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Cal Cup Rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18

From Santa Anita Publicity and DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 11, 2025) – Santa Anita Park has cancelled racing this weekend, given the overnight developments with the wildfires on the west side of Los Angeles. The air quality standards at the racetrack remain well within the limits established by the CHRB and HISA, and are forecast to remain so, but the impact of these devastating fires is growing throughout Los Angeles County. According to DRF.com, Saturday’s 11-race California Cup card, including five stakes races, has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 18, Sunday’s card has been rescheduled to Sunday, Jan. 19. Santa Anita Park’s expansive property is currently being used to support several relief efforts. The large charity drop-off that was set up at the Rose Bowl was relocated to Santa Anita Park’s south parking lot Friday afternoon, with thousands driving in to give what they can or pick up what they need. Southern California Edison is using the entire north parking lot as their basecamp to restore power to those in... ...

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CTBA Stallion Season Online Auction Jan. 6-7

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2024) — California Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s 2025 Stallion Season Online Auction will be held Monday Jan. 6-7 exclusively via www.Salering.net. A preview of the seasons offered will be available for viewing on Saturday, Jan. 4, at www.Salering.net. Bidding starts Monday, Jan. 6, at 8 a.m. PT and concludes Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. PT. All seasons listed are being sold with NO GUARANTEE.  Proceeds from the auction benefit the CTBA’s Political Action Committee Fund, which works in support of legislation to favorably impact California breeders. The auction features seasons to 29 California stallions. Among the seasons available is one to perennial leading California sire Stay Thirsty. To view the list of seasons available, CTBA Stallion Season Auction To register for bidding, click Registration Form For more information, contact Christy Chapman at christy@ctba.com. ...

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Santa Anita Ready for California Cup Day

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif (Jan. 7, 2025)—Dozens of the best horses bred or sired in California will compete in five stakes as part of an 11-race card set for California Cup Day Saturday at Santa Anita. First post is 11:30 a.m. PT.        Headlining California Cup Day is a trio of stakes worth $175,000 in prize money: the California Chrome California Cup Derby for 3-year-olds going 1 1/16 miles on dirt; Leigh Ann Howard California Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at a mile on turf; and Unusual Heat Turf Classic for 4-year-olds and older going 1 1/8 miles on turf.      Rounding out the stakes action is the $125,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint going six furlongs and $125,000 Sunshine Millions Filly Mare Turf Sprint at about 6 ½ furlongs on the hillside turf course.      In addition to the action on the track, racegoers on California Cup Day can enjoy Santa Anita’s popular Burgers & Brews festival. Burgers & Brews features gourmet burgers from... ...

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Hey Jessie, Familiar Rivals in Howard Oaks

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2025) – Five of the top six finishers in the Dec. 8 Soviet Problem Stakes, including winner Hey Jessie, are entered in the rescheduled $175,000 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks for 3-year-old fillies on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Santa Anita. Tequilaandtherapy is by Mrazek, out of the In Excess mare Chexcess, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Here We Go Brothers and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $176,067 and is coming off a third in a Dec. 8 Soviet Problem. Sunset Grazen is by Grazen, out of the Slew’s Tiznow mare Sausalito Sunset, was bred by Legacy Ranch and is owned by by trainer Samuel Calvario. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $61,680 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 7 Golden Gate Debutante Stakes. We the Hobby is by Om, out of the Pioneerof the Nile mare American Farrah, was bred by trainer Peter Miller and is owned... ...

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Shea Brennan, Familiar Rivals in ‘Chrome Derby

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The top five finishers in the Dec. 15 King Glorious Stakes, including winner Shea Brennan, resume their rivalry in the rescheduled $175,000 California Chrome Cal Cup Derby for 3-year-olds on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Santa Anita. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate I’m a Bad Boy is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Roman Ruler mare Donita’s Ruler, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by C T R Stables and trainer by Luis Mendez. The $18,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $145,080 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 15 King Glorious. Accidental Genius is by I’ll Have Another, out of the Square Eddie mare Radish, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $57,490 and is coming off a third in the Dec. 15 Bay Meadows Juvenile Stakes. Shea Brennan is by Tough Sunday, out of the Old... ...

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Coalinga Road, Aligato in Unusual Heat Classic

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2025) – Former winners Coalinga Road and Aligato are part of a field of 11 entered in the rescheduled $175,000 California Cup Unusual Heat Turf Classic Stakes, presented by City National Bank, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Santa Anita. Keep Movin’ On is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Henny Hughes mare My Due Process, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Fairview and trained by Tim Yakteen. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $120,774 and is coming off a third in a Nov. 9 optional claimer. Multiple stakes winner On the Whim is by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Whimsy, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $237,096 and is coming off an eighth in a Nov. 30 optional claimer. Jimmy Blue Jeans is by James Street, out of the Marino Marini mare Blue Blizzard, was bred by Perry Bruno and John Gezon, is owned... ...

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Big City Lights, Clovisconnection in Valpredo

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2025) – In seven career starts against California-breds, Big City Lights has won three times and finished second on four occasions to The Chosen Vron, the leading statebred in the last two years. Not a bad record at all. Without The Chosen Vron for competition, the 6-year-old Big City Lights won the Cary Grant Stakes for statebreds by 8 1/2 lengths as the odds-on favorite at Del Mar in November. Big City Lights, second in the race last year, will be a heavy favorite to win the fifth stakes of his career in the rescheduled $125,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint at six furlongs on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Santa Anita. The California Cup Sprint is one of five stakes for statebreds on Saturday’s 11-race program, which begins at 11:30 a.m. Pacific. :: Playing Santa Anita? Get the most trusted data and information in horse racing! DRF Past Performances, Picks, and Clocker Reports available now. Bred by Bar C Racing Stable and trained by Richard Mandella... ...

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Stay and Scam in Filly & Mare Turf Sprint

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2025) – Multiple stakes winner Stay and Scam, third in the race a year ago, takes on California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale graduate Safa in the rescheduled $125,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint, presented by John Deere, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at Santa Anita. Stay and Scam is by Square Eddie, out of the Momentum mare Puff Pastry, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $440,360 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 11 Senator Ken Maddy. She was third in this race last year. Stay and Scam is the only runner in a field of six that has won at the race distance of about 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside course. Stay and Scam, who was third by a head in the 2024 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint, won an allowance race and the Irish O’Brien Stakes for statebred fillies and... ...

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Santa Anita’s Friday Card Postponed

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2025) — Santa Anita Park has postponed Friday’s racing program until next Thursday, Jan. 16. due to the forecast of poor air quality for the San Gabriel Valley. The California Horse Racing Board has approved this proactive rescheduling of the 10-race card. The races will be run with the horses previously entered in the post-position order originally drawn. “While Santa Anita continues to remain well outside of any active fire area, the smoke from the wildfires is affecting all of Los Angeles County,” said Nate Newby, Santa Anita’s General Manager & SVP. “We also want to respect the impact that this tragedy has had on many of our community, including our horsemen and women and our own Santa Anita team, who have been devastated by these fires. By proactively moving the races, it gives our horsemen and women, horseplayers, fans and our team the opportunity to plan accordingly.” A decision on this weekend’s racing program, including Saturday’s 11-race California Cup program, will... ...

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Alotaluck Reports to Ft. Bliss Stakes

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Graded-stakes placed Alotaluck is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Ft. Bliss Stakes at Sunland Park. Alotaluck is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Lucks Mine mare Colinda Dawn, was bred by owner Eleanor Martin and is trained by Ty Garrett. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $278,288 and is coming off a Dec. 18 optional claiming win. ...

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Stute Memorials Scheduled for Jan. 11-12

By DRF.com GLENDORA, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2025) – A celebration of life for the late trainer Mel Stute and his wife Annabelle, who died in December, is scheduled for Sunday at 9 a.m. at Clocker’s Corner at Santa Anita. A memorial service for the couple is scheduled for Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church in Glendora, Calif., at 2 p.m. Mel Stute, who trained the legendary California-bred Snow Chief in the 1980s, died in 2020 at the age of 93. Annabelle Stute died in December at 92. The Stutes’s survivors include their son, Gary, who has a stable at Santa Anita. Gary Stute saddled a winner at Santa Anita earlier this month. Gary Stute said on Friday that a memorial service was not held for his father in 2020 because he died during the coronavirus pandemic. Snow Chief won the Eclipse Award as the champion 3-year-old male of 1986, the year he won the Preakness Stakes and the Florida, Santa Anita, and Jersey derbies. Snow Chief was 11th in the Kentucky Derby.... ...

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Swift as I Am Enters Duncan F. Kenner

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Jan. 11, 2025) – Swift as I Am is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Duncan F. Kenner Stakes at Fair Grounds. Swift as I Am is by Danza, out of the Artie Schiller mare As I Am, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Joel Hunsburger and trained by Tanner Tracy. He has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $157,335 and is coming off a second in a Dec. 13 optional claimer. He was fourth in this race last year. ...

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California Cup Stakes Nominations Due Today

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2025) – Nominations close today, Thursday, Jan. 2, for the five stakes races to be held on California Cup Day, Saturday, Jan. 11, at Santa Anita. The stakes: California Cup Derby, 3 YO, 8 1/2 F – $175,000 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks, F, 3 YO, 8 F (T) – $175,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint, 4 & UP, 6 F – $125,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, 4 & UP, 9 F (T) – $175,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint presented by John Deere, F/M, 4 & UP, *6 1/2 F (TH) – $125,000. To nominate, contact the Santa Anita Racing Office at (626) 574-6352 or (626) 574-6471 or e-mail: nominations@santaanita.com. ...

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NorCal Sale Graduate in Borderplex

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Street Colors is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $65,000 Borderplex Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park. Street Colors is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Orientate mare Ocean Colors, was bred by Jason Hall & Joe Wheeler, is owned by Juan Zamora and trained by Edwin Martinez. The $4,500 purchase out of the Checkmate Thoroughbred consignment of the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making her fifth start with earnings of $6,370. ...

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NorCal Sale Graduate in Borderplex

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 10, 2025) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Street Colors is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $65,000 Borderplex Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park. Street Colors is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Orientate mare Ocean Colors, was bred by Jason Hall & Joe Wheeler, is owned by Juan Zamora and trained by Edwin Martinez. The $4,500 purchase out of the Checkmate Thoroughbred consignment of the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making her fifth start with earnings of $6,370. ...

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Pushiness, Irish Wahine Enter Las Flores

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2024) – Stakes winner Pushiness and graded-stakes placed Irish Wahine are the California-breds entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Las Flores Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Pushiness is by Kantharos, out of the Empire Maker mare Imperial Pippin, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Repole Stables and trained by Michael McCarthy. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $272,046 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 10 Betty Grable. Irish Wahine is by Grazen, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. and Neary Racing, is owned by GMT Racing Stables and trained by Librado Barocio. She has 11 wins in 30 starts, earnings of $316,956 and is coming off a fourth in the Nov. 30 Livermore Valley Stakes. ...

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Sabertooth, King of Dragons in Eddie Logan

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 25, 2024) – California-sired Sabertooth and California-bred King of Dragons are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Eddie Logan Stakes at Santa Anita. Graded-stakes placed Sabertooth is a Maryland-bred by California sire Grazen, out of the Johannesburg mare Hard to Resist, was bred by 2500 Determined Stud, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Tim Yakteen, He has a maiden, making his seventh start with earnings of $81,300 and is coming off a second in a Nov. 29 maiden special weight. King of Dragons is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Eskenderaya mare Zendreya, was bred by owner Cicero Farms and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $47,700 and is coming off a Nov. 29 maiden win. ...

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Ben Cecil Memorial Service Dec. 28

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 19, 2024) — A memorial service for trainer Ben Cecil, who died on Nov. 29, will be held in the 100-to-1 suite from 1 to 3 p.m. at Santa Anita on Dec. 28. Cecil was 56. Cecil trained in Southern California from 1996 until last month, winning 325 races from 2,420 starters who earned more than $24.9 million. ...

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Curlin’s Kaos Enters Mathis Mile

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2024) – Stakes winner Curlin’s Kaos is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $200,000 Grade II Mathis Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Curlin’s Kaos is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Curlin mare It’s Vengeance, was bred by James Shenouda & Alfred Pais, is owned by Zephyr Racing and Pais and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $276,520 and is coming off a fourth in the Nov. 9 Cary Grant. ...

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Cal-bred Pair Enters KLAQ Handicap

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 22, 2024) – California-breds Tizlightning and Bart Sip Some are entered in the $65,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park on Jan. 3. Tizlightning is by Stanford, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tizadream, was bred by Lori Gallegos, is owned by Battle Born Racing Stable and is trained by Jesus Uranga. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $101,316 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 22 starter’s allowance. Bart Sip Some is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Mineshaft mare Sally Simpson, was bred by KM Racing Enterprises, is owned by Hugo Holguin and trained by Terri Rust. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $65,745 and is coming off a fifth in a Dec. 18 optional claimer. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Dec. 16, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, December 19, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Cal Expo in Sacramento.  This meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to provide unsolicited public comment on agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda item. Note that for agenda item #18, Public Comment, no further comments will be allowed after thirty minutes.  For those who are unable to attend the meeting, a webcast audio link is available on the CHRB website via the Media Room link. The agenda and package of materials have been newly formatted into a single link:  https://www.chrb.ca.gov/meeting_agendas.asp These materials are also available on the CHRB website. ...

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2025 California Thoroughbred Stallion Directory

click here to download the 2025 california thoroughbred stallion directory  click here to read from issuu click here to purchase the 2025 california thoroughbred stallion directory 2025 california stallion roster & pedigree cross-index Horses included in the following list are those in active service in California for 2024. This roster was compiled from the 2024 Report Of Mares Bred (RMB) forms submitted to the CTBA Registrar and from additional information gathered, through late-November of 2023. Owners of stallions not appearing on this list should contact the CTBA to ensure their inclusion in subsequent editions. Horses in bold-face type appear in the 2023 California  Stallion Directory. Blood-Horse Stallion Register Online Acclamation https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/166175/acclamation Bolden https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172602/bolden Cat Burglar https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170302/cat-burglar Catholic Boy https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170938/catholic-boy Corporal https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/173006/corporal Dads Caps https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/169669/dads-caps Danzing Candy https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170012/danzing-candy Editorial https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170062/editorial Eight Rings https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172307/eight-rings Finneus https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172377/finneus Graydar https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/167232/graydar Halladay https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172186/halladay Jersey Town https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/130767/jersey-town Midnight Storm https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/170015/midnight-storm Mo Forza https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172148/mo-forza Northern Causeway https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/168480/northern-causeway OM https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/171009/om One Bad Boy https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172252/one-bad-boy Pavel https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/171231/pavel Richard’s Kid https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/167305/richards-kid Shaaz https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172546/shaaz Sir Prancealot (IRE) https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/166516/sir-prancealot-ire Spun Intended https://www.bloodhorse.com/stallion-register/stallions/172993/spun-intended... ...

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R Heisman Could Give Miller a Three-peat

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Trainer Peter Miller will be looking for his third consecutive win in the $100,000 King Glorious Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles when he saddles R Heisman Sunday at Los Alamitos. Named in honor of the 1988 Hollywood Futurity and 1989 Haskell winner, the one-mile King Glorious is restricted to 2-year-olds bred or sired in California and is the main event on the final day of the Winter Thoroughbred meet. Post time is 12:30 p.m. The King Glorious will be the last of nine races. Approximate post time is 4:30 p.m. Miller, who won with Giver Not a Taker in 2022 before Last Call London’s victory 12 months ago, will be trying to equal Doug O’Neill for most wins in the race since it was moved from Hollywood Park to Los Alamitos in 2014. O’Neill’s King Glorious wins came with Found Money (2015), Ann Arbor Eddie (2016) and Play Chicken (2020). Trained by Highclere Inc. and owned by Gary Barber,... ...

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Drop Um Could Pick Up Another Stakes Win

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Stakes winner Drop Um, sidelined since July, seeks to keep his perfect record intact in Sunday’s $75,000 Bay Meadows Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Pleasanton. Accidental Genius is by I’ll Have Another, out of the Square Eddie mare Radish, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $48,490 and is coming off a Nov. 17 optional claiming win. Drop Um is by is by Far From Over, out of the Include mare Behavioral, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Gray Farms and trained by Felix Rondan. He has won both starts with earnings of $62,550 after winning the July 7 Everett Nevin Stakes, beating odds-on favorite R Heisman. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Mala is by Union Rags, out of the Smart Strike mare Witchy One, was bred by Carliwood Farms, is owned by Greg Avery and trained by Steve Sherman. The $40,000 purchase at the... ...

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Pleasanton Schedule Impacted by Weather

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2024) — With a forecast of inclement weather late Friday and early Saturday, Saturday’s program at Pleasanton has been canceled and will be run on Sunday, according to racing secretary Tom Doutrich. Because of the cancellation, the track has been granted approval by the California Horse Racing Board to run an additional day on Wednesday, which will be final day of the Golden State Racing meeting that began in October, Doutrich said. Sunday’s nine-race program will begin at 12:15 p.m. Pacific. Races that were scheduled for Saturday will be run on Sunday. Races proposed for Sunday will now be run on Wednesday, Doutrich said. :: Bet the races with a $200 First Deposit Match + FREE All Access PPs! Join DRF Bets. Sunday’s program will include the $75,000 Bay Meadows Juvenile, which drew a field of seven. The track has a seven-race program on Friday this week that is not expected to be affected by rain. According to accuweather.com, there is a slight chance... ...

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Los Al Entries Double Draw on Wednesday

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 10, 2024) – Entries for the fourth and fifth days of the Winter Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos will be completed Wednesday, Dec. 11. Entries for Friday, Dec. 13 were scheduled to be taken Tuesday, Dec. 10. They will now be completed as part of a double draw on Wednesday. The Saturday, Dec. 14 program will include the Grade II, $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity for 2-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles and will also feature a handicapping contest which will offer two berths to the 2025 National Thoroughbred Racing Association Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas. ...

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King Glorious Nominations Announced

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2024) — Stakes winners Speedy Wilson and R Heisman, the 1-2 finishers in the Golden State Juvenile Nov. 1, are among 18 2-year-olds nominated to the $100,000 King Glorious Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Los Alamitos. A one-mile race restricted to horses bred or sired in California, the King Glorious will be run for the 11th time at Los Alamitos Sunday, Dec. 15, closing day of the Winter Thoroughbred meet. Owned by breeder Nick Alexander and trained by Phil D’Amato, Speedy Wilson defeated R Heisman, the 7-5 favorite, by a half-length in Golden State Juvenile, which was run at seven furlongs. The win was the second in four starts for the Tough Sunday colt out of the Minsters Wild Cat mare and pushed his earnings to $156,150. A gelded son of Far From Over and the First American mare Parisienne, bred by Highclere Inc., owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller, who won the 2023 King Glorious with Last... ...

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Tequilaandtherapy, In the Air Tonight Meet

CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2024) – Stakes winners Tequilaandtherapy and In the Air Tonight are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. In the Air Tonight is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Sky Mesa mare Angel Allie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Chacon, Anthony J., Flores, Victor M. and Lovingier, Terry C. and trained by Steve Knapp. The CTBA Stakes winner has two wins in five starts, earnings of $141,400 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 1 Golden State Juvenile Fillies behind Tequilaandtherapy. Ciappina Pasadina is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Creative Cause mare Blissful Lady, was bred by Martindale & Andrews, is owned by Andy Andrews and trained by Charles Treece. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $16,100 and is coming off a seventh in an Oct. 19 starter optional claimer. Grateful My Love is by Danzing Candy, out of the Include mare Miss Georgie Gal, was bred by... ...

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Fowler Blue Appears Next at Remington Park

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Dec. 5, 2024) – Well-traveled Fowler Blue is the lone California-bred entered in the Dec. 13 $75,000 Jeffrey A. Hawk Memorial Stakes at Remington Park. Fowler Blue is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Unusual Heat mare Roses for Joni, was bred by William Branch & Arnold Hill, is owned by Branch and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $204,368 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 9 claimer at Del Mar. He also has run at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, Ellis Park, Aqueduct, Parx Racing, Monmouth Park, Turfway Park, Lone Star, Santa Anita, Sunland Park and Los Alamitos.   ...

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Cal-bred Trio in Golden Gate Debutante

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2024) – California-breds Sunset Grazen, Hello Kid O Kid O and Big Soiree are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Golden Gate Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Pleasanton. Sunset Grazen is by Grazen, out of the Slew’s Tiznow mare Sausalito Sunset, was bred by Legacy Ranch and is owned by trainer Samuel Calvario. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $16,680 and is coming off a Nov. 8 maiden claiming win. Hello Kid O Kid O is by Danzing Candy, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Norah’s Kitten, was bred by Richard James and Roberto Gonzalez, is owned by James and trained by Bill McLean. She is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $8,112. Big Soiree is by Mr. Big, out of the Tapizar mare Silver Soiree, was bred by owner Paradox Stables and is trained by Jorge Bautista. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $47,658 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 17 optional claimer. ...

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Nick Says ‘Yes’ to Partial Dispersal

By DRF.com BUELLTON, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2024) — Nick Alexander, one of California’s most prominent breeders, is holding a partial dispersal of 23 horses at the Fasig-Tipton Digital Sale that begins on Thursday and continues through Dec. 11, according to a statement issued on Monday. Alexander’s draft includes 17 California-bred yearlings and six broodmares, five of whom are in foal to Grazen, the state’s leading sire by progeny earnings in 2023. Alexander raced Grazen and stands the stallion at Eclipse Thoroughbred Farm in Buellton, Calif. Through Sunday, Grazen led the state’s stallions in 2024 progeny earnings with $4,055,469, slightly ahead of Stay Thirsty, with $3,989,752. ...

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Tequilaandtherapy Nominated to Soviet Problem

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2024) — Tequilaandtherapy, who posted an 11-1 upset in the Golden State Juvenile Fillies last month at Del Mar, is among 13 nominations to the $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for Golden State Series-eligibles. The one-mile race for 2-year-old fillies bred or sired in California will be run Sunday, Dec. 8, the third day of the Winter Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos. The six-day season will continue through Sunday, Dec. 15. Bred by Reddam Racing, owned by Here We Go Brothers and trained by Doug O’Neill, Tequilaandtherapy rallied to defeat Grateful My Love by a nose for her second win in six starts. The daughter of Mrazek and the In Excess mare Chexcess has earned $164,067. She is already proven at the Soviet Problem distance, graduating at eight furlongs on the Del Mar turf Aug. 30. Tequilaandtherapy is one of four O’Neill nominated to the race. The others are Sunday winner Pavel Is Appealing and maidens How About Pavel and Less Is More.... ...

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Horse Art Auction Online This Week

From After the Finish Line ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line’s Holiday Moneigh Auction is up and running this week and will end on Sunday, December 8 at 6p PT/9p ET. Bid at ebay.com/str/rerunthoroughbred. A total of nineteen original Moneighs painted by stallions, pony horses and a broodmare are up for bid. This includes Tom’s d’Etat, Annapolis, Harley, Groupie Doll, Nyquist, Flightline, Curlin, Promises Fulfilled, War Front, Rip, Tapit, Mystic Guide, Good Magic, Audible, Honor Code, McKinzie, Charlatan, Maxfield and Little Mike. Moneighs are abstract artwork created by Thoroughbreds using their lips, muzzle, hoof, and/or whiskers. The name is derived from the artist, Monet, and the neigh of a horse. Moneigh is a registered trademark of ReRun, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rehabilitates and retrains Off Track Thoroughbreds for adoption in New York. In partnership with After the Finish Line, a California Off Track Thoroughbred 501(c)(3) charity that awards grants, we paint with the premier stallions and broodmares in Kentucky to create sought after original paintings and prints... ...

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Grand Slam Smile’s Next Stop is Pleasanton

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Multiple stakes winners Grand Slam Smile and the Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Chancery Way head a field of eight entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Livermore Valley Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Pleasanton. Grand Slam Smile is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has six wins in 10 starts, earnings of $511,400 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 12 California Distaff. Chancery Way is by Mr. Big, out of the War Chant mare This Means War, was bred by Harris Farms and John Nicoletti, is owned by Andy Smolich & Rob Smolich and is trained by Jamey Thomas. The $6,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 16 starts, earnings of $415,020 and is maker her first start since a win in the July 20 Governor’s Cup. Blue Wildcat is by Bluegrass... ...

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Johnny Podres, Sassy Nature in Stormy Liberal

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Stakes winners Johnny Podres and Sassy Nature and fellow California-bred Boss Sully are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Stormy Liberal Stakes at Del Mar. Boss Sully is by Street Boss, out of the Candy Ride mare Eternally, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $182,522 and is coming off a fourth in a Nov. 16 optional claimer. Johnny Podres is by Grazen, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by David Bernsen or Rockingham Ranch and is trained by Librado Barocio. He has nine wins in 42 starts, earnings of $540,150 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 13 California Flag. He was sixth in this race last year. Sassy Nature is a filly by Straight Fire, out of the After Market mare Renee’s Queen, was bred by Straight Fire LLC, is owned... ...

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Prince Dolce Directed to Cecil B. DeMille

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Prince Dolce is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Cecil B. DeMille Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Prince Dolce is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Hard Spun mare Campionessa Dolce, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable (lessee), and trained by Carla Gaines. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $37,700 and is coming off a fourth in a Nov. 9 optional claimer. ...

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Fast Buck Takes on Shippers in Seabiscuit

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 26, 2024) – Graded stakes winner Fast Buck is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Seabiscuit Handicap at Del Mar. Fast Buck is by Gallant Son, out of the Falstaff mare Zorra Roja, was bred by Daehling Ranch and is owned by Zephyr Racing and trainer Cesar De Alba. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $320,292 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 13 California Flag. ...

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Los Alamitos Winter Meet Opens Friday

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2024) – Four stakes worth a combined $600,000 highlight the 2024 Winter Thoroughbred meet at Los Alamitos. The six-day season will begin Friday, Dec. 6 and continue through Sunday, Dec. 15. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday both weeks (Dec. 6-8 and Dec. 13-15). Post time will be 12:30 p.m. The first of the stakes races is the Grade II, $200,000 Starlet for 2-year-old fillies. The race at 1 1/16 miles will be run Saturday, Dec. 7. One week later – Saturday, Dec. 14 – the Grade II, $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity will be offered. The race – which will also be run at 1 1/16 miles – is for 2-year-olds. Completing the schedule are a pair of races at one mile for 2-year-olds bred or sired in California. The $100,000 Soviet Problem – for fillies – will be run Sunday, Dec. 8 while the $100,000 King Glorious – for colts and geldings – will be contested Sunday, Dec. 15. Grandstand admission is... ...

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None Above the Law Enters Hollywood Turf

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 25, 2024) – None Above the Law, who won the Grade II Del Mar Derby in 2021, is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade III Hollywood Turf Club Stakes at Del Mar. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk & Judy Robison, is owned by Hector Castrellon and trained by Jorge Periban. He has seven wins in 38 starts, earnings of $668,302 and is coming off a fifth in the Nov. 9 Cary Grant. ...

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Moment’s Pleasure Taking Red Carpet Ride

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2024) – California-bred stakes winner Moment’s Pleasure is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Red Carpet Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Moment’s Pleasure is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lamazone, was bred by Rainmaker Racing, Ben & Sally Warren and Bret Lewis, is owned by Rainmaker Racing and Bret Lewis and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $245,260 and is coming off a second in a Nov. 9 optional claimer. ...

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Santa Anita Announces Stakes Schedule

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 21, 2024) — Santa Anita Park will kick off its 90th year of world-class Thoroughbred racing on Thursday, Dec. 26 with 79 stakes during the 78-card meet, which includes 14 stakes restricted to Golden State Series eligibles. Five of those stakes will be run on California Cup Day Jan. 11, with another five on California Gold Rush Day May 24. The opening day stakes program featuring a stakes race honoring Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. among six graded stakes, including a trio of Grade I events. The Grade II San Antonio Stakes, which Pincay won five times in three decades, will be renamed for the legendary Panamanian rider who ranks as one of the world’s best to ever sit in the saddle. Pincay won the San Antonio in 1968 on Rising Market, in his first full season at Santa Anita, and his last one in 1989 aboard Super Diamond. He retired in 2003 with a then-record 9,530 wins, five Eclipse Awards as... ...

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Graded-placed Alotaluck in Zia Park Derby

ZIA PARK, N.M. (Nov. 19, 2024) – Graded-stakes placed Alotaluck is the lone California-bred entered in Tuesday’s $300,000 Zia Park Derby for 3-year-olds. Alotaluck is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Lucks Mine mare Colinda Dawn, was bred by owner Eleanor Martin and is trained by Ty Garrett. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $226,088 and is coming off a 10th in the Oct. 6 Hawthorne Derby. The Mine That Bird Derby winner broke his maiden debuting at Zia Park.   ...

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Street Colors, Going Deep in Princess Stakes

ZIA PARK, N.M. (Nov. 19, 2024) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Street Colors and fellow California-bred Going Deep are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Zia Park Princess Stakes for 2-year-old fillies. Street Colors is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Orientate mare Ocean Colors, was bred by Jason Hall & Joe Wheeler, is owned by Juan Zamora and trained by Johnny Singh. The $4,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $2,850. Going Deep is by Bodexpress, out of the Indian Charlie mare Quick Wampum, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor, is owned by Todd Cady & Ty Leatherman and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $54,000 and is coming off an Oct. 31 maiden win at Del Mar. ...

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NTRA Offers Equine Accounting Seminar

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2024) — As we approach December, it’s time to revisit tax planning and get organized for year-end accounting. On Thursday, December 5th, please join our equine experts from Dean Dorton for a FREE continuing education focused on end-of-year tax and accounting strategies tailored specifically for equine operations. Whether you’re managing a racing stable, breeding operation, sport horse operation, or everything in between, this session will provide valuable insights to all equine operators. You will leave this session with a better understanding of: Tax incentives benefiting equine operations Key reminders and deadlines for equine-related tax filings Practical tips on tracking and documenting income and expenses Best practices for year-end accounting Updates on any new tax laws impacting the equine industry This session will qualify for one (1) hour of continuing professional education for CPAs. To register, click: End of Year Tax & Accounting Reminders for Equine Operations – Dean Dorton – CPAs and Advisors ...

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Northern California Racing Update

From Golden State Racing PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 16, 2024) — Since the announcement of the closure of Golden Gate Fields in 2023, which was Northern California’s hub for racing for over 80 years, California horseracing was at an impasse. Do we close shop and only hold races in Southern California or do we adapt and forge a new chapter for the north? The decision was simple, in order for racing to flourish and grow in the Golden State it was imperative to find a new primary racetrack in the north where the appetite for horseracing is alive and well. The challenges have not been easy. However, the united effort of those who live this sport and have dedicated the best of their professional efforts to horse racing are beating the odds. We are on course to succeed in creating a highly viable, profitable, end engaging Northern California racing season. Thanks to AB 1074 authored by Assemblyman Juan Alanis (R-Modesto) that allowed California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) time to set their... ...

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Melanie’s Tiger, Druidic in Mt. Diablo Stakes

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 14, 2024) – Stakes-placed California-breds Melanie’s Tiger and Druidic are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Mt. Diablo Stakes at the Golden State Racing meet at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Melanie’s Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Gotham City mare Melanie’s Rose, was bred by Martin Bach and owner Daniel Weiner and is trained by Manuel Badilla. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $126,221 and is coming off a fifth in an Oct. 19 allowance. Druidic is by Boisterous, out of the Rocky Bar mare Shared Image, was bred by owner Robert Traynor and is trained by D. Wayne Baker. He has four wins in 28 starts, earnings of $99,452 and is coming off a fourth in an Oct. 31 optional claimer. ...

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Cal-bred Scramble in Betty Grable Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Pushiness, Big Summer and Irish Wahine bring sharp current form into Sunday’s $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Roberta’s Love is by Collected, out of the Broken Vow mare West Coast Gal, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by BG Stables & Royalty Stable and is trained by Hector Palma. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $125,800 and is coming off a 10th in the Sept. 28 Unzip Me Stakes, presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance. Chismosa is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Cat Dreams mare You Can Dream, was bred by owner Jaime Renella and is trained by Rafael DeLeon. She has five wins in 21 starts, earnings of $522,750 and is coming off a ninth in the Oct. 12 California Distaff. She was fifth in this race last year. Big Summer is by Mr. Big, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Bob Abrams... ...

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The Chosen Vron Misses Cary Grant Stakes

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2024) – Although the $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes this year is similar to the Cary Grant last year, a key element is missing from the Golden State Series sprint stakes Saturday at Del Mar. The Chosen Vron, the most accomplished sprinter in California and winner of the Cary Grant the past two years, is out until March. His absence creates a void in the West Coast sprint division and an opportunity for last year’s 2-3-4 Cary Grant finishers to improve their position. Big City Lights, Moose Mitchell, and None Above the Law try again in the Cary Grant, a seven-furlong stakes with five entrants including 3-year-old Curlin’s Kaos and Man O Rose. The Cary Grant was won in 2022 and 2023 by heavily favored The Chosen Vron, who is out for the winter. “We’re going to turn him out four months,” The Chosen Vron’s trainer, Eric Kruljac, said this week. A winner of 18 stakes, including two Grade 1s, The Chosen Vron was... ...

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Oakland Stakes Next for Clovisconnection

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2024) –California-bred multiple stakes winner Clovisconnection seeks to add to his resume in Saturday’s $75,000 Oakland Stakes at Golden State Racing at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Regal Patriot is by Jersey Town, out of the Michael’s Flyer mare Look to the Sky, was bred by Daehling Ranch and is owned by Rangel, Hector M., Morfin, Gonzalo and trainer Torres, Arnold. He has five wins in eight starts, earnings of $88,248 and is coming off back-to-back allowance wins. Bob’s Blue Moon is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Good Journey mare Nicolette Charmant, was bred by Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Blue Moon Racing, Ltd., Dietrich, Steve and Halasz, Thomas E. and trained by Steve Sherman. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $120,650 and is coming off a 10th in a Sept. 8 optional claimer. Lmlooknformischief is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Tizbud mare Just Lookn Again, was bred by West 12 Ranch and is owned by Terri Oyarzun and trainer... ...

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TOC Owners Seminar at Pleasanton Nov. 16

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2024) — Current and prospective owners are invited to TOC’s free owners seminar at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m. Meet outside the jockey’s room near the paddock to hear from Tom Doutrich, Racing Secretary for California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF), and learn about the day-to-day operations of the Racing Office, as well as the various resources available to owners. To register, click here. ...

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Cloud Blitz Rushes into Gold Rush Futurity

AURORA, Colo. (Nov. 6, 2024) – Cloud Blitz is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $54,500 Gold Rush Futurity for 2-year-olds at Arapahoe Park. Cloud Blitz is by Cloud Computing, out of the Greatness mare Red Shelby, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Hickey, Wendy, Luedtke, Walter and trainer Martinez, Jr., O. A. He won his lone start July 7 at Wyoming Downs with earnings of $3,600. ...

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Golden State Juvenile Draws R Heisman

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2024) – R Heisman is the lone stakes winner entered in Friday’s $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Steak Fries is by Sir Prancealot, out of the In Excess mare Salty Fries, was bred by owner Legacy Ranch and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $45,500 and is coming off a Sept. 7 maiden win. Got’m Cot’m is by Bolt D’Oro, out of the Flower Alley mare Annabird, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Cami Cottam and trained by Val Brinkerhoff. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $12,300. Stakes winner R Heisman is by Far From Over, out of the First American mare Parisienne, was bred by Highclere Inc., is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $123,200 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 6 Zuma Beach. Stakes-placed... ...

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Hot Girl Walk in Golden State Juvenile Fillies

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Stakes winners Hot Girl Walk and In the Air Tonight head a field of nine Golden State Series-eligibles in Friday’s $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Hot Girl Walk is by Bodexpress, out of the Awesome Again mare Awesome Mama, was bred by owner Richard Barton Enterprises and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $117,000 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 2 Generous Portion. Multiple stakes placed Thirsty Mama is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Stormin Fever mare Easter Fever, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by  Lovingier, Terry C., Mihaljevich, John and Moroney, John and trained by Steve Miyadi. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $79,200 and is coming off a second in an Oct. 2 optional claimer. Tequilaandtherapy is by Mrazek, out of the In Excess mare Chexcess, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Here We Go Brothers... ...

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Stay and Scam, Sassy Nature in Ken Maddy

DEL MAR, Calif. (oct. 29, 2024) – California-bred stakes winners Stay and Scam and Sassy Nature are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Senator Ken maddy Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Stay and Scam is by Square Eddie, out of the mare Puff Pastry, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $416,360 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 12 California Distaff. Sassy Nature is by Straight Fire, out of the After Market mare Renee’s Queen, was bred by Straight Fire LLC, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. She has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $337,790 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 12 California Distaff. ...

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Sabertooth’s Connections Pick TAA

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2024) – California-sired Sabertooth, who could have drawn into Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf from the also-eligible list, instead will run in Friday’s $200,000 Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar, trainer Tim Yakteen told Daily Racing Form. Sabertooth, a registered California-sired son of Grazen, is out of the Johannesburg mare Hard to Resist, was bred by 2500 Determined Stud and is owned by George Sharp. The Maryland-foaled colt is a maiden with earnings of $70,000, having finished second in each of four starts, including the Grade III Zuma Beach and Del Mar Juvenile Turf stakes. ...

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Gun Runner’s Corporal to Stand at Dehesa

Dehesa Farms Press Release SAN MIGUEL, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2024) – Corporal, purchased by Coolmore partners for $1.15 million, will be the first son of Gun Runner to stand in California next season at Dehesa Farms in San Miguel, formerly the location of Easterbrook Livestock. Corporal, out of the multiple stakes-winning and graded-stakes placed Bluegrass Cat mare Kathballu, was trained by Brad Cox in a two-race career ended earlier this year by injury. The now 3-year-old was sold at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale. Dehesa Farms, formerly Dahlberg Farms under the management of Easterbrook Livestock Management, is now owned and operated by Shane Easterbrook. Dehesa Farms is a full service horse farm, providing quality care for all aspects of raising equine athletes. ...

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Sneaker Seeks Stakes Win in Autumn Miss

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 24, 2024) – Sneaker is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Autumn Miss Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Sneaker is by Oscar Performance, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Lime Beach, was bred by Fountain of Youth Breeding, is owned by R L Stables and trained by George Papaprodromou. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $157,128 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 29 optional claimer. ...

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Sabertooth Looks to Draw in to Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Sabertooth, a registered California-sired son of Grazen, is second preference on the also-eligible list for the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Friday, Nov. 1, at Del Mar. Sabertooth, out of the Johannesburg mare Hard to Resist, was bred by 2500 Determined Stud, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Tim Yakteen. The Maryland-foaled colt is a maiden with earnings of $70,000, having finished second in each of four starts, including the Grade III Zuma Beach and Del Mar Juvenile Turf stakes. ...

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Curlin’s Kaos in Grade II Twilight Derby

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2024) – Curlin’s Kaos seeks a second consecutive stakes win as the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Twilight Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Curlin’s Kaos is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Curlin mare It’s Vengeance, was bred by James Shenouda and Alfred Pais, is owned by Zephyr Racing and Pais and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $258,520 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal Stakes. ...

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Turf Sprint or Allowance for Forbidden Kingdom?

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2024) — Having earlier been pre-entered in the $1 million Prevagen Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, to be run Saturday, Nov. 2, at Del Mar, Forbidden Kingdom was also entered in a Sunday allowance race at Santa Anita. Forbidden Kingdom, set to begin stud duties at Legacy Ranch in 2025, is by American Pharoah and was purchased for $310,000 by Pete Parrella’s Legacy Ranch in Clements as a stallion prospect. A three-time stakes winner on dirt and turf, Forbidden Kingdom has raced twice in the last year, winning the Grade 2 Joe Hernandez Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs on the flat turf course at Santa Anita last December, but finishing last of seven in the Kona Gold Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt at Santa Anita in April in his last start. ...

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Vet Scratches The Chosen Vron from Sprint

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2024) — The Chosen Vron, an 18-time stakes winner including the last two runnings of the Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar, will not start in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Nov. 2 at Del Mar after being scratched by a Breeders’ Cup veterinarian, co-owner John Sondereker said Tuesday afternoon. Sondereker said The Chosen Vron was inspected Monday by a veterinarian who made the decision. “He’s off a little bit sometime,” Sondereker said. “I can barely see it and I’ve been around him forever. “I’ve been with him for six years. He has a little hitch in his backside. It’s not a problem, no medication.” The news was first reported by XBTV commentator Zoe Cadman on X.com, formerly known as Twitter. A 6-year-old gelding, The Chosen Vron won the Bing Crosby Stakes on July 27 at Del Mar for his sixth consecutive win, and was second by a neck to BC Sprint hopeful Raging Torrent in the Grade 2 Pat O’Brien... ...

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Noms Close Thursday for Golden State Stakes

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2024) – Nominations close this Thursday for stakes races on the Breeders’ Cup undercard, which includes a pair of Nov. 1 stakes restricted to Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds. Nominations close for the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes and $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes, both to be run at seven furlongs. Breeders’ Cup has increased the benefits to connections of horses running on the undercard. Undercard Benefits Available this year 1. Complimentary Reserved Seats: Allocated Stretch Run Reserved the day your horse runs, with options to purchase more if available. 2. Parking Passes: Preferred parking pass for the day your horse runs. 3. Paddock Passes: Paddock passes, passes granting more access to the Winner’s Circle. 4. Owner & Trainer Enclosure Access 5. Breakfast Tickets: One-time use tickets for Breakfast at the Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday, October 30 6. Gift Bag For further information, contact David Jerkins at the Del Mar Racing Office, 858-755-1141 ext. 3815. ...

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Benefits for Breeders’ Cup Undercard Entrants

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2024) – Breeders’ Cup has increased the benefits to connections of horses running on the undercard stakes Nov. 1 and 2 at Del Mar, which include a pair of 2-year-old races restricted to Golden State Series eligibles. Nominations close Thursday, Oct. 24 for the $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes and $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes, both to be run on Friday, Nov. 1, at seven furlongs. Undercard Benefits Available this year Complimentary Reserved Seats: Allocated Stretch Run Reserved the day your horse runs, with options to purchase more if available. Parking Passes: Preferred parking pass for the day your horse runs. Paddock Passes: Paddock passes, passes granting more access to the Winner’s Circle. Owner & Trainer Enclosure Access Breakfast Tickets: One-time use tickets for Breakfast at the Breeders’ Cup on Wednesday, October 30 Gift Bag ...

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Golden State Racing Launches Saturday

By DRF.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2024) — The Golden State Racing meeting begins on the Alameda County fairgrounds in Pleasanton on Saturday, with the intent of providing Northern California racing with something absent on the circuit for more than a year. Stability. In July 2023, California racing was stunned by the announcement that Golden Gate Fields, the flagship track in the northern part of the state, would close. The track’s parent company, 1/ST Racing, which also owns Santa Anita in Southern California, intended to shut Golden Gate Fields last December, but were coaxed into racing through June of this year. Since the announcement of Golden Gate’s closure, a group of breeders, owners, and trainers, working with the California Authority of Racing Fairs, have sought to develop replacement meetings for Golden Gate Fields. :: Bet the races with a $200 First Deposit Match + FREE All Access PPs! Join DRF Bets. The consortium, known as Golden State Racing, was granted racing dates for the upcoming fall meeting by the California... ...

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NorCal Sale Grads Vie in Bart Heller Stakes

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2024) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Breve and Jessebear, and fellow California-bred Mars Magic, are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Bart Heller Stakes for fillies and mares at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Breve is by Will Take Charge, out of the A.P. Indy mare Artfully, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Hanna, Mark A., Hanna, Maria, Page, Scott, Page, Cecilia, Tootle, Herbert, Tootle, Janet, Vendosdel, Eric and Vendosdel, Sabrina and trained by Manuel Badilla. The $35,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase out of the Woodbridge Farm consignment has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $80,353 and is coming off back-to-back allowance wins. Jessebear is by Misremembered, out of the Crowd Pleaser mare Cagey Girl, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by McLean Racing Stables and trained by Aggie Ordonez. The $6,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale from the Barton Thoroughbreds consignment has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $146,220 and is coming off a Sept. 20 optional claiming... ...

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More Black Type Lures Man O Rose

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2024) – A sharp gelding on his way up meets a well-bred graded winner on his way back in the $80,000 Lure Stakes on Saturday at Santa Anita. The grass mile might be a two-horse race, or it might be a trap. Recent runaway route stakes winner Man O Rose and Grade 2-winning comebacker Seal Team enter with clear attributes, yet both face challenges. Man O Rose, a California-bred stakes winner, has never run long on turf. Seal Team has not started in nearly a year. Nine are entered in the Lure, a turf mile with conditions made to order for the favorites. The race is restricted to nonwinners of a stakes this year at a mile or longer other than California-bred. Man O Rose romped in a stakes for California-breds last month; Seal Team hasn’t raced since winning the Twilight Derby last year. :: Bet the races with a $200 First Deposit Match + FREE All Access PPs! Join DRF Bets. The Lure... ...

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Retired Thoroughbreds to Benefit from Their Art

From After the Finish Line RANCHO SANTA FE, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2024) — ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption and After the Finish Line announce after nearly two years the Moneigh Auctions will resume with the first auction to be hosted on eBay starting Sunday, October 20 and ending Sunday, October 27 at 6p PT/9p ET. Bid at, ebay.com/str/rerunthoroughbred. Eighteen original Moneighs by horses that have raced in and/or won Breeders’ Cup races are up for bid. This includes Cody’s Wish, Serena’s Song, Authentic, Kitten’s Joy, Afleet Alex, Blame, Ghostzapper, Midshipman, and more. Moneighs are abstract artwork created by Thoroughbreds using their lips, muzzle, hoof, and/or whiskers. The name is derived from the artist, Monet, and the neigh of a horse. Moneigh is a registered trademark of ReRun, Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit that rehabilitates and retrains Off Track Thoroughbreds for adoption in New York. In partnership with After the Finish Line, a California Off Track Thoroughbred charity that awards grants, we paint with the premier stallions and broodmares in Kentucky to create sought... ...

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California Thoroughbred Foundation

The California Thoroughbred Foundation, known for its support of equine research and veterinary education, is transitioning. We’re establishing endowments to continue funding fellowships at UC Davis and Western University. We’re also donating our extensive library to Cal Poly Pomona to ensure its continued accessibility. Thank you for your past support of our projects. To learn more, explore the links below A message from Ada Gates Patton, CTF President Connection and giving for the Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library at Cal Poly Pomona UC DAVIS VETERINARY MEDICINE California Thoroughbred Foundation Rowan Research Fellowship Give Online: https://give.ucdavis.edu/Go/Rowan Checks, Checks for IRA donations; Stock and Wire Transfers; Special Gifts: EIN: 94-6081352 Checks are payable to: UC Davis Foundation Memo: California Thoroughbred Foundation Endowed Research Rowan Fellowship OR Fund # 125558 (CTF Research Rowan Fund) Mail To: UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine – Office of Advancement Attn: Sasha Wirth PO Box 1167, Davis, CA 95617 Sasha Wirth, Executive Director of Development-Veterinary Medical Complex Direct Line: (530) 754-5873   Cell: (530)-383-1273   Office: (530)... ...

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California Thoroughbred Foundation

The California Thoroughbred Foundation, known for its support of equine research and veterinary education, is transitioning. We’re establishing endowments to continue funding fellowships at UC Davis and Western University. We’re also donating our extensive library to Cal Poly Pomona to ensure its continued accessibility. Thank you for your past support of our projects. A New Chapter for the Foundation: Endowing the Future of Equine Research A message from Ada Gates Patton, CTF President Cal Poly Pomona Stewards the Carleton F. Burke Memorial Collection Please continue your support to CTF Rowan Research Fellowship, Endowed Scholarship, Third Year Equine Veterinary Student Donate to California Thoroughbred Foundation Helping develop veterinarians and funding research are unquestionably essential. However, we cannot do it without your support. Please help us with a gift today. Your help is invaluable if you care about the welfare of horses. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Please make checks payable to California Thoroughbred Foundation and send to 201 Colorado Place, Arcadia, CA 91007. For PayPal or Credit Card, click the “Donate” button above... ...

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Moment’s Pleasure Seeks More in Swingtime

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2024) – Stakes winner Moment’s Pleasure is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $80,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Moment’s Pleasure is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lamazone, was bred by Rainmaker Racing LLC, Ben & Sally Warren & Bret Lewis, is owned by Rainmaker Racing LLC and Lewis, Bret and trained by Craig Lewis. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $230,460 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 29 optional claimer. ...

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Rancho San Miguel Open House Nov. 16

Rancho San Miguel Press Release SAN MIGUEL, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2024) —A new autumn date and an expanded stallion roster will greet attendees at Rancho San Miguel’s Open House & Stallion Show on Saturday, November 16. Current and prospective Thoroughbred owners and breeders are invited to participate in the free program, which will be hosted from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.   The San Luis Obispo County farm, which will commemorate its 25th anniversary as one of California’s most respected Thoroughbred breeding centers in 2025, will open the gates to its 250-acre site for the second time this year. Similar events were hosted in January 2023 and January 2024, prior to those respective breeding seasons.   “By moving our Open House earlier on the calendar to November, well ahead of the upcoming breeding season, we’re hoping to give regional mare owners a helpful headstart on making their all-important breeding decisions for 2025,” said Rancho San Miguel owner Tom Clark. “As part of that effort, we’re also proud to introduce two... ...

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Breeders’ Cup Before Forbidden Kingdom Breeds?

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. – A Breeders’ Cup sprint race may be on Forbidden Kingdom’s schedule despite not having raced since April. On Sunday, trainer Richard Mandella said the BC Sprint at six furlongs on dirt and the BC Turf Sprint at five furlongs are “both a thought” with the 5-year-old Forbidden Kingdom. Forbidden Kingdom, who is by American Pharoah, was sold for $310,000 to Pete Parrella’s Legacy Ranch of California at a Fasig-Tipton digital sale in May as a long-term stallion prospect in California. Mandella acknowledged that Forbidden Kingdom may not be selected to race, particularly for the BC Turf Sprint, which often draws a full field. A three-time stakes winner on dirt and turf, Forbidden Kingdom has been plagued by foot issues this year, Mandella said. :: ON SALE NOW: DRF Breeders’ Cup Packages! Get everything you need to win and save 41% off the retail price. Forbidden Kingdom has raced twice in the last year, winning the Grade 2 Joe Hernandez Stakes at 6 1/2 furlongs on the... ...

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None Above the Law in California Flag

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2024) – Graded winner None Above the Law drops out of the Grade I Pacific Classic to duel nine-time winner Johnny Podres and seven others in Sunday’s $100,000 California Flag Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Johnny Podres is by Grazen, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by David Bernsen and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Librado Barocio. He has nine wins in 41 starts, earnings of $539,650 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 28 California Crown Eddie D. He was second in this race last year. Barely Funtional is by Mrazek, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Antonio Garcia. He has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $237,738 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 7 optional claimer. Hacking It Up is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Hacktivism, was bred by Reddam Racing and... ...

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Coalinga Road, Shortman Duel in Bull Dog

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2024) – Stakes winner Coalinga Road and fellow California-bred Shortman are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Bull Dog Stakes at Fresno. Coalinga Road is by Quality Road, out of the Johannesburg mare Coco Ecolo, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has four wins in 29 starts, earnings of $468,394 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 14 E.B. Johnston Stakes. He was second in this race in 2022. Shortman is by Prince of Love, out of the Smarty Jones mare Shorty Jones, was bred by Sergio Zepeda, is owned by Zepeda Racing and trained by Genaro Vallejo. He has four wins in 34 starts, earnings of $210,682 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 14 E.B. Johnston. ...

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Rose Maddox, Chismosa in California Distaff

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2025) – Defending champion Rose Maddox and graded winner Chismosa head a full field of 12 entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Back On Track is by Prospect Park, out of the Good Journey mare Peg’s Journey, was bred by Carole Fernandez and is owned by trainer Paul Capestro. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $125,605 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 31 Torrey Pines. Rebalation is by Acclamation, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba is Tops, was bred by Eric Schweiger, Gordy Jarnig & Kenny Marshall, is owned by Mia Familia Racing Stable and is trained by Librado Barocio. The stakes winner has nine wins in 23 starts, earnings of $260,856 and is coming off a seventh in a Sept. 28 optional claimer. Prancingthruparis is by Sir Prancealot, out of the Bellamy Road mare She’s a Big Winner, was bred by owners SAF Racing, Ciaglia Racing LLC... ...

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Cal-bred Sprinters in Weekend Spotlight

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2024) — California-bred sprinters on the Santa Anita hillside will be in the spotlight Oct. 12-13. The $100,000 California Distaff Handicap is Saturday; the $100,000 California Flag Handicap is Sunday. While the California Distaff could include stakes winners Big Summer, Connie Swingle, Sassy Nature, and Stay and Scam, the California Flag open to both genders will not include the top three Cal-bred males currently racing or training toward a comeback. Grade 1 winner The Chosen Vron is aiming for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint on Nov. 2 at Del Mar, and stakes winner Man O Rose is more likely for the restricted Lure Stakes on Oct. 19 at Santa Anita than the California Flag. Meanwhile, six-time stakes winner Kings River Knight recently returned to trainer John Sadler after taking the summer off. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when you wager on DRF Bets. Kings River Knight, first or second in 15 of his 16 starts, is aiming for... ...

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Magic Tiger on the Prowl for Don Getty

WINNIPEG, Alberta (Oct. 10, 2024) – Magic Tiger is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Don Getty Handicap at Century Downs. Magic Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Lucky Pulpit mare Funny Gal, was bred by Robert Heinz & Michelle Machado, is owned by Wind Dancer Stable and trained by Rodney Cone. He has 13 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $196,074 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 4 allowance. ...

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Majestic Oops Enters Chouinard Stakes

WINNIPEG, Alberta (Oct. 10, 2024) – Majestic Oops is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Lynn Chouinard Founders Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Century Downs. Majestic Oops is by Majestic Harbor, out of the Olmodavor mare Miss Oops, was bred by William Dory, Sandy Dory, Gary Kropp & Janet Kropp, is owned by Sublime Stables Inc, Kropp, Gary and Kropp, Janet and trained by Craig Smith. She has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $117,250 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 24 Northlands Distaff. ...

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Cal-bred Trio Enters Manzano Stakes

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Oct. 7, 2024) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale graduate Karaoke Hero and fellow Cal-breds Street Colors and Roadswitcher are entered in Saturday’s $60,000 Manzano Stakes for 2-year-olds at Albuquerque. Karaoke Hero is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Songandaprayer mare No Tunes, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tyson Esquibel and trained by Timothy Gleason. The $2,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $4,400. Street Colors is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Orientate mare Ocean Colors, was bred by Jason Hall & Joe Wheeler, is owned by Juan Zamora and trained by Johnny Singh. He is making his debut. Roadswitcher is by Bodexpress, out of the Street Sense mare La Strada, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Edward Sepich Jr. and is trained by Timothy Gleason. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $2,200. ...

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R Heisman Heads to Zuma Beach

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2024) – California-sired stakes winner R Heisman and California-bred Cali Cat are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. R Heisman is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Far From Over, out of the First American mare Parisienne, was bred by Highclere, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $121,200 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 8 Del Mar Futurity. Cali Cat is by American Pharoah, out of the More Than Ready mare Ready for Romance, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Hronis Racing and trained by John Sadler. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $45,500 and is coming off an Aug. 30 maiden win. ...

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Tequilaandtherapy Enters Surfer Girl Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2024) – Tequilaandtherapy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Surfer Girl Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Tequilaandtherapy is by Mrazek, out of the In Excess mare Chexcess, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Here We Go Brothers and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $58,317 and is coming off an Aug. 30 maiden win. ...

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Chismosa, Irish Wahine in Chillingworth

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2024) – Graded winner Chismosa and fellow California-bred Irish Wahine are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Chillingworth Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Irish Wahine is by Grazen, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned by GMT Racing Stables and trained by Librado Barocio. She has 11 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $290,456 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 25 Rancho Bernardo. Chismosa is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Cat Dreams mare You Can Dream, was bred by owner Jaime Renella and trained by Rafael DeLeon. She has five wins in 20 starts, earnings of $544,250 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 25 Rancho Bernardo. ...

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Cal-bred Pair Enters Oak Leaf Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2024) – California-breds In the Air Tonight and Om N Joy are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Oak Leaf Stakes, presented by Oak Tree, for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. In the Air Tonight is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Sky Mesa mare Angel Allie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Chacon, Flores or Lovingier and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $108,400 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 2 Generous Portion. Om N Joy is by Om, out of the Hard Spun mare Margie’s Minute, was bred by Jerry Baker & Connie Baker, is owned by Baker, Golovko or Scanlan, et al and is trained by Aggie Ordonez. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $18,000.  ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Enters Speakeasy Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2024) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate I’m a Bad Boy and fellow California-bred Timty are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. I’m a Bad Boy is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Roman Ruler mare Donita’s Ruler, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. The $18,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in four starts, earnings of $78,480 and is coming off an Aug. 31 maiden win. Timty is by Stanford, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Wayne Atwell, is owned by Kasparoff, Leatherman or Mayberry and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $55,620 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 6 I’m Smokin. ...

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CHRB Canceled Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board meeting that was scheduled for Thursday, October 17, 2024, has been canceled. The two items that were on that agenda will be considered at the next meeting of the Board on November 21 at Cal Expo in Sacramento. ...

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Clovisconnection Seeks Harris Farms Repeat

By DRF.com FRESNO, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — A few strides after the start of Sunday’s $75,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles, Clovisconnection will either be in front or near the lead. Jockey William Antongeorgi knows Clovisconnection well, having won four times aboard the gelding in eight races. Antongeorgi’s early race tactics will be partially determined by what jockey Assael Espinoza does aboard Bob’s Blue Moon, who has shown speed at times. Bob’s Blue Moon is drawn to the outside of Clovisconnection in the Harris Farms Stakes, which is run at six furlongs. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when you wager on DRF Bets. “If he guns them out of there, I can sit and try to get to the outside,” Antongeorgi said of Espinoza’s strategy. “If he doesn’t break, I can take it.” Either way, Clovisconnection is the focus of the Harris Farms Stakes, a race he won last year for owners and breeder Bill and Judy Hedrick and... ...

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See Through It Enters Santa Anita Sprint

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — See Through It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Anita Sprint Handicap, presented by Estrella Jalisco. See Through It is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Chester House mare Crystal House, was bred by Ed Allred, is owned by Lizbeth Medina and trained by Genaro Vallejo. He has 15 wins in 45 starts, earnings of $487,354 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 24 Pat O’Brien. ...

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TOC NorCal Meeting on Oct. 26

From CHRB PLEASANTON, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2024) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Northern California Annual Meeting, to be held Oct. 26, 2024, in the Sky Lounge of Pleasanton Racetrack at 10 a.m. The general business meeting will allow directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session. Following the meeting, a complimentary breakfast brunch will be served. Registration is required with a current CHRB license. To register, click https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-california-annual-meeting-tickets-940662756627?aff=ebdsoporgprofile ...

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Johnny Podres, Fast Buck in Eddie D.

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept 24, 2024) — California-breds Johnny Podres, Fast Buck and Boss Sully are entered in Saturday’s $750,000 California Crown Eddie D. Stakes, presented by FanDuel Racing, at Santa Anita. Johnny Podres is by Grazen, out of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Malibu Holiday, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Rockingham Ranch or David Bernsen and is trained by Librado Boracio. He has nine wins in 49 starts, earnings of $539,150 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 31 Green Flash. Fast Buck is by Gallant Son, out of the Falstaff mare Zorra Roja, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Zephyr Racing and trainer by Cesar de Alba. He has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $285,292 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 31 Green Flash. Boss Sully is by Street Boss, out of the Candy Ride mare Eternally, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz trained by Brian Koriner. He has three wins... ...

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Cal-bred Trio Enters Unzip Me Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) — California-breds Andiamo Ragazza, Roberta’s Love and Back on Track are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Unzip Me Stakes, presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Andiamo Ragazza is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Acclamation mare Ragazza di Vola, was bred by , is owned by breeder Hat Trick Racing, Wachtel and Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $69,340 and is coming off a 10th in a Sept 8 optional claimer. Roberta’s Love is by Collected, out of the Broken Vow mare West Coast Gal, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by BG Stables or Royalty Stable and is trained by Hector Palma. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $125,300 and is coming off a seventh in the July 26 Fleet Treat Stakes. Back on Track is by Prospect Park, out of the Good Journey mare Peg’s Journey, was bred by Carole Fernandez and is... ...

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Liberty Forever in Budweiser Special

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. ( Sept 25, 2024) — Liberty Forever is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at Albuquerque. Liberty Forever is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Roll Hennessey Roll mare Back Seat Roll, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Todd Fincher. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $179,632 and is coming off a second in an Aug 31 optional claimer. ...

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Cal-breds in Fasig-Tipton Spotlight

By Bloodhorse.com POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2024) — A large contingent of California-breds make up the bulk of the catalog for the Sept. 24 Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale. The sale, which will be held at Fairplex in Pomona beginning at 11 a.m. PT with 279 cataloged, has produced major Cal-bred stakes winners Big City Lights and Ceiling Crusher. Ceiling Crusher, an RNA in the 2022 sale’s horses of all ages portion, won the $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1) at Parx Racing in 2023 and went on to be named the year’s champion Cal-bred 3-year-old female. Big City Lights, a $22,000 graduate of the 2020 sale and on the cover of this year’s catalog, won this year’s Palos Verdes Stakes (G3) Feb. 10 at Santa Anita Park. He is a nominee to the Sept. 29 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2). Both Ceiling Crusher and Big City Lights are by deceased California sire Mr. Big. That stallion has a colt in the catalog, hip 107, consigned by Kim McCarthy’s McCarthy Bloodstock Agency.... ...

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CTBA Winter Mixed Sale on Jan. 28

POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 21, 2024) — The 2025 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Winter Mixed Sale will be held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at noon at Hines Pavilion at Fairplex. Broodmares, racing prospects, yearlings and 2-year-olds will be available in a sale that previously produced stakes winners like Lord Prancealot (2023 Graduation Stakes at Del Mar) and Grade 1-producing broodmares like Expo Gold (dam of Preakness-winning filly Swiss Skydiver). For further information and to obtain credit, contact Loretta@ctba.com or call (626) 445-7800 ext: 227. ...

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Starlet, Futurity Noms Close Sept. 30

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2024) — The window for nominations to the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Starlet and Grade II, $200,000 guaranteed Los Alamitos Futurity will remain open until Monday, Sept. 30. The two signature events of the upcoming Winter Thoroughbred meet, which will begin Friday, Dec. 6and continue through Sunday, Dec. 15, are for 2-year-olds. The Starlet – for fillies – is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 7 while the Futurity will be run a week later (Saturday, Dec. 14). The Starlet, which has been run at Los Alamitos since 2014, has been won locally by such notables as Take Charge Brandi, the 2014 champion 2-year-old filly, Abel Tasman, the 2017 champion 3-year-old filly and Kentucky Oaks winner, and multiple stakes winner Eda, is part of the ‘’Road to the Kentucky Oaks’’ series. The winner of the Starlet will receive 10 points towards earning a berth in the 2025 Kentucky Oaks, which will be run next May 2 at Churchill Downs. The 2024 renewal of the Los... ...

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Eddie D. Next for Johnny Podres

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2024) — California-bred Johnny Podres must earn his way into the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Nov. 2. A 7-year-old son of Grazen, Johnny Podres is scheduled to start in the richest running of the Grade 2 Eddie D Stakes at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course at Santa Anita on Sept. 28. The value of the race has been enhanced from $200,000 in 2023 to $750,000 this year, one of three stakes with significantly higher purses on Sept. 28 through a promotion by the track’s parent company, 1/ST Racing. The winner of the Eddie D Stakes receives $450,000 and Johnny Podres may need a win to justify a $100,000 supplemental nomination fee. In addition, there are $30,000 in pre-entry and entry fees. The gelding, bred by Nick Alexander, races for Rockingham Ranch and David Bernsen. :: Bet with the Best! Get FREE All-Access PPs and Weekly Cashback when you wager on DRF Bets. “If we win, they... ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept 15, 2024) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct an in-person meeting on Thursday, September 19, 2024, beginning at 9:30 a.m.at Cal Expo in Sacramento.  This meeting will be open to the public. Those who wish to provide unsolicited public comment on agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda item. Note that for agenda item #9, Public Comment, no further comments will be allowed after thirty minutes.  For those who are unable to attend the meeting, a webcast audio link is available on the CHRB website via the Media Room link. The agenda and package of materials have been newly formatted into a single link:  https://www.chrb.ca.gov/meeting_agendas.asp These materials are also available on the CHRB website. ...

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