ARCADIA, Calif. (May 27, 2022) – Stakes winner Eddie’s New Dream is the lone California-bred entered in Monday’s $400,000 Grade I Gamely Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Eddie’s New Dream is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. She has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $366,760 and is coming off a second in the May 1 Wilshire. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 27, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Freeport Joe is one of six California-breds entered in Monday’s $100,000 All American Stakes at Golden Gate. Graded winner Freeport Joe is by English Channel, out of the Sadler’s Wells mare Winds of March, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Larry Odbert and trained by Gloria Haley. The $2,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has six wins in 17 starts, earnings of $195,824 and is coming off a seventh in the Apr. 30 San Francisco Mile. Stakes winner American Farmer is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Quiet American mare Farmers Wife, was bred by BKB Stables, is owned by BKB Stables or Sherman and is trained by Steve Sherman. He has four wins in 25 starts, earnings of $214,134 and is coming off a fourth in a May 1 allowance. Jamming Eddy is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by Reddam Racing, is owned by Boardshorts Stables or... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (May 27, 2022) – A California-bred quintet lines up in Sunday’s $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Highland Ghost is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Include mare Wee Highland Lass, was bred by owner Highland Yard and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. He has three wins in 11 starts, earnings of $123,450 and is coming off a second in the May 1 Silky Sullivan. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Meetmeattheclub is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Slew’s Tiznow mare Lizzy’s Tizgirl, was bred by Dana Rocheford and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. The $1,200 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $54,350 and is coming off a second in a May 7 optional claimer. Will Is Chill is by Frosted, out of the Rockport Harbor mare Harbor Mist, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Lucas Downs and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $33,650 and... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 26, 2022)—Alfred Pais’ brilliantly fast Brickyard Ride seeks his fifth consecutive stakes victory as he heads a field of six older horses going seven furlongs in Sunday’s Grade II, $200,000 Triple Bend Stakes at Santa Anita. Trained by Craig Lewis, Brickyard Ride, a 5-year-old California-bred horse by Clubhouse Ride, has been nothing short of sensational at the current meet, winning four stakes in a row, his most recent triumph coming at 6 ½ furlongs in the Grade III Kona Gold, a race he took by 2 ¼ lengths while earning a 98 Beyer Speed Figure. Accomplished in customary gate to wire fashion, his win in the Kona Gold also marked the fourth consecutive time that Brickyard Ride has been dispatched as the betting favorite, his last three wins as the odds-on choice. Off at 2-5 in the Kona Gold with regular rider Juan Hernandez, Brickyard Ride carved out splits of 21.95, 44.10 and 1:08.45, finishing up 6 ½ furlongs in 1:15.07. “He’s pretty fast,”... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 26, 2022) — A two-time stakes winner at Golden Gate Fields, the Steve Specht-trained Ellamira is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Honeymoon Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Allamira rallied for a solid one length win going a mile on grass in the restricted Campanile Stakes on May 1 and will hope for a lively pace Sunday with Frank Alvarado riding her back. A California-bred filly by Street Boss out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuedays With P, Ellamira is owned by her breeder, Cole Ranch Partners, LP and will be making her third start on the Santa Anita turf, having run a pair of credible fourths in both the Grade III Sweet Life Stakes at 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside Feb. 12 and in the Cal Cup Oaks at one mile on turf four starts back on Jan. 15.  With three wins and a second from eight starts, she has earnings of $136,806.   THE GRADE III HONEYMOON... ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 27, 2022) — Since heading downhill, Burnin Turf has been going up. Burnin Turf, a 6-year-old California-bred gelding, has found Santa Anita’s downhill turf course to be ideal for his style. He’s won two straight on the unique layout, part of a three-race win streak that began in January, and he’ll try to improve on those numbers Sunday in the Grade 3, $100,000 Daytona Stakes for older turf sprinters. Six are entered in the Daytona, which is run at about 6 1/2 furlongs. It goes as race 3 on the nine-race card. Burnin Turf, a son of Acclamation, will be making his stakes debut in the Daytona, but he comes into the race in peak form. He won a first-level allowance in March and a second-level allowance in April, earning Beyer Speed Figures of 96 and 95, respectively, the best two numbers of his career. “He seems like he can run against a lot better competition down the hill,” his trainer, Dan Blacker, said Friday... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2022)—KMN Racing’s homebred Smuggler’s Run, fresh off a sprint stakes victory on dirt, will transition to turf and stretch out to a mile and one eighth as he heads a field of six sophomores in Saturday’s $150,000 Snow Chief Stakes at Santa Anita. The Snow Chief is one of five statebred stakes on California Gold Rush Day that are part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. An impressive 2 ¾ length winner of the Echo Eddie Stakes going 6 ½ furlongs here on April 9, Smuggler’s Run, a 3-year-old gelding by Straight Fire out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, will be making his first start for John Sadler, as he’d been with trainer Richard Baltas for his last four starts, three of them turf sprints. A first-out Cal-bred maiden winner going six furlongs for trainer Ruben Alvarado Jan. 1, Smuggler’s Run is the leading money earner in the field with $190,040 and has an... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2022)—George Krikorian’s homebred Big Switch, a statebred stakes winner at two, heads a field of six sophomore fillies going a mile and one sixteenth in Saturday’s $150,000 Melair Stakes at Santa Anita. The Melair is one of five statebred stakes on California Gold Rush Day that are part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses.        A California-bred stakes winner in her second start, Big Switch, who will also be stretching out for the first time, rates a huge chance in what will be her fifth career start for John Sadler.  By hot sire Mr. Big out of the Malibu Moon mare Two Faced Moon, Big Switch has been idle since running fifth, beaten 3 ¼ lengths in an open allowance at 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf on Feb. 25.  A filly of considerable promise, Big Switch tried the deep waters of the Grade II Santa Ynez Stakes following her win in the Golden State Juvenile... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2022)—A gem of consistency sprinting, Nick Alexander’s homebred Alice Marble heads a field of seven fillies and mares three and up going one mile on turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes at Santa Anita. The Fran’s Valentine is one of five statebred stakes on California Gold Rush Day that are part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. Fresh off three outstanding turf sprints, Alice Marble was most recently second, beaten a half length in the Grade II Monrovia Stakes going 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf on April 9.  A winner of the restricted Wishing Well Stakes two starts back on Feb. 26, she’ll be ridden for the first time by Juan Hernandez. A 5-year-old mare by Grazen out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, Alice Marble will likely be on the lead or close to it in what will be her 11th career start.  With four wins, two seconds and a third... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity  ARCADIA, Calif, (May 25. 2022)—Hronis Racing’s venerable 6-year-old Loud Mouth will transition to turf as he heads a field of six 3-year-olds and up going a flat mile in Saturday’s $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes at Santa Anita. The Crystal Water is one of five statebred stakes on California Gold Rush Day that are part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. A two-time stakes winner versus statebreds on dirt, Loud Mouth, who was bred by Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and claimed for $80,000 on Dec. 31, will be making his fourth start for John Sadler on Saturday.  Most recently third in an open second condition allowance at one mile May 8, Loud Mouth was an impressive 3 ½ length winner going one mile on dirt in an open first condition allowance two starts back on March 19. With Umberto Rispoli engaged to ride for the first time, Loud Mouth, who is one for six on grass, has shown a world of... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 25, 2022)—Fresh off what may’ve been the best race of his career, trainer Mike Puype’s veteran 7-year-old gelding Tigre Di Slugo heads a field of five 3-year-olds and up going six furlongs in Saturday’s $100,000 Thor’s Echo Stakes at Santa Anita. The Thor’s Echo is one of five statebred stakes on California Gold Rush Day that are part of the lucrative CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series for eligible California-bred or sired horses. Idle a year and six days, Tigre Di Slugo ran a huge second, beaten 2 ¼ lengths by top sprinter Brickyard Ride in the Grade III Kona Gold Stakes going 6 ½ furlongs here on April 30, earning a career-top 94 Beyer Speed Figure. A 7-year-old gelding by Smiling Tiger out of the Williamstown mare Erica’s Smile, Tigre Di Slugo was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds and is owned by Slugo Racing, Tiger Racing, Inc. and Mike Puype.  Lightly raced, he has an overall mark of 9-3-3-1 with earnings of $215,390.  Although he’s been... ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (May 23, 2022) – Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $400,000 Grade III Steve Sexton Mile Stakes at Lone Star Park. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriquez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 15 wins in 65 starts, earnings of $671,514 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 30 allowance. ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (May 23, 2022) – Fowler Blue is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Texas Derby for 3-year-olds at Lone Star Park. Fowler Blue is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Unusual Heat mare Roses for Joni, was bred by William Branch & Arnold Hill, is owned by Branch and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in 10 starts, earnings of $103,064 and is coming off a fifth in a May 8 optional claimer. ...

GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (May 23, 2022) — Bob’s Bad Boy is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Chamberlain Bridge Stakes at Lone Star Park. Bob’s Bad Boy is by Game Plan, out of the Devil His Due mare Mephista, was bred by Robert Padilla, is owned by Stephen Charles and is trained by Mindy Willis. He has four wins in 31 starts, earnings of $156,406 and is coming off a third in a May 7 optional claimer. ...

FARMINGTON, N.M (May 22, 2022) – We’re Just Sayin is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $75,000 San Juan County Commissioner’s Stakes at Sunray Park. We’re Just Sayin is by Atticus, out of the Cahill Road mare Cahill Royalty, was bred by Fred & Carolyn Krinkie, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by Ashlee Wolf. He has eight wins in 46 starts, earnings of $131,357 and is coming off a May 2 claiming win. ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 20, 2022) — California-bred Brickyard Ride, unbeaten in four stakes this year, worked five furlongs in a rapid 59 seconds at Santa Anita on Friday for an undetermined race later this month. Brickyard Ride had the fastest of 19 works at the distance. Trainer Craig Lewis said on Friday that he is considering one of four stakes at Santa Anita for Brickyard Ride on Memorial Day weekend. Two races on May 28 – the $100,000 Thor’s Echo Stakes for statebreds at six furlongs and the $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes for statebreds at a mile on turf – are under consideration for Brickyard Ride, along with two races on May 29 – the Grade 3 Daytona Stakes at about 6 1/2 furlongs on the hillside turf course, and the Grade 2 Triple Bend Stakes at seven furlongs. “We’ve got a lot of time,” Lewis said of a potential decision. “The main thing is the horse is good.” Friday’s workout was the second for Brickyard Ride this... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (May 18, 2022)—A front-running win machine, William Sims’ homebred Leggs Galore looms a standout among five rival fillies and mares in Saturday’s $75,000 Mizdirection Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Trained by Phil D’Amato, Leggs Galore will shorten up off a half-length win in the Grade II Buena Vista Stakes at one mile on turf March 5.  A scintillating 2 ¼ length winner of her only start down the unique hillside course two starts back in the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Jan. 15, Leggs Galore will again be ridden by regular rider Ricky Gonzalez, who has been aboard for all but one of her eight career victories. A 5-year-old California-bred mare by 2014 Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Bayern out of the Indian Charlie mare Cashing Tickets, Leggs Galore, who will be making her third start of the year, is 13-8-1-0 overall with earnings of $560,208. A two-time stakes winner, Holly and David Wilson’s Hear My... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 18, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct its monthly meeting on Thursday, May 19, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. at Cal Expo in Sacramento. The Jockey and Driver Welfare Committee also will meet at Cal Expo the previous day on Wednesday, May 18, beginning at 1 p.m. Both meetings will be open to the public. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #6 of the committee meeting and agenda item #12 of the Board meeting, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. For those who do not attend, the webcast audio link on the CHRB website will provide a way for the public to listen to these meetings. The agenda and package of materials for the Board meeting and the agenda and package for the committee meeting all are available on the CHRB website. ...

By DRF.com ARCADIA, Calif. (May 15, 2022) — Tom’s Regret, the undefeated filly who beat males in the Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs on May 5, will have her next start in the Grade 3 Schuylerville Stakes at Saratoga on July 14, if she does not sell in a digital auction that concludes Tuesday morning. Trainer Jorge Periban said a reserve price has been placed on Tom’s Regret in the Fasig-Tipton May Digital Selected Sale. “If we don’t sell the filly would run at Saratoga,” Periban said. In the digital sale format, Tom’s Regret remains at Periban’s stable at Santa Anita until the auction concludes. Tom’s Regret, a California-bred filly by Tom’s Tribute who races for the partnership of Griffin Stables, Saul Carrillo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo, won her debut in a maiden special weight race for fillies at 4 1/2 furlongs at Santa Anita on April 15, pulling clear by 11 1/2 lengths. In the Kentucky Juvenile at five furlongs, Tom’s Regret led throughout and won by a... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (May 11, 2022) – New Heat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Grade III Santa Barbara Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. New Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Touch Gold mare Helluva Hooley, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Newfield Farm or Saavedra and is trained by Anthony Saavedra. She has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $186,620 and is coming off a sixth in an Apr. 17 optional claimer. ...

FARMINGTON, N.M. (May 10, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate El Chavo Del Ocho and fellow California-breds Mr Paytience and Two Bills are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 SunRay Park Stakes. Mr Paytience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True mare Kantstopdancin, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Stable H.M.A and is trained by Bart Hone. He has five wins in 23 starts, earnings of $176,502 and is coming off a sixth in the Apr. 22 Inaugural. El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel & Woodbridge Farm, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by James Cappellucci. The $4,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 45 starts, earnings of $324,901 and is coming off a fourth in the Apr. 22 Inaugural. Two Bills is by Run Brother Ron, out of the General Monash mare Butters Renegade, was bred by Michelle Friedman, is owned by Angel Santos and... ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 30, 2022) – Tom’s Regret is the lone California-bred entered in Thursday’s $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes for 2-year-olds at Churchill Downs. Tom’s Regret is by Tom’s Tribute, out of the Quality Road mare Pure, was bred by DP Racing, is owned by Griffin Stables, Saul Carillo, Victor Flores and Eugene Zondlo and is trained by Jorge Periban. He won his lone start Apr. 15 with earnings of $40,200. ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Apr. 29, 2022) – California-bred multiple stakes winner Tiger Dad is entered in Wednesday’s $160,000 St. Matthews Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Racing and trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has seven wins in 25 starts, earnings of $432,875 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 11 Phoenix Gold Cup. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2022) – Worse Read Sanchez scratched out of Saturday’s $100,000 California Derby to run in Sunday’s $75,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Worse Read Sanchez is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $72,380 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 17 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Cowboy Charlie is by Stay thirsty, out of the Indian Charlie mare Foxy Indian, was bred by Terry Lovingier and is owned by trainer Quinn Howey or Steve Swanson. The $7,500 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has two wins in five starts, earnings of $49,400 and is coming off a Mar. 7 starter’s allowance win. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Northvale Road is by Grazen, out of the Tizdejavu mare Sunshine Woman, was bred by Gino Roncelli, is owned by Moger, Tsujimoto, Burke, Estrada,... ...

By DRF.com ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 29, 2022) — The addition of blinkers has given the 3-year-old filly Vincero Grande enhanced focus, said trainer Andy Mathis, and has led to her first stakes appearance in Sunday’s $75,000 Campanile Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible 3-year-old California-bred fillies at Golden Gate Fields. Vincero Grande, bred by George Krikorian, has won 2 of 5 starts and is owned by SLO Racing Stable. The filly displayed her best performance with a win by 3 1/2 lengths in an allowance race at 1 1/16 miles at Golden Gate on March 18. “That was the first race with blinkers,” Mathis said on Friday. “In her other races, she wasn’t 100 percent forward. She kind of ran in sections. She seemed occupied by other things in the race. “I think with the blinkers it has made her a little more tactical.” Vincero Grande will need all tactical advantages in an open running of the Campanile Stakes at a mile on turf. The ninth race on a 10-race program that... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 28, 2022) – Stakes winner Eddie’s New Dream is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III Wilshire Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Eddie’s New Dream is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has five wins in 13 starts, earnings of $346,760 and is coming off a win in the Mar. 19 Irish O’Brien. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2022) – Worse Read Sanchez is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 California Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Worse Read Sanchez is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has one win in seven starts, earnings of $72,380 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 17 optional claimer. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2022) – California-bred stakes winners Ultimate Bango and Bettor Trip Nick are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Lost in the Fog Stakes at Golden Gate. Ultimate Bango is by Uh Oh Bango, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Ultimate Summer, was bred by Mitchell Dutko & Bob Abrams, is owned by Mary Tucker and trained by Samuel Calvario. He has five wins in 26 starts, earnings of $351,159 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 1 claimer. Murphys Tiger is by Smiling Tiger, out of the You and I mare Youtheprizeandi, was bred by owner Jethorse and is trained by Tim McCanna. He has three wins in five starts, earnings of $51,476 and is coming off an Apr. 3 allowance win. Bettor Trip Nick is by Boat Trip, out of the In Excess mare Bettor Knot, was bred by Running Horse Equine Training Center, is owned by Gary Oetman and Ray Pagano and is trained by Jonathan Wong. He has seven wins in 17 starts,... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2022) – Stakes winner Rebalation is among seven California-breds entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Camilla Urso Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Grinningeartoear is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Gotham City mare Finish Rich in Nyc, was bred by owner Martin Bach and is trained by Manuel Badilla. She has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $184,874 and is coming off a seventh in an Apr. 17 allowance. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Lotsa Pepper is by Peppered Cat, out of the Game Plan mare Ess Sa Ba, was bred by Thomas Weckerle & Roberto Gonzalez, is owned by Manuel Badilla, Dave Marshall or Brett Tahajian and is trained by Badilla. The $3,000 purchase at the Northern California Yeraling Sale has three wins in 10 starts, earnings of $87,956 and is coming off a second in a Jan. 29 starter’s allowance. Never for Money is by Flat Out, out of the Unusual Heat mare Jet Set Gal, was bred by Cole Ranch, is... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2022) – California-breds She’s Bulletproof, Soo Brooklyn and Exactly Wendy are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 California Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Golden Gate. She’s Bulletproof is by Idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by Victory Rose Thoroughbreds & KMN Racing, is owned by Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Wachtel Stable, Barber or Barber and is trained by Ruben Alvarado. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $82,100 and is coming off a seventh in a Mar. 26 optional claimer. Soo Brooklyn is by Finnegan’s Wake, out of the Strike for Glory mare Strike at Daylight, was bred by Rockingham Ranch and is owned by trainer Howard Rubin. She is a maiden making her fifth start with earnings of $3,690. Exactly Wendy is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Redo It, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $65,880 and is coming off a fourth in a... ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Apr. 27, 2022) – Misty Cat is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Golden Poppy Stakes for fillies and mares at Golden Gate. Misty Cat is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Bob and John mare Play Misty for Us, was bred by BKB Stables and is owned by trainer Daniel Franko. She has three wins in 25 starts, earnings of $113,462 and is coming off a second in an Apr. 9 optional claimer. ...

From Golden Gate Publicity ALBANY, Calif. (April 27, 2022) — Camino Del Paraiso is one of five California-breds entered in the marquee race of the year at Golden Gate Fields, Saturday’s $250,000 Grade III San Francisco Mile for 3-year-olds and upward at one mile on turf, drew a full field of 14 early Wednesday afternoon. Camino Del Paraiso, a four-time stakes winner at Golden Gate for trainer O.J Jauregui, is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, and was bred by Red Baron’s Barn. The 9-year-old veteran finished as the runner up in the Unusual Heat Turf Classic for California-breds at Santa Anita earlier this year and finished third in the 2020 San Francisco Mile. Freeport Joe, a son of English Channel bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, won the Grade III Berkeley Handicap in November and a pair of open allowance races immediately following the graded stakes triumph. His last two races have resulted in losses. He seeks to rebound for local trainer Gloria Haley, who employs Ruben... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 27, 2022)—Alfred Pais’ streaking homebred Brickyard Ride seeks his fourth consecutive stakes victory at the current meet as he meets comebacking fellow California-bred Tigre Di Slugo in Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 Kona Gold Stakes at Santa Anita. Trained by Craig Lewis, Brickyard Ride comes off a scintillating 1 ½ length win versus statebreds going 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in the Sensational Star Stakes on March 20, a race in which the lightning-quick 5-year-old son of Clubhouse Ride carved out splits of 21.20, 42.60  and 1:05.20 en route to a final clocking of 1:11.40. A 7 ½-length winner of the one mile Tiznow Stakes on Feb. 21, he earned a 101 Beyer Speed Figure in taking the California Cup Sprint by 1 ¾ lengths going six furlongs on Jan. 15.  Although he’s faced Cal-breds in his last three starts, Brickyard Ride is a proven commodity in open company, as his four length triumph in last year’s Grade II San Carlos... ...

FARMINGTON, N.M. (Apr. 17, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate El Chavo Del Ocho and fellow California-bred Mr Paytience are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Inaugural Stakes at Sunray Park. El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel & Woodbridge Farm, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by Justin Evans. The $4,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has eight wins in 44 starts, earnings of $322,651 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 27 Bill Thomas Memorial. Mr Patience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True mare Kantstopdancin, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Stable H.M.A. and is trained by Bart Hone. He has five wins in 22 starts, earnings of $175,752 and is coming off a third in an Apr. 5 optional claimer. ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Apr. 13, 2022) – Letsgetlucky is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade III Count Fleet Sprint Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Letsgetlucky is by Munnings, out of the Cindago mare My Cinsation, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Edward Brown, Jr., Alan Klein and Philip Lebherz and is trained by Brian Koriner. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $205,272 and is coming off a win in a Mar. 7 optional claimer. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 7, 2022)—California-bred Indian Peak takes on defending champ Kanderel in Sunday’s $75,000 Siren Lure, which has attracted a field of five 3-year-olds and up at 6 ½ furlongs out of Santa Anita’s turf chute. One of the most versatile California-breds in training, the Ruben Alvarado-trained Indian Peak comes off a pair of outstanding seconds against tougher competition down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course and looms a stout contender in what will be his first try out of the turf chute. Second, beaten 1 ½ lengths by multiple stakes winner Brickyard Ride down the hill in the Sensational Star Stakes for statebreds March 20, Indian Peak was second to multiple stakes winning Barraza two starts back in the Grade III San Simeon Stakes. A 5-year-old gelding by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, Indian Peak has proven effective on turf, dirt and synthetic and at both sprint and route distances.  A two-time stakes winner on turf, he was bred by Dr. & Mrs.... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity  ARCADIA, Calif. (April 6, 2022)—Idle since a dominant stakes win in early September, Nick Alexander’s homebred Connie Swingle heads an outstanding field of nine California-bred or sired sophomore fillies going 6 ½ furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Evening Jewel Stakes at Santa Anita. The Evening Jewel is part of the lucrative Golden State Series, which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired runners. In what was her third start, Connie Swingle popped the gate and then sat a close second early in an impressive 3 ¼ length score going six furlongs versus statebreds in the Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar Sept. 3 as the 3-5 favorite.  This followed a rousing 7 ½ length maiden win going 5 ½ furlongs on Aug. 6, a race in which she was off as the 4-5 favorite in a field of 10. Trained by Phil D’Amato, Connie Swingle, who is by Grazen and is out of the Sky Mesa mare Sky Marni, worked a bullet 59 flat... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (April 6, 2022)—California champion Finneus and KMN Racing’s homebred Smuggler’s Run duel on Saturday at Santa Anita as a field of five sophomores go 6 ½ furlongs in the $150,000 Echo Eddie Stakes. The Echo Eddie is part of the lucrative Golden State Series which is sponsored by the CTBA and is for eligible California-bred or sired runners. The leading money earner in the field with $303,216, Terry Lovingier’s homebred Finneus shortens up from a mile and one sixteenth and returns to Santa Anita following a disappointing second as the 1-5 favorite in the Turf Paradise Derby March 11. A statebred maiden winner going five furlongs in his second career start here on June 13, Finneus was subsequently second in both the Grade II Best Pal Stakes and the Grade I Del Mar Futurity, which was run on Sept. 6. Trained by Walther Solis and owned in-part by Lovingier, Fasihuddin, Mohammed Nasser and Amanda Navarro, Finneus took Del Mar’s Golden State Juvenile going seven furlongs... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 6, 2022) — Eleutera is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Providencia Stakes, presented by The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Eleutera is by Square Eddie, out of the Stormy Atlantic mare Atlantic Swing, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Ben Cecil. She has one win in five starts, earnings of $89,680 and is coming off a March 7 maiden win. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Apr. 6, 2022) — Nick Alexander homebred Alice Marble, is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II Monrovia Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Alice Marble was second to her multiple stakes-winning stablemate Leggs Galore in her only try down the hill, the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint two starts back on Jan. 15.  Head and head for the early lead, the 5-year-old mare by Grazen went on to prevail by a half length in the Wishing Well Feb. 26 and rates an upset chance as she seeks her first graded win in the Monrovia with Edwin Maldonado riding back. Out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, Alice Marble is 9-4-1-1 with earnings of $221,180.   ...

By Bloodhorse.com GRAND PRAIRIE, Tex. (Apr. 4, 2022) — A California-bred colt by Straight Fire   was worth the wait at the 2022 Texas Two-Year-Olds in Training Sale breeze show April 4. Cataloged in the supplement as Hip 144, the colt was the last horse on the track Monday afternoon, delivering the fastest eighth-mile breeze, stopping the clock in :10 1/5 on the Lone Star Park oval. Consigned by Pike Racing as agent, the LNJ Foxwood-bred colt is out of the winning Excellent Art  mare Luckfromabove (IRE). Her first foal to race, a full sister to this colt, is a winner. Luckfromabove is a half sister to group 3 winner, group 1-placed Offer (IRE) (Montjeu (IRE) and stakes winners Musha Merr (IRE) (Sadler’s Wells (IRE) and Cymbal (IRE) (Singspiel (IRE)). Second crop sire Straight Fire, a grade-1 placed son of Dominus, is represented by two-time stakes winner Straight Up G in 2022. Six horses collected a :10 2/5 clocking over the dirt at Lone Star Park, all tying for the second fastest 1/8th of the day:... ...

By Bloodhorse.com SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Mar. 27, 2022) — A change in tactics and the addition of blinkers provided the winning formula March 27 for Reddam Racing’s Slow Down Andy  in the $500,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3) at Sunland Park.   The California-bred son of Nyquist   was entering the Sunland Park Derby off a discouraging sixth-place effort in the Feb. 19 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in his sophomore debut. In the Risen Star, jockey Mario Gutierrez admitted he wrangled down the headstrong chestnut colt a little too much early on in the race, and the chestnut lacked the closing punch he had shown as a 2-year-old when capturing the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2). Bet down as the 6-5 favorite in the field of eight, Slow Down Andy and the speedy Straight Up G  took command in the first 50 yards, locking horns as they zipped through an opening quarter in :22.30. Jungle Racing’s Straight Up G, the front running victor of the Mine That Bird Derby over the same course Feb.... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 23, 2022) – Stakes winner Closing Remarks is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Grade III Santa Ana Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Closing Remarks is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove, was bred by owner Harris Farms and is trained by Carla Gaines. She has three wins in 13 starts, earnings of $371,320 and is coming off a third in the Mar. 5 Buena Vista. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Mar. 22, 2022) – Unbeaten California-bred Pumpkin Bread is entered in Sunday’s $300,000 Sunland Park Oaks for 3-year-old fillies. Pumpkin Bread is by English Channel, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Kittens Trip, was bred by J. Kirk & Judy Robison, is owned by Clay Harris and trained by Bart Hone. Claimed for $12,500 from her debut win, she has won both starts with earnings of $43,772 and is coming off a win in the Feb. 18 Princess of Palms. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Mar. 22, 2022) – Stakes-winning Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Minister of Soul and El Chavo Del Ocho are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Bill Thomas Memorial Stakes at Sunland Park. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. He has 13 wins in 38 starts, earnings of $365,811 and is coming off a fifth in the Mar. 11 Phoenix Gold Cup. The $16,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase was second in this race in 2019. El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artaz mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel & Woodbridge Farm, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by Justin Evans. The $4,000 Northern California Yearling Sale purchase has eight wins in 43 starts, earnings of $317,651 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 14 optional claimer. ...

By DRF.com SUNLAND PARK, NM. (Mar. 21, 2022) — Stakes winners Slow Down Andy and Straight Up G and fellow California-bred Fowler Blue are entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Sunland Park Derby. Trainer Doug O’Neill said Sunday that the $500,000 Sunland Park Derby was chosen over the Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on April 9 to give Slow Down Andy, winner of the Grade 2 Los Alamitos Futurity, a better chance for a first stakes win of 2022. Slow Down Andy finished sixth of 10 in the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds on Feb. 19 in his first start this year. “We felt like it might come up best suited for a potential W for him,” O’Neill said of the Sunland Park Derby. “It might be a cut below the Blue Grass. It’s $500,000 and it’s not an easy race by any means. “We feel it’s a good place to try to get him back on a positive note.” :: Win big at Santa Anita: Get... ...

DUBAI, UAE (Mar. 23, 2022) – Sir Busker, an Irish-bred son of California stallion Sir Prancealot, is entered in Saturday’s $5 million Dubai Turf at Meydan Racecourse. Sir Busker, a 6-year-old gelding, has five wins in 32 starts, earnings of $309,874 and is coming off a fourth in the Mar. 5 Jebel Hatta, sponsored by Emirates Airlines. A field of 16 is entered in the race, to be run at 1 1/8 miles on the turf. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 18, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis, Thomas Hudnut, and Wendy Mitchell. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: Chairman Ferraro opened the meeting by welcoming Commissioner Hudnut, recently appointed to the Board by Governor Gavin Newsom. He also thanked former Commissioner Alex Solis for his seven years of service on the Board. The Board received a report from Alan Balch, executive director of California Thoroughbred Trainers, on progress made by the task force for animal safety. Balch indicated the task force is focused primarily on four areas: continuing education for trainers, sudden deaths in race horses, humeral stress fractures (or shoulder fractures), and... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 17, 2022)—With the prospect of a sub-20 second opening quarter a possibility, Alfred Pais’ homebred Brickyard Ride heads a field of eight older California-breds going about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes. The Sensational Star is part of the CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series, for eligible California-bred or sired runners. Trained by Craig Lewis, Brickyard Ride comes off a pair of scintillating wins versus statebreds, a  1 ¾ length win going six furlongs in the Cal Cup Sprint Jan. 15 and most recently, a 7 ½ length score going a flat mile in the Tiznow Stakes on Feb. 21. Although the 5-year-old son of Clubhouse Ride has two wins from four tries on turf, Brickyard Ride will be trying the hillside turf course for the first time on Sunday. “We’ll see what happens,” said Lewis upon entering.  “If somebody tries to pressure him, he might shade 20 seconds that first quarter.” Lightning quick on any surface,... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 16, 2022)—Nick Alexander’s unbeaten homebred Becca Taylor heads a field of seven older fillies and mares going about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course in Saturday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes.  Trained by Steve Miyadi, Becca Taylor will be trying the hillside turf for the first time in what will be her seventh career start. Named for the multiple stakes winning daughter of D’Artagnan, who was owned by Susan Isaacs, the Irish O’Brien is part of the CTBA-sponsored Golden State Series, for eligible California-bred or sired runners. Fresh off a 1 ¼ length win versus statebreds going six furlongs on dirt in the Spring Fever Stakes here on Feb. 21, Becca Taylor, who is by Old Topper out Alexander’s General Meeting mare Lady Sax, has one turf race on her resume, a six furlong allowance win out of Santa Anita’s turf chute in her second start on Jan. 18, 2021. With leading man Flavien Prat riding her back, Becca Taylor, who... ...

FLORENCE, Ky. (Mar. 16, 2022) – Bossy Mama is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Queen Stakes for fillies and mares at Turfway Park. Bossy Mama is by Street Boss, out of the War Front mare Carmen’s Mystery, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Jeff Ganje and trained by William Morey. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $55,400 and is coming off back-to-back wins at Golden Gate. ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Mar. 13, 2022) – Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $500,000 Grade III Essex Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Popular Kid is an 8-year-old former claimer by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 15 wins in 63 starts, earnings of $658,774 and is coming off a third in the Feb. 12 Razorback Handicap. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 13, 2022) — Fashionably Fast, a seven-year-old Lucky Pulpit gelding that has more than paid his way for breeder John Harris and his co-owners, Per Antonsen and John Nicoletti, is scheduled to make a rare turf appearance in next Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star Stakes for California-bred or sired runners at about 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course.          It would be only his fourth start on turf in 29 lifetime races.         “He wasn’t ready for the (turf) races earlier (at Santa Anita late in 2018), which was probably a blessing,” said trainer Dean Pederson, “because he was a little knocked out after Del Mar.          “I ran him here on the dirt (Feb. 20) and thought he kind of struggled a little with the main track, so my choices came down to taking him to Phoenix for the Gold Cup last week or running in this spot, and I decided to... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity          ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 13, 2022) — She’s Devoted, a consistent five-year-old California-bred daughter of Grazen, returns to a grass sprint in this Saturday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes at about 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf.          The Irish O’Brien is one in the Golden State Series for California-bred or sired fillies and mares four and older.          “She‘s doing well and she won going a mile, but I think she can get 6 ½,” trainer Richard Baltas said.        The five-year-old gray mare bred and owned by Slam Dunk Racing was second by a nose at 11-1 in her first two-turn race, going a mile on turf Feb. 12.        Newly-crowned George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award winner Joe Bravo, who was aboard her in her narrow overnight race loss last out, retains the mount in the Irish O’Brien. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Mar. 10, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, March 17, 2022. The Pari-Mutuel and Wagering Committee will conduct a teleconference meeting on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. Both meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, these meetings will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to these meetings. Those wishing to speak during either meeting should first dial 800-343-1703. The passcode for the committee meeting is 67570#. The passcode for the Board meeting is 41099#. To speak on any item, press star (*) 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #2 of the committee meeting and... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 10, 2022)—Long one of the most highly respected riders of his generation, New Jersey-born Joe Bravo has won Santa Anita’s 2022 George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award via a vote of jockeys nationwide.  Bravo will be feted in a Runhappy Winner’s Circle ceremony on Sunday, March 27, and be joined by close family, friends and the Santa Anita jockey colony as he accepts the Woolf Award trophy which is a replica of the life-sized statue of the legendary George Woolf that  adorns Santa Anita’s Paddock Gardens area. Presented annually by Santa Anita since 1950 and one of the most coveted awards in racing, the Woolf Award can only be won once.  Named for the late Hall of Fame jockey who gained national fame when an estimated radio audience of 40 million tuned in as he piloted Seabiscuit to victory over Triple Crown Champion War Admiral in a match race at Pimlico Race Course on Nov. 1, 1938, the Woolf Award recognizes those riders whose... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 9, 2022) – Multiple graded stakes winner Acclimate is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $125,000 Grade II San Luis Rey Stakes at Santa Anita. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Rancho, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Bartlett, et al and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has seven wins in 30 starts, earnings of $688,372 and is coming off a fifth in the Jan. 30 San Marcos. He was fourth in this race last year.   ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 6, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Minister of Soul, who has finished first, second and third in earlier editions, leads a quartet of California-breds entered in Friday’s $100,000 Phoenix Gold Cup at Turf Paradise. Mr Paytience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True mare Kantstopdancin, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Stable H.M.A. and is trained by Bart Hone. He has five wins in 20 starts, earnings of $171,608 and is coming off a win in a Feb. 17 optional claimer. He was fourth in this race last year. Minister of Soul is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Bernstein mare Sensitive Soul, was bred by Dahlberg Farms and is owned by trainer Esteban Martinez. The $16,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has 13 wins in 37 starts, earnings of $362,931 and is coming off a Jan. 19 optional claiming win. He was third in this race last year, second in 2020 and won the race in... ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 6, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Camino Del Paraiso is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $100,000 Cotton Fitzsimmons Mile Handicap at Turf Paradise. Camino Del Paraiso is by Suances, out of the Successful Appeal mare Loni’s Appeal, was bred by Red Baron’s Barn, is owned by Paradise Road Ranch and is trained by O.J. Jauregui. The $5,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has nine wins in 46 starts, earnings of $617,392 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 15 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 6, 2022) – Stakes winner Finneus is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Turf Paradise Derby for 3-year-olds. Finneus is by Stay Thirsty, out of the Ghostzapper mare My Fiona, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Naseer Mohammed Fasihuddin, Lovingier and Amanda Navarro and trained by Walther Solis. He has two wins in eight starts, earnings of $288,360 and is coming off a third in the California Cup Derby. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Mar. 6, 2022) – Multiple stakes-placed Madiha is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $75,000 Arizona Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Turf Paradise. Madiha is by Shaman Ghost, out of the Great Notion mare Very Few Details, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier, Zahra Madiha and Amanda Navarro and is trained by Walther Solis. She has one win in nine starts, earnings of $95,480 and is coming off a Feb. 4 maiden win. ...

From Golden Gate Publicity ALBANY, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2022)- This Monday, March 7, Golden Gate Fields conducts a nine-race program. First post is 12:15 PM. The headliner for horseplayers on the day is a mandatory payout in the Golden Pick Six jackpot wager, a 20-cent minimum bet which features the last six races on the card. Heading into Friday’s live-race program, the jackpot pool sits at $124,190. Of course, the pool will increase by Monday if there fails to be a single ticket jackpot winner by then.  45 horses have entered to compete in the six-race sequence, which goes as Races 4 through 9. The first leg of the Pick Six, Race 4, has an approximate post time of 1:45 PM PT.  The feature race on Friday is Race 8, a second level allowance for 4-year-olds and upward at one mile and a sixteenth on Tapeta. Tom’s Surprise leads the field, having just won at this condition last month at low odds. Contention and quality runs deep. Other main contenders... ...

DUBAI, UAE (Mar. 3, 2022) – California-bred Appreciated, fresh off a win in the $100,000 Curlin Stakes, shoots for a second win at Meydan Racecourse in Saturday’s $450,000 Group I Al Maktoum Challenge R3, presented by Emirate Airlines. The 6-year-old gelded son of Acclamation, out of the Belong to Me mare Wise Investor, was bred by Paul Newhart & Craig Martin, is owned by R3 Racing and trained by Doug O’Neill. Appreciated has six wins in 31 starts, earnings of $354,296 and won the listed Curlin Stakes four races after being claimed for $40,000. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Mar. 3, 2022) — Craig Lewis was weighing his options Thursday morning with committed California-bred speedster Brickyard Ride, winner of last year’s Grade II San Carlos Stakes for older horses at seven furlongs, who drew the rail for Saturday’s edition presented by Fan Duel. “We don’t know if we’re going to run or go to Dubai (for the Golden Shahen on March 26) or wait for another day,” the trainer said. “It’s not concluded yet. “With rain forecast Friday, the track condition on Saturday would have something to do with our decision, as does the (inside) post position, and coming back quick (only 12 days since Brickyard Ride’s easy 7 ½ length romp against California-breds in the Tiznow Stakes on Feb. 21), although I don’t think that race took much out of him. “He looked like he handled that pretty comfortably, but if we decide to run in Dubai, I wouldn’t run here; it would be too much.” A five-year-old full horse by Clubhouse... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (March 2, 2022)—With Friday’s weather forecast calling for a 90 percent chance of rain in Arcadia, Santa Anita Park, in consultation with the Thoroughbred Owners of California and the CHRB, has announced it will shift Friday’s eight-race program to Monday, March 7, with first post time at 12:30 p.m. Accordingly, there will be no re-draw, with Monday’s program now scheduled as an exact replica of what had been planned for Friday. Although rain is predicted throughout the afternoon on Friday, Monday’s Arcadia forecast is for sunny skies with a high temperature of 68 degrees.     With a mandatory payout in Golden Gate Fields’ 20 cent Single Ticket Rainbow Pick Six Jackpot on tap Monday, first post time is scheduled for 12:15 p.m and will thus run concurrently with Santa Anita. This Saturday, March 5 is the inaugural 1/ST Saturday, featuring an unrivaled day of racing pairing Santa Anita with Gulfstream Park.  With 15 stakes scheduled between both tracks, including three Grade I events at... ...

DUBAI, UAE (Mar. 3, 2022) – California-bred Positivity is entered in Saturday’s $250,000 Grade III Mahab Al Shimaal sponsored by Emirates Airlines at Meydan Racecourse. Positivity is by Paynter, out of the City Zip mare Sam’s Sunny City, was bred by Allen Farm, is owned by CTR Stables and Omar Aldabbagh and trained by Doug O’Neill. He has four wins in 15 starts, earnings of $276,792 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 18 handicap at Meydan. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2022)—Never better at age five, William Sims’ speedy Leggs Galore will hope to make every pole a winning one as she heads a field of 11 older fillies and mares going one mile on turf in Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Buena Vista Stakes at Santa Anita. Long gone in the Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint at about 6 ½ furlongs down the hillside turf course Jan. 15, a race she took by 2 ¼ lengths, California-bred Leggs Galore, a four-time stakes winner, will be seeking her first graded win at a distance at which she has a win and a second place finish from three tries. Trained by Phil D’Amato, the William Sims’ homebred Leggs Galore was given recovery time following a fourth place finish in the one mile turf Solana Beach Stakes two starts back on Aug. 15 and she’s come back to the races in top form, evidenced by her 95 Beyer Speed Figure in her Jan. 15 romp.... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2022) — A lightning quick 5-year-old California-bred horse by Clubhouse Ride and the defending champ, the Craig Lewis-trained Brickyard Ride will no doubt take some catching in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Carlos Stakes, presented by FanDuel, at Santa Anita. Among the entries are fellow California-bred stakes winner Principe Carlo. Brickyard Ride won last year’s running of the race by four lengths and is fresh off a massive 7 ½ length victory in the one mile Tiznow Stakes versus statebreds here on Feb. 21. Brickyard wheels back on 12 days notice as he seeks his sixth stakes win and his 11th win from 21 overall starts. A gate to wire winner of the six furlong Cal Cup Sprint at six furlongs Jan. 15, Brickyard Ride, an imposing chestnut out of owner/breeder Alfred Pais’ Southern Image mare Brickyard Helen, is in search of his third consecutive win, the last two resulting in Beyer Speed Figures of 100 and 101. There’s no question that Lewis... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 28, 2022) – Worse Read Sanchez is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade II San Felipe Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita, which is worth 50 Kentucky Derby points to the winner. He is by Square Eddie, out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. Worse Read Sanchez has one win in four starts, earnings of $62,220 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 4 optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2022) – Alice Marble is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Wishing Well Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Alice Marble is by Grazen, out of the More Than Ready mare Unsung Heroine, was bred by owner Nick Alexander and is trained by Phil D’Amato. She has three wins in eight starts, earnings of $159,560 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 15 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Feb. 20, 2022) – Stakes winner Straight Up G and fellow California-bred Fowler Blue are entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Mine That Bird Derby for 3-year-olds at Sunland Park. Straight Up G is by Straight Fire, out of the Sky Mesa mare Gidget Girl, was bred by owner Jungle Racing and trained by Richard Baltas. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $143,660 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 15 California Cup Derby. Fowler Blue is by Curlin to Mischief, out of the Unusual Heat mare Roses for Joni, was bred by owners William Branch & Arnold Hill and is trained by Luis Mendez. He has two wins in six starts, earnings of $67,880 and is coming off a win in a Dec. 31 starter optional claimer. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2022) – Grade II winner Brickyard Ride, whose career earnings nearly match the total of the rest of the field, is entered in Monday’s $100,000 Tiznow Stakes for Golden State Series eligibles at Santa Anita. Seattle Bold is by Bold Chieftain, out of the Roman Ruler mare Roman Wild, was bred by owner Myles McMahon and is trained by Jamey Thomas. He has one win in six starts, earnings of $65,296 and is coming off a fifth in a Feb. 4 allowance. Peaceful Transfer is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Woodman mare Royal Woodman, was bred by Mr. & Mrs. Larry Williams, is owned by Hess Jr. or McCanne and trained by R.B. Hess Jr. He has seven wins in 32 starts, earnings of $288,942 and is coming off a seventh in the Jan. 15 Donald Valpredo California Cup Sprint. Wilder Than Most is by Vronsky, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux or Scomar Enterprises, is... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 18, 2022) – Becca Taylor risks her unbeaten record in Monday’s $100,000 Spring Fever Stakes for Golden State Series-eligible fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Multiple stakes winner Governor Goteven is by Govenor Charlie, out of the Time to Get Even mare Time Linda Goteven, was bred by owner Templeton Horses and is trained by Walther Solis. She has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $186,800 and is coming off a ninth in the Jan. 15 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. Omg It’s Jessica is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Premiership mare Snobby Princess, was bred by owners Cassie Freeman & Keenan Freeman and is trained by Craig Dollase. She has one win in six starts, earnings of $65,520 and is making her first start since a seventh in the June 19 Melair Stakes. Smiling Shirlee is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Grand Slam mare Whobetterthanus, was bred by Premier Thoroughbreds, is owned by Brown, Klein or Lebherz and is trained by... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Indian Peak is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $100,000 Grade III San Simeon Stakes at Santa Anita. Indian Peak is by Comic Strip, out of the Roar mare Ms. Booty, was bred by Dr. & Mrs. William Gray, is owned by Barber or Wachtel Stable and is trained by Ruben Alvarado. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $379,532 and is coming off a sixth in the Jan. 15 Unusual Heat Turf Classic. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 16, 2022) – California Cup Derby winner Fast Draw Munnings is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Pasadena Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Fast Draw Munnings is by Munnings, out of the Bedford Falls mare Zuzu’s Petals, was bred by Glenn Porter, is owned by Red Baron’s Barn or Rancho Temescal and is trained by Jeff Mullins. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $170,600 and is coming off a win in the Jan. 15 Cal Cup Derby. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 15, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Bettor Trip Nick and stakes winner Square Deal are among entries in Saturday’s $75,000 El Dorado Shooter Stakes for California-breds at Golden Gate. Cool Mountain Lad is by Unionize, out of the Stormin Fever mare Honeysuckle Rose, was bred by Francis O’Leary, is owned by Lordan, O’Leary or Powers and is trained by Victor Trujillo. He has five wins in 10 starts, earnings of $109,562 and is coming off a second in a Feb. 6 optional claimer. Psycho Dar is by Storm Wolf, out of the Maria’s Mon mare Stormin Mon, was bred by Liberty Road Stables, is owned by Mary Tucker and trained by Samuel Calvario. He has eight wins in 32 starts, earnings of $359,436 and is coming off consecutive allowance wins. In Our A is by Idiot Proof, out of the Decarchy mare Onefunsonofagun, was bred by owners KMN Racing or Victory Rose Thoroughbreds and is trained by Ellen Jackson. He has five wins in 13 starts, earnings... ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 13, 2022) – Graded stakes winner Slow Down Andy makes his 3-year-old debut as the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Grade II Risen Star Stakes, presented by Lamarque Ford, at Fair Grounds. Slow Down Andy is by Nyquist, out of the Square Eddie mare Edwina E, was bred by owner Reddam Racing and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He has two wins in three starts, earnings of $249,850 and is coming off a win in the Grade II Los Alamitos Futurity. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 13, 2022) – California-breds Pumpkin Bread and Bali Brava are entered in Friday’s $60,000 Princess of Palms Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Turf Paradise. Pumpkin Bread is by English Channel, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Kittens Trip, was bred by J. Kirk & Judy Robison, is owned by Aimee Rosa and trained by Bart Hone. She won her lone start Feb. 8 when claimed for $12,500 and has earnings of $6,572. Bali Brava is by Bal a Bali, out of the macho Uno mare Rosa Brava, was bred by Julie Adair-Stack, is owned by Tijuana Racing Stables and trained by Juan Pablo Silva. She has two wins in six starts, earnings of $22,243 and is coming off back-to-back wins. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 13, 2022) – Creative Feature is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $60,000 Startac Stakes for 3-year-olds at Turf Paradise. Creative Feature is by Creative Cause, out of the Roman Ruler mare Feature Attraction, was bred by the Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Juan Cesar Torres-Casas and trained by Amy Nelson. He has one win in three starts, earnings of $12,475 and is coming off a Jan. 12 maiden claiming win. ...

ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2022) – California-bred stakes winner Dr Pescado and Northern California Yearling Sale graduates Nuestro Engreido and Meetmeattheclub are entered in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby for 3-year-olds at Golden Gate. Dr Pescado is by Fullbridled, out of the Peppered Cat mare Sweetly Peppered, was bred by Juan Heredia, is owned by Ruben Arechiga and is trained by Felix Rondan. He has two wins in four starts, earnings of $68,668 and is coming off a third in thej Dec. 4 Gold Rush. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Nuestro Engreido is by Cat Burglar, out of the North Light mare Just Heavenly, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor, is owned by Ruben Arechiga and trainer Felix Rondan. The $1,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has one win in 10 starts, earnings of $54,402 and is coming off a third in a Jan. 28 optional claimer. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Meetmeattheclub is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Slew’s Tiznow mare Lizzy’s... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Feb. 9, 2022) – Stakes winner Ellamira is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Sweet Life Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Santa Anita. Ellamira is by Street Boss, out of the Ghostzapper mare Tuesdays with P, was bred by owner Cole Ranch and trained by Steve Specht. She has two wins in five starts, earnings of $83,310 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 15 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks. ...

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Multiple stakes winner Popular Kid is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $600,000 Grade II Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park. Popular Kid is by Popular, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Lemon Supreme, was bred by Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez, is owned by George Sharp and trained by Shawn Davis. He has 15 wins in 62 starts, earnings of $598,774 and is coming off a win in the Nov. 19 Jeffrey A Hawk Memorial. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2022) – Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Little Miss Belle and fellow California-bred Stars of Bluegrass are entered in Friday’s $60,000 Glendale Stakes for fillies and mares at Turf Paradise. Northern California Yearling Sale graduate Little Miss Belle is by Decarchy, out of the Silver Deputy mare Boca Belle, was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises, is owned by Max Franklin and trained by Ryan Bratcher. The $1,300 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $56,028 and is coming off a fourth in a Jan. 18 optional claimer. Stars of Bluegrass is by Bluegrass Cat, out of the Strong Contender mare Stars Collide, was bred by owner Top Hat Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jonathan Wong. She has four wins in 21 starts, earnings of $77,908 and is coming off a third in a Feb. 1 starter optional claimer. ...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2022) – Stakes winner Tiger Dad is the lone California-bred entered in Friday’s $60,000 Turf Paradise Turf Stakes. Tiger Dad is by Smiling Tiger, out of the Unusual Heat mare Q T Shea, was bred by Mark Devereaux, Scott Gross & Mark Gross, is owned by Rosette Racing and is trained by Robertino Diodoro. He has six wins in 23 starts, earnings of $370,445 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 14 Walter R. Cluer Memorial. ...

From TOC ALBANY, Calif. (Feb. 4, 2022) — TOC and Golden Gate Fields invite licensed owners to join us for an Owner Appreciation luncheon in the Turf Club on Saturday, February 12. Enjoy an afternoon with fellow owners and learn more about current TOC initiatives. More details on how to make a reservation and current Covid protocols are coming soon. Vaccines Available at Golden Gate Fields If you would like to get a booster, or a second shot, Golden Gate Fields is happy to accommodate all owners. Moderna vaccines are being administered on live race days, from 10:30 a.m. until afternoon. For more information you may contact Dr. Seftel at (510) 559-7375 or at dseftel@gmail.com. ...

These are the outs for Tuesday’s CTBA Winter Mixed Sale: 2 12 16 19 27 61 62 84 90 91 95 103 106 130 132 147   ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2022) – Multiple graded winner Acclimate, runner-up in this race last year, is the lone California-bred entered in Sunday’s $225,000 Grade II San Marcos Stakes at Santa Anita. Acclimate is by Acclamation, out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds, was bred by Old English Ranch, Sal Berumen & Patsy Berumen, is owned by The Ellwood Johnston Trust, Timmy Time Racing or Bartlett, et al and is trained by Phil D’Amato. He has seven wins in 29 starts, earnings of $683,872 and is coming off a second in the Nov. 26 Hollywood Turf Cup. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 28, 2022) – California-breds Smuggler’s Run and Franklin One Star are entered in Sunday’s $75,000 Baffle Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. Smuggler’s Run is by Straight Fire, out of the Kitten’s Joy mare Maddie’s Odyssey, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by Richard Baltas. He won his lone start Jan. 1 with earnings of $40,200. Franklin One Star is by Danzing Candy, out of the Tribal Rule mare Public House, was bred by William Kerr and Jared Kerr, is owned by Boat Racing, Dube or Strauss, et al and is trained by Doug O’Neill. He won his lone start Dec. 3 with earnings of $31,200. ...

SAN MARCOS, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2022) — New sire MOQUEST comes to California for the 2022 breeding season.  He’s a son of Uncle Mo, out of the famous mare, Seeking Gabrielle.  Uncle Mo is one of the best sires of America and now an emerging sire of sires.  He is the 2020 Leading Sire of GSWs with 14, including 2021 G1 winner Golden Pal, winner of last year’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint and G1 winner Yaupon. His yearlings in 2021 sold for $1,600,000, $1,000,000, $800,000, etc. MOQUEST is a full-brother to Kentucky Derby winner, Nyquist, who is the #1 cumulative second-crop sire by earnings, 11 GS 2-year-olds from his first two crops, more than any other stallion ever.  Nyquist stands for a fee of $55,000 at Darley.  His latest 2-year-old, Slow Down Andy, recently won the G2 $300,000 Los Alamitos Futurity, earning 10 qualifying points to the Kentucky Derby.  He is trained by Doug O’Neal and bred & owned by Reddam Racing. MOQUEST was a $650,000 Keeneland September yearling purchased... ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2022) – What in Blazes is the lone California-bred in Saturday’s $200,000 Grade II San Vicente Stakes for 3-year-olds at Santa Anita. What in Blazes is by Straight Fire, out of the Western Fame mare Western Kitty, was bred by owner KMN Racing and is trained by John Sadler. He has one win in two starts, earnings of $51,000 and is making his first start since a maiden win July 17. ...

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2022) – Graded winner Warren’s Showtime is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Grade III Megahertz Stakes for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. Warren’s Showtime is by Clubhouse Ride, out of the Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, was bred by Ben Warren, is owned by Ben and Sally Warren and is trained by Craig Lewis. She has eight wins in 25 starts, earnings of $823,431 and is coming off a fourth in the Jan. 15 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint. ...

From TOC ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2022) — The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) is offering a FREE introductory webinar, “Tax Planning for Horse Owners,” that will focus on key tax considerations faced by equine industry participants. The seminar will be streamed on Friday, Feb. 11, 2022, from noon until 1 p.m. Participation is available online or by phone. Topics include: – How to structure operations and related accounting and reporting items, – Tax incentives available to horse and farm owners, – Hobby loss and passive activity rules, and – Multi-state tax considerations. To register or obtain more details, click Tax Planning Webinar – TOC Online | TOC Online ...

SUNLAND PARK, N.M. (Jan. 23, 2022) – California-breds Mr Paytience, El Chavo Del Ocho and So Cal Memory are entered in Saturday’s $75,000 Ft. Bliss Stakes at Sunland Park. Mr Paytience is by Paynter, out of the Yes It’s True mare Kantstopdancin, was bred by Ballena Vista Farm, is owned by Stable H M A and trained by Bart Hone. He has four wins in 18 starts, earnings of $150,562 and is coming off a second in the Jan. 1 KLAQ Handicap. Northern California yearling Sale graduate El Chavo Del Ocho is by Tannersmyman, out of the Artax mare My Sis Liz, was bred by Joseph Duffel & Woodbridge Farm, is owned by Jeremy Ramsland and trained by Justin Evans. The $4,000 purchase at the Northern California Yearling Sale has seven wins in 41 starts, earnings of $267,652 and is coming off a fourth in a Jan. 19 optional claimer. So Cal Memory is by Dominus, out of the Magic Cat mare Stealth Cat, was bred by owners J. Kirk... ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board conducted a meeting by teleconference on Thursday, January 20. The public participated by dialing into the teleconference and/or listening through the audio webcast link on the CHRB website. Chairman Gregory Ferraro chaired the meeting, joined by Vice Chair Oscar Gonzales and Commissioners Dennis Alfieri, Damascus Castellanos, Brenda Washington Davis, Wendy Mitchell, and Alex Solis. The audio of this entire Board meeting is available on the CHRB Website (www.chrb.ca.gov) under the Webcast link. In brief: Executive Director Scott Chaney reported that the University of California, Davis, has appointed acting Equine Medical Directors to fulfill the statutory and regulatory roles of the EMD while Dr. Jeff Blea, the Board-approved EMD, is on administrative leave from the University. The EMD serves on the faculty of UC Davis and, though assigned to the CHRB, is actually employed by the University. The CHRB played no part in placing him on administrative leave, and in fact has repeatedly questioned the propriety of actions taken by... ...

FLORENCE, Ky. (Jan. 16, 2022) – Also-eligible Ain’t Straight is the lone California-bred entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Leonatus Stakes for 3-year-olds at Turfway Park. Ain’t Straight is by Straight Fire, out of the Lemon Drop Kid mare Aimone, was bred by Litt Family Trust and Jason Litt, is owned by Jennifer Terrazas, Eduardo Terrazas and CG Racing and is trained by Cirilio Gorostieta. He has one win in five starts, earnings of $16,674 and is coming off a seventh in a Nov. 13 claimer. ...

From CHRB SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2022) — The California Horse Racing Board will conduct a teleconference meeting on Thursday, January 20, 2022, beginning at 9:30 a.m. Consistent with Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20, this meeting will be teleconference only. No physical location will be provided. The public may participate in either of two ways. The webcast audio link on the CHRB website will continue to provide a way for the public to listen to this meeting. Note: The teleconferencing log-in information has changed from previous meetings. Beginning with this meeting, those wishing to speak during the meeting may dial 800-343-1703 and enter 98443# to join the teleconference. To speak on any item, press star (*) 1 to enter the speakers’ queue. Those providing unsolicited public comment on individual agenda items will be limited to two minutes. Comments must relate specifically to the agenda items. Note that for agenda item #6, Public Comment, no further comments will be permitted after 30 minutes. The agenda and package of materials for the meeting are available on the CHRB website. ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2022)–With the possibility of a $4 million total pool, Santa Anita will offer players a mandatory payout in Saturday’s 20 cent Rainbow Pick Six Jackpot, which will be comprised of races five through 10.  With a Rainbow Six carryover from Sunday into Friday of $391,923, the carryover into Saturday should be approximately $450,000, providing there is no Single Ticket winner on Friday. Saturday is also California Cup Day at Santa Anita and a total of 56 horses have been entered to run in the Rainbow Six sequence, races five through 10, making average field size 9.3 runners per race. With a 10-race card on tap, there will be special early first post time of 12 noon and approximate post time for race five, is at 2:05 p.m. PT. Race five is a maiden $50,000 claimer for California-bred or sired 3-year-olds at six furlongs.  With a purse of $39,000, the race attracted a field of eight. Four out of the five Cal Cup... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2022)–Classy and plenty versatile, Indian Peak heads a field of eight older horses going a mile and one eighth over the Santa Anita turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic, presented by City National Bank. A winner of last year’s Cal Cup Derby on the Santa Anita main track, Legacy Ranch’s Big Fish gets back with statebreds on Saturday and appears a good fit as he tries the Classic distance for the first time. Owned and bred by Alfred Pais, Margot’s Boy, although winless in nine starts last year, had four seconds and a proven affinity for the local lawn as he seeks his first stakes win. Originally scheduled for turf, the Grade III San Gabriel Stakes was moved to the main track due to recent rain on Dec. 26 and although he was attentive to the early pace, Indian Peak simply didn’t fire, finishing a distant fourth at 5-1. Trained by Ruben Alvarado, Indian Peak, a 5-year-old gelding by Comic Strip, out... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2022)–A pair of highly accomplished 5-year-old mares, Warren’s Showtime and Leggs Galore, head a competitive field of 12 older fillies and mares bred or sired in California in Saturday’s $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf at about 6 ½ furlongs down Santa Anita’s hillside turf course. Prominent among a deep supporting cast is 6-year-old Sedamar, who comes off a big second place finish in her first-ever try down the hillside. Classy, versatile and consistent, the Craig Lewis-conditioned Warren’s Showtime, a two-time graded stakes winner and seven-time overall stakes winning mare, comes off a solid second going 1 1/16 miles in the Grade III Bayakoa Stakes at Los Alamitos Dec. 5 and will transition to a course she won over three starts back in the California Distaff Handicap Oct. 16. By Clubhouse Ride out of the Grade I stakes winning Affirmative mare Warren’s Veneda, Warren’s Showtime was bred in California by Benjamin Warren and is owned by Warren and his wife Sally.  She comes... ...

From Santa Anita Publicity ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 12, 2022)–Lightning quick early, the Alfred Pais homebred Brickyard Ride heads a field of eight older horses bred or sired in California going six furlongs in Saturday’s $150,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint. In what shapes up as a very competitive race, Doug O’Neill’s hard knocking Positivity, Bill Spawr’s veteran 7-year-old gelding Colt Fiction and Librado Barocio’s upstart Principe Carlo are all in good form and could prove formidable at six panels. Arguably the fastest horse on the grounds for five eighths of a mile, three-time stakes winner Brickyard Ride, who is trained by Craig Lewis, got a much-deserved rest following a pair of graded stakes performances at Del Mar–a ninth place finish in the Grade II Pat O’Brien going seven furlongs on Aug. 28 and a close fifth in the Grade I Bing Crosby going six furlongs on July 31. With his crowning achievement being a scintillating four length score in the Grade II San Carlos Stakes going seven furlongs six starts back... ...