32,000 for the work, Turner joked that he would trade labor and parts for a racehorse. “I was thinking only part of it, maybe $5,000,” he recalled. “They were serious. My friends said, ‘Don’t you know how much it costs to feed one of those?’ ” For a year Turner deliberated without returning to the farm to see about his new horse or worry about collecting the money. He eventually discussed the circumstance with farm owner Buddy Johnston, who pointed out that the horse, Some Hitter, a California- bred by Dimaggio, was about to race again. Turner went to see his construction trade run. Some Hitter won that race and was claimed away. Johnston thought that was pretty lucky for Turner, and convinced him... ...

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Myles McMahon

See the full story featured in our printed magazine online First stakes winners are special, no matter what the circumstances. When a homebred gets the job done, it means even more. Not only did Myles McMahon win the $60,075 Golden Gate Debutante Stakes Nov. 25 with homebred Isa Firecracker, but he put together the breeding after thorough research. It is paying of with winners that his entire family enjoys. “This is not only my first stakes winner, it’s my trainer’s first stakes winner too,” said McMahon. Jamey Tomas trains Mc-Mahon’s horses in Northern California, a partnership that has evolved into a friendship as well. “I was looking for a trainer who would take a guy like me who had never owned a horse and would be somewhat local,” said McMahon. “Jamey lived in Sacramento, about three miles away from me at the time.” …….. FULL STORY ...

Dr. Dorothee Kieckhefer

See the full story featured in our printed magazine online Dr. Dorothée Kieckhefer has had a life split in two distinct acts. She grew up in Germany, holds a Ph.D. in criminal law, and worked as an international business journalist for many years. Now living on a cattle ranch in Arizona and breeding Thoroughbreds, she is widely removed from that version of her life. “I grew up around horses, riding mainly dressage,” Kieckhefer said, “and later was introduced to Quarter Horses and Appaloosas as well, then both a rarity in Germany. I read in an American Quarter Horse Association magazine about the Racetrack Industry Program at the University of Arizona that focuses primarily on second-degree students interested in a career in the horse industry.” In 2005 Kieckhefer graduated as the outstanding senior of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. “They got the ‘senior’ part right, as I was 45 years old at that time,” she joked. “The ‘outstanding’ I’m not so sure.” In 2006 Kieckhefer started her own Thoroughbred... ...

‘Chrome Win Would Complete Perfect Year

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2016) — Before the year started, those associated with California Chrome mapped out an itinerary for 2016, and thus far, they’ve hit every planned stop, with nary a misstep. Victory in the San Pasqual. A pair of wins in Dubai, including the World Cup. Two wins at Del Mar, including the Pacific Classic. And, most recently, a victory in the Awesome Again. The $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Santa Anita was the year-end goal, and California Chrome comes into it in the best form of his career. He was dominant in both the Pacific Classic and Awesome Again, Grade 1 races that have set him up for a big payday. There is a $1 million bonus for winning those two races plus the Breeders’ Cup Classic, on top of the more than $3 million in first-prize money from the Classic itself. “His last two races have been big,” said trainer Art Sherman. “Let me have one more like that in the... ...

Only You Babe in Cal-bred Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Only You Babe and fellow California-bred stakes winner You’re Late are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Cash Prize is by Pure Prize, out of the Benchmark mare Cottonwood Babe, was bred by owners Dr. William and Jill Gray and trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $30,180 and is coming off a fourth in an Oct. 6 optional claimer. How About Zero is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Too Much Excess, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $38,900. Isa Firecracker is by Heatseeker, out of the Tannersmyman mare Caroline Elena, was bred by owner Myles McMahon and trained by Jamey Thomas. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $30,880 and is coming off a second in an Oct. 6... ...

Gold Rush Dancer in Twilight Derby

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $200,000 Twilight Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Gold Rush Dancer is by Private Gold, out of the In Excess mare Dances On Water, was bred by owner John Parker and is trained by Vann Belvoir. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $380,268 and is coming off a 12th in the Sept. 4 Del Mar Derby. ...

California Diamond Seeks Fourth Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) – Triple stakes winner California Diamond is the likely favorite in Saturday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old colts and geldings at Santa Anita. Caiifornia Clone is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Unchanged Melody, was bred by owner Oakcrest Stable and trained by Michael McCarthy. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $51,000 and is coming off an Oct. 9 maiden win. California Diamond is by Harbor the Gold, out of the Slewdledo mare Carrie’s a Jewel, was bred by Stormy Hull, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $267,780 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 16 Speakeasy. Closing Time is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Deputy Commander mare Quick Commander, was bred by Joseph LaCombe Stables, is owned by Red Stables or Bone or Corbett, et all and is trained by Jeff Mullins. He has... ...

Ashleyluvssugar, Ralis in BC Turf

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — California-breds Grade I winners Ashleyluvssugar and Ralis are entered in Saturday’s $4 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $847,504 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 2 John Henry Turf Championship. He drew the 5-hole in the field of 13. Ralis drew in as an also-eligible and got the rail. He is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten Most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $424,428 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 2 John Henry Turf Championship. ...

What a View Enters BC Mile

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — California-bred What a View drew the rail in a field of 14 entered in Saturday’s $2 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Mile at Santa Anita. He is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen and Sal Berumen, is owned by Finish Line Racing, the Ellwood Johnston Trust, et al and is trained by Kenny Black. He has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $595,481 and is coming off an eighth in the Oct. 8 Shadwell Turf Mile. ...

Masochistic Enters BC Sprint

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — California-bred Masochistic drew the 7-hole in a field of nine for Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade I TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. He is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis & Louise Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $772,550 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 27 Pat O’Brien. He was 14th in this race last year. Ellis held his breath when the name of the horse was being announced in post 1. “I got a little scared when the letter M came out of his mouth for the rail hole,” said Ellis, who’ll send out the speedy Masochistic as one of the favorites in the Sprint. “I didn’t want to be drawn inside the other speed.” Fortunately for Ellis, it was Mind Your Biscuits who drew the... ...

Ambitious Brew Enters BC Turf Sprint

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — California-bred Ambitious Brew drew the 10-hole in a field of 14 for Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. He is by Tizbud, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Kathwen, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. He has seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $499,225 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 30 Eddie D. Stakes. He was seventh in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint in 2014. ...

Ryans Charm in BC Filly & Mare Turf

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — Ryans Charm, a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Heatseeker that has raced exclusively in Peru, is entered in Saturday’s $2 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf at Santa Anita. Ryans Charm drew the 9-hole in a field of 12. She is out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Fresh Tide, has 15 wins in 24 starts, earnings of $163,392 and won the June 26 Group I Clasico Pamplona for the second consecutive year. ...

Big Score Enters BC Juvenile Turf

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) — Big Score, a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Mr. Big, drew the 6-hole in a field of 14 entered in Friday’s $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf at Santa Anita. He is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Mr. Big, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual. He has two wins in three starts with earnings of $117,800 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 10 Zuma Beach. ...

Soi Phet in Big Bear Stakes Again

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 31, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet is the leading earner among five California-breds entered in Thursday’s $80,000 Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Powell or Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has 11 wins in 49 starts, earnings of $756,471 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 1 Awesome Again. He was fourth in this race last year, fifth in 2014 and fourth in 2013. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by M.A. Douzos, is owned by Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $170,457 and is coming off a ninth in the Oct. 2 John Henry turf Championship. Plain Wrap is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Nostalgie, was bred by... ...

‘Chrome Ships to Santa Anita

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2016) — California Chrome stuck his nose out the window of the Bob Hubbard horse van and breathed familiar air. Arriving back at Santa Anita Park Oct. 30, around 11:45 a.m. local time after a smooth ride from trainer Art Sherman’s home base at Los Alamitos Race Course, the world’s greatest racehorse soon powered down the ramp with loyal groom Raul Rodriguez on the shank, ready for his Nov. 5 engagement as the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) favorite. After a toss of his head and Rodriguez’s steady hand on the shank for a short stroll, California Chrome was safely installed in Barn 126. “There was no traffic. We just zipped right over here,” said assistant trainer Alan Sherman. “Hopefully we’re going to see him zip right into the winner’s circle.” California Chrome galloped at Los Al before his late-morning journey, having put in his final pre-race breeze Oct. 27, and will train at a time to be determined Oct. 31 at Santa Anita.... ...

Masochistic in ‘Relaxed’ Final Work

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2016) — California-bred Masochistic worked five furlongs from the gate in 1:00 flat with jockey Mike Smith aboard in a relaxed manner that had all of his connections pleased with the Oct. 29 move at Santa Anita Park. The 6-year-old gelding is prepping for the six-furlong TwinSpires Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I). “That’s as easy as he could go,” said co-owner Samantha Siegel. “Mike did a masterful job getting him to relax. That’s as relaxed as I’ve ever seen him.” Trainer Ron Ellis stood on the shank with Masochistic in the gap waiting for the end of the morning’s final renovation period. Masochistic, accompanied by a pony, then went out shortly after the tractors finished, while Ellis joined Siegel in the grandstand to watch the work. “Mike got him to really relax well,” Ellis said of Masochistic, who showed a penchant to run off in the mornings as a younger horse. “He’s gotten to know him pretty good and has worked him a couple... ...

Lo Duca Hosts Team ‘Chrome Evening

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2016) — Thoroughbred Charities of America announced that TVG analyst and former Major League Baseball player Paul Lo Duca will host “An Evening with Team California Chrome” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 7-9 p.m. at Matt Denny’s Ale House in Arcadia, Calif. The evening will feature a behind the scenes conversation with Frank Taylor, Perry Martin, Art Sherman, and Victor Espinoza about the history-making career of North American all-time leading earner California Chrome. All proceeds will benefit Thoroughbred Charities of America. “I look forward to hosting this event and recounting the remarkable career of California Chrome with the team,” said Lo Duca. Limited tickets are available for $100 per person at www.tca.org/tcc.html or by calling 859-276-4989. Hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar will be offered. ...

NorCal Sale Grad Enters Pike Place Dancer

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2016) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Sweet Rafaela and fellow California-bred Buy Me a Drink are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Pike Place Dancer Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Sweet Rafaela is by Thorn Song, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Telling Stories, was bred by G.W. Thomas, is owned by G C C I and trained by Cliff DeLima. The $14,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase won her lone start Sept. 24 with earnings of $22,500. Unbeaten Buy Me a Drink is by Atticus, out of the Hennessy mare Kiss of Fire, was bred by owner Richard Barton and trained by Jedd Josephson. She has two wins in two starts, earnings of $17,190 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 25 starter’s allowance. ...

Patriots Rule in Lure Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Patriots Rule and fellow California-bred Touching Rainbows are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $422,075 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 8 City of Hope. Touching Rainbows is an also-eligible by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee, is owned by KM Racing and trained by Ricky Agarie. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $34,050 and is coming off a Sept. 30 claiming win. ...

‘Chrome Has Final Tuneup for Classic

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Oct. 27, 2016) –After California Chrome ’s final serious workout in preparation for the Nov. 5 Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I), trainer Art Sherman expressed confidence his standout chestnut not only is doing well, but that he has an advantage on the competition. “If he’s not fit for a mile and a quarter now, he’ll never be,” Sherman said of the 2014 Horse of the Year, who covered six furlongs in 1:12 1/5 at his Los Alamitos Race Course home base Oct. 27. “Coming back in five weeks, some of these horses haven’t raced in two, three months. Going a mile and a quarter, let me tell you something, it takes a lot out of a horse. A mile and a quarter first time out of the box is tough.” California Chrome heads toward the $6 million Classic off a score in Santa Anita Park’s nine-furlong Awesome Again Stakes (gr. I) Oct. 1. Los Alamitos clocker Russ Hudak timed the son of Lucky Pulpit in fractions of :24 2/5,... ...

Marguerite Eliasson

See the full story featured in our printed magazine online When Marguerite Eliasson greets visitors or clients outside the hacienda-style farm office and foaling barn of E.A. Ranches, the immediate feeling of class and competence is palpable. The 1,000-acre breeding, boarding, and training facility in the fertile hills above Ramona is a breathtakingly beautiful island of peace and tranquility. Every detail is centered around lightning-fast Thoroughbreds, the passion of the late Ernest Auerbach. Shortly after the real estate developer founded E.A. Ranches in the late 1970s, he handed the reins over to Eliasson, whose 35-plus years of hard work, loyalty to the family, and unshakable belief in the stallions of the ranch are now culminating in a very special feat: Tis year not one but two offspring of E.A. Ranches’ stallions are scheduled to participate in the Breeders’ Cup. Ashleyluvssugar, a 5-year old gelding by the late Game Plan (by Danzig), will contest the $4 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. IT). THe multiple... ...

‘Chrome in Powerful Drill

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2016) — When trainer Art Sherman puts blinkers on California Chrome it sends a clear signal to the chestnut champion—it’s time to get serious. The 2014 Horse of the Year responded Oct. 22 at his Los Alamitos Race Course base. Blinkers on—mission accomplished. California Chrome started slow early in his five-furlong drill under regular exercise rider Dihigi Gladney, but kicked into another gear in the long Los Alamitos stretch and hit the wire in 1:00 2/5, athough both Sherman and assistant trainer Alan Sherman both had the work a bit faster at :59 4/5. According to Los Alamitos clocker Russ Hudak, the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) favorite covered the first quarter in :25 1/5, ran a half-mile in :48 3/5, and galloped out to six furlongs in 1:13 flat. The Shermans timed his final furlong to the wire in :11 flat. “That was some last eighth of a mile—he flew the last eighth,” Art Sherman said. “It’s the last quarter of a mile—that’s... ...

CHRB Meeting Summary

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2016) – The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, October 20, at Santa Anita Park. Chairman Chuck Winner presided. Commissioners Steve Beneto, George Krikorian and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: · In discussing 2017 race dates allocations for Northern California, all attempts to negotiate an agreed-upon solution failed and all motions failed to garner the required four votes for adoption. Therefore, the matter was moved to the November agenda. Chairman Winner implored the stakeholders to try once again to reach an accord. · The Board approved the license application for the Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Racing Association to conduct a race meet commencing December 30, 2016, through December 17, 2017. · The Board approved for 45-day public notice proposed amendments to regulations that would allow racing secretaries, racing associations and fairs to write medication-based race conditions, subject to CHRB final... ...

NorCal Race Dates Unresolved

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2016) –Members of the California Horse Racing Board made a commitment to decide the highly contentious Northern California 2017 racing dates dispute at its regular October meeting, but at the conclusion of a nearly 2 1/2-hour discussion Oct. 20 at Santa Anita Park, the regulatory agency could not reach a resolution. The CHRB commissioners in attendance voted 3-1 to approve a dates proposal for the region, but because only four of seven member seats were filled, the three votes did not meet the required four needed to pass the measure. CHRB chairman Chuck Winner and fellow members George Krikorian and Steve Beneto voted to approve the proposal, while Alex Solis provided the only “no” vote. Commissioners Madeline Auerbach and Jesse Choper were not in attendance and the seat previously held by Richard Rosenberg is vacant. The proposal would have assigned Golden Gate Fields dates from Dec. 26-June 20, the Alameda County Fair at Pleasanton from June 21-July 11, the State Fair at Cal Expo... ...

Boozer Seeking California Flag

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Boozer is the highest career earner among those entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $368,060 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 30 Eddie D. McHeat is by Unusual Heat, out of the half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by owner Madeline Auerbach and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $137,835 and is coming off a 10th in the Sept. 30 Eddie D. Boozer is by Unusual Heat, out of the Cape Canaveral mare Kitty and Boo, was bred by Abrams, Loverso, Perez, Huston Racing and Auerbach, is owned by Al & Sandee Kirkwood and trained by Mark... ...

Coniah Enters Raven Run

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2016) – Coniah is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Lexus Raven Run Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Keeneland. Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by Kieran McLauglin. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $119,020 and is coming off a Sept. 29 optional claiming win. ...

Cheekaboo Entered at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 19, 2016) – Grade II winner Cheekaboo is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $150,000 Grade III Pin Oak Valley View Stakes at Keeneland. Cheekaboo is by Unusual heat, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Sandy Cheeks, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, Richard Rosenberg & Barry Abrams, is owned by Sharon Alesia, Mike Burs and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $298,381 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 1 Unzip Me. ...

All About Laughs in Northlands

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct. 19, 2016) — All About Laughs is the lone California entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Freedom of the City Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. All About Laughs is by It’s No Joke, out of the Kissin Kris mare Crystal Kris, was bred by Mat Monaco, is owned by Lori Brickman and trained by Rodney Cone. She is a maiden making her sixth start with earnings of $4,778. ...

Smiling Tiger Yearling Tops Barretts

By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2016) — A yearling from the first crop of California stallion Smiling Tiger, a multiple grade I-winning sprinter and millionaire, topped the Barretts October mixed sale at $190,000. Held at Barretts’ former home at Fairplex Park in Pomona, Calif., the sale included a broodmare for $105,000 as well as a $95,000 yearling filly. Overall sale figures were nearly identical to last year, when the sale was held at Del Mar. A total of 174 horses grossed $2,484,000 and averaged $14,276, compared with the 2015 figures of 175 horses grossing $2,534,500 and averaging $14,483. “This shows stability and that it doesn’t matter where you sell them, it’s what you sell that counts,” said Kim Lloyd, general manager of Barretts. The yearlings averaged $15,705, down 8.8% from the $17,218 average in 2015. A total of 82 of the 217 yearlings through the ring did not sell, for a buy-back rate of 37.8%. The yearling median was $8,500 in 2016 and $10,000 in 2015. “I was very pleased... ...

California Diamond

California Diamond wins $84,745 Speakeasy Stakes. ...

Enola Gray

Enola Gray wins $100,000 California Distaff. ...

Enola Gray Sizzles in California Distaff

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2016)–The lone three year old in a field of five fillies and mares, Enola Gray tried turf for the first time and avenged her only career loss with a gutty one length win under Tyler Baze in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Owned and bred by Nick Alexander and trained by Phil D’Amato, the grey daughter of Grazen got 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course in 1:11.57. Second as the 1-5 favorite against open company in the six furlong Beverly J. Lewis Stakes at Los Alamitos Sept. 11, Enola Gray broke from post position three today and was immediately engaged on the front end by Desert Steel, who broke from the rail under Rafael Bejarano. “I didn’t necessarily think that filly would go like she did, but it didn’t alter the way my filly ran,” said Baze. “I just wanted to give her a chance to spread her wings... ...

‘Chrome in Another Fine Work

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2016) –As most of the barns at Los Alamitos Race Course only started to rustle with activity during the early morning Oct. 15, California Chrome stood like a sentinel at the top of the longest stretch run in North America. Ears pricked and unmoving, the chestnut son of Lucky Pulpit patiently waited for the required outrider to make its way onto the track so he could go about his business for his first timed workout in preparation for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I). “He’ll stand there all morning if you let him,” trainer Art Sherman said, looking through his binoculars from his elevated perch at Los Al’s trackside grill, Schwanie’s at the Gap. As the outrider emerged from the darkness and ambled toward the track, the 2014 Horse of the Year got his cue from exercise rider Dihigi Gladney and backtracked into the backstretch, before stopping on a dime again to take in his surroundings. As he made his way to... ...

Photographer Bill Machon Passes

By Terry Miller, Arcadia Weekly I just received some very sad news that my good friend and horse photography mentor, Bill Machon passed away. He truly was a fixture at Santa Anita and always had advice, a bloody good joke or two and knew everyone. More importantly they knew and loved him. Bill was, for all intents and purposes the Ambassador of Racing Photojournalists, especially at Santa Anita and Hollywood Park tracks. Recently, April 2, the Press Photographers’ Association of Greater Los Angeles bestowed the Lifetime Achievement Award upon the eminent photographer Bill Mochon during its annual awards luncheon in Alhambra. A virtual fixture at Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, Mochon for years had been mentoring young and green photographers and helping us all understand horse racing photography’s dos and don’ts – i.e. like the first time I met Bill in the late 1990s he advised me it was perhaps not good protocol to stand in front of the automatic camera at the finish line … true story. Talk... ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2016) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 20, at Santa Anta Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

TOC Northern Meeting on Oct. 22

From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2016) — Join TOC Staff and Directors at Golden Gate Fields for our Northern Annual Meeting. The event will include the general business meeting and a question-and-answer session, followed by a buffet luncheon and the Northern California TOC Owners’ Challenge Handicapping Contest (sponsored by XpressBet). When: Saturday, October 22, 2016 Where: Golden Gate Fields, Bayview Lounge – Turf Club Time: 10:00 a.m. You must be an Owner to RSVP, and if you want to attend both events, then you must RSVP separately. ...

California Diamond in Speakeasy

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2016) – California Diamond is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. California Diamond is by Harbor the Gold, out of the Slewdledo mare Carrie’s a Jewel, was bred by Stormy Hull, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $212,100 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 18 Barretts Juvenile Stakes. ...

Enola Gray, Home Journey Duel

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Enola Gray and graded winner Home Journey are part of a compact field entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbreds or Bamford or House and is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $225,779 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 2 optional claimer. Long Hot Summer is by Street Boss, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Hotlantic, was bred by Harris Farms & Valpredo, is owned by Fanticola & Scardino and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $341,875 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 2 optional claimer. Enola Gray is by Grazen, out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, was bred by owner Nick Alexander... ...

G.G. Ryder Seeks Bull Dog Repeat

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2016) – Defending champion G.G. Ryder and fellow California-breds Touched by Autism and He’s a Pepper are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Bull Dog Handicap at Fresno. Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and is trained by Marcia Stortz. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $122,994 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 24 optional claimer. G.G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer or George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. The multiple grade winner has 11 wins in 29 starts, earnings of $458,627 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 10 allowance. He won this race last year. He’s a Pepper is by Peppered Cat, out of the Crowning Storm mare Crown This Lady, was bred by owner and... ...

All About Laughs at Northlands

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct. 13, 2016) – All About Laughs is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Freedom of the City Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. All About Laughs is by It’s No Joke, out of the Kissin Kris mare Crystal Kris, was bred by Mat Monaco, is owned by Lori Brickman and trained by Rodney Cone. She is a maiden making her sixth start with earnings of $4,778. ...

Unusual Heat Pensioned

From Unusual Heat Syndicate COALINGA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2016) – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has been pensioned from stud at 26. “It is with great emotion that we have to announce the retirement of Unusual Heat”, said Harris Auerbach, managing partner of M. Auerbach, LLC. “He’s been remarkable and even in his final season at stud in 2016 managed to get 25 of 30 bred mares in foal. It’s been an amazing run and I’m happy that “Heat” can now just relax and enjoy the rest of his days just being a horse.” Doug Burge, longtime President of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association remarked “He’s been the perennial leading sire in California for over a decade and his influence on CA breeding and racing through his sons and daughters will be prevalent for years to come.” Bred by John T. Jones in Kentucky, Unusual Heat is the son of Nureyev and Danish Champion mare Rossard. In 1991, he became the highest priced horse... ...

Marino’s Wild Cat Returns to Harris Farms

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 6, 2016) – Marino’s Wild Cat, winner of the race two years ago, attempts to duplicate that result in Saturday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at the Fresno Fair. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $219,950 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 31 optional claimer. Algenon is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Aragorn, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Alpine Yodel, was bred by owner Rozamund Barclay and is trained by Len Kasmerski. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $100,112 and is coming off a sixth in a Sept. 3 optional claimer. Overcomer is by Old Topper, out of the Unbridled mare Fasahah, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Horseplayers Racing club, Joe Regan or Saratoga West and is trained by Jeff Metz. He has four... ...

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