California Thoroughbred Magazine October 2019 by CTBA

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STAR QUALITY!

FOCUS ON THE BREEDERS’ CUP

by SMILING TIGER. Horse of the year and Grade 1 winner at 3 and 4 is the leading Cal-bred money winner currently racing.

by ACCLAMATION. A second wire-to-wire graded victory in Del Mar Handicap-G2 earned him a slot in the Breeders’ Cup Turf-G1.

ACCLIMATE

SPICED PERFECTION

DESERT LAW

BIG RETURNS

by DESERT CODE. Defeated only a half-length in the G1 Bing Crosby following a 6 ¼-length stakes debut victory in 1:09.49 at Santa Anita.

by MR. BIG. Won his 2-year-old debut at Del Mar by 7-plus lengths in 59.21 as the favorite and the Graduation Stakes on a 13 day turnaround.

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In Memoriam

California Breeding Loses a Friend

Murdock had managed Rancho San Miguel for 32 years, frst when it was a training center owned by Dr. William Marano and then after Tom and Nancy Clark purchased it in 2000. “Te primary reason I bought the farm was because of Clay,” said Tom Clark. “I was already a client of the farm for well on 10 years. I knew Clay very well, and it was an easy decision for me, given how much I cared for him and how much confdence I had in his ability to maintain the farm and grow it.” Murdock helped the Clarks transition Rancho San Miguel from a training to a breeding facility. “He did that brilliantly,” said Clark. At the time of his death, Murdock was helping the California breeding industry on several levels. Appointed to the CTBA board in early 2018, he was working with other board members to improve all aspects of the business. With Adrian Gonzalez, he had recently completed purchase of the Northern Hemisphere breeding rights to Sir Prancealot, who will shuttle between Australia and Rancho San Miguel beginning in 2020. Te Sir Prancealot deal was so recent that the September issue of California Toroughbred had an article about it. Murdock had spoken with Tracy Gantz at Del Mar in mid-August about Sir Prancealot, and he was quoted extensively in the article. “I think for California breeding, this news is huge,” said Murdock during that interview. “People from Kentucky, Florida, all over were calling wanting to know about him. Adrian and I really believe that the future of California is in getting these types of stallions.”

COURTESY OF RANCHO SAN MIGUEL

alifornia’s breeding industry sufered a major loss Sept. 3 when Clay Murdock, the general manager of Rancho San Miguel and a CTBA board member, died suddenly at his home in his sleep. He was 58.

An astute horseman, Clay Murdock, shown with stallion Roar, has left a lasting legacy at Rancho San Miguel

Murdock was a familiar fgure at all California sales and had been planning to attend the Sept. 26 Fasig-Tipton yearling sale. Clark and others from the farm were going to celebrate Murdock’s birthday at the sale. It might not have been as big a celebration as they hosted at the farm in 2017 for Murdock’s 30th year with the farm, though considering how many friends he has in the industry, it might have grown into a good-sized group. “Te cornerstone of his success was that people really trusted him,” said Clark, who nominated Murdock for the Godolphin Toroughbred Industry Employee Awards in 2017. “We’ve got a very strong team that he has built at the farm to continue the legacy and to maintain the care of the horses that our clients expect. Te ownership is more dedicated than ever in building upon his legacy and his visions for the farm.” Murdock came to Northern California in the 1980s after growing up in Idaho, where his father, Cal, trained racing Quarter Horses part-time. Clay galloped www.ctba.com

horses and rode at bush tracks by age 12. “I was getting taller, so I knew I wasn’t going to be a jockey and was kind of set on training horses,” he once said. In California, Murdock followed the Quarter Horse circuit from north to south, working for such horsemen as Glen Walker, John Creager, and Russell Harris. He headed up Harris’ satellite training facility in Southern California for several years before going to work for Marano at Rancho San Miguel. Murdock thrived on developing Rancho San Miguel into a breeding farm. “I love closing the deal and booking mares to stallions,” he said. “I like talking to people and helping them out.” He was also a devoted family man. He and his wife, Dena, raised fve children: Camryn, Casi, Cody, Cindy, and Mitchell. Tey have six grandchildren, and Clay couldn’t have been prouder of them all. “He always kept people informed and was one of the most trustworthy people I’ve met,” said Clark. “I would have trusted him with my last nickel.”

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OCTOBER 2019 VOLUME 145

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626.445.7800 or 1.800.573.CTBA (California residents only) www.CTBA.com The offcial magazine of California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, a non-proft corporation dedicated to the production of better Thoroughbred horses for better Thoroughbred racing, published by Blood-Horse, LLC. Opinions expressed in signed articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily refect policies of the CTBA or this magazine. Publication of any material originating herein is expressly forbidden without frst obtaining written permission from California Thoroughbred. All advertising copy is submitted subject to approval. We reserve the right to reject any copy that is misleading or that does not meet with the standards set by the publication. Acknowledgment: Statistics in this publication relating to results of races in North America are compiled by the Daily Racing Form. Charts by special arrangement with Daily Racing Form Inc., the copyright owners of said charts. Reproduction forbidden. OFFICERS CHAIRPERSON PETE PARRELLA PRESIDENT DOUG BURGE VICE CHAIRPERSON TERRY C. LOVINGIER TREASURER GEORGE F. SCHMITT SECRETARY SUE GREENE DIRECTORS

Contents

FEATURES

20 CALIFORNIA-BREDS

1 In Memoriam: Clay Murdock

DOMINATE AT FASIG-TIPTON

22 Te Charm of Ferndale

All six of the horses selling for six fgures at the inaugural Fasig-Tipton California yearling sale were bred or foaled in California.

26 Golden State Races at Del Mar

John C. Harris, Leigh Ann Howard, John H. Barr, Gloria Haley, Pete Parrella, Sue Greene, Donald J. Valpredo, Terry C. Lovingier, George F. Schmitt, Edward Freeman, Ty Green

31 Special Advertising Section: California Farms

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F

44 CTBA Member Profle: Francis O’Leary

CONTROLLER THOMAS R. RETCHLESS SALES LORETTA VEIGA CHRISTY CHAPMAN

48 Health: Neurologic Diseases

REGISTRAR/INCENTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER MARY ELLEN LOCKE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR DAWN GERBER

51 Digital Registration Papers

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/EVENT COORDINATOR CHRISTY CHAPMAN ADVERTISING MANAGER/PRODUCTION COORDINATOR LORETTA VEIGA

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NewsBits NORTHERN GRAD WINS E.B. JOHNSTON STAKES

Six-Figure Cal-breds at Keeneland Two California-breds sold for six fgures at the Keeneland September yearling sale. A daughter of Distorted Humor brought $140,000 while a son of Ghostzapper brought $100,000. Bruno DeBerdt purchased the Distorted Humor flly, who is out of the unraced Super Saver mare Super Savvy. Te second dam is Florida Oaks (G3) winner Don’t Forget Gil. Straight Fire bred the yearling, and Bedouin Bloodstock consigned her. John Campo III bought the Ghostzapper colt, who is out of the stakes-winning Smoke Glacken mare One Smokin’ Lady. Te mare has already produced stakes-placed Smokem. Terry Lovingier bred the colt, and Taylor Made Sales consigned him. 6

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SIRES OF STAKES WINNERS FOALS

STALLION

Oliver, a $30,000 purchase at the 2017 Northern California yearling sale, won the $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes for California-breds, 3-year-olds and up, at Los Alamitos Sept. 7. With Martin Oliver takes the E.B. Johnston Stakes at Los Al Garcia in the irons, Oliver prompted the pace, raced three wide into the stretch, took over the lead, and scored by 11⁄2 lengths. He completed the mile in 1:35.32. Tule Fog fnished second, with Queen Bee to You third. Doug O’Neill trains Oliver for owner William R. Peeples. Tomas Bachman bred the 3-year-old son of Papa Clem—Snobby Princess, by Premiership, and consigned him to the sale in the name of Fairview. John Brocklebank was the successful bidder. Te second choice of eight in the Johnston, Oliver was coming of an allowance optional claiming victory at Del Mar. He fnished second in the July 27 Real Good Deal Stakes there. Last year at Del Mar, Oliver ran third in the Graduation Stakes and I’m Smokin Stakes. “I like the way this horse is improving, so I felt confdent,” said Leandro Mora, O’Neill’s assistant. “He’s just matured a lot as he’s gotten older.” Oliver has won four of 13 races, with two seconds and four thirds, for earnings of $228,076.

CURRENT CALIFORNIA OF RACING AGE

SWs

UNUSUAL HEAT (1990) †

842

BLUEGRASS CAT (2003) •

983

STORMIN FEVER (1994) †

829

SWISS YODELER (1994) ¥

814

MINISTERS WILD CAT (2000)

490

OLD TOPPER (1995) †

577

ROCKY BAR (1998) •

192

SEA OF SECRETS (1995) †

512

KAFWAIN (2000)

692

DECARCHY (1997) †

444

SQUARE EDDIE

238

ATTICUS (1992) †

518

COMIC STRIP (1995) †

368

LUCKY PULPIT †

490

SOUTHERN IMAGE

578

VRONSKY

270

EDDINGTON

486

GRAZEN

118

STAY THIRSTY

441

Indicates stallions who have died or have been retired from stud. ● Indicates stallions who have moved out of state but have California-bred 2-year-olds of this year.

All sires will remain on the list until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old.

QUALIFYING CLAIMING LEVELS The following claiming levels for California owners premiums and stallion awards are currently in effect: SANTA ANITA/$40,000 FRESNO COUNTY FAIR/$20,000 GOLDEN GATE FIELDS/$20,000

NewsBits

Fravel to Te Stronach Group

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Craig Fravel, president and CEO of Breeders’ Cup since 2011, has accepted a position as Te Stronach Group’s CEO of racing operations. He will leave Breeders’ Cup following this year’s edition of the series Nov. 1-2 at Santa Anita. Fravel will assume management and oversight of all racing operations across Stronach Group-owned tracks and training facilities. According to a press release from TSG, he will focus on implementing Caption goes here and enforcing global best practices and integrity standards for horse and rider safety in collaboration with key industry stakeholders. Craig Fravel Prior to working for Breeders’ Cup, Fravel spent more than 20 years at Del Mar. He oversaw the $80 million reconstruction of the track’s grandstand in 1992-93 and the $9 million installation of a new racing surface, completed in 2007. “I am delighted to have Craig join our company at this pivotal moment in our sport,” said Belinda Stronach, chair and president of TSG. “Craig’s stellar reputation and proven track record of leadership will enable us to further our goal to become North America’s preeminent horse racing organization as we work lockstep with industry partners to prioritize horse and rider safety.”

In other TSG management changes, Aiden Butler, chief strategy ofcer for the company, will additionally serve as acting executive director of California Racing Operations and Steve Koch was appointed senior vice president of racing. Originally from England, Butler co-founded a sports technology company, Guardlab Inc. He has also served as managing director at Gilberts LLP, where he was responsible for nationwide operations. Koch previously served as executive director of the Safety & Integrity Alliance at the National Toroughbred Racing Association, where he was responsible for managing the industry’s accreditation program and implementing national uniform standards for racetrack safety and integrity. Prior to the NTRA, Koch served as vice president of Toroughbred racing at Woodbine in Canada.

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NewsBits TJC Considers Stallion-Book Restrictions • Stallions that entered stud service in 2019 would be exempt through the 2022 season • Stallions that entered stud service in 2018 would be exempt through the 2021 season • Stallions that entered service in 2017 or prior would be subject to the 140 cap as of Jan. 1, 2021 The Jockey Club solicits and welcomes comments on the proposed rule from breeders, owners, and others with interests in the Thoroughbred breed and the industry. Contact The Jockey Club at jockeyclub.com.

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The Jockey Club, concerned with the narrowing of the diversity of the Thoroughbred gene pool, announced that it is considering a rule to limit the size of a stallion’s North American book of mares. The board of stewards of The Jockey Club is considering a cap of 140 mares bred per individual stallion per calendar year in North America, phased-in, as follows: • Stallions entering stud service for the frst time in 2020 would be exempt from the 140 limit through the 2023 season

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Los Alamitos Receives Fifth Week After allocating a diferent Southern California racing calendar for 2020 than in previous years at its August meeting, the California Horse Racing Board at its September meeting revised the calendar again to grant Los Alamitos a total of fve weeks of racing rather than four. Los Alamitos’ dates for 2020 will be June 24-July 7 and Dec. 2-22. Te track still will no longer conduct racing in September at the time previously allocated to the Pomona county fair at Fairplex. Instead, Santa Anita will run those dates. Te complete Southern California racing dates schedule approved by the CHRB for 2020 is as follows: Santa Anita, Dec. 25, 2019, through June 23, 2020; Los Alamitos, June 24-July 7, Del Mar, July 8 (opening July 18) through Sept. 8; Santa Anita, Sept. 9-Oct. 27; Del Mar, Oct. 28-Dec. 1; and Los Alamitos, designated as “Fairplex at Los Alamitos,” Dec. 2-22. Start dates allocated are Wednesdays, and stop dates are Tuesdays. Tus, the actual racing dates will difer since racetrack managements sometimes prefer to begin on a Friday and traditionally end on a Sunday. At the August meeting, the CHRB designated that the Santa Anita winter-spring dates include 12 days that must be taken of during that six-month stretch. Tose dates were not specifcally listed, intended to give Santa Anita fexibility to cancel racing due to severe weather, insufcient entries, or other circumstances. 8

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NewsBits STALLION

NEWS

■ First Winner for Tiz a Minister Vastly Deep became the frst winner for California stallion Tiz a Minister when he won in his racing debut at Los Alamitos Sept. 6. The 2-year-old gelding took the lead in the fnal furlong of the 51⁄2-furlong event to triumph by two lengths in 1:04.89 while ridden by Eswan Flores as a 21-1 longshot. Steve Miyadi trains Vastly Deep for owner/ breeder BG Stables. BG bred Vastly Deep in California out of the Into Mischief mare Miss Beastmode. Vastly Deep is one of two named foals in Tiz a Minister’s frst crop. Standing at Barton Thoroughbreds in Santa Ynez for a 2019 stud fee of $1,500, Tiz a Minister won the 2013 Affrmed Handicap (G3) and California Breeders Champion Stakes. The son of Ministers Wild Cat—Tiz a Mistress, by Cee’s Tizzy, earned $481,530.

Rich Saudi Card Scheduled for 2020 The Saudi Cup, to be worth a record $20 million, has been scheduled for Feb. 29, 2020, at King Abdulaziz Racetrack in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The race will be contested at 11⁄8 miles on the dirt for older horses with a maximum feld of 14. The new race is scheduled between the Pegasus Cup Invitational (G1) at Gulfstream Park and the Dubai World Cup (G1) at Meydan. Such scheduling could impact the Santa Anita Handicap (G1), which traditionally has been run in early March. Horses fnishing frst, second, or third in the Pegasus

Cup would receive automatic invitations to the Saudi Cup. A few weeks after the announcement of the creation of the Saudi Cup, the planned undercard races were unveiled. Three races will be run on a new turf course at the track and fve on the dirt track. The turf races, slated for older horses, are a $2.5 million staying handicap at 15 furlongs, a $1 million middle-distance turf race at 10.5 furlongs, and a $1 million turf sprint at 6.7 furlongs. The dirt races include a $1.5 million dirt sprint at six furlongs for 3-year-olds and up and an $800,000 mile race for 3-year-olds.

■ California Chrome at Keeneland

ANNE M. EBERHARDT

California Chrome, a two-time Horse of the Year both nationally and in California, made a strong showing at the Keeneland September yearling sale with his frst crop of foals. The all-time leading California-bred runner was represented by 27 yearlings that sold at the sale. Topping the group, at $325,000, was a colt out the Arch mare Laffna. The placed mare is a half sister to stakes winners Mananan Mclir, Big Sur, and Charming N Lovable. Taylor Made Sales Agency, the sales arm of Taylor Made Stallions, where California Chrome stands in Kentucky, consigned the colt, and the Baoma Corp. purchased him. California Chrome Taylor Made Sales Agency also sold California Chrome’s top-priced flly at the sale, the second-highest price for the stallion, for $260,000 to Kanayama Holdings Co. Ltd. The flly is out of the Unbridled’s Song mare Warbling, winner of the 2010 Inside Information Stakes (G2) and a full sister to stakes winner Arianna’s Passion. Taylor Made consigned that flly to the sale as agent for Aaron and Marie Jones. Two other Taylor Made California Chrome offspring brought in excess of $200,000. Ryotokuji Kenji Holdings bid $235,000 to obtain a flly out of the stakes-winning Songandaprayer mare Celtic Chant. Tri-State Bloodstock paid $225,000 for a colt out of the winning Broken Vow mare Academic Break, a half sister to graded winner Sweet August Moon. California Chrome, an 8-year-old son of Lucky Pulpit—Love the Chase, by Not For Love, earned $14,752,650 on the track. His 14 stakes victories included wins in the 2014 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness Stakes (G1) and 2016 TVG Pacifc Classic (G1). Art Sherman trained him for owner/breeders Perry Martin and Steve Coburn.

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NewsBits IN

Memoriam

Cheryl White, who was the frst African-American female jockey in the United States and who rode for several years in California, died in Ohio in late September, reported Daily Racing Form. She was 65. Born in Cleveland, White began her jockey career in June 1971 and frst rode in California in 1974. She moved to the state the following year and did well on the Northern California fair circuit. White had such success piloting Appaloosas that

ANNE M. EBERHARDT

Cheryl White

she was inducted into the Appaloosa Hall of Fame in 2011. In later years she also rode on the night circuit at Los Alamitos. After her retirement from riding in 1992, White worked as a steward’s aide and racing offcial at Southern California tracks. She later relocated to her native Ohio.

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HISTORY 10 YEARS AGO LADY RAILRIDER overcame sensitive feet to capture the $100,000 CTT/TOC California Cup Matron Handicap at Santa Anita Oct. 3, 2009. The race was part of the California Cup program, and the 4-year-old California-bred flly came from midpack to win by 13⁄4 lengths in 1:44.20 for 11⁄16 miles, defeating Smooth Performer and Hot n’ Dusty. Frank Alvarado piloted the daughter of Ride the Rails—Lady Evergreen, by Lord Carson, for trainer Steve Specht. Larry and Marianne Williams bred and owned Lady Railrider, who went on to win nine races in 35 starts, with 12 seconds and fve thirds, for earnings of $603,041. Lady Railrider’s foals include multiple stakes winner Pulpit Rider, stakes-placed Fiery Lady, and winner Halo Darlin, all of whom competed against each other in a Santa Anita race earlier this year.

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California-bred OPENING BID successfully took on open stakes company in the inaugural running of the Oak Leaf Stakes Oct. 25, Opening Bid 1969, during the Oak Tree and Santa Anita meeting. Jockey Rudy Rosales got Opening Bid away alertly and then took her back into the frst turn of the 11⁄16-mile race. Moving up between horses on the second turn, the 2-year-old flly powered home in the stretch to catch Sailors Mate and win by a head in 1:433⁄5. Loved fnished third. Louis Glauburg trained Opening Bid for owners Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Elmore. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Elmore bred the daughter of Windsor Ruler—Forsooth, by Solarium II. Opening Bid ultimately won 10 of 24 races for earnings of $196,610. Opening Bid’s foals included stakes winners My Mary and Four Hearts.

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Now is the time to reserve your space in the 2020 Stallion Directory, published by the California Toroughbred Breeders Association. Tis is the leading resource for California mare owners looking for stallions. Te Stallion Directory will be published in December. Each stallion is featured with a full page of statistical data that includes pedigree, race record, stud analysis, and full family notes. In addition, a full-color photo across from the statistical page will show your stallion to his best advantage. Te deadline for inclusion in the Stallion Directory is Oct. 31. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at 626-445-7800, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com.

CTBA Directors Election Deadline Approaching Those CTBA members who wish to seek election to the group’s Board of Directors may do so through the petition process, which must be completed 90 days prior to the CTBA’s Annual Meeting and Dinner. As per the association’s bylaws, the application needs to include a minimum of 25 signatures from current CTBA members for the applicant to be included on the ballot for this year’s election, which relates to the three-year term as a director from 2020-22.

CTBA to Conduct January Mixed Sale As it did this past January, the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association will again conduct a mixed sale, slated for Jan. 7, 2020, at the Hinds Pavilion at Fairplex Park. The catalog will consist of breeding stock, 2-year-olds, yearlings, and horses of racing age. Entries close Nov. 1. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at 626445-7800 ext. 227 or Christy Chapman at 626-445-7800 ext. 247, or email loretta@ctba.com or christy@ctba.com.

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CTFMA and CTBA to Sponsor Autumn Equine Fair Te California Toroughbred Farm Managers Association and California Toroughbred Breeders Association will sponsor an Autumn Equine Fair at Linda Madsen’s Milky Way Farm in Temecula Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Te event is free and will include educational seminars and speakers, stallion showcase tables, and equine-related vendors. Subjects to be covered include a conformation clinic, imprinting foals and weanling training, broodmare care, racing partnerships, starting young horses, feeding options, handicapping tips, racehorse retirement and retraining, and horse safety. Morning cofee and lunch will be provided. Te fair will include morning and afternoon rafes of equine-related items. 14

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Bob Land and Becky Brockway Lake Forest, CA LNJ Foxwoods Great Neck, NY Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Malley Cave Creek, AZ James Marsden Modesto, CA Richard Patenaude North Hollywood, CA Christine Sanchez Lake Forest, CA John Teglia Mission Viejo, CA Dan Wilson Perris, CA

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I’M LOCK N LOAD

WOLFCAMP

El Prado (Ire) – Alleynedale, by Unbridled, Fee: $10,000 LF

War Front – Mistical Bel, by Bel Bolide, Fee: $2,500 LF

El Prado (Ire) – Bauhauser (Arg), by Numerous, Fee: $3,000 LF

Earned Triple Digit Speed Figures 10-times while racing. By the Sire of Leading Sires MEDAGLIA D’ORO (Sire of champions Songbird, Rachel Alexandra, etc.) and Kitten’s Joy (2018’s Leading Sire, over $18,000,000 in earnings). JAMES STREET is out of a 4-time winning daughter of 7-time stakes winner IN MY CAP ($443,404).

The Only Son of Top International Sire WAR FRONT to Stand in California. Out of MISTICAL BEL dam of multiple graded stakes winner MISTICAL PLAN ($816,790) including: • G1 Princess Rooney H., and stakes winner ELEGANT BEL • WAR FRONT has 21 lifetime G1 winners, including: 2019 Preakness winner WAR OF WILL 2018 yearlings sold up to $2.4 million

Wolfcamp was on-the-board in 18 of 24 career starts with 7 victories and placed in Laurel’s $100,000 Dave’s Friend stakes. Wolfcamp is by Champion 2YO EL PRADO out of Grade 3/Group 3 Stakes Winner BAUHAUSER (9 wins in 16 starts) and from the foundation sireproducing family of DAME FRITCHIE.

HIDDEN BLESSING

OSIRIS OF THE NILE

Orientate – Fast ‘n Fleet, by Mr. Greeley, Fee: $1,500 LFG

Pioneerof The Nile – Here We Be, by AP Indy, Fee: $3,450

By champion sprinter ORIENTATE ($1,716,950). Out of Graded stakes-placed producer FAST ‘N FLEET. A halfbrother to multiple graded stakes-placed Remand and Graded stakes winner KARA’S ORIENTATION. Retired from racing with a career of 7-4-10 and earnings of $178,030.

By the sire of Champion Triple Crown Winner and Horse of the Year AMERICAN PHAROAH. Other successful sons of PIONEEROF THE NILE include CAIRO PRINCE and CLASSIC EMPIRE. PIONEEROF THE NILE is the sire of 22 BLACK TYPE WINNERS and the winners of OVER $33-Million. PIONEEROF THE NILE is the LEADING WEANLING SIRE OF 2018 by sales average. DAM BY HORSE OF THE YEAR A.P. INDY. Two time Leading Sire and Leading Broodmare Sire of 2015, top fve broodmare sire 2011-2018. Daughters of A.P. INDY have produced 194 BLACK TYPE WINNERS of OVER $225-Million.

Sire of 2018 Black- type winner BRAVE DAISEY (Valor Farm S.) by 4 ½ lengths Average Earnings Per Starter $89,190

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$100,000 California Flag Handicap Santa Anita

GRADE 1 WINNER FOR CALIFORNIA’S LEADING SIRE

STAY THIRSTY

©Chad Harmon

MIND CONTROL ($805,000) winning the G1 Allen Jerkens Stakes at Saratoga 8/24/2019

From 4 crops of racing age the progeny of STAY THIRSTY have amassed earnings of $14,524,605 • 1 Champion • 4 Graded blacktype winners

• 9 blacktype winners • 16 blacktype placers

Including TWO THIRTY FIVE, winner of the Harry F. Brubaker S., at Del Mar Thoroughbred Club 8/21/19. The average earnings per starter in North America is $46,703 STAY THIRSTY | Bernardini – Marozia, by Storm Bird 2020 FEE: $10,000 LFSN Accepting limited number of mares and all mares will be screened ALSO STANDING: Grace Upon Grace, Govenor Charlie, Smokem, Great Stuff Terry Lovingier Cell (562) 547 9848 or email terry@lovco.com 35490 Highway 79, Warner Springs, CA 92086 www.lovacres.com

CTFoundation OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

Mrs. Ada Gates Patton VICE-PRESIDENT

Gail Gregson TREASURER

James Murphy SECRETARY

Jane Goldstein Mrs. Jeanne L. Canty Ex Offcio President

Laurie Bohannon Named Senior Veterinarian at Santa Anita Dr. Laurie Bohannon, the recipient of the California Toroughbred Foundation’s Louis R. Rowan Fellowship at U. C. Davis in 2012, was hired by Te Stronach Group as Senior Veterinarian, a newly created position, prior to the start of Santa Anita Park’s autumn meeting. She works with association veterinarians in aspects of safety protocols. Dr. Bohannon’s role is to cover on-track training and assist Dr. Laurie Bohannon the Stronach primary track veterinarian to provide coverage during live racing. She assists with morning examinations of horses for both training and racing. Her experience includes private and regulatory veterinary medicine at California racetracks. She and Dr. Alina Vale, who was awarded a scholarship at Davis by the Foundation in 2008, were the two monitoring vets at Del Mar, part of a seven-vet team overseeing the safety of horses training and racing this summer. Te Foundation gives the Louis R. Rowan Fellowship in Equine Studies to a graduate student at Davis working on research to enhance the health and lives of horses. Dr. Bohannon was selected for the fellowship while earning an advanced degree in veterinary surgery.

Alan F. Balch Jeff Blea, DVM Tracy Gantz Thomas S. Robbins John W. Sadler Noreen Sullivan Peter W. Tunney Amy J. Zimmerman

Te California Toroughbred Foundation Te California Toroughbred Foundation is dedicated to the advancement of equine research and education. Since 1958 the Foundation has operated as a non-proft 501(c)3 corporation that can accept tax-deductible contributions. For more than fve decades the CTF has sponsored numerous research and educational projects and awarded scholarships to veterinary students at U.C. Davis and Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona. Te Foundation maintains the Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library, one of the most extensive collections of equine literature found anywhere. Several generous donations of book collections and artwork form the core of the Library, which is housed in the CTBA ofces in Arcadia. Among its 10,000 volumes are current veterinary publications, turf histories, sales catalogs, and books spanning a wide range of subjects from equine nutrition and care to fne arts. Te latest instructional videos also are available for viewing in the Library. Te resources of the CTF’s Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library are available to the public for research and pleasure.

memorial donations The CTF accepts donations in memory of relatives and friends, with all such donations allocated to Scholarship Funds of the Foundation and to the Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library. Please remember members of our industry with a donation to the CTF memorial fund. Donations may be sent to: CTF, P.O. Box 60018, Arcadia, CA 91066-6018.

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Regional Sales

BREEDERS SUPPORT YEARLING SALE FT CAL YEARLING SALE RUNS EVEN-KEELED BY TRACY GANTZ FASIG-TIPTON PHOTOS

alifornia breeders supported the inaugural Fasig-Tipton yearling sale to such an extent that virtually all of the numbers generated came from California-breds. Sale-topper at $150,000: Cal-bred. Six horses bringing six-fgures: fve Cal-breds and one Cal-foaled. Top 10 prices: all Cal-breds or Cal-foaled. Top flly: Cal-bred. “I have to commend a lot of breeders in the state,” said Mike Machowsky, Fasig-Tipton’s California liaison, before the sale. “Tey’ve put a lot of horses in the sale.” After the sale, Boyd Browning, Fasig-Tipton’s president and chief executive ofcer, paid tribute to state breeders by saying, “Frankly, it’s their sale. Te success of the yearling sale is going to be dependent on the horses that are produced by the California breeders.” Tom Bachman’s Fairview had the most spectacular successes. He sold fve homebreds for a total of $527,000, and they included the sale-topper and three other six-fgure horses. Te sale-topper, a son of Goldencents—Bold Roberta, by Bold Badgett, went to Steve Gasparelli’s Slugo Racing for $150,000. Bachman also sold a son of Sky Mesa—Mary Coughlan, by Gulch, to Aron Wellman of Eclipse Toroughbred Partners for $115,000; a son of Into Mischief—North Freeway, by Jump Start, to Ciaran Dunne in the name of Scioto Bloodstock for $110,000; and a son of Square Eddie—Shortbread Scotty, by Bluegrass Cat, for $110,000 to Samantha Siegel’s Jay Em Ess Stable. “Other than the Into Mischief, who is going to Florida, everything else is staying in California,” said Bachman. “I’m very happy with the homes they’re going to.” Bachman, who owns 63-acre Fairview in Petaluma, Calif., breeds horses for the marketplace, retaining only the occasional flly or horses that aren’t ready by sale time. “It looks like the public likes what I do and the horses I raise,” he said. “Tey have some conf-

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Tom Bachman’s Cal-bred Goldencents colt topped the Fasig-Tipton California yearling sale, bringing $150,000 from, at right, trainer Mike Puype, left, and owner Steve Gasparelli

Andy Havens, right, consigned the second-highest-priced lot, a $135,000 Hard Spun colt

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dence in buying horses from me. It’s taken me a few years to establish that. I’m happy with where I am right now in the business, and I’m thankful Fasig-Tipton put together this sale.” Bachman and the families of his broodmares have spawned repeat customers. Trainer Mike Puype advised Gasparelli on the purchase of the sale-topper and trains the colt’s half brother Audace, a son of Ministers Wild Cat. Siegel owns stakes winner and California champion Take the One O One and winner Takethediamondlane, half siblings to the Into Mischief colt. “He was a beautiful horse; he’s very athletic,” said Puype of the sale-topper. “He looked very physically correct to me as well, so we were happy.” Bold Roberta, a Cal-bred stakes winner herself, has also produced Cal-bred Bella Luma. Tat multiple stakes winner most recently had captured the Aug. 3 Luther Burbank Handicap at Santa Rosa. Andy Havens’ Havens Bloodstock Agency sold the second-highest-priced horse, a Cal-bred son of Hard Spun—Pamona Ball, by Pleasantly Perfect, for $135,000. Trainer Jef Bonde bought him. “He is a big strong scopy colt, very typiBachman had a sterling sale. In addition to the topper, his Fairview bred and sold cal of the sire, from a live family,” said Hathree other six-fgure Cal-bred colts: vens. “Tere are two current stakes winners clockwise from left, a Sky Mesa; and a brand new 2-year-old winner in his an Into Mischief; and a Square Eddie frst start in the bottom line.” Premier Toroughbreds bred the colt, who is a half brother to chased her as agent from John Harris’ Harris Farms, and George stakes winners Snowy Winter and Pamina. Hieronymus, also out Krikorian bred her. of the mare, won at Ellis Park in his frst start Aug. 11. A total of 137 yearlings sold for $3,667,800, for an average of Premier Toroughbreds participated as a buyer at the sale as $26,772 and a median of $13,000. Te buy-back percentage was well. P T #1 (Phil Lebherz, Alan Klein, and Rusty Brown) went to 46.3%, with 118 of 255 through the ring not sold. $95,000 for Ferrariano, a Cal-bred son of Mshawish—Athina Lee, “What we saw today is that there is a viable marketplace,” said by English Channel, consigned by Critter Creek Farm. Browning. “Tere was signifcant interest in a large number of Bloodstock agent Mersad Metanovic oferings today. Tere was very good attenmade the purchase, calling the youngster dance among a variety of buyers—good repre“a gorgeous colt, best 10 walk in sale, big sentation from California owners and trainers. reach, (and) very athletic.” Also, I was very pleased with the representaTrainer Peter Miller went to $100,000 tion from some folks from Florida and Kento get a son of Square Eddie from Kim tucky who attended the sale.” McCarthy’s McCarthy Bloodstock conWellman, who bought Fairview’s Sky Mesa signment bred by Reddam Racing. Te colt, voiced the sentiments of many California Cal-bred colt is out of the winning Flower horse people. Alley mare Bas, who is a half sister to stakes “I thought it was really important to come winner Bold Decision. out here and support this sale,” he said. “I give “He was one of the best colts in the sale,” Fasig-Tipton a lot of credit for stepping into said Miller. the shoes of Barretts. Tey’ve put on a good Te top-priced flly was Big Chick, a show here. It’s just good to see that there’s a Cal-bred daughter of Mr. Big—Quick Another Cal-bred Square Eddie colt lot of people out here and people are bidding Chick, by Orientate. Donato Lanni pur- fetched $100,000 on horses.” www.ctba.com

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Racetracks

Escape

A trip to Ferndale is a step back in time

to Ferndale

BY JACK SHINAR

didn’t know if Ferndale would be the cure-all for my troubles, but as the misery index in Sacramento clicked up to 107 degrees just a few days after my ailing father had passed away, I knew it was worth a try.

And so we packed up the Ford and made the six-hour drive to the remote coast (seven hours if you use State Route 36—DON’T DO IT!), arriving at the northwest corner of the state in mid-August for the opening weekend of the 2019 Humboldt County 22

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Fair racing meet. Tis half-mile oasis in the redwoods about 17 miles southwest of Eureka had been on my bucket list for decades: Ferndale, jokingly called the “Saratoga of the West.” Horse racing friends and colleagues had regaled us with the joys of turning back the clock—way back—in this charming Victorian-era hamlet on the edge of California’s Lost Coast. I’ve been to racetracks big and small all over the map; this summer, I would, as it turned out, fnally add Ferndale to the places where I failed to cash a ticket. Who needs to pick a winner? At the

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RACING AS ITÕS MEANT TO BE

Cal-bred Thoroughbreds make important contributions to Humboldt County Fair’s race meet

DEBBIE ARRINGTON PHOTOS

Humboldt County Fair the felds are generally small (the starting gate holds eight, but is rarely full) and the gambling is secondary. Ferndale has something more. What I found in Ferndale was exactly what I had hoped for. Te weather was great and the air clean. Tere was pure joy in the crowded grandstand, which can hold about 2,000 fans. Friendly faces crowded together on the track apron while still others camped out on blankets and portable chairs on the grassy area bordering the saddling paddock. Te track, which sits on the edge of town next door to Ferndale High School, and the grandstand face mountains in the distance, dense with gigantic redwoods. To call it picturesque is an understatement. And people there love horse racing. Tis was a feeling I hadn’t had since probably in the 1980s, back before simulcasting and, later, account wagering from home pretty much emptied the tracks of fans except for only the biggest of race days. At Ferndale the buzz between races from the crowd of close to 6,000 never stopped. It was electric, invigorating, and a whole lot of fun. “On a big weekend race day we’ll have 7,000 come through here,” said Richard Conway, the Humboldt County Fair general manager for the past seven years and a former horse trainer himself. “It’s a different feel; it’s a community event. Horse racing is a huge draw for us. On a non-race day, our attendance is light. Racing’s an annual event, and it’s huge. You’ll have people who’ve been coming here for 30 years, and you’ll see the same people in the same spot every day.” Te Saratoga comparison is tonguein-cheek, of course, although both tracks date back to the 1800s with grandstands to match. At Ferndale, they usually run a mule race, an Arabian race, and fve or six Toroughbred heats, mostly in the $4,000 claiming range or thereabouts. It hardly compares to upstate New York, where world-class runners contest races at some of the highest purse levels anywhere. But Ferndale’s old wooden grandstand and the betting area below with wooden foors do remind one of, say, a small slice of Saratoga. “You run at Aqueduct or Belmont, that’s one thing,” Conway said. “Tey have important races, and they run for big purses.

Like Saratoga’s, Ferndale’s grandstand dates back to the 1800s

But when you are in Saratoga (during the race season), you get the sense that everyone is there for a reason. Tat’s Saratoga. “But that’s kind of the same thing in Ferndale. Te whole town comes to life. It’s funny—it’s hard to describe. But if you walk through the grandstand, you kind of pick up on it. It’s more about the attitude.” Conway said the two-week fair puts about $8 million into the local economy. Everywhere you go in town, businesses posted signs advertising the fair. Still other signs announced: “Racing starts at 2 p.m.” Te town seems nearly empty while racing is in progress. “Te local businesses really step up,” Conway said. “Whether it’s giving away gift certifcates or gift cards for gasoline, the community supports this event.” Tere was more at stake this year, noted Conway, because cuts in state funding had left the fair with a $300,000 shortfall that had to be made up through local sponsorships and community support. www.ctba.com

“Tis year will be the highest ever for our sponsorship program. We will cover the entire $300,000. For a community of 100,000, that’s pretty good.” I wasn’t the only visiting racetracker to make the pilgrimage. Veteran trainer Art Sherman of California Chrome fame was on hand, not to saddle a horse but to experience the Ferndale magic for the frst time. He and track announcer Chris Grifn regaled about 1,000 fans with old war stories prior to the races, and Sherman stuck around for most of the afternoon posing with fairgoers for pictures and signing autographs. “I said, ‘Tis time, I’m going to make time’ because I don’t know how long these tracks are going to be around,” said 82-year-old Sherman. “I said, ‘I’ve got to come up here.’ And I’m so happy I did. I’m having such a good time. We were walking around town—we had a ball. Tis is fun. It really is.” Grifn, now the voice of California fair

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racing and who also calls the winter meet at “Ferndale never disappoints,” he Sam Houston Race Park in Texas, got his surmised. start at Ferndale fve years ago. Tat attitude has been at the heart of “(Prior race caller) Frank Mirahmadi fair racing since the 1930s, and it remains was a very close friend of mine at the time, an important part of making and keeping and I was transitioning fans today. Each year, from the Harlem GloFerndale struggles betrotters (as their public to hang onto its race address announcer) and dates in the face of they had an opportunity greater handle pofor the track announctential elsewhere. Te er at Ferndale,” Grifn just-concluded meet recalled. “Tey said, was conducted while ‘Well, we haven’t heard fully overlapped with you make a race call, but summer racing from Frank says you can call a Golden Gate Fields, race and we’ll believe you which surely didn’t can call a race.’ So that help the fair meet was my opportunity to with feld size or Tis time, debut. It was a great two handle. weeks.” Despite that, ConI’m going to make Longtime Southern way noted that Ferntime [to come California turf writer dale continues to rely to the Ferndale races] heavily on trainers Kevin Modesti, whose parents lived in Eureshipping north from because I don’t know ka for several years, frst the Bay Area. Calhow long these came to Ferndale to covifornia-bred horses tracks are going er the fair meet’s 100th remain an important anniversary. Tat was 23 staple to the fair’s racto be around.” years ago, and he’s come ing program. — Art Sherman every August since. Te fair general He said he is captivated manager said he recby the whole scene and ognizes that Fernfnds it refreshing comdale can’t generate pared to what he’s used the same revenue as to at bigger tracks. One Golden Gate when thing you’ll notice, Modit hosts simulcasting esti pointed out, is very from Del Mar, and few of the patrons carry that’s an issue for the the Daily Racing Form entire California racor past performance ing industry. printouts. “We’re trying to “Tey don’t really work with our partknow much about racners to fnd that miding, and they don’t care dle ground where we about the odds,” Modesti share host fees with The Ferndale folks love their horse said. “Tey just want to racing Golden Gate—somehave a winner.” thing like that—so A friend from Sacramento who has at- that we stay relevant and can continue,” tended the races at Ferndale several times Conway explained. “If you take that away spent his August at both Saratoga and Del (simulcast hosting), we’ll collapse. So the Mar this year. He enjoyed the big-time thing we hope to do is fnd some even racing, he said, but missed the atmosphere ground somewhere.” and feeling he got by attending the HumA lot of summer racing fans agree. In its boldt County Fair. A visit to Humboldt own way, Ferndale is special. I saw that for always warmed his heart. myself. 24

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Racetracks

Palace Bar in downtown Ferndale

Things to Do in Ferndale California racing steward Will Meyers has been assigned to the Ferndale meet nearly every year since 1984. Here he lists fve must-do things in the region that he enjoys whenever possible.

Have a drink at the Palace Bar in downtown Ferndale. It claims to be the farthest west watering hole in the continental U.S.

Visit the Loleta Cheese Factory just outside Ferndale, the best cheese in California. If you have the time, order a grilled cheese sandwich from the kitchen and stroll the lush garden adjacent to the store.

Hike the Elk River trailhead, including the ghost town of Falk walking tour. It’s off Herrick Boulevard toward Eureka, an easy one-mile walk on a paved path, then goes on for miles of dirt path.

Visit Samoa Cookhouse for breakfast. It’s across the bay from Eureka. It features old lumberjack (family)-style service, where the food is passed around on platters. The lobby is like a small museum. The uniqueness of the experience is worth the trip.

Visit old-town Eureka and eat at the Sea Grill or Cafe Waterfront for amazing seafood. Bonus pick: Farther north past Arcata on Highway 101 is Trinidad, featuring astounding ocean views.

Golden State Series

MARES OF DISTINCTION CAL-BRED STAKES WINNERS BOOST THE BOTTOM LINE BY TRACY GANTZ

roodmares Maddie’s Odyssey and North Freeway together are producing a slew of California-bred stakes winners. Five horses out of the two mares have so far won eight stakes, including both mares’ 2-year-olds, who collected added-money events at Del Mar during the last part of the summer meeting.

BEEN STUDYING HER’S GENEROUS PORTION STAKES

Te mares come from two excellent Northern California breeding programs. Kevin and Kim Nish’s KMN Racing owns Maddie’s Odyssey, the dam of Generous Portion Stakes winner Been Studying Her. Tom Bachman’s Fairview owns North Freeway, the dam of I’m Smokin Stakes winner Square Deal. Been Studying Her aces her test in the Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar by 11⁄4 lengths

Two of Maddie’s Odyssey’s foals won foal to Drosselmeyer at the 2012 Keene- d’Oro. Tey returned her to California stakes this year before Been Studying Her land November sale. She is proving an in- so that she could foal Been Studying Her debuted. Grecian Fire, the mare’s 5-year- credible bargain. in the state. By breeding Maddie’s Odysold by Unusual Heat, captured the May Te Nishes bred Maddie’s Odyssey sey back to Indian Evening, the Nishes 27 All American Stakes (G3) at Golden to Kentucky-based Fast Anna, a grade qualifed Been Studying Her for Cal-bred Gate Fields and the July 26 California 1-placed stakes-winning son of Medaglia status. Maddie’s Odyssey produced StarDreamin’ Stakes at Del Mar light Stroll, a flly by Indian and fnished third in two Evening, in 2018 and a colt 2019 stakes, including the by Straight Fire this year. She Del Mar Mile Handicap has been bred back to Tapit. (G2T). Sneaking Out, MadJerry Hollendorfer trains die’s Odyssey’s 3-year-old by Been Studying Her, who Indian Evening, took the received her early lessons in April 6 Evening Jewel Stakes Northern California. She deand ran second in three othbuted, with Frank Alvarado er stakes, including the May in the irons, in a 51⁄2-furlong open maiden race at Sac26 Summertime Oaks (G2). ramento, defeating favored A stakes-placed daughter Cakewalk by a nose. In her of Kitten’s Joy—Personal next start, Cakewalk won Odyssey, by Lemon Drop the Barbara Shinpoch Stakes Kid, Maddie’s Odyssey cost Kim and Kevin Nish, center right, enjoy the Generous Portion winner’s at Emerald Downs. the Nishes just $14,500 in circle with trainer Jerry Hollendorfer, right, and jockey Mike Smith 26

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Golden State Series “We always thought this was a really nice flly,” said Hollendorfer. “A couple of days after I told (Frank) we were taking her south, he told me, ‘I’ll go anywhere to ride this flly at any time.’ He liked her a lot.” Unfortunately for Alvarado, Hollendorfer was able to get Hall of Famer Mike Smith for the $100,351 Generous Portion Aug. 28. “I got on her about a week ago, and she showed so much class,” said Smith. “Of course, she’s from a really good family.” Te six-furlong Generous Portion attracted seven 2-year-old fllies, including undefeated Bulletproof One. Te Nishes bred Bulletproof One in partnership with Ellen Jackson’s Victory Rose Toroughbreds. Bulletproof One won the Everett Nevin Stakes at Pleasanton for Jackson, who then sold her to the partnership of Gary and Cecil Barber, Eclipse Toroughbred Partners, and Wachtel Stable. For her new connections, Bulletproof One took the California Toroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes at Del Mar. Bulletproof One set the early pace in the Generous Portion, completing the frst quarter-mile in :22 and a half-mile in :45.69. Been Studying Her raced in ffth and put in her bid for the lead in the stretch while racing three wide. Bulletproof One faded, eventually fnishing sixth, and Been Studying Her came on to defeat Cholula Lips by 11⁄4 lengths in 1:11.56. Smiling Shirlee fnished third. SQUARE DEAL’S I’M SMOKIN STAKES

While the Nishes often race their homebreds, Bachman markets his. North Freeway’s foals have graced several California sale rings. Te mare’s frst two foals went through the CTBA’s Northern California yearling sale. In 2016, North Freeway’s yearling Calbred colt by Gio Ponti did not sell. Te following year Take the One O One, a Cal-bred colt by Acclamation, brought $47,000, the second-highest price of the sale. Racing for Samantha Siegel’s Jay Em Ess Stable, Take the One O One earned the 2018 champion Cal-bred 3-yearold male title by virtue of victories in the Snow Chief Stakes and Real Good Deal Stakes. He also ran third in that year’s Echo Eddie Stakes and the 2017 28

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Square Deal lives up to his name in the I’m Smokin Stakes

FrontRunner Stakes (G1). Tose performances increased the value of North Freeway’s foals. Takethediamondlane, a Cal-bred daughter of Bodemeister and now a 3-year-old, sold for $300,000 at the 2017 Barretts select yearling sale. Te price set a record for a yearling sold by that sales company. Brian Koriner, the trainer of Take the One O One, bought Takethediamondlane for Siegel. Te flly debuted at Del Mar this past Aug. 8, winning a Cal-bred maiden race by a nose as the 9-10 favorite. Bachman sent North Freeway’s next foal, Square Deal, a Cal-bred son of Square Eddie, to the 2018 Barretts select yearling sale. Square Deal sold for $230,000, the second-highest price of the sale, to trainer Simon Callaghan. Square Deal races for Arnold Zetcher and the Al Tani brothers’ Qatar Racing Limited. Square Deal ran ffth and second in two maiden races prior to the Aug. 2 Graduation Stakes. He fnished frst that day, but was disqualifed to third for interference. Callaghan wheeled Square Deal back in

the $100,702 I’m Smokin Stakes Aug. 30 and put leading rider Flavien Prat aboard. Square Deal went of as the 2-1 second choice behind favored Phantom Boss, winner of the June 29 Bashford Manor Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs. Drawn outside in the feld of eight, Square Deal raced well back of the pace early, came four wide on the turn of the six-furlong event, and took the lead in midstretch. He beat longshot Bluegrass Faith by 13⁄4 lengths in 1:11.72. Tap Back fnished third. “Te draw worked well for us—he liked it out there,” said Prat. “When we got to the stretch, he went well.” Callaghan noted that the outside post especially helped “with the speed horses down on the inside.” Te trainer admitted that the win helped compensate for the disqualifcation in the Graduation. “We got a split when, of course, we wanted a sweep,” Callaghan said. “Tis is a nice horse, and we think Mr. Zetcher and Qatar Racing will have some fun with him.”

Square Deal’s winner’s circle entourage includes co-owners Ellen and Arnold Zetcher, fanking jockey Flavien Prat, and trainer Simon Callaghan, third from right

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Te following pages spotlight 11 Toroughbred farms on the West Coast, each of which’s purpose is to produce healthy, strong and talented horses who can successfully represent the local breeding and racing industry in the future. Te farms are diverse in size and scope and are situated throughout the Golden State—south from San Diego to north of San Francisco and from the coastal areas over to the desert regions. Te services they ofer also difer, ofering the choice of small boarding and lay-up farms to major facilities with complete training centers.

Ballena Vista Farm .......................................... 32 Barton Toroughbreds ..................................... 33 BG Toroughbreds .......................................... 34 Bonnie Acres Ranch ......................................... 35 EA Ranches .................................................... 36 Harris Farm ..................................................... 37 Legacy Ranch .................................................. 38 Lovacres .......................................................... 39 Newfeld Farm ................................................ 40 Tommy Town Toroughbreds ......................... 41 Victory Rose Toroughbreds ............................ 42

Ballena Vista Farm Now and the Future Are Exciting Times at Ballena Vista Farm Ballena Vista Farm boasts a world-class facility and showcases a stallion roster highlighted by Dual Classic Winner I’ll Have Another, G1 winner of $2,693,690. Also standing at the sprawling Ramona farm is Eddington, a G1 winner and G1 sire of two-time Breeders’ Cup champion Secret Circle. Te stallion roster is rounded out by G2 winner Texas Ryano who was added to the roster in 2018.

individual paddocks (grass or dry) of varying sizes, all with wood four-rail fencing and V-mesh wire for safety. Tere is also a quarter-mile training track with a starting gate, a covered round pen and a sixhorse Claydon indoor exerciser. Tese facilities meet all your training needs regardless of the weather.

I’ll Have Another ($6,000) was undefeated at age three, winning the Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness Stakes (G1), Santa Anita Derby (G1) and Richard B. Lewis Stakes (G2). He was awarded the Eclipse Champion Tree year old Male with total earnings of $2,693,600. His ofspring include G3 winner Another Truth (JPN) and are with four crops of racing age 90 % have started.

Ballena Vista Farms staf is led by Miguel Jimenez (Farm Manager) with experienced staf including Manuel Piedra (Assistant Manager) and Martin Chavez (Trainer). Together the team has more than 100 years of hands-on Toroughbred experience. Veterinary services are provided by Dr. Gary Cranney and Dr. William Talbot, both long term San Diego County equine practitioners.

Eddington ($3,500) joined Ballena Vista Farm in 2014. A G1 winning son of Unbridled, his runners include $3,670,790-earner Secret Circle, who won the Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint in 2011 and completed a rare double when taking the Xpressbet Breeders’ Cup Sprint in 2013. Secret Circle went on to win the 2015 $2 million Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) in his fnal start. He is the sire of 2- year old Cal-Bred Stakes Winner Tap the Wire (Graduation Stakes).

Ballena Vista Farm prides itself on providing the best possible care for mares and foals, breaking and training of young horses, sales preparation and rehabilitation of injured horses. Tere are personnel available around the clock for constant supervision of the equine athletes in residence. Indepth and meticulous attention is given to every detail of the farm’s equine residents and Ballena Vista Farm stands by its motto of, “Integrity, Commitment, Compassion… It’s All Here.”

Texas Ryano ($3,500), by Curlin is a multiple G2 winner of $455,045. He won at distances of 1 mile to 1 ¼ miles. He is the only Stakes Winner by Curlin standing in California and is the half brother to 6 graded /Stakes performers. His frst crop of weanlings are outstanding.

Please visit the www.ballenavistafarm.com website for more information and photos.

Ballena Vista Farm encompasses more than 220 acres consisting of pastures irrigated by fresh-water wells and

Te stallion complex includes an eight stall stallion barn, adjoining grass turn-outs, additional pastures, a covered round pen, laboratory, and a breeding shed to accommodate a high standard of excellence.

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Barton Thoroughbreds has been operating for over two years, after opening its gates for business in August 2017. The farm is situated in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just thirty minutes from Santa Barbara and two and a half hours from Santa Anita Park. The near two hundred acres in a moderate climate provide the ideal space for boarding and raising thoroughbreds in California. Barton Thoroughbreds is led by Kate Barton and farm manager Kevin Dickson. Kevin was the manager of Vessels Stallion Farm for twenty-one years until assuming the role of farm manager for Ocean Breeze Ranch for two years. Kevin’s experience, along with education from Colorado State University studying Equine Science with an emphasis in reproduction, proves to be an asset in the development of Barton Thoroughbreds as the premier farm in California. Barton Thoroughbreds offers boarding, breeding, foaling, sales prep, and lay-up care. They lay-up side is led by an experienced horseman from Santa Anita Park who has over twenty years of experience in caring for thoroughbreds in training. The forty-five stall barn on the lay-up side is equipped with an EquiVibe stall used for rehabilitating horses. The farm has also invested in a state-of-theart eurocizer and sand paddocks to aid in recovery. Multiple grass paddocks allow for quality turnout time for your thoroughbreds as well.

stakes winner Salt Champ (ARG), also stands at Barton Thoroughbreds. Dads Caps offers the speed influence in the roster, as the son of Discreet Cat won or placed in 10 graded sprint stakes and won the GI Carter Handicap twice in New York, retiring with earnings of $1.1 million. Misremembered is standing Barton Thoroughbreds, who is another Baffert-trained GI winning millionaire and track record setter. Tiz a Minister, son of Ministers Wild Cat who retired as a graded stakes winner with earnings of almost half a million dollars, relocated to Barton Thoroughbreds for the 2019 breeding season. The team at Barton is committed to investing in the quality of care of thoroughbreds in the state of California and helping clients breed and raise their next champion Cal-Bred. Visitors are invited to tour the farm, see the stallions, and meet the management.

Feel free to email info@bartonthoroughbreds.com, call the office at (805) 693-1777, or visit the website at bartonthoroughbreds. com. Barton Thoroughbreds looks forward to welcoming you to the Santa Ynez Valley.

Aside from offering unparalleled care for lay-ups, Barton Thoroughbreds is pleased to stand the following stallions: Cat Burglar, Champ Pegasus, Dads Caps, Misremembered, and Tiz a Minister. Cat Burglar is a Baffert-trained multiple graded-placed, black-type winner by Unbridled’s Song out of a strong female family who stood his second year in 2019. The Grade I winner and million-dollar earner Champ Pegasus, by Fusaichi Pegasus out of the graded

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BG Toroughbred Farm Everything Needed To Keep Racehorses Happy

George Yager of BG Stables and trainer Hector Palma have expanded their racetrack partnership to establish BG Toroughbred Farm, a high-class operation located in Hemet. Te 51-acre spread boasts an exceptional staf and fne accommodations for its Toroughbred athletes. Hector Palma not only has over ffty years of experience in the industry, but he also owned and operated Central Farms for nearly thirty years. Palma now oversees all aspects of BG Toroughbred Farm, from the breeding and foaling to the training of young horses. Palma’s right hand man is Marcos Menjivar, who adds another 20 years of experience to the staf and manages day-to-day operations. Te farm, which opened its doors under its current moniker in 2014, ofers 28 pastures with year-round grass, two 20-stall barns, a layup barn with run-out pens, and sand pens for turnout. A specially trained 24-hour foaling crew observes the farm’s broodmares, while cameras are mounted in each stall for an extra layer of observation. Te property also includes a fveeighths of a mile training track. Te stallion roster for 2020 is made up of seven horses: Afrmative, Capital Account, Daddy Nose Best, Fighting Hussar, Gato Del Oro, King of Jazz (Arg), Merit Man, and Unusual Heatwave. Te brilliantly quick Merit Man won a stakes race every year at two, three, and four. After fnishing second by a nose in the $500,000 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Sprint at Santa Anita Park, Merit Man won the Spectacular Bid Stakes at Gulfstream Park, proving his mettle on both coasts. He had four wins in nine starts for earnings of $462,030. Te son of With Distinction has fve winners from his frst nine to race, including California Champion Give Me a Hint. Afrmative, by Unbridled – Tom’s A La Mode, by Alleged, is the sire of grade 1 winner and $931,612-earner Warren’s Veneda. In 2015, Warren’s Veneda went on a tear, taking the Santa Maria Stakes (gr. II) and Santa Margarita Stakes (gr. I). She went favored in the Vanity Stakes (gr. I), but a three-race streak end when she fnished third. Afrmative has also sired stakes winner and grade 1-placed Warren’s Jitterbug. His progeny have earned more than $4.3 million with 65% winners from starters.

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Speedy Capital Account, by Closing Argument – Accountess, by Private Account, broke his maiden frst out by seven and three-quarters lengths, posting a 104 Beyer Speed Figure. He went on to win the Pat O’Brien Stakes (gr. II) at Del Mar over Haskell Invitational (gr. I) winner Coil. Capital Account fnished in the top three places in 12 of his 14 career starts, earning $445,080. He has produced multiple stakes placed Feeling Strong from just fve foals to race. Daddy Nose Best, a son of leading sire Scat Daddy – Follow Your Bliss, by Tunder Gulch, won three grade 3 events at ages three and fve, and won six stakes total in his 25-race career. He earned $957,303 while winning nine times, including at least once a year between 2011 and 2014. Daddy Nose Best has three winners from a limited frst crop to race. Te multiple stakes placed winner Fighting Hussar is a son of Rockport Harbor – Lightning Pace, by Regal Classic, and earned $236,128. Lightning Pace was grade 3-placed and a sixtime winner in Canada. Fighting Hussar has 40% winners in his frst crop. Dual winner King of Jazz (Arg) is a son of Giant’s Causeway and out of the group 1 winning mare Kiss Me Sweet (Arg), making him a half-brother to six winners, including two stakes horses. King of Jazz ran 10 times at Santa Anita and Del Mar, never fnishing worse than ffth. He won from eight to 10 furlongs on the grass. His frst foals will be juveniles of 2020. California Champion Unusual Heatwave earned that honor in 2012 as the state’s top Tree Year Old Male. He won four races and $488,752, including the Snow Chief Stakes at three and the Crystal Water Handicap at fve. Te son of Unusual Heat – Miss Alphie, by Candi’s Gold, is a half-brother to graded stakes winner Alphie’s Bet. BG Toroughbred Farm has established itself as a convenient central location to the Southern California racetracks, and looks to answer all your needs as a breeding, layup, rehabilitation, and training facility. Visit our site at www.bgthoroughbreds.com.

Bonnie Acres Ranch A State of the Art Facility

Bonnie Acres Ranch is a frst-class rehabilitation facility located on 10 acres in Hemet, California. Bob and Carol Mitchell’s state of the art farm has been home to some of California racing’s brightest, including Eclipse Award winner Declan’s Moon, Breeders’ Cup hero Obviously, grade 1 winners Rail Trip and Include Me Out, Ancient Title, Terlinga and brilliant state champion and Horse of the Year Bob Black Jack. Champion Quarter Horses have also called it home, including Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1) winner One Famous Eagle. In October 2000, Bob Mitchell relocated from Bradbury to the Hemet facility as it is centrally located to all Southern California race tracks: Santa Anita, Del Mar and Los Alamitos. With grass paddocks, automatic waterers, and automatic fy control in all areas, Bonnie Acres Ranch ofers premium care on a smaller scale. Tere are two indoor barns with 20 stalls, and 46 total covered or partially covered pens. Tere is 24-hour veterinary service available, including digital X-rays, stem cell, PRP, Irap, and shock wave therapy. Electrical security gates and a 24-hour security guard makes it a safe environment for recovering horses. Te farm ofers a long-established water treadmill for swimming and hydrotherapy, with experienced staf that know how to carefully introduce horses in rehabilitation. A brand new EquiVibe was installed early in 2019. Te natural vibration plate helps stimulate horses with whole body vertical vibration, which promotes health and healing. Te EquiVibe can also be used as preventative care. Bob Mitchell, a native of California, was always involved in the horse industry. He moved to Midway City where he

began showing and riding, including Quarter Horses. In 1957, he began training at Los Alamitos, where he conditioned Champion Vandy’s Flash. He switched to Toroughbreds in 1965 and enjoyed success with stakes winners such as Orbit Ruler and Bahia Key. Carol, a Colorado native, also trained Quarter Horses and some Toroughbreds from 1978 to 1992. Together they have made Bonnie Acres the success it is today. One of the highlights of the Ranch is that the senior staf have been on board for close to 50 years. Farm manager Alfredo Limon frst started working for Bob Mitchell in 1968, and has been involved in the farm since 1972. Pedro Gonzalez came aboard in 1993, adding to the staf’s lengthy tenure as well as farm Secretary Patsy Valenzuela daughter of Hall of Fame Jockey, Ismael (Milo) Valenzuela. Trainers who have sent horses to Bonnie Acres with success include Hall of Fame trainers Laz Barrera, D. Wayne Lukas, Ron McAnally, and Charlie Whittingham, also Todd Pletcher, Ron Ellis, Vladimir Cerin, Jerry Fanning, Mike Puype, and Peter Miller, just to mention a few have supported Bonnie Acres rehabilitation program. To board and rehabilitate your horse in an idyllic and intimate environment, contact: Bonnie Acres at (951) -926-5427 or Alfredo Limon at (909) 772-9363.

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E.A. Ranches Providing Optimal Conditions During the Early Development of Horses is Fundamental to Racing Success

E.A. Ranches, the expansive 1,000 acre state-of the-art Toroughbred farm in the fertile hills above Ramona, was built and managed around founder Ernest Auerbach’s belief that “optimal conditions during the early development of horses are fundamental to racing success.” Following this vision of her late father, daughter Heidi Farkash and husband John are now leading E.A. Ranches into the next decades. Teir new focus is centered around ofering the very best mare and foal care, weanling and yearling boarding, expert sales prep, lay-ups and rehab, as well as dignifed equine retirement. Mare & Foal Care, Weanlings & Yearlings E.A. Ranches ofers lush, green pastures for mares and foals, weanlings and yearlings. Te spacious, rolling felds lined with dark wooden fences remind visitors immediately of Kentucky, and provide broodmares and growing foals of all ages with lots of nutritious grass and plenty of room to run and play. E.A. Ranches adopted the practice of the world’s best Toroughbred farms to integrate “chaperones” into the dedicated weanling and yearling pastures. Tese gentle, retired broodmares and geldings serve as peace keepers and teach their respective group of age-matched fllies or colts the essential horse manners. In addition, the team at E.A. Ranches prides itself that daily handling of the youngsters is a priority and continues through their entire weanling and yearling years. Sales Preparation Sales prep is a fne art that the team at E.A. Ranches has cultivated to perfection. Whether weanling, yearling, racing prospect or broodmare, the main elements of nutrition, grooming, farrier work, exercise

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and show training are skillfully matched to prepare the horses for their best during the sale. Close cooperation with the most reputable consignors for each respective sales venue ensured that over the past 40 years many horses sales-prepped by E.A. Ranches have successfully graduated from all major sales nationwide. Lay-ups & Rehab Many prominent trainers and owners regularly send horses to E.A. Ranches for lay-ups and appreciate the choice of generous individual pastures, smaller grass paddocks, or runs with special footing in various sizes. Often they also rely on the highly skilled staf to care for post-surgical horses that require not only fulltime stall rest but also the meticulous administration of medications and treatments. E.A. Ranches ofers the full range of conservative techniques as well as cutting edge rehab methods, adjustments and diagnostics by an experienced vet. Retirement Racehorse retirement is a long-standing tradition at E.A. Ranches, started by its late founder, Ernest Auerbach, and continuing in the present. For owners who “want to do the right thing” by giving their old broodmare or injured racer a dignifed retirement, a couple of spacious pastures are set aside. Te retirees are checked upon twice daily during feeding time, and can live out their lives in a natural environment of stunning beauty while being well cared for. Contact General Manager Sherrie Tellam email: earanches@aol.com or (760) 789-1498. www.earanches.com.

Harris Farms Classic Production From Harris Farms Programs An outstanding stallion roster highlights the Harris Farms multi-faceted commitment to California’s breeding industry. Each year over 300 broodmares pass through the breeding shed. Te farm has produced numerous champions including Eclipse Award Horses of the Year California Chrome and Tiznow. Harris Farms has raised and campaigned 100’s of top race horses over the last 60 years, mainly racing in Northern and Southern California, plus consigning farm and client horses successfully to sales. John Harris has played a most active role in the California and national racing scene, serving multiple terms as the Chairman of CTBA, Chairman of the Bay Meadows Racing Association, as well as being on the CHRB for multiple terms, being appointed by both Republican and Democratic Governors, and serving as board chair for several terms. He is also a member of Te Jockey Club, and has served as a Steward there. A high level of success on the racetrack and from our breeding shed continues to be the goal at Harris Farms, which has accounted for 51 California divisional champions, and eight California Horse of the Year honors for the farm and its clients. Stakes-class runners and $250, 000plus winners raised and/or trained at Harris Farms have amassed earnings exceeding $50 million. Toroughbred stars who trace their roots to Harris Farms include: California’s All-Time Money Earner, 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner and two-time Horse of the Year California Chrome; Horse of the Year Tiznow, the only two-time winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1); Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Tor’s Echo and Breeders’ Cup Sprint runner-up Soviet Problem; additional Grade 1 winners Alphabet Kisses, Healthy Addiction, Greg’s Gold, Cost of Freedom, Nashoba’s Key, Tiz Flirtatious, Spanish Queen, Dominant Dancer, Tamarando and Grade II winners Skye Diamonds, Gervinho, Ceeband, Compari, Continental Red and Moscow Burning. Te Harris Farms Horse Division dates back nearly 60 years to the vision of John Harris and his father Jack, both cattle ranchers, farmers and horsemen who wanted to devote part of their operation to the breeding, raising and training of Toroughbred racehorses. Te horse division represents just one area of the larger Harris Ranch oper-

ation, which also operates the acclaimed Harris Ranch Restaurant and Inn; , until its recent sale, the Harris Feeding Company,. California’s largest cattle feed yard and Harris Ranch Beef Company, a pioneer in branded beef. Harris Farms Farming Division founded in 1937 on then barren land 50 miles Southwest of Fresno, in the middle of California, initially focused on growing cotton and grains, but now contains thousands of acres planted in almonds, pistachios, vegetables, wine grapes, and citrus in 3 locations. Currently, Harris Farms’ horse division includes the 350-acre main farm located north of Coalinga, just east of the I-5, as well as the 200–acre part of the 6000 acre Harris River Ranch near Sanger devoted to horses. Te main farm boasts a full commercial facility, ofering a wide range of services from breeding and foaling to conditioning and training on the farm’s 7 furlong training track for Harris Farms and its many loyal clients. Te pastoral Harris River Ranch is located 65 miles Northeast of the main farm on the majestic Kings River. Te rich, sandy loam soil and underlying limestone work with ideal water conditions to nourish 240 acres of large, expansive pastures conducive to the proper growth and development of weanlings and yearlings. Cared for by River Ranch manager Laurie Brown, her assistant manager Lindsay Miller and the River Ranch staf, young horses are well prepared for the challenges of the racetrack or the sales ring President and owner John Harris entrusts his horse division to a loyal and committed group of hard-working employees. Te Harris team is led by General Manager Jonny Hilvers, a 4th generation horseman with roots back to the Old English Rancho which has dominated California racing and breeding for decades; and long-time farm trainer Per Antonsen. Dr. Jeanne Bowers-Lepore, a graduate of the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, serves as the farm’s resident veterinarian, assisted by Dr. Virginia Castillo Hernandez as well as Dr. Kirsten Phillips and Ana Celdron both serving as Veterinary interns. Please feel free to call and schedule an appointment to tour the facilities, or visit the Harris Farms website at www.harrisfarms.com

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Legacy Ranch

Te Jewel of the Foothills

Sprawling over 145 acres in Clements, Northern California, is Legacy Ranch. With three decades of experience in both the Toroughbred and Quarter Horse industries, Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s outstanding breeding and training facility ofers anything your horse might need on its road to success. In addition to the main barns, there is an isolation barn, and a fve-furlong training track which is maintained by state of the art equipment. Tere is a Eurociser for horses in training, and a vibe plate for those on layup. Legacy Ranch’s longtime trainer Terry Knight lives on the property with wife Dru. Tey are joined by 35 other employees, including assistant ranch manager Manny Velasquez and maintenance supervisor Trent Newhall. Legacy Ranch will be standing three stallions in 2020: Straight Fire, Gervinho, and Phantom Wildcat. Straight Fire ($3,500) was added to the Legacy Ranch roster in 2018. Te son of Dominus is out of the winning A.P. Indy mare Tricky Indy, a half-sister to dual grade 3 winner Confde. Tricky Indy is also the dam of stakes placed winner Magical Band. Straight Fire broke his maiden at Del Mar, then fnished second in the Del Mar Futurity (GI) and third in the FrontRunner Stakes (GI). He earned $146,400 in just four starts. Straight

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Fire is owned by a syndicate and is managed by Jason Litt and Alex Solis, Jr. Gervinho ($2,000) entered stud in 2015. Te son of Unusual Heat is from the Out of Place mare Foreverinthegame, also known as the dam of speedy stakes winner Lakerville. Amongst Gervinho’s four wins were the Sir Beaufort Stakes (Gr. II), the Oceanside Stakes, and the Zuma Beach Stakes. He also placed in two other graded events for earnings of $422,140. Phantom Wildcat ($1,000) is a winning son of Forest Wildcat and the multiple stakes winning Navarone mare Valarone, the dam of fve winners. With just six starters to date, Phantom Wildcat has four winners, including Del Mar stakes winner Mo Soul, who won the 2016 I’m Smokin’ Stakes over Golden State champion California Diamond. A Phantom Wildcat daughter, Gemini Journey, is a three-time winner. For more information, please check our website at www.legacyranchinc.com, or call Terry Knight at (510) 928-4980, or call the ofce at (209) 759-3315.

Lovacres Ranch A Farm With an “Altitude”

Lovacres Ranch has been at its current Warner Springs location for over a decade, but it is growing in prominence with each passing season. Put into service late in the summer of 2007, the 520-acre layout includes the old Folgner Ranch and remains a work in progress. “Te six-furlong training track is in full use, full time,” said owner Terry Lovingier. “We grow our own alfalfa and have large pastures.” Lovingier is enchanted by the beauty of the setting. “I don’t like to brag,” he said, “but I think this is one of the prettier farms in California. We have all new fencing and the lay of the land is beautiful, set in rolling hills and full of beautiful old oak trees. We’re at 3,500 feet elevation and the horses love it. I’ve never seen happier horses, and training at an altitude is good for them, too.” Lovacres is a full-service facility, ofering breeding, foaling, boarding, breaking, training and sales preparation, and will stand fve stallions for the 2020 season. Multiple grade 1-winning millionaire Stay Tirsty moved to Lovacres for the 2018 season and has had a huge 2019. Te son of Bernardini was grade 1 placed at two, fnished second in the Belmont Stakes (GI) at three, then scored in both the 1 ¼-mile Travers Stakes (GI) and the one-mile Cigar Mile Handicap (GI), as well as the Jim Dandy (G2). He entered stud in 2013 and is fourishing with dual New York grade 1 winner Mind Control, Godolphin Mile (G2) hero Coal Front, fve-time stakes winner Alwaysmining, and 2019 Del Mar stakes winner Two Tirty Five. Other top foals include Meydan stakes winner Cosmo Charlie and $410,910-earner Tirstforlife. Stay Tirsty has total progeny earnings over $14.7 million and has 66% winners from starters.

Lovacres is pleased to welcome the frst son of Union Rags standing in California, Smokem. Te fashy colt is out of the stakes winning, graded stakes placed Smoke Glacken mare, One Smokin’ Lady. Smokem broke his maiden frst out then fnished second in four consecutive stakes races as a juvenile. Before retirement, he worked a bullet in the fnal work of his career. Lovacres also has the only son of Quality Road to stand in California with $478,902-earner Great Stuf. A grade 3-winner at Aqueduct, Great Stuf won seven times and fnished top three in 21 of 31 starts. His dam is the multiple stakes-placed Hennessy mare Sumptuous. Her other foals include stakes placed Decant. Govenor Charlie is a son of Eclipse Champion Sprinter Midnight Lute is out of Silverbulletway, a Storm Cat daughter of Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (gr. I) and Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) heroine Silverbulletday. Silverbulletway has produced three stakes winners from fve foals, with Govenor Charlie taking the rich Sunland Derby (gr. III) in 2013. He was retired with $506,650 in earnings. He had two early juvenile winners in his frst crop, including Side Street Dave. Grace Upon Grace is a winning, stakes-placed son of Rio Verde and a half-brother to four other winners, including stakes winners Rgirldoesn’tbluf, Chasing the Prize and Greeting Card. He won on both grass and synthetic surfaces. Grace Upon Grace has 56% winners from starters, including stakes winner Show It N Moe It, stakes placed Sweet Bea, and $197,552 earner London Legacy. For more information, please visit www.lovacres.com.

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Newfeld Farm A Toroughbred’s Field Of Dreams Horses, thoroughbred horses, are the main focus of everything that goes on at Newfeld Farm. Located on a high mountain plateau 4000 feet above the Temecula wine country to the west and Palm Desert to the east, Newfeld is about two hours from all major Southern California racetracks. Te farm has been a fxture in the area for decades with millions of dollars spent on the construction of three homes, ofces, fve barns, a 5/8 mile track and tens of thousands of feet of wood rail and v-mesh fencing. When building the farm initially, no expense was spared in the development of a premier thoroughbred facility with all the ammenities needed to raise and train successful racehorses. In the center of the property the training complex consists of 40 stalls, ofces, tack rooms, wash stalls and a vet lab. Te main ofce has a viewing area that overlooks the 5/8 mile track and is adjacent to a building housing a state of the art high speed treadmill. On the east side of the training track are ten pastures ranging from six to twenty acres and on the west side there are twelve lay-up paddocks, the breaking barn of twenty stalls, a covered round pen and three barns with sixteen stalls and twelve half acre paddocks for turnout. Te main entry has a stone wall with a wrought iron gate and the driveway cuts right down the center of the property to three homes for staf and management. Te main ofce and on site owner/managers home also has a guest suite for visitors to spend a day or two visiting their horses. With the cooler high mountain air, fresh afternoon breezes and snowy winters this farm is a superb place for equine and human rehabilitation, the altitude has proven to be exceptional for healing bleeders, developing stamina, quicker hoof growth and many, many other benefcial applications.

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Newfeld specializes in developing young horses toward their careers on the race track and has a program that has worked well over the years with many graduates going on to be winners and Stakes winners. Te breaking and training crew are all seasoned professionals with thousands of thoroughbreds successfully started under saddle and conditioned for the race track. One of the highlights that make training at the farm so nice is the jogging track that goes around the complete perimeter of the property (almost three miles) and has a lovely sand surface enabling the young horses to be ridden out for experience and horses coming back into training from lay-up to have quiet and stress free conditioning rides. Te main track is ¾ of a mile from the chute with a full 5/8 oval. Te surface is all sandy loam and is watered and groomed daily, it is extra wide with large sweeping turns and has an inside and outside rail. Te horses can be breezed up to a half mile and this really helps with cost as they go into the race track ready for a 3/8 work. All of the staf including owner/managers live on site and everyone strives towards giving the horses the best quality of life and interaction with their handlers that they can possibly have. Each horse is treated as an individual with their needs met accordingly, they are all well loved and cared for with attention to detail and safety. Newfeld is accepting new clientele and visitors are always welcome, please give us a call at (951) 201-2278

Tommy Town Toroughbreds A Leading California Farm Achieving Success Trough Dedication to Excellence Tommy Town Toroughbreds is continuing to pursue their goal of becoming one of California’s premier breeding farms, as well as a top training facility. Tommy Town was named leading breeder in California for 2015, 2013 and 2009, and the 2014 leading owner by California races won. Te Tommy Town stallions standing in 2020 are Stanford, Boisterous, Kafwain, and Ministers Wild Cat, all multiple stakes winners. Tommy Town also stands Grazen for Horse Haven Ranch. Tommy Town was established in 2000 by Tom and Debi Stull with the purchase of a 165-acre ranch, formerly known as the Westerly Training Center, in the lush Santa Ynez Valley in Santa Barbara County. To accommodate growth, the Stulls acquired an additional 200 adjoining acres. Te training side of the farm has 100 stalls, a custom equi-cruiser, and a seven-furlong track that is maintained by two full-time workers. On the breeding side, there is a 35-stall foaling barn. With over 350 acres of land, the farm ofers pasture boarding for mares, foals and yearlings year-round. Tommy Town has been successful in assembling an outstanding team. Te Ranch Manager, Mike Allen, joined Tommy Town in 2001. To ensure efective rehabilitation of injured horses, the farm works closely with Alamo Pintado Equine Clinic, in addition to the breeding veterinarian, Dr. Bill Stevenson, who specializes and is expert in the care of broodmares and foals. Te farm has 25 employees who live on site. Although Tommy Towns’ focus has been breeding, racing and sales have become of equal importance. Te breeding program includes a select number of mares boarded and bred in Kentucky to supplement our California breeding program. Te training program at the farm, excellent pedigrees and exceptional facilities are utilized to prepare horses to race in California, in addition to Pennsylvania, Kentucky and other states. Tommy Town has bred and trained many successful racehorses, including Grade 1 winner Let Faith Arise ($488,240), multiple graded stakes winner Doinghardtimeagain ($734,304), stakes winners

Ain’t No Other ($715,280), and She’s Ordained ($469,650). Tommy Town also trains and races horses purchased as yearlings including Grade 1 winner, It Tiz Well ($1,130,840),multiple stakes winner. Tommy Town also ofers sales preparation, lay-up and rehabilitation for a return to racing. Stanford, by Malibu Moon was purchased by Tommy Town in 2017, and began his stallion career in 2018. We are very pleased with the frst foals born in 2019. Stanford, at $1,385,510 in race earnings is Malibu Moon’s 3rd leading earner. Stanford won 4 stakes races, including the Charles Town Classic Grade II stake. Boisterous, by Distorted Humor, began his stallion career in 2015 has two crops racing with progeny earnings approaching $1 million. Kookie Gal ($107,820) is the current leading earner, with Tommy Town bred Loud Mouth ($97,229) a close second. Ministers Wild Cat, out of Hollywood Wild Cat, by Deputy Minister, began his stallion career in 2006, and has an impressive ratio of 75% winners of starters. He currently has twelve crops racing, progeny earnings over $20.4 million and 19 stakes winners. Tommy Town owned and bred, Doinghardtimeagain ($734,304) is his leading earner, and She’s Ordained ($469,650). Kafwain, by Cherokee Run, was purchased by Tommy Town in 2008 and came to California to stand at Tommy Town in 2010. He has fourteen racing crops, with progeny earnings over $22 million and 24 stake winners. His leading earners are Grade I winner Daisy Devine ($1,095,892), Grade 1 winner, and homebred Let Faith Arise ($488,240). For more information, please contact Mike Allen at (805) 686-4337, or visit Tommy Town Toroughbreds online at www.tommytownfarms.com.

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Victory Rose Toroughbreds A Combination of Choice and Convenience in California Ellen Lee Jackson owns and manages Victory Rose Toroughbreds in Vacaville, California. Tis 63-acre training and breeding facility is now in its 28th year of operation at this location. Te farm is centrally located, 55 miles east of Golden Gate Fields and 15 miles West of the U.C. Davis Veterinary Hospital and ofers easy highway access of Interstate 80 or Highway 505. Farm amenities include a well banked, half-mile track, large indoor arena for all weather training, six-horse freestyle Equi-Ciser, 100-plus stalls, 60 individual covered pens and more than 50 acres of lush, irrigated pastures with safe, galvanized pipe fencing. Victory Rose is a full-service breeding facility with conscientious care, all-night camera surveillance and the Foal Alert system for foaling mares. Victory Rose will stand four stallions in 2020. Bold Chieftain is a grade II-winning California champion that earned $1,653,171 before retiring to stud in 2012. By Chief Seattle, a dual grade I-placed son of Seattle Slew, Bold Chieftain stands for $3,000, live foal guarantee, with a Genetic Stallion Marker of 64.4. He has sired stakes winner Moonless Sky, earner of $283,590, as well as stakes-placed runners I Came to Party and Sunset Dragunn amongst his 77% winners from starters. His average earnings per starter are $45,843. Eclipse Award fnalist and two-time California champion Idiot Proof entered stud in 2010 and stands for $3,000 live foal guarantee. His Genetic Stallion Marker is an impressive 99.8. Te son of Benchmark earned $1,294,484 while posting a 113 Beyer Speed Figure as a sophomore and reeling of 1:07.47 and 1:07.57 new track record for six furlongs. Te grade 1 winner has progeny earnings over $2.4 million with 61% winners from starters and average earnings per starter of $53,779. He is the sire of millionaire Richard’s Boy and brilliant 2019 juvenile flly Bulletproof One. Many Rivers retired from racing in 2010. He is a stakesplaced son of Storm Cat out of the multiple stakes producing

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Afrmed mare Christmas in Aiken. Many Rivers is a three-quarter-brother to the prominent national sire Harlan’s Holiday and stands for $3,000, live foal guarantee, with a Genetic Stallion Marker of 77.5. He has 56% winners from starters, including the dual stakes placed winner Many Roses and stakes placed River of Doubt. Gig Harbor entered stud in 2014. Te only son of grade 1 winner City Zip standing in California earned $143,300 while winning fve of nine starts and two stakes races. He is from the family of graded stakes winners Mayoumbe (Fr) and Good to Beat (Fr) with a Genetic Stallion Marker of 76.0. Gig Harbor, who sired nine winners from his frst 13 runners, stands for $2,000 live foal guarantee. Victory Rose has established a unique niche in the breeding industry by specializing in sub-fertile stallions and problem mares. While not all of the breeding stock at Victory Rose have had prior fertility problems, many breeding shed disappointments have been returned to top conception producers over the years. We fnd barren mares a challenge rather than a disappointment or problem! From birth to retirement, Victory Rose handles all phases of your horse’s care. Foaling out, halter-breaking, sales preparation, ground-breaking, saddle breaking, legging up, race training, mare care, lay-ups and rehabilitation are all services available at Victory Rose. Te Maryland Shin Program is utilized to prepare all of the young stock. Victory Rose’s intimate relationship with U. C. Davis provides it with the best in surgical options and cuttingedge veterinary care. Victory Rose keeps a large sampling of weanlings, yearlings and horses of racing age on hand to represent their stallions. An excellent place to privately purchase race or breeding stock, visitors are always welcome. Day care, training prices, stallion nicks, stud fees, farm photos, etc., can be found online at www.victoryrose.com.

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FRANCIS O’LEARY BY EMILY SHIELDS

PHOTOS COURTESY OF FRANCIS O’LEARY

IRISH NATIVE FINDS HIS RACING DREAM IN THE GOLDEN STATE

reland native Francis O’Leary was always interested in racing back home, but a move to California in 2008 made the dream of owning racehorses and broodmares possible. Now O’Leary has expanded his reach to include co-ownership in a stallion, Gig Harbor. Te frst horse O’Leary ever claimed was Hava Java, a 4-year-old California-bred daughter of Speed Dial who won on the day by fve lengths at Golden Gate Fields. O’Leary, who had been attending the races regularly that season before he made the plunge into ownership, took her for $5,000 from trainer Jerry Hollendorfer and turned her over to trainer William Morey. Hava Java won three times for her

new connections before she was claimed away just about four months later. Tat experience got the ball rolling for O’Leary, who has owned a host of horses either solo or in partnership. “I got into the breeding side shortly after,” he said. Te man who introduced him to the breeding aspect of the sport was Joe Daehling, who owns Daehling Ranch in Elk Grove. “I have to thank him,” O’Leary said. Several of O’Leary’s mares are boarded at Daehling Ranch, with others at Ellen Jackson’s Victory Rose Toroughbreds in Vacaville. O’Leary owns 15 mares, many of whom visited Gig Harbor this year. An 11-yearold son of City Zip out of the winning St. Jovite mare Miss Blue Grass, Gig Harbor

Francis O’Leary’s move to California made his racing dream come true

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was a multiple stakes winner at Golden Gate Fields. He broke his maiden there frst out in 2011, then added an allowance race shortly thereafter. Tird in the Harry Henson Stakes at Hollywood Park, Gig Harbor returned to Golden Gate to win the $75,000 Alcatraz Stakes going 11⁄16 miles on the grass. As a 4-year-old, Gig Harbor added an allowance and the $53,000 Oakland Stakes before retirement. Gig Harbor stands at Victory Rose Toroughbreds for $2,000. He has nine winners from 13 starters (69%), and 50% of his foals of racing age, which includes nine juveniles, have all raced. His leading earner is two-time winner Kerri’s Choice, and he is the sire of a two-time winner in 2019, Shadrack. “I’m pretty excited about him,” O’Leary said of the chestnut stallion, one of only two sons of City Zip standing in the state. “I think he’s an up-and-coming sire that is of to a good start. Not too many mares were bred to him in the past, but this year he got close to 40 mares.” On the track O’Leary is currently involved in 10 runners, six of which he owns outright, with the other four in partnership. On Raglan Road, by Sought After— Sparks Flying, by Najran, has made nine starts in 2019, for one win and seven topthree fnishes. He has earned $68,576. Homebred On Raglan Road broke his maiden at Golden Gate April 27, driving home to win by four lengths under Silvio Amador.

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[O’Leary] shares his business. He doesn’t use just one trainer or one farm; he spreads it around. Tat’s an amazing sentiment. He wants to share the wealth, and he’s brought a lot of people into the industry.” — Ellen Jackson O’Leary’s stallion Gig Harbor stands at Ellen Jackson’s Victory Rose Thoroughbreds

Isidro Tamayo trains the 4-year-old bay gelding, who fnished third in a pair of allowance races and then second at that level Sept. 1. O’Leary has since sold On Raglan Road’s dam, Sparks Flying. Another class runner for the outft is a second homebred son of Sought After, Autumn Day. Te 4-year-old out of the eight-time winning Candi’s Gold mare Woodford Princess has won three of 11 lifetime starts, with three second-place eforts. Jamey Tomas trains the bay gelding, who won two races over the summer at Sacramento and Golden Gate. O’Leary co-owns Autumn Day with Tomas, Gregory Garber, Mallory and Stefan Kowalow, James Marsden, and Rob Smolich. Although he has sold outright via auction—in 2015, an O’Learybred son of Idiot Proof topped the Northern California yearling sale at $72,000—O’Leary prefers to fnd partners for the horses he breeds. “I try to stay in on most of them, but it’s not always easy,” he said. Other horses he has been a part of include tough 16-time winner Gilligan, 11-time winner John Paul’s Bet, and winning Cal-bred Peppered Forest, by Peppered Cat. One of his favorites was

O’Leary loves his animals and the industry

Tislegendofmine, a homebred son of Tisnearlywasmine who won two of 29 starts with 14 top-three fnishes. O’Leary bred and raced the colt in partnership with Patrick Brogan, while Ellen Jackson trained. Perhaps the best horse O’Leary had a hand in has been Unionize, a Kentucky-bred son of Dixie Union out of the grade 1-winning Cal-bred mare Silent Sighs, by Benchmark. He broke www.ctba.com

his maiden at Santa Anita in 2010 for his breeders, Pam and Martin Wygod, and ultimately won fve times in 20 starts, with six seconds and two thirds. O’Leary bred many of Unionize’s best ofspring, including winners Union Leader, Queen Helene, Union Smartie, Union Legend, and Union Wine. A lengthy partnership with Jackson has led to a solid friendship as well. “Te one thing I fnd most compelling as far as having him as a partner is that he feels very strongly that in this industry everyone needs to be beneft,” said Jackson. “He shares his business. He doesn’t use just one trainer or one farm; he spreads it around. Tat’s an amazing sentiment. He wants to share the wealth, and he’s brought a lot of people into the industry.” She added, “He’s really considerate with his animals. If you say something is wrong, he takes you at your word. He really cares about them, loves them, and loves the industry.” Joe Daehling, the man responsible for O’Leary’s leap into the breeding industry, said, “He knows how to select a good stallion and how to fnd a good mare. He’s a very pleasant person to be around, and horses are in his Irish blood.”

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Winners AUGUST 26, 2019 Ð SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Awesome Gambler—Total Mayhem: Totally Upbeat (26-13), m, 5 yo, Harney County Fair, ALW, 9/8, 5f, 1:3.00, $1,458. Benchmark—Mark Set Go: Herculean (14-8), g, 9 yo, Lethbridge, ALW, 9/7, 7f, 1:25.84, $2,385. Bold Chieftain—Neon Princess: J T's A. T. M. (25-9), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 9/6, 5 1/2f, 1:3.74, $27,000. Cyclotron—Supermodel: Tee Em Eye (39-22), m, 6 yo, Albuquerque, AOC, 9/1, 6 1/2f, 1:16.10, $12,000. Empire Way—Angela's Love: Empress of Lov (68-26), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 9/8, 5 1/2f, 1:4.05, $10,800. Flame Thrower—Outrageous Oyster: Oyster Shooter (2-1), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/7, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:52.31, $12,540. Grace Upon Grace—Unbridled Echo: Mac McLovin (8-7), g, 4 yo, Elko County Fair, ALW, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:6.80, $2,100. Heatseeker (IRE)—Camille C: Royal Seeker (45-18), g, 5 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 9/6, 5 1/2f, 1:4.17, $10,800. Heat Shield—Gorgeous Goomah: Hot Rodin (13-7), g, 6 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 9/7, 7f, 1:25.00, $9,300. Indian Evening—Zipping My Way: Indian Zip (15-6), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/8, 5f (T), 57.54, $24,180. Informed—Sayit: Sunrise Royale (31-11), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/30, 5f (T), 56.56, $38,400. Lucky Pulpit—Tamarack Bay: Ward 'n Jerry (134-55), g, 6 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/28, 1 3/8mi (T), 2:14.74, $40,560. Many Rivers—Heirloom Rose: River Rose (16-8), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/8, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:50.94, $13,680. Ministers Wild Cat—Life Is a Stone: Lifesbeengoodsofar (91-48), g, 3 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 9/6, 1mi, 1:39.40, $8,160. Olympio—Tera Kitty: Olimpio's Scat Cat (1-1), g, 7 yo, Black Foot, ALW, 9/2, about 6 1/2f, 1:24.10, $2,310. Olympio—Tera Kitty: Olimpio's Scat Cat (1-1), g, 7 yo, Black Foot, STK, T.J. Fackrell - Spa Boy Memorial S., 9/7, 1mi 70yd, 1:48.20, $3,575. Papa Clem—Flower Fusion: Mr Bingley (74-35), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 8/31, 4 1/2f, 51.96, $4,630. Papa Clem—Snobby Princess: Oliver (74-35), c, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STK, E.B. Johnston S., 9/7, 1mi, 1:35.32, $41,625. Point Given—Lookn Mighty Fine: Hotaling Heart (20-7), m, 8 yo, Marquis Downs, WCL, 9/6, 6f, 1:11.62, $2,478. Recap—Incredible Ten: Incredible Luck (2-1), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/1, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.72, $24,180. Sapphire Cat—Sav Blanc: Lindante (6-2), g, 8 yo, Remington Park, STR, 9/11, 6f, 1:9.74, $9,747. Smiling Tiger—Kvetch: Quit Kvetching (71-38), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/29, 6 1/2f, 1:17.26, $38,400. Square Eddie—Excessive Return: Lil' A. J. (75-34), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 8/31, 4 1/2f, 52.58, $4,900.

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Square Eddie—Charred Rare: Carnivorous (75-34), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/31, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:41.06, $49,920. Storm Wolf—Oakley's Song: Where's My Voucher (15-11), g, 7 yo, Harney County Fair, ALW, 9/6, 5f, 1:1.40, $1,590. Sundarban—Foxy Babe: Howdy (19-4), g, 7 yo, Albuquerque, SOC, 9/12, 7f, 1:23.00, $8,640. Thoreau—Babe Included: Music Babe (8-4), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 8/31, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.18, $24,180. Thorn Song—Telling Stories: Sweet Rafaela (32-12), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/12, 6f, 1:11.53, $10,800. Tizbud—Dayglogreen: Tizpat (32-12), g, 10 yo, Ruidoso Downs, CST, Red White and Blue TB Claiming S., 8/31, 1mi, 1:42.90, $9,000. Tribal Rule—Kissout: Kissin Katy (68-26), m, 6 yo, Marquis Downs, WCL, 8/30, 6 1/2f, 1:18.69, $2,360. Tribal Rule—Fair Bianca: Tribal Jewel (68-26), g, 10 yo, Black Foot, STR, 9/2, 6f, 1:14.30, $2,200. Twice the Appeal—Citizen Bernstein: Oh Be One (9-5), g, 3 yo, Sweetwater Downs, STK, Hasta La Vista S., 9/8, 1 1/16mi, 1:52.02, $5,800. Unusual Heat—Patriot C H: Super Patriot (69-32), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/30, 1mi (T), 1:33.61, $52,260. Unusual Heat—Assure: Fantasy Heat (69-32), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/31, 5f (T), 56.50, $49,920. Unusual Heat—No Better Terms: Stealthediamonds (69-32), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/7, 5f (T), 56.58, $24,180. Vronsky—Quickly Gone: Gone Skyward (70-34), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 9/1, 4f, 45.31, $4,900.

2-YEAR-OLDS Comic Strip—She's Outta There: Little John (25-14), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/7, 5 1/2f, 1:6.17, $13,680. Fast Anna—Maddie's Odyssey: Been Studying Her (19-7), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, STK, Generous Portion S., 8/28, 6f, 1:11.56, $57,000. Kafwain—Open Mic: No Cover Charge (45-15), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/6, 5 1/2f, 1:4.74, $13,680. Run Brother Ron—Darncat: Darnquick (14-9), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 9/8, 6f, 1:11.29, $24,180. Smiling Tiger—King City Kitty: El Tigre Terrible (71-38), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, SOC, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:4.66, $32,400.

MAIDENS Attila's Storm—Souma: Mainframe Judy (88-41), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:5.85, $19,200. Bluegrass Cat—Classy Ava: Twinstinct (116-52), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/7, 5f, 1:0.31, $6,600. Bob Black Jack—Promise Me That: Maui Magic (9-5), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/31, 1mi, 1:42.26, $6,600.

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CHAMP PEGASUS Barton Thoroughbreds (805) 693 1777 • info@bartonthoroughbreds.com www.bartonthoroughbreds.com Champ Pegasus—Knights End: Theraceendhere (68-27), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/2, 1mi, 1:43.28, $6,600. Champ Pegasus—Gracious Girl: Great Again (68-27), g, 2 yo, Penn National, MCL, 9/12, 5 1/2f, 1:5.32, $10,860. Clubhouse Ride—You Can Dream: Bella Renella (24-13), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 9/8, 5 1/2f, 1:5.03, $24,000. Coil—Mistical Dream: Curry Nation (40-15), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/31, 1mi, 1:39.86, $7,200. Commissioner—Sarah Avery: Mandy (19-9), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/2, 6f, 1:13.62, $36,600. Court Vision—Miss Florielo: Tulalip (104-54), m, 5 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MCL, 8/28, 5f, 1:1.99, $3,886. Decarchy—Aerial Hawk: Aerial Decoy (42-18), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/30, 1mi, 1:40.26, $5,500. Decarchy—Foxy Jade: Gooch Express (42-18), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/30, 1mi, 1:39.63, $5,500. Decarchy—Mojanda: Mombacho (42-18), g, 3 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MCL, 9/9, 6f, 1:14.93, $3,886. Dixie Chatter—A. V. Flynn: Flynn (29-16), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/7, 5f, 57.26, $5,500. Eddington—Red Duchess: Captain Red (40-19), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/7, 1mi, 1:40.59, $6,300. Elusive Warning—Virtuous Lady: Real Good Deal (29-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:4.90, $7,200. Elusive Warning—Emotion: Emotional Ride (29-11), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:5.16, $7,200. Elusive Warning—Ambitious Angel: Sure Angel (29-11), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/7, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:45.54, $7,800. Empire Way—Sweet Sense: Way too Sweet (68-26), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/28, 5 1/2f, 1:6.58, $19,200. Empire Way—Free and Able: Win Win (68-26), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 9/6, 4 1/2f, 54.20, $4,090. Fed Biz—Patsy G and Me: Screen Gossip (93-41), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/6, 5 1/2f, 1:7.53, $12,600. Gervinho—I Like a Kathy: Sheza Kathy (11-2), f, 3 yo, Elko County Fair, MSW, 8/30, 5 1/2f, 1:8.40, $2,100. Good Journey—Cantina's Rose: Anniversary Rose (33-19), f, 4 yo, Thistledown, MSW, 9/7, 5 1/2f, 1:6.68, $13,500. Govenor Charlie—Sophie's Trophy: Govenor's Trophy (11-2), f, 2 yo, Assiniboia Downs, MCL, 8/30, 5f, 1:0.80, $5,700. Heatseeker (IRE)—Patriot C H: Rocket Ship (45-18), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/7, 1mi, 1:39.03, $9,000.

The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2019 of all recent North American races, except straight claiming races. Abbreviations used for the class of race are similar to those used by Equibase: Alw– allowance; Hcp–overnight handicap; names of stakes race are spelled out, with the grade of the race, when applicable, in parentheses.

IDIOT PROOF Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 6580 www.victoryrose.com Idiot Proof—Granite Girl (GB): Hundredandoneproof (16-8), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/8, 5 1/2f, 1:5.63, $3,520. Lucky Pulpit—Incredible Upside: Incredibly Lucky (134-55), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/30, 6f, 1:11.76, $19,200. Lucky Pulpit—Oh Ramblin Rose: Elevate the Moment (134-55), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/6, 5f, 1:0.09, $6,600. Lucky Pulpit—Coastal Strike: Sermon by the Sea (134-55), g, 3 yo, Canterbury Park, MSW, 9/6, 6f, 1:10.78, $16,800. Macho Uno—Neace: Pastor Van (90-37), g, 2 yo, Remington Park, MSW, 9/6, 1mi, 1:39.55, $19,749. Midnight Lute—Little Emma: Midnight Emma (168-92), f, 2 yo, Albuquerque, MSW, 8/28, 5f, 58.06, $10,080. Ministers Wild Cat—Silent Stalk: No Longer Silent (91-48), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/8, 6f, 1:11.49, $23,400.

Mr. Big—Maria's Own: Big Maria (8-6), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/6, 5f (T), 58.77, $23,400. Musketier (GER)—Kissamee Glitter: Christine's Jack (22-5), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/30, 6 1/2f, 1:18.17, $3,520. Northern Causeway—Neeko: Princess Jada (20-8), f, 3 yo, Albuquerque, MCL, 9/7, 7f, 1:23.65, $5,160. Papa Clem—Sky Chant: Warrior Mom (74-35), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/29, 1mi, 1:41.69, $5,500. Papa Clem—Well Polished: Dapper (74-35), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/30, 6f, 1:11.68, $36,600. Papa Clem—Del Mar Ticket: Mr. Papas (74-35), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/2, 6f, 1:11.62, $6,300. Richard's Kid—Warren's Got Game: Zero Sum Game (22-14), g, 3 yo, Arizona Downs, MCL, 8/31, 6f, 1:11.95, $4,200. Richard's Kid—Miss Cassia (GB): Miss Megan (22-14), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:3.92, $36,600. Slew's Tiznow—Grand Advice: Misirlou (43-20), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/7, 6f, 1:11.94, $23,400. Slew's Tiznow—Ancient Holiday: Zoombiya (43-20), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/8, 6f, 1:10.98, $6,050.

Square Eddie—North Freeway: Square Deal (75-34), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, STK, I'm Smokin S., 8/30, 6f, 1:11.72, $57,000. Square Eddie—Walkingonadream: Jamming Eddy (75-34), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/31, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:42.47, $36,600. Street Life—Sixy Eddie: Peter Alan (12-4), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/7, 5f, 58.60, $9,000. Sway Away—Naughty Nightie: Sudden Niche (10-6), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/7, 5 1/2f, 1:4.47, $10,200. Thorn Song—Prospector's Bride: A Brides Song (32-12), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/6, 5f, 1:0.49, $5,500. Tiz a Minister—Miss Beastmode: Vastly Deep (1-1), g, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/6, 5 1/2f, 1:4.89, $10,200. Ultimate Eagle—Spanish Halo: Eddie Eagle (19-7), g, 3 yo, Elko County Fair, ALW, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:7.80, $2,100. Union Rags—Sweet Esprit: Great Ulysses (158-58), c, 2 yo, Indiana Grand Race Course, MSW, 9/5, 1mi, 1:39.33, $18,600. U S Ranger—Blaise of Light: Blaisin' Eamon (76-34), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/2, 6f, 1:10.92, $23,400.

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NEUROLOGIC

If a horse exhibits neurologic signs, have it evaluated by a veterinarian

THE SOONER THE EVALUATION, THE BETTER

number of problems and diseases can lead to neurologic signs in horses. Sometimes it can be tricky to diagnose and pinpoint the actual cause. Trainers or riders could suspect a neurologic problem, prompting them

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to have the horse evaluated by a veterinarian. Or they may not know what’s wrong, but they realize the horse’s performance is not what it should be. “Sometimes the only clue is a change in behavior, or bad behavior under saddle,” said Dr. Amy Johnson, with Large Animal Internal Medicine at New Bolton Center in Pennsylvania. “It’s non-specifc; sometimes the horse just loses eagerness to work. It may be a horse that previously seemed to enjoy training and now doesn’t. Te horse may become increasingly spooky where

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before it was calm or at least accepting or tolerant of various stimuli and now it suddenly isn’t. Or it may be unpredictable bolting, bucking, or resisting being ridden. “When we check the horse, if there is no systemic health problem or lameness that’s clearly the cause of poor performance, we do a neurologic evaluation— and sometimes that does end up being the root of the issue. In horses, usually the signs are consistent with spinal cord disease, specifcally in the neck region; all four limbs are not moving as precisely

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PROBLEMS IN HORSES

and coordinated as they should be. Tese signs are consistent with what we would call general proprioceptive ataxia.” With any of the neurological diseases, there is a spectrum of severity. Some horses continue to work with mild neurologic disease. “Te disease may progress over time, and then the horse struggles to maintain performance,” said Johnson. “Or it may be that the horse develops a second problem, such as lameness or something else that makes the horse uncomfortable or not feel well. “My opinion is that many horses can compensate fairly well for a single issue or a single problem, but if you start stacking on more problems, some of the compensatory mechanisms begin to fall apart. If the horse is lame, some of the neurologic signs may become more evident. “It can be tricky to know how much the neurologic problem is contributing to the overall picture. In some cases it clearly is the primary reason for poor performance, and in other cases there may be something else at play as well.”

the most common infectious neurologic disease in horses and can sometimes mimic wobbler’s disease—though you might see additional clues that the horse is sufering from EPM. Horses with EPM tend to have asymmetric signs, more muscle atrophy, or maybe even some signs that would be noticed when examining the head that would be indicative of disease in the brain stem in addition to the spinal cord.

NEUROLOGIC DISEASES

“Most of the neurologic diseases we see most commonly cause signs consistent with a cervical myelopathy, which just means dysfunction of the spinal cord in the neck region,” said Johnson. “Although many diseases can afect the cervical spinal cord, most afected horses fall into one of three categories.” Te horse might have a compressive myelopathy. “Te most well-known condition is cervical vertebral stenotic myelopathy (CVSM), often called wobbler disease. But other things like trauma, tumors, or abscesses can put pressure on the spinal cord. Something is physically compressing the spinal cord, and that’s what causes the clinical signs. Tis category of disease is relatively common because wobblers and neck arthritis causing secondary spinal cord compression is moderately common in older horses. “Te second category of neurologic diseases that are relatively common are infectious diseases. EPM (equine protozoal myeloencephalitis) is far and away

An abnormal posture could be indicative of a deeper neurologic problem

“In theory, neurologic Lyme disease could afect this region of the spinal cord, but is rare, in my experience. If it’s summer and the horse has not been vaccinated against West Nile, that virus could infect the spinal cord.” Te third category is degenerative disease, and Johnson says this is the trickiest to diagnose. “Tis category goes by two diferent names, but they are basically the same disease—equine degenerative myeloencephalopathy (EDM) and neuroaxomal dystrophy (NAD). Vitamin E defciency likely plays a role, but it’s not the only contributing factor. Genetics and possibly some environmental factors are likely important. I am seeing an increased number of horses with this condition, and I don’t know why.” In earlier years, veterinarians generally linked this disease with young horses www.ctba.com

that were vitamin E defcient. “Tese horses started showing clinical signs at an early age—by the time they were just 1 or 2 years old,” said Johnson. “Ten the incidence of this problem diminished, perhaps because horsemen got smarter about supplementing with vitamin E. We were not seeing this disease very commonly anymore. Ten in my personal case population, over the last couple of years the number of EDM cases I’ve diagnosed has surpassed the number of EPM cases or even wobblers, and these are not young horses.” In many cases, the horses were middle aged. “Along with ataxia and incoordination, there is often a behavior change— usually bad behavior,” said Johnson. “Te owner, trainer, or rider frst notices the bolting, spooking, rearing, bucking, etc. that is out of character for that horse. Ten later we start to detect the mild to moderate ataxia. “I don’t know why there has been a resurgence of this disease—whether these horses did have some vitamin E defciency when they were young and it is manifesting later in life, or if it’s something else. I don’t know what the cause might be, but this is an important differential for me right now, for any horse with neurologic signs that may originate in the spinal cord, because I’ve seen a lot of these cases.” If a horse has neurologic problems consistent with spinal cord disease in the neck region, Johnson says it’s most likely one of three things—a compressive lesion, infectious disease (probably EPM), or a neurodegenerative disorder. “We have pretty good tests at this point for diagnosing EPM, especially if we can take a sample of spinal fuid. When we compare the antibody titers in the blood and in the spinal fuid, we can with fairly high accuracy determine whether or not the horse has EPM. “We also have pretty good tests for diagnosing spinal cord compression, with a combination of survey radiographs and then myelography. More and more clinics and universities now have the ability to do CTs of the neck regions (with or without contrast), so we can usually get a good idea whether or not there is

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in a horse that has been doing well in an athletic career. Trying to fgure out the cause can be tricky, even though it might be helpful to try to diagnose it early rather than later. “Sometimes this is hard to do, however, because signs in the beginning can be so subtle that you don’t recognize them as indicating a medical problem,” said Johnson. “Many of these horses might go through some frustrating periods where the owner, rider, or trainer thinks it’s a training issue or a behavioral problem and then later we realize that it’s actually a medical or neurologic issue that prompted the behavior.” If owners, riders, and trainers can be aware of possible neurologic conditions, they might pick up on this quicker. “Most veterinarians are already onto this, but when a horse is presented for poor performance, it probably benefts everyone to do a neurologic exam early on,” said Johnson. “Most people immediately assume it’s a lameness issue or gastric ulcers because these are certainly more common. But it can be important to still do a neurologic exam, even if it’s just to be able to say that the horse is neurologically normal and to be able to rule out any neurologic disease.” PHOTOS COURTESY OF DR. STEVE TROSTLE

spinal cord compression.” For the degenerative conditions, however, the only way to currently diagnose these is to look at the brain and spinal cord under a microscope, which can only be done at necropsy. “So to come to that diagnosis in a live horse, we have to rule out everything else and assume it is EDM or NAD,” said Johnson. “If we have a horse with neurologic disease that’s negative for EPM and has no evidence of spinal Radiographs are helpful in diagnosing spinal cord compression, cord compression (with especially when used in conjunction with myelographs the tests we commonly use), we say we are suspicious the horse has borderline or low levels of this vihas a neurodegenerative disorder, even tamin. It’s rare, however, that you see though it will be very hard to prove. marked improvement after starting the Tis is probably the worst of the three supplements. If anything, it simply staoptions because there’s really no way to bilizes the disease and keeps it from gettreat it.” ting worse, but may not reverse any of Te clinical course with degenerative the signs.” diseases can vary. Some of these horses might have mul“Some horses seem to just plateau and tiple problems, and you don’t always stay at the same level of function for a know when it started or what else is golong time, even several years, and don’t ing on. deteriorate further. Te question then is “If you have a horse that has a mild whether that level is safe for them (to be case of EDM and is also lame, you might working or out at pasture) or safe for the be able to resolve the lameness part of it people handling/riding them. In oth- (which is often easier to ‘fx’), and then er horses this disease tends to progress that horse may be able to continue to more rapidly. work.” “We usually advise supplementing It can be frustrating and heartbreakwith vitamin E, especially if the horse ing to encounter a neurological disease

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ith the yearling sales rapidly approaching, breeders should be aware that foals of 2018 are the frst ones whose registration certifcates from Te Jockey Club will be digital, rather than paper copies. Te Jockey Club notes that breeders, as well as those who act as agents for breeders, who do not already have an Interactive Registration account should sign up for one at registry.jockeyclub.com. Te Jockey Club has also posted the following frequently asked questions regarding digital certifcates. 1. How will I receive my Digital Certifcate(s)? When you log on to your Jockey Club Interactive Registration account, you will see an option under DIGITAL CERTIFICATES labeled CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT that will display the certifcates currently assigned to your Interactive Registration account.

2. Who is assigned the Digital Certifcate? Digital Certifcates are assigned to a Certifcate Manager, a person or entity authorized to control the disposition of a Digital Certifcate. Te Certifcate Manager may or may not be the owner of the horse. 3. How will I forward my Digital Certifcate to a sales company, racetrack, or other entity that requires the Certifcate of Foal Registration? Te Certifcate Manager will be able to assign the certifcate to another party by selecting the appropriate entity or person, clicking the button that says “Assign Certifcate,” and then following the prompts to complete the assignment. 4. How will I know when a Digital Certifcate has been assigned to my account? An email notifcation will be sent shortly after a digital certifcate(s) has been assigned to your Interactive Registration account. 5. Will all of my horses be issued a Digital Certifcate? Foals of 2018 and after will be issued Digital Certifcates.

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6. What if a mistake was made when assigning a Digital Certifcate? If a mistake was made when assigning a Digital Certifcate, the assignor should contact Te Jockey Club for assistance at inquiries@jockeyclub.com. 7. How can I determine the current Digital Certifcate Manager of a Toroughbred? When you log on to your Jockey Club Interactive Registration account, you will see an option under REGISTRATION labeled CHECK REGISTRATION STATUS that will display the current Digital Certifcate Manager for foals of 2018 and later. 8. Does the ownership data recorded with the assignment of a Digital Certifcate prove title to the horse? No. Te Jockey Club is a pedigree registry for Toroughbred horses, not an ownership or title registry. Accordingly, any information presented by Te Jockey Club concerning the “owner” of a horse is based solely upon information provided by others and is in no way warranted or otherwise ofered by Te Jockey Club as being a representation of who the actual owner or title holder of a particular Toroughbred is.

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2019 LEADING BREEDERS IN CALIFORNIA BY EARNINGS (THRU SEPT. 12, 2019)

Breeder

Starts

Wins

Stakes Wins

Reddam Racing, LLC Nick Alexander Terry C. Lovingier Richard Barton Enterprises Harris Farms Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen KMN Racing Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams George Krikorian Thomas W. Bachman Legacy Ranch Inc Old English Rancho Premier Thoroughbreds LLC Dr. & Mrs. William T. Gray George Schmitt & Mary Clare Schmitt Liberty Road Stables Madera Thoroughbreds LLC Frank Mermenstein & Tom McCrocklin BG Stables M Auerbach, LLC Gary Barber Dahlberg Farms LLC Daehling Ranch LLC Rozamund Barclay Bar C Racing Stables, Inc. Moger Inc. & Neary Racing Inc. Victory Rose Thoroughbreds & KMN Racing Milt Policzer Pamela C. Ziebarth Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte Donald Valpredo Dunns Down LLC DP Racing Curt & Lila Lanning C-Punch Ranch Heinz H. Steinmann Jim Robinson B & B Zietz Stables Eagle Ridge Racing Martin Bach Kristin Mulhall Bruce Headley Alex Paszkeicz The Revocable Trust of Mikel c. & Patricia O. Harrington H & E Ranch Old English Rancho & Bruce Headley Dr. Ed Allred Rancho San Miguel William & Judy Hedrick Todd Marshall & Andrew Molasky Donald R. Dizney M. A. Douzos William L. Hedrick Four Quarters Francis O’Leary

250 260 540 652 350 381 174 44 198 38 88 154 179 96 146 252 184 145 9 151 41 68 52 157 118 10 32 17 70 45 24 129 17 41 73 82 87 89 34 19 42 59 54 84 89 14 56 35 44 45 22 22 13 15 50 43

44 42 82 83 41 56 42 12 27 12 16 24 25 13 18 22 26 19 4 15 4 7 13 23 9 3 6 8 6 7 3 11 4 3 10 10 9 16 10 5 9 14 10 14 10 2 9 1 5 9 5 3 3 4 12 5

5 7 2 1 3 4 4 5 0 4 3 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0

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Eddie Haskell ($278,104) S Y Sky ($349,620) Show It N Moe It ($147,003) Principe Carlo ($122,633) Lynne’s Legacy ($134,831) Queen Bee to You ($174,703) Acclimate ($289,182) Sneaking Out ($223,331) Royal Trump ($85,331) Mucho Unusual ($286,031) Oliver ($148,996) Gypsy Blu ($152,703) Drippin Sauce ($52,551) Spiced Perfection ($254,500) Oh My Oh ($71,874) Tip Top Gal ($86,334) Psycho Dar ($75,583) Solid Wager ($130,439) Marckie’s Water ($252,422) Feeling Strong ($88,553) Our Silver Oak ($150,654) Flying to the Line ($63,760) Minister of Soul ($113,421) Gotham Desire ($34,984) Mo See Cal ($52,294) Galilean ($215,000) Irish Heatwave ($166,084) Bulletproof One ($139,400) Chasin Lucas ($130,439) Kitty Boom Boom ($111,000) Edwards Going Left ($95,420) Unbridled Ethos ($45,060) California Journey ($108,115) Golden Birthday ($109,396) True Regards ($46,296) Lucky Stepper ($32,613) Swiss Minister ($37,491) Bombay All Day ($35,045) Getoffmyback ($54,775) Castle ($63,937) El Tigre Terrible ($58,300) Hot Rodin ($52,0000 Ground Attack ($62,169) Peppers Ace ($37,720) I Want One ($43,351) Rye ($112,574) Surfng Star ($29,940) Cordiality ($73,555) Southern Thunder ($54,606) Awesome Silver ($57,460) Dr Wysong ($127,343) Starr of Quality ($120,151) El Huerfano ($139,465) Summersimage ($126,028) Premium Forest ($70,920) On Raglan Road ($68,576)

Earnings

$2,314,176 $1,832,464 $1,675,024 $1,548,833 $1,191,371 $1,056,789 $842,038 $794,199 $700,121 $672,547 $526,799 $508,333 $488,291 $487,691 $484,076 $447,827 $373,018 $359,458 $343,222 $322,715 $316,593 $301,100 $269,483 $268,516 $244,546 $234,346 $230,010 $225,580 $220,290 $205,391 $201,173 $199,691 $198,789 $190,253 $188,483 $186,016 $184,580 $182,997 $169,742 $169,537 $166,896 $163,168 $160,289 $160,277 $159,135 $158,165 $151,537 $150,760 $149,696 $149,467 $148,580 $144,740 $144,319 $142,584 $139,157 $136,154

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Leading California Sires Lists 2019 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER

2019 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MONEY WON

(MINIMUM 10 RUNNERS) Races Rnrs Won

Sire

Earnings/ Runner

Earned

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164

949

138

$5,041,137

Sire

Earned

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

25 $1,661,357

$39,556

2 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

195

1233

132

$3,197,573

2 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

59 $2,623,962

$34,526

3 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

121

622

$3,129,448

3 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

49 $2,187,283

$31,700

4 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

375

$2,623,962

4 † Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie

$467,855

$31,190

5 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

119

630

$2,240,710

5 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164 138 $5,041,137

$30,739

6 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

368

$2,187,283

6 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

121

$25,863

7 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 108

579

$2,026,856

$24,602

8 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

136

634

$1,676,474

9 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

187

$1,661,357

307

$1,448,333

11 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 91

499

$1,374,099

12 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

417

$1,306,463

13 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

376

$1,150,530

14 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

204

$860,981

7 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 13 8 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 9 † Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time

91 $3,129,448 15 19

$319,831 $521,421

$23,701

10 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$459,378

$22,969

10 Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro

$238,370

$21,670

11 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$319,317

$21,288

12 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson

$377,245

$20,958

13 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 24

$495,718

$20,655

15 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

370

$830,463

14 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

59 $1,448,333

$20,116

16 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

439

$787,937

15 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$502,887

$20,115

17 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46

277

$768,481

16 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$329,168

$19,363

18 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

190

$754,334

17 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 13

$245,302

$18,869

19 Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

168

$647,582

82 $2,240,710

$18,830

20 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

164

$625,226

249

$614,390

18 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

119

19 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 108

64 $2,026,856

$18,767

21 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

20 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$18,319

22 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

213

$605,733

23 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled

220

$527,846

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24 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

350

$522,566

(MINIMUM 50 STARTS)

25 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid

128

$521,421

26 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

155

$502,887

27 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 24

$495,718

Sire

$860,981

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

1 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 102 427

Earned

52 $1,843,144

28 Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat

219

$483,798

29 † Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie

$467,855

30 † Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time

104

$459,378

31 † Heatseeker (IRE), 2003, by Giant’s Causeway

262

$451,486

32 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run

241

$402,335

33 † Decarchy, 1997, by Distant View

252

$393,406

2 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

46 143

28 $1,686,639

3 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

51 177

26 $1,563,282

4 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$454,497

5 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

$438,735

6 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

$422,074

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$421,463

34 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson

108

$377,245

8 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

$251,292

35 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat

122

$361,743

9 Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

$245,286

36 Informed, 2004, by Tiznow

178

$340,899

10 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$243,185

37 Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy

152

$333,913

11 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$236,775

38 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$329,168

$230,062

39 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even

$319,831

$227,613

40 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$319,317

211

$312,552

12 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 13 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

49 106

4 6

5 7

$214,765

41 Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat

15 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 5

$213,894

42 † Einstein (BRZ), 2002, by Spend a Buck

132

$310,604

$177,795

43 † Thorn Song, 2003, by Unbridled’s Song

161

$309,626

$177,335

44 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike

$299,849

45 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

124

$294,667

46 Sierra Sunset, 2005, by Bertrando

215

$293,033

47 The Pamplemousse,2006, by Kafwain

105

$274,988

14 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 16 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie

17 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 13 18 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

28 25

1 3

1 4

$171,955

19 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid

$156,202

20 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled

$152,960

The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text. Earnings are from Northern Hemisphere racing and include adjusted money from Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Adjusted earnings are put on par with average North American earnings from the previous year. The average North American purse in 2018 was $23,755 or 50% of the average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, Japanese earnings are multiplied by 50% before being applied to the total earnings above. Hong Kong earnings are adjusted by 15%, and Singapore adjusted by 66%. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through September 12, 2019.

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2019 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER (MINIMUM 10 RUNNERS)

Sire

Races Rnrs Won

Sire

Earned

Median

Rnrs

Wnrs

Races Won

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164

138 $5,041,137

1 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$495,718 $19,877

2 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

195

132 $3,197,573

2 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$502,887 $18,185

3 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

121

91 $3,129,448

3 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$319,317 $18,145

4 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

136

81 $1,676,474

4 Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro

$238,370 $14,450

5 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

119

82 $2,240,710

72 $1,374,099

5 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164 138 $5,041,137 $14,330

6 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

6 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

59 $2,623,962 $14,114

7 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

7 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

25 $1,661,357 $12,566

8 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

8 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

9 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

49 $2,187,283 $12,160

10 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid

11 Storm Wolf, 2002, by Stormin Fever

12 † Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time

75 $1,306,463

108

64 $2,026,856

59 $1,448,333

10 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

$521,421 $11,625

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

59 $2,623,962

$271,505 $11,520

12 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

63 $1,150,530

$459,378 $11,348

13 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

49 $2,187,283

13 Suances (GB), 1997, by Most Welcome (GB)

$172,026 $11,318

14 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$830,463

14 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$768,481 $10,255

15 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$614,390

15 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

$255,284 $10,120

$522,566

16 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$614,390

$9,462

17 Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat

$483,798

17 † Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie

$467,855

$9,400

18 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46

$768,481

18 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$329,168

$9,390

19 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

$605,733

19 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

$625,226

$9,382

20 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$754,334

20 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

72 $1,374,099

$9,311

Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled

$527,846

22 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$860,981

$144,425 $12,530

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Srts

Earned

Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

$787,937

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(MINIMUM 100 STARTS) Sire

9 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

Earnings Start

Sire

Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

187 $1,661,357

$8,884

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164

949

138

$5,041,137

2 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

375 $2,623,962

$6,997

2 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

195 1233

132

$3,197,573

$467,855

$6,880

3 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

121

622

$3,129,448

368 $2,187,283

$5,944

4 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

119

630

$2,240,710

$495,718

$5,388

5 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

136

634

$1,676,474

$5,312

6 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

417

$1,306,463

3 † Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie

4 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

68 92

6 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

164

949 $5,041,137

7 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

121

622 $3,129,448

8 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE)

9 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

10 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$5,031

7 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

$245,302

$4,810

8 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

307 $1,448,333

$4,718

9 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

51 70

$329,168

$4,702

10 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

499

$1,374,099

108

579

$2,026,856

376

$1,150,530

375

$2,623,962

11 † Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time

104

$459,378

$4,417

307

$1,448,333

12 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

204

$860,981

$4,221

12 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

368

$2,187,283

13 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid

128

$521,421

$4,074

13 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

439

$787,937

14 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

190

$754,334

$3,970

14 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

370

$830,463

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

15 Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

168

$647,582

$3,855

350

$522,566

16 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

164

$625,226

$3,812

16 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

213

$605,733

17 Run Brother Ron, 2005, by Perfect Mandate 14

$207,708

$3,644

17 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

249

$614,390

630 $2,240,710

$3,557

18 † Heatseeker (IRE), 2003-16, by Giant’s Causeway

262

$451,486

18 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 19 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

119

Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

$319,317

$3,548

19 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

277

$768,481

20 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 13

$319,831

$3,515

20 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

190

$754,334

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Races Won

2019 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS Earned

Sire

Strts

1 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$261,995

$242,209

2 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

$249,490

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

$195,650

3 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

$242,209

3 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$233,964

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$237,116

$220,897

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 13

$233,964

$261,995

6 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

$220,897

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$237,116

7 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 5 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

Rnrs

Wnrs

Races Won

Rnrs

Earned

$195,650

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

$82,476

8 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$143,670

8 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

$249,490

9 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

9 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$122,031

10 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5

$112,867

11 Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

$111,000

$107,600

12 Run Brother Ron, 2005, by Perfect Mandate 13 Vronsky,1999, by Danzig

$105,839

† Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$79,342

Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$58,473

$122,031

12 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

$105,839

14 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

$99,272

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

15 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

$92,747

Run Brother Ron, 2005, by Perfect Mandate

16 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

$82,476

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

17 † Comic Strip,1995, by Red Ransom

$79,342

18 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 7

$112,867

$111,000

$107,600

$99,272

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

$69,732

† Einstein (BRZ), 2002, by Spend a Buck

$66,040

19 † Einstein (BRZ), 2002, by Spend a Buck

$66,040

Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

$62,823

20 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

$62,823

Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat

$55,316

Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled

$49,037

† Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

$40,705

Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

$34,573

Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

$20,260

2019 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER (MINIMUM 5 RUNNERS) Races Rnrs Won

Sire

1 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

Earnings/ Runner

$249,490

$22,681

2 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5

$112,867

$22,573

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$237,116

$21,556

4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 13

$233,964

2019 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

1 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

$195,650

$17,997

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

$242,209

Sire

5 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$105,839

$15,120

3 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

$220,897

6 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$79,342

$13,224

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$237,116

7 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$261,995

$12,476

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$233,964

$11,534

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

$82,476

8 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

9 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 10 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 11 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled 12 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$242,209

$69,732

$9,962

7 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$261,995

$99,272

$9,927

8 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

$249,490

$49,037

$9,807

Run Brother Ron, 2005, by Perfect Mandate

$107,600

$9,746

Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$105,839

† Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$58,473

13 Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

$111,000

$9,250

$79,342

14 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

$92,747

$8,432

12 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$143,670

15 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley

$220,897

$7,889

Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

$122,031

$7,826

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$112,867

16 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB)

17 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

$82,476

$6,873

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

$69,732

$33,471

$6,694

Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$58,473

$62,823

$5,711

$40,705

$5,088

18 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 19 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 20 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

Earned

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$195,650

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Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire

1 2 3 4

7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 22 24

33 35 36 37 38 39

43 45 47 49 50 51

Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) † Stormin Fever, 1994, by Storm Cat One Man Army, 1994, by Roman Diplomat Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger † Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam Affrmative, 1999, by Unbridled Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy † Decarchy, 1997, by Distant View Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run † Heatseeker (IRE), 2003, by Giant’s Causeway Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid † Atticus, 1992, by Nureyev Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow Slewvescent, 1988, by Seattle Slew Trapper, 2000, by Iron Cat Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song † Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom Iron Cat, 1995, by Storm Cat Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) Sea of Secrets, 1995, by Storm Cat Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat Thisnearlywasmine, 1994, by Capote Unbridled Native, 2001, by Unbridled Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat Boisterous, 2007, by Distorted Humor

Crops

19 7 7 10 4 12 7 10 4 11 7 17 9 3 3 4 4 11 10 10 12 13 13 8 11 3 19 7 5 5 22 11 3 16 4 7 8 13 5 17 14 1 2 17 6 12 11 4 7 12 2

Avg Named Size Foals

44 16 29 48 103 22 12 94 56 41 37 46 9 54 17 31 40 47 15 12 18 33 50 29 43 18 26 7 21 25 13 5 82 35 69 22 15 16 14 21 11 152 30 29 8 9 7 13 11 32 41

828 113 206 476 413 261 85 944 223 455 262 787 84 161 51 122 160 520 148 122 217 426 649 230 476 53 498 51 106 124 292 56 245 558 274 157 119 210 72 359 150 152 59 489 50 110 80 53 74 386 82

Runners

Winners

2YO Winners

Stakes Winners

Graded Stakes Winners

Progeny Earnings

AEI

Comp Index

628-76% 80-71% 163-79% 378-79% 217-53% 178-68% 46-54% 573-61% 189-85% 345-76% 139-53% 582-74% 57-68% 88-55% 20-39% 72-59% 106-66% 250-48% 87-59% 75-61% 149-69% 293-69% 464-71% 177-77% 369-78% 25-47% 368-74% 38-75% 86-81% 72-58% 217-74% 44-79% 159-65% 443-79% 272-99% 115-73% 76-64% 140-67% 43-60% 273-76% 117-78% 14-9% 25-42% 411-84% 33-66% 82-75% 56-70% 36-68% 55-74% 292-76% 40-49%

455-55% 57-50% 129-63% 255-54% 151-37% 120-46% 28-33% 419-44% 116-52% 251-55% 100-38% 400-51% 40-48% 56-35% 15-29% 42-34% 76-48% 183-35% 67-45% 49-40% 89-41% 212-50% 338-52% 112-49% 276-58% 17-32% 230-46% 24-47% 54-51% 50-40% 97-33% 32-57% 103-42% 343-61% 165-60% 79-50% 54-45% 95-45% 33-46% 202-56% 98-65% 12-8% 13-22% 295-60% 18-36% 63-57% 41-51% 18-34% 35-47% 217-56% 17-21%

61-7% 11-10% 46-22% 74-16% 52-13% 22-8% 12-14% 119-13% 70-31% 59-13% 20-8% 116-15% 3-4% 19-12% 7-14% 8-7% 22-14% 47-9% 0-0% 6-5% 14-6% 46-11% 99-15% 29-13% 70-15% 4-8% 45-9% 4-8% 12-11% 16-13% 19-7% 12-21% 37-15% 113-20% 43-16% 18-11% 6-5% 27-13% 6-8% 54-15% 8-5% 3-2% 6-10% 81-17% 9-18% 13-12% 5-6% 1-2% 14-19% 41-11% 7-9%

49-6% 10-9% 15-7% 10-2% 7-2% 10-4% 2-2% 33-3% 7-3% 11-2% 6-2% 26-3% 2-2% 5-3% 3-6% 3-2% 3-2% 7-1% 2-1% 2-2% 7-3% 13-3% 18-3% 8-3% 19-4% 0-0% 11-2% 1-2% 6-6% 5-4% 5-2% 1-2% 5-2% 20-4% 1-0% 4-3% 2-2% 6-3% 1-1% 12-3% 3-2% 0-0% 0-0% 16-3% 1-2% 1-1% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1% 4-1% 1-1%

16-2% 2-2% 3-1% 1-0% 2-0% 3-1% 0-0% 6-1% 4-2% 3-1% 3-1% 9-1% 1-1% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1% 2-1% 1-0% 1-1% 1-1% 2-1% 1-0% 6-1% 1-0% 2-0% 0-0% 4-1% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 3-1% 0-0% 1-0% 1-0% 1-0% 0-0% 2-2% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 2-0% 0-0% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0%

$60,805,057 $7,506,255 $14,542,331 $31,415,492 $13,770,413 $13,332,536 $2,474,081 $43,443,833 $7,372,681 $21,661,225 $8,324,611 $31,638,293 $3,067,454 $4,213,516 $905,953 $2,796,585 $4,786,059 $14,936,625 $4,860,056 $4,316,924 $7,576,663 $16,512,949 $21,807,891 $8,099,763 $20,350,418 $1,050,299 $15,410,327 $2,353,925 $4,177,137 $3,276,816 $7,623,439 $2,163,433 $6,406,334 $22,365,780 $18,516,977 $5,493,546 $3,777,048 $5,703,532 $1,971,941 $11,486,620 $4,616,683 $694,638 $522,095 $19,539,763 $1,320,089 $4,109,342 $2,553,531 $1,370,385 $2,488,492 $12,637,484 $923,899

1.88 1.72 1.55 1.30 1.30 1.30 1.25 1.20 1.20 1.15 1.12 1.11 1.10 1.09 1.07 1.04 1.03 1.03 1.02 1.00 1.00 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.93 0.93 0.89 0.88 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.73

1.18 1.10 1.05 1.06 1.46 1.08 0.97 1.58 0.99 1.38 0.99 1.30 0.89 1.00 1.06 1.24 1.16 1.13 1.19 0.78 0.86 0.95 1.18 1.22 0.90 1.03 1.35 0.87 1.34 1.06 0.80 0.77 1.45 0.83 1.07 1.02 1.18 1.05 0.91 1.09 0.88 1.01 0.89 1.03 0.90 0.62 0.67 0.85 0.73 0.93 1.09

These statistics are for active California-based sires with a minimum of 50 foals of racing age, ranked here by their lifetime Average Earnings Index (AEI.) The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text.. Statistics cover racing in North America (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico), England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) only. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Percentages are based upon number of named foals of racing age.

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Stakes & Sales Dates 2019

2020

REGIONAL RACE MEETINGS Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

Sept. 27-Nov. 3

Big Fresno Fair, Fresno

Oct. 3-14

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley

Oct. 17-Dec. 11

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

Nov. 6-Dec. 3

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos

REGIONAL SALE DATES JANUARY 7 CTBA JANUARY MIXED SALE Pomona, Calif. (ENTRIES CLOSE NOV. 1)

Dec. 5-15

California-Bred/California-Sired STAKES RACES October – November FRESNO

SANTA ANITA

DEL MAR

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

SATURDAY, NOV. 16

$100,000 Harris Farms Stakes

$100,000 California Distaf Handicap

$100,000 Betty Grable Stakes

3-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies and Mares 51⁄2 furlongs (Turf)

3-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies and Mares 7 furlongs

SATURDAY, OCT. 19

SATURDAY, NOV. 23

$100,000 California Flag Handicap

$100,000 Cary Grant Stakes

3-Year-Olds & Up 51⁄2 furlongs (Turf)

3-Year-Olds & Up 7 furlongs

3-Year-Olds & Up 6 furlongs

FRIDAY, NOV. 1

$200,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Two-Year-Old Fillies 7 furlongs

$200,000 Golden State Juvenile Two-Year-Olds 7 furlongs

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 REGIONAL STAKES RACES

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER

Date 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 12 13 13 19 20 26 26 27 31 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 8 9 9 10 16 16 16 17 23 24 28 29 29 30 30 30

Track SA SA SA SA Fno SA SA SA SA SA Fno SA SA SA GGF SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA GGF SA Dmr Dmr GGF Dmr Dmr GGF Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr GGF Dmr Dmr GGF

Stakes (Grade)

Conditions

Distance

Added Value

Santa Anita Sprint Championship (Gr. I) City of Hope Mile (Gr. II) L.A. Woman Stakes (Gr. III) Swingtime Stakes Harris Farms Stakes Speakeasy Stakes Surfer Girl Stakes Zuma Beach Stakes California Distaff Handicap Anoakia Stakes The Bulldog Handicap California Flag Handicap Sunny Slope Stakes Autumn Miss Stakes (Gr. III) Pike Place Dancer Stakes Comma to the Top Stakes Lure Stakes TVG Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr. I) Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (Gr. I) Breeders’ Jup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Gr. I) Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (Gr. I) Juvenile Turf Sprint (Gr. II) Golden State Juvenile Fillies Golden State Juvenile Stakes Marathon Stakes (Gr. II) Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr. I) Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Gr. I) Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Gr. I) TVG Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr. I) Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr. I) Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr. I) Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr. I) Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Gr. I) Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Gr. I) Twilight Derby (Gr. II) Damascus Stakes Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes (Gr. III) Joseph T. Grace Stakes Goldikova Stakes (Gr. II) Kathryn Crosby Stakes Let It Ride Stakes Golden Nugget Stakes Dezi Arnaz Stakes Bob Hope Stakes (Gr. III) Oakland Stakes Betty Grable Stakes Native Diver Stakes (Gr. III) Cary Grant Stakes Red Carpet Stakes (Gr. III) Hollywood Turf Cup (Gr. II) Jimmy Durante Stakes (Gr. III) Golden Gate Debutante Seabiscuit Handicap (Gr. II) Hollywood Derby (Gr. I) Berkeley Handicap (Gr. III)

3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 2-y-o 2-y-o f. 2-y-o 3-y-o & up, f. & m. Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 2-y-o f. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 2-y-o 3-y-o f. 2-y-o f. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up 2-y-o 2-y-o f. 2-y-o f. 2-y-o 2-y-o 2-y-o f, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 2-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o 2-y-o 2-y-o f. 2-y-o 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, f. & m. Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 3-y-o & up 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 3-y-o & up 2-y-o f. 2-y-o f. 3-y-o & up 3-y-o 3-y-o & up

6 f. 1 m. (T) 61⁄2 f. 1 m. (T) 6 f. 5 f. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 5 1⁄2 f. (T) 6 f. 1 1⁄8 m. 5 1⁄2 f. (T) 6 1⁄2 f. 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. 1 m. (T) 1 1⁄16 m. 1 1⁄16 m. 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 5 f. (T) 7 f. 7 f. 1 3⁄4 m. 1 1⁄4 m. 1 1⁄2 m. (T) 1 1⁄8 m. 1 m. (T) 1 1⁄8 m. (T) 6 f. 5 f. (T) 7 f. 1 m. 1 1⁄8 m. (T) 7 f. 5 1⁄2 f. (T) 1 1⁄16 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 6 f. 6 1⁄2 f. 7 f. 6 f. 7 f. 1 1⁄8 m. 7 f. 1 3⁄8 m. (T) 1 1⁄2 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 6 f. 1 1⁄16 m. (T) 1 1⁄8 m. (T) 1 1⁄16 m.

$300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $70,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $75,000 $50,000 $100,000 $70,000 $100,000 $75,000 $75,000 $70,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $6,000,000 $4,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,500,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $200,000 $75,000 $75,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $50,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 $100,000 $50,000 $200,000 $300,000 $100,000

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ADVERTISERS Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc. .....................9

Daehling Ranch............................................................63

Auburn Laboratories Inc. ..............................................7

E.A. Ranches ................................................................36

Backyard Race Horse...................................................62

Equineline.com ............................................................29

Ballena Vista Farm .............................................OBC, 32

Farmers Insurance-Sue Hubbard................................63

Barton Thoroughbreds.......................................... 11, 33

Gayle Van Leer Thoroughbred Services ....................63

Bella Equine-Amanda Navarro ...................................63

Golden States Stakes Series .......................................19

BG Thoroughbred Farm.......................................... 5, 34

Harris Farms ......................................................... IFC, 37

Blue Diamond Horseshoe,LLC ...................................15

horselawyers.com ........................................................62

Bonnie Acres Ranch.....................................................35

Laurel Fowler Insurance Broker Inc ............................63

Cal-Bred Maiden Bonus Program ............................IBC

Legacy Ranch ...............................................................38

Cardiff, Suzanne, Pedigree Research .........................63

Lovacres Ranch ...................................................... 17, 39

Cole Ranch ...................................................................10

Milky Way Farm...................................................... 12, 13

Compas (Jeannie Garr Roddy) ...................................63

Newfeld Farm..............................................................40

CTBA 2019 Stallion Directory .....................................30

NTRA /John Deere ......................................................27

CTBA Jan 2020 Mixed Sale.........................................53

Owner View-Thoroughbred Owner Conference.......25

CTBA Membership......................................................59

Tommy Town Thoroughbreds..............................2, 3, 41

CTFMA-Autumn Equine Fair ......................................57

Victory Rose Thoroughbreds ......................................42

STALLIONS Acclamation ............................. IFC

Graydar.......................................12

Passion For Gold .......................13

Affrmative ....................................5

Great Stuff ..................................17

Richmond Street ........................13

Boisterous.....................................3

Heaven’s Glory (JPN) .................12

Smart Bid....................................13

Box Score ...................................12

Hidden Blessing.........................15

Smiling Tiger............................ IFC

Capital Account ...........................5

Hoorayforhollywood..................12

Smokem......................................17

Circumference(IRE) ....................12

I’ll Have Another ....................OBC

Stanford ........................................2

Daddy Nose Best (KY) .................5

I’m Lock N Load.........................15

Stay Thirsty ........................... 17

Desert Code............................. IFC

James Street ..............................15

Sundarban ..................................13

Doscifcado (CHI) .......................12

King Of Zazz .................................5

Texas Ryano............................OBC

Eddington ..............................OBC

Merit Man .....................................5

Unusual Heatwave .......................5

Fighting Hussar............................5

Ministers Wild Cat .......................3

Win The Space...........................13

Govenor Charlie.........................17

Mr.Big ....................................... IFC

Winning Cause...........................13

Grace Upon Grace.....................17

Osiris of the Nile ........................15

Wolfcamp ...................................15

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