California Thoroughbred Magazine June 2022

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WINNING MOMENTUM

ROUSING SERMON

TAMARANDO

2-Year-Old Wins in Near Record Time

Te 2022 Leading Tird-Crop Sire

Sent of as the short-priced favorite, Rousing Jewel broke on top setting fractions of 22.30 and 45.58 for a 3-length victory in her career debut. Her fnal clocking of 51.92 was .60 of the track record and the fastest 4½ furlong time by a juvenile in California as of May 22.

ROUSING SERMON is the Fourth-Crop Leader by Number of Winners – 11 from 18 starters.

With 12 runners in 2022, TAMARANDO leads California’s Third-Crop Sires by Progeny Earnings, Black-type Winners, and Black-type Horses (16.75%). His fve winners include stakes winner ROYAL ‘N RANDO (a 4-time winner this year), stakes-placed Tam’s Little Angel (never worse than third in 9 starts), allowance winner Momma Mocca and maiden special winner Tamara Mine.

STUD FEE: $2,500 LIVE FOAL

STUD FEE: $2,500 LIVE FOAL

Lucky Pulpit – Rousing Again (Awesome Again)

Bertrando – Tamarack Bay (Dehere) ©Vassar Photo

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Statistics for Racing through May 22, 2022

SMILING TIGER

HALLADAY

OM

Hold That Tiger – Shandra Smiles (Cahill Road) STUD FEE: $7,500 LIVE FOAL

War Front – Hightap (Tapit) STUD FEE: $7,500 LIVE FOAL

Munnings – Rare Cat (Tabasco Cat) STUD FEE: $6,000 LIVE FOAL

CISTRON

ACCLAMATION

CONQUEST FARENHEIT

The Factor – Major Ollie (Ofcer) STUD FEE: $3,500 LIVE FOAL

Unusual Heat – Winning in Style (Silveyville) STUD FEE: $4,000 LIVE FOAL

Scat Daddy – Holy Smokie (Holy Bull) STUD FEE: $3,000 LIVE FOAL

DESERT CODE

UPTOWN RYTHEM

JERANIMO

E Dubai – Chatta Code (Lost Code) STUD FEE: $2,000 LIVE FOAL

Speightstown – Listen to My Song (Unbridled’s Song) STUD FEE: $1,500 LIVE FOAL

Congaree – Jera (Jeblar) STUD FEE: Private Treaty

Stud fees are payable when foal stands and nurses. All stallions are nominated to the Breeders’ Cup.

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From the EXECUTIVE CORNER TY Green CTBA BOARD MEMBER

CONDITIONS OF SALE FOR NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SALE

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he CTBA Northern California Sale will be held Aug. 9 at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

While last year’s sale was a success, the CTBA Board has been working toward making changes that will make this year’s event an even better experience for sellers, consignors, and buyers.

One issue addressed was to obtain as much consistency as possible for the conditions of sale between the CTBA and Fasig-Tipton. While the conditions were similar before, some inconsistencies had the potential to create confusion. We approached Fasig-Tipton ofcials, who kindly granted permission for us to “appropriate” their conditions of sale. However, there are a few diferences, one of which is discussed below.

Tose conditions will be printed in the sales catalog, and everyone is urged to read them. While they might look a bit daunting and there is the inevitable smattering of legal “mumbo jumbo” that lawyers (like me) require, they are a relatively easy read.

We live in an information age, and if you are a sales participant, this is the information for the rules of the game—whether you read them or not.

Te diference between Fasig-Tipton’s conditions of sale and the CTBA’s respects bone warranty. Te Fasig-Tipton conditions of sale require that, for 2-yearolds and horses of racing age, “any injury or disease to the bone structure materially afecting its suitability for racing” must either be announced at the time of the time of the sale or be revealed by x-rays

or a veterinarian certifcate placed in the sales repository. If the x-rays, certifcate, or auctioneer’s announcement disclose the defect, there is not a warranty. If the x-rays, certifcate, or announcement don’t disclose the defect, a limited warranty can come into efect. Yearlings are not covered by the Fasig-Tipton bone warranty.

Te CTBA conditions of sale regarding bone warranty are diferent, and it is very important to be aware of that diference. First, the CTBA bone warranty includes yearlings. Second, while consignors are encouraged to provide x-rays for the repository, the majority of consignors at the Northern California sale historically have not. Because of that, the CTBA believes that the conditions of sale should be tailored to ft the reality of the Northern California sale.

Te bone warranty at the CTBA Northern California Sale will work like this: If an x-ray or a veterinary certifcate is on fle and discloses the injury or diseased condition that would likely “materially and adversely afect the horse’s suitability for training and racing” (or if that condition is announced at the time of sale), the buyer purchases subject to that condition.

In other words, there is no right of rejection. You bought it and it is yours, period.

Te clear message is that before you buy a horse, check the repository.

For those horses without x-rays or certificates on fle or if the x-rays do not disclose the disease or injury to the bone structure, the buyer may x-ray the horse within 24

hours (but before the horse leaves the sales ground). If that x-ray discloses a condition covered by the bone warranty, the buyer can reject the horse and cancel the sale.

A dispute between the buyer and seller on this issue will be resolved by a panel of three veterinarians. It is important for the buyer to be aware that once the horse leaves the sales ground or 24 hours have passed, whichever occurs frst, there is no right of rejection, no matter what a later x-ray might show.

Tis is a brief summary that I hope will help avoid any confusion about the sale’s bone warranty. Te process does require some attention and efort by the seller, consignor, and buyer, all of which fall under good business practices. We believe that this is fair to all parties and provides certainty for the sale’s process.

I close as only a lawyer can. Tis is intended to be a summary for your assistance when reading the conditions of sale. It is not a substitute for the actual conditions found in the sales catalog.

Tose printed conditions control and cover much more than bone warranties.

If they are inconsistent with this summary, the printed conditions will control.

Tose conditions might change between the time of this article and the time the conditions of sale are printed. You should read those conditions thoroughly (this is the type of thing I do when my motherin-law is visiting) and make sure you understand them. If after reading them, you need further information or clarifcation, please contact the CTBA.

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16 SNOW CHIEF STAKES

18 Golden State Series: Melair Stakes

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20 Golden State Series: Crystal Water Stakes

Bally’s Charm won the Snow Chief Stakes Presented by City National Bank, one of fve Golden State Series races at Santa Anita May 28

22 Golden State Series: Fran’s Valentine Stakes

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24 Golden State Series: Tor’s Echo Stakes

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14 CTBA Calendar 15 California Toroughbred Foundation 32 Winners 40 Leading Breeders in California 42 Lists of Leading Sires in California 46 Stakes/Sales Calendar 50 Advertising Index COLUMNS

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28 Brickyard Ride Wins Kona Gold

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ON THE COVER

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.

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Bally’s Charm wins the Snow Chief Stakes Presented by City National Bank

Thank You From Tommy Town Thoroughbreds To All The Clients For Their Continued Support For Another Successful Breeding Season

California’s Leading 1st Crop Sire of 2021 15 First Crop Winners, 3 Stakes Performers: DRIZELLA ($96,590) 2nd by a neck $100,000 CTBA S and 3rd Royal Owl S.; Wire-to-wire MdSpWt debut winner STANFORD BAY ($71,278), 2nd Golden Nugget S.; debut winner CARMEN MIRANDA ($63,530) 2nd $100,000 Generous Portion S.; Del Mar Maiden Winners KO OLINA ($80,076) and SALLY STANFORD, etc.

STANFORD is the third Leading Earner of All Time by MALIBU MOON. STANFORD earned $1,385,510 from 2 to 5. Half-brother to HEDGE FUND multiple G3 placed earner of $379,060. Winners in 2022 include AUTISM INNOCENCE Maiden Special Weight Winner at Golden Gate 1/21.

Also Standing: KAFWAIN Contact Mike Allen at (805) 686-4337 5699 Happy Canyon Rd., Santa Ynez, CA 93460 info@tommytownfarms.com www.tommytownfarms.com

STANFORD

Malibu Moon – Rosy Humor,

by Distorted Humor

2022 Fee: $5,000 FIRST-CROP YEARLINGS SOLD FOR $70,000!

FILLY FROM FIRST 2-YEAR- OLD CROP SOLD FOR $85,000 AT THE OBS. MARCH 2-YEAR- OLD IN TRAINING SALE.

NewsBits LEGGS GALORE WINS SIXTH STAKES

CURRENT CALIFORNIA

SIRES OF STAKES WINNERS

Leggs Galore added the $95,150 Mizdirection Stakes May 21 at Santa Anita to her growing list of accomplishments. Te California-bred 5-year-old mare was winning her third consecutive stakes and sixth overall.

Favored at 1-2 and ridden by Ricardo Gonzalez, Leggs Galore took the early lead and kept it throughout the downhill turf course distance of about 6 1⁄2 furlongs. She set brisk fractions of :22.12 and :43.77, coming home in 1:13.00. Leggs Galore defeated Bye Bye Bertie by a length, with Royal Address third in the race for older fllies and mares.

Leggs Galore Phil D’Amato trains Leggs Galore for owner/breeder William (Jack) Sims. By Bayern, Leggs Galore is out of the Indian Charlie mare Cashing Tickets.

With the Mizdirection victory, Leggs Galore ran her record to nine wins and one second in 14 starts for earnings of $621,588.

Earlier this year she won the Buena Vista Stakes (G2T) and Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint Stakes Presented by John Deere.

It was Leggs Galore’s second consecutive victory in the Sunshine Millions, and last year she also captured the Irish O’Brien Stakes and Fran’s Valentine Stakes.

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OF RACING AGE

Power Surge Sells for $370,000

1050

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MINISTERS WILD CAT

551

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ROCKY BAR •

213

27

STAY THIRSTY

691

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KAFWAIN †

698

22

SQUARE EDDIE †

320

22

GRAZEN

293

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VRONSKY †

367

17

EDDINGTON

507

15

SOUTHERN IMAGE

592

15

SMILING TIGER

350

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SIR PRANCEALOT (IRE)

440

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GRAYDAR

338

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JERSEY TOWN

235

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MISREMEMBERED

198

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SLEW’S TIZNOW

190

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† 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.

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Power Surge, California-bred winner of the April 9 Evening Jewel Stakes, sold for $370,000 to Samantha Siegel’s Jay Em Ess Stable as part of the Fasig-Tipton April digital sale. Trainer Blaine Wright sold Power Surge as agent. It was Power Surge (right) the second-highest price of the sale.

Wright trained Power Surge to her Evening Jewel victory for a large partnership headed by Jungle Racing and KMN Racing.

Straight Fire LLC bred the 3-year-old daughter of Straight Fire— Strikes of Tunder, by Tunder Gulch. Power Surge is a half sister to fve other winners, including multiple stakes winner and graded stakes-placed Even Tunder. Power Surge has won two of fve races and earned $126,590.

FOALS

STALLION

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

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Not only did CaliforClare, by Grazen, bred nia-breds have opportuby Nick Alexander. Te nities against state-breds mare has won 12 of 21 at Golden Gate Fields the starts for earnings of weekend of April 30-May $286,180.

1 (see page 26), they won At 22-1, Ultimate two open stakes as well.

Bango won the Lost Sadie Bluegrass took the in the Fog by a nose $75,000 Camilla Urso after racing in midStakes, and Ultimate Banpack early, completing go scored in the $75,000 six furlongs on the Lost in the Fog Stakes, all-weather track in Sadie Bluegrass Ultimate Bango both on the April 30 card.

1:09.32. Catalina MarTird in last year’s Camilla Urso, Sadie Bluegrass this year tinez rode Ultimate Bango for trainer Samuel Calvario. closed from sixth under jockey Armando Ayuso to win by two Calvario had claimed Ultimate Bango for $32,000 out of his lengths. She completed the fve furlongs on turf in :56.37 for previous start for owner Mary Tucker. Mitchell Dutko and Bob trainer Jonathan Wong.

Abrams bred Ultimate Bango, a 7-year-old son of Uh Oh BanMadden Racing, Hon Cheung Kim, and Hsiu Mei Tsai own go—Ultimate Summer, by Cee’s Tizzy. Te gelding was winning Sadie Bluegrass, a 5-year-old daughter of Bluegrass Cat—Sadie his sixth race in 27 starts, bringing his total earnings to $396,159.

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NewsBits CAL-BRED SCORES IN PHOENIX THIS MONTH IN

One in Vermillion, a California-bred son of Kentucky sire Army Mule, broke his maiden by winning the May 7 Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity in Phoenix. In his second lifetime start, the colt won by 2 1⁄4 lengths going fve furlongs against eight rivals.

Stalking while four wide, One in Vermillion, ridden by Harry Hernandez, took the lead in the fnal sixteenth and stopped the timer in :56.50. Diamonds Danzing, a Cal-bred son of California sire Danzing Candy, fnished second.

Esteban Martinez trains One in Vermillion for owner Jonathan Kalman.

Richard Barton Enterprises bred the colt, who is out of the Any Given Saturday mare Given Star. Kalman purchased One in Vermillion for $26,000 from the Few Acre Farm consignment to the 2021 Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association fall mixed sale.

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the dirt. Corey Black piloted Granja Realeza in the Melair for trainer Julius Tinsley Jr. The 3-year-old flly broke in ffth, took the lead quickly, and scored by 1 1⁄4 lengths in 1:15.54. Granja Vista Del Rio owned and bred Granja Realeza, a daughter of Slew’s Royalty out of the Zante mare Suelta. Suelta also produced Cal-bred Merida, winner of the 1992 Bustles and Bows Stakes.

VIC STEIN

Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer saddled the one-two-three fnishers in the $60,950 Alameda County Fillies and Mares Handicap at Pleasanton June 30, 2012, with California-bred HALO DOLLY coming home on top. Ridden by Russell Baze, Halo Dolly, favored at 1-2, led nearly from the start of the 1 1⁄16-mile stakes, defeating Florida-bred Cathy’s Crunches by 2 1⁄2 lengths.

Kentucky-bred Anniversary Girl fnished third of Hollendorfer’s triumvirate.

“She’s been very lovely for us and we’re proud of her,” said Hollendorfer, who had purchased Halo Dolly privately early in her career. Hollendorfer owned Halo Dolly in partnership with seven others. Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez bred the 4-year-old daughter of Popular—Spanish Halo,

by Comic Strip. During her career, Halo Dolly won 18 of 40 races, including 10 stakes, and earned $1,016,466.

War Heim, victorious in Inglewood

50 YEARS AGO

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MORVICH’S KENTUCKY DERBY CENTENNIAL Rich Strike gave racing a storybook tale in the 148th Kentucky Derby (G1) as the longest shot on the board winning for trainer Eric Reed and owner Rick Dawson (RED TR-Racing). Te 2022 running also marked 100 years since Morvich took the 48th running of the historic race, becoming the frst California-bred to win the Kentucky Derby.

Unlike Rich Strike, Morvich went of as the 6-5 favorite in a feld half the size. Instead of a full feld of 20, Morvich faced nine others.

He led from almost the very beginning, according to the chart, “as if he outclassed the others, was kept in the lead under hard restraint for the frst mile and drew away in the stretch to win under a pull.” Morvich won by 11⁄2 lengths under jockey Albert Johnson.

Morvich, frst Cal-bred to win Kentucky Derby Johnson won the Derby twice, repeating in 1926 on Bubbling Over, and his mounts during his career included the mighty Exterminator. Johnson later became the trainer and racing manager for Bing Crosby, but he always maintained that Morvich was his favorite horse.

Adolph Spreckels bred Morvich, a son of Runnymede—Hymir, by Dr. Leggo. Morvich showed early promise to trainer Bill Carroll, even though he had lumpy knees and a bad left ankle. Spreckels sold Morvich early in his 2-year-old season for $12,000 to trainer Max Hirsch, who in turn sold him for $30,000 to trainer Fred Burlew, who bought him for Ben Block.

Morvich was undefeated as a 2-year-old, earning $115,234 that year and at one time as a juvenile successfully carrying 130 pounds. Without a prep race at 3, he still went favored in the Derby. It would be his last victory, as he was assigned staggering weights for his fnal three starts.

Morvich stood at stud in Kentucky initially, returning to his native state in 1939 at age 20. He died at age 27 in 1946 and was inducted into the California Toroughbred Breeders Association Hall of Fame in 1988.

Tree Cal-breds have followed Morvich as Kentucky Derby winners: Swaps in 1955, Decidedly in 1962, and California Chrome in 2014.

HISTORY

Granja Realeza takes the Valkyr Handicap at Hollywood Park

25 YEARS AGO Capitalizing on her earlier victory in the $111,400 Valkyr Handicap, California-bred GRANJA REALEZA made it two stakes in a row when she captured the $76,800 Melair Stakes June 7, 1997. Both races were at Hollywood Park, the May 17 Valkyr at 5 1⁄2 furlongs on the turf and the Melair at 6 1⁄2 furlongs on

A couple of races after he had won the 1971 Charles H. Strub Stakes, California-bred WAR HEIM developed suspensory trouble in his right front leg. Trainer Dale Landers laid him up for eight months, and War Heim rewarded Landers by taking the $75,000 Miller High Life Inglewood Handicap at Hollywood Park June 10, 1972. Racing wide throughout, War Heim and jockey Victor Tejada found a clear path on the outside to challenge pacesetter Kennedy Road in the fnal furlong of the 1 1⁄8-mile Inglewood. War Heim defeated Kennedy Road, with Figonero third. Landers trained War Heim for Hazel Huffman, whose husband, Herman, had purchased the colt for her when he was 5 months old. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rio bred the 5-year-old son of Slipped Disc—Wheedle, by The Clan, and War Heim eventually earned $292,565.

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Tamarando, the champion California-bred 2-year-old male of 2013, sired his frst stakes winner when Royal ’n Rando scored in the $75,000 Silky Sullivan Handicap at Golden Gate Fields May 1.

Larry and Marianne Williams bred and raced Tamarando and also bred and race Royal ’n Rando. Steve Specht trains Royal ’n Rando, who won the one-mile Silky Sullivan by a nose. (For more information on Royal ’n Rando’s victory, see page 26.)

A leading second-crop sire in California in 2021, Tamarando is an 11-year-old son of Bertrando—Tamarack Bay, by Dehere. He won the 2013 Del Mar Futurity (G1) and Real Quiet Stakes and the 2014 El Camino Real Derby (G3), racing through age 6 and earning a total of $722,652. Tamarando stands at John Harris’ Harris Farms in Coalinga.

■ Tom’s Regret First Stakes Winner for Tom’s Tribute Tom’s Regret became the frst stakes winner for California sire Tom’s Tribute when she captured the $179,785 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs May 5.

Following her winning debut in an April 15 maiden race at Santa Anita, Tom’s Regret made it two-for-two in the Kentucky Juvenile. Ridden

by Tyler Baze for trainer Jorge Periban, Tom’s Regret took the lead early in the fve-furlong event. She won by a length over Washington-bred The Big Wam as the 2-1 favorite in the feld of 12, stopping the clock in :58.23. Tom’s Regret raced for Griffn Stables, Saul Carrillo, Victor Flores, and Eugene Zondio.

Tom’s Tribute stands at Rancho San Miguel in San Miguel. Now 12, the stallion earned $634,880 and won four stakes, including the 2014 Eddie Read Stakes (G1T). He is a son of Lion Heart—Halloween Fun,

by El Prado.

■ First Winner for Smokem California stallion Smokem was represented by his frst winner when Paddle On Polly won a 41⁄2-furlong 2-year-old maiden race for California-breds and California-sired runners at Santa Anita May 13.

Paddle On Polly was making her second start for Lisa Bernard, who trains the flly and owns her with Chris Fosselman and Michael John Ryan. Emily Ellingwood piloted Paddle On Polly to a head victory in :54.18.

Terry Lovingier bred Paddle On Polly from the Parading mare Sweetpollypurebrd and sold her to Mike Ryan for $10,000 at the 2021 Fasig-Tipton California yearling sale. Smokem, a multiple stakesplaced son of Union Rags, stands at Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch in Warner Springs. Paddle On Polly is from the stallion’s frst crop.

■ Prospect Park Sires First Winner Little J P became the frst winner for Prospect Park, a former California stallion sold to Turkey. The 2-yearold Pennsylvania-bred gelding won a two-furlong maiden race at Parx May 23.

John Parker bred and races Little J P, who is trained

by Ernesto Padilla-Preciado and ridden by Dexter HadProspect Park dock. Little J P is out of the unraced California-bred In Excess mare Dances On Water, who also produced the 2017 Longacres Mile (G3) winner, Cal-bred Gold Rush Dancer.

Prospect Park, a homebred son of Tapit for Pam and Marty Wygod, won the 2015 La Jolla Handicap (G3T) and is multiple grade 2-placed.

PVNC Stables purchased the horse after he retired from racing with earnings of $539,770, and he entered stud at John Harris’ Harris Farms in Coalinga. Paul Haaland of PVNC Stables died in late 2020, and Prospect Park has been standing in Turkey since 2021.

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■ Tamarando Gets First Stakes Winner

■ Curlin to Mischief Retired From Stud California sire Curlin to Mischief has been retired from stud due to fertility issues. He was to be shipped to Daisy Acres near Paris, Ky., to become a riding horse for farm owner Ellie Stilson.

The stallion stood in California at Rancho San Miguel, where he sired such runners as multiple stakes winners Good With PeoCurlin to Mischief ple and Cobra Jet. Good With People won the 2020 Golden State Juvenile Stakes, was named that year’s co-champion California-bred 2-year-old male, and earned $321,020. Washington-bred Cobra Jet won the 2021 Washington Cup Juvenile Colts and Geldings Stakes.

An 11-year-old son of Curlin, unraced Curlin to Mischief is out of 2016 Broodmare of the Year Leslie’s Lady. He is a half brother to threetime leading North American sire Into Mischief, multiple champion Beholder, and grade 1 winner and sire Mendelssohn.

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CAL-BRED CHAMPION ACCLIMATE RETIRES

Jockey Ricardo Gonzalez guides Acclimate to the winner’s circle after their victory in the San Luis Rey Stakes

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Acclimate, the champion California-bred older male and turf horse of 2019 and two-time winner of the San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T), has been retired from racing and will be retrained as an event competitor.

Trainer Phil D’Amato told Daily Racing Form that a minor issue prompted the retirement of the 8-year-old gelding.

Bred by Old English Rancho and Sal and Patsy Berumen, Acclimate debuted as a 4-year-old in 2018, winning two races. He initially raced for the Ellwood Johnston Trust and Timmy Time Racing, with Brooke and Ryan Bartlett, Michael Goritz, and Kenneth Tevelde eventually joining in his ownership. Kenny Black trained

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Acclimate early in his career.

Acclimate won the 2019 Capistrano in his frst stakes attempt and also scored in that year’s Del Mar Handicap Presented by the Japan Racing Association (G2T).

He added his second Capistrano in 2021 and won the 2022 San Luis Rey Stakes (G3T) in what would be his fnal start. With total earnings of $763,372, Acclimate won eight of 31 races and placed in eight other stakes.

He competed in two editions of the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1T).

A son of two-time Cal-bred Horse of the Year and Eclipse Award winner Acclamation, Acclimate is out of the Boundary mare Knows No Bounds.

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UC Davis Scholarships In its continuing mission to advance education in equine health, the California Toroughbred Foundation awarded scholarships to Amber McElhinney and Izabella Pendergast.

Te two well-qualifed candidates study at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.

Amber plans to pursue a career in equine surgery and lameness. She has a BS in equine science from the University of New Hampshire and studied equine cardiology at the University of Edinburgh Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary McElhinney Studies for her undergraduate senior honors thesis. Amber is a disaster service worker in Yolo County and treasurer for the Global Veterinary Alliance. She has completed externships with several equine clinics and gathered data for a study on PET scans of injured racehorses with Dr. Sue Stover. Amber wants to work with sport horses and treat lameness. She is especially interested in the prevention of orthopedic diseases, including concussive breakdown in racehorses.

Izabella has loved horses from an early age, when her mother helped her fnd a stable where she could work with Pendergast the horses in exchange for riding lessons. After her Arabian Welsh pony Magic died from botulism, Izabella found her purpose in saving horses.

She wants to become an equine surgeon and works as a technician in large animal surgery at the Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. She serves as co-president of the UC Davis Fracture Program Club, which provides medical and surgical care to homeless dogs and cats with fractures and helps them fnd homes. Izabella wants to advance the state of equine medicine, give back to the community, and help minimize carbon footprints.

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Golden State Series—Snow Chief Stakes Presented by City National Bank

A CHARM FOR PYFER JESSICA PYFER GETS FIRST CAREER STAKES WIN ABOARD BALLY’S CHARM

BY TRACY GANTZ

Readers of this magazine frst learned about Pyfer in the September 2019 issue, when regular contributor Emily Shields wrote about her as part of the ongoing “Focus on the Future” feature. Pyfer was exercising horses for Phil D’Amato, her stepfather and the 2018 California Trainer of the Year.

“I would love to be a jockey,” Pyfer told Shields.

Pyfer has turned that aspiration into a burgeoning career. For Mullins and owner/breeder Red Baron’s Barn and Vaya Con Suerte, she had won twice aboard Bally’s Charm and never fnished worse than fourth.

“She knows him—she’s been on him every time, and she’s worked him every time,” said Mullins.

Added Tim Cohen of Red Baron’s Barn, “She works so hard, and she’s done so much on the backstretch for a lot of our horses.”

Both wins by Bally’s Charm came in Cal-bred competition at a mile on turf, and the gelding had run fourth in the listed Eddie Logan Stakes at the same distance and surface. He had tried nine furlongs once before, fnishing third.

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ome things were meant to be, including jockey Jessica Pyfer getting her frst career stakes victory aboard a California-bred. Te Eclipse Award-winning apprentice jockey of 2021 had ridden Cal-bred Bally’s Charm in each of the gelding’s fve previous races, and trainer Jef Mullins wasn’t about to deviate from the plan in the $150,500 Snow Chief Stakes Presented by City National Bank at Santa Anita May 28.

Though a “slow learner,” Bally’s Charm is now putting it all together and wins Snow Chief

Arthur Zavala of City National Bank and Annabelle Stute, wife of Snow Chief’s late trainer Mel Stute, present trophies to Pyfer and trainer Jeff Mullins

Chief for 3-year-olds, with Bally’s Charm the 2-1 second choice behind even-money favorite and stakes winner Smuggler’s Run. Bally’s Charm likes to set the pace, and Pyfer let him ramble on the lead. No one challenged him early, as he completed the frst quarter in :24.11 and a half in :49.45.

“I was waiting for some company to come up with me, and it never happened,” said Pyfer.

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lengths in 1:50.21. Royal ’n Rando, winner of the Silky Sullivan Stakes at Golden Gate Fields in his previous start, fnished second, with Smuggler’s Run third.

Cohen was pleased that one of his family’s horses could be Pyfer’s frst stakes winner.

“She’s a really great communicator and a good person,” he said.

Bally’s Charm is by Roi Charmant— Ballydonnell Drive, by Arch. Cohen said that none of the mare’s frst six foals had reached the races, despite crossing her with diferent stallions. But Roi Charmant, owned by Dr. Bruce Zietz and standing at the Cohen family’s Rancho Temescal in 2018, proved to be the right match.

“We tried Roi Charmant and then we stopped breeding her after that,” said Cohen.

Te 15-year-old mare died two weeks before the Snow Chief.

“She was out in a pasture with all of the other retired mares, and she started to founder,” Cohen explained.

Bally’s Charm is Ballydonnell Drive’s legacy. Tough the gelding has been “a slow learner and achiever,” Cohen said, he now has a bright future.

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Golden State Series—Melair Stakes

GETTING THE DISTANCE BIG SWITCH SUCCEEDS IN FIRST ATTEMPT AT ROUTE

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he big question for the six sophomore fllies vying in the $150,500 Melair Stakes May 28 at Santa Anita: Which one would like the 1 1⁄16-mile distance?

None of the California-breds had ever gone that far; two had never even been two turns.

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stakes on the card.

Out of the Malibu Moon mare Two Faced Moon, Big Switch was coming of a troubled ffth-place efort on the turf in an about 6 1⁄2-furlong allowance race Feb. 25 and had worked impressively for her return. Te robust dark bay flly won the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes at Del

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Te promising Big Switch, racing for owner/breeder George Krikorian and trainer John Sadler, was one of those yet to try routing. Te betting public was not concerned, however, sending the daughter of fast-rising sire Mr. Big of at 7-10.

Bettors could see only one other entrant in the race, the Steve Miyadi-trained Rose Maddox, at 5-2.

Starting from the rail on the main track, Rose Maddox stumbled badly leaving the gate under Kyle Frey and trailed early. Big Switch, breaking just outside of her, was away smoothly for Juan Hernandez and settled in third behind the pacesetters It’s Simple and Everlys Girl. Racing slightly of the rail rounding the frst turn, Big Switch kept the pressure on It’s Simple down the backstretch, taking the lead into the far turn, and was in command approaching the quarter pole after quarter-mile fractions of :22.98, :47.17 and 1:12.25.

Rose Maddox, recovering from her poor start while advancing along the rail, edged toward the outside rounding the turn and briefy looked like she might challenge Big Switch, but to no avail.

Under slight right-handed urging, Big Switch came home 4 1⁄4 lengths ahead of Rose Maddox in a time of 1:44.87. It was another 10 1⁄4 lengths to third-place fnisher Youteyourhonor.

Big Switch gave Hernandez, Santa Anita’s leading rider in a runaway, his fourth of fve victories on the day. Hernandez won four of the fve Golden State Series

Hernandez, Krikorian, and trainer John Sadler accept Melair trophy from Samantha Siegel

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Mar last November and is three for fve lifetime with earnings of $245,544.

“I think she likes the dirt better,” Hernandez said. “She broke sharp today, and I was able to give her a clear trip.”

Her sire, Mr. Big, stands at Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch.

“Mr. Big is a really good stallion; he moves the mares up and has produced a lot of nice winners,” said Krikorian, who has won more than $14 million in 22 years as an owner and is regarded as one of the top breeders in the state. “Big Switch has a yearling sister that is right behind her.”

Sadler trained the undefeated Melair, but had never won the stakes race named in her honor.

“It’s great,” he said. “(Melair) was a great flly and kind of really launched my career early on.”

Of Big Switch, Sadler added, “I think she’s going to be good as she goes on. She’s a nice, big beautiful flly, so I think there’s a lot more to work with.”

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Golden State Series—Crystal Water Stakes

THIS ONE’S FOR MOM CARMELITA’S MAN DESCENDS FROM MARE NAMED FOR OWNER’S MOTHER

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Te 79-year-old real estate developer and his wife, Ann, own not only the winner, but also co-bred and raced Carmelita’s Man’s second dam, California-bred CathCarmelita’s Man defeats Jimmy Blue Jeans in Crystal Water Stakes rine’s Hope, in partnership with the late trainer Lewis Cenicola. didn’t even know the sale was going on, in this game,” Jett said. “Tis horse has “We named her Cathrine’s Hope be- but my trainer at the time, Jack Cara- been a lot of fun.” cause my mom was always hoping for a va, was there. He called me up and said, Dean Pederson, who replaced Carava as winner,” Jett explained. Beginning at age ‘Guess what I did? I just bought this colt Carmelita’s Man’s conditioner when Cara10, he remembers making regular visits to for $23,000.’ ” va retired from training in late 2020, sadthe tracks in Southern California with his Carava knew of Jett’s connection to dled the winner. mother. “Mom loved the races.”

Cathrine’s Hope and made the purchase Ridden by meet-leading Juan HerJett explained the circuitous route that confdent Jett would want him. nandez, Carmelita’s Man was of a bit eventually landed the late-running CarIt turned out to be a good buy. Te win slow from the outside post and was melita’s Man, a Cal-bred son of Mucho in the Crystal Water, at one mile on the content to lag slightly of the pace as Macho Man, with him and his wife. grass, boosted the consistent Carmelita’s Loud Mouth and second-choice JimCathrine’s Hope earned $259,162 while Man’s earnings to $276,538, with fve my Blue Jeans vied for the early lead racing from 2006-08 before she was sold wins from 18 starts, all but one race com- through quarter-mile fractions of in 2009 at Keeneland’s January mixed sale ing on the turf. Tis was the chestnut’s :24.47, :48.35, and 1:13.08. Jimmy to Frank Stronach’s Adena Springs. Cath- frst stakes appearance.

Blue Jeans took a slight lead leaving the rine’s Hope, in a mating with North Light, “Sometimes you get fortunate or lucky quarter pole, but was engaged quickly foaled Carmelita, the dam of Carby Irish Heatwave in the stretch melita’s Man, at Adena Springs’ run. On their outside, howevOntario, Canada, farm in 2010. er, charged Carmelita’s Man, Carmelita was later sold to Richwho drew even in deep stretch ard Barton Enterprises, which has and edged away to win by Barton Toroughbreds located three-quarters of a length. in the Santa Ynez Valley near the Carmelita’s Man was clocked in Jetts’ home and co-bred Carmeli1:37.26 and paid $4.80 to win. ta’s Man with Robert Traynor.

Jimmy Blue Jeans nipped Irish “I had the opportunity to buy Heatwave by a head for second.

(Carmelita), but I didn’t do it,” “Tis horse tries all the time, said Jett. “Some time later, there and he is such a friendly horse,” was a yearling sale at Pomona (the Owner/breeders Ann and Larry Jett fank jockey Juan Hernandez Hernandez said. “He gives you 2018 Barretts fall mixed sale). I after Carmelita’s Man gave them their very frst stakes victory whatever you want.”

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frst stakes win is usually memorable for a horse owner, but for Larry Jett, the victory by Carmelita’s Man in the $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes May 28 at Santa Anita carried a special poignancy— thanks to the gelding’s link to his late mother, Catherine.

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Golden State Series—Fran’s Valentine Stakes

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n the last decade, few California-breds have been more popular than California champion Enola Gray, who won six stakes races over two seasons and was grade 1-placed.

Te zippy gray mare’s frst foal has yet to race, but Enola Gray’s full sister Alice Marble has taken up the mantle.

Nick Alexander’s homebred Alice Marble won the $94,200 Wishing Well Stakes in February, ran second in the $200,500 Monrovia Stakes (G2T) in April, and most recently added the $101,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes May 28. Te daughter of Grazen—Unsung Heroine, by More Tan Ready, was facing six rivals in the one-mile turf event for older distafers and was sent of as the 1-2 favorite.

Under pilot Juan Hernandez, Alice Marble got away a step slowly and had a strange trip around the track.

“It looked like she was being eased in the middle of the race,” Alexander said. “I thought maybe she bled.”

Despite looking like he was getting shuffed around, Hernandez was making a calculated move.

“He told me he took his foot of the pedal and was waiting for the right time,” Alexander said. “I told him he almost gave me a heart attack.”

Alice Marble split horses, found room, and burst forward to win by three-quarters of a length over 13-1 Sassyserb and 43-1 shot Flying to the Line.

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ALICE MARBLE, ENOLA GRAY’S SISTER, IS EXCELLING IN 2022 Two turns pose no problem for Alice Marble in Fran’s Valentine

“When the opportunity came and Juan put the pedal back down, she smoked them,” Alexander said.

After the race, Hernandez explained, “I had the opportunity to come through and get some position, but I didn’t want to move too soon. I decided to stay over there and wait. I had a rough trip, but I just had to wait a little more. I found the space and I asked her, and she exploded.”

Te win was Alice Marble’s ffth in 11 starts, with two seconds and a third. She has earnings of $321,180.

“She’s such a nice flly,” Alexander said.

“We had such high expectations for her, but she couldn’t break her maiden. How can a full sister to Enola Gray be so lackluster?”

Alice Marble was in the barn of Steven Miyadi, and trainer Phil D’Amato had another Grazen named Desmond Doss. Alexander made the decision to switch trainers, with Alice Marble moving to D’Amato.

Earlier on the Fran’s Valentine card, Miyadi won the Tor’s Echo with Desmond Doss.

“Tey both became really good horses,” Alexander said.

He had to trust D’Amato when Alice Marble was entered in the Fran’s Valentine. Tough Alexander doubted her ability around two turns, D’Amato said she could do it.

“It makes you humble and helps you realize you don’t know what you’re doing,” Alexander said. “You can get lucky when the genetic stars align, but you need good trainers, and Juan Hernandez has been awesome for us since Flavien Prat left. Juan has stepped up to fll that role.”

Unsung Heroine is still in Alexander’s broodmare band and foaled another Grazen earlier this year. She has six winners from seven to race.

“Life is good,” Alexander said. “Tese old mares are continuing to produce for us.

I couldn’t be happier.”

Owner/breeder Nick Alexander (left of jockey) joins a large group of well-wishers after the Fran’s Valentine

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Golden State Series—Tor’s Echo Stakes

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TRIUMPHANT RETURN DESMOND DOSS SPARKLES IN RETURN FROM LAYOFF

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wner Nick Alexander had a huge day at Santa Anita May 28, ultimately winning the $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes with Alice Marble and running second in the $150,500 Melair Stakes with Rose Maddox. But before that proverbial icing on the cake, his homebred Desmond Doss kicked of the action with a win in the $100,000 Tor’s Echo Stakes.

“It doesn’t happen so often, so you’ve got to appreciate it when it does,” Alexander said of the banner day.

Going to the post in the six-furlong race, Desmond Doss was the 4-1 third choice in a feld of fve that included graded stakesplaced Tigre Di Slugo and veteran Fashionably Fast, who was seeking his 10th lifetime win. Under jockey Juan Hernandez, Desmond Doss tracked the pace in third, 24

then rallied in the stretch to open up by 2 1⁄4 lengths at the wire. Tey stopped the clock in 1:09.70, with Fashionably Fast second, followed by Tigre Di Slugo, Good With People, and Moose Mitchell.

“He was feeling really good, very sharp,” Hernandez said. “I worked him a few times and he was really good. I knew he was going to be ready for this race, and he showed up today.”

Te win was Desmond Doss’ sixth in 18 starts, with two seconds and two thirds.

Te son of Alexander’s prized stallion Grazen won the $100,000 Bertrando Stakes 11 months before at Los Alamitos, and he

was stakes-placed three times in 2021. But he was coming of a lengthy layof.

Unraced since Oct. 17, when Desmond Doss ran ffth in the $102,000 California Flag Handicap, the gray 6-year-old shook of any rust to win.

“He ran an uncharacteristically dull race in October, so we gave him plenty of time,” Alexander said. “He never left the barn, and (trainer) Steve (Miyadi) had him the whole time.”

Alexander has had four generations of the female family, starting with the mare Reckless Rose, who raced in 1988.

She produced Sunday’s Child, a winning daughter of Desert Wine who in turn gave Alexander the stakes-winning Malek mare Malley Girl, the dam of Desmond Doss.

Malley Girl scored in the $81,150 Cover Gal Stakes in 2005, winning three times before retirement in 2007.

Now 19, Malley Girl has had seven winners from eight starters, including dual stakes-placed Grazenette and stakes-placed Shy Carmelita.

“She had a tragic birth this year and lost the colt,” Alexander said. “It would have been a full brother to Desmond Doss. She has a handsome full yearling brother and is back in foal to Grazen for 2023.”

Desmond Doss didn’t debut until his sophomore season, winning in just his second lifetime start against maiden special weight company. He has added three allowance optional claiming races in his career and has run well on both dirt and turf, sprinting and running long.

“I think he really wanted to go in the Crystal Water,” Alexander said of Miyadi and the one-mile turf event that happened some 30 minutes before the Tor’s Echo.

“But he didn’t have enough time.”

Alexander (third from left), jockey Juan Hernandez, and trainer Steve Miyadi receive trophy from Thor’s Echo trainer Doug O’Neill

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Gold Rush Weekend

SPECHT’S CAL-BRED DOUBLE

45-YEAR VETERAN TRAINER SCORES A FIRST

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On the fnal day of the annual Gold Rush weekend at Golden Gate Fields, the 72-year-old conditioner won both one-mile turf events on the card for 3-year-old California-breds. He saddled the Cole Ranch Partners’ flly Ellamira for victory in the $75,900 Campanile Stakes as well as Royal ’n Rando in the $75,000 Silky Sullivan Stakes for longtime owners and breeders Larry and Marianne Williams. Both stakes are part of the Golden State Series.

“Nope, I’ve never done that before,” said Specht, who is of to a fabulous start in 2022, winning at a better than 25% clip through May 12. “I’d probably had a chance to do it back when they used to run all the Cal Cup races on the same day, but I never did.

“It makes you feel good,” he said in reference to both his hot start and the dual stakes triumph. “It’s always fun to win anytime. To win both stakes races—it’s a pretty good accomplishment.”

Royal ’n Rando and Ellamira were both ridden to victory in come-frombehind style by veteran turf specialist Frank Alvarado, Specht’s go-to rider at Golden Gate for many years.

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rainer Steve Specht has long been a mainstay on the Northern California racing circuit, closing in on 1,500 lifetime wins with nearly $28 million in career earnings. But May 1, he did something he had never done before in his 45 years as a trainer: win two stakes on a single card.

Dana and Steve Cole, center right, who own Ellamira with Melinda Brown (not pictured), celebrate their Campanile success with trainer Steve Specht, right, and jockey Frank Alvarado

dling the pacesetting Sen Sen and the stalker Tam’s Little Angel.

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Little Angel stalking about fnishes on the Santa Anita two lengths of of her. grass, including one in the Ellamira, a chestnut Sweet Life Stakes (G3T) daughter of Street Boss, on the hillside course in made an eye-catching February, it’s likely she move while circling the will take on open graded feld fve paths wide leavstakes company again this ing the far turn. Traveling year. Overall, Ellamira has well through the stretch, earned $136,806 while she caught the leaders past recording three wins and the eighth pole and edged a second from eight starts. away to a one-length triA little more than two umph over the rallying hours before Ellamira’s Vincero Grande. Tam’s win, Royal ’n Rando Little Angel fnished third. scored a mild surprise vicEllamira won in a time of tory in the Silky Sullivan.

1:38.04 and paid $6.80 for Sent of as the 7-1 third a $2 win bet. choice in a small feld of Steve and Dana Cole fve, the dark bay gelding have owned Cole Ranch— rallied on the outside with which is located in Terra a fast-closing burst for Bella, a small ranching Alvarado in the fnal furcommunity between Freslong to get up by a nose no and Bakersfeld—for Larry and Marianne Williams’ Royal ‘n Rando, outside, became the frst over Highland Ghost in a about 20 years. Tey main- stakes winner for the couple’s Cal-bred/Cal-based sire Tamarando time of 1:37.28. Southern by taking the Silky Sullivan Stakes ly breed for sales; howCalifornia shipper Worse ever, they decided to race Ellamira in Read Sanchez, the 3-5 favorite, fnished half-partnership with their client Methird. Te winner paid $16.20. linda Brown.

Royal ’n Rando became the latest of Te winner’s dam is Tuesdays With many stakes winners Specht has had for P, a winning Kentucky-bred daughter of the Williams family, a list led by the Ghostzapper out of an A.P. Indy mare, outstanding California-bred race mares Dancinandsingin. Te Coles picked her Lady Railrider, Antares World, and up in foal to Tribal Rule for $8,500 at Marks Mine. Royal ’n Rando is the frst Barretts’ 2013 January mixed sale. stakes winner for Tamarando, the son Steve Cole said the purchase price of Bertrando and winner of the 2013 was so low because the power went out Del Mar Futurity (G1), also bred in at the Barretts auction arena during the California by the Williamses. Te geldsale, causing a delay when the computing is out of their winning Grand Slam ers shut down. mare Royal Grand Slam.

“It was a real steal,” he said. “Tey Little did Specht, right, know what “frst” lay “I’ve been training for the them for made the announcement that there ahead as he and jockey Frank Alvardo cele21, 22 years now,” said Specht. “Tey would be a delay while they worked to brated Royal ‘n Rando’s Silky Sullivan success are great people to work for, and they get the power up and suggested everybreed a lot of good horses. Royal ’n one retire to the bar in the meantime, Ellamira, whose name is a combi- Rando is a horse we always liked, but which almost everyone did. It took a nation of the frst names of the Coles’ he’s been a little lazy. Stretching him while, and when everything was back granddaughters, became the ranch’s out has made him into a better horse up again, they made the announcement frst homebred stakes winner when she and putting him on the turf has helped, but no one came back. When the bid- captured the Golden Gate Debutante too.” ding began on her, I looked around and last November on the Tapeta track.

Te win in the Silky Sullivan, the realized I was bidding against myself.

Specht transferred her to the turf this frst stakes efort for Royal ’n Rando, “I told my wife, ‘We just bought the best season, and he feels she has defnitely was his fourth already this year in seven broodmare in the sale for $8,500.’ I was of- improved with the surface switch. Fol- tries. He pushed his career earnings to fered $50,000 for her before we left.” lowing a couple of troubled fourth-place $106,568. www.ctba.com ❙ June 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED

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Brickyard Ride burst out of the starting gate with his devastating front-running turn of foot. No one could get close, as he sped the frst quarter-mile in :21.95 and a half-mile in :44.10.

“People like to watch horses like him,” said Pais.

Tey had plenty to see. Brickyard Ride at one point led by four lengths, and Hernandez had him well in hand as they crossed the fnish 2 1⁄4 lengths over fellow Cal-bred Tigre Di Slugo in 1:15.07.

“He’s pretty fast,” said Craig Lewis, who trains Brickyard Ride and also trained his sire, Clubhouse Ride. “Juan said he wanted to take it easy on him, but he wouldn’t let him. Tey ran fast and he was geared down.”

Te win put Brickyard Ride in pretty exclusive company. Such greats as John Henry, Silver Spoon, and Mioland had also won four stakes during one Santa Brickyard Ride wins fourth consecutive Santa Anita stakes in Kona Gold Anita meeting. Only champion Round Table had won more, fve in 1958-59.

Brickyard Ride tried to match Round Table the next month in the $200,500 Triple Bend Stakes (G2) at seven furlongs.

It was not to be, however, as a quarter crack in a hind foot compromised Brickyard Ten came a return to graded compe- Ride, who ran unplaced behind winner BRICKYARD RIDE’S tition, in the $98,000 Kona Gold Stakes American Teorem.

FAST FRACTIONS (G3) April 30 at 6 1⁄2 furlongs on the dirt.

Te Kona Gold gave Brickyard Ride his Only three dared to challenge the Cal- seventh career stakes win at Santa Anita.

FOLD FOES bred, who was bet down to 2-5 favoritism. Tis is another very exclusive list. Tose

BY TRACY GANTZ “Gamblers like to bet lone speed, and I who have won seven at the Great Race licking of a win every month is fgured he’d be the lone speed unless some- Place include California-bred millionaires tough no matter what class of thing unexpected happened like he broke Native Diver and Best Pal. Beholder leads race. But to do it in stakes com- bad,” said owner/breeder Alfred (Sonny) with 13, followed by John Henry with 12, Cal-breds Ancient Title and Terrang with pany takes a special runner, and Cal- Pais. “He broke pretty good today.”

Under regular rider Juan Hernandez, 10 each, Megahertz with nine, and Preciifornia-bred Brickyard Ride is sionist and Cal-bred Flying Paster certainly special. with eight.

Te Golden State Series ofers Brickyard Ride has quite a fola variety of stakes opportunilowing, according to Pais, who said ties, for all ages, all distances, on that people “remember horses like turf and dirt. Tat usually means him.” Hopefully, Pais, who bred taking turns each month, but in Brickyard Ride from the Southern Brickyard Ride’s case, he simply Image mare Brickyard Helen, and switched surfaces and distances as Lewis will have plenty more opporthe need arose. Tus, he won the tunities to add to the horse’s record.

Jan. 15 Don Valpredo California After all, Clubhouse Ride won his Cup Sprint at six furlongs, the two editions of the Californian Feb. 21 Tiznow Stakes at a mile, Stakes (G2) at age 5 and 6, and and the March 20 Sensational Star Pais pointed out that the California Stakes down the Santa Anita hill- Owner/breeder Sonny Pais, jockey Juan Hernandez, and sire “could have horses that thrive trainer Craig Lewis celebrate the victory side turf course. as 5-year-olds and 6-year-olds.”

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efore he turned 16, Tom Beckerle was already working on the outskirts of the racing industry. He began by selling tip sheets at Los Alamitos near where he grew up and fell in love with the racehorses, as so many do.

“Tat’s how I got started,” Beckerle recalled. “As I got older, I got involved with a syndicate.” One syndicate of horse owners turned into many, and Beckerle was recently rewarded for his investment via Tom’s Regret.

Tat California-bred 2-yearold flly triumphed in the $179,785 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs in Kentucky May 5.

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Long before Tom’s Regret, Beckerle was trying his hand in the game. Te frst horse that Beckerle bought into was Set Play, a Florida-bred flly trained by Peter Miller.

Set Play broke her maiden frst out, won the 2007 Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1) three months later and ultimately ran 11th in the 2007 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies at odds of 41-1.

“I got to go to the Breeders’ Cup with the very frst horse I ever got involved with,” Beckerle said. “It was diluted because you didn’t own a lot of the horse, but you got to get in the winner’s circle picture more or less.”

Although Set Play never again reached top competi-

Tom Beckerle (second from right) with the late Jim Causky (second from left) and friends at Angels Stadium.

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tion, the fre within Beckerle was already burning. Fifteen years later he has become much more involved in racing, both via partnerships and on his own.

“I bumped into Terry Lovingier one day back when his Lovacres Ranch was still in Murrieta,” Beckerle said. “I had a horse on layup there from another partnership, and he offered for me to get involved with some of his horses. I’m not a big-time player in the game and I was just trying to get lucky, so getting in with him felt like I could learn the knowledge to pick out some winners myself.”

Beckerle partnered on My Fiona, a California-bred daughter of Ghostzaper—A Vision in Gray, by Two Punch. Winner of six in 16 starts, My Fiona earned $478,743. She was named California’s champion 2-year-old female in 2014 and has since gone on to acclaim as the dam of stakes winners Fi Fi Pharoah and Finneus. In 2021, Finneus was named champion Calbred 2-year-old male, and My Fiona was the California Broodmare of the Year.

“I started buying more and more horses,” Beckerle said. “First one, then two, then part of two more, then part of four. Over the years I’ve had a couple of winners, but not a lot.”

Beckerle is still involved with stakes winner Fi Fi Pharoah, a daughter of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, and last year he was a partner on Cal-bred champion 2-year-old female

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At the Spa, now retired.

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Fi Fi Pharoah was recent“We were at an auction, ly seen running second and Saul Carrillo asked me if in allowance company at I wanted to go in on a horse,” Santa Anita after earlier Beckerle said. “I was at the this year fnishing fourth in bar at the time, so I said that the $200,000 La Canada sounds great. Half an hour Stakes (G2) on New Year’s later Saul came back and said Day. She won the $151,000 I owe him $5,000 because Melair Stakes in June 2021 we got that horse. I regretted and has earned $285,594 in buying it, so we named her 15 starts.

Tom’s Regret. I don’t regret When Beckerle’s closest her now, of course; it was just friend and fellow horse meant to be a joke with the owner, Jim Causky, passed guys. She’s turned out well!” away, Beckerle gathered a A $20,000 yearling few of Casuky’s friends to purchase out of a maiden Sandy Grey, Beckerle, and Amanda Navarro, another partner in My Fiona make a partnership in his winning mare, Tom’s Regret honor. went into training with “His nickname was PapJorge Periban for a partner py, so we named our frst ship that includes Beckerle I’ve had a lot more friends that want horse Papster after him,” and Carrillo. She broke her to get involved. I’m hoping we can keep Beckerle said. maiden by 11 1/2 lengths expanding and be a point of entry Although, to date, the April 15 at Santa Anita.

Cal-bred remains a maiden Tom’s Regret then shipped for people that want to get into the racing in three starts, Papster is to Churchill for Kentucky business but have found out that it’s hard twice stakes-placed and has Derby week to run in the to own them by yourself. I want to keep earned $44,000.

Kentucky Juvenile, where Te small success caught she went favored and ran this party going.” the interest in others, and as such, scoring by a length — Tom Beckerle a bigger partnership was under Tyler Baze. born.

“It’s been fun,” Beckerle “I got involved with some said of racing Tom’s Regret. friends from Los Alamitos Grifn Stables also has High School,” Beckerle said. several unraced 2-year“Te mascot is the Grifns, olds, and Beckerle himself so I started a group called has the Awesome Gambler Grifn Stables.” daughter Da Ruba Girl Te group currently currently working at San has six horses in training, Luis Rey Downs. Some of including brilliant maiden the partnerships’ summer winner EZ Pharis, a Calhopefuls include Cal-breds bred by American Pharoah.

Pappy’s Girl, Tapatio Leo, “I’ve had a lot more and Tirsty Pappy. friends that want to get In the interim, Beckerinvolved,” Beckerle said. le will look to expand his “I’m hoping we can keep racing group.

California-bred Tom’s Regret, owned by Beckerle in partnership, wins expanding and be a point of “It’s hard to make money Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs entry for people that want in this sport without having to get into the racing business but party going.” a lot of horses,” he said. “At this point have found out that it’s hard to own Part of the “party” has been Tom’s I want to get more partners so I can them by yourself. I want to keep this Regret, a daughter of Tom’s Tribute – get more horses.” www.ctba.com ❙ June 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED

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Winners APRIL 18, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022 3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Acclamation—Roberta's Mango: Blueberry Eyes (41-16), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 4/29, a1mi, 1:39.06, $15,840.

Acclamation—Dixie Dame: Standing O (41-16), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 4/30, 1mi (T), 1:34.60, $41,400.

Angus—Malibu Allison: Tim's Buddy (3-1), h, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 5/2, 5f, 56.60, $7,439.

Atta Boy Roy—Special Holiday: Mr. Stang (20-4), g, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 5/2, 6f, 1:9.60, $14,266.

Bayern—Cashing Tickets: Leggs Galore (97-41), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Mizdirection S., 5/21, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.00, $61,380.

Bluegrass Cat—Stars Collide: Stars of Bluegrass (56-24), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 4/28, 1mi, 1:37.25, $15,269.

Bluegrass Cat—Sadie Clare: Sadie Bluegrass (56-24), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Camilla Urso S., 4/30, 5f (T), 56.37, $45,000.

Boisterous—Silent Fusaichi: Loud Fusaichi (41-15), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 4/29, 5 1/2f, 1:4.42, $9,000.

Bold Chieftain—Onefunsonofagun: One Son of a Chief (17-7), g, 8 yo, Fonner Park, SOC, 5/1, 6 1/2f, 1:19.40, $4,800.

Bold Chieftain—Roman Wild: Seattle Bold (17-7), c, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/15, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:42.66, $24,180.

Box Score—Susan B Good: Hail Freedom (1-1), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/30, 1mi, 1:36.67, $41,400.

Champ Pegasus—Kylie's Art: Kerralia (41-11), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, WCL, 5/29, 5 1/2f, 1:4.07, $6,325.

Circumference (IRE)—Incredible Ten: Sassyserb (15-3), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 4/30, 1mi (T), 1:37.74, $24,960.

Clubhouse Ride—Brickyard Helen: Brickyard Ride (49-24), h, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Kona Gold S. (gr. III ), 4/30, 6 1/2f, 1:15.07, $60,000.

Clubhouse Ride—Q T Shae: Barrister's Ride (49-24), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/20, 1mi (T), 1:36.79, $41,400.

Clubhouse Ride—Plan a Surprise: Trojan Clubhouse (49-24), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 5/27, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.33, $24,180.

Clubhouse Ride—Heatology: Heat Seeking Leta (49-24), m, 5 yo, Emerald Downs, STR, 5/29, 5 1/2f, 1:2.88, $9,075.

Coil—All Star Cast: Loafers Boy (20-7), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 4/23, 1 1/8mi, 1:50.92, $24,180.

Comic Strip—Brezza Marina: Blue Chip Betty (10-4), m, 7 yo, Sunray Park, SOC, 5/13, 4 1/2f, 52.96, $13,500.

Competitive Edge—Phanie Slam: Perfect Fanny (61-24), g, 5 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 4/27, 5 1/2f, 1:2.85, $13,319.

Cross Traffc—Perched: Traffc Stopper (78-26), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/6, 5 1/2f, 1:4.81, $10,230.

Curlin to Mischief—Gotta Skedaddle: Copper Charm (32-10), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 4/26, 6 1/2f, 1:16.06, $19,692.

Curlin to Mischief—Paris Design: Affectionto Autism (32-10), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/29, 1mi, 1:38.57, $15,840.

Cyclotron—Myra G.: War Games (16-6), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/1, 1mi, 1:36.93, $25,740.

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The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2022 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.

Daddy Nose Best—Birdsiview: Mountain View (20-5), h, 5 yo, Pocatello Downs, STK, Snapp Memorial S., 5/22, 5f, 59.00, $5,460.

Decarchy—Bella Viaggia: Bella D (17-3), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 5/1, about 6 1/2f, 1:12.86, $53,820.

Decarchy—Rahbadabadou: Evenerevenworse (17-3), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/15, 6f, 1:10.37, $11,160.

Decarchy—Rahbadabadou: Evenerevenworse (17-3), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/30, 5f (T), 57.39, $11,160.

Dialed In—Nuffsaid Nuffsaid: All Dialed In (164-62), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/29, 1mi, 1:38.71, $41,400.

Dontmesswithkitten—Hekawi: Chief Wild Eagle (4-1), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/1, 1mi (T), 1:37.89, $14,520.

Eddington—Red Duchess: Captain Red (6-4), g, 6 yo, Santa Cruz County Fair @ Sonoita, STK, Merry-Go-Round Special S., 5/8, 7f, 1:28.95, $6,612.

Eddington—Shahalie Lake: Moon Rocket (6-4), m, 6 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 5/14, 4 1/2f, 52.38, $6,350.

English Channel—Winds of March (IRE): Freeport Joe (114-37), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, All American S., 5/30, 1mi, 1:36.40, $60,000.

Gallant Son—Zorra Roja: Fast Buck (13-7), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 4/30, 6f (T), 1:8.69, $41,400.

Gallant Son—Carolina Grande: Carolina Mia (13-7), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/20, 5f (T), 56.38, $25,740.

Gallant Son—Be Faithful: In the Vault (13-7), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, WCL, 5/29, 5 1/2f, 1:2.90, $8,250.

Grazen—Open Mic: With Thatbeingsaid (68-33), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 4/19, 6f, 1:9.28, $14,866.

Grazen—Sky Marni: Connie Swingle (68-33), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/7, about 6 1/2f, 1:14.16, $53,820.

Grazen—Miss Rebound: Teddy's Barino (68-33), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/13, 6f, 1:10.55, $41,400.

Grazen—Jet Blue Girl: Jetovator (68-33), g, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/15, 6f (T), 1:8.59, $56,160.

Grazen—Malibu Holiday: Johnny Podres (68-33), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STR, 5/21, 1mi (T), 1:38.30, $28,800.

Grazen—Malley Girl: Desmond Doss (68-33), h, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Thor's Echo S., 5/28, 6f, 1:9.70, $60,000.

Grazen—Unsung Heroine: Alice Marble (68-33), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Fran's Valentine S., 5/28, 1mi (T), 1:37.67, $60,000.

Heatseeker (IRE)—Camille C: Royal Seeker (8-5), g, 8 yo, Miles City, AOC, 5/15, 5 1/4f, 1:7.40, $1,925.

Heat Shield—Heat Exposure: Hot Box (3-2), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/20, 5f (T), 56.50, $53,820.

Idiot Proof—Meet Me in Fargo: Meet the Sheriff (24-11), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/7, 5f (T), 57.36, $15,840.

Idiot Proof—Tiz a Miracle: Tiz a Speed Bomb (24-11), g, 6 yo, Santa Cruz County Fair @ Sonoita, ALW, 5/8, 5f, 59.70, $4,345.

Idiot Proof—Onefunsonofagun: In Our A (24-11), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 5/20, 6f, 1:10.27, $24,960.

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Jeranimo—Casual Observer: Warrior's Moon (13-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/30, 1mi, 1:39.52, $15,840.

Kafwain—Silk Queen: Silken Prince (11-4), g, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, WCL, 5/1, 6f, 1:11.52, $16,800.

Liaison—Ginger Light: Walktheline (57-23), g, 4 yo, Century Mile, ALW, 5/21, 6f, 1:9.62, $10,200.

Lucky Pulpit—Treasure Chest: Trophy Chest (25-5), m, 5 yo, Santa Cruz County Fair @ Sonoita, ALW, 5/8, 6f, 1:14.03, $4,235.

Make Music for Me—Drop a Dime: A Dime for Me (2-2), m, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/28, 5 1/2f, 1:4.39, $11,160.

Many Rivers—Roman Angel: La Vikina (12-4), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/14, 1mi (T), 1:37.43, $24,180.

Mesa Thunder—Cinderella Liberty: Nevadan (1-1), g, 9 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 4/25, 6f, 1:9.43, $7,364.

Ministers Wild Cat—Sensitive Soul: Minister of Soul (50-24), g, 8 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 4/20, 5 1/2f, 1:2.30, $20,094.

Ministers Wild Cat—Sassy Kiss: Fresh One (50-24), g, 5 yo, Lone Star Park, ALW, 5/6, 6f, 1:11.27, $19,620.

Ministers Wild Cat—Calm the Sea: Raging Waters (50-24), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 5/28, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.85, $41,400.

Mr. Big—Two Faced Moon: Big Switch (50-21), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Melair S., 5/28, 1 1/16mi, 1:44.87, $90,000.

Mucho Macho Man—Carmelita: Carmelita's Man (72-30), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Crystal Water S., 5/28, 1mi (T), 1:37.26, $60,000.

Northern Causeway—Divine Miss Indy: Runkerry (36-14), h, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/20, 6f, 1:10.73, $24,180.

Northern Indy—Wee Highland Lass: Bottle of Smoke (3-2), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 4/30, 1mi, 1:37.27, $24,180.

Northern Indy—Wee Highland Lass: Bottle of Smoke (3-2), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 5/21, 1 1/16mi, 1:44.64, $24,180.

Nyquist—More Complexity: It's Simple (102-29), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/1, 6f (T), 1:9.85, $41,400.

Old Topper—Lady Sax: Becca Taylor (4-2), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/7, 6f, 1:10.99, $24,180.

Roi Charmant—Ballydonnell Drive: Bally's Charm (9-3), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Snow Chief S. presented by City National Bank, 5/28, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:50.21, $90,000.

Sea of Secrets—Kentucky Shampoo: Mon Camo (4-1), g, 7 yo, Thistledown, SOC, 5/4, 5 1/2f, 1:4.86, $13,454.

Slew's Tiznow—Shot In The Sun (IRE): Kodiaction (22-5), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/7, 1mi (T), 1:37.39, $15,840.

Smiling Tiger—Princess Hillary: Smiling Salsa (74-32), f, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 4/18, 6f, 1:10.59, $15,425.

Smiling Tiger—Perfect Rhyme: Tiger Queen (74-32), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 4/22, 6f, 1:10.52, $15,120.

Smiling Tiger—Yerevan Sky: Respectfully (74-32), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, STR, 5/14, 6 1/2f (T), 1:16.14, $28,800.

Smiling Tiger—Infernal McGoon: Ima Happy Cat (74-32), m, 7 yo, Emerald Downs, AOC, 5/22, 5 1/2f, 1:1.49, $16,225.

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Winners APRIL 18, 2022 – MAY 30, 2022 Smiling Tiger—Warmth: Funny Feline (74-32), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 5/28, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.81, $41,400.

Square Eddie—Bas: Bolden (71-23), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/15, 6f, 1:9.85, $41,400.

Square Eddie—Cryptic: Shinny (71-23), g, 5 yo, Canterbury Park, SOC, 5/18, 6 1/2f, 1:16.06, $8,700.

Stanford—Light Up the Sky: Heaven Shines (33-10), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/15, 6f, 1:10.46, $15,840.

Stanford—Blues and Silvers: Confdence Builder (33-10), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, WCL, 5/28, 6f, 1:11.27, $6,050.

Stay Thirsty—If Only Ida: Preskitt (131-42), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 4/23, 5 1/2f, 1:4.17, $15,840.

Stay Thirsty—Spanish Doll: Trip to Spain (131-42), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 4/24, 5f (T), 57.15, $24,180.

Stay Thirsty—If Only Ida: Preskitt (131-42), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, AOC, 5/21, 5 1/2f, 1:3.60, $13,750.

Street Boss—Tuesdays With P: Ellamira (118-33), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Campanile S., 5/1, 1mi (T), 1:38.04, $45,000.

Strong Mandate—Princess Hillary: Falsely Accused (92-41), g, 4 yo, Lone Star Park, ALW, 5/1, 1mi, 1:39.24, $20,460.

Surf Cat—Cintron: Lagatha (9-1), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/29, 6f, 1:10.18, $24,180.

Tamarando—Royal Grand Slam: Royal 'n Rando (12-6), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Silky Sullivan S., 5/1, 1mi (T), 1:37.28, $45,000.

Tamarando—Angel Diane: Tam's Little Angel (12-6), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 5/22, 1mi, 1:37.55, $24,180.

Time to Get Even—Pandura: Even Pandura (9-7), f, 4 yo, Fonner Park, SOC, 4/30, 6f, 1:14.80, $4,800.

Tiz a Minister—Hurricane Tiz: Tizzy Twister (6-1), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 5/20, 6 1/2f, 1:18.55, $28,800.

Uh Oh Bango—Ultimate Summer: Ultimate Bango (14-10), g, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Lost in the Fog S., 4/30, 6f, 1:9.32, $45,000.

Unionize—Loyal Bounty: Bounty of Gold (10-6), m, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 5/7, 5f, 56.58, $14,646.

U S Ranger—Lemonade Springs: Robie (17-7), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/28, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:44.34, $15,840.

Vronsky—Cultural Icon: Iconic Sky (53-24), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 5/14, 6f, 1:9.87, $24,180.

Vronsky—Divine Josephine: Vronsky Feint (53-24), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/20, 1mi (T), 1:38.08, $15,840.

2-YEAR-OLDS Tom's Tribute—Pure: Tom's Regret (21-6), f, 2 yo, Churchill Downs, STK, Kentucky Juvenile S., 5/5, 5f, 58.23, $100,905.

MAIDENS American Pharoah—Ez Indy: E Z Pharis (145-56), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 4/30, 4 1/2f, 52.49, $52,260.

Army Mule—Given Star: One in Vermillion (2-1), c, 2 yo, Turf Paradise, STK, Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity, 5/7, 5f, 56.50, $49,611.

Arrogate—Lutess: Fun to Dream (36-13), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/28, 6f, 1:10.56, $40,200.

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Awesome Again—Addagirladdy: Super Chief (51-14), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/13, 6f, 1:10.79, $40,200.

Big Bad Leroybrown—Boo Who Who: Fumano's Girl (4-1), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/27, 5f, 59.16, $23,400.

Boisterous—Vendetta: Roister (41-15), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/28, 6f, 1:11.21, $8,400.

BOLD CHIEFTAIN Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 6580 www.victoryrose.com Bold Chieftain—Annie Oakleaf: Annie's Chief (17-7), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/14, 6f, 1:11.79, $7,800.

Cat Burglar—Moonshinemadness: Moonshine Cat (9-2), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/7, 1mi, 1:40.41, $8,100.

Champ Pegasus—Essence of Bubbles: Bubbles Is On Fire (41-11), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 4/23, 5 1/2f, 1:6.18, $7,800.

Clubhouse Ride—Artistic Sway: Never Sway (49-24), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/8, 6f, 1:13.69, $23,400.

Clubhouse Ride—Moving Desert: I'm Dr. O (49-24), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/14, 5 1/2f, 1:4.03, $23,400.

Clubhouse Ride—Warren's Jen Fizz: Warren's Queen Bee (49-24), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/30, 6 1/2f, 1:18.32, $23,400.

Curlin to Mischief—Khun Dots Varon: Mr. Mischief (32-10), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/15, 6f, 1:11.61, $8,100.

Dads Caps—Leopard Print: La Popis (13-4), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 4/23, 5 1/2f, 1:5.45, $8,100.

Danzing Candy—Cecileabration: Holiday Hustle (29-10), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 4/23, 6f, 1:10.52, $10,200.

Danzing Candy—Ms Glory Be: Ms Glory Beach (29-10), f, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 4/25, 5 1/2f, 1:4.25, $10,375.

Drosselmeyer—Yerkillinmesmalls: Son of Smalls (29-10), g, 7 yo, Sunray Park, MCL, 5/20, 6 1/2f, 1:20.63, $5,400.

Fed Biz—Mischievious: Charlie the Gent (139-44), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/29, 1mi, 1:40.65, $8,100.

Field Commission—Avenging Angel: Hayden's Angel (35-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/20, 6f, 1:12.92, $8,100.

Finnegans Wake—California Ruby: Luvtheoneurwith (5-2), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 4/26, 1mi, 1:39.30, $7,292.

First Dude—Acadia Breeze: Mountain Breeze (66-24), g, 5 yo, Lone Star Park, MCL, 5/20, 6f, 1:12.70, $7,560.

Forest Command—Stately and Mum: Quiet Forest (11-4), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 5/1, 4 1/2f, 52.23, $3,760.

Grazen—A. V. Flynn: Zu Zu Flynn (68-33), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 4/30, 5f, 59.48, $7,800.

Grazen—A Kiss for Maria: Yes Your Graze (68-33), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/1, 6f, 1:12.52, $8,100.

Grazen—Hail Mary: Mary Margaret (68-33), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/30, 6f, 1:11.97, $8,100.

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Heaven's Glory (JPN)—Musical Spirit: Heaven's Music (8-3), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/27, 1mi, 1:39.82, $23,400.

He Be Fire N Ice—Scatkey: Lil Nas (14-5), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/30, 6f (T), 1:9.42, $40,200.

IDIOT PROOF Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 6580 www.victoryrose.com Idiot Proof—Mood Route: City Glitter (24-11), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/8, 5f (T), 58.73, $9,000.

Ministers Wild Cat—Heart Six: Ministertomyheart (50-24), g, 7 yo, Sunray Park, MCL, 4/30, 6 1/2f, 1:21.06, $9,000.

Misremembered—Potenza: O G Gulfstream Gus (33-10), g, 3 yo, Cochise County Fair @ Douglas, MSW, 4/24, 5 1/2f, 1:10.66, $3,840.

Misremembered—Telling Stories: Time to Smile (33-10), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/21, 5f, 59.42, $7,800.

Mr. Big—My Kinda Party: Miss O'Brien (50-21), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/22, 6f (T), 1:10.30, $40,200.

Mr. Big—Yerevan Sky: Big Fashion (50-21), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 5/28, 5f, 57.85, $4,675.

Mizzen Mast—Bottle Walk: Winter Falcon (59-19), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 4/24, 6f, 1:11.08, $23,400.

Northern Causeway—Fleet Royale: Rebel Royal (36-14), g, 4 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 5/2, 5f, 1:0.86, $9,570.

Nyquist—How About Zero: Absolutely Zero (102-29), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/21, 4 1/2f, 52.82, $52,260.

Point Encounter—Alphabet Song: Hot Soup (3-1), g, 5 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 5/8, 5f, 1:0.81, $9,570.

Practical Joke—Allshewrote: Essential Business (87-30), f, 3 yo, Sunray Park, MSW, 5/8, 4 1/2f, 52.76, $15,600.

Practical Joke—Hollywood Queen: She's a Joker (87-30), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/22, 6f (T), 1:10.56, $40,200.

ROUSING SERMON Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Rousing Sermon—Heat Striker: Always Seeking (19-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 4/30, 5 1/2f, 1:4.48, $23,400.

Rousing Sermon—Ribbon of Jewels: Rousing Jewel (19-11), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/7, 4 1/2f, 51.92, $23,400.

Rousing Sermon—Yellow Chumarine: Dareabigdream (19-11), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 5/7, 6 1/2f, 1:16.83, $7,139.

Run It—Dash of Gold: Running Luck (1-1), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 4/29, 1mi (T), 1:39.15, $9,600.

Sapphire Cat—One Wayout: El Berrinches (3-2), c, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/22, 6f, 1:11.35, $23,400.

Secret Circle—Anita's Cookin: Galopin Gourmet (28-10), h, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/21, 5f (T), 57.86, $9,000.

Shackleford—Minster'sadventure: Wear the Crown (141-56), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/29, 1mi, 1:40.68, $8,100.

Shaman Ghost—Pleasant Amelia: Ghostem (36-11), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/6, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:48.76, $40,200.

Sidney's Candy—Fantasy (GB): Buhm's Candy Boy (30-11), g, 5 yo, Turf Paradise, MOC, 5/2, 1mi (T), 1:39.30, $13,050.

Slew's Tiznow—Alwaysincontention: Connie's Promise (22-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/14, 1mi, 1:41.05, $8,100.

SMILING TIGER Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Smiling Tiger—Unbridled Summer: Unbridled Tiger (74-32), g, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 4/27, 5f, 57.16, $7,519.

Smiling Tiger—Moonstone Magic: Betty's Bar (74-32), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MOC, 5/7, 5 1/2f, 1:3.36, $12,781.

Smokem—Sweetpollypurebrd: Paddle On Polly (9-1), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/13, 4 1/2f, 54.18, $40,200.

Southern Image—Cochinero: Happy Is (18-9), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 4/29, 1mi (T), 1:37.84, $23,400.

Southern Image—Oh the Joy: Enjoy It Strait (18-9), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/15, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:44.90, $9,600.

Southern Image—She's Outta There: Dangerous Illusion (18-9), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/29, 6f, 1:12.21, $8,400.

Square Eddie—Paleo (IRE): Paleo's Princess (71-23), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/8, 6f (T), 1:10.38, $23,400.

Square Eddie—Shortbread Scotty: Square Cat (71-23), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/8, 1mi (T), 1:38.66, $40,200.

Stay Thirsty—Light Striker: Stay Lit (131-42), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/7, 1mi, 1:40.94, $8,100.

Stay Thirsty—Discreet Dee: Thirsty John (131-42), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/14, 4 1/2f, 52.56, $40,200.

Stay Thirsty—Vegas Bound: Good N Thirsty (131-42), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/14, 4 1/2f, 53.05, $40,200.

Street Boss—Miss Rebound: Chipper (118-33), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/28, 6f, 1:11.03, $23,400.

Street Life—Simplistic: Fastlife (8-2), f, 4 yo, Parx Racing, MCL, 5/11, 6 1/2f, 1:20.90, $11,400.

Tamarando—Lit de Bet: Tam Tricky (12-6), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, WMC, 5/22, 5f, 57.52, $9,625.

Tamarando—I'm Passing Ya Now: Passarando (12-6), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/28, 5f, 59.37, $23,400.

TEXAS RYANO Arroyo Vista Farm 760 913 5052 www.arroyovistafarm.com Texas Ryano—Artie's Mint: Carolyn's Way (8-2), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/8, 5 1/2f, 1:6.16, $8,400.

Tom's Tribute—Moons Over Me: Tom's Moon (21-6), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/6, 5 1/2f, 1:5.35, $8,400.

Unionize—Heat Wave: Union Wave (10-6), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 5/8, 1mi, 1:38.57, $23,400.

Unionize—Sunfare: Magicisthemoonlite (10-6), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/30, 1mi (T), 1:40.05, $9,600.

Unusual Heatwave—Isit Still Legal: Leigh Ann (2-1), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/28, 1mi, 1:40.99, $8,100.

U S Ranger—Lemonade Springs: Robie (17-7), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/7, 1mi (T), 1:38.74, $9,600.

Vronsky—Lets Get Frisky: Miss Rebekah (53-24), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 4/18, 5f, 58.08, $8,330.

Vronsky—Accommodation: Miracle in Motion (53-24), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/7, 6f, 1:13.18, $10,200.

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DIAGNOSING COLIC KNOWING THE SIGNS AND WHAT THEY INDICATE

BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

T

he term colic simply means abdominal pain or discomfort.

Te pain might be caused by a digestive problem, irritation or blockage of the digestive tract, or a problem with some other internal organ. Uterine contractions in a foaling mare can also cause colic.

Te most common cause of abdominal discomfort, however, involves the digestive tract.

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Signs of colic include obvious abdominal pain—often shown by the horse pawing, rolling, sweating, looking around at the fank, etc. If you check vital signs, the horse will have an elevated heart rate. Mild abdominal pain might be hard to detect unless you know your horse well and can tell when he isn’t quite himself. A horse with mild abdominal pain could be just a little dull, slightly restless, or of feed. He might get up and down more than usu-

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al or spend too much time lying down.

He could lie with his head tucked around toward his belly or fank.

If he’s out at pasture with herdmates, the horse may go of by himself, stand in a corner away from the other horses, or show abnormal posture. He might stretch or stand with his head high and front legs forward, with hind feet farther back than normal, trying to ease discomfort or gas pains in his abdomen.

If he acts strange or looks dull, it is

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A sweaty, agitated horse that spends more than usual or too much time lying down might be in the early stages of colic distress

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Veterinary assistance is always welcome in cases where colic is suspected

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important to check his vital signs and abdominal sounds. Check heart rate, respiration rate, and temperature. A horse with a compromised gut (or a serious problem with some other internal organ) might be going into shock; he will be sweating but cold, with subnormal temperature.

Use a stethoscope or your ear pressed to his side to listen for rumbling and gurgling gut sounds. Constant rumbling might mean an overactive gastrointestinal tract. Absence of gut sounds (ominous silence, except for the gentle “whish” of lung sounds as the horse breathes) could indicate a blockage or shutdown gut.

In that situation, you need veterinary assistance. Keep the horse under observation even if he just has mild colic because it could worsen, depending on what is causing it.

Sometimes a horse with muscle pain, such as cramping in the large muscles of the hindquarters, will show some of the same pawing and sweating signs as a case of colic. Any horse showing signs of discomfort could need veterinary attention, but until the veterinarian arrives, you can often make a diference by how you handle and treat that horse.

First, however, you need to determine whether the horse is sufering from colic (abdominal pain) or muscle pain due to muscle cramps. In an emergency situation, how you treat these conditions will be diferent, so you need to determine what the problem is.

Muscle cramping (tied-up muscles) associated with exercise is often mistaken for colic because the horse is uncomfortable and might paw and sweat. But if you try to walk him—as you would for a colic case—you will make his condition worse. Tus, you need to make a quick determination regarding how to handle the situation.

If the horse is in severe pain and trying to drop to the ground and roll violently, traditional wisdom is to keep him on his feet if possible. Violent rolling, especially if the gut is distended by

The goal is to keep a colicky horse on his feet and not let him lie down and roll

gas with part of it too full and part of it empty, can cause the gut to fip over on itself, creating a fatal twist that shuts of blood supply to the gut.

A normal horse with normal gut fll, rolling to rid himself of fies, scratch his back, or relieve itchiness from sweat

after a workout, will not sufer a twisted gut. Violent rolling when the gut is already compromised is what can lead to problems, so the goal is to keep the colicky horse on his feet. Tis is usually accomplished by keeping him moving—walking him around until

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Listening for gut sounds is of primary importance as is keeping records of the normal gut-sound rate. After checking gut sounds, along with respiration rate and heart rate, walk the horse around and check again to see if those rates are heading back toward the horse’s normal

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A horse that has no gut sounds means that the (digestive) tract is shut down, which is not a good sign.”

— Dr. Cid Hayden

“In a horse that has colic, the risks are greater. Te horse already has abdominal pain and may have a lot of pressure due to a distended bowel. Tere may be an impaction or a sore spot that would cause the horse to react if the veterinarian bumps into it. Palpating a horse for a colic examination may occasionally create more potential problems.

“When trying to check the internal

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the veterinarian arrives to diagnose the problem more fully and hopefully resolve it with appropriate treatment.

If the horse is stressed and tired, however, you don’t need to keep him moving constantly. If he wants to rest, let him rest. It’s only important to keep him on his feet when the spasms of pain hit and he wants to drop to the ground and roll.

One of the primary techniques used by veterinarians for colic diagnosis is palpation per rectum. Te veterinarian gently reaches into the rectum with a well-lubricated plastic glove/sleeve to try to feel some of the adjacent portions of the digestive tract and other organs to help determine what is going in inside the horse.

Dr. Cid Hayden, an equine veterinarian at Salmon, Idaho, notes that this procedure is not without risk. Te rectal tissues of a horse are delicate and bowel contractions are very strong.

“If the horse is moving around and straining against the intruding arm, the delicate rectal tissues could be injured,” Hayden said. “If done correctly and carefully, the risk is minimal, but there is always a chance for mild irritation and infammation of these tissues, or even rectal tears. Tose can be very serious, requiring emergency abdominal surgery to correct.

It is important to check all the vital signs: A horse with a serious internal problem will be sweating but cold and have a subnormal temperature

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areas, no one has an arm long enough to feel the entire abdomen of a horse. You are usually palpating the rear one-third at best. You can’t feel everything that you need to check. You are trying to feel for an abnormality or for a normal organ that’s not where it’s supposed to be.

“In those situations, it’s not so much that you can feel what’s wrong, but the normal anatomy is not where it is supposed to be—or if it’s missing, where did it go?

“Some of the examination for colic, per rectum, trying to fgure out what is wrong inside the horse, takes a lot of interpretation—based on what the normal anatomy would have been. If you are not very close to an equine hospital, if it’s a serious case where the horse needs surgical correction, this means hauling the horse somewhere else. Often I am trying to decide early on if surgery (or a more lengthy and involved diagnostic procedure) is needed. We have to make these determinations as quickly as possible to give the horse a chance.”

In a hospital setting, colic diagnosis could include a laparoscopic examination fank surgery, or major abdominal surgery. Other techniques available at a larger clinic might also involve ultrasound. But out in the feld or at a small clinic, tools and techniques are often limited to things like trans-rectal palpation, listening to gut sounds with a stethoscope, and doing a belly tap. Te basic examination will include checking heart rate, respiration rate, capillary refll time (checking the gums), etc. to see if the horse is in shock and, if so, how severely.

“Color of the gums and mucous membranes and other color changes can also be clues regarding whether the horse is becoming toxic from endotoxin release or other problems,” said Hayden.

“A horse that has no gut sounds means that the tract is shut down, which is not a good sign.”

A belly tap, which involves sticking a sterile needle through the belly wall to obtain fuid that can be examined, can

TREATING TO RELIEVE DISCOMFORT It’s generally best to wait for the veterinarian to come diagnose and treat a colicky horse, since giving a drug like Banamine (funixin meglumine) to ease the pain could mask some of the signs, making it harder for the veterinarian to assess effectively what’s going on with that horse.

If, however, it might be some time before the veterinarian can get there, administering this drug may help keep the horse from rolling violently and damaging himself. Your veterinarian might prescribe Banamine that you can keep on hand for emergencies.

It is important to administer it correctly, however. Banamine is most effective when given intravenously. If you don’t know how to give an IV injection, it’s safer to give it orally rather than intramuscularly to avoid possible risk for injection-site abscesses and serious side effects such as clostridial myositis, which can be very diffcult to treat, and life-threatening. There are oral pastes, but in an emergency you can also give the injectable form by mouth (squirted into the mouth) to be absorbed that way.

Discuss this ahead of time with your veterinarian to be prepared for colic emergencies.

tell the veterinarian several things.

“We check for white blood cells and infammatory cells, fbrin, etc.,” said Hayden. “We can also do some other tests on that fuid to get an idea about how serious the horse’s condition might be.”

One of the things the veterinarian will want to know is whether the horse is passing manure. A horse with colic

can pass a little manure at frst and then cease, if there is something serious farther up the tract causing blockage or shutdown. An examination of the manure could also give clues.

“If it’s very dry and frm, or loose and watery, this can be an indication of problems,” said Hayden. “Sometimes the manure might have sand in it.”

A history of the horse and what it has been eating can also be very helpful.

“One problem we encounter fairly often is change of feed,” Hayden said. “An abrupt change, overeating on certain kinds of feeds, or consuming moldy feed or toxic plants can lead to digestive problems and colic.

“I tell people that if they see a colic situation, they should check vital signs. Have a stethoscope and know how to use it. You also need to know what the horse’s normal heart rate and respiration rate are and listen to bowel sounds. Even though you might not be able to diferentiate among types of breathing and types of pulses and types of gut sounds, you can count bowel contractions and gurgles—how many per minute.

“If you have a record what his normal heart rate, respiration rate, and gut sound rate are, this gives something to compare to in an emergency. You can check those three things and after you walk the horse around check again.

If those vital signs aren’t going back toward normal after an hour, call the veterinarian.

“Another thing horsemen should learn how to do—which is helpful in any serious condition—is take capillary refll.

Lift the horse’s lip, fnd a pink spot on the gum (it will be pink in a normal, healthy horse and dark and red/purple in a horse with shock), and press it for a few seconds with your thumb. Take your thumb away and see how quickly it turns pink again.

It should turn pink in two seconds or less.

If it takes three seconds, this indicates a little dehydration or shock, four to fve is mild dehydration or mild shock, and seven seconds or longer indicates severe dehydration or severe shock.”

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Leading Earner

Slow Down Andy ($295,000) Madiha ($100,755) Alice Marble ($191,620) Principe Carlo ($117,800) Closing Remarks ($85,320) Big Switch ($103,794) Letsgetlucky ($159,400) Loud Mouth ($71,552) Burnin Turf ($163,380) Royal ‘n Rando ($125,138) Tom’s Regret ($141,105) Square Cat ($65,660) Smuggler’s Run ($208,040) Fast Buck ($81,600) Sensible Cat ($86,880) Brickyard Ride ($274,000) Carmelita’s Man ($108,438) Leggs Galore ($271,380) Indian Peak ($55,090) Fly the Sky ($85,000) Bally’s Charm ($145,680) Psycho Dar ($57,860) Barrister’s Ride ($95,500) Runkerry ($28,480) Miss Union ($54,092) That’s Amare ($96,220) She’s Bulletproof ($82,600) Hail Freedom ($140,940) Super Chief ($40,200) Harbor Kitty ($19,230) Heaven’s Music ($71,630) Trojan Clubhouse ($99,960) Bella D ($109,638) Highland Ghost ($68,944) Viva La Fiesta ($33,990) Straight Up G ($103,000) Lil Nas ($40,200) Emerald Lake ($65,040) Smitten by Kitten ($73,640) Funny Feline ($93,780) Aligato ($123,800) Fast Draw Munnings ($121,264) Stone’s River ($23,240) Smiling Salsa ($40,425) Command a Premium ($24,300) Pumpkin Bread ($43,872) Murphys Tiger ($60,362) Power Surge ($98,510) Youteyourhonor ($105,440) Vivacious Vanessa ($49,600) Sen Sen ($51,678) Tiger Dad ($77,802) Popular Kid ($95,271) Talklessworkmore ($34,840) O’Neill’s Legacy ($21,126) Area Code ($42,920)

Earnings

$1,494,279 $1,355,765 $1,351,421 $1,044,364 $880,739 $814,064 $721,664 $570,625 $527,561 $439,836 $378,461 $344,178 $310,906 $285,050 $276,950 $275,840 $275,382 $271,380 $261,425 $245,184 $239,800 $221,693 $209,662 $191,558 $188,232 $182,460 $181,092 $168,250 $165,674 $153,393 $152,459 $151,659 $149,128 $144,300 $134,830 $134,000 $129,230 $127,180 $126,457 $123,996 $123,800 $121,264 $112,473 $111,526 $111,100 $110,042 $108,202 $108,110 $105,440 $100,873 $97,890 $96,712 $96,591 $95,834 $93,375 $92,960

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Unusual Heat Turf Classic Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint California Cup Oaks California Cup Sprint California Cup Derby Spring Fever Stakes Tiznow Stakes Irish O’Brien Stakes Sensational Star Stakes Echo Eddie Stakes Evening Jewel Stakes Silky Sullivan Stakes Campanile Stakes Crystal Water Stakes Snow Chief Stakes Fran’s Valentine Stakes Thor’s Echo Melair Stakes Bertrando Stakes Fleet Treat Stakes Real Good Deal Stakes California Dreamin’ Stakes CTBA Stakes Graduation Stakes Solana Beach Stakes Generous Portion Stakes I’m Smokin Stakes Harris Farms Stakes California Distaff California Flag Handicap Golden State Juvenile Fillies Golden State Juvenile Betty Grable Stakes Cary Grant Stakes Soviet Problem Stakes King Glorious Stakes

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$200,000 $150,000 $200,000 $150,000 $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 $150,000 $75,000 $75,000 $100,000 $150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 $100,000 $175,000 $175,000 $150,000 $125,000 $125,000 $150,000 $125,000 $125,000 $75,000 $100,000 $100,000 $150,000 $150,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000

Leading California Sires Lists 2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Sire

Races Rnrs Won

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MONEY WON Earnings/ Runner

Earned

Sire

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

68

233

45

$1,811,434

Earned

1 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

14

9

$568,811

$40,629

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

2 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

12

11

$349,317

$29,110

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

165

800

91

$1,785,870

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

68

45 $1,811,434

$26,639

3 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

137

470

60

$1,703,013

4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 49

40 $1,304,201

$26,616

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

263

47

$1,324,793

$22,536

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 49

179

40

$1,304,201

$21,110

6 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

213

32

$1,168,606

7 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

50

165

26

$1,126,817

8 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

64

228

37

$925,843

9 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

56

225

30

$860,209

10 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

186

30

$853,838

11 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

137

22

$853,175

12 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 50

175

35

$764,873

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

60

236

32

$709,712

5 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 6 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union

50 10

26 $1,126,817 10

$211,097

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

22

$853,175

$20,314

8 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

13

$573,007

$19,759

9 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

21

10

$392,482

$18,690

10 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

47 $1,324,793

$17,903

11 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

32 $1,168,606

$16,459

12 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

30

$853,838

$16,110

13 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

24

17

$378,034

$15,751

14 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

88

13

$573,007

14 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

56

30

$860,209

$15,361

15 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

14

49

9

$568,811

15 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 50

35

$764,873

$15,297

16 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

106

13

$417,745

16 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

18

12

$261,891

$14,550

17 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

21

83

10

$392,482

17 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

64

37

$925,843

$14,466

18 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

24

80

17

$378,034

18 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

14

$270,271

$14,225

19 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

38

110

16

$353,569

19 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

13

6

$178,449

$13,727

20 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

12

39

11

$349,317

20 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie

16

8

$217,071

$13,567

21 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 34

115

13

$320,514

$13,055

22 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

33

79

11

$317,378

23 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

41

154

12

$273,864

24 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

82

14

$270,271

25 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

18

73

12

$261,891

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

30

98

10

$256,576

27 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

28

110

12

$251,370

28 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 36

124

14

$246,788

11

$220,254

21 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

13

$417,745

2022 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Sire

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

Earned

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

38

71

11

13

$847,799

2 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

40

80

8

10

$736,404

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

50 135

16

20

$569,711

29 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

17

75

4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 29

60

8

9

$452,745

30 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie

16

47

8

$217,071

5 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

25

51

7

7

$406,102

31 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union

10

42

10

$211,097

7

24

2

3

$383,230

32 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

22

83

9

$209,062

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

20

41

4

5

$342,399

33 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

18

72

12

$194,974

8 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

19

46

5

5

$341,750

34 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew

9

32

4

$190,612

9 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

23

45

7

7

$304,465

35 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

17

75

11

$189,764

24

39

3

4

$231,029

36 Heaven’s Glory (JPN), 2013, by Tapit

8

28

3

$181,019

$201,166

37 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

13

50

6

$178,449

$193,320

38 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

16

62

8

$170,374

39 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat

14

41

5

$170,276

40 Storm Wolf, 2002, by Stormin Fever

15

57

7

$169,734

41 Jeranimo, 2006, by Congaree

13

65

5

$162,529

42 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike

19

58

4

$148,472

43 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat

12

58

5

$145,551

44 Box Score, 2011, by Dynaformer

1

5

3

$140,940

45 Circumference (IRE), 2012, by Galileo (IRE)

15

46

5

$131,881

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

10 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 11 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 12 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 13 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew

12 29 4

22 56 9

3 4 1

3 4 2

$148,084

14 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

13

17

5

6

$142,183

15 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

4

8

2

2

$124,274

16 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat

7

15

2

2

$123,560

12

20

2

2

$115,085

18 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 11

17

2

2

$110,686

17 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 19 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

3

8

1

1

$83,356

46 Boat Trip, 2009, by Harlan’s Holiday

15

40

6

$131,844

20 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

7

12

2

2

$73,588

47 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE)

13

50

4

$127,980

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 May 30, 2022.

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Leading California Sires Lists 2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Rnrs Won

Sire

1 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union

10

Earned

10

Median

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

Races Won

Earned

$211,097 $19,285

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

165

57

91 $1,785,870

137

44

60 $1,703,013

2 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

12

11

$349,317 $17,623

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

3 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

14

$270,271 $16,350

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

68

33

45 $1,811,434

4 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

14

9

$568,811 $15,710

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

32

47 $1,324,793

5 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

68

5 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

64

25

37

$925,843

60

25

32

$709,712

6 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

45 $1,811,434 $15,480

50

26 $1,126,817 $13,400

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 7 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

49

24

40 $1,304,201

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

56

24

30

$860,209

47 $1,324,793 $11,040

† Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

24

30

$853,838

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

50

24

35

$764,873

49

40 $1,304,201 $13,400

8 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

30

9 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

$853,838 $11,780

10 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

22

$853,175 $10,359

11 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

24

17

$378,034

$9,630

11 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

23

32 $1,168,606

12 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

18

12

$261,891

$9,600

12 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

50

21

26 $1,126,817

13 Jeranimo, 2006, by Congaree

13

5

$162,529

$9,240

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

17

22

$853,175

14 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

38

14

16

$353,569

Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 36

14 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat

12

5

$145,551

$9,008

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

13

$573,007

$8,300

16 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

17

11

$220,254

$8,200

17 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

13

$417,745

$8,058 $7,630

18 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

13

6

$178,449

14

14

$246,788

24

11

17

$378,034

Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus

41

11

12

$273,864

Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

11

14

$270,271

16 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

50

35

$764,873

$7,426

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

10

13

$573,007

20 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

32 $1,168,606

$7,325

† Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

10

13

$417,745

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

30

10

$7,030

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 34

10

13

$320,514

Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

10

11

$317,378

$256,576

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START Sire

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

Rnrs

68

Srts

Earned

233 $1,811,434

Earnings Start

$7,774

33

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Sire

Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

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

49

179 $1,304,201

$7,286

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

165

800

91

$1,785,870

3 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

50

165 $1,126,817

$6,829

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

137

470

60

$1,703,013

4 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

$6,511

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

263

47

$1,324,793

88

$573,007

5 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

137

$853,175

$6,228

4 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

68

233

45

$1,811,434

6 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

213 $1,168,606

$5,486

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

49

179

40

$1,304,201

7 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

74

263 $1,324,793

$5,037

6 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

64

228

37

$925,843

8 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

21

$4,729

7 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

50

175

35

$764,873

8 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

71

213

32

$1,168,606

60

236

32

$709,712

56

225

30

$860,209

9 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

83

$392,482

24

80

$378,034

$4,725

10 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

186

$853,838

$4,591

11 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

50

175

$764,873

$4,371

12 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

64

228

$925,843

$4,061

† Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

53

186

30

$853,838

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 10 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

13 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

33

79

$317,378

$4,017

12 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

50

165

26

$1,126,817

14 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

106

$417,745

$3,941

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

42

137

22

$853,175

15 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

56

225

$860,209

$3,823

14 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

24

80

17

$378,034

470 $1,703,013

$3,623

15 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

38

110

16

$353,569

16 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

82

14

$270,271

36

124

14

$246,788

16 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

137

17 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

18

73

$261,891

$3,588

18 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

13

50

$178,449

$3,569

19 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

19

82

$270,271

$3,296

18 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

29

88

13

$573,007

20 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

38

110

$353,569

$3,214

† Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

32

106

13

$417,745

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

60

236

$709,712

$3,007

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

34

115

13

$320,514

Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway

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Leading California Sires Lists

2022 LEADING LIFETIME SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 20 22 23 24

27 28 29 30

33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 43 45 46 47

50

Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image Indian Evening, 2009, by Indian Charlie Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam † Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song Trapper, 2000, by Iron Cat Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) Sea of Secrets, 1995, by Storm Cat Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) Mast Track, 2004, by Mizzen Mast Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat Onebadshark, 2000, by Diligence U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig Circumference (IRE), 2012, by Galileo (IRE) Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

Crops

10 10 5 9 5 7 15 13 14 7 10 7 7 6 7 14 4 2 6 13 14 8 14 9 6 11 6 9 8 16 6 17 9 10 11 4 8 12 13 17 6 2 9 5 9 7 9 14 10 4 4

Avg Named Size Foals

28 27 24 20 56 70 23 62 34 27 14 29 32 55 61 24 16 62 18 12 16 23 38 6 52 5 11 6 22 13 10 29 10 18 13 30 12 7 30 11 12 56 7 17 7 8 9 4 39 17 16

279 271 118 178 281 487 347 802 474 186 137 202 221 331 428 338 62 123 109 160 228 181 532 55 313 56 63 58 179 215 62 488 88 181 138 119 98 89 389 183 69 111 62 85 66 59 79 54 394 66 64

Runners

Winners

2YO Winners

183-66% 235-87% 83-70% 102-57% 252-90% 356-73% 250-72% 631-79% 357-75% 141-76% 82-60% 130-64% 152-69% 192-58% 398-93% 269-80% 36-58% 33-27% 53-49% 108-68% 160-70% 119-66% 426-80% 39-71% 242-77% 44-79% 42-67% 45-78% 104-58% 146-68% 28-45% 411-84% 65-74% 135-75% 90-65% 54-45% 59-60% 48-54% 304-78% 140-77% 27-39% 47-42% 43-69% 46-54% 47-71% 46-78% 51-65% 42-78% 309-78% 25-38% 40-63%

126-45% 186-69% 60-51% 60-34% 162-58% 244-50% 173-50% 459-57% 260-55% 103-55% 56-41% 79-39% 112-51% 122-37% 291-68% 199-59% 23-37% 16-13% 36-33% 84-53% 100-44% 74-41% 323-61% 25-45% 166-53% 33-59% 28-44% 28-48% 75-42% 96-45% 13-21% 297-61% 43-49% 97-54% 60-43% 29-24% 43-44% 30-34% 230-59% 97-53% 15-22% 20-18% 20-32% 27-32% 25-38% 33-56% 29-37% 33-61% 206-52% 9-14% 18-28%

23-8% 63-23% 17-14% 14-8% 87-31% 80-16% 31-9% 125-16% 60-13% 20-11% 18-13% 12-6% 30-14% 31-9% 68-16% 52-15% 11-18% 10-8% 7-6% 1-1% 16-7% 18-10% 80-15% 4-7% 49-16% 13-23% 5-8% 6-10% 21-12% 27-13% 2-3% 81-17% 17-19% 21-12% 7-5% 15-13% 7-7% 3-3% 41-11% 24-13% 2-3% 13-12% 9-15% 5-6% 2-3% 6-10% 7-9% 6-11% 50-13% 0-0% 10-16%

Stakes Winners

Graded Stakes Winners

16-6% 19-7% 3-3% 6-3% 10-4% 16-3% 12-3% 37-5% 12-3% 7-4% 2-1% 5-2% 6-3% 9-3% 4-1% 8-2% 3-5% 0-0% 0-0% 3-2% 7-3% 7-4% 21-4% 1-2% 7-2% 1-2% 2-3% 2-3% 6-3% 6-3% 1-2% 16-3% 1-1% 4-2% 2-1% 2-2% 1-1% 1-1% 4-1% 4-2% 0-0% 0-0% 1-2% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 1-2% 3-1% 0-0% 1-2%

4-1% 3-1% 2-2% 1-1% 5-2% 3-1% 4-1% 6-1% 3-1% 3-2% 0-0% 1-0% 2-1% 1-0% 2-0% 1-0% 1-2% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 2-1% 0-0% 2-0% 0-0% 1-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 2-0% 0-0% 0-0% 2-1% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 2-1% 0-0% 0-0%

Progeny Earnings

AEI

Comp Index

$15,074,125 $22,509,201 $6,026,321 $6,005,142 $12,795,346 $25,581,760 $18,391,764 $48,396,712 $22,504,634 $8,674,795 $4,263,099 $6,617,154 $8,694,258 $10,961,035 $44,272,553 $16,154,375 $1,839,662 $970,431 $3,017,826 $6,412,131 $8,376,389 $6,409,499 $24,998,974 $2,459,231 $13,642,687 $2,278,036 $1,898,058 $2,580,360 $4,941,926 $5,930,399 $1,049,100 $19,853,359 $3,323,540 $6,775,206 $4,510,715 $1,628,968 $3,069,121 $1,683,215 $13,228,514 $6,292,287 $800,826 $928,092 $1,427,812 $1,511,516 $1,409,481 $1,621,539 $1,784,817 $1,458,395 $10,740,329 $600,551 $1,100,569

1.49 1.45 1.43 1.34 1.22 1.20 1.20 1.15 1.13 1.06 1.05 1.04 1.03 1.03 1.01 1.01 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.95 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.92 0.92 0.92 0.89 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.82 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.77 0.75 0.74 0.74 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.68 0.68 0.66 0.64 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.62 0.62

1.05 1.13 0.94 0.92 0.91 1.31 1.03 1.49 1.33 0.97 0.93 1.17 1.04 1.00 1.08 1.09 1.08 1.07 0.91 1.09 0.85 1.09 0.88 0.86 1.35 0.75 0.94 0.70 0.94 1.04 0.81 1.03 0.71 0.99 1.11 0.84 0.88 0.83 0.90 0.69 0.77 0.97 0.88 1.18 0.71 0.84 0.80 0.98 1.19 0.78 0.75

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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June 25-July 10

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July 22-Sept. 11

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Aug. 19-28

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Aug. 24-Oct. 4

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Oct. 19-Dec. 20

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Distance

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3-y-o & up, f. & m.

6 f.

$100,000

4

SA

Cinema Stakes

3-y-o

1 1⁄8 m. (T)

$100,000

5

SA

Desert Code Stakes

3-y-o

6 f. (T)

11

SA

Affrmed Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o

1 1⁄16 m.

11

GGF Albany Stakes

3-y-o & up

5 f. (T)

12

SA

Summertime Oaks (Gr. II)

3-y-o f.

1 1⁄16 m.

$200,000

18

SA

Santa Maria Stakes (Gr. II)

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

1 1⁄16 m.

$200,000

18

SA

Fasig-Tipton Futurity

2-y-o

5 f.

$100,000

18

SA

Fasig-Tipton Debutante

2-y-o f.

5 f.

$100,000

19

SA

San Juan Capistrano Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o & up

abt. 1 3⁄4 m. (T)

$125,000

19

SA

American Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o & up

1 m. (T)

$100,000

19

SA

Possibly Perfect Stakes

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

1 1⁄4 m. (T)

$100,000

25

Pln

She’s a Tiger Stakes*

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

1 1⁄16 m.

25

LRC

Bertrando Stakes

3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired

1 m.

2

Pln

Oak Tree Sprint*

3-y-o & up

6 f.

4

LRC

Great Lady M. Stakes (Gr. II)

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

6 1⁄2 f.

$200,000

9

LRC

Los Alamitos Derby

3-y-o

1 1⁄8 m.

$125,000

9

Pln

Everett Nevin Stakes*

2-y-o

5 1⁄2 f.

$75,000

22

Dmr

Oceanside Stakes

3-y-o

1 m. (T)

$100,000

23

Dmr

San Clemente Stakes (Gr. II)

3-y-o f.

1 m. (T)

$200,000

23

Dmr

Osunitas Stakes

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

1 m. (T)

$100,000

23

Sac

California Governor’s Cup*

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

6 f.

24

Dmr

Cougar II Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o & up

1 1⁄2 m.

$125,000

24

Dmr

Wickerr Stakes

3-y-o & up

1 m. (T)

$100,000

28

Dmr

Fleet Treat Stakes

3-y-o f., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired

7 f.

$175,000

29

Dmr

Daisycutter Handicap

3-y-o & up, f. & m.

5 f. (T)

$100,000

30

Dmr

San Diego Handicap (Gr. II)

3-y-o & up

1 1⁄16 m.

$300,000

30

Dmr

Bing Crosby Stakes (Gr. I)

3-y-o & up

6 f.

$400,000

31

Dmr

Eddie Read Stakes (Gr. II)

3-y-o & up

1 1⁄8 m. (T)

$250,000

$75,000 $100,000 $50,000

$75,000 $100,000 $75,000

$75,000

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