Sunday Rules the Kalookan Queen

Dec 30, 2015 Posted by CTBA In News

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2015)–Favored California-bred Sunday Rules made short work of seven rivals in storming to a 4 ¼ length win in Wednesday’s $98,850 Kalookan Queen Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Owned and bred by Nick Alexander, the 4-year-old daughter of Tribal Rule got 6 ½ furlongs under Mike Smith in 1:14.77. Blessed with an abundance of natural speed, the Phil D’Amato-conditioned Sunday Rules broke running from post position five, shook clear of longshot Dancinthenightaway leaving the quarter pole and cruised home to her seventh win from eight lifetime starts. Off at 4-5, Sunday Rules paid $3.80, $2.80 and $2.40. “Once we jumped well and she got a clear lead, I felt confident that she was going to run well, but you also never know how fast they’re going to push you,” said Smith. “The track is playing really quick and although we were running fast, it was well within her scope and she was fine. When Dancinthenightaway came up to me... ...

San Gabriel Draws Poshsky

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2015) – Poshsky is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is owned by Barber, Silver Ranch Stable or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $313,320 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 29 Berkeley Handicap. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Midnight Lute

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2015) – Stakes winner Raised a Secret and fellow California-bred San Onofre are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Midnight Lute Stakes at Santa Anita. San Onofre is by Surf Cat, out of the Native Regent mare Marrakech Gold, was bred by Bruce Headley, is owned by Matson Racing and trained by Karen Headley. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $273,040 and is making his first start since a fourth in the June 27 Triple Bend. Raised a Secret is by Songandaprayer, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Rodney Orr and trained by Mark Glatt. He has five wins in 25 starts, earnings of $419,610 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 22 Cary Grant. ...

Tribal Custom a Win Machine

FLORENCE, Ky. (Dec. 29, 2015) – Tribal Custom, a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Tribal Rule, scored win No. 12 on the year Sunday in a Turfway Park starter’s allowance, topping all North American Thoroughbreds in wins for 2015. Tribal Custom is a 5-year-old out of the Bertrando mare Villa Marqurite, and was bred by Pam and Marty Wygod. She has earnings of $89,203 this year. ...

Sunday Rules in Kalookan Queen

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Sunday Rules and defending champion Harlington’s Rose are among five California-breds entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Kalookan Queen Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Kiss At Midnight is by Decarchy, out of the Distinctive Cat mare Mink Kiss, was bred by Steven Greco, is owned by Marasa, Messineo or Robershaw, et al and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $253,200 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 8 Betty Grable. Lost Bus is by Bring the Heat, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma and Wesley Ward, is owned by Terry Lovingier and trained by Gary Sherlock. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $124,030 and is coming off a second in a Dec. 13 optional claimer. Sunday Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She... ...

Bully Pulpit Enters Eddie Logan

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2015) – Bully Pulpit is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $75,000 Eddie Logan Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Bully Pulpit is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by Larry Stein, is owned by Six-S Racing Stable and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $121,680 and is coming off a sixth in a Nov. 27 optional claimer. ...

California Chrome Works in Company

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2015) — California Chrome ‘s workout Dec. 27 at Los Alamitos Race Course looked a lot like his drills of old, with the track empty as he stepped onto the dirt surface, but it also had a touch of something new. Escorted by a pony, the 4-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit worked in company for the first time in his career, breaking behind stablemate Unusually Big and passing him in the stretch to cover seven furlongs in 1:25 2/5 under Victor Espinoza in preparation for the San Pasqual Stakes (gr. II) Jan. 9 at Santa Anita Park. The 2014 Horse of the Year clicked off fractions of :24 4/5, :48 1/5, and 1:12 1/5 through six furlongs. “I thought the work went really well,” trainer Art Sherman said. “I worked him in company because I’m going to try him without blinkers now. This is a new thing for him and I figure, without the blinkers on, he’ll be able to see horses coming up on... ...

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2015 Index to Photographs and Videos

Photographs Woodbridge Farm, Agent 18 Bay Filly by Tannersmyman out of Smoke Over Water (Photograph Here) 27 Vidaks Back by Tannersmyman out of Spring Vacation (Photograph here) 34 Bay Colt by Sierra Sunset out of Tchula Miss (Photograph Here) 47 Gray or Roan Colt by Thorn Song out of Wild Reflection(Photograph Here) 56 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Sierra Sunset out of Ann’s Intuition (Photograph Here) 64 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Dixie Chatter out of Betar B Sharp (Photograph Here) 80 Bay Colt by Gold Case out of Cop a Smoke (Photograph Here) 106A Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Twice the Appeal out of Favorable (Photograph Here) 111 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Smart Bid out of From Gray to Gold (Photograph Here) 113 Bay Colt by Tannersmyman out of Generals Promise(Photograph Here) 114 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Tannersmyman out of Get the Money (Photograph Here) 116 Bay Colt by Tannersmyman out of Gone Western (Photograph Here) 119 Miss Ada Bell by Lucky... ...

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2014 Northern California Sale

Northern California Sale 2015 CTBA’s Northern California Yearling & Horses of Racing Age Sale. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at noon, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. For further information contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com For information on last year’s record-breaking sale: http://issuu.com/californiathoroughbred/docs/califthor-2014-9/30 2014 Catalog Links Index to Consignors Index to Sires Index to Dams Index to Photographs Supplemental Entries Outs — Hips 19A, 20, 28A, 34, 48A, 87, 113, 116, 120 and 123. Dowload the PDF of the entire catalog Sales Results ...

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2015 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

You can find the latest update here A Bit Much: 52. Advance Ticket: 53. Aim Higher: 54. Angie’s Marquee: 55. Ann’s Intuition: 56. Anuska: 57. As Usual: 58. Autumn Light: 59. Awesome Liberty: 60. Ballerina Angel: 61. Beau’s Gem: 62. Beijio: 63. Betar B Sharp: 64. Blinding Light: 65. Bold Kiss: 66. Brilliant Response: 67. Burnt Wings: 182. Cactus Cutie: 68. Cactus Flyer: 69. Candy Factory: 70. Castle Bet: 71. Cat News: 72. Catch a Wave: 73. Category Ten: 74. Cause Were Smart: 75. Cinder Girl: 183. Cinderella Liberty: 76. Collection Plate: 77. Comedy Girl: 78. Complete Rule: 79. Cop a Smoke: 80. Courtly Colors: 81. Cozzekiki: 82. Crown of Jewels: 83. Crowning Faith (IRE): 84. Crystal Marina: 85. Daisy J: 184. Danish Dessert: 86. Deb’s Royal Flush: 87. Debtbreaker: 88. Deeds Speak: 89. Desert Pearls: 90. Digestivo: 91. Divina: 185. Dona Amelia (CHI): 92. Dream Spotter: 93. Dreaming of Janet: 94. Edamame: 95. Eight Times Eight: 96. Elusive Babe: 97. Emmy Ann: 98. Endangered Forest: 99. Estrellica: 100. Excess... ...

2015 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

You can find the latest update here Acclamation: Colt, 98, 131. Atticus: Colt, 13, 63, 99, 124, 138. Awesome Gambler: Colt, 88, 102. Filly, 173. Bedford Falls: Filly, 184. Bob and John: Colt, 152. Bold Chieftain: Filly, 29, 48. Brave Cat: Colt, 2, 117. Filly, 76, 96. Bushwacker: Colt, 14, 26, 69. Filly, 61, 89, 112, 174. Calimonco: Colt, 84, 86. Filly, 103. Capsized: Filly, 108. Gelding, 183. Coil: Colt, 155, 161 Decarchy: Colt, 4, 59, 65, 122. Del Mar Show: Filly, 176. Desert Code: Colt, 52. Filly, 74, 87. Gelding, 54. Dixie Chatter: Colt, 64, 110. Filly, 133. Gelding, 107. Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, 21, 127. Filly, 126, 160, 170. Flashy Bull: Colt, 78. Filly, 163. Globalize: Filly, 129. Gold Case: Colt, 80. Good Journey: Colt, 145. Grace Upon Grace: Colt, 66, 172. Filly, 31. Greeley’s Conquest: Colt, 164. Heatseeker (IRE): Colt, 109, 154. Filly, 49, 134. Idiot Proof: Colt, 171. Include: Colt, 53. Kafwain: Filly, 1, 105. Lucky J. H.: Colt, 81, 168. Filly, 135. Lucky Pulpit: Colt, 83, 179,... ...

2015 Northern California Sale Index to Consignors

Cheryl Bigon, Agent 49 Bay Filly by Heatseeker (IRE) out of Wishful Cat (View Update) 73 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Slew’s Tiznow out of Catch a Wave (View Update) 105 Awaken Hope by Kafwain out of Fasahah (View Update) 148 Bay Colt by Ministers Wild Cat out of Mt. Swoosh (View Update) 180 Truthorconsequence by Marino Marini out of Truthy (View Update) BTO, Agent 9 Gray or Roan Colt by Papa Clem out of Serela (View Update) 45 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Papa Clem out of Wavy Lass (View Update) 141 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Papa Clem out of Magic Broad (View Update) Checkmate Thoroughbreds LLC (Adrian Gonzalez), Agent 72 Bay Colt by Maclean’s Music out of Cat News (View Update) 103 Bay Filly by Calimonco out of Fair Bianca (View Update) 4 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Decarchy out of Seize the Moment (View Update) 13 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Atticus out of Sharp Blade (View Update) 15 Bay Colt... ...

2015 Northern California Yearling Sale

2015 Northern California Sale Click below to see the archive of the video of the sales. http://conferencewebcasting.com/media/ctba/8-11-2015/ 2015 CTBA’s Northern California Yearling & Horses of Racing Age Sale. Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at noon, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. For further information contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com For information on last year’s record-breaking sale: http://issuu.com/californiathoroughbred/docs/califthor-2014-9/30 Click here to request a catalog for the 2015 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale Click here to view catalog online and here to view latest update 2015 Catalog Links Index to Consignors and latest updates Index to Sires Index to Dams Index to Photographs and Videos Supplemental Entries Outs — Hips 1, 5, 13, 16, 27, 54, 58, 59, 67, 70, 77, 79, 103, 117, 122, 136, 137, 156, 170. Sale Results: CTBA_SALES_2015 (pdf format) Sale Results: CTBA_Sales_2015 (xls format) ...

NorCal Sale Tuesday at Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 9, 2014) – The catalog for the 2014 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale is now online here https://ctba.com/northern-california-sale/. A total of 123 hips have been cataloged for the sale, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at noon at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Supplemental entries will be accepted until the day of sale. Since the sale returned under the direction of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in 2004, it has produced stakes winners such as Bai and Bai, an earner of $724,983; Grade II winner Sierra Sunset; and Grade III winner Autism Awareness. For more information, contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com. ...

2014 Northern California Sale Index to Photographs

Woodbridge Farm 9 Bay Colt by Sierra Sunset out of My Little Cokie Photograph Here 15 Chestnut Colt by Heatseeker (IRE) out of Paris Design Photograph Here 19A Chestnut Cold by Sierra Sunet out of Perfect Choice Photograph Here 48A Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Sierra Sunset out of Tchula Miss Photograph Here 60 Chestnut Filly by Tribal Rule out of Andoverend Photograph Here 73 Sweetchinaprincess by Peppered Cat out of China Princess Photograph Here 77 Chestnut Filly by Recap out of Confectionary Photograph Here 86 Gray or Roan Colt by Marino Marini out of Excess Beauty Photograph Here 91 Gray or Roan Filly by Tannersmyman out of Gemstone Rush Photograph Here 92 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Tannersmyman out of Get the Money Photograph Here 93 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Square Eddie out of Ghazirella Photograph Here 98 Pepperedcatmoney by Peppered Cat out of Her Money Photograph Here 103 Chestnut Colt by Tribal Rule out of Isit Still Legal Photograph Here Harris Farms 2 Bay... ...

Supplemental Entries 2014

19A Chestnut Cold by Sierra Sunset out of Perfect Choice 48A Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Sierra Sunset out of Tchula Miss 28A Grand Say Vior by Grand Minstrel out of Say Touche 46A Bay Colt by Monsajem out of Sugar Trux 90A Chestnut Colt by Peppered Cat out of Free to Fire 121A Gray or Roan Filly by Unusual Heat out of Dotsy Jean ...

California Chrome Returning Early

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — Dual classic winner California Chrome is due to return to his Los Alamitos stable July 17, two weeks earlier than expected, and his first start back could come at his home track Sept. 20, said trainer Art Sherman. Sherman, reached by phone July 10, said he visited with his superstar colt at Harris Farms a day earlier and came away feeling good about California Chrome’s return. “He’s put on a little weight,” Sherman said. “Physically, he looks fine.” California Chrome has been at Harris Farms, where he was foaled, since June 19, resting after his Triple Crown exploits. Attempting to complete a coveted sweep of the series, the chestnut finished fourth in the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I) after being stepped on after the start of the 1 1/2-mile race. He sustained a gash to his right front foot, which Sherman said has completely healed. During his stay at the horse facility near Coalinga, Calif., California Chrome has had a full-sized... ...

Cal-bred Maiden Pair in Cinderella

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — California-breds Global Hart, Abets Abet and Slew’s Charm are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Cinderella Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Global Hart is by Globalize, out of the In Excess mare Sarah’s Hart, was bred by John Watson, is owned by Via Encanto Farms and trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $24,700 and is coming off a June 21 maiden claiming win. Abets Abet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Neeko, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $18,068. Slew’s Charm is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stable, is owned by Rozamond Barklay and trained by Mike Harrington. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $15,568. ...

Wake Up Nick Returns in Proctor

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — Stakes winner Wake Up Nick and fellow California-bred Peradventure are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee and Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He is unbeaten in two starts, with earnings of $108,600 and is coming off a win in the June 22 Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes. Peradventure is by Papa Clem, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Living Trust, is owned by CTR Stables and trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start June 27 with earnings of $33,600. ...

Del Mar Paddock Sale July 20

By DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — For the third straight season, Del Mar will present a “race ready” racehorse sale in its paddock following the day’s races on the first Sunday of its upcoming season, July 20. The auction, which provides an opportunity for any and all to become in-action owners at the ongoing race meet, could offer as many as 35 horses to bidders, including juveniles, 3-year-olds and older horses of both sexes. Barretts Sales, which conducted the two earlier sessions, once more will be at the controls for the 2014 sale. The main idea behind the sale is to bring new owners into the game. Additionally, the first two sales helped supplement entries at Del Mar and at other California tracks with out-of-state horses. The first year of the sale in 2012, 25 sale horses subsequently made 36 starts at the Del Mar meet, then more than 100 total in California before the year was out. Last year’s smaller sampling of 17 sale horses made... ...

Cal-bred Pair in Great Lady M

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 9, 2014) — Graded winner Doinghardtimeagain and fellow California-bred stakes winner Sagebrush Queen are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Great Lady M Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Sagebrush Queen is by Unbridled Energy, out of the Tough Knight mare Nite Moon, was bred by Oak Hill Farm, is owned by Larry Konecne and Sandi Mattei and trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $189,770 and is coming off a win in the June 15 Desert Stormer. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $599,766 and is coming off a fifth in the June 15 Desert Stormer. ...

Del Mar Officials Named

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 9, 2014) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will conduct its 75th summer racing season starting Thursday, July 17 led by a veteran team of racing officials, and including a well-regarded newcomer. At the helm, once again, will be DMTC’s executive vice president, racing and industry relations, Tom Robbins, on board for his 34th summer. But whereas Robbins filled the role of the track’s racing secretary in the past (he’d done so for 25 years), this time around he’ll cede that job to David Jerkens. He joined the Del Mar team this spring after an extended stint in the racing department and as racing secretary at Golden Gate Fields in the Bay Area. Jerkens, who grew up in a racing family, also had worked in the racing department of the New York Racing Association and brings a solid background to his new role. Chief aides in the racing department will be Zachary Soto, returning for his 24th summer at the shore, and Tora Yamaguchi, serving... ...

B.J. Wright Passes at 76

By Bloodhorse.com PASADENA, Calif. (July 9, 2014) — B.J. Wright, the colorful owner of major winners Jeranimo and Ultimate Eagle, died July 8, his trainer, Mike Pender, reported. Wright, 76, had been ill for several months. An enthusiastic Southern California owner who had hugs for everyone whenever his horses would win, Wright had great success teaming up with Pender. Jeranimo, owned in partnership with Robert LaPenta, has earned $1,525,364. The 8-year-old son of Congaree —Jera, by Jeblar, won such races as the 2013 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) and 2012 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (gr. IT). Pender also trained Ultimate Eagle for Wright, and the horse now stands at Special T Thoroughbreds near Temecula, Calif. A 6-year-old son of Mizzen Mast —Letithappencaptain, by Captain Bodgit, Ultimate Eagle earned $547,800, and his stakes victories included the 2011 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT). Wright first met Pender when coaching football at an elementary school in Glendale, Calif. Pender was the team’s quarterback during their undefeated season. Years later, Wright reconnected with Pender at the racetrack and... ...

2014 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

Adance: 57. Afleet Diablo: 117. Aflight: 118. Air Force Woman: 58. Albertrandi: 59, 119. Andoverend: 60. Angela’s Love: 61. Angie’s Marquee: 62. Ballerina Angel: 63. Beau’s Gem: 64. Beijio: 65. Bertsgirl: 66. Blazeisagamelady: 67. Blue Ribbon Day: 68. Bright Idea: 69. Chalet Chanteuse: 70. Charm Alone: 71. Chattie Katie: 72. China Princess: 73. Cinderella Liberty: 74. Comedy Girl: 75. Conclusion: 76. Confectionary: 77. Cool Miss Ann: 78. Cozzekiki: 120. Debtbreaker: 79. Dee’s a Legend: 121. Devil Indeed: 80. Dinner At Lido’s: 81. Ebbets Field: 82. Edamame: 83. El Sierra Tahoe: 84. Emmy Ann: 85. Excess Beauty: 86. Excess Lady: 87. Excite: 88. Flying Heart: 89. Fox On a Ridge: 90. Gemstone Rush: 91. Get the Money: 92. Ghazirella: 93. Giveme Onereason: 94. Go Ruby Go: 95. Grand Dance: 96. Harlingen: 97. Her Money: 98. Her Purple Heart: 99. Hottodi: 100. Icy Ice: 122. Imperial Suite: 101. Improvisation: 102. Isit Still Legal: 103. It’s Twilight Time: 123. Jen’s Court: 104. Jewelofthesea: 105. Jukebox Jazzbaby: 106. Keeping Up: 110. Ladylore: 107. Loni’s... ...

2014 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Aragorn (IRE): Colt, 31, 66. Filly, 85. Archarcharch: Filly, 19, 37. Artie Schiller: Filly, 18. Awesome Gambler: Colt, 22, 36, 53, 79, 88, 94, 101. Filly, 5, 26, 72. Behrens: Gelding, 20. Brave Cat: Filly, 62. Bushwacker: Colt, 38, 63. Filly, 47, 61, 69. Cape Blanco (IRE): Colt, 65. Capsized: Filly, 40. Desert Code: Colt, 1, 16. Gelding, 27. Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, 57, 71, 89. Filly, 24, 43, 54, 59, 78, 102, 110, 113, 114, 117, 119, 122. Gelding, 123. First Defence: Colt, 80. Flame Thrower: Colt, 14. Forest Command: Filly, 87. Forestry: Colt, 30. Giacomo: Filly, 7. Grace Upon Grace: Colt, 58, 68. Filly, 76. Heatseeker (IRE): Colt, 15, 45. Filly, 11. High Brite: Gelding, 118. Lucky J. H.: Colt, 41, 109. Filly, 2, 48. Lucky Pulpit: Colt, 99. Filly, 95. Many Rivers: Colt, 67. Marino Marini: Colt, 86, 90. Mesa Thunder: Colt, 74. Ministers Wild Cat: Filly, 116. Old Topper: Filly, 84. Papa Clem: Colt, 35. Filly, 111. Peppered Cat: Filly, 6, 10, 12, 73, 98. Pure Prize: Colt,... ...

2014 Index to Consignor

Cheryl Bigon, Agent 31 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Aragorn (IRE) out of Shout to the North 85 Gray or Roan Filly by Aragorn (IRE) out of Emmy Ann 90 Bay Colt by Marino Marini out of Fox On a Ridge Checkmate Thoroughbreds (Adrian Gonzalez), Agent 1 Rmanie’s Grey Suit by Desert Code out of Mi Mi Mine 18 Bay Filly by Artie Schiller out of Paz Ciudadana (CHI) 37 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Archarcharch out of Solo Landing 65 Chestnut Colt by Cape Blanco (IRE) out of Beijio 80 Bay Colt by First Defence out of Devil Indeed 105 Honeysuckle Rose by Stormin Fever out of Jewelofthesea 107 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Tribal Rule out of Ladylore H & E Ranch 19 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Archarcharch out of Perfect Charm 28 Gray or Roan Filly by Tiz Wonderful out of Sallie’s Memory 30 Chestnut Colt by Forestry out of Serious Vow 75 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Pure Prize out... ...

She’s Ordained Enters at Delaware

WILMINGTON, Del. (July 9, 2014) — She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Sweet and Sassy Stakes for fillies and mares at Delaware Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 14 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $375,525 and is coming off a second in the June 12 Dashing Beauty Stakes. ...

Enlightened Enters Lady Canterbury

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 9, 2014) — Enlightened is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s 100,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Enlightened is by Larry the Legend, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Glimmering, was bred by Robert Englekirk, Craig Lewis and Lawrence Lewis, is owned by Windy Lea Farms and is trained by Valerie Lund. She has eight wins in 30 starts, earnings of $99,298 and is coming off an eighth in the June 7 Minnesota HBPA Distaff. ...

All Systems Go for ‘Chrome

By Bloodhorse.com Assistant trainer Alan Sherman declared “all systems go” for Triple Crown contender California Chrome after watching the 3-year-old colt gallop two miles at Belmont Park shortly after 6 a.m. (EDT) May 26. Alan Sherman, who assists his 77-year-old father Art, is overseeing the training of California Chrome as the California-bred son of Lucky Pulpit prepares for a possible date with history in the June 7, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (gr. I). A Belmont victory, coupled with previous triumphs in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) would make Chrome the 12th horse to sweep the three races and the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. “The track was a little deeper today but he got over it fine,” Sherman said. “All systems go.” Since Affirmed’s win, 11 horses have tried unsuccessfully to complete the sweep; in 2012, I’ll Have Another won the Derby and Preakness but was scratched from the Belmont the week of the race due to an... ...

All American Repeat for Summer Hit

By Bloodhorse.com Summer Hit, sent off at 3-5 odds, did not disappoint as the gelding went wire-to-wire and withstood a stout challenge from longshot stablemate Longview Drive to win the All American Stakes (gr. III) (VIDEO) May 26 at Golden Gate Fields. It was the second consecutive victory in the Memorial Day fixture for the son of Bertrando. With jockey Russell Baze aboard for trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, both Hall of Famers, Summer Hit was in charge as the field entered the first turn not long after the break in the mile test for 3-year-olds and up. Setting moderate fractions of :24.64 and :48.62, Summer Hit was closely tracked by Pepper Crown, the 48-1 upset winner over Summer Hit in the San Francisco Mile (gr. III) exactly a month earlier. Summer Hit and Pepper Crown continued to lead a closely bunched field through six furlongs in 1:12.68 around the second turn and the pace quickened slightly into the stretch, with seven-eighths of a mile timed in 1:25.12. Pepper Crown, on the inside,... ...

Cyclometer Wins Los Angeles

By Bloodhorse.com Cyclometer, owned and bred by trainer Bruce Headley and Irwin and Andrew Molasky, made short work of two other foes in a scratch-marred $92,000 Los Angeles Handicap (gr. III) (VIDEO) at Santa Anita Park May 26. Only a field of five was drawn for the race. Super Ninety Nine was an early scratch, and Wild Dude was scratched by the track veterinarian during the warm-up. HRTV reported the 4-year-old horse was scratched because he was off in his left front leg. Wine Police fired away for the lead in the six-furlong Los Angeles under jockey Victor Espinoza to lead through a quick pace as Cyclometer pushed the leader from the outside. Color of Courage trailed in third. The early fractions for the race, run on a fast track, were :21.47 for the opening quarter-mile and :44.22 for the half-mile. Cyclometer, the slight favorite at even money, disposed of Wine Police on the far turn and drew clear to win by 2 1/2 lengths under Edwin Maldonado. Wine Police finished... ...

AWESOME RETURN — $250,000 Snow Chief Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2014) – Maiden winner Awesome Return burst out of the pack turning for home and won Saturday’s $250,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita. Awesome Return is by Decarchy, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Awesome Broad, was bred by owner Richard Kritzki, is trained by Mike Puype and was ridden by Joe Talamo. He has two wins in six starts and earnings of $211,108. “I’ve done a lot of good with the Decarchys and all my Cal-breds have been good to me, so I can’t complain,” said Puype. “Richard Kritzki is a small breeder, one or two at a time, max. He’s small, so this is very exciting for him. These races give the little guy a chance.” Awesome Return ran the 1 1/8 miles on turf in 1:48.88 and won by a length at odds of 4-1, with Patriots Rule second and Alert Bay third in a field of eight. Puype said... ...

Rovenna

Rovenna wins the $250,000 Melair Stakes. ...

Top Kisser

Top Kisser wins the $125,000 Spring Fever Stakes. ...

ROVENNA — $250,000 Melair Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2014) – Rovenna outgamed Wonderful Lie in a stretch-long duel to win Saturday’s $250,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies on the Gold Rush card at Santa Anita and run her win streak to three. Rovenna is by Vronsky, out of the Northern Afleet mare Amadamprez, was bred by owner Donald Dizney, was trained by Michael Machowsky and ridden by Victor Espinoza. “I told Victor in the paddock, ‘Be a little aggressive and ride her like California Chrome,'” Machowsky said. “Now she’s got some seasoning, she’s getting better and better. We’re still eligible for open non-winners. With the Cal-bred program, it’s great. This is back in three weeks and I’ve always kind of spaced her races out a little bit more, but this type of money, how do you pass it up?” She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $407,760 and was coming off a win in the Evening Jewel on Apr. 5. Rovenna ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.86... ...

Cal Cup, Sunshine Millions to Combine in 2014

By Jack Shinar Bloodhorse.com (October 17, 2013) During a time of year when tracks across the country are featuring their state-bred stars, California Cup, a fixture on the fall racing calendar at Santa Anita Park since it was established in 1990, will not be contested this season. Instead, Cal Cup will be combined with the Sunshine Millions program this winter and will be run Jan. 25 at Santa Anita, said Doug Burge, executive director of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. “Part of the reason is that we felt we needed to get Cal Cup out of the fall,” Burge said. “If you look at the results (handle and attendance) in recent years, Cal Cup has struggled, and it has really struggled in years in which Santa Anita is hosting the Breeders’ Cup.” California-breds, through the CTBA’s Golden State series, will be on display during the Breeder’s Cup World Championships Nov. 1 with a pair of stakes on the undercard, the Golden State Juvenile and Golden State Juvenile Fillies. Each is... ...

Subscribe December Special

Christmas Gift Subscription Rates (One Year Only) December 2013 – November 2014 These Special Rates are good only until December 24, 2013 California thoroughbred subscription rates: – 1 year: $55 $40 until December 24, 2013 – 2 years: $100 $60 – 3 years: $140 Foreign – 1 year: $85 – 2 years: $170 – 3 years: $255 Fill out my online form. ...

Jonny’s Choice in Hollywood Turf Express

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2013) – Jonny’s Choice is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Hollywood Turf Express Stakes at Hollywood Park. Jonny’s Choice is by Unusual Heat, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Patsy Berumen, E.W. Johnston, Jonathan Hilvers and Judy Johnston and is trained by Donald Warren. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $105,966 and is coming off a Nov. 23 allowance win. ...

Legislators Focus on Internet Gaming

By Bloodhorse.com WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 5, 2013) — The House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade of the House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing at 12:30 p.m., Dec. 10 on “The State of Online Gaming.” http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82310/house-subcommittee-to-discuss-internet-gaming ...

November Handle Rises from 2012

By DRF.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2013) — Wagering on U.S. races in November was up 4.4 percent compared to wagering during the same month last year, when many betting outlets in the Northeast were still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Sandy, according to figures released on Wednesday by Equibase. http://www.drf.com/news/november-betting-handle-rises-last-year ...

CHRB Meeting Date Changed

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 23, 2013) — The meeting of the California Horse Racing Board originally scheduled for December 17 has been rescheduled for December 12 at Santa Anita Park. The starting time for this meeting will be listed on the agenda, which will be posted on the CHRB Website no later than December 2. An audio-only Webcast of this Board meeting can be heard through the “Webcasts” link on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov). ...

Unusual Americaine in Gold Rush

ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2013) – Unusual Americaine is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Gold Rush Stakes for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate. Unusual Americaine is by Unusual Heat, out of the Loup Solitaire mare Riche Americaine, was bred by William Preston, is owned by Malibu Valley Farms, Prestonwood Racing and William Morey and is trained by Morey. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,460 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 9 Golden Nugget Stakes. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Bayakoa

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2013) – California-breds Warren’s Veneda and Curvy Cat, 1-2 finishers in the recent Cat’s Cradle, are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade II Bayakoa Handicap for fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $282,064 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 17 Cat’s Cradle. Curvy Cat is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has seven wins in 21 starts, earnings of $292,425 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 17 Cat’s Cradle. ...

CTBA Thanks Stallion Owners

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 3, 2013) — The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association thanks the many stallion owners for their donations that made the Tuesday night Annual Stallion Season Auction a success. More than $50,000 was raised in the auction, with the entire proceeds by law going strictly toward the lobbying expenses of the CTBA, working in support of legislation that favorably impacts California Thoroughbred breeders. The sale featured seasons donated by these farms: Ballena Vista Farm, Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms, E.A. Ranches, Firth Ranch, Fruitful Acres Farm, Harris Farms, Legacy Ranch, Lovacres Ranch, Madera Thoroughbreds, Magali Farms, Milky Way Farm, Old English Rancho, Premier Thoroughbreds, Rancho San Miguel, Rancho Temescal, SK Racing Stable, Special T Thoroughbreds, Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, Vessels Stallion Farm, Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and Woodbridge Farm. ...

TAA Accredits 23 Facilities

By Bloodhorse.com The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance has announced that 23 accredited facilities — eight of them California-based — are now eligible to receive financial grants from the organization for the ongoing care of retired Thoroughbreds following the addition of 20 new facilities. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82267/20-new-facilities-accredited-by-taa ...

Rocky’s High in KLAQ

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Rocky’s High is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park. Rocky’s High is by High Brite, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Rockville Tizzy, was bred by Robert O’Neil, is owned by Scott Owen and Kerri Greene and trained by Owen. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $11,541 and is coming off back-to-back claiming wins. ...

TCA Award Winners Announced

From Thoroughbred Charities of America LEXINGTON , Ky. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Thoroughbred Charities of America will honor John and Debby Oxley with the TCA Leadership Award and the Retired Racehorse Training Project with the TCA Industry Service Award at the 24th Annual Select Stallion Season Auction to be held Saturday, January 4, 2014 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington , Ky. “John and Debby Oxley and the Retired Racehorse Training Project have made outstanding contributions to the Thoroughbred industry,” said Dan Rosenberg , president of TCA. “Both honorees embody the mission of Thoroughbred Charities of America and it is our honor to recognize them for their tremendous efforts.” The TCA Leadership Award is presented annually to an organization or individual whose philanthropic endeavors are consistent with TCA’s mission. Past award winners include Frank Stronach, Fasig-Tipton, Darley, Todd Pletcher, Roy and Gretchen Jackson and Bill Casner. John and Debby Oxley are prominent Thoroughbred owners and breeders with notable runners including 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos, 1999 Breeders’ Cup Distaff... ...

Look Quickly Wins Debutante

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 30, 2013) – Odds-on favorite California-bred Look Quickly remained unbeaten by winning Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Gate Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Look Quickly is by Run Away and Hide, out of the Western Fame mare Flame’s Fame, was bred by William J. Morey, is owned by Morey Family Trust and is trained by William Morey Jr. She has won all four starts with earnings of $125,230. Look Quickly ran the six furlongs in 1:10.09 and won by 13/4 lengths in the field of four. For Look Quickly’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/look+quickly. ...

Summer Hit Wins Berkeley

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 29, 2013) – Odds-on favorite Summer Hit cruised to a six-length win in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Berkeley Handicap at Golden Gate. Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth and Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and is trained by Hollendorfer. Summer Hit has nine wins in 15 starts, earnings of $417,505 and was coming off a seventh in the Sept. 28 Awesome Again. He ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.65 at odds of 4-5 in the field of five. He earlier won the Grade III All American at Golden Gate. For Summer Hit’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/summer+hit3. ...

Tiz Flirtatious Enters Matriarch

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2013) – Tiz Flirtatious, runner-up in the race last year, is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade I Matriarch Handicap for fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park. Tiz Flirtatious is by Tizbud, out of the Victory Gallop mare Masquerade Belle, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. She has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $774,800 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. She was second in this race last year. ...

Hollywood Derby Draws Gervinho

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2013) – Gervinho is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade I Hollywood Derby at Betfair Hollywood Park. Gervinho is by Unusual Heat, out of the Out of Place mare Foreverinthegame, was bred by Barry Abrams and Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Keith Brackpool and trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $287,140 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 1 Twilight Derby. ...

Unusual Way Cashes In at Zia Park

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 27, 2013) – California-bred Unusual Way romped to her richest victory in Wednesday’s $300,360 Zia Park Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Unusual Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Edward Brown Jr. and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $588,360 and was coming off a ninth in the Sept. 28 Unzip Me Stakes. Unusual Way ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:44.01 and won by six lengths as the 2-1 second choice. For Unusual Way’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/unusual+way. ...

Wine Thief Captures Zia Distaff

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 27, 2013) – California-bred Wine Thief rallied four-wide through the stretch to win Wednesday’s $55,180 Zia Park Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares. Wine Thief is by Benchmark, out of the French Parliament mare Malbay Slew, was bred by Robert and Eileen Osaki and West 12 Ranch, is owned by SEJ Stables and is trained by Justin Evans. She has seven wins in 23 starts, earnings of $150,035 and was coming off a consecutive wins in optional claimers. She ran the six furlongs in 1:10.31 and won by four lengths at odds of 6-1 in the field of eight. For Wine Thief’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/wine+thief. ...

Aotearoa Enters Generous

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) – Aotearoa is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Generous Stakes for 2-year-olds at Betfair Hollywood Park. Aotearoa is by Good Journey, out of the Lil Tyler mare Madera Royal, was bred by owner Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $114,000 and is coming off a seventh in the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. ...

Tranquility Farm Moving North

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com TEHACHAPI, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) — Let us pause in the public rending of garments over the last days of Hollywood Park in order to give thanks and pay tribute to another Southern California institution sailing into the sunset. http://www.drf.com/news/jay-hovdey-tranquility-farms-fate-needs-industrys-attention ...

Woolf Award Finalists Announced

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) — Five veteran jockeys, including Scott Stevens – the older brother and early mentor of Hall of Fame rider Gary Stevens – and Aaron Gryder, whose major wins include the Dubai World Cup and the Breeders’ Cup Marathon, are the finalists for the 2014 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award, it was announced on Wednesday by Santa Anita. http://www.drf.com/news/scott-stevens-gryder-among-woolf-finalists ...

No Charges Against ‘Luck’

By Paulick Report HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) — Stating that there was “no actual evidence presented” to support allegations of animal abuse, a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney has closed an investigation involving the canceled HBO series ‘Luck’ without pressing any charges against those involved in the production of the series. http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/case-closed-no-charges-filed-in-alleged-animal-abuse-on-set-of-hbos-luck/ ...

Hoorayforhollywood to Stand at Milky Way

TEMECULA, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2013) — Hoorayforhollywood, a stakes-placed son of Storm Cat, will stand his first season at stud in 2014 at Milky Way Farm in Temecula, Calif. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/82167/hoorayforhollywood-to-debut-at-milky-way-farm ...

Sonoma Fair Gets Its Racing Dates

By The Press Democrat SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) — The Sonoma County Fair will get the horse racing schedule it wanted after all, at least in 2014. http://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/20131126/articles/131129616 ...

Quality Controls for Black Type Races

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2013) — The North American International Catalogue Standards Committee (NAICSC) today issued a reminder that effective January 1, 2014, additional quality control requirements will be implemented for races in North America eligible for non-Listed black-type in catalogs compliant with guidelines required by the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers (SITA). The NAICSC establishes the requirements for non-Listed black type races in sales catalogues produced in North America that are compliant with guidelines required by SITA. Races eligible for non-Listed black-type status include stakes races with a purse of $50,000 or more that are open or have restrictions allowed by NAICSC (e.g., state bred, stallions’ progeny, sales graduates or non-winners of a sweepstakes). The new requirements, which were first announced in November 2012, include the addition of a minimum Race Quality Score (RQS) for individual age/sex divisions. Statistics used in the evaluation of Graded and Listed races, including ratings provided by the North American Rating Committee, are not available for non-Listed black-type races. The... ...

CHRB Meeting Date Changed

Mini-satellite Open in Thousand Oaks

By Thousand Oaks Acorn THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2013) — Local horse-racing enthusiasts who can’t make it out to Hollywood Park or Santa Anita can now place their bets to win, place or show at the Mermaid Tavern in Thousand Oaks. http://www.toacorn.com/news/2013-11-21/Business/Step_up_and_place_your_bets.html ...

Rousing Sermon Fine After Win

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) — Dan Ward, assistant to Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, said that Rousing Sermon, winner of the On Trust Handicap Nov. 24, bounced out of the race well, according to the Betfair Hollywood Park Publicity Department. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again and was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams. Rousing Sermon has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $682,842 and was coming off a second in the Oct. 31 Big Bear Stakes. ...

Real Heat in Zia Park Derby

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 26, 2013) – Real Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s rescheduled $200,000 Zia Park Derby for 3-year-olds. Real Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Class Racing Stable and trained by Bart Hone. He has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $88,370 and is coming off an Oct. 22 allowance win. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Zia Park Distaff

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 26, 2013) – California-breds Warren’s Venedalucy and Wine Thief are entered in Wednesday’s rescheduled $55,000 Zia Park Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares. Warren’s Venedalucy is by Doc Gus, out of the Carson City mare State the Obvious, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Ace Racing Stable and trained by Justin Evans. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $105,490 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 6 optional claimer. Wine Thief is by Benchmark, out of the French Parliament mare Malbay Slew, was bred by Robert and Eileen Osaki and West 12 Ranch, is owned by SEJ Stables and is trained by Justin Evans. She has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $117,035 and is coming off a consecutive wins in optional claimers. ...

2012 Northern California Yearling Sale

CTBA Northern California Yearling Sale 2012 Northern California Yearling Sale Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California Tuesday, August 14, 2012. The closing date for entries is April 9. For further information contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com Prices Soar at CTBA’s NorCal Yearling Sale Sales results 2012 Northern California Yearling Sale Catalog Northern California Yearling Sale Index to Consignors Northern California Yearling Sale Index to Dams Northern California Yearling Sale Index to Sires Index to Yearling Photographs List of Outs NorCal Sale Catalog Online CONSIGNOR’S CONTRACT 2012 CTBA Sales Northern California Yearling Sale NorCal Sale Supplemental Entries Accepted NorCal Sale Entries Still Accepted Northern California Yearling Sale Aug. 14 ...

Prices Soar at CTBA’s NorCal Yearling Sale

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2012) – A colt by new California stallion Rocky Bar out of the stakes-winning mare Iza Bon Bon was the $55,000 topper at Tuesday’s 2012 Northern California Yearling Sale, fueling a 50 percent leap in the sale average from last year and the highest since 2006. In Tuesday’s sale, the ninth presented in Northern California in its current format by CTBA, 69 hips brought gross sales of $528,200, an average of $7,655 and a median price of $4,000. Last year’s sale had 70 hips bringing gross sales of $357,900, an average of $5,113 and a median price of $2,700. “The sale’s success this year is a direct reflection on the increased demand for Thoroughbreds conceived or bred in California,” said Doug Burge, executive vice president and general manager of CTBA. “Buyers understand the value of the current purse structure and the lucrative bonuses and incentives available.” Woodbridge Farm consigned the sale topper for the second consecutive year. The colt, named Boston Charley, was bred by Gerald... ...

Zenyatta and her new Bernardini colt

Zenyatta and her new Bernardini colt! (Official) ...

Hip 161

Hip 161 ...

National Ag Day

California Celebrates National Ag Day ...

Rousing Sermon Gives Connections a Sweep

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2013) – Rousing Sermon outdueled favored Cyclometer through the stretch and won Sunday’s $100,000 On Trust Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Betfair Hollywood Park, giving his owners a sweep of the weekend stakes. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. The Williamses and Hollendorfer are also the connections of the Cal-bred Tamarando, who won Saturday’s $100 Real Quiet Stakes. Rousing Sermon has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $682,842 and was coming off a second in the Oct. 31 Big Bear Stakes. Rousing Sermon ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.73 and won by a length at odds of 2-1. Cyclometer was second and Mobilized third in the field of eight. For Rousing Sermon’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/rousing+sermon. ...

Cal-bred Pair in Citation

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2013) – California-breds He Be Fire N Ice and Big Bane Theory are entered in Friday’s $250,000 Grade II Citation Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park. He Be Fire N Ice is by Unusual Heat, out of the Deputy Commander mare Deputy Tombe, was bred by St. George’s Farm, is owned by Cicero Farms and trained by John Sadler. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $332,330 and is coming off an eighth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Mile. Big Bane Theory is by Artie Schiller, out of the Alysheba mare Shebane, was bred by owners Scott Gross and Mark Devereaux and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $171,640 and is coming off a win in an Oct. 14 optional claimer. ...

Summer Hit in Berkeley

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2013) – Summer Hit is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Berkeley Handicap at Golden Gate. Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth and Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and is trained by Hollendorfer. He has eight wins in 14 starts, earnings of $357,505 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 28 Awesome Again. ...

She’s Ordained a Lady in Waiting

GRANTVILLE, Pa. (Nov. 24, 2013) – She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $150,000 Lady in Waiting Stakes for fillies and mares at Penn National. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 13 wins in 28 starts, earnings of $241,585 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 5 starter’s allowance. ...

Tamarando Takes Real Quiet

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 23, 2013) – Grade I winner Tamarando rallied from last to pull away and win Saturday’s $100,000 Real Quiet Stakes for 2-year-olds at Betfair Hollywood Park. Tamarando is by Bertrando, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $355,120 and was coming off a third in the Nov. 1 Golden State Juvenile. Third over Santa Anita’s dirt surface in his initial two starts beyond seven furlongs, Tamarando, who won the Del Mar Futurity Sept. 4, will get another crack at a second Grade I victory in the $750,000-guaranteed CashCall Futurity Dec. 14. “We’ve had some chances to prove ourselves with some of our 2-year-olds this year and we’re just thankful for the opportunity,’’ said Hollendorfer. “I think he’ll definitely run in the CashCall Futurity. He just loves the distance.’’ Jockey Rafale Bejarano hopes Tamarando can complete the Real Quiet-CashCall Futurity parlay Liaison did with... ...

Doris Johnson Passes at 93

SOLANA BEACH, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2013) – Breeder and owner Doris Johnson, member of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association since 1964, passed away last week after a brief illness. Johnson worked for Bay Meadows for 49 years, the last 20 as manager of the Turf Club, and fought to keep the track open until its closing in 2008. As an owner, she raced stakes winner Honey’s Wallet. In 1998, she joined a partnership that claimed Theresa’s Tizzy for $16,000. Theresa’s Tizzy went on to become a graded stakes winner of $660,271 that the partnership sold in 2001 for $500,000 to Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky. Johnson was married for 50 years to K.L. “Tex” Johnson, who trained at Bay Meadows for Cecilia DeMille-Harper and Charlie Russell, among others. Tex Johnson died in 1991. After the closing of Bay Meadows, Johnson relocated to the Solana Beach area. A memorial service will be held Dec. 4 in the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club Directors Room from 3-6 p.m. ...

Warren’s Veneda

Warren’s Veneda Wins $100,000 Cat’s Cradle Handicap ...

Noms & PP’s

$300,000 California Breeders Champion Stakes, for three-year-olds at one mile NOMINATIONS PP’s $300,000 California Breeders Champion Stakes, for three-year-old fillies at one mile NOMINATIONS PP’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes, for four-year-olds and up at 1 1/8 miles on turf NOMINATIONS PP’s $100,000 Valentine Dancer Stakes, for four and up filliesmare at one mile on turf NOMINATIONS PP’s ...

California Stallions Popular at Sale

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2013) – A pair of stakes-winners by California stallions sold for six figures at Monday’s Fasig-Tipton November Sale. Brushed by a Star, a 5-year-old multiple Grade II winning mare by Eddington, sold for $425,000 to SF Bloodstock. She is out of the Broad Brush mare Brush Hour. Ciao Bella Luna, a 3-year-old Grade II winning filly by Tribal Rule, sold for $250,000 to Rockingham Ranch. She is out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Shadow of the Moon. ...

CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 9, 2013) — The location for the December 17 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board will be the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita Park. The starting time and agenda for the meeting will be posted on the CHRB Website no later than Friday, December 6. ...

Unusual Heat’s Stud Fee Set

From Unusual Heat Syndicate COALINGA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2013) – Unusual Heat, the five-time leading sire in California (2008-2012) and six-time leading sire of California-breds (2008-2013), will again stand in 2014 at Harris Farms in Coalinga, CA for $20,000 to approved mares only. In 2013, Unusual Heat was represented by eight stakes winners including stakes-winning Breeders’ Cup Mile participant He Be Fire N’ Ice. Other prominent runners included Grade II-placed stakes winners Gervinho and Unusual Way along with Grade II-placed Huntsville. Unusual Heat was also represented by Golden State Series stakes winners Surfcup, Unusual Hottie and U’narack. Unusual Heat set the all-time California record for progeny earnings in 2008 with over $5.8 million and was again the California earnings champion for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. He is currently battling for leading sire in California in 2013 with over $4 million in progeny earnings, achieving that milestone for an unprecedented sixth consecutive season in California. This also marks Unusual Heat’s 10th consecutive California-bred North American Turf Earnings Championship. He has... ...

Cat’s Cradle Handicap $100,000 to be run November 17th

Cat’s Cradle Handicap $100,000 to be run November 17th NOMINATIONS PP’s WEIGHTS ...

Square Eddie’s Fee Set at $7,500

From Vessels Stallion Farm BONSALL, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2013) — Owner J. Paul Reddam has announced that leading California freshman sire Square Eddie will continue his career at stud at Vessels Stallion Farm in 2014 at a fee of $7,500 stands and nurses. Square Eddie’s 2014 book will be limited to 70 mares, consisting of 35 of Reddam’s mares and 35 approved outside mares. Square Eddie is a 7-year-old Ontario-bred son of Smart Strike, winner of the Grade I Lane’s End Breeders’ Futurity, runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and $856,042 in earnings. As a 5-year-old, he set the Santa Anita track record for 6 ½ furlongs at 1:13.11. His first crop to race are 2-year-olds this year, headed by multiple stakes winner Sprouts, who took the Cinderella and California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes. The crop also includes stakes-placed Eddies Curl, Smoove It and Electric Eddie.. ...

Five Cal-breds in Oakland Stakes

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2013) – Multiple stakes winner Ain’t No Other is the leading earner among five California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Oakland Stakes at Golden Gate. Ourwestcoastghost is by Muqtarib, out of the In Excess mare Xpress Xcess, was bred by owners Ron and Lillian Lang and D. Wayne Baker and is trained by Baker. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $135,212 and is coming off a fourth in an Oct. 20 allowance. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has nine wins in 30 starts, earnings of $540,465 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 19 California Flag. He was third in this race last year. Coach Bob is by Bertrando, out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Gentleman’s Hope, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by Tom Gerstel, Reina Gonzalez, Keith Hembree, Jean Hembree, et al. He has... ...

Qvale Services on Thursday

By Bloodhorse SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2013) — A memorial service for Kjell H. Qvale, a former majority owner and president of Golden Gate Fields and a longtime owner and breeder of racehorses in California, will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. PST at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., in San Francisco. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81968/service-set-for-california-breeder-qvale ...

Broadway Missile Takes El Joven

SELMA, Tex. (Nov. 10, 2013) – Broadway Missile, a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Heatseeker, won Saturday night’s $75,000 El Joven Stakes for 2-year-olds at Retama Park. Broadway Missile is out of the Theatrical mare Theater Fan. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $61,475 and was coming off a win in a $30,000 maiden claimer at Keeneland Oct. 12. He ran the mile on turf in 1:36.12 and won by a nose at odds of 4-1. For Broadway Missile’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/broadway+missile. ...

Red Bucket Fundraiser Nov. 24

CHINO HILLS, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2013) – Television personality Bob Eubanks will be the master of ceremonies at Red Bucket Equine Rescue’s first Ruby Red Fundraiser Event Sunday, Nov. 24. Denim and Diamonds will be an evening of music, food and horses at the Ranch the Horses Own, 2885 English Road, Chino Hills, CA, 91709, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, click http://www.redbucketrubyredevent.org/ ...

Cal-bred Pair Sell at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2013) – A pair of California-breds were six-figure purchases at Thursday’s session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Starlight Magic, a 4-year-old filly by Marino Marini, out of the General Meeting mare Star’s Millennium, was consigned by Greenfield Farm, agent and purchased by Woodford Thoroughbreds for $130,000. The broodmare prospect won the Robert H. Walter California Cup Juvenile Fillies, Fleet Treat Stakes and $334,900. Smooth Performer, an 8-year-old mare by Benchmark, out of the Bertrando mare Smooth Player, was consigned by Lane’s End, agent for Pam and Marty Wygod and purchased by Windways Farm for $120,000. The stakes winner of $247,900 is in foal to City Zip. ...

Cal-bred Pair at Zia Park

HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 6, 2013) – California-breds Open Eyed Dream and Warren’s Knockout are entered in Wednesday’s $55,000 Lea County Sprint Stakes at Zia Park. Open Eyed Dream is by Benchmark, out of the Bertrando mare Angel One, was bred by William Peeples and is owned by trainer Nathan Barrow. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $15,292 and is coming off an Oct. 20 allowance win. Warren’s Knockout is by Stormed, out of the Doneraile Court mare Now My Precious, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Len Schermer and trained by Justin Evans. He has eight wins in 29 starts, earnings of $336,283 and is coming off an Oct. 6 allowance win. ...

Daisy Devine Sells for $1.3 Million

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2013) – Daisy Devine, a Kentucky-bred daughter of California stallion Kafwain, sold for $1.3 million Wednesday at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Daisy Devine, a 5-year-old out of the Devil’s Bag mare Devil’s Dispute, is a Grade I winner of $1,055,892 and sold as a racing or broodmare prospect to Flaxman Holdings. Also at the sale, Eden Star, a graded stakes-placed daughter of California stallion Eddington, sold for $150,000 to Gilbert Campbell. She sold in foal to More Than Ready. ...

Larry Barrera Passes at 54

By DRF MONROVIA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2013) — A graveside burial service will be held for Larry Barrera, son of the late Hall of Fame trainer Lazaro Barrera and an accomplished trainer in his own right, at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia, Calif. Barrera died at home in Carlsbad, Calif., on Oct. 27. It was his 54th birthday. http://www.drf.com/news/larry-barrera-former-trainer-dies-54 ...

Farm Managers Party Dec. 14

BONSALL, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2013) – The California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association holds its annual Christmas Party Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bonsall residence of president Bob Curtis. The address is 7102 Via Mariposa Norte, Bonsall, located in Saratoga Estates. There is no charge to attend, but members are requested to bring an appetizer or side dish. The main course and dessert will be provided. For further information, email ctfma@yahoo.com. ...

Sugarinthemorning Sells for $290,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2013) – California-bred broodmare prospect Sugarinthemorning sold for $290,000 at Tuesday’s first session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Sugarinthemorning is a 5-year-old by Candy Ride, out of the In Excess mare Social Belle and was bred by owner Stephen Weissman. She was consigned by Winter Quarter Farm and sold to Dixiana Farms. Sugarinthemorning is a Grade I-placed, multiple stakes winner of $560,554. ...

Willa B Awesome Sells for $875,000

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2013) – California-bred Grade I winner Willa B Awesome sold for $875,000 Monday night at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. The 4-year-old daughter of Awesome Gambler, in foal to Medaglia d’Oro, was purchased by Katsumi Yoshida. Willa B Awesome is out of the Nineeleven mare Cause I’m Tricky and was bred by Terry Lovingier. She had five wins, including the Grade I Santa Anita Oaks, with earnings of $648.896. ...

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