ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 1, 2014) – Cyclometer is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Midnight Lute Stakes at Santa Anita. Cyclometer is by Cyclotron, out of the Eastern Echo mare Moana Loa, was bred by owners Bruce Headley, and Irwin and Andrew Molasky and is trained by Headley. He has four wins in 16 starts, earnings of $270,554 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 24 On Trust. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 28, 2013) – Kris Furillo is the lone California-bred entered in Wednesday’s $75,000 Blue Norther Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Kris Furillo is by Dixie Chatter, out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Chetten County, was bred by owners Carliwood Farms, Bari Amadio and Peter Amadio. She won her lone start Nov. 24 and has earnings of $21,060. ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 26, 2013) — The 24th annual Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Stallion Season Auction will be held Thursday, January 2 – Saturday, January 4 and will offer a wide variety of seasons, trips, tickets, unique experiences and other auction items. The three-day fundraiser consists of a telephone and online auction that culminates with a live Select Stallion Season Auction on January 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington , Ky. The majority of TCA’s seasons will be offered and sold during the telephone and online auction. Online bidding will open at 9 a.m. on January 2 and continue through 10 a.m. (EST) on Saturday, January 4. Telephone bids will be accepted January 2-3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and January 4, 9 a.m.–10 a.m. (EST). Approximately 200 seasons representing stallions in 12 states and Canada are available in the auction. A link to the list of seasons and bidder registration is available by visiting www.tca.org. Seventeen seasons and all non-season items will be sold in the live... ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2013) — Golden Gate Fields opens its 2013-14 racing season Thursday and is caught up in the ripple effect of the makeover of the Southern California racing calendar. With the closing of Hollywood Park, Golden Gate Fields and Santa Anita, both owned by the Stronach Group, hold all the state’s racing dates until the start of the Northern California fair season at Pleasanton on June 19. Tom Ludt, the former president of Vinery Farm and chairman of Breeders’ Cup Ltd., is now a senior vice president of the Stronach Group and is focusing on the company’s relationships with horsemen and bettors. Golden Gate is squarely in his plans, including getting more live races on TVG. “Our industry is struggling,” Ludt said. “I used to tell people, ‘This is what I’d do if I ran a track.’ If things were working, you might try to tweak them. If not, you have to try bigger things. I’d like to tell you everything will work, but only some will... ...
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By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2013) – Thursday represents more than the cherished opening day of the Santa Anita winter-spring meeting. It starts a new era of racing in California. http://www.drf.com/news/santa-anita-opens-long-meet-takes-larger-role-racing ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2013) – Ain’t No Other is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita. 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 nine wins in 31 starts, earnings of $541,765 and is coming off a fifth in the Nov. 16 Oakland Stakes. He was third in this race last year. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 22, 2013) – California-breds Lucky Views and Flagman are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Eddie Logan Stakes for 2-year-olds at Santa Anita. Lucky Views is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Forest Camp mare Deja Views, was bred by David & Marion Christensen, is owned by Richard Barton and trained by Michael Machowsky. He won his lone start Nov. 17 and has earnings of $27,000. Flagman is by The Good Life, out of the Tychonic mare Tychonics Mistress, was bred by Jose Naranjo, is owned by Joseph Shoneff and trained by Thomas Valenzuela. He is coming off a maiden win Nov. 10 in his fourth start with earnings of $25,532. ...
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LAUREL, Md. (Dec. 22, 2013) — California-breds She’s Ordained and Popalicious are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Willa On the Move Stakes for fillies and mares at Laurel Park. She’s Ordained is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Not For Live mare Whole Lotta Love, was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, is owned by Ronald Ulrich and trained by Timothy Kreiser. She has 13 wins in 29 starts, earnings of $270,685 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 27 Lady in Waiting Stakes. Popalicious is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Forestry mare Sea Poppy, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Todd Beattie. She has four wins in eight starts, earnings of $94,190 and is coming off a Nov. 29 optional claiming win. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2013) — Stakes winners Tiz a Minister and Gervinho are entered in Thursday’s $200,000 Grade II Sir Beaufort Stakes for 3-year-olds on the Opening Day card at Santa Anita. Tiz a Minister is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Tiz a Mistress, was bred by Dahlberg Farms, is owned by Sayjay Racing and trained by Paul Aguirre. He has three wins in 17 starts, earnings of $480,780 and is coming off a third in the Oct. 19 California Flag. Gervinho is by Unusual Heat, out of the Out of Place mare Foreverinthegame, was bred by Barry Abrams and Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Keith Brackpool and trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $302,140 and is coming off a fourth in the Dec. 1 Hollywood Derby. ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 21, 2013) — Journey On is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $300,000 Grade I La Brea Stakes for 3-year-old fillies on the Opening Day card at Santa Anita. Journey On is 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 trained by Doug O’Neill. She has four wins in six starts, earnings of $139,050 and is coming off a Nov. 29 optional claiming win. ...
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By Jay Hovdey, DRF.com INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 20, 2013) — In a 2009 article published in Harper’s magazine, the cultural essayist Richard Rodriguez dwelt on the looming end of a local institution, the San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.drf.com/news/jay-hovdey-after-75-years-its-closing-time-hollywood-park ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 18, 2013) – Stakes winners Swiss Lake Yodeler and Sprouts are among the entries in Saturday’s $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series at Betfair Hollywood Park. Rovenna is by Vronsky, out of the Northern Afleet mare Amadamprez, was bred by owner Donald Dizney and is trained by Michael Machowsky. She has one win in four starts, earnings of $52,960 and is coming off a third in a Nov. 22 allowance. 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, Stephen McGovern and Mersad Metanovic and is trained by Bonde. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $93,300 and is coming off a Nov. 22 allowance win. Casey’s Clem is by Papa Clem, out of the Wall Street Dancer mare Three Star Casey, was bred by Marie Goda, is owned by Michael Groscost and is trained by Richard Baltas. She won her... ...
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Christmas Gift Subscription Rates (One Year Only) December 2013 – November 2014 These Special Rates are good only until December 24, 2013 California thoroughbred subscription rates: – 1 year: $55 $40 until December 24, 2013 – 2 years: $100 $60 – 3 years: $140 Foreign – 1 year: $85 – 2 years: $170 – 3 years: $255 Fill out my online form. ...
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By Bloodhorse.com ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2013) — After months of discussion, the racing date calendar for Northern California for 2014 was approved Dec. 12 by the California Horse Racing Board. In an unusual move, the board approved the dates with a contingency that California State Fair and Exposition, or Cal Expo, receive a three-week block of dates for 2015, though the dates were not specified. Cal Expo, located in Sacramento, will race two weeks in 2014. The board had hoped to complete the calendar for both years but it became apparent during a prolonged discussion during the meeting, held at Santa Anita Park, that there were too many objections from participants. Meeting on the 2015 calendar are to resume in January. An ad hoc committee of the CHRB made up by commissioners Steve Beneto and Jesse Choper recommended the dates that were approved by the board for 2014. Vice chairman Chuck Winner noted that part of the agreement on 2014 was because the committee postponed the decision on Cal... ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 12, 2013) –California-breds Teddy’s Promise and Warren’s Blossom are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Playa del Rey Stakes for fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park. Teddy’s Promise is by Salt Lake, out of the Capote mare Braids and Beads, was bred by owners Ted and Judy Nichols and is trained by Ron Ellis. She has 10 wins in 27 starts, earnings of $822,397 and is coming off an eighth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint. Warren’s Blossom is by Extra, out of the Present Value mare Past ‘n Present, was bred by owner Benjamin Warren and is trained by Jorge Gutierrez. She has five wins in 12 starts, earnings of $185,950 and is coming off a second in an Oct. 26 optional claimer. ...
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By Bloodhorse.com Dual stakes winner Gig Harbor will begin his initial season at stud in 2014 at Ellen Jackson’s Victory Rose Thoroughbreds near Vacaville, Calif. He will stand for $1,500 live foal as the property of Daniel O’Neill, who raced him throughout his career. Gig Harbor, a 5-year-old son of City Zip —Miss Blue Grass, by St. Jovite, broke his maiden on his first try at 3 at Golden Gate Fields, and went on to capture the 2011 Alcatraz Stakes and the 2012 Oakland Stakes, both in wire-to-wire fashion at the Northern California track. The Steven Specht-trained Gig Harbor retired from racing with a career record of 5-0-1 from nine starts, for earnings of $143,300. Gig Harbor is a half brother to stakes winner Alsono (by Limehouse ) and a full brother to stakes-placed runner My Lil Shamrock. His second dam is grade III victor Daloma (by Bellypha). Victory Rose said he will be the only son of City Zip standing in California in 2014. “The horse has the pedigree of a king,” said pedigree... ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2013) – California-breds Tamarando and Electric Eddie are entered in Saturday’s $750,000 Grade I Cash Call Futurity at Betfair Hollywood Park. Tamarando is by Bertrando, out of the Dehere mare Tamrack Bay, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $355,120 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 23 Real Quiet. Electric Eddie is by Square Eddie, out of the Gilded Time mare Electric Daze, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. He is a maiden making his sixth start with earnings of $65,630. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2013) – Huntsville is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade II Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes at Betfair Hollywood Park. 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 and M. Auerbach and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has three wins in 35 starts, earnings of $281,271 and is coming off a fourth in a Nov. 9 optional claimer. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 11, 2013) – On Trust Handicap winner Rousing Sermon and fellow California-breds Soi Phet and Mobilized are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade III Native Diver Handicap at Betfair Hollywood Park. 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, mathilde and Paul Viskovich and is trained by Leonard Powell. He has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $266,526 and is coming off a fourth in the Oct. 31 Big Bear. Mobilized is by Soul of the Matter, out of the Red Ransom mare Valleyofthebells, was bred by Robert Reseigne, is owned by Double JH Stable and Reseigne and is trained by Gary Mandella. He has six wins in 31 starts, earnings of $427,840 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 24 On Trust. Rousing Sermon is by Lucky Pulpit, out of the Awesome Again mare Rousing Again, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and... ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 6, 2013) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its regular meeting Thursday, December 12, in the Baldwin Terrace Room at Santa Anita Park beginning at 10 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend. An audio-only Webcast of the Board meeting can be heard through the “Webcasts” link on the CHRB Website (http://www.chrb.ca.gov/). The agenda and supporting packages of materials for this meeting can be accessed on the CHRB Website through the following links: agenda, package. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 5, 2013) – Jonny’s Choice is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Hollywood Turf Express Stakes at Hollywood Park. Jonny’s Choice is by Unusual Heat, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho & Berumen, is owned by Patsy Berumen, E.W. Johnston, Jonathan Hilvers and Judy Johnston and is trained by Donald Warren. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $105,966 and is coming off a Nov. 23 allowance win. ...
Read More →From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 23, 2013) — The meeting of the California Horse Racing Board originally scheduled for December 17 has been rescheduled for December 12 at Santa Anita Park. The starting time for this meeting will be listed on the agenda, which will be posted on the CHRB Website no later than December 2. An audio-only Webcast of this Board meeting can be heard through the “Webcasts” link on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov). ...
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ALBANY, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2013) – Unusual Americaine is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Gold Rush Stakes for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate. Unusual Americaine is by Unusual Heat, out of the Loup Solitaire mare Riche Americaine, was bred by William Preston, is owned by Malibu Valley Farms, Prestonwood Racing and William Morey and is trained by Morey. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $33,460 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 9 Golden Nugget Stakes. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Dec. 4, 2013) – California-breds Warren’s Veneda and Curvy Cat, 1-2 finishers in the recent Cat’s Cradle, are entered in Saturday’s $150,000 Grade II Bayakoa Handicap for fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park. 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 10 starts, earnings of $282,064 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 17 Cat’s Cradle. Curvy Cat is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Distorted Humor mare Curvy Girl, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has seven wins in 21 starts, earnings of $292,425 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 17 Cat’s Cradle. ...
Read More →SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Dec. 3, 2013) – Rocky’s High is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $50,000 KLAQ Handicap at Sunland Park. Rocky’s High is by High Brite, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Rockville Tizzy, was bred by Robert O’Neil, is owned by Scott Owen and Kerri Greene and trained by Owen. He has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $11,541 and is coming off back-to-back claiming wins. ...
Read More →INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2013) – Tiz Flirtatious, runner-up in the race last year, is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade I Matriarch Handicap for fillies and mares at Betfair Hollywood Park. Tiz Flirtatious is by Tizbud, out of the Victory Gallop mare Masquerade Belle, was bred by owner Pamela Ziebarth and is trained by Martin Jones. She has eight wins in 13 starts, earnings of $774,800 and is coming off a sixth in the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf. She was second in this race last year. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 28, 2013) – Gervinho is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $250,000 Grade I Hollywood Derby at Betfair Hollywood Park. Gervinho is by Unusual Heat, out of the Out of Place mare Foreverinthegame, was bred by Barry Abrams and Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Keith Brackpool and trained by Carla Gaines. He has three wins in seven starts, earnings of $287,140 and is coming off a third in the Nov. 1 Twilight Derby. ...
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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Nov. 27, 2013) – Aotearoa is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Generous Stakes for 2-year-olds at Betfair Hollywood Park. 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 four starts, earnings of $114,000 and is coming off a seventh in the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf. ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2013) – A pair of stakes-winners by California stallions sold for six figures at Monday’s Fasig-Tipton November Sale. Brushed by a Star, a 5-year-old multiple Grade II winning mare by Eddington, sold for $425,000 to SF Bloodstock. She is out of the Broad Brush mare Brush Hour. Ciao Bella Luna, a 3-year-old Grade II winning filly by Tribal Rule, sold for $250,000 to Rockingham Ranch. She is out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Shadow of the Moon. ...
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From Unusual Heat Syndicate COALINGA, Calif. (Nov. 13, 2013) – Unusual Heat, the five-time leading sire in California (2008-2012) and six-time leading sire of California-breds (2008-2013), will again stand in 2014 at Harris Farms in Coalinga, CA for $20,000 to approved mares only. In 2013, Unusual Heat was represented by eight stakes winners including stakes-winning Breeders’ Cup Mile participant He Be Fire N’ Ice. Other prominent runners included Grade II-placed stakes winners Gervinho and Unusual Way along with Grade II-placed Huntsville. Unusual Heat was also represented by Golden State Series stakes winners Surfcup, Unusual Hottie and U’narack. Unusual Heat set the all-time California record for progeny earnings in 2008 with over $5.8 million and was again the California earnings champion for 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. He is currently battling for leading sire in California in 2013 with over $4 million in progeny earnings, achieving that milestone for an unprecedented sixth consecutive season in California. This also marks Unusual Heat’s 10th consecutive California-bred North American Turf Earnings Championship. He has... ...
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Read More →From Vessels Stallion Farm BONSALL, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2013) — Owner J. Paul Reddam has announced that leading California freshman sire Square Eddie will continue his career at stud at Vessels Stallion Farm in 2014 at a fee of $7,500 stands and nurses. Square Eddie’s 2014 book will be limited to 70 mares, consisting of 35 of Reddam’s mares and 35 approved outside mares. Square Eddie is a 7-year-old Ontario-bred son of Smart Strike, winner of the Grade I Lane’s End Breeders’ Futurity, runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile and $856,042 in earnings. As a 5-year-old, he set the Santa Anita track record for 6 ½ furlongs at 1:13.11. His first crop to race are 2-year-olds this year, headed by multiple stakes winner Sprouts, who took the Cinderella and California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes. The crop also includes stakes-placed Eddies Curl, Smoove It and Electric Eddie.. ...
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By Bloodhorse SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (Nov. 11, 2013) — A memorial service for Kjell H. Qvale, a former majority owner and president of Golden Gate Fields and a longtime owner and breeder of racehorses in California, will be held Thursday, Nov. 14 at 2 p.m. PST at Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., in San Francisco. http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/81968/service-set-for-california-breeder-qvale ...
Read More →CHINO HILLS, Calif. (Nov. 8, 2013) – Television personality Bob Eubanks will be the master of ceremonies at Red Bucket Equine Rescue’s first Ruby Red Fundraiser Event Sunday, Nov. 24. Denim and Diamonds will be an evening of music, food and horses at the Ranch the Horses Own, 2885 English Road, Chino Hills, CA, 91709, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, click http://www.redbucketrubyredevent.org/ ...
Read More →By Paulickreport DAVIS, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2013) — Ellen Jackson of Victory Rose Thoroughbreds received a University of California, Davis (UC Davis) School of Veterinary Medicine 2013 Distinguished Service Award at a faculty reception on Oct 30 for her outstanding service in support of numerous equine performance-related research studies, her critical contributions to improving equine neonatal foal care, and her support of UC Davis’ educational training programs for veterinary students. http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/jackson-honored-with-uc-davis-distinguished-service-award/ ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2013) – A pair of California-breds were six-figure purchases at Thursday’s session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Starlight Magic, a 4-year-old filly by Marino Marini, out of the General Meeting mare Star’s Millennium, was consigned by Greenfield Farm, agent and purchased by Woodford Thoroughbreds for $130,000. The broodmare prospect won the Robert H. Walter California Cup Juvenile Fillies, Fleet Treat Stakes and $334,900. Smooth Performer, an 8-year-old mare by Benchmark, out of the Bertrando mare Smooth Player, was consigned by Lane’s End, agent for Pam and Marty Wygod and purchased by Windways Farm for $120,000. The stakes winner of $247,900 is in foal to City Zip. ...
Read More →HOBBS, N.M. (Nov. 6, 2013) – California-breds Open Eyed Dream and Warren’s Knockout are entered in Wednesday’s $55,000 Lea County Sprint Stakes at Zia Park. Open Eyed Dream is by Benchmark, out of the Bertrando mare Angel One, was bred by William Peeples and is owned by trainer Nathan Barrow. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $15,292 and is coming off an Oct. 20 allowance win. 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 eight wins in 29 starts, earnings of $336,283 and is coming off an Oct. 6 allowance win. ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 6, 2013) – Daisy Devine, a Kentucky-bred daughter of California stallion Kafwain, sold for $1.3 million Wednesday at the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Daisy Devine, a 5-year-old out of the Devil’s Bag mare Devil’s Dispute, is a Grade I winner of $1,055,892 and sold as a racing or broodmare prospect to Flaxman Holdings. Also at the sale, Eden Star, a graded stakes-placed daughter of California stallion Eddington, sold for $150,000 to Gilbert Campbell. She sold in foal to More Than Ready. ...
Read More →By DRF MONROVIA, Calif. (Nov. 5, 2013) — A graveside burial service will be held for Larry Barrera, son of the late Hall of Fame trainer Lazaro Barrera and an accomplished trainer in his own right, at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Live Oak Memorial Park in Monrovia, Calif. Barrera died at home in Carlsbad, Calif., on Oct. 27. It was his 54th birthday. http://www.drf.com/news/larry-barrera-former-trainer-dies-54 ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2013) – California-bred broodmare prospect Sugarinthemorning sold for $290,000 at Tuesday’s first session of the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale. Sugarinthemorning is a 5-year-old by Candy Ride, out of the In Excess mare Social Belle and was bred by owner Stephen Weissman. She was consigned by Winter Quarter Farm and sold to Dixiana Farms. Sugarinthemorning is a Grade I-placed, multiple stakes winner of $560,554. ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2013) – California-bred Grade I winner Willa B Awesome sold for $875,000 Monday night at the Fasig-Tipton November Sale. The 4-year-old daughter of Awesome Gambler, in foal to Medaglia d’Oro, was purchased by Katsumi Yoshida. Willa B Awesome is out of the Nineeleven mare Cause I’m Tricky and was bred by Terry Lovingier. She had five wins, including the Grade I Santa Anita Oaks, with earnings of $648.896. ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2013) – Secret Circle, a Kentucky-bred son of new California stallion Eddington, rallied in the stretch to win Saturday’s $1.5 million Grade I Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Santa Anita. Secret Circle is out of the Dixieland Band mare Ragtime Hope and has seven wins and two seconds in nine starts with earnings of $1,878,790. He also won the 2011 Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint. This was Secret Circle’s second start after an 18-month layoff. He ran the six furlongs in 1:08.73 and won by a neck over fast-closing Laugh Track in the field of 12 as the 5-2 favorite. Secret Circle is owned by Pegram, Watson & Weitman, is trained by Bob Baffert and was ridden by Martin Garcia. The 12-year-old Eddington, a son of Unbridled, stands at Ballena Vista Farm for a $3,500 fee. For Secret Circle’s pedigree, click http://www.pedigreequery.com/secret+circle4 ...
Read More →From CHRB ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2013) — At the October 24 meeting of the California Horse Racing Board, a discussion took place concerning an agreement entered into among Del Mar, Santa Anita, Los Alamitos and the Thoroughbred Owners of California addressing issues relating to: (1) where thoroughbreds will be stabled in Southern California in 2014 and 2015; (2) how funds will be allocated to pay for such stabling, and (3) the parties’ view of how they would apply to the CHRB for racing dates. Because the agreement contains information about the parties’ respective financial commitments, the parties provided it to the CHRB on a confidential basis in anticipation of the October 24 meeting. In view of the discussion at the meeting, the parties have decided that it is in the best interests of the racing industry to release the agreement publicly, and have requested that the CHRB post it on its website. The agreement can be found under the Publications link on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov). ...
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ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 28, 2013) – Moving Desert is the leading earner of 10 entered in Friday’s $200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies for 2-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series 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 is coming off a maiden win Oct. 5 in her third start with earnings of $46,690. Harlington’s Rose is by Harlington, out of the Orientate mare A Rose for You, was bred by Y-Lo Racing Stables, is owned by Halasz, or Johnson or Newhart et al and is trained by Steve Knapp. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $79,640 and is coming off a fourth in the Sept. 28 Chandelier Stakes. Meinertzhageni is by Stormin Fever, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Hot Desert, was bred by Robert Harmon, is owned by Bonde, Carranza or McGovern, et al and is trained by... ...
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From NTRA LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2013) — For those attending the 2013 breeding stock sales, it is worth looking at a tax incentive that may apply to purchases this year. The Expense Provision allows the purchaser to expense (write-off) all or a portion of the purchase price of a horse or horses, including broodmare prospects. This incentive can apply to a single purchase provided the horse qualifies and is placed in service in 2013. Since, like most tax provisions, there are technicalities which must be met, a purchaser who wants to use this provision should consult with their tax advisor to make sure it applies to their situation. Below are some details. A purchaser can deduct up to $500,000 of the cost of a horse or horses purchased in 2013, provided (1) the total of all purchases of horses and other depreciable business property does not exceed $2 million and (2) the horse is placed in service by the purchaser in 2013. If the purchase exceeds $2 million, the... ...
Read More →LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2013) — To enhance the information available to prospective owners of Thoroughbred racehorses, OwnerView today announced a new service called “OwnerView Host.” The free service will provide a further source of basic information for people interested in owning Thoroughbred racehorses, covering topics such as business plans, ownership options, licensing, costs and expenses, and aftercare. “There is a lot of information available to prospective owners before they hire a trainer or make that first horse purchase, and OwnerView hosts will help them digest many of the basics of owning Thoroughbred racehorses,” said Gary Falter, project manager for OwnerView. “We won’t offer specifics on the selection of agents, trainers, and horses, but we will explain where to go, how to make contacts, and what to do to become a Thoroughbred owner.” Anyone interested in using the OwnerView Host service can fill out a form at ownerview.com available through the link, “Contact us to discuss your plans.” “When we receive a request, we will reply to the prospective owner... ...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2013) — The Jockey Club today released Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics for the 2013 breeding season. Based on RMBs received through October 10, 2013, The Jockey Club reports that 1,698 stallions covered 34,174 mares in North America during 2013. The annual statistics represent approximately 90% of the mares that eventually will be reported as bred in 2013. According to historical trends, The Jockey Club expects to receive RMBs representing an additional 3,000 to 4,000 mares bred during the 2013 breeding season. The number of stallions declined 8.8% from the 1,861 reported at this time in 2012, and the number of mares bred fell 3.4% from the 35,391 reported at this time last year. The number of stallions covering 100 or more mares increased by one, from 87 in 2012 to 88 in 2013. These stallions accounted for a greater percentage of the total mares reported bred this year — 34.0% of all mares bred in 2013 versus 31.9% of all mares bred in 2012... ...
Read More →ARCADIA, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2013) – Smoove It is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $70,000 Anoakia Stakes for 2-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Smoove It is by Square Eddie, out of the Distorted Humor mare Smoove, was bred by J. Paul Reddam, is owned by Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She is making her first start since a June 29 maiden win in her second start with earnings of $37,440. ...
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Read More →From NTRA WASHINGTON, D.C. (Aug. 29, 2013) — The NTRA asks you to join over 700 of your peers from 42 states and 10 countries who participated last year in the NTRA’s ¼% Check-off program. You can help the industry by supporting the program that funds horse racing’s federal legislative effort on Capitol Hill. Please fill out the enrollment form below and return it either to your consignor or to the sale company. Take a look at the attached promotional flyer for additional information, including an update from Capitol Hill. ¼% Check-off Enrollment Form Promotional flyer How much is ¼%? Contribution examples based on sale price: $10,000 sale price = $25 contribution $50,000 sale price = $125 contribution $100,000 sale price = $250 contribution ...
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