California Thoroughbred Magazine July 2018 by CTBA

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LEGACY RANCH

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THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA YEARLING AND HORSES OF RACING SALE has been conducted by the CTBA at the Alameda County Fairgrounds since 2004. The sale in 2016 has been a banner year for selling good racehorses that compete 95% in California with over 40% winners from the sale so far.

TAKE THE ONE O ONE

2016 Sale graduate TAKE THE ONE O ONE (Acclamation - North Freeway, by Jumpstart) winning the $200,000 Snow Chief Stakes June 2, bringing his lifetime earnings to $255,681. Bred by Thomas Bachman, sold at the CTBA sale by Fairview, Agent in August 2016 sale at Pleasanton. Purchased by trainer, Terry Knight, and resold to Jay Em Ess Stable, trained by Brian Koriner.

MY FRIEND EMMA

2013 Sale Graduate MY FRIEND EMMA winning the $60,650 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate, June 9, by 2 ¾ lengths MY FRIEND EMMA (Tannersmyman Ma Ka Bet by Artax), bred by Jim Eaton, is owned by Candelario Barragan and Jocelyn Robles. The $1,000 Northern California Yearling Sale Graduate, sold by Woodbridge Farm, Agent has eight wins in 20 starts, earnings of $268,108 and was coming off a second in the May 28 All American.

JULY 2018 VOLUME 144

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

Contents

FEATURES

18 LEGACY RANCH

24 NorCal Sale Preview

Pete and Evelyn Parrella have taken their Legacy Ranch into a new phase with the addition of Terry Knight as their ranch manager.

26 Pleasanton People, Part 2 30 Pedigrees of Cal-bred Older Female Champions

PRESIDENT DOUG BURGE VICE CHAIRPERSON TERRY C. LOVINGIER

34 Golden State Series: Snow Chief Stakes

TREASURER GEORGE F. SCHMITT SECRETARY KATE BARTON

36 Golden State Series: Melair Stakes

DIRECTORS John C. Harris, Leigh Ann Howard, John H. Barr, Kate Barton, Gloria Haley, Pete Parrella, Sue Greene, Donald J. Valpredo, Terry C. Lovingier, Tim Cohen, George F. Schmitt, Edward Freeman, Clay Murdock

37 Standout Employee: Manuel Castillo

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F F CONTROLLER THOMAS R. RETCHLESS

GAYLE VAN LEER

SALES COORDINATOR CAL CUP COORDINATOR COOKIE HACKWORTH REGISTRAR/INCENTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER MARY ELLEN LOCKE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR DAWN GERBER

38 CTBA Member Profle: Jim Robbins 44 Health: Heat Stress

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

DEPARTMENTS

4 News Bits

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12 CTBA News 14 CTBA Calendar 16 California Toroughbred Foundation 40 Winners 48 Leading Breeders in California 49 Lists of Leading Sires in California 52 Stakes/Sales Calendar

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56 Advertising Index

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SIRES OF STAKES WINNERS FOALS

STALLION

CHELSEA BOYCHUK

California-bred Desperate Measures, a 10-year-old daughter of Lucky Pulpit, has found a good home in Canada, where owner Jan Melnychuk says the mare “has become a bit of a local celebrity.” Melnychuk fell in love with Desperate Measures when she and a friend visited Assiniboia Downs in Canada looking for potential polo ponies. When Melnychuk frst saw Desperate Measures in her stall, she was Desperate Measures struck by “these big beautiful eyes and a giant blaze.” Melnychuk called it “love at frst sight,” and she and Desperate Measures have since trained together in dressage and over jumps. Desperate Measures was featured in Canadian Toroughbred as an of-track Toroughbred of the month and as “Miss February” in the 2017 Assiniboia Downs calendar, Melnychuk wrote in an email to John Harris’ Harris Farms, which bred Desperate Measures. Te mare also modeled a halter for Greenhawk Equestrian. “Everyone loves her personality,” wrote Melnychuk, “almost as much as she loves to get out of any sort of work. Divas don’t work, and it is unfortunate that humans don’t understand that.” A daughter of the High Brite mare Don’t Despair, Desperate Measures began her racing career in the Harris Farms colors. In her second start and frst victory, she was claimed for $40,000. Desperate Measures made most of her 33 starts in California, but she also raced in New Mexico, Iowa, and Canada, ending her career in 2013 at Assiniboia Downs. She earned a total of $112,503. “She is loved by everyone at the barn for her personality,” said Melnychuk. “She is quite the comedian, and I often get photos from someone at the barn catching her up to something hilarious.”

CURRENT CALIFORNIA OF RACING AGE

SWs

UNUSUAL HEAT (1990) †

823

BLUEGRASS CAT (2003)

940

STORMIN FEVER (1994) †

820

SWISS YODELER (1994) ¥

806

OLD TOPPER (1995)

574

MINISTERS WILD CAT (2000)

454

ROCKY BAR (1998) •

182

SEA OF SECRETS (1995) †

512

KAFWAIN (2000)

676

DECARCHY (1997) †

416

ATTICUS (1992)

510

COMIC STRIP (1995) †

360

LUCKY PULPIT †

461

SOUTHERN IMAGE

566

SQUARE EDDIE

196

EDDINGTON

474

VRONSKY

229

HEATSEEKER †

235

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

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

QUALIFYING CLAIMING LEVELS The following claiming levels for California owners premiums and stallion awards are currently in effect: LOS ALAMITOS/$40,000 DEL MAR/$40,000 OAK TREE AT PLEASANTON/$20,000 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR (SACRAMENTO)/$20,000

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NORCAL GRAD WINS ALBANY

VOTERS APPROVE LOS ALAMITOS DEVELOPMENT

California-bred My Friend Emma, a graduate of the California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California yearling sale, won a division of the Albany Stakes at Golden Gate Fields June 9. Te 6-year-old gelding led from just after the start of the fve-furlong turf race and defeated Annie’s Candy by 23⁄4 lengths in :55.42. Ricardo Gonzalez piloted My Friend Emma for trainer Rhoda March in the

Though Los Alamitos racetrack isn’t headed for closure, a measure approved by voters in California’s June 5 election would allow for the track to become a housing development in the future. Measure A approved a plan to develop parts of what is now Los Alamitos racetrack for housing, a town center, and a public park space. “The passage of Measure A will not impact the operations of the Los Alamitos racetrack,” said Los Alamitos owner Dr. Ed Allred in a statement to employees and horsemen. “The only scheduled next step is that the city of Cypress will develop a park on the 8.8 acres that has been donated on property that was not critical to racetrack operations. The primary purpose of Measure A was estate planning and to provide the city with a plan that would lay out the long-term allowed uses for the property. The main emphasis at this point is that horse racing will continue at the track for many years to come. I believe this is a very good land use plan for the city of Cypress, and I am greatly appreciative that the voters agreed.” Los Alamitos currently provides year-round stabling for Thoroughbreds, as well as a year-round Quarter Horse racing schedule and stabling. The track conducts three Thoroughbred meetings a year. In 2018 those dates are June 28-July 15, Sept. 5-25 (under the auspices of the Los Angeles County Fair), and Dec. 5-18.

$60,650 Albany. Candelario Barragan and Jocelyn Robles own the son of Tannersmyman—Ma Ka Bet, by Artax. Jim Eaton bred My Friend Emma. Sue Greene’s Woodbridge Farm consigned My Friend Emma to the 2013 Northern California sale. Gerardo Robles bought the youngster for $1,000, a purchase that has paid of handsomely. My Friend Emma has won eight of 20 races for total earnings of $268,108.

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Baldwin, Strub in National Hall of Fame

Memoriam

Velvet Mesquite Harris Farms sadly reported the death of its California-bred stakes winner Velvet Mesquite May 24. The 8-year-old mare had undergone successful colic surgery, but she sustained a bad knee fracture when getting up after surgery and had to be euthanized. Velvet Mesquite earlier this year produced her frst foal, a colt by champion Cal-bred California Chrome. John Harris, owner of Harris Farms, noted that the colt is the frst Cal-bred by California Chrome. The youngster is doing well and is being raised on a nursemare. Harris Farms bred and raced Velvet Mesquite, a daughter of In Excess—Mesquite, by Huddle Up. She won six of 22 races, including the 2014 California Distaff Handicap and 2016 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint Stakes, and earned $461,946. She placed in such graded stakes as the Monrovia Stakes (G2T) and the Sen. Ken Maddy Stakes (G3T).

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Elias J. “Lucky” Baldwin and Dr. Charles H. Strub, both instrumental in the creation of Santa Anita Park, have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Tey join 10 others in the Pillars of the Turf category and will be inducted Aug. 3 in Saratoga, N.Y. Baldwin, who at one time owned most of the San Gabriel Valley east of Los Angeles, established the original Santa Anita racetrack in 1907, not far from the current Santa Anita. Baldwin also raced such early California-breds as Emperor of Norfolk, winner of the 1888 American Derby in Chicago, then the premier race in the country. Strub put together the group that built the modern-day Santa Anita, which opened in 1934. He immediately drew attention to the new racetrack with the creation of the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap, called the “Hundred Grander,” a record purse in the U.S. Te race attracted top runners from across the country and made Santa Anita a major track from its inception. Te other Pillars of the Turf to be inducted this year are August Belmont I, Cot Campbell, Penny Chenery, John W. Galbreath, Arthur B. Hancock Sr., Hal Price Headley, John Morrissey, William Collins Whitney, Harry Payne Whitney, and Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney.

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GANTZ WINS AHP AWARD

STRANGE CAL-BRED FELLOWS: This orphan colt, a son of Run Away and Hide out of Slice, foaled March 19, has found a water buffalo buddy at Dahlberg Farm, as Shane Easterbrook reports.

CORRECTION Sean McCarthy is training Zipper, a 2-year-old son of Champ Pegasus owned and bred by Barton Thoroughbreds. An article about upcoming California-bred 2-year-olds in the June 2018 issue of California Thoroughbred incorrectly stated that Mike Machowsky was the trainer.

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Tracy Gantz, the West Coast contributing editor of California Thoroughbred, won an American Horse Publications award at the 2018 AHP conference in Hunt Valley, Md., for coverage of rescue efforts following the San Luis Rey fre last December. Gantz’s article, titled “Trifecta Equine Staff Shines in Vital SLR Rescue Effort,” appeared on bloodhorse.com and took frst place in the category of freelance writer equine-related journalism. Veterinarians Nick Huggons and Korin Potenza, a husbandand-wife team who run the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital and Trifecta Equine Athletic Center, saved about 100 horses from the fre with the help of their staff and other volunteers. Gantz wrote about the horrifc day they had, moving horses that had been freed from burning barns to Trifecta. When the rescuers ran out of halters and shanks, they used belts, shirts, baling wire, and cotton leg wraps to lead the frightened animals across the street. Huggons and Potenza stitched up several horses that had suffered cuts and abrasions, including California-bred Loving Lynda, who has since won the $196,000 Melair Stakes (see page 36). Loving Lynda needed 26 stitches in her neck after the fre. AHP annually conducts an awards contest to honor equine journalism on many platforms, including magazines and websites. The San Luis Rey fre coverage also earned awards for Jeremy Balan, whose work covering the fre appeared on bloodhorse.com.

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I’M LOCK N LOAD

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

War Front – Mistical Bel, by El Prado (Ire) – Bauhauser Bel Bolide, Fee: $4,500 LF (Arg), by Numerous, By WAR FRONT (Fee $250,000) Fee: $3,000-LF

Graded Stakes winner three years running. By El PRADO, a proven Sire of Sires including leading sire, KITTENS JOY and MEDAGLIA D’ORO (Sire of Preakness Stakes winner & Eclipse Horse of the year RACHEL ALEXANDRA and 2015/2016 Eclipse Award winner, SONG BIRD ($4,562,000)).

HIDDEN BLESSING

WOLFCAMP

#1 Sire in U.S. by % Stakes Winners, Graded Stakes Winners and Grade 1 Stakes Horses. 34 Stake Horses in 2017 including 5 Grade 1 Stakes Winners worldwide. Lifetime: 18 Grade 1 Winners, 37 Graded Stakes Winners, 67 Stakes Winners. Yearlings sold for up to $1.9M in 2017.

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

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

By PIONEEROF THE NILE, (Fee $110,000) Sire of Horse of the Year & Triple Crown winner AMERICAN PHAROAH. 2 Champion 2-Yearolds from his frst 4 crops. $1M & $700K colts at OBS MAR ‘17.

Colts Sold at Barretts March 2YO Sale for $400,000 & $120,000. He is the sire of 8 stakes winners and fve stakes-placed runners, including group I winner and two-time Korean champion BULPAE GISANG ($426,523), and Graded stakes-placed Criola Bonita ($116, 820). Former #1 Stallion from both Massachusetts and Ohio regions. Progeny have earned more than $5.4 million with average earning per starter $39,737

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THIS MONTH IN

10 YEARS AGO

MISTICAL PLAN traveled well for the team of owner J. Paul Reddam and trainer Doug O’Neill. The California-bred flly had already won the 2007 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) in Louisiana and placed in graded stakes in Kentucky and New York before tackling Florida. Mistical Plan demolished her competition by 53⁄4 lengths in the Princess Rooney Handicap (G1) at Calder Race Course July 12, 2008. Ridden by Corey Nakatani, the 4-year-old flly raced in second early in the six-furlong stakes, took the lead at the quarter pole, and won easily in 1:10.76 over Miraculous Miss and favored Dream Rush. Carol Anderson bred Mistical Plan, a daughter of Game Plan—Mistical Bel, by Bel Bolide.

HISTORY

25 YEARS AGO

50 YEARS AGO

Two of the best California-breds ever fnished one-two in the 1993 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1). BEST PAL, who became a three-time California-bred Horse of the Year, defeated BERTRANDO, who went on to be voted the 1993 Eclipse champion older male. Not only did Best Pal triumph in the 11⁄4-mile race by 21⁄2 lengths in 1:58 2⁄5, his groom, Martel Castaneda, was awarded a pickup truck by the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association because of the win. Corey Black rode Best Pal for trainer Gary Jones. John and Betty Mabee bred Best Pal (Habitony—Ubetshedid, by King Pellinore) and raced him in the name of their Golden Eagle Farm.

Hollywood Park used to have an extensive 2-year-old racing program, with the Hollywood Lassie Stakes (later renamed the Landaluce Stakes) as the crowning achievement for 2-year-old fllies. California-bred LYNNEÕS ORPHAN, after running second in the Cinderella Stakes at Hollywood, improved to win the 51⁄2-furlong Hollywood Lassie July 11, 1968. Ridden by John Sellers, Lynne’s Orphan defeated Jan Jessie by 11⁄4 lengths in the Lassie, with O’Lucky You third, giving Cal-breds the Trifecta. L.J. Brooks trained Lynne’s Orphan for breeder Gen. Winston W. Kratz, and she raced in the name of Kratz and Eaton. Lynne’s Orphan was a daughter of Prince Khaled—Novina-Lynne, by Never Say Die. She eventually won eight of 28 starts for earnings of $143,735.

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2018 Northern California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale The CTBA will conduct this year’s Northern California sale Tuesday, Aug. 14, at the Amador Pavilion at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton beginning at noon. The sale horses will be stabled in the permanent barns closer to the Amador Pavilion. As in the past, the commission will be 5% of the fnal bid, with a minimum of $500. The maximum commission for this year’s sale on an RNA will be capped at $1,000. The catalog will be available at www.ctba.com on or before July 10. At that time the catalog can also be downloaded to devices through The Jockey Club app. The catalogs will be mailed on or before July 19. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at (800) 573-2822, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com or Christy Chapman at (800) 573-2822, ext. 247 or christy@ctba.com.

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SPOTLIGHTING FOALS OF 2018 With foaling season upon us, now is the time to spotlight your foals in California Thoroughbred. The August issue will feature Thoroughbreds foaled in California, with advertorials consisting of six to eight photos of foals per page. The cost to publish a fullpage insertion will be discounted to $500. This represents a savings 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. Photos need to be submitted by July 5 for the August issue. 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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JULY 2018

CTBA EVENTS ■ SALES ■ CAL-BRED/SIRED STAKES RACES

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

Oak Tree at Pleasanton closing day

Los Alamitos closing day

WEDNESDAY

$100,000 Bertrando Stakes Los Alamitos

Del Mar opening day

THURSDAY

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California State Fair (Cal Expo) opening day

$150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes

$150,000 California Dreamin’ Handicap

CHRB monthly board meeting Del Mar

$150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes

California State Fair (Cal Expo) closing day

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Del Mar

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FRIDAY

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Oak Tree at Pleasanton

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OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES PRESIDENT

Mrs. Ada Gates Patton VICE-PRESIDENT

Gail Gregson TREASURER

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UC Davis Scholarships Te California Toroughbred Foundation was pleased to award scholarships to Ferrin Peterson and Katrijn Whisenant, two extremely qualifed candidates at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Both are specializing in large animals, with an emphasis on equine medicine. Ferrin Peterson is a third-year large animal veterinary student with a diverse resume and big plans for the future. In addition to her studies, she has been working as an assistant vet for the California Horse Racing Board, microchipping horses at Golden Gate Fields. Ferrin is also a foaling assistant at Victory Rose Tor- Ferrin Peterson oughbreds in Northern California. She has traveled around the world, including to Dubai, Japan, and the famed Coolmore Stud in Ireland, shadowing veterinarians and staf in their daily duties. Earlier this year she obtained her jockey license, winning her frst race March 11 at Golden Gate. While Peterson describes her central goal as “to work as a racetrack veterinarian,” it is important to note that she adds “in order to secure sufcient fnances to ofer pro bono veterinary care.” Peterson outlines a key goal as working “in underserved, develKatrijn Whisenant oping communities to provide veterinary care, teach livestock owners better management skills, and research the causes of poor performance and welfare in their animals.” She has already embarked on several trips to Myanmar and Ethiopia as she points toward this objective. Te second recipient is Katrijn Whisenant, a third-year large animal veterinary student who has spent her time at U.C. Davis mapping her future toward being an equine surgeon, specializing in orthopedics. She has worked as a veterinary assistant as well as a member of the U.C. Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital foal team, assisting premature foals. Whisenant has worked at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., as part of a rotating Zoetis equine extern, working alongside noted orthopedic surgeon Larry Bramlage. In addition to equine orthopedic surgery, Whisenant plans to concentrate on geriatric equine patients and their surgical needs. During her time at U.C. Davis, Whisenant has also been part of the veterinary emergency response team at U.C. Davis. She is focused on continuing in that role and maintaining her Federal Emergency Management Agency certifcation as a veterinary emergency responder to help equine communities in times of disaster.

memorial donations The CTF accepts donations in memory of relatives and friends, with all such donations allocated to Scholarship Funds of the Foundation and to the Carleton F. Burke Memorial Library. Please remember members of our industry with a donation to the CTF memorial fund. Donations may be sent to: CTF, P.O. Box 60018, Arcadia, CA 91066-6018. The CTF joins in honoring the memory of those whose names appear in bold type. We also thank and acknowledge the donors for their generous contributions. WARREN WILLIAMSON Tracy Gantz

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A NEW CHAPTER PETE AND EVELYN PARRELLA ADD BY TRACY GANTZ

hen Pete and Evelyn Parrella needed a new ranch manager for their Legacy Ranch in Clements a year or so ago, they didn’t realize they already had an excellent candidate at the racetrack, trainer Terry Knight. “Terry has been training horses for me for 25 years,” said Pete. “I called him one day and asked him if he had anybody he could recommend to manage the ranch.” Longtime Legacy manager Shaun Hadley and his wife, Anita, were retiring, and the Parrellas’ other responsibilities don’t leave them time to manage the ranch themselves. Pete runs his successful lumber business, the Parr Lum-

ber Company, in Southern California. He also chairs the California Toroughbred Breeders Association. Parrella and Knight ultimately realized that the perfect solution would be for Knight to take the job himself. Knight had been based at the racetrack for quite some time, training such stakes winners as Frenchpark, Middlefork Rapids, and Publication. Knight had trained year-round at Pleasanton until that facility closed as a training center. He then moved to Los Alamitos upon Pete’s recommendation and was training Toroughbreds and Quarter Horses there for the Parrellas when Pete called him about the ranch manager position. As the son of the late Chay Knight, who trained Quarter Horses and Toroughbreds, Terry grew up in the Quar-

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TO THE RICH HISTORY OF CAL-BREDS

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ter Horse business. Te Parrellas are also very successful Quarter Horses breeders and owners. Teir Quarter Horses have ranged from full brothers Griswold and Apprehend, champions in the early 1990s, to Wicked Affair, winner of the 2018 Robert Adair Kindergarten Futurity (G2) at Los Alamitos.

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Training young horses is an integral part of the many services Legacy offers

If it wasn’t for the Cal-bred program...I’m not sure where racing would be in California today. California breeders provide almost 50% of the horses that are at the racetracks.” — Pete Parrella

Knight knew Legacy Ranch well. Te 145-acre property has a long history in California Toroughbred racing. Ron and Fran Stolich operated it as Blooming Hills Ranch before the Parrellas bought it in 2002, having sold their original 30-acre Legacy property in Chino. Under Hadley’s management of Legacy, the Parrellas had built a fve-furlong training track. Training young horses has long been a major part of the complete services Legacy ofers, and Knight could bring his considerable training experience to his new position. “He’s got a knack for being able to look at horses, and he’s got that sixth sense about them,” said Parrella. “He’s a great horseman and a great guy.” Knight and his wife, Dru, live on the Legacy Ranch property and have adapted well to farm life, something easy to do in the beautiful surroundings. “It is a lot diferent from being at the racetrack,” said Knight. “I have a greater

Legacy's trainer Terry Knight is now the farm manager

appreciation for the people who are involved with the farms. I don’t think that people really have any idea what it takes to run the farm and get these horses from point A to where they are at the racetrack. It’s a lot of work, and there are a lot of people involved.” Legacy employs 35 people, including Knight’s assistant ranch manager Ashley Goodrich, breeding and foaling manager Beth Marriott, stallion manager Art Lopez, and maintenance supervisor Trent Newhall. Many employees have been with Legacy for many years, such as Javier Cardenas, whose responsibilities including maintaining the training track. “If you don’t have good people, you might as well fold your tents and go home,” said Pete. “Without the people, we couldn’t do it. You have to have the right kind of people.” Not only do the Parrellas and Knight strive to hire top-quality employees, they have a training program in place to teach

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Legacy Ranch

Legacy devotes a few of its 145 acres to a vineyard called Legends and Vines. It has many large grass pastures and paddocks near the vineyards

their methods. Pete noted that employees check all of the horses regularly. Tose on staf at night continue to drive the property, ensuring that the horses are doing well. “We want to address anything before it becomes a problem,” Pete said. “Tere’s a lot to go into an operation like this. You can have miles of fence, and if you have one little hole, horses are going to fnd that one little hole and put their foot through it.” Knight has overseen the construction of a new 26-stall training barn adjacent to the existing training barn. “We did it all in house with our staf,” said Parrella. Tey modeled the new barn after some of the showplaces in Kentucky. Of wooden construction, it is fully insulated, with such amenities as built-in fans to ensure good air circulation for the horses. Te two training barns coupled with another barn used for starting yearlings give Legacy about 90 stalls in which to house the training division. Legacy has an additional 30 or so stalls for breeding stock, though most of the horses enjoy roomy, grass pastures and paddocks. 20

“We have quite a bit of room for mares and babies so they can develop the right way,” said Knight. “We’ve got plenty of space. We try to keep the numbers manageable so the horses have plenty of room to run. We’re seeing the results—our horses look good.” One of the testaments to Legacy’s care for horses is the longevity of its retirees. For years Griswold and His Legacy shared a pasture and enjoyed well-deserved retirements. Te pair, as well as Merridoc,

the sire of Griswold, are buried at Legacy Ranch. California-bred His Legacy remains Pete’s favorite Toroughbred, having won three editions of the California Cup Starter Handicap and earned a total of $420,925. He died in 2011 at age 26, four months after Griswold passed away. Griswold, who lived to age 33, made history by competing in a half-mile match race at Santa Anita. A world-record holder at the Quarter Horse “long distance” of

The village of dedicated employees who make Legacy an A-list ranch

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870 yards, Griswold met Cal-bred Toroughbred sprinter Valiant Pete in 1991. Griswold outbroke Valiant Pete, but Valiant Pete overtook him and had to equal the world record of :441⁄5 to beat Griswold. In addition to His Legacy, Legacy Ranch has campaigned such Toroughbreds as Sweet August Moon, winner of the 2010 A Gleam Handicap (G2), 2010 Rancho Bernardo Handicap (G3), and 2009 Las Flores Handicap (G3). An earner of $492,396, Sweet August Moon raced for Legacy and Shirley MacPherson. Evelyn, who names the Legacy Ranch horses, named Sweet August Moon because she and Pete were both born in August. Te couple met at Golden Gate Fields. “She’s a very integral part of what goes on at the ranch,” said Pete, who gave Evelyn much of the credit for overseeing a smooth transition after the Hadleys retired. Sweet August Moon joined the Parrellas’ broodmare band, and the mare currently has a 3-year-old flly by Awesome Again in training. Bred and raced by

Legacy Ranch is a busy, well-organized facility

Legacy and Team MacPherson, the flly is named Royal Descendent, and she fnished second June 1 in her racing debut at Santa Anita. Te Parrellas occasionally breed horses in Kentucky—Royal Descendent is a Kentucky-bred. But they breed primarily Cal-breds. “I like to try to keep the Toroughbred mares at home,” said Pete. “I don’t like to ship a mare and a baby.”

Owners: Pete & Evelyn Parrella Ranch Manager/Resident Trainer: Terry Knight Assistant Ranch Manager: Ashley Goodrich Breeding/Foaling Manager: Beth Marriott Stallion Manager: Art Lopez Physical Address: 21455 N. Clements Road, Clements, CA 95227 Telephone: (209) 759-3315 E-Mail Address: info@legacyranchinc.com, legacyranchnorth@aol.com Website: www.legacyranchinc.com Services: Breeding, Boarding, Breaking and Training, Lay-Ups, and Sales Preparation Horse Population June 2018 Stallions ......................................... 3 Horses in Training ........................ 55 Broodmares and foal................. 134 Yearlings ....................................... 28 Lay-ups ......................................... 10 TOTAL.........................................230

As the chair of the CTBA and a board member for more than a decade, Pete believes strongly in the Cal-bred program. “If it wasn’t for the Cal-bred program and the vision that people like Don Valpredo, John Harris, John Barr, and Sen. Ken Maddy had, I’m not sure where racing would be in California today,” Pete said. “California breeders provide almost 50% of the horses that are at the racetrack.” Trough the years Legacy Ranch has stood a number of good stallions in California. Te ranch currently has three stallions—Gervinho, Straight Fire, and Phantom Wildcat. Keith Brackpool owns Gervinho, whose frst foals are 2-year-olds this season. Brackpool raced the Cal-bred son of Unusual Heat—Foreverinthegame, by Out of Place. Gervinho won the 2012 Zuma Beach Stakes and the 2013 Sir Beaufort Stakes (G2T) and Oceanside Stakes en route to earnings of $422,140. He was voted champion Cal-bred 3-yearold male of 2013. www.ctba.com ❙ July 2018 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED

“We have Mr. Brackpool’s mares and foals here,” said Knight. “We have some 2-year-olds by Gervinho that we’re breaking for him. Pete has bred some mares to the stallion as well.” Straight Fire went to stud in 2018, and his frst foals will arrive next year. A son of Dominus—Tricky Indy, by A.P. Indy, he fnished second in the 2016 Del Mar Futurity (G1) and third in the FrontRunner Stakes (G1), earning $146,400 in only four starts. Solis & Litt Bloodstock bought Straight Fire as a yearling and put together an ownership group that included Jim Rome, LNJ Foxwoods, and Kevin and Kim Nish’s KMN Racing. All were also partners in champion Shared Belief. “Tey have strongly supported that horse with their own mares,” said Knight. “Te horse has really got a nice, solid book for his frst year.” Te Parrellas own and stand 22

Phantom Wildcat, having raced him in partnership. Phantom Wildcat is by Forest Wildcat—Valarone, by Navarone. Te stallion has sired such runners as Legacy homebred Mo Soul, winner of the 2016 I’m Smokin Stakes. “He’s getting horses that run, with a fair amount of bone,” said Knight. Te Parrellas keep their horses with several trainers, including Dave Hofmans. Pete said that Hofmans has trained for him almost 40 years. Legacy also has horses with Brian Koriner (who trains Royal Descendent) and Mike Machowsky. “We’ve got some very nice 2-yearolds this year that look like they have some talent,” said Pete. “Tose are all the ones that Terry picked out.” At the 2017 Keeneland September yearling sale, Legacy bought two colts and two fllies. T Bones Trick is a son of Midnight Lute who cost $150,000, and Silver T K is a son of Paynter who cost $85,000.

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Legacy Ranch

Surrounded with such a peaceful atmosphere, the farm's starting gate and fvefurlong training track introduce youngsters to racing in a non-intimidating manner

sees. Te property is about 75 miles from Napa, and the Legacy vineyards, called Legends and Vines, produce Zinfandel, petite Sirah, Syrah, and Barbera wine. Te Parrellas get to the ranch as often as their busy schedules permit, especially since it ofers such a haven away from the bustle of Southern California life.

“I love going up there, and I love interacting with our people,” said Pete. “I couldn’t be happier with Terry. I look at it as him and I being partners in the business. Hopefully, we’re going to see something this year with our horses on the racetrack to show what he can do.”

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Both had recorded works by early June. Makespace, a daughter of Fed Biz, sold for $120,000, and Girona, a daughter of Alternation, sold for $60,000. Te breeding and training sides of Legacy Ranch ensures that things stay busy year-round. Te ranch also has a few acres of vineyards, a project that Evelyn over-

Straight Fire is the newest addition to Legacy's stallion roster and the farm’s new barn

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NorCal Sale Preview

GRADUATES WIN NORTH AND SOUTH BARGAINS ABOUND AT NORCAL SALE

Cal-bred Take the One O One, a NorCal sale graduate, won Santa Anita’s Snow Chief Stakes

permanent barns closer to the Amador Pavilion, which will make it convenient for consignors and buyers. In addition, a $500 travel allowance with a minimum purchase of $2,500 is being ofered to out-of-state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the sale. Te CTBA has conducted this sale at the Alameda County Fairgrounds since 2004. Sale graduates from One of the many stallions represented at the NorCal sale is Acclamation, sire of 2016 sale graduate Take the One O 2017 are just beginning One their racing careers, while Te CTBA will conduct the sale Tues- those from 2016 are already proving day, Aug. 14, at the Alameda County themselves. Of the starters from the 2016 Fairgrounds in Pleasanton beginning at edition of the sale, 95% are competing in noon. Te horses will be stabled in the California, with 40% winners so far.

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My Friend Emma followed Cal-bred Take the One O One, a 2016 Northern California sales graduate who also promoted the sale in fne form. Take the One O One did it in front of a Southern California crowd, winning the June 2 Snow Chief Stakes at Santa Anita. My Friend Emma and Take the One O One demonstrate the range of bargains to be found at the Northern California sale. My Friend Emma sold for just $1,000 and has now earned $268,108. Take the One O One went through the ring for $47,000 and has earned $255,681. Tom Bachman bred Take the One O One, a son of Old English Rancho stallion Acclamation out of the Jump Start mare North Freeway. Bred by Jim Eaton in California, My Friend Emma is by Tannersmyman, who stands at Sue Greene’s Woodbridge Farm, and is out of the Artax mare Ma Ka Bet. Both Acclamation and Tannersmyman will be among the California stallions represented in the 2018 sale. Early entries had a colt and a flly by Acclamation listed, as well as a flly by Tannersmyman.

ust as regular entries were closing for the 2018 California Toroughbred Breeders Association’s Northern California sale of yearlings and horses of racing age, My Friend Emma did his part. A sales graduate of 2013, the California-bred scored in a division of the June 9 Albany Stakes at Golden Gate Fields.

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Tannersmyman, sire of 2018 stakes winner My Friend Emma

California lost senior sires Lucky Pulpit, Unusual Heat, and Decarchy in 2017. All three have played major roles on leading sires lists in California and will be represented in the Northern California sale. Te entries include a flly by Lucky Pulpit, a colt by Unusual Heat, and several yearlings by Decarchy. Young stallions such as Smiling Tiger are stepping up with excellent runners. Smiling Tiger’s stakes winners have ranged throughout California and into Washington, with Ima Happy Cat winning this year’s Seattle Stakes at Emerald Downs. Spiced Perfection, also by Smiling Tiger, won this year’s Evening Jewel Stakes at Santa Anita. Several yearlings by Smiling Tiger will be on ofer at the Northern California sale. Such leading California sires as Bluegrass Cat, Grazen, Vronsky, and U S Ranger will be represented at the sale. Te catalog will also include ofspring of stallions just getting started in their careers, such as Clubhouse Ride, Gervinho, Govenor Charlie, and Lakerville. To view the complete list of sires, please visit www.ctba.com when the catalog is available, on or before July 10. At that time the catalog can also be downloaded to devices through Te Jockey Club app. Te catalogs will be mailed on or before July 19. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at (800) 573-2822, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com or Christy Chapman at (800) 573-2822, ext. 247 or christy@ctba.com.

Successful young sire Smiling Tiger has progeny cataloged

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA YEARLING AND HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE A $500 travel allowance with a minimum purchase of $2,500 is being offered to out of state trainers and trainers from Southern California who attend the upcoming California Yearling and Horses of Racing Age Sale Go to WWW.CTBA.COM and click on Sales to complete the entry form online Sale date: Tuesday at noon on August 14, 2018 at Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, CA

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Pleasanton, Part 2

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Training Lessons

PLEASANTON PART 2: FAMILY TIES THAT BIND

BY DARRYL HOVE

This is part 2 of a series of articles about people who call Pleasanton home. Part 1 appeared in the June issue.

In 2016, the Alameda County Fairgrounds ceased to be a year-around training center in Northern California. Te closing ended a unique three-quarter century of Toroughbred racing history for the tiny community of Pleasanton, Calif. Pleasanton has grown up through the years to be a bustling city of nearly 90,000. But scores of trainers and jockeys came from all parts of the country to make up a signifcant part of the 1950 population of 2,500. Trough marriage, those numbers continued to increase, and family members branched out to virtually every occupation on the racetrack. All became the fber that evolved P-Town into one of the most unusual curiosities in California and

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American racing. Tis segment chronicles some of those people. Now a remarkably spry 86-year-old, Clif DeLima has become the patriarch of trainers in Northern California. His transplantation was not necessarily planned and required crossing an ocean. “I was born in Hawaii,” said DeLima. “My dad trained Toroughbreds, and we would race them on weekends. One of his clients happened to be an Army colonel. Te horses were bred in Hawaii but had California and Kentucky bloodlines. When World War II ended, the colonel was returning to the mainland, and he wanted to bring the horses with him.

along with the stable of Pinchy Wyatt (father of former Hollywood Park racing secretary and president Eual Wyatt Jr.) when he came west from Chicago. “We both had been jockeys in the Midwest, got heavy, and were galloping for Pinchy,” said Martin. “We were at old Tanforan, and he decided to return to Chicago. We wanted to stay. We heard that there was always steady work in Pleasanton breaking babies.” Te pair set out for a town they knew nothing about in the East Bay. Tey made it as far as Dublin, just north of their destination. “We were basically lost and stopped at bar to ask for directions,” Martin Once all-time leading recalled. “Te bartender trainer in Northtook us outside and pointed to a clump ern California, R.L. of trees to the south. He told us to keep Martin, left, trained driving until we found the trees and that Bedside Promise to win the San Antonio would be Pleasanton.” Handicap at Santa Tey found the trees, and as the sayAnita Park, above ing goes, “the rest is history.” Ultimately, Martin would become the all-time leading trainer in Northern California 2003 Bay Meadows Breeders’ Cup Sprint history, until Jerry Hollendorfer appeared on the scene. Handicap (G3). Martin would frst vagabond around “If I could have shipped anywhere, it would have been a whole lot more,” California and on to Seattle, Phoenix, and Caliente, gradually upgrading his stable DeLima said. DeLima’s success enabled him to pur- with uncanny claims and modest purchaschase a small ranch in neighboring Liver- es at various sales. By the late 1960s, he had more, then the 80-acre Greenville Farm. put together a stable that would dominate Tere he and his wife of nearly 60 years, Northern California into the 1990s. His Barbara, house not only a successful breed- stable was always based in the north part of ing operation but have made a home for the state, but in the 1980s he set a Hollywood Park record by shipping and saddling his daughter and grandchildren. He also entered into a more than 20- seven consecutive winners. In 1973, he had a Cal-bred Wallet Lifter year partnership with Roy Guinnane, who breeds and races under the nom de plume flly named Lucky Wallet. Early in the year, GCCI. Together they have produced a he had run her for a $2,500 tag with no takers. By year’s end she boasted a victory steady stream of useful runners. R.L. (Bob) Martin did not have to cross over the accomplished Southern Califoran ocean to Pleasanton in the early 1950s. nia mares Veneke and Market Again in the Instead, he and John Clements tagged Portola Handicap at Golden Gate Fields.

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“I was just 14 years old at the time, but my father arranged for me to accompany the horses to California. We landed in Pleasanton, and I stayed on to groom and train the horses for eight months. I took them to Santa Rosa, and one of them won.” At 14, Clif was not listed as the trainer, but it is a well-documented fact. After a trip back east with the horses and a stint in the 82nd Airborne in Georgia, where he went to paratrooper school, Clif returned to Pleasanton as a 20year old and went to work for Lawrence Kidd. “Kidd was a tough and gruf old guy, but what a horseman,” DeLima recalled. “If you watched and listened, you were going to get a pretty good education. I groomed and galloped for him until I fnally had enough money to go out on my own.” DeLima learned his lessons well with Kidd because in the ensuing years, he ran a proftable stable. It all took on a new meaning, however, after reuniting with an old Japanese friend of his father’s from Hawaii, Aiko Takitani. Takitani gave Clif $200,000 to buy horses, but insisted upon a broodmare to send to Japan. DeLima picked out the California-bred mare My Jackie Dear for $4,000. Her frst foal was Maui Lyphear J., a Japanese-bred daughter of Lypheor, and she was sent back to DeLima at Pleasanton. “Te fastest Toroughbred I have even seen,” DeLima said. Anyone who saw her race could hardly disagree, as she regularly turned in frst quarter-miles in :21 and :43 half-miles. “But she was a horse you could hardly ship. She left most of her race in the van. “We bred her to a horse named Man From Eldorado and named the foal El Dorado Shooter. He and his mother were very good horses, but should have been great. Nerves plagued both of them.” Nerves or not, Cal-bred El Dorado Shooter won 12 races and earned $558,242. His stakes wins included the

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troops at Pleasanton. A curious fact about Gibson is that nobody on the racetrack knew what the “A.C.” stood for, not even Leon’s wife, Dolly, who isssued licenses for the California Horse Racing Board during much of the time he was training.

Lewis and Carmela “Pinkie” Anderson, Richard, along with his two brothers, twins Michael and David, followed relatives into horse racing. David was a horseshoer while Michael worked on the starting gate. “I was galloping for Ace by the time I was 15,” said Richard. “I got too heavy too quick to even consider becoming a jockey. I completed junior college, then returned to work for Ace.” Te Lewises owned a broodmare, Vegas Dollar, and in 1972 bred her to Catchpenny II. Te resulting foal was awarded to the three sons. Te brothers combined their names and came up with a 2-year-old called Ridami Lew, who launched Richard into a training career. An auspicious debut it was. Ridami Lew took the fairs by storm, winning multiple stakes. Richard spent the next 24 years training and was Ron McAnally’s Northern California trainer for 10 years. Ten his racetrack career took a detour. Jack Liebau ofered Lewis a liaison job at Bay Meadows between the track and the horsemen. Lewis would team with Charlie Dougherty of the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, as Bay Meadows was beginning a redevelopment process and entertained the novel idea of moving the barn area to the infeld of the San Mateo track. It was an innovation that proved highly successful, and for his eforts, Richard was elevated to director of racing until Bay Meadows’ closing in 2008. When Santa Rosa contemplated withdrawing from the California Association of Racing Fairs, Richard was enticed to take over that track’s racing department, a position he held for four years until becoming a steward. Continuing the Borg family theme, Ron Borg, son of trainer Joe Borg Jr. (brother to Dolly Lewis and Pinkie Anderson), has worn several racetrack hats. “As far back as frst grade, I couldn’t wait for the fairs,” said Ron, who grew up in the fairground trailer park. “I got to live in tack rooms, and Dad would pay me a $1 or $2 to walk hots. I was so proud of Dad. He won a lot of races for people like Charles Torok and Doc Woolsey. One year at Pleasanton, he started just eight horses, but won with seven and tied Ace Gibson

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Later, sales purchases such as Run Retsina Run, Jordy’s Baba, and Sanger Chief would abound in Martin’s shedrow for decades, adding many stakes victories to the stable. “I’d say that 80% of my horses through the years were Cal-breds, many of which we bought at the local sales,” Martin said. But his best horse was Bedside Promise, a Kentucky-bred Martin purchased as a yearling for lumber magnates the Jawl Brothers out of Vancouver, Canada. “Like all people in the Northwest, they were interested in a horse good enough to win the Longacres Mile,” said Martin. While Bedside Promise never achieved that quest, he did run second to Skywalker in the 1986 edition of the Longacres Mile (G2). Until meeting an untimely death late in 1987, Bedside Promise amassed earnings of $950,205, still a hefty sum for that period. His major victories included the 1987 San Antonio Handicap (G1) and Los Angeles Handicap (G3). He also fnished third in the 1986 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1). Bob has been married to Marcene Nolan, sister of trainer Bill Nolan, for some six decades. Tey have four children, Jerry, Bob, Jane, and Janet, all of whom worked for the Martin operation at one time or another until going their own ways. Janet married Chad Schvaneveldt, son of prominent southwest trainer Phil Schvaneveldt and nephew of Quarter Horse legendary trainer Blaine Schvaneveldt. Chad enjoyed a 25-year jockey career in Northern California and has recently worked as a racing ofcial at Golden Gate Fields and in Denver, where Jane is also employed in the racing ofce. Trainer A.C. “Ace” Gibson preceded Martin by a few years when he relocated to California from Oklahoma. He took a detour to Napa, the heart of California’s wine country. Napa had a half-mile training track, where Gibson stashed his horses as he did double duty at the local naval yard. He and his wife, Ora, raised their nephew, Leon Lewis, then an aspiring jockey and future steward. Once Ace completed his duties at the naval yard, he joined the

Legendary Northern California trainer C.B. Hixon’s best horse was Willie Pleasant, above, whom he conditoned for W.G. White

“He was just listed as A.C.,” said Dolly. “It was never questioned.” Another thing rarely questioned was Gibson’s acumen for conditioning a racehorse. Many say he was a master. His best horse, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond C. Law’s Cal-bred Damage Control, was a good example. Damage Control was a legend in Northern California, and his rivalry with Harris Farms’ Big Jess was equally epic. Teir presence kept a lot of Southern California horses home for the local stakes races. “Damage Control was the frst horse to win $100,000 strictly in Northern California,” said Richard Lewis, son of Dolly and Leon, and who worked for Gibson on weekends and summers throughout his teenage years. “Remember, we are talking about the 1960s and early ’70s, when the stakes races were $10,000 and an occasional $25,000.” Damage Control raced into his 14th year. Ineligible to compete in California after his 12-year-old season, he was sent to Arizona, where he completed his racing career with a remarkable record of 43 wins in 168 starts for earnings of $250,364. As a descendent of the infuential Pleasanton Borg family that included Dolly

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Traiiner Jerry Dutton, Trainer Dutton who wh conditioned diti d Sierra Si Madre Handicap winner Century’s Envoy, above, infuenced the careers of leading Nor Cal trainers Jerry Hollendorfer and Jeff Bonde and daughter Carol Bonde babysat Russell Baze, North America’s all-time leading jockey by wins

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for leading trainer.” In 1972 Ron switched from galloping horses to pursue a jockey career. “Tom Burkes started the same year, and he was huge in the north,” said Ron. “Steve Valdez was the sensation in the south. I did fairly well, but got too heavy to continue.” Russell Baze Ron then spent a decade in Southern California working numerous jobs. He had a stint as an assistant to Dave Hofmans, then when the valets went on strike at Hollywood Park, he worked the room for Sandy Hawley and Rudy Campas. Ron retuned to Northern California and worked as a valet at Bay Meadows and Golden Gate Jerry Dutton Fields, a job he regrets leaving. He now works mutuels. “Te guys I was working with retired recently and are getting absurd pensions,” he said. “I kick myself every day.” C.B. “Bike” Hixon came from Caliente in the ’50s. Just like Ace Gibson, he kept his initials a secret, known to everyone simply as Bike, a nickname whose origins were also shrouded in mystery. What was not a secret was his reputation and his ability to get the best out of his horses. “Bike was the biggest infuence on my

career,” said Pinkie Anderson. “When he came north, I galloped and groomed for him. He was always encouraging me to take out my license. Once he moved to Bay Meadows and Golden Gate, he would send me his overfow. He stressed integrity and only doing what is best for the horse.” Hixon trained in Northern California for decades. Among his clients were prominent California breeders George Warwick and W. T. Pascoe, with whom he won major races with mares such as Cal-bred Cheerful Sands and Kentucky-bred Stop Teasing, respectively. Probably the best horse Hixon ever trained was Calbred Willie Pleasant for W.G. White. Te race Willie Pleasant is best known for is one he lost to Pass the Glass in the 1976 Golden Gate Handicap (G3). Few in attendance did not think Willie Pleasant had denied Pass the Glass a repeat victory in the race. Tere was one, however—the photo fnish operator— who determined that he had lost by the narrowest of noses. “Bike had numerous opportunities to go south, but preferred living in Northern California,” said Anderson.

Unlike DeLima, Martin, Gibson, and Hixon, when Jerry Dutton came down from Idaho in 1961, he and his wife, Lorene, relocated to the fairgrounds trailer park. It was there that they raised their children, Kathy, Sandy, Terry, and Carol. “From second grade through high school, we lived in the park,” said Carol. “Kathy married trainer Monty Jackson. Terry worked for Dad as his assistant and van driver. I did a little of everything before I would go to school.” Carol also served as a babysitter at the trailer park. Her most famous client was none other than North America’s all-time leading jockey by wins, Russell Baze. “When his parents, Joe and Evelyn, came down from Washington, they would stay in the park,” Carol said, adding with a chuckle, “I remind Russell most every time I see him.” Carol married Jef Bonde. Tey divorced after a 20-year marriage, and she is currently married to Jim Burns, who serves as P-Town’s track maintenance manager. “Jim and his brother, Steve, came from Portland one year to ride,” said Carol. “After Jef and I split, I took Jim’s book.” Carol’s father was generally considered the hardest-working trainer in Northern California. Not only did Jerry Dutton have one of the most powerful barns, he operated a fedging van service. It was not unusual, after training hours, for him to van horses to parts unknown and be back at the stable frst thing in the morning. Dutton was also instrumental in the careers of two of the most successful trainers in Northern California history, Bonde and Hollendorfer. Shifting south in the late 1990s, Dutton only added to his resume. Perhaps his most successful runner was J.J. Elmore’s Century’s Envoy, the very frst horse voted Cal-bred champion 2-yearold male, in 1973. But Dutton also saddled Cal-bred Confederate Yankee in the 1974 Kentucky Derby. Te horse fnished unplaced in the Derby, but he eventually racked up earnings of $252,212 and was also trained by Jerry Fanning. Dutton trained for more than fve decades, retiring in 2008. He won California Cup races with Linda Card and Don B’s Princess, remaining active as an owner and breeder with his second wife, Barbara, until his death in 2015. .

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Pedigrees

KEVIN ELLSWORTH

Wishing Well, shown winning the Gamely Handicap, produced classic winner and Japan’s leading sire Sunday Silence

CAL-BRED CHAMPION OLDER FEMALES KEEPNG AN EYE ON THE BOTTOM LINE IS GOOD BUSINESS BY ELLEN PARKER

“Te woman who follows the crowd will usually go no further than the crowd. Te woman who walks alone is likely to fnd herself in places no one has ever been before.”

—ALBERT EINSTEIN

here is something about a female horse, particularly a champion female that challenges the opposite sex, that is always memorable. Whether the result is tragic, such as Rufan’s match race, or glorious and triumphant, such as Zenyatta’s Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), she stands apart. Tis is, of course, a function of the belief that she is a lesser athlete because of her sex. Even the purses for which she races are smaller than her male rivals’ prize money. Yet the female of the breed is how we trace our family lines. Hers is the name that flls the catalog page at sales. And though she can produce but a dozen foals versus the hundreds — even thousands — of ofspring her male counterparts can yield,

most breeders will tell you that without her quality the male will surely fail. One look at the list of champion California-bred older mares is a study in excellence. If only one name — Wishing Well — appeared, it would give one pause for she gave the world the exquisite black battler known as Sunday Silence. Sent from his homeland to Japan, this hot-blooded Kentucky Derby (G1) winner nevertheless became a breed-shaping sire, this son of Cal-bred Wishing Well. But Wishing Well is just one of the grand mares that have won the champion older female title. Above Perfection, champion in 2002, is the dam of last year’s Kentucky Derby winner, Always Dreaming, who has returned to racing after a break late last year. Dream of Summer, champion in 2005, can claim two classic-placed colts by Giant’s Causeway: 2012 Preakness (G1) third

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Creative Cause, now a promising young sire, and 2016 Belmont Stakes (G1) second Destin, who won the 2017 Marathon Stakes (G2) on the Breeders’ Cup card. Plus, Dream of Summer is from the same family as 1991 champion older female Somethingmerry. Tis is what a handful of these mares did after they became champion runners. And while not all champions become great producers, it is obvious that the quality of these mares goes far beyond that of a simple regional title to become a story writ large in their blood for generations yet to come. CLASS, TITLES, AND MONEY

As anyone who breeds horses knows, the mares that win the most awards, graded races, and money are those most likely to visit the top sires. It is also true that daughters and sisters of top runners are bred to the best, thus the long-standing sentiment with which A. B. “Bull” Hancock is credited, “Te family is stronger than the individual.” Tis group of fllies and mares answers almost every requirement. Eight of these champions were millionaires: Moscow’s

CAL-BRED OLDER FEMALE CHAMPIONS Burning, Fran’s Valentine, Brown Bess, Gourmet Girl, Nashoba’s Key, Dream of Summer, Halo Dolly, and Ultra Blend. Tree more won more than $900,000: Unzip Me, Warren’s Veneda, and Soviet Problem. And a bakers’ dozen more won at least a half million dollars. As to class, 15 of these runners won at the highest level of grade 1 competition: Avigaition, B. Toughtful, Brown Bess, Cat’s Cradle, Dream of Summer, Fran’s Valentine, Gourmet Girl, Nashoba’s Key, Past Forgetting, Pirate’s Revenge, Princess Karenda, Southern Truce, Tiz Flirtatious, Ultra Blend, and Warren’s Veneda. Fourteen more won at G2 level, with seven more at G3. Only fve did not win a graded race, and all of them won at least a listed event. Both Brown Bess and Gourmet Girl won Eclipse Awards, and Brown Bess, Moscow’s Burning, Nashoba’s Key, and Soviet Problem all were Cal-bred horses of the year. Several others earned multiple championships: B. Toughtful and Fran’s Valentine were also champions at both 2 and 3 while Avigaition, Cat’s Cradle, Fleet Lady, Modus Vivendi, Past Forgetting, Princess Karenda, and Smooth Player all earned sophomore titles. In addition, Brown Bess was champion older mare three times; Moscow’s Burning and Nashoba’s Key held the honor twice; and Soviet Problem, Somethingmerry, and Tiz Flirtatious all were champion turf horses. Soviet Problem was also champion sprinter, making her resume the most versatile of these champion mares. SOUND GIRLS

Tere is no award for soundness, though maybe there should be. If one existed, the majority of these ladies would surely stand the test. Tree of them lasted 50 starts or more: Impressive Style, Freida Frame, and Southern Truce. Another pair, Minstrel Miss and Halo Dolly, made at least 40 starts. Finally, 11 others made 30 starts or more: Avigaition, Grande Brisa, Wishing Well, Brown Bess, Fran’s Valentine, Princess Karenda, Cee’s Elegance, Gourmet Girl, Moscow’s Burning, Capichi, and Modus Vivendi. SIRE LINES

Four stallions sired two older female

Name

Sire

Dam

Year

Above Perfection Avenue of Gold Avigaition B.Thoughtful Bountiful Native Brown Bess Brown Bess Brown Bess Capichi Cat’s Cradle Cee’s Elegance Dancing Femme Dream of Summer Enjoy the Moment Fancy Wings Fleet Lady Fran’s Valentine Fran’s Valentine Frieda Frame Gourmet Girl Grande Brisa Halo Dolly Impressive Style Just a Kick Lethal Heat Lost Bus Minstrel Miss Modus Vivendi Moscow Burning Moscow Burning Nashoba’s Key Nashoba’s Key Past Forgetting Pirate’s Revenge Princess Karenda Skye Diamonds Smooth Player Somethingmerry Southern Truce Soviet Problem Tiz Flirtatious Top Kisser Ultra Blend Unzip Me Warren’s Veneda Wishing Well

In Excess Avenue of Flags Windy Sands Don B. Pirate’s Bounty Petrone Petrone Petrone Agitate Flying Paster Cee’s Tizzy Gaelic Dancer Siberian Summer Slew’s Royalty Wing Out Avenue of Flags Saros Saros Zanthe Cee’s Tizzy Dusty Canyon Popular Ready Say Go Olympiad King Unusual Heat Bring the Heat Poona II Rising Market Moscow Ballet Moscow Ballet Silver Hawk Silver Hawk Messenger of Song Pirate’s Bounty Gummo First Dude Bertrando Somethingfabulous Truce Maker Moscow Ballet Tizbud Old Topper Richly Blended City Zip Affrmative Understanding

Something Perfect Golden Garden Daddy’s Datsun Fluffy Thought A Real Native Chickadee Chickadee Chickadee Shimmering Sea Tangled Elegant Beauty Gemini Femme Mary’s Dream Miss Fuddy Duddy Nancy’s Fancy Dear Mimi Iza Valentine Iza Valentine Hot Curl Rhondaling Bayful Spanish Halo Solidity Kick Pleat Lethal Leta Frysland Tiny Wonder Cool Snooze Burning Desire Burning Desire Nashoba Nashoba Pastiche Symbolically Mountainville Exonerated Shy Pirate My Mary Chief’s Beauty Nopro Blama Masquerade Belle Cherokee Kiss Ankha Escape With Me More Cal Bread Mountain Flower

2002 1997 1983 1979 1992 1988 1989 1990 1985 1996 2003 1977 2005 1999 1984 1998 1986 1987 1982 2001 1978 2012 1974 1976 2009 2016 1973 1975 2004 2006 2007 2008 1982 1995 1981 2017 2000 1991 1993 1994 2013 2014 2011 2010 2015 1980

champions: Avenue of Flags (Avenue of Gold and Fleet Lady), Cee’s Tizzy (Cee’s Elegance and Gourmet Girl), Moscow Ballet (Moscow Burning and Soviet Problem), and Pirate’s Bounty (Bountiful Native and Pirate’s Revenge). Various lines of Nasrullah dominated the male line of these champion females, with Fleet Nasrullah and his descendants leading the way: Gummo (Princess Karenda), Flying Paster (Cat’s Cradle), and Don B. (B. Toughtful), along with less-common Dusty Canyon (Grande Brisa) and Ready Say Go (Impressive Style).

Nasrullah’s son Bold Ruler also had a say in the outcome with such branches as Boldnesian (Fancy Wings), Envoy (Past Forgetting), and Seattle Slew (Avenue of Gold, Fleet Lady, Enjoy the Moment, and Skye Diamonds). Relaunch did well with Tiz Flirtatious, Cee’s Elegance, and Gourmet Girl through Cee’s Tizzy and Smooth Player through Bertrando. Siberian Express made his presence felt with Dream of Summer (by Siberian Summer), Lost Bus (by Bring the Heat), and Above Perfection (by In Excess).

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Pedigrees INBREEDING

Only one stallion, Windy Sands, had more than one daughter producing these mares, as he was the broodmare sire of Brown Bess and Just a Kick. Male-line similarities, however, do show up. For example, Flying Paster (Pirate’s Revenge) and his son, Flying Continental (Warren’s Veneda), appear as broodmare sires. Two Hoist the Flag sons, Linkage (Cat’s Cradle) and Pirate’s Bounty (Smooth Player), are on the list of broodmare sires. Two male-line descendants of Hail to Reason — Mr. Leader (Moscow Burning) and Roberto (Fleet Lady) — are broodmare sires of female champions. Roberto also appears in the bottom part of Halo Dolly’s pedigree. Northern Dancer is represented through grandson Caerleon (the broodmare sire of Nashoba’s Key), son Somethingfabulous (the broodmare sire of Above Perfection), grandson Stravinsky (the broodmare sire of Lost Bus), and, even further back in the pedigree, grandson Storm Cat (Skye Diamonds). Moving out further to look at the modern head of these various lines, Hyperion rules, largely through his enormously infuential son Alibhai (Impressive Style, Princess Karenda, Brown Bess, and Just a Kick). Hyperion infuences can also be found via less dominant branches such as Montparnasse II (Wishing Well), Fleet Mel (Enjoy the Moment), Golden Eagle II (Avenue of Gold), Dumpty Humpty (Dancing Femme), and Welsh Pageant (Gourmet Girl). At the end of the day, it is a nicely diverse group of bloodlines, and the results, both at the races as well as in the breeding shed, speak for themselves.

While considerable argument can occur about how much inbreeding is a good thing, with a Stud Book closed for several hundred years, it is well to note that all Toroughbreds are, indeed, inbred. It is not unusual to see a major winner such as 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner inbred to three diferent stallions (Fappiano, Blushing Groom, and Lyphard). Yet six mares in this group have no inbreeding within the frst fve generations: Above Perfection, Cat’s Cradle, Enjoy the Moment, Impressive Style, Lethal Heat, and Smooth Player. One sire appears multiple times in fve diferent pedigrees among the champion older females. Avigaition, Just a Kick, Somethingmerry, Dancing Femme, and Wishing Well all are inbred to Hyperion. Fleet Lady, Moscow Burning, Avenue of Gold, and Soviet Problem have at least two crosses of Bold Ruler. While Bold Ruler’s sire, Nasrullah, not only has three crosses to only Bold Ruler in the pedigrees of Moscow Burning and Pirate’s Blend, Nasrullah appears with his full sister Malindi twice in this group through Brown Bess and Capichi. Northern Dancer has four champions to him: Cee’s Elegance, Lost Bus, Warren’s Veneda, and Tiz Flirtatious.

FAMILY CONNECTIONS AND MAJOR PRODUCE

Tough Sunday Silence and Always Dreaming stand out as Kentucky Derby winners, there is more to say about the various family relationships and production of these excellent matrons. Capichi, for example, is from the same family as champion Miesque, a two-time Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1T) winner and dam of top sire Kingmambo. Capichi also produced the group 1 Australian runner Capricious Lass. Fleet Lady is on her way to becoming 32

ANNE M. EBERHARDT

BROODMARE SIRE LINES

Champion Above Perfection produced Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming

a true blue hen as the dam of champion Midshipman, winner of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and the second dam of multiple grade 1 winner Frosted. Fran’s Valentine, who won so many California titles, is also a grade 1 producer, and her ofspring have circled the world. Her Relaunch son With Anticipation won several top-rated events, including the Man o’ War Stakes (G1T), and she also produced French stakes winner With Fascination, by Dayjur, who won the Prix de Cabourg (G3) and placed in the Prix Morny Piaget (G1). With Fascination is a stakes producer as is her full sister With Fervour, who produced Mr. Stunning, a grade 1 winner in Hong Kong. Champion Soviet Problem is the second dam of champion Unzip Me. Minstrel Miss produced the stakes-winning full siblings Captain Vigors (winner of the listed Escondido Handicap and grade 1-placed n the Carleton F. Burke Handicap) and Winter Treasure. Te latter fnished second in the Santa Margarita Invitational Handicap (G1) and is a stakes producer. Plus, there is every reason to think that Skye Diamonds will become a good broodmare. She descends from the same family as Belmont-winning flly Rags to Riches. Tere is no way to discuss the produce of these wonderful racemares without also discussing the tragedy of two who never had a chance. Nashoba’s Key sufered a fatal stall accident after only 10 starts. Te multiple grade 1 winner was at the height of her powers, and everyone associated with her was crushed. Southern Truce’s story might be even sadder. Sound enough to run 50 times, she was struck by lightning and died — in foal to Seattle Slew.

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HISTORY PAST

Amazingly enough, there was a time when it was said that Sunday Silence was not all that well bred, which is something of an insult to champion Wishing Well. After all, her sixth dam won the classic English One Tousand Guineas. And what of Brown Bess, that third-generation Cal-bred Eclipse winner who was bred from Suzanne Pashayan’s broodmare band of one? Plenty of folks knew she traced to the family of champion Princess Doreen, but how many knew that her ffth dam, Lady Doreen, was a half sister to Triple Crown winner Sir Barton? Tus, one can come at this group of older female champions from any angle — past, present, class, produce, graded wins, or bankrolls. Tey are as classy a group as is likely to be found, as well as a real statement about how very fne a product California breeders have introduced to the gene pool.

Snow Chief Stakes

The blaze-faced Cal-bred Take the One O One speeds to victory in the Snow Chief Stakes

A VERSATILE TRAVELER TAKE THE ONE O ONE TO VICTORY IN THE SNOW CHIEF BY TRACY GANTZ

ake the One O One might get his name from a popular commuter route in Southern California, but he had another name at Fairview Ranch, according to Tom Bachman, his breeder and the owner of Fairview. “Te Acclamation colt’s nickname at the farm was LeBron,” said Bachman. “He was a big, strong colt. He always had his ears forward, and he was always one of those colts that had a presence about him.” Tat presence led to the colt’s being the highest-priced California-bred at the 2016 California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California yearling sale at $47,000. Take the One O One began living up to his potential last year, when he ran third to major 2-year-olds Bolt d’Oro and Solomini in the Front-

Runner Stakes (G1). He earned a stakes trophy of his own in the $192,345 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-year-old Cal-breds and Cal-sired runners June 2 at Santa Anita. Samantha Siegel’s Jay Em Ess Stable owns Take the One O One, Terry Knight having purchased the colt at the sale. Brian Koriner trains him, and Joe Talamo has ridden him in each of his lifetime starts. Te colt had never fnished worse than third on the dirt, his lone unplaced effort coming in the Del Mar Juvenile Turf

Stakes, his only turf outing. While that might have appeared not to bode well for the Snow Chief at 11⁄8 miles on turf, Take the One O One has developed into a much more versatile runner since that efort last September. Hardboot, winner of the Silky Sullivan Stakes at Golden Gate Fields, went of as the narrow 3-2 favorite, with Take the One O One the second choice at 8-5. Huddle set the early pace over Hit the Seam and Take the One O One. Talamo angled Take the One O One out for the stretch drive, getting to the lead in midstretch and defeating the closing Hardboot to win by 13⁄4 lengths in 1:49.37. Psycho Dar fnished third. Any joy Siegel might have taken from the win was tragically marred, though, because her other entrant, Waya Ed, clipped heels in the stretch, taking a horrifc spill that catapulted jockey Tiago Pereira high into the air. Waya Ed fractured his right hind tibia and had to be euthanized. Miraculously, Pereira sufered just some body soreness, though he was taken to a nearby hospital. Te winner’s circle could not be the usual place to celebrate under the circumstances. Bachman had also bred Waya Ed (Tapizar—Way Up, by Great Above), who had won once and fnished third twice, indicating a promising future. Take the One O One is by Acclamation—North Freeway, by Jump Start. Te Eclipse Award champion older male of 2011, Acclamation stands at Old English Rancho in Sanger. A son of Unusual Heat, the stallion is also represented by 2018 multiple stakes winner Heck Yeah.

Owner Samantha Siegel, along with trainer Brian Koriner, third right, and jockey Joe Talamo accepts the Snow Chief trophy in the Santa Anita winner’s circle

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Melair Stakes

RELATIVELY SPEAKING LOVING LYNDA STRIKES FOR EMPIRE WAY BY TRACY GANTZ

im Robbins likes to name horses for relatives. Fortunately, his broodmare Wild Baby Girl is producing enough California-bred runners that Robbins should eventually be able to include everyone.

San Luis Rey fre survivor Loving Lynda blazes a winning trail to the Melair Stakes fnish line

“For a couple of days, we didn’t know where she was,” said Robbins. “When she came back to Del Mar, she had 26 stitches in her neck.” Luckily for Loving Lynda, Drs. Nick Huggons and Korin Potenza at Trifecta Equine Athletic Center rescued her, along with many others. D’Amato and his team did their part to nurse Loving Lynda back to health and into race readiness. Loving Lynda debuted at Santa Anita April 1, racing for Robbins and son Darren. She fnished second and returned April 28 to break her maiden prior to the Melair at 11⁄16 miles on the dirt. Tird choice in the seven-horse Melair

It started with Wild Baby Girl’s second foal, a daughter of Swiss Yodeler. Robbins named the flly Racing for Chasen after a grandchild. Along came Wild Lando, the frst of several by Empire Way, also named for a grandchild. Racing for Chasen and Wild Lando are both winners, but perhaps it is ftting that the stakes winner among the group is Loving Lynda, named for Robbins’ wife. Also by Empire Way, Loving Lynda captured the $196,000 Melair Stakes June 3 at Santa Anita for 3-year-old California-bred and California-sired fllies. Te flly had to follow a tough path to get to the winner’s circle, though. Last December, Loving Lynda trained at San Luis Rey Downs as part of Phil D’Amato’s of-site string that included unraced horses such as the flly. Ten the Dec. 7 fre broke out, and Loving Lynda was among those turned loose in the hope that they could survive.

Jockey Geovanni Franco and trainer Phil D’Amato, seventh right, join owner Jim Robbins, center left, and wife Lynda to accept the trophy for Loving Lynda’s Melair Stakes victory

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feld, Loving Lynda raced in fourth early and raced wide into the stretch. Favored Spiced Perfection had prompted the early pace and got to the lead, only to have Loving Lynda catch her late and win by a halflength in 1:44.94. One Fast Broad fnished third. “Phil just said he didn’t want to see me on the lead,” said Geovanni Franco, who has ridden Loving Lynda in all of her starts. “He said to fnd a comfortable spot to let her run, and she sure did.” D’Amato praised Loving Lynda, noting that she stepped up from the 51⁄2 furlongs of her maiden victory to the Melair’s 81⁄2 furlongs. “She’s not the biggest flly, but she’s got a huge heart and she grinds away,” said D’Amato. “I’m very happy for Jim Robbins and Darren. Tey’ve been big supporters of me.” Jim Robbins also thanked Terry Lovingier, owner of Lovacres Ranch, where Empire Way stands and where Loving Lynda was foaled and raised. As for Wild Baby Girl, Robbins named her 2-year-old Empire Way flly Mrs. Kimberly K after a daughter-in-law, and the mare has a 2017 colt by Empire Way.

Standout Employee

Manuel Castillo

When Tom Bachman looks out at the miles of pristine fencing surrounding his Fairview Ranch, he has one man to thank: Manuel Castillo. “I can’t tell you how many miles of fencing he has built,” Bachman said. “And they are as straight as any fence line you ever saw.” Castillo has worked for Bachman for 30 years, and he has been on hand to help construct three ranches during that time. He is not a typical ranch employee because while he knows his way around horses, Castillo would prefer to handle anything else. “He does work with the babies,” Bachman said, “but over the year he’s really been more of the mechanical guy and a builder, that kind of work. He was afraid of horses in the beginning, but he’s good with them now. He can help with the horses as needed, but he prefers not to. Tat’s just him.” Te current ranch that Bachman and his wife, Nicole Numainville, own is 60 acres, all maintained by Castillo. “He’s very proud of the way the ranch looks,” Bachman said. “He does the mowing and weeding and keeps it looking immaculate. He could hold me ransom with how the ranch is built; his memory of where the pipes are in the underground is impeccable.” Castillo had plenty of input as to how the ranch should be designed. “When you build a ranch, you have to be efcient,” Bachman said. “You have a nucleus with the barns and smaller pens; then the felds are farther out. Manuel and I had long discussions as to where we should put stuf and how to lay it all out. We are on the same page with everything these days.” Castillo handles the care of the vineyard, dealing with irrigation and ground spraying, and he also gardens for fun.

NICOLE NUMAINVILLE

BY EMILY SHIELDS

Manuel Castillo, one of the cornerstones of Tom Bachman’s Fairview Ranch operation

“He grows peppers and corn on the ranch and the best tomatoes you could ever eat,” Bachman said. “He’ll come with a basket full of stuf for me, grinning from ear to ear. It’s fun to watch him gardening, knowing that some of that is coming my way.” Despite working a six-day week for decades, Castillo prefers to live of site. “He’s always been that way, and I can’t ever remember a sick day,” Bachman said. “He just keeps his head down and works really hard. When we had stallions and such, we had 10 employees. Now we only have two. My wife and I work very hard, but it’s been very nice to just have two employees.” Castillo’s grown sons sometimes helped in the summers, which Bachman found amusing, especially since Castillo manages to work very hard, but always with a smile on his face. “When (the children) were out of school, they would come help, and I got to have fun watching the father-son relationship,” Bachman said. In fact, Bachman considers Castillo to be more than just an employee, saying, “He’s always driven the feed wagon, picked up the manure in the felds, and cleans the stalls. He knows the ranch underground and above ground. He does all that fencing by himself. We couldn’t do this without him. He’s family, really.”

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PROFILE

JIM ROBBINS BY EMILY SHIELDS

THE WINNER’S CIRCLE IS ROBBINS’ HOOD

im Robbins jokingly laments that the worst thing that ever happened to him was having early success in the horse business. “Tat beginner’s luck, where the frst one grabs you because they are a winner? Tat happened to me,” Robbins said. “It makes it look easy when that happens.” After mild success with his frst horse, California-bred Por D.J., Robbins was hooked and has dabbled in the breeding and racing industry ever since. “It goes back a good 25 years,” he said. “I’ve always had one or two at a time, mostly low-level claiming horses.” Robbins and partners went to $62,500 to claim Wild Baby Girl, a debuting daughter of Misbah, during the Del Mar meet in 2007, Robbins recalling that “she showed a lot of heart in that maiden race.” Te juvenile flly broke poorly, was bumped, and still rallied to win the race at 12-1 odds. Racing for her new connections, Wild Baby Girl wheeled back in the $250,000 Del Mar Debutante Stakes (G1), fnishing ffth of 12

Jim Robbins, center, and wife, Lynda, receive Loving Lynda’s Melair Stakes trophy from Don Valpredo

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starters. She started twice more, running third each time, before injury forced her retirement. “I remembered her heart,” Robbins said, “so I thought she was worth breeding.” Wild Baby Girl’s second foal, Racing for Chasen, has made 57 starts for earnings of $146,660. Te daughter of Swiss Yodeler is still in training this year at age 6. Wild Baby Girl, who resides at Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch in Warner Springs, has since been bred several times to Empire Way. Royally bred Empire Way was a winner at 2 and boasts the pedigree to be a top stallion. Te grade 2 stakes-placed son of Empire Maker is out of $740,918-earner Delta Princess, a daughter of A.P. Indy. Delta Princess is the dam of Royal Delta, a three-time Eclipse Award champion, two-time Breeders’ Cup winner, and an earner of $4,811,126. But full siblings Royal Delta and Empire Way are also related to Delta Princess’ Smart Strike flly Crown Queen, a grade 1 winner on the grass, and grade 1-placed Carnival Court. Wild Baby Girl’s frst Empire Way foal is the colt Wild Lando. Te next is Loving Lynda, named after Robbins’ wife. Tat flly, now the winner of this year’s Melair Stakes, was so exceptional as a yearling that Lovingier told Robbins she was among the top 10% of fllies he’d raised on the ranch. “It’s hard to measure that,” Robbins said, “but it gave me some encouragement.” Loving Lynda was involved in the devastating Lilac Fire at San Luis Rey Downs in December. “We didn’t know where she was for a few days,” Robbins said. “Once they identifed her, she needed 26 stitches in her neck.” Tat set the flly back several months, but she healed and made her debut April 1, running second against fllies and mares 3-year-old and up after going wide on the turn. When she returned to the races for her second start, it was without Robbins or her trainer, Phil D’Amato, at the track that day. “We were at a wedding in Las Vegas,” Robbins said. “Te wedding ceremony commenced simultaneously with the beginning of the race. I was sitting with Phil, who was inconspicuously watching the horse. She won going

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A San Luis Rey Downs fre survivor, Cal-bred Loving Lynda won the Melair Stakes at Santa Anita

away—it was very impressive.” Te race was eventful. Loving Lynda stumbled at the start, was taken back, forced four wide, and won anyway by two lengths. One day later, Wild Lando broke his maiden, also at Santa Anita. Jumping from maiden company over 51⁄2 furlongs to stakes company going two turns is an arduous task, but Loving Lynda was up to the challenge. Under jockey Franco Geovanni, the 6-1 shot pressed the pace early and then got up in time to win the $196,000 Melair Stakes. Te victory gave D’Amato his fourth consecutive win in the race, named for the wickedly fast California-bred flly who was unbeaten in fve starts. Te 11⁄16-mile contest proved not only that Loving Lynda could stretch out but also that Lovingier was right about her talent. “It was fairly unexpected,” said Robbins, who was on hand for the race.

Tat beginner’s luck, where the frst one grabs you because they are a winner? Tat happened to me. It makes it look easy when that happens.” — Jim Robbins

“I thought she’d do well, but you’re not sure after a maiden win. Tis was a good test for her; she must be a legit horse.” Loving Lynda has now earned $153,200 in just three starts, and she won’t be the last from Wild Baby Girl. “Phil is convinced that the 2-year-old is going to be even better,” Robbins said of Mrs. Kimberly K, the juvenile

full sister to Loving Lynda. “She’s already as big or bigger, and we’ve turned her back out to fnish growing. But I’ve learned not to get too excited; the industry can be tough. Just look at the Lilac Fire. I felt so bad for everyone involved on every level.” Tis attitude is one of the reasons why Lovingier is so impressed with the Robbins family. “Tere is no fner man out there than Jim Robbins,” Lovingier said. “He is one of the best people there is. We bred, birthed, and raised that flly, who has always been nice with a good girth and a big shoulder. Lovacres was unbelievably happy with Lynda for winning the race because they don’t come any better than Jim and his wife. We think the world of them.” Loving Lynda is scheduled to make her next start in the Fleet Treat Stakes for Cal-bred sophomore fllies at Del Mar on July 29, but Robbins will have to miss the race. “My grandson is getting married that day,” he said. “Te ceremony will be about the same time as post time.” It could be a good omen because that angle has worked before.

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Winners MAY 21, 2018Ð JUNE 17, 2018 3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Acclamation—North Freeway: Take the One O One (33-13), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Snow Chief S., 6/2, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:49.37, $110,000. Alymagic—Prochonic: Aly's Last Magic (2-1), m, 6 yo, Lethbridge, ALW, 6/2, about 6f, 1:11.06, $2,385. Aragorn (IRE)—Violin Case: Touching Rainbows (21-12), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/1, 6f, 1:9.89, $53,820. Awesome Gambler—Run Kitty Run: This Cat's Awesome (32-8), g, 7 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 5/26, 5f, 59.20, $6,420. Belong to Me—Held Fast: Claudia Mae (20-9), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/25, 5f (T), 57.93, $25,740. Bertrando—Beaulena: Mr. Takahashi (10-7), g, 6 yo, Grants Pass, STK, Daily Courier Inaugural S., 6/16, 5f, 1:0.59, $1,925. Big Bad Leroybrown—Cute as a Bug: Buggy Brown (11-8), g, 3 yo, Sunray Park, ALW, 6/16, 4 1/2f, 51.37, $12,300. Birdonthewire—G Ma: Solid Wager (4-3), g, 7 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/9, 7f, 1:22.96, $47,580. Bushwacker—Angela's Love: Love a Honeybadger (13-4), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/28, 5 1/2f, 1:4.15, $33,600. Calimonco—Danish Dessert: Runs Sweet (19-9), g, 4 yo, Lethbridge, ALW, 5/27, about 6f, 1:10.93, $2,147. Coil—Ultra Awesome: Awesome Prophecy (29-14), g, 3 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 5/25, 5f, 1:0.00, $5,880. Coil—Serious Heat: Everybody Does It (29-14), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/3, 1mi (T), 1:37.47, $12,240. Comic Strip—Oh the Joy: Lavadia (22-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 6/1, 1mi (T), 1:37.01, $21,060. Decarchy—Live Free Or Die: Broadway Nika (36-12), g, 9 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 5/25, 7f, 1:28.00, $7,020. Desert Code—Reality With Class: Almost Reality (48-20), m, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/8, 1mi (T), 1:35.09, $36,600. Dixie Chatter—Eleanor Rose: Son of Eleanor (42-13), g, 6 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 6/1, 7f, 1:28.60, $4,920. Dixie Chatter—Electric Chair: Blow the Whistle (42-13), g, 6 yo, Laurel Park, STR, 6/1, 1 1/8mi, 1:51.46, $14,250. Empire Way—Wild Baby Girl: Loving Lynda (34-15), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Melair S., 6/3, 1 1/16mi, 1:44.94, $110,000. Ez Dreamer—Plus Ultra: Dreaming Ez (18-5), f, 3 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 6/8, 6f, 1:13.20, $4,980. Forest Command—Saturday Premium: Premium Forest (6-2), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/27, 1mi (T), 1:38.12, $12,240. Fusaichi Pegasus—Sandy Sparkle: Sparkling Peg (69-17), m, 6 yo, Lethbridge, STK, Fillies and Mares Spring Sprint S., 6/16, 5 1/2f, 1:6.73, $5,936. Globalize—Marketable: Panda Power (3-2), m, 7 yo, Presque Isle Downs, WCL, 5/30, 6f, 1:10.86, $6,000. Grace Upon Grace—Passionate Kip: London Legacy (15-6), g, 6 yo, Canterbury Park, SOC, 6/2, 5 1/2f, 1:4.37, $7,500. Grace Upon Grace—Radiant Belle: Marty McDougle (15-6), g, 3 yo, Arapahoe Park, ALW, 6/10, 6f, 1:10.92, $7,260. Grey Memo—Fits the Route: Maggie's Guy (8-3), g, 7 yo, Hastings Racecourse, WCL, 5/21, 6 1/2f, 1:18.92, $6,050. Heat Shield—Gorgeous Goomah: Hot Rodin (6-1), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 6/6, 5 1/2f, 1:5.40, $6,420.

The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2018 of all recent North American races, except straight claiming races. Abbreviations used for the class of race are similar to those used by Equibase: Alw–allowance; Hcp–overnight handicap; names of stakes race are spelled out, with the grade of the race, when applicable, in parentheses.

Heat Shield—Gorgeous Goomah: Hot Rodin (6-1), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 6/16, 6f, 1:12.00, $7,020. Into Mischief—Campanita: Racy Rascal (227-89), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, AOC, 6/9, 6f, 1:9.83, $10,175. Jet West—With a Song: Caro's Song (6-3), m, 9 yo, Northlands Park, WCL, 6/17, 6 1/2f, 1:20.55, $5,160. Limehouse—Pretti Woman: Lota Spunk (61-17), g, 9 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 6/6, 6f, 1:12.60, $5,040. Lucky Pulpit—Cody's Choice (NZ): Fort Cady (128-50), g, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 5/26, 6f, 1:11.06, $4,950. Lucky Pulpit—Pat of Gold: Lucky's Pat (128-50), m, 6 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 5/30, 5 1/2f, 1:7.60, $4,920. Lucky Pulpit—Dang You Sindy: Sindys Luck (128-50), g, 6 yo, Canterbury Park, WCL, 6/9, 1mi, 1:38.82, $6,000. Lucky Pulpit—Aleyna's At Brown: Kristi's Copilot (128-50), g, 6 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/9, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.14, $36,600. Lucky Pulpit—Daylight Thief: Look No Further (128-50), r, 5 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 6/17, 4 1/2f, 53.00, $4,040. Marino Marini—Just Another Fib: Aikman Joe (45-19), g, 10 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 5/25, 5f, 1:0.40, $4,920. Marino Marini—Desert Dearest: Desert Smoke (45-19), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/10, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.44, $6,300. Midnight Lute—Candi Capri: Midnight Ming (157-56), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/2, 1mi (T), 1:36.38, $11,220. Ministers Wild Cat—Blue Corn Moon: Wildcat Blues (89-41), c, 4 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 5/26, 7f, 1:27.80, $4,980. Ministers Wild Cat—You Are the Answer: Whatsthequestion (89-41), g, 8 yo, Pimlico, STR, 5/28, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.33, $14,250. Ministers Wild Cat—Excusabull: Joe Jackson (89-41), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 6/8, 5 1/2f, 1:3.66, $21,060. Ministers Wild Cat—Warren's Flyer: Fly to Mars (89-41), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/10, 1mi (T), 1:34.01, $49,140. Old Topper—Silk Queen: Queen Bee to You (19-5), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/7, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.77, $36,600. The Pamplemousse—Lucky Leah: La Waun (27-9), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/1, 6f, 1:10.96, $12,240. The Pamplemousse—Gizmo Girl: Sheeza Sassy Girl (27-9), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 6/3, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:44.45, $21,060. Papa Clem—Velvety Smooth: Table for Three (76-30), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 5/27, 5f (T), 56.56, $21,060. Popular—Summer Bay: Dashing Don (8-5), g, 5 yo, Hastings Racecourse, AOC, 6/17, 6 1/2f, 1:17.27, $12,100. Richard's Kid—Sensitive Soul: Sapphire Kid (10-4), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STR, 6/9, 1mi, 1:38.42, $23,760. Salt Lake—Quarry Hill: Queen of the Hill (5-2), m, 9 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, STR, 6/5, 6f, 1:11.81, $7,192. Slew's Tiznow—The Great Atlantic: Atlantic Slew (34-14), m, 5 yo, Indiana Grand Race Course, SOC, 5/22, 6f, 1:10.01, $9,000. Smiling Tiger—Citizen Bernstein: Smiling Angelo (35-15), r, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/24, 6f, 1:10.72, $33,600. Smiling Tiger—Fragrant Harbor: Marilyn's Smile (35-15), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/8, 6f, 1:11.98, $12,240.

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Smiling Tiger—Saturday's Girl: Donut Girl (35-15), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STR, 6/16, about 6 1/2f, 1:14.80, $23,760. Street Hero—Whole Enchilada: Spectacular One (38-19), g, 4 yo, Assiniboia Downs, WCL, 6/13, 1mi, 1:43.20, $4,980. Sundarban—Fast Splash: Sheswildnfree (28-4), m, 6 yo, Thistledown, STR, 5/28, 1mi 70yd, 1:45.36, $9,120. Sundarban—Fast Splash: Sheswildnfree (28-4), m, 6 yo, Thistledown, SOC, 6/12, 1mi, 1:39.28, $9,120. Surf Cat—Para Joyce: Surfng Angel (25-9), g, 7 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 6/3, 4 1/2f, 51.01, $4,040. Surf Cat—Teardownthatwall: Tule Fog (25-9), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/9, 1mi (T), 1:34.37, $47,580. Swiss Yodeler—Laugh N Yodel: W. Giles (32-13), g, 7 yo, Monmouth Park, WCL, 5/27, 6f, 1:10.71, $9,000. Swiss Yodeler—Beyond Brite: Brite Echo (32-13), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 5/28, 5f (T), 56.89, $6,300. Tannersmyman—Ma Ka Bet: My Friend Emma (22-7), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Albany S., 6/9, 5f (T), 55.42, $39,450. Thorn Song—Sensible Girl: Shades of Victory (43-11), c, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 6/10, 5 1/2f, 1:4.61, $36,600. Tizbud—Geode: Alive and Well (23-7), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 6/10, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:44.83, $12,240. Tribal Rule—Reba Is Tops: Rebarules Again (84-41), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 6/7, 1mi (T), 1:36.59, $22,620. Unusual Heat—Anatolian Queen: Anatolian Heat (71-24), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/25, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.05, $49,140. Unusual Heat—Top of Our Game: Lynne's Legacy (71-24), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 5/27, 1 1/4mi (T), 2:1.01, $43,680. Violence—Lilly Fa Pootz: Lovable Lilly (74-30), f, 3 yo, Sunray Park, ALW, 6/9, 6 1/2f, 1:18.70, $12,300. Vronsky—Lost Prophet: Impecunious (64-24), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 6/3, 5 1/2f, 1:4.10, $21,060.

MAIDENS ACCLAMATION Old English Rancho (909) 947 3911 Acclamation—Sister Sally: Accomplishedsister (33-13), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 6/9, 5f, 59.70, $20,280.

AFFIRMATIVE BG Thoroughbred Farm (951) 654-9100 www.bgthoroughbreds.com Affrmative—Miss Beastmode: Bea's Boy (13-6), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/16, 5f, 1:0.56, $19,800. Atticus—Lemon Drop Shop: Drip Drop (18-7), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/2, 4 1/2f, 52.85, $8,400. Atticus—Battling Betty: Scullyism (18-7), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 6/17, 4 1/2f, 51.84, $3,430. Awesome Gambler—Steal My Charm: Charming Jilly B (32-8), f, 3 yo, Arapahoe Park, MSW, 6/3, 5 1/2f, 1:6.07, $5,820. Benchmark—Tribal Gem: Topaz Time (24-13), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/25, 6 1/2f, 1:18.86, $10,800.

Winners BOLD CHIEFTAIN Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 6580 www.victoryrose.com Bold Chieftain—Only a Moment: Vacaville Special (26-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/7, 5 1/2f, 1:5.69, $8,400. Brave Cat—I'm a Princess: Mariposa Brava (9-6), f, 3 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MCL, 6/15, 5 1/2f, 1:6.81, $4,950. Bushwacker—Miss River Storm: Bear Down Cats (13-4), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/2, 5f, 58.43, $12,000. Calimonco—Action Nine: Calimonco Action (19-9), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/27, 5f, 59.96, $10,800.

CHAMP PEGASUS Barton Thoroughbreds (805) 693 1777 • info@bartonthoroughbreds.com www.bartonthoroughbreds.com

Heatseeker (IRE)—Broke in Blairsden: Warm It Up (51-12), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/8, 5 1/2f, 1:7.06, $19,800. Heatseeker (IRE)—Serena's Echo: Bellatriz (51-12), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 6/16, 4f, 46.48, $3,540. Kafwain—Private Quaters: Devils Angel (49-26), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/9, 6f, 1:12.43, $4,400. Lucky Pulpit—Creative Karen: Right to the Point (128-50), m, 5 yo, Sunray Park, MCL, 5/21, 4 1/2f, 53.49, $3,600. Lucky Pulpit—Go Jaylo: Lucky J Go (128-50), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/25, 4 1/2f, 52.97, $5,500. Lucky Pulpit—Battle Shout: Life's Battles (128-50), f, 3 yo, Canterbury Park, MCL, 5/25, 6 1/2f, 1:21.39, $6,900. Lucky Pulpit—Fall Fashion: Fashionably Fast (128-50), r, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/26, 6 1/2f, 1:16.48, $32,400. Lucky Pulpit—Yerevan Sky: Pulpitinthesky (128-50), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/28, 6 1/2f, 1:19.08, $10,800. Lucky Pulpit—Lucky Lexie: Timber Baron (128-50), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/28, 5 1/2f, 1:5.89, $4,950. Lucky Pulpit—Royal Grand Slam: Luck's Royal Flush (128-50), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/15, 5f, 59.96, $35,400. Make Music for Me—Good Book: Triple Shot (5-1), c, 3 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MCL, 6/17, 6f, 1:12.13, $12,000.

Champ Pegasus—Quick Approval: Red Glitter (29-3), f, 3 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MCL, 6/15, 5f, 1:1.26, $3,850.

COIL Barton Thoroughbreds (805) 693 1777 • info@bartonthoroughbreds.com www.bartonthoroughbreds Coil—Bellsblade: Wound Tight (29-14), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/27, 1 1/8mi (T), 1:48.60, $32,400. Decarchy—Where's My Heart: My Friend Tony (36-12), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 6/7, 6f, 1:11.54, $20,280.

DESERT CODE Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Desert Code—Lizzie's Demand: Saturncloud (48-20), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/27, 5 1/2f, 1:6.05, $4,950. Eddington—Golden Refection: That's Gold (37-9), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 6/16, 6f, 1:10.05, $3,520. Elusive Warning—G Ma: Perfect Wager (23-7), c, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/16, 6f, 1:11.53, $19,800. Game Plan—Mephista: Bob's Bad Boy (15-6), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/24, about 6 1/2f, 1:15.23, $15,000. Ghosttrapper—Sheza Maneater: Heza Maneater (2-1), g, 3 yo, Sunray Park, MSW, 6/17, 4 1/2f, 53.07, $7,200. Gio Ponti—This Means War: Dos Palos (125-43), g, 3 yo, Sunray Park, MCL, 6/3, 7f, 1:28.39, $4,320. Golden Balls (IRE)—Ocean Style: Sea Sensation (12-4), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/8, 1mi (T), 1:36.07, $35,400. Good Journey—Amber Hills: Sojourn (42-21), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/25, 1mi, 1:41.31, $4,950. Good Journey—Unbridled Penny: Majestic Journey (42-21), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/27, 1mi, 1:40.15, $3,850. Grace Upon Grace—Song of Music: Wish Upon Me (15-6), f, 2 yo, Canterbury Park, MSW, 6/3, 4 1/2f, 54.54, $16,800.

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MANY RIVERS Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 6580 www.victoryrose.com Many Rivers—Tadita: River of Doubt (17-6), f, 2 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MSW, 6/16, 5f, 1:0.07, $20,280. Marino Marini—Cicely Alaska: Sierra Steel (45-19), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/1, 5 1/2f, 1:5.43, $4,950. Marino Marini—Madre Luna: Ciao Luna (45-19), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/7, 5 1/2f, 1:4.34, $8,400. Midshipman—Dharma Girl: Dedicated (118-48), g, 3 yo, Prairie Meadows, MSW, 5/24, 6f, 1:10.19, $18,780. Ministers Wild Cat—Sensitive Soul: Minister of Soul (89-41), g, 4 yo, Lone Star Park, MSW, 6/15, 5 1/2f, 1:5.16, $13,620. The Pamplemousse—Purplengold: El Russo (27-9), g, 4 yo, Sunray Park, MSW, 5/26, 4 1/2f, 53.18, $6,000. Papa Clem—Town Glory: Satori (76-30), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/9, 7f, 1:24.57, $12,000. Paynter—Kantstopdancin: Mr Paytience (58-29), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/3, 4 1/2f, 52.22, $35,400. Peppered Cat—Cornelia Marie: Zucchini (36-10), g, 3 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MCL, 6/15, 5 1/2f, 1:6.87, $4,950. Red Sky's—Lucky Rock: Big Bang (6-2), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 6/2, 4 1/2f, 52.82, $3,480. Rendezvous—Phantomatthehelm: Phantom Rendezvous (6-3), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/25, 5f, 58.96, $3,850. Rendezvous—C. R. Fess: Red Hot Bubblegum (6-3), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, MSW, 5/27, 6f, 1:10.37, $10,175. Richard's Kid—Pat Olcott: Lemon Crush (10-4), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/2, 6f, 1:11.09, $35,400. Roi Charmant—Greensweep: Royal Charm (18-5), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/8, 5 1/2f, 1:4.69, $8,400. Roman Dancer—Unfattered: Roamin Effort (3-1), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 6/1, 6f, 1:11.63, $3,520. Run Brother Ron—Rutters Renegade (IRE): Two Bills (11-5), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 6/10, 5f, 59.28, $20,280.

SIERRA SUNSET Daehling Ranch (916) 685 4965 www.daehlingranch.com Sierra Sunset—I Love the Melody: Sunset Melody (30-10), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 6/1, 4 1/2f, 53.03, $3,430.

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SMILING TIGER Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Smiling Tiger—Lady Chip: Our Tiger's Boy (35-15), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/2, 5f, 58.09, $12,000. Smiling Tiger—Ann's Intuition: Helen's Tiger (35-15), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/3, about 6 1/2f, 1:14.23, $35,400. Smiling Tiger—Naughty Nightie: Naughty Tiger (35-15), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/14, 5f, 59.85, $35,400. Southern Image—Sonora Desert: Son of the South (40-15), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 5/31, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:43.86, $7,800. Square Eddie—Epistemology: Occam's Razor (65-21), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/3, 4 1/2f, 53.12, $35,400. Square Eddie—Sarah Jade: Lippy (65-21), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/14, 5f, 59.97, $35,400. Square Eddie—Going Hollywood: Hollywood Square (65-21), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/16, about 6 1/2f, 1:14.36, $35,400.

SUNDARBAN Milky Way Farm (909) 241 6600 milkywaycattle@aol.com Sundarban—Sulzano: Sun Kingdom (28-4), g, 4 yo, Sunray Park, MCL, 6/16, 6 1/2f, 1:20.50, $4,320. Tenga Cat—Joint Adventure: Truest Cat (5-1), g, 5 yo, Arapahoe Park, MCL, 5/26, 5 1/2f, 1:4.40, $2,880. Time to Get Even—River Kiss: Time for Kisses (16-6), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 5/28, 4 1/2f, 52.84, $32,400. Tiz Wonderful—Shesoprovocative: Hot Autumn (120-51), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 6/1, 7f, 1:23.79, $35,400. Unionize—Gone Quackers: Gone My Way (7-1), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 6/10, 5f, 58.77, $4,400. Unusual Heat—Patriot C H: Super Patriot (71-24), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 5/28, 1mi (T), 1:37.19, $17,400. Unusual Heat—Encanto Park: A Walk in the Park (71-24), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 6/3, 1mi (T), 1:37.76, $20,280. Unusual Heat—Coastal Strike: Unusually Striking (71-24), f, 3 yo, Oak Tree At Pleasanton, MCL, 6/17, 6f, 1:13.56, $12,000. Vitruvius—Brite 'n Happy: Neptune's Seal (1-1), g, 4 yo, Arapahoe Park, MCL, 6/4, 5f, 59.46, $2,880.

VRONSKY Old English Rancho (909) 947 3911 Vronsky—Prytania: Mr. Matlock (64-24), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, MSW, 6/6, 5 1/2f, 1:7.40, $7,620. Vronsky—Little Unusual: Miss Unusual (64-24), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 6/10, 6f, 1:12.43, $12,000.

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eat stress, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke refer to dangerous conditions that might occur when horses are working hard in hot weather. Extremely hot, humid weather can pose a risk for horses, but it is most likely to be life-threatening when a horse is exerting (creating more body heat) or is hauled in an enclosed trailer with inadequate ventilation. Dr. Mike Foss of the Alpine Veterinary Hospital in Hood River, Ore., says horses sweat primarily to cool themselves, so when horses are working hard, we need to make sure they don’t run out of fuid and electrolytes and become dehydrated. Dehydration in hot weather can lead to heat stress. Foss periodically gives talks to students at veterinary schools discussing heat stress. He uses a diagram that shows the various ways heat can afect horses. “Tis includes radiation from the sun, refection of heat from the ground (sand, concrete, dirt, etc.), generation of body heat from within, air temperature, and so on,” said Foss. “Tere are many ways that horses can get too hot. In the arid West we are fortunate because most of the time our horses can sweat to cool themselves.” Dry air readily aids evaporation of sweat, taking heat with it. “About 80-90% of the excess body heat can be dissipated via sweating, and a much smaller percentage can be dissipated via air exchange in the lungs,” said Foss. “Horses breathe faster when they are hot to help facilitate that exchange. If they lose their ability to sweat, either through dehydration or increased humidity (which hinders evaporation), they have to utilize other ways to get rid of excess body heat. Tose ways are not as efcient. “In a hard-working horse, we used to worry when their respiration rate became higher than their heart rate. But today we realize the fast respiration in a horse is simply the body’s attempt to cool of. We have learned that if we give the horse a chance to cool down, the

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BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

Horses working in extreme heat need to be kept hydrated so they can cool off

horse will usually be fne. “However, this does show that the horse is heat stressed, and we need to reduce the workload (slow down and let the horse rest). If the horse does not respond soon to cooling and rest, you need to check for a more serious problem.” SIGNS OF HEAT STRESS

When a horse is too hot and unable to cool down, he might be lethargic and depressed. “After a workout, the horse may be breathing fast (almost panting) and not recovering as you’d expect (with heart and respiration rate not slowing down appropriately),” said Foss. “Delayed recovery might be the frst thing you notice, along with not wanting to eat.” Many of the signs of heat stress will be subtle, and you might not notice them or realize their signifcance. “One thing you can do is take rectal temperature,” said Foss. “Most veterinarians don’t consider a high temperature serious until it’s over about 105 degrees.” If your horse’s temperature is that high, you should check it again soon to see if it has started dropping. If it doesn’t come down, the horse has not yet cooled of and might have a problem. Severe heat stress/heat stroke is fairly uncommon in an arid climate unless there is a heat wave that lasts several days. “When we do have that kind of heat, some people are caught of guard, think-

ing it won’t happen here,” Foss said. DEALING WITH HOT WEATHER

Shade for pastured horses and well-ventilated stalls that use fans with misters can be very helpful. “Tese fans are readily available today, and they are used at fairs and shows to keep livestock cool,” said Foss. In severely hot weather you might see heat stress in horses that are not actively exerting. Horses at pasture with no shade, horses being transported in a closed van or trailer, and overweight horses might be at risk. If you put up a roof for shade in a pasture, make it high enough to provide good airfow underneath or it might create an oven efect, especially if the roof is tin. Transporting horses in hot weather can put them at risk. “I knew of one case in California some years back when a horse owner hauled two horses to the vet on a hot day in an air-tight trailer and the horses died in the trailer on the way,” said Foss. “Most people would be amazed to know how much warmer it is in a trailer compared to outside. In hot weather you need good ventilation and airfow, and it’s best if you don’t travel during the heat of the day, especially out across desert country. Trailers can be like an oven. “Put a thermometer in your trailer so you have a better idea how hot it gets in there. Tis can be eye-opening to realize

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In extreme heat, horses should be transported in the morning or at night; outside, horses should have access to well-ventilated shade

bottle as a mister, which you could spray on tolerant horses. Tis will help keep them cool and give their sweating mechanism a break. Any moisture that evaporates will help. “A study I did a number of years ago showed that horses lose a fair amount of weight during transport, mainly from dehydration. One horse lost 77 pounds on a 450-mile trip, and it wasn’t even a very hot day; outdoor temperatures were in the

Use common sense. If the horse is overheated when his workout is ended, try to get him in the shade, take of all tack (to enable airfow around his whole body surface), and use lots to water.” — Dr. Mike Foss hot,” Foss said. “We routinely see cases where dogs are left in cars and become overheated, sometimes fatally. “Some horse vans and trailers have air-conditioning. If they don’t, they need lots of airfow. When traveling with horses, try to do it during the night or early morning when it’s cooler, and also stop and check them regularly. Don’t stop too long. During your leisurely lunch in an air-conditioned building, the horses are in the ‘oven.’ ” If you don’t have air-conditioning in the trailer, you might pull into a gas station periodically and use a hose with a spray/mister on the end of it to dampen the horses with water. Or use a sprayer 46

80s and 90s.” Horses aren’t drinking when they are in a trailer, and very few people actually stop and water the horses during a trip. Meanwhile, the horse is sweating, losing body fuid, and not replenishing it. He will sufer even more stress, weight loss, and fatigue if he is unaccustomed to traveling and nervous and upset during all those hours in a trailer. COOLING A HOT HORSE

Te fastest way to cool an overheated horse is with cool/cold water, applying it over the body, especially on areas where the blood is near the skin surface, such as the neck, chest, belly, and legs. Te veins

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MEASURING BODY TEMPERATURE

COURTESY OF DR. MIKE FOSS

what your horse actually has to deal with for all those miles. One reason it gets hotter in a trailer is due to the heat radiating up of the asphalt.” Inside a car, temperatures can get up to 130 or 140 degrees fairly quickly without air conditioning. “I have a thermometer in my truck, and it gets up to 130 or higher just sitting in my vet truck—here in Oregon, where we generally don’t think the weather is very

The core temperature is in the core (center) of the body, and this is usually highest in a hot horse. In the past the only way this could be measured was to put a catheter near the heart. The core temperature is usually a degree or more higher than the rectal temperature. Intramuscular temperature is also a little higher than the rectal temperature. The rectal temperature is easiest to check and most practical, however. Even though it is always an underestimation of the core temperature, everything is relative. If rectal temperature is what you are consistently using, then you are able to compare the horse’s current temperature with what is normal for him. Today there are some sensors that look like a big lozenge that can be put into the horse. These are sometimes used in human athletes to measure core temperature. The animal swallows this sensor, and it eventually passes on out through the digestive tract. This will effectively measure core temperature, particularly once it gets back in the small intestine. In that location, there won’t be anything to skew the reading, such as cold water coming into the stomach when the horse drinks.

under the skin on a hot horse will be standing out prominently, bringing overheated blood to the surface for cooling. “You can’t just put the cold water onto the horse,” said Foss. “You also have to scrape it back of because it heats up immediately, creating a layer of insulation that slows the cooling process. It works best to put cold water on, scrape it of, and put on more. You can readily feel that it warms up, so you scrape it of, taking the heat with it. “Cool to cold water works well. Tere is some controversy whether to put water over the horse’s back and rump. Tere’s the old belief that cold water over the large muscles of the hindquarters or over the back might cause the horse to tie up, so most people tend to be careful with that. “We generally stay away from the horse’s back, or if we do use water there, we apply it with a damp sponge rather than pouring it on. But over the horse’s sides, neck, and legs, we apply lots of water—pour it on and then wipe it of again. “In hotter climates, people often add alcohol to the cold water to enhance evaporation, adding about a pint of alcohol to a gallon of water. You can also use ice water. “If you think the horse is severely overheated or has heat stroke, take his temperature. Tis will also let you know whether you are bringing his tempera-

ture down. Keep taking temperature every fve or 10 minutes. You want to stop cooling the horse when his temperature gets down to 103 degrees because you don’t want to chill him.” If you keep cooling him too much, you can cause muscle cramping if he starts to get cold. Some people walk the horse slowly in a circle between water applications to help provide more airfow around the body—and to allow any breeze to hit both sides of the horse. Gentle exercise also helps the circulation continue to bring overheated blood to the skin surface for cooling. “Use common sense. If the horse is overheated when his workout is ended, try to get him in the shade, take of all tack (to enable airfow around the whole body surface), and use lots of water. If your water supply is limited, use a sponge to put it on and wipe it of, so you aren’t losing a lot of water.” Foss recommends not returning an overheated horse to work the same day, even after he has cooled out. If he was severely overheated, he might need several days to recover. Check with your veterinarian because heat stress can trigger other problems, says Foss, including laminitis. “We don’t always know how hot the horse actually got (before we checked his temperature) or how stressed he was, or how much damage might have been done,” said Foss.

EXERTION CREATES HEAT Exercise warms the body. This is why horses like to run and buck on a cold day, to warm up. “Muscle contraction is an ineffcient process,” said Dr. Mike Foss. “Muscles create heat when they are working. Of every 1,000 calories utilized while exercising, only 200 calories (20% of that fuel) is used to create motion.” The other 80% generates heat as the fuel is “burned” during the chemical reactions that turn energy into movement. “Thus, 80% of the energy is lost as heat that the body has to get rid of,” said Foss. “Generating all that heat on a hot day can lead to problems. To illustrate how much heat the working muscles can produce, a horse will generate enough heat during a 100-mile endurance ride to melt 25 gallons of ice and bring it to a boil.” A racehorse isn’t traveling 100 miles, but he’s traveling at maximum speed for a shorter distance, which also generates a lot of heat. “Studies have recorded temperatures as high as 113 degrees in hard-working muscles,” said Foss. “If this isn’t quickly reversed, there would be permanent damage. This could be a problem for racehorses because they are exerting at their maximum—going so fast—without much chance of cooling until they are fnished running.” Racetracks keep supplies of cold water on hand near the winner’s circle just for these occasions. That water is often used to dissipate heat quickly and forestall overheating problems. “Hopefully, the heat is removed from the muscles afterward in a short period of time,” said Foss. “If the heat is not dissipated, core body temperature also rises. Sustained rectal temperature of 108 can cause serious problems. “If the brain gets too hot, the horse will have seizures and much more severe signs than simple heat stress. If this occurs, you are approaching serious damage that may be fatal.” The term “heat exhaustion” is often used when a horse is obviously exhausted and dehydrated from the overheating/sweating, and the term “heat stroke” means a total collapse. With heat exhaustion, the horse would be very hot, but with treatment you would expect to be able to reverse and revive him. With heat stroke, the horse is in imminent danger of dying.

The fastest way to cool a horse is to apply cool/cold water over its body

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2018 LEADING BREEDERS IN CALIFORNIA BY EARNINGS (THRU JUNE 17, 2018)

Breeder

Starts

Wins

Stakes Wins

Reddam Racing, LLC Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC Terry C. Lovingier Nick Alexander Harris Farms Richard Barton Enterprises Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams Old English Rancho, Patsy Berumen & Sal Berumen Dr. & Mrs. William T. Gray Thomas W. Bachman Premier Thoroughbreds LLC Liberty Road Stables Michael Pageler Madera Thoroughbreds LLC Old English Rancho BG Stables Premier Thoroughbreds LLC & Alan Klein H & E Ranch Daehling Ranch LLC Heinz H. Steinmann Donald Valpredo George Schmitt & Mary Clare Schmitt Jim Robbins Milt A. Policzer Madeline Auerbach & Barry Abrams Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte Howard & Janet Siegel Racing LLC James W. McKenney & Tammy McKenney Cole Ranch Rozamund Barclay Legacy Ranch Inc. Joe Turner Dr. Edward C. Allred Anatolia, Inc Phil D’Amato & Tommy Hutton Dream Stables Dahlberg Farms LLC Ellen Jackson Jim Eaton Greg James Rancho San Miguel C-Punch Ranch Inc. Mercedes Stables LLC James Mann Esembee Inc. Dr. Mikel C. Harrington & Patricia Harrington Tony Narducci & Suzy Narducci Carol A. Lingenfelter Rod Rodriguez & Lorraine Rodriguez Michael Wellman & Cory Wellman Clark A. Hansen & Janine Rae Hansen Curtis C. & Lila L. Lanning LLC Philip D’Amato Old English Rancho & Bruce Headley Donald Muldoon ARCHA Racing Inc. Special T Thoroughbreds, Inc.

137 303 347 163 281 308 146 169 92 32 57 109 4 130 110 46 7 30 74 42 111 98 3 49 31 11 46 16 64 41 86 35 18 6 14 29 39 20 34 43 32 22 7 2 40 6 22 33 8 8 7 8 45 9 16 22

15 60 41 27 32 26 21 27 14 11 9 16 3 15 13 7 2 3 10 8 14 8 2 7 2 1 11 3 9 4 16 10 3 2 6 7 8 3 4 7 5 6 1 2 9 2 0 6 2 3 2 1 2 4 1 4

2 0 0 2 0 0 2 1 0 2 1 0 3 0 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

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Leading Earner

Earnings

B Squared ($125,963) Ms Wakaya ($79,645) Show It N Moe It ($115,625) Tough Sunday ($98,000) Lynne’s Legacy ($59,161) Tule Fog ($87,180) Pulpit Rider ($196,736) What a View ($72,690) Unpossible ($63,972) Take the One O One ($174,336) Spiced Perfection ($148,345) Psycho Dar ($66,345) Heck Yeah ($284,000) Solid Wager ($76,580) Accountability ($77,309) Violent Ridge ($104,000) Miss Sunset ($218,000) Rye ($126,345) Gotham Desire ($61,999) Swiss Minister ($63,728) Bako Sweets ($28,782) George From Tahoe ($53,160) Loving Lynda ($153,200) Kiss of Dahpespe ($53,400) Spring Heat ($48,687) Edwards Going Left ($138,000) Jay Makes Us Laugh ($48,820) Coniah ($116,800) Tribal Roar ($33,945) Mo See Cal ($53,745) Haywired ($17,280) Sir Vronski ($54,700) Cordiality ($105,930) Anatolian Heat ($122,174) Table for Three ($76,023) Sapphire Kid ($51,540) Lil’ Chieftain ($37,170) My Friend Emma ($109,539) Laynee ($62,457) Southern Thunder ($39,262) Smokey Image ($34,345) Gorgeous Ginny ($42,660) Hardboot ($100,120) Touching Rainbows ($99,060) Abets Abet ($38,400) My Aunt Tillie ($88,745) Cuddle Alert ($62,980) Popular Kid ($40,330) Well Developed ($70,760) El Tovar ($78,641) Tribal Storm ($89,164) Tony Blackjack ($49,616) Surfng Star ($43,600) Impecunious ($70,340) Soi Phet ($79,080) Bella Sierra ($44,235)

$925,701 $921,726 $846,581 $799,452 $783,358 $678,743 $614,808 $567,281 $409,747 $395,078 $330,647 $312,948 $284,000 $283,509 $261,319 $223,201 $220,025 $196,332 $177,772 $171,904 $160,706 $155,705 $153,200 $150,511 $148,989 $144,080 $134,487 $131,292 $128,515 $127,386 $126,668 $125,950 $123,912 $122,174 $117,093 $116,195 $114,747 $112,101 $108,214 $107,898 $107,183 $104,163 $101,930 $99,060 $97,918 $95,225 $92,648 $91,240 $90,580 $89,186 $89,164 $88,306 $88,176 $86,741 $86,365 $83,197

Leading California Sires Lists 2018 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER

2018 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MONEY WON

(MINIMUM 10 RUNNERS) Sire

Races Rnrs Won

Earned

Earnings/ Runner

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

433

$1,796,685

Sire

Earned

1 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$860,317

$26,070

2 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

131

451

$1,492,774

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$730,666

$25,195

3 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

129

470

$1,490,040

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$709,419

$20,269

4 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

216

$1,196,778

4 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$207,094

$18,827

5 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

285

$1,076,388

5 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

22 $1,196,778

$18,412

6 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

347

$1,028,459

6 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

$17,334

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

112

$860,317

$16,878

8 • Papa Clem, 2006, by Smart Strike

330

$845,313

9 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

119

$730,666

10 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

255

$719,359

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

122

$709,419

12 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

188

$646,639

13 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

323

$591,193

14 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

142

$590,741

15 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

198

$544,369

7 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 8 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry

35 11

18 6

$381,346 $590,741 $184,108

$16,737

9 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

65 $1,796,685

$16,636

10 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

28 $1,076,388

$15,160

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

$147,869

$14,787

12 Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde

$211,586

$14,106

13 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$646,639

$13,197

15 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE)

$504,702

$12,618

16 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE)

166

$504,702

16 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson

$274,802

$12,491

17 † Decarchy, 1997, by Distant View

150

$420,870

17 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

$315,671

$12,141

18 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

114

$408,999

18 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$408,999

$12,029

19 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run

200

$391,593

19 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

$346,218

$11,939

20 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

102

$381,346

169

$359,127

$143,013

$11,918

21 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

21 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 12

$140,459

$11,705

22 † Heatseeker (IRE), 2003, by Giant’s Causeway 52

201

$349,694

23 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

112

$346,218

2018 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

24 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

118

$315,671

(MINIMUM 50 STARTS)

25 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

142

$302,687

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

172

$291,346

27 Dixie Chatter, 2005, by Dixie Union

150

$289,706

20 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

Sire

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

1 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

52 136

2 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

3 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

Earned

$669,953

28 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson

$274,802

$638,422

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

112

$271,291

$491,530

30 Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat

169

$253,519

4 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$399,216

31 Storm Wolf, 2002, by Stormin Fever

$251,106

5 • Papa Clem, 2006, by Smart Strike

$314,540

32 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat

$250,762

6 † Decarchy, 1997, by Distant View

$211,416

33 Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat

150

$230,246

$190,896

34 Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy

$222,776

$187,001

35 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled

115

$220,423

$178,826

36 Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde

$211,586

$160,019

37 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$207,094

38 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

$186,812

39 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry

$184,108

40 Sierra Sunset, 2005, by Bertrando

112

$180,318

41 The Pamplemousse, 2006, by Kafwain

$179,433

42 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 17

$172,858

43 Elusive Warning, 2004, by Elusive Quality

$157,451

7 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

8 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 18 9 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 10 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

14 29

60 32 26 67

4 2 2 4

5 2 3 7

11 Comic Strip, 1995-17, by Red Ransom

$150,816

12 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

$147,330

13 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$144,807

14 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

$140,828

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

$121,741

16 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$113,062

44 Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time

$155,984

17 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

$105,067

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

$147,869

$104,692

46 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew

$145,031

19 Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy

$102,503

47 Awesome Gambler, 2004, by Coronado’s Quest 32

111

$143,146

20 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

$95,370

$143,013

18 Redattore (BRZ), 1995, by Roi Normand

52 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text. Statistics cover racing in North America (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico), England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) only. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through June 17, 2018.

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2018 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER (MINIMUM 10 RUNNERS)

Sire

Races Rnrs Won

Sire

Earned

Median

Rnrs

Wnrs

Earned

1 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

129

61 $1,490,040

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$730,666 $17,406

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

65 $1,796,685

2 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$207,094 $13,181

3 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

131

54 $1,492,774

3 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

22 $1,196,778 $10,286

4 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

58 $1,028,459

4 † Comic Strip, 1995-17, by Red Ransom

$381,346

$9,988

5 • Papa Clem, 2006, by Smart Strike

$845,313

5 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

28 $1,076,388

$9,060

6 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

$591,193

6 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

$346,218

$8,830

Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run

$391,593

7 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry

$184,108

$8,388

8 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

28 $1,076,388

8 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

$315,671

$7,900

9 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$408,999

$7,878

10 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

22 $1,196,778

Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$719,359

10 Blazonry, 2000, by Hennessy

$110,160

$7,438

11 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$544,369

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$709,419

$7,265

12 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE)

$504,702

12 Angus, 2004, by Smokester

$60,615

$7,055

Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat

$253,519

13 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

58 $1,028,459

$7,013

14 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 49

$646,639

14 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

$186,812

$6,543

15 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$730,666

15 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

65 $1,796,685

$6,516

16 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$709,419

16 Affrmative, 1999, by Unbridled

$108,589

$6,450

Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$590,741

17 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam

$302,687

$6,299

Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image

$359,127

18 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

$719,359

$6,037

19 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$408,999

19 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$590,741

$5,985

Coil, 2008, by Point Given

$346,218

20 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$860,317

$5,925

$860,317

2018 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START

21 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

2018 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

(MINIMUM 100 STARTS) Sire

1 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

Sire

Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

Rnrs

Srts

Earned

Earnings Start

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

$1,796,685

112

$860,317

$7,681

2 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

129

$1,490,040

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

119

$730,666

$6,140

3 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

$1,028,459

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

122

$709,419

$5,815

4 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

131

$1,492,774

4 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

216 $1,196,778

$5,541

5 • Papa Clem, 2006, by Smart Strike

$845,313

5 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

142

$590,741

$4,160

6 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run

$391,593

433 $1,796,685

$4,149

$719,359

6 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

108

Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

7 Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde

$211,586

$3,918

8 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

$591,193

8 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$207,094

$3,835

9 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

$1,076,388

9 † Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

285 $1,076,388

$3,777

10 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE)

$504,702

10 † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom

102

$381,346

$3,739

11 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$544,369

11 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

114

$408,999

$3,588

12 Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat

$253,519

12 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 49

188

$646,639

$3,440

$646,639

$184,108

$3,409

$1,196,778

$359,127

$730,666

$709,419

13 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry

Races Won

14 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

131

451 $1,492,774

$3,310

15 † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit

129

470 $1,490,040

$3,170

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 14 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 16 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

16 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

112

$346,218

$3,091

17 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson

$274,802

$3,053

18 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$590,741

18 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE)

166

$504,702

$3,040

Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$408,999

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

347 $1,028,459

$2,964

Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

$860,317

20 Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy

$346,218

$222,776

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$2,931

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

21 Coil, 2008, by Point Given

Leading California Sires Lists

2018 LEADING LIFETIME SIRES IN CALIFORNIA (50 OR MORE NAMED FOALS)

Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 19 20

24 25

29 31 32 34 35 36

41 42 43

46 47 48 49 50 51

† Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike † Lucky Pulpit, 2001, by Pulpit Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam One Man Army, 1994, by Roman Diplomat † Stormin Fever, 1994, by Storm Cat Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) Global Hunter (ARG), 2003, by Jade Hunter † Heatseeker (IRE), 2003, by Giant’s Causeway Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow † Decarchy, 1997, by Distant View Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister Trapper, 2000, by Iron Cat † Popular, 1999, by Saint Ballado Atticus, 1992, by Nureyev Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) North Light (IRE), 2001, by Danehill Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time Peppered Cat, 2000, by Tabasco Cat Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle † Comic Strip, 1995, by Red Ransom Iron Cat, 1995, by Storm Cat • Papa Clem, 2006, by Smart Strike Sea of Secrets, 1995, by Storm Cat Suances (GB), 1997, by Most Welcome (GB) Thisnearlywasmine, 1994, by Capote Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker † Lucky J. H., 2002, by Cee’s Tizzy Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat Unbridled Native, 2001, by Unbridled Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even • Skimming, 1996, by Nureyev Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song Sierra Sunset, 2005, by Bertrando Awesome Gambler, 2004, by Coronado’s Quest

Crops

18 6 6 9 11 6 3 3 9 10 9 9 16 7 2 7 11 10 4 12 12 10 10 10 18 6 4 10 6 2 15 11 7 12 4 16 14 6 16 11 11 3 5 11 4 6 13 13 9 4 8

Avg Named Size Foals

45 14 27 49 20 11 97 33 99 44 14 9 49 37 45 31 19 51 25 33 53 44 5 10 27 8 23 35 24 55 37 9 16 17 17 22 11 44 31 13 7 27 16 34 13 12 26 13 8 22 30

811 86 164 443 218 65 291 100 891 440 130 84 779 260 90 220 208 505 99 398 630 441 51 99 490 50 91 345 142 110 549 98 113 207 66 351 150 265 489 146 80 82 81 375 53 72 337 174 69 86 237

Runners

603-74% 58-67% 136-83% 317-72% 146-67% 33-51% 132-45% 41-41% 535-60% 325-74% 71-55% 57-68% 576-74% 134-52% 9-10% 158-72% 129-62% 247-49% 51-52% 278-70% 438-70% 329-75% 39-76% 75-76% 362-74% 36-72% 70-77% 212-61% 96-68% 45-41% 434-79% 69-70% 70-62% 138-67% 35-53% 263-75% 117-78% 184-69% 404-83% 81-55% 56-70% 45-55% 63-78% 283-75% 36-68% 51-71% 233-69% 127-73% 31-45% 46-53% 150-63%

2YO Winners

Stakes Winners

Graded Stakes Winners

Progeny Earnings

AEI

Comp Index

434-54% 56-7% 47-55% 9-10% 98-60% 32-20% 210-47% 64-14% 102-47% 15-7% 19-29% 11-17% 89-31% 33-11% 19-19% 7-7% 395-44% 112-13% 233-53% 57-13% 52-40% 0-0% 40-48% 3-4% 397-51% 116-15% 94-36% 19-7% 5-6% 0-0% 94-43% 27-12% 77-37% 12-6% 180-36% 47-9% 33-33% 11-11% 195-49% 44-11% 320-51% 95-15% 239-54% 62-14% 30-59% 11-22% 56-57% 20-20% 223-46% 42-9% 22-44% 4-8% 41-45% 9-10% 124-36% 15-4% 62-44% 16-11% 19-17% 10-9% 333-61% 113-21% 48-49% 8-8% 51-45% 6-5% 95-46% 27-13% 25-38% 5-8% 193-55% 51-15% 98-65% 8-5% 125-47% 31-12% 291-60% 80-16% 49-34% 5-3% 40-50% 5-6% 23-28% 10-12% 43-53% 14-17% 204-54% 40-11% 18-34% 1-2% 29-40% 12-17% 162-48% 24-7% 86-49% 20-11% 18-26% 0-0% 22-26% 7-8% 76-32% 22-9%

44-5% 6-7% 11-7% 9-2% 10-5% 1-2% 4-1% 2-2% 32-4% 10-2% 2-2% 2-2% 26-3% 6-2% 0-0% 8-4% 6-3% 7-1% 3-3% 13-3% 18-3% 16-4% 1-2% 2-2% 11-2% 1-2% 3-3% 8-2% 3-2% 2-2% 19-3% 1-1% 2-2% 6-3% 1-2% 11-3% 3-2% 7-3% 16-3% 1-1% 1-1% 1-1% 1-1% 4-1% 0-0% 1-1% 7-2% 3-2% 0-0% 0-0% 1-0%

14-2% 1-1% 1-1% 1-0% 3-1% 0-0% 1-0% 0-0% 6-1% 3-1% 1-1% 1-1% 9-1% 3-1% 0-0% 1-0% 2-1% 1-0% 1-1% 1-0% 6-1% 2-0% 0-0% 1-1% 4-1% 0-0% 0-0% 4-1% 0-0% 0-0% 1-0% 1-1% 2-2% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 2-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 0-0% 1-0% 1-1% 0-0% 0-0% 1-0%

$57,288,783 $5,182,947 $9,819,138 $28,272,610 $11,396,560 $1,902,382 $6,348,378 $1,492,309 $39,102,556 $20,737,779 $3,935,823 $2,998,796 $31,300,242 $7,798,562 $240,070 $7,232,575 $6,909,476 $14,381,202 $1,988,044 $15,784,182 $20,883,352 $17,873,407 $2,057,229 $3,819,504 $15,158,654 $2,097,083 $2,806,425 $9,040,024 $4,503,298 $1,195,171 $21,694,280 $3,308,328 $3,175,740 $5,642,571 $1,314,184 $10,757,622 $4,585,777 $7,241,806 $19,330,765 $3,107,588 $2,497,867 $1,214,817 $2,873,537 $11,956,945 $1,332,212 $2,004,431 $8,561,752 $4,955,979 $950,445 $1,101,399 $4,286,023

1.92 1.72 1.53 1.51 1.42 1.40 1.34 1.26 1.20 1.20 1.15 1.12 1.12 1.11 1.08 1.08 1.07 1.05 1.04 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.02 1.01 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.96 0.94 0.88 0.88 0.85 0.84 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.81 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.78 0.75 0.72 0.71 0.70 0.69

1.21 1.27 1.07 1.11 1.08 1.04 1.53 1.28 1.66 1.43 1.25 0.92 1.31 0.99 1.10 1.24 0.89 1.15 1.07 0.97 1.20 0.91 0.79 0.93 1.37 0.90 1.44 1.44 1.07 1.07 0.83 0.62 1.25 1.05 0.94 1.10 0.89 1.08 1.05 1.03 0.68 0.91 1.16 0.95 0.86 0.68 0.96 0.71 0.86 0.80 0.75

Winners

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

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Stakes & Sales Dates 2018

2018 REGIONAL

REGIONAL RACE MEETINGS

SALE DATES

Oak Tree at Pleasanton, Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos

June 15-July 8

JULY 25 PADDOCK SALE OF RACE-READY HORSES Del Mar, Calif.

June 28-July 15

California State Fair (Cal Expo), Sacramento

July 13-29

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

July 18-Sept. 3

Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa

Aug. 2-12

Humboldt County Fair, Ferndale

Aug. 16-26

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley

Aug. 22-Oct. 2

Pomona Fair at Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos Santa Anita Park, Arcadia

Sept. 5-25 Sept. 26-Nov. 6

Fresno County Fair, Fresno

Oct. 4-14

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley

Oct. 17-Dec. 18

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar

Nov. 7-Dec. 4

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos

AUGUST 28 BARRETTS SELECT YEARLING SALE Del Mar, Calif.

PREVIEW JULY 23

(NOMINATIONS CLOSED APRIL 13)

AUGUST 14 CTBA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA YEARLING & HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE Pleasanton, Calif.

OCTOBER 16 BARRETTS FALL SALE OF YEARLINGS AND HORSES OF ALL AGES Pomona, Calif.

(ENTRIES CLOSED JUNE 4)

(EARLY ENTRIES CLOSE AUG. 24, ENTRIES CLOSE AUG. 31, SUPPLEMENTAL ENTRIES CLOSE OCT. 2)

Dec. 5-18

California-Bred/California-Sired STAKES RACES JulyÐAugust LOS ALAMITOS

DEL MAR

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4

FRIDAY, JULY 27

SATURDAY, AUG. 4

$100,000 Bertrando Stakes

$150,000 Real Good Deal Stakes

$100,000 Graduation Stakes

Tree-Year-Olds & Up 1 mile

Tree-Year-Olds 7 furlongs

Two-Year-Olds 5 1⁄2 furlongs

OAK TREE AT PLEASANTON

SATURDAY, JULY 28

FRIDAY, AUG. 10

$150,000 California Dreamin’ Stakes

$150,000 Solana Beach Stakes

Tree-Year-Olds & Up 1 1⁄16 miles (Turf)

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

SATURDAY, JULY 7

$100,000 Everett Nevin Stakes

SUNDAY, JULY 29

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 29

Two-Year-Olds 51⁄2 furlongs

$150,000 Fleet Treat Stakes

$100,000 Generous Portion Stakes

Tree-Year-Old Fillies 7 furlongs

Two-Year-Old Fillies 6 furlongs

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 1

FRIDAY, AUG. 31

$100,000 CTBA Stakes

$100,000 I’m Smokin Stakes

Two-Year-Old Fillies 5 1⁄2 furlongs

Two-Year-Olds 6 furlongs

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2018 REGIONAL STAKES RACES

AUGUST

JULY

Date 4 4 7 7 14 18 20 21 21 21 22 22 25 27 28 28 29 29 1 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 10 11 11 12 12 15 17 18 18 18 19 22 24 25 25 26 26 29 31

Track Stakes (Grade)

Conditions

Distance

OTP LA LA OTP LA Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Sac Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr SR Dmr Dmr SR Dmr Dmr SR Dmr SR Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Dmr Fer Dmr Dmr

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

6 f. 1 m. 61⁄2 f. 51⁄2 f. 11⁄8 m. 1 m. (T) 11⁄16 m. (T) 11⁄16 m. 1 m. (T) 6 f. 11⁄8 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 11⁄2 m. 7 f. 6 f. 11⁄16 m. (T) 11⁄16 m. 7 f. 51⁄2 f. 5 f. (T) 11⁄16 m. (T) 51⁄2 f. 11⁄16 m. (T) 11⁄16 m. (T) 6 f. 11⁄16 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 6 f. 11⁄16 m. (T) 61⁄2 f. 6 f. 13⁄8 m. (T) 5 f. (T) 11⁄4 m. 11⁄8 m. (T) 13⁄8 m. (T) 1 m. (T) 1 m. 1 m. 7 f. 1 m. 1 m. 15⁄8 m. 6 f. 6 f.

Oak Tree Sprint Bertrando Stakes Great Lady M. Stakes (Gr. II) Everett Nevin Stakes Los Alamitos Derby (Gr. III) Oceanside Stakes Osunitas Stakes San Diego Handicap (Gr. II) San Clemente Stakes (Gr. II) Governor’s Handicap Eddie Read Stakes (Gr. II) Wickerr Stakes Cougar II Handicap (Gr. III) Real Good Deal Stakes Bing Crosby Stakes (Gr. I) California Dreamin’ Stakes Clement L. Hirsch Stakes (Gr. I) Fleet Treat Stakes CTBA Stakes Daisycutter Handicap Yellow Ribbon Handicap (Gr. II) Graduation Stakes Luther Burbank Handicap La Jolla Handicap (Gr. III) Sorrento Stakes (Gr. II) Robert Dupret Derby Solana Beach Stakes Best Pal Stakes (Gr. II) Joseph T. Grace Handicap Rancho Bernardo Handicap (Gr. III) Jess Jackson Juvenile Stakes CTT & TOC Handicap Green Flash Handicap TVG Pacifc Classic (Gr. I) Del Mar Oaks (Gr. I) Del Mar Handicap (Gr. II) Del Mar Mile (Gr. II) Harry F. Brubaker Stakes Tranquility Lake Stakes Pat O’Brien Stakes (Gr. II) Shared Belief Stakes Torrey Pines Stakes (Gr. III) C.J. Hindley Humboldt County Marathon Stakes Generous Portion Stakes I’m Smokin Stakes

Added Value $50,000 $100,000 $150,000 $100,000 $200,000 $100,000 $75,000 $200,000 $200,000 $50,000 $250,000 $75,000 $100,000 $150,000 $300,000 $150,000 $300,000 $150,000 $100,000 $75,000 $200,000 $100,000 $50,000 $150,000 $200,000 $50,000 $150,000 $200,000 $50,000 $100,000 $50,000 $75,000 $75,000 $1,000,000 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $75,000 $75,000 $200,000 $100,000 $100,000 $20,000 $100,000 $100,000

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ADVERTISERS Auburn Laboratories Inc. ........................................................5

Dickson Podley Realtors (Jeannie Garr Roddy)...................55

Backyard Race Horse.............................................................54

E.A. Ranches ..........................................................................11

Ballena Vista Farm ............................................................ OBC

Equineline.com ......................................................................33

Barretts ...................................................................................15

Farmers Insurance-Sue Hubbard..........................................55

Barton Thoroughbreds..........................................................17

Gayle Van Leer Thoroughbred Services ..............................55

Bella Equine-Amanda Navarro .............................................55 BG Thoroughbred Farm..........................................................7 Blue Diamond Horseshoe,LLC ...............................................9 Blue Sky Training Center.......................................................54 Cardiff, Suzanne, Pedigree Research ...................................55 CARMA.....................................................................................6 Classic Silks USA ....................................................................54

Golden State Stakes Series...................................................41 Harris Farms ......................................................................... IFC Laurel Fowler Insurance Broker Inc ......................................55 Ledda Horse Transport..........................................................54 Lillian Nichols/Halters............................................................55 NTRA /John Deere ................................................................35

Cole Ranch ...............................................................................8

Robins Ranches-Nor Cal Horse Property Specialist ..........54

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Racing Age Sale.....................................................................25

West Coast Racing Colors/June Gee ..................................55

CTBA Membership................................................................13

WTBOA Summer Yearling & Mixed Sale ............................11

Daehling Ranch......................................................................54

www.horselawyers.com .........................................................54

STALLIONS Affrmative ........................................................................................... 7

James Street ....................................................................................... 9

Bluegrass Cat ................................................................................OBC

Kafwain ................................................................................................ 3

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

King of Jazz (ARG) .............................................................................. 7

Calimonco .....................................................................................OBC

Lightnin N Thunder ............................................................................ 9

Capital Account .................................................................................. 7

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

Daddy Nose Best................................................................................ 7

Old Topper.......................................................................................... 3

Dixie Chatter .................................................................................OBC

Osiris of the Nile ................................................................................. 9

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

Stanford ............................................................................................... 3

Fighting Hussar................................................................................... 7

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

Finnegans Wake ...........................................................................OBC

Tiz a Minister....................................................................................... 7

Hidden Blessing.................................................................................. 9

Unusual Heatwave .............................................................................. 7

I’m Lock N Load.................................................................................. 9

Wolfcamp ............................................................................................ 9

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