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CALIFORNIA-BREDS BLAST OUT OF THE GATE IN 2025

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he California Cup showcase of stakes races at Santa Anita on Saturday, Jan. 18, followed by the CTBA’s Winter Mixed Sale at Fairplex three days later, provided a juicy January Exacta for the state’s resilient Thoroughbred industry.

Shocking Grey was a star of both events. The 6-year-old daughter of Grazen won the $125,000 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint on Saturday and was the sale-topper of the Winter Mixed Sale, purchased for $170,000 by Francoise Dupuis, agent, for Rockingham Ranch.

Shocking Grey, and her Corniche yearling half sister selling for $75,000, were bred by Donald Valpredo, the late industry stalwart and CTBA former president whose dispersal, consigned by Checkmate Thoroughbreds, helped the sale

blow away averages from the 2024 edition.

The average sale price of $14,799 for 83 horses sold compared to $8,568 from 111 sold last year, an increase in price of 73 percent.

The median rose 23 percent, from $6,500 to $8,000.

Meanwhile, the Cal Cup card distributed more than $1 million in purses to California horsemen, not counting breeder and stallion awards, with $777,500 of that total for the five stakes races. With ideal weather, handle on the day was nearly $10 million, despite the one-week week delay and continued disruption caused by devastating Southland wildfires earlier in the month.

Fittingly, Valpredo’s familiar silks were seen twice in the winner’s circle on Cal Cup Day. In addition to

Shocking Grey, the Valpredo-bred Mayacama won a maiden claiming race. Reddam Racing also bred and owned a pair of winners on the day, Take Another Card in the $177,000 Leigh Ann Howard Cal Cup Oaks and Check’s On the Way in a maiden claimer.

January at Santa Anita also benefited by the influx of horses from Northern California, as races were written with conditions specifically tailored to fit those horses, including one exclusively for Cal-breds on Cal Cup Day. Only one month is in the books for 2025, but January provided reason for optimism in the coming months. The next big Cal-bred date to circle on the calendar is Sunday, May 24, Gold Rush Day at Santa Anita, with five stakes restricted to state-breds worth $550,000.

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Contents FEATURES

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California-breds displayed their talents at Santa Anita Jan. 18 for California Cup.

OFFICERS CHAIRPERSON JUSTIN OLDFIELD

24 Barton Again Tops California Breeder List

PRESIDENT DOUG BURGE VICE CHAIRPERSON TY GREEN TREASURER GEORGE SCHMITT

26 Grazen, Stay Thirsty Lead Sires in 2024

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30 Remembering General Challenge 36 Health: Caring for Wounds

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alifornia-bred mares Cashing Big Checks and Uncontrollable sold at the Keeneland January mixed sale.

Cashing Big Checks brought $105,000, and Uncontrollable went for $95,000.

Listed as a private sale in the results, Cashing Big Checks was sold to Titletown Racing Stables out of the Taylor Made Sales Agency consignment. She is a 6-year-old daughter of Mr. Big—Palisades-

princess, by Indian Charlie, making her a full sister to California-bred champion and grade 1 winner Ceiling Crusher.

Cashing Big Checks, bred by George Krikorian, was sold in foal to two-time Eclipse Award-winning sprinter Elite Power. She won four of 22 races, including the 2021 Blue Hen Stakes, and earned $213,760.

Claiborne Farm consigned Uncon-

trollable to the sale, and Jessamine Ireland purchased her. Racing for Repole Stable, Uncontrollable won once, ran second four times, and ran third three times in 13 starts for earnings of $200,030. In 2022, she placed in the Starlet Stakes (G1), Chandelier Stakes (G2), and Generous Portion Stakes.

Uncontrollable was sold as a broodmare prospect.

Truman Library Established

GLEN ELLEN RECEIVES GRANTS The Glen Ellen Vocational Academy Inc. (GEVA), a Thoroughbred retirement and rehabilitation foundation and sanctuary based in Northern California, has recently received grants from the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) and California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), as well as a donation from the Fund 4 Habitats.

Founded in 1995 by Pam Berg on her Glen Ellen Farms, GEVA is an equine retirement and rehabilitation sanctuary accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries and TAA. GEVA caters primarily to off-track Thor-

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oughbreds but does also have a few unraced Thoroughbreds.

As in the past, GEVA received grants from TAA and CARMA to help provide for the horses’ health and welfare in terms of feed, hay, veterinary and farrier work, and medications and supplements. The funds received from Fund 4 Habitats are a first-time donation.

In addition to being a retirement operation, GEVA was also founded as a bilingual vocational school to teach people the skills necessary to work with horses in a safe, humane, and confident manner.

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Ed Bowen COURTESY OF RANCHO SAN MIGUEL/RACHEL JOCHIMSEN

The Eddie Truman Library, named for the late trainer, who conditioned many good California-breds, is the most recent addition to the Santa Anita backstretch. Truman died Dec. 11 at age 77.

Truman, an advocate for literacy as well as someone who was always quick to help anyone on the backstretch, helped establish a small, informal library on the Santa Anita The new library on the Santa Anita backstretch is named backstretch. Following his for trainer Eddie Truman death, the library was expanded to a dedicated space that is part of the The naming of the Eddie Truman Library recreation center and dining hall that was made public Jan. 24 during Truman’s serves Santa Anita backstretch workers. celebration of life at Clockers’ Corner.

The library includes educational materiAnyone wishing to donate books to the als, an array of fiction and non-fiction, Truman Library can drop them off at the and titles in both English and Spanish. guard booth inside Gate 8 off Baldwin AveIt has a lounge area with couches, tables, nue. Please mark the books “Eddie Truman and chairs.

Library.”

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Ed Bowen, an Eclipse Award-winning journalist and a major historian of racing nationally, died Jan. 28 in Versailles, Ky. He was 82.

A turf writer for more than 60 years, Bowen was a former editor-in-chief of The Blood-Horse and author of more than 20 books on Thoroughbred racing. He also served as editor of the Canadian Horse magazine from 196870 and 24 years as president of the Grayson-Jockey Club research Foundation.

Born in West Virginia, Bowen grew up in Florida. He worked with Thoroughbreds at Ocala Stud and as a hot walker and groom at Monmouth Park in between attending college at the University of Florida and the University of Kentucky.

During his time at The Blood-Horse, Bowen mentored many people who went on to long careers in the Thoroughbred industry, including Tracy Gantz, the West Coast contributing editor to this magazine. He gave Gantz her first job in the racing industry, hiring her at The Blood-Horse after she graduated from the University of Kentucky.

While at Grayson, Bowen helped raise millions of dollars for equine research. His vast knowledge of the industry’s history made him a valuable asset to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, where he was a trustee, chair of the Hall of Fame nominating committee, and chair of the Joe Hirsch Media Roll of Honor selection committee and historic review committee.

In addition to his Eclipse Award for writing, Bowen won numerous other awards, including the National Turf Writers Association’s Walter Haight Award. He was recognized in 2022 as the Thoroughbred Club of America’s Honor Guest.

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CARF Will Not Seek Summer Dates The California Authority of Racing Fairs Jan. 28 issued a press release regarding 2025 dates for the fair racing meets it oversees, which is Pleasanton, Sacramento, Ferndale, and Fresno. Santa Rosa operates separately.

The release reads as follows: “After making the difficult decision not to submit future race meet applications, the California Authority of Racing Fairs (CARF) announces that it has directed staff to reorganize operations to focus on addressing current obligations and future efforts to support California Fairgrounds and their Satellite Network. This difficult decision was based upon an assessment of financial challenges incurred in the

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■ Bolden’s First Foal

COURTESY RANCHO SAN MIGUEL/ RACHEL JOCHIMSEN

Bolden, a dual-surface undefeated California-bred son of Square Eddie, was represented by his first foal Jan. 4. The bay colt was foaled at Rancho San Miguel in California, where Bolden stands.

The colt is the second foal out of the eight-time winner and $144,010-earner Trina, a Cal-bred daughter of Peppered Cat. He was bred by Rancho San Miguel.

Racing exclusively on the Southern California circuit, Bolden won all four of his career starts by a combined margin of 21 lengths: two victories on First reported foal for Bolden dirt at five and six furlongs and two victories on turf at the same distances. Highlighting these wins was a 7 3⁄4-length romp in a final time of 1:07.50 for six furlongs on the grass at Santa Anita. Phil D’Amato trained Bolden, who was bred by Reddam Racing and raced by Rockingham Ranch.

■ Finnegan’s Wake to Wyoming Northern California-based stallion Finnegan’s Wake has been moved to Wyoming. He is scheduled to stand the 2025 season at Wolfpaw Stables’ breeding farm in Bear River.

A 16-year-old son of Powerscourt—Boat’s Ghost, by Silver Ghost, Finnegan’s Wake won five graded stakes, including the 2015 Woodford Reserve Turf Classic Stakes (G1T) and 2014 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2T). He earned $1,594,665 with eight wins in 37 starts.

QUALIFYING CLAIMING LEVELS The following claiming levels for California owners premiums and stallion awards are currently in effect: SANTA ANITA/$40,000

GSR race meet as well as current obstacles facing the horse racing industry.

“While this marks a difficult and challenging moment for the Northern California live racing community, CARF will continue to support its satellite wagering members and explore all possible avenues to support the California Horse Racing industry. CARF remains dedicated to serving all of our member fairs and their communities.”

The release also noted monies generated by California fairgrounds from 1987-2024 that includes $963 million in purses, $15 million in owners’ incentives, and $92 million in breeders’ incentives.

THIS MONTH IN

HISTORY

10 YEARS AGO California-bred WARREN’S VENEDA became Benjamin Warren first homebred graded stakes winner when she captured the $200,750 Santa Maria Stakes (G2) Feb. 14, 2015, at Santa Anita. The 5-year-old had most recently won the Paseana Stakes and would go on to add that season’s Santa Margarita Stakes (G1). In the 11⁄16-mile Santa Maria, Warren’s Veneda raced in last early for jockey Tyler Baze and scored by 23⁄4 lengths in 1:43.18.

“It takes a very good horse to overcome that trip,” said Craig Lewis, who trained Warren’s Veneda. “But Tyler knew what he had and didn’t want to get stopped. She’s an Amazon.”

Warren had raced Affirmative and More Cal Bread, the sire and dam of Warren’s Veneda, who was voted the 2015 champion Cal-bred older female. She retired at the end of the year with $932,112 in earnings, and her foals have included Cal-bred champion Warren’s Showtime.

the 11⁄8-mile race to score by three-quarters of a length over the odds-on favorite, Cal-bred Smooth Player, in 1:49.14. It was a one-two finish for daughters of Cal-bred champion Bertrando.

Jones trained Scholars Studio for the King Edward Racing Stable of Ed Nahem, who bred the filly with Marshall Naify from the Graustark mare Inola Gray. Scholars Studio had won her two previous races, for a three-in-seven record, and the La Canada was her final start. She retired with earnings of $197,614.

Scholars Studio was sold at that year’s Keeneland November sale for $430,000 to Frank Stronach.

She produced just two foals and starters, neither of whom won.

50 YEARS AGO

In her first graded attempt, California-bred SCHOLARS STUDIO captured the $200,000 La Canada Stakes (G2) at Santa Anita Feb. 6, 2000. Piloted

by Corey Nakatani for trainer Marty Jones, Scholars Studio led from right after the start of

Though NATIVE DIVER is well-known for winning three editions of the Hollywood Gold Cup, he annexed just about every other major stakes in California as well. At Hollywood Park June 20, 1964, “The Diver” captured his second consecutive Inglewood Handicap. He took the 11⁄16-mile race by three-quarters of a length over Mustard Plaster.

“I think this race was even better today than when he won it a year ago,” said owner-breeder L.K. Shapiro. Jerry Lambert rode the 5-year-old Cal-bred gelded son of Imbros—Fleet Diver, by Devil Diver, for trainer Buster Millerick.

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CTBA working for you To further assist the membership of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) and subscribers of its official publication, California Thoroughbred, this monthly editorial page provides readers with updates about the association’s current policies, latest news, and upcoming events in the Golden State.

Spotlighting Foals of 2025

With foaling season upon us, now is the time to spotlight your foals in California Thoroughbred. The April through August issues will feature Thoroughbreds foaled in California, with advertorials consisting of six to eight photos of foals per page.

The cost to publish a full-page insertion will be discounted down to $500. This represents a discount of more than 50% off the regular full-page advertisement price. Insertions should include a caption with each foal’s sire, dam, broodmare sire, sex, date of birth, and breeders, as well as the details, including a logo, of their farm location.

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For additional information please contact the magazine’s Advertising Manager, Loretta Veiga, at Loretta@ctba.com or at 626-445-7800, ext. 227. Additionally, photos can be submitted to Ken Gurnick at kgurnick@ctba.com for free inclusion on the CTBA’s website.

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SATURDAY, FEB. 15 Annual registration of stallions is due at a fee of $1,250.

Deadline to nominate California-bred/California-sired 2-yearolds (foals of 2023) to the Golden State Series; $300 fee applies.

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OLD PAL GRAZEN GELDING GETS SECOND STAKES SCORE

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ity National Bank may need to adopt Old Pal as its unofficial mascot. The 5-year-old has won two stakes during his career, both presented by the sponsor. As a 3-year-old he captured the 2023 Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank, and on Cal Cup Day 2025 he added the Unusual Heat Turf Classic, also presented by City National Bank.

Old Pal gets his second lifetime stakes win after being gelded this past summer

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Old Pal epitomizes the offspring of Old Pal won the Snow Chief as a colt. motions as a colt. We were kind of seeing leading California sire Grazen. He is get- While he has always been a well-man- that a little bit in his races.” ting better with age, and while Grazen’s nered individual, Glatt and Sherwood deAfter gelding, Old Pal ran second runners do well on all surfaces, they often cided that he might focus on racing better and third in open allowance/optionexcel on turf. Old Pal relishes two turns if they gelded him, which they did this al claiming company prior to the Turf on the grass. past summer.

Classic. Those performances set him up “He can win going a mile or a mile “He’s actually taken another step for- well for the stakes, both in the minds of and a sixteenth, for that matter, but he ward once the gelding kicked in,” Sher- his connections and the betting public, needs that good, hot pace,” said trainer wood said. “He’s just trained better in the which made him the 9-5 favorite in the Mark Glatt. mornings—not that he ever trained poor- 11-horse field.

The Turf Classic ultimately didn’t ly. He’s all business now.”

When the gate opened, Fresu let Old give Old Pal that kind of pace. But Glatt added, “As consistent as he is, I Pal settle into mid-pack. Fast Buck went the extra distance in the 11⁄8-mile race felt he wasn’t giving us everything. After to the front in an easy quarter-mile of helped, according to Glatt, jockey An- the Del Mar meet, it was good timing. I :24.18. Takes Three then went to the tonio Fresu, and Scott Sherwood of would never call him a lazy horse in the front, and he put in a half-mile in :47.42, Blinkers On Stable. morning but maybe going through the a pace that definitely wasn’t as swift as Greg Gilchrist bought Old Glatt would have liked.

Pal for Blinkers On from CritBut Old Pal didn’t need the ter Creek Farm for $160,000 at swift pace. the 2021 Fasig-Tipton Califor“He came up from the middle nia yearling sale. Ken Miles and of the pack, found the lane, and Sheridan Jones bred Old Pal in just did an amazing job,” Fresu California out of the winning Ensaid. glish Channel mare Athina Lee. Old Pal closed ground in the Blinkers On put together stretch, especially in the final a partnership on Old Pal and yards, as “a true professional,” accurrently owns him with Carcording to track announcer Frank olyn Corbett, Jai Desai, FredMirahmadi. erick Dizonno, Chris Garcia, “At the sixteenth pole, I was Cheryl Harris, Craig Hocevar, wondering if he was actually goTom Lewis, Garrett Pate, James Jockey Antonio Fresu, co-owner Scott Sherwood, and trainer ing to get there,” Glatt said. “But Mark Glatt accept the trophy Titus, and Les Wagner. he grabbed them late.”

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Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint

BIG CITY LIGHTS SON OF MR. BIG DOMINATES BY 73⁄4 LENGTHS

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on Valpredo not only played a major role in creating the California Cup, but he also lent his name to one of the best stakes in the program. It takes a fast horse to win the Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint, with Brickyard Ride and The Chosen Vron each scoring back-toback victories in recent editions.

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Only a neck kept Big City Lights from Big City Lights’ victories are often im- I might have had him short last week,” the winner’s circle in the 2023 Cal Cup pressive. In his first two starts, he scored Mandella said.

Given how Big City Lights performed Sprint, but he absolutely dominated the by 121⁄2 and 71⁄4 lengths. In his last start 2025 edition, conducted Jan. 18 at San- prior to the Cal Cup Sprint, he crushed Jan. 18, being short wouldn’t have matta Anita. It was the kind of performance the competition by 81⁄2 lengths in the Nov. tered. Sent away at 1-10 under jockey Fla9 Cary Grant Stakes. vien Prat, the 6-year-old pressed the pace Don Valpredo would have appreciated.

Cal Cup originally was slated for Jan. briefly in the early going of the six-furlong Valpredo passed away Oct. 31. Several members of his family, friends, and long- 11 but was postponed a week due to the Sprint. Once he took command at the time work colleagues represented him in Los Angeles County wildfires. The delay five-sixteenths pole, the race was over. He the winner’s circle. His wife, Sally, and may have actually helped with Big City continued to widen his lead, ultimately daughter, Alexis Moseley, presented the Lights’ preparation. Instead of running defeating Clovisconnection by 73⁄4 lengths Jan. 11, Big City Lights worked five fur- in 1:09.46, with Smiling Beast third. trophy to trainer Richard Mandella.

“He has a classy head, great balance— “It is an honor, and we are here to honor longs in 1:001⁄5 Jan. 12.

“I got a good work in him—I think just a classy-looking horse,” Mandella said.

Don because his heart and soul were here,” Peeples was unable to attend the Sally said. “He was very special to us, Sprint, as he was recovering from and we are happy to be here.” shoulder surgery.

Mandella has done his usual su“He and this horse have been a perior job managing California-bred pleasure all along,” said Mandella, Big City Lights for owner William who added that he might nominate Peeples, who snagged the horse for Big City Lights to the $2 million only $22,000 at the 2020 Fasig-TipGolden Shaheen April 5 in Dubai ton California yearling sale. Big City “and daydream a little bit.”

Lights has beaten every Cal-bred sent Big City Lights, a son of Mr. Big— against him except one—The ChoChampagne Exchange, by Exchange sen Vron. In 13 lifetime starts, Big Rate, bred by Bar C Racing Stables City Lights has never finished worse Inc., has now earned $578,420 and than third, and his two thirds came has won five stakes. A win in Dubai in graded company. He has a gradAlexis Moseley and Sally Valpredo in the trophy presentation would vault him into millionaire ed victory as well, in the 2024 Palos with jockey Flavien Prat and trainer Richard Mandella (right) status.

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California Chrome Cal Cup Derby

WHISKYGINANDBRANDY BUMPING INCIDENT LEADS TO DQ OF SHEA BRENNAN

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The Terry Lovingier-bred son of top sire Stay Thirsty actually crossed the wire second, beaten a neck by Shea Brennan 16-mile dirt test for state-bred or in the 11⁄16 -sired 3-year-olds. But stewards, following an objection lodged by jockey Tiago PereiWhiskyginandbrandy (left) and Shea Brennan battle it out in the Cal Cup Derby ra, conducted an inquiry into a bumping incident involving the first two finishers pace, racing seventh while saving ground being forced out, recovering quickly at the leaving the far turn. They unanimously de- through the opening half-mile. head of the stretch. Shea Brennan kept the cided to switch the order of finish.

Style Cat took the lead from Drop pressure on, heading Style Cat a furlong Their call shook up the payoffs, giv- Um on the backstretch, maintaining from home with Whiskyginandbrandy ing 20-1 chance Whiskyginandbrandy a half-length edge through an easy another head back. They battled gamely ($42.20) his first stakes win for trainer three-quarters in 1:13.30, with Drop to the wire, with Shea Brennan narrowly Steve Knapp. It was also the first black-type Um, Got’m Cot’m, and R Heisman prevailing. Style Cat held third, three-quarvictory for his dam, Appealing Susan, a tracking closely. Whiskyginandbrandy, ters of a length behind, with R Heisman, daughter of Successful Appeal. racing on the outside as the field round- in tight quarters and slightly altering course Even so, it was not the most satisfying of ed the final turn, was contending as in deep stretch, finishing fourth. The final triumphs for Lovingier. well. Shea Brennan, tugging at Fresu for time was 1:46.12.

“Nick Alexander (owner and breeder much of the race, was moving best of Whiskyginandbrandy had finished of the disqualified Shea Brennan) is a very all while easing out for the drive. Fresu a close but troubled fourth in the King good friend of mine, and nobody wants to attempted to pass Whiskyginandbrandy Glorious at 46-1, his stakes debut after win a race like that,” Lovingier said from on the inside of his rival but ran out of collecting a maiden win in his sixth start the winner’s circle afterward. “He’s got a room and made solid contact.

Nov. 3 at Del Mar. The Cal Cup purse, very good horse, and I think (the stewards) Whiskyginandbrandy lost stride while worth $96,250, boosted his lifetime total made the right call. I think we were to $161,340. going to win the race. But it is diffi“He got scared (in the King cult to win a race like that because he Glorious), and he has really been is such a good friend and a great man training great since,” Knapp said. for all of horse racing.”

“I knew he was ready for another Eight signed on for the Cal great race.”

Cup Derby, with stakes winner R Lovingier co-owns the chestnut Heisman as the 3-2 choice. Shea colt with Anthony Chacon and Brennan was second pick at 3-1 after Victor Flores. Whiskyginandbrandefeating many of these same rivals in dy was originally purchased by the King Glorious Stakes Dec. 15 at another Lovingier client, Thomas Los Alamitos. But the Phil D’AmaHalasz, for $55,000 from the Loto-trained colt had to deal with the Breeder and co-owner Terry Lovingier (fifth from left) and vacres Ranch consignment at the rail starting post, and jockey Anto- trainer Steve Knapp (fourth from right) join others in the 2023 Fasig-Tipton California yearnio Fresu opted to take him off the winner’s circle after the Cal Cup Derby ling sale.

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t took a successful appeal to make outsider Whiskyginandbrandy the toast of the $175,000 California Chrome Cal Cup Derby Jan. 18 at Santa Anita.

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Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks

Take Another Card, by I’ll Have Another, scores in the Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks

TAKE ANOTHER CARD REDDAM RACING PLAYS MAJOR CAL CUP ROLE

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eddam Racing is a staple in California breeding. Paul and Zillah Reddam stand major stallions and annually rank among the leaders on the breeders’ list.

Thus, seeing the Reddam name among many entrants throughout the Jan. 18 California Cup card surprised no one, and they came away with two victories, including with homebred Take Another Card in the Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks.

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Callaghan had much more ammunition with Take Another Card in the Oaks.

Take Another Card didn’t make her first start until two days before the end of her 2-year-old season.

“She just took some time to come together,” Callaghan said. “She’s a big, beautiful filly. We were going to run her at Del Mar initially, and then she got a little shin.

We were patient and backed off, and she

Simon Callaghan trains both Reddam winners. He first saddled Check’s On the Way, a 3-year-old gelded son of deceased Mrazek, to win a $50,000 California-bred maiden claiming race at 9-1. But

Samantha Siegel presents the trophy to jockey Hector Berrios and trainer Simon Callaghan

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just really came around.”

Take Another Card debuted in a six-furlong Cal-bred maiden turf race and broke awkwardly to come away from the gate last of nine. She moved up professionally for jockey Frankie Dettori to score by 21⁄4 lengths. Bettors took note, sending her off as the 19-10 favorite in the Cal Cup Oaks.

As originally scheduled Jan. 11, the Oaks came up quickly for Take Another Card, who ended up in post 12 when they first drew the race. The extra week and a better post position—six—in the redraw served the Reddam filly well. Dettori was riding at Fair Grounds in Louisiana that day, and Hector Berrios took over.

Berrios rode a canny race, moving Take Another Card to the rail in fifth around the first turn in the mile Oaks.

“Hector gave her a lovely ride, saved every inch of ground,” Callaghan said.

Coming around the second turn, Take Another Card and Berrios found themselves behind a wall of horses.

They had to withstand some bumping to get through a narrow opening between horses, but Take Another Card “was very brave,” said Callaghan. She stormed to the front, coming to the wire a neck in front of Miso Phansy in 1:36.98. Tequilaadtherapy, a stakes-winning daughter of Mrazek bred by the Reddams, finished third.

“She broke perfectly out of the gate,” Berrios said. “I told her to go, and she was comfortable and settled perfectly. The last quarter, there was a little contact with the filly (Less Is More), but she came through no problem and beat her. In the stretch, her stride was very nice. She is a very classy filly.”

Take Another Card is by the Reddams’ Eclipse Award-winning I’ll Have Another, who stood at their Ocean Breeze Ranch before being pensioned at Old Friends in Kentucky. At Old Friends, I’ll Have Another was reunited with Cal-bred champion Lava Man, who ponied I’ll Have Another throughout his racing career.

The Reddams bred Take Another Card from their Lookin At Lucky mare You Missed It. Racing for the Reddams, You Missed It finished second in the 2017 Providencia Stakes (G3T) and 2016 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf.

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Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Stakes

Shocking Grey, bred by the late Don Valpredo, scores in Sunshine Millions

SHOCKING GREY GRAZEN MARE WINS FOR THE LATE DON VALPREDO

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he late Donald Valpredo would have undoubtedly enjoyed all the tributes to him on California Cup Day, held Jan. 18 at Santa Anita. The accolades followed decades of Valpredo’s leadership in the horse racing industry and his pivotal part in creating the annual race program for California-breds.

But Valpredo, who died Oct. 31 at the age of 85, probably would have gotten a bigger kick watching as his homebred mare Shocking Grey rocketed to a 21⁄4-length upset victory in the $126,500 Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Stakes.

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6-year-old daughter of Grazen, as well as for Valpredo’s 19-year-old Unbridled’s Song broodmare Seoul Unbridled. And it happened only because the annual Cal Cup card was delayed a week due to the horrendous Los Angeles County fires.

Shocking Grey was not entered in the race the first time around but was supplemented for $25,000 and added to the lineup by trainer Jeff Mullins when it was redrawn.

In snapping an eight-race losing streak, Shocking Grey was ridden to victory by Antonio Fresu, who was aboard the gray mare for the first time in her 14-race career. Shocking Grey was shortening up to

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the sprint distance after seven consecutive unsuccessful tries around two turns.

It was an emotional day for the many Valpredo friends and family members who were on hand, including his wife, Sally. They also saw Valpredo’s homebred 4-year-old filly Mayacama come home an easy winner in a $50,000 maiden claiming event a few races earlier.

“I just got done crying,” said Alexis Moseley, Don’s daughter, after Shocking Grey’s win. Reflecting on her father’s passion for racing, Moseley recalled mornings on the backstretch with the exercise riders and horses—and many trips to the winner’s circle in the afternoons.

“It’s such an honor to be representing (him) today and have two wins in our pocket,” she added.

Fresu positioned Shocking Grey outside of rivals coming down the hill while racing midpack in the field of eight older fillies and mares. Barbera opened up quickly on the front end after the break.

The pacesetter then posted even fractions of :22.70 and :45.32 for the first half-mile as hillside specialist and even-money favorite Stay and Scam moved to challenge.

Shocking Grey, on the outside of the leaders, put in her own bid crossing the dirt portion of the course. She briefly battled Stay and Scam for the advantage in upper stretch but proved much the best through the lane. Second-choice Moment’s Pleasure finished third. The final time was 1:13.42.

It was just the second start for Shocking Grey on the hillside course, but Mullins didn’t think that had much to do with her victory.

“It was just the jockey did what I told him to do, which was stay on the outside,” the trainer said.

Both of Valpredo’s winners on the day are no longer in the Mullins barn. Mayacama was claimed for $50,000 and moved to trainer Steve Knapp. Shocking Grey, who boosted her career earnings to $250,750 with her third win from 14 starts, was sold to Rockingham Ranch for $170,000. The sale came three days after the race as part of the Valpredo family’s dispersal at the CTBA’s winter mixed auction Jan. 21.

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RICHARD BARTON ENTERPRISES TEAMWORK LEADS TO SECOND CONSECUTIVE LEADING BREEDER TITLE IN 2024

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opping the California breeder list takes hard work and determination. Several breeders make it a competitive race every year, which is why four different breeders led from 2020-2023. Richard Barton Enterprises emerged at the head of the list for the first time in 2023, and they did so well that they repeated in 2024.

Teamwork plays a crucial role in that success. Richard Barton Enterprises consists of much more than Richard Barton.

He brings his wife, Beth, and their daughter, Kate Barton Penner, into the mix, along with a top-flight crew at the 200acre farm in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Penner serves as the executive vice president of the entire operation, and she is the first to hand credit to the rest of the team, headed by farm manager Kevin Dickson.

“We are honored to be the leading breeder in California for the second year in a row,” said Penner. “We couldn’t have done it without our amazing team at the farm in Santa Ynez. Kevin has done a great job overseeing all the daily operations, and he also plays a big role for us when consigning our horses at the two California sales.”

The California sales, along with regional sales in other states, serve as a major conduit for the Barton team to get their California-breds into a wide variety of racing programs around the country.

Barton in 2024 led all consignors at the

Richard and Beth Barton began the operation and remain involved

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Kate Barton Penner with her husband, Blair Penner, is a key component to her family’s Barton Thoroughbred Enterprises

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Barton offers all its yearlings for sale, and so the vast majority of horses they

breed race for others.

“With our business model, we end up offering our top yearlings at public auction,” Penner said. “So, we hope that our best horses can compete and win for other owners.”

And they do. Pushiness, sold for $115,000 to Repole Stable at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton sale, continued to do well in 2024. Following her victory in the 2023 California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes at Del Mar, she added the 2024 Fleet Treat Stakes, also at Del Mar. Pushiness earned $163,696 in 2024, bringing her total earnings to $272,046.

Principe Carlo added to his bankroll, which now stands at $577,514 going into his seventh year of competition. In 2024 he won the Hank Mills Sr. Stakes at Turf Paradise and most recently has been competing at Oaklawn Park.

Roberta’s Love, a $30,000 purchase at the 2022 Fasig-Tipton sale, won the

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Hot Girl Walk is one of the rare homebreds to race for Barton, winning the Generous Portion Stakes

just getting started.

“We are looking forward to seeing Shaaz’s first foals, which hit the ground this year,” Penner said. “Also, Tap Back and One Bad Boy will have their first runners this spring/summer, so there is always something new and exciting to look forward to.”

Occasionally, Barton will race a homebred, and that brought excitement to the program in 2024 when Hot Girl Walk captured Generous Portion Stakes at Del Mar. “Hot Girl Walk was an extra special stakes winner for us this year, since we raced her ourselves,” Penner said. “She really surprised us, as we offer all of our yearlings up for sale and she was one that happened to scratch out of the Fasig-Tipton sale due to a superficial laceration.”

Barton maintains a large broodmare band to support its stallions. For many years they purchased in-foal mares at

Kentucky sales and brought them to California to produce Cal-breds. Now those mares are part of the breeding program, and they often spend every other year in Kentucky being bred and returning to California to go to a stallion at the farm.

“It has been a neat addition to our breeding program to alternate years in Kentucky and California with our quality mares in order to really enhance their produce record and add in some exciting sire power,” Penner said.

With the 2025 racing season now under way, the Barton team is hard at work producing the next generation of runners, with the possibility of a third consecutive leading breeder title.

“Our goal is to get better every year and produce quality foals every year,” Penner said. “We are so thankful for a great 2024 and look forward to 2025 and what it may bring for Barton Thoroughbreds.”

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Evening Jewel Stakes at Santa Anita for owners BG Stable and Royalty Stable.

She earned $131,800 in 2024, her first season of competition.

Spitten Kitten has taken the Barton Cal-bred banner to Assiniboia Downs in Canada. Marvin and Deb Buffalo bought her for $2,500 at the 2021 Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association fall mixed sale, and she has now racked up earnings of $155,015. For the past two seasons Spitten Kitten has strung together three consecutive stakes victories at Assiniboia.

In 2024, she captured the La Verendrye Stakes, Canada Stakes, and Escape Clause Stakes.

Cat Burglar, Dads Caps, One Bad Boy, Shaaz, and Tap Back stand at the farm. Bet On Dad, a son of Dads Caps, won the George and Mavis Morely Memorial Stakes at the Elko Fair in Nevada. But some of the other stallions are

Principo Carlo, winner of the Hank Mills Sr. Stakes at Turf Paradise, is in his seventh year of racing

Pushiness, who sold for $115,000 in 2022, captures the Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar

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GRAZEN AGAIN

FOR THE SECOND YEAR, GRAZEN TOPS CALIFORNIA SIRES

BY EARNINGS AND AS TURF SIRE

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razen and Stay Thirsty never met on the racetrack, but they battle ferociously for leading sire rights in California. The state’s breeding industry benefits from these tussles, as the two stallions continually produce outstanding California-bred runners.

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zen, especially the stallion’s versatility.

“Grazen also had most stakes wins, including Johnny Podres, a 7-year-old gelding winning two open Santa Anita grass stakes, and two 2-year-old fillies winning on the dirt (Hey Jessie and Sunset Grazen),” Alexander said.

While many people now breed their mares to Grazen, Alexander has gone to him from the very beginning. The horse ensures that each year Alexander will rank high on the list of leading California breeders, and in 2024, Alexander was fourth, with a total of $2,549,404.

Yet in 2024, Grazen’s top runner did not come from Alexander’s program.

Safa, bred by Derek Lawson, took those honors. A 2021 daughter of the Harlan’s Holiday mare Hadarra, Safa raced for Souheil Bisharat and Khalil Khoury. She earned $230,500 during

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Grazen emerged victorious in 2024, holding off Stay Thirsty to become California’s leading sire by money won for the second consecutive year. Grazen had knocked Stay Thirsty off his perch in 2023, following two consecutive seasons in which Stay Thirsty took the crown by money won. That could set up an exciting contest for 2025: Can Grazen take the title a third consecutive season or can Stay Thirsty wrest it away?

The 2024 race ended up neck-and neck. Both Grazen and Stay Thirsty went over $4 million in progeny earnings, Grazen’s runners amassing $4,394,584 to Stay Thirsty’s $4,240,307.

Not only did Grazen top the overall money won list, he also led all turf sires in California. This too was for a second consecutive year. He led California sires by lifetime Average-Earnings Index (AEI) with a 1.39. The AEI examines how well a stallion moves up his mares.

It was the fifth consecutive season that Grazen has headed up that list.

Nick Alexander bred and raced Grazen in California, and the stallion has spent his entire stud career in his home state. Thus, he topped the list with virtually all his runners accumulating their earnings in California. Grazen currently stands at Eclipse Thoroughbred Training and Sports Therapy in Buellton.

Alexander is justifiably proud of Gra-

Leading sire Grazen keeps winning for owner/breeder Nick Alexander

2024, placing in the Evening Jewel Stakes, Melair Stakes, and Fleet Treat Stakes. Gary Stute, who bought Safa for $23,000 from Easterbrook Management at the 2023 CTBA winter mixed sale, trains her.

Grazen was represented by eight stakes winners in 2024, and Alexander bred half of them. Johnny Podres and Father O’Flaherty were both bred by Alexander and now race for other owners. The breeder still owns Rose Maddox, winner of the Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint Stakes, and Connie Swingle, winner of the Daisycutter Handicap. Grazen stakes winners bred by others were Hey Jessie, Sunset Grazen, Duly Noted, and Blazingbellablu.

Grazen is passing his talent on to the next generation as well. Alexander

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Stay Thirsty led in five categories, including juvenile sire by money won

Mrazek, who died in 2021, led in three categories

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stands Grazen’s son Tough Sunday, also at Eclipse.

A second-crop sire in 2024, Tough Sunday was represented by stakes winners Speedy Wilson and Shea Brennan.

Though Stay Thirsty finished second by money won, he led in five other categories, including topping the list of sires of 2-year-olds by money won.

The prolific stallion, who stands at Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Farm, also led general sires and sires of 2-year-olds by number of winners and number of races won.

Lovingier breeds many of Stay Thirsty’s runners and campaigns them in various partnerships. He bred the stallion’s top earner of 2024, In the Air Tonight, and raced the filly with Anthony Chacon and Victor Flores. In the Air Tonight, a 2-year-old of 2024, earned $161,400. She won the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes and placed in four other stakes, including the Oak Leaf Stakes (G2).

Two California sires went over progeny earnings of $3 million in 2024. Smiling Tiger finished third, with $3,734,122, and Clubhouse Ride was fourth with $3,399,688. Clubhouse Ride was the second-leading turf sire, while Smiling Tiger was second by number of winners and number of races won.

Cal-bred Mrazek, who died in 2021 before his stud career really got started, has nevertheless left an impression on the California breeding industry. In 2024, his runners led by average earnings per runner, average earnings per start, and median earnings per runner. His 2-year-olds put him atop the list of average earnings per runner for that crop.

Paul and Zillah Reddam’s Reddam Racing bred and raced Mrazek, and they also bred and raced Barely Funtional, a 2020 son of Mrazek—Walkingonadream, by Tapit. In 2024, Barely Funtional finished second in the Crystal Water Stakes. Reddam Racing also bred Tequilaandtherapy, owned

by Here We Go Brothers. Out of the In Excess mare Chexcess, Tequilaandtherapy in 2024 won the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes and ran third in the Soviet Problem Stakes.

The Reddams stood Mrazek at their Ocean Breeze Ranch, where Pavel stands. Pavel’s first foals raced in 2023, and with his second crop he led all California sires of 2-year-olds by median earnings per runner.

Far From Over is another California stallion who died in 2021 before getting his full chance at stud. Nevertheless, he led California sires of 2-year-olds by average earnings per start. He stood at Dr. William Gray’s Gray Farms. Far From Over’s foals included Cal-bred Drop Um, winner of the 2024 Everett Nevin Stakes, and Kentucky-bred R. Heisman, winner of the 2024 Graduation Stakes.

Pavel with his second crop led by 2-year-old median earnings

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VALPREDO DISPERSAL DRAWS BUYERS SHOCKING GREY TOPS SALE AT $170,000

said. “It was an incredible day Saturday at the Cal Cup, having two winners in Mr. Valpredo’s silks and having the final runner of his historic stable winning the Sunshine Millions Cal Cup race. Those kinds of days don’t ust three days after Shockhappen often; it just gives me chills ing Grey stood in the Santa thinking about it. To cap off the week Anita winner’s circle after with the sales-topper just put a bow winning the Sunshine Millions on it.”

Filly & Mare Turf Sprint Stakes The dispersal also included a on California Cup Day, the $75,000 yearling half sister to Shock6-year-old mare made headlines ing Grey by Corniche. She was the second-highest price of the sale. Gayle again. As part of the complete Van Leer bought the filly as agent for dispersal of the late Don ValK.D. Kennedy’s RL Racing, and Pappredo, Shocking Grey topped paprodromou said that he would likethe CTBA winter mixed sale at ly train her as well when she reaches $170,000. the races.

Initially, California Cup Day was “It will be nice to have sisters,” said to have been held Jan. 11, but it was Pappaprodromou. delayed until Jan. 18 because of the Checkmate consigned the thirdLos Angeles County fires. The inad- Shocking Grey wins on Cal Cup Day and then tops highest-priced horse, Trojan Mafia, vertent proximity to the sale may have sale for $170,000 who was not part of the Valpredo worked to its advantage. dispersal. Mullins bought the colt “I think the future dates of the January for $65,000. A 2-year-old son of Smilsale should remain immediately following ing Tiger, Trojan Mafia is out of the gradthe Cal Cup,” said Adrian Gonzalez, whose ed stakes-winning Southern Halo mare Checkmate Thoroughbreds handled the ValBrooke’s Halo. He is a half brother to stakes predo dispersal. “There was definitely more winner Rock and Glory and to stakes-placed buzz. Obviously, having a Cal Cup stakes Gorgeous Ginny. winner in the sale was unique. I’d like to try The principals in Smiling Tiger, a major and recruit a few of the Cal Cup runners California sire who died last year, purchased into this sale next year.”

2-year-old Sissel from the Valpredo dispersal The Valpredo dispersal added considerfor $62,000. The filly is a daughter of Authenably to the sale’s numbers. A total of 83 sold tic—Silver Slivers, by Arch. Mersad Metanovic for a gross of $1,228,200. The sale averaged signed the ticket on behalf of Lebherz Racing $14,799, with a median of $8,000. In 2024 LLC, which Metanovic said consisted of Phil the average was $8,568 and the median was Lebherz and Alan Klein, who raced Smiling Adrian Gonzalez’s Checkmate $6,500.

Tiger, along with Rusty Brown and Richard Thoroughbreds handled the Francoise Dupuis bought Shocking Grey as Don Valpredo dispersal Meister. agent for Rockingham Ranch, and George Pap“She’s a good-looking individual with a paprodromou will now train the mare. Jeff Mullins conditioned good walk,” Metanovic said. “By Authentic—we’re going to give her to win the Sunshine Millions for the Valpredo Family Trust. it a shot.”

“I liked the way she won last time—she was very impressive,” The same partnership also bought a 2-year-old son of Stay Dupuis said. “I think she has a lot of class. She has the most Thirsty—Miss Athena, by City Zip, for $55,000 from the conbeautiful eyes. I think she can run two turns, the way she won signment of Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Farm. that race.”

“We rated him as the #1 colt of the 2-year-olds that were availFor Gonzalez, acting as agent for the Valpredo dispersal was able,” Metanovic said. emotional.

Dennis O’Neill bought a Stay Thirsty for $55,000 from Lo“Don was a friend and mentor to me, and I hope I represented vacres. The 2-year-old filly is out of the stakes-placed Munnings his program to reflect the quality it truly consisted of,” Gonzalez mare Katalust.

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acehorses leave behind their statistics and memories of their finest performances. Some are even better known for their personalities. General Challenge was an outstanding California-bred whose exploits on the track will always be remembered. He also endeared himself to the Bob Baffert barn and to the Golden Eagle Farm staff through his charisma and quirks.

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1), 2) and 3) Gary Stevens rode General Challenge to victory in the 1999 Santa Anita Derby and Santa Catalina Stakes 4) Blinkers came off of General Challenge in the 1999 Affirmed Handicap at Hollywood Park

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He had a lot of personality. He could run. He was just so gifted. He ran so effortlessly.”

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Above and at right, Corey Nakatani was General Challenge’s pilot in the 2000 Santa Anita Handicap

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Perennial leading California breeders John and Betty Mabee bred General Challenge, a 1996 son of General Meeting— Excellent Lady, by Smarten, and raced him in the name of their Golden Eagle Farm.

The Mabees had already gone down in Cal-bred history for the great Best Pal, and then along came the flashier General Challenge.

Color means nothing when assessing a racehorse’s ability. Best Pal’s plain bay coat didn’t detract one iota from his popularity.

General Challenge, however, sported a big blaze face and four white stockings, with a chestnut coat that recalled the likes of Secretariat and presaged the coming of California Chrome.

“He looked like he’d stepped in a bucket of white paint; he had so much chrome on him,” Baffert recalled. “He was a tall, slender horse. He was very narrow through his poll—he had a small head. I had to have a special racing bridle made for him because a regular bridle would fall off his ears.”

General Challenge came along two years after Silver Charm and one year after Real Quiet, Baffert’s first two Kentucky Derby (G1) winners, but long before the trainer’s Triple Crown juggernauts of American Pharoah and Justify. The Cal-bred gelding gave Baffert a significant first—his initial victory in the Santa Anita Handicap (G1).

“He was sort of flighty,” Baffert said.

“He had a good mind when it came to racing tactics. He wasn’t rank. He was easy to train, but he could not ship for some

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General Challenge in 2005 at Golden Eagle Farm painted a Moneigh with the help of Julie Sarno and Debra Giglio

reason. He could not cross the Colorado River.”

General Challenge started off spectacularly—three for three through his early 3-year-old season, including the 1999 California Breeders’ Champion Stakes and Santa Catalina Stakes (G2). He traveled out of town for the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Kentucky Derby, both resulting in rough trips in the races. In between, though, he turned in a spectacular performance to capture the Santa Anita Derby (G1) by 31⁄2 lengths. Gary Stevens rode him in all three stakes wins.

It was just the beginning. Later in the year General Challenge gave the Mabees their second win in Del Mar’s Pacific Classic (G1) under jockey David Flores. That followed Best Pal in the 1991 inaugural running. John Mabee had spearheaded the creation of the race, which made the second one especially gratifying.

“He had a lot of personality,” said Baffert. “He could run. He was just so gifted.

He ran so effortlessly.”

General Challenge finished second to fellow Cal-bred and older runner Budroyale in the Goodwood Handicap (G2) and then had another disappointing foray out of town when unplaced in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Gulfstream Park.

He finished the year with a victory in the Native Diver Handicap (G3) at Hollywood Park and was voted champion Calbred 3-year-old male.

While an entrapped epiglottis would compromise his later career, General Challenge nevertheless put together back-toback wins in early 2000 under jockey Corey Nakatani. As the 3-5 favorite in a field of four, he annihilated the competition by 91⁄2 lengths in the Strub Stakes (G1). He followed that with his Big ’Cap, scoring by 11⁄4 lengths over Budroyale.

“He ran the way he was supposed to run,” Baffert said after the race. “This horse is finally showing that he’s the great horse I’ve been bragging about.”

Voted Cal-bred champion older male of 2000, General Challenge was away from the races for nearly three years after running fourth in that season’s Pacific Classic.

In those intervening years, John Mabee passed away. When General Challenge could not win in three races back, Betty Mabee decided to retire him for good.

With total earnings of $2,877,178, he today ranks #8 on the all-time list of leading Cal-bred earners.

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Betty Mabee said when General Challenge retired. “He’ll spend the rest of his life being spoiled with carrots and peppermints.”

That’s exactly what happened. General Challenge enjoyed life at Golden Eagle, where he greeted his adoring fans—when he was in the mood.

“He was quirky, silly, a bit of a rogue,” wrote Janine McCullough, Golden Eagle’s manager at the time, in this magazine.

“He loved visitors, but he also loved standing in the corner of his pasture alone. He made you think he didn’t need any equine friends, but every time you moved a nearby foal away from him, he would cry out.”

General Challenge participated in farm activities, including “painting” his own Moneigh in 2005 as part of an effort to raise funds for retired racehorses. He outlived Betty Mabee, who died in 2010. But Feb. 4, 2014, at age 18, his time also came, and California lost one of its best.

In her tribute to General Challenge upon his passing, McCullough wrote that he was still receiving fan mail in the form of emails, Facebook messages, and Christmas cards.

“He touched the hearts and souls of the young, the old, the aspiring, and the dying,” McCullough wrote. “To remember General Challenge is to love him both on and off the track.”

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Winners DECEMBER 29, 2024 – JANUARY 26, 2025

3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Bodexpress—Quick Wampum: Going Deep (13-1), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/3, 6f (T), 1:10.62, $36,600.

Boisterous—Carrie Rose: Joe Don Looney (16-3), g, 7 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 1/23, 6 1/2f, 1:15.56, $13,275.

Cat Burglar—Windy O: Laws of Man (13-3), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/30, 6f, 1:09.55, $13,800.

Clubhouse Ride—Jen's Tribe: Quick Kate (40-3), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/1, 6f (T), 1:08.80, $36,600.

Curlin to Mischief—Roses for Joni: Fowler Blue (18-2), g, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/24, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:48.17, $36,600.

Curlin to Mischief—Hekawi: Princess Hekawi (18-2), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/26, 1mi, 1:41.17, $12,960.

Danzing Candy—Storm Lamp: Lamporghini (22-7), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, STR, 1/20, 6f (T), 1:08.23, $25,920.

Grazen—Hadarra: Safa (46-14), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/5, 6 1/2f, 1:17.68, $47,400.

Grazen—Speedy Shimmer: Speed Grazy (46-14), g, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/16, 1mi, 1:39.42, $36,600.

Grazen—Athina Lee: Old Pal (46-14), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Unusual Heat Turf Classic S. presented by City National Bank, 1/18, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:47.93, $96,250.

Grazen—Seoul Unbridled: Shocking Grey (46-14), m, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint S. presented by John Deere, 1/18, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.42, $75,000.

Grazen—Sudden Sunday: Clayton Delaney (46-14), g, 8 yo, Turf Paradise, STR, 1/22, 1mi, 1:36.95, $8,555.

Grazen—Shikhara: Wishes to Riches (46-14), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/25, 6f, 1:11.14, $24,480.

Grazen—Patsy G and Me: Crown Magic (46-14), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/26, 1mi, 1:39.42, $12,960.

I'll Have Another—You Missed It: Take Another Card (18-2), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks, 1/18, 1mi (T), 1:36.98, $96,250.

James Street—Grantmartyamiracle: Dirt Flirt (3-1), m, 7 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/31, 7 1/2f (T), 1:29.16, $13,115.

Jersey Town—Love You So: Love Our Family (10-3), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/17, 1mi, 1:39.31, $36,600.

Lemon Drop Kid—Lorelei's Song: Lite Ranchin Kid (11-2), g, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 1/9, 4 1/2f, 50.52, $13,200.

Ministers Wild Cat—Devilish Pro: Devil Among Us (10-3), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/18, 6f, 1:10.30, $36,600.

Mr. Big—Novel Twist: Big Beauty (24-5), m, 7 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 1/16, 6f, 1:09.70, $14,100.

Mr. Big—Champagne Exchange: Big City Lights (24-5), h, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint S., 1/18, 6f, 1:09.46, $75,000.

Practical Joke—Julie Napp: Afternoon Nap (116-19), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/4, 6f (T), 1:07.82, $36,600.

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Rousing Sermon—Mother Luck: Mother's Prayer (5-2), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/3, 1mi, 1:38.46, $12,960.

Rousing Sermon—Lady Railrider: Lady's Sermon (5-2), m, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/19, 5 1/2f, 1:06.05, $12,960.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Profiterole (FR): Lady Monclaire (30-7), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/3, 1mi (T), 1:36.08, $36,600.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Florentine Diamond: Triple Diamonds (30-7), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/19, 6f (T), 1:09.25, $36,600.

Stanford—Rangey Lil: Midnite Musket (34-9), g, 4 yo, Tampa Bay Downs, STR, 1/4, 5f (T), 56.06, $14,750.

Stanford—Joyce and Me: Nene Diamond (34-9), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 1/23, 6f, 1:10.96, $36,600.

Stay Thirsty—Appealing Susan: Whiskyginandbrandy (61-3), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, California Chrome Cal Cup Derby, 1/18, 1 1/16mi, 1:46.12, $96,250.

Tamarando—Halo Darlin: Halo Rando (12-3), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/3, 5 1/2f, 1:03.74, $12,960.

Tamarando—Halo Darlin: Halo Rando (12-3), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 1/25, 6f, 1:11.00, $12,960.

MAIDENS

American Pharoah—Marks Mine: America's Mark (63-5), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/25, 6 1/2f (T), 1:15.19, $36,000.

Boisterous—Unstoppablepassion: Getemdusty (16-3), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/16, 5 1/2f, 1:07.35, $8,100.

Cairo Prince—Cecileabration: Princess Pom Pom (68-12), m, 5 yo, Fair Grounds, MCL, 1/16, 6f, 1:13.51, $9,600.

Cat Burglar—Whispers of War: Midevil Mayhem (13-3), g, 4 yo, Sunland Park, MCL, 1/17, 1mi, 1:40.99, $6,240.

Cat Burglar—Vercellana: Missionary Mary (13-3), m, 5 yo, Sunland Park, MCL, 1/23, 5 1/2f, 1:05.89, $6,900.

Conquest Farenheit—Missmachupicchu: Mr. Machupicchu (6-1), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/1, 5 1/2f, 1:04.78, $36,000.

Danzing Candy—Melanistic: Danzingwith Maxine (22-7), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/3, 6f (T), 1:10.57, $36,000.

Empire Way—Alpine Echo: Trotsky (4-2), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/26, 6 1/2f, 1:19.03, $19,800.

Goldencents—Leveler: Three Georges (110-12), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/18, 6f (T), 1:09.42, $36,000.

Govenor Charlie—Forthe Lovof Patty: K P Spirit (3-1), f, 3 yo, Camarero Race Track, MCL, 1/4, 1mi, 1:42.96, $3,770.

Grazen—Humming Beethoven: Lita Way (46-14), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/1, 1mi (T), 1:37.38, $36,000.

Grazen—Desert Steel: Desert Rocket (46-14), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/16, 1mi (T), 1:35.34, $36,000.

Grazen—Dim Lights: P Twentytwo (46-14), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/18, 6f, 1:12.59, $8,400.

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Grazen—Following a Dream: Now and Zen (46-14), g, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 1/24, 5 1/2f, 1:04.19, $5,800.

Grazen—Carrie Rose: Billy Joe Shaver (46-14), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/25, 6 1/2f, 1:18.71, $12,000.

Karakontie (JPN)—Sandy Cheeks: Miso Phansy (27-5), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/4, 6f (T), 1:09.87, $36,000.

Karakontie (JPN)—Surf: Last Elizabethan (27-5), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/5, 1mi (T), 1:35.50, $19,800.

Klimt—Westline: Mayacama (62-9), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/18, 6f, 1:12.49, $19,800.

Majestic Harbor—Floating Sky: Scarlet Red Sky (13-1), f, 3 yo, Turfway Park, MCL, 1/2, 1mi, 1:41.10, $14,211.

Mendelssohn—Ringmistress: Lady Mendelssohn (94-19), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/23, 1mi (T), 1:37.06, $36,000.

Mrazek—Taffeta: Check's On the Way (7-2), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/18, 6f, 1:10.99, $19,800.

Mucho Macho Man—Brave Journey: Mucho Suerte (38-5), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 1/12, 4 1/2f, 52.78, $4,630.

Pavel—How About Zero: How About Pavel (10-2), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/23, 1mi (T), 1:37.91, $36,000.

Point Piper—Skoals Bay: Three Plus One (4-1), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 1/22, 5 1/2f, 1:04.75, $7,080.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Cape Alava: Desert Breeze (30-7), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MOC, 1/2, 7 1/2f (T), 1:31.85, $12,600.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Disko Dasko (FR): Cullen J (30-7), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/18, 6f (T), 1:09.03, $36,000.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Bellsblade: No Poking Around (30-7), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 1/19, 1mi (T), 1:36.70, $36,000.

Sir Prancealot (IRE)—Saint Mamie: Prancing Matilda (30-7), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 1/24, 5 1/2f, 1:04.58, $7,200.

Smiling Tiger—Kittens Trip: Dont Be Shy Say Hi (42-1), f, 4 yo, Sunland Park, MSW, 1/9, 5 1/2f, 1:06.16, $15,624.

STANFORD Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Stanford—Take Another Look: Glory N Thehighest (34-9), f, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 1/2, 6 1/2f, 1:17.94, $7,440.

Stanford—Devilish Pro: Spotted Haze (34-9), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 1/23, 5 1/2f, 1:05.88, $19,800.

Stanford—Bella Be Ready: Lula Bella (34-9), f, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 1/23, 5 1/2f, 1:05.62, $7,080.

Stanford—Del Cielo: Kalyx Del Cielo (34-9), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 1/26, 4 1/2f, 52.43, $4,455.

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njuries need prompt and proper care to ensure optimum recovery. Horse owners or trainers must be able to assess the seriousness of the wound and determine whether they can deal with it or need help from a veterinarian. Even in serious injuries, what you do for the horse as you wait for the vet can often make a significant difference in the final outcome.

Knowing what to do and what not to do can affect the horse’s future.

Tia Nelson, DVM, a veterinarian in Helena, Mont., says horses are amazingly tough, yet very fragile. Some seemingly minor wounds can be career-ending or life-threatening. Lower leg wounds, for instance, may affect tendons, joints, or ligaments and affect future soundness, whereas wounds on the upper body, once healed, don’t impair the horse.

HEAD WOUNDS

“With head wounds, there are many blood vessels and nerves close to the surface and crucial structures that can be badly damaged, depending on the location of the injury,” said Nelson.

Head wounds can include blunt trauma, lacerations, and slices, and these must be handled differently.

Trailer injuries often involve the head and can be serious. A horse may strike the top of its head rearing up in a van or trailer, or go over backward in refusal to enter, fatally fracturing the poll.

“Blunt trauma to the head can cause all sorts of injuries—from death to simple swelling and bruising,” explained Nelson.

At one point she treated a horse that went over backward and hit the side of his head.

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tissues due to the wound on his jaw, but swelled more from trauma than from the air,” Nelson said. “He had done so much damage we were concerned about possible fracture of the nasal bone and kept him on antibiotics and Bute for a while.

We made sure his hay was in a net, so he didn’t have to put his head down to eat and kept his water up off the ground (to minimize swelling),” she said.

Any wound or injury near an eye should be seen by a veterinarian to make sure the eyeball itself isn’t damaged and that the lids can function and close normally.

“If the eyelids can’t close, the horse is at risk of losing the eye because it will dry out,” Nelson said. “If there is a laceration through the lid, it must be repaired.”

Any swelling on the lower part of the face puts a horse at risk for suffocation if the nasal passages are occluded, since he cannot breathe through his mouth.

BODY WOUNDS

Most upper body wounds are not as serious as leg wounds unless a body cavity such as chest or abdominal cavity is punctured.

“I’ve seen horses that died from fractured ribs because they ended up with pleural pneumonia,” said Nelson.

“In most cases, upper body wounds are simply lacerations, as when a horse snags himself on a fence. The skin is laid open and needs to be stapled or sutured. These heal nicely if repaired quickly.”

Some upper body wounds look horrific because so much skin has been peeled off. But they can end up healing with little scarring.

“On the other hand, I’ve seen tiny puncture wounds on the lower leg that go into a tendon and that’s the end of the horse’s career,” said Nelson. “These have a tendency to infection.”

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Nelson once took care of an injured weanling that ran into a paddock fence.

“He had a wound starting at his elbow, running across his chest, and then up his neck in a big L shape,” she said. “The skin flap had pulled away, leaving an area of about 16 by 14 inches in a triangle that had no skin covering it. This was a huge area for a weanling, and this was a colt they planned to send to the racetrack.

KATIE SEABAUGH.

Even a tiny wound in some areas can be catastrophic and life threatening if it goes into a tendon or tendon sheath, ligament, or joint.”

—Dr. Tia Nelson

“I brought him to the clinic and put him on IV fluids, antibiotics, pain management, etc. By the next year there was just a tiny little scar on his shoulder, and he went to the track and did well.

“I spent hours suturing that all together. I knew it wouldn’t stay together, but it needed to be covered. More of it stayed in place than I expected, and he only lost about half the skin at the injured site.

When it finished healing, he had a scar about the size of a half dollar.”

Cold hosing of wounds can be beneficial and flush away debris

LEG WOUNDS

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BLEEDING

For a wound that’s open and bleeding, some kind of pressure bandage should be applied.

“A horse can lose a lot of blood before bleeding to death,” Nelson said. “It may look like a lot when it’s in a puddle on the ground or running down a leg, but he can lose quite a bit before he’s in danger.

If a major artery has been cut, like the carotid artery, the horse will bleed to death, and you aren’t going to stop it. But even a serious bleed has some leeway, giving you

time to try to halt the flow.”

Try to control the bleeding while you wait for the vet. Apply a pressure bandage first, whether the wound is clean or not. For an instant pressure bandage for a spurting artery, place clean towels or a folded shirt (several layers) over the wound and wrap it in place with a support bandage or leg wrap. It may take several layers. For a leg wound, several layers of clean towel directly over the wound, held in place with a stretchy bandage or leg wrap, will usually halt bleeding.

For a serious hemorrhage, a more effective pressure bandage can be created by placing something solid, such as a piece of wood, padded with bandaging material, against the wound. Secure it with several layers of wrap, but don’t make the bandaging too tight or it will cut off circulation. If that doesn’t stop blood flow, apply another pressure bandage over the first one. Just keep layering until there’s enough pressure to slow the bleeding.

If the wound is on the body in a place that’s hard to bandage, put a clean towel over it and apply pressure with your hands until the vet arrives. If you need to secure the bandage to the horse’s torso, fold a towel into layers and hold it in place with blanket straps, bungee straps, or other strapping around the horse’s body.

Disposable diapers are a good thing to have in your first aid kit. They are absorbent, don’t stick to the wound, and can be used as part of a pressure bandage.

They tend to hold the blood so it’s not dripping down the leg. A diaper can be secured in place with Elasticon, Vetrap, or duct tape.

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The lower legs contain many important structures—veins, arteries, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and bones—that are all close to the surface because there are no muscles in the lower leg.

“Even a tiny wound in some areas can be catastrophic and life threatening if it goes into a tendon or tendon sheath, ligament, or joint,” said Nelson.

With a heel bulb laceration, it’s important to have your vet treat it as soon as it happens.

“These don’t do well if left unattended

TETANUS Whenever there’s a break in the skin in which bacteria can enter the underlying tissues (especially with a puncture wound), the horse should have a tetanus booster within 24 hours if his vaccinations are not up to date. Tetanus should always be included in your annual vaccination program.

“It’s wise to protect horses from tetanus because these bacteria are ubiquitous in the environment, and horses are very susceptible to it,” said Dr Tia Nelson.

You don’t always know when the horse might have a small injury that could introduce this pathogen. A tiny little wound may end up killing the horse. If a horse had a booster shot in the spring against tetanus, along with his annual vaccination, and gets injured later in the year, he does not need another booster.”

Tetanus toxoid gives long-lasting protection. Tetanus antitoxin, by contrast, gives very temporary immunity and can also be dangerous to the horse.

“It can in some instances cause disease that affects the liver and can kill the horse,” said Nelson. “It’s much safer to just keep the toxoid vaccinations up to date.”

Annual vaccination is always a good idea, since there are instances in which you don’t even know the horse has suffered a wound. It could be a small puncture that quickly closed over.

nated but not infected. A contaminated wound merely has germs and dirt on the surface, and you can wash this away. An infected wound has had more time, or was immediately contaminated with dirt and manure, for bacteria to penetrate the tissue and start multiplying.

If a wound is really dirty, some veterinarians suggest rinsing it out with a saline solution or by adding a little tincture of iodine to warm water. Dilute the mix until it looks like root beer. The water dilutes the iodine, so it’s not harsh or irritating.

“Betadine and sugar (as a poultice/ dressing) can be used later in the healing process, to draw out infection, but not at first,” said Nelson. “Its best use is in an older wound that wasn’t discovered right away.

“Don’t wrap a leg below the knee or hock after the first 24-48 hours. Once bleeding has stopped, get the wraps off.

Leg wounds heal best, with less chance for proud flesh, if left open, unless your vet is putting a cast on. The cast is rigid enough that even if proud flesh does start forming, it can’t go anywhere.”

If you have a horse with a wound and it doesn’t look like a bad injury, but he’s limping, have your vet look at it. There may be a problem you can’t see. It’s always wise to get a proper diagnosis, to know how best to treat it and for the best chance of optimal healing and future soundness.

ROPE BURNS

Rope burns can be deceptive in that they may not cut through the skin, but the friction of the rope against the skin produces heat and acts like a burn. Fragments of the rope may be embedded in the damaged skin, causing irritation, and delaying proper healing.

A serious rope burn needs treatment by your vet, plenty of aftercare, and it takes a while to heal. A small-diameter or hardtwist rope or nylon rope may saw clear through the skin.

CLEANING A WOUND

“Don’t use hydrogen peroxide (to clean a wound),” Nelson said. “If you need to clean it out, lots of water from a hose is much better.”

Pressure from a hose is adequate to clean out any dirt, debris, and discharges from a wound, and is not irritating to the skin and raw tissue. As long as it’s not a puncture wound, where you could be driving foreign material in deeper with the water pressure, cold-water hosing helps a lot with wound healing. The cold feels somewhat soothing, reducing pain and swelling, and flushes away any dead material that needs to come off.

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HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

Bacteria can enter from a break in the skin

for several days,” Nelson said. “If I see it as soon as it happens, I usually sedate the horse, clean it out very well, suture it, and cast it—for total immobilization. Usually, when I take the cast off two weeks later, healing is well started.

“It’s difficult to immobilize most of the other joints of the leg, but the hoof is easy to put in a boot cast. Otherwise, if there’s some movement, the cut won’t heal without a big scar.

“I’ve treated some really nasty heel bulb lacerations that healed without any scarring of the hoof wall if they are sutured almost immediately and cast. I’ve sutured some coronary bands back together and seen heel bulb lacerations that have gone well into the hoof. But if you get them repaired well—bringing those tissues back together and immobilizing them—there may be a small line that grows down, but nothing like those big, nasty scars that disrupt hoof growth.”

Wrapping a leg below the knee or hock can be done early, but not after the first 24-48 hours

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2024 LEADING BREEDERS IN CALIFORNIA BY EARNINGS (THRU DEC. 31, 2024) Breeder

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Starts

Wins

Stakes Wins

Richard Barton Enterprises 1177 Reddam Racing 581 Terry C. Lovingier 942 Nick Alexander 404 Harris Farms 504 Tommy Town Thoroughbreds 373 Legacy Ranch 157 George Krikorian 224 Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams 182 PT Syndicate #1 148 Victory Rose Thoroughbreds 230 J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison 96 Old English Rancho 136 DP Racing 124 Dr. & Mrs. William T. Gray 199 Liberty Road Stables 172 Tiz Molly Partners 10 163 C-Punch Ranch Rozamund Barclay 257 Thomas W. Bachman 134 BG Stables 236 Francis O’Leary 182 James Shenouda & Alfred A. Pais 27 Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor 120 Daehling Ranch 90 Moger Inc. & Neary Racing 32 Benjamin C. Warren, Sally Warren, Rainmaker Racing & Brett Lewis 25 83 Fountain of Youth Breeding Bar C Racing Stables 19 Ruis Racing 67 Jethorse 46 Rusty Brown 15 Jaime R. Renella 16 William L. Hedrick & Judy Hedrick 49 Gary Barber 103 Eleanor Martin 7 Daniel O’Neill 49 M & J Ranch 78 Martin Bach 57 Dr. Edward C. Allred 26 Derek Lawson 18 B & B Zietz Stables 15 Chappell Alpine Farm 66 James Shenouda 36 Donald Valpredo 83 Four Quarters 47 Ballena Vista Farm 32 Rockingham Ranch 98 Larry Odbert 128 Hanson’s River Ranch 70 Bob Abrams and Mitch Dutko 15 Danuario Ramirez 14 55 Milt Policzer Williamson Racing 79 Cicero Farms 49 Robert Traynor 28

147 91 116 60 65 70 24 33 27 18 34 11 26 17 26 16 6 24 21 28 33 28 5 16 14 9 6 14 8 13 15 6 4 13 7 3 10 11 12 6 5 5 13 5 12 3 11 7 13 12 3 5 9 12 5 5

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Leading Earner

Pushiness ($163,696) Stay and Scam ($281,420) In the Air Tonight ($161,400) Johnny Podres ($212,840) On the Whim ($199,556) Theresasilverlinin ($123,985) Two by Four ($117,740) Big Pond ($102,450) Grand Slam Smile ($306,500) J Dutton ($118,660) Proof He Rides ($181,694) Style Cat ($135,240) Kings River Knight ($223,820) Pure Madness ($149,220) Enjoy It Strait ($108,440) Ryder’s Candy ($63,580) The Chosen Vron ($560,000) Rhythem On Stage ($85,640) Clarina ($68,067) Keep Movin’ On ($95,694) Instinct D’ Oro ($65,340) Miss Union ($81,050) Curlin’s Kaos ($260,200) Going Deep ($58,800) Regal Patriot ($99,460) Irish Wahine ($170,360) Moment’s Pleasure ($274,420) Sneaker ($170,148) Big City Lights ($224,820) El Rey Dorado ($77,228) Daddysruby ($98,250) Shady Tiger ($247,200) Chismosa ($271,500) Clovisconnection ($189,170) Give Me the Lute ($90,040) Alotaluck ($251,288) Irish Corn ($99,430) Galland de Besos ($103,506) Broadway Tiger ($87,492) See Through It ($147,640) Safa ($230,500) Man O Rose ($237,640) We Can ($81,894) Quantum Innergy ($111,700) Discretionary Day ($74,978) Blame the Classic ($74,180) Illhaveanotherkiss ($91,000) Mr. Machupicchu ($47,320) Cousin Richie ($33,223) Table for Two ($45,745) Big Summer ($144,208) Mystic Spirit ($140,708) Dark Marcus ($47,420) Rhino ($70,960) Moon Ice ($64,620) Baby Kristen ($115,282)

Earnings

$3,679,022 $3,536,957 $3,420,062 $2,549,404 $2,033,728 $1,127,838 $837,339 $835,726 $835,724 $687,209 $682,556 $650,681 $617,014 $601,699 $588,973 $584,080 $565,620 $499,286 $491,680 $482,200 $462,807 $451,377 $392,866 $379,585 $379,004 $371,614 $364,270 $356,509 $326,046 $321,253 $318,282 $288,340 $286,920 $274,662 $252,153 $251,288 $249,138 $247,033 $241,805 $240,800 $239,511 $238,750 $238,056 $237,791 $226,889 $220,534 $219,696 $216,366 $207,248 $204,130 $197,810 $197,728 $195,727 $193,978 $189,654 $188,714

Leading California Sires Lists 2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER

2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MONEY WON

Races Sire Rnrs Won Earned

Earnings/ Runner

Races Sire Rnrs Strts Won

Earned

1 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

18

18

$858,256

$47,681

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114

687

120

$4,394,584

2 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

14

$467,178

$46,718

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

202

1299

164

$4,240,307

$38,549

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148

866

146

$3,734,122

$705,648

$37,139

4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 106

563

92

$3,399,688

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 106

92 $3,399,688

$32,073

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

115

1077

94

$2,794,906

6 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

68 $2,223,722

$30,885

6 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 121

610

68

$2,609,644

7 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

43 $1,203,532

$29,354

7 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

575

66

$2,348,363

8 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

53 $1,608,705

$28,223

8 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

431

68

$2,223,722

9 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

45

51 $1,249,177

$27,759

9 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 106

608

73

$2,159,013

10 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

22

11

$593,204

$26,964

10 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

101

621

100

$2,030,652

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148 146 $3,734,122

$25,231

11 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

86

454

64

$1,764,400

12 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

293

53

$1,608,705

12 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

20

$626,604

$25,064

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

45

306

51

$1,249,177

13 Gallant Son, 2006, by Malabar Gold

14

15

$344,787

$24,628

14 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

388

47

$1,220,393

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

115

94 $2,794,906

$24,304

15 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

326

46

$1,207,817

15 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

46 $1,207,817

$23,683

16 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

286

43

$1,203,532

16 Gato Del Oro, 2014, by Medaglia d’Oro

13

16

$301,723

$23,209

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

63

355

49

$1,062,019

17 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

24

22

$552,112

$23,005

18 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

45

265

44

$899,374

18 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

34

$754,968

$22,878

19 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

18

104

18

$858,256

20 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

190

34

$754,968

21 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 38

263

26

$714,144

22 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

33

209

33

$711,491

23 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

19

126

20

$705,648

24 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 36

240

37

$668,202

25 Om, 2012, by Munnings

37

129

18

$653,889

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

39

221

27

$627,158

27 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

152

20

$626,604

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114 120 $4,394,584

4 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

19

20

19 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

47 $1,220,393

$22,600

20 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

66 $2,348,363

$21,744

2024 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Sire

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

Earned

63 219

21

23 $1,814,632

2 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 51 153

13

22 $1,413,510

28 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

45

306

26

$624,533

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

91 288

23

26 $1,273,855

29 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

30

178

28

$601,301

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

22

5

7 $1,039,225

30 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

22

107

11

$593,204

30

186

28

$583,547

48

5 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

66 188

8

13

$913,347

31 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

6 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

26

83

11

16

$798,063

32 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

24

162

22

$552,112

7 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

55 113

12

15

$767,296

33 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

28

188

29

$513,321

8 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

21

7

11

$694,678

34 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

38

265

29

$512,844

35 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 47

286

21

$503,693

36 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

76

14

$467,178

37 Tough Sunday, 2012, by Grazen

5

28

7

$435,310

38 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

21

171

25

$422,036

39 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

22

145

21

$419,669

40 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy

23

136

17

$400,974

41 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

19

152

30

$394,077

42 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

23

109

15

$390,527

43 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

20

139

15

$358,697

9 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

80

50 120

11

15

$529,174

10 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 45 122

9

13

$510,995

11 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

38

84

5

6

$489,292

12 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

31 105

10

13

$383,011

13 Om, 2012, by Munnings

14

32

6

7

$377,968

14 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

13

42

4

5

$333,770

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

27

60

6

8

$330,093

16 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

27

71

5

7

$325,726

17 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

8

40

3

8

$315,398

44 Gallant Son, 2006, by Malabar Gold

14

104

15

$344,787

18 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

25

53

6

6

$303,967

45 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

16

87

15

$319,851

19 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

10

28

4

8

$226,639

46 Gato Del Oro, 2014, by Medaglia d’Oro

13

77

16

$301,723

20 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

15

43

2

2

$189,709

47 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

16

97

9

$281,223

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 December 31, 2024.

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Blue Grass Mary Foaled in Louisiana

Bluegrass Cat, 03 b Fast and Early, 94 ch

Inbreeding:

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Dosage Profile: 12 8 12 0 0 Dosage Index: 4.33 Center of Distribution: +1

(SPR=72; CPI=1.2)

By BLUEGRASS CAT (2003). Stakes winner of $1,761,280, 1st Haskell Invitational S. [G1] (MTH, $600,000), etc. Sire of 11 crops of racing age, 1010 foals, 807 starters, 38 stakes winners, 1 champion, 605 winners of 2487 races and earning $48,934,315 USA, including Noorhom (Champion in Saudi Arabia, $112,011 USA), Sabercat ($898,662, 1st Delta Downs Jackpot S. [G3] (DED, $600,000), etc.), Percussion ($644,830, 1st Albert The Great S. (BEL, $54,000), etc.), Kathmanblu ($584,327, 1st Golden Rod S. [G2] (CD, $99,525), etc.), Chris and Dave (to 6, 2019, $567,656, 1st Jim Rasmussen Memorial S. (PRM, $39,000), etc.). Sire of dams of stakes winners Bellamy V. (champion), Henley's Joy, Sweet Loretta, Shotski, Go On Mary, Ancient Land, No Parole, Trafalgar, Thatlookonyerface, Watch Me Burn.

RACE RECORD for Blue Grass Mary: At 2, unraced; at 3, unraced; at 4, two wins, once 2nd, once 3rd; at 5, two wins, twice 2nd, once 3rd; at 6, three wins, 4 times 2nd, 5 times 3rd; at 7, unplaced in 2 starts.

Totals: 7 wins, 7 times 2nd, 7 times 3rd. Earned $110,630.

PRODUCE RECORD for Blue Grass Mary: 2019 Unnamed, c. by Connect.

2020 Unnamed, f. by Twirling Candy. (Live Foal Reported)

• Up to 4-generations in and includes unraced, unplaced and foals

1st dam FAST AND EARLY, by Carson City. Winner at 2, $36,870. (SPR=82) Half-sister to NATURAL SELECTION ($477,310, 1st Illinois Derby [G2], etc., sire). Dam of 13 foals, 9 to race, 6 winners-SHARP IMPACT (2000 c. by Siphon (BRZ)). 4 wins at 2 and 3, $206,568, in NA, 1st Lexington S. [G3] (BEL, $90,000), Spectacular Bid S. [L] (AP, $45,000), 3rd Saranac H. [G3] (SAR, $11,968), Pete Axthelm S. [L] (CRC, $11,000); 4 wins at 6 and 7, 6,170 BAR$ ($3,101 USA), in Barbados; unplaced in 1 start in United Arab Emirates. Sent from United States to United Arab Emirates in 2001. Returned to United States from United Arab Emirates in 2002. Sent from United States to United Arab Emirates in 2002. Returned to United States from United Arab Emirates in 2003.

Sent from United States to Barbados in 2004. Returned to United States from Barbados in 2004.

Sent from United States to Barbados in 2004. (SPR=98) Speed Hunter (1999 g. by Alydeed). 11 wins, 2 to 7, $392,334, 2nd Taylor's Special H. [L] (FG, $20,000). (SPR=89) Fast Included (2004 f. by Include). Winner at 3, $22,067. (SPR=70) Dam of 5 foals, 5 to race, 5 winners-GIFTED JUSTICE (2014 g. by Haynesfield). 6 wins, 2 to 5, 2019, $198,264, 1st Hillsdale S. -R (IND, $60,946). (SPR=71) Fast Justice (2013 f. by Regal Ransom). 5 wins, 2 to 4, $154,107, 2nd First Lady S. -R (MVR, $15,000). (SPR=76) Lucygotgame (2009 f. by Proud Citizen). 3 wins at 3 and 4, $53,774. (SPR=42) Distorted Justice (2015 f. by Lantana Mob). Winner at 3, $21,330. (SPR=50) Dam of 1 foal-Unnamed (2020 c. by Mucho Macho Man). (Live Foal Reported) Runaway Red (2010 f. by Run Away and Hide). Winner at 3, $7,676(USA) ($7,882(CAN)).

(SPR=27) Wabbajack (2010 g. by Midnight Lute). Winner at 3 and 4, $129,347. (SPR=66)

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Leading California Sires Lists 2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER Earned

1 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

18

18

$858,256 $33,635

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

202

104

164 $4,240,307

2 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

14

$467,178 $33,470

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148

86

146 $3,734,122

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114 120 $4,394,584 $24,040

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114

72

120 $4,394,584

4 Gallant Son, 2006, by Malabar Gold

14

15

$344,787 $20,699

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

115

59

94 $2,794,906

5 Gato Del Oro, 2014, by Medaglia d’Oro

13

16

$301,723 $20,175

5 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

101

56

100 $2,030,652

6 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

20

$626,604 $19,691

6 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 106

51

92 $3,399,688

7 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

20

15

$358,697 $18,943

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

121

50

68 $2,609,644

8 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 106

49

73 $2,159,013

Median

8 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

68 $2,223,722 $18,640

Earned

9 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

16

15

$319,851 $17,737

9 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

86

46

64 $1,764,400

10 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

24

22

$552,112 $17,487

10 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

43

66 $2,348,363

11 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

34

$754,968 $16,480

11 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

37

68 $2,223,722

63

33

49 $1,062,019

12 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

19

30

$394,077 $15,759

12 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

13 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

28

29

$513,321 $15,520

13 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

32

47 $1,220,393

14 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

43 $1,203,532 $14,824

14 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

27

53 $1,608,705

15 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

16

14

Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

27

46 $1,207,817

45

25

51 $1,249,177

$242,592 $14,740

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

106

92 $3,399,688 $14,615

16 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

17 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

22

11

$593,204 $14,484

17 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

24

43 $1,203,532

18 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

21

25

$422,036 $14,340

18 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

45

23

44

$899,374

19 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

47 $1,220,393 $14,187

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

36

20

37

$668,202

9

Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid

39

20

27

$627,158

21 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

19

34

$754,968

Races Sire Rnrs Srts Won

Earned

20 V. E. Day, 2011, by English Channel

12

$169,003 $13,724

21 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148 146 $3,734,122 $13,520

2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START

Sire Rnrs Srts Earned

1 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

18

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114

104

$858,256

687 $4,394,584

2024 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Earnings Start

$8,252

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

202 1299

164

$4,240,307

$6,397

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148

866

146

$3,734,122

3 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 106

563 $3,399,688

$6,039

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114

687

120

$4,394,584

4 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

19

126

$705,648

$5,600

4 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

101

621

100

$2,030,652

5 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

22

107

$593,204

$5,544

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

115 1077

94

$2,794,906

$5,490

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

106

563

92

$3,399,688

6 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

293 $1,608,705

7 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

431 $2,223,722

$5,159

7 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

106

608

73

$2,159,013

8 Om, 2012, by Munnings

37

129

$653,889

$5,069

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

121

610

68

$2,609,644

9 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148

866 $3,734,122

$4,312

Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

431

68

$2,223,722

$4,278

10 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

575

66

$2,348,363

10 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 121

610 $2,609,644

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

286 $1,203,532

$4,208

11 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

86

454

64

$1,764,400

12 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

152

$626,604

$4,122

12 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

293

53

$1,608,705

13 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

575 $2,348,363

$4,084

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

45

306

51

$1,249,177

$4,082

14 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

63

355

49

$1,062,019

14 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

45

306 $1,249,177

15 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

190

$754,968

$3,974

15 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

388

47

$1,220,393

16 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

86

454 $1,764,400

$3,886

16 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

326

46

$1,207,817

17 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

326 $1,207,817

$3,705

17 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

45

265

44

$899,374

41

286

43

$1,203,532

$390,527

$3,583

18 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

19 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 106

608 $2,159,013

$3,551

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

36

240

37

$668,202

20 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

24

162

$552,112

$3,408

20 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

190

34

$754,968

21 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

33

209

$711,491

$3,404

21 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

33

209

33

$711,491

18 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

44

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Races Sire Rnrs Won

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SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA SA PLN LRC DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR DMR FNO SA SA DMR DMR DMR DMR LRC LRC

Unusual Heat Turf Classic Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint California Chrome California Cup Derby California Cup Oaks California Cup Sprint Irish O’Brien Stakes Sensational Star Stakes Echo Eddie Stakes Evening Jewel Stakes Crystal Water Stakes Snow Chief Stakes Fran’s Valentine Stakes Thor’s Echo Stakes Melair Stakes Mary Clare Schmitt 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

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

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

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2024 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS Earned

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

52

227

25

$1,307,654

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

52

20

25 $1,307,654

2 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

29

84

12

$533,110

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

36

11

12

$488,206

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

36

92

12

$488,206

3 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

29

10

12

$533,110

4 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 21

66

9

$371,496

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

14

7

10

$332,779

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

14

44

10

$332,779

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

18

7

8

$242,710

6 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

14

40

6

$324,372

6 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

17

6

7

$269,509

7 Tough Sunday, 2012, by Grazen

2

9

4

$300,750

Om, 2012, by Munnings

16

6

6

$257,162

8 Mrazek,2013, by Square Eddie

7

28

4

$275,637

8 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

21

5

9

$371,496

9 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

17

65

7

$269,509

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

23

5

5

$203,379

10 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

6

23

4

$267,070

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

14

5

6

$192,954

11 Om, 2012, by Munnings

16

61

6

$257,162

11 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

14

4

6

$324,372

12 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

18

50

8

$242,710

Phantom Boss, 2017, by Shackleford

5

4

7

$177,689

13 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 23

63

5

$203,379

13 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

7

3

4

$275,637

14 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

6

24

3

$198,328

Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

12

3

3

$134,180

15 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

14

48

6

$192,954

Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

3

3

4

$86,840

16 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

9

22

4

$178,418

17 Phantom Boss, 2017, by Shackleford

5

33

7

$177,689

18 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

5

13

3

$139,893

19 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

2

11

2

$136,590

20 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

12

42

3

$134,180

21 Govenor Charlie,2010, by Midnight Lute

5

23

2

$108,274

2024 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Sire Rnrs Won Earned

1 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

18

18

$858,256

2024 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Races Sire Rnrs Srts Won

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

52

227

25

$1,307,654

Earnings/ Runner

2 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

29

84

12

$533,110

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

36

92

12

$488,206

$47,681

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

14

44

10

$332,779

2 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

10

14

$467,178

$46,718

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

21

66

9

$371,496

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

114

120 $4,394,584

$38,549

6 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

18

50

8

$242,710

$37,139

7 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

17

65

7

$269,509

$32,073

Phantom Boss, 2017, by Shackleford

5

33

7

$177,689

4 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

19

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 106

20

$705,648

92 $3,399,688

6 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

72

68 $2,223,722

$30,885

9 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

14

40

6

$324,372

7 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

41

43 $1,203,532

$29,354

Om, 2012, by Munnings

16

61

6

$257,162

$28,223

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

14

48

6

$192,954

$27,759

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

23

63

5

$203,379

8 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

57

9 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

45

53 $1,608,705 51 $1,249,177

10 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

22

11

$593,204

$26,964

13 Tough Sunday, 2012, by Grazen

2

9

4

$300,750

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

148

146 $3,734,122

$25,231

Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

7

28

4

$275,637

$25,064

Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

6

23

4

$267,070

$24,628

Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

9

22

4

$178,418

12 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

25

13 Gallant Son, 2006, by Malabar Gold

14

20 15

$626,604 $344,787

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

115

94 $2,794,906

$24,304

Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

3

13

4

$86,840

15 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

51

46 $1,207,817

$23,683

18 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

6

24

3

$198,328

16 Gato Del Oro, 2014, by Medaglia d’Oro

13

16

$23,209

Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

5

13

3

$139,893

$23,005

Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

12

42

3

$134,180

17 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

24

$301,723

22

$552,112

18 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

33

34

$754,968

$22,878

Uptown Rythem, 2011, by Speightstown

3

12

3

$90,310

19 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

54

47 $1,220,393

$22,600

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

3

16

3

$75,987

$21,744

Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat

5

26

3

$74,747

$21,567

Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

4

23

3

$42,792

20 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

108

21 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 121

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2024 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START Median

Sire

Rnrs

Srts

Earned

Earnings Start

1 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

6

3

$198,328 $32,692

1 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

6

23

$267,070

$11,612

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

14

10

$332,779 $26,252

2 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

7

28

$275,637

$9,844

3 Om, 2012, by Munnings

16

6

$257,162 $16,680

3 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

6

24

$198,328

$8,264

4 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

7

4

$275,637 $15,000

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

9

22

$178,418

$8,110

5 Phantom Boss, 2017, by Shackleford

5

7

$177,689 $14,520

5 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

14

40

$324,372

$8,109

6 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

52

25 $1,307,654 $11,635

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

14

44

$332,779

$7,563

7 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

5

2

$108,274 $11,480

7 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready

29

84

$533,110

$6,347

8 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

18

8

$242,710 $10,975

8 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

52

227 $1,307,654

$5,761

9 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat

5

3

$74,747 $10,105

9 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 21

66

$371,496

$5,629

10 Heartwood, 2014, by Tapit

5

2

$81,650 $10,065

10 Phantom Boss, 2017, by Shackleford

5

33

$177,689

$5,385

11 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

6

4

$267,070

$9,600

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

36

92

$488,206

$5,307

12 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

5

2

$40,500

$8,850

12 Smiling Tiger, 2007 by Hold That Tiger

18

50

$242,710

$4,854

13 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

12

3

$134,180

$8,431

13 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute

5

23

$108,274

$4,708

14 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

5

2

$40,645

$7,800

14 Om, 2012, by Munnings

16

61

$257,162

$4,216

5

2

$59,300

$7,800

15 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

17

65

$269,509

$4,146

16 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

14

6

$192,954

$6,853

16 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

14

48

$192,954

$4,020

17 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

17

7

$269,509

$6,600

17 Heartwood, 2014, by Tapit

5

22

$81,650

$3,711

18 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

14

6

$324,372

$6,521

18 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 23

63

$203,379

$3,228

19 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

5

3

$139,893

$6,480

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

12

42

$134,180

$3,195

Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

9

4

$178,418

$6,480

20 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat

5

26

$74,747

$2,875

Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

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Avg Named 2YO Stakes Stakes Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire Crops Size Foals Runners Winners Winners Winners Winners

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 2 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 4 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 5 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 6 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 7 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) 9 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 10 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 11 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 12 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 15 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run 16 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 17 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 18 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 19 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 20 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 21 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 22 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat 24 Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 26 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 27 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 29 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 30 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 33 Catholic Boy, 2015, by More Than Ready Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat 35 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 36 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 38 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 39 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 40 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song 42 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 42 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip 44 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 45 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 47 Forest Command, 2005, by Monarchos 48 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat 50 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat 51 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike 52 Elusive Warning, 2004, by Elusive Quality

12 7 11 17 15 9 7 7 5 9 16 6 9 12 17 9 8 16 4 8 10 8 17 4 8 5 12 10 4 8 10 6 2 13 10 6 4 3 4 9 14 5 8 10 6 6 11 6 11 7 9 11

31 33 21 23 54 72 63 27 12 52 22 29 25 13 38 27 60 34 52 46 20 8 13 22 18 13 16 19 57 10 5 26 73 11 11 11 53 17 21 18 7 25 12 7 9 16 6 13 9 14 15 10

373 234 227 396 816 651 442 187 59 470 344 172 224 161 654 243 476 551 208 365 202 65 217 86 147 64 191 194 226 80 50 156 145 148 105 67 212 50 85 166 96 125 95 68 52 95 71 76 95 95 131 111

277-74% 163-70% 169-74% 287-72% 685-84% 528-81% 349-79% 148-79% 39-66% 444-94% 280-81% 133-77% 164-73% 103-64% 490-75% 186-77% 331-70% 445-81% 160-77% 286-78% 153-76% 31-48% 156-72% 44-51% 85-58% 47-73% 145-76% 123-63% 146-65% 52-65% 36-72% 97-62% 116-80% 101-68% 75-71% 44-66% 151-71% 35-70% 57-67% 143-86% 58-60% 82-66% 56-59% 51-75% 24-46% 70-74% 42-59% 51-67% 71-75% 67-71% 71-54% 75-68%

199-53% 107-46% 111-49% 206-52% 471-58% 360-55% 209-47% 103-55% 24-41% 323-69% 203-59% 91-53% 108-48% 76-47% 351-54% 136-56% 218-46% 338-61% 99-48% 187-51% 98-49% 13-20% 97-45% 22-26% 62-42% 28-44% 107-56% 91-47% 87-38% 35-44% 28-56% 64-41% 52-36% 65-44% 52-50% 26-39% 94-44% 17-34% 38-45% 91-55% 34-35% 54-43% 38-40% 27-40% 11-21% 40-42% 25-35% 25-33% 42-44% 43-45% 42-32% 49-44%

35-9% 34-15% 27-12% 37-9% 125-15% 120-18% 110-25% 20-11% 10-17% 77-16% 54-16% 18-10% 15-7% 20-12% 99-15% 34-14% 53-11% 84-15% 25-12% 53-15% 22-11% 2-3% 27-12% 6-7% 10-7% 6-9% 22-12% 23-12% 22-10% 5-6% 7-14% 21-13% 23-16% 10-7% 9-9% 8-12% 30-14% 11-22% 13-15% 35-21% 3-3% 19-15% 4-4% 3-4% 5-10% 9-9% 3-4% 14-18% 9-9% 6-6% 5-4% 7-6%

25-7% 7-3% 12-5% 14-4% 37-5% 21-3% 15-3% 7-4% 2-3% 5-1% 8-2% 6-3% 7-3% 2-1% 18-3% 7-3% 13-3% 21-4% 5-2% 7-2% 9-4% 1-2% 6-3% 0-0% 0-0% 4-6% 4-2% 8-4% 2-1% 2-3% 0-0% 4-3% 2-1% 2-1% 1-1% 0-0% 2-1% 1-2% 0-0% 3-2% 2-2% 2-2% 0-0% 0-0% 1-2% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1% 0-0% 1-1% 1-1% 1-1%

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

Progeny Earnings AEI

$26,796,446 $13,267,639 $13,245,415 $24,145,315 $50,780,675 $37,283,599 $17,517,372 $8,687,316 $2,847,835 $55,408,835 $16,938,974 $8,017,565 $9,984,573 $6,096,910 $22,969,438 $11,123,803 $19,783,419 $27,081,623 $7,936,955 $16,514,577 $8,754,363 $1,698,926 $6,118,072 $1,476,014 $4,857,177 $2,432,663 $7,949,101 $6,081,340 $5,823,603 $2,472,522 $2,001,552 $5,013,349 $3,150,434 $4,755,532 $4,312,957 $1,950,634 $6,107,451 $1,114,404 $2,167,803 $6,518,791 $2,079,796 $3,125,559 $2,137,166 $1,540,693 $846,020 $2,585,501 $1,519,856 $1,593,052 $2,458,406 $2,588,465 $2,847,109 $3,059,769

1.39 1.20 1.20 1.18 1.13 1.08 1.06 1.06 1.05 1.02 1.00 0.98 0.96 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.92 0.90 0.89 0.86 0.85 0.83 0.83 0.81 0.81 0.80 0.79 0.79 0.78 0.77 0.77 0.77 0.75 0.75 0.73 0.70 0.70 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.65 0.64 0.64 0.63 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.56 0.55

Comp Index

1.03 0.92 0.90 0.98 1.43 1.23 0.93 0.97 0.94 1.05 1.08 1.07 1.10 0.87 1.13 0.99 0.96 0.85 1.06 1.22 1.04 0.83 1.03 0.84 0.84 1.23 0.98 0.87 0.99 0.89 1.07 0.82 1.66 1.11 0.83 1.04 0.85 0.73 0.79 0.89 0.86 0.82 0.79 0.66 0.84 0.79 0.65 0.73 0.76 1.14 0.87 0.94

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REGIONAL RACE MEETINGS Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

REGIONAL SALE DATES

Dec. 26-June 15

Los Angeles County Fair at Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos

June 18-July 8

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

July 18-Sept. 7

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos

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Sept. 10-23

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

Sept. 24-Oct. 28

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

July 18-Sept. 7

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos

Dec. 3-16 SEPTEMBER 23 FASIG-TIPTON FALL YEARLINGS & HORSES OF RACING AGE Pomona, Calif.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 16

$100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes

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$125,000 Echo Eddie Stakes Three-Year-Olds 61⁄2 furlongs

SUNDAY, MARCH 30

$100,000 Sensational Star Stakes Four-Year-Olds & Up abt. 61⁄2 furlongs (Turf)

$125,000 Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank Three-Year-Olds 11⁄8 mile (Turf)

Three-Year-Old Fillies 11⁄16 miles

$100,000 Crystal Water Stakes Three-Year-Olds & Up 1 mile (Turf)

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$125,000 Melair Stakes

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$125,000 Evening Jewel Stakes

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$100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes

Three-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares 1 mile (Turf)

$100,000 Thor’s Echo Stakes Three-Year-Olds & Up 6 furlongs

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Conditions

Distance

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Robert B. Lewis Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o

1 m.

$200,000

1

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Santa Monica Stakes (Gr. II)

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

7 f.

$200,000

1

SA

Thunder Road Stakes (Gr. III)

4-y-o & up

1 m. (T)

$100,000

1

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Megahertz Stakes (Gr. III)

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

1 m. (T)

$100,000

2

SA

Fasig-Tipton Las Virgenes Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o f.

1 m.

$100,000

8

SA

San Marcos Stakes (Gr. III)

4-y-o & up

1 ⁄4 m. (T)

$100,000

9

SA

Sweet Life Stakes

3-y-o f.

abt. 61⁄2 f. (T)

$100,000

15

SA

Palos Verdes Stakes (Gr. III)

4-y-o & up

6 f.

$100,000

16

SA

Baffle Stakes

3-y-o

abt. 61⁄2 f. (T)

$100,000

22

SA

Wishing Well Stakes

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

6 f. (T)

$100,000

1

SA

Santa Anita Handicap (Gr. I)

4-y-o & up

11⁄4 m.

$300,000

1

SA

Frank E. Kilroe Mile (Gr. I)

4-y-o & up

1 m. (T)

$300,000

1

1

SA

DK Horse San Felipe Stakes (Gr. II)

3-y-o

1 ⁄16 m.

$300,000

1

SA

Buena Vista Stakes (Gr. II)

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

1 m. (T)

$200,000

2

SA

Fasig-Tipton Santa Ysabel Stakes (Gr. III)

3-y-o f.

1 ⁄16 m.

$100,000

8

SA

B. Wayne Hughes Beholder Mile (Gr. I)

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

1 m.

$300,000

8

SA

San Simeon Stakes (Gr. III)

9

SA

Pasadena Stakes

1

1

4-y-o & up

1

abt. 6 ⁄2 f. (T)

$100,000

3-y-o

1 m. (T)

$100,000

15

SA

Santa Ana Stakes (Gr. III)

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

1 ⁄4 m. (T)

$100,000

16

SA

Irish O’Brien Stakes

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

abt. 61⁄2 f. (T)

$100,000

22

SA

San Luis Rey Stakes (Gr. III)

4-y-o & up

11⁄2 m. (T)

$100,000

23

SA

China Doll Stakes

3-y-o f.

1 m. (T)

$100,000

29

SA

San Carlos Stakes (Gr. III)

4-y-o & up

7 f.

$100,000

29

SA

Wilshire Stakes (Gr. III)

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

1 m. (T)

$100,000

30

SA

Sensational Star Stakes

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

abt. 6 ⁄2 f. (T)

$100,000

1

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