From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 20, 2014) — Bargain claim Big Macher worked five furlongs on a picturesque Sunday morning at Santa Anita in a bullet :58.60 for the $1.5 million Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at six furlongs on Nov. 1. It was the fastest of 67 drills at the distance, the average time of which was 1:00.83. Haltered out of a maiden claiming race for $20,000 at Del Mar in July of 2013, the California-bred not only went on to win the Grade II Potrero Grande Stakes by a nose on April 12, but added the Grade I Bing Crosby Stakes to his resume on July 27 at Del Mar, defeating Santa Anita Derby winner and Dirt Mile winner Goldencents in the process. Big Macher disappointed in the Grade II Pat O’Brien on Aug. 24, finishing sixth, but trainer Richard Baltas feels the California-bred son of Beau Genius can make amends in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint. Under regular rider Tyler Baze, Big Macher broke off two lengths... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2014) – The closing for nominations to the seven-furlong $200,000 Golden State Juvenile, to be run Nov. 1, is Sunday, Oct. 19. The race, exclusively for horses bred or sired in California, will be run on the second day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. Call Santa Anita Racing Office (626-574-6356) to enter.   ...

The closin ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2014) – The closing for nominations to the seven-furlong $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies, to be run Oct. 31, is Saturday, Oct. 18. The closing for nominations to the seven-furlong $200,000 Golden State Juvenile, to be run Nov. 1, is Sunday, Oct. 19. The races, exclusively for horses bred or sired in California, will be run on the same days as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park. Call Santa Anita Racing Office (626-574-6356) to enter. Click here for race conditions. g date for nominations to the seven furlong $200,000 Oct. 31 Golden State Juvenile Fillies is TOMORROW October 18.   The closing date for nominations to the seven furlong $200,000 Nov. 1 Golden State Juvenile is SUNDAY October 19.   The races, exclusively for horses bred or sired in California, will be run on the same day as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park.   Call Santa Anita Racing Office (626) 574-6356 to enter your horses.   Click... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2014) – Unbeaten Red Outlaw scratched out of Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Stakes and was entered in Sunday’s 75,000 Uniformity Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Red Outlaw is by Tribal Rule, out of the Slewpy mare Anachristina, was bred by Liberty Road Racing, is owned by Blinkers On Racing Stable, Aurelio, Bizovi, Coons, Dizonno, Gaylord et al and is trained by Peter Miller. He has won all five starts, earnings of $285,200 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 29 El Cajon Stakes. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2014) — Richard Baltas is confident Big Macher can rebound from his disappointing sixth-place performance in the Pat O’Brien Stakes at Del Mar on Aug. 24 when he runs in the $1.5 million Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at six furlongs on Nov. 1. The California-bred son of Beau Genius, claimed for $20,000 last July, defeated Santa Anita Derby and Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner Goldencents one race before the Pat O’Brien, in the Grade I Bing Crosby. Baltas attributes the O’Brien dud to a poor blood count on the horse’s part and ill timing between the Crosby and the O’Brien on the trainer’s part. Big Macher worked six furlongs at Santa Anita Monday in a bullet 1:11.60 under regular pilot Tyler Baze. “We’ll be tough in the Breeders’ Cup,” Baltas said. “I don’t worry about anybody else’s horse. You can’t. Goldencents isn’t running and he’s the one that would concern me most. “Private Zone? He’s never won at Santa Anita. His best... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2014) – Grade I winner Tamarando leads a compact but talented field entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbred and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 39 starts, earnings of $616,645 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 5 Harris Farms Stakes. He was second in this race last year. Super Ability is by Langfuhr, out of the High Brite mare Super High, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms and Iconic Thoroughbreds and is trained by Carla Gaines. He has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $213,590 and is coming off a sixth in an Aug. 15 allowance. Heat Flash is by Unusual Heat, out of the Show Dancer mare Ballistic Lady, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Abrams, Little Red... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Oct. 15, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Luscious Lonna is among five California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Miss America Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Loveintheshadows is by Freespool, out of the Touch Gold mare Risk the Gold, was bred by Desperado Stables, is owned by Chris Carpenter and Donald Nunes and is trained by Bill McLean. She has 11 wins in 44 starts, earnings of $192,166 and is coming off a sixth in an Oct. 9 optional claimer. Wink and Wish is by Tribal Rule, out of the Cozzene mare Amapola’s Wish, was bred by Richard Bell, is owned by Richard and Michael Tannyhill and Gregory Weeks and trained by Debbie Winick. She has five wins in 18 starts, earnings of $101,030 and is coming off consecutive claiming wins. 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 Dave Del Debbio, William Delia and Dana Rocheford and... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2014) – Truely Quick is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Truly Quick is by Yes It’s True, out of the Golden Missile mare Quick Emotions, was bred by owners Philip Lebherz and George Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $57,050 and is coming off a seventh in the Sept. 1 I’m Smokin Stakes. ...

EDMONTON, Alberta (Oct. 10, 2014) – Classic Crusader is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s Harvest Gold Plate 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 Mary Clare Schmitt, Stan Hodge and Richard Meister, is owned by CanMedia Inc. and trained by Rodney Cone. He has 12 wins in 41 starts, earnings of $129,256 and is coming off a back-to-back claiming wins. ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Oct. 10, 2014) – Graded winner Alert Bay is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III BC Premier’s Handicap at Hastings Park. 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 Anita Bolton. He has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $317,378 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 14 British Columbia Derby. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2014) – Graded stakes winner Tribal Spy and defending champion Wilko are among those entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff Stakes for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Global Hottie is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Desert God mare Sonora Desert, was bred by Baseline Equine, is owned by Watson, Pegram and Weitman and is trained by Bob Baffert. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $64,200 and is coming off a win in a Sept. 18 optional claimer. 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 five wins in 16 starts, earnings of $354,762 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 17 Solana Beach. Sprague River is by Tribal Rule, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Tina’s Love, was bred by Carl Asadurian, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and is trained by Peter Miller. She has... ...

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Unusual Way and fellow California-bred Hidethegoodstuff are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Harvest Stakes for fillies and mares at Fresno. Hidethegoodstuff is by Old Topper, out of the Storm Boot mare Minimums Minimums, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has three wins in 14 starts, earnings of $142,012 and is coming off an Aug. 29 allowance race in which she lost the rider. Unusual Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Tedward Brown and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has five wins in 19 starts, earnings of $712,165 and is coming off a seventh in the July 19 California Governor’s Cup. ...

FRESNO, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Ain’t No Other is the high earner in a field of six entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Harris Farms Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Fresno Ourwestcoastghost is by Muqtarib, out of the In Excess mare Xpress Xcess, was bred by owners Ron Lang, Lillian Lang and D. Wayne Baker and is trained by Baker. He has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $210,472 and is coming off a fourth in the July 4 Oak Tree Sprint 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, Jim Xitco and Mark Xitco and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has four wins in 14 starts, earnings of $216,328 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 20 Katella Stakes. Super Ability is by Langfuhr, out of the High Brite mare Super High, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Harris Farms... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 2, 2014) – Lucky Forty Niner is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Zuma Beach Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Lucky Forty Niner is by Lucky J. H., out of the Forty Niner mare Miner’s Gal, was bred by Harris Farms, is owned by Mary Jo Bright and trained by Wendell McDaniel. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $39,455 and is coming off an Aug. 30 maiden score. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2014) – Los Alamitos Mile Stakes winner Soi Phet is one of six California-breds entered in Saturday’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 three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $210,640 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 30 Harry Brubaker. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pincky’s Posh, was bred by Olde English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $162,710 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 23 Del Mar Handicap. 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 Paul and Mathilde Viskovich... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2014) – Top Kisser and fellow multiple stakes-winning California-bred Uzziel are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III L.A. Woman Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Top Kisser is by Old Topper, out of the Cherokee Run mare Cherokee Kiss, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $347,100 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 3 C.E.R.F Stakes. 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 Mike Puype. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $152,638 and is coming off a win in the Sept. 6 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes. Also entered in Tribal Gal, a multiple stakes-winning Arizona-bred daughter of late California stallion Tribal Rule, earner of $301,505. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 1, 2014) – Stakes winner Heat Du Jour and fellow California-bred Kathleen Rose are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Swingtime Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Heat Du Jour is by Unusual Heat, out of the Half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer, Mark Schlaich and George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 24 starts, earnings of $256,998 and is coming off a fifth in the Sept. 1 Yellow Ribbon. Kathleen Rose is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B & B Zietz Stable and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $289,540 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 17 Solana Beach. ...

SHELBYVILLE, Ind. (Oct. 1, 2014) – Joy Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Michael G. Schaefer Memorial Stakes at Indiana Grand Race Course. Joy Boy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Half Term mare Joyously, was bred by Dr. and Mrs. William Gray, is owned by TK Stables and trained by Kellyn Gorder. He has eight wins in 29 starts, earnings of $331,438 and is coming off a Sept. 3 optional claiming win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2014) – The deadline to register California-bred and -sired foals of 2013 is Tuesday, Sept. 30. The fee for California Thoroughbred Breeders Association members is $100 per foal and for non-members $200 per foal. From Oct. 1-Dec. 31, the fee for members is $125 per foal and for non-members $250 per foal. After Dec. 31, 2014, the fee for members and non-members is $750 per foal. For further information, contact Mary Ellen or Dawn at 626-445-7800 ext. 236 or 237, or email registration@ctba.com. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 25, 2014) – California-breds Bench Light, Poshsky and Starspangled Heat last raced in the Del Mar Handicap and meet again in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II John Henry Turf Championship Stakes at Santa Anita. Bench Light is by Benchmark, out of the Habitony mare Lightly Go Lightly, was bred by Ellen Jackson and Margaret Scherr, is owned by Cobb, Cunningham Stable, Medina, Herbertson, Herbertson et al and trained by Shaun Morrow. He has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $254,591 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 23 Del Mar Handicap. Poshsky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pinky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $162,710 and is coming off a sixth in the Aug. 23 Del Mar Handicap. Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was... ...

STOCKTON, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Look Quickly, the lone filly in the race, heads a group of five California-breds entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Asparagus Stakes for 3-year-olds at Stockton. Presidentsky is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Presidential Heat, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Huston Racing Stables, is owned by Stephen Post and trained by Michael Lenzini. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $35,150 and is coming off a fifth in a Sept. 7 allowance. Hypnatique is by Scat Daddy, out of the Genuine Guy mare More Mascara, was bred by owners Rhianon Farms & Gloria Haley and is trained by Haley. He has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $60,155 and is coming off a third in a Sept. 1 optional claimer. Multiple stakes winner Look Quickly is by Run Away and Hide, out of the Western Fame mare Fame’s Flame, was bred by William Morey Jr., is owned by Morey Family Trust and is trained... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 24, 104) – California-breds Cal Gal and Meinertzhageni are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Unzip Me Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Cal Gal is by Tapit, out of the Royal Academy mare Scenery Change, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Cam Allard and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in eight starts, earnings of $67,062 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 28 optional claimer. Meinertzhageni is by Stormin Fever, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Hot Desert, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Jeff Bonde, Miguel Carranza and Stephen McGovern and is trained by Bonde. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $180,120 and is coming off an Aug. 30 optional claiming win. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Sept. 23, 2014) – Stakes winner Ambitious Brew and the appropriately named fellow California-bred Eddie’s First are entered in Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Eddie D. Stakes at Santa Anita. Eddie’s First is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in eight starts, earnings of $62,800 and is coming off a second in the Sept. 5 E.B. Johnston. 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 four wins in seven starts, earnings of $227,920 and is making his first start since winning the Feb. 22 Sensational Star. ...

From CHRB CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 22, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Wednesday, September 24, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Finish Line Room at Los Alamitos Race Course. Also, the Pari-Mutuel, ADW and Simulcasting Committee will meet in the same location on Tuesday, September 23, beginning at 9:30 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend these meetings. An audio-only webcast of Wednesday’s Board meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agendas and supporting packages of materials for these meeting also are available on the website (Board agenda and package/Committee agenda and package). ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 18, 2014) — Sprague River is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Las Madrinas Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Sprague River is by Tribal Rule, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Tina’s Love, was bred by Carl Asadurian, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $69,666 and is coming off a sixth in the Sept. 6 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2014) – Spirit Rules is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Katella Stakes at Los Alamitos. 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, Jim Xitco and Mark Xitco and is trained by Paul Aguirre. He has four wins in 13 starts, earnings of $207,328 and is coming off an eighth in the July 27 California Dreamin’. ...

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 17, 2014) – Lovmeister is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Wild and Wonderful Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Lovmeister is by Nineeleven, out of the West by West mare Walk West, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by TDCBA Stable and is trained by Wayne Potts. He has five wins in 29 starts, earnings of $192,585 and is coming off a win in an Aug. 30 optional claimer. ...

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (Sept. 17, 2014) – Rebecca’s Surprise is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Pink Ribbon Stakes for fillies and mares at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Rebecca’s Surprise in an also-eligible by Marino Marini, out of the Montbrook mare Violet Brook was bred by Milt Policzer, Zuer Racing and Ray Jones, is owned by USA Thoroughbreds and trained by Kelly Breen. She has 10 wins in 24 starts, earnings of $240,608 and is coming off a third in the Sept. 20 Lady’s Secret. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Wake Up Nick risks his unbeaten record and takes on Northern California Yearling Sale topper Rowdy Dylan in Sunday’s $100,000 Barretts Juvenile for 2-year-olds at Los Alamitos. 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 won all four starts with earnings of $251,100. Rowdy Dylan is a Kentucky-bred by Sky Mesa, out of the Broken Vow mare Serious Vow and is coming off a maiden win in his second start with earnings of $36,400. The colt sold for $60,000 at last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale to Del Playa Bloodstock, then was re-sold for $280,000 at Barretts March Select 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale. Doc Charney is by Atticus, out of the Monarchos mare Unbridled Penny, was bred by Jerry Fialkowski, is owned by Laura Bailey and trained by Dominic Fama. He is a maiden making his... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Echo Eddie Stakes winner Alert Bay is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III British Columbia Derby at Hastings Park. Alert Bay is by City Zip, out of the Dushyantor mare Hickory, was bred by Thomas Bell & Ross McLeod, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Anita Bolton. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $240,300 and is coming off a fifth in the Aug. 1 Real Good Deal. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Five California-breds are among the entries in Saturday’s $100,000 Barretts Debutante for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. Elusive Mistress is by Elusive Warning, out of the Mystery Storm mare Miss Mystery, was bred by Madera Thoroughbreds, is owned by Bill Boatman and trained by Silverio Martinez. She is a maiden making her fifth start with earnings of $1,000. Global Hart is by Globalize, out of the In Excess mare Sarah’s Hart, was bred by John Watson, is owned by Via Encanto Farms and trained by Jorge Periban. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $28,420 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 27 starter optional claimer. Heat the Rocks is by Unusual Heat, out of the Tribal Rule mare Rockella, was bred by Jerry Hollendorfer, George Todaro, Gallop Out Racing and John Yee, is owned by Hollendorfer, Brett Tahajian and Todaro and trained by Hollendorfer. She is making her first start. Aquacita is by War Chant, out of the Meadowlake... ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Marine Fog is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Champions Starters Series Final Stakes at Hastings Park. Marine Fog is by Marino Marini, out of the Huckster mare Queen Tyree, was bred by Linda Vetter, is owned by Kirk and Mitch Sutherland and trained by Theodore Hurt. He has eight wins in 49 starts, earnings of $140,985 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 29 starter’s allowance. ...

VANCOUVER, B.C. (Sept. 10, 2014) – California-breds Sacred Delight and Jaz Unlimited are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Champions Distaff Starter Series Final Stakes for fillies and mares at Hastings Park. Sacred Delight is by Mutakddim, out of the Eltish mare Barbara O’Brien, was bred by Al and Saundra Kirkwood, is owned by Whieldon Thoroughbreds and trained by Rosann Anderson. She has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $119,536 and is coming off a fourth in an Aug. 29 starter’s allowance. Jaz Unlimited is by Jazil, out of the Straight Man mare Sister Shark, was bred by E-Racing.com, is owned by Gary Williamson and trained by Steve Henson. She has two wins in 23 starts, earnings of $41,872 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 29 starter’s allowance. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Doinghardtimeagain, eased in her last race, and fellow California-breds Tasty Treat and Wild in the Saddle are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Orange County Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $709,266 and is coming off being eased in the Aug. 17 Solana Beach. Tasty Treat is by Roar, out of the American Chance mare Vividora, was bred by John Greely III, is owned by Cunningham Stable and trained by Michael Pender. She has seven wins in 18 starts, earnings of $335,874 and is making her first start since a fifth in the Oct. 12, 2013 California Distaff Handicap. Wild in the Saddle is by Silic, out of the Wild Deputy mare Local Law, was bred by Dinesh Miniar, is owned by Brazeau Thoroughbred Farm and is... ...

HOBBS, N.M. (Sept. 5, 2014) – Warren’s Knockout is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Premier Cup Handicap at Zia Park. Warren’s Knockout is by Stormed, out of the Doneraile Court mare Now My Precious, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Len Schermer and trained by Justin Evans. He has 10 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $425,757 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 2 Budweiser Special Stakes. He was second in this race last year and fourth in 2012. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2014) – California Dreamin’ Handicap winner Rock Me Baby and streaking Masochistic are among four California-breds entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Los Alamitos Mile Stakes. 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 Santa Ines Stable and is trained by A.C. Avila. He has three wins in four starts, earnings of $137,050 and has a three-race win streak. California Dreamin’ Handicap winner Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $411,802 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 24 Del Mar Mile. Bertrando 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... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 4, 2014) – Stakes winner Uzziel and fellow California-breds Sprague River and Mon Petite are entered in $75,000 Beverly J. Lewis Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. 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 Mike Puype. She has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $107,638 and is coming off a third in the Aug. 8 Daisycutter. Sprague River is by Tribal Rule, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Tina’s Love, was bred by Carl Asadurian, is owned by Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $69,416 and is making her first start since an eighth in the Apr. 5 Evening Jewel. Mon Petite is by Papa Clem, out of the Jeune Homme mare Avranches, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Marie Goda, is owned by Robert and Luanne Bean and trained by Robert Bean. She has... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2014) – Better Bet is the lone stakes winner in the field for Friday’s $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-bred 3-year-olds at Los Alamitos. 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 two wins in eight starts, earnings of $141,680 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 1 Real Good Deal. Princesskatiebella is a filly by Birdonthewire, out of the Halo’s Image mare Picky Princess, was bred by Ross McLeod, is owned by Kevan Kynaston and trained by Thomas Bell. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $17,120 and is coming off a July 13 maiden claiming win. Eddie’s First is by Square Eddie, out of the Boston Harbor mare Teresa Ann, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $47,800 and... ...

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2014) — Live daytime racing comes back to Los Alamitos Race Course from Sept. 5-21 with an 11-day fall meeting in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Fair. The brief meet will be highlighted by the $200,000 Los Alamitos Mile Sept. 6 and a pair of $100,000 juvenile races to be held on Sept. 13-14. The Los Alamitos Mile for 3-year-olds and up on the dirt, could be used as a steppingstone for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I) to be held Nov. 1 at Santa Anita Park. TVG will be on-site to present live, HD television coverage of the meet. One of the highlights during the opening weekend of the meet will be a public viewing of a workout by popular Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) and Preakness Stakes (gr. I) winner California Chrome. Los Alamitos racing fans will be able to view California Chrome’s workout in between the third and fourth races Sept. 6 as he continues preparations toward... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2014) – Fleet Treat Stakes winner Go West Marie and fellow California-bred stakes winner Top Kisser are entered in Wednesday’s $90,000 C.E.R.F. Stakes at Del Mar. Top Kisser is by Old Topper, out of the Cherokee Run mare Cherokee Kiss, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 12 starts, earnings of $322,900 and is coming off a win in the July 19 California Governor’s Handicap Stakes. Go West Marie is by Western Fame, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Marie’s Rose, was bred by Summer Mayberry, is owned by Peter Redekop and trained by Eddie Truman. She has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $228,280 and is coming off a win in the July 26 Fleet Treat Stakes. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2014) – Ain’t No Other is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $90,000 Pirate’s Bounty Stakes at Del Mar. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $586,695 and is coming off a second in the Aug. 9 Jess Jackson Owners’ Handicap. He was second in this race last year and third in 2011. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Wake Up Nick risks his unbeaten record in Monday’s $150,000 I’m Smokin Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Cardiac is by Papa Clem, out of the Unusual Heat mare Heatinaheartbeat, was bred by owners Madeline Auerbach, Marsha Naify, Barry Abrams and Onofrio Pecoraro and is trained by Abrams. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $49,500 and is coming off a maiden win Aug. 17. Truely Quick is by Yes It’s True, out of the Golden Missile mare Quick Emotions, was bred by owners George Schmitt & Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has won both starts, is coming off a win in the Aug. 10 Cavonnier Stakes with earnings of $56,800. Hot Lightning is by Stormin Fever, out of the Two Punch mare Two Punch Gal, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Neville Callaghan and Charles Winner and is trained by Simon Callaghan. He is making his racing... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2014) – Solana Beach Stakes winner Heat Du Jour is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $200,000 Grade II Yellow Ribbon Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Heat Du Jour is by Unusual Heat, out of the Half a Year mare Style of the Year, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Jerry Hollendorfer, Mark Schlaich and George Todaro and is trained by Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $252,998 and is coming off a win in the Aug. 17 Solana Beach. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Aug. 29, 2014) – California-breds Pepper Crown, Salah Champ and Huntsville are entered in Monday’s $50,000 Rolling Green Stakes at Golden Gate. 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 five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $171,483 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 3 Joseph T. Grace. 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 eight wins in 21 starts, earnings of $169,710 and is coming off consecutive wins. Huntsville is by Unusual Heat, out of the Jade Hunter mare Lethal Hunter, was bred by David Abrams & Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Barry Abrams & Madeline Auerbach and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has three wins in 40 starts, earnings of $299,080 and is coming off... ...

OCEANPORT, N.J. (Aug. 29, 2014) – Rebecca’s Surprise is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $75,000 Lady’s Secret Handicap for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. Rebecca’s Surprise is by Marino Marini, out of the Montbrook mare Violet Brook, was bred by Milt Policzer, Zuer Racing & Ray Jones, is owned by USA Thoroughbreds and trained by Kelly Breen She has 10 wins in 23 starts, earnings of $233,108 and is coming off a second in a July 18 optional claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2014) – Graded winner Tribal Spy and fellow California-breds Spring Bloom and Journey On are entered in Sunday’s $90,000 Tranquility Lake Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Tribal Spy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Victory Gallop mare Victory Spy, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Triple B Farms and trained by Adam Kitchingman. She has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $311,924 and is coming off a fourth in the Aug. 8 Daisycutter. Spring Bloom is by After Market, out of the Bertrando mare Spring Festival, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by RG Racing Stables and is trained by Rafael Becerra. She has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $223,650 and is coming off a third in an Aug. 14 allowance. Journey On is an also-eligible by Good Journey, out of the American Chance mare Miss Del Mar, was bred by Leatherman Racing, is owned by Neil Haymes and Robert Master and is... ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Aug. 28, 2014) – Signature Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $350,000 Grade I Hopeful Stakes for 2-year-olds at Saratoga. Signature Cat is by Discreet Cat, out of the Out of Place mare Cover Girl Elle, was bred by owner Southern Equine Stables and is trained by Eric Guillot. He is a maiden making his second start with earnings of $16,600. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 28, 2014) – More Complexity is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Torrey Pines Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. More Complexity is by Square Eddie, out of the Yonaguska mare Marquis Diamond, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Edward Freeman. She has two wins in seven starts, earnings of $106,730 and is coming off two consecutive wins. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 24, 2014) – CTBA Stakes winner My Fiona and runner-up Lost Bus return in Wednesday’s $150,000 Generous Portion Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. My Fiona is by Ghostzapper, out of the Two Punch mare A Vision in Gray, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Tom Beckerle, Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $105,600 and is coming off a win in the July 18 CTBA Stakes. Lost Bus is by Bring the Heat, out of the Stavinsky mare Frysland, was bred by owners John Haagsma & Wesley Ward and is trained by Ward. She has one win in two starts, earnings of $52,600 and is coming off a second in the July 18 CTBA Stakes. Singing Kitty is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Natural Singer R.N., was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and trained by Steven Miyadi. She has one... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2014) – Grade I stakes winner Big Macher is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Pat O’Brien 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 trained by Richard Baltas. He has five wins in 11 starts, earnings of $496,428 and is coming off a win in the July 27 Bing Crosby. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2014) – California Dreamin’ Stakes winner Rock Me Baby and fellow California-bred He Be Fire N Ice are entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade II Del Mar Mile Handicap. Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has Six wins in 15 starts, earnings of $361,802 and is coming off a win in the July 27 California Dreamin’. He Be Fire N Ice is by Unusual Heat, out of the Deputy Commander mare Deputy Tombe, was bred by St. George’s Farm, is owned by Cicero Farms and trained by Clifford Sise. He has five wins in 15 starts, earnings of $332,330 and is making his first start since an eighth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Mile. He was second in this race last year. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 21, 2014) – She’s Stella Marie is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Emerald Distaff Handicap for fillies and mares at Emerald Downs. She’s Stella Marie is by Leroidesanimaux, out of the Pleasant Colony mare Stellarina, was bred by Willow Creek Farm, is owned by Claire Lein and trained by Martin Pimental. She has two wins in 18 starts, earnings of $41,086 and is coming off a fifth in a May 26 claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 20, 2014) – California-breds Poshky, Starspangled Heat and Bench Light seek their first stakes win in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Del Mar Handicap. Poshky is by Vronsky, out of the Bold Badgett mare Pincky’s Posh, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Silver Ranch Stable and Wachtel Stable and is trained by Peter Miller. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $162,460 and is coming off consecutive optional claiming wins. Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, David Abrams and Vincenzo Loverso, is owned by Barry Abrams, Auerbach and Loverso and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has five wins in 35 starts, earnings of $440,697 and is coming off a fifth in an Aug. 15 allowance. Bench Light is by Benchmark, out of the Habitony mare Lightly Go Lightly, was bred by Ellen Jackson and Margaret Scherr, is owned by Cobb, Cunningham Stable, Medina, Herbertson, et... ...

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Thursday, August 21, beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the Del Mar Surfside Race Place (simulcast facility). The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only webcast of the meeting can be heard through a link on the CHRB website (webcast). The agenda and supporting package of materials for this meeting also are available on the website (agenda/package).   ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Multiple graded winner Doinghardtimeagain leads a deep field in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach Handicap for Golden State Series eligible fillies and mares at Del Mar. Wild in the Saddle is by Silic, out of the Wild Deputy mare Local Law, was bred by Dinesh Maniar, is owned by Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms and trained by Richard Baltas. She has six wins in 29 starts, earnings of $165,958 and is coming off a July 6 optional claimer win. Stakes winner Magic Spot is by Papa Clem, out of the Generous mare Sweet Spot, was bred by Royalty Stables and BG Stables, is owned by BG Stables and Hector Palma and is trained by Palma. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $179,060 and is coming off a win in the June 8 Campanile Stakes. Kathleen Rose is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Stakes winner Sagebrush Queen is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $150,000 Grade III Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Sagebrush Queen is by Unbridled Energy, out of the Tough Knight mare Nite Moon, was bred by Oak Hill Farm, is owned by Larry Konecne and Sandi Mattei and is trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $213,770 and is coming off a third in the July 12 Great Lady M Stakes. ...

DENVER, Colo. (Aug. 13, 2014) – California-bred Hezamazing on Saturday tries to win his third $100,000 Arapahoe Park Classic Stakes. Hezamazing is by Indy Film, out of the Ruhlmann mare She’s Amazing, was bred by George Krikorian, is owned by Carlyle Rollins and trained by Rick Houghton. He has 16 wins in 55 starts, earnings of $329,169 and is coming off an Aug. 3 allowance win. He won this race in 2012 and 2010, was sixth last year and second in 2011. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 14, 2014) – Sneaking a Kiss is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Barbara Shinpoch Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Sneaking a Kiss is by Stephen Got Even, out of the Menifee mare Coded Princess, was bred by Harold May, is owned by One Horse Will Do Corp. and Tina and Scott Saxwold, and is trained by Chris Stenslie. She is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $445. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2014) – California stallion Drum Major was represented by his first winner when Mosso won the fourth race at Del Mar on Thursday. Mosso is out of the Benchmark mare Enduring Mark, was bred by Keith Barncastle, is owned by Donald Zimmerman and trained by Rafael Becerra. The 3-year-old gelding ran the five furlongs in :58.46 and won by three-quarters of a length at odds of 8-1 in the $20,000 maiden claimer. ...

EDMONTON, Canada (Aug. 13, 2014) – Time for a Memory is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Sonoma Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Northlands Park. Time for a Memory is by Time to Get Even, out of the Rio Verde mare Making Memories, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Ed Maier and trained by Tim Rycroft. She has six wins in 19 starts, earnings of $49,704 and is coming off a three consecutive claiming wins. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 9, 2014) – The catalog for the 2014 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale is now online here https://ctba.com/northern-california-sale/. A total of 123 hips have been cataloged for the sale, to be held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at noon at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Supplemental entries will be accepted until the day of sale. Since the sale returned under the direction of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association in 2004, it has produced stakes winners such as Bai and Bai, an earner of $724,983; Grade II winner Sierra Sunset; and Grade III winner Autism Awareness. For more information, contact Cookie Hackworth at 626-445-7800 ext. 243 or email cookie@ctba.com. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2014) – Multiple graded stakes winner Caracortado is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $90,000 Green Flash Handicap on the Polytrack at Del Mar. Caracortado is by Cat Dreams, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Mons Venus, was bred by Mike Machowsky, is owned by Blahut Racing, Donkey Island Racing, Kagele Brothers, et al and is trained by Machowsky. He has nine wins in 21 starts, earnings of $883,365 and is coming off a third in a July 18 optional claimer, his second start in 2 ½ years. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2014) – Mon Petite is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $90,000 Sandy Blue Handicap for 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Mon Petite is by Papa Clem, out of the Jeune Homme mare Avranches, was bred by Barry Abrams, Madeline Auerbach and Marie Goda, is owned by Robert and Luanne Bean and trained by Robert Bean. She has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $48,190 and is coming off a July 24 claiming win. ...

From The Jockey Club SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Aug. 8, 2014) — The Jockey Club will provide a live video stream for Sunday’s 62nd Annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing from Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The two-hour conference begins at 10 a.m. EDT, and the live video stream will be available at jockeyclub.com. The Round Table Conference agenda will feature Brian Rolapp, the executive vice president of NFL Media and the president and CEO of the NFL Network, who will share insights into the National Football League’s media strategies, and Denis Egan, the chief executive of the Irish Turf Club, who will provide an update on jockey safety and welfare initiatives. The program will also provide updates on medication reform efforts in the United States, a study on equine drug testing and enforcement, an analysis of racing trends and horse inventories, and a report on new fan and owner development initiatives. A video replay of the Round Table Conference will be available Sunday afternoon and an official transcript of... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 8, 2014) – Debut winners Colorado Strong and Truly Quick lead five California-breds among the entries for Sunday’s $50,000 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Colorado Strong is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Wild Wonder mare Wild Reflection, was bred by Woodbridge Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and is trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start with earnings of $25,200. Lucky Fame is by Lucky J. H., out of the Western Fame mare Sierra Fame, was bred by George and Clare Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $16,900 and is coming off a third in the July 6 Everett Nevin. Truly Quick is by Yes It’s True, out of the Golden Missle mare Quick Emotions, was bred by owners George Schmitt and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. He won his lone start July 31 and has earnings... ...

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2014) — Aleksei Avila, named for a gold medal Olympian from Belarus, sat on the steps of a neighbor’s RV in his shorts, a T-shirt, and his stockinged feet. A silver sticker in the shape of a paramedic’s badge was displayed prominently on his shirt. Two hours earlier, he had been pulled through the side window of his family’s burning trailer home by a Del Mar employee, and now Aleksei was taking a rueful inventory of his losses. “I had 30 games on my DS,” Aleksei said. “And those were my lucky shoes. I won with those in the hippity-hop race here six times. The last time I won was by, like, ten yards.” Aleksei is seven, and now he’ll be eight, thanks to the fact that for no apparent reason Del Mar labor foreman David Martinez decided to take the long way around from the grandstand side of the track at a quarter to six Wednesday morning to check on... ...

By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 9, 2014) — Believe it or not, there has been another racetrack operating in California for the past couple of weeks equipped with a fully operational turf course and the participation of Hall of Fame personalities. And a Ferris wheel. That would be the Sonoma County Fair at Santa Rosa, gateway to California’s wine country, where the 13-day meet concludes Sunday with the running of the $50,000 Cavonnier Juvenile Stakes at six furlongs. Richard Lewis, Santa Rosa’s director of racing, reports that attendance and handle are down from last year, but average field size is up, which for some reason is the only language racetrack managers are inclined to speak anymore unless otherwise prompted. Lewis sighed and tended to agree. “When the day’s over, if we put on a good program, we’ve done our job,” Lewis said. “We can’t go out there and make people bet.” Santa Rosa exists at the rim of California’s most booming region. The fair and its racing... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2014) – Defending champion Ain’t No Other leads five California-breds among the entries for Sunday’s $50,000 Jess Jackson Owners’ Handicap at Santa Rosa. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has 10 wins in 36 starts, earnings of $573,645 and is coming off a fifth in the July 4 Oak Tree Sprint. He won this race last year, was second in 2012 and third in 2011. Marino’s Wild Cat is by Marino Marini, out of the Dayjur mare Faxene, was bred by Roy Guinnane, is owned by GCCI and trained by Cliff DeLima. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $90,680 and has a four-race win streak. Stakes winner A Toast for You is by Tribal Rule, out of the Apollo mare Whitewinesipper, was bred by Hidden Meadows Farm, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. He has... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 6, 2014) — Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Washington Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Emerald Downs. Papa’s Flashy Girl is by Papa Clem, out of the Deputy Commander mare With a Flash, was bred by Legacy Ranch, is owned by Horseplayers Racing Club #213, Patrick McGhee and Mike Strickland and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has two wins in 15 starts, earnings of $50,929 and is coming off a third in the July 19 Kent Handicap. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (Aug. 7, 2014) – The Tom Squad is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $65,000 Emerald Downs Derby for 3-year-olds. The Tom Squad is by Old Topper, out of the Forestry mare Lexie Miss, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by J.C. Racing Stable and trained by Jeff Metz. He has one win in 12 starts, earnings of $57,470 and is coming off a fourth in a July 26 claimer. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2014) – Graded winner Tribal Spy, stakes winner Uzziel and Our Pure Creation are the California-breds entered in Friday’s $90,000 Daisycutter Handicap for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Tribal Spy is by Tribal Rule, out of the Victory Gallop mare Victory Spy, was bred by Gary Barber, is owned by Triple B Farms and trained by Adam Kitchingman. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $304,640 and is coming off a fourth in the May 25 Mizdirection Stakes. 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 Mike Puype. She has three wins in six starts, earnings of $96,310 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 11 Santa Paula Stakes. 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 Jeff Bonde. She has four wins in 10 starts,... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2014) – Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes winner Do the Danse and fellow California-breds Go to the Alter and Can Can Babe are entered in Friday’s $50,000 Wine Country Debutante Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Rosa. Do the Danse is by Kafwain, out of the Joyeux Dancer mare Big City Danse, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won both of her starts with earnings of $58,400. Go to the Alter is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Bertrando mare Go Jaylo, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $33,276 and is coming off a fifth in the July 5 Juan Gonzalez Memorial. Can Can Babe is by McCann’s Mojave, out of the Johannesburg mare Book’em Babe, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She won her lone start with earnings of $10,091. ...

RUIDOSO, N.M. (Aug. 2, 2014) – Curvy Kitten is the lone California-bred entered in next Saturday’s $50,000 Aspen Cup Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Ruidoso Downs. Curvy Kitten is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Henry Dominguez. She has one win in seven starts, earnings of $14,430 and is coming off a fourth in a June 22 allowance. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (Aug. 1, 2014) — Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Rowdy Dylan is entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II Best Pal Stakes for 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Rowdy Dylan sold at last year’s sale for $60,000, was pinhooked and resold for $280,000 at Barretts. The Sky Mesa colt is coming off a maiden score by 7 1/4 lengths. ...

From DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 31, 2014) — Del Mar Thoroughbred Club feels deep sorrow and great concern following a further injury on our turf course during racing on Thursday afternoon. We continue to be of the belief that Del Mar’s turf course is safe for our horses and riders. Our crews have performed extensive maintenance measures to enhance that safety and those measures – and the course itself – met with the approval of safety officials from the California Horse Racing Board this past Tuesday. Nonetheless, given this additional injury on our turf course, we now will discontinue racing on it for the remained of this week. We will continue efforts to improve the course during this down time and hope to resume racing on it in the near future. Further, we also will continue our communication with all our partners in the racing community – the California Horse Racing Board, the Thoroughbred Owners of California, the California Thoroughbred Trainers and the Jockey Guild – in attempts to... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2014) – Graded winner Pepper Crown and fellow California-bred Siberian Laughter are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Joseph T. Grace Handicap at Santa Rosa. 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 five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $167,533 and is coming off a second in a June 15 allowance. Siberian Laughter is by Siberian Summer, out of the Skywalker mare Lots of Laughs, was bred by Al Keshisian & Mr. and Mrs. Dick Probert, is owned by Keshisian and Nancy Probert and is trained by William Delia. He has six wins in 30 starts, earnings of $206,903 and is coming off a third in a June 15 allowance. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Doinghardtimeagain is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has six wins in 13 starts, earnings of $708,766 and is coming off a win in the July 12 Great Lady M. ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 30, 2014) – Sea Preacher is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Robert Dupret Derby for 3-year-olds at Santa Rosa. Sea Preacher is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Skimming mare Coastal Skimming, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steven Specht. He has three wins in 12 starts, earnings of $76,016 and is coming off a two consecutive wins. ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (July 29, 2014) – Defending champion Warren’s Knockout and fellow California-breds Two Scotch Blues and Tannersmymuscle are entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Budweiser Special Stakes at Albuquerque. Warren’s Knockout is by Stormed, out of the Doneraile Court mare Now My Precious, was bred by Benjamin Warren, is owned by Len Schermer and trained by Justin Evans. He has 10 wins in 34 starts, earnings of $415,757 and is coming off a second in a June 2 allowance. He won this race last year. Two Scotch Blues is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Street Cry mare Street Party, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Jay Rader and trained by Betty Rader. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $33,731 and is coming off a May 18 claiming win. Tannersmymuscle is by Tannersmyman, out of the Top Account mare Get the Money, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Kings River Ranch and trained by J. Eric Kruljac. He has three wins in... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 31, 2014) — Joshua Stein scored a victory with the first horse he started as a trainer when California-bred  Cleverly Beverly won a nose decision over favored Starfire Mist July 30 at the Sonoma County Fair in Santa Rosa, Calif. In her previous start, Cleverly Beverly won a $25,000 maiden race as the final starter in the long career of trainer Roger Stein, who is Joshua’s uncle. Roger Stein was forced to retire because of a physical problem affecting nerves in his hands and feet. Joshua Stein, 26, saddled the 4-year-old filly July 6 for his uncle at Pleasanton, though he was not the trainer of record. “I was on cloud nine after that race, but today I’m on cloud ten or eleven,” the younger Stein said. Juan Sanchez was aboard Cleverly Beverly ($15) in the 1 1/16-mile starter allowance race on the turf, the third on the Santa Rosa card Wednesday. Racing toward the rear of the field, the California-bred daughter of Terrell—bred and owned... ...