AUBURN, Wash. (July 22, 2021) – California-breds Big Endeavor and Kowboykabin are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Irish Day Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. Big Endeavor is by Mr. Big, out of the Taste of Paradise mare Taste the Wild, was bred by Lisa Wall, is owned by Ken Person, Mike Nyland and Eric Amerland and is trained by Person. He has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $62,332 and is coming off a July 8 optional claiming win. Kowboykabin is by is by Indian Evening, out of the Globalize mare Cell Line Forever, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tom Wenzel. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $21,579 and is coming off a third in a July 8 optional claimer. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 20, 2021) – Parking Permit is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Spangled Jimmy Handicap at Century Mile. Parking Permit is by James Street, out of the Eddington mare Rossi Reserve, was bred by Robert Harmon and is owned by Hurley Racing Stable and trainer Deanna Walper. He has four wins in 30 starts, earnings of $73,223 and is coming off a third in a June 6 optional claimer. ...

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2021) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 8:30 a.m. at the Veranda Cafe at Del Mar. 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. Award presentations will also be made to the winners of the annual Owner Awards, and a complimentary buffet breakfast will be served. Those that make reservations and include a guest must arrive together for security checkpoint. See “Parking & Security Checkpoint” below for more details. Your CHRB license must be current during the time of this event. Everyone must enter through the Fire Gate off of Jimmy Durante Blvd. Once you have registered for this event, your name will be added to DMTC’s entrance list under “TOC Annual Meeting.” This event does NOT include admission to the races. Since Del Mar Thoroughbred Club is a state-owned property and at the beginning of their opening to 100%... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2021) — Nine California-bred 3-year-old fillies were entered Sunday for the $175,000 Fleet Treat Stakes, a 7-furlong main track sprint, when racing resumes at Del Mar on Friday for the second week of the meeting. Closing Remarks, a daughter of Vronsky out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, figures to draw considerable attention in the dash. The Carla Gaines trainee, owned and bred by Harris Farms, has been graded stakes-placed in her last two outings at Santa Anita. The most recent was a third to Madone in the Grade III Senorita on May 1. She has two wins in seven starts and earnings of $209,500. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Amazen Grazen is by Grazen, out of the Silver Hawk mare Aerial Hawk, was bred by Moger Inc. or Alan Eriksen, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. The $16,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $76,386 and is coming off... ...

By DRF.com Fair racing resumes with a twist Friday with the three weeks of dates allotted to the California State Fair in Sacramento. None of those cards will actually be held at the fair, which has decided not to run any races this year. The first week will be run in Pleasanton at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, with the final two weeks at Golden Gate Fields. Golden Gate will follow with two more weeks of racing on dates assigned to the Sonoma County Fair at Santa Rosa. Sonoma County is not conducting a fair this year. The final four weeks of fair racing will be conducted at the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale and Big Fresno Fair in Fresno. Ferndale will run Aug. 20-29, featuring the 1 5/8-mile C.J. Hindley Humboldt County Marathon as the final race of the meet. Fresno will run Oct. 8-17 with a pair of $75,000 stakes, the Harris Farm at six furlongs and the Bulldog Stakes at 1 1/8 miles. Pleasanton’s own three-week meet, which... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 14, 2021) – Sedamar, a three-time winner where the turf meets the surf, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $80,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sedamar is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Win Allison Win, was bred by Mick Ruis, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Shelbe Ruis. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $296,722 and is coming off a ninth in the Feb. 20 Buena Vista Stakes. She was fourth in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 14, 2021) – Smiling Salsa is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Angie C. S. Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Smiling Salsa is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Princess Hillary, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Dan Warden, Double R Racing and WEEM Racing and trained by Blaine Wright. She is a maiden making her second start coming off a fourth in a June 30 debut. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 14, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #12, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner None Above the Law and fellow California-breds Ingest and Hockey Dad are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Runhappy Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by J. Kirk and Judy Robison, is owned by Downstream Racing and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $203,810 and is coming off a second in the June 19 Snow Chief. Ingest is by Square Eddie, out of the Rock Hart Ten mare Octogarian, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Alvernaz or Ribeiro and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $76,180 and is coming off a third in the July 4 Los Alamitos Derby. Hockey Dad is by Nyquist, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 13, 2021) — Interesting Times is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Shirley Vargo Handicap for fillies and mares at Century Mile. Interesting Times is by Salute the Sarge, out of the Tiznow mare Ice Tiz Nice, was bred by Mat Monaco, is owned by Riversedge Racing Stables and is trained by Tim Rycroft. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $78,052 and is coming off a win in a June 11 optional claimer. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 8, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Ima Happy Cat is one of four California-breds among entries in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington State Legislators Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Gettin Sideways is by Grazen, out of the Thunder Gulch mare Striking Point, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Glyn Kelly and Ann MacLennon and is trained by Dan Markle. She has five wins in 29 starts, earnings of $208,596 and is coming off a May 30 optional claiming win. Daffodil Sweet is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lion Heart mare Easy On My Heart, was bred by Michael Terry, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Steve Shimizu and is trained by Chris Stenslie. She has four wins in six starts, earnings of $64,045 and is coming off a seventh in the June 17 Hastings. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue &... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 8, 2021) – California-breds Windribbon and Take Charge Deputy are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Governor’s Stakes at Emerald Downs. Windribbon is by Sway Away, out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, was bred by owner Seamist Racing and trained by Blaine Wright. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $71,145 and is coming off a June 30 optional claiming win. Take Charge Deputy is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Deputy Minister mare Promoted Deputy, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Rosales Racing and trained by Jorge Rosales. He has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $86,413 and is coming off a sixth in a June 30 optional claimer. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 5, 2021) – California-breds are in the spotlight in Saturday’s $75,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Pleasanton. Highland Ghost is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Include mare Wee Highland Lass, was bred by owner Highland Yard and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $28,080 and is coming off a June 19 maiden win. Stanford Bay is by Stanford, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Curvy Cat, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He is coming off a June 11 debut win with earnings of $23,400. Mr. T’s Thirsty is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Pebble Beach Baby, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templeton Horses or Lovingier and is trained by Walther Solis. The $40,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has one win in two starts, earnings of $34,320 and is coming off a June 27 maiden win. Hijo Galante is by... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2021) – Stakes winner Bella Vita is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $200,000 Grade II Great Lady M Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Bella Vita is by Bayern, out of the Storm Cat mare Queenie Cat, was bred by Hill ‘n’ Dale Equine Holdings, is owned by Kaleem Shah and trained by Simon Callaghan. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $181,790 and is coming off a second in a June 12 optional claimer. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2021) — Ingest is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III Los Alamitos Derby for 3-year-olds. Ingest is by Square Eddie, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Octogarian, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Alvernaz or Ribeiro and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in nine starts, earnings of $58,180 and is coming off a fourth in the June 19 Snow Chief Stakes. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2021) – Stakes winners Bettor Trip Nick and Top Harbor are among the California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Oak Tree Sprint Stakes at Pleasanton Quiet Charm is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the West Acre mare Speak Easy Gal, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Monty Meier. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $22,431 and is coming off consecutive wins. Darnquick is by Run Brother Ron, out of the Forest Camp mare Darncat, was bred by Clifford Plum, is owned by Casey Plum and trained by Isidro Tamayo. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $139,081 and is coming off a win in a May 16 optional claimer. Habobanero is a filly by Coach Bob, out of the Tribal Rule mare Pahiatua, was bred by Jeff Kitchen, et al, is owned by Beam, Gerstel, Gonzalez, Gordon, Kitchen, Lopez or Viramontes and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $132,712 and... ...

From TOC DEL MAR, Calif. (June 25, 2021) – Register now for TOC’s new owner seminar, to be held Sunday, July 18 at the Del Mar Racetrack Veranda Café at 9 a.m. Come listen to a panel of experts discuss acquiring horses at auction and through private sales, claiming horses, and joining racehorse partnerships and syndicates. To register, click here: New Owner Seminar – Racehorse Ownership – TOC Online | TOC Online ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 24, 2021) – Stakes-winning California-breds Blue Diva and Wise Rachel are among entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Shes a Tiger Stakes for fillies and mares at Pleasanton. Wise Rachel is by English Channel, out of the Smarty Jones mare Wise Impression, was bred by Phil & Judy Needham, is owned by Sir Vronski LLC or trainer Quinn Howey. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $112,271 and is coming off a fourth in a June 6 optional claimer. Blue Diva is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by Frankly Speaking and trained by Isidro Tamayo. She has seven wins in 26 starts, earnings of $232,181 and is coming off a second in a June 6 optional claimer. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 23, 2021) – Brandothebartender will seek his third win of 2021 when he takes on four opponents in the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. A one-mile event for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the Bertrando – which returns to its original name after being called the Soi Phet Stakes in 2020 – is the fourth of nine races.   Post time is 1 p.m. Approximate post time for the Bertrando is 2:28 p.m. Owned by Flawless Racing, Brian Flanagan and Michael Jarvis and trained by Craig Dollase, Brandothebartender had a two-race win streak snapped when he was second behind Give Me the Lute in the Albany Stakes on the Golden Gate Fields turf course June 12. An 8-year-old son of Tribal Rule and the Stravinsky mare Frysland, the gelding has won nine of 45 and banked $690,964. Before his visit to Northern California, Brandothebartender captured the Sensational Star at six furlongs March 21 and the Crystal Water at one... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (June 22, 2021) — Coming late in the 2-year-old sales calendar, the Fasig-Tipton Santa Anita 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale—scheduled for June 23 at Santa Anita Park—offers more variety than its earlier counterparts. In addition to the usual yearling and weanling pinhooks, the sale includes a horse already stakes-placed, as well as others that have gone through other 2-year-old sales or were not ready in time for those earlier sales in the East. The sale, scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. PT, follows the end of Santa Anita’s winter-spring meeting. On the final card of the meet, June 20, Santa Anita offered the Fasig-Tipton Futurity for 2-year-olds and Fasig-Tipton Debutante for 2-year-old fillies, each with a $100,000 purse. Bochombo , consigned as Hip 20, finished second in the Futurity to Big City Lights , a $22,000 graduate of the 2020 Fasig-Tipton California Fall Yearlings Sale. Bloodstock agent Andy Havens, who is headquartered in California, is offering Kentucky-bred Bochombo, renamed since the catalog, where he was originally listed under the name Dang Dang. Coffee Pot... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 22, 2021) — The first thoroughbred meet of 2021 at Los Alamitos will begin Friday, June 25. The seven-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival will continue through Monday, July 5. Racing will be conducted Friday-Sunday (June 25-27) the first week and Friday-Monday (July 2-5) the second week. Post time each racing day will be 1 p.m. The season will be highlighted by a pair of graded stakes races – the Grade II, $200,000 Great Lady M. for fillies and mares (3-year-olds & up) at 6 ½ furlongs and the Grade III, $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. The Great Lady M. will be run Monday, July 5 while the Los Alamitos Derby will be offered Saturday, July 3. The wagering menu includes the Pick Six – with the traditional 70-30 split –  a pair of $1 Pick 4’s – races 2-5 and the final four races – as well as the extremely popular Players’ Pick 5 – a 50-cent minimum wager... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 20, 2021) — Veteran gelding Brandothebartender and last-out winner Desmond Doss are among 10 nominees to the $100,000-guaranteed Bertrando Stakes, a one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up Golden State Series eligibles. The eighth renewal of the race will be run Saturday, June 26, the second day of the Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos. Owned by a partnership that includes Flawless Racing, Brian Flanagan and Michael Jarvis and trained by Craig Dollase, Brandothebartender, an 8-year-old Tribal Rule gelding bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, has won nine of 45 and banked $690,964. He was third in this race – which was called the Soi Phet in 2020 – in his only previous start at Los Alamitos. Trained by Steve Miyadi for owner-breeder Nick Alexander, Desmond Doss, a 5-year-old son of Grazen, has been consistent in 2021, finishing worse than third only once in six starts. He comes off a pace pressing score as the 9-10 favorite in an optional claimer June 5... ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (June 20, 2021) – Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Singletary Stakes at Lone Star Park. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 12 wins in 57 starts, earnings of $461,014 and is coming off a June 7 optional claiming win. ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (June 20, 2021) – Bob’s Bad Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Grand Prairie Turf Sprint Stakes at Lone Star Park. Bob’s Bad Boy is by Game Plan, out of the Devil His Due mare Mephista, was bred by Robert Padilla, is owned by Stephen Charles and trained by Mindy Willis. He has four wins in 26 starts, earnings of $138,375 and is coming off a second in a June 14 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2021)–In a race laden with early speed, the Craig Lewis-trained Warren’s Showtime rates a huge chance to get up in time going a flat mile on turf in Sunday’s Grade III, $100,000 Wilshire Stakes at Santa Anita.  For fillies and mares three and up, the Wilshire has attracted a solid field of eight distaffers, the majority of whom appear to be in top form. Among the speed contingent, Phil D’Amato’s Leggs Galore will try to once again pose an elusive target on the lead, while John Sadler’s comebacking Stella’s Star is a dedicated deep closer who will get the services of leading rider Flavien Prat. Owned and bred in California by Ben and Sally Warren, Warren’s Showtime is winless in five starts at the current meet, dating back to a close third going a mile on turf in the opening day Lady of Shamrock on Dec. 26.  Favored in three out of her five outs, Warren’s Showtime ran one of her best races in... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 17, 2021)–A seven length first-out maiden winner, trainer Jorge Periban’s At the Spa heads a field of five juvenile fillies going five eighths of a mile in Sunday’s $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Debutante at Santa Anita. A one length first-out winner at Gulfstream Park when trained by Mark Casse, Laurel Canyon has been transferred to Peter Miller and will be ridden by Flavien Prat. She was bred by Thomas Bachman. A California-bred daughter of the Uncle Mo stallion Outwork, out of the Smoke Glacken mare Spa Creek, At the Spa was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by Lovingier, Tom Beckerle and Saul Carrillo. Off at 4-5 for her 4 ½ furlong debut here on May 7, At the Spa opened up around the far turn and stopped the clock at 52.40, earning a 64 Beyer Speed figure.  With Tyler Baze engaged to ride her back, At the Spa figures tough right back on Sunday. Owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Gary Barber, Laurel Canyon is a California-bred... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 17, 2021)–Easily the most impressive juvenile winner of the current meeting, the Luis Mendez-trained California-bred Big City Lights looms a complete standout among five 2-year-olds going five furlongs in Sunday’s $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Futurity at Santa Anita. Trainer Keith Desormeaux’s Street Art, a facile four length debut winner on May 9, rates second billing. Off at 1-2, Big City Lights was hustled from his number two post position and was immediately in charge heading into the far turn.  In a monstrous performance, he won off by 12 ½ lengths with his ears up while earning a stratospheric 93 Beyer Speed figure.  A California-bred colt by Mr. Big, out of the Exchange Rate mare Champagne Exchange and bred by Bar C Racing Stables, Big City Lights is owned by William Peeples and sold for $22,000 at the 2020 Fasig-Tipton Fall California Yearling Sale and will be ridden back by Juan Hernandez. A Kentucky-bred colt by Street Boss, out of the Henny Hughes mare Cool Jazz, Street Art was... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 16, 2021)–A recent winner of two consecutive stakes at Golden Gate Fields, the Peter Miller-trained None Above the Law returns to Santa Anita on Saturday as he heads a field of nine California-bred sophomores going a mile and one eighth on turf in the $150,000 Snow Chief Stakes. The Snow Chief, named for the 1986 Santa Anita Derby and Preakness winner, who was also crowned Eclipse Champion 3-year-old Male, is part of the lucrative Golden State Series.  Sponsored by the CTBA, the Golden State Series is for eligible California-bred or sired horses. None Above the Law’s primary opposition would appear to come from Doug O’Neill’s Found My Ball, who just missed as the favorite in a one mile allowance and the Brian Koriner-trained Ferrariano, who defeated Found My Ball at odds of 25-1. A 3-year-old California-bred gelding by Karakontie out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, None Above the Law, who was well beaten by talented The Chosen Vron three starts back in the 6... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 16, 2021)–Fresh of a big second at a mile and one quarter on turf, trainer Phil D’Amato’s California-bred Acclimate heads a field of six three year olds and up going a mile and three quarters on turf in Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita.  A traditional closing day feature for decades, the iconic San Juan will be run for the 81st time on the penultimate day of Santa Anita’s  78-day Winter/Spring Meeting and will feature a traditional hillside turf start. Also meriting major consideration are fellow California-bred gelding Ward ‘n Jerry, a recent winner of a two starter allowance marathons on turf and Red King, a runaway winner of last year’s San Juan Capistrano who most recently finished a half length behind the top selection in the Grade II Charles Whittingham Stakes on May 29. A 7-year-old California-bred gelding by Acclimation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, Acclimate opened up by three lengths after the first half mile in... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 16, 2021)–KMN Racing’s homebred I’m So Anna heads a field of eight California-bred or sired fillies in Saturday’s $150,000 Melair Stakes, to be contested at a mile and one sixteenth over Santa Anita’s main track. The Doug O’Neill-trained Mucha Woman, most recently second as the 9-5 favorite in a one mile allowance, would also appear to have a big look in the Melair. The Melair, named for the Millard & Rous homebred multiple stakes winning daughter of Debonaire Roger, is part of the lucrative Golden State Series.  Sponsored by the CTBA, the Golden State Series if for eligible California-bred or sired horses. Trained by Golden Gate Fields-based Steve Sherman, I’m So Anna comes off an impressive gate to wire score versus statebreds in the one mile Campanile Stakes at Golden Gate April 25, a race she controlled throughout and won by 2 ½ lengths as the 6-5 favorite versus eight rivals.  Ridden by GGF leader Kyle Frey, she’ll be handled by Santa Anita leader Flavien... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 16, 2021) – Wound Tight is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Siren Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. Wound Tight is by Coil, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Bellsblade, was bred by owner Matt Nelson and is trained by R.B. Hess Jr. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $277,544 and is coming off a fifth in the Mar. 22 Sensational Star. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 16, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Big Duke and fellow California-breds Kowboykabin and Big Endeavor are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Auburn Stakes for 3-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. Big Duke is by Phantom Wildcat, out of the Orientate mare Time On My Hands, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Derrick Hesselin, Juan Munoz, William Rainford and David Williams and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. The $1,200 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $133,668 and is coming off a win in a May 29 optional claimer. Kowboykabin is by Indian Evening, out of the Globalize mare Cell Line Forever, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tom Wenzel. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $15,144 and is coming off a fifth in a May 29 optional claimer. Big Endeavor is by Mr. Big, out of the Taste of Paradise mare Taste the Wild, was bred by Lisa Wall,... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 16, 2021) – California-breds Kerralia and Gayles Evening are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Kerralia is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Storm Cat mare Kylie’s Art, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Anne Wisdom and is trained by G Moore. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $14,568 and is coming off back-to-back wins. Gayles Evening is by Indian Evening, out of the Hard Spun mare Anger, was bred by Kevin Nish, is owned by Doug Gans, Gary Jacobs, Larry Katz, Kevin Riggs, Gary Schroth and trainer Jamey Thomas. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $98,718 and is coming off back-to-back wins. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 15, 2021) – She Likes to Party is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Chariot Chaser Handicap for fillies and mares at Century Mile. She Likes to Party is by Maclean’s Music, out of the All Gone mare Gone to Party, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Don Danard and trained by Greg Tracy. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $67,548 and is coming off a fifth in the May 15 Goldfinch Stakes. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (June 15, 2021) – Cozy Bear is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Western Canada Handicap at Century Mile. Cozy Bear is by Commissioner, out of the Unusual Heat mare Gia Is a Bella, was bred by Rising Star Farm, is owned by Deltin Stable and Ed Welsh and is trained by Tim Rycroft. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $41,417 and is coming off a third in a May 30 optional claimer. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 13, 2021) – Stakes winners Ima Happy Cat and Daffodil Sweet and fellow California-bred Coco Bee are entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Hastings Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue & Tim Spencer and trained by Dan Markle. She has seven wins in 26 starts, earnings of $247,462 and is coming off an Apr. 23 claimer. She won this race in 2019. Coco Bee is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Slewdledo mare Hope I Do, was bred by owner Chappell Alpine Farms and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has seven wins in 14 starts, earnings of $191,529 and is coming off third in a May 20 allowance. Daffodil Sweet is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lion Heart mare Easy On My Heart, was bred by Michael Terry, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Steve Shimizu and... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 13, 2021) – California-breds Returray, Take Charge Deputy and Windribbon come off lengthy layoffs in Thursday’s $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs. Returray is by Coil, out of the Slewdledo mare Margaret’s Miracle, was bred by Gary Brady & JAGH3, is owned by Mischief Club 3, Gary Brady and Janet George and is trained by Sharon Ross. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $59,852 and is making his first start since an eighth in a Nov. 7 optional claimer. Take Charge Deputy is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Deputy Minister mare Promoted Deputy, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Rosales Racing F1 and is trained by Jorge Rosales. He has eight wins in 24 starts, earnings of $80,203 and is making his first start since a ninth in the Sept. 10 Longacres Mile. Windribbon is by Sway Away, out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, was bred by owner Seamist Racing and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has three... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 10, 2021) – Coming off consecutive stakes wins, The Chosen Vron is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Affirmed Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. The Chosen Vron is by Vronsky, out of the Tiz Wonderful mare Tiz Molly, was bred by Tiz Molly Partners, is owned by Fetkin, Sondereker or Thornburg, et al and is trained by J. Eric Kruljac. He has three wins in four starts — all sprints — earnings of $210,600 and is coming off a win in the May 15 Laz Barrera. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (June 10, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #13, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (June 9, 2021) — Fashionably Fast, a hard-hitting California-bred son of Lucky Pulpit, seeks the sixth stakes win in a 23-race career this Saturday in the $100,000 Thor’s Echo Stakes at Santa Anita. Also entered are Colt Fiction, bred by Robert Mitchell; Whooping Jay, bred by Reddam Racing; Jamming Eddy, bred by Reddam Racing; Brickyard Ride, bred by Alfred Pais and Loud Mouth, bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds. The Thor’s Echo for four-year-olds and up is one in the Golden State Series for horses bred or sired in California. “He worked this morning (four furlongs in 47.80) and as long as everything goes well, the game plan is to run,” said Dean Pederson, who trains Fashionably Fast for John Harris, his breeder and owner along with Per Antonsen and John Nicoletti. A six-year-old chestnut gelding, Fashionably Fast has compiled an 8-4-5 record from 22 starts, earning $590,661. “He’s paid the way for himself and about five others in the shed row,” said Pederson, who... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (June 9, 2021) – Streaking California-bred Brandothebartender shoots for his third consecutive black-type victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate. Multiple stakes winner Bettor Trip Nick is by Boat Trip, out of the In Excess mare Bettor Knot, was bred by Running Horse Equine Training Center, is owned by Gary Oetman or Ray Pagano and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $192,370 and is coming off a seventh in the Apr. 24 Lost in the Fog. Give Me the Lute is by Boisterous, out of the Midnight Lute mare Steal the Lute, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Rod Hogan or Wendy Hogan and is trained by Andy Mathis. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $149,873 and is making his first start since a third in the Nov. 7 Joseph T. Grace. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma & Wesley Ward, is owned... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (June 8, 2021) – California-bred gelding The Chosen Vron, a two-time stakes winner and the top 3-year-old sprinter in California, will stretch to a route for the first time in the Grade 3 Affirmed Stakes on Sunday at Santa Anita. “I’ve got to see if you can stretch out,” trainer and co-owner Eric Kruljac said early this week at Santa Anita. “I’m cautiously optimistic.” He has good reason. Based on decisive stakes wins in both recent starts at 6 1/2 furlongs, The Chosen Vron could start favored in the 1 1/16-mile Affirmed. He won the Echo Eddie Stakes for California-bred 3-year-olds on April 3 and dominated the Grade 3 Laz Barrera on May 15, winning by more than three lengths under Umberto Rispoli. “He has so much left at the end of his races,” Kruljac said. “Rispoli said he didn’t really use him” in the Barrera. The Chosen Vron, bred by Tiz Molly Partners, has won 3 of 4 starts and is the only graded stakes... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 2, 2021) – Never for Money is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Monrovia Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Never for Money is by Flat Out, out of the Unusual Heat mare Jet Set Girl, was bred by Cole Ranch, is owned by Michael Jawl or trainer Andy Mathis. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $61,072 and is coming off a May 7 allowance win. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 28, 2021) – Stakes winner Indian Peak is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 All American Stakes at Golden Gate. Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by owner Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $237,056 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 25 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 26, 2021) – Multiple-graded winner Acclimate in the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Charles Whittingham Stakes at Santa Anita. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Tevelde and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $457,872 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 24 Crystal Water. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 20, 2021) – Recent stakes winners Stalking Shadow and None Above the Law are among seven California-breds entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Seattle Bold is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Roman Ruler mare Roman Wild, was bred by owner Miles McMahon and is trained by Jamey Thomas. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $49,490 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 25 Silky Sullivan. J T’s Watch is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Bertrando mare Only a Moment, was bred by Henry Williamson, is owned by Williamson Racing and is trained by Reid France. He has three wins in five stats, earnings of $36,800 and is coming off consecutive starter’s allowance wins. Chief Jackson is by Dads Caps, out of the Unusual Heat mare Sea of Red, was bred by owner Richard Barton and is trained by D. Wayne Baker. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $31,220 and is coming off... ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (May 20, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Honor the Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. Minister of Soul is a multiple-stakes winner by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has nine wins in 28 starts, earnings of $249,338 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 13 allowance. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 12, 2021)–Owner/trainer Eric Kruljac’s talented California-bred The Chosen Vron heads a field of four sophomores going 6 ½ furlongs in Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 Lazaro Barrera Stakes at Santa Anita. Named for the late Hall of Fame trainer who conditioned 1978 Triple Crown winner Affirmed, the Barrera, originally run at Hollywood Park in 1981, will be run for the 41st time and for the eighth time at Santa Anita on Saturday. Juddmonte Farms’ homebred Laurel River, a sharp 6 ½ furlong maiden winner in his second start here on April 3 rates a solid chances as well. The Chosen Vron, a chestnut gelding by the recently deceased Vronsky, was a scintillating first-out maiden winner here on Dec. 27, taking a 6 ½ furlongs maiden special versus California-breds by 6 ¾ lengths.  Subsequently third, beaten 3 ¼ lengths by top sophomore Concert Tour going seven panels in the Grade II San Vicente Stakes Feb. 6, The Chosen Vron was much the best in a 1... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 12, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #11, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

BALTIMORE, Md. (May 11, 2021) – Push to Start is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Classic at Pimlico. Push to Start is by Can the Man, out of the Aldebaran mare Seaside, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Mark Kornegay and is trained by Damon Dilodovico. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $50,740 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 13 starter’s allowance. ...

PARIS, France (May 14, 2021) – California stallion Sir Prancealot will be represented by two offspring in Sunday’s card at Longchamp. Prince Lancelot, a 3-year-old out of Rainbow Vale, will contest the Group I Emirates Poule d’Essai des Poulines at a mile on the turf. Miss Amulet, a 3-year-old filly out of Shena’s Dream, will contest the Group I Emirates Poule d’Essai des Pouliches at a mile on the turf. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 9, 2021) — The Chosen Vron seeks his first victory against open company this Saturday in the Grade III Lazaro Barrera Stakes for three-year-olds at 6 ½ furlongs on the main track. The Chosen Vron worked four furlongs yesterday in 48.40. “It’s a big step up going against open company, but he’s earned it,” said trainer Eric Kruljac, who owns a share of the chestnut gelding with several partners. The Chosen Vron, a son of the late stallion Vronsky, overcame trouble to win the Echo Eddie Stakes against California-breds by 1 ¼ lengths as the 3-5 favorite on April 3. “He sure had a rough trip last time,” Kruljac said. “He was bumped at the start and bumped at the eighth pole. Hopefully he’ll move forward a little bit and he’ll probably have to with these.” The Chosen Vron won his debut race against state-breds by nearly seven lengths last Dec. 27, then pressed the pace against Preakness-bound Concert Tour in the Grade... ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (May 19, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner She Likes to Party is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Goldfinch Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. She Likes to Party is by Maclean’s Music, out of the All Gone mare Gone to Party, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Don Danard and trained by G Tracy. She has three wins in four starts, earnings of $66,093 and is making her first start since a fifth in the Dec. 1, 2020 My Trusty Cat Stakes. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 6, 2021)–Ben and Sally Warren’s classy homebred Warren’s Showtime heads a field of six California-bred fillies mares and four and up in Sunday’s $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes, to be contested at one mile over the Santa Anita turf. William Sims’ homebred Leggs Galore, who had a five-race win streak snapped in her most recent start, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ multiple stakes winning Pulpit Rider, Kaleem Shah’s stakes winning Bella Vita, Red Baron’s Barn’s homebred Lofty, who makes her second start off a long layoff and trainer Ray Bell’s consistent Kristi’s Tiger all rate solid chances in the race named for the late Earl Scheib’s multiple Grade I winning millionaire daughter of Saros. The Fran’s Valentine is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired horses. Trained by Craig Lewis, Warren’s Showtime comes off a pair of solid third place finishes in Grade II stakes at one mile on turf, the Royal... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2021) – California-bred stakes winners Closing Remarks and Sensible Cat are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Senorita Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $189,500 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 3 Providencia. Sensible Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Street Sense mare Sensible Girl, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $156,840 and is coming off third in the Apr. 3 Providencia. ...

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ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 22, 2021) – Stakes winners Positivity and Top Harbor are part pf a full field entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Gallant Guy is by Gallant Son, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Quick Glory, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Daehling Ranch, Doyle, Gonzalez, Gutierrez or Lopez and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $56,660 and is coming off a Mar. 21 maiden win. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Bobby’s Alibi is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Curlin to Mischief, out of the Stormy Atlantic, mare Sacred Alibi, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Robert Jones and trained by Faith Taylor. The $24,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $27,060 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 18 starter’s allowance. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 22, 2021) – Stakes winner I’m So Anna and two-time winner Maybe I Will are among nine entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Campanile Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. I’m So Anna is by Fast Anna, out of the Jet West mare So So Fast, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Steve Sherman. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $129,240 and is coming off a third in the Apr. 3 Evening Jewel. Squared Shady is by Square Eddie, out of the Johar mare Frege, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Edward Brown Jr. or Jeff Ganje and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has one win in nine starts, earnings of $84,744 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 4 optional claimer. Street Dancing is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Street Cry mare Main Street, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. She is a... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 21, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Govenor’s Party and fellow California-breds Stalking Shadow and Omph are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Stalking Shadow is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Petionville mare Silent Stalk, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $68,920 and is coming off Mar. 26 optional claiming win. Govenor’s Party is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Zensational mare Spring Moon, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. The $1,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $46,976 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 4 optional claimer. Omph is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Comic Strip mare Dustkickin Lass, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has one win in six starts, earnings of... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 21, 2021) – Multiple stakes winner Bettor Trip Nick and Sensational star runner-up Jamming Eddie are among four California-breds among entries in Saturday’s $75,000 Lost in the Fog Stakes at Golden Gate. Sunset Dragunn is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Indian Charlie mare Luke’s Finest, was bred by Lorrie Anthony-Wanger & Oliver W. Wanger, is owned by La Penita Racing Stable, Gomez, Heriberto and Gonzalez, Maria and is trained by Isidro Tamayo. He has five wins in 35 starts, earnings of $183,444 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 26 optional claimer. He was seventh in this race in 2018. Bettor Trip Nick is by Boat Trip, out of the In Excess mare Bettor Knot, was bred by Running Horse Equine Training Center, is owned by Gary Oetman or Ray Pagano and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $191,920 and is coming off an Apr. 2 allowance win. El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 21, 2021) – Seven California-breds are part of an overflow field of 14 entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Camilla Urso Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Square Peggy is by Square Eddie, out of the Momentum mare Puff Pastry, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Boardshorts Stable and is trained by Quinn Howey. She has eight wins in 30 starts, earnings of $269,287 and is coming off a fifth in a Mar. 14 allowance. Sadie Bluegrass is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Grazen mare Sadie Clare, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Madden Racing, Hon Cheung Kum or Hsiu Mei Tsai and is trained by Jonathan Wong. She has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $180,980 and is coming off an Apr. 16 starter’s allowance win. Nardini is by Acclamation, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by Andy Mathis. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 21, 2021) – California-breds Joymaker and Misty Cat are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 California Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Joymaker is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $50,500 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 27 starter’s allowance. Misty Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Bob and John mare Play Misty for Me, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. She has one win in nine starts, earnings of $45,234 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 4 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 21, 2021)–Fresh off a pair of impressive wins over the Santa Anita turf, the Richard Baltas-trained North County Guy heads Saturday’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes, for older California-bred or sired horses at one mile on turf.  Named for the California-bred winner of both the Santa Anita Handicap and Hollywood Gold Cup in 1977, the Crystal Water has attracted a field of six. The Crystal Water is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired runners. A 6-year-old gelding by The Pamplemousse, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, North County Guy has earned lofty Beyer Speed figures of 97 in his last two races, a 2 ¼  length classified allowance win at one mile on turf March 7 and a gutty neck victory in the Cal Cup Turf Classic at 1 1/8 miles on turf two starts back on Jan. 16–a race in which he was 15 lengths off the lead after the... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 16, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #7, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 15, 2021)–Fresh off the best race of his career, the Craig Lewis-trained Brickyard Ride, along with Bob Baffert’s multiple stakes winning Ax Man, head Sunday’s Grade III, $100,000 Kona Gold Stakes at Santa Anita.  Named for the winner of the Grade I Breeders’ Cup Sprint and Eclipse Champion Sprinter of the year 2000, the Kona Gold has attracted four 3-year-olds and up going 6 ½ furlongs over the Santa Anita main track. A 4-year-old California-bred colt by red-hot sire Clubhouse Ride, Brickyard Ride is owned by his breeder, Alfred Pais.  A gate to wire winner of both the six furlong California Cup Sprint on Jan. 16 and the Grade II San Carlos Stakes going seven furlongs on March 6, Brickyard Ride has won four out of his last five starts since being paired with apprentice Alexis Centeno, dating back to a gate to wire allowance win going six furlongs here on Sept. 27. “He’s blessed with a lot of natural speed (and) obviously, he’s learning... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 14, 2021)–A pair of talented 4-year-old fillies in top form, Richard Mandella’s Superstition and Phil D’Amato’s Leggs Galore, meet for the first time as six older fillies and mares meet in Saturday’s $75,000 Mizdirection Stakes at six furlongs over the Santa Anita turf.  With favoritism likely to be hotly contested, Superstition, an $850,000 Keeneland September Yearling, has pedigree in her corner, while California-bred Leggs Galore, who seeks her sixth consecutive turf sprint win, may be from the wrong side of the tracks, but she’s been nothing short of brilliant in a pair of recent stakes wins versus statebred competition. A Kentucky-bred daughter of Ghostzapper, out of the Distorted Humor mare Grand Glory, Superstition stalked a sizzling opening quarter mile of 20.60 and a half of 43 flat before taking command a furlong out in the restricted Wishing Well Stakes going 6 ½ furlongs here on Feb. 15.  Ridden by Flavien Prat in all seven of her races, Superstition has won three out of her last... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 8, 2021) — Golden Gate Fields will reopen in a limited capacity to fans starting April 16 and continuing for the remainder of the winter/spring meet that runs through to June 13. The limited capacity reopening is scheduled one week before Gold Rush Weekend, the Bay Area’s marquee Thoroughbred horse racing event of the year. Gold Rush Weekend is April 24-25 and features eight graded stakes races, including the $250,000 San Francisco Mile (G3T). Due to COVID-19 restrictions, fans will be required to reserve tickets online. General Admission and walk-ups are not permitted at this time. Fans are encouraged to sign-up at www.goldengatefields.com when tickets go on sale.   “We are delighted to be able to welcome racing fans back to Golden Gate Fields,” said David Duggan, senior vice president and general manager of Golden Gate Fields. “Our team has worked tirelessly and in collaboration with the officials from the Berkeley Public Health Division to plan for the reopening of Golden Gate Fields to the public. It is our... ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 7, 2021) – California-bred Hockey Dad resumes his bid for Kentucky Derby points in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Stonestreet Lexington Stakes for 3-year-olds at Keeneland. Hockey Dad is by Nyquist, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $132,420 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 27 Jeff Ruby Steaks, finishing a head behind runner-up Sainthood when he earned 20 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2021) – Graded stakes winner Warren’s Showtime is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $593,431 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 20 Buena Vista. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 31, 2021) – California-bred stakes winners Sensible Cat and Closing Remarks are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Providencia Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita Sensible Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Street Sense mare Sensible Girl, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $144,840 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 7 optional claimer. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $169,500 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 6 China Doll. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2021)–A runaway first-time maiden winner on Dec. 27, trainer Eric Kruljac’s talented The Chosen Vron heads a field of 11 statebred sophomores going 6 ½ furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Echo Eddie Stakes at Santa Anita. The Echo Eddie is part of the lucrative Golden State Series which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired horses. The 2-1 favorite in a field of 10, The Chosen Vron dictated terms throughout in a thoroughly dominant first-out performance under eastern-based John Velazquez and he was subsequently a solid third behind possible Kentucky Derby favorite Concert Tour in the Grade II San Vicente Stakes at seven furlongs on Feb. 6. By Vronsky out of the Tiz Wonderful mare Tiz Molly, The Chosen Vron rates top billing and will be reunited with Mike Smith. Peter Miller’s well-accomplished None Above the Law comes off a facile two length win versus open company in a first condition allowance going one mile on March 20 and will be shortening... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2021)–Unbeaten in three starts, Nick Alexander’s homebred Becca Taylor makes her stakes debut as she heads a field of nine sophomore fillies going 6 ½ furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Evening Jewel Stakes at Santa Anita. The Evening Jewel is part of the lucrative Golden State Series which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired horses. A first-out maiden winner going 5 ½ furlongs versus statebreds on Dec. 13 at Los Alamitos, Becca Taylor has shown ample grit in rallying from off the pace in all three of her wins.  An impressive 1 ¼ length allowance winner going six furlongs on turf Jan. 18, Becca Taylor’s most recent win came on Feb. 21, when she battled head and head late to prevail by a neck going six furlongs on the main track. Ridden in her last two starts by apprentice Jessica Pyfer, “Becca” will be ridden for the first time by leading man Flavien Prat on Saturday.  By the multiple... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 31, 2021)–A fans’ favorite for generations, Santa Anita’s spacious Infield Area will reopen to the public this Saturday, Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Day.  “Bring Your Own Seat”  Admission to the Infield, which is accessible via Gate 6 off of Colorado Place on the track’s northern perimeter, is just $5.  “Bring Your Own Seat” Admission includes parking and a racing program. All tickets must be purchased in advance at santaanita.com/open.  Tickets may be purchased in quantities of one to six and ticket holders are welcome to bring their food and beverage, with the exception of alcohol and glass containers. As in years past, Infield ticket holders are welcome to bring lawn chairs and coolers and are advised to please consider bringing sunscreen as shade will not be provided.  Each pod or household group will be required to set up at least 10 feet away from other pods to ensure proper social distancing.  Limited food and beverage service will be available. Picnic Reserved Seating will also be available this... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2021) — Fans will return to Santa Anita beginning Friday for the first time in more than a year, with the track mandating customers purchase admission tickets in advance and follow familiar social distancing protocols. Tickets are available for $10 or $20 in groups of two, four or six, and include mandatory seating available in sections such as the grandstand, trackside picnic tables, or the turf terrace restaurant in the clubhouse. Fans are required to purchase seats in advance through the track’s website at santaanita.com/open. Ticket sales begin at 10 a.m. on Monday. Audiences of up to 9,000 people will be allowed under the Los Angeles County’s guidelines for outdoor sports, track officials said. The limited attendance is likely to lead to a sell-out for Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby program, which annually draws one of the larger ontrack crowds of the year. :: Enhance your handicapping with DRF’s Santa Anita Clocker Report Track general manager Nate Newby emphasized that customers need to purchase tickets in... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (March 25, 2021)–An ultra-game one mile stakes winner versus statebreds in his most recent start, Harris Farms’ homebred Fashionably Fast steps into open company as he heads a field of six older horses in Sunday’s $75,000 Santana Mile at Santa Anita. Fashionably Fast, a 6-year-old gelding by Lucky Pulpit, will be making his third start off of a 5 ½ month layoff and appears to be back to his best for trainer Dean Pederson.  A head victor of the one mile Tiznow Stakes on Feb. 28, Fashionably Fast is a five-time stakes winner that has two wins and a second place finish from three tries at one mile. Owned by Harris Farms, Inc., Per Antonsen and John Nicoletti, Fashionably Fast is out of the Forestry mare Fall Fashion.  With regular rider Tiago Pereira back aboard, Fashionably Fast will likely stalk what shapes up as a lively pace.  With an overall mark of 20-8-4-3, Fashionably Fast has earnings of $568,245. Hal and Patti Earnhardt’s homebred Ax Man, a 6-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 24, 2021)–George Krikorian’s multiple graded stakes winning homebred Mucho Unusual heads a solid field of eight older fillies and mares going a mile and one quarter on turf in Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 Santa Ana Stakes at Santa Anita. Voted California-bred Horse of the Year for 2020 by the CTBA, Mucho Unusual will be tackling sharp recent allowance winner Tapwater, promising French-bred Neige Blanche, Irish-bred Red Lark and long-fused French-bred Altea in what shapes up as a terrific betting race. A two-time graded stakes winner at the current meeting for trainer Tim Yakteen, Mucho Unusual, a 5-year-old mare by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, comes off a solid second going one mile on turf behind rising star Charmaine’s Mia in the Grade II Buena Vista on Feb. 20 and will appreciate the additional quarter mile on Saturday.  A winner of the Grade I Rodeo Drive Stakes at a mile and one quarter on turf five starts back here... ...

FLORENCE, Ky. (Mar. 24, 2021) – Streaking Hockey Dad is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Jeff Ruby Steaks for 3-year-olds at Turfway Park. Hockey Dad is by Nyquist, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $113,420 and has a three-race win streak. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (March 18, 2021)–Nick Alexander’s homebred Desmond Doss, trainer Craig Dollase’s Brandothebartender, Peter Eurton’s Jetovater and Andrew Lerner’s Jamming Eddy all rate big chances among a wide-open field of seven older horses bred or sired in California going six furlongs on turf in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes at Santa Anita. Named for the conscientious objector that would become a World War II Medal of Honor winner, Desmond Doss shortens up off a big second going one mile on dirt to multiple stakes winner Fashionably Fast in the statebred Tiznow Stakes here on Feb. 28.  Sent to the lead after breaking slowly and faced with intense pressure throughout, Desmond Doss, a 5-year-old full horse by Grazen, went head and head with Fashionably Fast the final three sixteenths of a mile and missed by a head in a thriller while holding Brandothebartender off by the same margin for second money. With a win and two seconds on dirt at the current meet, Desmond Doss should handle the transition to turf without any... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, CA (March 18, 2021) — Santa Anita Park will reopen to the public at limited capacity beginning Friday, April 2, in keeping with State of California’s guidelines for large sporting event venues.  The opening, which comes as Los Angeles County moves into the red tier for COVID-19, is the day before the 84TH running of the prestigious Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, traditionally one of the highlights on  the Southern California sports calendar. Fans must purchase tickets (which includes an assigned seat) in advance of arrival at Santa Anita.  In accordance with state requirements for re-opening, walk-up or General Admission tickets cannot be sold, though that could change as the COVID-19 numbers improve in LA County. To receive information on ticket sales as soon as they become available, fans are encouraged to sign up for Santa Anita’s Newsletter at santaanita.com/open. “We are extremely excited to welcome back our racing fans to Santa Anita, just in time for the Santa Anita Derby,” said Nate Newby, Santa Anita... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 17, 2021) – Multiple graded stakes winner Acclimate is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Know No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen and Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Tevelde and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 21 starts, earnings of $439,872 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 6 San Marcos. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 17, 2021) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #6, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 11, 2021)–Kaleem Shah’s classy Bella Vita and William (Jack) Sims’ streaking homebred Leggs Galore, a pair of 4-year-old fillies by Shah’s 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Bayern, headline a strong field of eight California-bred fillies and mares going six furlongs on turf in Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes at Santa Anita. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Irish O’Brien is part of the lucrative Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. A filly that has done nearly everything asked of her, the Simon Callaghan-trained Bella Vita was “push button” in rallying for a thoroughly dominating 4 ½ length win going six furlongs on dirt in the Spring Fever Stakes versus statebreds here on Feb. 21, her first start since running a close second in the six furlong dirt Evening Jewel Stakes on May 16, 2020. “One thing about this filly, she’s very tractable,” said Callaghan following her Spring Fever score.  “You can put her wherever you want, and I think you have that tactical... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 8, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Oliver and Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred Mr. Paytience are entered in Friday’s $75,000 Phoenix Gold Cup at Turf Paradise. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis.  The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $309,112 and is coming off a fifth in a Feb. 5 optional claimer. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 25 starts, earnings of $225,112 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 3 optional claimer. He was second in this race last year and won it in 2019. Mr. Paytience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 8, 2021) – California-breds Popular Kid and Lolly Express are entered in Friday’s $75,000 Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile Handicap at Turf Paradise. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 11 wins in 53 starts, earnings of $425,311 and is coming off a fourth in a Feb. 5 optional claimer. Lolly Express is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Atticus mare Boehle, was bred by Patrick Harney and Charles Reilly, is owned by Tony Delp and trained by Billy Christian. He has seven wins in 34 starts, earnings of $93,208 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 24 starter’s optional claimer. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 8, 2021) – Nova is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Arizona Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Turf Paradise. Nova is by Southern Image, out of the Comic Strip mare Shezamusing, was bred by Sandra Nickols, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by Justin Evans. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $14,346 and is coming off a fifth in a Mar. 4 claimer. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 8, 2021) – California-breds Mr. Tripledouble and Big Endeavor are entered in Friday’s $50,000 Turf Paradise Derby for 3-year-olds. Mr. Tripledouble is by Haynesfield, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Gorgeous Goomah, was bred by owner Marco Gonzalez and is trained by Juan Silva. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $11,672 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 23 allowance. Big Endeavor is by Mr. Big, out of the Taste of Paradise mare Taste the Wild, was bred by Lisa Wall, is owned by Chris Fullmer and trained by Tim Gleason. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $20,407 and is coming off a Feb. 10 maiden win. ...

OZONE PARK, N.Y. (Mar. 3, 2021) – Jerome Stakes winner Capo Kane is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade III Gotham Stakes for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct. Capo Kane is by Street Sense, out of the Hard Spun mare Twirl Me, was bred by Rising Star Farm, is owned by Bing Cherry Racing and Leonard Liberto and is trained by Harold Wyner. He has two wins inn four starts, earnings of $144,500 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 6 Withers. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2021) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Govenor’s Party and fellow California-bred None Above the Law test their Derby credentials in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade II San Felipe Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $61,300 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 16 California Cup Derby. Govenor’s Party is by Governor Charlie, out of the Zensational mare Spring Moon, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. The $1,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $45,670 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 13 El Camino Real Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2021) – Stakes winners Brickyard Ride and Loud Mouth and fellow California-bred Tigre Di Slugo are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita. Brickyard Ride is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Southern Image mare Brickyard Helen, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $260,277 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 16 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint. Loud Mouth is by Boisterous, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Drama Cat, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Thomsen Racing and trained by Steve Knapp. He has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $306,110 and is coming off a win in a Jan. 30 optional claimer. Tigre Di Slugo is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Williamstown mare Erica’s Smile, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Slugo Racing, Tiger Racing or Puype and is trained by Mike Puype.... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2021) – Stakes winner Closing Remarks is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 China Doll Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $149,500 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 16 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2021) — The date of the California Horse Racing Board teleconference meeting that was scheduled for March 17 has been changed to Tuesday, March 23. This meeting will begin at 9:30 a.m. The agenda for this meeting, including teleconference details, will be posted on the CHRB Website on or before March 13. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2021)–With a recent race under his belt, Harris Farms’ highly accomplished homebred Fashionably Fast is back to defend his title in Sunday’s $100,000 Tiznow Stakes at Santa Anita.  Named for the California-bred two-time Breeders’ Cup Classic winner, the Tiznow has attracted a field of five older California-bred or sired horses and will be contested at one mile on the main track. Nick Alexander’s ascendant Desmond Doss, fresh off an impressive gate to wire win versus statebred allowance horses at one mile on Feb. 5, rates a big look, as do versatile Margot’s Boy and the venerable Brandothebartender, who will be making his 41st start on Sunday. The Tiznow is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA and is available to eligible California-bred or sired horses. A 6-year-old gelding by Lucky Pulpit, Fashionably Fast capped a six-race winning streak in taking last year’s Tiznow on March 1.  Subsequently second in the Grade II Triple Bend Stakes going seven furlongs June... ...

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Feb. 25, 2021) — The Del Mar Thoroughbred Club will implement a major purse increase for its upcoming summer race meeting opening on Saturday, July 17, including substantial increases in all overnight purses and record incentives for owners and trainers that ship out-of-state horses to race at Del Mar through its popular “Ship and Win” program, track officials announced today. Average daily overnight purses for the 2021 season will be increased by over 30% as compared to 2019 levels during which the track operated an uninterrupted racing schedule. With the increases announced today, Del Mar expects to average more than $700,000 a day in purses this summer. The “Ship and Win” program for horses entering from outside California is doubling both its participation fee for owners (from $2,000 to $4,000) and its purse bonus from 20% to 40% for all eligible races. The purse bonus will be upped to 50% for dirt races in the “Ship and Win” program.  “We’ve got some real momentum in... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. – Santa Anita executives have held preliminary discussions with Los Angeles County officials about reopening the track to customers this spring. Nate Newby, Santa Anita’s senior vice president and general manager, said over the weekend that no plans have been finalized and that the presence of paying customers is contingent on a continued decline in the level of COVID-19 positives in Southern California. Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles Dodgers have asked state and county health officials for the ability to host a limited number of fans beginning with team’s home opener on April 9. Disneyland, and other amusement parks in the region, have lobbied government officials to reopen their facilities in the near future, according to news reports. Newby said that pandemic statistics need to show continued improvement to meet state and county health measurements to reopen. Newby said he was encouraged that the Dodgers are speaking with government officials. “We’re in the same category, and it helps us more that... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2021) – The deadlines for annual registration of California thoroughbred stallions and Golden State Series nominations have been extended one week until Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. The stallion registration fee is $1,250 per stallion. Stallions registered after Feb. 22, 2021, but prior to March 15, 2021, will be assessed a $250 penalty. The Golden State Series nomination is $300 each for foals of 2019 only.   For further information, contact Mary Ellen Locke at 800-573-CTBA or 626-445-7800 ext. 236 or email registration@ctba.com. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Stakes winner Hollywood Hills and comebacker Bella Vita are among the entrants in Sunday’s $100,000 Spring Fever Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Cassie Belle is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Unusual Heat mare Madame Heat, was bred by owner Oakcrest Stable and is trained by Sean McCarthy. She has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $145,465 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 23 allowance. Hotitude is by Heat Shield, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Lovefromafar, was bred by Kristin Mulhall, is owned by Twilight Racing or Taub and is trained by Mulhall. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $221,252 and is coming off a fifth in a Feb. 7 optional claimer. Dr Wysong is by Cyclotron, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Hi Ho Yodeler, was bred by Todd Marshall & Andrew Molasky, is owned by Sergio Salguero and trained by Isidro Tamayo. She has two wins in... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2021) – Graded stakes winners Mucho Unusual and Warren’s Showtime and fellow California-bred Sedamar are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Buena Vista Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Mucho Unusual is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Tim Yakteen. She has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $822,715 and is coming off back-to-back Grade III wins in the Megahertz and Robert J. Frankel.  She was third in this race last year. Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $569,431 and is coming off a third in the Jan. 16 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. Sedamar is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Win Allison Win, was bred by... ...