ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2013) – The top four finishers in the Soviet Problem Stakes, including winner Doinghardtimeagain and leading earner Tilde, return in Saturday’s $300,000 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes for 3-year-old fillies eligible to the Golden State Series on the Sunshine Millions card at Santa Anita.
Doinghardtimeagain is by Ministers Wild Cat, out of the Conquistador Cielo mare Silver Hawk Lady, was bred by owner Tommy Town Thoroughbreds and is trained by Jerry Hollendorfer. She has two wins in four starts, earnings of $198,500 and is coming off a win in the Dec. 9 Soviet Problem.
Tilde is by Swiss Yodeler, out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Self Taught, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mike Harrington and Patricia Harrington, is owned by Mike Harrington Trust and is trained by Mike Harrington. She has four wins in seven starts, earnings of $344,560 and is coming off a fourth in the Dec. 9 Soviet Problem.
Unusual Way is by Unusual Heat, out of the Great Above mare Way Up, was bred by Thomas Bachman, is owned by Brown or Lebherz and is trained by Jeff Bonde. The $65,000 Barretts purchase has three wins in six starts, earnings of $183,610 and is coming off a second in the Dec. 9 Soviet Problem.
Awe Golly Molly is by Awesome Gambler, out of the All Gone mare Molly’s Gone, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Dolan or London or Winters et al and is trained by Walther Solis. The $20,000 Barretts purchase has one win in eight starts, earnings of $82,080 and is coming off a third in the Dec. 9 Soviet Problem.
Good Party, a supplemental entry, is by Good Journey, out of the Quiet American mare Party Mode, was bred by Charlotte Wrather, is owned by BG Stable, Granja Mexico and Hector Palma and is trained by Palma. She won her lone start Jan. 1 with earnings of $33,600.
Akiss Forarose is by Rio Verde, out of the Kissin Kris mare Bold Kiss, was bred by Terry Lovingier, is owned by Lovingier or Warren or Templeton Horses and is trained by Gary Sherlock. The $10,000 Barretts purchase has one win in eight starts, earnings of $79,050 and is coming off a sixth in the Jan. 1 Blue Norther.
Cloudy Moon is a filly by Smarty Jones, out of the Quiet American mare Rare Beauty, was bred by owner Ballena Vista Farm and is trained by Doug O’Neill. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $77,640 and is coming off a win in a Dec. 31 allowance.
Home Journey is by Good Journey, out of the Came Home mare Goodtobehome, was bred by Mark Giardino, Daryle Ann Giardino & John Elick, is owned by GGG Stables & Sarno and trained by Mike Puype. She has two wins in three starts, earnings of $62,800 and is coming off a seventh in the Dec. 9 Soviet Problem.
Jade With Envy is by Ten Most Wanted, out of the Clever Trick mare Aclevershadeofjade, was bred by Milt Policzer, Bernie Fleming & Michael Timchenko, is owned by the Anthony O’Boyle Trust, Fleming or Policzer and is trained by Richard Baltas. She is a maiden making her third start with earnings of $18,000.
Marks Mine is by Benchmark, out of the Capote mare Ermine Fever, was bred by owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams and is trained by Steve Specht. She has three wins in five starts, earnings of $99,150 and is coming off a Jan. 6 optional claiming win.
Qiaona is by Wilko, out of the Skywalker mare Starlet Sky, was bred by B&B Zietz Stables, is owned by Curt and Lila Lanning and trained by Ed Moger Jr. The $4,500 Barretts purchase has one win in seven starts, earnings of $63,010 and is coming off a Dec. 6 maiden win.