DEL MAR, Calif. (July 23, 2014) – Soi Phet continued his entry-fest by adding his name to a list that includes five sons of Unusual Heat in Sunday’s $150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap for Golden State Series eligibles at Del Mar.
Soi Phet is by Tizbud, out of the Siberian Summer mare Summer Jersey, was bred by ARCHA Racing, is owned by Gerald Benowitz and Sandra Powell and Mathilde and Paul Viskovich and trained by Leonard Powell. He has seven wins in 27 starts, earnings of $352,436 and is coming off a win in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes at Los Alamitos. He’s also entered in Friday’s Cougar II Stakes and Saturday’s San Diego Handicap.
Rock Me Baby is by Rock Hard Ten, out of the Tale of the Cat mare Barbara Orr, was bred by Mercedes Stable, is owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and trained by Craig Dollase. He has five wins in 14 starts, earnings of $276,302 and is coming off a third in the July 3 Bertrando Stakes. He was second in this race last year.
Heat Flash is by Unusual Heat, out of the Show Dancer mare Ballistic Lady, was bred by Madeline Auerbach and Barry Abrams, is owned by Auerbach, Little Red Feather Racing and Abrams and is trained by Abrams. He has two wins in 17 starts, earnings of $144,096 and is coming off a fourth in a July 20 optional claimer.
Starspangled Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Runaway Groom mare Bel Air Belle, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, David Abrams and Vincenzo Loverso, is owned by Barry Abrams, Auerbach and Loverso and is trained by Barry Abrams. He has five wins in 33 starts, earnings of $409,987 and is coming off a third in the June 29 San Juan Capistrano. He was third in this race last year.
Affretando is by Mr. Broad Blade, out of the Wild Again mare Wild Note, was bred by Ed Delaney, is owned by Gary and Cecil Barber and trained by John Sadler. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $163,990 and is coming off a win in a July 17 claimer.
Stoney Fleece is by Decarchy, out of the Deputed Testamony mare Gold Fleece, was bred by Joseph Alvarez III, is owned by Chris Curtis and is trained by Jack Carava. He has eight wins in 31 starts, earnings of $542,934 and is coming off a sixth in a July 17 optional claimer.
Better Bet is by Southern Image, out of the Swiss Yodeler mare Short Sentence, was bred by Revocable Trust of Mikel Harrington and Patricia Harrington and is owned by trainer Mike Harrington. He has three wins in 15 starts, earnings of $261,370 and is coming off a fourth in the July 3 Bertrando.
Unusual Heatwave is by Unusual Heat, out of the Candi’s Gold mare Miss Alphie, was bred by Monetcito Stables, is owned by Teresa McWilliams and trained by Alexis Barba. He has four wins in 29 starts, earnings of $482,752 and is coming off a win in the June 8 Crystal Water.
Sizzlin’ Joe is by Unusual Heat, out of the Cherokee Run mare Nina’s Delight, was bred by owner AJM Racing and is trained by Martin Jones. He has three wins in 19 starts, earnings of $155,298 and is coming off a fifth in a June 29 starter’s allowance.
Mega Heat is by Unusual Heat, out of the Native Prospector mare Laguna Sunrise, was bred by Madeline Auerbach, is owned by Sharon Alesia, Ciaglia Racing and Rob Dyrdek and is trained by Peter Eurton. He has eight wins in 17 starts, earnings of $309,940 and is coming off a second in the June 8 Crystal Water.
Spirit Rules is by Tribal Rule, out of the Danzatore mare Heavenly Lady, was bred by John and Allegra Ernst, is owned by Barbara Accardy, Paul Aguirre, Craig Seidler and Jim and Mark Xitco and is trained by Aguirre. He has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of $207,078 and is coming off a second in the July 7 Bertrando.
Ethnic Dance is by Tribal Rule, out of the Chester House mare House of Danzing, was bred by The Craig Family Trust, is owned by Craig Stables and Michael Bello and is trained by John Sadler. He has three wins in nine starts, earnings of $261,850 and is coming off a third in the June 8 Crystal Water.