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CHAMPIONSHIP Performance Bred and Raised at HARRIS FARMS CALIFORNIA CHROME

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The ongoing commitment by Harris Farms to breeding and racing over the past 60 years has produced hundreds of productive racehorses for both the farm and its clients.

Harris Farms graduates that have achieved world-wide acclaim include National Racing Hall of Fame honorees CALIFORNIA CHROME and TIZNOW.

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From the EXECUTIVE CORNER TY Green CTBA BOARD MEMBER

GOLDEN GATE CLOSURE DELAYED UNTIL JUNE “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.”

—President John F. Kennedy

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nless you’ve spent the last few weeks in Aaron Rogers’ blackout room, you know that a monumental change has come to California racing. Te Stronach Group announced that Golden Gate Fields, which has been running continuously since 1941, would be closing its doors forever in December of this year. Tis announcement rightly sent shockwaves through the industry and those who depend on it for their livelihood. Without a permanent base of racing in Northern California, the hundreds of horses stabled at Golden Gate would have to either move to Southern California or leave the state.

While the Stronach Group encouraged Northern California trainers and owners to relocate to Santa Anita, most were uncertain about whether they wanted to uproot their lives to seek competition on a new circuit. Although the Stronach Group ofered assurances that races would be available for Northern California horses with higher purses, there was a genuine concern as to how many of those horses would ft in the seemingly higher level of Santa Anita racing. Many Northern California connections considered either leaving the state or leaving the game altogether. In short, California racing faced the greatest challenge in its illustrious history.

We at the CTBA recognized immediately the potential impact the Golden Gate closure could have on our members. We also recognized that the key short-term issue was time. Northern California racing interests needed time to either establish an

alternative racing circuit or plan a relocation south. While we had to plan for the scheduled Golden Gate closure, our immediate focus was on brokering an agreement between all interested parties for more time.

While this may not seem like a daunting task, given the time frame, it took a monumental efort to bring about a resolution.

CTBA ofcials worked with the CHRB, CARF, the Stronach Group and the TOC toward some resolution. Literally hundreds of hours of negotiations took place over the period of a few weeks and, fnally, at the 11th hour, a compromise acceptable to all parties was reached by which Golden Gate would remain open through June 2024. Tat extension gives CARF, or any other interested party, an opportunity to establish a Northern California racing circuit. Te resolution is not perfect, but it is the best that could be reached.

By now you’ve no doubt heard that the resolution allows Northern California racing revenue to remain in the North while there is racing in the North. Tat foundation allows CARF or other interested parties to build a circuit utilizing existing facilities. Tere is certainly more work to be done, and the CTBA will provide whatever assistance it can toward that goal. Te CTBA frmly supports racing in both Southern and Northern California.

Tat brings us to the “future” portion of President Kennedy’s quote at the beginning of this article. Like it or not, the future of racing in California is tied to economics. In closing Golden Gate Fields, the Stronach Group cites economic losses as its primary reason. Te challenge for Northern California will be to use the existing facilities at Sacramento, Pleasanton, and Fresno (and hopefully Santa Rosa) to create a viable circuit.

Tere are reasons to be optimistic. Te Fairs all have fxed infrastructure in place.

Some work will need to be done, such as adding turf courses where possible, but the CARF facilities are in excellent condition and don’t carry the deferred maintenance costs of Golden Gate. Moreover, the closure of Turf Paradise, a sad day for our Arizona neighbors, does provide an opportunity for CARF to fashion racing programs to attract those horses to the new circuit. It is axiomatic that with more horses, the felds are bigger and handle is higher. Larger handles translate to bigger purses. We are very optimistic that the “new” Northern circuit is the beginning of a new era. At the same time, the CTBA is working with the Stronach Group to enhance the rewards and opportunities for California breeders.

It should go without saying, but the CTBA encourages all its members to support Northern California racing. A very signifcant number of California-breds run in the North, and supporting that circuit is critical to our breeding industry.

Te CTBA will be working with CARF to do whatever we can to enhance racing in the North and looks forward to a long and bright future for California racing.

Finally, we cannot emphasize enough the amount of work, dedication, and cooperation that went into reaching this resolution. Te obvious players, who we thank, are CARF, the Stronach Group, and the TOC. While no one individual was responsible for the result, we want to recognize the efort of the CHRB, particularly board member Oscar Gonzalez.

Oscar is dedicated to protecting racing in both Northern and Southern California and was relentless in making sure a compromise was reached.

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14 VRONSKY COLT

16 Golden State Series: I’m Smokin Stakes

TOPS FASIG-TIPTON SALE

17 Golden State Series: Generous Portion Stakes

Eleven California-bred yearlings brought six fgures at the Sept. 26 Fasig-Tipton sale, including the $250,000 sale topper, a half brother to Kings River Knight.

18 Golden State Series: Solana Beach Stakes

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20 Cal-breds Win Multiple Graded Stakes

SECRETARY SUE GREENE DIRECTORS John C. Harris, Gloria Haley, Pete Parrella, Sue Greene, Donald J. Valpredo, Terry C. Lovingier, George F. Schmitt, Ty Green, Justin Oldfeld, Adrian Gonzalez

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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.

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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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Cal-breds Sell for Six Figures at Keeneland Tree California-breds sold for six fgures each at this year’s Keeneland September yearling sale.

A Cal-bred daughter of stallion Omaha Beach out of the Montjeu mare Turns My Head sold for $210,000 Sept. 16 to Mayberry Farm.

Checkmate Toroughbreds LLC & Gallop Out Racing LLC bred the flly, who was consigned by Pope McLean as agent.

Tree days earlier, a Cal-bred son of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah out of the stakes-winning More Tan Ready mare Ready for Romance sold for $190,000 to Martin Anthony. Tom Bachman bred the colt and in the name of his Fairview consigned him to the sale with Andy Havens’ Havens Bloodstock.

A Cal-bred daughter of Ghostzapper out of the stakes-placed Maclean’s Music mare Consulting sold Sept. 18 for $185,000 to Quarter Pole Enterprises. Consignor Glen Hill Farm bred the flly.

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Slow Down Andy Becomes Millionaire California-bred Slow Down Andy became a millionaire when he fnished third in the $1,002,500 Pacifc Classic (G1) to Arabian Knight and Geaux Rocket Ride at Del Slow Down Andy Mar Sept. 2. He earned $120,000 to bring his total earnings to $1,096,600.

Bred and raced by Paul and Zillah Reddam’s Reddam Racing, Slow Down Andy was ridden in the Pacifc Classic

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quist—Edwina E, by Square Eddie, Slow Down Andy won the 2022 Del Mar Derby (G2T), 2022 Sunland Park Derby (G3), and 2021 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2). He has placed in seven other stakes, including the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).

Slow Down Andy became the 68th Cal-bred millionaire and one of only two currently running. Te other is Te Chosen Vron. For a complete list of all Cal-bred millionaires and a look back at the frst one, Native Diver, see page 24.

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Te California Toroughbred Breeders Association will conduct its mixed sale Jan. 30, 2024, at the Hinds Pavilion at Fairplex Park. Te catalog will consist of breeding stock, 2-yearolds, yearlings, and horses of racing age. Entries will close Nov. 16.

For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at 626-445-7800 ext.

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he $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes at Los Alamitos Sept. 16 couldn’t have had a more appropriate winner than Kings River Knight. Te 5-year-old gelding was bred

by Old English Rancho, the longtime leading California breeding facility begun by the late E.B. (Te Pie Man) Johnston, for whom the race was named.

Te Johnston family is in its fourth generation of horsemen, with Jonny Hilvers now the Kings River Knight general manager of the horse division at John Harris’ Harris John Sadler trains Kings River Knight, Farms. Hilvers is Johnston’s great-grand- who this year has also fnished second in son and the grandson of Judy Johnston the Sensational Star Stakes and Califorand the late E.W. (Buddy) Johnston. nia Dreamin’ Stakes. Kings River Knight Te Ellwood Johnston Trust owns Kings was winning his sixth race in 12 starts, River Knight with Integrity Toroughwith fve seconds, to bring his earnings bred Racing and Kenneth Tevelde. to $366,010.

Kings River Knight was winning his “Tis is a really cool horse,” said Juan third 2023 stakes, following wins in Leyva, Sadler’s assistant. “He loves his the Crystal Water Stakes and Bertrando job and he shows up every time.”

Stakes. Favored at 7-10 in the one-mile Old English bred Acclamation, the Johnston under jockey Juan Hernandez, sire of Kings River Knight, and his dam, Kings River Knight raced in second early, the unraced Poteen mare Seasontopertook command on the far turn, and scored fection. Stakes-placed Irrefutable, also by two lengths over Fast Draw Munnings out of Seasontoperfection, is another in 1:35.11, with Shortman third. runner bred by Old English.

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Cal-bred Wins Arapahoe Stakes

Southern California Thoroughbred farm Rancho Temescal has welcomed incoming tenant Fresh Start Sport Horses. The non-proft organization retrains racehorses for alternative careers under the direction of founder and head trainer Cassandra Andersson.

“We are honored to welcome Fresh Start Sport Horses to our farm,” said Tim Cohen, president of Rancho Temescal. “My family has long operated under the philosophy of ‘always care,’ not just aftercare, for our athletes.”

Over the past seven years, approximately 50 horses campaigned by the Cohen family’s Red Baron’s Barn or owned by Rancho Temescal clients have been rehomed through the Fresh Start program. They include $1,384,604-earner Itsinthepost and $397,140-earner Si Sage, each of whom carried Red Baron’s silks to multiple graded stakes victories.

“When we learned recently that Fresh Start was considering closing their facilities due to a lack of resources,” Cohen said, “Red Baron’s Barn jumped at the opportunity to provide signifcant funding and housing so Cassandra and her crew can continue their important work here at Rancho Temescal.”

Founded in 2015, Fresh Start Sport Horses retrains Thoroughbreds for a variety of riding disciplines, including dressage, hunter/jumper, eventing, and trail riding. Andersson is currently overseeing 18 horses at various levels of training in the Fresh Start program.

California-bred Lite Ranchin Kid made it two for two when he captured the $53,300 Gold Rush Futurity at Arapahoe Park Sept. 10. He had earlier broken his maiden in his racing debut there Aug. 19.

Leading throughout the six furlongs under jockey Roberto Morales, Lite Ranchin Kid scored by 51⁄4 lengths over odds-on favorite Ferrari Red. He stopped the timer in 1:13.35.

Rafael Barraza trains Lite Ranchin Kid for owner/breeder Regan Wright.

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RANCHO TEMESCAL HELPS REHOMING EFFORT

Millionaire Itsinthepost is getting retraining through Fresh Start

AUTUMN EQUINE FAIR AT MILKY WAY An Autumn Equine Fair will be held Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Milky Way Farm in Temecula.

Sponsored by the California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association and the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, the event is free.

The fair is scheduled to include educational seminars and speakers on such topics as imprinting foals and weanling training, broodmare care, racing partnerships, starting young horses, feeding options, equine nutrition, handicapping tips, and racehorse retirement and re-training. Equine-related vendors will be participating, and there will also be Southern California stallion showcase tables.

Coffee in the morning and lunch will be provided.

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Lite Ranchin Kid

Lite Ranchin Kid is a 2-year-old son of Lemon Drop Kid—Lorelei’s Song,

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NEWS

■ Tamarando’s Triple California stallion Tamarando was represented by three winners on one card at Golden Gate Fields Sept. 11.

Made the Team, a 4-year-old gelding

by Tamarando out of the Huddle Up mare Team Decision, won the second race. Harris Farms owns Made the Team and bred him with Double D Farms. Trained by Sheldon Paldanius and ridden by William Antongeorgi III, the gelding ran the six furlongs in 1:10.68 and won by 33⁄4 lengths.

In the very next race, Wild Jewels, a 2-year-old gelding by Tamarando out of the Distorted Humor mare Ribbon of Jewels, won by 41⁄4 lengths under jockey Catalino

Martinez, completing six furlongs in 1:10.67.

Steve Specht trains Wild Jewels for owner/ breeders Larry and Marianne Williams.

The Williamses also bred Tam’s Time, a 4-year-old gelded son of Tamarando out of the General Meeting mare Gn. Group Meeting. Tam’s Time, piloted by Epifanio Garcia, won the seventh race by a neck, running a mile in 1:38.78. Trainer Daniel Franko owns Tam’s Time.

Tamarando stands at Harris Farms in Coalinga. The Williamses bred and own the 12-year-old son of Bertrando—Tamarack Bay, by Dehere. Winner of three stakes, including the 2013 Del Mar Futurity (G1), Tamarando was named champion Cal-bred 2-year-old male of that year.

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Amazombie investigates his Eclipse Award for champion sprinter

Amazombie California-bred champion Amazombie loved attention. When this magazine planned a feature on retired Cal-breds at Old Friends in Kentucky, Amazombie happily played with his Eclipse Award through a fence so that Old Friends could get an interesting photograph for the article. When CBS Sunday Morning flmed at Old Friends, Amazombie obliged their camera people too.

“He looked at the camera and his eyes perked up, and he started to run like the wind,” said Michael Blowen of Old Friends.

“It was dusk and he was kicking up the dust as he went and his feet were barely touching the ground. Watching him run was unbelievable. Rapid Redux tried to go with him, but it was no contest.”

Everyone at Old Friends was deeply saddened to have to announce that Amazombie, a horse with an abundance of personality, had to be euthanized Sept. 18 due to a fractured ankle. He was 16.

Amazombie was one of the leading Cal-breds in recent times. The gelding won the 2011 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) by a neck in a game performance at Churchill Downs. That was his fnal race that season, a year when he also captured the Ancient Title Stakes (G1), Potrero Grande Stakes (G2), Tiznow Stakes, and Sunshine Millions Sprint Stakes en route to being voted his Eclipse Award as champion sprinter. In 2012, Amazombie won the Potrero Grande again and the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1). He was also named champion Cal-bred sprinter of 2011 and 2012.

Gregg Anderson bred the son of Northern Afeet—Wilshe Amaze, by In Excess. The gelding was famously an afterthought when trainer Bill Spawr thought he was buying another horse for just $5,000. Through a misunderstanding, the private sale was actually for two horses, with Amazombie thrown in. It may be the best purchase Spawr ever made.

Spawr owned Amazombie in partnership with Thomas Sanford and trained him throughout four seasons of racing. During that time, Amazombie started 29 times, with 12 wins, fve seconds, and six thirds for total earnings of $1,920,378. He is currently 13th on the list of all-time leading Cal-bred earners (see page 27).

Spawr and Sanford retired Amazombie to Old Friends in 2014.

The gelding was a popular resident.

“I like all of our retirees,” said Blowen. “I love just a handful, and we lost one of those.”

Spawr noted how much he appreciated the care and attention Amazombie received at Old Friends.

“He was so much fun—you just can’t imagine,” said the trainer.

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Points Offthebench

10 YEARS AGO California celebrated the talented sprinter POINTS OFFTHEBENCH and then mourned him all in the span of one month, October 2013. At Santa Anita Oct. 5, California-bred Points Offthebench captured the $250,500 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G1). Jockey Mike Smith brought him from off the pace to defeat Goldencents by a half-length in 1:08 for six furlongs. Tim Yakteen trained Points Offthebench for owners Donnie Crevier and Charles Martin. Gary Rocks bred the 4-yearold gelded son of Benchmark— Mo Chuisle, by Free House.

Points Offthebench was winning his sixth race in eight starts and his second consecutive grade 1, following the Bing Crosby Stakes (G1). Tragically, while training for the Breeders’ Cup, Points Offthebench suffered a fatal injury Oct. 26. He was posthumously voted an Eclipse Award as champion sprinter of 2013 as well as Cal-bred Horse of the Year, champion older male, and champion sprinter.

25 YEARS AGO INDIAHOMA only won one stakes during his long career, but it was a good one. The Califor-

nia-bred drew the rail in a feld of 14 for the $175,000 California Cup Mile on turf at Santa Anita Oct. 31, 1998. Running next to last early under jockey Corey Nakatani, Indiahoma had to swing far wide to pass his rivals.

Still seventh in midstretch, Indiahoma put on a burst of speed to score by 11⁄2 lengths in 1:37 over longshot Longliner, with favored Native Desert third. Howard Beddo bred the 4-year-old gelded son of Salt Lake—Ruffetta, by Sharpen Up, and owned him in partnership with trainer Henry Moreno. Indiahoma spent much of his career in claiming and allowance company, but he was a hard-knocking gelding.

He started 72 times over seven seasons, with eight wins, 10 seconds, and 19 thirds, for total earnings of $601,337.

50 YEARS AGO California-bred IPSE adored a sloppy track, and that’s just what he got for the Tanforan Handicap at Bay Meadows Oct. 7, 1973.

Despite the scratch of probable favorite Bicker, Ipse went off as the 13-1 sixth choice in a seven-horse feld. Jockey Merlin Volzke patiently rode Ipse in the 11⁄16-mile race as Imaginative and Pataha Prince vied for the lead.

Ipse made his move on the fnal turn and reached the leaders nearing the quarter pole. He drew off to score by two lengths over Reluctant Lord in 1:444⁄5, with Soft Victory third. Charlie Comiskey trains Ipse for owner Ruth Svihla, who also bred the 5-year-old son of Indian Hemp— Lycaste, by Succession. It was the ffth stakes win for Ipse, all on the Northern California circuit. He ultimately won 14 of 79 races for earnings of $166,647.

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Promote Your Stallion in the California Directory Now is the time to reserve your space in the 2024 Stallion Directory, published by the California Toroughbred Breeders Association. Tis is the leading resource for California mare owners looking for stallions.

Te Stallion Directory will be published in December. Each stallion is featured with a full page of statistical data that includes pedigree, race record, stud analysis, and full family notes. In addition, a full-color photo across from the statistical page will show your stallion to his best advantage.

Te deadline for inclusion in the Stallion Directory is Oct. 31. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at 626-445-7800, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com.

CTBA DIRECTORS ELECTION DEADLINE APPROACHING Those CTBA members who wish to seek election to the group’s Board of Directors may do so through the petition process, which must be completed 90 days prior to the CTBA’s Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for March 12, 2024. As per the association’s bylaws, the application needs to include a minimum of 25 signatures from current CTBA members for the applicant to be included on the ballot for this year’s election, which relates to the three-year term as a director from 2024-26.

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HALF BROTHER TO KINGS RIVER KNIGHT TOPS SALE

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alifornia-breds dominated the catalog and brought high prices at the Sept. 26 Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale in Pomona. Catalog pages with good current Cal-bred runners attracted attention, as a half brother to multiple stakes winner Kings River Knight topped the sale at $250,000, followed by a full brother to Cal-bred champion Finneus at $225,000.

A Cal-bred half brother to Kings River Knight by Vronsky topped the sale at $250,000

Twelve horses sold for $100,000 and above, with four hitting $200,000 or more. Eleven of the six-fgure horses were Cal-breds.

“We were very busy with trainers looking for Cal-breds,” said Fasig-Tipton California representative Mike Machowsky.

“Te Cal-bred program is very strong.

People were looking for quality, what they need, and what fts their program.”

Machowsky credited California breeders with upgrading their broodmares, getting Cal-breds by Kentucky sires, and then breeding those mares back to California sires. Six of the six-fgure sellers were by California sires—two each by Vronsky and Stay Tirsty, one by Mr. Big, and one by Acclamation—and fve were Cal-breds by out-of-state sires.

Te sale topper blended bloodlines from two of California’s leading breeders: the Johnston family’s Old English Rancho and John Harris’ Harris Farms. Old English and Kenneth Tevelde bred the colt from the Poteen mare Seasontoperfection.

His sire, Vronsky, stood at Old English and then at Harris prior to his death in 2021 at age 22. Harris Farms consigned

ris horse division. He was pleased with how the colt sold.

“He is a very nice individual, great physical, good walk, and I think it showed,” Hilvers said. “We’re very happy that West Point Toroughbreds got him and John Sadler will train him.”

Hilvers said that Seasontoperfection has a weanling John Sadler and Juan Leyva (right) bid for West Point full sister to Kings River Thoroughbreds to get the sale topper Knight and is back in foal to Acclamation. the colt to the sale.

Rumble King, a full brother to FinTevelde owns Kings River Knight with neus, Cal-bred champion 2-year-old the Ellwood Johnston Trust and Integrity male of 2021, brought $225,000, the Toroughbred Racing. By Acclamation, second-highest price of the sale. Terry Kings River Knight has won the 2023 Lovingier bred the son of Stay Tirsty— Crystal Water Stakes, Bertrando Stakes, My Fiona, by Ghostzapper, and consigned and E.B. Johnston Stakes and has earned him in the name of Lovacres Ranch. $366,010. His trainer, John Sadler, helped Trainer Steve Knapp bought Rumble buy the sale topper for West Point Tor- King as agent for Todd Sheehan. oughbreds.

“He’s beautiful and the whole family’s “Tis horse looks a lot like his half won nothing but money,” Knapp said. brother, so we thought he’d be good for “Te mama’s won almost $500,000, and the Cal-bred program,” said Sadler. “Te two babies have both won stakes races. It’s breeders are staying in for a piece.” a good family. And Stay Tirsty has had a Jonny Hilvers, great-grandson of the lot of nice babies.” late E.B. Johnston, founder of Old EnMy Fiona, the Cal-bred champion glish, is now general manager of the Har- 2-year-old female of 2014, has also pro-

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duced stakes winner Fi Fi Pharoah, a Calbred daughter of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.

“He’s a really good horse,” said Lovingier. “I’ve got his full brother, Finneus, who will be standing at stud this next year. I’m going to put a lot of mares on him. Tere’s another good one coming up, a Flatter colt (out of My Fiona).”

Lovingier sold a Flatter Cal-bred colt at the sale for $200,000. Te youngster, purchased by Steve Gasparrelli’s Slugo Racing, is out of the Arch mare Rapid Repair. Gasparrelli said that Mike Puype would train the colt.

“I like Flatters—they did pretty well at Del Mar, more maybe on the turf side, but they ran good on dirt too,” Gasparrelli said. “I like any kind of the Arch horses, and the horse’s conformation was really good. And it’s a Cal-bred. I’ve probably got 20 Cal-breds now.”

Barton Toroughbreds sold fve of the six-fgure horses. Four were Cal-breds, while the ffth, a Kentucky-bred daughter of Improbable—Diva’s Tribute, by Henny Hughes, sold for $200,000. She was the highest-priced flly and went to California owner-breeders Eric and Sharon Waller.

Te Wallers especially wanted this flly because they began the family with the second dam, Cal-bred Swiss Diva. Tat daughter of Swiss Yodeler won the 2006 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes and was graded stakes-placed for them.

Te $200,000 flly is a half sister to their homebred graded winner Spectator, who died after producing only one foal.

“We have a ranch in Murrieta and a home in Rancho Santa Fe,” Eric said. “I’ve raised Cal-breds my whole life. I couldn’t let this flly go.”

Barton sold another high-priced flly, a Cal-bred daughter of Mendelssohn— Ringmistress, by Bandini. Sara Landon bought the half sister to stakes winner Ring Leader for $160,000.

California sire Mr. Big had recently been in the news when his Cal-bred daughter Ceiling Crusher won the $1 million Cotillion Stakes at Parx Sept. 23.

Te stallion had a yearling colt, Johnson’s Magic, sell for $150,000 to Legacy Racing. Te colt, consigned by Kim McCarthy’s McCarthy Bloodstock and bred by

Terry Lovingier (left) and Steve Knapp (right) were the consignor and buyer, respectively, of a $225,000 full brother to Cal-bred champion Finneus (top)

George Krikorian, is out of the Malibu Moon mare Keep the Magic. He was raised at Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch, where Mr. Big stands.

“We had the colt at the ranch and Terry (Legacy manager Terry Knight) really liked it,” said Pete Parrella. “Mr. Big’s been a really good sire.”

Te bulk of the sale was devoted to yearlings, with 158 yearlings grossing $5,218,000 for an average of $33,025 and a median of $17,000, com-

pared to the 2022 average of $29,076 and $15,000. Following the yearlings, Fasig-Tipton ofered a horses of racing age session, which brought the total numbers to 185 grossing $5,751,500 for an average of $31,089.

“Overall, the yearling market was very positive,” said Machowsky. “Our average and median are each up 13%. It was very solid. We were very pleased with it.

Tings are going the right way, and we are looking forward to next year.”

Blair and Kate Penner (right) of Barton Thoroughbreds sold the highest-priced flly (left) at $200,000

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Golden State Series—I’m Smokin Stakes

NO STOPPING DR. NO NO HALF BROTHER TO CAL-BRED CHAMP TRIUMPHS BY A NOSE

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r. No No, a half brother to 2022 California-bred champion 2-year-old female Sell the Dream, earned his frst black-type victory in the $125,000 I’m Smokin Stakes on the fnal weekend at Del Mar, holding of the closing Mici’s Express by a desperate nose.

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Te Sept. 8 victory was doubly sweet for owners Phil Lebherz, Alan Klein, and Rusty Brown. Tey not only bred Dr. No No, but Lebherz and Klein raced the chestnut colt’s sire, Smiling Tiger, who stands at Harris Farm in Coalinga.

“In this business, winning a stakes by Dr. No No (green silks) edges the competition to capture the I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar breeding your own mare to your own stallion is a pretty special accomplishment,” wide into the turn on the outside of the Lebherz said. “He’s never changed leads in said Lebherz, speaking for his PT Syndi- front-runners, who dueled into the stretch any of his races. We’re going to give him cate #1 partners. after a half-mile clocking of :46.19. (some time) and work on that. He’s a good Dr. No No, trained by Brian KoLord Prancealot, under pressure all the horse.” riner, ran three times at the Del Mar way, weakened in upper stretch as Dr. No Dr. No No is named for a Florida vetmeeting, fnishing third in his maiden No challenged and inched past Last Call erinarian who sometimes consults the special weight debut July 22, beaten London leaving the furlong marker. Dr. partnership on horse purchases and other one length by Mici’s Express following No No dug in approaching the wire as questions and has very exacting standards, a wide trip. He came back three weeks Mici’s Express drove for the wire and came Lebherz said. Te colt is out of the Run later with a smashing 81⁄4-length maid- up just short. Last Call London was a clear Away and Hide mare Enayat Alsalam, en triumph as the favorite. third, a half-length back. Te fnal time who died in 2021 shortly after foal’s birth In the I’m Smokin, a six-furlong dash was 1:11.67. following a battle with colic at the age of for Golden State Series eligible 2-year“It looked like he was getting tired at the seven. Te 3-year-old Sell the Dream, a olds, Dr. No No was sent of as the third end, but actually he didn’t change leads,” multiple graded stakes-placed daughter of choice in a feld of six at 5-2. Lord Munnings, and Dr. No No were Prancealot, the Aug. 11 Graduathe only ofspring produced by the tion Stakes winner at Del Mar young broodmare. and undefeated in two starts, was Enayat Alsalam’s dam, Yanquee the slight 2-1 choice.

Reign, also produced Melatonin, With Ramon Vazquez aboard winner of the 2016 Santa Anita and starting on the far outside, Handicap (G1) and Hollywood Dr. No No broke on the lead with Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1).

Lord Prancealot but dropped a PT Syndicate #1, through their length back of the favorite into bloodstock advisor Mersad Metathird. Last Call London took up novic, purchased Enayat Alsalam the pressure on the leader through for $35,000 in foal to Munnings a quick opening quarter-mile Doug Burge presents the trophy to Ramon Vazquez, Ali Graziano, at the 2020 Keeneland January in :22.39. Dr. No No remained Alan Klein, Phil Lebherz, Mersad Metanovic, and Brian Koriner mixed sale.

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Golden State Series—Generous Portion Stakes

CRAZY HOT IS CRAZY FAST, BUT LEVEL-HEADED

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much-delayed start to the $125,000 Generous Portion Stakes appeared to have little efect on Crazy Hot, who also overcame a bad break to score a convincing victory at Del Mar Sept. 4.

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CALM, NOT CRAZY

Crazy Hot overcomes a delayed start and bad break to cruise in Generous Portion Stakes

cents, two-time winner of the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) in 2013-14, Crazy Hot is out of the stakes-winning New York-bred Rockport Harbor mare Harbor Mist. Crazy Hot earned her frst stakes victory as well as the initial black-type win for her Warmed up and ready to go, the seven 14-year-old dam, whose three previous 2-year-old fllies in the six-furlong event horses to race were all winners. for Golden State Stakes-eligible CaliforReached at his Fairview ranch in Petania-breds—with jockeys astride—did an luma, Bachman said he was not surprised extended pre-race shufe behind the startthat Crazy Hot remained calm throughout ing gate because of a track maintenance isthe starting ordeal. sue. After about 10 minutes, the feld was “She was always a very level-headed flable to begin the loading process. ly,” he said. “She has a good mind. Tat However, one agitated flly, Unifed A. incident was a very hard thing to do to a P., acted up in the gate and, following a group of 2-year-olds. veterinarian check, had to be scratched.

“I’ve always liked her. Jef’s got a very Te remaining six fllies were backed out nice horse, and I think she’s got a great fuof the gate and reloaded, resulting in furture with him.” ther delay.

A half-sister to Crazy Hot, by DanOnce underway, Crazy Hot, the 9-10 zing Candy, was set to sell at the Sept. favorite leaving from the inside post, 26 Fasig-Tipton California yearling sale, took an immediate left turn toBachman noted. ward the rail. By the time jock“Hopefully, with this stakes win, ey Mike Smith got her straightthe mare is on her way up,” Bachened out, they trailed the feld. man said of Harbor Mist, currentCrazy Hot recovered quickly, ly in foal to Violence. though, and was able to mainCrazy Hot came into the Genertain her inside position while ous Portion of consecutive thirdchallenging early leader Talent place fnishes in stakes tries, in the for Gold. While completing California Toroughbred Breedthe opening quarter-mile in ers’ Association at Del Mar Aug. :22.69, Crazy Hot established 6 and Fasig-Tipton Debutante a two-length advantage.

Stakes June 17. A debut maiden Crazy Hot ($3.80 to win) was Jockey Mike Smith poses with the Generous Portion trophy winner May 20 at Santa Anita, she in command from there, lead- after the race has earned $134,850. ing into the stretch by three lengths after reaching the quarter pole in :46.78. She fnished under slight urging from Smith 11⁄4 lengths ahead of the stalking Prancingthruparis, with late-running Fly a Fantasy 71⁄4 lengths farther back in third.

Te fnal time was 1:11.93.

“She ducked, she went for the gap,” the Hall of Fame rider said after the race in describing the start. “I kind of had the feeling she might try that. I had my rein short on one side for it. She’s fast, though, really fast.”

Bred by longtime Northern California horseman Tomas W. Bachman, Crazy Hot sold out of Bachman’s Fairview consignment for $75,000 at last year’s Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale. Jef Bonde bought her and trains the bay flly for owners Rusty Brown and Cory Tabit.

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Golden State Series—Solana Beach Stakes

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$705,580 in purse earnings.

Eddie’s New Dream is a daughter of Square Eddie out of the Tapit mare Walkingonadream. Square Eddie was a prolifc California sire who rated as a top fve stallion in the Golden State prior to his being pensioned in 2020. Te son of Smart Strike was a grade 1 winner for the Reddams and to date has sired 23 stakes winners, including grade 1 winner Ralis.

Square Eddie resides at the Reddams’ Ocean Breeze Ranch near Bonsall.

Agent Dennis O’Neill privately purchased Walkingonadream for the Reddam broodmare band, which currently numbers around 45. Walkingonadream was bred repeatedly to Square Eddie, producing multiple stakes-placed Jamming Eddy and winners Worse Read Sanchez, Ocean Dream, and Azure Dream. She has a 2-year-old ridgling by Mrazek named Fight Back and is in foal Eddie’s New Dream adds the Solana Beach Stakes at Del Mar for her sire, pensioned Square Eddie to the Reddams’ second Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, Nyquist.

Eddie’s New Dream has tried graded company on several occasions, checking in second in last year’s Wilshire Stakes (G3T) after a troubled trip.

“Every time you lead her over there, she gives 110%,” noted trainer Ben CeEDDIE’S NEW DREAM Distaf Handicap, all on turf.

Sent of as the 5-2 second-choice in cil. “Tat’s all you can ask for. She’s easy KEEPS ADDING TO the Solana Beach, Eddie’s New Dream to train in the mornings; you don’t have tracked leader Chancery Way from to overdo it. In the afternoons, she shows HER LOFTY RESUME second, then swung out under Ma- up every time. She always runs her race.

BY LENNY SHULMAN rio Gutierrez at the top of the stretch, “At some point, perhaps we’ll try a taking control and running the mile in graded stakes again. Maybe she will stay alifornia-bred Eddie’s New 1:36.16. She has now won eight times in training next year and we can get to Dream, second by a head in from 26 starts, with eight runner-up a million with her, but those are Paul’s the 2022 edition of the Solana fnishes and four thirds. She has banked decisions. She’s a dream to have around the barn; just great.”

Beach Stakes, improved her Added Paul Reddam, “Te position Aug. 25 when she thing about Eddie’s New Dream scampered home to score in is, she’s tough as nails, a racehorse the 2023 version of the onethrough and through. You have mile turf test at Del Mar by to give Ben credit. He’s always 11⁄4 lengths. got her ready, and she’s incredibly Te 5-year-old homebred mare consistent. She may not be a sufor Paul and Zillah Reddam’s perstar, but she tries every time.

Reddam Racing is aging like fne “She has won on dirt and turf, California wine. She has now takand at various distances. Tat’s en a pair of stakes events each of the thing about the Square Edthe past two seasons, having predies—they’ll run on broken viously won in 2023 in the Fran’s glass. Short, long. Turf, dirt, Valentine Stakes at Santa Anita on synthetic. It doesn’t matter. We top of 2022 triumphs in the Irish CTBA’s Doug Burge presents the trophy to Zillah and Paul sure do miss him, although he’s O’Brien Stakes and California Reddam and jockey Mario Gutierrez living well at the ranch.”

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Ceiling Crusher successfully invades Parx to win the $1 million Cotillion Stakes over Kentucky Oaks winner Pretty Mischievous

CAL-BREDS COAST TO COAST CLOSING REMARKS, CEILING CRUSHER, AND ONE IN VERMILLION MAKE THE GRADE

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el Mar and Saratoga are the premier summer meetings on each coast. California-breds always play a major role at Del Mar, and this past season they took graded stakes trophies at both venues.

For good measure, Ceiling Crusher added a $1 million race at Parx.

Closing Remarks ended her superb Del Mar season by winning the $250,500 John C. Mabee Stakes (G2T) Sept. 9. Tat had followed wins by Ceiling Crusher in the $151,500 Torrey Pines Stakes (G3) Sept.

2 at Del Mar and One in Vermillion in the $485,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (G1) Aug. 26 at Saratoga.

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And then, just two days into autumn, Ceiling Crusher returned to competition, this time across the country at Parx in Pennsylvania. On a sloppy track, she led throughout in the Cotillion Stakes (G1) to defeat multiple grade 1 winner Pretty Mischievous.

Closing Remarks, Ceiling Crusher, and One in Vermillion come from two of the top breeding operations in the state. John Harris’ Harris Farms bred and owns Closing Remarks and bred Ceiling Crusher, while Richard Barton Enterprises bred One in Vermillion.

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in the July 27 Fleet Treat Stakes, her only lifetime loss. She already had two stakes wins in the Evening Jewel Stakes and Melair Stakes against Cal-breds, but she was about to become a breakout star.

Little did anyone know she was just warming up in the one-mile Torrey Pines.

As the 2-1 favorite, Ceiling Crusher vied for the early lead, but quickly took command for jockey Edwin Maldonado.

She drew out in the stretch to win by six lengths in 1:37.41.

Tree weeks later, trainer Doug O’Neill had shipped Ceiling Crusher to Parx for the Cotillion, a 11⁄16-mile event that attracted eight others, including Pretty Mischievous. Winner of the Kentucky Oaks (G1), Pretty Mischievous had subsequently added the Acorn

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Ceiling Crusher’s ownership group and jockey Edwin Maldonado enjoy the Cotillion victory

CLOSING REMARKS

Closing Remarks has impressed almost from the beginning, earning a Cal-bred championship as a 3-year-old in 2021. But 2023 is turning out to be her year. Now 5, she has put it all together, with the Mabee her third graded victory of the season.

Her frst came in the April 1 Royal Heroine Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita. Following a couple of troubled trips in the Wilshire Stakes (G3T) and Gamely Stakes (G1T), also at Santa Anita, she added the Aug. 12 Yellow Ribbon Handicap (G2T)

at Del Mar prior to the 11⁄8-mile Mabee, named for another major California breeder who served as Del Mar’s chairman and president for many years prior to his death in 2002.

Six older fllies and mares lined up, with Closing Remarks going of as the 7-5 favorite. Second-choice Turnerloose took over from early leader Free and Humble heading into the backstretch following a leisurely :24.12 quarter-mile. Meanwhile, jockey Umberto Rispoli let Closing Remarks gallop along easily toward the back.

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Stakes (G1) and Test Stakes (G1).

It was a big ask for Ceiling Crusher, but she faced it with elan. Maldonado took her to the front from post 2, and despite having never competed over anything but a fast track, she handled the slop just fne. Pretty Mischievous wasn’t going to give up without a fght and closed ground in the stretch, but Ceiling Crusher held her of to score by a halflength in 1:45.69.

“She brought everything that she was showing us back home on the road,” O’Neill said. “She has that high cruising speed, and she carried it all the way to the wire.”

Ceiling Crusher is not nominated to the Breeders’ Cup, and O’Neill said it would be up to the owners whether to “write a big check.” Te flly earned a big check in the Cotillion—$564,000—to bring her total earnings to $938,400. But O’Neill said that the Cotillion had been the goal and was “our Breeders’ Cup.” A daughter of Mr. Big—Palisadesprincess, by Indian Charlie, Ceiling Crusher was part of the Harris Farms consignment to the 2021 California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California sale, where Tari Brocklebank bought her for $22,000. Luis Mendez trained the flly for owner Dan Northrup prior to her private purchase by her current ownership group: Wonderland Racing Stables, Todd Cady, Tim Kasparof, and Ty Leatherman.

Favored Closing Remarks triumphs in the John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar for her third graded win this year

Owner/breeder John Harris (with trophy) and trainer Carla Gaines (behind him) celebrate Closing Remarks’ Mabee victory

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“I was a bit nervous, to be honest, because it was such a slow pace and she was a bit farther back than I expected her to be,” said Carla Gaines, who trains Closing Remarks. “But Umberto said, ‘Don’t worry about it—just give me the key.’ So that’s what I did.”

Rispoli knew his mare. He asked Closing Remarks midway on the fnal turn, and she responded brilliantly, mowing down her rivals from the outside in the stretch and drawing away to score by 13⁄4 lengths over Turnerloose in 1:48.23.

“I know this flly does well sprinting late,” Rispoli said. “I ran my flly basically the way that I was feeling her. Te way she ran today, I think she can run a mile and a quarter.”

A daughter of deceased Vronsky, who stood at Harris Farms, Closing Remarks is out of the unraced Unusual Heat mare Orange Cove. Harris has shepherded Closing Remarks’ family back to the second dam, Aspen Gal, a $42,000 purchase at the 2005 Keeneland November sale.

With the Mabee, Closing Remarks was winning her sixth race in 22 starts, and she also has fve seconds and four thirds, for a total bankroll of $861,320.

ONE IN VERMILLION

One in Vermillion became a grade 1 winner in a way no one wants to—at the expense of an injury to another horse.

Certainly, One in Vermillion ran well in the Jerkens, but his victory was hollow when New York Tunder, who was leading in the stretch, sufered a catastrophic injury and tragically could not be saved.

In other circumstances, One in Vermillion’s story would be a classic “little guy makes good.” Owner Jonathan Kalman bought the colt for just $26,000 at the 2021 Arizona Toroughbred Breeders’ Association mixed sale and put him in training at Turf Paradise with Esteban Martinez.

One in Vermillion had won stakes at Turf Paradise, Sunland Park, and Santa Anita and placed in stakes at Canterbury Park, Prairie Meadows, and Mountaineer.

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One in Vermillion in the Saratoga paddock prior to his victory in the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes

for the seven-furlong Jerkens.

New York Tunder was four for four, including a victory in the July 28 Amsterdam Stakes (G2), and was logically sent away as the 3-2 favorite. One in Vermillion, ridden by Irad Ortiz Jr., was the second-longest shot of the sixhorse feld at 19-1.

New York Tunder led right from the start, while One in Vermillion ran last early before starting to make up ground around the turn and into the stretch. With the big lead New York Tunder had built up, One in Vermillion in all likelihood would have ended up an honorable second. Following the accident, One in Vermillion crossed the fnish line 13⁄4 lengths ahead of second-place Verifying, completing the distance in 1:22.63 on a track listed as muddy. Second-choice Arabian Lion, www.ctba.com

trained by Bob Bafert, fnished third.

Tyler Gafalione, who rode New York Tunder, walked into the ambulance and fortunately was uninjured.

Martinez, while proud of his horse, mourned the loss of New York Tunder, as did all of the race’s participants.

“I thought this horse could run well in here. He tries hard all the time. He came from the back and he did great,” Martinez said. “I feel really bad about the rider and the horse.”

One in Vermillion, a 3-year-old son of Army Mule—Given Star, by Any Given Saturday, raised his lifetime earnings to $653,840. Richard Barton Enterprises bought the mare carrying One in Vermillion. Given Star has a 2-year-old unraced flly named Raspberry Wine by Cat Burglar, who stands at Barton Toroughbreds in Santa Ynez.

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California’s First Millionaire NATIVE DIVER, A MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL AND CALIFORNIA HALL OF FAME, WAS THE FIRST OF 68 CALIFORNIA-BRED MILLIONAIRES

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ith Slow Down Andy and Te Chosen Vron becoming the latest California-bred millionaires, let’s remember the very frst one, a nearly black whirlwind named Native Diver, who loved to get loose on the lead and crush his competition. During the 1960s, he did so frequently in the course of his 37 wins in 81 starts over seven seasons, which included an incredible three editions of the Hollywood Gold Cup. Native Diver was one of the most popular horses ever foaled in California. He had a personality to match, as he

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played to the crowds, especially in the paddock. Te fans loved him, and he lapped up the adoration.

Bred and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Louis K. Shapiro and trained by Buster Millerick, Native Diver was a 1959 son of Imbros—Fleet Diver, by Devil Diver. He received what turned out to be the perfect name after Te Jockey Club turned down the Shapiros’ frst fve top choices. From there he began his assault on all of his competition year after year.

As Native Diver’s reputation grew, so did his legend and his bankroll. He carried weight successfully, including 133 pounds to victory at age 8, racing in California in all but one of his starts, and racking up 34 stakes victories. Tus, it was only ftting that Native Diver became

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The charismatic Native Diver proved extremely popular after his third Hollywood Gold Cup in 1967

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1) Native Diver won his frst Hollywood Gold Cup at age 6 in 1965, sizzling on the lead through fractions of :221⁄5, :444⁄5, and 1:084⁄5, crossing the wire fve lengths ahead while completing 11⁄4 miles in 2:001⁄5 2) For his second Gold Cup win in 1966, Native Diver bested his previous time, clocking the distance in 2:00 and defeating O’Hara and Travel Orb while again setting all of the fractions and scoring by 43⁄4 lengths

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3) O’Hara stumbled and lost his rider at the start of the 1967 Gold Cup, resulting in this bizarre fnish photo of Native Diver winning for the third time while behind the riderless horse, but fve lengths ahead of Pretense while running 11⁄4 miles in 1:584⁄5

California’s frst millionaire, going past even the mighty Swaps, who in the previous decade earned $848,900.

Native Diver died of colic in 1967 at age 8, nine days after winning his fnal race, the Del Mar Handicap. He left behind not only his record and that indelible mark as the frst Cal-bred millionaire, but also memories of his character.

“I’ll never forget one of the last races he ran,” Jerry Lambert, his regular rider, once said. “In the post parade he suddenly stopped, turned towards the Tote board, and just stared. It was as though he was reading the odds on him and couldn’t believe it. Ten he turned squarely around, faced the stands, and stared at the people. He really brought down the house. He knew he was good, and he loved every moment of it.”

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1) and 2) Native Diver poses at Santa Anita in undated photos with exercise rider Ernie Supiran (holding horse, above left) and groom Eddie Weidner

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3) Many of Native Diver’s trophies and paintings of the gelding were once displayed outside the entrance to the clubhouse dining room at Hollywood Park, the track where he was initially buried 4) Native Diver’s horse identifcation card, kept on fle in California racing offces, notes his tattoo number and such other pertinent information as his markings and that he was fred for a splint on the inside below the knee of his right foreleg

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MILLIONAIRE CAL-BRED EARNERS (STATISTICS THRU SEPTEMBER 17, 2023) Name

Earnings (US$)

Name

Earnings (US$)

1 California Chrome, 11 h by Lucky Pulpit

$14,752,650

35 Silveyville, 78 h by Petrone

$1,282,880

2 Tiznow, 97 h by Cee’s Tizzy

$6,427,830

36 Full Moon Madness, 95 g by Half a Year

$1,256,098

3 Best Pal, 88 g by Habitony (IRE)

$5,668,245

37 Gourmet Girl, 95 m by Cee’s Tizzy

$1,255,373

4 Lava Man, 01 g by Slew City Slew

$5,268,706

38 Cavonnier, 93 g by Batonnier

$1,254,165

5 Snow Chief, 83 h by Refected Glory

$3,383,210

39 Ancient Title, 70 h by Gummo

$1,252,791

6 Bertrando, 89 h by Skywalker

$3,185,610

40 Nashoba’s Key, 03 m by Silver Hawk

$1,252,090

7 Free House, 94 h by Smokester

$3,178,971

41 Juno Pentagon, 93 h by Red Ransom

$1,239,897

8 General Challenge, 96 g by General Meeting

$2,877,178

42 Texcess, 02 g by In Excess (IRE)

$1,235,335

9 Budroyale, 93 g by Cee’s Tizzy

$2,840,810

43 Spiced Perfection, 15 m by Smiling Tiger

$1,224,705

10 Thor’s Echo, 02 g by Swiss Yodeler

$2,461,490

44 Evening Jewel, 07 m by Northern Afeet

$1,221,399

11 Nostalgia’s Star, 82 h by Nostalgia

$2,154,827

45 Dream of Summer, 99 m by Siberian Summer

$1,191,150

12 Acclamation, 06 h by Unusual Heat

$1,958,048

46 King Glorious, 86 h by Naevus

$1,175,650

13 Amazombie, 06 g by Northern Afeet

$1,920,378

47 Cacoethes, 86 h by Alydar

$1,169,064

14 Native Desert, 93 g by Desert Classic

$1,828,177

48 Luthier Fever, 91 h by Mt. Livermore

$1,160,852

15 Flying Continental, 86 h by Flying Paster

$1,815,938

49 Lazy Slusan, 95 m by Slewvescent

$1,150,410

16 Big Jag, 93 g by Kleven

$1,800,329

50 Valentine Dancer, 00 m by In Excess (IRE)

$1,144,126

17 Grey Memo, 97 h by Memo (CHI)

$1,736,683

51 Richter Scale, 94 h by Habitony

$1,139,958

18 Proud Tower Too, 02 h by Proud Irish

$1,735,572

52 Somethinaboutlaura, 02 m by Dance Floor

$1,129,365

19 Bold Chieftain, 03 h by Chief Seattle

$1,683,181

53 Flying Paster, 76 h by Gummo

$1,127,460

20 Brother Derek, 03 h by Benchmark

$1,611,138

54 Sky Jack, 96 g by Jaklin Klugman

$1,115,127

21 The Usual Q. T., 06 g by Unusual Heat

$1,531,240

55 Slow Down Andy, 19 c by Nyquist

$1,096,600

22 McCann’s Mojave, 00 h by Memo (CHI)

$1,513,565

56 Excessivepleasure, 00 g by In Excess (IRE)

$1,081,615

23 Dancing in Silks, 05 g by Black Minnaloushe

$1,500,401

57 Greg’s Gold, 01 g by Lake George

$1,067,923

24 Ashleyluvssugar, 11 g by Game Plan

$1,488,083

58 Megan’s Interco, 89 g by Interco

$1,062,465

25 Super Diamond, 80 h by Pass the Glass

$1,469,233

59 Echo Eddie, 97 g by Restless Con

$1,044,354

26 Men’s Exclusive, 93 g by Exclusive Ribot

$1,451,126

60 Fali Time, 81 h by Faliraki (IRE)

$1,033,179

27 Moscow Burning, 00 m by Moscow Ballet

$1,417,800

61 The Chosen Vron, 18 g by Vronsky

$1,032,678

28 Continental Red, 96 g by Flying Continental

$1,383,788

62 Native Diver, 59 h by Imbros

$1,026,500

29 Fran’s Valentine, 82 m by Saros (GB)

$1,375,465

63 Soi Phet, 08 g by Tizbud

$1,023,917

30 Unusual Suspect, 04 h by Unusual Heat

$1,361,522

64 Cost of Freedom, 03 g by Cee’s Tizzy

$1,018,799

31 Alert Bay, 11 g by City Zip

$1,342,813

65 Halo Dolly, 08 m by Popular

$1,016,466

32 Brown Bess, 82 m by Petrone

$1,300,920

66 Ultra Blend, 06 m by Richly Blended

$1,015,646

33 Idiot Proof, 04 h by Benchmark

$1,294,484

67 Letthebighossroll, 88 g by Flying Paster

$1,014,377

34 California Flag, 04 g by Avenue of Flags

$1,288,825

68 Richard’s Boy, 12 g by Idiot Proof

$1,011,872

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FARM LIST Arroyo Vista Farm ............................ 30 Barton Thoroughbreds ................... 31 BG Thoroughbred Facility ............... 32 Bonnie Acres Ranch ........................ 33 Daehling Ranch ............................... 34 Harris Farm ...................................... 35 Kingfsher Farm ............................... 36 Legacy Ranch .................................. 37 Lovacres Ranch ................................ 38 Milky Way Farm ............................... 39 Rancho San Miguel .......................... 40 Silver D Bar Training Center ............ 41

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The following pages spotlight 12 Thoroughbred farms on the West Coast, each of whose purpose is to produce healthy, strong and talented horses who can successfully represent the local breeding and racing industry in the future.

The farms are diverse in size and scope and are situated throughout the Golden State—south from San Diego to north of San Francisco and from the coastal areas over to the desert regions.

The services they offer also differ, offering the choice of small boarding and lay-up farms to major facilities with complete training centers.

ARROYO VISTA FARM

San Diego County’s Finest Thoroughbred Farm rroyo Vista Farm is a new facility opened in early 2021 A offering options for breeding, foaling, boarding, sale preparation and lay-ups. The farm is located in Valley Center, California on the property that was previously known as Valley Creek Farm.

Arroyo Vista is the home of Visitant, the only stallion

by Ghostzapper standing in California, as well as Texas Ryano, the only graded stakes winning stallion by Curlin standing in California.

Visitant is a multiple stakes winner and track record setter for 6 ½ furlongs. He is also graded stakes placed on the dirt and turf going two turns. His versatility has won him races from 5 ½ furlongs to 1 1/8 miles with current earnings of $712,927. He won the Holiday Cheer Stakes in January of 2023 and then stood his frst season at Arroyo Vista Farm. At the close of the 2023 breeding season, he successfully returned to the track, placing in the Gr II Del Mar Mile. Visitant will race through the remaining 2023 season and then resume his stallion duties.

We are eagerly awaiting his frst crop of foals in 2024.

Texas Ryano is a multiple grade 2 winner by Curlin, with total earnings of $455,045. He is the only graded stakes winning son of Curlin standing in California and he is the halfbrother to six graded stakes performers via the dam Blending Element (IRE).

Texas Ryano’s frst crop are now four-year-olds of 2023.

His frst winner, Peppermint Flirt, won a maiden special weight as a two-year-old at Del Mar at the distance of one mile on the turf. His three-year-olds have won on grass, synthetic and dirt and from 5 ½ furlongs to a mile.

Arroyo Vista Farm is situated on 40 acres of irrigated pastures and grass paddocks for mares, weanlings, and yearlings. Our front paddocks are fenced with a combination of white vinyl posts and rails with v-mesh for added safety.

The larger pastures also have v-mesh horse fencing. Currently there are two barns, an 8-stall foaling barn and a four-stall stallion barn. Additional facilities include a new covered and climate controlled Eurociser and new sand pens for layups.

We are located just east of Escondido in Valley Center, a 45-minute drive to Del Mar and less than 30 minutes from San Luis Rey Downs. Santa Anita and Los Alamitos are also just 90 minutes away.

Arroyo Vista Farm is managed by Miguel Jimenez, who previously managed Ballena Vista Farm for many years.

Miguel was mentored by Valley Creek Farm manager Leigh Ann Howard, and now leads a staff with a combined 80 years of experience in the thoroughbred industry. Dr. William Talbot is Arroyo Vista Farm’s attending veterinarian who also has many years of experience as a respected equine practitioner.

Arroyo Vista Farm is owned and operated by Henry and Robin Williamson, longtime thoroughbred owners and breeders, who race their horses under Williamson Racing LLC. Henry has been around horses his entire life, and frst experienced the winners circle at Del Mar back in 1972 when his father, Warren Williamson, won his frst race at the seaside oval.

For more information, visit our website here: WWW.ARROYOVISTFARM.COM

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arton Thoroughbreds has been operating for over six years, after opening its gates for business in August 2017. The farm is situated in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, just thirty minutes from Santa Barbara and two and a half hours from Santa Anita Park. The near two hundred acres in a moderate climate provide the ideal space for boarding and raising thoroughbreds in California.

Dads Caps offers the speed influence in the roster, as the son of Discreet Cat won or placed in 10 graded sprint stakes and won the GI Carter Handicap twice in New York, retiring with earnings of $1.1 million. He sired Kangaroo Court, who won a Cal-Bred Maiden Special Weight at Del Mar by over 14 lengths, won the Echo Eddie Stakes, and also won an AOC at Santa Anita with an E-number of 107. Other notable runners include Grade 3-placed Doris Mae, as well as Organic who won two races in a row at Santa Anita and Del Mar respectively.

Barton Thoroughbreds is led by farm manager Kevin Dickson. Kevin was the manager of Vessels Stallion Farm for twenty-one years until assuming the role of farm manager for Ocean Breeze Ranch for two years. Kevin’s experience, along with education from Colorado State University studying Equine Science with an emphasis in reproduction, proves to be an asset in the development of Barton Thoroughbreds as the premier farm in California.

Barton Thoroughbreds offers boarding, breeding, foaling, sales prep, and lay-up care. The lay-up side is led by an experienced horseman from Santa Anita Park who has over twenty-five years of experience in caring for thoroughbreds in training. The forty-five stall barn on the lay-up side is equipped with an EquiVibe stall used for rehabilitating horses. The farm has also invested in a state-of-the-art eurocizer and sand paddocks to aid in recovery. The most recent investment has been an aqua treadmill to even further the rehab effectiveness for these thoroughbreds. Multiple grass paddocks allow for quality turn-out time for your thoroughbreds as well.

One Bad Boy had his first promising crop of foals in 2023. He is a multiple black-type winning son of Twirling Candy, whose victories include the prestigious Queen’s Plate Stakes at Woodbine in 2019.

Tap Back’s first foals have also arrived in 2023 and are very impressive with their conformation and physique. Tap Back is a son of Einsten (BRZ) out of a Tapit mare and was an extremely precocious two-year-old, breaking his maiden at Del Mar in a Maiden Special Weight and winning the Golden State Juvenile Stakes (Black Type).

Aside from offering unparalleled care for lay-ups, Barton Thoroughbreds is pleased to stand the following stallions: Cat Burglar, Dads Caps, One Bad Boy, Tap Back, and our newest addition Shaaz.

Shaaz will be standing his first year at stud in 2024, and Barton Thoroughbreds is delighted to introduce the son of Uncle Mo out of a Graded Stakes producing Mineshaft mare. He was a $1.1 million dollar two-year-old purchase and had a brilliant career at the track before his racing career ended, winning his first three starts and defeating current Graded Stakes winner Hopkins.

Cat Burglar is a Baffert-trained multiple graded-placed, black-type winner

by Unbridled’s Song out of a strong female family who stood his sixth year in 2023. Recently, Cat Burglar sired Catmansue, who was a $100,000 two-year-old and Maiden Special Weight Winner at Del Mar in 2023.

The team at Barton Thoroughbreds is committed to investing in the quality of care of thoroughbreds in the state of California and helping clients breed and raise their next champion Cal-Bred. Visitors are invited to tour the farm, see the stallions, and meet the management.

BARTON THOROUGHBREDS LOOKS FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY.

Feel free to email info@bartonthoroughbreds.com, call the office at (805) 693-1777, or visit the website at bartonthoroughbreds.com.

BG THOROUGHBRED FACILITY Everything needed to keep racehorses happy

Lightning Pace, by Regal Classic. Lightning Pace was grade 3-placed and a six-time winner in Canada. Fighting Hussar has nine winners from his first 16 starters, including four-time winner Blueberry Princess and three-time winner Nietzsche.

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Dual winner King of Jazz (ARG) is a son of Giant’s Causeway and out of the group 1 winning mare Kiss Me Sweet (Arg), making him a half-brother to six winners, including two stakes horses. King of Jazz ran 10 times at Santa Anita and

Thoroughbred Facility, owned by Hector Castrellon and managed by Marcos Menjivar, is a high-class operation located in Hemet. The 51-acre spread boasts an exceptional staff and fine accommodations for its Thoroughbred athletes.

The farm offers 28 pastures with year-round grass, two 20-stall barns, a layup barn with run-out pens, and sand pens for turnout. A specially trained 24-hour foaling crew observes the farm’s broodmares, while cameras are mounted in each stall for an extra layer of observation. The property also includes a five-eighths of a mile training track.

The stallion roster for 2024 is made up of eight horses: Big Runnuer, Fighting Hussar, Gato Del Oro, King of Jazz (Arg), Mo The Beholder, Originaire (IRE) Oscar Nominated, and Rousing Sermon.

Big Runnuer, Stormy Atlantic – Elusive Luci, by Elusive Quality, winner of Grade 2 Eddie D. Stakes and Siren Lure Stakes. Five and One-Half Furlong Turf Specialist Won 4 Times at Santa Anita, including 4 length maiden debut win. Out of a winning half-sister to Grade 1 SW STORMY LUCKY ($851,700). His first foals will arrive in 2023.

Mo The Beholder, Uncle Mo – Leslie’s Harmony, by Curlin, from the female family of the phenomenal Multiple G1 winner Beholder ($6,156,600) leading sire Into Mischief and G1 winner Mendelsshon and G1 winner Uncle Mo. First foals will arrive in 2024.

Originaire (IRE), by Zoffany the multiple Group1 winning Irish Highweight out of Polly Perkins a Multiple Stakes winning Two-Year-Old daughter of Leading International broodmare sire Pivotal (GB). Originaire (IRE) is a five-time California Grade 2 Stakes placed winner of $308,158, his first crop will be yearlings of 2023.

Oscar Nominated is a welcome addition to the California stallion ranks. The only son of Kitten’s Joy to stand in California, Oscar Nominated earned over $1.5 million on the track with five stakes victories. His stakes winning Theatrical dam, Devine Actress, also produced $2.3 million earner Oscar Performance, a Breeders’ Cup winning full brother to Oscar Nominated.

Stakes placed winner Gato Del Oro is a son of the great sire Medaglia d’Oro and out of the royally bred stakes winner Funny Feeling, a sister to Grade 1 hero Jimmy Creed.

Her dam Hookedonthefeelin was a Grade 1 winner that went on to produce Grade 1 winner Pussycat Doll.

A multiple stakes-placed winner and earner of $236,128, Fighting Hussar is a son of Rockport Harbor –

Del Mar, never finishing worse than fifth. He won from eight to 10 furlongs on the grass. He has already had his first winner, Kings Table. Winners in 2022 include four-time winner Queen of Love.

Merit Man, With Distinction – Precise Strike, by Precise End, is a Grade 1 Performer & Stakes Winner of $460,000.

Joining the roster in 2023, he is by Storm Cat’s outstanding son With Distinction and from the family of California Derby winner Exit Sage Left Rousing Sermon, Lucky Pulpit – Rousing Again, by Awesome Again. California Champion two-year-old was ranked among the top nine Colts of his crop on the Experimental Free Handicap, second by a neck in the $750K G1 CashCall Futurity beating Drill (G1), Handsome Mike (G2), Blingo (G2), Sky Kingdom (G3). He ran 1-2-3 in 20 of 36 career starts earning $821,572.

Centrally located to Southern California’s track, the farm looks to answer all your needs as a breeding, layup, rehabilitation, and training facility.

Please contact Jessica Menjivar or Yessenia Menjivar at (951) 654-9100 or email bgfarminc@gmail.com.

BONNIE ACRES RANCH A successful State of The Art Thoroughbred Facility Acres Ranch is a first-class rehabilitation facility B onnie located on 10 acres in Hemet, California. Bob and Carol Mitchell’s state of the art farm has been home to some of California racing’s brightest, including Eclipse Award winner Declan’s Moon, Breeders’ Cup hero Obviously, grade 1 winners Rail Trip and Include Me Out, Ancient Title, Terlinga and brilliant state champion and Horse of the Year Bob Black Jack.

Champion Quarter Horses have also called it home, including Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity (G1) winner One Famous Eagle.

In October 2000, Bob Mitchell relocated from Bradbury to the Hemet facility as it is centrally located to all Southern California race tracks: Santa Anita, Del Mar and Los Alamitos.

With grass paddocks, automatic waterers, and automatic fly control in all areas, Bonnie Acres Ranch offers premium care on a smaller scale.

There are two indoor barns with 20 stalls, and 46 total covered or partially covered pens. There is 24-hour veterinary service available, including digital X-rays, stem cell, PRP, Irap, and shock wave therapy.

Electrical security gates and a 24-hour security guard makes it a safe environment for recovering horses.

The farm offers a long-established water treadmill for swimming and hydrotherapy, with experienced staff that know how to carefully introduce horses in rehabilitation. A brand new EquiVibe was installed early in 2019. The natural vibration plate helps stimulate horses with whole body vertical vibration, which promotes health and healing. The EquiVibe can also be used as preventative care.

Bob Mitchell, a native of California, was always involved in the horse industry. He moved to Midway City where he began showing and riding, including Quarter

Horses. In 1957, he began training at Los Alamitos, where he conditioned Champion Vandy’s Flash. He switched to Thoroughbreds in 1965 and enjoyed success with stakes winners such as Orbit Ruler and Bahia Key. Carol, a Colorado native, has been on board for close to 35 years. Farm manager Alfredo Limon first started working for Bob Mitchell in 1968, and has been involved in the farm since 1972. Pedro Gonzalez came aboard in 1990, adding to the staff’s lengthy tenure as well as farm Secretary Patsy Valenzuela daughter of Hall of Fame Jockey, Ismael (Milo) Valenzuela.

Since inception Bonnie Acres successful rehabilitation program has been supported by some of the most influential Owners and Trainers on the Southern and Northern California Circuit, the owners and staff are appreciative of long-standing relationships and support.

To board and rehabilitate your horse in an idyllic and intimate environment, contact: Bonnie Acres at (951) 926-5427 or ALFREDO LIMON at (909) 772-9363.

DAEHLING RANCH

By Justin & Julia Oldfeld, 2nd Generation Owner Operators of Daehling Ranch second-generation owner-operators, Julia and I are A sproud to continue to provide Daehling Ranch as one

Northern California’s premier thoroughbred farms.

2023 has not fell short of providing its share of challenges. The announcement that Golden Gate Fields would close at the end of 2023 left signifcant certainty for the future of racing in Northern California. However, myself, and other leaders at CTBA, spent a signifcant amount of time over the past few months working to negotiate a deal that would ensure Golden Gate Fields would remain open in the short term and provide a pathway for racing in the North to be sustained under a new model that includes cooperation and collaboration with our partner fair tracks in the long term. We still have many challenges ahead that will require hard work, compromise and developing new partnerships. That said, Julia and I are excited to help be a part of the team that will fnd and execute those solutions in the future to ensure we keep breeding and racing robust across the entire state; north and south.

the horses we start and prepare for the race track; with the focus on meeting the needs of both our owners and trainers.

We welcome horses from Northern and Southern California, regardless of where they plan to race after they leave the farm. We are also committed to open, honest and transparent communication. As we all know, the horse business has its ups and downs, however we will always remain open and transparent about the progress of your horses. We understand trust is the bedrock of a farm-client relationship.

Julia and I have also worked hard to help support and expand the number of well-bred stallions available in Northern California. First and foremost, credit and thanks must be given to all our stallion owners who are working hard to support and back their equine partners with quality mares.

Even with the challenges we have faced in 2023, we continue to take every opportunity to improve our operation and position Daehling Ranch to better serve thoroughbred breeders and owners in California. This includes upgrading our facility and the farm’s infrastructure each year. We are in this for the long haul and there is much to be optimistic about.

Anyone visiting the farm will also immediately recognize the hundreds of acres of lush irrigated pasture. These pastures serve as the backbone of our farm and certainly stand out as unique in the industry. We work to provide a setting that allows, well a horse to be a horse, and grow in an environment that will better prepare them for their career on the track. In short, this a good place to raise a horse.

We are blessed to be located along the Consumnes River which provides a sustainable source of groundwater to irrigate our pastures, even in the face of drought. All horses are supplemented with a grain ration developed by an equine nutritionist to ensure proper nutrients, protein and probiotics are received on a daily.

Because we are blessed with the ability to keep horses on lush irrigated pasture during the spring, summer and fall, we are also able to better manage our feed costs to keep our rates lower than average. Lower rates do not translate to a reduced level of care or nutrition, but rather refects our desire for our customers to succeed fnancially. We depend on you and you depend on California thoroughbred farms to raise your next winner.

In addition to breeding and boarding, we are also one of few farms that offer starting and training. Our facility includes an all-weather 3/8-mile track, covered round pen, eurociser and most importantly dedicated training staff that have been with our operation for years. We work to ensure stability and consistency for

Our list of stallions standing at the farm includes: • Faversham (Lucky Pulpit – Love the Chase, by Not for Love) • Gallant Son (Malabar Gold – Explicitly, by Exploit) • Jersey Town (Speightstown – Jersey Girl, by Belong to Me) • Lakerville (Unusual Heat – Foreverinthegame, by Out of Place) • Mesa Thunder (Sky Mesa – Citiview, by Citidancer) • Mo And Go (Uncle Mo – Malibu Cougar, by Malibu Moon) • Pontiff (Giant’s Causeway – Preach, by Mr. Prospector) • Rumpus Cat (Street Sense – Sweet Catomine, by Storm Cat Daehling Ranch is also happy to welcome back Gallant Son who has had signifcant success with his Cal-Bred foals. Standing out is our homebred Fast Buck who was the winner of the Grade 3 Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita earlier this year and has made $275,974 in 10 starts.

Visit WWW.DAEHLINGRANCH.COM to see more information on farm, services, stallions and rates as you plan for the 2024 breeding season and prepare to start and train your horses for the track.

HARRIS FARMS Classic Production From Harris Farms Programs outstanding stallion roster highlights the Harris Farms A nmulti-faceted commitment to California’s breeding industry. Each year more than 300 broodmares pass through the breeding shed. The farm has produced numerous champions including Eclipse Award Horses of the Year California Chrome and Tiznow. Harris Farms has raised and campaigned 100’s of top race horses over the last 60 years, mainly racing in Northern and Southern California, plus consigning farm and client horses successfully to sales. John Harris has played a most active role in the California and national racing scene, serving multiple terms as the Chairman of the CTBA, Chairman of Bay Meadows Racing Association, as well as being on the CHRB for multiple terms, being appointed by both Republican and Democratic Governors, and serving as board chair for several terms. He is also a member of The Jockey Club, and has served as a Steward there.

A high level of success on the racetrack and from our breeding shed continues to be the goal at Harris Farms, which has accounted for 59 California divisional champions, and a California Horse of the Year honors for the farm and its clients. Stakes-class runners and $250,000 plus winners raised and/or trained at Harris Farms have amassed earnings exceeding $50 million. Thoroughbred stars who trace their roots to Harris Farms include: California’s All-Time Money Earners, 2014 Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner and twotime Horse of the Year California Chrome; Horse of the Year Tiznow, the only two-time winner of the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1); Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) winner Thor’s Echo and Breeders’ Cup Sprint runner-up Soviet Problem; additional G1 winners Alphabet Kisses, Healthy Addiction, Greg’s Gold, Cost of Freedom, Nashoba’s Key, Tiz Flirtatious, Spanish Queen, Dominant Dancer, Tamarando, The Chosen Vron and G2 winners Skye Diamonds, Gervinho, Ceeband, Compari, Continental Red, Moscow Burning, Brickyard Ride, and Closing Remarks.

The Harris Farms Horse Division dates back 60 years to the vision of John Harris and his father Jack, both cattle ranchers, farmers and horsemen who wanted to devote part of their operation to the breeding, raising and training of Thoroughbred racehorses. The horse division represents just one area of the larger Harris Ranch operation, which also operates the acclaimed Harris Ranch Restaurant and Inn; until recent sale, the Harris Feeding Company. California’s largest cattle feed yard and Harris Ranch Beef Company, a pioneer in branded beef.

Harris Farms Farming Division founded in 1937 on then barren land 50 miles Southwest of Fresno, in the middle of California,

initially focused on growing cotton and grains, but now contains thousands of acres planted in almonds, pistachios, vegetables, wines grapes, and citrus in three locations.

Currently, Harris Farms’ horse division includes the 350acre main farm located north of Coalinga, just east of I-5, as well as the 200-acre part of the 6000 acre Harris River Ranch near Sanger devoted to horses. The main farm boasts a full commercial facility, offering a wide range of services from breeding and foaling to conditioning and training on the farm’s 7 furlong training track for Harris Farms and its many loyal clients.

The pastoral Harris River Ranch is located 65 miles northeast of the main farm on the majestic Kings River. The rich, sandy loam soil and underlying limestone work with ideal water conditions to nourish 240 acres of large, expansive pastures conducive to the proper growth and development of weanlings and yearlings. Cared for by River Ranch manager Laurie Brown. Young horses are well prepared for the challenges of the racetrack or the sales ring.

President and owner John Harris entrusts his horse division to a loyal and committed group of hard-working employees. The Harris team is led by General Manager Jonny Hilvers, a 4th generation horseman with roots back to the Old English Rancho which had dominated California racing and breeding for decades; and long-time farm trainer Per Antonsen. Other key members include resident vetenarian Dr. Courtney Stammerjohan, Dr. Virginia Castilla Hernandez, stallion manager Raul Rosas and the courteous administration staffs Frankie Jo Perez and Mayra Worth .

Please feel free to call and schedule an appointment to tour the facilities, or visit the Harris Farms website at WWW.HARRISFARMS.COM.

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KINGFISHER FARMS

A Peaceful Equine Paradise Covering All The Angles For State-Of-The-Art Equine Care Farms has become known as a stellar K ingfsher destination for horses on layup and most recently, a tranquil place to raise mares and foals. The new property located in Solvang is rich with California Thoroughbred Racehorse history, starting as The Anvil Ranch and most recently, River Edge Anvil Annex.

Katie Fisher originally started the Farm with a sole focus on layups, which has always been her passion. Last year, Sydnee Brown joined the team to manage the Farm and add a new dimension with mares and foals. The Farm also handles retirees, sales prep, and groundbreaking.

The Farm boasts 70 acres of grass pastures in a range of sizes to accommodate a single horse needing a freshener, to large pastures for multiple yearlings, mares, or retirees. The Farm also has sand paddocks, an 80-foot eurocizer, Horse Gym Aquatread and cold saltwater spa. The barns on the property have ComfortStall and Stable Comfort Sealed Orthopedic Flooring in the 70 stalls. These special fooring systems help keep horses comfortable during the rehabilitation of fractures, chips, joint, and soft-tissue problems while also maintaining the air quality and cleanliness of the barn.

Automated EquiLume lighting contributes to the peaceful atmosphere. The barns are quiet, offering plenty of rest and relaxation for their equine inhabitants.

All horses are weighed upon arrival and a custom feed schedule is set to help each horse become healthy from the inside out. Each regimen and schedule are tailored to the individual needs and are laid out by the veterinarian and trainer. The follow-ups and rechecks are all communicated back to the referring veterinarian, trainer, and owners.

Mares are closely monitored throughout their pregnancy and Brown is present at each foaling to make sure that each one goes smoothly. The foals are handled starting on day one with consistency and patience.

The close-knit team of employees handling the horses considers themselves family, working seamlessly with each other. The team emphasizes health and cleanliness, as well as state-of-the-art technology to promote healing.

The serene, green property offers lush paddocks and the ultimate calm, ensuring that your horse will experience nothing but a relaxing, healing vacation away from the racetrack or a healthy start to life. Kingfsher Farms is available by appointment to tour the newly renovated property.

For more information, please contact KATIE FISHER at (805) 698-7845 or reach her at KATIE@KINGFISHERFARMS.COM.

LEGACY RANCH

The Jewel of the Foothills over 145 acres in Clements, Calif., is Legacy S prawling Ranch. With three decades of experience in both the

Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse industries, Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s outstanding breeding and training facility offers anything your horse might need on its road to success.

In addition to the main barns, there is a five-furlong training track maintained by state-of-the-art equipment.

Legacy Ranch’s longtime trainer Terry Knight lives on the property with wife and office manager Dru. They are joined by 35 other employees and maintenance supervisor Trent Newhall.

Legacy Ranch will be standing three impressive stallions on its roster for 2024: Clubhouse Ride, Straight Fire, and Mr. Big. Clubhouse Ride, who is owned by Six-S Racing, and Craig and Larry Lewis, quickly became one of the stallions to watch in California. The three-time stakes winner won just five of 43 starts but finished top three in 24 races with earnings of $1.3 million. He took consecutive editions of the Grade 2 Californian Stakes as an older horse and was also juvenile stakes winner in 2010. Clubhouse Ride was multiple Grade 1-placed in a career that spanned six racing seasons.

As a sire, Clubhouse Ride has been remarkably versatile on all surfaces. The son of Candy Ride was second among all California sires in Cal-bred progeny earnings in 2022 while leading the state in number of stakes wins with nine.

Clubhouse Ride’s daughter Warren’s Showtime was a seven-time stakes winner, scoring in the Grade 3 Wilshire and the Grade 3 Autumn Miss. She placed in the prestigious Del Mar Oaks (G1) in 2020 and earned $843,431 in her career. Brickyard Ride is known as one of the fastest horses in California, taking the $200,000 San Carlos (G2), the $150,000 California Cup Sprint, and $100,000 Thor’s Echo all in 2021! More recently, he won back-to-back editions of the Kona Gold Stakes (G3) at Del Mar in 2022-23.

Other top runners are Warren’s Candy Girl, winner of the Solana Beach at Del Mar last year and Osunitas at the seaside oval in July; Chismosa, who won the CTBA Stakes at Del Mar last year and placed in the Great Lady M (G2) and two other stakes in 2023; and Club Aspen, who won the King Glorious at Los Alamitos in 2019 and was stakes placed on dirt and turf in 2020.

Straight Fire was added to the Legacy Ranch roster in 2018. The son of Dominus is out of the winning A.P. Indy mare Tricky Indy, a half-sister to dual grade 3 winner Confide. Straight Fire broke his maiden at Del Mar, then finished second in the Del Mar Futurity (G1) and third in the Frontrunner Stakes (G1). He earned $146,400 in just four starts. His notable offspring include Smuggler’s Run, Straight Up G, and Power Surge who are all Sstakes winners. In 2023, his 3-year-old daughter Sassy Nature captured a stakes at Gulfstream Park and has banked $250,000.

Mr. Big, the well-established son of Dynaformer, is already responsible for Kentucky graded stakes winner Big Score and dual California stakes winner Big Sweep. In 2023, his filly Ceiling Crusher has won three stakes, including the Torrey Pines (G3), while other Golden State stakes winners this year include Big Summer, Big Pond and Chancery Way. Other recent notable stakes winners are The Big Wam, Big City Lights and Big Switch.

Fun memories of top stakes horses such as His Legacy, Bella Banissa, and Big Fish who won both the 2020 Del Mar Juvenile Turf and the $200,000 California Cup Derby, and the world-record setting Quarter Horse Griswold have hailed from the Legacy Ranch program. The farm also boasts several acres of vineyards just 75 miles outside Napa Valley.

All stallion stud fees are to be determined.

For more information, please check our website at: WWW.LEGACYRANCHINC.COM, or call TERRY KNIGHT at (510) 928-4980 or call the office at (209) 759-3315.

LOVACRES RANCH A Farm With an “Altitude”

2-year-old purse earnings, in the number of 2-year-old winners and number of races won.

Lovingier’s profession is refinery maintenance runner-up Finneus, the 2021 Cal-bred champion 2-year-old T erry and environmental engineering. But his passion is male. Out of the multiple stakes-winning Ghostzapper mare His top Cal-breds include the Del Mar Futurity (G1)

Thoroughbred racing and it’s embodied in his Lovacres Ranch, 600 sprawling acres in northern San Diego County.

Lovacres Ranch is a full-service facility including breeding, breaking and training of horses. Located at the mouth of Temecula Creek in a valley at the base of Palomar Mountain about 10 miles northwest of Warner Springs.

The ranch sits on beautiful countryside at an elevation of 3,500 feet. Between 50 and 100 foals are born at Lovacres Ranch every year. Being primarily a commercial breeder, Lovingier sells most of the horses he breeds but has raced many of his homebreds in small partnership. The babies get their early schooling on Lovacres’ six-furlong training track.

My Fiona, Finneus was especially partial to Del Mar during his racing career, winning the Golden State Juvenile Stakes in 2021 prior to finishing second in both the Best Pal (G2) and the Futurity.

Stay Thirsty’s successor-in-waiting could be the exciting sophomore stallion Smokem. The son of Union Rags ranked number one as California’s initial-crop sire in 2022

Lovacres will stand four stallions for the coming breeding season, including the newly-retired Finneus, a homebred son of Stay Thirsty.

The star of the show at Lovacres is Stay Thirsty. The son of Bernardini was California’s leading sire in four of the last five years, according to BloodHorse, and is among the leaders in 2023 as of midSeptember, with progeny earnings of more than $3.1 million. The homebred 3-year-old stakes winner Bus Buzz, with three wins and two seconds from six starts so far, is Stay Thirsty’s leading earner in 2023. The dark bay gelding took the Real Good Deal Stakes at Del Mar in August to boost his seasonal total to $222,650 to date.

Two other Lovingier homebreds by Stay Thirsty, Thirsty John and Tapito Leo, have also excelled in 2023. Thirsty John won the California Cup Derby at Santa Anita Park, while the fast-improving Tapiteo Leo is a two-time winner of more than $90,000 so far.

Stay Thirsty also is the sire of 2022 Cigar Mile winner and multiple grade stakes victor Mind Control, a lifetime earner of more than $2 million, and Godolphin Mile winner Coal Front, who banked more than $1.8 million. Stay Thirsty’s progeny purse earnings in 2022 exceeded $5 million and his 10 crops of racing age have earned nearly $32 million.

A Grade I winner as a 2-year-old, Stay Thirsty has passed along his precocity with eight 2-year-old stakes winners.

In 2021, Stay Thirsty’s first crop in California, he led in Cal-bred

with earnings of $371,736 from a modest total of 23 foals. His second crop currently ranks fourth among California sires.

Govenor Charlie, sire of back-to-back stakes winner Governor Goteven, went to the breeding shed shortly after winning the $800,000 Grade Ill Sunland Derby, when he set a track record of 1 :47 1 /5 for the 1 1 /8 miles. By Eclipse champion sprinter and leading sire Midnight Lute, his dam is a multiple Grade 1-producing daughter of legendary Storm Cat and Hall of Fame member and Eclipse champion Silverbulletday, granddam of Grade 1 stakes winner Shakin It Up. Please contact Lovacres Ranch at (562) 547-9848 or visit our website, WWW.LOVACRES.COM, for additional information.

MILKY WAY FARM Located between Santa Anita and Del Mar Tizamagician joins a stallion roster that includes Way Farm is located in the Temecula Wine Country, M ilky a short distance from Santa Anita, Del Mar, San Luis Midnight Storm, transferred to Milky Way for the 2023 breeding

Rey Downs and Galway Downs. The ranch features large eightacre seasonal grass pasture felds for broodmares and three- or four-acre felds for young horses.

Our philosophy is providing the best possible care for the horses and their owner at our full service facility. We strive to keep in close contact with owners by welcoming their input into the well-being of the horses. We encourage them to visit the farm as often as possible.

Milky Way Farm is always a work in progress. We completed new viewing areas for both the stallions and the sale yearlings. We have expanded our rehabilitation and layup paddocks. We have several options for care and stall rest, 24x24-foot paddocks and 100x100-foot paddocks for horses recovering from injury or just needing a little rest time. We have improved the areas for pre-foaling mares and added a lightcontrolled area for cycling open mares. The foaling stalls are 16x20 feet, monitored around the clock, and disinfected after each foaling.

Milky Way Farm, Agent has become a special project for us. We have a sales staff that we are proud of and are pleased to offer sales prep, advertising and presentation at the California sales.

Breeding season is always a special time; we have tried to establish an exceptional group of stallions. Breeding is under the supervision of Dr. Celeste Martin, who brings to the farm a wealth of knowledge after working for Rood and Riddle in Kentucky.

Milky Way Farm has a new stallion this year in Tizamagician. The popular 6-year-old son of California great Tiznow out of the graded stakes-placed Dixie Union mare Magic Union, was a multiple graded winner and runner-up in the 2021 Pacifc Classic (G1). He earned $741,851 during a 25race career.

season from Taylor Made Farm in Kentucky, where he had two crops to race.

Midnight Storm earned nearly $1.8 million, winning seven graded races on both dirt and turf including the 2016 Shoemaker Mile (G1T). He fnished third in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) later that year. His frst crop of runners in Kentucky included grade 3 Canadian Derby winner Great Escape, who set a track record for 1 1/4 miles in the process at Century Mile racetrack in Alberta, Canada. Midnight Storm has had three crops to race.

Other young sires on Milky Way’s big roster are Moquest, an Uncle Mo full brother to Nyquist, and Sawyer’s Hill, a half brother to Yaupon. Both had their frst matings in 2023. Others are Box Score, a full brother to Temple City; Passion For Gold, a group 1 winner for Godolphin in France

by Medaglia d’Oro who stood fve seasons in Chile prior to coming to Milky Way; and Dosifcado, a graded winner from Chile by Scat Daddy.

Grade 1-placed Win The Space, by Pulpit, and Balance the Books (Lemond Drop Kid), a multiple graded stakes victor on turf, have their frst California 2-year olds in 2023.

Each foaling season brings new hopes and dreams for the future. We are seeing a tremendous increase in interest in breeding and in buying racing prospects. The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association is doing a wonderful job promoting horses and races. Our staff, headed by our farm manager, Johnny Alvira, is totally committed to making Milky Way Farm an important part of the California Thoroughbred industry.

For information, please contact LINDA MADSEN (909) 241-6600 or email MILKYWAYCATTLE@AOL.COM. Visit us on MILKYWAYTHOROUGHBREDS.COM and check out the full stallion roster.

RANCHO SAN MIGUEL Dedicated to providing the highest level of care serving as a steady and consistent presence D espite for California breeders over the past two decades,

Rancho San Miguel does not simply rest on its well-earned laurels. Instead, the 250-acre jewel of San Luis Obispo County continues to evolve and expand in order to meet the changing demands of the state’s Thoroughbred industry.

Under the stewardship of owners Tom and Nancy Clark since 2000, the farm has developed into one of California’s leading stallion stations and foal nurseries. Expert horse care, attentive customer service and a skilled workforce are keys to the farm’s success.

olds are off to an outstanding start with six winners including Lord Prancealot who went wire to wire winning the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar. In addition, a number of his yearlings have been sales toppers the past two years.

The farm is also home to California’s 2022 leading second-crop sire by progeny earnings, Danzing Candy.

The multiple graded stakes winner by Twirling Candy is represented by the two year old Cal Bred champion Giver Not a Taker and by Yo Yo Candy, winner of the Grade 3 Sanford Stakes at Saratoga.

NEW FARM MANAGER LEADS FOCUS ON COMMERCIAL SALES Joining Rancho San Miguel as Farm Manager in 2022 was the highly respected, longtime Pacific Coast horsewoman Jenny Webber. The Oregon State University Animal Science graduate and MBA recipient recently chaired the Sales Committee for the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Association.

Alongside Consignment Manager Danny Ramirez, Webber is spearheading Rancho San Miguel’s expansion into sale preparation and consignment. In 2023, the farm will prepare approximately 75 horses for West Coast auctions.

Also crucial to the farm’s overall success are Stallion Manager Ciriaco Cisneros, Assistant Farm Manager Francisco (Pancho) Rodriguez and a loyal and experienced staff of more than 20 workers, most of whom live on-site to provide roundthe-clock supervision of the horses in their care.

A DIVERSE, DYNAMIC SELECTION OF STALLIONS The stallion roster at Rancho San Miguel is carefully curated to present a wide variety of pedigrees, performance abilities and price ranges to mare owners. In addition to the farm’s tried-and-true offerings, efforts are made each year to acquire new recruits that will complement the fraternity.

The newcomer in 2022 was Mo Forza, an exciting Grade 1 winner and six time Grade 2 winner of $1,034,460-earner by Uncle Mo who covered 99 mares during his inaugural breeding season and 102 mares in 2023 making him the most popular young stallion in California.

Filling the newcomer role in 2023 was Editorial. By War Front out of Playa Maya, he is a half brother to Uncle Mo. He has 9 winners and 3 stakes horses from 13 starters and an average earnings per starter of $66,262 second only to Gun Runner among second crop sires in this category. Under new ownership, he will receive the support he deserves.

Group 2 winner Sir Prancealot, by Tamayuz (GB), stood his fourth year in California in 2023. His first crop of two year

Grade 1 winner Tom’s Tribute, by Lion Heart, made a splash with his 2-year-old filly Tom’s Regret, an authoritative winner against males in the Kentucky Juvenile Stakes in 2022 and who has now earned nearly $300,000.

Led by a pair of six figure-earners, British Columbia Derby (G3) winner Northern Causeway, by Giant’s Causeway, will top $2.0 million in total progeny earnings in 2023.

Veteran sire Richard’s Kid, a two-time Pacific Classic Stakes (G1) winner of $2.48 million by Lemon Drop Kid, continues to offer significant value with lifetime average earnings per starter of $59,312.

Six-time Grade 2 winner Surf Cat, by Sir Cat, boasts California Horse of the Year Sircat Sally, a three-time graded stakes winner, among his offspring.

The owners and employees of Rancho San Miguel invite you to visit the farm — conveniently located near the Pacific Coast, halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles — to see what makes this California gem continue to shine so brightly. More information is available at: WWW.RANCHOSANMIGUEL.NET

SILVER D BAR TRAINING CENTER

We truly cares about you and your horse training center spans more than 53 acres of O urbeautiful fertile Sanger river bottom, approximately

10 miles southeast of Fresno.

The river bottom environment, professional staff, and well-designed facility are ideal surroundings for developing young horses to their full potential.

Silver-D-Bar has been owned and managed by the Dodds family since 1965.

The training center is dotted with large oak trees, and the Kings River runs right through the beautifully landscaped ranch.

A professional, yet friendly and homey environment makes Silver-D-Bar the ideal place to receive complete training, lay-up and sales preparation for Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses.

Silver-D-Bar is renowned for its effectiveness in starting young prospects. The emphasis is on achieving sound minds as well as promoting the physical conditioning needed to compete in prestigious company.

Silver-D-Bar boasts a half-mile training track with three-eights-mile chute and a three-stall starting gate. The

training track is consistently groomed for a well-manicured training surface. The river bottom soil makes an excellent exercise surface for horses in training.

The center also offers 36 12’ x 12’ stalls, 27 20’ x 30’ covered pens and 26 turnout runs. A large covered round corral is also available and is used during inclement weather.

Lush pastures are abundant in our larger turnout pens, providing a spacious environment for young horses.

Access to the Bay Area and Southern California racetracks is less than a 3 1/2-hour drive away.

While some larger operations may lose their clients in the shuffle, such is not the case at Silver-D-Bar. Each horse received individualized care and his owner receives a personal touch, as well.

We encourage visitors and enjoy showing prospective clients the facilities and discussing the different programs that we have to offer.

You can start here: WWW.SILVERDBAR.COM.

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DANCING TO A DIFFERENT BEAT

ef Ganje learned his winning moves early in life. How many other horse breeders can say they had the iconic hip-hop star MC Hammer’s backup dancers practicing their choreography in his living room?

Bet U can’t touch that.

True story: While Ganje was attending Cal State Hayward, where he played football and ran track in the early 1990s, his teammate and roommate Alonzo Carter was part of the Hammer dance troupe that used their place to practice.

Ganje was caught up in the excitement as well, tagging along with Hammer—who enjoyed success in racing for a time with his Oaktown Stable—throughout the rapper’s “U Can’t Touch Tis” tour.

Ganje even entertained the thought of a musical career

himself, rapping on a demo recording for Hammer before abandoning the idea.

“I didn’t really have the talent,” he says.

Tese days, the fast footwork that Ganje appreciates most are from the horses he owns, like the recent graded stakes winner Shotgun Hottie and the 2-year-old California-bred juvenile Lord Prancealot, winner of Del Mar’s Graduation Stakes in August.

His favorite “hammer time” nowadays comes from the horse auctioneer’s podium.

It has been a long journey in racing for Ganje. After getting into horse ownership in the mid-1990s, he left the sport for several years, then returned with success after making the decision in early 2019 to devote himself full time to the game he loves.

Shotgun Hottie, owned in partnership with Omar Aldabbagh, became his frst

Jeff and Abigail Ganje live in Laguna Niguel and have two daughters

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graded stakes winner when she upset the $500,000 Molly Pitcher Stakes (G3) at Monmouth Park in July. It was her second stakes win in a row for trainer Cherie DeVaux. Ganje purchased the Kentucky-bred daughter of Gun Runner for $45,000 at the Ocala Breeders’ Sales Company spring sale of 2-year-olds in 2021, and the bay flly has earned more than $770,000 to date.

Shotgun Hottie is currently turned out in anticipation of a 2024 campaign that is expected to begin with the Azeri Stakes (G2) and Apple Blossom Handicap (G1) at Oaklawn Park this spring.

Ganje, who has ambitious hopes for her, calls Shotgun Hottie “my retirement plan, or more like my ‘get-backsome-of-my money’ plan,” he jokes.

Gun Runner also fgured prominently in Ganje’s best sale so far. He purchased California-bred Super Patriot, a graded stakes-placed daughter of Unusual Heat, for $60,000 at the Keeneland November 2020 breeding stock sale. A year later, he sold the then 6-year-old mare in foal to the red-hot sire at the same sale for $300,000 through Checkmate Toroughbreds.

“Timing was everything,” Ganje said. “I’m going to be honest with you, (the results) don’t usually work out like that. I mean, you can do all the work, do all the studying, that you can. But at the end of the day, sometimes it’s just about being lucky.”

He’s also excited by the potential of his homebred Lord Prancealot, a California colt by the Irish-bred Sir Prancealot out of a French-bred

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mare, Disko Dasko, bought his own horses. in foal for $10,000 at the Born in Fremont, Ganje Keeneland January mixed lived in the Bay Area until sale in 2021. Trained by Brihe relocated to Southern an Koriner and co-owned by California in 2005 to Rusty Brown, Lord Prancealattend USC while earning ot won his frst two starts, a master’s degree in public including the Graduation administration, planning, Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 11, and development. His before fading to ffth in the business background is in I’m Smokin Stakes a month real estate investment and later. development of residential Te sprint specialist has and business properties. He earned more than $125,000, and his wife, Abigail, live in and he’s never even been on Laguna Niguel in Orange the grass, where his future County and have two Shotgun Hottie in Molly Pitcher becomes Ganje’s frst graded winner lies, Ganje believes. He’ll get daughters, Mackenzie, 19, that chance later this year. and Gigi, 17.

“I like to race 2-year-olds,” He formed a partnership Ganje said. “Tose are my group, Texacali Racing, one favorites because you never of the frst to use the Interknow. To me, a 2-year-old net to attract clients, in the brings hope.” mid-1990s. Tat lasted a few Ganje had a number of years, but in spite of some other prosperous pinhooks early stakes success with recently. He credits contrainer Jef Bonde, Ganje signor Adrian Gonzalez at was forced to drop out.

Checkmate for his success He returned to racing in at the sales, as well as his 2011 on a limited basis beyearling trainer, Monte fore he came to a crossroads Schvaneveldt. shortly before the pandemic Homebred Lord Prancealot aces Graduation Stakes at Del Mar Now 54, Ganje has always struck. He had decided to danced to a diferent beat. “retire” from his real estate Even before getting into development frm, Southracehorse ownership while in land Pacifc Properties, in his mid-20s, he was buying 2019, and was weighing his I like to race 2-year-olds. Tose are my injured Toroughbreds, options. mostly of the track from “I was considering favorites because you never know. To me, a Golden Gate Fields and Bay opening a restaurant or a 2-year-old brings hope.”

Meadows, caring for them gym, and it’s a good thing I —Jef Ganje at a farm while they were didn’t do that,” he said. “So being repurposed for other racing became my sole focus. equestrian pursuits, then Racing and breeding horses reselling them. are the only things I’ve ever “I’d buy horses that were wanted to do.” too injured to continue racing but were trainer for $1,500 and I sold them for Jef Ganje Inc. grew quickly—a little okay otherwise, and I’d usually pay about $12,000.” Chuckling, he added, too quickly, he says. About 18 months $500 to $1,500,” he said. “I set up their “I thought I was rich. I was thinking, ago, Ganje owned all or part of about training for other things like hunting, ‘I’ll never have to do anything else.’

40 horses, and his training bills alone jumping, and dressage. Once they “It was a good entry into racing, were reaching $130,000 a month. were ready, I’d sell them for $4,000 though—I learned a lot about horses,” “It was brutal,” he said. “Now I’m or $5,000. I was making pretty good Ganje added, things he says he never down to about 20 horses. I think I’d be money. Once I got three horses from a forgets when making decisions about happiest with about 12.” www.ctba.com

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Winners AUGUST 21, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Acclamation—Yana: Stone's River (49-20), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/4, 1mi (T), 1:36.01, $24,180.

Acclamation—Seasontoperfection: Kings River Knight (49-20), g, 5 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STK, E.B. Johnston S., 9/16, 1mi, 1:35.11, $41,250.

Army Mule—Given Star: One in Vermillion (89-49), c, 3 yo, Saratoga, STK, H. Allen Jerkens Memorial S. (gr.

I), 8/26, 7f, 1:22.63, $275,000.

Bayern—Pocketful: Low Dose (93-46), m, 5 yo, Ferndale, STR, 8/26, 5f, 1:01.86, $5,225.

Boat Trip—French Style: Riviera Sunrise (10-4), m, 5 yo, Ferndale, ALW, 8/26, 7f, 1:28.19, $11,700.

City Wolf—Siberian Song: Song of Shadows (11-4), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, STR, 8/25, 5f (T), 57.35, $30,960.

City Wolf—Siberian Song: Song of Shadows (11-4), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 9/24, 5 1/2f, 1:04.19, $31,200.

Clubhouse Ride—Kiama: Blue Skye Jade (65-34), g, 7 yo, Elko County Fair, ALW, 9/4, 5 1/2f, 1:06.20, $4,155.

Clubhouse Ride—Starry Skies: Magical Lady (65-34), f, 4 yo, Century Downs, SOC, 9/10, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.65, $9,300.

Curlin to Mischief—Princess Amelie: Hey Jasper (55-30), g, 4 yo, Grande Prairie, ALW, 8/27, 6f, 1:16.02, $3,498.

Curlin to Mischief—Crystal House: See Through It (55-30), g, 6 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 9/22, 5 1/2f, 1:03.03, $20,160.

Dads Caps—Hanselina: Bet On Dad (43-21), g, 4 yo, Elko County Fair, ALW, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:06.40, $4,110.

Danzing Candy—Surf Dancer: Kyandi (72-37), g, 3 yo, Prairie Meadows, STR, 9/3, 1mi, 1:41.24, $16,500.

Elusive Warning—Ms Jackdau: Satanta (16-5), g, 8 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 9/23, 6f, 1:10.29, $11,160.

Empire Way—Bossy Belle: Starship Defant (23-16), m, 5 yo, Monmouth Park, ALW, 9/2, 6f, 1:10.43, $34,500.

Empire Way—Swiss Bliss: Later Days (23-16), m, 5 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, AOC, 9/12, 5 1/2f, 1:03.83, $10,904.

Empire Way—Just Details: Just Classy (23-16), m, 6 yo, Lethbridge - Rmtc, ALW, 9/16, about 6f, 1:11.42, $4,134.

Empire Way—Just Details: Just Classy (23-16), m, 6 yo, Lethbridge - Rmtc, STK, B Cup Fillies and Mares S., 9/24, 7f, 1:27.29, $6,758.

Far From Over—Lavadia: Charbonneau (21-8), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/16, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:45.07, $15,840.

Flat Out—Maryneill: Nan Elizabeth (147-85), m, 5 yo, Emerald Downs, AOC, 8/26, 6f, 1:10.45, $14,500.

Gallant Son—Be Faithful: In the Vault (21-13), m, 5 yo, Grants Pass, ALW, 9/17, 5 1/2f, 1:02.40, $4,400.

Gem Heist—Grayson's Star: Gypsy Tears (7-3), c, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 9/23, 5 1/2f, 1:03.58, $31,200.

Gervinho—Strawberry Flash: Alexander's Dream (9-4), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/17, 6f, 1:09.48, $24,180.

Gig Harbor—Dance by Unionize: Ballyvaughan Gig (24-13), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 8/28, 6f, 1:09.66, $15,840.

Gig Harbor—Forestry's Delight: Sheza Delight (24-13), m, 5 yo, Elko County Fair, STK, Miss Elko Fillies and Mares S., 9/4, 6f, 1:12.30, $4,200.

Gig Harbor—Forestry's Delight: Sheza Delight (24-13), m, 5 yo, Blackfoot, STK, Micki Lee Memorial S., 9/9, 6f, 1:14.40, $3,437.

Grazen—Miranda Rose: Tom Horn (106-56), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/27, 5f (T), 56.80, $49,800.

Grazen—An Unusual Group: Cornelia Fort (106-56), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/3, 1mi (T), 1:35.67, $49,800.

Grazen—Cielo Dulce: Wishtheyallcouldbe (106-56), m, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/8, 6 1/2f, 1:17.12, $27,600.

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Grazen—Sudden Sunday: Rose Dawson (106-56), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 9/16, 6 1/2f, 1:15.68, $36,660.

Hard Spun—Pure: Donner Lake (237-97), h, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/2, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:42.70, $49,800.

Idiot Proof—Strait Jazz: Proof of Jazz (25-17), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/9, 1mi (T), 1:38.81, $24,180.

James Street—Lady From Shanghai: Shanghai Mist (7-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 8/28, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:45.83, $11,160.

James Street—Lady From Shanghai: Shanghai Mist (7-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 9/17, 1mi (T), 1:38.68, $12,960.

Jeranimo—Mme. Espionage: Reckoning Day (24-11), g, 5 yo, Canterbury Park, AOC, 9/2, 6 1/2f, 1:16.17, $16,800.

Jimmy Creed—Categorize: Adam's Creed (147-68), f, 4 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 8/23, 6f, 1:12.38, $11,100.

Kafwain—Unbridled Prayer: One Step Away (9-4), g, 8 yo, Sweetwater Downs, ALW, 9/23, 5 1/2f, 1:06.81, $4,150.

Lucky Pulpit—Could Be Trouble: Kate's Princess (18-8), m, 7 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 8/29, 6f, 1:11.97, $9,900.

Lucky Pulpit—Could Be Trouble: Kate's Princess (18-8), m, 7 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 9/12, 7f, 1:26.47, $9,900.

Ministers Wild Cat—Rewritten: Come Correct (43-22), f, 4 yo, Elko County Fair, ALW, 8/26, 6f, 1:13.40, $3,000.

Mr. Big—Palisadesprincess: Ceiling Crusher (78-37), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, STK, Torrey Pines S. (gr. III), 9/2, 1mi, 1:37.41, $90,000.

Mr. Big—Twin Spirit: My Man Biggie (78-37), g, 3 yo, Arapahoe Park, STK, Arapahoe Park Derby, 9/11, 1 1/16mi, 1:50.79, $13,350.

Mr. Big—Palisadesprincess: Ceiling Crusher (78-37), f, 3 yo, Parx Racing, STK, Cotillion S. (gr. I), 9/23, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.69, $564,000.

Mizzen Mast—Bottle Walk: Winter Falcon (66-31), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:03.65, $10,200.

Mizzen Mast—Starship Duchess: Queen Molotov (66-31), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 9/4, 5f (T), 56.26, $24,180.

Northern Afeet—Nada Joke: Sir Laughalot (44-24), g, 7 yo, Ferndale, ALW, 8/26, 5f, 1:01.09, $11,700.

Northern Afeet—Nada Joke: Sir Laughalot (44-24), g, 7 yo, Grants Pass, STR, 9/11, 6 1/2f, 1:19.08, $4,400.

Point Encounter—My Honey Bunny: Our Honey Bunny (3-1), m, 7 yo, Sweetwater Downs, ALW, 9/10, 6f, 1:14.31, $4,100.

Roi Charmant—Starlet Sky: Councilwoman Jilly (9-5), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/10, 1mi (T), 1:37.66, $15,840.

Run Brother Ron—Line Leader: Project Leader (6-4), g, 6 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 9/15, 5 1/2f, 1:04.10, $12,240.

Silver Max—She's Stella Marie: Blue Max (16-7), g, 5 yo, Woodbine, SOC, 9/9, 6 1/2f, 1:15.99, $15,480.

Smiling Tiger—Funny Gal: Magic Tiger (120-54), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, STK, Bocage S., 8/29, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.81, $15,000.

Smiling Tiger—My Cinsation: Don'tteasethetiger (120-54), g, 7 yo, Lethbridge - Rmtc, STR, 9/4, 7f, 1:26.70, $4,240.

Smiling Tiger—Red Hot Rocket: Rocktillyoudrop (120-54), g, 5 yo, Century Downs, AOC, 9/16, 1 1/16mi, 1:42.65, $12,000.

Smiling Tiger—Funny Gal: Magic Tiger (120-54), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, STK, Gold Cup S., 9/19, 1 1/8mi, 1:52.30, $30,600.

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Smiling Tiger—Lutess: Cowboy Mike (120-54), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 9/24, 1mi, 1:37.15, $31,200.

Smiling Tiger—My Cinsation: Don'tteasethetiger (120-54), g, 7 yo, Lethbridge - Rmtc, STK, B Cup Three Year Old and Up Classic S., 9/24, 1 1/16mi, 1:49.15, $6,837.

Square Eddie—Walkingonadream: Eddie's New Dream (60-33), m, 5 yo, Del Mar, STK, Solana Beach S., 8/25, 1mi (T), 1:36.16, $85,500.

Square Eddie—Puff Pastry: Stay and Scam (60-33), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/1, 5f (T), 57.60, $49,800.

Square Eddie—Frege: Dichotomy (60-33), m, 7 yo, Belterra Park, AOC, 9/6, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:42.13, $10,680.

Square Eddie—Bas: Bolden (60-33), h, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/10, 5f (T), 55.81, $64,740.

Square Eddie—Bas: So I'm Told (60-33), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 9/15, 6 1/2f, 1:17.19, $20,160.

Stanford—Wall St Widow: Buttonwood Tree (76-37), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 8/26, 1mi (T), 1:39.21, $15,840.

Stanford—Didugetmypoint: Get My Point (76-37), f, 3 yo, Grants Pass, ALW, 9/17, 6f, 1:10.49, $3,960.

Stay Thirsty—Sweet Lips Pooh: Tapatio Leo (171-70), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/10, 6 1/2f, 1:16.04, $49,800.

Stay Thirsty—Star Chant: The Comrie Rule (171-70), f, 3 yo, Lethbridge - Rmtc, ALW, 9/17, 7f, 1:28.53, $3,604.

Straight Fire—Renee's Queen: Sassy Nature (27-12), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/1, 5f (T), 56.54, $68,640.

Straight Fire—Luckfromabove (IRE): Fire Escape (27-12), f, 4 yo, Grants Pass, STR, 9/11, 5 1/2f, 1:02.65, $4,400.

Street George—McBoomer: McGeorge (2-2), g, 5 yo, Elko County Fair, STK, Ely / Elko S., 9/4, 5 1/2f, 1:06.30, $5,955.

Street Sense—Exotic Behavior: Street Behavior (222-97), g, 6 yo, Sweetwater Downs, STK, John Schiffer Memorial S., 9/9, 6 1/2f, 1:17.08, $5,800.

Time to Get Even—River Kiss: Time for Kisses (8-6), m, 7 yo, Sweetwater Downs, ALW, 9/2, 6f, 1:13.70, $4,050.

Tizbud—Asparagus: Fried Asparagus (7-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/10, 6f, 1:11.24, $15,840.

U S Ranger—Squeeze Me Tight: Kona Skye (17-8), g, 6 yo, Sweetwater Downs, STK, Exacta S., 9/24, 6f, 1:13.31, $5,800.

Vancouver (AUS)—Sweet Boss: Stamp My Passport (60-32), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 9/8, 1mi, 1:37.23, $49,800.

Vronsky—She's Got Style: Auspicious Style (61-29), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 8/27, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.25, $11,160.

Vronsky—Orange Cove: Closing Remarks (61-29), m, 5 yo, Del Mar, STK, John C. Mabee S. (gr. IIT), 9/9, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:48.23, $150,000.

Vronsky—She's Got Style: Auspicious Style (61-29), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 9/24, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.37, $24,180.

2-YEAR-OLDS Goldencents—Harbor Mist: Crazy Hot (302-133), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, STK, Generous Portion S., 9/4, 6f, 1:11.93, $71,250.

Lemon Drop Kid—Lorelei's Song: Lite Ranchin Kid (77-34), g, 2 yo, Arapahoe Park, STK, Gold Rush Futurity, 9/10, 6f, 1:13.35, $31,980.

Tamarando—Ribbon of Jewels: Wild Jewels (20-11), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 9/11, 6f, 1:10.67, $24,180.

Win the Space—Fuega: Miracle Fire (2-1), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 9/9, 5 1/2f, 1:05.02, $15,840.

The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2023 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.

MAIDENS Accelerate—Tahitian Lagoon: Satellite Heart (103-47), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/25, 5 1/2f, 1:06.44, $25,200.

Accelerate—Deyonce: Half Throttle (103-47), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/3, 5f, 59.45, $8,400.

ACCLAMATION Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Acclamation—Janerielle: Casia (49-20), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/16, 5 1/2f, 1:04.93, $13,800.

Anthony's Cross—Fantastic Career: Anthony's Best (15-8), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/16, 5 1/2f, 1:04.99, $8,100.

Anthony's Cross—Public House: All Hallows (15-8), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/18, 1mi, 1:39.20, $8,100.

Big Bad Leroybrown—Chatty Catty: Big Catty (12-5), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:05.92, $10,200.

Boat Trip—Mayfeld Lass: Smuggler's Cove (10-4), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 9/10, 4 1/2f, 53.75, $3,980.

Boisterous—Kukaluka: Luka Grazie (62-33), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/31, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.71, $49,200.

Boisterous—Two to Tango: Heavens to Betsy (62-33), f, 4 yo, Grants Pass, MCL, 9/18, 5f, 58.89, $3,575.

Bold Chieftain—Movie Star R. N.: Movietime (22-11), r, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/27, 1mi (T), 1:38.51, $9,600.

Cat Burglar—Janice Sue: Catmansue (32-17), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/4, 5 1/2f, 1:05.58, $49,200.

Circumference (IRE)—Picture Perfect (IRE): Centre Circle (17-5), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/23, 1mi (T), 1:40.55, $9,600.

City Wolf—Classically Lit: Gentle Julia (11-4), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/10, 5f (T), 58.38, $10,200.

Clubhouse Ride—Girl Downstairs: Gentlemen's Club (65-34), c, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/16, 6f, 1:11.81, $17,400.

Coastline—Run Away Fate: Pineapple Juice (6-3), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:04.44, $8,400.

Curlin to Mischief—Fullofcuteness: Mischievous Pirate (55-30), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/26, 5 1/2f, 1:05.29, $10,200.

Curlin to Mischief—Candy Causeway: Mischiefs Causeway (55-30), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/2, 5 1/2f, 1:05.68, $49,200.

Curlin to Mischief—Hekawi: Princess Hekawi (55-30), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/10, 5 1/2f, 1:04.80, $7,800.

Curlin to Mischief—Letmetakeaselfe: Haywood (55-30), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/18, 6f, 1:11.86, $23,400.

Dads Caps—Hanselina: Bet On Dad (43-21), g, 4 yo, Elko County Fair, MSW, 8/26, 5 1/2f, 1:07.30, $3,555.

Danzing Candy—Sophisticated Sis: Classy Candy (72-37), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/2, 6 1/2f, 1:17.91, $4,930.

Danzing Candy—Colinda Dawn: Danzing Miner (72-37), g, 3 yo, Arapahoe Park, MSW, 9/9, 6f, 1:12.01, $5,820.

Decarchy—Allison's Art (IRE): Allison's Surprise (10-4), m, 6 yo, Elko County Fair, MCL, 9/2, 6f, 1:14.30, $3,000.

DESERT CODE Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Desert Code—Orange Cove: Sanger (17-8), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/27, 6f, 1:11.67, $25,200.

Exaggerator—Diamondsandcaviar: Diamond Concerto (180-71), r, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/16, 1mi, 1:42.23, $9,000.

Far From Over—Oh the Joy: It Aint Over (21-8), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/24, 5 1/2f, 1:04.87, $10,200.

Gig Harbor—Smarty Corn: Kerry Gold (24-13), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/18, 1mi (T), 1:38.66, $23,400.

Good Magic—There'syourtrouble: Strange Addiction (114-46), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 9/3, 5 1/2f, 1:05.51, $25,200.

Graydar—Dixie Chick Rocks: Handsome Harry (56-29), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/25, 5 1/2f, 1:06.23, $25,200.

Grazen—Cherry Gold: Hondo Crouch (106-56), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/3, 6f, 1:12.16, $49,200.

Grazen—Sudden Sunday: Laura Branigan (106-56), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/3, 6f, 1:10.02, $23,400.

Grazen—Queenofhercastle: Dorie Miller (106-56), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 9/17, 6f, 1:11.31, $17,400.

Grazen—Wanda's Touch: Touch of Zen (106-56), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/24, 6f, 1:11.08, $23,400.

He Be Fire N Ice—Cassandras Chase: Naida (21-5), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/9, 5 1/2f, 1:05.31, $49,200.

I'll Have Another—La Premiere Etoile: We Need Marketing (22-6), c, 3 yo, Remington Park, MCL, 8/25, 6f, 1:13.02, $7,647.

I'll Have Another—Smoove It: Smoove as Silk (22-6), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/27, 6f, 1:12.03, $8,100.

I'll Have Another—Tender And True (IRE): We Want Another (22-6), f, 3 yo, Sweetwater Downs, MSW, 9/9, 5 1/2f, 1:18.10, $3,450.

Peppered Cat—Gotnaceupersleeve: First Time Player (10-8), f, 4 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MCL, 8/28, 5f, 1:01.38, $4,466.

Practical Joke—Miss Lavinia: Class Clown (215-100), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 9/17, 5 1/2f, 1:03.34, $35,100.

Prospect Park—Scathing: Homer Wells (21-9), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 8/27, 5 1/2f, 1:05.88, $23,400.

Prospect Park—Peg's Journey: Back On Track (21-9), f, 2 yo, Horseshoe Indianapolis, MCL, 9/11, 5 1/2f, 1:06.48, $15,000.

Richard's Kid—Foxy Jade: J and M Express (33-16), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/16, 1mi (T), 1:39.52, $9,600.

ROUSING SERMON BG Thoroughbred Farm (951) 654 9100 www.bgthoroughbreds.com Rousing Sermon—Swiss Lake Yodeler: Alpine Sermon (21-11), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/3, 5 1/2f, 1:06.54, $10,200.

Runhappy—Nuffsaid Nuffsaid: Seahawk Mary (161-67), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 9/22, 6f, 1:11.49, $27,000.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—My Sweet Afeet: Havoc (20-6), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 9/8, 5f, 59.37, $25,200.

Slew's Tiznow—Babes Bridge It: Foyt (25-12), g, 4 yo, Grants Pass, MSW, 9/17, 6f, 1:10.46, $4,400.

Smart Bid—My Looloo: Bid On the Prize (20-8), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 8/28, 1mi, 1:39.02, $23,400.

SMILING TIGER Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com

JERANIMO Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Jeranimo—Alphabet Kisses: Let George Do It (24-11), g, 4 yo, Grants Pass, MSW, 9/4, 5f, 1:01.08, $4,400.

Jeranimo—Madame Forbes: Warrior Lady (24-11), m, 5 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/8, 1mi (T), 1:35.90, $49,200.

Jersey Town—Sing and Tell: Town Performer (50-22), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/17, 5 1/2f, 1:04.53, $10,200.

Karakontie (JPN)—Renewed Energy: Sushi Sticks (76-36), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/25, 1mi (T), 1:38.35, $49,200.

Last Draw—Millennium Brew: Draw Some (4-3), g, 3 yo, Ferndale, MCL, 8/25, 7f, 1:29.01, $3,850.

Lemon Drop Kid—Maddy's Heart: Titos With a Twist (77-34), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/11, 1mi, 1:39.63, $8,100.

Lookin At Lucky—Morning Jewel: Vince's Corner (156-74), g, 3 yo, Elko County Fair, MCL, 9/1, 5 1/2f, 1:07.20, $4,155.

Majestic Harbor—She Wolf: Above the Fold (25-11), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/18, 5 1/2f, 1:06.64, $8,400.

Mr. Big—Heatology: Big Creek Fire (78-37), f, 3 yo, Arapahoe Park, MCL, 9/3, 6f, 1:16.54, $3,600.

Mr Speaker—Soul Sound: Warning Sound (70-33), f, 4 yo, Ferndale, MCL, 8/26, 5f, 1:03.40, $3,850.

Mitole—Whim: Mirinda (46-10), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 9/10, 5 1/2f, 1:03.77, $49,200.

Nyquist—Taffeta: Dont Fight the Fed (190-73), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/24, 1mi, 1:38.76, $49,200.

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Smiling Tiger—Brooke's Halo: Shining Tiger (120-54), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/17, 5 1/2f, 1:05.90, $8,400.

Square Eddie—Funny Belle: Square Fun (60-33), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/10, 6f, 1:11.56, $4,930.

Stanford—Ms Wakaya: Stan the Cameraman (76-37), g, 3 yo, Sweetwater Downs, MSW, 9/8, 3 1/2f, 39.80, $3,450.

Stanford—Blues and Silvers: Theresasilverlinin (76-37), f, 3 yo, Belterra Park, MSW, 9/14, 6f, 1:11.84, $9,720.

Stanford—It's Your Life: Standforgrit (76-37), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/18, 5 1/2f, 1:05.95, $8,100.

Stay Thirsty—Sea Royalty: Artesian Flow (171-70), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 9/3, 5f, 1:00.80, $8,400.

Stay Thirsty—Sobresaliente: Staysober (171-70), c, 4 yo, Elko County Fair, MSW, 9/3, 5 1/2f, 1:07.40, $4,020.

Stay Thirsty—Spring Moon: Borntostaythirsty (171-70), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 9/16, 6f, 1:11.99, $27,000.

Stay Thirsty—Hawk's Journey: My Dad Is Thirsty (171-70), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/16, 1mi, 1:39.68, $4,930.

Tizbud—Blush With Reality: Tiz My Princess (7-5), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 8/26, 1mi (T), 1:39.81, $9,600.

Upstart—Seeking the Ghost: Start Them Up (122-52), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 9/9, 6f, 1:11.19, $4,930.

Vronsky—Pinky's Posh: Diamond Bar Gal (61-29), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/24, 5f (T), 57.55, $49,200.

Will Take Charge—Artfully: Breve (133-71), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 9/24, 6f, 1:10.45, $23,400.

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Veterinarians can use a speculum to see inside the mouth and look for injuries

MOUTH INJURIES IN HORSES CUT TONGUES AND BROKEN TEETH ARE SOMETIMES THE CULPRITS

BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

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orses sometimes experience mouth or tongue injuries— anything from punctures due to sharp foreign objects to an accident with a bit or tooth problems.

“Tere may be some bleeding,” said Melinda Freckleton, DVM, a veterinarian with Firestar Veterinary Services in Virginia. “It often looks like there’s more blood than there really is because it’s mixed with saliva. Te horse also drools www.ctba.com

even more because of the taste of blood in his mouth. Some try to spit it out rather than swallow it.

“Some mouth injuries are hidden and can fool us. We may do a colic exam or try to discover why a horse is mildly uncomfortable or isn’t eating. Te mouth injury may not be discovered until the second or third examination of the horse—after more common problems have been ruled out.”

Signs may be as subtle as the horse not eating, or he doesn’t quite seem right or

is vaguely uncomfortable. Tese symptoms could also mimic a low-grade colic. If the horse has blood oozing or fowing from the mouth, you can part the horse’s lips and look into the mouth to try to see where the blood is coming from.

“Many people don’t realize how long and deep the mouth is; the teeth go back almost as far as the horse’s eye,” said Freckleton.

“Tere is no way you can get a good look at the whole mouth from the front without sedation and a speculum.

“But you can certainly look at the incisors to see if they’ve sufered trauma, or trauma to the lips. A horse may have fallen and landed on his nose, resulting in a split lip or chipped tooth.

Young colts or geldings love to play mouth games with each other, and this may result in injuries—anything from splitting a lip to fracturing a tooth.”

A small lip injury usually doesn’t need treatment, but suturing might enable it to heal faster or more cosmetically. Tongue injuries are fairly common.

“Tere are many ways these can happen, including rough use

of a bit, or tying the horse with the reins and the horse pulling back,” Freckleton said.

A horse wandering loose with a bridle, dragging the reins, may step on a rein and jerk his head up, cutting the tongue with the bit.

“Occasionally, a trainer lets a young horse wear the bit for a while in the stall, to get used to the feel of a bit,” Freckleton said. “If the horse snags the bit on something, this could cause severe injury.”

Horses can also impale objects inside the mouth.

“Even though horses are very good at sorting out foreign material in their food, leaving behind sticks or tiny bits of glass or metal, once in a while they fail,” Freckleton said. “Ten we end up pulling splinters or chunks of metal out of the tongue—sometimes far back in the mouth.”

She had to send one horse to a referral hospital because the tongue was swollen.

“We suspected something was in it, but searched and searched on physical exam and couldn’t fnd it,” she Many people said. “A small sliver of metal don’t realize how was discovered, using x-ray, then the horse had to be put long and deep under general anesthetic to the mouth is; retrieve it.” the teeth go back Young horses often try to eat or chew strange things. almost as far as the “A barn manager told me horse’s eye.” a story about a farm where —Dr. Melinda she used to work where evFreckleton eryone wore walkie-talkies,” said Freckleton. “Someone’s walkie-talkie had fallen of in the stall of a young colt, and he’d wedged it between his teeth. Tey had to have the horse sedated and use a tool to pry it out of his mouth. No harm was done, but the horse was very distressed.”

Foals are notorious for chewing on everything and anything, and occasionally sufer mouth injuries.

“We’ve seen them with sticks or other things wedged between their teeth in an awkward, uncomfortable position, or wedged and jabbed into the tongue, or wedged against the roof of the mouth,” Freckleton said. “Usually, you know there is something wrong because the horse is making mouth faces and trying to dislodge the object. If he looks like he’s trying to spit something out and can’t, the veterinarian can look into the mouth.

“Some lacerations need to be seen as quickly as possible, to try to suture them. Tey can be difcult to suture, however, and the attempt at repair may fall apart. It’s challenging, for instance, to suture the tongue. You can’t immobilize it, like you’d try to immobilize other areas of the body that are sutured.

“Mouth tissues are constantly bathed in saliva, which also tends to break down sutures. Te motion of the tongue itself may undo the suture knots. We try to suture a cut tongue, and there are many successes. But there are also failures.”

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“Tese can heal very well, however,” “Our practice sees at least one or two Freckleton said. “As long as the missing abscessed tongues each year,” said Frecklepart is in front of the frenulum—the little ton. “It’s not common, but horses do suftether at the base of the tongue—the horse fer occasional mouth abscesses.” usually does very well. He can still eat. It’s Stickery weeds, foxtail, cheat grass, and good to have a veterinarian take a look at other plants with sharp seed awns someit, but you can’t reattach a piece if it’s comtimes get baled in hay. If the horse is unpletely gone. If the cut-of portion is still able to sort them out, these may puncture hanging there, we usually try to reattach it. or become embedded in the mouth tisTe tongue has a good blood supply, and sues. Foxtail is the most common culprit. it’s amazing how well it can heal.”

Usually, you don’t fnd the ofending Even though tongues bleed dramaticalobject that created the problem. It often ly when cut, this sign is sometimes missed, disintegrates or gets pushed out with the if the horse is swallowing the blood rather pus that forms around it. It works its way than spitting it out. Perhaps he is out at out, but the infection may stay there, like pasture and not observed for a while and puncture wounds tend to do. the tongue has stopped bleeding before “Te presentation is often subtle; the you see the horse again. Te tongue may horse is not eating,” Freckleton said. “He heal on its own, in a weird position. may have an abscessed lymph node, or just Tongue and cheek lacerations may oca draining tract that doesn’t even connect cur if teeth are sharp and rough. with a lymph node, under the jaw.

“Usually these aren’t deep, but the ir“In one instance, I was the second vet ritation of rubbing against the sharp to see the horse. It was not getting betarea may cause small lacerations or abrater after we’d completely fushed out the sions—and soreness,” Freckleton said. tract under the jaw, so we had to think “On occasion horses cut themselves on The speculum also helps diagnose tongue about what it might be attached to inside teeth and you might not notice this unless injuries the mouth. When I put my hand into the horse bleeds. Abnormal dentition and the horse’s mouth to check it, I couldn’t sharp hooks may create injuries. ft my hand between the roof of the “I’ve sometimes cut my hand on a mouth and the swollen tongue, and I’m horse’s tooth going in there to check teeth, a tiny person with a small hand. Aggresand that’s even with a speculum and besive antibiotics and anti-infammatories ing very careful. If a horse has sharp hooks to reduce the swelling had him eating and experiences a blow to the head or a again 12 hours later. It probably took 3 clumsy moment where the teeth close on weeks, however, for it to completely stop the tongue, this can cause injury.” draining and heal up.

Tis is another reason to make sure “In the late fall or early winter, we teeth get good care and that the horse has sometimes get calls to places where they periodic dental examinations. are feeding round bales to horses; these Horses can sometimes get deep, nasty sometimes have a lot of foxtail or misulcerations in the mouth. cellaneous weeds. Tese horses get small, “Tese may become infected, especialround ulcerations all through the mouth. ly in an immunocompromised or older I can usually see them around the lips. If horse, or one with Cushing’s,” said Freckleyou scrape at the ulcer, there is foreign ton. “A healthy horse probably wouldn’t get material inside, and it’s like pulling shreds infected because the mouth has such good of fberglass out. blood supply and the wound is continually Tongue lacerations can be common in horses “I looked at this material under a mifushed with saliva. Te tongue keeps movcroscope a few times, just to make sure it ing around and getting material out of the way. But I’ve seen some wasn’t fberglass, and found plant material that punctured the immune-suppressed horses and some older Cushing’s horses that tissues. Te horse gets clusters of ulcers 1 to 2 centimeters in developed infected lacerations.” diameter containing these tiny, fne plant awns. Tis makes the Horses don’t get as many mouth abscesses as cattle, simply be- horse very uncomfortable, especially if it’s in the area of the lips cause they do a better job of sorting out foreign material or sharp where the bit goes. seed awns (like cheat grass or foxtail) that can puncture or get “We sometimes see broken jaws. Usually, no one is sure how stuck in the mouth tissues. On occasion a puncture will occur, it happens. Te most common way, if someone sees it happen, however, and an abscess may develop. is from a kick under the jaw. Tis is also another way the tongue 50

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Mouth games among youngsters can sometimes result in injuries

Your window of opportunity may be shorter than in other parts of the body just because healing is more aggressive in the mouth.”

—Dr. Melinda Freckleton

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might get lacerated or bitten.

“A fractured jaw can be difcult to heal. If the fracture is displaced, it usually needs surgical repair. Te jaw is good at healing if it’s not displaced.

It’s just a question of time and patience and feeding a soft diet that doesn’t need much grinding.”

Another type of problem is a sinus infection, resulting in a one-sided nasal discharge.

“Owners don’t always recognize this as a tooth problem,” Freckleton said.

“But especially in an older horse, this should be your frst suspicion. People tend to ignore a runny nose and may not think to call a veterinarian until the discharge smells really bad.”

Veterinarians generally sedate the horse to look inside the mouth.

“If there’s trauma that has damaged the jaw, this makes it safer for us to use a speculum to examine the horse,” Freckleton said. “Ten the horse isn’t putting as much muscular tension against what we are doing. A mouth speculum can be a dangerous weapon on the end of the horse’s head if he is moving his head around. You want him to stay very still, for safety reasons.

“We’ll be going into his mouth and may be poking things into the tissues, so you don’t want the horse tossing his head. Tis is when people get concussions or a broken arm. When my arm is up in there feeling around, I don’t want that horse moving. I can’t put the horse back together if I’m carted away in an ambulance! A speculum and sedation are part of standard care, for even a routine examination of the mouth.

“Te great thing about the mouth is that it has an excellent blood supply and has a tendency to heal really well. But it is important to deal with most problems quickly because the downside is that things may heal in the wrong place and the horse may become disfgured if you don’t sew something up quickly—if it can be sutured. Your window of opportunity may be shorter than in some other parts of the body just because healing is more aggressive in the mouth. If the horse might need sutures, you should have that horse examined sooner rather than later.”

Mouth injuries are another reason horses need regular dental examinations

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2023 LEADING BREEDERS IN CALIFORNIA BY EARNINGS (THRU SEPT. 24, 2023)

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Breeder

Starts

Wins

Stakes Wins

Richard Barton Enterprises Harris Farms Reddam Racing Terry C. Lovingier Nick Alexander Tommy Town Thoroughbreds Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams George Krikorian Old English Rancho Premier Thoroughbreds DP Racing PT Syndicate #1 Tiz Molly Partners Dr. & Mrs. William T. Gray Daehling Ranch J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison Liberty Road Stables Straight Fire Legacy Ranch Rozamund Barclay Ruis Racing Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor BG Stables Thomas W. Bachman Victory Rose Thoroughbreds Donald Valpredo Daniel O’Neill Linda Madsen Francis O’Leary SLO Racing Stable C-Punch Ranch Cicero Farms Bob W. Grayson William L. Hedrick & Judy Hedrick Equine Formula 1/Eric Yohan Knipe Mr. & Mrs. William T. Griffn Connie Pageler & Bob Baffert Benjamin C. Warren & Sally Warren Mark Devereaux & Scomar Enterprises Jethorse George Schmitt & Mary Clare Schmitt Mr. & Mrs. Thomas A. Shapiro Rockingham Ranch Four Quarters Alfred A. Pais Dahlberg Farms Robert Mitchell Gary Barber Larry Odbert Huntertown Farm Melissa Ford Barbara Corey & Tony Citarrella Ken W. Miles & Sheridan Jones Kathleen Kennedy Madera Thoroughbreds Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte

847 413 393 617 314 436 152 195 148 191 141 70 15 166 107 52 149 32 119 203 40 81 167 121 141 63 61 126 73 43 78 60 61 30 85 11 4 41 23 29 113 26 75 53 30 41 13 78 65 42 33 31 15 8 103 12

114 63 62 81 58 73 30 20 35 28 23 15 5 28 19 8 12 6 19 26 10 11 16 12 18 14 11 15 11 8 6 5 11 10 9 5 1 5 4 6 8 5 8 9 5 8 4 5 8 7 9 11 2 3 10 3

8 9 4 2 7 5 1 3 6 0 1 0 5 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

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Leading Earner

One in Vermillion ($564,220) Ceiling Crusher ($898,200) Eddie’s New Dream ($219,480) Bus Buzz ($222,650) Alice Marble ($183,000) Opening Buzz ($98,532) Slam Dunk Sermon ($129,361) Big Pond ($136,850) Kings River Knight ($221,750) Queen Molotov ($85,684) Tom’s Regret ($130,148) Clouseau ($197,700) The Chosen Vron ($510,000) Happy Does ($64,342) Fast Buck ($119,150) Upward Mobility ($116,160) My Ransom ($77,580) Sassy Nature ($249,930) Backstreet Affair ($43,806) Talbot Bay ($77,976) Talklessworkmore ($121,600) Carmelita’s Man ($122,000) Affrm Chief ($50,480) Crazy Hot ($134,850) Night Proof ($46,230) Shocking Grey ($106,228) Proof She Zips ($79,740) Seaside Boy ($56,320) Miss Union ($67,534) Sunrise Journey ($145,480) Candy On Top ($53,120) Oubabe ($53,160) Gypsy Tears ($73,980) Clovisconnection ($142,180) Super Chief ($45,800) Ship Cadet ($182,000) Fun to Dream ($243,600) Warrens Candy Girl ($152,200) Star Prospect ($59,918) Daddysruby ($122,874) Jersey Sunset ($29,020) Stamp My Passport ($140,800) The Calabrese Kid ($50,960) Anna’s Music ($55,310) Brickyard Ride ($120,500) Candy’s Clone ($79,222) Devil Be Me ($112,820) Ready for a Fight ($66,512) Cousin Richie ($90,050) Roman Empress ($52,580) Shimmer Me Timbers ($84,220) Trojan Clubhouse ($68,830) Old Pal ($151,160) Moose Mitchell ($168,200) Mark Ye Well ($31,613) Harper’s Gallop ($83,960)

Earnings

$3,405,755 $3,049,503 $2,641,561 $2,638,293 $2,309,941 $1,165,980 $1,010,231 $973,228 $785,230 $737,657 $605,630 $595,988 $536,200 $476,624 $476,511 $421,324 $398,306 $392,006 $389,192 $378,751 $368,342 $346,371 $341,726 $338,750 $336,654 $323,631 $319,254 $315,109 $297,110 $296,648 $284,318 $274,740 $274,134 $260,542 $245,938 $245,100 $243,600 $240,982 $230,550 $221,914 $212,953 $209,572 $200,345 $196,771 $193,848 $192,113 $190,080 $189,784 $186,574 $184,913 $183,269 $178,977 $169,030 $168,200 $167,458 $164,920

Leading California Sires Lists 2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Sire

Races Rnrs Won

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MONEY WON Earnings/ Runner

Earned

Sire

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

Earned

106

509

91

$3,735,191

1 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

55 $2,863,183

$36,707

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

2 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

61

57 $2,194,023

$35,968

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

179

891

113

$3,214,401

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

106

91 $3,735,191

$35,238

3 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

370

55

$2,863,183

4 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

10

4

$33,931

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

120

562

88

$2,640,762

$31,079

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

137

1065

95

$2,246,155

6 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

61

283

57

$2,194,023

7 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

95

511

71

$2,091,325

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

65

338

62

$1,717,759

9 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

74

393

57

$1,627,001

10 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

347

53

$1,604,921

11 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

59

320

31

$1,366,916

5 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

8

$339,306 $310,787

6 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

23

31

$704,602

$30,635

7 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

21

22

$579,291

$27,585

8 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

53 $1,604,921

$26,749

9 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 65

62 $1,717,759

$26,427

10 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

28

19

$709,187

$25,328

11 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

25

27

$631,885

$25,275

12 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

76

365

64

$1,350,190

12 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

20

18

$501,782

$25,089

13 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

57

334

60

$1,115,979

13 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

17

16

$416,871

$24,522

14 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

55

231

41

$1,010,104

14 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

59

31 $1,366,916

$23,168

15 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

50

235

33

$970,630

15 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 95

71 $2,091,325

$22,014

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

75

376

43

$922,914

16 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

88 $2,640,762

$22,006

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

44

208

34

$889,647

$21,987

18 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

45

254

40

$788,878

$20,776

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

44

267

38

$741,721

$20,509

20 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

28

116

19

$709,187

$20,219

21 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

23

144

31

$704,602

22 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

51

262

34

$670,416

23 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

33

150

24

$659,200

24 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

56

267

18

$637,221

25 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

25

134

27

$631,885

26 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

21

115

22

$579,291

17 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 18 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 19 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando 20 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

120 74 25 12 44

57 $1,627,001 15 12 34

$519,409 $246,102 $889,647

2023 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Sire

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

Earned

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

53 129

15

23 $1,337,290

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

33

188

20

$548,859

2 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

24

52

8

11

$890,371

28 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

35

166

23

$525,634

3 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

36

83

12

17

$790,872

29 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

126

15

$519,409

4 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

32

84

7

8

$672,259

30 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

20

112

18

$501,782

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

20

54

3

3

$546,874

31 Jeranimo, 2006, by Congaree

24

158

24

$445,147

6 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 46 107

10

13

$536,478

32 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

22

133

20

$433,239

$532,318

33 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

25

90

17

$426,820

$529,341

34 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

24

122

24

$423,352

$422,972

35 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

17

81

16

$416,871

36 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 44

220

23

$378,746

37 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

30

134

16

$350,690

38 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

10

43

4

$339,306

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

22

75

7

$338,529

40 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

21

107

11

$314,805

41 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

43

8

$310,787

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

57 226

8 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 31 9 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 10 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

35

66 71

48 107

14 7 7 8

26 8 9 12

$419,726

11 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

25

65

4

6

$389,677

12 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

8

24

4

7

$324,946

13 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

22

41

8

8

$312,068

14 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

28

55

3

3

$282,076

15 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

7

26

4

5

$241,523

42 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

17

79

11

$263,223

16 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

11

24

6

6

$213,594

43 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando

12

59

12

$246,102

17 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

24

51

4

5

$211,919

44 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

21

97

14

$245,262

18 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

8

23

2

3

$202,338

45 Gem Heist, 2012, by Street Cry (IRE)

7

43

5

$237,559

19 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

10

17

4

5

$198,117

46 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike

20

117

12

$237,178

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

10

26

2

3

$196,700

47 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

14

114

12

$224,261

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. Earnings are from all available Northern Hemisphere racing and include adjusted money from Japan and Hong Kong. Adjusted earnings are put on par with average North American earnings from the previous year.

The average North American purse in 2022 was $30,508 or 73% of the average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, Japanese earnings are multiplied by 73% before being applied to the total earnings above. Hong Kong earnings are adjusted by 17%. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through September 24, 2023.

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BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Rnrs Won

Earned

1 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando

12

12

$246,102 $25,797

2 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

8

$310,787 $22,598

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

106

4 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

20

5 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

Wnrs

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

179

73

113 $3,214,401

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

137

57

95 $2,246,155

91 $3,735,191 $21,543

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

106

56

91 $3,735,191

18

$501,782 $19,388

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

120

54

88 $2,640,762

23

31

$704,602 $18,690

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

95

50

71 $2,091,325

6 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

10

4

$339,306 $17,886

6 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

74

38

57 $1,627,001

7 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

53 $1,604,921 $17,387

7 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

37

55 $2,863,183

8 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

25

27

76

37

64 $1,350,190

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

65

62 $1,717,759 $15,891

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

65

34

62 $1,717,759

10 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

14

12

10 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

33

53 $1,604,921

11 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

95

71 $2,091,325 $14,847

11 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

55

30

41 $1,010,104

12 Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

11

2

12 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

61

29

57 $2,194,023

13 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

55 $2,863,183 $13,405

57

29

60 $1,115,979

14 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

24

24

$423,352 $13,396

14 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

59

26

31 $1,366,916

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

33

20

$548,859 $12,806

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

75

23

43

$922,914

16 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

44

38

$741,721 $12,765

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

51

23

34

$670,416

17 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

120

88 $2,640,762 $12,373

44

22

34

$889,647

18 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

22

20

44

22

38

$741,721

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

74

57 $1,627,001 $11,899

19 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

50

21

33

$970,630

20 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

61

57 $2,194,023 $11,064

20 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

33

18

24

$659,200

21 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

57

60 $1,115,979 $10,998

21 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

45

17

40

$788,878

22 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

28

19

Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

25

17

27

$631,885

Median

$631,885 $16,226 $224,261 $15,438 $169,343 $14,036

$433,239 $12,128

$709,187 $10,829

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BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START Sire

1 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

54

Sire

Races Won

Rnrs

Sire

Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

Earned

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

Rnrs

Srts

Earned

Earnings Start

61

283 $2,194,023

$7,753

Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

179

891

113

$3,214,401

Sire

2 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

370 $2,863,183

$7,738

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

137 1065

95

$2,246,155

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

106

509 $3,735,191

$7,338

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

106

509

91

$3,735,191

4 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

28

116

$709,187

$6,114

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

120

562

88

$2,640,762

5 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

17

81

$416,871

$5,147

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

95

511

71

$2,091,325

6 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 65

338 $1,717,759

$5,082

6 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

76

365

64

$1,350,190

7 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

21

115

$579,291

$5,037

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

65

338

62

$1,717,759

8 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

23

144

$704,602

$4,893

8 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

57

334

60

$1,115,979

9 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

25

90

$426,820

$4,742

9 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

61

283

57

$2,194,023

10 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

25

134

$631,885

$4,716

74

393

57

$1,627,001

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

120

562 $2,640,762

$4,699

11 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

78

370

55

$2,863,183

12 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

347 $1,604,921

$4,625

12 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

60

347

53

$1,604,921

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

22

75

$4,514

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

75

376

43

$922,914

$338,529

Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

14 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

20

112

$501,782

$4,480

14 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

55

231

41

$1,010,104

15 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

33

150

$659,200

$4,395

15 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

45

254

40

$788,878

16 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

55

231 $1,010,104

$4,373

16 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

44

267

38

$741,721

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

44

208

$4,277

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

44

208

34

$889,647 $670,416

$889,647

18 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

59

320 $1,366,916

$4,272

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

51

262

34

19 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando

12

59

$246,102

$4,171

19 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

50

235

33

$970,630

20 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

74

393 $1,627,001

$4,140

20 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

59

320

31

$1,366,916

21 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

50

235

$4,130

23

144

31

$704,602

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2023 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

Earned

Sire

Rnrs

Wnrs

Races Won

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

33

97

11

$637,424

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

33

11

11

$637,424

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

20

42

10

$511,724

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

20

7

10

$511,724

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

17

39

7

$321,152

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

17

6

7

$321,152

4 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

9

19

3

$173,489

4 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

11

5

5

$169,315

5 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

11

25

5

$169,315

5 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

6

3

4

$149,523

6 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

8

17

2

$161,952

12

3

5

$133,070

7 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

6

14

4

$149,523

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

9

16

2

$136,580

Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 7 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

9

2

3

$173,489

8

2

2

$161,952

9 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 12

41

5

$133,070

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

9

2

2

$136,580

10 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

3

10

1

$114,200

Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

7

2

2

$111,625

11 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

7

20

2

$111,625

Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

4

2

2

$50,060

12 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

3

9

2

$82,850

Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame

10

2

2

$47,320

13 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

8

17

1

$60,340

Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

4

2

2

$37,386

14 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy

5

12

1

$58,140

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

11

2

2

$35,827

15 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

4

8

2

$50,060

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

2

2

1

$49,700

17 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

10

17

2

$47,320

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

7

2

$46,930

19 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

5

10

1

$46,798

20 Twice the Appeal, 2008, by Successful Appeal 1

4

1

$42,050

2023 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Sire

1 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

2023 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

Races Rnrs Won

Earned

Earnings/ Runner

20

$511,724

$25,586

10

Sire

Races Won

Rnrs

Srts

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

33

97

11

$637,424

20

42

10

$511,724

2 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

6

4

$149,523

$24,921

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

3 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

8

2

$161,952

$20,244

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

17

39

7

$321,152

4 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

33

11

$637,424

$19,316

4 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

11

25

5

$169,315

5 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

9

3

$173,489

$19,277

12

41

5

$133,070

$18,891

6 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

6

14

4

$149,523

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

17

7

$321,152

Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

7 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

7

2

$111,625

$15,946

7 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

9

19

3

$173,489

8 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

11

5

$169,315

$15,392

8 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

8

17

2

$161,952

9 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 9

2

$136,580

$15,176

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

9

16

2

$136,580

7

20

2

$111,625

10 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy

5

1

$58,140

$11,628

Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

11 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

12

5

$133,070

$11,089

Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

3

9

2

$82,850

12 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

5

1

$46,798

$9,360

Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

4

8

2

$50,060

13 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

8

1

$60,340

$7,543

Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame

10

17

2

$47,320

2

7

2

$46,930

14 Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame

10

2

$47,320

$4,732

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

15 Pontiff, 2010, by Giant’s Causeway

5

1

$23,210

$4,642

Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

4

12

2

$37,386

16 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

11

2

$35,827

$3,257

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

11

22

2

$35,827

17 Om, 2012, by Munnings

5

1

$11,944

$2,389

Win the Space, 2012, by Pulpit

1

2

2

$23,640

$2,123

Uptown Rythem, 2011, by Speightstown

1

4

2

$9,652

18 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

5

0

$10,617

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2023 LEADING LIFETIME SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 2 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 3 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 4 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 5 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 6 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 8 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled 9 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) 10 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 12 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 14 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 15 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 17 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run 18 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 19 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 21 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 23 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 25 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 26 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) 28 Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro 30 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 31 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 32 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat 34 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 35 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 36 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 37 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song 39 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 40 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip 41 Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde 42 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 43 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 44 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 46 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 47 Forest Command, 2005, by Monarchos Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat 49 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike 51 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 52 Elusive Warning, 2004, by Elusive Quality

Crops

Avg Named Size Foals

Runners

11 6 10 16 8 14 6 15 7 8 11 5 15 8 8 7 16 3 14 15 7 7 3 9 4 7 7 16 3 9 11 5 12 9 5 3 4 13 3 7 10 9 8 10 5 5 10 6 6 8 6 10

30 30 21 23 71 58 59 32 27 57 13 33 23 29 26 58 41 53 12 36 48 18 63 22 14 10 9 13 21 21 17 29 12 11 12 25 24 7 53 11 6 7 21 9 18 14 7 15 8 16 10 11

232-70% 105-58% 141-68% 269-73% 448-79% 672-83% 272-77% 375-78% 147-79% 423-94% 90-61% 125-77% 277-81% 179-77% 157-75% 268-66% 490-75% 117-73% 111-69% 438-81% 270-80% 69-55% 99-52% 148-75% 34-62% 48-71% 30-47% 156-73% 28-44% 118-62% 140-75% 84-59% 95-68% 69-68% 39-65% 38-51% 53-56% 55-59% 101-64% 45-56% 48-76% 50-75% 138-84% 59-66% 59-67% 44-65% 41-61% 63-68% 24-48% 68-52% 41-68% 72-69%

330 181 208 368 568 805 353 478 186 452 148 163 340 233 209 406 653 160 161 539 338 126 189 197 55 68 64 215 64 190 186 143 140 102 60 75 94 93 158 80 63 67 165 90 88 68 67 92 50 130 60 105

Winners

2YO Winners

Stakes Winners

Graded Stakes Winners

Progeny Earnings

AEI

Comp Index

162-49% 78-43% 91-44% 197-54% 299-53% 466-58% 171-48% 261-55% 103-55% 306-68% 65-44% 77-47% 201-59% 130-56% 99-47% 158-39% 351-54% 69-43% 85-53% 331-61% 183-54% 49-39% 55-29% 92-47% 18-33% 33-49% 13-20% 97-45% 14-22% 85-45% 100-54% 56-39% 62-44% 49-48% 23-38% 28-37% 31-33% 33-35% 61-39% 28-35% 23-37% 26-39% 91-55% 34-38% 33-38% 21-31% 24-36% 38-41% 11-22% 40-31% 19-32% 48-46%

28-8% 22-12% 23-11% 35-10% 98-17% 125-16% 93-26% 61-13% 20-11% 69-15% 18-12% 17-10% 53-16% 33-14% 13-6% 43-11% 99-15% 18-11% 1-1% 82-15% 51-15% 8-6% 15-8% 22-11% 5-9% 5-7% 2-3% 27-13% 4-6% 22-12% 21-11% 20-14% 8-6% 9-9% 8-13% 12-16% 12-13% 3-3% 20-13% 2-3% 10-16% 2-3% 35-21% 7-8% 6-7% 11-16% 3-4% 6-7% 5-10% 5-4% 5-8% 7-7%

21-6% 5-3% 12-6% 13-4% 19-3% 37-5% 13-4% 12-3% 7-4% 5-1% 2-1% 3-2% 8-2% 7-3% 6-3% 11-3% 18-3% 2-1% 3-2% 21-4% 7-2% 0-0% 2-1% 9-5% 3-5% 2-3% 1-2% 6-3% 0-0% 7-4% 4-2% 4-3% 2-1% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 2-2% 1-1% 0-0% 1-2% 0-0% 2-1% 0-0% 1-1% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1% 1-2% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1%

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

$21,405,336 $9,200,776 $10,543,807 $21,904,319 $32,040,089 $50,062,764 $14,397,993 $22,733,167 $8,687,316 $50,741,883 $5,210,821 $6,266,252 $16,649,233 $10,212,873 $8,266,600 $15,105,682 $22,946,219 $4,874,983 $6,738,906 $26,254,876 $15,699,423 $4,106,303 $3,626,563 $7,792,728 $1,566,676 $2,294,111 $1,463,398 $6,052,158 $1,261,181 $5,708,601 $7,463,398 $3,472,828 $4,631,140 $3,765,026 $1,636,669 $1,123,668 $1,801,418 $1,941,086 $3,348,734 $1,446,990 $1,518,209 $1,519,983 $5,747,801 $2,129,291 $1,868,954 $1,403,405 $1,398,096 $2,104,300 $744,934 $2,579,517 $1,358,428 $2,847,447

1.45 1.32 1.29 1.19 1.15 1.14 1.14 1.11 1.06 1.01 1.01 1.00 1.00 0.97 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.93 0.92 0.92 0.90 0.90 0.88 0.88 0.86 0.84 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.76 0.76 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.70 0.70 0.69 0.67 0.65 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.56

1.05 0.92 0.91 1.00 1.27 1.45 0.92 1.31 0.97 1.07 0.90 1.11 1.08 1.02 1.14 0.96 1.14 1.13 1.05 0.86 1.27 0.88 1.03 1.07 1.25 0.89 0.81 1.04 0.86 0.90 1.00 0.83 1.11 0.85 1.07 0.84 0.87 0.87 0.92 0.82 0.87 0.70 0.90 0.78 0.82 0.73 0.67 1.16 0.86 0.89 0.71 0.95

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. Sires that are dead, pensioned, or no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old. Statistics are from all available Northern Hemisphere racing with earnings adjusted for Hong Kong and Japan. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Percentages are based upon number of named foals of racing age.

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American Pharoah Stakes (Gr. I) 2-y-o Chandelier Stakes (Gr. II) 2-y-o f.

Rodeo Drive Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

Speakeasy Stakes 2-y-o Harris Farms Stakes 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Surfer Girl Stakes (Gr. III) 2-y-o f.

Zuma Beach Stakes (Gr. III) 2-y-o Swingtime Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

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Lure Stakes 3-y-o & up FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (Gr. I) 2-y-o NetJets Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (Gr. I) 2-y-o f.

Breeders’ Jup Juvenile Fillies Turf (Gr. I) 2-y-o f.

Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (Gr. I) 2-y-o Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (Gr. II) 2-y-o Senator Ken Maddy Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

Golden State Juvenile Fillies 2-y-o f, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Golden State Juvenile Stakes 2-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Qatar Golden Mile Stakes 2-y-o Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up Maker’s Mark Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

4 SA Qatar Racing Breeders’ Cup Sprint (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up 4 SA Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up 4 SA PNC Bank Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

4 SA Big Ass Fans Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up 4 SA Twilight Derby (GII) 3-y-o 4 SA TAA Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 5 SA Goldikova Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

5 SA Autumn Miss Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f.

10 Dmr Let It Ride Stakes 3-y-o 11 Dmr Kathryn Crosby Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

12 Dmr Betty Grable Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m. Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 18 Dmr Dezi Arnaz Stakes 2-y-o f.

18 Dmr Cary Grant Stakes 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 19 Dmr Bob Hope Stakes (Gr. III) 2-y-o 23 Dmr Red Carpet Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o & up, f. & m.

24 Dmr Hollywood Turf Cup (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 25 Dmr Seabiscuit Handicap (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 26 Dmr Native Diver Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o & up Golden Gate Fields stakes schedule was unavailable at press time

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Distance

Added Value

11⁄16 m.

11⁄4 m. (T) 11⁄2 m. abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) 11⁄16 m.

11⁄16 m.

11⁄4 m. (T) 5 f. (T) 6 f.

1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) 11⁄8 m.

6 f.

1 m. (T) 11⁄16 m.

11⁄16 m.

1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 5 f. abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) 7 f.

7 f.

1 m. (T) 11⁄4 m.

11⁄2 m. (T) 11⁄8 m.

1 m. (T)

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11⁄4 m. (T) 6 f.

5 f. (T)

$2,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000

7 f.

1 m.

11⁄8 m. (T) 15⁄8 m.

1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 7 f.

7 f.

7 f.

7 f.

13⁄8 m. (T) 11⁄2 m. (T) 11⁄16 m. (T) 11⁄8 m.

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Advertising Index NOTE: Inside Back Cover, IBC; Outside Back Cover, OBC; Inside Front Cover, IFC This index is provided as a service. The publisher does not assume liability for errors or ommissions.

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ADVERTISERS Arroyo Vista....................................................................30

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Laurel Fowler Insurance Broker Inc ..............................61

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Legacy Ranch ............................................................11,37

Breeders’ Cup Limited .............................................13,19

Lovacres Ranch .................................................... OBC,38

CARMA...........................................................................10

Milky Way Farm...........................................................9,39

Cole Ranch .....................................................................60

Newfeld Farm................................................................61

CTBA 2024 Stallion Directory .......................................57

NTRA John Deere..........................................................28

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Rancho San Miguel........................................................40

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Robins Ranches-Nor Cal Horse Property Specialist ..60

Farmers Insurance-Sue Hubbard..................................61

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

Originaire .........................................................................5

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2023 GOLDEN STATE SERIES - 4.85 MILLION A RESTRICTED STAKES SCHEDULE FOR REGISTERED CALIFORNIA BRED OR SIRED HORSES

Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 28 Sun, Feb 19 Mon, Feb 20 Fri, Mar 17 Sat, Mar 18 Sun, Mar 19 Sat, Apr 8 Sat, Apr 8 Sun, Apr 30 Sun, Apr 30 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, Jun 11 Sat, Jun 24 Thu, Jul 27 Fri, Aug 4 Sat, Aug 5 Sun, Aug 6 Fri, Aug 11 Sun, Aug 20 Mon, Sep 4 Fri, Sep 8 Sat, Oct 7 Sat, Oct 14 Sun, Oct 15 Fri, Nov 3 Fri, Nov 3 November November December December

SA SA SA SA SA GG SA SA SA GG SA SA SA GG GG SA SA SA SA SA GG LRC DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR FNO SA SA SA SA DMR DMR LRC LRC

Unusual Heat Turf Classic Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint California Cup Derby California Cup Oaks California Cup Sprint Moscow Burning Stakes Spring Fever Stakes Tiznow Stakes Irish O’Brien Stakes McCann’s Mojave 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 Stakes Melair Stakes Dream Of Summer 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 Handicap California Flag Handicap Golden State Juvenile Fillies Golden State Juvenile Betty Grable Stakes Cary Grant Stakes Soviet Problem Stakes King Glorious Stakes

F/M F/M

Fillies Fillies F/M Fillies F/M Fillies Fillies F/M Fillies F/M Fillies F/M Fillies

Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Two-Year-Olds Two-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Two-Year-Olds Two-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Two-Year-Olds Two-Year-Olds Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Two-Year-Olds Two-Year-Olds

1 1/8 M, Turf 6 F/M, Turf 1 1/16 M 1 F, Turf 6F 1 F/M, Dirt 6F 1 M, Dirt 6 1/2F, Turf 1 1/8 M, Dirt 6 1/2F, Turf 6 1/2 F 6 1/2 F 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 1 1/8 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 6F 1 1/16 M, Dirt 5 F, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 1 1/16 M, Turf 5 1/2 F, Dirt 5 1/2 F, Dirt 1 M, Turf 6F, Dirt 6F, Dirt 6F, Dirt 6 1/2 F, Turf 6 1/2 F, Turf 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 1 M, Dirt

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