LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Grade I winner Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $2 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Sentient Jet Juvenile for 2-year-olds at Keeneland. Ralis 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 two wins in six starts, earnings of $272,323 and is coming off a sixth in the Oct. 3 Champagne Stakes. He is a Grade I winner and he drew post position 10 in a field of 16. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Jimmy Bouncer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million $1 million Grade I Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint at Keeneland. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $203,050 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 3 Eddie D. Stakes. He seeks his first stakes win and has drawn post position 4 in a field of 16. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2015) – Generous Portion winner Patriotic Diamond returns to take on Barretts Debutante winner Just Google Me in Thursday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Sharp Holiday is by Thorn Song, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by Jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Trust, is owned by E-Racing.com and Janet Lyons and is bred by Brian Koriner. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $27,210 and is coming off a third in an Oct. 1 starter’s optional claimer. Run for Retts is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Jump Start mare Mrs. Began, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Steven Miyadi. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $45,000 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 28 Generous Portion. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is... ...

By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 25, 2015) — Trainer Ron Ellis could only shake his head with a slight grin after watching Masochistic’s final Santa Anita Park workout Oct. 25 before shipping to Keeneland for a run in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (gr. I). He had decided earlier to not have jockey Mike Smith—who will ride the Sought After gelding in the Sprint—aboard for the work, so the notoriously speedy 5-year-old wouldn’t run too fast. But, even with exercise rider Baltazar Contreras up, Masochistic did what he always does—run fast. Ellis timed his five-furlong drill in :58 flat and Santa Anita’s clockers officially had him in :58 2/5. The gelding’s ears were pricked the entire time and appeared to breeze the distance with ease. “He would have gone :56 if Mike Smith was on him,” Ellis said. “He went off nice and relaxed, but he was smokin’. That’s as easy as a horse can do it.” Ellis admits it’s a legitimate challenge to prepare a horse like Masochistic, who is... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2015) – Stakes winner Velvet Mesquite and fellow California-bred Chati’s On Top and Velvet Mesquite are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Senator Ken S. Maddy Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Chati’s On Top is by Old Topper, out of the Globalize mare Chati Valley, was bred by Bill Delia, H.C. Martin and Ray Pagano, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Marsha Naify and is trained by Mike Puype. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $294,728 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 16 Solana Beach. Velvet Mesquite is by In Excess, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Blake Heap, She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $307,856 and is coming off a fifth in the Oct. 4 California Distaff. She was second in this race last year. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 21, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet and fellow California-bred Motown Men and Soi Phet take on multiple Grade I winner Dortmund in Saturday’s $70,000 Big Bear Stakes at Santa Anita. Motown Men is by Decarchy, out of the Gilded Time mare Ringading, was bred by Mark Gorman & Doug O’Neill, is owned by Gulliver Racing and trained by Ted West. He has seven wins in 33 starts, earnings of $459,109 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz, Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has eight wins in 37 starts, earnings of $507,228 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston. He was fifth in this race last year and fourth the year before. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 21, 2015) — Five California-breds are pre-entered for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, to be held next weekend at Keeneland. Three Cal-breds are pre-entered for the $1.5 million, Grade I TwinSpires Sprint – Big Macher, Masochistic and Jimmy Bouncer, who also has second preference in the Grade I Sprint Turf. Also pre-entered are Warren’s Veneda in the $2 million Grade I Longines Distaff and Ralis in the $2 million Grade I Sentient Jet Juvenile. Ralis also has second preference in the Grade I Juvenile Turf. Big Macher is by Beau Genius, out of the Kris S. mare Insight, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $684,038 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Pirate’s Bounty. He is a Grade I winner who finished ninth in last year’s Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of... ...

From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting Thursday, October 22, at Santa Anita Park in the Baldwin Terrace Room beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Pari-Mutuel, ADW, and Simulcast Committee will conduct a meeting on Wednesday, October 21, in the Baldwin Terrace Room beginning at 2 p.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 meeting agendas (Board agenda, Committee agenda) and supporting packages of materials (Board package, Committee package) also are available on the CHRB website. ...

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2015) – Defending champion Downtown C. T. takes on multiple graded winner G. G. Ryder in Sunday’s $50,000 Bull Dog Handicap at Fresno. Atomic Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Rahy mare, Atomic Number, was bred by Joseph Duffel, is owned by Charlie Dunn, Gordon Jarniq and Ray McCanna and is trained by Tim McCanna. He has nine wins in 25 starts, earnings of $196,433 and is coming off a second in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Downtown C. T. is by Crafty C. T., out of the Bertrando mare Downtown Tali, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Robert Cannon and is trained by Alfredo Marquez. He has seven wins in 34 starts, earnings of $232,855 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 20 optional claimer. He won this race last year. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by M.A. Douzos and is trained by Gil... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2015) – Xingontothebone is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Speakeasy Stakes at Santa Anita. Xingontothebone is by Time to Get Even, out of the Unaccounted For mare So. African Queen, was bred by Walther Solis, is owned by Carrillo, Aaron, Hauptman and Hauptman and is trained by Solis. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $71,706 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2015) – Stakes winner Singing Kitty and fellow California-bred Majestic Heat are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Autumn Miss Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Majestic Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Auerbach and trained by Richard Mandella. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $116,494 and is coming off a fourth in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Aulds or Jeong and trained by Matthew Chew. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $320,988 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 26 Unzip Me. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 9, 2015) – Ambitious Brew, fresh off a win the E.B. Johnston Stakes, is entered in Monday’s $100,000 California Flag Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Ambitious Brew is by Tizbud, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Kathwen, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $338,130 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 12 E.B. Johnston Stakes. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has seven wins in 21 starts, earnings of $492,352 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 26 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes. K Thirty Eight is by is by Surf Cat, out of the Corwyn Bay mare Butterfly Kiss, was bred by Old English Rancho and Headley, is owned by the Elwood Johnston Trust and... ...

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) — Grade I winner Tamarando returns from a seven-month break to meet win machine Wake Up Nick in Sunday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Fresno. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee and Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has five wins in seven starts, earnings of $356,784 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 22 Delta Downs Jockpot. London Legacy is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Kelly Kip mare Passionate Kip, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Templeton Horses, Patsy London and Lovingier and is trained by Gary Sherlock. He has two wins in 12 starts, earnings of $149,420 and is coming off an eighth in a Sept. 26 optional claimer. Gangnam Guy is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2015) – California-breds Octofy and Sunday’s Star of Munster are entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Anoakia Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Octofy is by Square Eddie, out of the Rock Hard Ten mare Octogenarian, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,000 and is coming off a Sept. 11 maiden win. Star of Munster is by Tribal Rule, out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuesday’s with P, was bred by Cole Ranch, is owned by Charles Garvey and trained by Robertino Diodoro. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,850 and is coming off a seventh in the June 21 Landaluce. ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Oct. 8, 2015) – Dashing Don is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Ascot Graduation Stakes for 2-year-olds at Hastings. Dashing Don is by Popular, out of the Meadowlake mare Summer Bay, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by JDP Holdings, Nancy Betts, Don Adams and Ross Rees and is trained by Betts. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $30,704 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 21 New Westminster Handicap. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct, 8, 2015) – Cowboys Don’t Cry is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $50,000 Harvest Gold Plate Handicap at Hastings. Cowboys Don’t Cry is by Include, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Mt. Swoosh, was bred by Louis Neve, is owned by Tom Rycroft and Dale Stark and is trained by Rycroft. He has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $49,667 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 25 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 7, 2015) – California-breds Getoffmyback, Bully Pulpit and Phantom Heat are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Getoffmyback is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $51,360 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 5 Del Mar Juvenile Turf. Bully Pulpit is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by Larry Stein, is owned by Six-S Racing Stable and trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in five starts, earnings of $105,430 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 13 Contender. Phanton Heat is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Unusual Heat mare Passionate Heat, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Robert Nugent and Nick Hines, is owned by Bryan Carney and trained by Charles Stutts. He is a maiden... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Defending champion Velvet Mesquite goes for a repeat in Sunday’s $100,000 California Distaff Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Missy Mouse is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Wild Event mare La Misteriosa, was bred by owners Howard and Janet Siegel Racing and is trained by Eddie Truman. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $115,810 and is coming off a ninth in a Sept. 5 allowance. Velvet Mesquite is by In Excess, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Blake Heap. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $305,856 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 6 C.E.R.F. She won the race last year. Kiss At Midnight is by Decarchy, out of the Distinctive Cat mare Mink Kiss, was bred by Steven Greco, is owned by Marasa, William, Messineo, Nancy, Robershaw, Richie, Rose, Mark, et al and trained by Richard Baltas.... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Uzziel is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III L.A. Woman Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $317,488 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 6 C.E.R.F. Stakes. ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2015) – Hot Ore is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade III Dixiana Bourbon Stakes for 2-year-ols at Keeneland. Hot Ore is by Unusual Heat, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by owner Mercedes Stables and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $81,600 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 5 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes. ...

ELMONT, N.Y. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Grade I winner Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade I Champagne Stakes for 2-year-olds at Belmont Park. Ralis 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 two wins in five starts, earnings of $268,989 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Hopeful Stakes. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Grade I winner Masochistic, Grade II winner Gimme Da Lute and fellow California-bred San Onofre are entered in Saturday’s 300,000 Grade I Santa Anita Sprint Championship Stakes. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis and Louise Jullian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos and Jay Em Ess Stables and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $583,850 and is coming off a second in the July 26 Bing Crosby. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold and was bred by owners Pegram, Watson and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $627,560 and is coming off a four stakes win streak. San Onofre is by Surf Cat, out of the Native Regent mare Marrakech Gold, was bred by Bruce Headley, is owned by Matson Racing and is trained by Karen... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Jimmy Bouncer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Eddie D. Stakes at Santa Anita. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in five starts, earnings of $197,050 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 23 Del Mar Mile. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 30, 2015) – Journey On and Kathleen Rose, California-bred daughters of Good Journey, are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Journey On is out of the American Chance mare Miss Del Mar, was bred by Leatherman Racing, is owned by Robert Master and is trained by Richard Baltas. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $199,128 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 5 optional claimer. Kathleen Rose is out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and is trained by Mike Puype. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $341,988 and is coming off an eighth in the Aug. 16 Solana Beach. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 24, 2015) – Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Gottstein Futurity for 2-year-olds at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $38,700 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 13 Captain Condo. ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (Sept. 24, 2015) – Warren’s Puppy Love is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Flashy Lady Stakes for fillies and mares at Remington Park. Warren’s Puppy Love is by Mongol Warrior, out of the Mecke mare Brrneedfur, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Donna Eaton and trained by Joyce Salisbury. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $80,776 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 5 allowance. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Defending champion Big Bane Theory, returning from a seven-month break, takes on fellow California-bred graded winner Alert Bay in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II City of Hope Mile Stakes at Santa Anita. Big Bane Theory is by Artie Schiller, out of the Alysheba mare Shebane, was bred by owners Scott Gross and Mark Devereaux and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $381,140 and is making his first start since finishing sixth in the Feb. 21 Sensational Star. He won this race last year. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell and Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has nine wins in 18 starts, earnings of $834,495 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 7 Rolling Green. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – California-breds Halo Darlin and Yodelsong are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Chandelier Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Halo Darlin 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 won her lone start Sept. 2 with earnings of $42,000. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $42,250 and is coming off an eighth in the Sept. 7 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Multiple Grade II winner Ashleyluvssugar is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 King Pellinore Stakes at Santa Anita. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $515,504 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 22 Del Mar Handicap. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – Grade I winner Warren’s Veneda is one of four California-breds taking on champion Beholder in Saturday’s $300,000 Zenyatta Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare More Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has eight wins in 26 starts, earnings of $931,612 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 1 Clement L. Hirsch. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing Enterprises and trained by Ricky Agarie. She has five wins in 17 starts, earnings of $260,838 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 2 Tranquility Lake. Big Book is by Mr. Big, out of the Holy Bull mare Novel Twist, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Tim Yakteen. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $88,400 and is coming... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) – China Doll Stakes winner Singing Kitty and fellow California-bred Desert Steel are entered in Saturday’s $70,000 Unzip Me Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Desert Steel is by Desert Code, out of the Cozzene mare Lujien Lujien, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Alice Bamford, Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners and Michael House and is trained by Simon Callaghan. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $178,924 and is coming off a back-to-back allowance wins. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Chris Aulds and Peter Jeong and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $264,948 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 14 Sandy Blue. ...

By Bloodhorse.com WEST COVINA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2015) — Leandro Mora, assistant to trainer Doug O’Neill, is scheduled to be released from Queen of the Valley Hospital in West Covina, Calif. Sept. 23 after suffering a stroke Sept. 18. “He gets out today,” O’Neill said Wednesday morning. “Fingers crossed and say a little prayer. I saw him Monday and he looks pretty darn normal to me. They were still running a bunch of tests and giving him medication to dissolve the blood clot before he leaves the hospital. BALAN: O’Neill Assistant Mora Recovering From Stroke “It seems like Leandro’s been with me forever, but it’s probably been more than 10 years. He’s our foundation. It’s a big void right now, but he’s helped establish things so well, that even without him, our program is still moving great. “We’re hoping for a quick recovery. I know if it were up to him, he’d be here right now. I’m assuming he’ll need a few weeks of chill time, but in this game,... ...

By Paulick Report BENSALEM, Pa. — California-bred Gimme Da Lute, winner of the G2 Los Alamitos Derby, will miss Saturday’s G2 Pennsylvania Derby due to an “undisclosed issue.” The Daily Racing Form reports that the Bob Baffert-trained colt had shipped to Parx Tuesday evening following a flight from California that also included two Jerry Hollendorfer-trained horses. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2015) – Five California-breds are among the entries for Sunday’s $100,000 Barretts Juvenile for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Zorro’s Storm is by Marino Marini, out of the Restless Con mare Restless Appeal, was bred by Dana Rocheford, Barbara Corey and Rancho San Miguel, is owned by Via Encanto Farms and trained by Jorge Periban. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $250. Viviendo El Sueno is by Old Topper, out of the Petionville mareDreaming of Janet, was bred by Kevin Zietz, is owned by Z Racing and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $57,600 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 4 I’m Smokin. Gio Mio is by Gio Ponti, out of the Is It True mare Ring True, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Bachman or Brown or Rocking Horse Ranch Stables et al and is trained by Art Sherman. He is a maiden making his second start with... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015) – A half-dozen California-breds seek their first stakes win in Saturday’s $100,000 Barretts Debutante for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Mesquite Dancer is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Curt & Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $3,250. Sharp Holiday is by Thorn Song, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by Jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Trust, is owned by e-Racing.com or Lyons and is trained by Brian Koriner. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $21,850 and is coming off an Aug. 21 maiden claiming win. Just Google Me is by Stormin Fever, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Lila Paige, was bred by Golden Eagle Farms, is owned by CTR Stables and is trained by Scott Rollins. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $70,500 and is coming off a second in... ...

STOCKTON, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2015) – Sweet Boss is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Asparagus Stakes for fillies and mares at Stockton. Sweet Boss is by Street Boss, out of the Deputy Minister mare Toi et Moi, was bred by Lou Neve, is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Shapiro and is trained by Jedd Josephson. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $58,260 and is coming off a second in an Aug. 23 allowance. ...

BENSALEM, Pa. (Sept. 14, 2015) – Multiple graded winner Gimme Da Lute is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $1 million Grade II Pennsylvania Derby for 3-year-olds at Parx Racing. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Pegram, Watson and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has six wins in nine starts, earnings of $627,560 and has a four-race win streak, most recently taking the Aug. 29 El Cajon Stakes. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Phantom Heat  and fellow California-bred Bully Pulpit are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Contender Stakes for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. Phantom Heat is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Unusual Heat mare Passionate Heat, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Robert Nugent and Nick Hines, is owned by Bryan Carney and trained by Charles Stutts. The $5,200 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase is a maiden making his 10th start with earnings of $7,616. Bully Pulpit is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Good Journey mare Brave Journey, was bred by Larry Stein, is owned by Six-S Racing Stable and is trained by Craig Lewis. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $95,680 and is coming off a back-to-back wins. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Sept. 10, 2015) – California-bred Gold Rush Dancer is entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Captain Condo Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $29,950 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 15 WTBOA Lads Stakes. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet is one of three sons of Tizbud among the entries in Saturday’s $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds at Los Alamitos. Multiple stakes winner Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz, Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has eight wins in 36 starts, earnings of $493,728 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 22 optional claimer. Chanito is by Surf Cat, out of the Dynaformer mare Lover Come Back, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Pedro Perez and trained by Louis Bradvica. He is a maiden making his 13th start with earnings of $16,802. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Spud Spivens is by Tizbud, out of the Cutlass Reality mare Oceans Reality, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Audrey and Vincent Marchionno and is trained by Gerard Piccioni.... ...

From Los Alamitos Publicity CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2015) — The second Fall Meet at Los Alamitos will begin Thursday, Sept. 10. The 10-day season will continue through Friday, Sept. 25 with racing conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis the first two weeks before concluding with action Thursday, Sept. 24 and Friday, Sept. 25. Post time will be 2 p.m. There has been one adjustment to the stakes schedule. The inaugural Contender Stakes, which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, has been shortened from one mile to six furlongs and the purse is $75,000 rather than $100,000. The Contender is one of three stakes during the meet for 2-year-olds joining the $100,000 Barretts Debutante for fillies at 6 ½ furlongs (Saturday, Sept. 19) and the $100,000 Barretts Juvenile at 6 ½ furlongs (Sunday, Sept. 20). Remaining stakes races on the calendar are the $75,000 E. B. Johnston Stakes at one mile for 3-year-olds & up either bred or sired in California (Saturday, Sept. 12) and the $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis for... ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Sept. 6, 2015) – Ralis is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $350,000 Grade I Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga. Ralis 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 one win in four starts, earnings of $58,989 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 6, 2015) – Stakes winner Bodhisattva and fellow California-bred Classic Crusader are entered in Monday’s $75,000 Speed to Spare Stakes at Northlands Park. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach, is owned by Jose Corrales and Pan Am Racing and is trained by Wally Pugh. He has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $177,259 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 15 Canadian Derby. Classic Crusader is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lite the Fuse mare Classically Lit, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, Stan Hodge and Richard Meister and is owned by trainer Tom Rycroft. He has 14 wins in 49 starts, earnings of $154,786 and is coming off an Aug. 15 optional claiming win. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Sept. 6, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Tip Top Lady is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $55,000 Casino at The Downs Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Albuquerque. Tip Top Lady is by Marino Marini, out of the Lord Carson mare Sharoana, was bred by George Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jose Silva. The $13,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $43,340 and is coming off a fourth in the June 21 Pleasanton Oaks. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – Grade I winner Big Macher and fellow California-bred stakes winner Spirit Rules are entered in Monday’s $80,000 Pirate’s Bounty Stakes at Del Mar. Big Macher is by Beau Genius, out of the Kris S. mare Insight, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Tom Mansor and Tachycardia Stables and is trained by Richard Baltas. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $617,678 and is making his first start since finishing fifth in the Mar. 28 Dubai Golden Shaheen. Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Barbara Accardy, Craig Seidler, Mark Xitco, Jim Xitco and Lisa Aguirre and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has six win sin 21 starts, earnings of $430,468 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 16 optional claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – California-breds Yodelsong and Baby Bea Scattin are entered in Monday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Yodelsong is by Thorn Song, out of the Speightstown mare Laugh N Yodel, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and trained by Mike Harrington. She won her lone start with earnings of $42,000. Baby Bea Scattin is by Scat Daddy, out of the Unbridled’s song mare Unbridled Echo, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Art Sherman. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $37,600 and is coming off a fifth in the July 31 CTBA Stakes. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2015) – Multiple graded stakes winner Alert Bay is one of four accomplished California-breds entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. G. G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer and George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 21 starts, earnings of $382,014 and is coming off a sixth in the July 26 California Dreamin’. Pepper Crown is by Peppered Cat, out of the Crowning Storm mare Crown This Lady, was bred by owner and trainer Alex PaszKeicz. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $371,240 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 9 Joseph Grace. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell and Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Blaine Wright. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $795,195 and... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Uzziel and fellow California-bred Velvet Mesquite are entered in Sunday’s $80,000 C.E.R.F. Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Multiple stakes winner Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J.K. Desormeaux. She has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $267,088 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 16 Rancho Bernardo. Velvet Mesquite is by In Excess, out of the Huddle Up mare Mesquite, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Blake Heap. She has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $305,606 and is making her first start since a third in the Mar. 14 Irish O’Brien. ...

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2015) — The Medication and Track Safety Committee of the California Horse Racing Board will conduct a meeting this Friday, September 4, at the Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility) at Del Mar Racetrack beginning at 10:00 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. The meeting agenda and supporting package of materials are available on the CHRB website. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2105) – California-breds Swiss Minister, Getoffmyback and Hot Ore are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Turf Stakes for 2-year-olds. Swiss Minister is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Alpine Echo, was bred by owner Heinz Steinmann and is trained by Mike Harrington. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $59,163 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. Getoffmyback is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $49,360 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. Hot Ore is by Unusual Heat, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by owner Mercedes Stables and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $61,600 and is coming off a June 26 maiden... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Sept. 1, 2015) – Beswick is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 Bird of Pay Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. Beswick is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Suite Sue Etta, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $7,749 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 29 claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Smokey Image takes on stakes winner Found Money and four others in Friday’s $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Carlos Dangerous is by Sierra Sunset, out of the Ministers Wild Cat mare Lil Tahoma, was bred by owners Richard Meister and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in four starts, earnings of $56,170 and is coming off a maiden win Aug. 14. Viviendo El Sueno is by Old Topper, out of the Petionville mare Dreaming of Janet, was bred by Kevin Zietz, is owned by Z Racing and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $39,600 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 5 Graduation Stakes. Xingontothebone is by Time to Get Even, out of the Unaccounted For mare So. African Queen, was bred by Walther Solis, is owned by Aaron Carrillo, Jeffrey Haumpton and Ronald Haumpton and is... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 30, 2015) – Graded stakes winner Harlington’s Rose is one of four California-breds entered in Wednesday’s $80,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Our Pure Creation is by Pure Prize, out of the Smart Strike mare Creative Karen, was bred by owner Joe Parker and is trained by Val Brinkerhoff. She has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $188,568 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 7 Daisycutter. Graded winner Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Thomas Halasz, Ryan Johnson, Paul Newhart, Martha Miller, et al and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $374,790 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 7 Daisycutter. Stakes winner Wild in the Saddle is by Silic, out of the Wild Deputy mare Local Law, was bred by Dinesh Miniar, is owned by Nadine Anderson and Cheyenne... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 27, 2015) – Big Book is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Big Book is by Mr. Big, out of the Holy Bull mare Novel Twist, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Tim Yakteen. He has won all three of his races, $178,400 in earnings and is coming off a win in the July 25 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 26, 2015) – Multiple graded winner Gimme Da Lute and fellow California-bred Rocko’s Wheel in Saturday’s $100,000 El Cajon Stakes for 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Gimme Da Lute is by Midnight Lute, out of the Proud Citizen mare Casino Gold, was bred by owners Pegram, Watson and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. He has five wins in eight starts, earnings of $567,560 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal. Rocko’s Wheel is by Grazen, out of the Double Honor mare Honored Gold, was bred by Jimmy Ukegawa and Mike Mitchell, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Ukegawa and is trained by Philip D’Amato. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $156,030 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 2 Real Good Deal. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2015) – Obey, who won the CTBA Stakes, is one of five coming out of that race that are entered in Wednesday’s $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Swiss Affair is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Bertrando mare Hollywood Affair, was bred by owner Rozamund Barclay and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $57,480 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 13 starter optional claimer. Just Google Me is by Stormin Fever, out of the Cryptoclearance mare Lila Paige, was bred by Golden Eagle Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and trained by Scott Rollins. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $42,000 and is coming off a third in the July 31 CTBA Stakes. Later My Love is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Mr. Prospector mare Lavender Mine, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jeff... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2015) – California-bred stakes winners Motown Men and Rock Me Baby are entered in Wednesday’s $80,000 Harry F. Brubaker Stakes at Del Mar Motown Men is by Decarchy, out of the Gilded Time mare Ringading, was bred by Mark Gorman and Doug O’Neill, is owned by Gulliver Racing and trained by Ted West. He has seven wins in 31 starts, earnings of $443,209 and is coming off a July 31 optional claiming win. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stables, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and is trained by Craig Dollase. He has seven wins in 20 starts, earnings of $492,102 and is coming off a second in the July 26 California Dreamin’. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2015) – Unbeaten Jimmy Bouncer is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. Jimmy Bouncer is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Meetmeinthewoods, was bred by owner J. Paul Reddam and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has won all four starts with earnings of $196,800 and is coming off a July 29 optional claiming win. ...

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2015) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular monthly meeting this Thursday, August 20, at the Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility) at Del Mar Racetrack beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of rhe meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The meeting agenda and supportingpackage of materials also are available on the CHRB website. ...

By Bloodhorse.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2015) — Following an unproductive trip to New Jersey, California-bred Ashleyluvssugar returns to friendlier climes in Southern California and seeks to regain his form in the $250,000 Del Mar Handicap (gr. IIT)going 11 furlongs Aug. 22 at Del Mar. The 4-year-old took home honors in the Charles Whittingham and San Luis Rey stakes (both gr. IIT) at Santa Anita Park before running sixth in the United Nations Stakes (gr. IT) a tMonmouth Park. He is a stalker with a lively kick and has already defeated a couple of the horses he will meet again here as the 123-pound co-highweight with grade I winnerFinnegans Wake. Ashleyluvssugar is by Game Plan, out of the Urgent Request mare Ashley’s Folly, was bred by owners Estate of Alesia, BranJam Stables and Ciaglia Racing and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has six wins in 12 starts and earnings of $465,504. Finnegans Wake, winner of the Turf Classic (gr. IT) at Churchill Downs in the spring as well as the San Marcos (gr. IIT) at Santa... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Aug. 18, 2015) – Unbeaten Dashing Don is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $50,000 New Westminster Handicap for 2-year-olds at Hastings Park. Dashing Don is by Popular, out of the Meadowlake mare Summer Bay, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by JDP Holdings, Nancy Betts, Don Adams and Ross Rees and is trained by Betts. He has won both of his starts with earnings of $23,062. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2015) – Defending champion Heat Du Jour leads a field filled with six-figure earners for Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Shysheisnot is by Tribal Rule, out of the Dynaformer mare Window Shopper, was bred by owner Emily Wygod and is trained by Cliff Sise. She has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $160,760 and is coming off an eighth in a July 17 optional claimer. Smoove It is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in 19 starts, earnings of $269,230 and is coming off a 10th in the May 25 Gamely. Mangita is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley and Irwin and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley. She has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $183,080 and is coming off... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2015) – Unbeaten Smokey Image and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Roaring Rule are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Roaring Rule is by Tribal Rule, out of the Video Ranger mare Ladylore, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by GCCI and is trained by Cliff DeLima. The $25,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase won his lone start and has earnings of $9,600. Smokey Image is by Southern Image, out of the Free House mare Special Smoke, was bred by C-Punch Ranch, is owned by Betty and Robert Irvin and is trained by Greg James. He has won both of his starts with earnings of $60,900 and is coming off a win in the July 5 Everett Nevin Stakes. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 13, 2015) – Multiple graded winner 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 and Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and is trained by Blaine Wright. He has eight wins in 16 starts, earnings of $765,195 and is coming off a fourth in the July 2 Bertrando Stales. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 13, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Uzziel is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Uzziel is by Harlington, out of the Lord At War mare Pretti Woman, was bred by owners James and Tammy McKenney and is trained by J. Keith Desormeaux. She has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $255,088 and is coming off a second in a July 17 allowance. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 13, 2015) – Stakes winner Bodhisattva and fellow California-bred Cowboys Don’t Cry are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade III Canadian Derby for 3-year-olds at Northlands Park. Cowboys Don’t Cry is by Include, out of the Mt. Livermore mare Mt. Swoosh, was bred by Louis Neve, is owned by Tom Rycroft and Dale Stark and is trained by Rycroft. He has one win in 12 starts, earnings of $32,482 and is coming off a second in the July 26 Alberta Derby. Bodhisattva is by Student Council, out of the Talk Is Money mare Dr. Cheryl P., was bred by Andy Stronach, is owned by Jose Corrales and Pan Am Racing Stable and is trained by Corrales. He has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $168,095 and is coming off a seventh in the June 21 Pegasus Stakes after finishing eighth in the Preakness Stakes. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Aug. 13, 2015) – California-breds Omar and Swiss Idol are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Sun Sprint Championship at Northlands Park. Omar is by Bertrando, out of the Beau Genius mare Perfect Doll, was bred by Omar Aldabbagh, is owned by Randy Exelby, Tim Gordon and Running Rabbit and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has 11 wins in 29 starts, earnings of $182,094 and is coming off a consecutive optional claiming wins. Swiss Idol is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Runaway Groom mare Shescominundone, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Geri Gowdy, Bernie Green, Vernon Harder and Rick Wise and is trained by Wise. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $102,543 and is coming off a three consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2015) – Shudacudawudya, who won this race three years ago, is one of six California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Jess Jackson Owners Handicap at Santa Rosa. Dixieland Blues is by In Excess, out of the Dixieland Band mare Southern Charm, was bred by owners Harris Farms, Donald Valpredo and John Nicoletti and is trained by John Martin. He has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $237,978 and is coming off an Aug. 2 claiming win. Tricky Liz is by Old Topper, out of the Artax mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel, is owned by Dave DiCiolla and Robert Lucas and trained by Lucas. He has nine wins in 18 starts, earnings of $55,490 and is coming off a July 31, allowance win. Black Tornado is by Tribal Rule, out of the Skip Trial mare When, was bred by Donna Kisela and is owned by trainer Bruce Dillenbeck. He has two wins in 16 starts, earnings of $62,819 and is coming off... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2015) – Majestic Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Del Mar Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Majestic Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Ole mare Chi Chi Nette, was bred by owners Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams and is trained by Abrams. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $104,410 and is coming off an optional claiming win on Sunday. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 12, 2015) – Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 WTBOA Lads Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $21,175 and is coming off a second in the July 19 Emerald Express. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 16, 2015) – Bobby Z Man is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $80,000 Green Flash Handicap at Del Mar. Bobby Z Man is by Unusual Heat, out of the Smokester mare Craven Cottage, was bred by Abrams and Huston Racing Stables, is owned by Becerra, Brown and Martin and is trained by Rafael Becerra. He has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $223,548 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 5 claimer. ...

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. – The yearling sale business in California is nearing its busiest week of the year. On Tuesday, the Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale at the Alameda County Fair in Pleasanton will have a catalog of approximately 193 horses, with 174 yearlings and 19 horses of racing age offered before supplemental entries and withdrawals. By comparison, the 2014 sale offered 121 horses. On Aug. 15, Barretts is offering a select yearling sale at Del Mar with a catalog of 75 prospects. It will be the first Del Mar summer sale since 2004. The Northern California sale is coming off a bumper year, in which the average price in the yearling portion of the sale soared 109 percent from $6,007 in 2013 to $12,556 in 2014. Last year, 84 yearlings sold for $1,054,700. This year’s sale could be just as strong, according to Doug Burge, the president of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association’s sales division. “The quality looks as good as I’ve seen,”... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lil Miss Awesome is one of five California-breds entered in Friday’s $50,000 Wine Country Debutante for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. Lil Miss Awesome is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Classic Secret mare Missed The Cut, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Velocity Racing Stables and Charlie Zsebik and is trained by Vod Farris. The $1,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has one win in four starts, earnings of $5,960 and is coming off a June 27 maiden win. Ride the Shark is by Onebadshark, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Jitterbug Jan, was bred by owner E-Racing.com and is trained by John Martin. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $7,910 and is coming off a July 25 maiden win. Ourprincessmelanie is by Roi Charmant, out of the Gotham City mare King City Kitty, was bred by owner Martin Bach and is trained by William Morey. She has one win in... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Singing Kitty is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $80,000 Sandy Blue Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R N, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Chris Aulds and Peter Jeong and is trained by Matthew Chew. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $243,628 and is coming off a seventh in the May 3 Honeymoon Stakes. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2015) – Oak Tree Handicap winner Blues Blaster is one of four accomplished California-breds entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. Blues Blaster is by Redattore, out of the Rhythm mare Miss Rhythmic, was bred by Briere Thoroughbreds and is owned by trainer Bruce Dilenbeck. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $148,531 and is coming off a win in the June 21 Oak Tree Handicap. Salah Champ is by Benchmark, out of the Cutlass Reality mare Morell’s Love, was bred by Salah Said-Al Mudarris, is owned by Janet Hollendorfer, Mark Schlaich and George Todaro and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $248,314 and is coming off a second in a June 28 starter handicap. Eagle Screams is by Redattore, out of the Free House mare Dreamy Jeanie, was bred by Don Eidson, is owned by M.A. Douzos and trained by Gil Matos. He has eight wins in 39 starts, earnings... ...

By Paulick Report PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 28, 2015) — The 2015 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Northern California yearling and horses of racing age sale has drawn 193 horses for its Aug. 11 auction. According to the Daily Racing Form, 174 yearlings and 19 horses of racing age will go through the ring at the Alameda County Fair Grounds in Pleasanton, Calif. Although most of the horses are California-breds, several other states’ breeding programs will be represented also, including New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Arizona. The catalog includes first-crop yearlings for ten stallions, including Shackleford, Coil, and Acclamation among others. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2015) – Over Par is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III La Jolla Handicap at Del Mar. Over Par 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 one win in six starts, earnings of $68,928 and is coming off a July 22 maiden win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Unbeaten Found Money is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Found Money is by Square Eddie, out of the General Meeting mare Chanel My Belle, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has won both career starts with earnings of $108,600 and is coming off a win in the June 21 Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Stakes winner El Huerfano and fellow California-bred Extant are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. El Huerfano is by Tannersmyman, out of the Capsized mare Adriftinthebay, was bred by owner M.A. Douzos and trained by Gil Matos. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $66,686 and is coming off a win in the July 18 Golden Bear Stakes. Extant is by Benchmark, out of the French Envoy mare Double Dip, was bred by owner Jeff Siegel and is trained by Jedd Josephson. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $72,010 and is coming off an 11th in the July 16 Oceanside Stakes. ...

RUIDOSO, N.M. (Aug. 5, 2015) – Watch the Curves is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Aspen Cup Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs. Watch the Curves is by Kafwain, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Larry Bills and trained by Greg Green. She has one win in eight starts, earnings of $12,340 and is coming off a second in a July 28 claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2015) – Graded winners Harlington’s Rose and Home Journey are among five California-breds entered in Thursday’s $80,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Mark of a Gem is by Benchmark, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Gem, was bred by River Edge Farm, is owned by Richard Pasko and trained by Tim Yakteen. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $157,500 and is coming off a seventh in a June 11 optional claimer. Lucky Mo is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Poteen mare Crilly Now, was bred by owner Robert McCabe Family Trust and is trained by Martine Bellocq. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $14,870 and is coming off a fifth in a July 26 claimer. Our Pure Creation is by Pure Prize, out of the Smart Strike mare Creative Karen, was bred by owner Joe Parker and trained by Val Brinkerhoff. She has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $175,596 and... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 2, 2015) – Summer Juvenile Championship runner-up Mrazek is among six entered in Wednesday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Mrazek is by Square Eddie, out of the Wild Rush mare Heckuva Rush, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $78,810 and is coming off a second in the June 12 Summer Juvenile Championship. Ralis 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 one win in three starts, earnings of $39,989 and is coming off a fifth in the June 12 Summer Juvenile Championship. Getoffmyback is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Gary Barber and is trained by Mark Casse. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $45,360 and is coming off a... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2015) – Defending champion Sing and Tell is one of four stakes-winning California-breds entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Central Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Smart Strike mare Miss Boomtown, was bred by Abrams, Huston Racing, Matties Racing and Auerbach, is owned by Del Debbio, Delia and Rocheford and is trained by William Delia. She has 12 wins in 31 starts, earnings of $254,691 and is coming off a win in the May 9 Golden Poppy. Qiaona is by Wilko, out of the Skywalker mare Starlet Sky, was bred by B&B Zietz stables, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by Ed Moger. Jr. She has five wins in 27 starts, earnings of $534,579 and is coming off a seventh in the May 23 Fran’s Valentine. Handfull is by Comic Strip, out of the Roman Dancer mare Honoree Lady, was bred by Dr. and Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Team Green,... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2015) – Gimme Da Lute, winner of the Grade II Los Alamitos Derby, returns to state-bred competition in Sunday’s $200,000 Real Good Deal Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-olds at Del Mar. Stakes winner 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 four wins in six starts, earnings of $188,090 and is coming off a an 11th in the May 23 Snow Chief. Rocko’s Wheel is by Grazen, out of the Double Honor mare Honored Gold, was bred by Jimmy Ukegawa & Mike Mitchell, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Ukegawa and is trained by Philip D’Amato. He has three wins in six starts, earnings of $118,030 and is coming off a July 10 optional claimer. Snow Chief Stakes winner Neveradoubt is by Decarchy, out of the Southern Halo mare Southern Oasis, was bred by Janis Whitman,... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 29, 2015) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Deb’s Wildcard, Heat Me and Allthatnmore, as well as California-bred Princess Bertrando, are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Wine Country Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. Deb’s Wildcard is by Desert Code, out of the Demons Begone mare Deb’s Royal Flush, was bred by Victoria Polzin and Harris Farms, is owned by Robert Jones and Lloyd Mason and is trained by Mason. The Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $121,724 and is coming off a third in the June 21 Pleasanton Oaks. Heat Me is by Heatseeker, out of the Muqtarib mare Sweet Muqtarib, was bred by William DeBurgh, Richard Schatz & Jack Preston, is owned by Donald Bartlett and Jennifer Hogue and is trained by Jerry Puertas. The $12,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase won her lone start with earnings of $4,400. Princess Bertrando is by Bertrando, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Causeway R. N., was bred by George... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 29, 2015) – Grade I winner Warren’s Veneda and fellow California-bred My Monet are entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Warren’s Veneda is by Affirmative, out of the Flying Continental mare No Cal Bread, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has eight wins in 25 starts, earnings of $895,612 and is coming off a fourth in the July 11 Great Lady M. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing Enterprises and is trained by Ricky Agarie. She has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $238,788 and is coming off a second in the July 18 Osunitas. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2015) – Ibelievewewillwin, runner-up in the Juan Gonzalez Memorial, and Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Marquee Cat lead a field of 11 entered in Friday’s $100,000 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Ibelievewewillwin is by Onebadshark, out of the Mr. Procrastinator mare Sulaymondo, was bred by owners Wayne and Peggy Atwell and E-Racing.Com and is trained by John Martin. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $33,280 and is coming off a second in the July 4 Juan Gonzalez Memorial. Aiming Straight is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Slewdledo mare Armed N Dangerous, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Patricia Harrington. She has one win in three starts, earnings of $41,450 and is coming off a July 2 maiden win. She’s a Classic is by Square Eddie, out of the Dixie Brass mare Classic Moment, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is... ...

CHESTER, W.V. (July 27, 2015) – Trouble X Two is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 West Virginia Governors’s Stakes at Mountaineer Casino and Racetrack. Trouble X Two is by Redattore, out of the Seattle Song mare Sugar ‘n Oats, was bred by Horacio Lugo, is owned by Tom Schafer and trained by Noelle Kucera. He has six wins in 27 starts, earnings of $91,951 and is coming off a fourth in a May 24 starter’s allowance. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Multiple Graded winner G. G. Ryder and defending champ Rock Me Baby are part of a deep and talented field for Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho and Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 17 starts, earnings of $168,140 and is coming off a ninth in the June 27 Gold Cup at Santa Anita. Stakes winnerAmbitious Brew is by Tizbud, out of the Forest Wildcat mare Kathwen, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $290,130 and is coming off a second in the July 2 Bertrando Stakes. Defending champion Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2015) – Grade I winner Masochistic is entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar. Masochistic is by Sought After, out of the Unusual Heat mare Trotinette, was bred by Francoise Dupuis & Louise Julian, is owned by Los Pollos Hermanos Racing and Jay Em Ess Stable and trained by Ron Ellis. He has six wins in eight starts, earnings of $523,850 and is coming off a three consecutive wins, including the June 27 Grade I Triple Bend. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2015) – Multiple stakes winner Sheer Pleasure heads a field of seven entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Patsy G and Me is by Unusual Heat, out of the Exemplary Leader mare Lucky Spirit, was bred by Edward Tannenbaum and Bud Petrick, is owned by Tannenbaum and is trained by Steven Specht. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $74,715 and is coming off a second in the June 21 Pleasanton Oaks. Big Book is by Mr. Big, out of the Holy Bull mare Novel Twist, was bred by owner George Krikorian and is trained by Tim Yakteen. She has won both career starts with earnings of $68,400. Sheer Pleasure is by Birdonthewire, out of the Blare of Trumpets mare Kathryns Birthday, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and R/M Racing and is trained by Philip D’Amato. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of... ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (July 21, 2015) – California-breds Loma Linda and Beswick are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Princess Margaret Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. Loma Linda is by Bushwacker, out of the West by West mare Walk West, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $5,094 and is coming off a June 26 maiden claiming win. Beswick is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Souvenir Copy mare Suite Sue Etta, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Al Pitchko and trained by Rodney Cone. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $7,298 and is coming off a July 4 maiden claiming win. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2015) – Solid Wager is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Cougar II Stakes at Del Mar. Solid Wager is by Birdonthewire, out of the Valid Wager mare G Ma, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and Stanford Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 20 starts, earnings of $207,306 and is coming off a fifth in the July 2 Bertrando Stakes. ...

AUBURN, Wash.  (July 17, 2015) – Gold Rush Dancer is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Emerald Express Stakes for 2-year-old colts and geldings at Emerald Downs. 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 Bill Tollett. He won his lone start July 4 with earnings of $11,275. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 15, 2015) – California-breds She’s Flush, My Monet and Chati’s On Top are entered in Saturday’s $80,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. She’s Flush is by Awesome Gambler, out of the Valley Crossing mare Saratoga Friends, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Robert Leonard and Bill Wilbur and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has six wins in 35 starts, earnings of $177,490 and is coming off a second in a June 13 optional claimer. My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing and is trained by Ricky Agarie. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $217,348 and is coming off a third in the June 13 Adoration Stakes. Chati’s On Top is by Old Topper, out of the Globalize mare Chati Valley, was bred by Bill Delia, H.C. Martin & Ray Pagano, is owned by Little Red Feather Racing and Marsha Naify... ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 15, 2015) – Stakes winner Richard’s Boy, a fellow California-breds Holdthismiss, My Friend Emma and El Huerfano are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Golden Bear Stakes for 3-year-olds at Sacramento. Holdthismiss is by Hold Me Back, out of the Northern Afleet mare Glamorous Miss, was bred by owner Malibu Valley Farms and is trained by William Morey. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $24,336 and is coming off a June 6 maiden win. 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 is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $188,090 and is coming off an 11th in the May 23 Snow Chief. My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Rosa Camacho and Gerardo Robles and is trained by Guillermo Preciado. He has one win in... ...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (July 15, 2015) — Joy Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes at Indiana Grand. Joy Boy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by TK Stables and trained by Kellyn Gorder. He has 11 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $455,627 and is coming off a 10th in the May 23 Tiznow. He was fourth in this race in 2013. ...

EDMONTON, Can. (July 15, 2015) – Classic Crusader is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Fred Jones Handicap at Northlands Park. Classic Crusader is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Lite the Fuse mare Classically Lit, was bred by George and Mar Clare Schmitt, Stan Hodge and Richard Meister and is owned by trainer Tom Rycroft. He has 13 wins in 47 starts, earnings of $145,400 and is coming off a win in a June 19 claimer. ...