B.J. Wright Passes at 76

Jul 9, 2014 Posted by CTBA In Uncategorized

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

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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... ...

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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

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National Ag Day

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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. ...

Eddington’s Secret Circle Wins Sprint

ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2013) – Secret Circle, a Kentucky-bred son of new California stallion Eddington, rallied in the stretch to win Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade I Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Secret Circle is out of the Dixieland Band mare Ragtime Hope and has seven wins and two seconds in nine starts with earnings of $1,878,790. He also won the 2011 Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint. This was Secret Circle’s second start after an 18-month layoff. He ran the six furlongs in 1:08.73 and won by a neck over fast-closing Laugh Track in the field of 12 as the 5-2 favorite. Secret Circle is owned by Pegram, Watson & Weitman, is trained by Bob Baffert and was ridden by Martin Garcia. The 12-year-old Eddington, a son of Unbridled, stands at Ballena Vista Farm for a $3,500 fee. For Secret Circle’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/secret+circle4 ...

Stabling Agreement Made Available

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2013) — At the October 24 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board, a discussion took place concerning an agreement entered into among Del Mar, Santa Anita, Los Alamitos and the Thoroughbred Owners of California addressing issues relating to: (1) where thoroughbreds will be stabled in Southern California in 2014 and 2015; (2) how funds will be allocated to pay for such stabling, and (3) the parties’ view of how they would apply to the CHRB for racing dates. Because the agreement contains information about the parties’ respective financial commitments, the parties provided it to the CHRB on a confidential basis in anticipation of the October 24 meeting. In view of the discussion at the meeting, the parties have decided that it is in the best interests of the racing industry to release the agreement publicly, and have requested that the CHRB post it on its website. The agreement can be found under the Publications link on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov). ...

2013 Northern California Sale Index to Photographs

Woodbridge Farm, Agent 3 Chestnut Filly by Square Eddie out of Generals Promise Photograph Here 4 Bay Filly by Tannersmyman out of Get the Money Photograph Here 17 Lucky Julie by Lucky J. H. out of Julies Desert Star Photograph Here 18 Katie’s No Lady by Comic Strip out of Katie’s Girl Photograph Here 20 Olmodiva by Olmodavor out of Kitty Galore Photograph Here 22 In the Big Leagues by Many Rivers out of League City Lady Photograph Here 25 Chestnut Colt by Tannersmyman out of Ma Ka Bet Photograph Here 29 Galatia Rose by Atticus out of Minuet in Gigi Photograph Here 38 Lucky Feelin by Lucky Pulpit out of Quite Clever Photograph Here 40 Chestnut Filly by Tannersmyman out of Ready Maid Photograph Here 50 Mitzi G by Desert Code out of Show Bug Photograph Here 54 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Tannersmyman out of Smokey Lady Photograph Here 57 Gamer Babe by Lucky Pulpit out of Splendid Jaclyn Photograph Here 58 Pine River by Many Rivers... ...

2013 Northern California Sale Index to Dams

Aim Higher: >70. Alpenwald: >71. Amybdancing: >101. Andoverend: >72. Bal d’Argent: >73. Bay Colony: >102. Belong to Parfait: >73A. Bold Request: >74. Brave Deed: >75. Brite Maggie: >76. Cantabile: >77. Cantina’s Rose: >78. Charm Alone: >79. Clever Frosty: >103. Comedy Girl: >80. Congo Kaye: >81. Continental Wine: >82. Cosmic Postcard: >83. Courtly Colors: >84. Craftique: >84A Creative Karen: >85. D. J.’s Chocolate: >90. Daily Grinder: >86. Dashingalltheway: >87. Deb’s Royal Flush: >88. Desert Pearls: >89. Divine Event: >89A Early Early Echo: >91. El Sierra Tahoe: >92. Empress of Dance: >93. Enid: >94. Ennui: >95. Excess Beauty: >104. Exploitive: >96. Five o’Clock Toddy: >1. Florik’s Baby: >1B Formal Rush: >1A. Fox On a Ridge: >2. Generals Promise: >3. Get the Money: >4. Glamour Cat: >5. Gonna Be a Beaute: >6. Granny Weatherwax: >7. Greenapplegal: >97. Heart Ofmy Heart: >98. Her Purple Heart: >8. Honorville: >9. Horsethief Moon: >10. Hula Honey: >11. Ice Cool Miss: >12. Icy n’ Elegant: >13. Icy Streak: >14. I’m a Princess: >15. Improvisation: >16. Jukebox Jazzbaby: >99. Julies Desert Star: >17. Kalemaat (GB): >17A. Katie’s Girl: >18. Kindnesses: >19. Kitty Galore: >20. Latinate: >21. League City Lady: >22. License to Speed: >23. Lots of Sunshine: >24. Ma Ka Bet: >25. Making Memories: >26. Mi Mi Mine: >27. Miner’s Gal: >28. Minuet in Gigi: >29. Ms Zenna: >30. Mz. Mazuma: >31. Nite Moon: >32. No Peso No Dance: >33. No Turbulence: >34. One Fourteen: >35. Perfect Choice: >35A. Pie Yammy: >36. Presidential Heat: >37. Quite Clever: >38.... ...

2013 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Atticus: Filly, >29. Awesome Gambler: Filly, >21, >26, >44. Gelding, >102. Behrens: Filly, >100. Brave Alex: Colt, >64. Brave Cat: Filly, >92. Bushwacker: Filly, >75. Gelding, >98. Chhaya Dance: Colt, >1B, >60A, >66B, >89A. Filly, >66A, >84A. Cindago: Filly, >45. Gelding, >11. Comic Strip: Filly, >18, >65. Del Mar Show: Colt,>1A, >74. Filly, >39. Desert Code: Colt, >43, >70, >94. Filly, >27, >50, >61, >88. Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, >12, >13, >14, >16, >79. E Z Warrior: Filly, >41. Fairbanks: Gelding, >101. Forest Command: Colt, >32. Globalize: Filly, >84. Gelding, >99. Good Journey: Colt, >78. Grace Upon Grace: Filly, >59, >87. Grand Score: Colt, >85. Filly, >23. Heatseeker (IRE): Colt, >19. Filly, >60. Horse Greeley: Colt, >80. Kafwain: Colt, >1. Filly, >96. Gelding, >97. Lucky J. H.: Colt, >28, >51. Filly, >17, >33. Lucky Pulpit: Colt, >63, >67. Filly, >8, >38, >40A, >52, >56, >57, >72, >91. McCann’s Mojave: Colt, >35A. Majesticperfection: Filly, >95. Many Rivers: Colt, >22, >58. Marino Marini: Filly, >15, >36, >49. Mr. Broad Blade: Filly, >46. Old Topper: Gelding, >35. Olmodavor: Filly, >20, >55. Papa Clem: Filly, >5, >37, >42, >81, >89. Roi Charmant: Filly, >103. Sea of Secrets: Filly, >34, >66. Siberian Summer: Filly, >86. Sky Mesa: Colt, >48. Southern Image: Filly, >62, >104 Square Eddie: Filly, >3. Stevie Wonderboy: Colt, >53. Storm Wolf: Colt, >62A, >90. Stormy Jack: Filly, >31, >47, >82. Swiss Yodeler: Colt, >10, >73. Tannersmyman: Colt, >25, >54, >71. Filly, >4, >40, >69. Ten Most Wanted: Colt, >7. Tenga Cat: Colt, >77, >93. Filly, >68, >73A. The Pamplemousse: Filly, >17A. Thorn Song: Colt, >24, >76. Filly, >6. Tizbud: Colt, 100A Tizdejavu: Filly, >9. Tough Game: Colt, >30. Filly, >2. Under Caution: Filly, >83. ...

2013 Northern California Sale Index to Consignors

Cheryl Bigon, Agent 2 Chestnut Filly by Tough Game out of Fox On a Ridge 30 Bay Colt by Tough Game out of Ms Zen 96 Dark Bay or Brown Filly by Kafwain out of Exploitive 100A Rappa by Tizbud out of Wishful Cat Cheryl Bigon, Agent for Roosevelt Ranch 9 Bay Filly by Tizdejavu out of Honorville Checkmate Thoroughbreds (Adrian Gonzalez), Agent 1A Delmar Spirit by Del Mar Show out of Formal Rush 39 Delmar Prankster by Del Mar Show out of Rare Slipper 68 Wondrous Cat by Tenga Cat out of Wondrous Event 73A Parafait Cat Tenga Cat out of Belong to Parfait 74 Delmar Ruler by Del Mar Show out of Bold Request 77 Tengas Way by Tenga Cat out of Cantabile 93 Cat King by Tenga Cat out of Empress of Dance Easterbrook Livestock Mgmt., Agent 32 Dark Bay or Brown Colt by Forest Command out of Nite Moon Easterbrook Livestock Mgmt., Agent for Dahlberg Farms LLC 90 Chocolate Storm by Storm Wolf out of D.... ...

Prepare for Breeding Stock Sales

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2013) — For those attending the 2013 breeding stock sales, it is worth looking at a tax incentive that may apply to purchases this year. The Expense Provision allows the purchaser to expense (write-off) all or a portion of the purchase price of a horse or horses, including broodmare prospects. This incentive can apply to a single purchase provided the horse qualifies and is placed in service in 2013. Since, like most tax provisions, there are technicalities which must be met, a purchaser who wants to use this provision should consult with their tax advisor to make sure it applies to their situation. Below are some details. A purchaser can deduct up to $500,000 of the cost of a horse or horses purchased in 2013, provided (1) the total of all purchases of horses and other depreciable business property does not exceed $2 million and (2) the horse is placed in service by the purchaser in 2013. If the purchase exceeds $2 million, the... ...

OwnerView Launches Host Program

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2013) — To enhance the information available to prospective owners of Thoroughbred racehorses, OwnerView today announced a new service called “OwnerView Host.” The free service will provide a further source of basic information for people interested in owning Thoroughbred racehorses, covering topics such as business plans, ownership options, licensing, costs and expenses, and aftercare. “There is a lot of information available to prospective owners before they hire a trainer or make that first horse purchase, and OwnerView hosts will help them digest many of the basics of owning Thoroughbred racehorses,” said Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView. “We won’t offer specifics on the selection of agents, trainers, and horses, but we will explain where to go, how to make contacts, and what to do to become a Thoroughbred owner.” Anyone interested in using the OwnerView Host service can fill out a form at ownerview.com available through the link, “Contact us to discuss your plans.” “When we receive a request, we will reply to the prospective owner... ...

California Cup Moved to Early 2014 as Part of Revamped Golden State Series

By Steve Andersen The California Cup will not be run in 2013, but will be moved to a date in January or early February at Santa Anita in 2014 as part of a revamped Golden State series for California-breds over the next 12 months. The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association released its 2013-2014 Golden State series schedule on Thursday, and the revised date for the Cal Cup is the most significant of several changes. Formed in 1990, the California Cup has been run each fall since its inception. The move to a mid-winter date is designed to boost an event that had struggled in recent years to draw attendance and handle support. The new Cal Cup program will feature a $250,000 Cal Cup Classic, worth $75,000 more than in 2012. The race has been switched from turf to dirt, while the distance remains 1 1/8 miles. Instead of the previously run Juvenile and Juvenile Fillies, the races for the foals of 2011 in 2014 will be a Derby and Oaks. The... ...

The Jockey Club Releases Mares Bred Stats

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2013) — The Jockey Club today released Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics for the 2013 breeding season. Based on RMBs received through October 10, 2013, The Jockey Club reports that 1,698 stallions covered 34,174 mares in North America during 2013. The annual statistics represent approximately 90% of the mares that eventually will be reported as bred in 2013. According to historical trends, The Jockey Club expects to receive RMBs representing an additional 3,000 to 4,000 mares bred during the 2013 breeding season. The number of stallions declined 8.8% from the 1,861 reported at this time in 2012, and the number of mares bred fell 3.4% from the 35,391 reported at this time last year. The number of stallions covering 100 or more mares increased by one, from 87 in 2012 to 88 in 2013. These stallions accounted for a greater percentage of the total mares reported bred this year — 34.0% of all mares bred in 2013 versus 31.9% of all mares bred in 2012... ...

NTRA Check-off Reminder

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 29, 2013) — The NTRA asks you to join over 700 of your peers from 42 states and 10 countries who participated last year in the NTRA’s ¼% Check-off program. You can help the industry by supporting the program that funds horse racing’s federal legislative effort on Capitol Hill. Please fill out the enrollment form below and return it either to your consignor or to the sale company. Take a look at the attached promotional flyer for additional information, including an update from Capitol Hill. ¼% Check-off Enrollment Form Promotional flyer How much is ¼%? Contribution examples based on sale price: $10,000 sale price = $25 contribution $50,000 sale price = $125 contribution $100,000 sale price = $250 contribution ...

2013 Northern California Sale Outs

CTBA Northern California Sale 2013 Northern California Sale Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California Tuesday, August 13, 2013. The closing date for entries is June 3. For further information contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com Outs as of 8/12/13 are: Hip# 1A, 3, 5, 13, 36, 39, 42, 60A, 66A, 68, 69, 73A, 74, 77, 81, 83, 84A, 93, 94, 97 and 104 ...

Fleet Treet Nominations and Past Performances

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NorCal Sales Grad Wins at Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 19, 2013) – Northern California Sales graduate Jedi Mind Trick won Friday’s sixth race for 2-year-olds at Sacramento. Jedi Mind Trick is by Don’tsellmeshort, out of the Ice Age mare Icy n’ Elegant, was bred by Running Luck Ranch, is owned by Diaz Racing Stable and Andreas Psarras and trained by Antonio Diaz. Jedi Mind Trick has one win in two starts with earnings of $11,128. He was a $2,500 purchase at last year’s Northern California Sale. ...

2013 Northern California Yearling Sale

Northern California Sale 2013 CTBA’s Northern California Yearling & Horses of Racing Age Sale Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Index to Consignors Index to Sires Index to Dams Index to Photographs Outs Dowload the PDF of the entire catalog Sales Results Edit ...

Surfcup, Gervinho in Silky Sullivan

ALBANY, Calif. (June 6, 2013) – Surfcup returns from his Snow Chief Stakes win and Gervinho returns from a seven-month layoff in Sunday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes at Golden Gate for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series. Alydidit is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Alydeed mare Brave Deed, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Winters, Templeton Horses and Lovingier and trained by Walther Solis. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $56,900 and is coming off a fifth in a May 24 starter’s allowance. Havoc is by Exchange Rate, out of the Saratoga Six mare Itsayatesthing, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Joseph Morey Revocable Trust and trained by William Morey. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $57,808 and is coming off a third in a May 19 optional claimer. Heat Streaker is by Heatseeker, out of the Rubiano mare Hazen, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steven Miyadi. He has one win in... ...

$125,000 Tiznow Stakes KATE’S EVENT

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2013) –Kate’s Event emerged from a cavalry charge at the finish to win Saturday’s $125,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles on the Gold Rush XIV card at Hollywood Park. Kate’s Event is by Event of the Year, out of the Mane Minister mare Nordidid, was bred by owner William Ziering, is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer and was ridden by Rafael Bejarano in his stakes debut. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $317,190 and was coming off a win in an Apr. 7 optional claimer. Kate’s Event ran the 7 ½ furlongs in 1:29.31 and won by a half-length at odds of 4-1. Rock Me Baby was second and Planet Sunshine was third in the field of seven. For Kate’s Event’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/kates+event ...

$300,000 Cal Breeders’ Champion TIZ A MINISTER

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2013) – Tiz a Minister, with jockey Garrett Gomez copying the strategy he used for Qiaona in the filly version one race earlier, stormed from far back to take Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes for 3-year-olds eligible to the Golden State Series on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita. Tiz a Minister is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Mistress, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by S.A.Y. Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre. The current owners claimed Tiz a Minister as a maiden for $40,000 out of his second start last August. The $6,500 Barretts purchase has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $246,780 and was coming off a second in a Jan. 10 starter’s allowance. Tiz a Minister, taken back to last by 15 lengths for the run down the backstretch, ran the mile in 1:36.56 on a wet-fast track at odds of 9-1 and won by 1 ¼ lengths, with odds-on favorite Omega... ...

2012 Golden State Series Schedule

2012 GOLDEN STATE SERIES – $4.85 MILLION A RESTRICTED STAKES SCHEDULE FOR REGISTERED CALIFORNIA BRED OR SIRED HORSES Click here to see the complete schedule for 2012 Golden State Series Schedule. ...

Weewinnin in King Glorious Shocker

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Weewinnin, second-longest shot on the board at 60-1, ended a 4 ½-month layoff with a stunning victory in Sunday’s $200,000 King Glorious Stakes for 2-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series at Betfair Hollywood Park. Weewinnin is by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree Lady, was bred by Dr. and Mrs. William Gray, is owned by the Grays, E-Racing,com, Janet Lyons et al and is trained by Brian Koriner. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $135,900 and was making his first start since a fourth in the Aug. 1 Graduation Stakes. His only other win was a $32,000 maiden claimer at Golden Gate in his June 12 debut. “I think the public was just looking at the Beyers (speed figures published in the Daily Racing Form) and said he just doesn’t belong,” Koriner said of the long odds. “He ran a freaky race when he broke his maiden. When he ran (fourth in the Graduation Stakes (Aug. 1) at Del Mar... ...

Internet Poker Bill Could Surface

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 13, 2012) — Internet gaming legislation may surface during the current lame duck session of Congress. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) and other proponents may introduce a bill to legalize Internet poker, similar to what occurred in the lame duck session that followed the 2010 elections when Sen. Reid proposed a draft Internet gaming bill. The NTRA’s federal legislative team remains active in all discussions related to the development of Internet poker legislation due to its potential impact on horse racing. Such expansion of online gambling is certain to increase competition for our industry’s growing advance deposit wagering market. The NTRA will oppose unless our team secures a series of provisions that serve to protect horse racing. The list includes 1) no additional regulatory authority over our industry; 2) language clarifying that the Wire Act does not apply to wagers made permissible under the Interstate Horseracing Act because the new bill would amend the federal Wire Act, making horse racing’s current protection vulnerable; 3)... ...

Breeders’ Cup Pair in King Glorious

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 13, 2012) – Breeders’ Cup participants Hazardous and Monument return to the state-bred ranks in Sunday’s $200,000 King Glorious Stakes for 2-year-olds eligible for the Golden State Series at Hollywood Park. Lovmeister is by Nineeleven, out of the West by West mare Walk West, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Winters Templeton Horses and Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $80,410 and is coming off a third in a Nov. 15 allowance. Hazardous is by Candy Ride, out of the Malek mare Malley Girl, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Vegas Racing Team and trained by Carl O’Callaghan. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $54,380 and is coming off a fourth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint. Awesome Annie is a filly by Awesome Gambler, out of the Mane Minister mare Cars and Cigars, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Winters, Templeton Horses and... ...

Doinghardtimeagain Wins Soviet Problem

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2012) – Doinghardtimeagain passed odds-on favorite Home Journey turning for home and ran off with Sunday’s $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for 2-year-old fillies eligible for the Golden State Series at Hollywood Park. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $198,500 and was coming off a maiden win in her third start Nov. 9. She ran the seven furlongs in 1:23.93 and won by 2 ¼ lengths at odds of 6-1. Unusual Way was second and Awe Golly Molly third in the seven-horse field. “The race came up exactly how I thought it would,’’ said jockey Martin Garcia. “There were a few speed horses and I wanted to lay on the outside where she could be really comfortable. I just let her pick it up on her own. The only thing I didn’t want to do was... ...

Tilde Seeks Division Title in Soviet Problem

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2012) – Tilde seeks to lock up a California-bred division championship with a win in Sunday’s $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Betfair Hollywood Park. Tilde is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Self Taught, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Mike Harrington Trustee and trained by Mike Harrington. She has four wins in six starts, earnings of $332,560 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 11 Sharp Cat. 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. The $65,000 Barretts purchase has three wins in five starts, earnings of $145,610 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 3 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Filly Sprint Preview. Tribal Custom is a Kentucky-bred daughter of Tribal Rule, out of the Bertrando mare Villa Marqurite,... ...

$200,000 King Glorious Stakes a Golden State Series Race To be run December 16th

$200,000 King Glorious Stakes a Golden State Series Race to be run December 16th NOMINATIONS PP’s ...

2012 Northern California Sale Outs

2012 Northern California Sale Index to Photographs

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2012 Northern California Sale Index to Sires

Awesome Gambler: Colt, 98. Bedford Falls: Filly, 67. Benchmark: Colt, 40. Bluegrass Cat: Filly, 49. Brave Cat: Filly, 18. Bushwacker: Colt, 88. Filly, 84, 91. Cee’s Tizzy: Colt, 64. Comic Strip: Colt, 55, 59. Filly, 95. Crossword: Filly, 62. Decarchy: Filly, 72. Desert Code: Colt, 73, 75, 104. Filly, 13, 15, 24, 32, 76. Don’tsellmeshort: Colt, 1, 12, 16, 34, 35, 36, 37, 41, 45. Filly, 11, 30, 38, 58. Drum Major: Filly, 31. Flame Thrower: Colt, 2, 8A. Filly, 47. Globalize: Filly, 93. High Brite: Filly, 43. Idiot Proof: Colt, 90, 102. Filly, 83. Iron Cat: Colt, 63. Filly, 20. Kafwain: Colt, 57, 105. Lucky J. H.: Colt, 3, 14. Filly, 44. Lucky Pulpit: Colt, 33, 86. Filly, 92. Northern Devil: Filly, 23, 26. Old Topper: Colt, 56. Papa Clem: Colt, 9. Filly, 17. Pollard’s Vision: Colt, 46. Rio Verde: Colt, 77. Rocky Bar: Colt, 42. Sea of Secrets: Colt, 39. Siberian Summer: Colt, 81. Singletary: Colt, 85. Filly, 60, 96. Southern Africa: Colt, 7. Southern Image: Colt, 28.... ...

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