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.... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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,... ...

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... ...

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... ...

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. ...

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. ...

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. ...

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... ...

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.   ...

BETHSALEM, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2016) – Nite Delite is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $200,000 Turf Amazon Stakes for fillies and mares at Parx Racing. Nite Delite is by War Chant, out of the Mountain Cat mare One Tough Cat, was bred by Angel Crest Farm, is owned by F. Jack Liebau and is trained by Linda Rice. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $188,540 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 14 Blue Sparkler. ...

BETHSALEM, Pa. (Sept. 4, 2016) – Multiple stakes winner Bodhisattva is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $200,000 Grade III Greenwood Cup Stakes at Parx Racing. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach and is owned by trainer Jose Corrales. He has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $239,283 and is coming off a seventh in the Aug. 6 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes. ...

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2016) — Three years ago, the Northern California sale of yearlings and horses of racing age had a catalog of 117 horses. At Tuesday’s event at the Alameda county fairgrounds in Pleasanton, the sale will be more than double that size. There are 238 horses in the catalog, with a few supplemental hips expected. With a larger catalog comes higher expectations. Gross sales are expected to increase on Tuesday, according to Doug Burge, president of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, which conducts the sale. “The last few years, the sale has really taken off,” Burge said. “It wasn’t that long ago we cataloged 100 horses. We’ve cataloged 240 horses this year. This is all we can handle given the stabling situation at the Alameda County fairgrounds. “The sale is getting tremendous support, not just from people in the north but breeders and farms in the central and south as well. The last couple of years, it’s been strong and well attended.” In 2015, the... ...

By DRF.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2016) — California Chrome worked five furlongs in 1:00.20 before dawn at Los Alamitos on Sunday, his final major exercise before the $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar on Aug. 20. Ridden by exercise rider Dihigi Gladney, California Chrome worked alone and without substantial urging. According to Los Alamitos clockers, California Chrome worked the opening quarter-mile in 24.80 seconds, went three furlongs in 36.80, and a half-mile in 48.40 seconds. Trainer Art Sherman timed California Chrome in 1:00.40. Sunday’s workout was California Chrome’s second since a win in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap on July 23. California Chrome will be favored in the Pacific Classic, which is run at 1 1-4 miles. California Chrome is scheduled to be shipped to Del Mar on Monday to continue preparation for Saturday’s race. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2016) – Dressed to a T is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 CTT and TOC Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Dressed to a T is by Square Eddie, out of the Kendor mare Clerical Error, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $147,978 and is coming off a win in a July 28 optional claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2016) – California-breds Lost Bus and Coniah are entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Lost Bus is by Bring the Heat, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned by Terry Lovingier and trained by Gary Sherlock.  She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $410,818 and is coming off a win in the July 4 Spring Fever. Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKinney and is trained by Bill Morey. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $57,820 and is coming off a second in the July 23 California Governor’s Cup Handicap. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Shari and fellow California-breds Only You Babe and Little Hawk are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Wine Country Debutante for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. Only You Babe is by Thorn Song, out of the Johannesburg mare Book’em Babe, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $74,600 and is coming off a win in the July 2 Juan Gonzalez Memorial. Shari is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tabasco Cat mare Shahalie Lake, was bred by Ed Moger Jr. and Patrick Neary, is owned by Robert Jones and trained by Faith Taylor. The $20,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has one win in two starts, earnings of $23,556 and is coming off a July 1 maiden win. Little Hawk is by Marino Marini, out of the Salt Lake mare Bodacious Bertha, was bred by Matk Tatch, is owned by Alameda, Gonzalez, Kitchen... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Rinse and Repeat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Rinse and Repeat is by Square Eddie, out of the Gilded Time mare Electric Daze, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $56,520 and is coming off a July 16 maiden win. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Millionaire Alert Bay is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Longacres Mile Handicap at Emerald Downs. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell and Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 12 wins in 28 starts, earnings of $1,127,815 and is coming off a fourth in the July 24 California Dreamin’. He was third in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Curly Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Curly Girl is by Tannersmyman, out of the Scatmandu mare Adarlyn Cat, was bred by Joseph Morey Jr. Revocable Trust, is owned by K & W Stable and is trained by Larry Ross. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $107,041 and is coming off a fourth in the July 17 Boeing Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Barbara Beatrice and Majestic Heat are the two entrants coming off wins  going into Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Mangita is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley, Irwin Molasky and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley. She has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $226,229 and is coming off a fourth in a July 17 optional claimer. She was third in this race last year. Charming Starlet is by Roi Charmant, out of the Skywalker mare Starlet Sky, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has five wins in 26 starts, earnings of $195,771 and is coming off a ninth in a July 17 optional claimer. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy... ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Aug. 10, 2016) – Ranger Rod is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Manzano Stakes for 2-year-olds at Albuquerque. Ranger Rod is by Chattahoochie War, out of the Malibu Moon mare Night Teller, was bred by owner Gallegos del Norte Racing and is trained by Jose Rodriguez. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $1,500. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2016) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate My Friend Emma and fellow California-breds Johnny Reb and Cartoonist are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Jess Jackson Owners’ Handicap at Santa Rosa. Johnny Reb is by One Man Army, out of the Unusual Heat mare Unusual Babe, was bred by Crystal Valley Farms, is owned by Irminger, Stephenson or Walker and is trained by Michael Lenzini. He has nine wins in 25 starts, earnings of $93,907 and is coming off a July 29 optional claiming win. My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Rosa Camacho or Gerardo Robles and is trained by Monty Meier. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $112,571 and is coming off a July 30 optional claiming win. Cartoonist is by Comic Strip, out of the Devil On Ice mare Ivy Lane, was bred by Dr. and Mrs. William... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2016) – California-breds He’s a Pepper, Eagle Screams, Tamarando and Unusually Green are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. He’s a Pepper is by Peppered Cat, out of the Crowning Storm mare Crown This Lady, was bred by owner and trainer Alex Paszkiecz. He has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $63,420 and is coming off a third in the June 25 Oak Tree Handicap. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by Scott Herbertson or Deborah Kriletich and is trained by Jonathon Wong. He has 10 wins in 48 starts, earnings of $387,760 and is coming off a seventh in the June 25 Oak Tree Handicap. He was second in this race last year. Tamarando is by Bertrando, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has four wins in... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2016) – California-breds Call Saul, Tentwelvefourteen and Awe are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Call Saul is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Gallegos, Greenman, Hickman-McBrayer & Tahajian and is trained by Dean Greenman. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $53,831 and is coming off a consecutive wins. Tentwelvefourteen is by Tannersmyman, out of the Synastry mare Sassy Synner, was bred by M.A. Douzos & G. Matos, is owned by Sandra Matos or Daniel Rubendall and is trained by G. Matos. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $39,069 and is coming off a July 21 maiden win. Awe is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Cari Hill Hajii mare Dancing Spray, was bred by Duane Offield, is owned by Linda Espinosa and Offield and is trained by Offield. He has one win in nine starts, earnings of... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 4, 2016) – Camano Comet is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Camano Comet is by Council Member, out of the Somersham mare Crème, was bred by Nina and Ron Hagen, is owned by How We Roll and is trained by Steve Bullock. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $16,513 and is coming off a third in the July 17 Angie C. Stakes. ...

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 29, 2016) — Don’t miss the Southern California Annual Meeting at Del Mar next Saturday, August 6! The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the Veranda Cafe and includes a complimentary buffet breakfast.   Learn about the latest issues affecting owners, meet TOC directors and staff, and mingle with other owners. There will also be an opportunity to have your questions answered by the board of directors.   Space is limited, so reservations are recommended and can be made online here or by calling (858) 794-1018. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 28, 2016) – Defending champ Central Heat risks a seven-race win streak in Sunday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Lucy in Diamonds is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Relaunch mare Spritz, was bred by Al Graziani & Joe Russell, is owned by Graziani, Park or Russell and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $96,676 and is coming off a third in a June 12 optional claimer. Mon Petite is by Papa Clem, out of the Jeune Homme mare Avranches, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Marie Goda, is owned by G C C I and is trained by Cliff DeLima. She has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $178,482 and is coming off a fourth in a June 11 claimer. Qiaona is by Wilko, out of the Skywalker mare Starlet Sky, was bred by B & B Zietz Stables, is owned by Curt & Lila Lanning and... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 28, 2016) – California-breds She’s My Cookie and Breakaway Dixie are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Wine Country Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. She’s My Cookie is by Olmodovar, out of the West by West mare Spirited, was bred by Milt Policzer & Diane Becker, is owned by John Wall Sr. or Patty Wall and is trained by William Delia. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $8,295 and is coming off a fifth in a May 28 starter’s allowance. Breakaway Dixie is by Marino Marini, out of the Siberian Summer mare Grey Lassie, was bred by owners Randy Randazzo and Paul Conley and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $58,796 and is coming off a fourth in the June 18 Pleasanton Oaks. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2016) – A compact field of five is entered in Friday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. My California is by Calimonco, out of the Smart Strike mare Give My Regards, was bred by owner Mercedes Stable and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $44,800 and is coming off a June 16 maiden win. Cioppino Pasadino is by Time to Get Even, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Clawpuccino, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier or Gary Sherlock and is trained by Sherlock. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $36,100 and is coming off a fifth in the July 9 Landaluce. I’ll Be Around is by Bushwacker, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Lady, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Charles Bernhardt or Lovingier and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has one win in two starts, earnings... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2016) – Gold Rush Dancer, coming off back-to-back stakes wins, is one of three multiple stakes winners entered in Wednesday’s $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Family Code is by Desert Code, out of the Tactical Cat mare Yerevan Storm, was bred by Bud Petrosian, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $129,290 and is coming off a second in a June 25 optional claimer. Smokey Image is by Southern Image, out of the Free House mare Special Smoke, was bred by C Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing and trained by Carla Gaines. The multiple stakes winner has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $457,461 and is coming off a fifth in the June 18 Rainbow Stakes. Packin Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Meadowlake mare Lake Marina, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Randy and Jeri... ...

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 20, 2016) — Back in his namesake state for more than three months now, California Chrome   is set to resume his 2016 campaign July 23 in the $200,000 San Diego Handicap (gr. II) at Del Mar, where he’ll take on fellow multiple grade I winner Dortmund. Since moving south from his Los Alamitos Race Course base a week ago, California Chrome has been doing very well according to trainer Art Sherman, including an impressive five-furlong breeze July 16 at the seaside racetrack. BALAN: California Chrome Brilliant in Del Mar Breeze “He’s doing great—schooling great, galloping great,” Sherman said of the 5-year-old’s week of preparation. Sherman also felt good about the 2014 Horse of the Year’s draw—sixth in the field of seven—for the 1 1/16 mile event, his first contest since a standout score in the March 26 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I). “That’s perfect,” Sherman said. “I like it on the outside and it’s a good post for him. He’s won from all post positions, but... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 17, 2016) – Enola Gray risks her unbeaten record in Friday’s $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Enola Gray is by Grazen, out of the More Than Ready mare unsung Heroine, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has won both of her starts with earnings of $143,600 and is coming off a win in the May 28 Melair Stakes. Roo’s Valentine is by Vronsky, out of the Cindago mare Black Valentine, was bred by owner Kretz Racing and is trained by Kristen Mulhall. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $142,240 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 9 Evening Jewel. Allsquare is by Square Eddie, out of the Decarchy mare Showtime Apollo, was bred by was bred by trainer Phil D’Amato and is owned by D’Amato and Little Red Feather Racing. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $96,715 and is coming off a... ...

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 17, 2016) –Although Art Sherman was considering running California Chrome   in the San Diego Handicap (gr. II) and Pacific Classic (gr. I) at Del Mar this summer without Lasix, following two standout runs in Dubai without the anti-bleeding medication, the trainer said July 17 he’ll likely use it as a precaution. “I’m not 100% sure yet, but I’m leaning toward giving him 5 cc, which is about as small amount as you can give,” Sherman said a day after the 2014 Horse of the Year wowed in his final breeze for the July 23 San Diego. “It’s kinda a precautionary thing. Down here, with the air so heavy—we haven’t made up our minds completely, but I’m leaning that way.” BALAN: California Chrome Brilliant in Del Mar Breeze Sherman said he was considering passing on the race-day Lasix shot simply because the son of Lucky Pulpit   ran so well without it in his two Dubai starts this year, capped by a sparkling victory in the... ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 20, 2016) – Graded winner Harlington’s Rose is among five California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Halasz, Johnson, Knapp, Miller or Newhart and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has four wins in 31 starts, earnings of $417,368 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Spring Fever. Marynetta is by Noverre, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Alaana’s Song, was bred by Trevor Roberts, is owned by Shane Thompson Racing, Mathis, Panian or Schott and is trained by Andy Mathis. She has 16 wins in 51 starts, earnings of $193,359 and is coming off a third in a June 9 optional claimer. Alwayzabridesmaid is by Kafwain, out of the Pioneering mare Lost Bride, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in nine... ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 19, 2016) – Warren’s Puppy Love is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Albuquerque Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares. Warren’s Puppy Love is by Mongol Warrior, out of the Mecke mare Brrneedfur, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Donna Eaton and trained by Nancy Summers. She has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $147,498 and is coming off a July 3 optional claiming win. ...