California Thoroughbred Magazine January 2023

DOUG BURGE CTBA PRESIDENT

GOLDEN STATE SERIES OFFERS INCREASED PURSES AND RACES TOTALING $4.85 MILLION FOR 2023

As 2023 begins, California-breds and California-sired runners will again have many rich black-type opportunities throughout the Golden State Stakes series program. Te Golden State Series ofers lucrative purses for

2023 GOLDEN STATE SERIES

all ages, distances, and surfaces, both north and south. Tis year we have added three additional stakes at Golden Gate Fields. We are pleased to announce and present the statewide schedule below.

Date Track Stakes Conditions Distance AddedValue

Sat, Jan 7

Sat, Jan 7

Sat, Jan 7 Sat, Jan 7

Sat, Jan 7

Sat, Jan 28

Sun, Feb 19 Mon, Feb 20 Fri, Mar 17 Sat, Mar 18 Sun, Mar 19 Sat, Apr 8 Sat, Apr 8 May May

Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, May 28 Sun, Jun 11 June July August August August August August September September October October October November November November November December December

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

Unusual Heat Turf Classic

Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint

California Cup Derby California Cup Oaks California Cup Sprint

Moscow Burning Stakes Spring Fever Stakes

Tiznow Stakes

Irish O’Brien Stakes

McCann’s Mojave Stakes

Sensational Star Stakes

Echo Eddie Stakes

Evening Jewel Stakes

Silky Sullivan Stakes

Campanile Stakes

Crystal Water Stakes

Snow Chief Stakes

Fran’s Valentine Stakes

Thor’s Echo Stakes

Melair Stakes

Dream Of Summer Stakes

Bertrando Stakes

Fleet Treat Stakes

Real Good Deal Stakes

California Dreamin’ Stakes

CTBA Stakes

Graduation Stakes

Solana Beach Stakes

Generous Portion Stakes

I’m Smokin Stakes

Harris Farms Stakes

California Distaff Handicap

California Flag Handicap

Golden State Juvenile Fillies

Golden State Juvenile

Betty Grable Stakes

Cary Grant Stakes

Soviet Problem Stakes

King Glorious Stakes

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

Fillies

Fillies F/M Fillies F/M Fillies Fillies

F/M

Fillies

F/M

Fillies

F/M

Fillies

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

11∕8 M, Turf

6 F, Turf

11∕16 M 1 M, Turf 6 F 1 M, Dirt 6 F 1 M, Dirt 61∕2 F, Turf 11∕8 M, Dirt 61∕2 F, Turf 61∕2 F 61∕2 F 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 11∕8 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 6 F 11∕16 M, Dirt 5 F, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 7 F, Dirt 7 F, Dirt 11∕16 M, Turf 51∕2 F, Dirt 51∕2 F, Dirt 1 M, Turf 6 F, Dirt 6 F, Dirt 6 F, Dirt 6 F, Turf 6 F, Turf 7 F, Dirt 7 F, Dirt 7 F, Dirt 7 F, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 1 M, Dirt

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

Advertised schedule of races and purses subject to change

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

TERRY C. LOVINGIER PRESIDENT DOUG BURGE

VICE CHAIRPERSON GEORGE F. SCHMITT

TREASURER

PETE PARRELLA

SECRETARY SUE GREENE

DIRECTORS

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

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

CONTROLLER

THOMAS R. RETCHLESS SALES

LORETTA VEIGA

REGISTRAR/INCENTIVE PROGRAM MANAGER MARY ELLEN LOCKE

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR DAWN GERBER

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/EVENT COORDINATOR CHRISTY CHAPMAN

California-bred One in Vermillion took his second consecutive stakes at Turf Paradise when he scored in the $60,000 Lost in the Fog Stakes Dec. 21. He had earlier won the Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity.

Sent away as the 5-2 second choice in the 61⁄2-furlong Lost in the Fog, One in Vermillion led throughout, battling with favored Man Child. He held of that rival by a head in 1:15.59 under jockey Harry Hernandez.

Richard Barton Enterprises bred One in Vermillion, a 2020 son of Kentucky sire Army Mule out of the Any Given Saturday mare Given

CAL-BREDS AT GOLDEN GATE

Chancery Way and Passarando represented their native California well at Golden Gate Fields in December. Chancery Way won the $77,250 Bear Fan Stakes Dec. 10, and Passarando captured the $77,250 Gold Rush Stakes Dec. 3.

A $6,500 graduate of the 2020 California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California sale, Chancery Way kept her record perfect with the Bear Fan, her fourth start and victory. Ridden by Kevin Radke and trained by Jamey Tomas, she led every step of the six furlongs, crossing the fnish line 11⁄4 lengths in front of fellow Cal-bred Big Summer while stopping the timer in 1:09.89.

John Harris’ Harris Farms and John Nicoletti bred Chancery Way, a 2019 daughter of Mr. Big—Tis Means War, by War Chant. Big Summer is also by

Mr. Big. Chancery Way is the frst stakes winner for owners Andy and Rob Smolich. (For more on Andy Smolich, see this month’s Member Profle on page 40.)

Passarando was winning his second stakes, having taken the Oct. 29 Golden State Juvenile Stakes at Santa Anita. He then ran second in the Nov. 12 Golden Nugget Stakes at Golden Gate prior to the Gold Rush.

Next-to-last early, Passarando angled out for the stretch run in the one-mile Gold Rush. He closed to win by 11⁄4 lengths in 1:37.78 over longshot Chase the Chaos. Catalino Martinez rode Passarando for trainer Steve Specht.

Larry and Marianne Williams bred and own Passarando. Te 2020 gelding is by the Williamses champion Cal-bred Tamarando out of the Lucky Pulpit mare I’m Passing Ya Now.

TEN CALIFORNIA GRADED STAKES DOWNGRADED

A total of 10 California graded stakes were downgraded for 2023 by the American Graded Stakes Committee. In its annual reassessment in December of graded races throughout the U.S., the AGSC didn’t upgrade any stakes in California to grade 1, 2, or 3 status.

Though no California stakes received a boost in graded status, of the 12 races newly named as listed stakes, two are in California: the Daisycutter Handicap at Del Mar and the Lady of Shamrock Stakes at Santa Anita. In addition, the Wickerr Stakes at Del Mar will now be a listed-restricted race.

Star. Esteban Martinez trains One in Vermillion for owner Jonathan Kalman, who purchased the colt for $26,000 from the Few Acre Farm consignment to the 2021 Arizona Toroughbred Breeders’ Association fall mixed sale.

Of the fve former grade 1 races nationwide that were demoted to grade 2, two are in California: the Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos and the Rodeo Drive Stakes at Santa Anita. Five of the seven former grade 2 races demoted to grade 3 are in California: the Sorrento Stakes at Del Mar and, at Santa Anita, the Monrovia Stakes, San Carlos Stakes, San Marcos Stakes, and Santa Ynez Stakes.

Twelve former grade 3 races will be listed stakes for 2023, three of them at Santa Anita: the Affrmed Stakes, Santa Barbara Stakes, and Sweet Life Stakes. Eleven former listed races will now be non-listed black-type status for 2023, including the California Derby at Golden Gate Fields and the Baffe Stakes and Desert Code Stakes at Santa Anita.

One in Vermillion COADY PHOTOGRAPHY

VASSAR

PHOTOGRAPHY

One in Vermillion at Turf Paradise

SPRIET RECEIVES UC DAVIS AWARD

Dr. Mathieu Spriet, a professor in the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine, received the 2022 Clinical Excellence Award for his work in diagnostic imaging. The award was given as part of the university’s annual fall faculty reception.

Spriet has played an integral role in the development of the Longmile Positron Emission Tomography (MILE-PET) Scan machine and in getting that equipment installed on the Santa Anita backstretch. The PET machine is one of many advanced diagnostic tools that veterinarians, in conjunction with trainers and track management, are using to fnd issues in racehorses before they become major problems.

A faculty member at UC Davis since 2007, Spriet received his DVM from Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Lyon in Lyon, France and Master’s degree from the University of Montreal. He completed his residency in diagnostic imaging through the University of Pennsylvania. Spriet currently serves as the co-service chief and director of diagnostic imaging services in the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital.

Spriet has expanded the feld of equine diagnostic imaging by developing and implementing PET in both anesthetized and standing horses. This leap in ability to pinpoint areas of injury and infammation has not been seen since the development of CT and MRI in the late 1990s.

CORRIE MCCROSKEY

By UNCLE MO. Sire of 7 Graded Stakes winners in 2022 including MO DONEGAL and exceptional sprinter GOLDEN PAL.

Mo-Malibu Cougar, by Malibu Moon

LAVA MAN AND HIS ENTOURAGE: California-bred Lava Man retired from his second career after the 2022 Breeders’ Cup and is joined at Old Friends by many of his fans. After his stellar racing career, in which he was twice named Cal-bred Horse of the Year and earned $5,268,706, Lava Man spent several years as a pony for his trainer, Doug O’Neill. He is now enjoying retirement at Old Friends in Lexington, Ky.

Barber to TOC Board

California owner and breeder Gary Barber has been appointed to the Toroughbred Owners of California board of directors.

Barber flls the vacancy created by the resignation of Bill Strauss.

Breeder of such California-breds as Mr. Hinx and (in partnership) Kookie Gal, Barber was named national owner of the year by the Toroughbred Owners and Breeders Association in 2019-20. Horses he has owned include 2019 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner War of Will, millionaire Belvoir Bay, and Cal-bred champion Cost of Freedom.

Barber is a noted flm executive, having led the prestigious Metro Goldwin Mayer Inc. as chairman and chief executive officer. He is the founding partner of Spyglass Entertainment and currently serves as chairman and chief executive officer of Spyglass Media Group LLC.

IN Memoriam

Owens

California breeder Jack Owens, the longest-serving member on the Thoroughbred Owners of California board, died Nov. 21 of a heart attack. First elected to the TOC board in 1995, Owens served six years as chairman and had just retired from board service this past July.

Owens bred and owned Thoroughbreds for more than 30 years. He owned Riveroak Ranch in Stanislaus County with his wife, Barbara, having purchased the land in 1981, and raced primarily in Northern California. The Owenses’ homebreds included stakes-placed Midnight Ming, a California-bred son of Midnight Lute, and stakes-placed Niassa, a Cal-bred daughter of Papa Clem.

During his tenure with TOC, Owens also served as vice chairman representing Northern California, chairman of the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee, and as a member of the Racing Affairs, Wagering, Bylaws Review, and Purse committees.

A graduate of Stanford, Owens practiced law for more than 30 years. He served as a law clerk to Justice Lewis F. Powell Jr. at the U.S. Supreme Court and taught at the University of California Berkeley School of Law. For more than 25 years he was the executive vice president and general counsel of Gallo Winery.

“Jack had a great legal mind that was invaluable to the (TOC) board,” said Ed Moger, who trained for Owens and also served with him at TOC. “He was so intelligent and always right on target. He loved the game, he loved his farm, and he loved his horses.”

Jack

BIG RUNNUER

Stormy Atlantic – Elusive Luci, by Elusive Quality | Fee: $2,500 LFSN

FIGHTING HUSSAR

Rockport Harbor – Lightning Pace, by Regal Classic | Fee: $1,000 LFG

GATO DEL ORO

Medaglio D’oro – Funny Feeling, by Distorted Humor | Fee: Complimentary

KING OF JAZZ (ARG)

Giant’s Causeway – Kiss Me Sweet (ARG), by Lode | Fee: $1,000 LFG

UNUSUAL HEATWAVE

Unusual Heat – Miss Alphie, by Candi’s Gold | Fee: $2,500 LFG

ORIGINAIRE (IRE)

OSCAR NOMINATED

Kittens Joy – Devine Actress, by Theatrical (IRE) | Fee: Private Treaty

MO THE BEHOLDER

Uncle Mo – Leslie’s Harmony, by Curlin | Fee: $2,500 LFSN

MERIT MAN

With Distinction – Precise Strike, by Precise End | Fee: $1,500 LFSN

ROUSING SERMON

Lucky Pulpit – Rousing Again, by Awesome Again | Fee: $2,500 LF

Zoffany

- Polly Perkins (IRE) by Pivotal (GB) | Fee: Complimentary

Joe Pruett

Joe Pruett, the only ranch manager for the Hat Ranch West in Temecula from 1971 to its closure in 2005, died Dec. 6. He was 78.

During his tenure, Pruett foaled broodmares such as California Broodmare of the Year General Store and Magnifcent Crown, the dam of 1994 California Cup Classic winner College Town. He foaled and/or oversaw the early growth and/

or rehab of such outstanding horses as Double Discount, Chain Store, Telly’s Pop, Summer Sale, and Best Dress.

Pruett was one of 17 children raised at his parents’ chicken ranch in El Cajon. He served in the National Guard and was deployed to Hollywood Park during the Watts Riots. He went to work at Mel Stute’s training barn, and Stute introduced him to Ken Schiffer, owner of Hat Ranch West. Pruett and his then-wife Irma raised fve children at the Hat Ranch West.

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He later married his second wife. Robbie, and upon their retirement moved to Siloam Springs, Ark., where he enjoyed plenty of golf. The couple had recently moved to Cedar City, Utah, and Pruett passed away there. He is survived by Robbie, fve children—Joe, Don, Pat, Shelly, and Noni— and one granddaughter, Sheyenne.

Jed Cohen

Jed Cohen, whose family races in the name of Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal, died Nov. 27 in Del Mar at age 89. Though the stable races many foreign-bred runners, the Cohens have also bred and raced several good California-breds.

Cohen’s experience with Cal-breds dates back to George A. Pope Jr., who owned 1954 Kentucky Derby winner Determine. Cohen bought Domineering, a Cal-bred son of Determine, from Pope after the horse had won the Royal Lodge Stakes at Ascot. Domineering was a multiple stakes-placed runner in California.

“Domineering was a different quality horse than I had ever been able to get,” Jed once recalled.

Cohen bought Suances privately in France before the 2000 Emirates Airline Prix Jean Prat (G1), which the colt won. At Arlington Park, Suances kicked a stall door, severing a tendon and nearly ending his life. Cohen saved the horse, who successfully returned to the races and later stood at Rancho Temescal in Piru until his death in 2019. Suances’ runners included multiple stakes-winning Cal-bred Camino Del Paraiso, bred by Red Baron’s Barn.

Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal led all owners at the 2022 Del Mar fall meeting, Santa Anita fall meeting, and Santa Anita winter meeting. While son Tim Cohen has more recently been managing the stable, Jed founded it decades ago. Alone or in partnership, the family has campaigned such graded stakes winners as millionaires Janet, River Boyne, Sharp Samurai, Dr. Schivel, and Itsinthepost.

In addition to his three children, Cohen is survived by his wife, Bobbie, and grandsons Cole and Cody.

THIS MONTH IN

HISTORY

victory, following the 2012 Swingtime Stakes. Denise Kim Thorson and Nick Tamborino bred A Jealous Woman, and the daughter of Muqtarib—Miss Free Bird, by Fly So Free, was foaled at Rancho San Miguel. Francis Meza trained A Jealous Woman for owner Three Cent Stable. A Jealous Woman earned a total of $469,956, and her foals have included By My Standards, a multiple graded stakes winner and earner of $2,294,430.

25 YEARS AGO

10 YEARS AGO

California-bred A JEALOUS WOMAN, the oldest distaffer in the $92,500 Megahertz Stakes at age 7, defeated her younger rivals in the Santa Anita listed stakes Jan. 19, 2013. Third early in the one-mile turf race under jockey Brice Blanc, A Jealous Woman had to withstand a blanket fnish to post a neck margin over Byrony, with favored In the Stars third. A Jealous Woman stopped the timer in 1:33.09. It was her second stakes

RIO ORO, bred by equine veterinarian and surgeon Dr. Rick Arthur and his brother, Michael, won the $110,300 San Miguel Stakes at Santa Anita Jan. 10, 1998. The 3-year-old gelding led throughout the six-furlong listed stakes while ridden by jockey Dario Lozoya, scoring by three lengths over Iron Cat in 1:08 3/5. Debi Ferguson trained Rio Oro for owner Larry D. Wells. Rio Oro was a son of Oraibi—Rio Tejo, by Tsunami Slew. After Rio Tejo had fractured a cannon bone, Arthur repaired it surgically and took over ownership of the mare. Rio Tejo was named the 2003-04 California Broodmare of the Year. Rio Oro won three

stakes in Arizona as well as the 2001 California Cup Starter Sprint Handicap, and he earned a total of $341,854.

50 YEARS AGO

THE FLETCHER JONES DISPERSAL Jan. 28, 1973, set several records for a public auction. Typecast, the 1972 national champion older mare, sold for a world-record $725,000. It was the frst sale held by the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Fasig-Tipton under the banner of CTBA Sales, and it was held at the Hollywood Park sales pavilion. Jones, a major California breeder and owner of Westerly Stud Farm, had died when his plane crashed in Santa Barbara County in November 1972. The sale grossed a California single-session record of $3,796,600 for an average of $28,122. Horses sold included River Lady for $230,000, a California record for a broodmare; the broodmare Oak Cluster for $200,000; an unnamed 2-year-old daughter of Promised Land for $65,000, a California record for a 2-year-old flly; and an unnamed yearling flly by Promised Land for $60,000, a California record for a yearling flly.

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A Jealous Woman

CTBA working for you

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

Vote for California-bred Champions

All California Toroughbred Breeders Association members each year have the opportunity to vote for the California-bred champions of the previous year. Te voting for the champions of 2022 will be conducted totally online, beginning Jan. 16. Deadline for all votes will be Jan. 23.

Cal-bred honors are awarded to the breeder(s) of each category, a tradition that the CTBA inaugurated in 1973. Te categories are: Horse of the Year, 2-year-old male, 2-year-old female, 3-year-old male, 3-year-old female, older male, older female, sprinter, and turf horse.

Champions will be honored at the CTBA’s Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for March 6 at Le Méridien hotel in Arcadia near the CTBA ofces and Santa Anita. In addition, California Toroughbred will print articles on each champion as part of the April 2023 issue of the magazine.

Please help the CTBA honor the Cal-bred champions by voting. Go to ctba.com for more information and to vote.

Cal-breds Will Shine at California Cup Day

California-breds and California-sired horses will take the spotlight at Santa Anita Saturday, Jan. 7, for California Cup. The day’s card will include five stakes for Cal-breds and Cal-sired horses, highlighted by the $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic presented by City National Bank. The 11⁄8-mile event on the turf is for 4-year-olds and up. The other stakes are the $200,000 California Cup Derby at 11⁄16 miles on the dirt, the $200,000 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks at a mile on the turf, the $150,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint at 6 furlongs on the dirt, and the $150,000 Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf Sprint presented by John Deere at about 61⁄2 furlongs on the turf.

THANK YOU, STALLION OWNERS

The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association thanks the many stallion owners for their donations that made the 2022 Annual Stallion Season Auction a success.

Proceeds from the auction by law go strictly toward the lobbying expenses of the CTBA, working in support of legislation that favorably impacts California Thoroughbred breeders. This is a particularly important year legislatively for the breeding industry.

The auction featured seasons donated by these farms: Arroyo Vista, Barton Thoroughbreds, BG Thoroughbreds, Blue Diamond Horseshoe, Daehling Ranch, Harris Farms, Lovacres Ranch, Oak Hill Farm, Ocean Breeze Ranch, Rancho San Miguel, and Victory Rose Thoroughbreds.

CTBA DATES TO REMEMBER

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Names for foals of 2021 must be claimed. After Feb. 1, a naming fee of $100 will apply.

Wednesday, Feb. 15

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

Deadline to nominate California-bred/California-sired 2-year-olds (foals of 2021) to the Golden State Series; $300 fee applies.

CTBA MEMBERS

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Acosta El Centro, CA

Andres A. Hernandez Sanger, CA

Hector Romero Preciado Reedley, CA

OM is the leading money-winning son of MUNNINGS, a Top 10 Sire in 2020-2022, represented by 19 stakes winners in 2021 and 15 in 2022 as of mid-December. Only INTO MISCHIEF had more.

only 2-year-old to defeat AMERICAN PHAROAH, OM led gate to wire, defeating the juvenile champion by more than nine lengths in time of 1:15 3/5 while setting a 98 Beyer for the 6 1/2 furlongs.

2023

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES

CTFoundation

PRESIDENT Ada Gates Patton VICE-PRESIDENT/TREASURER Gail Gregson

SECRETARY

Jane Goldstein,

Larisa Wick Holderied Joins CTF Board

Larisa Wick Holderied has fond memories of a childhood flled with fun visits to Santa Anita, courtesy of her great-grandfather, Ray Bell Sr., who was a champion rodeo rider before becoming a successful race horse owner and bloodstock dealer. Unlike several of Bell’s other descendants who pursued racing professions, she went in a diferent direction, earning a B. A. degree from Pennsylvania State University and a law degree from Albany Law School in New York. She was admitted to the bar in New York State in 2005.

Secretary

Jeff Blea, DVM

Tracy Gantz

Larisa Wick Holderied

Thomas S. Robbins

John W. Sadler

Noreen Sullivan

Amy J. Zimmerman

Coming full circle to the Toroughbred world, Mrs. Holderied has joined the California Toroughbred Foundation board of trustees and brings valuable experience working with non-proft organizations. Currently she is director of government relations for the Wright Group NY, where she is responsible for the creation and execution of the fscal, educational, and government engagement lobbying strategies for approximately 60 nonproft organizations.

Mrs. Holderied is a board member and development committee chair of LiveOn NY, a nonproft membership association representing a network of more than 120 nonproft organizations that help older New Yorkers thrive in their communities. Since 2020 she has been president of the Junior League of the Oranges and Short Hills, New Jersey. Te Junior League is a nonproft membership association of women committed to making a demonstrable impact in local communities through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.

She has done pro bono representation for Sauti Yetu, a New York nonproft serving women and families from West Africa, 2011 to present; MindBuilders, a Bronx-based nonproft providing cultural programming to Bronx residents, 2011 to present; and the Climate Museum, the frst museum dedicated to climate change and climate solutions in the United States, 2016 to present.

memorial donations

The CTF accepts donations in memory of relatives and friends, with all such donations allocated to Scholarship Funds of the Foundation. Please remember members of our industry with a donation to the CTF memorial fund. Donations may be sent to CTF, 201 Colorado Place, Arcadia, CA 91007.

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.

MURRAY FRIEDLANDER

Gail

Gregson Ada Gates Patton Jay Privman

A LEADING

SECOND-CROP SIRE IN CALIFORNIA

HOW SWEET IT IS

GIVER NOT A TAKER

captured the second stakes of his 2YO season with a determined win in the KING GLORIOUS S. at Los Alamitos on Dec. 18.

Twirling Candy—Talkin and Singing, by Songandaprayer | 2023 Fee: $5,000 S&N

Turf Flier

CAL-BRED T. V. LARK POPULARIZED TURF RACING IN THE U.S.

Editor’s Note: We are delighted to welcome Mary Fleming Simon back to the pages of this magazine. A staff member at the California Toroughbred Breeders Association from 1976-85, she authored numerous articles for the magazine, then known as Te Toroughbred of California. She also wrote the book A History of the Toroughbred in California, published by the CTBA. Mary moved to Kentucky, where she and husband Mark Simon raised two daughters and Mary also earned three Eclipse Awards for her writing. Her roots remain in California and with California-breds, however, and so it is ftting that she writes about one of the all-time great Cal-breds: T. V. Lark.

BY MARY FLEMING SIMON

On a wintry February 12, 1957, afternoon General Electric madeagame-changing announcement: Its chemists in Schenectady, N.Y., had created a new, super-strong substance with seemingly unlimited potential—a brownish, rock-like material much stronger than a diamond and resistant to high heat and intense pressure. It would be known by the brand name Borazon.

Tat same day, 2,800 miles away in sunny Riverside, Calif., a brown foal was born on a backyard farm. He, too, would be tough and strong, with unlimited potential and the ability to withstand the heat and pressure of competition. Had his breeder only known, Walter Lucas might have dubbed him “Borazon” rather than T. V. Lark.

MAKING A CHAMPION

Lucas was Kentucky born and raised. After witnessing Exterminator’s unlikely 1918 Kentucky Derby victory, the young man was hooked forever on the Sport of Kings. He later followed opportunity west, opened a dental ofce in the Los

T. V. Lark, outside, defeats Kelso in the 1961 Washington, D.C., International Stakes at Laurel Park

Angeles suburb of Pasadena, and eventually earned enough to subsidize his entry into the world of Toroughbreds. And like everyone else in the business, Lucas dreamed of breeding champions.

But how does one create such a horse? It’s an elusive blend of luck and genetic spark that has bafed breeders for centuries. For Lucas, the formula was simple: Send a bad-legged mare to a manically nervous stallion, then raise the foal on a dusty half-acre lot in the California desert. Voila!

Despite his successful business, Lucas’ investment funds remained limited, so to optimize his chances for success on a budget he immersed himself in the study of pedigrees. After much consideration, he decided to stake his program on the blood of Blue Larkspur and began by acquiring Larksnest, a sore-kneed descendant of E. R. Bradley’s 1929 champion. Te Bull Dog flly’s zero-for-six race record made her a cost-efective launching point for the neophyte breeder.

In 1947, Lucas sent the young mare to a sulker named Heelfy, who on a good day could match strides with Seabiscuit and War Admiral, but on a bad day would bolt, wheel, refuse to run, and require a blindfold to get anywhere near a starting gate. Since his bad days far outnumbered the good, Heelfy became another afordable option for Lucas.

Tis serendipitous mating resulted in Miss Larksfy, whose knees unfortunately matched those of her dam and who was similarly hopeless at locating a winner’s circle. After her zero-for-eight start, Lucas raised the white fag and sent her to join Larksnest at the farm, where in 1956 she was booked to a well-bred, marginally accomplished local stallion named Indian Hemp.

It was an interesting move. Indian Hemp was an Irish-bred son of Nasrullah, a difcult character who could fy when the mood struck. Indian Hemp was his sire without the gifts. High-strung and impossible to keep weight on, he’d been sold to (or dumped on) American interests specifcally to compete for the 1952 Washington, D.C., International. He washed out that day and fnished last.

Tus, T. V. Lark’s immediate family brimmed with bad knees, uncontrol-

lable nerves, stubborn willfulness, and nasty tempers—hardly a recipe for success. Tat he overcame all of this is a miracle unto itself.

SOLD

As a baby, T. V. Lark was a muddy bay, gawky and slab-sided, all legs, no body—and as turf writer Charlie Hatton would later say, “not suited to model for a

weathervane.” But as those early months passed, Miss Larksfy’s son matured into a less unsightly specimen, and by the summer of ’58 he was cataloged for the California Toroughbred Breeders Association’s select yearling sale.

Ninety oferings averaged $7,118 at that auction with top price of $32,000 paid for Hollywood leading man George Brent’s Alibhai colt Here Ye., a future

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A versatile performer, C. R. Mac Stable’s T. V. Lark, left, began his career on dirt, where he won the Arlington Futurity at Arlington Park in a photo fnish, his frst stakes victory

T. V. Lark and trainer Paul Parker in 1960

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low-level claimer.

T. V. Lark attracted less attention in the Del Mar barn area that week than Here Ye, but one potential buyer kept coming back to him. Tirty-seven-year-old construction executive Chase McCoy, a small man with big dreams and money to burn, had his sights set frmly on T. V. Lark.

Accompanied by trainer Paul Miller, McCoy began bidding on his “dream colt,” but hesitated at $9,000, later recalling that someone—perhaps Miller—had leaned in to whisper: “You’ll be lucky not to get that ugly sucker.” Succumbing to a contrarian impulse, McCoy promptly

signaled $10,000 and the hammer fell. Within a year, Smith and McCoy were bickering openly and bitterly over who had actually “discovered” T. V. Lark.

EARLY DAYS

For a colt his size, T. V. Lark developed quickly. A little more than a week after his actual birthdate, he ran second in a three-furlong Santa Anita baby race. Twelve days later he wired a similar feld in :332⁄5. Four consecutive Hollywood Park losses followed.

At that point T. V. Lark didn’t appear a viable prospect to ship halfway across the

country for one of America’s premier juvenile races. But of to Chicago he went, where Aug. 1, as part of a 33-1 mutuel feld, he scored a $68 upset in the fnal stride of the $212,000 Arlington Futurity over a feld that included future Kentucky Derby and Preakness winners.

McCoy and Miller parted ways that fall after their sniping reached a boiling point. Enter Bill Molter (of Round Table fame), a leading trainer at the height of a Hall of Fame career. Te astute horseman saw his new charge as a talented but inconsistent puzzle to be solved; T. V. Lark was by now an anxious stall walker, one who didn’t much care for people and who bit them whenever he could. Molter understood that to some extent the colt was genetically programmed that way; the trainer also knew from experience that patience and perseverance could work wonders.

What was the key to unlocking the magic of this enigmatic colt? Molter paid close attention to what T. V. Lark was “telling” him. For one thing, T. V. Lark absolutely loathed an of track; he could barely raise a gallop over a wet surface of any kind. Te trainer also concluded that while T. V. Lark could sprint, longer distances would better suit him. He was right.

In his 14th and fnal race of 1959, T. V. Lark won the California Breeders’ Trial for Molter. He had started more times at 2 than many of today’s top horses do in an entire career.

Walt Disney presents the Los Angeles Handicap trophy to T. V. Lark and jockey John Longden as trainer Paul Parker, holding T. V. Lark, and then-owner Chase McCoy, left, proudly look on

In his championship turf season, T. V. Lark takes the 1961 United Nations Handicap over the accomplished Sword Dancer, with Preakness winner Bally Ache third.

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In 1960 Molter was still fguring out his now 3-year-old, who began the season with a six-furlong allowance victory, followed by three thirds and a second in Santa Anita stakes. After a disappointing run in the Santa Anita Derby, T. V. Lark was fnally rounding into form when Molter sent him up to Bay Meadows—where tragedy struck.

Fresh of another allowance score, T. V. Lark was among the favorites for the April 2 Tropicana Hotel of Las Vegas Stakes, a California Derby prep. Race day dawned

His trajectory from promising racehorse to national stardom was not a direct one, and while not nominated for the Kentucky Derby, he was well-beaten in the California Derby and Preakness Stakes.

In Chicago that summer he turned a sharp corner when he gave three pounds and an eight-length whipping to rising star Kelso in the Arlington Classic.

T. V. Lark subsequently equaled Arlington Park’s nine-furlong record in the American Derby, then whipped his elders in the Washington Park Handicap. At that point, Parker came up with a daring idea.

lar feld lined up, butT. V. Lark was ready. He skimmed over the grassy surface like a pro, decisively beating older reigning Horse of the Year Sword Dancer.

In February 1961, a victory in the Santa Catalina Handicap made now 4-year-old T. V. Lark the 16th Toroughbred to surpass $600,000 in earnings.

T. V. Lark was still growing into himself. Tat year New York veterinarian Manny Gilman would measure him at a fraction under 17 hands. According to Bill Conklin of the New York Times, the colt’s high, narrow withers made it hard to keep a saddle on him, writing: “Te girth had to be cinched much further back than the norm to prevent slipping.” Parker laughingly noted that when Hall of Famer John Longden arrived in the paddock one afternoon for the mount on T. V. Lark, “he thought we didn’t know how to saddle a horse.”

In the midst of a summer losing streak, T. V. Lark was sold for $600,000 (roughly $6 million today) to a syndicate headed by 27-year-old Preston Madden, grandson of Kentucky’s “Wizard of the Turf,” John Madden. Among the shareholders were such noted names as Mereworth Farm, Nelson Bunker Hunt, Bruno Ferrari, and Mrs. P.A.B. Widener.

Daily Racing Form’s pedigree authority Leon Rasmussen marveled at this transaction.

“While it happens more often than a man biting a dog,” he wrote, “it’s still news when Kentucky pays in excess of half a million dollars for a California-bred stallion to stand at stud.”

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with no sign of Molter—an unheard-of circumstance. Driven by an inner fre, the renowned horseman routinely worked from dawn to dusk with never a day of. Stable hands soon received the devastating news that their boss had succumbed that morning to a cerebral stroke at age 49. Hours later, T. V. Lark would honor his trainer’s memory with a victory.

Te colt’s new conditioner was the one man in the world he loved—his 38-year-old groom Paul Parker. It was a wise, if somewhat unorthodox, move on the part of McCoy.

T. V. Lark remained a work in progress.

TURF

T. V. Lark had grown up in a small desert paddock. Grass was all but a foreign substance to him in those formative early days. But by the 1960s, turf racing had taken of in America. Fans loved watching and handicapping contests over what racing journalists referred to as “the greensward,” and trainers were fnding that some horses seemed made to order for that surface. Would T. V. Lark be one of them? Parker wanted to know.

Te experiment began when he saddled the leggy colt for Atlantic City’s United Nations Handicap Sept. 17, 1960. A stel-

As was his pattern, T. V. Lark hit his best stride late in the year, winning the 10-furlong Hawthorne Gold Cup on dirt for his new ownership, followed by an American-record-smashing performance at Aqueduct in the 15 8-mile Knickerbocker Handicap on turf. Tis set him up perfectly for the Nov. 11 Washington, D.C., International, the race his sire had failed in so miserably nine years earlier.

T. V. Lark would not sufer the same fate. Parker had his charge ready for a career-crowning efort. Te 10th running of America’s marquee grass event drew a feld that today’s Breeders’ CupTurf could only

T. V. Lark with Kenny Smith get a training turn at Santa Anita accompanied by trainer Paul Parker

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nearly two seconds, running the distance in 2:261⁄5. Tis supreme efort ensured T. V. Lark the title as America’s grass champion of 1961.

Tis was his swan song. It couldn’t get better than that—and it didn’t. Te initial plan had been to retire T. V. Lark for 1962, but sporting Madden opted to run him one more year. Time proved that decision wrong. For whatever reason, T. V. Lark’s form rapidly deteriorated, and his lone stakes win in 17 starts came in the PhiladelphiaTurf Handicap over an indifferent feld.

Tough his record at 5 was dull, T. V. Lark passed two noteworthy milestones that year. He became the top money-winning horse ever sold at public auction, and with a bankroll of $902,194 he surpassed Swaps as the all-time leading California-bred earner. Over four very busy racing seasons, T. V. Lark had displayed astonishing mettle and versatility, winning from three to 13 furlongs on dirt and grass, while outsprinting the best sprinters and outstaying the best stayers. And through it all he remained sound. A minor stall injury and a small splint were the sum total of his physical mishaps.

RETIREMENT

When the champion arrived at Madden’s Hamburg Place near Lexington, Ky., Nov. 25, 1962, his best form was a year behind him. Nobody cared. He had won just 19 of 72 starts. Nobody cared. He was truly the antithesis of a 21st century superstar. No fash was involved, no breathtaking stretch runs, no blinding, unconquerable brilliance. T. V. Lark wasn’t the equine version of a meteor, here and gone in blink, but rather, was a horse of his time—a battle-tested warrior who ran long and hard at the top of his game, beloved for qualities that might seem quaint by today’s standards.

envy. Champions rolled in from France, England, Denmark, Ireland, Venezuela, and even the Soviet Union to compete for the $100,000 purse and global acclaim at 11 2 miles on Laurel Park’s lush turf course. Despite it being Kelso’s frst attempt on grass, he was sent of the odds-on favorite, with T. V. Lark at 7-2.

Tat International became a race for the ages, a ferce 12-furlong duel at equal weights between Kelso and T. V. Lark, who left a star-studded feld behind like they’d been tied to the eighth pole. At the fnish, the California colt had put away his great rival by nearly a length and, in so doing, smashed Laurel’s course record by

Te breeding industry in 1963 was far diferent from today. A young stallion wasn’t frowned upon for running long and hard. Breeders didn’t hold it against T. V. Lark that he had raced as a fully mature horse … or that he had good days and bad ones, like any mere mortal … or that he specialized on grass … or that he could gallop along all day.

Breeders were eager to give him a shot

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Preston Madden, grandson of famed Hamburg Place horseman John Madden, headed a syndicate that purchased T. V. Lark and stood him at Hamburg Place

T. V. Lark at historic Hamburg Place in Lexington, Ky.

at $5,000 a pop, and did so by awarding him a book flled with stakes winners, stakes producers, daughters of War Admiral, and a half sister to a Kentucky Derby winner. Hopes were high; T. V. Lark would not disappoint.

In those days 40 mares were considered a full book for any stallion to handle, and fewer than that for a freshman prospect. T. V. Lark’s debut crop netted just 18 foals of 1964. (By comparison, present-day champions American Pharoah and Justify were represented by 162 and 277 frstcrop foals, respectively.) Tis group would include major stakes-winning fllies T. V’s Princess, Sports Event, and dual American record-setter Pink Pigeon.

If not a breed-changing progenitor in the end, T. V. Lark nonetheless racked up impressive lifetime stats and became a reliable source of quality runners such as 1972 Hollywood Gold Cup winner Quack and turf stars Bufalo Lark, Golden Don, and Kentuckian. Over 13 seasons, he sired 383 foals (an average of 29 per crop). Remarkably, 87 of his 316 career starters won or placed in stakes company—a whopping 28%. Like their sire, they tended to be sound and honest, many preferring grass to dirt.

LASTING INFLUENCE

In 1974T. V. Lark became the frst California-bred to top an American general sires list by earnings. Nearly 50 years later he remains the only one. By then he commanded a $20,000 fee, comparable to $110,000 in 2022. And though fellow Cal-bred Swaps was the more brilliant racehorse (and another expensive Kentucky acquisition), T. V. Lark would outsire him in every major statistical category.

Very few stallions throughout history have been able to establish lasting male lines: Nasrullah and his son Bold Ruler; Mr. Prospector; Northern Dancer; more recently, A. P. Indy. T. V. Lark was not one of those rare gems. While several of his sons became useful sires, their top-line infuence waned quickly. T. V. Lark’s daughters were markedly better, producing 77 stakes winners of $42-million.

T. V. Lark’s DNA survives today through those daughters, three in particular: Miss Carmie, Sunday Purchase, and T. V. Vixen.

(T. V. Lark) was the kind of horse people loved because they could relate to him—one who didn’t always win, but who after a loss would pick himself up and come back more determined than ever, able to look greatness in the eye...and conquer it.”

— Mary Fleming Simon

Te frst was ancestress of Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Winning Colors; champions Chief’s Crown, Blind Luck, and Groupie Doll; 2017 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) winner Battle of Midway; Japanese superstars Agnes Digital and Deep Sky; and 2022 grade 1 winner Obligatory.

Sunday Purchase, via her champion son Bates Motel, can be found in the lineage of 2022 hottest Breeders’ Cup sire Curlin and his Cup-winning ofspring—Malathaat, Elite Power, and Cody’s Wish—as well as that of his 2022 Kentucky Derby-winning paternal grandson Rich Strike.

And T. V. Vixen is the fve-time great-granddam of 2020 American grass champion Channel Maker, who has the distinction of having competed in fve Breeders’ Cup Turfs—a race that T. V. Lark himself would likely have loved.

INTERSECTION OF HISTORY

California’s homeboy spent the rest of his life grazing the grassy felds of Hamburg Place, a far cry from the desert he came from. When he died unexpectedly of a hemorrhage in 1975, he was buried in the farm’s famed graveyard of champions, near long-ago leading sire Star Shoot and 1898 Kentucky Derby winner Plaudit. As “civilization” encroached during the 1990s, Hamburg began development for commercial use and the graves were relocated to a part of the property unsuitable for building.

T. V. Lark’s earthly remains lie in that semi-circular rebuilt cemetery, incongruently tucked away down a steep tree-lined, stream-flled slope just yards away from a Walmart Supercenter—at the intersection of chaos and serenity. Te rare visitor to the site is transported to another time and place, as heavy trafc fows nearby along Sir Barton and Grey Lag ways. Behind a graceful limestone wall, the gravestones are not readily visible from the road. As drivers speed past, few in the year 2023 will know that they are in the feeting presence of racing royalty.

Today T. V. Lark is a footnote in history, but 60 years ago he stood at the apex of a thriving sport. When Longden was asked near the end of his own glorious career to name the 10 best horses he’d ever seen, let alone ridden, he mentioned Citation and Count Fleet, Swaps, Kelso, Bold Ruler—and T. V. Lark.

Tis special California-bred came along during the Golden Age of American racing and did no little part in helping pack racetrack grandstands with cheering fans on any given weekend. He was the kind of horse people loved because they could relate to him—one who didn’t always win, but who after a loss would pick himself up and come back more determined than ever, able to look greatness in the eye … and conquer it.

T. V. Lark’s fnal resting place on what used to be a part of Hamburg Farm

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Golden State Series—King Glorious Stakes

TAKE TWO

GIVER NOT A TAKER SCORES IN SECOND STAKES

BY JACK SHINAR

The brief 2022 Los Alamitos fall Toroughbred stand came to an eventful climax in the meet’s fnal race Dec. 18, the $101,500 King Glorious Stakes. Won by odds-on favorite Giver Not aTaker, it was marked by a dangerous spill in which jockey Mario Gutierrez escaped serious injury.

Giver Not a Taker, the 3-5 favorite, headed a feld of eight Golden State Series-eligible 2-year-olds. He overtook 47-1 longshot Crypto Ride in the fnal couple of jumps to win by a head under jockey Flavien Prat for owners/breeders J. Kirk and Judy Robison and trainer Peter Miller.

Gutierrez, riding Please Focus on the lead coming of the frst turn in the onemile test, was guiding his 17-1 outsider toward the rail when his mount unexpectedly ducked out. Gutierrez lost control and slipped of to the inside as the remaining horses quickly thundered past.

Amazingly, Gutierrez was able to get up under his own power and walk slowly to the waiting ambulance moments after the race. Te veteran rider was treated at the scene and—given a week to recover— rode as scheduled on opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet Dec. 26.

Reddam Racing’s Please Focus, trained by Leandro Mora, was not injured. Te gelding continued running in front

through the fnal turn before being caught by an outrider.

Giver Not a Taker, leaving from the rail post, tracked along the inside after engaging with Please Focus and Belly Up for the early lead. As the spill occurred, Prat took his mount back, and they would race midpack until launching a stretch bid. Belly Up, ridden on the outside by Juan Hernandez, hit the brakes hard and quickly dropped to the rear of the bunched pack.

Geezer took over the lead under Tiago Pereira and set moderate fractions while

pressed by Tom and Jazzy for the opening half-mile. Crypto Ride, racing on the far outside, moved into contention on the fnal turn and took over in the drive.

Crypto Ride, supplemented to the Golden State series for $25,000 at entry time, cleared away to a two-length advantage midstretch. He appeared headed for victory at the furlong mark, but Giver Not a Taker’s relentless pursuit wore down the runner-up approaching the wire. Geezer fnished fve lengths behind the frst two in third. Te winning time was 1:38.16.

Prat said he wasn’t bothered when Please Focus unseated Gutierrez. But the loose horse caused some confusion on the fnal turn and delayed the winner’s charge.

“(Crypto Ride) got the jump on us, but my horse got brave and regrouped and made a good run down the lane,” Prat said.

Giver Not a Taker, the only prior stakes winner in the King Glorious feld, was coming of a runner-up fnish in the Golden State Juvenile Oct. 29 at Santa Anita. Te chestnut gelding by Danzig Candy out of the unraced Kitten’s Joy mare Kitten’s Trip won the I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar in September and now has three wins and a second in fve lifetime starts with earnings of $214,750.

Giver Not a Taker defeats longshot Crypto Ride to win King Glorious

Jockey Flavien Prat receives the trophy from Los Alamitos’ Orlando Gutierrez

DOUBLE DUTY

CAST MEMBER SOLVES THE SOVIET PROBLEM

BY TRACY GANTZ

Cast Member completed a double not accomplished since One Fast Broad did it in 2017 en route to her election as the year’s champion California-bred 2-yearold female. Both talented Cal-bred fllies won the Soviet Problem Stakes at Los Alamitos after capturing the Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes.

Cast Member took it one step further because she is also undefeated. She has started just three times, but she has made each one count.

Trainer Tim Yakteen unveiled the George Krikorian homebred toward the end of the Del Mar summer meeting. Te flly took a little longer to come around than some of Krikorian’s other runners,

but the owner and trainer made the wise decision to give her extra time.

A three-length winner in a six-furlong maiden race Sept. 3 at Del Mar, Cast Member returned at Santa Anita to score in the Oct. 29 Golden State Juvenile Fillies by a length. Of her four rivals in that race, only Big Celebration returned in the $100,000 Soviet Problem at a mile Dec. 11. Krikorian bred Big Celebration, a daughter of his California stallion Mr.

Big, but she is owned by William Peeples.

Te Soviet Problem attracted three others. Grazed My Heart, a daughter of Grazen, and Cocktail Princess, a daughter of Stay Tirsty, were both coming of of maiden victories while Loyal to a Fault, a Cal-bred daughter of Nyquist, was still a maiden.

Cast Member proved popular with bettors in the Soviet Problem. Tey sent her of as the 7-10 favorite in her frst attempt at two turns. It was also her frst time over an of track, listed as “wet fast (sealed).”

“Te big question was how she was going to handle the track,” said Yakteen.

Cast Member answered that question afrmatively. With Ramon Vasquez aboard, she settled into fourth early in what Vasquez later termed “a perfect trip.” She began to move up in the second turn and swung wide.

Grazed My Heart, last early, was able to fnd room along the rail, setting up a stretch battle between those two. Cast Member and Grazed My Heart matched strides and then Cast Member edged into the lead, ultimately winning by 11⁄4 lengths in 1:38.26. Grazed My Heart fnished fve lengths ahead of third-place Cocktail Princess.

“She handled the track well,” Vasquez said. “When I asked her, she responded very well. I think she’s defnitely better around two turns.”

Yakteen was extremely pleased with Cast Member’s efort, saying, “She ran dynamite.” Te daughter of Munnings could soon face new challenges.

“Te California-bred program is a great one,” Yakteen said. “We’re looking to see what she does on the turf now.”

Cast Member could get that chance as early as Jan. 7 in the $200,000 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks at Santa Anita.

Krikorian bred Cast Member from his winning homebred Artie Schiller mare Be My Baby, a half sister to graded stakes winner Kitten’s Roar. Be My Baby has since produced two colts by Mr. Big.

Cast Member takes the Soviet Problem Stakes at Los Alamitos

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George Krikorian, sunglasses, accepts trophy for the Soviet Problem win of his California homebred Cast Member

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ner at 2 in 2021, fnished third in the 2022 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) and Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3). Kirstenbosch was coming of a second in the Zia Park Oaks. And Awake At Midnyte had placed in four graded stakes.

Leading rider Juan Hernandez has been aboard Fun to Dream in each of her starts, which have included wins in the Betty Grable Stakes and Fleet Treat Stakes against Cal-bred and California-sired competition.

“Tis horse is getting really, really good,” Hernandez said. “She’s improving a lot, and she’s shown up in her last couple of starts.”

Fun to Dream is never too far back in the early going, and Hernandez had her in perfect striking distance in the La Brea, tracking Ain’t Easy and Ganadora. Fun to Dream was on the outside of the leaders, giving her a clear shot when she started moving up in the turn.

STEPPING UP

FUN TO DREAM TAKES HUGE LEAP IN CLASS

BY TRACY GANTZ

With most of Connie Pageler’s family visiting her in Arizona for the holidays, it was easy to convince them to come with her to Santa Anita to watch Fun to Dream. Te California-bred flly was taking on giant competition in the $300,000 La Brea Stakes (G1) on the traditional Dec. 26 opening day, and she came through spectacularly.

“When I found out who was in it, I thought, ‘Well, if she can get third or fourth, I’d be happy,’ as long as she gets in there and runs with the big girls,” Pageler said.

Pageler bred Fun to Dream in partnership with trainer Bob Bafert, who contributed the breeding to Arrogate for Pageler’s mare Lutess, a daughter of Maria’s Mon. Pageler owns Fun to Dream with Jill, Bafert’s wife, and Bafert trains the flly as part of his star-studded stable.

“Bob’s got so many big 3-year-olds,”

Pageler said, “so I really never expected to win.”

Fun to Dream in the seven-furlong La Brea faced six others, including three more Bafert trainees: favored Midnight Memories, a two-time graded winner; Under the Stars,anothertwo-timegradedwinner;and Ganadora, who had recently triumphed by eight lengths in the Dark Mirage Stakes at Los Alamitos.

Te competition didn’t just come from the Bafert barn. Ain’t Easy, a graded win-

“When she came around that corner, all I could say was ‘Oh my gosh’ and I started yelling,” Pageler said.

Fun to Dream took the lead deep in the turn, and then had to contend with Awake At Midnyte closing in the stretch. Te margin started to decrease, but Fun to Dream held on valiantly, winning by three-quarters of a length in 1:21.99. Kirstenbosch fnished third.

“It was wonderful—I just wish Mike was here to enjoy it,” Pageler.

Mike is Connie’s late husband. He had been part of a group that raced Lutess, and he kept the mare to breed. Mike got to experience the excitement when Lutess’ son Heck Yeah, by Acclamation, won the 2018 California Cup Turf Sprint, California Cup Derby, and Echo Eddie Stakes. But Mike died later that year.

Prior to Mike’s death, Baffert ofered to breed Lutess to Arrogate. Mike knew the mare was in foal, but he never got to see Fun to Dream.

“She was foaled at Harris Farms and beautiful from day one,” Bafert said. “If Mike had been here, he would have thrown his cowboy hat up in the air. I wanted to do this with him because I know how much he loved horse racing.”

Fun to Dream in her frst graded attempt captures La Brea for jockey Juan Hernandez

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Lafft Pincay Jr. presents the La Brea trophy to the winning connections, including Hernandez, co-owners Connie Pageler (in red) and Jill Baffert, and trainer Bob Baffert

CTBA January Sale Preview

HIDDEN GEMS

THE MINING BEGINS JAN. 31 AT FAIRPLEX PARK

Two-year-olds may be the hidden gems at the California Toroughbred Breeders Association January mixed sale. Tough broodmares are often the staple of mixed sales—and certainly many are available at the upcoming Jan. 31 auction—the catalog has several 2-year-olds from some of the strongest sire lines in California. Buyers may want to get in on these to have ammunition for the lucrative 2023 Golden State Series stakes program.

Nearly 50 2-year-olds are part of the catalog for the sale, which will begin at noon at Fairplex Park. With the sales ring right outside of Te Derby Room, participants can also avail themselves of the popular OTB and restaurant.

Sir Prancealot has already proved a popular sire at California sales, and seven of his 2-year-olds have been cataloged for the January sale. Adrian Gonzalez’ Checkmate Toroughbreds and Rancho San Miguel brought the stallion to California. Checkmate has four Sir Prancealot 2-year-olds while Rancho San Miguel is ofering three. Checkmate’s Sir Prancealot juveniles include hip #112, named Lord Prancealot. Te California-bred colt is out of the French-bred stakes winner Disko Dasko. Te black type extends to the second dam, stakes-placed Rosalita, who is also the dam of French stakes winner Rento.

Rancho San Miguel has consigned the likes of hip #16, a Calbred son of Sir Prancealot out of the winning Afeet Alex mare My Sweet Afeet. My Sweet Afeet is a half sister to Enchanting Lady, a double stakes winner at Santa Anita.

Stay Tirsty has already made his mark with runners in California, being the 2021 overall leading sire and leading sire of 2-year-olds. Terry Lovingier brought Stay Tirsty to California, and Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch has all three Stay Tirsty 2-yearolds in the catalog. Te Stay Tirsty 2-year-olds include hip #43, a Cal-bred colt out of graded stakes winner Sheila’s Prospect. Clubhouse Ride is another top California sire, and he will be represented by two 2-year-olds in the catalog. Sue Greene’s Woodbridge Farm ofers hip #139, a Cal-bred Clubhouse Ride flly out of the Grand Reward mare Jumanah, making her a half sister to two stakes-placed runners. Shane Easterbrook’s Easterbrook Livestock Management has consigned hip #56, named Rachael’s Ride. Te Cal-bred Clubhouse Ride flly is out of the Bodemeister mare Slalom, the mare a half sister to two stakes winners and one stakes-placed horse.

Te 2-year-olds are only one aspect of the sale, which includes yearlings, horses of racing age, and a wealth of broodmares.

Andy Havens’ Havens Bloodstock Agency has a plethora of mares, including one by Into Mischief. Zakar, hip #78, is by that multiple national leading sire out of the stakes-winning Vindication mare Vindy City. Zakar is cataloged in foal to Stanford.

Elena and Hollie Crim’s H & E Ranch are bringing mares, yearlings, and horses of racing age to the sale. Te consignment includes hip #6, Midnight Silence. Te flly is a 4-year-old daughter of Midnight Storm, a stallion newly moved to California and standing at Linda Madsen’s Milky Way Farm. Midnight Silence is out of the stakes-winning Good and Tough mare Tough Issie.

Sierra Sunset Ranch has three consigned to the sale, including hip #101, Causeway R. N. Tat mare, a daughter of Giant’s Causeway out of the stakes-placed Graustark mare Suite, has produced multiple stakes-placed Cal-bred Princess Bertrando.

Cal-breds by out-of-state sires are also popular with buyers, and the January mixed sale will have several of those as well.

Checkmate is ofering hip #88, named Talent for Gold. Te Cal-bred 2-year-old flly is by Goldencents—Aptiseno, by Aptitude. She is a half sister to stakes winner Hillbilly Royalty.

Lovecres’ consignment includes a 2-year-old Cal-bred son of Outwork and a 2-year-old Cal-bred daughter of Catalina Cruiser. Te Outwork colt, hip #8, is out of the stakes-winning Victory Gallop mare Missjeanlouise while the Catalina Cruiser, hip #87, is out of the stakes-winning Sharp Humor mare Angelica Zapata.

Sir Prancealot’s frst Cal-bred crop are 2-year-olds of 2023

Stay Thirsty, 2021 California leading sire and leading sire of 2-year-olds

PETER MOONEY

CECELIA GUSTAVSSON/COURTESY OF LOVACRES RANCH

OWNER GETS FIRST STAKES WINNER

AT AGE 90

ANDY SMOLICH

BY JACK SHINAR

Andy Smolich knows that it’s never too late to dream.

The 90-year-old semi-retired Sacramento attorney, a small-scale breeder and owner of Toroughbreds since 1987, recently celebrated his milestone birthday as well as his frst stakes victory when Chancery Way captured the Bear Fan Stakes at Golden Gate Fields.

“Hope springs eternal,” chuckled Smolich, who owns the flly in partnership with his son, Robert.

Chancery Way, a California-bred 2019 daughter of popular California sire Mr. Big, is four-for-four to start

her career for trainer Jamey Tomas, with earnings of $110,520. Te bay flly, who is out of the stakes-placed War Chant mare Tis Means War, has yet to be headed in any of her races.

With Kevin Radke aboard, Chancery Way won the Dec. 10 Bear Fan impressively by 11⁄4 lengths of a 41⁄2-month layof. She set swift fractions in the six-furlong test and held of the even-money favorite Big Summer in the fnal furlong in a time of 1:09.89.

“We’re following the dream,” Smolich said. “When you win four in a row and never trailed, you can’t help but dream a little.” Smolich explained the long

layof prior to the Bear Fan.

“Tis horse has shown a lot of heart,” he said. “I wanted to put her up for the Governor’s Cup (at Sacramento’s Cal Expo summer meet). We ran her in a mile allowance race instead. She led all the way, but just barely. It was one of those 100-plus (degree) days in Sacramento, and it took a lot out of her. Tat’s why we waited so long.”

Smolich has been around horse racing long enough to remain realistic about Chancery Way’s prospects for the future, but he wants to give her a chance against better competition in 2023. He said he and Robert will probably pony up the $25,000 required to make her eligible for the Golden State Series of stakes races for state-breds.

“We’re all looking for the next California Chrome,” he said.

Chancery Way, bred by Harris Farms and John Nicoletti, was acquired as a yearling for $6,500 at the 2020 California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California sale. She’s named for the Carmichael street on which Smolich and his wife, Marilyn, have lived for nearly 50 years, raising their two sons, James and Robert.

“Tat’s about as deep as we get in naming our horses,” Smolich said. “When I was checking the name to see if anyone else had used it, I noticed there was one earlier Chancery Way. I was surprised by that, but even more surprised to fnd that I was the one who named it. She was a flly we had bred

Marilyn and Andy Smolich take vacations around their racing endeavors

COURTESY OF SMOLICH AND SMOLICH

A dominating six-length winner of the AMERICAN PHAROAH S. (G1) at Santa Anita.

Earned TDN RISING STAR status with a 6 ¼-length win in his MdSpWt debut at Del Mar.

By the late Classic winner and influential sire EMPIRE MAKER out of the SW and GSP PURE PRIZE mare PURELY HOT.

A $520,000 KEESEP yearling purchase by SF Bloodstock/Starlight West.

more than a decade earlier who never did much.”

Married for 66 years, Smolich notes that Marilyn has been an active partner in their racing endeavors over the years, as have their sons.

“It’s been a family afair all the way through,” he said.

In addition to racing, sons Robert and James Smolich are partners in the law frm that their father founded more than 50 years ago on J Street in midtown Sacramento. Tey represent private clients in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and Social Security disability cases.

Smolich also founded the Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, a private school ofering an evening-only fouryear Juris Doctor degree program. He notes proudly that the school had produced a number of California Superior Court judges, a federal court judge, a Franchise Tax Board head, and a former Sacramento County district attorney. James is the law school’s chief executive ofcer.

Andy was born during the Great Depression. His father, a Croatian emigrant who had settled in Sacramento in 1910, was a baker. Andy attended local schools and then earned his B.S. degree at Santa Clara University, where he frst became interested in pursuing a law degree. He earned his J.D. degree at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento and passed the state bar exam in 1965.

“I’ve enjoyed the law,” he said. “Doing the sort of work we do, we’re dealing with people who often come to us with almost nothing, and it’s very gratifying when you can do something that helps them out. We don’t take money from those who can’t aford it (since it’s all

done on contingency). We can help people and still make money at it. So it was a very rewarding career.”

First as a fan and handicapper, then as a horse breeder and owner, Smolich said he’s “gone through all the stages of racing.” He began by claiming a couple of horses in 1987 that were trained by Fred Lonnberg. He also purchased Dalmation Princess for $15,000 out of the 1988 Keeneland September yearling sale. Te daughter of Stalwart

was a three-time winner, but Smolich had other plans for her.

“She was our foundation mare,” Smolich said. “We got nine or 10 foals from her. She lived to be 30. One of her daughters was Princess Lianna, and she also became a broodmare for us. We had 15 to 20 foals from those two.”

A Cal-bred stakes-placed daughter of American Chance, Princess Lianna earned $224,975 while winning eight of 28 starts.

Smolich has bred dozens of horses over the years and raced others as well in several claiming partnerships. He was associated with trainer Steve Specht for more than 30 years, but since the pandemic struck, he’s stepped back. Robert, who has developed a close relationship with Tomas, is “very much involved with the horses now, much more so than I am,” Andy said.

“I used to talk a big game (about owning horses),” Smolich said. “But I’d probably still be talking about it if it were not for Rob.”

Te family owns a time share near the racetrack at Del Mar, and Smolich looks forward to the fun and atmosphere there each year. Vacations the family has taken to places like upstate New York and Lexington, Ky., rank as some of the greatest times of his life.

Smolich joked about “how a smart guy like me can lose so much money in racing,” but adds: “I’ve really enjoyed horse racing. My family as well, we’ve all really enjoyed it. It has been so important to many of the things we do as a family, the vacations we’ve taken. It gets you out with people. In many ways, it’s been like owning your own sports franchise.”

VASSAR PHOTOGRAPHY/SHANE MICHELI

(Racing) has been so important to many of the things we do as a family. In many ways, it’s been like owning your own sports franchise.”

—Andy Smolich

Chancery Way won Bear Fan Stakes at Golden Gate Fields

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NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 26, 2022

3-YEAR-OLDS & UP

Angus—Rowdy Angel: Maycee Jo (3-2), m, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 12/10, 6f, 1:11.07, $10,230.

Arrogate—Lutess: Fun to Dream (97-46), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, La Brea S. (gr. I ), 12/26, 7f, 1:21.99, $180,000.

Atta Boy Roy—Special Holiday: Mr. Stang (27-20), g, 4 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/14, 5f, 56.45, $14,047.

Bluegrass Cat—Lady Sweetness: Jack Sixpack (70-36), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 12/2, 5f (T), 56.52, $43,200.

Boisterous—Irish Tart: Ready for a Fight (66-33), g, 5 yo, Woodbine, AOC, 12/11, 6 1/2f, 1:16.45, $47,880.

Boisterous—Carrie Rose: Joe Don Looney (66-33), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 12/18, 6f, 1:9.71, $28,800.

Bold Chieftain—Neon Princess: J T's A. T. M. (22-14), g, 7 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/13, 6f, 1:10.64, $8,095.

Clubhouse Ride—Wild Caroline: Hapi Hapi (68-45), g, 5 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/19, 1mi, 1:36.37, $8,142.

Clubhouse Ride—Kiama: Blue Skye Jade (68-45), g, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/22, about 1mi, 1:35.10, $6,231.

Creative Cause—My Yolady: Cause and Effect (202-103), g, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/1, 6f, 1:10.64, $6,904.

Creative Cause—Warriorscmoutoplay: Cause She's a Lady (202-103), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 12/10, 5 1/2f, 1:5.63, $14,520.

Creative Cause—My Yolady: Cause and Effect (202-103), g, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, SOC, 12/26, 5 1/2f, 1:4.12, $7,068.

Curlin to Mischief—Lost Prophet: Resilient (52-25), g, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 12/4, 6f, 1:10.07, $43,200.

Curlin to Mischief—Just Lookn Again: Lmlooknformischief (52-25), c, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 12/26, 6f, 1:9.79, $24,180.

Danzing Candy—Love Winning: Love Candy (61-25), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 12/4, 5 1/2f, 1:3.06, $24,180.

Desert Code—Jumanah: Code Ribbon (23-13), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 12/2, 6f, 1:10.57, $24,180.

Fullbridled—Nearlycocktailtime: Bridleuptothebar (11-5), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/13, 6f, 1:9.58, $12,840.

Gallant Son—Zorra Roja: Hijo Galante (21-16), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, ALW, 12/20, 6f, 1:9.67, $13,915.

Gemologist—Granny Weatherwax: Jamminjl (121-68), m, 5 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/20, 6f, 1:10.00, $13,003.

Govenor Charlie—Unbridled Meeting: Dried Pepper (18-10), g, 4 yo, Delta Downs, SOC, 12/3, 7 1/2f, 1:33.85, $19,200.

Indian Evening—Annie Lil: Lil Miracle Man (13-4), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 12/11, 1mi, 1:38.67, $15,840.

James Street—Grantmartyamiracle: Dirt Flirt (14-9), m, 5 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/14, 7 1/2f (T), 1:30.16, $13,171.

Ministers Wild Cat—Sensitive Soul: Minister of Soul (58-34), g, 8 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 11/28, 5 1/2f, 1:2.17, $16,511.

Misremembered—Crozet: Remember Sue (45-25), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 12/26, 1mi, 1:39.48, $11,160.

Mr. Big—This Means War: Chancery Way (85-44), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Bear Fan S., 12/10, 6f, 1:9.89, $45,000.

Mr. Big—Irish Exchange: Big Shamrock (85-44), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 12/17, 6f, 1:9.50, $28,800.

Mr. Big—Temeeku: Big Spin (85-44), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 12/26, 1mi, 1:38.28, $15,840.

Nyquist—La Premiere Etoile: La Deuxieme Etoile (176-80), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 12/26, about 6 1/2f, 1:13.28, $43,200.

The Pamplemousse—Gannet: Nolongerahobby (4-3), g, 6 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 12/9, 5 1/2f, 1:4.21, $12,240.

Smiling Tiger—Yerevan Sky: Respectfully (113-53), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 12/16, 6f, 1:9.04, $20,880.

Southern Image—Desert Dearest: Desert Dude (22-16), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 12/4, 1 1/4mi, 2:6.50, $11,160.

Stanford—Open Mic: Opening Buzz (70-33), f, 3 yo, Turfway Park, ALW, 12/1, 6 1/2f, 1:16.17, $22,800.

Stanford—Miranda Rose: Carmen Miranda (70-33), f, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 12/17, 6f, 1:9.99, $28,800.

Tamarando—Royal Grand Slam: Royal 'n Rando (21-11), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 12/11, 1 1/16mi, 1:44.94, $24,180.

Tamarkuz—Bonus Spin: Go Go Sadie (42-20), f, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/14, 5f, 57.30, $14,218.

Time to Get Even—Bold Mystique: Mister Bold (11-10), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 12/11, 6f, 1:9.72, $20,160.

Tom's Tribute—Disko Dasko (FR): Disko Tribute (36-19), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 12/4, 6f, 1:10.13, $15,840.

Twirling Candy—Koukla: Brix (239-130), g, 6 yo, Turf Paradise, AOC, 12/20, about 7 1/2f, 1:28.50, $12,887.

Unusual Heat—Tiz Molly: Tizhotndusty (16-6), g, 5 yo, Remington Park, ALW, 12/3, 7f, 1:25.43, $20,247.

Vronsky—Honey Bee Lucky: Star Racer (79-50), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 12/10, 6f, 1:8.87, $24,180.

Vronsky—My Maloof Rocker: Doc Adams (79-50), g, 4 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, AOC, 12/17, 1mi, 1:35.75, $37,440.

2-YEAR-OLDS

Army Mule—Given Star: One in Vermillion (60-24), c, 2 yo, Turf Paradise, STK, Lost in the Fog Juvenile S., 12/21, 6 1/2f, 1:15.59, $35,712.

Bold Chieftain—Red Rachel: Red Cross Knight (22-14), c, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STR, 12/10, 6f, 1:11.16, $23,760.

Danzing Candy—Kittens Trip: Giver Not a Taker (61-25), g, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STK, King Glorious S., 12/18, 1mi, 1:38.16, $60,000.

Kantharos—Aerial Prancer: My Blue Eyes (244-142), g, 2 yo, Penn National, ALW, 12/16, 6f, 1:12.44, $16,800.

Munnings—Be My Baby: Cast Member (293-157), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, STK, Soviet Problem S., 12/11, 1mi, 1:38.26, $60,000.

Rousing Sermon—Ribbon of Jewels: Rousing Jewel (26-14), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 12/11, 5 1/2f, 1:4.72, $24,180.

Smiling Tiger—Banner Elk Lady: Smiling Lady (113-53), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 12/4, 1mi, 1:40.16, $24,180.

Tamarando—I'm Passing Ya Now: Passarando (21-11), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Gold Rush S., 12/3, 1mi, 1:37.78, $45,000.

MAIDENS

Anchor Down—Looks Promising: Ojitos Bellos (63-31), f, 2 yo, Laurel Park, MCL, 12/10, 6f, 1:14.31, $17,400.

Blazonry—Living Our Dream: Blaze of Dreams (3-3), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/3, 6f, 1:10.99, $8,400.

Bronze Star—Meet Me in Fargo: La Primer Estrella (4-2), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/3, 5 1/2f, 1:5.38, $10,200.

Clubhouse Ride—Wild Caroline: Crypto Ride (68-45), g, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/9, 6f, 1:11.81, $18,000.

Coach Bob—Rachels Belle: Rachel's Coach (6-4), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 12/11, 5 1/2f, 1:4.25, $20,700.

CONQUEST FARENHEIT

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

Conquest Farenheit—She's Memorable: Chilly Willy (10-4), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/3, 6f, 1:11.88, $10,200.

Creative Cause—Feline Forum: Catalon (202-103), f, 3 yo, Parx Racing, MCL, 12/7, 6 1/2f, 1:21.57, $12,600.

Dads Caps—Vai: Bob's Vai (35-18), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/2, 6f, 1:12.14, $10,200.

Dads Caps—Whispers of War: Dadstar (35-18), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/11, 6f, 1:10.92, $12,600.

Danzing Candy—Fairway Road: Danzing Road (61-25), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/10, 5 1/2f, 1:6.81, $14,400.

Danzing Candy—Yolanda B. Too: Bumpy Cup (61-25), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 12/17, 6 1/2f, 1:17.12, $5,772.

Don'tsellmeshort—Albertrandi: Just Watch Me Now (11-6), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/3, 6f, 1:11.86, $7,800.

Einstein (BRZ)—Brussel Sprout: Eduard (10-4), g, 4 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 12/7, 5 1/2f, 1:7.11, $9,570.

Finnegans Wake—Mama's Sugar: Lucky Lad (8-3), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 12/26, 5 1/2f, 1:3.66, $23,400.

Govenor Charlie—Run Kitty Run: Krixus Flash (18-10), g, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/16, 1mi, 1:40.47, $14,400.

Grazen—Malibu Holiday: Tecumseh Caroline (103-61), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 12/3, 6f, 1:10.70, $42,000.

Grazen—Sun Belt: Patsy Montana (103-61), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/26, 5 1/2f, 1:5.74, $8,100.

INFORMED Ridgeley Farm (951) 654 7728 ridgeleyfarmhemet@gmail.com

Informed—Dark Flame: Pete's Inferno (12-6), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/26, 5 1/2f, 1:4.84, $8,100.

Jersey Town—Twirlybird: Jersey Bird (58-33), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/9, 5 1/2f, 1:6.27, $8,100.

Jimmy Creed—Categorize: Adam's Creed (154-78), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 12/2, 5 1/2f, 1:5.54, $21,600.

KING OF JAZZ

BG Thoroughbred Farm (951) 654 9100 www.bgthoroughbreds.com

King of Jazz (ARG)—Indiana Nana: Rusty B Cause (5-3), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/16, 1mi, 1:38.68, $12,600.

Ministers Wild Cat—Devilish Pro: Devil Among Us (58-34), c, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 12/16, 6f, 1:9.82, $28,200.

Mr. Big—Holler: Big Swede (85-44), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/4, 1 1/16mi, 1:46.19, $9,600.

Mr.Big—TwinSpirit:MyManBiggie(85-44),g,2yo,Turf Paradise, MOC, 12/20, about 1mi, 1:37.39, $12,251.

Mo Town—Tap Tap Ur It: Cholly (53-18), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 12/2, 6f, 1:11.23, $42,000.

North Light (IRE)—Fashion Avenue: Hello Baby (6-3), f, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 12/22, 6 1/2f, 1:19.42, $6,555.

Nyquist—Elusive Temper: Press On (176-80), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 12/2, 5f (T), 57.79, $42,000.

Palace Malice—Smiling Cruise: Hot Thoughts (134-71), f, 2 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MCL, 12/11, 6f, 1:10.51, $18,000.

Prospect Park—Winning Vision: Paisley's Vision (11-4), f, 2 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 12/26, 5f, 58.95, $6,702.

Red Rocks (IRE)—Marrimeclaire (IRE): Lassarock (27-13), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/4, 6f, 1:11.77, $7,800.

Richard's Kid—Starbright: Richardsbrightstar (40-17), f, 2 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 11/30, 4 1/2f, 52.16, $9,880.

SMILING TIGER

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

Smiling Tiger—Nuffsaid Nuffsaid: Papa Tiger (113-53), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 12/11, 6f, 1:10.64, $23,400.

SmilingTiger—BenchGlory:SmileforGlory(113-53), g, 3 yo, Los Alamitos Race Course, MSW, 12/16, 6f, 1:9.94, $28,200.

STANFORD

Tommy Town Farms (805) 686 4337 www.tommytownfarms.com

Stanford—Island Candy: He's a Candy Man (70-33), g, 2 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 12/8, 6 1/2f, 1:19.50, $6,555.

Straight Fire—Silver Swallow: L'Enfant Dit (30-19), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 12/10, 1mi, 1:41.59, $8,100.

TAMARANDO

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

Tamarando—Antares World: Tamantari (21-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 12/10, 6f, 1:11.16, $23,400.

Vronsky—Optimistic Outcome: Instigate (79-50), g, 3 yo, Turf Paradise, MCL, 11/28, 6f, 1:11.09, $8,142.

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The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2022 of all recent North American races, except straight claiming races. Abbreviations used for the class of race are similar to those used by Equibase: Alw–allowance; Hcp–overnight handicap; names of stakes race are spelled out, with the grade of the race, when applicable, in parentheses.

MASTITIS IN MARES

A LOOK AT ITS CAUSES, SIGNS, AND TREATMENTS

BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

Mastitis is infection and infammation of the udder. A mare’s udder is divided into halves, each half containing two compartments (occasionally three), with the one in front being the larger. Te two (or three) compartments on a side are completely independent of one another but feed into a single teat with two (or three) openings. If you milk a mare, you’ll notice two (or three) streams of milk from the teat.

Each opening has a separate duct (teat canal). Mastitis can afect one or two compartments on the same side. Only rarely are compartments on opposite sides afected. Infection from bacterial invasion causes the afected compartment to become swollen, hard, and warm. If the mare is lactating, the milk changes consistency; it might be lumpy, thicker, or watery. It might change

color and be yellowish or blood-tinged.

Mastitis is most often seen in mares just after their foals have been weaned. Accumulation of milk predisposes the udder to ascending infections, but mastitis can develop any time lactation occurs, which sometimes happens even in barren mares and immature fllies.

Dr. Ahmed Tibary, professor of therio-

genology at the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Washington State University, says mastitis is relatively infrequent in mares, as opposed to cows, and many horse owners are surprised if it occurs. Te mammary gland of a mare is much smaller than that of a cow or dairy goat, with less risk for injury and contamination.

CAUSES

“Te highest risk is during the dry-of period when foals are weaned, or during early lactation,” Tibary said. “Mastitis can occur when the mare is coming into milk—with infection already from a previous year—or because the foal stops nursing for some

reason and she has a full udder.”

Any time a foal is sick or for some reason not nursing, the mare’s udder should be carefully watched and milked out to prevent possibility of mastitis.

“If she does get mastitis and the foal goes back to nursing, the foal could possibly become infected from consuming that milk,” Tibary said.

Also, if her udder is painful, she might kick the foal.

“If the foal is not doing well and not nursing, and all that colostrum or milk is accumulating, this can lead to mastitis,” said Tibary. “Another problem that could occur is if the person trying to milk the mare does not use good hygiene.”

If the mammary gland is not cleaned of frst, and hands or equipment are not clean when milking, as when trying to get colostrum for a newborn foal or milking out the mare for whatever reason, infection could be introduced.

“Complications after foaling may also pose risk for infecting the mammary glands,” Tibary said. “For instance, if a mare has metritis (infection in the uterus) and a nasty discharge, or retained placenta, there may be risk for contaminating the udder.

“About 99% of mastitis infections are caused by bacteria. Te culprits are things like Streptococcus equi and S. zooepidemicus (the same organism that causes many uterine infections), staphlococcus, pseudomonas, actinobacillus, and rhodococcus (which also causes foal pneumonia). Researchers have also found Klebsiella and E. coli bacteria in mastitis infections. Tese are the usual contaminants, and they can also be skin contaminants that enter the mammary gland and cause infection, if the milk or colostrum is stagnant in the udder.”

Pigeon fever can sometimes cause mastitis.

“Te bacteria causing pigeon fever—Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis—creates abscesses in the skin, or even internally,” Tibary said. “We have seen some of these abscesses in the mammary gland. Tis is something to be aware of, if a mare has signs of pigeon fever or is on a farm where

there have been cases of pigeon fever.

“Staphylococcus infections are sometimes associated with a recurrent granulomatous mastitis called botryomycosis. Tis is difcult to treat, and sometimes the best thing to do is a radical mastectomy on that side—removing that part of the udder.”

People should be aware of a few other things as well regarding mastitis.

“Even though mastitis is most commonly a problem in broodmares, it can also occur in fllies—even as young as a month or two,” Tibary said. “Some very young fllies may secrete what’s called witches’ milk. If a person tries to manipulate this, they may end up contaminating the udder.”

nary Hospital study that looked at mares with mastitis, 28% of the mares were not lactating at the time of infection. Of the mares examined, 44% were lactating when infection began, and another 28% developed mastitis within eight weeks of weaning their foals. In 71% of the cases that occurred during summer, fies and insects were a possible source of infection. Te infammation might be triggered by fy bites and other external irritations of the teat canal that open the way for infection.

Mastitis in a non-lactating mare might be due to abnormally high estrogen levels in her system. Excess hormone can result from a pituitary tumor, or lush spring pasture or legume hay that contains high levels of estrogen. High estrogen concentrations can cause mammary gland enlargement and trigger production and secretion of milk, even though the mare is not pregnant and has not foaled. If the non-lactating mare begins to secrete milk due to excess estrogen, she could be at risk for mastitis.

Udder injuries (such as from a kick), insect bites, contamination (bacteria entering the teat openings) from dirty bedding, inherited susceptibility to infection, etc. might all be factors that can lead to mastitis. Abscesses in the udder can be caused by complications of mastitis or by penetrating wounds.

“Sometimes older mares that are no longer having foals may start lactation if they have PPID (pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction),” said Tibary.

Fillies, or even maiden mares that are not broodmares, might have enough change in hormones at the beginning of the breeding season to begin lactation.

“Tose fllies or mares could develop mastitis if teat openings become contaminated—by humans or by biting fies spreading bacteria,” Tibary said.

Any time the teat canal is open, the udder is vulnerable to infection.

Maiden mares or young fllies occasionally get udder infections due to trauma and bruising or insect bites. In a 1989-90 University of California (Davis) Veteri-

Other causative agents include fungi and nematode migration. Parasitic lesions might be due to threadworms or cutaneous habronemiasis. Mastitis could also develop as a complication of trauma or neoplasia (abnormal growth of tissue). Noninfectious cause of local infammation might be due to mammary adenocarcinoma, melanoma, mastocytoma, lymphosarcoma, or cutaneous lymphosarcoma. Adenocarcinomas are aggressive and malignant, and they can metastasize through the blood and lymphatic systems.

Local defense mechanisms in the mammary gland that help protect it from infections include strong, healthy teat structure that prevent pathogen entry,

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Infammatory cells in the milk of a mare with mastitis

It is estimated that 2-5% of mares may experience an episode of mastitis. It depends somewhat on the breed.”

— Dr. Ahmed Tibary

physical elimination of contaminants by ejection of milk, and local immunity.

“It is estimated that 2-5% of mares may experience an episode of mastitis,” Tibary said. “It depends somewhat on the breed; there is more risk in mares that are heavy milkers, especially at weaning or whenever a foal stops nursing for some reason. Extensive accumulation of milk in the gland predisposes it to ascending infection.”

SIGNS OF MASTITIS

Signs might be obvious or subtle, depending on severity of infection and pain.

“Most of the time, mastitis occurs only on one side of the udder, so you see a change in shape and asymmetry,” said Tibary.

Other signs include when a nursing mare kicks her foal when it tries to nurse.

because the milk tastes diferent, and that side might become even larger, adding to the mare’s discomfort.

In a lactating mare, the milk from the infected side might be just a small amount of watery fuid. Some infections form abscesses in the udder and nearby lymph glands, which require surgical drainage. On rare occasion, mastitis destroys the udder tissue and can cause death of the mare.

“A mare with mastitis is in pain and will be extremely sensitive if the udder is touched—and may be dangerous to humans or her foal,” said Tibary. “Sedation may be required before the udder can be examined or the afected side milked out. We usually do cytology on the milk or secretions; in the lab we see infammatory cells and bacteria.

“We have to know what we are dealing

one mare—a draft horse—that developed a toxic mastitis. Most mares are compromised in some way and may have fever and be of feed and might lose weight, but rarely have a toxic syndrome.

“Some mares that develop abscesses may rupture the udder; the abscess breaks out the side. Tose mares can have serious problems. Te entire mammary gland may become necrotic.”

Tis can also happen in a certain type of mastitis that becomes chronic. Some cases develop gradually, producing fbrosis (thickening and scarring) that slowly destroys the mammary tissue.

It is important to make sure that a swollen udder is actually mastitis.

“At the beginning of the (previous) breeding season, I had a case where a mare had swelling on one side of her udder and dripping blood. Sometimes mares, especially if they are advanced in age, may have a mammary tumor. Now and then we see adenocarcinoma tumors, and those can become infected.

“Ultrasonography is very useful in evaluating the mammary gland, and this could show us what we are dealing with.”

TREATMENT

Some mild forms of mastitis might clear up without treatment, if the mare’s immune defenses are strong enough to combat and control invading organisms. Most cases, however, need medication.

An alert horseman might also notice that a mare just doesn’t seem quite right. She might stand of balance and rest one hind leg, trying to ease the swollen side of her udder, or she might hold her stife out away from her body so the leg doesn’t touch the swollen udder. She could show slight lameness in the hind leg next to the afected quarter, moving stify in an efort to avoid bumping the udder. If the udder on that side becomes very large, she could show severe lameness.

One of the frst things you’ll notice is increase in udder size. Signs of mastitis include swelling, heat and pain, and edema in surrounding areas. Some mares become depressed, feverish, or of feed. Te foal might avoid nursing the infected teat

with, so we usually do a culture and sensitivity test to see which antibiotic would work best. Hopefully, it is bacterial, though about 1% of cases can be fungal. Mastitis could also be due to parasites—but these cases are rare. Te overwhelming majority of mastitis is bacterial, and we can target treatment based on sensitivity to antibiotics.

“Te color of the milk/secretions can be a clue as well. If the mare is lactating, we can compare the milk from one side of the udder with milk from the other side. Tere may be obvious changes in the milk.

“If the mare is showing a lot of pain and systemic compromise, she may also show changes in bloodwork, which would be suggestive of systemic infection. I’ve seen

Mammary secretion smears (cytology) or cultures of milk samples from the afected compartments can help a veterinarian identify the specifc pathogen causing infection. Treatment might consist of antibiotics systemically, and in some cases people have squirted medication directly into the afected part of the udder through the teat canal, though this can be risky.

Cattle teat infusions containing preparations of various antibiotics have been used, but this can damage a mare’s teat. Te nozzle of the syringe is too long for the mare’s short teat canal.

“People need to be aware of the anatomy of the mare’s udder,”Tibary said. “Each half has two or three glands; there are two or three teat canals in each teat. When you

Left, a mare with acute mastitis; a test tube showing blood and pus in a mare’s milk

DR. AHMED TIBARY PHOTOS

try to insert anything into the teat, you don’t know which one you are entering— or which compartment is the one with the infection. You don’t know whether to treat them all, or just one.”

If a person does infuse a teat, it should be thoroughly cleansed frst to avoid introduction of bacteria.

“Infusing the teat may be dangerous to the mare,” Tibary said. “I’ve seen instances where the treat has been perforated by trying to infuse it. Te mare’s teat is much more fragile than that of a dairy cow.”

Systemic antimicrobial therapy generally consists of trimethoprim sulfadiazine, which can be given orally.

“Tis is most commonly used and easiest for the owner to administer,” Tibary said. “Treatment may become more complicated, however, if the pathogen we isolated is not sensitive to that antibiotic or if it is a really severe mastitis.”

Sometimes a combination therapy is utilized, such as procaine penicillin and gentamycin.

“In my experience, the best approach is to calm down the infammation with non-steroidal anti-infammatory medication—either funixin meglumine (Banamine) or phenylbutazone,” Tibary said. “We can also hose the udder with cold water to reduce pain and swelling.”

If the mare is lactating, she should be milked fve or six times in every 24 hours to get rid of infected milk and hasten production of normal milk.

“We need to make sure there is no residual milk left in that part of the udder,” Tibary said. “Frequent milking of the affected side will hasten elimination of infection and abnormal milk. Some people suggest giving the mare oxytocin along with milking it out, and this may help to clear out the milk. We also want to protect the skin of the udder with something like Bag Balm or petroleum jelly—to keep the skin soft and pliable and prevent cracking and abrasions.”

Treatment should continue until the milk dries up, in a mare with a weaned foal, or returns to normal. It could take a while to clear up mastitis, generally a minimum of seven days’ treatment. If the treatment is halted too soon, infection might recur.

“Some mares need treatment much longer,” Tibary said. “I’ve had some that

did not respond or show complete resolution of the problem until after a month of treatment.”

During this time, the foal needs milk from another source and should not be allowed to nurse the mare. Not only will the mare resent the foal nursing a painful udder, but there could be efects of treatment on the foal.

abnormalities in the teats themselves.

To help prevent mastitis, check udders often and be aware of each mare’s udder appearance. Note abnormal changes, especially in lactating mares. Avoid unnecessary handling of the udder and make sure your hands are clean. Sterile gloves can also help.

If fies are especially troublesome, bring mares and foals inside during the worst fy periods. After the foal has been weaned, observe the udder closely for several weeks and do not milk the mare out. Reducing or eliminating grain at weaning time could help the mare cut down more quickly on milk production.

If a mare has a serious case of mastitis, you won’t know until her next foaling whether the afected quarter will produce milk again, even if you treat it immediately and clear it up. It depends on whether the mammary tissue is damaged. As she nears her next foaling date and the udder flls, you will be able to tell. A damaged quarter that is not producing milk will not fll and the udder will appear lopsided. If more than one quarter is damaged, you might have to fnd another milk source for the foal.

Abscesses require drainage. Any deep lacerations of the udder should be carefully evaluated for integrity of the teat canal, and corrective surgery might be attempted. Chronic recurrent mastitis that is non-responsive to therapy might require amputation of that portion of the udder.

“Tis is something to consider in mares that have repeated mastitis or chronic mastitis with abscesses,” said Tibary.

Tatsideoftheuddermightberemoved. In some cases, such as with habronemiasis lesions, total excision of the entire udder may be required.

Proper and prompt treatment of mastitis will reduce the chance of permanent damage to the udder. Long-standing or recurring cases, however, could prove more difcult to clear up and might be due to

“I tell clients that even though we have resolved the mastitis, they need to keep an eye on her when she approaches her next foaling,” Tibary said. “Either the mastitis may fare up again, or that quarter may not produce milk. She might produce enough milk in the functioning portions—since the foal nurses often and this stimulates more milk production—but if she doesn’t, we need to be prepared to supplement the foal.

“I had a case a few years ago in which we removed half the mammary gland. Tat mare had subsequent foals and was able to produce enough milk for them with just half an udder. If the foal is hungry, it nurses more often and the udder keeps producing more milk.”

A mare doesn’t have as much storage area in the udder as does a cow. In contrast with a calf that might suckle only a few times each day, a foal nurses much more frequently. Te mare’s udder is continually producing a lot of milk.

“If the udder doesn’t seem normal at the end of pregnancy, we also need to provide good colostrum from another source,” Tibary said.

Top, a severe case of mastitis; above, chronic mastitis or mastitis that does not respond to treatment might require surgery

DR. AHMED TIBARY PHOTOS

2022 LEADING BREEDERS IN CALIFORNIA BY EARNINGS

(THRU DEC. 31, 2022)

Breeder Starts Wins Stakes Wins Leading Earner Earnings

Nick Alexander 338 78 11

Connie Swingle ($323,564) $3,405,004 Reddam Racing, LLC 433 61 6 Slow Down Andy ($659,250) $3,183,185

Terry C. Lovingier 865 101 0 Cowboy Charlie ($126,820) $3,014,676

Richard Barton Enterprises 924 124 8 A Man’s Man ($169,984) $2,852,577

Harris Farms 451 70 3 Coalinga Road ($124,820) $2,157,393

George Krikorian 296 46 3 Cast Member ($213,000) $1,758,952

Premier Thoroughbreds LLC 242 35 0 Letsgetlucky ($229,240) $1,563,987

Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC 446 71 0 Opening Buzz ($105,961) $1,464,412

Mr. & Mrs. Larry D. Williams 245 48 4 Passarando ($218,830) $1,372,418

Old English Rancho 208 35 0 Burnin Turf ($163,380) $1,064,226

Richard Barton Enterprises & Robert Traynor 135 19 3 Carmelita’s Man ($264,570) $738,530 Daehling Ranch LLC 146 26 0 Fast Buck ($156,324) $615,297

J. Kirk Robison & Judy Robison 56 11 3 Giver Not a Taker ($214,750) $601,194

Gary Barber 113 20 1 Fly the Sky ($133,592) $597,648

Dr. & Mrs. William T. Gray 199 28 0 Happy Does ($61,076) $595,810

Thomas W. Bachman 139 19 0 Square Cat ($122,360) $544,539

Liberty Road Stables 159 16 1 Psycho Dar ($142,990) $541,551

Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte 27 8 2 Teddy’s Barino ($238,140) $539,640

C-Punch Ranch Inc. 123 10 0 Offshore Affair ($95,295) $499,562

DP Racing, LLC 116 13 1 Tom’s Regret ($161,105) $480,922

Rozamund Barclay 268 33 0 Coolcross ($51,420) $473,759

KMN Racing, LLC 59 11 1 Smuggler’s Run ($212,540) $449,811

Connie Pageler & Bob Baffert 6 5 3 Fun to Dream ($426,590) $426,590

Cicero Farms LLC 77 8 0 Oubabe ($114,980) $413,452

Ed Delaney 36 10 0 Hail Freedom ($272,420) $383,689

Francis O’Leary 83 13 1 Cool Mountain Lad ($116,532) $380,833

BG Stables 205 24 0 Stone’s River ($48,580) $367,882

William J. Sims 7 3 3 Leggs Galore ($344,340) $344,340

Benjamin C. Warren & Sally Warren 57 5 1 Warrens Candy Girl ($165,100) $336,210

DP Racing 82 11 0 Tom’s Surprise ($148,106) $323,111

Ali Nilforushan 15 6 0 Standing O ($99,360) $296,684

Baseline Equine LLC 91 14 0 Desert Dude ($69,710) $285,996

Alfred A. Pais 12 4 4 Brickyard Ride ($274,000) $278,340

Ruis Racing 29 6 0 Good Vibes Only ($89,704) $276,489

Mark Devereaux & Scomar Enterprises, LLC 20 4 0 Barrister’s Ride ($155,404) $271,066

Equine Formula 1, LLC/Eric Yohan Knipe 138 8 0 Koko’s Mom ($48,690) $255,730

Martin Bach 49 7 0 Tiger Spice ($62,420) $252,748

SLO Racing Stable 44 6 0 Bella D ($111,510) $243,198

Hanson’s River Ranch 51 7 0 Smitten by Kitten ($98,476) $241,623

Linda Madsen 125 9 0 Fore Flag ($100,520) $239,858

Victory Rose Thoroughbreds 91 15 0 Lil Miracle Man ($59,320) $239,357

Tiz Molly Partners 14 5 3 The Chosen Vron ($182,000) $238,048

Huntertown Farm LLC 57 8 0 Creative Peak ($105,898) $226,885

Jim Robinson 60 11 0 Exceed Speed Limit ($104,044) $219,991

Linda Madsen & Joy Seifert 75 6 0 She’s a Joker ($112,772) $212,852

Donald Valpredo 83 6 0 Pyeong Chang ($40,603) $210,091

Highlander Racing Stable, LLC 13 5 0

John Ernst & Allegra Ernst 72 5 0

BKB Stables LLC 68 10 1

Timothy Francis O’Leary 60 8 0

Frank Mermenstein & Elliot Kohn 13 3 0

Taming the Tigress ($186,412) $209,262

Heaven’s Music ($73,830) $206,246

American Farmer ($73,440) $201,918

Union Wave ($63,230) $200,286

Emerald Lake ($136,554) $198,694

Adena Springs 32 8 0 Blue Max ($81,240) $195,761

Dahlberg Farms LLC 44 8 0

Minister of Soul ($122,952) $194,782

Milt Policzer 63 9 2 Savage Love ($49,258) $191,769

Victory Rose Thoroughbreds, Inc. 70 9 0 Proof of Jazz ($54,412) $191,573

Jaime R Renella 4 3 2

Chismosa ($190,500) $191,460

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER

Races Earnings/

Sire Rnrs Won Earned Runner

1 Editorial, 2014, by War Front 10 9 $456,276 $45,628

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 120 $4,390,580 $42,627

3 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 21 24 $869,182 $41,390

4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 82 $2,745,487 $40,375

5 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 30 24 $1,065,725 $35,524

6 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 17 $445,505 $34,270

7 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew 10 10 $330,896 $33,090

8 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 71 $2,768,569 $32,571

9 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 23 20 $722,965 $31,433

10 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 183 165 $4,993,701 $27,288

11 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 79 $2,152,259 $27,244

12 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 84 64 $2,237,205 $26,633

13 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 7 $371,736 $26,553

14 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 11 21 $291,103 $26,464

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 61 39 $1,584,588 $25,977

16 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 78 58 $1,987,043 $25,475

17 Heaven’s Glory (JPN), 2013, by Tapit 11 7 $279,995 $25,454

18 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 60 43 $1,525,071 $25,418

19 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 88 67 $2,235,578 $25,404

20 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 29 $553,867 $25,176

2022 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

Sire

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 66 153 19 27 $1,800,371

2 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 54 151 13 20 $1,165,602

3 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 63 359 29 46 $1,165,390

4 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 40 118 11 15 $952,801

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 40 123 12 15 $940,046

6 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 18 59 3 4 $910,146

7 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 54 156 16 21 $774,494

8 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 33 91 10 16 $713,583

9 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 45 121 13 14 $701,810

10 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 36 90 11 11 $596,843

11 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 25 83 10 13 $537,250

12 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 34 76 6 8 $473,147

13 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 39 77 5 7 $434,497

14 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 13 41 4 4 $332,712

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 29 57 3 3 $288,636

16 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 32 68 4 5 $265,805

17 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 15 27 4 6 $226,558

18 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew 4 12 1 3 $219,044

19 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 16 35 6 8 $209,316

20 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 20 35 5 5 $207,226

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY

MONEY WON

Races

Sire Rnrs Strts Won Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 183 1268 165 $4,993,701

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 578 120 $4,390,580

3 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 180 1784 189 $3,773,004

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 113 624 96 $2,820,117

5 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 453 71 $2,768,569

6 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 466 82 $2,745,487

7 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 84 453 64 $2,237,205

8 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 88 466 67 $2,235,578

9 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 458 79 $2,152,259

10 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 78 487 58 $1,987,043

11 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 81 583 84 $1,849,363

12 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 70 491 77 $1,728,295

13 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 61 296 39 $1,584,588

14 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 60 306 43 $1,525,071

15 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 70 546 64 $1,388,645

16 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 70 319 49 $1,374,630

17 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 58 369 63 $1,279,054

18 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 52 326 48 $1,248,451

19 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 60 365 55 $1,192,570

20 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 30 148 24 $1,065,725

21 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46 298 41 $1,061,602

22 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 21 115 24 $869,182

23 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 36 200 29 $805,677

24 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 40 224 35 $796,194

25 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 23 161 20 $722,965

26 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 35 188 25 $721,181

27 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 30 168 30 $691,351

28 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 35 257 31 $602,973

29 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 26 172 30 $568,029

30 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 48 290 35 $567,719

31 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 153 29 $553,867

32 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus 49 322 28 $504,587

33 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 22 158 25 $482,920

34 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 23 169 23 $479,933

35 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 24 106 11 $474,286

36 Editorial, 2014, by War Front 10 46 9 $456,276

37 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 31 152 14 $454,976

38 Old Topper, 1995, by Gilded Time 6 37 9 $450,575

39 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 104 17 $445,505

40 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 18 167 21 $409,752

41 Storm Wolf, 2002, by Stormin Fever 22 143 17 $409,185

42 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 21 117 18 $404,764

43 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike 28 147 15 $396,065

44 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie 20 130 16 $391,881

45 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 69 7 $371,736

46

Jeranimo, 2006, by Congaree 19 162 15 $365,500

47 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 31 168 22 $363,112

The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text. Earnings are from Northern Hemisphere racing and include adjusted money from Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Adjusted earnings are put on par with average North American earnings from the previous year. The average North American purse in 2018 was $23,755 or 50% of the average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, Japanese earnings are multiplied by 50% before being applied to the total earnings above. Hong Kong earnings are adjusted by 15%, and Singapore adjusted by 66%. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through December 26, 2022.

2022 LEADING SIRES

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CALIFORNIA BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER

Races

Sire Rnrs Won Earned Median

1 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 82 $2,745,487 $27,192

2 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 120 $4,390,580 $26,708

3 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 7 $371,736 $24,460

4 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 17 $445,505 $23,650

5 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 30 24 $1,065,725 $22,378

6 Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy 11 8 $232,430 $20,655

7 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 71 $2,768,569 $19,050

8 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat 15 10 $321,932 $18,960

9 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 26 30 $568,029 $18,302

10 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 30 30 $691,351 $17,955

11 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 79 $2,152,259 $17,500

12 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 23 20 $722,965 $17,325

13 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 11 21 $291,103 $17,285

14 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 29 $553,867 $17,085

15 Heaven’s Glory (JPN), 2013, by Tapit 11 7 $279,995 $16,800

16 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 113 96 $2,820,117 $16,080

17 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 18 21 $409,752 $15,358

18 Texas Ryano, 2011, by Curlin 12 8 $166,959 $15,215

19 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 22 25 $482,920 $15,075

20 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 35 31 $602,973 $14,978

21 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46 41 $1,061,602 $14,855

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

Races

Sire Rnrs Wnrs Won Earned

1 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 180 97 189 $3,773,004

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 183 92 165 $4,993,701

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 61 120 $4,390,580

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 113 53 96 $2,820,117

5 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 50 79 $2,152,259

6 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 45 82 $2,745,487 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 81 45 84 $1,849,363

8 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 44 71 $2,768,569

9 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 78 40 58 $1,987,043

10 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 84 39 64 $2,237,205

11 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 70 38 64 $1,388,645

12 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 88 36 67 $2,235,578

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 70 36 77 $1,728,295

14 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 58 34 63 $1,279,054

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 60 34 55 $1,192,570

16 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 70 33 49 $1,374,630

17 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 60 30 43 $1,525,071

18 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 61 25 39 $1,584,588

† Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 52 25 48 $1,248,451

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46 25 41 $1,061,602

21 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 48 22 35 $567,719

22 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus 49 20 28 $504,587

Earnings

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 578 $4,390,580 $7,596

2 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 21 115 $869,182 $7,558

3 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 30 148 $1,065,725 $7,201

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 453 $2,768,569 $6,112

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 466 $2,745,487 $5,892

6 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 61 296 $1,584,588 $5,353

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 60 306 $1,525,071 $4,984

8 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 84 453 $2,237,205 $4,939

9 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 88 466 $2,235,578 $4,797

10 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 458 $2,152,259 $4,699

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 113 624 $2,820,117 $4,519

12 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 23 161 $722,965 $4,490

13 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 24 106 $474,286 $4,474

14 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 70 319 $1,374,630 $4,309

15 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 104 $445,505 $4,284

16 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 30 168 $691,351 $4,115

17 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 78 487 $1,987,043 $4,080

18 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 36 200 $805,677 $4,028

19 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 183 1268 $4,993,701 $3,938

20 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 35 188 $721,181 $3,836

21 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 52 326 $1,248,451 $3,830

22 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 153 $553,867 $3,620

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

Sire

Races

1 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 180 1784 189 $3,773,004

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 183 1268 165 $4,993,701

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 103 578 120 $4,390,580

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 113 624 96 $2,820,117

5 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 81 583 84 $1,849,363

6 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 68 466 82 $2,745,487

7 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 79 458 79 $2,152,259

8

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 70 491 77 $1,728,295

9 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 85 453 71 $2,768,569

10 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 88 466 67 $2,235,578

11 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 84 453 64 $2,237,205

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 70 546 64 $1,388,645

13 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 58 369 63 $1,279,054

14 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 78 487 58 $1,987,043

15 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 60 365 55 $1,192,570

16 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 70 319 49 $1,374,630

17 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 52 326 48 $1,248,451

18 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 60 306 43 $1,525,071

19 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 46 298 41 $1,061,602

20 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 61 296 39 $1,584,588

Awards Dinner & Annual Meeting

2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY MONEY WON

Races

Sire Rnrs Strts Won Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 42 163 9 $630,562

2 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 16 58 11 $495,295

3 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 19 50 5 $423,979

4 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 69 7 $371,736

5 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 22 60 7 $329,910

6 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 26 97 5 $317,504

7 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 25 82 11 $307,088

8 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 16 5 $289,220

9 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 11 33 5 $269,266

10 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 6 21 6 $259,190

11 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 13 50 8 $257,989

12 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 8 30 5 $245,307

13 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 15 35 4 $200,690

14 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie 5 21 2 $200,343

15 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 11 36 5 $180,842

16 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction 4 14 4 $173,720

17 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 7 26 5 $152,316

18 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 9 30 6 $151,365

19 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 10 29 4 $140,359

20 Rousing Sermon,2009, by Lucky Pulpit 5 24 4 $116,926

2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER

Races

1 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 5 $289,220 $57,844

2 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 6 6 $259,190 $43,198

3 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie 5 2 $200,343 $40,069

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 16 11 $495,295 $30,956

5 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 8 5 $245,307 $30,663

6 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 7 $371,736 $26,553

7 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 11 5 $269,266 $24,479

8 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 5 4 $116,926 $23,385

9 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 19 5 $423,979 $22,315

10 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 7 5 $152,316 $21,759

11 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 13 8 $257,989 $19,845

12 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 5 1 $97,262 $19,452

13 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 9 6 $151,365 $16,818

14 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 11 5 $180,842 $16,440

15 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 42 9 $630,562 $15,013

16 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 22 7 $329,910 $14,996

17 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 6 2 $89,357 $14,893

18 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 7 2 $100,594 $14,371

19 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 10 4 $140,359 $14,036

20 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 15 4 $200,690 $13,379

21 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 5 3 $62,462 $12,492

2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

Sire

Races

Rnrs Wnrs Won Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 42 9 9 $630,562

2 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 25 8 11 $307,088

3 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 16 7 11 $495,295 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 13 7 8 $257,989

5 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 6 7 $371,736 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 9 6 6 $151,365

7 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 22 5 7 $329,910 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 26 5 5 $317,504 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 11 5 5 $269,266

10 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 8 4 5 $245,307 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 15 4 4 $200,690 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 11 4 5 $180,842

† Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 7 4 5 $152,316 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 10 4 4 $140,359

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 19 3 5 $423,979 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 3 5 $289,220

† Far From Over, 2012, by Blame 9 3 3 $85,126 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 5 3 3 $62,462 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 6 3 4 $39,259

2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

Sire

Races

Rnrs Srts Won Earned

1 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 16 58 11 $495,295 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 25 82 11 $307,088

3 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 42 163 9 $630,562

4 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 13 50 8 $257,989

5 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 69 7 $371,736

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 22 60 7 $329,910

7 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 6 21 6 $259,190

Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 9 30 6 $151,365

9 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 19 50 5 $423,979

Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 26 97 5 $317,504

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 16 5 $289,220

Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 11 33 5 $269,266

Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 8 30 5 $245,307

Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 11 36 5 $180,842

† Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 7 26 5 $152,316

16 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 15 35 4 $200,690

Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction 4 14 4 $173,720

Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 10 29 4 $140,359

Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 5 24 4 $116,926

Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando 2 11 4 $98,058

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 6 16 4 $39,259

2022 LEADING LIFETIME SIRES IN CALIFORNIA

Graded

2YO Stakes Stakes Progeny Comp Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire Crops Size Foals Runners Winners Winners Winners Winners Earnings AEI Index

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

Avg Named

10 28 279 204-73% 142-51% 27-10% 17-6% 4-1% $17,653,271 1.46 1.06

2 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 10 28 284 246-87% 188-66% 63-22% 19-7% 3-1% $23,576,173 1.39 1.12

3 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 24 121 94-78% 71-59% 20-17% 5-4% 2-2% $7,467,607 1.38 0.93

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 9 20 181 123-68% 74-41% 21-12% 9-5% 1-1% $7,646,894 1.25 0.92

5 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 5 56 282 254-90% 162-57% 87-31% 11-4% 6-2% $13,474,279 1.19 0.92

6 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

† Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

7 70 490 391-80% 265-54% 87-18% 17-3% 3-1% $28,880,626 1.18 1.28

15 23 350 258-74% 191-55% 35-10% 13-4% 4-1% $19,690,185 1.18 1.02

8 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 13 62 802 640-80% 464-58% 125-16% 37-5% 6-1% $49,264,798 1.15 1.47

9 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled 14 34 475 360-76% 261-55% 61-13% 12-3% 3-1% $22,578,119 1.12 1.32

10 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) 7 27 186 141-76% 103-55% 20-11% 7-4% 3-2% $8,687,316 1.06 0.95

11 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 7 62 435 407-94% 299-69% 69-16% 4-1% 2-0% $47,714,324 1.03 1.07

12 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 10 14 137 84-61% 59-43% 18-13% 2-1% 0-0% $4,576,416 1.01 0.91 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 7 32 221 163-74% 120-54% 33-15% 7-3% 3-1% $9,533,259 1.01 1.03 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 14 24 338 271-80% 201-59% 53-16% 8-2% 1-0% $16,446,351 1.01 1.09

15 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 7 29 205 141-69% 88-43% 13-6% 5-2% 1-0% $7,289,050 0.98 1.15 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 4 37 149 112-75% 70-47% 16-11% 3-2% 1-1% $4,889,182 0.98 1.11

17 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 6 56 336 219-65% 134-40% 36-11% 9-3% 1-0% $12,456,359 0.97 0.97

18 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run 15 43 652 474-73% 350-54% 99-15% 18-3% 6-1% $22,796,942 0.96 1.15

19 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 6 18 110 62-56% 41-37% 8-7% 0-0% 0-0% $3,557,444 0.94 0.90 † Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy 14 16 228 161-71% 101-44% 16-7% 7-3% 2-1% $8,499,805 0.94 0.84

21 Affrmative, 1999, by Unbridled 13 10 126 82-65% 51-40% 6-5% 2-2% 1-1% $4,410,008 0.93 0.74 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam 13 12 160 109-68% 85-53% 1-1% 3-2% 1-1% $6,574,157 0.93 1.06 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 8 23 184 128-70% 85-46% 21-11% 8-4% 0-0% $7,150,587 0.93 1.08 Trapper, 2000, by Iron Cat 11 5 56 44-79% 33-59% 13-23% 1-2% 0-0% $2,316,129 0.93 0.74

25 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry 9 6 55 39-71% 26-47% 4-7% 1-2% 0-0% $2,488,005 0.92 0.86 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 2 61 122 87-71% 42-34% 15-12% 2-2% 1-1% $2,782,211 0.92 1.20 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 14 38 533 431-81% 327-61% 82-15% 21-4% 2-0% $25,513,155 0.92 0.87

28 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 6 53 316 253-80% 175-55% 50-16% 7-2% 1-0% $14,579,924 0.90 1.31

29 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie 6 11 63 44-70% 29-46% 5-8% 2-3% 0-0% $2,072,868 0.86 0.89

30 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 2 64 127 62-49% 27-21% 13-10% 1-1% 0-0% $1,982,012 0.85 1.04

31 Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat 16 13 215 147-68% 97-45% 27-13% 6-3% 0-0% $5,983,535 0.83 1.04

32 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) 6 10 62 30-48% 13-21% 2-3% 1-2% 0-0% $1,281,183 0.82 0.82 Sea of Secrets, 1995, by Storm Cat 17 29 488 411-84% 297-61% 81-17% 16-3% 2-0% $19,926,971 0.82 1.02 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 8 22 179 111-62% 78-44% 21-12% 7-4% 1-1% $5,281,781 0.82 0.92

35 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 9 10 88 66-75% 43-49% 17-19% 1-1% 0-0% $3,496,585 0.81 0.70

36 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 10 18 182 135-74% 99-54% 21-12% 4-2% 0-0% $7,046,077 0.80 0.99

37 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat 11 13 138 92-67% 61-44% 7-5% 2-1% 2-1% $4,555,878 0.77 1.10

38 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 4 31 123 68-55% 37-30% 17-14% 3-2% 0-0% $2,459,674 0.76 0.84

39 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 8 12 98 63-64% 46-47% 9-9% 1-1% 0-0% $3,331,787 0.75 0.86

40 Marino Marini, 2000, by Storm Cat 13 30 389 304-78% 230-59% 41-11% 4-1% 0-0% $13,261,348 0.73 0.90

41 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson 17 11 183 140-77% 98-54% 24-13% 4-2% 1-1% $6,371,196 0.72 0.69

42 Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song 12 7 89 52-58% 31-35% 3-3% 1-1% 0-0% $1,769,387 0.71 0.85

43 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 2 57 114 78-68% 39-34% 20-18% 0-0% 0-0% $1,985,344 0.69 0.94

44 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip 6 12 69 36-52% 19-28% 2-3% 0-0% 0-0% $1,015,838 0.66 0.83

Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde 9 7 62 44-71% 22-35% 10-16% 1-2% 0-0% $1,480,866 0.66 0.87

46 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 9 7 67 47-70% 25-37% 2-3% 0-0% 0-0% $1,434,471 0.65 0.70

47 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 4 17 66 41-62% 20-30% 11-17% 1-2% 0-0% $1,320,557 0.64 0.72

48 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 3 17 52 36-69% 20-38% 10-19% 0-0% 0-0% $899,107 0.62 0.86

Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat 9 9 80 53-66% 30-38% 7-9% 0-0% 0-0% $1,904,130 0.62 0.78

U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 10 39 394 315-80% 207-53% 50-13% 3-1% 2-1% $10,908,467 0.62 1.17

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.

Stakes & Sales Dates

REGIONAL RACE MEETINGS

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley

Dec. 26, 2022-June 11, 2023

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Dec. 26, 2022-June 18, 2023

Pleasanton, Alameda County Fair, Pleasanton June 14-July 11

Los Angeles County Fair at Los Alamitos, Los Alamitos June 21-July 11

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar July 12-Sept. 12

California State Fair (Cal Expo), Sacramento July 12-Aug. 1

Sonoma County Fair, Santa Rosa Aug. 2-15 Humboldt County Fair, Ferndale Aug. 16-22

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley Aug. 30-Oct. 3

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos Sept. 13-26

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Sept. 27-Nov. 7

Big Fresno Fair, Fresno Oct. 4-17

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley Oct. 18-Dec. 19

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar Nov. 8-Dec. 5 Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos Dec. 6-19

JANUARY 31

CTBA WINTER MIXED SALE

Pomona, Calif.

(ENTRIES CLOSED NOV. 16)

AUGUST 8

CTBA NORTHERN CALIFORNIA YEARLING & HORSES OF RACING AGE SALE

Pleasanton, Calif.

(ENTRIES CLOSE JUNE 1)

SEPTEMBER 26

FASIG-TIPTON FALL YEARLINGS

Pomona, Calif.

(ENTRIES CLOSE JULY 3; SUPPLEMENTAL ENTRIES CLOSE SEPT. 5)

California-Bred/California-Sired STAKES RACES

January – March

SANTA ANITA

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

$150,000 Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint Four-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares abt. 61∕2 furlongs (Turf)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

$100,000 Spring Fever Stakes Four-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares 6 furlongs

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20

$100,000 Tiznow Stakes Four-Year-Olds & Up 1 mile

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

$100,000 Irish O’Brien Stakes Four-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies & Mares abt. 61∕2 furlongs (Turf)

SUNDAY,

MARCH 19

Stakes & Sales Dates

Date Track Stakes (Grade) Conditions

Distance Added Value

1 SA Santa Ynez Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f. 7 f. $200,000

1 SA Las Cienegas Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000

1 SA Sham Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o 1 m. $100,000

1 SA La Canada Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄16 m. $200,000

2 SA Kalookan Queen Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m. 61⁄2 f. $75,000

7 SA Unusual Heat Turf Classic, Presented by City National Bank 4-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 11⁄8 m. (T) $200,000

7 SA Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint 4-y-o & up, f. & m., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) $150,000

7 SA Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint 4-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $150,000

7 SA California Cup Derby 3-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 11⁄16 m. $200,000

7 SA Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks 3-y-o f., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 1 m. (T) $200,000

21 SA Astra Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄2 m. (T) $100,000

28 SA San Pasqual Stakes (Gr. II) 4-y-o & up 11⁄8 m. $200,000

28 SA Las Virgenes Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f. 1 m. $200,000

28 GGF Moscow Burning Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 1 m. $75,000

29 SA San Vicente Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o 7 f. $200,000

29 SA Clockers’ Corner Stakes 4-y-o & up abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000

4 SA Robert B. Lewis Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o 11⁄16 m. $200,000 4 SA Santa Monica Stakes (Gr. II) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. 7 f. $200,000 4 SA Thunder Road Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up 1 m. (T) $100,000 4 SA Megahertz Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. 1 m. (T) $100,000 5 SA San Marcos Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up 11⁄4 m. (T) $200,000 5 SA Palos Verdes Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up 6 f. $200,000 11 SA Sweet Life Stakes 3-y-o f. abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000 11 GGF El Camino Real Derby 3-y-o 11⁄8 m. $100,000 12 SA Lady of Shamrock Stakes 3-y-o f. 1 m. (T) $100,000

Wishing Well Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m. abt. 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000

GGF El Dorado Shooter Stakes 4-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $75,000

Spring Fever Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $100,000

Tiznow Stakes 4-y-o & up Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 1 m. $100,000

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f. (T)