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... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 27, 2014) – Unbeaten Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes winner Wake Up Nick is the likely heavy favorite in Wednesday’s $100,000 Graduation Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-olds at Del Mar. Wake Up Nick is by Cindago, out of the Lion Hearted mare Storm Hearted, was bred by Lee & Susan Searing, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has won both career starts with earnings of $108,600. Atta’ Boy Woody is by Atticus, out of the Woodman mare Royal Woodman, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He won his lone start with earnings of $33,600. 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 trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start with earnings of $25,200. London Legacy is by Grace Upon Grace, out of the Kelly Kip mare Passionate Kip, was bred by Terry... ...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (July 24, 2014) – Millionaire Halo Dolly and fellow California-breds Sing and Tell and Tiz Partners are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Luther Burbank Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Rosa. Halo Dolly is by Popular, out of the Comic Strip mare Spanish Halo, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by Hoefflin, Hoefflin, Hollendorfer, O’Farrell, Robin et al and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has 18 wins in 39 starts, earnings of $1,003,416 and is coming off a second in a June 7 allowance. She was third in this race last year. Sing and Tell is by Alymagic, out of the Avenue of Flags mare Refreshing Song, was bred by Daehling Ranch, is owned by Joe Daehling and Holly Evans and is trained by Evans. She has six wins in 22 starts, earnings of $196,952 and is coming off a June 7 allowance win. Tiz Partners is by Tizbud, out of the Mi Cielo mare Mi Mi Mine, was bred by Harris Farms,... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2014) – California-breds represent nearly two-thirds of the horses entered on Sunday’s 10-race card at Del Mar.   The highlight for Cal-breds is the $150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles, which drew a dozen entries.   There are four other races exclusively for horses bred or sired in California. They are the first race, a $75,000 maiden special weight for 3-year-olds and up; the second race, a $75,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-old fillies; the fourth race, a $77,000 optional claimer for fillies and mares; and the 10th race, a $38,000 maiden claimer for fillies and mares with a $50,000 tag.   In total, 70 of the 110 horses entered were bred or sired in California.   ### ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) – Soi Phet continued his entry-fest by adding his name to a list that includes five sons of Unusual Heat in Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. He’s also entered in Friday’s Cougar II Stakes and Saturday’s San Diego 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 five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $276,302 and is coming off a third in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes.... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 24, 2014) — Big Macher is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Grade I Bing Crosby 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 four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $316,428 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 12 Potrero Grande. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) – Stakes winner Sunday Rules risks her unbeaten record in Saturday’s $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 3-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Sprouts is by Square Eddie, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Edward Freeman. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $196,790 and is coming off a second in the June 22 Betamerica.com Oaks. Sunday Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the General Meeting mare Sunday Dress, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil Amato. She has won all three of her starts with earnings of $175,740. She won last year’s Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar. Bonus Spin is by Hard Spun, out of the Two Punch mare Two Punch Gal, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Michael Whieldon and trained by Jeff Mullins. She has one win in two starts, earnings of... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) — Multiple graded-stakes winner Summer Hit and fellow California-bred stakes winner Soi Phet are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 San Diego Handicap at Del Mar.   Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. He is also entered in Friday’s Cougar II Stakes.   Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth and Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and is trained by Hollandorfer. He has 11 wins in 21 starts, earnings of $544,269 and is coming off a third in the June 21 Oak Tree Handicap. ...

OCEANPORT, N.J. (July 23, 2014) — She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Regret Stakes for fillies and mares at Monmouth Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 14 wins in 36 starts, earnings of $386,525 and is coming off a third in the July 12 Sweet and Sassy. She was second in this race last year. ...

  SALES RESULTS SUMMARY (OVERALL)   HEAD GROSS SALES SALE AVERAGE MEDIAN NOT SOLD OUT Two-Year-Olds 7 $459,000 $65,571 $50,000 6 2 Horses of Racing Age 12 $1,688,000 $140,667 $32,500 4 8 SALE TOTAL 19 $2,147,000 $113,000 $42,000 10 10 COMPARISON FROM LAST YEAR (OVERALL)   HEAD GROSS SALES SALE AVERAGE MEDIAN NOT SOLD OUT Two-Year-Olds 10 $455,000 $45,500 $35,500 3 1 Horses of Racing Age 7 $802,000 $114,571 $75,000 5 1 SALE TOTAL 17 $1,257,000 $73,941 $50,000 8 2  HIGHEST PRICES                      22   HEIR KITTY, 2010 b.f., Wildcat Heir – Be Silver           $750,000 19   SUSHI EMPIRE, 2011 b.f., Empire Maker – Dowell House      $275,000 18   CIAO BELLA LUNA, 2010 b.f., Tribal Rule – Shadow          $250,000       of the Moon 26   PLEASE HOLD, 2011 gr./ro.f., Unbridled’s Song –           $220,000       Collect Call 11   SHH SHE’S OURS, 2012 b.f., Tiz Wonderful – Our Secret     $145,000 14   CALL IT GOOD, 2012 b.c., Medaglia d’Oro – Collect Call    $100,000 TOP FIVE PURCHASERS Narvick International, Inc.                        1     $750,000    $750,000 James M. Cassidy                                   4     $505,000    $126,250 Ron... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 21, 2014) — Stakes winner Soi Phet is the lone California-bred Friday’s $100,000 Grade III Cougar II Stakes at 1 1/2 miles at Del Mar. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 16, 2014) – Stakes winners Dancingtothestars and Warren’s Veneda and fellow California-bred Spring Bloom are entered in Saturday’s $90,000 Osunitas Stakes for fillies and mares at Del Mar. Dancingtothestars is by Good Journey, out of the In Excess mare A Lil Excess, was bred by owner Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has seven wins in 24 starts, earnings of $477,122 and is coming off a fifth in the June 28 Royal Heroine. Spring Bloom is by After Market, out of the Bertrando mare Spring Festival, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by RG Racing Stable and is trained by Rafael Becerra. She has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $210,140 and is coming off a fourth in a June 5 optional claimer. Warren’s Veneda is an also-eligible 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 14 starts, earnings... ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (July 16, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Unusual Way is the leading earner of the five California-breds that are among entries in Saturday’s 75,000 California Governor’s Cup Handicap at Sacramento. Vincenza is by Gotham City, out of the Fairy King mare Double Dipsea, was bred by Vince Augello, is owned by Quattro Piedi Stable and trained by Steve Specht. She has four wins in 10 starts, earnings of $111,899 and is coming off a sixth in a June 7 allowance. 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 trailed by Bill McLean. She has 10 wins in 40 starts, earnings of $170,466 and is coming off a June 13 starter’s allowance win. Unusual Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Edward Brown and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. She has five... ...

AUBURN, Wash. (July 16, 2014) – Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 Kent Handicap 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 Hoseplayers Racing Club #213, Patrick McGhee and Mike Strickland and is trained by Jeffrey Metz. She has two wins in 14 starts, earnings of $43,429 and is coming off a fifth in the June 29 Irish Day Handicap. ...

From CHRB DEL MAR, Calif. (July 16, 2014) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Friday, July 18, 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 these meetings also are available on the website (agenda/package).     ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 14, 2014) – Rowdy Dylan, topper of last year’s Northern California Yearling Sale, ran off with Sunday’s fifth race at Los Alamitos, a $42,000 maiden special weight dash for 2-year-olds.   Rowdy Dylan is by Sky Mesa, out of the Broken Vow mare Serious Vow, was bred by H & E Ranch in Kentucky, is owned by David Lanzman Racing Stable and Rockingham Ranch and trained by Peter Miller.   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. He ran the 5 ½ furlongs in 1:03.40 and won by 7 ¼ lengths as the 2-5 favorite. ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2014) – A field of nine, including Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Really a Princess, is entered for Friday’s $100,000 CTBA Stakes for Golden State Series eligible 2-year-old fillies at Del Mar. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Really a Princess is by Marino Marini, out of the Lord Carson mare I’m a Princess, was bred by George and Mary Clare Schmitt, is owned by Richard Meister and George and Mary Clare Schmitt and is trained by Jeff Bonde. The $8,700 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale is a maiden making her second start with earnings of $3,290. Inspired Illusion is by Papa Clem, out of the Helmsman mare Inspiration Within, was bred by owners Curt and Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She won her lone start with earnings of $9,000. 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 is trained by Steven Miyadi. She... ...

DEL MAR, Calif. (July 13, 2014) – A California-bred quartet is among the entries in Thursday’s $100,000 Oceanside Stakes for 3-year-olds on the Opening Day card at Del Mar. G.G. Ryder is by Chhaya Dance, out of the Storm Boot mare Stormy Gigi, was bred by owner Eagle Oak Ranch and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $137,230 and is coming off a a fourth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan. Love Rules All is by Tribal Rule, out of the Bertrando mare Exquisite Love, was bred by Kjell Qvale, is owned by Bwack Wabbit Racing and is trained by Peter Miller. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $62,616 and is coming off a June 12 optional claiming win. 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 six starts, earnings of $103,430 and... ...

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (July 12, 2014) — Making her second start of the year, Doinghardtimeagain returned to winning form with a perfect stalking trip for jockey Mike Smith in the $200,000 Great Lady M. Stakes (gr. II) July 12 at Los Alamitos Race Course. Smith, who said the California-bred daughter of Ministers Wild Cat   “felt strong the entire way,” rode her confidently to victory for owner/breeder Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer at odds of nearly 4-1. The Hall of Fame rider completed a sweep of the the graded stakes at the brief Los Alamitos summer stand after guiding Shared Belief to victory for Hollendorfer in the Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II) July 5. The 6 1/2-furlong Great Lady M. was renamed by Los Alamitos after previously being contested as the A Gleam Stakes at Hollywood Park. Doinghardtimeagain registered a 1 1/4-length victory in the Great Lady M., overtaking pacesetter Amaranth approaching mid-stretch to win in a quick time of 1:15.59 over a fast track.... ...

From Barretts DEL MAR, Calif. (July 11, 2014) — Twelve additional horses have been added to The Third Annual Paddock Sale at Del Mar of Race Ready Horses, scheduled to be held on Sunday, July 20 in the Del Mar paddock approximately twenty minutes after the last race is declared official.  There are now 24 horses of racing age and 15 two-year-olds in the sales catalog.  Grade 1 winner & Barretts grad Jeranimo has been retired to stud and withdrawn from this sale. The sortable catalog can be found on-line at http://www.barretts.com/sales/Catalogs/catdmp2014/catalogTABLE.asp.   Printed catalogs will be available ONLY at Del Mar beginning on Friday, July 18. The catalog is also available now using the Jockey Club Ipad application.  PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INDICES ON THE IPAD WILL NOT INCLUDE HIP 10 (MONEY FAN), BUT THE CATALOG PAGE IS AVAILABLE ON THE IPAD. Complete Daily Racing Form past performances for all of the horses in the sale catalog through Tuesday can be found on-line at: http://www.barretts.com/sales/Catalogs/catdmp2014/pps/Del_Mar_Paddock_Sale_update.pdf .  Since this is a... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — California-breds Global Hart, Abets Abet and Slew’s Charm are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Cinderella Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Los Alamitos. 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 three starts, earnings of $24,700 and is coming off a June 21 maiden claiming win. Abets Abet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Neeko, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making her fourth start with earnings of $18,068. Slew’s Charm is by Roi Charmant, out of the Unusual Heat mare The Toast of Troy, was bred by B&B Zietz Stable, is owned by Rozamond Barklay and trained by Mike Harrington. He is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $15,568. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — Stakes winner Wake Up Nick and fellow California-bred Peradventure are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Willard L. Proctor Memorial Stakes 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 is unbeaten in two starts, with earnings of $108,600 and is coming off a win in the June 22 Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes. Peradventure is by Papa Clem, out of the Boundary mare Holiday Sale, was bred by jack and Barbara Hatch Revocable Living Trust, is owned by CTR Stables and trained by Scott Rollins. He won his lone start June 27 with earnings of $33,600. ...

By DMTC DEL MAR, Calif. (July 10, 2014) — For the third straight season, Del Mar will present a “race ready” racehorse sale in its paddock following the day’s races on the first Sunday of its upcoming season, July 20. The auction, which provides an opportunity for any and all to become in-action owners at the ongoing race meet, could offer as many as 35 horses to bidders, including juveniles, 3-year-olds and older horses of both sexes. Barretts Sales, which conducted the two earlier sessions, once more will be at the controls for the 2014 sale. The main idea behind the sale is to bring new owners into the game. Additionally, the first two sales helped supplement entries at Del Mar and at other California tracks with out-of-state horses. The first year of the sale in 2012, 25 sale horses subsequently made 36 starts at the Del Mar meet, then more than 100 total in California before the year was out. Last year’s smaller sampling of 17 sale horses made... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 9, 2014) — Graded winner Doinghardtimeagain and fellow California-bred stakes winner Sagebrush Queen are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Great Lady M Stakes for fillies and mares at Los Alamitos. 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 trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $189,770 and is coming off a win in the June 15 Desert Stormer. Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $599,766 and is coming off a fifth in the June 15 Desert Stormer. ...

By DRF.com DEL MAR, Calif. (July 19, 2014) — Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens said Friday he will need to undergo a full knee replacement next week after doctors informed him that the damage to his right knee is more severe than first believed, including a completely torn anterior cruciate ligament. Stevens, 51, made his comments on HRTV, the horse-racing network where on July 10 he first announced that he would stop riding immediately and undergo knee surgery. “It’s been a great run, a great career, and if I don’t make it back, I can live with that,” Stevens said while being interviewed by Laffit Pincay III and Christina Blacker. “My ACL was completely shot, which I didn’t even know. That was a big shock,” Stevens said. He said “there were some tears” when his doctor called with the news Friday. “He said he’s never seen anybody do what [I’ve] been doing with no ACL,” Stevens said. “So, I apologize to anyone who happens to have lost money on... ...

By Bloodhorse.com PASADENA, Calif. (July 9, 2014) — B.J. Wright, the colorful owner of major winners Jeranimo and Ultimate Eagle, died July 8, his trainer, Mike Pender, reported. Wright, 76, had been ill for several months. An enthusiastic Southern California owner who had hugs for everyone whenever his horses would win, Wright had great success teaming up with Pender. Jeranimo, owned in partnership with Robert LaPenta, has earned $1,525,364. The 8-year-old son of Congaree  —Jera, by Jeblar, won such races as the 2013 Eddie Read Stakes (gr. IT) and 2012 Shoemaker Mile Stakes (gr. IT). Pender also trained Ultimate Eagle for Wright, and the horse now stands at Special T Thoroughbreds near Temecula, Calif. A 6-year-old son of Mizzen Mast  —Letithappencaptain, by Captain Bodgit, Ultimate Eagle earned $547,800, and his stakes victories included the 2011 Hollywood Derby (gr. IT). Wright first met Pender when coaching football at an elementary school in Glendale, Calif. Pender was the team’s quarterback during their undefeated season. Years later, Wright reconnected with Pender at the racetrack and... ...

WILMINGTON, Del. (July 9, 2014) — She’s Ordained is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Sweet and Sassy Stakes for fillies and mares at Delaware Park.   She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Love mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser.   She has 14 wins in 35 starts, earnings of $375,525 and is coming off a second in the June 12 Dashing Beauty Stakes. ...

SHAKOPEE, Minn. (July 9, 2014) — Enlightened is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s 100,000 Lady Canterbury Stakes for fillies and mares at Canterbury Park. Enlightened is by Larry the Legend, out of the Moscow Ballet mare Glimmering, was bred by Robert Englekirk, Craig Lewis and Lawrence Lewis, is owned by Windy Lea Farms and is trained by Valerie Lund. She has eight wins in 30 starts, earnings of $99,298 and is coming off an eighth in the June 7 Minnesota HBPA Distaff. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 3, 2014) – Five California-breds are included in the field for Sunday’s $50,000 Everett Nevin Stakes for 2-year-olds at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. 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 won his lone start June 27 with earnings of $9,050. Global Magician is by Globalize, out of the Trans Island mare Shebang, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and is trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start May 17 with earnings of $20,280. Local Reason is by Olmodavor, out of the Bertrando mare Local Flavor, was bred by H & E Ranch, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by Ed Moger Jr. He won his lone start June 21 with earnings of $16,250. Mahorney is by Roi Charmant, out of the Candi’s Gold... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (July 3, 2014) — The state that produced the star 3-year-old California Chrome may have a breeding industry shaking off the effects of a grueling decline in recent years. Recent interviews with farm managers, as well as Doug Burge, the executive director of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, indicate that several stallions had stronger books of mares in 2014 than in past years and that some farms have had an uptick in overall activity. Any improvement in the foal crop will be greatly appreciated by almost everyone in the sport. California’s foal crop was 3,823 in 2002, according to The Jockey Club’s annual “Fact Book.” The 2012 foal crop, the most recent year for which statistics are available, numbered 1,685. By further comparison, the 2010 foal crop was 1,998. Burge expects the 2014 crop to exceed 1,700, judging from conversations he has had with stallion owners and farms in recent weeks. “What we’re seeing, and I’ve been talking to a number of farms, is that there... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Seven California-breds, including Northern California Yearling Sale graduate The One We stole, are among the entries for Saturday’s $50,000 Juan Gonzalez Memorial Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Oak Tree at Pleasanton. Do the Danse is by Kafwain, out of the Joyeux Danseur mare Big City Danse, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She won her lone start June 20 with earnings of $16,250. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate The One We Stole is by Tannersmyman, out of the Top Account mare Get the Money, was bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Troy Johnson and trained by Salvador Naranjo. The $2,300 Northern California Sale purchase won her lone start Apr. 25 with earnings of $17,550. Inspired Illusion is by Papa Clem, out of the Helmsman mare Inspiriation Within, was bred by owners Curt and Lila Lanning and is trained by Ed Moger Jr. She won her lone start June 5 with earnings of $9,000. Runninsmygame is by... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Eddie’s First is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade II Los Alamitos Derby.   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 is trained by Doug O’Neill.   He has one win in six starts, earnings of $47,550 and is coming off a sixth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan. ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 2, 2014) – Storm Fighter is the high weight and 5-2 morning-line favorite in Thursday’s $100,000 Bertrando Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles 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, Paul Aguirre, Craig Siedler, Jim Xitco and Mark Xitco and is trained by Aguirre. He has four wins in 11 starts, earnings of $187,078 and is making his first start since a Mar. 20 optional claiming win. Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Paul and Mathilde Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has six wins in 26 starts, earnings of $292,438 and is coming off a win in a June 8 starter’s allowance. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and... ...

CYPRESS, Calif. (July 1, 2014) – Graded-stakes placed Huntsville and fellow California-bred Magic Mark are entered in Friday’s $75,000 American Flag Stakes at Los Alamitos.   Huntsville is by Unusual Heat, out of the Jade Hunter mare Lethal Hunter, was bred by David Abrams and Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Auerbach and Barry Abrams and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has three wins in 39 starts, earnings of $297,021 and is making his first start since a seventh in a Feb. 14 optional claimer.   Magic Mark is by Benchmark, out of the Deputy Governor mare Jewel Magic, was bred by owners Dorine and John Lanza and is trained by Ron Ellis. He has four wins in six starts, earnings of $161,860 and is coming off a two consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

By Bloodhorse.com CYPRESS, Calif. (June 30, 2014) — The eight-day Summer Thoroughbred Festival at Los Alamitos Race Course starts Thursday, July 3, marking the first meet for Thoroughbreds at the Cypress, Calif. track since the final Orange County Fair in 1991. Racing will be conducted on a Thursday-Sunday basis with seven stakes worth $1.15 million scheduled before the season ends Sunday, July 13. Anchoring the stakes schedule is the $500,000 Los Alamitos Derby (gr. II), formerly known as the Swaps Stakes when run at Hollywood Park (1974-2013). The race is the richest event on the calendar and the purse is $350,000 higher than it was when the Swaps was run for the final time last July 4 at the now-shuttered Inglewood, Calif. track. The Derby is the beginning of the $1 million Bolton Challenge bonus. The winner of the Derby would collect the seven-figure prize with subsequent victories in the $1 million TVG Pacific Classic (gr. I) Aug. 24 at Del Mar and the $5 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (gr. I)... ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 30, 2014) – Stakes winners Ain’t No Other and Ourwestcoastghost and fellow California-bred Coach Bob are among the entries for Friday’s $75,000 Oak Tree Sprint at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Coach Bob is by Bertrando, out of the Yankee Gentleman mare Gentleman’s Hope, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by Tom Gerstel, Reina Gonzalez, Keith and Jean Hembree, et al, and is trained by Reina Gonzalez. He has four wins in 32 starts, earnings of $211,002 and is making his first start since a fourth in the Feb. 22 Sensational Star. Ourwestcoastghost is by Muqtarib, out of the In Excess mare Express Xcess, was bred by owners Ron Lang, Lillian Lang and D. Wayne Baker and is trained by Baker. He has six wins in 16 starts, earnings of $205,922 and is coming off a second in a May 26 allowance. Ain’t No Other is by Old Topper, out of the Shadeed mare Miami Margie, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 26, 2014) – Starspangled Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $200,000 Grade II San Juan Capistrano Stakes at Santa Anita.   Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, David Abrams & Vincenzo Loverso, is owned by Barry Abrams, Auerbach and Loverso and is trained by Barry Abrams.   He has five wins in 32 starts, earnings of $385,987 and is coming off a sixth in the June 14 Albany Stakes. ...

AUBURN, Wash. (June 26, 2014) – Papa’s Flashy Girl is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Irish Day Handicap  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 Patrick McGhee and Saratoga West and is trained by Jeffrey Metz.   She has two wins in 13 starts, earnings of $42,179 and is coming off a fourth in a May 26 claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Stakes winner Rovenna and fellow California-bred My Monet are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Senorita Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita.   Rovenna is by Vronsky, out of the Northern Afleet mare Amadamprez, was bred by owner Donald Dizney and is trained by Mike Machowsky. She has four wins in nine starts, earnings of $397,760 and is coming off a three consecutive wins, two in stakes.   My Monet is by Decarchy, out of the Lord Avie mare Madam, was bred by Ridgeley Farm, is owned by KM Racing Enterprise and trained by George Papaprodromou. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $49,650 and is coming off a seventh in a June 5 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Graded winner Cyclometer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $300,000 Grade I Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita.   Cyclometer is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley, Irwin Molasky and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley.   He has six wins in 21 starts, earnings of $417,004 and is coming off a win in the Los Angeles Stakes. He was sixth in this race last year. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Dancingtothestars and fellow California-bred Kathleen Rose are entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Royal Heroine Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita.   Dancingtothestars is by Good Journey, out of the In Excess mare A Lil Excess, was bred by owner Ren-Mar Thoroughbreds and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has seven wins in 23 starts, earnings of $473,122 and is coming off a win in the Apr. 26 Fran’s Valentine.   Kathleen Rose is by Good Journey, out of the Decarchy mare Cantina’s Rose, was bred by owner B&B Zietz Stables and trained by Mike Machowsky. She has five wins in nine starts, earnings of $231,540 and is coming off a three consecutive optional claiming wins. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 25, 2014) – Top Kisser is the high weight and Unusual Way is the leading earner among entries for Saturday’s $100,000 Oak Tree Distaff Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Brilliant Melody is by Bertrando, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Unchanged Melody, was bred by Pam & Marty Wygod, is owned by Steve Moger and trained by Ed Moger Jr. She has six wins in 18 starts, earnings of $204,270 and is coming off a fourth in a May 18 optional claimer. Top Kisser is by Old Topper, out of the Cherokee Run mare Cherokee Kiss, was bred by owners Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $265,800 and is coming off a sixth in the May 25 Mizdirection. 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... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – A quartet of California-breds is entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Landaluce Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. 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 won her lone start May 18 with earnings of $33,600. Abets Abet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Neeko, was bred by Revocable Trust of Dr. Mikel Harrington & Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making his third start with earnings of $15,568. Saturday Yodeler is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Cape Canaveral mare Calamity Jane, was bred by owners Todd Marshall & Andrew Molasky and is trained by Mike Harrington. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $10,080. Robo Girl is by Bushwacker, out of the Ide mare Robotica, was bred by Terry Lovingier,... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – Three first-out winning California-breds are entered in Sunday’s $125,000 Santa Anita Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Global Magician is by Globalize, out of the Trans Island mare Shebang, was bred by Ellen Jackson, is owned by Wachtel Stable and Gary Barber and trained by Peter Miller. He won his lone start May 17 with earnings of $20,280. Krisit’s Copilot is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Out of Place mare Aleyna’s At Brown, was bred by owner Meadowbrook Farms and is trained by Art Sherman. He won his lone start May 16 with earnings of $33,600. 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 won his lone start May 1 with earnings of $33,600. ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 19, 2014) – Multiple stakes winner Sprouts and fellow California-breds French Tart and Vanuatu are entered in Sunday’s $50,000 Betamerica.com Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. French Tart is by Decarchy, out of the Rio’s Lark mare Run Kaitlyn Run, was bred by owner Patricia Ford and trained by William Delia. She has one win in 13 starts, earnings of $81,509 and is coming off a third in a June 1 optional claimer. Sprouts is by Square Eddie, out of the Yankee Victor mare Ann Summers Gold, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $183,740 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 5 Evening Jewel. Vanuatu is by Spensive, out of the Tossofthecoin mare Rosarita Beach, was bred by Dagan and Jenifer Holmes, is owned by John and Janene Maryanski and trained by Blaine Wright. She has two wins in three starts,... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (June 18, 2014) – Stakes winner Aotearoa and fellow California-bred Frensham are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Singletary Stakes at Santa Anita.   Frensham is by Square Eddie, out of the Formal Gold mare Farnham, was bred by J. Paul Reddan, is owned by Zillah Reddam and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $56,800 and is coming off a sixth in the June 7 Affirmed Stakes.   Aotearoa is by Good Journey, out of the Lil Tyler mare Madera Royal, was bred by owner Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has two wins in nine starts, earnings of $147,250 and is coming off a fifth in the June 8 Silky Sullivan.   ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (June 18, 2014) – Multiple graded stakes winner Summer Hit and fellow California-bred Cahill Chrome are entered in Saturday’s inaugural $100,000 Oak Tree Handicap at the Oak Tree at Pleasanton meet. Summer Hit is by Bertrando, out of the Tough Knight mare Mia F Eighteen, was bred by Kenneth & Janice Heidt, is owned by John Carver and Jerry Hollendorfer and trained by Hollendorfer. He has 11 wins in 20 starts, earnings of $532,219 and is coming off a win in the May 26 All American Stakes. Cahill Chrome is by Cahill Road, out of the Bold Badgett mare Takes Two to Mango, was bred by SLU and is owned by trainer Jose Bautista. He has four wins in 30 starts, earnings of $107,869 and is coming off a June 1 claiming win. ...

FARMINGTON, N.M. (June 17, 2014) — Happy Toes is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 San Juan County Commissioners Handicap at Sunray Park.   Happy Toes is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Green Dancer mare Up On Her Toes, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Jackie and Sylvia Herron and trained by Justin Evans.   He has 11 wins in 41 starts, earnings of $174,441 and is coming off a second in a May 27 allowance. ...