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. ...

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... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 28, 2018) – Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Irish Day Stakes 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 five starts, earnings of $63,605 and is coming off a second in the June 10 Kent Stakes. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 28, 2018) —Soi Phet and three other horses who have won stakes at Los Alamitos are among the 19 nominations to the $100,000-guaranteed Bertrando. The one-mile race for 3-year-olds & up bred or sired in California will be run for the fifth time Wednesday, July 4. A 10-year-old gelding trained by Leonard Powell for Benowitz Family Trust, Mathilde Powell and Paul Viskovich, Soi Phet has won half of his eight starts at Los Alamitos and each victory has come in a stakes. The son of Tizbud and the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey captured the inaugural Bertrando in 2014 prior to upsetting Masochistic in the Los Alamitos Mile two months later. His other local stakes successes came in the E.B. Johnston Stakes in 2016 and 2017. A $16,000 claim more than five years ago at Hollywood Park, Soi Phet, who was a 47-1 upset winner of the Crystal Water on the Santa Anita turf in his most recent start May 20, has won... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 27, 2018) – Five California-breds are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. River of Doubt is by Many Rivers, out of the Indian Charlie mare Tadita, was bred by owners Jerry & Janet Hollendorfer and George Todaro and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her lone start and has earnings of $20,280. Quant Savant is by Square Eddie, out of the Spring At Last mare Loan Savant, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She won her lone start and has earnings of $32,400. Papaya is by Papa Clem, out of the Stormin Fever mare Kitty Marie, was bred by Shirley Ann Ragle, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. She won her lone start and has earnings of $8,400. Accomplishedsister is by Acclamation, out of the In Excess mare Sister Sally, was bred by owner Joe Turner and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (June 25, 2018) —The first thoroughbred meet of 2018 at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, June 28. The 12-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival will continue through Sunday, July 15 with racing – with one exception – conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis. There will be holiday racing Wednesday, July 4 prior to a dark day Thursday, July 5. Racing will resume Friday, July 6. Post time will be 1 p.m. The three-week season will be highlighted by a pair of graded stakes races – the Grade II, $200,000 Great Lady M. for fillies and mares (3-year-olds & up) at 6 ½ furlongs and the Grade III, $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. Expected to attract defending champion Skye Diamonds, the Great Lady M. will be run for the fifth time Saturday, July 7 while the Los Alamitos Derby, which was captured by eventual 3-year-old champion West Coast in 2017, will be offered Saturday, July 14. Completing the stakes program is the $100,000... ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (June 24, 2018) – Buggy Brown is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Duke City Sprint Stakes for 3-year-olds at The Downs in Albuquerque. Buggy Brown is by Big Bad Leroybrown, out of the Bold Badgett mare Cute as a Bug, was bred by Old English Ranch & Patsy & Sal Berumen, is owned by Tyree Wolesensky and trained by Ed Kereluk. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $27,392 and is coming off a June 16 allowance win. ...

By Bloodhorse.com PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 22, 2018) — A disagreement over California law regarding simulcasting requirements between The Stronach Group and the California Horse Racing Board, will head to court, an executive from The Stronach Group said June 21. Earlier Thursday the CHRB conditionally approved Golden Gate Fields‘ application to be licensed for its Aug. 22-Oct. 2 meet, with the contingency that The Stronach Group, which owns the track, reaches agreements with each Northern California satellite wagering facility “as required by law,” as well as a horsemen’s agreement with the Thoroughbred Owners of California and “all other outstanding items” by July 2. Eric Sindler, who represented The Stronach Group at the meeting, maintained that the company—which is seeking to run its meet without sending its signal to the region’s satellite facilities that operate through Northern California Off-Track Wagering Inc. (NOTWINC)—does not have to reach agreements with the satellite facilities to be compliant with California law. In comments June 13, The Stronach Group’s chief operating officer, Tim Ritvo, said Golden Gate could... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 21, 2018) – Stakes winners Cordiality and Bella Luma and fellow California-bred are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Wilshire Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Shehastheritestuff is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Strut Your Stuff, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Day, Day or DePietro, et al and is trained by Patrick Gallagher. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $206,365 and is making her first start since an Aug. 30 optional claimer. Cordiality is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Warmth, was bred by Dr. Edward Allred, is owned by Drummand, Glatt or Zitco and is trained by Mark Glatt. She has eight wins in 21 starts, earnings of $316,095 and is coming off a win in the May 19 Fran’s Valentine. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Brown and is trained... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 21, 2018) – Mah Gellin is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Budweiser Stakes at Emerald Downs. Mah Gellin is by Skimming, out of the Maheras mare Mahrin, was bred by Racing Edge, is owned by Joe and Lola Sample and trained by Blaine Wright. He has nine wins in 37 starts, earnings of $308,763 and is coming off a second in a May 28 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 20, 2018) – Stakes winner El Huerfano and red-hot Touching Rainbows are the California-breds entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II San Carlos Stakes at Santa Anita. El Huerfano is by Tannersfmyman, 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 32 starts, earnings of $342,796 and is coming off a second in a May 28 optional claimer. Touching Rainbows is by Aragorn, out of the Gold Case mare Violin Case, was bred by Esembee Inc., is owned by KM Racing Enterprise or Madaket Stables and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $230,560 and has a four-race win streak. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (June 20, 2018) – Stakes winner Hardboot is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Mystic Lake Derby for 3-year-olds at Canterbury Park. Hardboot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Mme. Espionage, was bred by James Mann, is owned by Silver Creek Stables and trained by Michele Dollase. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $132,665 and is coming off a second in the June 2 Snow Chief. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (June 20, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Patriots Rule is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Mystic Lake Mile Stakes at Canterbury Park. Patriots Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Seattle Bound mare Candy Factory, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has nine wins in 34 starts, earnings of $519,873 and is coming off a win in a May 11 optional claimer. He was fifth in this race last year. ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. – Three stakes – including a pair a graded races – highlight the 2018 Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos. The 12-day season will begin Thursday, June 28 and continue through Sunday, July 15. Racing will be conducted – with one exception – on a Thursday-Sunday basis.  There will be a special holiday program Wednesday, July 4. A dark day will follow (Thursday, July 5) before racing resumes Friday, July 6. Post time will be 1 p.m. The final two Saturdays of the meet will feature the Grade II, $200,000-guaranteed Great Lady M. Stakes and the Grade III, $150,000-guaranteed Los Alamitos Derby. The Great Lady M., which is for fillies and mares – 3-year-olds & up – at 6 ½ furlongs, will be offered Saturday, July 7 and is expected to attract defending champion Skye Diamonds. Won by eventual 3-year-old champion West Coast in 2017, the Los Alamitos Derby, which is for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles, will be run Saturday, July 14. The... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 14, 2018) – Multiple stakes winners Gold Rush Dancer, Acceptance and B Squared join fellow California-bred Anatolian Heat in Sunday’s $80,000 Siren Lure Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 22 starts, earnings of $516,458 and is making his first start since a 10th in the Jan. 1 Joe Hernandez. Multiple stakes winner Acceptance is by Vronsky, out of the Perfect Mandate mare Allswellthatnswell, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Finish Line Racing or the Ellwood Johnston Trust and is trained by Kenny Black. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $405,493 and is coming off a ninth in a June 8 optional claimer. 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... ...

From CHRB PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 14, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, June 21, in the Pleasanton Satellite Wagering Facility at the Alameda County Fairgrounds beginning at 10 a.m. The Board will immediately go into closed session. The public session is scheduled to reconvene at 11:15. An audio-only webcast of the public session 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. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ALBANY, Calif. (June 14, 2018) — A day after Tim Ritvo of The Stronach Group indicated the closure of Golden Gate Fields may be possible if a simulcasting issue is not settled, Northern California horsemen met with other executives from the company June 14, and many left with concerns about their future in the region. “We just came off a great meet, when I heard they were up $30-$40 million (in handle), and I’ve got to come to a meeting where they might be closed down for six weeks and maybe more?” said trainer Steve Sherman. “(The Stronach Group vice president of racing P.J. Campo) said we might have to take two steps back to take five steps forward, but we can’t afford to take two steps back.” While executives from The Stronach Group maintained the meeting was specifically about informing the local horsemen about Golden Gate’s desire to withdraw from Northern California Off-Track Wagering Inc. (NOTWINC), which deals with brick-and-mortar simulcast operations in the region, multiple horsemen... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (June 13, 2018) – Neveradoubt, the Snow Chief Stakes winner in 2015, is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 John Longden 6000 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 trained by Greg Tracy. He has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $249,710 and is coming off a seventh in a May 6 optional claimer. ...

From Oak Tree Racing PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 8, 2018) — For the fifth consecutive year, Oak Tree Racing Association will be joining with Alameda County Fair in conducting a fifteen-day race Meet at Pleasanton Fairgrounds. Racing will be performed in conjunction with the Fair, commencing Friday, June 15 and ending Sunday, July 8. If you cannot make it in person, remember that pari-mutuel wagering is available on the races at TVG, Xpressbet and other offsite wagering facilities.   The following links will take you to the Alameda County Fair or the Oak Tree websites where you can access the daily racing schedule: www.alamedacountyfair.com and www.oaktreeracing.com.   Horse racing in California was initiated over 100 years ago in Pleasanton and has been a historic tradition ever since. It is a place you can come to enjoy the Fair as well as thrill to the horses, providing exceptional excitement and a view of western history.   With a Fair providing fun and knowledge to all ages, tantalizing food and racing excitement, there... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 7, 2018) – Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Kent Handicap 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 trained by Dan Markle. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $53,705 and is coming off a win in the May 20 Seattle Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (June 6, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate My Friend Emma and fellow California-breds Many Roses and Summersimage are entered in the first division of Saturday’s $50,000 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate. 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 is trained by Rhonda March. The $1,000 Northern California Yearling Sale graduate has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $228,658 and is coming off a second in the May 28 All American. He was fourth in this race last year. Many Roses is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by owners Ellen Jackson, Jerry Martin or Margaret Martin and is trained by Jackson. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $156,763 and is coming off a 10th in the May 28 All American. Summersimage is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Swimmer, was bred... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (June 6, 2018) – Stakes winner Tribal Storm is the leading money earner among California-breds entered in the second division of Saturday’s $50,000 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate. Portando is a Kentucky bred by California stallion Bertrando, out of the Choisir mare Porto Marmay, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbreds and is trained by Michael McCarthy. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $275,650 and is coming off a May 12 allowance win. 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 16 starts, earnings of $291,049 and is coming off a win in a May 18 allowance. Taman Guard is by Midnight Lute, out of the Deputy Minister mare Bellastrega, was bred by John Perrotta & E. Mercaldo, is owned by Jungle Racing, KMN Racing, LNJ Foxwoods, et al and is trained by... ...

ELMONT, N.Y. (June 5, 2018) – Six Pack Gal is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $150,000 Astoria Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Belmont Park. 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 won her May 17 debut and has earnings of $32,400. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 31, 2018) – Stakes winners Spiced Perfection, Pulpit Rider and One Fast Broad are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Melair Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. 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 three wins in eight starts, earnings of $277,625 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 7 Evening Jewel. Inland Empire is a Kentucky-bred by California stallion Empire Way, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemons On Top, was bred by Heinz Steinmann, is owned by Huntertown Farm and trained by Peter Eurton. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $47,785 and is coming off a fifth in the Apr. 29 Campanile. 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... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 30, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Take the One O One and stakes winners Hardboot and Continental Divide are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds 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. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $145,681 and is coming off a third in a May 11 optional claimer. Hardboot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Mme. Espionage, was bred by James Mann, is owned by Silver Creek Stables and trained by Michele Dollase. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $94,665 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 29 Silky Sullivan. Waya Ed is by Tapizar, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Jay Em Ess Stable... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2018) – Stakes winner Coniah and fellow California-bred Algorhythmic are entered in Monday’s $200,000 Grade II Monrovia Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James or Tammy McKenney and is trained by William Morey. She has four wins in 23 starts, earnings of $340,165 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 29 San Simeon. She was second in this race last year. Algorhythmic is by Vronsky, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Thorellen, was bred by Jonny Hilvers, is owned by Richard or Kate Barton and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $205,569 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 21 optional claimer. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 25, 2018) – Four California-breds, including stakes winners My Friend Emma and Grecian Fire, are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Grade III All American Stakes at Golden Gate. Castle is by Slew’s Tiznow, out of the Mr. Greeley mare Grand Advice, was bred by owner Eagle Ridge Racing and is trained by Andy Mathis. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $76,140 and is coming off consecutive allowance wins. Many Roses is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by owners Ellen Jackson, Jerry Martin and Margaret Martin and is trained by Jackson. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $156,538 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 29 allowance. Stakes winner 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 is trained by Rhonda March. He has seven wins in 18 starts, earnings of $208,658 and is... ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (May 25, 2018) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Boston Charley is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Honor the Hero Stakes at Canterbury Park. Boston Charley is by Rocky Bar, out of the Iz a Saros mare Iza Bon Bon, was bred by Gerald Redman, is owned by Henry Paravecino and is trained by P Fields. The $55,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has seven wins in 39 starts, earnings of $82,673 and is coming off a fifth in an Apr. 17 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 24, 2018) – Graded winner Miss Sunset is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Desert Stormer Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds & Alan Klein, is owned by Klein or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has nine wins in 16 starts, earnings of $798,735 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 7 Madison Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 24, 2018) – Nice Ice is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Black Pearl Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Nice Ice is by Northern Afleet, out of the Popular mare Fanny Chenal, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Koriner & Lyons and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $59,420 and is coming off an Apr. 22 maiden win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 23, 2018) – California-bred Grade I winner What a View is entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Charles Whittingham Stakes at Santa Anita. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen, is owned by Finish Line Racing, the Ellwood Johnston Trust or T.O.V. Stables and is trained by Kenny Black. He has eight wins in 24 starts, earnings of $885,361 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 21 American Stakes. ...

From Emerald Downs AUBURN, Wash. (May 20, 2017) – California-bred Ima Happy Cat collared the leaders into the stretch and drew clear for a 2 ½ -length triumph over Bella Mia in the $50,000 Seattle Stakes for 3-year-old fillies Sunday at Emerald Downs. With Rocco Bowen riding at 118 lbs, Ima Happy Cat ran six furlongs in 1:09.68 and paid $6.40, $3.20 and $2.60. Dan Markle is the trainer for owners Tim and Sue Spooner of Olympia, Wash. She was bred by Dale Mahlum. With the victory, Ima Happy Cat made a successful leap from maiden special weight winner to stakes winner, a notoriously difficult feat in Thoroughbred racing. “She’s just a real quality filly,” Markle said. Markle said Ima Happy Cat lost a shoe on the walk over before the race, but stood still like a pro while being re-shod in the paddock. Ima Happy Cat was all business in the race too, stalking Bella Mia and Brilliant Bird through fractions of :21.76 and :44.37, launching a three wide... ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (May 18, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, May 24, in the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. 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 are available on the website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 18, 2018) – Millionaire Ashleyluvssugar returns from a nine-month break in Sunday’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. 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 15 starts, earnings of $347,128 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 14 Thor’s Echo. Accountability is by Acclamation, out of the Bold Badgett mare Roberta’s Mango, was bred by Old English Rancho, is owned by Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms, Newhart or Martin and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $178,946 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 7 optional claimer. Well Developed is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bertrando mare Miss Thirtyfour D, was bred by Michael & Cory Wellman, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and is trained by Patrick Gallagher. He has three wins in five... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 18, 2018) – Unpossible is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Unpossible is by Comic Strip, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by owners Edward & Theresa DeNike and is trained by Felix Rondan. He has two wins in 11 starts, earnings of $74,639 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 29 Silky Sullivan. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (May 18, 2018) – Ima Happy Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Seattle Stakes 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 Spencer and trained by Dan Markle. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $26,755 and is coming off an Apr. 28 maiden win. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 16, 2018)–Trainer Eddie Truman’s hard-knocking Moonless Sky and trainer Peter Eurton’s comebacking Cheekaboo, head a field of 11 fillies and mares three and up in Saturday’s $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes at one mile over the Santa Anita turf.  The Fran’s Valentine, named for the late Earl Scheib’s multiple Grade I winning homebred daughter of Saros, is for California-bred or sired fillies and mares who are eligible to participate in the CTBA’s Golden State Series. MOONLESS SKY Owner:  Pappas Racing                  Trainer:  Eddie Truman Placed first via disqualification in last year’s Fran’s Valentine seven starts back, this imposing 5-year-old mare by Bold Chieftain has been favored in five out of her last six starts.  Winless in her first four starts in South Florida, she’s won four out of her nine starts with Truman while being second twice.  An even seventh, beaten four lengths in an open second condition allowance going a mile on turf here Jan. 7, Moonless Sky has been freshened and will likely... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 9, 2018) – Show It N Moe It is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Angel’s Flight Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Show It N Moe It is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by London, Lovingier or Zondlo and is trained by Gary Sherlock. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $265,113 and is coming off a second in the Apr. 7 Evening Jewel. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 9, 2018) – Bella Luma is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Poppy Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Bella Luma is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bold Badgett mare Bold Roberta, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Linda Brown and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $96,917 and is coming off consecutive allowance wins. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 1, 2018) – Graded winner Skye Diamonds is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Humana Distaff Stakes for fillies and mares at Churchill Downs. 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, Tom Acker and Jon Lindo and is trained by William Spawr. She has nine wins in 19 starts, earnings of $575,150 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 24 Santa Monica Stakes. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (May 1, 2018) – Stay Away is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $59,050 Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity for 2-year-olds. Stay Away is by Sway Away, out of the Bernstein mare Bernie’s Belle, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Carl Robertson, Jr., and trained by Shane Rollins. He has one start and earnings of $495. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (May 2, 2018) – World Famous Sam T is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Paul Bunyan Stakes at Canterbury Park. World Famous Sam T is by Misty’sgoldentouch, out of the Olympio mare Yo Sal, was bred by Laura Bailey, is owned by Olivia Bethke and trained by T. Bethke. He has 19 wins in 46 starts, earnings of $221,025 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 21 Dowd Mile Stakes. He was fifth in this race last year. ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (Apr. 30, 2018) – Shane Doan is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $50,000 Golden Circle Stakes for 3-year-olds at Prairie Meadows. He is by Stay Thirsty, out of the French Envoy mare Subtle Aly, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Randy Howg and trainer Robertino Diodoro. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $43,270 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 20 Startac Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2018) – California Cup Oaks winner Pulpit Rider is entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Campanile Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. Shylock Eddie is by Square Eddie, out of the Game Plan mare Willapa, was bred by Donna Jensen, is owned by Eric Jensen and trained by Jacqui Navarre. She has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $42,521 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 20 optional claimer. Our Bold Princess is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Grasp, was bred by Dwaine Hall & Eduardo Rich, is owned by Anderson, Bellusa, Gannon, Hall, Jackson or Rich and is trained by Eduardo Rich. She has one win in nine starts, earnings of $58,852 and is coming off a third in a Mar. 11 optional claimer. Lavadia is by Comic Strip, out of the Tribal Rule mare Oh the Joy, was bred by owners Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. She has... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2018) – Eleven California-breds seek their first stakes win in Sunday’s $100,000 Silky Sullivan for 3-year-old Golden State Series eligible at Golden Gate Cono is a Kentucky-bred son of California stallion Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cowboy Cal mare Cashmere, was bred by owner John & Diane Fradkin and is trained by Michael McCarthy. He has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $73,155 and is coming off a fourth in an Apr. 6 optional claimer. Fast as Cass is by Unusual Heat, out of the Bertrando mare Silber, was bred by Abrams, Huston Racing Stables, Loverso & Perez, is owned by Bardy Farm, Huston Racing Stable or Loverso and is trained by Tim Yakteen. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $44,235 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 14 optional claimer. Luke’s On Fire is by Desert Code, out of the Black Tie Affair mare Inside Affair, was bred by Dave McGlothlin, is owned by Highlander Racing Stable and trained... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 26, 2018) – Graded stakes winner Coniah and fellow California-bred Anatolian Heat are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III San Simeon Stakes. Coniah, one of three females taking on the boys, is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James or Tammy McKenney and is trained by William Morey. She has four wins in 22 starts, earnings of $320,165 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 25 Mizdirection. Anatolian Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Woodman mare Anatolian Queen, was bred by owner Anatolia Inc. and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $228,838 and is coming off a win in an Apr. 1 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2018) – Soi Phet is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Californian at Santa Anita. 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. The 10-year-old has 13 wins in 56 starts, earnings of $891,250 and is coming off a second in a Mar. 23 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 25, 2018) – Lucy De is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Barbara Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lucy De is by Decarchy, out of the Native Storm mare Stormin Lucy, was bred by GGG Stables and Magali Farms, is owned by GGG Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $243,443 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 18 Santa Ana. ...

From The Jockey Club LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 23, 2018) — The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation announced today that Frank Stronach, the founder and honorary chairman of The Stronach Group and a leading Thoroughbred owner and breeder, will be presented with the Dinny Phipps Award at the Belmont Stakes Charity Celebration on Thursday, June 7, at the Bryant Park Grill in New York City. Earle Mack, an active participant in Thoroughbred racing and breeding for more than five decades, created the award in 2017 to honor an individual or individuals who have demonstrated dedication to equine health. The Phipps family received the inaugural Dinny Phipps Award at last year’s charity celebration. All proceeds from the event benefit the ongoing research of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation to improve equine health for all breeds. “Frank Stronach has been committed to improving all aspects of the horse racing industry since entering the sport more than 50 years ago,” said Mack. “I am thrilled to bestow the Dinny Phipps Award to an individual who... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 23, 2018) – The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association will host a hospitality area for Cal-bred Turf Extravaganza Day at Golden Gate Fields on April 29 from noon until 4 p.m. CTBA members are invited to a meet-and-greet with the CTBA Board of Directors at the hospitality area, located outside the Players Patio. Appetizers and a cash bar will be available. There will be a pair of $100,000 Cal-bred turf stakes races held as co-features that day, the Campanile Stakes for 3-year-old fillies and the Silky Sullivan for 3-year-old colts and geldings, both for Golden State Series eligible at one mile. A total of 32 horses were nominated for the two races. For admission to the hospitality area, show the CTBA member Track Pass. Nominations for the $100,000 Campanile: http://www.goldengatefields.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Campanile-noms.pdf Nominations for the $100,000 Silky Sullivan: http://www.goldengatefields.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Silky-Sullivan-noms.pdf ...

ALTOONA, Iowa (Apr. 22, 2018) – Gorgeous Ginny is the lone California-bred entered in $50,000 Goldfinch Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Prairie Meadows. Gorgeous Ginny is by Take Charge Indy, out of the Southern Halo mare Brooke’s Halo, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by Randy Howg and trained by Robertino Diodoro. She has four wins in six starts, earnings of $115,116 and is coming off three consecutive stakes wins at Turf Paradise. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 20, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted its regular meeting Thursday, April 19, at Santa Anita Park. Vice Chair Madeline Auerbach presided. Commissioners Fred Maas, Araceli Ruano and Alex Solis also were in attendance. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: ·        The Board opened public discussion of an announced decision by Golden Gate Fields to cease contracting with the organization that has been providing staffing, supervision and other services to the entire simulcasting network in Northern California (Northern California Off Track Wagering Inc., or NCOTWINC). Golden Gate will provide details on how it will support simulcasting in Northern California when it submits its license application for the meet that begins August 23, which requires Board approval. In the meantime, the various stakeholders impacted by the decision, including the Pari-Mutuel Employees Guild that traditionally negotiates contracts through NCOTWINC, will continue discussing the ramifications of the move and possible alternatives. ·       ... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 20, 2018) – Unusual Heat Turf Classic winner Rye is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita. Rye is by English Channel, out of the Unusual Heat mare Phi Beta Heat, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Joseph P. Morey Revocable Trust and is trained by William Morey. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $311,199 and is coming off a fifth in the Mar. 24 San Luis Rey. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 19, 2018) – Grade I winner What a View is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III American Stakes at Santa Anita. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen, is owned by Finish Line Racing, The Ellwood Johnston Trust of T.O.V Stables and is trained by Kenny Black. He has seven wins in 23 starts, earnings of $825,361 and is coming off a seventh in the Mar. 10 Frank E. Kilroe Mile. ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 19, 2018) –TOC is partnering with expert horsemen to offer a free “Conformation Clinic” at Santa Anita on Saturday, May 12. The informal workshop is intended to help participants develop an “eye” for a horse. Attendees will visit the trainers’ barns, where they will view a variety of horses to identify their conformation strengths and weaknesses. The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the Top O’ The Stretch just past Clockers’ Corner at Santa Anita Park. Santa Anita Park is located at 285 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007. Since the workshops will take place in the stable area, suitable footwear is recommended.   ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 17, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, April 19, in the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Medication, Safety and Welfare Committee will meet Wednesday, April 18, beginning at 11 a.m. at the same location. 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 are available on the website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 11, 2018) – Sensational Star Stakes winner Tough Sunday faces a field of mostly stakes winners in Saturday’s $100,000 Thor’s Echo Handicap for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. 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 coming off a third in the Mar. 10 Triple Bend. Tough Sunday is by Grazen, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $333,838 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 11 Sensational Star. Image of Joplin is by Southern Image, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Pender Racing and trained by Michael Pender. He has 10 wins in... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 4, 2018) – California Cup Derby winner Heck Yeah rejoins California-breds in Saturday’s $200,000 Echo Eddie Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Rewired is by Acclimation, out of the Boundary mare Know No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen, is owned by Rodney Orr and trained by Steve Specht. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $45,100 and is coming off consecutive wins. Campaigner is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by owner Larry Stein and is trained by Steve Miyadi. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $85,800 and is coming off a fifth in the Feb. 19 California Cup Derby. Heck Yeah is by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Lutess, was bred by Michael Pageler, is owned by Pageler, Dr. Sigband or Baedecker and is trained by Bob Baffert.  He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $198,000 and is... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 4, 2018) – Stakes winners Spiced Perfection, Ismelucky, One Fast Broad and Show It N Moe It are among the entries in Saturday’s $200,000 Evening Jewel Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. 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 two wins in seven starts, earnings of $167,625 and is coming off a seventh in a Jan. 19 optional claimer. Ismelucky is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by Bonde or Russell and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $121,110 and is coming off an 11th in the Feb. 11 Sweet Life. One Fast Broad is by Decarchy, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Awesome Broad, was bred by Richard Krtizski & AGR Racing, is owned... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 4, 2018) – Graded winner Enola Gray is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Enola Gray is by Grazen, out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has seven wins in 11 starts, earnings of $573,100 and is making her first start since winning the July 1 Wilshire. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 4, 2018) – Pulpit Rider is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Providencia 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 owner Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $194,536 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 19 California Oaks. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Apr. 3, 2018) – Miss Sunset, who won the Grade II Lexus Raven Run at this track last year, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Madison 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 and Alan Klein, is owned by Alan Klein and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has nine wins in 15 starts, earnings of $738,735 and is coming off a consecutive stakes wins. ...

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Apr. 2, 2018) — Three juveniles posted the fastest furlong work of :10 at the April 2 under tack show for the Barretts spring 2-year-old sale. The preview was conducted at Del Mar, where the sale will be held April 4, beginning at 2 p.m. PDT. “We had a huge turnout today—it was incredible,” said Kim Lloyd, Barretts’ general manager. “We feel like the sale is shaping up very well.” The three that worked in :10 consisted of a Kentucky-bred son of Into Mischief, a kentucky-bred daughter of Mineshaft and a California-bred son of Smiling Tiger. Ciaran Dunne’s Wavertree Stables has consigned the Into Mischief colt as Hip 167 in the supplemental catalog. He is bred by Brandywine Farm out of the winning Cape Town mare Cape Discovery. The colt sold for $110,000 at the 2017 Keeneland September yearling sale. He had been entered but withdrawn from the Ocala Breeders’ Sales’ March 2-year-old sale in Florida. Bruno DeBerdt’s Excel Bloodstock is offering Hip 58, the Mineshaft... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 28, 2018) – Stakes winner Grecian Fire and fellow California-breds Camino Del Paraiso and Many Roses are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III San Francisco Mile 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 Glen Road Racing or Herb Moniz and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $199,367 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 27 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. He was sixth in this race last year. 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 12 starts, earnings of $137,942 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 8 optional claimer. Many Roses is by Many Rivers, out of the Bertrando mare Heirloom Rose, was bred by owners Ellen Jackson and Jerry and... ...

OZONE PARK, N.Y (Mar. 28, 2018) – Graded winner Poshsky is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $90,000 Mr. Sinatra Stakes at Aqueduct. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by DCK Racing and trained by Gary Contessa. He has 11 wins in 46 starts, earnings of $611,383 and is coming off a fourth in a Mar. 4 claimer at Aqueduct. ...

OCONE PARK, NY. (Mar. 28, 2018) – Getoffmyback is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Peeping Tom Stakes at Agueduct. Getoffmyback is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Bran Jam Stables and David Clark and is trained by John Toscano. He has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $188,635 and is coming off a Feb. 18 claiming win at Aqueduct. ...

DUBAI, UAE (Mar. 26, 2018) – Richard’s Boy, fifth in the race a year ago, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million Group I Al Quoz Turf Sprint on the Dubai World Cup card at Meydan Racecourse. 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 30 starts, earnings of $872,853 and is coming off a seventh in the Mar. 11 Sensational Star. He was fifth in this race last year and was second in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint. ...

From CHRB ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2018) — The Special Committee on Northern California Racing will hold two meetings in coming weeks to resolve stabling issues during the fair season this summer. The first, private meeting with representatives of Golden Gate Fields, the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF), the Sonoma County Fair and horsemen is scheduled for Thursday, March 29, in hopes of bringing those parties to agreement. The second meeting, which will be open to the public, is scheduled the following Thursday, April 5, at Golden Gate. The Committee held a public meeting Thursday (March 22) at Golden Gate that was attended by about 50 trainers and owners, most of whom expressed approval when Alan Balch, executive director of the California Thoroughbred Trainers, said it is crucial for Golden Gate to remain open for auxiliary stabling during the fair season. They disagreed with a CARF proposal to rely solely on stalls at fair locations in Pleasanton, Sacramento and Fresno for auxiliary stabling. The parties still are at least... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 22, 2018) – Graded winner Coniah and fellow California-bred Algorhythmic are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Mizdirection Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owner James or Tammy McKenney and is trained by William Morey. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $315,365 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 18 Las Flores. She was second in this race last year. Algorhythmic is by Vronsky, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Thorellen, was bred by Jonny Hilvers, is owned by Richard or Kate Barton and is trained by Michael Machowsky. She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $200,310 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 24 Wishing Well. ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 22, 2018) — Santa Anita Park cancelled its March 22 card because of ongoing heavy rain in Southern California and most—if not all—of the races washed away could be rescheduled for future dates. John Perrotta, Santa Anita’s vice president of operations, said the decision to cancel the Thursday races was primarily made for safety reasons. The impact of scratch-shortened fields and preparing the Santa Anita main track for weekend racing also factored in. The National Weather Service issued flash-flood advisories for several California counties Thursday, including Los Angeles County, and 15 horses of 67 entered were reported as scratched when the cancellation was announced. “It was in the interest of everybody’s safety. There is a dire prediction for weather the rest of the day and a lot of trainers had scratched already,” Perrotta  said. “We also had to look at protecting the track for the weekend and we had to do it early rather than late. If we open up the track and the huge... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 21, 2018) – Skye Diamonds is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Monica 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 William Spawr. She has nine wins in 18 starts, earnings of $551,150 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 18 Las Flores Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 21, 2018) – Unusual Heat Turf Classic winner Rye is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Rye is by English Channel, out of the Unusual Heat mare Phi Beta Heat, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Joseph Morey Revocable Trust and is trained by William Morey. He has eight wins in 16 starts, earnings of $307,199 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 27 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank. ...

From CHRB ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 16, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board’s Special Committee on Northern California Racing will meet Thursday, March 22, at Golden Gate Fields beginning at 10:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB Website. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 15, 2018) – Graded winner How Unusual and fellow California-bred Lucy De are entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Santa Ana Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Lucy De is by Decarchy, out of the Native Storm mare Stormin Lucy, was bred by GGG Stables and Magali Farms, is owned by GGG Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $231,443 and is coming off a win in a Feb. 11 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 21 starts, earnings of $311,712 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 27 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 14, 2018) – Graded stakes winner Miss Sunset is entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Barbara Beatrice is by Grazen, out of the Decarchy mare Showtime Apollo, was bred by Philip D’Amato, is owned by Queen Bee Racing or D’Amato and is trained by D’Amato. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $338,534 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 27 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. 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 19 starts, earnings of $342,264 and is making her first start since a win in a June 25 optional claimer. Starlite Style is by Unusual Heat, out of the Lucayan Prince mare Always in Style, was bred by Old English Rancho or Riggio, is owned... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 14, 2018) – Majestic Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Santa Margarita Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Majestic Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by Madeline Auerback & Barry Abrams, is owned by Auerbach, McCauley or Bardy Farm and is trained by Richard Mandella. She has seven wins in 19 starts, earnings of $570,329 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 25 Spring Fever Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 14, 2018) – Unbeaten Heck Yeah is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Heck Yeah is by Acclamation, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Lutess, was bred by Michael Pageler, is owned by Pageler, Dr. Sigaband or Baedecker and is trained by Bob Baffert. He is a multiple stakes winner who has won all three of his starts with earnings of $194,000 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 19 California Cup Derby. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 14, 2018) – California-breds Cash Prize and Claudia Mae are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Camilla Urso Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Cash Prize is by Pure Prize, out of the Benchmark mar Cottonwood Babe, was bred by owner Dr. & Mrs. William Gray and is trained by Quinn Howey. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $146,614 and is coming off a Feb. 11 allowance win. Claudia Mae is by Belong to Me, out of the Comic Strip mare Held Fast, was bred by owner Beth Rivera and is trained by Tirso Rivera. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $84,853 and is coming off a fifth in a Jan. 28 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 8, 2018) – Grade I winner Masochistic is one of seven stakes winners, including four Breeders’ Cup participants, have entered Sunday’s loaded $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for Golden State Series eligible at Santa Anita. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by owners Cut & Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $259,084 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 19 Lost in the Fog Stakes. Anatolian Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Woodman mare Anatolian Queen, was bred by owner Anatolian Inc., and is trained by Peter Miller. He has three wins in 17 starts, earnings of $183,598 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 15 optional claimer. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by St. Hilaire, Guerrero or Dunbar, et al, and is trained by... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 7, 2018) – What a View, who won the race two years ago, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Frank E. Kilroe Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manila mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old Rnglish Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen, is owned by Finish Line Racing, Ellwood Johnston Trust or T.O.V. Stables and is trained by Kenny Black. He has seven wins in 22 starts, earnings of $825,016 and is coming off a sixth in the Feb. 24 Daytona Stakes. He was second in this race last year and won the race in 2016. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 7, 2018) – Multiple stakes winner Edwards Going Left is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade I Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 is trained by John Sadler. He has seven wins in 11 starts, earnings of $381,390 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 27 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2018) – One Fast Broad is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Santa Ysabel Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. One Fast Broad is by Decarchy, out of the Mr. Broad Blade mare Awesome Broad, was bred by Richard Kritzski and AGR Racing, is owned by Ruis Racing and trained by Mick Ruis. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $287,160 and is coming off a second in the Feb. 19 California Cup Oaks. ...

From CHRB CYPRESS, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2018) — There have been no significant changes since the California Horse Racing Board’s February 23 update concerning the horse at Los Alamitos that tested positive for the non-neurogenic, “wild type” strain of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1). There have been no other suspect cases at Los Alamitos or at any racetrack in California. One barn at Los Alamitos with 11 horses remains under quarantine by order of California Department of Food and Agriculture veterinarians, who will lift the 14-day quarantine on Monday, March 5, provided there are no additional sick horses. The CHRB will continue to allow horses from Los Alamitos to race at Santa Anita under the same conditions as previously described. Those horses must be inspected by CHRB veterinarians prior to shipping to Santa Anita; they will not be allowed into the general Santa Anita population; and they are required to return to Los Alamitos after racing. Normal transfer of horses between Los Alamitos and Santa Anita will not resume until the quarantined... ...

From Adena Springs PARIS, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2018) – Adena Springs announced today that their Champion homebred, Shaman Ghost, standing at Tommy Town Thoroughbreds in Santa Ynez, Calif., will stand the 2018 breeding season for $7,500 Live Foal. “In keeping with my deep commitment to California racing and breeding, we are enhancing access and availability to Shaman Ghost, in his first season at stud,” said Adena Springs’ owner Franck Stronach. He added: “It is my main aim that we raise quality horses in California. To raise good horses, you need good mares and good stallions. I hope with the reduced stud fee, smaller breeders will be encouraged to breed to this great stallion.” Shaman Ghost was a five-time Graded-Stakes winner, including Grade 1 wins in Belmont Park’s Woodward Stakes, and the Santa Anita Handicap. Additionally, he was second to Arrogate in the $12 million Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park, also a Grade 1. Mike Allen, of Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, said: “Shaman Ghost is a horse who could have just... ...

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2018) — A pony based at Los Alamitos Race Course was euthanized and later tested positive for the “wild-type” strain of equine herpesvirus type 1, which forced a barn at the Southern California racetrack to go through quarantine procedures. According to an alert posted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture Feb. 21, a 10-year-old pony “displaying severe neurologic signs was euthanized” and tested positive for EHV-1. EHV-1 has sprung up at multiple racetracks across the country in recent weeks. California Horse Racing Board equine medical director Rick Arthur confirmed the case of EHV-1 at Los Alamitos and provided additional details. “The pony was used to pony (Quarter Horses) at Los Alamitos during the races. He last worked (Feb. 11),” Arthur said of the deceased horse, who was euthanized Feb. 18. “The barn where the horse was housed is under quarantine, and the six (Quarter Horses) he ponied during the races going back to (Feb. 7) are being closely monitored.” Arthur said there have not... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 22, 2018) – Defending champion Cuddle Alert and graded winners Majestic Heat and Miss Sunset are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Spring Fever Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Graded winner Majestic Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by Madeline Auerbach & Barry Abrams, is owned by Auerbach, McCauley or Bardy Farm and is trained by Richard Mandella. She has seven wins in 18 starts, earnings of $558,329 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 10 Santa Maria. Shy Carmelita is by Grazen, out of the Malek mare Malley Girl, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $175,017 and is making her first start since a second in a July 20 optional claimer. Graded winner Miss Sunset is by Into Mischief, out of the Trippi mare Tuscan Sunset, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and Alan Klein, is... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2018) – Grade I winner What a View, coming off an eight-month layoff, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita. What a View is by Vronsky, out of the Manilla mare Oceans N Mountains, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen and Patsy Berumen, is owned by Finish Line Racing, Ellwood Johnston Trust or T.O.V. Stables and is trained by Kenny Black. He has seven wins in 21 starts, earnings of $824,671 and is making his first start since a seventh in the June 3 Shoemaker Mile. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2018) – Stakes winner Barbara Beatrice and fellow California-bred Algorhythmic are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Wishing Well Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Barbara Beatrice is by Grazen, out of the Decarchy mare Showtime Apollo, was bred by Philip D’Amato, is owned by Queen Bee Racing or D’Amato and is trained by D’Amato. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $338,534 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 27 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf. Algorhythmic is by Vronsky, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Thorellen, was bred by Jonny Hilvers, is owned by Richard or Kate Barton and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $199,965 and has a four-race win streak. ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 21, 2018) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting February 22, at Santa Anita Park beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. 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 are available on the website. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Feb. 18, 2018) – Ministsersdontparty is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park. Ministersdontparty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Street Cry mare Street Party, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Henry Dominguez. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $47,465 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 13 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2018) – One Fast Broad and fellow stakes winner Ismelucky are entered in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks for Golden State Series-eligible 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. & Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Mike Puype. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $84,536 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 19 optional claimer. Nice Ice is by Northern Afleet, out of the Popular mare Fanny Chenal, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Koriner & Lyons and is trained by Brian Koriner. She is a maiden making her third start. Mo See Cal is by Uncle Mo, out of the Lydgate mare Do Dat Blues, was bred by Rozamund Barclay, is owned by Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $35,865 and is coming off a... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2018) – Stakes winners Heck Yeah, Intimidate and Continental Divide are entered in Monday’s $200,000 California Cup Derby for Golden State Series 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Violent Ridge is by Violence, out of the Choctaw Ridge mare Feel Ridge, was bred by owner BG Stables and is trained by Hector Palma. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $48,640 and is coming off a Jan. 15 maiden win. Hardboot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Mme. Espionage, was bred by James Mann, is owned by Silver Creek Stables and is trained by Michele Dollase. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $32,545 and is coming off a seventh in the Dec. 29 Eddie Logan. Lucky Romano is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Memo mare Demo Memo, was bred by Double J H Stable, is owned by Michael Moran and is trained by Mark Glatt. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $70,190 and is coming off... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2018) – Stakes winner Tribal Storm and fellow California-bred Sunset Dragunn are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Lost in the Fog Stakes at Golden Gate Fields. Tribal Storm is by Papa Clem, out of the Tribal Rule mare Tribal Feathers, was bred by owners Curt & Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $219,634 and is coming  off a third in a Jan. 28 optional claimer. Sunset Dragunn is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Indian Charlie mare Luke’s Finest, was bred by Lorrie Anthony-Wanger & Oliver Wanger, is owned by Gomez, Gonzalez or Gonzalez and is trained by Tirso Rivera. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $102,751 and is coming off three consecutive wins. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2018) – Skye Diamonds makes her first start since Breeders’ Cup day and is joined by fellow California-bred Coniah in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Las Flores Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Skye Diamonds is by First Dude, out of the Johannesburg mare Exonerated, was bred by Dizne Double Diamond, is owned by Allen Racing, Bloom Racing or Acker, et al and is trained by Bill Spawr. She has nine wins in 17 starts, earnings of $539,150 and is coming off a fourth in the Nov. 4 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Coniah is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James or Tammy McKenney and is trained by William Morey. She has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $295,365 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 20 Las Cienegas. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2018) – Could be the One is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Could Be the One is by Bedford Falls, out of the Sky Mesa mare Sienna Sky, was bred by Joe Stiglich, Lloyd Grant and Carol Lingenfelter, is owned by Remmah Racing and is trained by Joe Steiner. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $66,980 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2018) – Psycho Dar is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Baffle Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Psycho Dar is by Storm Wolf, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Stormin Mon, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Amber Sandoval and trained by Steve Miyadi. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $65,360 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 27 California Cup Turf Sprint Stakes. ...

LAUREL, Md. (Feb. 14, 2018) – Defending champion Bodhisattva is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 John B. Campbell Stakes at Laurel Park. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach and is owned by trainer Jose Corrales. He has six wins in 42 starts, earnings of $444,133 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 27 Native Dancer. He won this race last year. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 12, 2018) — One Fast Broad, a versatile and consistent daughter of Decarchy owned and trained by Mick Ruis, works Tuesday under Flavien Prat who rides the three-year-old filly in next Monday’s Feb. 19 Presidents’ Day co-feature, the $200,000 California Cup Oaks at a mile on turf. “In her last two $100,000 turf races against open company she was second,” Ruis said, referring to the Juvenile Fillies Turf at Del Mar on Sept. 4, 2017, and the Blue Norther Stakes at Santa Anita on Dec. 31. Each race was at a mile. “She lost by a half-length in the Blue Norther and came flying,” Ruis pointed out, as she came from 10th in a field of 11, went four wide and just missed under 124 pounds. “She should be pretty tough going against Cal-breds.” In six career starts, One Fast Broad has won three with two seconds and a fourth for total earnings of $249,160. The Presidents’ Day co-feature is the $200,000 California... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 12, 2018) – Buggy Brown is the one California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Turf Paradise Derby for 3-year-olds. Buggy Brown is by Big Bad Leroybrown, out of the Bold Badgett mare Cute as a Bug, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen and Patsy Berumen, is owned by Tyree Wolesensky and trained by Edward Kereluk. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $11,370 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 29 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 8, 2018) – Barretts Debutante winner Ismelucky is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Sweet Life Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Ismelucky is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Tribal Rule mare Ismene, was bred by Stephen Ferraro, is owned by Bonde or Russell and is trained by Jeff Bonde. Ismelucky has two wins in five starts, earnings of $120,765 and is coming off an eighth in the Dec. 2 Soviet Problem. ...