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Miss Sunset, Skye Diamonds Meet

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2018) – California-bred graded winners Miss Sunset and Skye Diamonds are entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Filly & Mare Sprint at seven furlongs, to be run as the third race at Churchill Downs. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and trained by Jeff Bonde. The Grade II winner has 10 wins in 19 starts, earnings of $891,895 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 6 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes. She is 15-1 on the morning line. Multiple graded winner Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizney Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing Stable, Acker, Lindo, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has 10 wins in 23 starts, earnings of $690,150 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 7 L.A. Woman. She is... ...

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Richard’s Boy Gets Second Shot at Turf Sprint

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2018) — Richard’s Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at 5 ½ furlongs, to be run as the fourth race at Churchill Downs. Richard’s Boy is by Idiot Proof, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Marissa’s Boy, was bred by Harold and Pamela Tillema, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has nine wins in 33 starts, earnings of $933,055 and is coming off a second in the Oct. 20 California Flag. He was second in this race last year. ...

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B Squared Draws in Twin Spires Sprint

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2018) – B Squared is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $2 million Twin Spires Breeders’ Cup Sprint, to be run at Churchill Downs. B Squared 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. He has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $429,948 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 8 E.B. Johnston. He is 20-1 on the morning line. ...

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Deep Field for Golden State Juvenile Fillies

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2018) – Stakes winners Creative Instinct, Start the Show and Naughty Tiger head a deep field in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Unbeaten Give Me a Hint is by Merit Man, out of the Beat Hollow mare Hint of Promise, was bred by Robert Hess and owners Schroeder Farms and Welton Mansfield and is trained by Hess.  She won both of her starts with earnings of $41,040. Start the Show is by Oxbow, out of the Bertrando mare Preshow, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Blackstone Street Racing and trained by Richard Baltas. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $89,250 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 29 Small Wonder Stakes at Delaware Park. Dichotomy is by Square Eddie, out of the Johar mare Frege, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $45,145 and... ...

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Alert Bay, He Will Meet in Lure

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2018) – Millionaire Alert Bay and defending champion He Will are California-breds entered in Friday’s $70,000 Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. Eleven-time stakes winner Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Ross McLeod and Thomas Bell, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 15 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $1,331,605 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 3 Rolling Green. He Will is by Cyclotron, out of the Lear Fan mare Could She, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by All Schlaich Stables, Team Green or Randall et al and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $375,309 and is coming off an eighth in the Sept. 28 Eddie D. He won this race last year. ...

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Pulpit Rider Enters Autumn Miss Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Stakes winner Pulpit Rider and fellow California-bred Streak of Luck are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Autumn Miss Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Pulpit Rider is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Ride the Rails mare Lady Railrider, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $322,853 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 29 Unzip Me. 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 four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $163,964 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

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Lakerball Enters Pike Place Dancer

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball and fellow California-breds Stealthediamonds and Brahms Command are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Pike Place Dancer Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Lakerball is by Lakerville, out of the Capsized mare Category Ten, was bred by Rancho de Los Aviadores, is owned by Pappas Racing, Purple Rein Racing or Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in four starts, earnings of $84,480 and is coming off a win in the Oct. 8 Surfer Girl. Stealthediamonds is by Unusual Heat, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $48,820 and is coming off a Sept. 28 optional claiming win. Brahms Command is by Forest Command, out of the Brahms mare Brahms Tudor, was bred by owner Four Quarters Corp. and is trained by Greg James.... ...

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Shred the Rules in Roadrunner

HOBBS, N.M. (Oct. 25, 2018) – Shred the Rules is the lone California-bred entered in Tuesday’s $50,000 Roadrunner Stakes at Zia Park. Shred the Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the In Excess mare Shred the Excess, was bred by Mccormich & Son, is owned by Bill Guess and trained by S Arnett. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $92,149 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 16 optional claimer. ...

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Cal-breds Pre-entered in Breeders’ Cup

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2018) — California-breds Miss Sunset, Skye Diamonds, Richard’s Boy and B Squared have been pre-entered for Breeders’ Cup race to be held at Churchill Downs on Nov. 3. Miss Sunset and Skye Diamonds have been pre-entered for the $1 million Grade I Filly & Mare Sprint at seven furlongs, to be run as the third race on Saturday Nov. 3. Miss Sunset is by Into Mishief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and trained by Jeff Bonde. The Grade II winner has 10 wins in 19 starts, earnings of $891,895 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 6 Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes. Multiple graded winner Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizney Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing Stable, Acker, Lindo, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has 10 wins in 23... ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 25, at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet Wednesday in the same location beginning at 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials as well as the committee agenda and package also are available on the website. ...

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Cal-bred Pair in Sunny Slope

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 19, 2018) – Unbeaten Rickey B and fellow California-bred Principe Carlo are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Sunny Slope Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Rickey B is by Richard’s Kid, out of the Tribal Rule mare Madoffwiththemoney, was bred by Frank and Marysue Aldrich, is owned by Frank and Marysue Aldrich and Steve Miyadi, and is trained by Miyadi. He has won all three starts with earnings of $48,450. Principe Carlo is by Coil, out of the Rahy mare Princess Ezra, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Marcelo Polanco & Carlo Scialanga and trained by Polanco. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $19,290. ...

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Richard’s Boy in California Flag Again

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 18, 2018) – Two-time runner-up Richard’s Boy is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles 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 Abrams, Dutko & Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $272,715 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 17 Green Flash. He was third in this race last year. P Club is by Bushwacker, out of the Not For Love mare Sheila’s Prospect, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Russell or Russell and is trained by Ryan Kenney. He has three wins in 23 starts, earnings of $117,409 and is making his first start since a sixth in a Dec 9 optional claimer. Mason B is by Stormin Fever, out of the In Excess mare Excessive Theresa, was bred by John R Haagsma & John D. Haagsma, is owned... ...

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Grecian Fire Chases Bull Dog

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 12, 2018) – Stakes winner Grecian Fire is one of four California-breds entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Bull Dog Handicap at the Fresno Fair. Dano’s Dream is by Council Member, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Easy Obsession, was bred by Robert Wright, is owned by Lester Hunsucker or Robert Smolich and is trained by Victor Trujillo. He has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $139,264 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 29 claimer. More Power to Him is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Beau Genius mare Pundit, was bred by owner Brett Mason and is trained by Faith Taylor. He has three wins in 21 starts, earnings of $210,861 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 22 optional claimer. Grecian Fire is by Unusual Heat, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddies Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $195,392 and is coming off a... ...

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S Y Sky, How About Zero in Cal Distaff

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 11, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner S Y Sky and How About Zero are the co-high weights in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Princess Roi is by Roi Charmant, out of the Native Storm mare Stormin Lucy, was bred by GGG Stables, is owned by GGG Stables or Sarno and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $149,895 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. Hailey Raichele is by Bedford Falls, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Vicki’s Mandate, was bred by Carol Lingenfelter, is owned by Lingenfelter or Scolamieri and trained by Sam Scolamieri. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $81,105 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 6 optional claimer. Beau Square is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Chanel My Belle, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Paymaster Racing and trained... ...

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Cal-bred in Harvest Plate

CALGARY, Alberta, (Oct. 7, 2018) — Hot Rodin is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Harvest Plate Stakes at Century Downs. Hot Rodin is by Heat Shield, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Gorgeous Goomah, was bred by Kristin Mulhall, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables and Martin Yeroschak and is trained by J Brown. He has 10 wins in 22 starts, earnings of $123,059 and is coming off three consecutive wins. ...

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Lakerball in Surfer Girl Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lakerball is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Surfer Girl Stakes for 2-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 Racing, Purple Rein Racing or Roberts and is trained by Doug O’Neill. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in three starts, earnings of $24,480 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 2 starter’s allowance. ...

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Takeo Squared Entered in Zuma Beach

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2018) – Takeo Squared is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Takeo Squared is by Square Eddie, out of the Golden Missile mare Berengaria, was bred by EC Racing & Steve Rothblum, is owned by EC Racing, MyRaceHorse.com or Egan and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $66,625 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 2 Del Mar Juvenile Turf. ...

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Skye Diamonds, Show It N Moe It in L.A. Woman

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2018) – California-bred stakes winners Skye Diamonds and Show It N Moe It are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III L.A. Woman Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizney Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing or Acker, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has nine wins in 22 starts, earnings of $630,150 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 12 Rancho Bernardo. 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 Gary Sherlock. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $319,404 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 3 C.E.R.F. Stakes. ...

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Cordiality, Shehastheritestuff in Swingtime

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 4, 2018) – California-breds Cordiality and Shehastheritestuff are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Drummond, Glatt or Xitco and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has nine wins in 23 starts, earnings of $413,595 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. Shehastheritestuff is an also-eligible by Unusual Heat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Strut Your Stuff, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Day, Day or DiPietro and trained by Patrick Gallagher. She has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $214,452 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 23 optional claimer. ...

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Masochistic Unretires for Harris Farms Stakes

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Grade I winner Masochistic comes out of retirement in Saturday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at the Fresno Fair. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis & Louis Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and is trained by Kristin Mulhall. He has eight wins in 18 starts, earnings of $860,895 and is making his first start since an eighth in the Mar. 11 Sensation Star. Intimidate is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Perfect Hostess, was bred by Donald Muldoon, is owned by James Easton, Maria Hess and Muldoon and is trained by R. Hess, Sr. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $111,985 and is making his first start since a ninth in the Feb. 19 California Cup Derby. Oh Jerry is by Oh Tanner, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred by owner William Hedrick and trained by Manuel... ...

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Edwards Going Left to Sprint Championship

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship. Edwards Going Left is by Midnight Lute, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte, is owned by Hronis Racing and trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 14 starts, earnings of $456,390 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 8 E.B. Johnston. He was sixth in this race last year. ...

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Fly to Mars Going a Mile

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Fly to Mars is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 City of Hope Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Fly to Mars is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Doc Gus mare Warren’s Flyer, was bred by owner Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $287,358 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 19 Del Mar Mile. ...

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Cal-bred Pair in Speakeasy

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 3, 2018) – California-breds Whooping Jay and Principe Carlo are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Whooping Jay is by Square Eddie, out of the Sharp Humor mare Funny Belle, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He was his lone start Sept. 9 and has earnings of $24,000. Principe Carlo is by Coil, out of the Rahy mare Princess Ezra, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Polanco or Scialanga and is trained by Marcelo Polanco. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $18,945 and is coming off a Sept. 20 maiden win. ...

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Reginella Aims for Another Stake

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Oct. 4, 2018) – California-bred stakes winner Reginella is the 2-1 morning-line favorite in Sunday’s $100,000 Ballerina Stakes for fillies and mares at Hastings Racecourse. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owner DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $153,291 and is coming off consecutive stakes wins. ...

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Listing Aims High in Champagne

ELMONT, N.Y. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Listing, a California-bred stakes winner in his debut, makes the leap to Grade I company in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne Stakes for 2-year-olds at Belmont Park. Listing is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. In his lone start, Listing won the Aug. 31 I’m Smokin Stakes and has earnings of $57,000. ...

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Miss Sunset Ships for TCA Stakes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 3, 2018) – Graded winner Miss Sunset would become the newest California-bred millionaire if she wins Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes for fillies and mares at Keeneland. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds & Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and trained by Jeff Bonde. She has 10 wins in 18 starts, earnings of $879,395 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 3 C.E.R.F. Stakes. She won the Grade II Lexus Raven Run Stakes at Keeneland last year after a win in the C.E.R.F. Stakes. ...

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Ashleyluvssugar Seeks Second John Henry

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 28, 2018) – Millionaire Ashleyluvssugar and fellow California-bred stakes winner Ann Arbor Eddie are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II John Henry Turf Championship at Santa Anita. Ann Arbor Eddie is by Square Eddie, out of the In Excess mare Repo, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $433,106 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 16 optional claimer. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, Bran Jam Stable or Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 28 starts, earnings of $1,349,039 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 18 Del Mar Handicap. He won this race in 2016. ...

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Barretts Fall Catalog Online

POMONA, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2018) — Barretts has cataloged 286 entries for its Fall Yearling and Horses of All Ages Sale to be held Tuesday, October 16 at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. The continuous session set to begin at 11 a.m. consists of yearlings (Hips 1-231), broodmares and weanlings (Hips 232-269) and horses of racing age, including 2-year-olds (Hips 270-286). This sale, first conducted in 1990, has been an ongoing source of productive runners in all price ranges, and an important sale for those who participate in California’s lucrative awards program. Stakes-winning Fall Sale graduates in 2018 include California-breds: Patriots Rule ($573,173), 3-year-old Spiced Perfection ($372,985) and graded-placed Rye ($323,544). The catalog may now be viewed online at www.barretts.com. Print catalogs will be available September 27. Supplemental entries will be accepted through October 2. For additional information contact: Kim Lloyd, General Manager (909) 629-3099. ...

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Stakes-winning Pair Enter Unzip Me

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2018) – California bred multiple stakes winner Spiced Perfection and Pulpit Rider are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Unzip Me Stakes for 3-year-old fillies. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Dare To Dream Stables and trained by Brian Koriner. She has has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $372,985 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 24 optional claimer. 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 five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $322,508 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 11 optional claimer. ...

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Shades of Victory Steps Way Up

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 26, 2018) – Stakes winner Shades of Victory, claimed for $12,500 earlier this year, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita. Shades of Victory is by Thorn Song, out of the Street Sense mare Sensible Girl, was bred by C-Punch Ranch and is owned by trainer Reed Saldana. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $141,449 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 8 E.B. Johnston. ...

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He Will, Touching Rainbows in Eddie D.

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2018) – Stakes winner He Will and fellow California-bred Touching Rainbows are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Eddie D. Stakes at Santa Anita. He Will is by Cyclotron, out of the Lear Fan mare Could She, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is owned by All Schlaich Stables, Team Green or Randall, et al and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $374,964 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Jan. 27 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee Inc., is owned by KM Racing or Madaket Stables and is trained by Phi D’Amato. He has six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $279,037 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 17 Green Flash. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 27, at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Stabling and Vanning Ad Hoc Committee will meet Wednesday in the same location beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials as well as the committee agenda and package also are available on the website. ...

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Start the Show in Small Wonder Stakes

WILMINGTON, Del. (Sept. 24, 2018) – Start the Show is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Small Wonder Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Start the Show is by Oxbow, out of the Bertrando mare Preshow, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Blackstone Street Racing and trained by Michael Catalano. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $29,250 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 22 White Clay Creek Stakes. ...

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TOC Conformation Clinic Oct. 6

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2018) – Thoroughbred Owners of California will conduct a conformation clinic on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Santa Anita from 10 a.m. to noon. The informal workshop is intended to help participants develop an “eye” for a horse. With the assistance of expert horsemen, attendees will view a variety of horses and identify conformation strengths and weaknesses. The workshop will take place in the barn area, so attendees are encouraged to wear suitable footwear. To register, call 626-574-6620 or visit toconline.com ...

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Our Silver Oak in Barretts Juvenile

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2018) – Our Silver Oak returns to the scene of his impressive first out victory in the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile Saturday at Los Alamitos, where he will faced fellow California-breds Kid Coil and Galilean in a field of six. Scheduled for 6 ½ furlongs and restricted to 2-year-old colts or geldings offered for purchase at any Barretts sale, the Juvenile is the sixth of nine races. Post time Saturday is 2 p.m. Scheduled post time for the Juvenile is 4:28 p.m. Los Alamitos will also offer as many as three seats to the 2019 National Thoroughbred Racing Association National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas with a live money contest Saturday. The cost to enter the Los Alamitos Fall Qualifier is $400. Of that amount, $100 will be placed in the contest prize pool with the remaining funds going towards a live-money wagering card. Contestants must enter prior to post time for the first race Sept. 15.  Players can begin entering the contest... ...

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Naughty Tiger Enters Barretts Debutante

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 12, 2018) – Naughty Tiger, one of four California-breds entered, will try for her second stakes win in a row when she faces four opponents in the $100,000 Barretts Debutante Saturday at Los Alamitos. Scheduled for 6 ½ furlongs and restricted to 2-year-old fillies offered for purchase at any Barretts sale, the Debutante is the fifth of nine races. Post time Saturday is 2 p.m. Scheduled post time for the Debutante is 3:58 p.m. Owned by Brian Blackburn, Shannon Hunt, Mike Marsden, Antony Murigo, Darrin Albert and trainer Edward Freeman, Naughty Tiger followed her maiden victory at Santa Anita June 14 with a 5-1 upset in the CTBA Stakes Aug. 1 at Del Mar. Naughty Tiger was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds. Purchased for $40,000 at the Barretts sale in April, the daughter of Smiling Tiger and the Red Giant mare Naughty Nightie prevailed by 1 ¼ lengths in the CTBA and her second win in three starts pushed her bankroll to $98,880. Trained... ...

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Los Alamitos Post Time Changes

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 8, 2018) – Post time for the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos will move to 2 p.m. – from the current 1 p.m. – beginning Thursday, Sept. 13.         The switch to 2 p.m. – which was approved Friday by the California Horse Racing Board – means post time will be the same as it was during the previous Los Angeles County Fair meets (2014-2017).          In addition, the Los Alamitos Racing Association has added a second Pick 5 to the wagering menu, which will also commence Sept. 13.        The second Pick 5 – which is a 50-cent minimum wager – will be on the final five races, joining the extremely popular Players’ Pick 5 which is offered on the day’s first five races.         The Los Angeles County Fair meet, which began Thursday, will continue through Sunday, Sept. 23. ...

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Spiced Perfection Enters Beverly J. Lewis

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Spiced Perfection is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Spiced Perfection is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Pleasantly Perfect mare Perfect Feat, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Dare To Dream Stables and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $372,985 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 24 allowance. ...

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Soi Phet Returns to Favorite Race

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Two-time defending champion Soi Phet will seek his sixth stakes victory at Los Alamitos in the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes Saturday. The one-mile Johnston, which is for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, is part of a stakes doubleheader on the third day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet. Seven 3-year-old fillies will get together in the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis at six furlongs. The Lewis is the eighth of nine races while the Johnston will go as the sixth.  Post time Saturday is 1 p.m. Bred by ARCHA Racing, owned by the Viskovich Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell, Soi Phet won the Johnston by a half-length a year ago, the fourth of his local stakes successes. He added a fifth to his resume with a second score in the July 4 Bertrando, prevailing by a nose during the Summer Thoroughbred Festival to surpass $1 million in career earnings. Claimed... ...

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Reginella Enters Delta Colleen

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 5, 2018) – Stakes winner Reginella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Delta Colleen Handicap for fillies and mares at Hastings Racecourse. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owners DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has three wins in 20 starts, earnings of $131,642 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 12 Emerald Distaff. ...

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Soi Phet Nominated to E.B. Johnston

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2018) —Defending champion Soi Phet is among nine nominees to the $100,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes.   Restricted to horses – 3-year-olds & up – bred or sired in California, the one-mile Johnston will be part of a stakes doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 8, the third day of the Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos.   The Sept. 8 program will also include the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis for 3-year-old fillies. Fifteen were nominated to that six-furlong contest, including a quartet trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert.   Trained by Leonard Powell for a partnership that includes the Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, Soi Phet prevailed by a half-length in the 2017 Johnston, the fourth of his five stakes successes at Los Alamitos.   Trainer Doug O’Neill nominated a pair to the Johnston, including Ann Arbor Eddie, who is 2-for-2 over the track. A 5-year-old Square Eddie gelding owned by breeder J. Paul Reddam’s Reddam Racing LLC, Ann... ...

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Miss Sunset Seeks C.E.R.F. Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Defending champion Miss Sunset is among four California-breds entered in Monday’s $75,000 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Dis Smart Cat is by Square Eddie, out of the Menifee  mare Categorize, was bred by Kevin Devinzenci, is owned by ERJ Racing and trainer Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 22 starts, earnings of $209,662 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 11 claimer. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is owned by Klein and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has nine wins in 17 starts, earnings of $818,735 and is coming off a second in the May 27 Desert Stormer. She won this race last year. 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 and Zondlo and is trained by... ...

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Alert Bay Seeks Another Rolling Green

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 1, 2018) – Millionaire Alert Bay, who won the race three years ago, is again entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green at Golden Gate. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by Del Secco DCS and trained by Jeff Bonde. He has 13 wins in 67 starts, earnings of $504,179 and is coming off a second in a July 28 allowance. He was fourth in this race in 2015 and fifth in 2013. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 14 wins in 34 starts, earnings of $1,292,155 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 12 Longacres Mile. He won this race in 2015. Faversham is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn,... ...

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Take the One O One to Del Mar Derby

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate and multiple stakes winner Take the One O One is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Derby for 3-year-olds. 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 four wins in nine starts, earnings of $341,181 and is coming off back-to-back wins in the Snow Chief and Real Good Deal. ...

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Takeo Squared Enters Juvenile Turf

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2018) – Takeo Squared is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf for 2-year-olds. Takeo Squared is by Square Eddie, out of the Golden Missile mare Berengaria, was bred by EC Racing & Steve Rothblum, is owned by EC Racing, MyRacehorse or Egan, et al and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $54,625 and is coming off an Aug. 16 maiden win. ...

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Cordiality, Cheekaboo in Mabee Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2018) – California-bred stakes winners Cordiality and Cheekaboo are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II John C. Mabee Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Ed Allred, is owned by Drummond, Glatt, or Xitco and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has nine wins in 23 starts, earnings of $413,595 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. Cheekaboo is by Unusual Heat, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Sandy Cheeks, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, Richard Rosenberg & Barry Abrams, is owned by Alesia, Burns Racing or Ciaglia and is trained by Peter Eurton. She has three wins in 21 starts, earnings of $366,703 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 10 Solana Beach. ...

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Barretts Catalog Loaded with Cal-breds

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2018) — Barretts has cataloged 86 yearlings for its Select Yearling Sale scheduled for Tuesday, August 28. The afternoon session will begin at 2:00 p.m. at Del Mar’s Surfside Race Place. The majority of the yearlings catalogued are eligible for the lucrative Golden State Series in addition to the California-bred/sired Maiden Bonus program. Leading California sires and major Kentucky stallions are represented, including Blame, Bluegrass Cat, Cairo Prince, Candy Ride, City Zip, Creative Cause, Grazen, Square Eddie, Street Sense, Union Rags, Violence and the final crops of Lucky Pulpit and Unusual Heat.   ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Could be Smokin

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2018) – Stakes-placed Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver is among the entries in Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Listing is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. He is making his debut. Bea’s Boy is by Affirmative, out of the Into Mischief mare Miss Beastmode, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $35,200 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 10 starter optional claimer. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Luis Mendez. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in four starts, earnings of $63,080 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 4 Graduation. Hey Sal is... ...

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Los Alamitos Fair Meet Opens Sept. 6

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2018) – Five stakes – including the E.B. Johnston for California-breds – highlight the 2018 Los Angeles County Fair meet at Los Alamitos. The 12-day season will begin Thursday, Sept. 6 and continue through Sunday, Sept. 23 with racing conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis.  Post time will be 1 pm. The final two Saturdays of the meet will feature the $100,000 Barretts Debutante and the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile. Run previously at the now-closed Fairplex Park in Pomona, the Debutante and Juvenile will be offered for the fifth time at Los Alamitos. Both races are at 6 ½ furlongs and restricted to horses offered at any Barretts sale. The Debutante, which is for fillies, will be run Saturday, Sept. 15 while the Juvenile will be contested Saturday, Sept. 22. The $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis and the $75,000 E.B. Johnston will be part of a stakes doubleheader Saturday, Sept. 8. The Lewis, which was won a year ago by Princess Karen, is for 3-year-old... ...

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NorCal Sale Grad in Generous Portion

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Swing Thoughts is entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Be Lifted Up is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lord Carson mare You Lift Me Up, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by HP Thoroughbreds and is trained by Sean McCarthy. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $16,320 and is coming off an Aug. 2 maiden claiming win. Time for Suzzie is by Time to Get Even, out of the Successful Appeal mare Appealing Susan, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templetone Horses, Lovingier or Reyes and is trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $19,290 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 1 CTBA Stakes. Give Me a Hint is by Merit Man, out of the Beat Hollow mare Hint of Promise, was bred by Schroeder Farms, is owned by... ...

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Just Grazed Me Seeks Graded Win

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2018) – Unbeaten Just Grazed Me is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Just Grazed Me for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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 won both starts with earnings of $120,900 and is coming off a win in the July 29 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, August 23, at the Del Mar Surfside Race Place beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Race Dates Committee will meet Wednesday in the same location beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend both meetings. An audio-only webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials as well as the committee agenda and package also are available on the website. ...

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Fly to Mars Steps Up to Del Mar Mile

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2018) – California Dreamin’ winner Fly to Mars and graded-winning fellow California-breds What a View and B Squared are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen and Sal Berumen, is owned by finish Line Racing, Ellwood Johnston Trust or Taste of Victory Stable and is trained by Ken Black. He has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $903,361 and is coming off a fifth in the July 28 California Dreamin’. B Squared is by Square Eddie, out of the Ten most Wanted mare Silar Rules, was bred by owner Raddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $411,698 and is coming off a third in the July 28 California Dreamin’. Fly to Mars is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Doc Gus mare Warren’s Flyer, was bred by owner... ...

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Soi Phet, Grecian Fire Enter Brubaker

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Millionaire Soi Phet and fellow California-bred stakes winner Grecian Fire are entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Benowitz Family Trust, Powell or Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has 15 wins in 59 starts, earnings of $1,015,250 and is coming off a win in the July 4 Bertrando Stakes. He was third in this race last year and won the race in 2016. 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 Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in 17 starts, earnings of $190,892 and is coming off a second in the July 28 California Dreamin’. ...

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Giant Act in Ellis Park Juvenile

HENDERSON, Ky. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Giant Act is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Ellis Park Juvenile Stakes. Giant Act is by Eskenereya, out of the Distorted Humor mare Acting Class, was bred by George Krikorian and is owned by trainer William Helmbrecht He has one win in two starts, earnings of $9,127 and is coming off a May 3 maiden win. ...

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Start the Show at Delaware Park

WILMINGTON, Del. (Aug. 17, 2018) – Start the Show is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 White Clay Creek Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Delaware Park. Start the Show is by Oxbow, out of the Bertrando mare Preshow, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Blackstone Street Racing and is trained by Wayne Catalano. She won her lone start Aug. 8 with earnings of $25,500. ...

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Ashleyluvssugar Back for Del Mar ‘Cap

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2018) – Millionaire California-bred Ashleyluvssugar takes a fourth crack at Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap presented by the Japan Racing Association. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, Bran Jam Stable or Ciaglia and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $1,348,694 and is coming off a sixth in the July 28 California Dreamin’. He was sixth in this race last year, won the race in 2016 and was second in 2015. ...

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Tribalist Seeks Green Flash Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2018) – Defending champion Tribalist and a trio of fellow California-breds take on Breeders’ Cup turf Sprint champion Stormy Liberal in Friday’s $75,000 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. 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 Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. He has nine wins in 31 starts, earnings of $892,835 and is making his first start since a sixth in the Mar. 31 Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai. He was third in this race last year and second in 2016. Tribalist is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Dutko & Abrams, is owned by Abrams, Dutko and Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $272,370 and is coming off a second in a July 25 optional claimer. He won this race last year. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn,... ...

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Northern California Yearling Sale Outs

PLEASANTON, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2018) — These are the outs for the Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale, to be held Tuesday, August 14, 2018: 29, 59, 65, 69, 80, 84, 87, 98, 101, 107A, 130, 139, 166, 169, 170. ...

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Lava Man Recovering from Colic Surgery

From DMTC Publicity DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2018) — Among the thousands in attendance in the first weeks of Del Mar’s 79th summer season was an old, familiar face. Fourteen years prior, during the track’s 65th summer season, a dark bay Thoroughbred gelding with a star, a stripe and a blaze on his head finished second, beaten by four lengths in the first race of the day on Friday, August 13, 2004. In the aftermath of that mile and one-sixteenth claimer, that horse – a 3-year-old California-bred named Lava Man — was haltered for $50,000 by trainer Doug O’Neill for owners Dave and Steve Kenly’s STD Racing Stable of Phoenix, AZ, and Jason Wood of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Lava Man would eventually go on to become one of California’s most prominent racehorses and the all-time leading earner among all claimers with career earnings of over $5.2 million. “The owners get credit for claiming him, but I saw that he was a big, good looking horse,” O’Neill said of... ...

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Millionaire Alert Bay in Longacres Mile

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) –  Millionaire Alert Bay is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade III Longacres Mile Handicap at Emerald Downs. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has 14 wins in 33 starts, earnings of $1,252,555 and is coming off a third in the July 4 American Stakes. He was fourth in this race in 2016 and third in 2015. ...

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Skye Diamonds Seeks Repeat

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2018) – California-bred Skye Diamonds will attempt to defend her title in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizney Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing or Acker, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has nine wins in 21 starts, earnings of $618,150 and is coming off a second in the July 7 Great Lady M. ...

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Reginella Tries Emerald Distaff

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Reginella is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owners DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has two wins in 19 starts, earnings of $104,967 and is coming off a second in the July 15 Boeing. She was ninth in this race last year. ...

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Invite Me Enters Barbara Shinpoch

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 9, 2018) – Invite Me is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Invite Me is by Champ Pegasus, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare invitational, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and is owned and trained by Cliff Balcom. She is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $2,310. ...

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NorCal Sale Grad Enters Joseph T. Grace

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Touched by Autism and fellow California-bred More Power to Him are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. More Power to Him is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Beau Genius mare Pundit, was bred by owner Brett Mason and is trained by Faith Taylor. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $$195,599 and is coming off a fourth in a July 1 optional claimer. Touched by Autism is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Beau Genius mare Beau’s Gem, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Johnny Toboada and trained by Marcia Stortz. He has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $216,465 and is coming off a July 28 optional claiming win. ...

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Cheekaboo Takes a Peek at Solana Beach

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2018) – Graded stakes winner Cheekaboo is the high weight in Friday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. 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 St. Hillaire or Vali and is trained by Michael Pender. She has three wins in 18 starts, earnings of $204,522 and is coming off a fifth in a July 22 optional claimer. How Unusual is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bartok mare Veela, was bred by Madeline Auerbach & Barry Abrams, is owned by Fetkin, Sill or St. Hillaire, et al and is trained by Michael Pender. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $315,712 and is making her first start since a fifth in the Mar. 18 Santa Ana. She was third in this race last year and sixth in 2016. Shehastheritestuff is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bold... ...

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‘Chrome’s Brother Enters Dupret

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2018) – Faversham, the full brother of champion California Chrome, is entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Count Hu is by Vronsky, out of the Storm Cat mare Lady From Shanghai, was bred by owner Willow Tree Farm and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $24,717 and is coming off a third in a June 22 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Stormy Charmant is by Roi Charmant, out of the Bartok mare Novato, was bred by Harold may and Neal Jansen, is owned by G C C I and is trained by Cliff DeLima. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $39,208 and is coming off a June 24 maiden win. Faversham is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn, is owned by Perry & Denise Martin and is trained by Steve Sherman.... ...

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Dichotomy Steps Up to Sorrento

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Dichotomy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Sorrento Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Dichotomy is by Square Eddie, out of the Johar mare Frege, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $40,800 and is coming off a July 18 maiden win. ...

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Bella Luma, Rebarules Again in Burbank

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2018) – Golden Poppy Stakes winner Bella Luma and fellow California-bred Rebarules Again are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Fairview or Linda Brown and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $136,662 and is coming off an eighth in the June 24 Wilshire. Rebarules Again is by Tribal Rule, out of the He’s Tops mare Reba Is Tops, was bred by owners Jarnig, Marshall & Schweiger and is trained by Tim McKenna. She has five wins in 24 starts, earnings of $169,609 and is coming off a June 7 optional claiming win. ...

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Luck’s Royal Flush in Graduation Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Stakes winner Luck’s Royal Flush and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Oliver are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Oliver is by Papa Clem, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by William Peeples and is trained by Luis Mendez. The $30,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in three starts, earnings of $51,080 and is coming off a July 20 maiden win. Luck’s Royal Flush is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Grand Slam mare Royal Grand Slam, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $106,440 and is coming off a win in the July 7 Everett Nevin. Grab the Munny is by Munnings, out of the Ghostzapper mare Ghoststone, was bred by Dye Racing and Praz Racing Stable, is owned by Hronis Racing or John... ...

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Don’t Tell Judy in B.C. Distaff

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Don’t Tell Judy is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 British Columbia Cup Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Hastings. Don’t Tell Judy is by Rocky Bar, out of the Western Fame mare Famous Gal, was bred by John Pendergast, is owned by James Callihoo and trained by Phillip Hall. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $47,924 and is coming off a July 8 claiming win. ...

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Go Martha Go in B.C. Debutante

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Aug. 1, 2018) – Go Martha Go is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 British Columbia Cup Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Hastings. Go Martha Go is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Purim mare Pure Blush, was bred by Highlander Racing Stable, is owned by Alan Peterson and Heath Lawrence and is trained by Lawrence. She won her lone start July 7 with earnings of $6,050. ...

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Desert Steel Enters Daisycutter

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2018) – Desert Steel is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bamford or House and is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $360,609 and is coming off a fourth in the May 19 Fran’s Valentine. She was sixth in this race in 2016. ...

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Lippy, NorCal Grad Cozze Kid in CTBA Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 29, 2018) – Stakes winner Lippy and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Cozze Kid are entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Time for Suzzie is by Time to Get Even, out of the Successful Appeal mare Appealing Susan, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templeton Horses, Lovinger or Reyes and is trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $13,290 and is coming off a June 29 maiden claiming win. Six Pack Gal is by Boisterous, out of the Forest Camp mare Heart Six, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $35,400 and is coming off a sixth in the June 7 Astoria. Time for Kisses is by Time to Get Even, out of the Awesome Gambler mare River Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo... ...

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Loving Lynda Back for Fleet Treat

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 26, 2018) – Melair Stakes winner Loving Lynda and three that chased her are among those entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Loving Lynda is by Empire Way, out of the Mishab mare Wild Baby Girl, was bred by Jim Robbins, is owned by Darren or Jim Robbins and trained by Phil D’Amato. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $153,200 and is coming off a win in the June 3 Melair. One Fast Broad is by Decarchy, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Awesome Broad, was bred by Richard Allen Krtizski and AGR Racing, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Mick Ruis. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $315,160 and is coming off a third in the June 3 Melair. Kimberlea K is by Indian Evening, out of the Pure Prize mare No Better Terms, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer.... ...

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Take Charge Deputy in Muckleshoot

AUBURN, Wash. (July 26, 2018) — Take Charge Deputy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Muckleshoot Derby for 3-year-olds at Emerald Downs. Take Charge Deputy is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Deputy Minister mare Promoted Deputy, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Emile Rosales and Tommy Boyer and is trained by Jorge Rosales. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $21,827 and is coming off a second in a July 14 optional claimer. ...

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Cal-bred Trio in Bing Crosby

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 25, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left and fellow California-breds Tribal Storm and Touching Rainbows are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Curt & Lila Lanning, is owned by Scott Herbertson and trained by Ari Herbertson. He has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $317,049 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Oak Tree Sprint. Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left is by Midnight Lute, out of the Broken Vow mare Dypsy, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte, is owned by Hronis Racing and trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 12 starts, earnings of $429,390 and is making his first start since a third in the Mar. 10 Triple Bend. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee, is owned by... ...

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Millionaire Pair in California Dreamin’

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 25, 2018) – Millionaires Ashleyluvssugar and Soi Phet are among a loaded lineup in Saturday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series-eligibles at Del Mar. Multiple graded winner What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Moutains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen, is owned by finish Line Racing, the Ellwood Johnston Trust or Taste of Victory Stables and is trained by Ken Black. He has eight wins in 25 starts, earnings of $897,361 and is coming off a fourth in the May 26 Charles Whittingham. Stakes winner 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 Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in 16 starts, earnings of $162,392 and is coming off a third in the July 4 Bertrando Stakes. Multiple graded winner Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by... ...

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Take the One O One in Real Good Deal

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 22, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Take the One O One is entered in Friday’s $150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Fashionable 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 Doug Pederson. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $39,225 and is coming off a May 26 maiden win. 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 is trained by Brian Koriner. The $47,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $255,681 and is coming off a win in the June 2 Snow Chief Stakes. Psycho Dar is by Storm Wolf, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Stormin Mon, was bred by Liberty Road... ...

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Gold Rush Dancer, Tule Fog in Wickerr

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2018) – Graded winner Gold Rush Dancer and fellow California-bred Tule Fog are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar. Gold Rush Dancer is by Private Gold, out of the In Excess mare Dances On Water, was bred by owner John Parker and is trained by Vann Belvoir. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $516,803 and is coming off a ninth in the June 17 Siren Lure. Tule Fog is by Surf Cat, out of the Free House mare Teardownthatwall, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Sherry or Sierra Stables and is trained by Javier Sierra. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $151,285 and is coming off a June 9 optional claimer win. ...

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Ima Happy Cat Enters Washington Oaks

AUBURN, Wash. (July 19, 2018) – Stakes winner Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Ima Happy Cat is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Wekiva Springs mare Infernal McGoon, was bred by Dale Mahlum, is owned by Sue & Tim Spooner and is trained by Dan Markle. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $64,105 and is coming off a sixth in the July 1 Irish Day Stakes. ...

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Reports of Mares Bred Due August 1

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 19, 2018) — The Jockey Club reminds stallion managers to submit their Reports of Mares Bred (RMBs) for the 2018 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, 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 2019 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. ...

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El Huerfano in San Diego ‘Cap Again

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – El Huerfano is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Diego Handicap at Del Mar. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by M.A. Douzos, is owned by Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $357,796 and is coming off a fourth in the June 23 San Carlos. He was fifth in this race last year. ...

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Streak of Luck Enters San Clemente

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Streak of Luck is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Clemente Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. 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 two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $74,584 and is coming off a third in a May 6 optional claimer. ...

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NorCal Sale Grad in Governor’s Cup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Deb’s Wildcard and fellow California-breds Sharona Sunset and Ismelucky are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap for fillies and mares at Sacramento. Sharona Sunset is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Lord Carson mare Sharoana, was bred by owners George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Marcia Stortz. She has one win in 13 starts, earnings of $64,620 and is coming off a second in a July 8 claimer. Deb’s Wildcard is by Desert Code, out of the Demons Begone mare Deb’s Royal Flush, was bred by Victoria Polzin & Harris Farms, is owned by Mary Tucker and is trained by Samuel Calvino. She has eight wins in 32 starts, earnings of $247,688 and is coming off a second in a June 10 allowance. She was fourth in this race last year. Stakes winner Ismelucky is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by... ...

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Lynne’s Legacy Enters Osunitas

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 18, 2018) – Lynne’s Legacy is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $70,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Lynne’s Legacy is by Unusual Heat, out of the Steinlen mare Top of Our Game, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Great Friends Stable, Gorman, Richardson, et al, and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $253,472 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board’s Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet Friday, July 20, in the upstairs Sports Club at Surfside Race Place in Del Mar beginning at 10:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB Website. ...

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Faversham Enters Oceanside Stakes

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 14, 2018) – Faversham, the full brother to champion California Chrome, is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Faversham is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Not For Love mare Love the Chase, was bred by Perry Martin & Steve Coburn, is owned by Martin or Martin and trained by Art Sherman. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $61,690 and is coming off a June 21 maiden win. ...

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Boeing Draws Cal-bred Trio

AUBURN, Wash. (July 12, 2018) – California-breds Reginella, Sheeza Sassy Girl and Racy Rascal are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Boeing Stakes for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. Reginella is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cahill Road mare Ghost Tree, was bred by owners DiPietro Thoroughbreds and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has two wins in 18 starts, earnings of $95,267 and is coming off a third in a July 1 allowance. Sheeza Sassy Girl is by The Pamplemousse, out of the Slewdledo mare Gizmo Girl, was bred by Jared Chappell, is owned by John & Janene Maryanski and is trained by Blaine Wright. She has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $77,765 and is coming off a June 3 allowance win. Racy Rascal is by Into Mischief, out of the Son of Briartic mare Campanita, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. William Griffin, is owned by Griffin Place and trained by Chris Stenslie. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $33,500 and is... ...

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Neveradoubt Enters at Hastings

VANCOUVER, B.C. (July 12, 2018) – Neveradoubt is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Lieutenant Governors’ Handicap at Hastings Racecourse. Neveradoubt is by Decarchy, out of the Southern Halo mare Southern Oasis, was bred by Janis Whitman, is owned by Blue Willow Dairy and is trained by Greg Tracy. He has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $251,226 and is coming off a fifth in the June 17 John Longden 6000 Handicap. ...

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CHRB Meeting Advisory

From CHRB The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 12, at Los Alamitos Race Course beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Board will immediately recess into a closed session. The public portion of the meeting will begin after the end of closed session. An audio-only webcast of the public meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The Board meeting agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the website. ...

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Skye Diamonds Looks for Repeat

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 4, 2018) – Defending champion California-bred Skye Diamonds and impressive Desert Stormer winner Marley’s Freedom head a field of five in the $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes Saturday at Los Alamitos. Post time is 1 p.m. Scheduled at 6 ½ furlongs, the Grade II for fillies & mares 3-year-olds & up will go as the eighth of nine races. Scheduled post time for the main event is 4:28 p.m. Owned by a partnership that includes Allen Racing LLC, Bloom Racing LLC, Tom Acker and Jon Lindo and trained by Bill Spawr, Skye Diamonds defeated a field that included Constellation and 2016 female sprint champion Finest City in last year’s Great Lady M. The victory was the fourth of five during a seven-race campaign for the 5-year-old First Dude mare, who has won six of 12 since being claimed for $40,000 by her current connections Aug. 27, 2016. Out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated and bred by Dizney Double Diamond, Skye Diamonds will be... ...

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NorCal Sale Grad in Everett Nevin

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 4, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Cozze Kid is one of seven California-breds or -sireds entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-old Golden State Series eligibles at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Cozze Kid is by Shanghai Kid, out of the Cozzene mare Cozzekiki, was bred by Willow Tree Farm & G.W. Thomas, is owned by Marsden, McMahon, Rudy or Thomas and is trained by Jamey Thomas. The $4,500 Northern California Yearling Sale graduate won his lone start with earnings of $20,280. Leadville is by Comic Strip, out of the Richly Blended mare Baby Doe, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Felix Rondon. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $8,112. Carnivorous is by Square Eddie, out of the Momentum mare Charred Rare, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start with earnings of $32,400. Amity Harbor is by Heatseeker, out of the Vindication... ...

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Drummer Don Enters Long Branch

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 4, 2018) – Drummer Don is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Betfair.com Long Branch Stakes for 3-year-olds at Monmouth Park. Drummer Don is by Empire Way, out of the Doneraile Court mare Donerella, was bred by Heinz Steinmann, is owned by Bran Jam Stable and David Clark and is trained by L. Linder, Jr. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $72,235 and is coming off a third in a June 18 starter’s allowance. ...

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Tribalist Ships for Parx Dash

BENSALEM, Pa. (July 3, 2018) – Lightly-raced 7-year-old stakes winner Tribalist is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Parx Dash Stakes at Parx Racing. Tribalist is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Dutko & Abrams, is owned by Robert Abrams, Mitchell Dutko & Michael Paran and is trained by Blake Heap. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $254,950 and is making his first start since a fifth in the Jan. 1 Joe Hernandez Stakes. ...

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Cal-bred Pair in Petticoat

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 3, 2018) — California-breds Lovable Lilly and Easydoes It Please are entered in Saturday’s Petticoat Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Albuquerque. Lovable Lilly is by Violence, out of the Gilded Time mare Lilly Fa Pootz, was bred by PT Syndicate #1, is owned by UKUSA Stables and trained by Justin Evans. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $36,040 and is coming off a June 9 allowance win. Easydoes It Please is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Gulch mare Big Easy, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Henry Dominguez. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,825 and is coming off a an eighth in a June 8 optional claimer. ...

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Skye Diamonds Targets Great Lady M.

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2018) — Defending champion and California-bred Skye Diamonds and Marley’s Freedom, who was dominant in the Grade III Desert Stormer May 27, are among the 11 fillies and mares nominated to the $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes. The Grade II, which is scheduled for 6 ½ furlongs, will be run for the fifth time at Los Alamitos Saturday, July 7. Owned by a partnership that includes Allen Racing LLC and Bloom Racing Stables and trained by Bill Spawr, Skye Diamonds is 2-for-2 at Los Alamitos. Before her win in the 2017 Great Lady M., a race in which she defeated, among others, Finest City, winner of the race in 2016 and the Eclipse Award winner that year as the champion female sprinter, the California bred broke her maiden in her second career start Dec. 5, 2015 when trained by Mike Machowsky. Claimed for $40,000 by her current connections Aug. 27, 2016, the daughter of First Dude and the Johannesburg mare Exonerated has... ...

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My Friend Emma in Oak Tree Sprint

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2018) – Albany Stakes winner My Friend Emma and fellow California-bred Tribal Storm are entered in Wednesday’s $50,000 Oak Tree Sprint at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Candelario Barragan or Jocelyn Robles and trained by Rhoda March. He has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $268,108 and is coming off a win in the June 9 Albany. He was ninth in this race two years ago. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by Curt & Lila Lanning, is owned by Scott Herberson and trained by Ari Herbertson. He has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $304,049 and is coming off a second in the June 9 Albany. ...

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Soi Phet Seeks Another Bertrando

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 30, 2018) – Fresh off a 47-1 upset in the Crystal Water Stakes in his third start as a 10-year-old, Soi Phet will seek a fifth stakes victory at Los Alamitos in the $100,000 Bertrando, the main event on a special holiday program Wednesday, July 4. A one-mile event for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California, the Bertrando is the eighth of nine races.   Post time is 1 p.m. Trained by Leonard Powell for the Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, Soi Phet, the son of Tizbud and the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey has won 14 of 58 and banked $955,250. Most of those earnings have come since he was claimed for $16,000 by his current connections May 23, 2013 at Hollywood Park. A second score in Wednesday’s stakes will make Soi Phet, who has been 1-2 in six of eight races at Los Alamitos, a millionaire. He was bred by ARCHA Racing. Besides the inaugural Bertrando in... ...

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