DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2020) – California-breds North County Guy, Acclimate, Ward ‘n Jerry and Marckie’s Water are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes at Del Mar. 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 five wins in 26 starts, earnings of $256,147 and is coming off a win in an Oct. 9 optional claimer. Multiple graded winner Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal and Patsy Berumen, is owned by Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Tevelde and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $365,872 and is coming off a ninth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Turf. Ward ‘n Jerry is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. &... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 22, 2020) – California Kook is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $100,000 Red Carpet Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $194,762 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 10 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 19, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Galilean and stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Take the One O One and Oliver are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Cary Grant Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Del Mar. Appreciated is by Acclamation, out of the Belong to Me mare Wise Investor, was bred by Paul Newhart & Craig Martin, is owned by Newfield Farm or Martin and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $180,064 and is coming off a fifth in an Oct. 25 optional claimer. 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 five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $169,777 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. Multiple stakes winner Take the One O One is by Acclamation, out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, November 19, 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 #20, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2020) – A quartet of California-breds are among the entries in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Nugget Stakes for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate. Ben Wade is by Grazen, out of the Bernstein mare Your Cheatin Heart, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $25,740 and is coming off an Oct. 25 maiden win. Mischievous Path is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Street Cry mare Tall Stepper, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Irvin Racing Stable and trained by Greg James. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $25,740 and is coming off an Oct. 4 maiden win. Corsican is by Square Eddie, out of the War Front mare Epistemology, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by D. Wayne Baker or Kate Cabello and is trained by Baker. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $24,206 and is coming off a fifth in an Oct. 25... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2020) – Graded stakes winners Warren’s Showtime and Just Grazed Me are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Betty Grable Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sheza Girly Girl is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Grand Reward mare Sheza Eyeopener, was bred by owners Tom Halasz & Richard Brown and is trained by Steve Miyadi. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $149,406 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $288,220 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 10 California Distaff. Miss Megan is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Compton Place mare Miss Cassia, was bred by owner GoldGo Racing and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has two wins in eight... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2020) – Stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Camino Del Paraiso and fellow California-bred Give Me the Lute are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Stakes at Golden Gate. 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 or Wendy Hogan and is trained by Andy Mathis. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $142,073 and is coming off a win in an Oct. 17 optional claimer. 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 six wins in 39 starts, earnings of $440,092 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Rolling Green. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2020) — California-bred Mucho Unusual drew post position No. 8 in the $2 million Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf, carded as the seventh race on Saturday. Mucho Unusual was bred by owner George Krikorian and trained by Tim Yakteen. Mucho Unusual has five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $702,725 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 26 Grade I Rodeo Drive. Flavian Prat is named to ride Mucho Unusual, who is 30-1 on the morning line. Also in the race is Lady Prancealot, an Irish-bred daughter of California stallion Sir Prancealot, who also is the sire of Miss Amulet, an Irish-bred entered in the $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf in Friday. California-bred Bulletproof One is the fourth also-eligible for the $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint, carded as the fifth race on Saturday. She was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and KMN Racing, is owned by Gary Barber, Wachtel Stable & Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2020) – Stakes winners Good With People and Positivity are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Me Likey is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Too Much Excess, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start Oct. 16 with earnings of $33,000. Touchdown Brown is by Cairo Prince, out of the Cherokee Run mare Chicalelee, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $50,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 26 American Pharoah. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Finding Silver is by Empire Way, out of the Indian Charlie mare Silver Time, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by William Peeples and trained by Luis Mendez. The $25,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2020) – Unbeaten multiple stakes winner Governor Goteven aims for her fourth consecutive victory in Friday’s $150,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Starlight Stroll 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 Holleondorfer. She won her lone start Oct. 18 with earnings of $23,400. Eddie’s New Dream is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $44,000 and is coming off a Sept. 7 maiden win. Dylans Wild Cat is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Square Eddie mare Mommacat, was bred by Papa Gallo Racing, is owned by Sunnyside Capital Ventures and is trained by Neil French. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $36,300 and is coming off an Oct. 2 maiden win. September... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Baja Sur is among the entries in Sunday’s $75,000 El Dorado Shooter Stakes for California-bred or -sired at Golden Gate. Bettor Trip Nick is by Boat Trip, out of the In Excess mare Bettor Knot, was bred by Running Horse Equine Trainer Center, is owned by Gary Oetman or Ray Pagano and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $150,180 and is making his first start since a third in the June 13 Alcatraz. No Longer Silent is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Petionville mare Silent Stalk, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and trained by Jonathan Wong. He has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $110,060 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. Ultimate Bango is by Uh Oh Bango, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Mitchell Dutko & Bob Abrams, is owned by William Branch, William Buster Jr. or Mark Cohen... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2020) – California-bred Margot’s Boy and Rookie Mistake are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Let It Ride Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Marchance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $172,020 and is coming off a seventh in the Oct. 18 Twilight Derby. 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 three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $215,888 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 11 California Flag. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2020) – Cordiality is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Kathryn Crosby Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 12 wins in 33 starts, earnings of $620,815 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 3 Swingtime Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2020) – California-breds I’m So Anna, Momma Mocca and Miss Glorious are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Pike Place Dancer Stakes for 2-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 one win in four starts, earnings of $55,740 and is coming off a second in an Oct. 11 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Momma Mocca is by Tamarando, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by David McGlothlin, is owned by Doyle, Gonzalez, Gutierrez, Hanna, Hanna, et al and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. The $30,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $8,970. Miss Glorious is by Goldencents, out of the Monarchos mare Ms Glory Be, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Alan Klein or Philip Lebherz and is trained by Andrew Lerner. She... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2020) –California-bred graded stakes winner Grecian Fire is entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. He has six wins in 29 starts, earnings of $418,453 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Nov. 30, 2019 Berkeley Handicap. ...

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2020) — For the Del Mar Fall meet, which begins Saturday, Oct. 31, all CHRB licensed owners will be permitted on track for both morning workouts and afternoon races every day of the Fall meet. Unfortunately, due to state and local guidelines, non-licensed guests are still not permitted. Owners wishing to attend the races should email or call Mary Forney, Executive Director of TOC (mforney@toconline.com ) to secure access, and reservations can be made up until 24 hours before race day. To attend morning workouts, no advanced reservation is required. On race days, owners must show their license when entering the Del Mar Race Track and park in the designated area just outside the clubhouse. Owners will enter through the gate on the east side of the track across from the receiving barn (same gate as the summer). Owners will be required to be on the owner reservation list, provide their CHRB owners license, and undergo a full Covid-19 health screening including a... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball and fellow California-bred stakes winner An Eddie Surprise return from layoffs in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes for fillies and mares 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 $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $181,731 and is making her first start since a third in a Mar. 8 optional claimer. 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 five wins in 26 starts, earnings of $341,952 and is making her first start since winning the Feb. 17 Wishing Well. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Margot’s Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Twilight Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $171,520 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 6 Del Mar Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2020) – Needless to Say is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Anoakia Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Needless to Say is by Not This Time, out of the Roman Dancer mare Camille C, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms or Antonsen and is trained by Dean Pederson. She won her lone start Aug. 23 with earnings of $33,000. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Warren’s Showtime is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Autumn Miss 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 five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $460,251 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 22 Del Mar Oaks. ...

From Fasig-Tipton CYPRESS, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) — In advance of Monday’s California Fall Yearlings Sale at Los Alamitos, Fasig-Tipton has announced the following COVID-19 protocols will be in place in accordance with California regulations: Screening measures, including temperature checks and health screening questions, will be in place to gain admittance to the sales grounds for all staff, participants and attendees; Cloth face coverings are required in accordance with U.S. CDC recommendations; Participants will not be allowed to congregate.  At least six feet of distance must be maintained between people; No indoor food service will be available; Valet parking will not be available; Increased cleaning and disinfection procedures will be implemented with regular sanitation of high touch surfaces at least every two hours; Frequent hand washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is recommended for all attendees; The health and safety of sale participants is of paramount importance.  These guidelines are intended as a supplement to assist with safe operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and are subject... ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2020) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Oct. 24 Northern California Annual Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the general business meeting will be live-streamed allowing you to participate online and / or by phone. This meeting gives TOC directors an opportunity to bring the membership up to date on important issues and will include a question-and-answer session.  Instructions on how to participate will be emailed to you the day before the event. Please note that your CHRB license MUST be current in order to participate. Register here: https://www.toconline.com/events/northern-california-annual-meeting-5/     ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2020) – Multiple stakes winners Mikes Tiznow and Baja Sur are co-high weights in Sunday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap 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 is trained by Anthony Saavedra. He has eight wins in 29 starts, earnings of $230,301 and is coming off a 10th in the July 26 California Dreamin’. He was second in this race last year. 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 five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $203,005 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 22 Green Flash. Rookie Mistake is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2020) – Defending champion and graded winner Just Grazed Me is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. 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 six starts, earnings of $81,026 and is coming off a consecutive allowance wins. Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $286,220 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 28 Tranquility Lake. Althea Gibson is by Grazen, out of the Bertrando mare Hey Cowboy, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $86,200 and is coming off a... ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 7, 2020) – California Kook is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade I Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup presented by Dixiana for 3-year-old fillies at Keeneland. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $179,762 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 6 Del Mar Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sales graduate and stakes winner Big Fish and fellow California-breds Ingest and Dennis Celery are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Big Fish is by Mr. Big, out of the into Mischief mare Perched, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by David Hofmans. The $45,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in four starts, earnings of $109,000 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. Ingest is by Square Eddie, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Octogarian, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $44,400 and is coming off a Sept. 26 maiden win. CTBA January Sale graduate Dennis Celery is by Point of Entry, out of the Formal Dinner mare Informal Lady, was bred by Equine Formula 1, LLC/Eric Yohan Knipe, is owned... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Closing Remarks is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Surfer Girl Stakes for 2-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 won her lone start Aug. 31 with earnings of $33,000. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2020) – Stakes winner Good With People is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Indian Summer Stakes Presented by Keeneland Select for 2-year-olds at Keeneland. Good With People is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Roar of the Tiger mare Gator Prowl, was bred by owners J. Kirk and Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $106,000 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 30, 2020) – Multiple graded-stakes winner Sneaking In is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Sneaking In 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 six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $491,441 and is coming off a consecutive graded wins in the Great Lady M and Rancho Bernardo. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Cordiality and fellow California-breds Donut Girl and Sedamar are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Donut Girl is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Any Given Saturday mare Saturday’s Girl, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Cunningham Stables and trained by Brian Cunningham. She has four wins in 24 starts, earnings of $184,762 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 7 optional claimer. 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 15 starts, earnings of $270,654 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 15 Solana Beach. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Ed Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 11 wins in 32 starts, earnings... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2020) – Stakes winner Desert Law is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes. Desert Law is by Desert Code, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Treasure Chest, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $347,547 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 29 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Take the One O One is taking on the big boys in Maximum Security and Improbable in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita. Take the One O One is by Acclamation, out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Brian Koriner. The $47,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $429,326 and is coming off an Aug. 22 optional claiming win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Grade II winner Mucho Unusual is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Rodeo Drive 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 15 starts, earnings of $522,715 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 15 Solana Beach Stakes. Also entered in the race are Tonahutu and Lady Prancealot, Irish-bred daughters of California stallion Sir Prancealot. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Touchdown Brown is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I American Pharoah Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Touchdown Brown is by Cairo Prince, out of the Cherokee Run mare Chicalelee, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $49,500 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Bulletproof One is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Unzip Me Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Bulletproof One is by Idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and KMN Racing, is owned by Barber, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. She has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $300,262 and is coming off a sixth in a Sept. 6 optional claimer. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 23, 2020) – Stakes winner Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $60,000 Ricks Memorial Stakes for fillies and mares at Remington Park. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keogh and Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by D Ackerman. She has six wins in 29 starts, earnings of $352,109 and is coming off a 10th in the Aug. 2 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 21, 2020) – Unbeaten She Likes to Party is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $60,000 Freedom of the City Stakes for 2-year-old fillies 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 Karline Kingston. She has won both starts with earnings of $36,149. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 20, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner El Tigre Terrible and fellow California-bred Give Me the Lute are entered in Friday’s $200,000 Grade II Eddie D Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 four wins in eight starts, earnings of $210,510 and is coming off a win in the July 31 Real Good Deal. Give Me the Lute is by Boisterous, out of the Midnight Lute mare Steal the Lute, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Hogan or Hogan and is trained by Andy Mathis. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $116,613 and is coming off back-to-back allowance wins. ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, September 24, 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 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 *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 #16, 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. (Sept. 14, 2020)– The opening day of Santa Anita’s Autumn season will be pushed back a week until Friday, September 25, due to the impact of Bobcat Fire on the air quality and surrounding community. “Our local community has been deeply impacted by the Bobcat Fire burning for more than a week in the mountains behind us,” said Aidan Butler, Executive Director of California Operations for The Stronach Group. “The current weather pattern has kept the smoke in the valley and the air quality is quite poor right now. The Red Cross is using Santa Anita as the evacuation zone for people – including many of our horsemen – whose homes are less than two miles from here. As excited as we are to welcome back live racing, we are first and foremost committed to safety. This is the responsible decision to make at this time so people can plan accordingly.” “The stakes races set for this weekend will be brought back next weekend,”... ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (Sept. 12, 2020) – Unbeaten Slews Hymn is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Tom Metzen H.B.P.A.S. at Canterbury Park. Slews Hymn is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Wild Again mare Wild Note, was bred by Ed Delaney, is owned by Larry Watson and trainer Wade Rarick. He has won all three starts with earnings of $44,700. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 13, 2020) – A trio of California-breds are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Manzano Stakes for 2-year-olds at Albuquerque. Tripp a Matic is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pentelicus mare Chanceofalifetime, was bred by Martin Bach, is owned by Stable HMA and is trained by Bart Hone. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $21,016 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 26 Gold Rush Futurity at Arapahoe. Colton’s Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Orientate mare Starsilhouette, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Phil Lebherz, Alan Klein and Rusty Brown and is trained by J.R. Gonzalez. He is a maiden making his second start. Lebron Jane is a filly by Dixie Chatter, out of the Corinthian mare Sunday Eve, was bred by Double Kee, is owned by Stable HMA and trained by Bart Hone. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $1,746. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2020) – California-bred colts American Farmer and Margot’s Boy, and fillies California Kook and Warren’s Showtime, are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds. 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 Sherman and is trained by Steve Sherman. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $97,122 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 8 Robert Dupret Derby. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachdoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $131,520 and is coming off a fifth in the July 31 Real Good Deal. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in eight starts,... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2020) – Super Game is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf Stakes. Super Game is by Super Saver, out of the Awesome Again mare Belvedera, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,500 and is coming off an Aug. 9 maiden win. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Camino Del Paraiso and fellow California-bred Irish Heatwave are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green 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 Ranch Road and trained by O.J. Juaregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has five wins in 38 starts, earnings of $400,692 and is coming off a did not finish in the July 26 California Dreamin’. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing Inc., is owned by GNO Racing Club, Aldabbagh, Ouriel or Robershaw and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $247,980 and is coming off a seventh in the Aug. 22 Green Flash. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Big Fish and fellow California-breds C’Mon Jenna and None Above the Law are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf for 2-year-olds. C’Mon Jenna is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Unusual Heat mare Lisa Lulu, was bred by Kathryn Tovatt, is owned by Fosselman, Lambert or Underhill, et al and is trained by Robert Hess Jr. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $18,300 and is coming off an Aug. 15 maiden claiming win. Big Fish is by Mr. Big, out of the Into Mischief mare Perched, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Legacy Ranch and trained by David Hofmans. The $45,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in three starts, earnings of $49,000 and is coming off an Aug. 21 maiden win. 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... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2020) – Scooby is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $250,000 Grade I Runhappy Del Mar Futurity for 2-year-olds. Scooby is by Fast Anna, out of the Scat Daddy mare Doowop Shedoo, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He is a stakes-placed maiden making his third start with earnings of $23,000. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2020) – Pulpit Rider is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade II John C. Mabee Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Pulpit Rider is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has six wins in 24 starts, earnings of $462,677 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 15 Solana Beach. Also entered in Lady Prancealot, an Irish-bred daughter of California stallion Sir Prancealot. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2020) – Graduation Stakes winner Positivity returns in Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Alpine Thunder is by Empire Way, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Alpine Echo, was bred by Heinz Steinmann, is owned by Huntertown Farm and trained by Jose Hernandez. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $3,000. Jazz Hands is by Square Eddie, out of the Russian Courage mare Nicole and Ben, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $26,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 2 Graduation. Tacoflavoredkisses is by Distorted Humor, out of the Parading mare Sweetpollypurebrd, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Litt or Solis and trained by Simon Callaghan. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $36,000 and is coming off an Aug. 8 maiden win. Positivity is by Paynter, out of the City... ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Aug. 29, 2020) – Multiple stakes winner Bulletproof One is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $150,000 Unbridled Sidney Stakes for fillies and mares at Churchill Downs. Bulletproof One is by Idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds & KMN Racing, is owned by Gary Barber, Cecil Barber, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. A 3-year-old facing older, she has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $299,762 and is coming off a July 24 optional claiming win. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 29, 2020) – Unbeaten stakes winner Daffodil Sweet is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. 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 won all three starts with earnings of $42,590 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 6 Coca-Cola Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2020) – California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes winner Governor Goteven is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Mucha Woman is by Empire Way, out of the Flower Alley mare Black Bird Rock, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tricar Stables and is trained by Sal Gonzalez. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $22,500 and is coming off an Aug. 14 maiden claimer. Do You Hear That is by Southern Image, out of the Comic Strip mare Cochinero, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. She won her lone start Aug. 16 with earnings of $23,400. Governor Goteven is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Time to Get Even mare Time Linda Goteven, was bred by owner Templeton Horses and is trained by Lisa Bernard. She’s won both of her starts with earnings of $87,000. Big Andy is by Mr. Big, out of... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2020) – Stakes winner Smiling Shirlee is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein and Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $284,220 and is coming off a third in the July 24 Fleet Treat. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 23, 2020) – Sacagewea is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Sacagewea is by Indian Evening, out of the Tavasco mare Red Rachel, was bred by owner George Todaro and is trained by Tim Wenzel. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $11,563 and is coming off a July 23 maiden win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2020) – Galilean, winner of the California Dreamin’ Stakes, returns to open company in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Barker or Sandbrook, et al and is trained by John Sadler. He has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $514,098 and is coming off a back-to-back wins in Cal-bred stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Four-time stakes winner Warren’s Showtime and fellow California-bred California Kook are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade I Del Mar Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. 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 five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $430,251 and is coming off a third in the July 25 San Clemente. California Kook is by Boisterous, out of the Comic Strip mare Kukaluka, was bred by owners Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $117,762 and is coming off a second in a July 12 optional claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Graded winner Ward ‘n Jerry and fellow California-bred North County Guy are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap presented by the Japan Racing Association. Ward ‘n Jerry is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Dehere mare Tamarack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $387,579 and is coming off a third in the June 21 San Juan Capistrano. 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 24 starts, earnings of $209,627 and is coming off a second in a July 24 optional claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – California-bred stakes winners Irish Heatwave and Mikes Tiznow are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Irish Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Broken Vow mare Irish Winnie, was bred by Moger Inc. & Neary Racing, is owned by GNO Racing Club, Aldabbagh or Ouriel, et al and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $247,480 and is coming off a sixth in the July 26 California Dreamin’. 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 five wins in nine starts, earnings of $197,005 and is coming off a back-to-back wins in the Albany Stakes one year apart. Also entered in Baja Sur, a Washington-bred son of California stallion Smiling Tiger, who has five wins in nine starts with earnings of $156,520. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2020) – Sheza Girly Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. She is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Grand Reward mare Sheza Eyeopener, was bred by owners Tom Halasz or Richard Brown and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $80,506 and is coming off an Aug. 9 starter’s allowance win. ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (Aug. 16, 2020) — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Even Pandura is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Prairie Gold Lassie Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. Even Pandura is by Time to Get Even, out of the Midnight Lute mare Pandura, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Jose Silva. She won her lone start July 2 with earnings of $14,400. ...

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2020) – After securing the first graded stakes win of her career in her previous race, KMN Racing’s California-bred Sneaking Out will try for a second straight such win when the consistent daughter of Indian Evening faces an expected seven other fillies and mares in the $100,000 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3) Aug. 21 at Del Mar. Trained by Racing Hall of Famer Jerry Hollendorfer, Sneaking Out posted a three-quarter length victory in the $201,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (G2) July 4 at Los Alamitos Race Course after tracking from second early in that 6 1/2-furlong sprint. Sneaking Out, with Umberto Rispoli scheduled to be aboard for the first time, will try that distance again Friday. The victory in the Great Lady M. improved Sneaking Out’s record to 5-4-0 from 11 starts. The 4-year-old California-bred filly out of the Kitten’s Joy  mare Maddie’s Odyssey won last year’s Evening Jewel Stakes over other state-bred females in April at Santa Anita Park. She’ll be making her fifth... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, August 20, 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 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 #15, 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. (Aug. 12, 2020) – Fleet Treat winner Big Sweep and Grade II winner Mucho Unusual are among the entries in Saturday’s $125,000 Solana Beach 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 14 starts, earnings of $246,904 and is coming off a fourth in the July 12 Osunitas. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 11 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $557,635 and is coming off a win in the July 12 Osunitas. She won this race in 2018. Big Sweep is by Mr. Big, out of the City Zip mare Misszippityslewda, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Red Baron’s Barn or Rancho Temescal and trained by... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 12, 2020) – She Likes to Party is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $40,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies 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 won her lone start July 17 at Prairie Meadows with earnings of $18,000. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2020) – California-breds Catfish Hunter and Take Charge Deputy are entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Mt. Ranier Stakes at Emerald Downs. Catfish Hunter is by Grazen, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Bluegrass Belle, was bred by Nick Alexander, is owned by Primo Posto Racing and is trained by Sharon Ross. He has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $125,515 and is coming off a fifth in a July 15 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 trained by Jorge Rosales. He has eight wins in 22 starts, earnings of $74,653 and is coming off a July 15 optional claiming win. ...

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Outs for Tuesday’s Sale: 1, 6, 11, 19, 23, 26, 32, 38, 41, 52, 57, 62, 77, 80, 86, 87, 93, 103, 104, 105, 106, 109, 110, 113, 118. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2020) — The 2020 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, beginning at noon. The sale is open to the public. Face coverings must be worn and social distancing must be practiced. A $500 travel allowance is being offered to out-of-state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the sale and make a purchase for a minimum of $3,500. To view the catalog, click here For further information, contact Loretta Veiga – (626) 445-7800 Ext 227 or email: loretta@ctba.com, or Christy Chapman – (626) 445-7800 Ext 247 or email: christy@ctba.com.   ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2020) — Indian Peak is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Grade III La Jolla Handicap for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $204,100 and is coming off a win in the June 20 Snow Chief Stakes. ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2020) — Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) invites all members to the Southern California Annual Meeting. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the general business meeting will be live-streamed allowing you to participate online and/or by phone. This meeting gives TOC 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. Instructions on how to participate will be emailed to you the day before the event. Please note that your CHRB license MUST be current in order to participate. Register Here ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2020) – Six California-breds seek their first stakes victory in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. 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 Sherman and is trained by Steve Sherman. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $57,722 and is coming off a third in a July 3 optional claimer. Too Late is by Square Eddie, out of the Hennessey mare If Not for You, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $57,927 and is coming off a third in a July 24 optional claimer. Awesome Summer is by Vronsky, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owners William & Judy Hedrick and is trained by R. Hess Sr. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $54,262 and is coming off a... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2020) – Defending champion Beau Recall, fellow Grade I winner Lady Prancealot and Tonahutu are a trio of Irish-breds by California stallion Sir Prancealot entered in a field of eight for Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Yellow Ribbon Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Tonahutu has four wins in 17 starts with earnings of $125,981 and is coming off a second in a July 10 optional claimer. Lady Prancealot has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $565,841 and is coming off a fifth in the May 25 Gamely. She won last year’s Grade I American Oaks. Beau Recall has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $1,101,512 and is coming off a second in the June 27 Just a Game. She won this race last year. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2020) – California-breds September Secret and Exchange Vows are entered in Friday’s $150,000 Grade II Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. September Secret is by Grazen, out of the Sea of Secrets mare Sweetest Secret, was bred by Jennifer Saavedra, is owned by Kagele or Shaw and trained by Peter Miller. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $15,500 and is coming off a July 24 maiden claiming win. Exchange Vows is by Tapiture, out of the Exchange Rate mare Champagne Exchange, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by Tricar Stables and trained by Sal Gonzalez. She won her lone start July 2 with earnings of $12,600. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 2, 2020) – Undefeated Daffodil Sweet is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $40,000 Coca-Cola Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. 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’s won both starts with earnings of $20,350. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2020) – Seven 2-year-olds are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles. Good With People is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Roar of the Tiger mare Gator Prowl, was bred by owners J. Kirk & Judy Robison and is trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start July 12 with earnings of $30,000. Jazz Hands is by Square Eddie, out of the Russian Courage mare Nicole and Ben, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Edward Freeman. He won his lone start June 28 with earnings of $24,000. Touchdown Brown is by Cairo Prince, out of the Cherokee Run mare Chicalelee, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He won his lone start June 19 with earnings of $30,000. None Above the Law is by Karakontie, out of the Northern Afleet mare Legally Blanca, was bred by owners J. Kirk & Judy Robison... ...

By DRF.com ALBANY, Calif. (July 30, 2020) — Racing returns early to Golden Gate Fields this summer with a special six-day Wine Country Racing meet opening on Friday. The meet is being held in conjunction with the Sonoma County Fair. The meet will feature a pair of $50,000 turf stakes at 1 1/16 miles, the Luther Burbank for fillies and mares on Saturday and the Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds on Aug. 8. Opening day on Friday will include four turf races, which have drawn fields of 7, 8, 7, and 10. The eight-race card drew 62 entries, an average of just under eight per race. “I think it’s obvious many trainers were just looking for grass racing,” racing secretary Patrick Mackey said. The Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa usually runs its summer meet at this time, but the fair was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Santa Rosa is the lone fair track with a grass course. After the two-week Wine Country Racing mini-meet, the regular mid-summer Golden... ...

HENDERSON, Ky. (July 30, 2020) – Stakes winner Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Kentucky Downs Preview Ladies Turf Stakes at Ellis Park. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keough and Roncelli Family Trust and is owned by D. Kelly Ackerman. She has six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $351,359 and is coming off a win in the July 15 Lady Canterbury. ...

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 28, 2020) — The Jockey Club reminds stallion managers to submit their Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) for the 2020 breeding season by August 1.   “To ensure that the breeding statistics we release in the fall are as accurate as possible, we request that RMBs be submitted by August 1,” said Matt Iuliano, executive vice president and executive director of The Jockey Club. “In addition to the utility of covering information in mare produce records and catalog-style pedigrees available through equineline, the number of mares reported bred each year is an important economic indicator of the health of the Thoroughbred breeding industry.”   Stallion managers who submit completed RMBs by August 1 are among the first to receive their Stallion Service Certificates, which facilitates the timely registration of 2021 foals.   Reports of Mares Bred may be submitted via Interactive Registration at registry.jockeyclub.com or a form is available by email, fax, or mail by contacting inquiries@jockeyclub.com. ...

From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (July 27, 2020) — Owners will be allowed on site at Golden Gate Fields in the Winners Circle Area during training on SUNDAYS ONLY from the hours of 7:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. No refreshments will be provided during this time. For further information, please contact: Cynthia Seidl, Sr. Manager of Administration, Golden Gate Fields, at Cynthia.Seidl@goldengatefields.com. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – CTBA January Sale graduate Reign of Fire is among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Big Andy is by Mr. Big, out of the Kafwain mare Your Special Day, was bred by Dr. Dorothee Kieckhefer, Lee Evans & Sandy Evans, is owned by Leucadia Land Stables and trained by Blake Heap. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $13,000. Governor Goteven is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Time to Get Even mare Time Linda Goteven, was bred by owner Templeton Horses and trained by Lisa Bernard. She won her lone start May 29 with earnings of $30,000. CTBA January Sales graduate Reign of Fire is an Arizona-bred daughter of California stallion Vronsky, out of the Roar mare Red Hot Renee, was bred by Regan Wright & Rustin Reidhead, is owned by C T R Stables and trained by Luis Mendez. The $9,000 purchase at... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – California-bred stakes winners Desert Law and Fashionably Fast are entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Desert Law is by Desert Code, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Treasure Chest, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $331,707 and is coming off a third in the June 13 Thor’s Echo. He was second in this race last year. Fashionably Fast is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Forestry mare Fall Fashion, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms, Antonsen or Nicoletti and is trained by Dean Pederson. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $489,745 and is coming off a second in the June 7 Triple Bend. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2020) – Stakes winners Phantom Boss and El Tigre Terrible are among the entries in Friday’s $125,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. 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 two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $139,098 and is coming off a fourth in the July 10 Runhappy Oceanside. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $126,520 and is coming off a sixth in the July 10 Runhappy Oceanside. Let’s Rejoyce is by Kafwain, out of the Discreet Cat mare Joyce and Me, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,900 and is coming off... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 26, 2020) – In the Vault is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $40,000 Angie C. S. Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. In the Vault is by Gallant Son, out of the Vicar mare Be Faithful, was bred by owners Frank Lucarelli, Chris Randall & Scott Centers, is owned by Lucarelli, Randall and Rossi and Scott Centers and is trained by Lucarelli. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $3,700. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2020) – Soi Phet Stakes winner Galilean and Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Take the One O One and Camino Del Paraiso are among the entrants in Sunday’s $125,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate 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 37 starts, earnings of $400,192 and is coming off a third in the June 14 San Francisco Mile. He was fourth in this race in 2018. Galilean is by Uncle Mo, out of the El Prado mare Fresia, was bred by Bar C Racing Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds, Barker or Sandbrook, et al and is trained by John Sadler. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $442,848 and is coming off... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 22, 2020) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Gardees World and My Father Footsteps are among the entries in Saturday’s $50,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Pleasanton. Top Harbor is by Harbor the Gold, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Jarnig, Marshall or Schweiger and is trained by Tim McCanna. He won his lone start June 28 with earnings of $20,280. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Gardees World is a filly by Atticus, out of the Broken Vow mare Achnasheals, was bred by Frank Lagatutta, is owned by Gary Marrone and trained by Michael Lenzini. The 2,200 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale won her lone start May 23 with earnings of $23,400. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate My Father Footstep is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Giacomo mare All Luv Me, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Andres Rondan and trained by Felix Rondan. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – Warren’s Showtime scratched out of Friday’s $125,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles to run in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade II San Clemente Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Four-time stakes winner Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Benjamin & Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $412,251 and is coming off a win in the June 21 Melair. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – California-breds Been Studying Her, Smiling Shirlee, Loud Loud Music and Big Sweep run in of Friday’s $125,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar after the scratch of Warren’s Showtime, who will run in Saturday’s San Clemente Stakes. Multiple stakes winner Been Studying Her is by Fast Anna, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $250,080 and is coming off a second in the June 13 Angel’s Flight. Stakes winner Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown Jr., Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $269,220 and is coming off a second in the June 21 Melair. Loud Loud Music is by Tizbud, out of the Bernstein mare Your Cheatin... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 18, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a noticed meeting on Monday, July 20, beginning at 9:30 a.m. In accordance with Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be conducted via teleconference. No physical location will be provided. The public is encouraged to participate. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). Individuals also may join the teleconference by dialing 888-392-4564 and entering 4642216# when prompted. After joining the teleconference, individuals may speak once the chairman has invited public comment by pressing star 1 to signal the operator. There is only one agenda item for this emergency meeting: Discussion and action by the Board regarding the Board’s action on July 10, 2020 to place on probation the license to conduct a horse race meet for the Los Alamitos Quarter Horse Racing Association (QH) at Los Alamitos Race Course, running December 27, 2019, through December 22, 2020, pending a plan of action from the licensee... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2020) – Stealthediamonds is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s rescheduled $65,000 Daisycutter Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. 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 19 starts, earnings of $333,875 and is coming off a third in the May 25 Monrovia. ...

From ThoroughbredAuctions.com CHARLES TOWN, W.V. – July 17, 2020 – ThoroughbredAuctions.Com announces the complete dispersal of Thoroughbreds owned by the late R.D. Hubbard. The auction will be an internet only auction, with bidding opening on Tuesday, July 21st and closing on Tuesday July 28th. The online catalog is available at ThroughbredAuctions.com. R.D. Hubbard was an icon in the horse racing industry. He raced both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. Some of his more prominent Thoroughbreds include such luminaries as Corwyn Bay (IRE), Gentlemen (ARG), Stravinsky and many more. Hubbard bought Ruidoso Downs in 1988 with partner Dr. Ed Allred, and eventually became the sole owner until he sold it in 2017. He helped create the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, and as a member of NTRA’s board of directors, he co-founded its Racing Integrity and Drug Testing Task Force. He also built and operated The Woodlands, a dual greyhound and racehorse facility in Kansas City, Kansas. In addition, Hubbard has been chairman of Hollywood Park and Turf Paradise, and he headed a... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 16, 2020) – Stakes winners Misirlu and Blue Diva, and fellow California-bred Princess Vivian, are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 California Governors’ Handicap for fillies and mares at Pleasanton. Misirlu is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Grand Advice, was bred by Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Antone Metaxas and is trained by Steve Specht. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $82,836 and is coming off a third in a May 31 optional claimer. Stakes winner Princess Vivian is by Uh Oh Bango, out of the Macho Uno mare Seductive Charm, was bred by MNM Thoroughbreds, is owned by MNM Thoroughbreds, MacDonald, Marsh & Mendoza and is trained by Sergio Ledezma. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $136,314 and is coming off a fourth in the May 30 Camilla Urso. 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... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 13, 2020) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, July 16, 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# 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. Note that for agenda item #15, 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. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 9, 2020) – Fran’s Valentine Stakes winner Super Patriot, and fellow California-breds Cordiality and Sedamar who chased her, are entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. 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 six wins in 28 starts, earnings of $353,954 and is coming off a win in the June 6 Fran’s Valentine. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Donnie Crevier and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has 10 wins in 30 starts, earnings of $504,835 and is coming off a fifth in the June 6 Fran’s Valentine. 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... ...

ELMONT, N.Y. (July 9, 2020) – Seeking Revenge is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $80,000 River Memories Stakes for fillies and mares at Belmont Park. Seeking Revenge is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Awesome Again mare Pirate’s Legacy, was bred by David Payne and is owned by trainer John Stephens. She has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $40,458 and is coming off a fifth in a July 3 allowance. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 7, 2020) – Stakes winner El Tigre Terrible and fellow California-breds Rookie Mistake and Margot’s Boy are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Runhappy Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. 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 six starts, earnings of $138,760 and is coming off a second in the June 6 Desert Code. 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 two wins in nine starts, earnings of $133,098 and is coming off a fifth in the June 6 Desert Code. Margot’s Boy is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Creachadoir mare Margot Machance, was bred by owner Alfred Pais and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has three wins in five starts, earnings... ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 8, 2020) – Grade II winner Mucho Unusual is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $350,000 Grade I Coolmore Jenny Wiley Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Mucho Unusual is by Mucho Macho Man, out of the Unusual Heat mare Not Unusual, was bred by owner George Krikorian and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $505,382 and is coming off a third in the May 25 Gamely. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2020) – California-breds Delia O’Hara and Smart N Wicked are entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Northbound Pride Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Canterbury Park. Delia O’Hara is by Khozan, out of the Discreetly Mine mare Starlet O’Hara, was bred by H & E Ranch and is owned by trainer Shawn Davis. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,497 and is coming off a June 16 maiden win. Smart N Wicked is by Wicked Strong, out of the Smarty Jones mare Smarty B, was bred by Fleming Thoroughbred Farm, William Matthews & Filippo Santoro and is trained by Jose Silva. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $50,613 and is coming off a win in a June 29 optional claimer. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 8, 2020) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Streak of Luck is by Old Fashioned, out of the Elusive Quality mare Valeria, was bred by Roncelli Family Trust, is owned by Carrie Brogden, James Keough and Roncelli Family Trust and is trained by D. Ackerman. She has five wins in 27 starts, earnings of $306,359 and is coming off a sixth in the June 14 Possibly Perfect. ...