ARCADIA, Calif. (June 3, 2020) – Stakes winner Club Aspen is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Cinema Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Club Aspen is by clubhouse Ride, out of the Talkin Man mare Aspen Gal, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Lawrence Lewis and trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $154,211 and is coming off a third in the May 16 Echo Eddie. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 3, 2020) – Stakes winners Phantom Boss and El Tigre Terrible and fellow California-bred Rookie Mistake are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Desert Code Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Phantom Boss is by Shackleford, out of the Street Boss mare Bossy Belle, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Beckerle, Lovingier or Navarro, et al, and is trained by Jorge Periban. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $135,201 and is coming off a fifth in the May 16 Echo Eddie. El Tigre Terrible is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Gotham City mare King City Kitty, was bred by Martin Bach, is owned by Slam Dunk Racing or Nentwig and is trained by Peter Miller. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $118,300 and is making his first start since a win in the Oct. 6 Speakeasy. Rookie Mistake is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (June 3, 2020) – Defending champion Mikes Tiznow, running for the first time since winning this race a year ago, is joined by fellow California-breds Sunset Dragunn and Daddysprize in Saturday’s $50,000 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate. Mikes Tiznow is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Babes Bridge It, was bred by Eagle Ridge Racing, is owned by Mike Schott and trained by Andy Mathis. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $157,555 and is making his first start since winning this race last year. Sunset Dragunn is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Indian Charlie mare Luke’s Finest, was bred by Lorrie Anthony-Wanger and Oliver Wanger, is owned by La Penita Racing Stable, Gomez or Gonzalez and is trained by Tirso Rivera. He has five wins in 28 starts, earnings of $168,976 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 7 claimer. Daddysprize is by Scatt Daddy, out of the You and I mare Youtheprizeandi, was bred by owner Jethorse and... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 29, 2020) – California-breds Reiwa and Mollie O ‘ McEvoy are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 California Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Reiwa is by James Street, out of the Utopia mare Oh Molly Brannagan, was bred by owner Willow Tree Farm and trained by Jonathan Wong. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $58,540 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 29 optional claimer. Mollie O ‘ McEvoy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Game Plan mare Mollie O, was bred by owners Bill Delia, Patricia George & Mike Stone and is trained by Delia. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $55,932 and is coming off a Mar. 8 optional claiming win. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 25, 2020) – Two-time California-bred Horse of the Year Spiced Perfection and fellow Cal-bred stakes winner Sneaking Out are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Winning Colors Stakes at Churchill Downs. Multiple Grade I winner Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Haruya Yoshida and is trained by Mark Casse. She has nine wins in 21 starts, earnings of $1,223,705 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 25 Inside Information. Sneaking out is by Indian Evening, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $308,531 and is coming off an Apr. 25 allowance win. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 25, 2020) – Stakes winners Ima Happy Cat and Fantasy Heat are among seven California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Camilla Urso Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. 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 five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $136,011 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 22 allowance. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Tim & Sue Spooner and is trained by Dan Markle. She has six wins in 21 starts, earnings of $221,038 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 22 allowance. Princess Vivian is by Uh Oh Bango, out of the Macho Uno mare Seductive Charm, was bred by NMN Thoroughbreds, is owned by NMN Thoroughbreds, MacDonald, Marsh & Mendoza and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. She... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2020) – Graded stakes winner Mucho Unusual is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Gamely 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 four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $469,382 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 22 Buena Vista. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 22, 2020) – California-bred stakes winners Stealthediamonds and Just Grazed Me are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Monrovia Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Stealthediamonds is by Unusual Heat, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by KMN Racing, is owned by Driver or Driver and is trained by Mike Puype. She has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $309,875 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 22 Sensational Star. Just Grazed Me is by Grazen, out of the Cuvee mare Fairway Road, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $430,332 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 22 Sensational Star. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 22, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Camino Del Paraiso and fellow California-bred Premium Forest are entered in Monday’s $100,000 All American Stakes at Golden Gate. Camino Del Paraiso is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch and trained by O.J. Juaregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 35 starts, earnings of $358,192 and is coming off a second in the Mar. 21 San Luis Rey Stakes. He was ninth in this race in 2017. Premium Forest is by Forest Command, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Saturday Premium, was bred by Four Quarters Corp., is owned by Steve Goldberg and trained by Isidro Tamayo. He has 12 wins in 26 starts, earnings of $183,825 and is coming off a three-race win streak. ...

By Bloodhorse.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 17, 2020) — Back-to-back California-bred Horse of the Year Spiced Perfection has been privately purchased and transferred from trainer Peter Miller to Mark Casse. The 5-year-old mare will target the $100,000 Winning Colors Stakes (G3) May 30 going six furlongs at Churchill Downs, according to Casse. “She was privately purchased by Haruya Yoshida over the winter, and she’s been a great addition to our barn,” Casse said. “I think we’re going to be on target for the Winning Colors and get her 5-year-old campaign going at Churchill.” The multiple Grade I-winning Spiced Perfection recorded a bullet May 17, getting a half-mile in :47 on a fast track at Churchill. The work was the fastest of 134 at the distance. The California-bred daughter of Smiling Tiger  worked an opening quarter-mile split of :22 3/5 and galloped out five furlongs in 1:02. Spiced Perfection’s previous ownership group was Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable, and Peter Deutsch. She has earned over $1.2 million with grade 1 wins in the La Brea... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 14, 2020) — A return to racing at Santa Anita Park on May 16 brings with it two stakes opportunities for California-breds in the $150,000 Echo Eddie Stakes and $150,000 Evening Jewel Stakes—both over six furlongs.  Kicking off the afternoon races in the Echo Eddie is a field of nine 3-year-olds—six colts, two geldings, and one filly. Making his 2020 debut from the far outside post is Phantom Boss. The son of Shackleford impressed early last year at 2, winning the Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs at the Echo Eddie distance. The Jorge Periban trainee closed his freshman season with an off-the-board finish in the Aug. 30 I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar.  Owned by Tom Beckerle, Dena Bengson, Rick Bengson, Terry Lovinger, and Amanda Navarro, Phantom Boss most recently worked May 10 when he was clocked in 1:14 2/5 for six furlongs. Drayden Van Dyke will have the call.   The lone lady in the field is Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal’s Big... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 13, 2020) — Borrowing a page from the D. Wayne Lukas trainer’s playbook, Mark Glatt will take on the boys with his talented filly Big Sweep in Saturday’s $150,000 Echo Eddie Stakes at six furlongs. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Echo Eddie is for Golden State Series eligible California-bred or sired three-year olds and has attracted a field of nine. “We nominated to both races (including the Evening Jewel) and to be honest, we looked at the noms for both of them and we just thought that maybe our best chance this time is against the boys,” said Glatt. “She’s obviously very talented and hopefully, we chose the right option.” Breaking from the rail in her debut going six furlongs here March 14, Big Sweep blasted off and enjoyed a 4 ½ length advantage turning for home en route to a 2 ¼ length win as the even money favorite. Owned by Red Baron’s Barn, LLC and Rancho Temescal, Big Sweep earned an... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 13, 2020) — A solid group of 10 sophomore fillies, headed by Ben and Sally Warren’s classy homebred Warren’s Showtime, will go six furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for eligible California-bred or sired runners. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Evening Jewel is part of the lucrative Golden State Series. A daughter of red hot sire Clubhouse Ride, out of the Grade I winning Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, Warren’s Showtime, who is trained by Craig Lewis, is a three-time stakes winner at one mile on turf, most recently taking the China Doll Stakes here on March 7. “It’s not my preference, but she’s been cooped-up so long and she’s just got to run,” said Lewis. “She’s much better going two turns on grass, but that said, good horses do good things.” Been Studying Her, a KMN Racing homebred filly by Fast Anna, has been idle since well beaten as the 3-1 favorite by Warren’s Showtime in the one mile turf Cal Cup... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 13, 2020) — For nearly two months, there has been no racing at Santa Anita, only plenty of expectations for an opportunity to resume action amidst the coronavirus outbreak. The wait is finally over. The track is scheduled to run a nine-race program Friday, its first since March 22. Wednesday afternoon, Santa Anita officials received approval from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to proceed with racing this weekend and through the scheduled conclusion of the winter-spring meeting on June 21. The same county health department notified Santa Anita on March 27 that the track was a nonessential business during the pandemic. Training has been allowed to continue on a regular basis, but racing was halted. :: To stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter When racing resumes Friday, Santa Anita will operate under some of the restrictions in place for five racing days from March 14-22 – no spectators will be permitted ontrack and a minimal number... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 12, 2020) — Despite the possibility that Los Angeles County may extend a current stay-at-home order for residents due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Santa Anita Park officials remain hopeful they will be able to move forward with plans to resume racing.  Santa Anita has been closed since the Los Angeles County Health Department ordered a cessation of racing March 27. The Southern California track released a May 15 overnight May 12, the same day the county’s Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer told the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors that “with all certainty” the lockdown will remain in place for the next three months in order to continue to combat the spread of COVID-19, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times. Ferrer further explained that with testing still not widely available, the best case scenario is that restrictions and social distancing directives could be eased slowly over the ensuing months. L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a clarification on the county’s position later Tuesday, alleging Ferrer’s... ...

By DRF.com ALBANY, Calif. (May 11, 2020) — Golden Gate Fields resumes racing for the first time in more than six weeks on Thursday, reviving major Thoroughbred racing in California after a spring being shut down because of the coronavirus outbreak. Golden Gate Fields has not raced since March 29, having been ordered shut by the Alameda County Public Health Officer on April 2. Santa Anita has not raced since March 22, having been ordered closed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health on March 27. Santa Anita hopes to resume racing Friday, but as of early Monday had not announced it had gotten permission from county health officials. :: To stay up to date, follow us on: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter The tracks were closed after they were deemed nonessential businesses during the pandemic. Golden Gate Fields announced May 6 that racing would resume Thursday. “We’re back and it’s a good atmosphere,” David Duggan, track vice president and general manager, said Monday. Owners and trainers have... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 8, 2020) — The Breeders’ Cup, one of Thoroughbred horse racing’s most prestigious international events, today announced Blessings for the Backstretch, a charitable initiative in partnership with The Stronach Group to support mothers living and working on the backstretch at Santa Anita Park this Mother’s Day. On Sunday morning, May 10, the two organizations will hand-deliver Mother’s Day Blessings Baskets to these hardworking women in appreciation for their immeasurable contributions to the horse racing industry. Each basket will include chocolates, fresh flowers, body wash, moisturizers, nail polish and other special gifts and treats curated with moms in mind. “We are indebted to the mothers who are working day-to-day on the backstretch to support the horse racing industry through this unprecedented situation, all the while caring for their own families,” said Drew Fleming, President and CEO of Breeders’ Cup. “This Mother’s Day, we hope to express our gratitude for their hard work and add a bit of extra joy to their special day.” “Each year, and... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ALBANY, Calif. (May 6, 2020) — After live racing was halted at Golden Gate Fields on April 2 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern California track has been given provisional approval by the Alameda County Health Department to resume racing May 14. There have been no known cases of COVID-19 at Golden Gate Fields, and the track has been closed to the general public and to all but essential personnel since March 12. Racing will be conducted under strict protocols and without spectators “to protect the health, safety, and welfare of every person and every horse in the Golden Gate Fields community,” according to a May 6 news release from the track. “Finally, we have something to smile about,” Golden Gate-based trainer Blaine Wright said. The protocols are still being finalized with county officials and will be released in the coming days, as will the condition book. “It was a lot of work, but we got there in the end,” said David Duggan, Golden Gate’s general manager and vice president.... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 30, 2020) — Santa Anita Park officials, hopeful that racing could resume there behind closed doors by May 15 if a Safer at Home order is lifted in Los Angeles County, have released the track’s condition book and stakes schedule for the second half of May. In a letter to industry representatives distributed April 29, Aidan Butler, the acting executive director of California operations for The Stronach Group, which operates Santa Anita Park and Golden Gate Fields in the state, wrote that the release of the condition book was necessary to allow horsemen to prepare for the possible resumption of racing, though he emphasized a May 15 start date was not assured. He categorized the release of the condition book as a contingency plan pending local health department approval. Racing has not taken place at Santa Anita since March 22. The new condition book lists a number of stakes, beginning with the $150,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for 3-year-olds and the $150,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for... ...

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 24, 2020) — President Trump signed into law today an emergency aid package providing additional relief to small businesses and health care facilities, and the Small Business Administration released updated guidance that will assist the horse industry.   The new law provides $310 billion to replenish the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses, which was oversubscribed. The additional appropriation will allow financial institutions to make additional forgivable loans to eligible small businesses in order to keep employees on the payroll for eight weeks.   The new law also includes $60 billion in loans and grants for a separate Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program, and makes farms and ranches eligible for the loans. Farms with 500 or fewer employees whose primary activity is breeding horses are now eligible to apply.   Separately, the Treasury and SBA released updated interim final rules that contain a key clarification that will provide essential relief to racetracks and other businesses who rely on gambling income and otherwise qualify for an SBA loan.... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 16, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, April 22, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only and no physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to 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 the meeting. Furthermore, those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# when prompted. The operator will provide instructions to those wishing to speak on any agenda item. Those providing public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Note that for agenda item #12, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials for this teleconference meeting are available on the CHRB website. In compliance with authorities in Alameda, Los Angeles, and Sacramento Counties, all racing... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Apr. 6, 2020) — In support of the State’s efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the California Horse Racing Board has closed all CHRB licensing offices until further notice. For safety reasons, and with apologies for any inconveniences this action might cause, the CHRB has determined this closure is in the best interests of CHRB employees and the public. During this closure, the CHRB will not process in-person license applications and/or renewals. Renewals may be done via email, mail, or phone. Call one of the numbers below for details: Golden Gate Fields: (510) 559-7437 Los Alamitos: (714) 820-2760 Santa Anita: (626) 574-6348 Cal Expo: (916) 263-6000 The issuance of new licenses will not occur until the Licensing Offices are re-opened. Exceptions to the temporary suspension of issuing licenses will be considered if the license is absolutely necessary for the health and safety of people and/or horses. All requests for exceptions shall be sent to the Chief of Enforcement and Licensing, Shawn Loehr, at slloehr@chrb.ca.gov for... ...

CLAREMORE, Okla. (Apr. 2, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred Chatterman are entered in Tuesday’s $50,000 Highland Ice Stakes at Will Rogers Downs. 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 22 starts, earnings of $215,176 and is coming off a Feb. 23 optional claiming win. Chatterman is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Afternoon Deelites mare Cappuccino Springs, was bred by Robert & Mary Ellen McKee, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Kerri Raven. He has 10 wins in 24 starts, earnings of $94,255 and is coming off consecutive starter’s allowance wins. ...

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 30, 2020) – The NTRA and its Washington, D.C., legislative team, The Alpine Group, and Kentucky-based Dean Dorton, one of the nation’s leading experts on equine tax matters, will host a national teleconference to review Federal stimulus bills recently passed to combat the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. The teleconference, which will be held Wednesday, April 1, at 11:30 a.m. ET., is open to media, representatives of equine businesses, their employees, and other individuals in the equine industry impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Among the topics to be covered is an in-depth analysis of key tax and business provisions impacting businesses and individuals involved in the horse racing and breeding industry, including the opportunities they present and the obligations they impose. In response to the pandemic, Congress and the Administration passed a series of bipartisan bills aimed at combating the coronavirus, jump starting the economy and providing financial relief to individuals and businesses during these uncertain times. The recently enacted legislation includes: – The Coronavirus Preparedness Response and Supplemental Appropriations Act allows... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 25, 2020) – California-breds Super Patriot, Streak of Luck and Opus Won, and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lostintranzlation, are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Ana Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Super Patriot is by Unusual Heat, out of the Redattore mare Patriot C H, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Peskoff or Salvatore, et al and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has five wins in 27 starts, earnings of $293,954 and is coming off a seventh in the Feb. 22 Buena Vista. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 25 starts, earnings of $297,591 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 20 Megahertz. She was fourth in this race last year. Lostintranzlation is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Granny Got Game, was bred... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, March 26, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with the Governor’s recent Executive Order N-29-20, the meeting will be teleconference only and no physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to 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 the meeting. Furthermore, those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 888-392-4564 and enter 6896291# when prompted. The operator will provide instructions to those wishing to speak on any agenda item. Note that for agenda item #17, Public Comment, each person will be limited to two minutes, and no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials for this teleconference meeting are available on the CHRB website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 20, 2020) – Stealthediamonds, a filly stakes winner since being claimed for $80,000 takes on the boys in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Grinning Tiger is an Oregon-bred by California stallion Smiling Tiger, out of the Pioneering mare Karlee’s Kitten, was bred by Patrick Cosgrove, is owned by Tyree Wolesensky and trained by Anthony Saavedra. A multiple stakes winner in Oregon, he has seven wins in 25 starts, earnings of $149,301 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 25 Palos Verdes. Wound Tight is by Coil, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Bellsblade, was bred by owner Matt Nelson and is trained by Robert Hess, Jr. Winner of the Unusual Heat Turf Classic Stakes, presented by City National Bank has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $275,544 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 29 optional claimer. Brandothebartender is by Tribal Rule, out of the Stravinsky mare Frysland, was bred by John Haagsma... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 18, 2020) – Millionaire Ashleyluvssugar, Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Camino Del Paraiso and Ward ‘n Jerry are the California-breds entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Camino Del Paraiso is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch and trained by O.J. Jauregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 34 starts, earnings of $338,192 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 8 Thunder Road. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, Bran Jam Stable & Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $1,487,583 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 18 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. He was fifth in this race last year, third in 2017 and won the... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 13, 2020) — Based on recommendations from Governor Newsom’s Office and California public health officials, the California Horse Racing Board meeting scheduled for March 19 at Cal Expo is canceled. Details of the next meeting will follow. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 4, 2020) – California Cup Oaks winner Warren’s Showtime is one of four California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 China Doll Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. 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 is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $44,000 and is coming off a Feb. 16 maiden win. CTBA January Sale graduate Sherilinda is by Circumference, out of the In Excess mare Rouge in Excess, was bred by Megan Stiehr, is owned by Decker Racing and trained by George Papaprodromou. The $2,500 purchase at the CTBA January Sale won her lone start Feb. 8 with earnings of $23,400. Homehome is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten Most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $72,551 and is coming... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Fashionably Fast risks a five-race win streak in Sunday’s $100,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and trained by Doug O’Neill. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $273,441 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 8 optional claimer. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Devereaux or Gross and trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $190,881 and is coming off a Feb. 2 optional claiming win. Fashionably Fast is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Forestry mare Fall Fashion, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms,... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2020) — California-bred stakes winner Club Aspen is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Club Aspen is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Talkin Man mare Aspen Girl, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Lawrence Lewis and trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $124,211 and is coming off a fifth in the Jan. 18 California Cup Derby. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2020) — The CHRB website (http://www.chrb.ca.gov/) now allows the public to instantly search through more than 16,000 rulings by stewards using keywords and other search criteria. This improvement is one intermediate step in the transition to a completely updated database for internal and public use. To search for rulings, click the Administrative Actions tab at the top of the homepage, then select Stewards Rulings from the dropdown menu. The search can be specific for any racetrack and date or for all rulings. The Search/Filter allows for even greater specificity using rule numbers, names of horses or licensees, and even keywords, including particular medications. This upgrade is part of an ongoing CHRB effort to improve technological capabilities. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2020) – Grade II winner Mucho Unusual and fellow California-bred Super Patriot 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 four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $445,382 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 28 American Oaks. Super Patriot is by Unusual Heat, out of the Redattore mare Patriot C H, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Peskoff or Salvatore, et al, and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has five wins in 26 starts, earnings of $293,454 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 20 Megahertz. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Feb. 19, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the clubhouse at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials also are available on the website. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Feb. 17, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Brave Cinderella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Island Fashion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park. Brave Cinderella is by Brave Cat, out of the Liberty Gold mare Cinderella Liberty, was bred by George and Clare Schmitt, is owned by Stable H.M.A. and trained by Justin Evans. The $1,400 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has one win in four starts, earnings of $11,191 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 13 claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2020) – Graded winner Apache Princess and fellow California-bred An Eddie Surprise are entered in Monday’s $70,000 Wishing Well Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. An Eddie Surprise is by Square Eddie, out of the High Demand mare Dani Reese, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $284,952 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 2 optional claimer. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $310,162 and is coming off a third in the Jan. 18 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 13, 2020) – Florentine Diamond is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Sweet Life Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Florentine Diamond is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Even the Score mare Silver Score, was bred by Woodbridge Farm and is owned by Woodbridge Farm and trainer Paula Capestro. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $30,840 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 7 optional claimer. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2020) – Six California-breds are among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby for 3-year-olds 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 two wins in six starts, earnings of $64,660 and is coming off a seventh in the Jan. 18 California Cup Derby. Praise Loudly is by Boisterous, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Made to Worship, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $17,200 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 8 starter’s allowance. American Farmer is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by BKB Stables or trainer Steve Sherman. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $33,360 and is coming off a Jan. 26... ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 8, 2020) – Stakes winner Wound Tight is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Fair Grounds Stakes. 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. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $266,340 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 18 Unusual Heat California Cup Classic presented by City National Bank. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Take the One O One and Camino Del Paraiso, along with fellow California-bred The Hunted, are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Thunder Road Stakes at Santa Anita. The Hunted is by Unusual Heat, out of the Jade Hunter mare Lethal Hunter, was bred by M. Auerbach, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, M. Auerbach or Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $236,514 and is coming off a fifth in the Jan. 18 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. Camino Del Paraiso is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Glen Road Racing or Paradise Road Ranch and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $318,192 and is coming off a Jan. 4 allowance win. Take the One O... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 5, 2020) – Cholula Lips, a graduate of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association January Sale, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Las Virgenes Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Cholula Lips is by Empire Way, out of the Rio Verde mare Sweet Lips Pooh, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier or Navarro and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $159,750 and is coming off a ninth in the Jan. 18 California Cup Oaks. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 3, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and defending champion Minister of Soul, and fellow California-breds Royal Trump and League of Shadows, are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Phoenix Gold Cup Handicap at Turf Paradise. Royal Trump is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Woodman mare Royal Woodman, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Rodney Orr and trained by Mark Glatt. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $219,900 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 10 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. He has seven wins in 22 starts, earnings of $188,846 and is coming off a fifth in the Dec. 28 KLAQ Handicap. He won this race last year. League of Shadows is by Gotham City, out of the Siberian Summer mare Siberian Song, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Bulletproof One, one of three California-breds entered, takes on the boys in Friday’s $75,000 Baffle Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Rookie Mistake is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $55,551 and is coming off an eighth in the Jan. 18 California Cup Derby. Bulletproof One is by idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds & KMN Racing, is owned by Barber, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $203,400 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 18 California Cup Oaks. Big Returns is by Mr. Big, out of the Orientate mare Quick Chick, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by William Peeples and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 29, 2020) – King Abner is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Pasqual Stakes at Santa Anita. King Abner is by Hansen, out of the Salt Lake mare Margarita Salt, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by Summit Racing, Ticket to Ride or Branch, et al, and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $381,309 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 28 San Antonio Stakes. ...

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2020) – Spiced Perfection, the 2018 California-bred Horse of the Year, is entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Inside Information Stakes for fillies and mares, presented by Runhappy Matchmaker Series, at Gulfstream Park. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable and Peter Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has nine wins in 20 starts, earnings of $1,214,405 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 7 Go For Wand. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Lil Milo is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Clocker’s Corner Stakes at Santa Anita. Lil Milo is by Rocky Bar, out of the Editor’s Note mare Solid Brass Cat, was bred by Jack Weinstein, is owned by Weinstein or Cannon and trained by Alfredo Marquez. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $160,665 and is coming off a third in a Dec. 29 optional claimer. ...

By LosAngelesTimes.com SACRAMENTO — Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court removed legal barriers to sports betting, California voters could be asked in November to join 14 other states in allowing legal wagers on athletic contests, creating a lucrative industry worth billions of dollars and intense competition among rival gambling interests in the state. On Tuesday, a coalition of 18 Native American tribes was given approval to begin circulating petitions for a statewide ballot initiative that would allow sports betting at tribal casinos and horse racing tracks, but not at rival card clubs or on the internet. “This is an important step in helping ensure sports wagering is restricted to adults over 21 at highly regulated and experienced locations,” said Mark Macarro, tribal chairman of the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, which operates a casino in Temecula. “The measure will also result in new revenue for mental health programs and vital services like public safety and education.” Card clubs vowed to campaign against the tribal casino proposal and instead support another ballot... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 14, 2020) — Online balloting has begun at CTBA.com for the 2019 California-bred champions, to be honored at the Feb. 25, 2020 CTBA Awards Banquet. Voting will close on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020. Click HERE to vote. ...

HOUSTON, Tex. (Jan. 20, 2020) – Millionaire California-bred Richard’s Boy, claimed three races back for $40,000, is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Frontier Utilities Turf Sprint Stakes at Sam Houston. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Joy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Clark Brewster and trained by Steve Asmussen. He has 10 wins in 42 starts, earnings of $1,005,024 and is coming off a fifth in a Nov. 13 optional claimer. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 20, 2020) – Side Street Dave is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Riley Allison Derby for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park. Side Street Dave is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Street Cry mare Jolly Davis, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Frank Bemis and Shawn Davis and is trained by Davis. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $44,982 and is coming off a sixth in the Dec. 28 Lost in the Fog. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 18, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduation Lostintranzlation and fellow Cal-bred Blue Diva are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Astra Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lostintranzlation is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Granny Got Game, was bred by Lilley Ranch, is owned by Hendrickson, Hesz or McClanahan and is trained by Richard Baltas. The $18,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $176,529 and is coming off a seventh in the Nov. 30 Red Carpet. Blue Diva is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by Frances Rainin and is trained by Ari Herbertson. Six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $167,469 and is coming off win in the Dec. 15 Miss America. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) – California-breds Streak of Luck and Super Patriot are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Grade III Megahertz Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 24 starts, earnings of $291,591 and is coming off a sixth in the Dec. 28 Robert Frankel. Super Patriot is by Unusual Heat, out of the Reddatore mare Patriot C H, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Peskoff or Salvatore, et al and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has five wins in 25 starts, earnings of $273,454 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 8 Kathryn Crosby. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — A day of racing which showcases California-breds without a Nick Alexander owned or bred horse would be rare indeed these days, like an NFL game without a single review. Not to worry Saturday when the 77-year-old native of Santa Monica has three horses he owns and bred entered on Santa Anita’s nine-race program featuring runners from the Golden State: Desmond Doss in the $250,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank; Just Grazed Me in the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint; and Lieutenant Dan in the $150,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint. They are three of five stakes tomorrow focusing on California-bred runners, the others being the $200,000 California Cup Derby and the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint. Desmond Doss, Just Grazed Me and Lieutenant Dan were all sired by Alexander’s prolific homebred gray stud Grazen, who stands at Nick’s Horse Haven Farm in Santa Ynez for $6,000 live foal. “Grazen is 14 now,” said Alexander, Chairman of... ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 20, 2020) – Roses for Laura is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Borderplex Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Sunland Park. Roses for Laura is by Time to Get Even, out of the Gold Case mare Amorous Angie, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by William Pailley and Shawn Davis and is trained by Davis. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $78,959 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 28 Arizona Juvenile Fillies. ...

From Rancho San Miguel SAN MIGUEL, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020) — Tom and Nancy Clark’s Rancho San Miguel has scheduled an open house on Saturday, January 25, from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All farm stallions will be available for viewing, new General Manager Dennis Yokum and other farm personnel will be available for introductions and answer questions, as will Sir Prancealot and Danzing Candy syndicates manager, Adrian Gonzalez. The following stallions will be available for inspection: Curlin to Mischief — Perhaps the best bred stallion in California. 1st foals only 3yos. Danzing Candy — Multiple G2 winner by Twirling Candy. Bred 244 mares in 1st 2 years. Golden Balls — G3SP Listed SW at 3 by top sire Danehill Dancer (172 SWs worldwide). Northern Causeway — Well-bred G3 winner by top sire of sires Giant’s Causeway. Richard’s Kid — Multiple G1 winner had 3 Allowance winners in 1st 12 days of 2020. Sir Prancealot — Sire sensation in North America based on first 14 starters. Slew’s Tiznow — 2019... ...

From Harris Farms COALINGA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020) — Harris Farms will host their 2020 open house and stallion show on Saturday, January 25th from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Please join us for inspections of the 2020 stallion roster and enjoy food and refreshments. All of the farms stallions will be available for viewing including new for 2020: Conquest Farenheit, Om, and Rousing Sermon. Joining an already impressive lineup: Acclamation, Desert Code, Jeranimo, Lakerville, Majestic Harbor, Prospect Park, Smiling Tiger, Tamarando, and Vronsky. For more information on stallions, click here http://harrisfarms.com/ Harris Farms is located at 27366 West Oakland Ave, Coalinga, CA 93210 RSVP 559-884-2859 or debbiewinick@harrisfarms.com ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020)–A Grade III winner in her most recent start over the course and a winner of her last three races, Nick Alexander’s homebred Just Grazed Me deserves top billing among a field of seven older fillies and mares at 5 ½ furlongs on grass in Saturday’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint at Santa Anita. A respectable fifth in the Grade I American Oaks here Dec. 28, KMN Racing’s classy homebred Apache Princess cuts way back in distance, gets an infrequent appointment with Cal-breds in the Turf Sprint and rates a huge chance as well. Claimed two starts back for $80,000, trainer Keith Desormeaux’s Stealthediamonds comes off a big five furlong turf allowance win on Nov. 24 at Del Mar, a race in which she earned a lofty 92 Beyer Speed figure. The Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint is part of the lucrative Golden State Series.  Sponsored by the CTBA, the Golden State Series is for eligible California-bred... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity  ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020)–Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ homebred Ward ‘n Jerry, Madeline Auerbach’s homebred The Hunted and owner/breeder Nick Alexander’s upstart Desmond Doss headline Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank, a wide open affair that has attracted eight older horses who will contest a mile and one eighth over the Santa Anita turf. Sponsored by the CTBA, the Turf Classic is part of the Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. WARD ‘N JERRY Breeder: Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams Owner:  Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams Trainer:  Mike Puype Although he’s still looking for his first stakes victory at age seven, this Lucky Pulpit gelding exits the best race of his career on Dec. 1 at Del Mar, as he was third, beaten a neck by highly respected eastern invader Oscar Dominguez in the Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup at a mile and one half under Florent Geroux at odds of 23-1.  Lightly raced,... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020)–KMN Racing’s homebred Been Studying Her, a two-time stakes winner on dirt, will try turf for the first time on Saturday as she heads field of 12 sophomore fillies in the $200,000 California Cup Oaks, to be contested at one mile over the Santa Anita turf. Other top Oaks contenders would appear to be Benjamin and Sally Warren’s homebred Warren’s Showtime, a one mile turf stakes winner and trainer Peter Miller’s Bulletproof One, a two-time stakes winner who will be stretching out to a route of ground for the first time. The Cal Cup Oaks is part of the lucrative Golden State Series.  Sponsored by the CTBA, the Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. BEEN STUDYING HER Breeder: KMN Racing, LLC Owner: KMN Racing, LLC Trainer: Dan Ward A scintillating 3 ¼ length winner of the seven furlong Golden State Juvenile Fillies two starts back on Nov. 1, she was a disappointing fourth, beaten 10 lengths as the 2-5... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020)–Club Aspen, an impressive 2 ½ length stakes winner in his most recent start, heads a field of nine sophomores going a mile and one sixteenth in Saturday’s $200,000 California Cup Derby at Santa Anita.  Trained by Craig Lewis and owned by his brother Larry, Club Aspen is by the hottest sire currently standing in California, Clubhouse Ride, who was also conditioned by Craig Lewis. Golden Gate Fields invader Bettor Trip Nick, a two-time stakes winner on synthetic Tapeta, rates a big chance in the Cal Cup Derby and is owned in part and trained by William Delia. Reddam Racing’s homebred Rookie Mistake, a son of top sire Square Eddie, comes off a 3 ¼ length maiden turf win at 5 ½ furlongs and also figures very prominent for trainer Doug O’Neill. The Cal Cup Derby is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired horses. CLUB ASPEN Breeder: Harris... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 15, 2020)–A pair of homebreds, Harris Farms’ Fashionably Fast and Nick Alexander’s Lieutenant Dan, along with Bob Baffert’s comebacking Heck Yeah, head a field of seven older horses going six furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. A 5-year-old gelding by Lucky Pulpit, Fashionable Fast comes off the best year of his career, which saw him win four of six starts, including his last four in a row, with two of them being stakes. Lieutenant Dan, a 4-year-old Grazen gelding, has been idle since Aug. 25 and he too, enjoyed a banner 2019, winning four out of nine starts, which included two stakes victories. Idle since March 9, lightly raced 5-year-old Heck Yeah, whose four wins include three stakes victories, has trained lights-out for his return to action and could well command considerable pari-mutuel interest. FASHIONABLY FAST Breeder: Harris Farms Owner:  Harris Farms, Inc., Per Antonsen & John Nicoletti Trainer:  Dean Pederson A winner of two allowance sprints... ...

By Bloodhorse.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 14, 2020) – Ten-year-old California-bred Inflamed, who was thrust into the spotlight when her first foal Mo Forza ran away with the Hollywood Derby (G1T) on his way to earning an Eclipse Award nomination, will take the long trip to Japan in the coming months to join the ranks of Shadai Farm.    Consigned by Glen Hill Farm as Hip 795E to the Jan. 14 session of the Keeneland January Horses of All Ages Sale, the mare was purchased on a final bid of $525,000 by bloodstock agent Naohiro Hosoda, who signed the ticket on behalf of Terry Yoshida of Shadai Farm.   The price was the third-highest paid for a mare during Tuesday’s session. Hosoda said that Shadai was impressed with the mare’s pedigree as much as they were with her progeny, which have showed considerable strength and speed on the track so far. “She is the dam of Mo Forza, who is a tough horse,” said Hosoda. “Japanese racing is tough on the main track.... ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2020) — The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a free webinar, “Tax Planning for Horse Owners” – an introductory seminar aimed at helping horse owners gain a working knowledge of the rules of both federal income and state sales taxation as they apply to the racehorse business. The webinar will be held Saturday, Feb. 1. Registration closes on Friday, January 31, at 12:00 p.m. PST.   ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2020) – The multiple Grade 1 winning California-bred Spiced Perfection and the graded stakes winners Mo Forza and Texas Wedge are scheduled to start at Gulfstream Park on Jan. 25 for trainer Peter Miller. Spiced Perfection was withdrawn from Saturday’s Grade 3 La Canada Stakes at 1 1/16 miles at Santa Anita in favor of the $200,000 Grade 2 Inside Information Stakes at seven furlongs at Gulfstream Park later this month. Miller said on Saturday that the owners of Spiced Perfection – Adam Wachtel, Peter Deutsch, and Len Schleifer – want to keep the 5-year-old mare in one-turn races. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2020) — Ashleyluvssugar, as familiar to fans at Santa Anita as its art deco façade, could make his last start in Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. The nine-year-old gelded son of Game Plan has raced 18 times at Santa Anita, winning six, with two seconds and four thirds, earning almost a million dollars, at $948,963. Overall, he has 10 wins from 36 starts with earnings of $1,475,583. He worked Sunday morning for the Turf Classic, one of five attractive stakes for California-breds Saturday, the others being the $200,000 California Cup Derby, the $200,000 California Cup Oaks, the $150,000 California Cup Sprint and the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. Ashleyluvssugar went “an easy five-eighths” in 1:01.80 for trainer Peter Eurton. “We’ll just play it by ear every race from here on out,” Eurton said. “We expect him to run well Saturday, but if he doesn’t, he could be retired at any time.” Ashleyluvssugar last... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2020) – Show It N Moe It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Kalookan Queen Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Edwin Alvarez. She has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $511,541 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 17 Betty Grable. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2020) – Millionaire multiple Grade I winner Spiced Perfection, graded winner Queen Bee to You and fellow California-bred stakes winner Starr of Quality are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III La Canada Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Queen Bee to You is by Old Topper, out of the Touch Gold mare Silk Queen, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by An Equal Amount of Blueberries or Vali and is trained by Andrew Lerner. She has seven wins in 32 starts, earnings of $538,770 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 8 Bayakoa. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable or Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has nine wins in 20 starts, earnings of $1,214,405 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 7 Go For Wand. Starr of Quality is by First Dude, out of the... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2020) – Nominations close on Thursday, Jan. 9, for the five stakes races to be held on the lucrative California Cup card on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Santa Anita. The five stakes for Golden State Series eligibles are: $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic sponsored by City National Bank, at 1 1/18 miles on turf; $200,000 California Cup Derby, for 3-year-olds at 1 1/16 miles; $200,000 California Cup Oaks, for 3-year-old fillies at 1 mile on turf; $150,000 California Cup Sprint at 6 furlongs; $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint at 5 ½ furlongs on turf. Entries for the stakes close on Wednesday, Jan. 15. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2020) – An Eddie Surprise is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Las Cienegas Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. An Eddie Surprise is by Square Eddie, out of the High Demand mare Dani Reese, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 28 starts, earnings of $262,612 and is coming off a Jan. 4 optional claiming win. ...

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From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) — The regular meeting of the California Horse Racing Board will he held Wednesday, January 22, in Sacramento at the Department of Consumer Affairs, 1625 N. Market Blvd, 1st Floor Hearing Room, beginning at 9:30 a.m. ...

POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 6, 2020) — Click headline for complete list of outs (Tuesday’s outs in bold). Outs — 4, 5, 10, 22, 30, 32, 34, 37, 40, 41, 45, 49, 52, 53, 57, 58, 61, 66, 76, 78, 85, 92, 94, 102, 108, 115, 116, 122, 129, 131, 136, 137, 138, 141, 143, 146, 148, 172, 173, 174, 183, 188, 196, 208, 213, 217, 226, 231, 232, 234, 235, 237, 242, 243, 246, 249, 251, 253, 256, 265.   ...

By DRF.com POMONA, Calif. (Jan. 3, 2020) — California’s only annual mixed sale will be held on Tuesday at Fairplex in Pomona, the second consecutive year the event has been conducted by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association. This year’s sale is considerably larger than the 2019 auction. Tuesday’s sale, which begins at 11 a.m., has a catalog of 269 broodmares, horses of racing age, yearlings and 2-year-olds. The main catalog has 256 horses, with 13 supplemental entries. Moonless Sky, the winner of the Fran’s Valentine Stakes for California-bred fillies and mares on turf at Santa Anita in 2017, sells as Hip No. 86. Moonless Sky, who has won 5 of 23 starts, finished fifth in an optional claimer for California-breds at 1 18 miles on turf at Santa Anita on Friday when eligible to be claimed for $20,000. In 2019, the January Mixed Sale had a catalog of 154 horses, with 81 horses listed as sold for $589,300, an average of $7,275, according to CTBA figures. There were 41 horses... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 2020) – North County Guy, making his stakes debut, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita North County Guy is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Edward Allred, is owned by Messineo or Sands and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $176,507 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 24 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2019) – Stakes winner Tribalist and fellow California-bred Carnivorous are entered in Wednesday’s $200,000 Grade II Joe Hernandez Stakes at Santa Anita. Tribalist is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Dutko & Abrams, is owned by Dutko, Abrams or Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $296,915 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 19 California Flag. He as fifth in this race last year. Carnivorous is by Square Eddie, out of the Momentum mare Charred Rare, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Thomsen Racing and is trained by Steve Knapp. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $250,409 and is coming off an optional allowing win on Oct. 18. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 30, 2019) – California-bred Tee Em Eye is entered in Saturday’s $65,000 Bold Ego Handicap for fillies and mares at Sunland Park. Tee Em Eye is by Cyclotron, out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Supermodel, was bred by Karen Headley and is owned by trainer Jose Silva. She has 10 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $169,607 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 21 City of Phoenix Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2019) – California-bred graded winners Apache Princess and Mucho Unusual are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Apache Princess is by Unusual Heat, out of the Indian Charlie mare Puskita, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $286,162 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 14 Bear Fan. 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 four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $385,382 and is coming off a ninth in the Dec. 1 Matriarch. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2019) – King Abner is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Antonio Stakes at Santa Anita. King Abner is by Hansen, out of the Salt Lake mare Margarita Salt, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing, Summit Racing or Ticket to Ride and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $341,309 and is coming off a win in a Nov. 16 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2019) – Loafers Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Mathis Brothers Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Loafers Boy is by Coil, out of the Theatrical mare All Star Cast, was bred by owner George & Martha Schwary Racing and is trained by Andrew Lerner. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $24,351 and is coming off a Dec. 8 maiden win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2019) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Robert J. Frankel Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by owner Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $291,240 and is coming off a ninth in the Dec. 15 Miss America. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Lady of Shamrock Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Lakerball is by Lakerville, out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho de Los Aviadores, is owned by Pappas Horse Racing Corp., Purple Rein Racing or Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. The multiple stakes winner has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $163,176 and is coming off a 10th in the Dec. 1 Matriarch. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2019) — The opening day of Santa Anita’s 83rd season will be postponed two days until Saturday, December 28th, ahead of next week’s declining weather forecast. “Opening Day is traditionally one of our biggest days of the year, but our commitment to safety is first and foremost,” said Aidan Butler, Acting Executive Director of California for The Stronach Group.  “It was very important to make this call as early as possible for our horsemen, fans and employees.  There are many moving parts, especially in the training of these wonderful horses, and this decision is being made at this time out of respect to give all involved plenty of advance notice.” “It is very difficult to predict weather forecasts in Southern California more than 48 hours in advance,” said Dennis Moore, who has returned to his responsibilities overseeing Santa Anita track surfaces.  “Right now, they have rain Monday through Thursday morning.  But the models are continuing to change and when they do that, they... ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Dec. 21, 2019) – Irish Heatwave is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Woodchopper Stakes for 3-year-olds at Fair Grounds. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned by Calumet Farm and trained by Jack Sisterson. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $205,284 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 4 Caesars Stakes. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 21, 2019) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul and fellow California-bred Hardcore Troubador, the defending champion, are entered in Saturday’s $65,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Esteban Valdez and trained by E Martinez. He has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $186,896 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 28 Roadrunner. He was fifth in this race last year. Hardcore Troubador is by Roi Charmant, out of the Good Journey mare Farallon, was bred by Richard Barton Ent., and is owned by trainer Edward Freeman. He has five wins in 20 starts, earnings of $209,816 and is coming off a fourth in a Dec. 6 starter’s allowance. He won this race last year. ...

From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 19, 2019) — A key provision that extends three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses through 2020 passed the Senate by a vote of 71-23 earlier today. The racehorse provision was passed by the House of Representatives on Tuesday by a vote of 297-120 as part of a larger tax package.   “We appreciate the Senate’s work to include this important provision,” said NTRA President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Waldrop. “We especially applaud the efforts of Leader McConnell, who does so much to support Kentucky’s signature industry.”   Uniform three-year racehorse depreciation was among numerous tax provisions across many industries that either expired at the beginning of 2018 or this year, or were set to expire as of Jan. 1, 2020. The bill reinstates the 3-year schedule for all racehorses retroactive to 2018 and through 2020.   The provision allows taxpayers to depreciate, on a three-year schedule, racehorses 24 months of age and younger when purchased and placed into service, as opposed to a seven-year schedule.... ...

From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 17, 2019) – A key provision that extends three-year tax depreciation for all racehorses through 2020 today passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 297-120. The racehorse provision is part of a larger tax package agreed to by Republican and Democratic leaders and now expected to be taken up by the Senate in the next several days. Uniform three-year racehorse depreciation was among numerous tax provisions across many industries that either expired at the beginning of 2018 or this year, or were set to expire as of Jan. 1, 2020. The bill reinstates the 3-year schedule for all racehorses retroactive to 2018. The provision allows taxpayers to depreciate, on a three-year schedule, racehorses 24 months of age and younger when purchased and placed into service, as opposed to a seven-year schedule. “Reinstatement of three-year depreciation for all racehorses helps attract and retain investment in the horse racing industry,” said NTRA President and Chief Executive Officer Alex Waldrop. “We appreciate the House’s work to... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. – Dominant in the Golden State Juvenile Nov. 1, Tap Back will try two turns for the first time in the $100,000 King Glorious for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds on Sunday at Los Alamitos. Named in honor of the winner of the 1988 Hollywood Futurity and 1989 Haskell, the King Glorious is restricted to 2-year-olds bred or sired in California. The one mile race is the main event on the final day of the Winter Thoroughbred meet. Post time Sunday is 12:30 p.m. The King Glorious, which is the seventh of nine races, has a scheduled post time of 3:28 p.m. A son of Einstein and the Tapit mare Tap Tap Ur It owned by co-breeder Richard Barton and trained by Jeff Bonde, Tap Back led throughout in the Golden State Juvenile, ultimately pulling away late to win by six lengths as a 14-1 outsider. The win was the second in four starts for the dark bay and pushed his earnings to $163,100.... ...

From Golden Gate Fields Publicity ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2019) – Graded stakes winner Apache Princess and defending champion The Spiral Jetter are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Bear Fan Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Apache Princess is one of two Southern California shippers that is expected to get plenty of support in the wagering. The Keith Desormeaux trainee — bred and owned by KMN Racing — most recently ran second in the Grade 3 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes sprinting on turf. She also finished second in the Grade 2 San Clemente earlier this year. This will be her career debut on synthetics, and she must overcome the inside post position. William Antongeorgi III rides for the first time. Lippy, bred and owned by Reddam Racing, has appeal as well. The Doug O’Neill conditioned 3-year-old filly makes her first start in eight and a half months, having most recently finished off-the-board going two turns in the Campanile Stakes on Gold Rush Weekend Sunday. Earlier in... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2019) – An easy winner of the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Nov. 1 at Santa Anita, Been Studying Her will stretch out an eighth of a mile in the $100,000 Soviet Problem Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. Restricted to Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies, the Soviet Problem is the eighth of nine races. Post time Saturday is 12:30 p.m. Approximate post for the one-mile main event is 3:58 p.m. Owned by breeder KMN Racing LLC and trained by Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Been Studying Her won the Golden State Juvenile Fillies by 3 ¼ lengths as the 3-2 favorite. The win was the third in four starts for the Fast Anna filly out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey. She’s earned $205,280. Hollendorfer will be seeking his second Soviet Problem win at Los Alamitos having cashed with Sircat Sally in 2016. Owner-breeders Gary Barber and Wachtel Stable and trainer Peter Miller will be seeking a second consecutive win in... ...

From CHRB CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2019) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 12, at Los Alamitos Race Course, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and package of materials also are available on the website. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 8, 2019) — Tap Back, who dominated 10 rivals in the Golden State Juvenile Nov. 1, is among 11 nominees to the $100,000 King Glorious Stakes while double stakes winner Been Studying Her tops the 15 2-year-old fillies nominated to the $100,000 Soviet Problem. Both races are at one mile and restricted to Golden State Series eligibles. The King Glorious will be run Sunday, Dec. 15, the final day of the Winter meet, while the Soviet Problem will be offered Saturday, Dec. 14. Owned by co-breeder Richard Barton and trained by Jeff Bonde, Tap Back won the Golden State Juvenile by six lengths at 14-1, the second victory in four starts for the son of Einstein and the Tapit mare Tap Tap Ur It. He’s earned $163,100. Trainer Doug O’Neill, who won the King Glorious in both 2015 (Found Money) and 2016 (Ann Arbor Eddie), has a pair of nominees – I Will Not and Rookie Mistake. Both are owned by breeder J.... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Dec. 2, 2019) — California-breds Queen Bee to You and Mo See Cal are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Bayakoa Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Fresh off a blowout victory in the Betty Grable at seven furlongs Nov. 17, Queen Bee to You will seek her second stakes win of the year at Los Alamitos for trainer Andrew Lerner. The 5-year-old Old Topper mare defeated males in the one-mile Bertrando Stakes here June 29. Bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and owned by Christopher St. Hilaire and Adam Vali, Queen Bee to You, who is out of the Touch Gold mare Silk Queen, has won six of 31 and earned $478,770. The California bred has been 1-2 in four of six at Los Alamitos. Bred by Rozamund Barclay and owned by Gary Hartunian’s Rockingham Ranch and David A. Bernsen, Mo See Cal disappointed as the 7-10 favorite in the Betty Grable, finishing a distant third behind Queen Bee to You. A gray daughter of Uncle... ...

OZONE PARK, N.Y. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Spiced Perfection, last year’s California-bred Horse of the Year, is entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade III Go for Wand Handicap for fillies and mares at Aqueduct. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Pantofel Stable, Wachtel Stable and Peter Deutsch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has eight wins in 19 starts, earnings of $1,076,905 and is coming off a fourth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2019) – Stakes winner Bettor Trip Nick is one of five California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Gold Rush Stakes for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate. Call Me Peppy is by Peppered Cat, out of the Alymagic mare Calimagic, was bred by owner Alex Paszkeicz, and is trained by Andreas Psarras. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,080 and is coming off a fifth in the Nov. 9 Golden Nugget Stakes. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Jedi Knight is by Northern Indy, out of the Unusual Heat mare Of Royalty, was bred by Seamist Racing, is owned by John Molloy or Andreas Psarras and is trained by Psarras. The $4,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in six starts, earnings of $48,752 and is coming off a Nov. 7 starter’s allowance win. 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 William Delia, Gary... ...