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CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED December 2023

28 Closing Remarks’ Goldikova Stakes 36 Member Profle: Tomas Halasz

6 News Bits 12 CTBA News 14 December Calendar

40 Health: Diagnosing Lameness

16 California Toroughbred Foundation 38 Winners 46 Leading Breeders in California 48 Lists of Leading Sires in California 54 Stakes/Sales Calendar 56 Classifed Advertising 58 Advertising Index COLUMNS

3 From the Executive Corner

26 Grand Slam Smile’s Golden State Juvenile Fillies

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ON THE COVER

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

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un to Dream led several broodmare prospect and sold her to California-breds that Katsumi Yoshida of Japan. Trained for sold well at Kentucky most of her career by Doug O’Neill fall sales. Te 2022 Cal-bred and owned by Wonderland Racing Horse of the Year sold for Stables, Todd Cady, Tim Kasparof, $1.9 million at the Fasig-Tipand Ty Leatherman, Ceiling Crusher ton November Sale, with Calwon four 2023 stakes, including the bred and Northern California Cotillion Stakes (G1) and Torrey sale graduate Ceiling Crusher Pines Stakes (G3), and has earned bringing $750,000 at the $938,400. same auction. Te Keeneland fall mixed sale Bred by Connie Pageler and had several Cal-breds sell for six Bob Bafert, Fun to Dream was fgures. consigned by Hill ‘n’ Dale at Becca Taylor, the Cal-bred chamXalapa and purchased by Japan’s pion older female of 2022, brought K I Farm. Te 4-year-old $350,000 from Solis/Litt out of the California Horse of the Year Fun to Dream sells for $1.9 million at Fasig-Tipton in Kentucky daughter of Arrogate—Lutess, Taylor Made consignment. Owned by Maria’s Mon, was sold as a and bred by Nick Alexander, the broodmare prospect. Raced by Pageler and Jill Bafert and trained by 5-year-old daughter of Old Topper—Lady Sax, by General Meeting, Bob Bafert, Fun to Dream won four stakes, including the 2022 La has won four stakes, including the 2022 Great Lady M Stakes (G2) Brea Stakes (G1) and 2023 Santa Monica Stakes (G2), and earned and Desert Stormer Stakes (G3), and earned $499,160. $670,190. Stakes-placed Laurel Canyon, a 4-year-old Cal-bred daughJohn Harris’ Harris Farms bred Ceiling Crusher, a 3-year-old ter of Nyquist bred by Tom Bachman and raced by Eclipse daughter of Mr. Big—Palisadesprincess, by Indian Charlie, in Toroughbred Partners and Gary Barber, sold for $250,000 in California and consigned her to the 2021 Northern sale, where Tari foal to Jack Christopher. Other Cal-breds sold at Keeneland Brocklebank purchased her for $22,000. Taylor Made Sales Agency included the broodmare Black Valentine in foal to Justify for consigned Ceiling Crusher to the Fasig-Tipton sale as a racing or $180,000 and a weanling flly by Maclean’s Music for $100,000.

California-breds Star Racer and Wild Jewels won stakes at Golden Gate Fields in November. Star Racer is a graduate of the CTBA Northern California sale, while Wild Jewels is a homebred for Larry and Marianne Williams. Star Racer captured the $62,950 Oakland Stakes Nov. 18 under jockey Assael Espinoza and for trainer Angelo Tekos Jr. He came from behind in the six-furlong event to score by 11⁄2 lengths in 1:09.02. Blue Moon Racing and Steven Dietrich own Star Racer. Old English Rancho and Bruce Headley bred the 6-year-old gelded son of Vronsky— Honey Bee Lucky, by Bold Badgett. Harris Farms sold Star Racer to Blue Moon and Dietrich for $10,000 at the 2018 Northern 6

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California-breds Capture Stakes at Golden Gate Fields

Star Racer scores in the Oakland Stakes

Wild Jewels wins the Golden Nugget Stakes

sale. Star Racer has earned $237,678. Wild Jewels won the $65,350 Golden Nugget Stakes for 2-year-olds at six furlongs Nov. 11. Ridden by Catalino Martinez and trained by Steve Specht, Wild Jewels raced close to the pace and prevailed by

three-quarters of a length in 1:09.77 as the 7-10 favorite. Te gelding is by Tamarando out of the Distorted Humor mare Ribbon of Jewels. He has won three of fve races and ran second in the Everett Nevin Stakes for total earnings of $103,810.

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NewsBits JUST LIKE OLD FRIENDS: California-bred champion Lava Man is enjoying his retirement at Old Friends in Kentucky, especially now that he has a “Mini-Me” version of himself. Sandy the Wonder Horse, formerly the mechanical horse in front of a store in Versailles, Ky., has been renovated to look like Lava Man, and the two recently posed for photos.

NORCAL SALE GRAD WINS IN MEXICO

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

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California-bred Baby Got Rhythm, a graduate of the 2022 CTBA Northern California yearling sale, won the $60,086 Fasig-Tipton Classico Lea (G1) at Hipodromo de las Americas in Mexico. The race was for 2-year-old fllies, and Baby Got Rhythm won by a nose in a feld of 11 while running a mile in 1:404⁄5. C-Punch Ranch bred Baby Got Rhythm, who is the frst stakes winner for her sire, Uptown Rythem. The flly is out of the Eskendereya mare It’sallyourbaby. Harris Farms consigned Baby Got Rhythm to the Northern sale, where Alejandro Contreras purchased her for $1,200.

LOS ALAMITOS/$40,000 DEL MAR/$40,000 SANTA ANITA/$40,000

DEL MAR TO HOST BREEDERS’ CUP IN 2025

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Del Mar has been selected to host the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which means the California track will be the location for the prestigious event for two consecutive years. Del Mar had earlier been named to host the Breeders’ Cup in 2024. The 2025 edition will be fourth time Del Mar has hosted the Breeders’ Cup, following 2017 and 2021. Consisting of 14 grade 1 races with purses and awards totaling more than $31 million, the 42nd Breeders’ Cup stakes are scheduled for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, 2025. The 2024 running is scheduled to take place at Del Mar Nov. 1-2.

ONE IN VERMILLION RETIRED California-bred One in Vermillion, winner of the 2023 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, has been retired. He was injured in a workout at Zia Park and underwent successful surgery, but owner Jonathan Kalman told Daily Racing Form that the injury precludes him from racing again. Richard Barton Enterprises bred the 3-year-old son of Army Mule—Given Star, by Any Given Saturday, and sold him for

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Registration Deadlines Remember to register your California-bred/ California-sired foals by Dec. 31 to take advantage of lower fees. Fees to register 2022 foals (yearlings) before Jan. 1 are $125 for CTBA members and $250 for nonmembers. After Jan. 1, the fee will be $750.

$26,000 to Kalman at the 2021 Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association fall mixed sale. Trained by Esteban Martinez, One in Vermillion won the 2022 Turf Paradise Open Spring Futurity and Lost in the Fog Juvenile Stakes at 2. This year in addition to the Jerkens, he captured the Riley Allison Derby and Lazaro Barrera Stakes and placed in three other stakes. The colt earned a total of $653,840.

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Memoriam

Longtime readers of California Thoroughbred are familiar with the stunning equine photography of Katey Barrett, who died Oct. 22 at age 91. A master at using light and motion to capture the art of Thoroughbred racing, Barrett frequently contributed to this magazine, with images of California-breds, vistas of Southern California racetracks, and faces of the people who make up the industry. Former managing editor Robert Henwood began using Barrett’s work in the magazine more than 40 years ago. Her photography has frequently been on the cover, and Barrett covered the inaugural Breeders’ Cup at Hollywood Park in 1984 and inaugural California Cup at Santa Anita in 1990 for the magazine. Barrett’s photography also appeared in the annual Santa Anita calendar for more than three decades and in the track’s gift shop catalogs, and the Barrett Collection is now housed at the Keeneland Library. Her photography wasn’t limited to racing, as she photographed many major

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Katey Barrett

Light and motion are hallmarks of Katey Barrett’s photos horse shows, including the Olympics. She donated her work to such groups as the Wild Horse Sanctuary in Shingletown, Calif., as well as CARMA and Old Friends. A native of Hibbing, Minn., Barrett spent most of her life in California. She began in the movie and television business, initially doing some acting in such shows as “My Three Sons,” “Dragnet,” “Family Affair,” and “Bonanza.” In a time when female directors were virtually nonexistent, Barrett served as a

production assistant on “Mission: Impossible” and did manage to do some directing. Her ability to use light and frame a movie scene informed her photography, much of which is on display in books such as The Light Touch. “When I started taking pictures—it was in 1971—there I was applying all these things I’d learned watching directors and cinematographers setting their scenes,” she said in The Light Touch. “I don’t go to a particular spot with anything in mind other than the lighting.” But it was the horse who truly captured Barrett’s imagination and fueled her artistry. “Describe the look of a Thoroughbred as it prances in the walking ring or steps onto the racetrack, a show jumper as it strides onto a Grand Prix course; or a mare and foal as they run, kick, and frolic in a feld,” she said in The Light Touch. “Watch their eyes. What comes to my mind is Spirit.” Donations in memory of Barrett are welcome at Wild Horse Sanctuary, P.O. Box 30, Shingletown, CA, 96088. Email and phone number: info@wildhorsesanctuary.org and (530) 474-5770.

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■ First Winner for Rumpus Cat

■ Stay Thirsty’s Breeders’ Cup Connection Leading California sire Stay Thirsty demonstrated his ability as a broodmare sire during the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita. Fierceness, a Kentucky-bred son of City of Light out of the Stay Thirsty mare Nonna Bella, won the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) Nov. 3.

Bred on the same Elite Female Family cross as 2023 Saratoga Yearling Sale Topper

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Clever Clover became the frst winner sired by California stallion Rumpus Cat when he won a maiden special weight for 2-year-olds at Golden Gate Fields Nov. 12. Ridden by Epifanio Garcia, Clever Clover won by a head as the 5-2 favorite in a feld of six, completing 51⁄2 furlongs in 1:04.49. Daehling Farms bred Clever CloRumpus Cat ver in California from the Peppered Cat mare Paprika Red and owns the 2-yearold gelding with Norman Tavares. Victor Trujillo trains Clever Clover. Rumpus Cat is a winning son of champion Street Sense out of the champion Storm Cat mare Sweet Catomine. He stands at Daehling Ranch in Elk Grove.

Stay Thirsty

Going into the Breeders’ Cup, Fierceness had started just twice, breaking his maiden impressively by 111⁄4 lengths at Saratoga Aug. 25 and then running seventh in the Oct. 7 Champagne Stakes (G1) at Aqueduct. Trainer Todd Pletcher saw enough in him to ship to California for the Breeders’ Cup, and Fierceness responded with a 61⁄4-length tour de force under jockey John Velazquez. Mike Repole’s Repole Stable, which raced Stay Thirsty, bred and races Fierceness. Stay Thirsty stood in Kentucky for several years before moving to California, where he stands at Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch. Stay Thirsty was California’s leading sire by total progeny earnings in 2021 and 2022.

■ Bodexpress, Faversham Move Bodexpress and Faversham, who had been standing in California, have left the state. Bodexpress will stand the 2024 season at Pleasant Acre Stallions in Florida, while Faversham will be at Clear Creek Stud in Louisiana. Formerly at Barton Thoroughbreds, Bodexpress (Bodemeister— Pied a Terre, by City Zip) won the 2020 Clark Stakes (G1) and placed in four stakes, including the 2019 Florida Derby (G1). His frst foals are yearlings of 2023. Faversham (Lucky Pulpit—Love the Chase, by Not For Love) is a full brother to California champion California Chrome. Faversham’s frst foals are 2-year-olds of 2023, and he previously stood at Daehling Ranch.

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Swiss Lake Yodeler

10 YEARS AGO Building on her victory in the $200,500 Golden State Juvenile Fillies at Santa Anita, SWISS LAKE YODELER added the $200,250 Soviet Problem Stakes at Hollywood Park Dec. 21, 2013. Ridden by Rafael Bejarano and trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, Swiss Lake Yodeler stalked the pace behind leader Rovenna and second-place Sprouts around the turn of the seven-furlong event. Swiss Lake Yodeler came three wide to rally and

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defeat Rovenna by a length in 1:23.90, with Sprouts third. Larry and Marianne Williams bred Swiss Lake Yodeler in California and campaigned the 2-year-old daughter of Swiss Yodeler—Domasco Lake, by Meadowlake. Though she never won another stakes, Swiss Lake Yodeler fnished third in the 2014 Santa Ysabel Stakes (G3) and Melair Stakes and earned a total of $278,608. She has since produced three starters, all winners, for her breeders.

25 YEARS AGO In his only start of 1998, CAVONNIER captured the $70,000 Ack Ack Stakes at Santa Anita Dec. 27. Away from the races since bowing a tendon in the 1996 Belmont Stakes (G1), the California-bred son of Batonnier—Direwarning, by Caveat, faced four in the one-mile Ack Ack. Ridden by Chris McCarron, Cavonnier, fourth early, raced

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Cavonnier four wide in the stretch and defeated Sidon by a length in 1:35.79 as the 2-1 second choice. Favored Tibado fnished third. Bob Baffert trained Cavonnier for the Robert H. Walter Family Trust. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Walter bred Cavonnier, who after winning the 1996 Santa Anita Derby (G1) nearly won Baffert his frst Kentucky Derby (G1) when he ran second by a nose to Grindstone. Cavonnier raced for two more seasons, ultimately retiring with eight wins in 23 starts for earnings of $1,254,165.

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OUT OF THE EAST became the frst 3-year-old in 16 years and only the second in history to win the Children’s Hospital Handicap at Bay Meadows Dec. 9, 1973. The California-bred son of Gummo—Gipsy Jet, by Windy Sands, defeated 4-year-old Partner’s Hope and completed the 11⁄16 miles in 1:412⁄5 for jockey Raul Ramirez. Another 4-year-old, Sensitive Music, fnished third. Out of the East, the only 3-year-old in the eight-horse feld, broke the previous stakes record, set by Swaps Kin in 1961, by a ffth of a second. Bill Foy, the manager of Three Rings Ranch, bred Out of the East, who was owned by JBJ Stable and trained by Noble Threewitt. Out of the East earlier in the year won the Contra Costa Stakes and San Francisco Handicap, and he placed in 14 other stakes during his career.

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To further assist the membership of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) and subscribers of its offcial 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.

CTBA Directors Election Deadline Approaching Tose CTBA members who wish to seek election to the group’s Board of Directors may do so through the petition process, which must be completed by Dec. 13, 90 days prior to the CTBA’s Annual Meeting and Dinner, scheduled for March 12, 2024. As per the association’s bylaws, the application needs to include a minimum of 25 signatures from current CTBA members for the applicant to be included on the ballot for this year’s election, which relates to the three-year term as a director from 2024-26.

Stallion Season Auction Slated for Dec. 11-12 The annual California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Stallion Season Auction will be held online beginning Monday, Dec. 11, at 8 a.m. through Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 8 p.m. Proceeds will beneft the CTBA’s Political Action Committee fund, which works in support of legislation to favorably impact California breeders. Seasons will be sold with no guarantee. The preview will begin Friday, Dec. 8, and the auction will be held through Starquine (www. starquine.com). For more information, please check the CTBA website (www. ctba.com) or contact Christy Chapman at Christy@ctba.com.

STALLION SEASON AUCTION To be held online this year via Starquine Begins: Monday, December 11th 8:00am Ends: Tuesday, December 12th at 8:00pm Seasons will be sold with no guarantee. Proceeds from the auction beneft the CTBA’s Political Action Committee Fund, which works in support of legislation to favorably impact California breeders. For more information, contact Christy Chapman at christy@ctba.com

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Happy holidays from the California Toroughbred Foundation, one of the largest contributors to scholarships for veterinary students at the University of California, Davis and Western University in Pomona. Our scholarships go to students focused on Toroughbred breeding and racing. In addition, we award the Louis R. Rowan Fellowship Award to a PhD research fellow at Davis. Te most recent Rowan Fellowship went to Christina Rohlf, a PhD candidate in the biomedical engineering graduate group at the University of California, Davis. Megan Elcombe and Silke Hofmann received this year’s scholarships at Davis, while Cassandra (Cassie) Bernas was the recipient at Western University. All three have a strong interest in equine veterinary care and have served internships that have furthered that passion. Bernas’ family owns several of-the-track Toroughbreds, an example of the importance of the Toroughbred industry to these recipients. “Tey have made such a large impact on my life,” Bernas said, “and I hope to continue to make a positive impact on their industry and lives as well.”

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Breeders’ Cup 2023

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Frankie Dettori, now based in California, does his famous fying dismount after winning the Filly and Mare Turf on Inspiral

Golden State Shines

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SANTA ANITA HOSTS 40TH BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fierceness, winner of the Juvenile, is out of a mare by California sire Stay Thirsty.

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California owner/breeder George Krikorian (center) celebrates with Antony Beck of Gainesway Farm and jockey Junior Alvarado after Krikorian’s Kentucky-bred homebred Just F Y I won the Juvenile Fillies

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Golden State Series—Cary Grant Stakes

The Chosen Vron, ffth in the Breeders’ Cup Sprint, wheeled back to win the Cary Grant

VRON FOR THE BOOKS THE CHOSEN VRON CAPTURES DEL MAR STAKES A SECOND TIME BY TRACY GANTZ

hen a jockey like Hector Berrios calls a horse the best he’s ever ridden, it is high praise indeed. Berrios has won more than 2,500 races in his native Chile and is making inroads into Southern California’s jockey colony. After winning the $98,000 Cary Grant Stakes at Del Mar aboard Te Chosen Vron, he bestowed that accolade on the California-bred champ.

Anita. Elite Power, the 2022 Eclipse Award-winning male sprinter, won the race for the second consecutive time. Te Chosen Vron fnished ffth, a valiant efort considering those ahead of him were Forego Stakes (G1) winner Gunite, multiple graded stakes-placed Nakatomi, and graded stakes winner Speed Boat Beach. Far from being vanquished, Te Chosen Vron demonstrated enough pep to Eric Kruljac, his trainer, co-owner, and co-breeder, that Kruljac brought him back Nov. 18 for the seven-furlong Cary Grant against Cal-bred competition. “Coming back in two weeks is something I’ve never done,” Kruljac said. “I

was a little nervous, but he came back so well and so fast from Breeders’ Cup.” Tree of Te Chosen Vron’s rivals were stakes winners and one was stakes-placed. Bettors correctly pounded Te Chosen Vron down to 1-2 favoritism. Four others that had been entered were scratched. Te Chosen Vron often comes from of the pace, but he broke sharply and took the early lead. Principe Carlo on the rail and Moose Mitchell on his outside stuck closely, with None Above the Law and Big City Lights not far behind. Principe Carlo, the 2021 Cary Grant winner, poked his head in front of Te Chosen Vron deep in the backstretch, but Te Chosen Vron soon grabbed the lead back. From there, Te Chosen Vron simply increased his advantage. He fnished 23⁄4 lengths ahead of Big City Lights in 1:21.22, followed by Moose Mitchell, None Above the Law, and Principe Carlo. “Te horse was so lively today,” Kruljac said. “Maybe we’ll just let him roll early from now on. Once he started widening, I felt pretty certain. What a blessing this horse is.” Kruljac has been the point person in Te Chosen Vron’s entire life, having trained his dam, the Tiz Wonderful mare Tiz Molly, for Class Racing Stable. Several in that partnership wanted to breed Tiz Molly, so Kruljac formed Tiz Molly Partners and bred the mare to Vronsky. He races Te Chosen Vron with John Sondereker’s Sondereker Racing, Robert Fetkin, and Richard Tornburgh. Te Chosen Vron, the 2022 champion Cal-bred older male and turf horse and the 2021 champion Cal-bred 3-year-old male, was winning his 14th race in 19 starts. He raised his lifetime bankroll to $1,149,678, moving him up the list of Cal-bred millionaires to 51st.

It’s easy to see why. Together, Te Chosen Vron and Berrios have won nine stakes, dating back to the 2022 E. B. Johnston Stakes and including last year’s Cary Grant. Te only demerit in their nearly unbroken skein came against world-class competition. Te Chosen Vron and Berrios tried their luck in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) Nov. 4 at Santa

Trainer Eric Kruljac accepts the trophy with The Chosen Vron’s many connections

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Golden State Series—Betty Grable Stakes

WAY TO WIN

CHANCERY WAY INVADES DEL MAR FOR THIRD STAKES SCORE

BY JACK SHINAR

hancery Way became the most recent success story for the CTBA’s Northern California yearling sale when she ran away with the $100,500 Betty Grable Stakes on opening weekend of Del Mar’s fall meet Nov. 12.

Chancery Way soars to a 33⁄4-length triumph in Betty Grable Stakes at Del Mar

time of 1:22.43. Rose Dawson got up for second by a neck over Carmen Miranda. “She broke sharp and Antonio put her on the lead like we thought we’d be, and it worked out perfect for us,” Tomas said He’s 91, but Sacramento native and afterward. longtime horseman Andy Smolich, who Smolich concurred, saying, “On paowns Chancery Way with his son Robert, per, we sure looked like the favorite. But may just be hitting his stride. A day earwhenever we go down there (to race in lier, their mare Queen Molotov—owned Southern California), we usually get our in partnership with Stewball Stables and heads bashed in.” trainer Jamey Tomas—ran second in an Winner of the Governor’s Cup on their allowance race at Del Mar to boost her home track at Cal Expo July 22, Chancery earnings to nearly $180,000. Way was coming of a third-place fnish “We really had a good weekend,” the in Del Mar’s Solano Beach Stakes on the mostly retired attorney said, later adding, turf Aug. 25 and cutting back in distance “It makes me wish I was 80 again.” from a mile. She’s yet to win on the grass Also trained by the Northern Califorin three tries but ran well each time. nia-based Tomas, Chancery Way is now With Chancery Way out of conditions, a three-time stakes winner. A $6,500 buy, Smolich said, “We’re very fortunate to have the 4-year-old daughter of popular Calthese CTBA races (Golden State Series).” ifornia sire Mr. Big was bred by Harris With the success of Chancery Way, Farms and John Nicoletti. Te big bay his frst stakes winner in more than 35 flly has banked $270,770 while years as an owner and breeder, winning six of 11 career starts Smolich says he’s enjoying racing with four placings. more than ever while letting his Te Betty Grable is a sevson and Tomas make the stable en-furlong dash that is part of the decisions. Tey purchased a coulucrative Golden State Series and ple of yearlings at the Fasig-Tipis for eligible California-bred or ton yearling sale, and Smolich is -sired fllies and mares. Chancery thinking about Chancery Way Way, the second choice in a qualand Queen Molotov as broodity feld of seven, was ridden for mare prospects. the frst time by Antonio Fresu. Jockey Antonio Fresu joins a happy group after his frst ride “Just hoping I’m around to see He replaced regular jockey Evin aboard Chancery Way proved successful it,” he said.

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Roman, who was beginning a three-day suspension. Te speedy Chancery Way, breaking from the rail, hooked a feld without much pace, and Fresu fully pressed his advantage leaving the gate. Chancery Way had company early from outsider Bella D and a three-wide Carmen Miranda, but the challengers were struggling to keep up after a swift opening half-mile in :45.39. Rose Dawson—the 2-1 favorite and stablemate of Carmen Miranda for owner/breeder Nick Alexander and trainer Phil D’Amato—broke outwardly after bobbling at the start and was stalking on the far outside to the turn. While Chancery Way had a clean run around the bend, Rose Dawson was forced wide and lost much ground. Chancery Way ($7.80 to win) opened a three-length edge midstretch and kept to her task under some right-handed urging from Fresu, winning by 33⁄4 lengths in a

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MIDNIGHT STORM (GR1) PIONEEROF THE NILE – MY TINA, BY BERTRANDO

RACING SUPER STAR DIRT AND TURF WINS Shoemaker Mile (Gr1) Seabiscuit Handicap (Gr2) San Pasqual Stakes (Gr2) Native Diver Stakes (Gr3) Del Mar Derby (Gr2) Eddie Read Stakes (Gr3) Del Mar Mile (Gr2)

Speed 117 Speed 112 Speed 121 Speed 124 Speed 106 Speed 117 Speed 116

Placed In Graded Stakes On Dirt And Turf Awesome Again Stakes (Gr1) Santa Anita Handicap (Gr1) Shoemaker Mile (Gr1) Oaklawn Handicap (Gr1) Breeders Cup Mile (Gr1)

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Golden State Series—Golden State Juvenile Stakes

WIDE TRIP PAYS OFF

MAGIC SPOON GIVES VALDEZ BIGGEST CAREER WIN

BY TRACY GANTZ

Te Barton family has done particularly well scoping out broodmares at sales that are in foal to Kentucky stallions. Tey then are bringing those mares to California, not only to make the subsequent foals California-breds, but also to breed those mares to horses standing at their Santa Ynez farm. “We’re trying to ofer something more desirable to the public each and every year,” said Kate Barton Penner. “And we’re doing that by defnitely stepping up the Magic Spoon (left) keeps his record perfect in Golden State Juvenile at Santa Anita quality of mare that we purchase.” Canadian Mistress, the multiple stakes- Spoon scored by three-quarters of a length. Going Mobile got away quickly, and placed dam of Magic Spoon, is one of “He had trouble in his frst race and then Shady Appeal took over the lead to those mares, a bargain that Barton discov- overcame it,” said Valdez, who thought complete the frst quarter-mile in :22.52. ered at the 2020 Keeneland November enough of his charge to try the seven-fur- Jockey Tiago Pereira hustled Magic Spoon sale. She cost $16,000 in foal to Good long Golden State Juvenile. out of post 11, settling him into a good Magic. Brought back to California, CaBettors also liked Magic Spoon’s debut, spot on the outside in sixth that gave nadian Mistress foaled Magic Spoon the as they sent him away as the 2-1 favorite them a clear path. following May. Since then, she has been against 11 rivals. Te feld included Dr. “Today we stayed behind horses, and bred back to Dads Caps, Cat Burglar, and No No, Mici’s Express, and Last Call Lon- then when it was time to run, he took Bodexpress at the farm. don, the frst three fnishers in the Sept. 8 of,” Valdez said. Raised under the Barton program, I’m Smokin Stakes at Del Mar. Tat time came on the turn. Magic Magic Spoon went to the 2022 Spoon passed a couple of horses Fasig-Tipton yearling sale as and then targeted Dr. No No, part of the Barton consignment. who had a narrow lead over Stay Trainer Hector Palma purchased On the Fence and Shady Appeal. him there for $50,000, putting Racing wide, Magic Spoon passed the colt into another major Calthem in the stretch and fended of ifornia farm program. Palma is a closing Private Gem to score by a major component of BG Torhalf-length in 1:24.60. Dr. No oughbred Farm and BG Stables. No held on for third. Under Valdez’s tutelage, Magic “I’ve been waiting for this horse Spoon debuted Oct. 7 at Santa to run again,” said an elated ValAnita. Coming from far back and dez, who also credited Palma as having to steady in the six-furlong an integral part of the team. “Tis race against California-bred and Hector Palma (fourth from left) of BG Stables accepts the was fantastic. Tis was my biggest California-sired maidens, Magic trophy with jockey Tiago Pereira after Magic Spoon’s triumph win as a trainer.” 24

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he 2023 list of stakes winners coming from the Barton Toroughbreds program increased yet again in the $178,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes. Magic Spoon, bred by Barton and owned by BG Stables and trainer Jose Valdez, captured the Nov. 3 stakes at Santa Anita.

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Golden State Series—Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes

“Tey send me nice horses, and it is an easy job when you have nice horses,” said Specht, who also trained Royal ’n Rando and Passarando for the Williamses. Grand Slam Smile is nice now, but she took a little work early on. “She was a handful in the beginning,” Specht said. “In fact, the guy who runs the ranch, Dan Kiser, told me he didn’t even think she’d make it to the races because she was a little wild. It took a long time to get her settled in and used to people. Now she’s a piece of cake—most of the time.” Grand Slam Smile is a daughter of the good California sire Smiling Tiger. Like Tamarando, Smiling Tiger stands at John Harris’ Harris Farms near Coalinga. Specht unveiled Grand Slam Smile in a 41⁄2-furlong maiden race at Golden Gate Fields May 14. She led throughout to score by an easy four lengths, prompting Specht to take a shot at the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton A “little wild” in her early training, Grand Slam Smile strolls home by 71⁄4 lengths Debutante Stakes June 17 at Santa Anita. Grand Slam Smile won again, this time by a half-length while racing of the pace. Second in the CTBA Stakes at Del Mar to Pushiness after being bumped at the start, Grand Slam Smile lost about 10 days of training following that race with a leg VERSATILE GRAND SLAM SMILE ADDS infection. Specht said he had targeted the Juvenile Fillies for two months, and he had SECOND SANTA ANITA STAKES her ready. BY TRACY GANTZ races in her brief fve-race career. She has Several fllies vied for the early lead, done even better as a broodmare, as all and jockey Frank Alvarado placed Grand arry and Marianne Williams are eight of her starters have won, including Slam Smile in ffth and in the clear. Tat starting to make a habit of win- stakes winners Luck’s Royal Flush, by the allowed Grand Slam Smile to move into ning Golden State Juvenile races Williamses’ late leading sire Lucky Pulpit, third easily heading into the turn of the with homebreds. Last year, when and stakes winner Royal ’n Rando, by the seven-furlong race. When early leader Recalcitrant backed the two stakes were not part of the Williamses’ California-bred champion and California sire Tamarando. out, Grand Slam Smile took on 1-2 faBreeders’ Cup card, they won the vorite Mirinda. Tey battled to Juvenile with Passarando. the top of the stretch, but MirinTis year the two Cal-bred da couldn’t keep up with Grand stakes were part of the Nov. Slam Smile, who kept lengthening 3 Breeders’ Cup card at Sanher lead. Ultimately, Grand Slam ta Anita, and the Williamses Smile romped home by 71⁄4 lengths in 1:24.55. Petit Filet closed for had another winner: Grand second over Mirinda. Slam Smile, in the $177,000 “She’s been training super,” Golden State Juvenile Fillies. Specht said. “She can do it all. She Grand Slam Smile benefts has speed if I need to send her, and from a partnership that goes back she will rate kindly.” a generation. Steve Specht trained Tat versatility may help Grand Grand Slam Smile’s dam, Royal Slam Smile pose for many winner’s Grand Slam, for the William- Trainer Steve Specht (right of jockey) wins a second consecutive circle photos throughout her cases. Royal Grand Slam won two Golden State Juvenile Fillies for Larry and Marianne Williams reer.

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CLOSING REMARKS NEARS A MILLION WITH FOURTH GRADED WIN

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hen Closing Remarks scored in the Nov. 5 Goldikova Stakes (G2T) at Santa Anita, she became the frst California-foaled runner to win it since Uzziel in 2015. Eight years ago, Uzziel’s win in the Goldikova came at Del Mar. Tis year Santa Anita put the race on closing day of its fall meeting following the Breeders’ Cup.

Originally, owner/breeder John Harris and trainer Carla Gaines considered the Breeders’ Cup for Closing Remarks. Tey pre-entered her in the 11⁄4-mile Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) but opted for the one-mile Goldikova. Tat resulted in still another graded victory for the 5-year-old mare. Closing Remarks defeats favored Queen Goddess by a half-length in the Goldikova Gaines said the decision hinged on a couple of factors: “She’s been very efecIn the Goldikova, Hamwood Flier New Dream, and Lucky Girl. tive at a mile before, but basically the zipped the frst quarter-mile in :22.67 and “Tis mare tries all the time,” said Hercompetition.” the half-mile in :45.38. nandez. “She’s a really nice, honest mare. In the six-horse Goldikova feld, Clos“Juan did give her a lot to do, but the She knows what she is doing on the track. ing Remarks went of as the 5-1 fourth pace was horrid up front,” Gaines said. She is a professional and always shows choice. Bettors favored Queen Goddess, Closing Remarks raced several lengths up. When I asked her turning for home who has won four graded stakes, three at behind the fourth-place runner into the around the three-eighths, she picked it up Santa Anita, and made her nearly even second turn, and at one point was ac- really well and she switched leads.” money. Second and third choice went tually last. But the Cal-bred revved up Added Gaines, “He just worked it out to Full Count Felicia, who was riding a for a huge efort in the stretch, passing perfectly, but that’s Juan.” three-race winning streak in the East, and horses and catching leader Queen GodHernandez fnished the Santa Anita Irish-bred Hamwood Flier, a Phil D’Am- dess to win by a half-length in 1:32.69. meeting with another leading jockey title, ato stakes winner. Te feld also included Hamwood Flier held on for third, fol- getting 24 victories. Cal-bred multiple stakes winner Eddie’s lowed by Full Count Felicia, Eddie’s Closing Remarks was winning her sevNew Dream. enth race in 24 starts and brought Closing Remarks broke exher earnings just a fraction under a tremely well, but as Hamwood million, to $999,320. Flier few to the front, jockey Harris bred the unraced UnJuan Hernandez took hold of usual Heat mare Orange Cove to Closing Remarks, who raced Vronsky to get Closing Remarks. second-to-last early. He bought Aspen Gal, Clos“Last time, there was no pace at ing Remarks’ second dam, for all, and I think I was too close to $42,000 at the 2005 Keeneland the pace, and that’s why she didn’t November sale. fnish,” Hernandez said later. Closing Remarks was voted the Closing Remarks had run champion Cal-bred 3-year-old fourth in the Rodeo Drive Stakes female of 2021. Te Goldikova Trainer Carla Gaines (center) and jockey Juan Hernandez accept (G2T) in her previous outing af- the Goldikova trophy marks her fourth graded victory ter racing second early. of 2023. 28

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A Decade Ago

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Fans fock to Hollywood Park in 1950

Hollywood Ending

CALIFORNIA-BREDS PLAYED SIGNIFICANT ROLE AT HOLLYWOOD PARK

BY DEBBIE ARRINGTON

rom its start in 1938, Hollywood Park proved to be where stars came to race– and not just those in the movie business. Seabiscuit, arguably the nation’s most famous horse, won the inaugural 1939 Hollywood Gold Cup, setting a glittery tone that lasted until the track shut its doors in 2013 to make way for redevelopment. Te roster of Gold Cup winners became a Who’s Who of equine Hall of Famers, including Triple Crown champions Citation and Afrmed.

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Troughout its history, Hollywood Park was a showcase for California racing and California-breds. Not only did Cal-breds shine at Hollywood, they were among the track’s brightest stars. Two Cal-bred geldings–Native Diver and Lava Man–each won the Hollywood Gold Cup three times. Over its 75-year run, 13 diferent Cal-breds totaled 17 Gold Cup victories–nearly one out of every four. Ten years after its fnal race on Dec. 22, 2013, Hollywood Park is still fondly remembered for its place in racing history, particularly for its gallant Cal-breds.

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Swaps’ likeness stood outside the Hollywood Park clubhouse

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Early on, Cal-breds made a major impact on Hollywood history. In 1947, Cover Up (Alibhai—Bel Amour III) became the frst Cal-bred to win the 11⁄4mile Gold Cup in a then-record 2:00. Less than a week later, he won the Sunset Handicap. Owned by Zack Addington, Cover Up was trained by Ross Brinson, father of Gary Brinson, who served as Hollywood’s head gate starter during the Swaps poses at Hollywood with owner Rex Ellsworth (with trophy) and trainer Mesh Tenney track’s later years. (next to Ellsworth) “Tat was his favorite,” Gary Brinson said. “He’d tell people (Cover Up) won the Gold Cup, set a track ney, the 1955 Kentucky Derby winner came back to race at age 4 record, and fve days later, he won the Sunset at a mile and fve- and became 1956 Horse of the Year. Piloted by regular rider Bill eighths. He was very proud of that.” Shoemaker, Swaps captured the 1956 Gold Cup in 1:58 3⁄5; it was By its 10th edition, the Gold Cup had become the world’s one of fve consecutive stakes wins at Hollywood in less than seven weeks. Swaps was inducted into richest race with $100,000 guaranracing’s Hall of Fame 10 years later. teed to the winner. Another son of While Swaps was a 2-year-old, Alibhai, Solidarity (Alibhai—Jeranother Ellsworth-bred horse won rybuilt) won the 1949 Gold Cup, the 1954 Gold Cup. Under Eddie which was run at Santa Anita Park Arcaro, Correspondent (Khaled— after a catastrophic fre destroyed Heather Time) won for trainer the Hollywood grandstand two Wally Dunn and owner Mrs. months earlier. Winner of more Gordon Guiberson. Ellsworth than $357,000 in his career, Solkept and raced Prove It (Endeavor idarity was trained by Carl Roles II—Time to Khal), the product of for owner Bernice Curland Golda Khaled mare; that colt won 15 of stone, who purchased the colt out Native Diver became the frst to win the Gold Cup three times 25 starts including the 1961 Sanof the Louis B. Mayer dispersal sale ta Anita Handicap and the 1962 for $21,000. Gold Cup. REX IS CAL-BRED KING PAIR OF THREE-PEATS

Rex Ellsworth bred a trio of Gold Cup champions, including one of racing’s all-time greats. All three were descendants of Ellsworth’s stallion Khaled. Swaps (Khaled—Iron Reward), whose likeness stood outside the Hollywood clubhouse for decades, won 19 of 25 starts and nearly $850,000. Bred and raced by Ellsworth and trained by Mesh Ten-

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Two Cal-bred geldings made the Gold Cup their hallmark. Native Diver (Imbros—Fleet Diver) won 37 races (including 34 stakes) from 81 starts and more than $1 million. Bred and raced by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shapiro and trained by Buster Millerick, the “California Comet” set six track records (three while carrying 130

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the 1975 Gold Cup. “When he was at his best, he was very tough to beat,” said Laft Pincay Jr., who rode Ancient Title to his Gold Cup victory. “He was a free-running horse, and you couldn’t force him to do anything. He had to go on his own.” Another versatile gelding, Best Pal (Habitony—Ubetshedid) won 18 of 47 starts and almost $5.7 million on his way to 2010 Hall of Fame induction. Bred John and Betty Mabee and raced in the name of their Golden Eagle Farm, Best Pal fnished second to Strike the Gold in the 1991 Kentucky Derby (G1). Te gelding won several Hollywood stakes, including the 1990 Hollywood Futurity (G1), 1991 Swaps Stakes (G2), and 1993 Gold Cup, becoming the frst horse to win all three major California stakes (Santa Anita Handicap, Gold Cup, and Ancient Title was best known as a sprinter, but he had the stamina to win the 1975 Gold Cup Pacifc Classic), but in diferent years. pounds) from six to nine furlongs. “He was the epitome of a freak—out of But it was his trio of Gold Cup victories in 1965, 1966, and nothing, by nothing, and he ran a hole in the wind,” said Kent 1967 that made “Te Diver” a Hollywood immortal. After he Desormeaux, who rode Best Pal 10 times. “He was one of the succumbed to colic at age 8, he was buried near the Hollywood most honest horses I ever rode and one of my favorite all-time paddock. When the track was razed, his remains and monument horses. He’d be tired around the turn, switch leads, and fnd a were relocated to Del Mar. In 1978, Native Diver was added to whole new gear—unbelievable. His heart was as big as the racethe Hall of Fame. track.” Forty years after Native Diver, Lava Man (Slew City Slew—Li’l Other Cal-bred Gold Cup winners include Crystal Water Ms. Leonard) duplicated his feat. (Windy Sands—Soft Snow), 1977; Eleven Stitches (Windy Bred by Lonnie Arterburn and Eve and Kim Kuhlmann, Lava Sands—O’l Clementine), 1981; Super Diamond (Pass the Man had his greatest success at Hollywood Park with victories Glass—One Chicken Inn), 1986; and Sky Jack (Jaklin Klugin three consecutive Gold Cups (2005, 2006, and 2007). Raced man—Sky Captive), 2002. by STD Racing Stable and Jason Wood and trained by Doug O’Neill, Lava Man also became the frst horse to win all three ALMOST BREEDERS’ CUP CHAMPIONS In the second race of the inaugural Breeders’ Cup Nov. 10, of California’s major grade 1 stakes in the same year: the Santa 1984, at Hollywood Park, Cal-bred Fran’s Valentine (Saros—Iza Anita Handicap, Hollywood Gold Cup, and Pacifc Classic. In a Valentine) made history as the seven-year career, he totaled 17 frst horse to be disqualifed wins from 47 starts and more from Breeders’ Cup victothan $5.2 million. In 2015, he ry. Owned and bred by Earl became a Hall of Famer, too. Scheib’s Green Tumb Farm, MORE HALL OF FAMERS the flly fnished frst by a halfAncient Title (Gummo— length in the Juvenile Fillies Hi Little Gal) is remembered (G1) but was placed 10th for now for his sprinter speed interference at the start. (the gelding won seven stakes Fran’s Valentine went on to at seven furlongs), but he also vanquish that DQ with vichad stamina. Bred and raced tories in the 1985 Kentucky by William and Ethel Kirkland Oaks (G1) and 1985 Hollyand trained by Keith Stucki, wood Oaks (G1) and earned the 2008 Hall of Fame innearly $1.4 million. ductee won 24 of 57 starts and Soviet Problem (Moscow more than $1.25 million over Fran’s Valentine won the 1985 Hollywood Oaks the year after being Ballet—Nopro Blama), Calisix seasons of racing, including disqualifed in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies fornia’s 1994 Horse of the Year, 34

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is best known for her narrow loss in the 1994 Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) to Cherokee Run at Churchill Downs. Bred and raced by Harris Farms and Don Valpredo, the flly totaled more than $905,000 with 15 wins from 20 starts, including a repeat victory in Hollywood’s 1995 Valkyr Handicap at 51⁄2 furlongs on turf in her fnal start.

Hollywood Park also helped launch the Hall of Fame careers of California’s top two richest statebreds. In his third start, Tiznow (Cee’s Tizzy—Cee’s Song) broke his

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maiden at Hollywood May 31, 2000, and won his stakes debut in the Affrmed Handicap that July 1. He went on to win back-to-back Breeders’ Cup Classics (G1)—the only horse to accomplish that feat. Bred and owned by Cecilia Straub-Rubens, the 2000 Horse of the Year earned $6,427,830 with eight wins from 15 starts. Trained by Jay Robbins, Tiznow was HOLLYWOOD DEBUTS inducted into racing’s National Hall In his frst start, Flying Paster of Fame in 2009. (Gummo—Procne) broke his maidTiznow was foaled at Harris en May 27, 1978, at Hollywood Park Farms in Coalinga. So was Hollyand would have been hailed as the best wood Park’s fnal star. horse of the nation’s 1976 crop, except On Dec. 22, 2013, Hollyfor his nemesis, Spectacular Bid. Bred wood Park’s closing day, California and raced by B. J. Ridder and trained Chrome (Lucky Pulpit—Love the by Gordon Campbell, “Te Paster” California Chrome won Hollywood’s fnal stakes, Chase) added one more historic note won the 1979 Hollywood Derby the King Glorious. in the track’s last stakes race, the (G1) two weeks before running ffth $200,000 King Glorious for 2-yearin the Kentucky Derby, won by Spectacular Bid. olds bred or sired in California. Owned and bred by Perry Te following year at Santa Anita, Flying Paster ran second Martin and Steve Coburn, “Chrome” won in a 61⁄4-length runto “Te Bid” in four consecutive stakes (all at Santa Anita): away with Victor Espinoza aboard. It proved to be a full-circle moment for winning trainer Art Malibu (G2), San Fernando (G2), Charles H. Strub (G1), and Santa Anita Handicap. Despite that string, Flying Paster Sherman, who got his start as a jockey at Hollywood in 1955 and totaled 13 wins from 27 starts in his career and more than served as Swaps’ exercise rider. “It brings back a lot of memories for me,” Sherman said in the $1.1 million. Snow Chief (Refected Glory—Miss Snowfake) also broke his winner’s circle for that last stakes ceremony. “It’s a special thing to maiden at Hollywood Park in his debut, June 19, 1985. His Hol- be able to win here at Hollywood Park. I started here as a young lywood Futurity victory Dec. 15, 1985, started a string of fve kid. Rode my frst race here when I was 18. Going back through stakes wins at fve tracks and favoritism in the 1986 Kentucky the years, we had a lot of fun here with the big crowds and great Derby; he fnished 11th after a troubled trip. Te California star horses. It’s ftting for me, but I feel very sad.” Tat Hollywood cameo was the start of a six-stakes win streak redeemed himself with a victory two weeks later in the Preakness (G1). Bred by Carl Grinstead’s Blue Diamond Ranch, Snow for California Chrome that included the 2014 Kentucky Derby Chief won 13 of 24 starts and $3,383,210 for owners Grinstead and Preakness. With 16 wins in 27 starts, the popular chestnut became a two-time national Horse of the Year and his home state’s and Ben Rochelle, a retired vaudevillian, and trainer Mel Stute. Melair (Debonair Roger—Melrose Nugget) raced only fve most successful Toroughbred with $14,752,650 in earnings. In times, all at Hollywood Park in the spring-summer of 1986. Bred 2023, California Chrome—Hollywood Park’s fnal stakes winand raced by Marianne Millard and Bea Rous and trained by ner—was inducted into the Hall of Fame. John Sadler, the precocious 3-yearold flly won all fve starts, including three graded stakes capped by the one-mile Silver Screen Handicap in 1:32.80—11 lengths in front of Snow Chief, who fnished third. A bout of colic ended Melair’s career.

Hollywood Park, which closed in 2013 and is now the site of SoFi Stadium, was known as the land of the lakes and fowers

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THOMAS HALASZ BY JACK SHINAR

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homas Halasz, one of the owners of Bus Buzz, has a message for the aggressive animal rights organization PETA, which maintains that racing is indiﬀerent to the welfare of its equine athletes: “Tis is how we care for our horses.” Halasz was referring to the lengths he and his partners went to in order to save Bus Buzz after the injury incurred by the stakes-winning California-bred. In the fnal race of the frst day of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Nov. 3 at Santa Anita Park, Bus Buzz was in distress when pulled up in upper stretch while battling for the lead.

Te mishap, over in an instant, stunned the large crowd, which let out a collective gasp. PETA, in a statement released Nov. 7, questioned whether track and Breeders’ Cup oﬃcials, as well as trainer Steve Knapp, were covering up the condition of the 3-year-old Bus Buzz to avoid scrutiny. Te group has long been opposed to the horse racing industry and closely monitors negative publicity about the sport. Halasz can be outspoken, he admits, but said he’s had enough of PETA’s attacks. Actually, he notes that fast action by jockey Edwin Maldonado to dismount— and a team of fve veterinarians that quickly arrived on

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the scene along with a horse ambulance—helped save the injured gelding. Bus Buzz was ftted with a temporary splint and helped into the ambulance. Surgery to fuse both fractured sesamoids in Bus Buzz’s front left leg was performed two days later, and Bus Buzz is recovering at Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch. Lovingier bred the California-bred son of Stay Tirsty and is a co-owner along with Amanda Navarro. “Sorry if I wasn’t on Twitter letting everyone know every step of the way,” Halasz said in response to PETA’s criticism. “Te one thing I’ll always remember is Terry telling the doctors to keep this horse alive. ‘Do anything you need to do to keep this horse alive.’ PETA always likes to make it seem as though horse owners don’t care what happens to the horses. Tat’s wrong.” Bus Buzz was standing on all four legs a day after surgery, Halasz says, and now has a small walking pen to move about as he recovers. Te owner thinks he’ll one day soon be ft enough to gallop, and when he does, “I can’t wait to send those photos to PETA.” Halasz added, “We are going to let PETA know: Tis is how we take care of our horses. Tat’s a big problem in racing. Nobody stands up for this business today.” Halasz says that by ability, the speedy Bus Buzz was the best horse he’s had during his 12 years as an owner. He lists the Cal-bred’s 4 1/2-length win in the $175,000 Real Good Deal Stakes at Del

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Mar Aug. 4 as his biggest Tirsty, Lovacres’ leading thrill. Bus Buzz won three stallion. times in seven races prior “You can get as good a to the injury with three sechorse in California as you onds, banking $239,530. can in Kentucky,” Halasz Lovingier intends to retrain said. “You spend $20,000 Bus Buzz to be his stable pony, in California, you may get according to Halasz. something very good. You “Even though he’ll never spend $20,000 in Kentucky, race again, he’ll live a very probably not.” happy life at Lovacres,” He’s willing to spend Halasz said. at the auctions, going to Halasz, 61, lives in $97,000 at the Fasig-Tipton Laguna Hills with his wife, sale for a Cal-bred son of Nancy. Tey have two adult Practical Joke out of the daughters, Kelly and Sarah. Uncle Mo mare CaymanHalasz’s company, Urban bird in the Barton TorRoads, manufactures home oughbreds consignment. furnishings in Mexico and But he likes to bargain shop Vietnam for some of the as well. largest retail chains in the His 2-year-old Cal-bred Miwest. ci’s Express was a $5,000 buy Halasz has bred such runners He is the son of Hungarin 2022 from the Fasig-Tipton as Sheza Girly Girl, a Cal-bred ian immigrants who were sale and has earned $126,530. daughter of Richard’s Kid among more than 10,000 His perspective, Halasz says, refugees in the airlift named “is totally gut. If there’s a horse Operation Safe Haven that that’s not getting action and was ordered in 1956-57 by I like something about the then-President Dwight D. I look at it this way—the Cal-bred ranks horse, I’m willing” to make Eisenhower in response to a bid. make it worthwhile to race in California.” the Soviet Union’s crack“Mici’s Express has run down on the Hungarian nine times, four times in —Tomas Halasz revolt against communism. stakes races,” he adds. “He His parents did not know was big-boned and you each other at the time, but could tell he has a good later met, married, and mind. I bid $5,000 on him eventually settled in the Los and nobody said a word.” Angeles area, Halasz says. trained by Knapp, earned $420,058 over Halasz has bred a few horses, the His father loved the races, and a 34-race career that included a victory in best being Sheza Girly Girl, with RichHalasz began attending at a young age. the 2015 Las Flores Stakes (G3). ard Brown. Te Cal-bred daughter of “My mom and dad didn’t speak any Knapp has been training for Halasz Richard’s Kid has banked $351,832 English. But once they moved here, since 2011. with nine wins in 40 starts over a fvemy dad found Santa Anita and Holly“I have over 25 Cal-breds with year career. She was claimed away from wood Park. I think part of the reason Steve,” Halasz said. “We are looking them in September 2022. he loved racing so much was that it for a big year together (in 2024).” An enthusiastic supporter of Califorwas something he could understand A couple of years ago, Halasz connia’s incentive program, Halasz mainly without speaking the language.” nected with Lovingier and has been races state-breds. Halasz has been involved in racing part of the Lovacres group since. He’s “I look at it this way—the Cal-bred partnerships for several years, enjoying also prominent at California sales. At ranks make it worthwhile to race in his greatest success with a group that the Fasig-Tipton California yearling California,” he explained. “I want to owned Cal-bred Harlington’s Rose. A sale Sept. 26 at Pomona, he purchased be in the winner’s circle as much as I $20,000 yearling at Barretts in 2012, 11 horses for a total of $524,000. can be, because there’s no better feelHarlington’s Rose, by Harlington and Eight of the yearlings were by Stay ing than that.” www.ctba.com

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3-YEAR-OLDS & UP Acclamation—Mesaatmimiscafe: Table for Ten (53-25), g, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 10/29, 1mi (T), 1:36.78, $24,180. Acclamation—Eden Mirelle: Callhercontessa (53-25), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/4, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.28, $24,180. Acclamation—Mesaatmimiscafe: Table for Ten (53-25), g, 7 yo, Del Mar, STR, 11/12, 1mi (T), 1:35.83, $25,920. Acclamation—Dixie Dame: Standing O (53-25), g, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/23, 5f (T), 57.36, $50,700. Big Bad Leroybrown—Versatility: Boss of Themoss (12-7), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 10/28, 5 1/2f, 1:03.76, $11,160. Big Bad Leroybrown—Always Fashionable: Santaluz Dreamin (12-7), g, 8 yo, Zia Park, SOC, 11/13, 6 1/2f, 1:16.28, $18,600. Bluegrass Cat—Lost in Lexington: Blue Wildcat (45-20), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/11, 5f (T), 56.75, $24,180. Bluegrass Cat—Farmers Wife: American Farmer (45-20), h, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/23, 1 1/16mi, 1:43.80, $24,960. Boat Trip—Candy Kisses: Elcondor (11-4), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 10/23, 5 1/2f, 1:03.54, $9,000. Bold Chieftain—Grasp: Our Bold Prince (22-11), g, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 11/25, 6f, 1:09.94, $18,720. Bold Chieftain—Pali Girl: Bold Daughter (22-11), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 11/26, 1mi, 1:38.63, $12,960. Clubhouse Ride—Oscillator: Ruff Ride (71-39), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 10/29, 1mi, 1:38.38, $37,800. Clubhouse Ride—Scene Queen: Clubhouse Saint (71-39), m, 5 yo, Zia Park, SOC, 11/14, 6 1/2f, 1:16.22, $18,600. Curlin to Mischief—Paddy Jean: Mischievous Paddy (56-35), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/5, 5 1/2f, 1:02.97, $24,180. Dads Caps—Wedding in Sorano: Ohhh Daddy (46-23), g, 3 yo, Zia Park, ALW, 11/6, 6f, 1:09.25, $33,000. Danzing Candy—Temper: Diamonds Danzing (79-42), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 11/2, about 6 1/2f, 1:12.62, $37,800. Danzing Candy—Sunrise Avenue: Moose Mitchell (79-42), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, SOC, 11/5, 6 1/2f, 1:16.56, $33,840. Desert Code—Coco Ecolo: Unwritten Code (20-9), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/24, 5f (T), 56.83, $37,800. Frac Daddy—Youtheprizeandi: Daddysruby (56-23), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 10/27, 6f, 1:09.56, $49,140. Gig Harbor—Smarty Corn: Kerry Gold (26-15), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 11/4, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:45.06, $15,840. Grazen—Include the Baby: Blazen Grazen (120-63), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 10/23, 6f, 1:09.50, $13,200. Grazen—Acategoryfvestorm: Grazed (120-63), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 10/27, about 6 1/2f, 1:12.03, $37,800.

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Grazen—Acategoryfvestorm: Grazed (120-63), g, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, AOC, 11/5, 6f (T), 1:07.82, $49,140. Grazen—Dia Xenia: Rifey (120-63), g, 5 yo, Zia Park, ALW, 11/20, 6f, 1:09.98, $31,500. Idiot Proof—Edamame: Nichiren (28-18), g, 5 yo, Laurel Park, SOC, 11/5, 5 1/2f (T), 1:01.96, $24,000. Make Music for Me—Drop a Dime: A Dime for Me (3-2), m, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 11/25, 5 1/2f, 1:03.97, $17,280. Misremembered—Ju Ju Baby: Don't Ju Forget (57-17), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/10, 6f, 1:10.20, $37,800. Mr. Big—Twin Spirit: My Man Biggie (87-39), g, 3 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, ALW, 11/8, 1mi, 1:38.94, $13,804. Mr. Big—This Means War: Chancery Way (87-39), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, STK, Betty Grable S., 11/12, 7f, 1:22.43, $57,000. Mr. Big—Steamy Novel: Big Novel (87-39), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/23, 1mi, 1:37.88, $37,800. Mucho Macho Man—Longing: A Man's Man (127-58), g, 7 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 10/28, 1 1/16mi, 1:43.55, $24,180. Richard's Kid—Sheza Eyeopener: Sheza Girly Girl (33-16), m, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 10/28, 5 1/2f, 1:05.15, $11,160. Richard's Kid—Vincenza: The Little H Man (33-16), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 11/17, 6f, 1:09.47, $24,180. Roi Charmant—Starlet Sky: Councilwoman Jilly (9-6), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/12, 1mi (T), 1:37.52, $24,180. Shaman Ghost—Very Few Details: Madiha (81-38), f, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 11/4, about 6 1/2f, 1:12.85, $78,000. Sierra Sunset—Sharoana: Sharona's Wild Boy (8-2), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 11/12, 5 1/2f, 1:02.49, $15,840. Sky Mesa—Hard Way Ten: Mob Boss (120-57), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WCL, 11/4, 5 1/2f, 1:04.03, $9,300. Stanford—Alwazabridesmaid: Prayer of Jabez (82-45), g, 4 yo, Albuquerque, ALW, 10/27, 5 1/2f, 1:02.26, $21,840. Stanford—Sadie Clare: Dick Best (82-45), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 11/4, 1mi (T), 1:38.04, $11,160. Stanford—Blues and Silvers: Theresasilverlinin (82-45), f, 3 yo, Mahoning Valley Race Course, ALW, 11/7, 5 1/2f, 1:06.82, $16,058. Stanford—Magic Lily: Book Smart (82-45), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/12, 6f, 1:08.92, $37,800. Stanford—Magic Lily: Book Smart (82-45), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/18, 5f (T), 55.44, $37,800. Stanford—Sadie Clare: Dick Best (82-45), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 11/26, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.28, $11,160. Street Boss—Eternally: Boss Sully (162-81), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, ALW, 10/27, about 6 1/2f, 1:11.87, $37,800. Tamarando—Angel Diane: Tam's Little Angel (23-13), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, AOC, 11/18, 1mi, 1:36.58, $24,960. Unusual Heatwave—Silent Deposition: Silent Heat (6-3), c, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 11/17, 1mi (T), 1:35.84, $37,800.

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Vronsky—Orange Cove: Closing Remarks (64-32), m, 5 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Goldikova S. (gr. IIT ), 11/5, 1mi (T), 1:32.69, $120,000. Vronsky—Honey Bee Lucky: Star Racer (64-32), g, 6 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Oakland S., 11/18, 6f, 1:09.02, $39,500. Vronsky—Tiz Molly: The Chosen Vron (64-32), g, 5 yo, Del Mar, STK, Cary Grant S., 11/18, 7f, 1:21.22, $57,000. Vronsky—She's Got Style: Auspicious Style (64-32), g, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, ALW, 11/18, 1 1/16mi, 1:43.47, $24,180.

2-YEAR-OLDS Big Bad Leroybrown—Chatty Catty: Big Catty (12-7), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, SOC, 11/5, 5 1/2f, 1:04.28, $15,840. Far From Over—Oh the Joy: It Aint Over (23-9), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STR, 11/10, 6f, 1:11.70, $15,840. Good Magic—Canadian Mistress: Magic Spoon (129-58), c, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Golden State Juvenile S., 11/3, 7f, 1:24.60, $99,750. Smiling Tiger—Royal Grand Slam: Grand Slam Smile (128-63), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, STK, Golden State Juvenile Fillies S., 11/3, 7f, 1:24.55, $99,750. Tamarando—Ribbon of Jewels: Wild Jewels (23-13), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, STK, Golden Nugget S., 11/11, 6f, 1:09.77, $39,350.

MAIDENS ACCLAMATION Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Acclamation—Southern Preacher: Acclaimed Preacher (53-25), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 10/30, 1mi, 1:38.94, $23,400. American Freedom—Sherika: Fordy G (127-64), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/24, 5f, 58.06, $7,800. Anthony's Cross—Big Alice: Capiat (15-9), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/12, 1mi (T), 1:37.08, $9,600. Clubhouse Ride—Beale Street Belle: Princess Belle (71-39), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 10/29, 5 1/2f, 1:05.66, $8,400. Clubhouse Ride—Salty Fries: Asada Fries (71-39), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/23, 1mi (T), 1:37.37, $36,600. Curlin to Mischief—Noe Valley: Berry Valley (56-35), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 10/23, 5f, 57.20, $23,400. Dads Caps—She's Striking: Capo Luigi (46-23), c, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 10/29, 5 1/2f, 1:05.17, $23,400. Dads Caps—Tap Tap Ur It: Beer Money (46-23), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/24, 5f (T), 57.48, $36,600. Danzing Candy—Bleach Blonde: Bettor Bet'r (79-42), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/18, 6f, 1:12.06, $10,200.

The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2023 of all recent North American races, except straight claiming races. Abbreviations used for the class of race are similar to those used by Equibase: Alw– allowance; Hcp–overnight handicap; names of stakes race are spelled out, with the grade of the race, when applicable, in parentheses.

Danzing Candy—Laria: R Sweet Candy (79-42), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 11/23, 1mi, 1:40.29, $23,400. Exaggerator—Sunny Oak: Montana (186-78), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 11/24, 1 1/16mi, 1:44.68, $13,200. Finnegans Wake—Brilliant Melody: Mogollon Rim (10-5), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 10/29, 1mi, 1:37.47, $23,400. Gig Harbor—Church Avenue: Church Harbor (26-15), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/5, 5 1/2f, 1:04.51, $8,400. Gig Harbor—She's Cookin: Old Triangle (26-15), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/11, 5 1/2f, 1:04.59, $8,400. Grazen—Sunday Rules: Loretta Lynn (120-63), f, 2 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 10/29, 6 1/2f, 1:18.48, $36,600. Idiot Proof—Rossi Reserve: Reserve Proof (28-18), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 10/28, 5f (T), 57.84, $10,200. I'll Have Another—Family Girl: Illhaveanotherkiss (23-7), f, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MSW, 10/28, 6 1/2f (T), 1:15.91, $36,600. Lakerville—Ultimate Summer: Summer Lake (33-14), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/25, 1mi (T), 1:36.43, $36,600. Liam's Map—Diva's Tribute: Torquewrench (187-104), g, 3 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 10/27, 1mi, 1:38.02, $13,200. Lord Nelson—Tripping: Lord Tripping (116-65), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/19, 1mi (T), 1:36.36, $36,600. Marking—That's the Idea: Only One America (71-42), f, 2 yo, Zia Park, MSW, 11/6, 5f, 57.48, $27,000. Misremembered—Feel the Charge: You Enjoy Myself (57-17), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/17, 6f, 1:10.52, $8,100. Mrazek—Mo Style: Halo Uncle (11-4), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 11/10, 6f, 1:12.14, $21,000.

Northern Causeway—Unbridled Destiny: Lochmara (46-16), m, 5 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/5, 5f, 58.82, $7,800. Northern Causeway—Holy Script: Caligraphy (46-16), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/26, 5f, 59.94, $7,800. Pavel—Factor of Two: Stay On the Fence (9-5), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/18, 6f, 1:11.51, $36,600. Reagan Republican—Queen's Balladier: Whacko Kid (2-1), g, 5 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 11/5, 4 1/2f, 52.98, $4,400. Rumpus Cat—Paprika Red: Clever Clover (4-1), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 11/12, 5 1/2f, 1:04.49, $23,400. Shanghai Kid—Oh Molly Brannigan: Son of Shanghai (2-2), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/4, 1mi, 1:38.68, $8,100. Sir Prancealot (IRE)—My Due Process: Keep Movin' On (30-9), g, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 11/26, 1mi (T), 1:38.12, $23,400. Sky Mesa—Z Z Tiger: My Bucket List (120-57), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/24, 5 1/2f, 1:04.45, $8,400. Smart Bid—Dislitleliteomine: I'm Gonna Shine (21-11), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/18, 6f, 1:11.84, $8,100.

SMILING TIGER Harris Farms (800) 311 6211 www.harrisfarms.com Smiling Tiger—Pearls for Girls: Austonian (128-63), g, 3 yo, Tampa Bay Downs, MCL, 11/25, 6f, 1:11.07, $12,390. Smokem—Elusive Beauty: I'll Smokem (17-9), g, 2 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 10/24, 5 1/2f, 1:06.90, $9,570. Smokem—Clara's Dream: One Smokin' Rita (17-9), f, 3 yo, Gulfstream Park, MCL, 11/25, 5 1/2f, 1:05.22, $10,200.

Stanford—Veiled Threat: Cribbage Board (82-45), g, 4 yo, Santa Anita Park, MCL, 10/29, 5 1/2f, 1:05.40, $21,000. Stanford—Kathleen Rose: Man O Rose (82-45), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/17, 5f (T), 57.01, $36,600. Stanford—Natural Singer R N: Come Join the Band (82-45), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/25, 5f (T), 57.16, $36,600. Stay Thirsty—Rocky Top Girl: Scotch No Rocks (177-81), g, 4 yo, Churchill Downs, MCL, 11/11, 1mi, 1:39.29, $23,520. Stay Thirsty—Northern Song: Cocktail Cutie (177-81), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 11/19, 6f, 1:12.43, $21,000. Stay Thirsty—Pebble Beach Baby: Stay by the Beach (177-81), f, 3 yo, Zia Park, MCL, 11/20, 6 1/2f, 1:19.07, $12,000. Stay Thirsty—Graustarkian: Stay in Line (177-81), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 11/23, 6f, 1:10.69, $21,000. Straight Fire—Welcome Guest: Meadowood (27-14), f, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MSW, 11/19, 5f, 57.49, $23,400. Super Saver—She's Cookin: Rhonda's Cookin (160-84), f, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/11, 1mi, 1:38.84, $8,100. Take Charge Indy—Berryessa (IRE): Immelmann (87-42), c, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 11/17, 5f (T), 57.54, $36,600. Tamarkuz—Structural Defcit: Defcit Maja (54-21), f, 2 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 10/29, 5 1/2f, 1:04.73, $10,200. Violence—Unsung Heroine: Johnny Paycheck (225-132), g, 4 yo, Golden Gate Fields, MCL, 11/4, 5f, 58.52, $7,800. Vronsky—Cut My Curls: Curvy Curls (64-32), g, 3 yo, Golden Gate Fields, WMC, 11/3, 6f, 1:10.74, $8,400.

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EVALUATING & DIAGNOSING LAMENESS

BY HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

ameness can mean anything from a slight hitch in the gait or a little tenderness when trotting on hard ground to severe pain that makes a horse three-legged lame and unwilling to put weight on the afected limb. Tere are many degrees of lameness, and equine practitioners have come up with ways to try to score and categorize those when discussing a certain case. Te American Association of Equine Practitioners created a scoring system to grade lameness from 0 (no lameness) to 5 (severe, non-weight-bearing). Pinpointing the cause of lameness is also crucial before proper treatment can be prescribed. Duncan Peters DVM, DACVSMR, ISELP Certifed Member, with East-West Equine Sports Medicine in Lexington, Ky., has had a long career working with equine athletes and lameness problems. He says it’s important to have a way to describe and quantitate lameness. “Veterinarians and researchers need a system that allows us to talk to one another to describe the degree of lameness we are

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Simple fexion tests are one way to diagnose a lameness

AAEP LAMENESS GRADING SCALE 0: Lameness not perceptible under any circumstances. 1: Lameness is diffcult to observe and is not consistently apparent, regardless of circumstances (e.g., under saddle, circling, inclines, hard surface, etc.). 2: Lameness is diffcult to observe at a walk or when trotting in a straight line, but is consistently apparent under certain circumstances (e.g., weight-carrying, circling, inclines, hard surface, etc.). 3: Lameness is consistently observable at a trot under all circumstances. 4: Lameness is obvious at a walk.

seeing, and how signifcant it might be,” Peters said. “A mild lameness may actually be career threatening, depending on the cause and on what that horse does for a living, versus a horse that suddenly comes up very lame but it’s something that can be resolved. For instance, the horse may have a stone bruise or a foot abscess, which can be treated and he will get over and then be fne.” In many cases, a subtle lameness may be more problematic for the long-term soundness or future career of that horse. “By contrast, a ligament injury or bone bruise can be a longer-term problem that takes months or even a year to heal,” Peters said. “Te grading system doesn’t tell us what the problem is, or the prognosis. It is simply a scale that’s utilized to try to determine at this particular time how lame the horse is. It is supposed to be objective, but each person who uses the grading system defnes those numbers within their own mind. Te most common scale we go by is the AAEP grading system, which is 0 to 5—from no lameness to the horse not wanting to move.”

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5: Lameness produces minimal weight bearing in motion and/ or at rest or a complete inability to move.

Trotting a horse on a lunge line in both directions can sometimes pinpoint which limb is affected and give an indication as to possible severity

Tis is actually a very wide range. “In most cases when we talk to clients,” Peter said, “the response we get is that either the horse doesn’t want to put weight on the foot, or ‘I can see it when he trots.’ Or they might say that when the horse turns a certain direction the stride is uneven. Tose are the subtleties of that range from 2 to 4, in terms of how lame the horse is, with the signs increasing on that scale. “Te most nebulous one to defne is number 2 (difcult to observe at a walk or when trotting in a straight line, but apparent when circling, carrying weight, going up or down an incline, or traveling on hard surfaces). Number 3 is easier to defne because you can see a lameness no www.ctba.com

matter what the horse is doing, especially at the trot—on the lunge line, being led, etc. Number 2, however, is the one most people, including clinicians, tend to have trouble defning within their own mind. “Personally, I do a lot of in-between scores like 1-plus, 2-plus, etc. because I feel the lameness is somewhere in between. My personal scale is more like 0 to 10. Many practitioners use that scale because they feel too confned using the 0 to 5, feeling it’s not subtle enough.” Some gait analysis systems are available commercially. “Tese are an attempt to remove some of the subjectivity of grading systems and may be helpful,” Peters said. “Te difculty is that not everyone has access December 2023

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to gait analysis systems or is familiar with them. A horse that has a movement that’s just 3 millimeters of asymmetry may not mean much if I’m talking to a colleague who is not familiar with that system. Te commercial systems look at diferent parameters, but still look for asymmetry. In many cases they may fnd some asymmetry that may not correlate with the severity of a problem.” Some horses have an uneven stride the rider can feel, or an observer can see, but the horse is not “lame” because this is his normal way of moving.

A fexion test can sometimes give a false grading-scale number, says Dr. Duncan Peters, because it can sometimes accentuate a soreness

“Te horse is sound and performing well, but has always had this asymmetry in gait,” Peters said. “Perhaps he is a little club-footed and takes a shorter stride with that limb, with a diferent foot fight. Tis could be picked up with a gait analysis system, but doesn’t correlate to a performance-limiting problem. “We see this sometimes in the hind end as well. A foal may have been born windswept behind or with tilted pelvis or have angular limb deformity, or developmental changes associated with the pelvis. As he grows up, he still has that asymmetry. Te horse compensates for it, but is built asymmetrically and moves a little diferent, but is not hurting, not lame. “When we talk to owners and trainers,

client through some other things to look for and some tests they could do. Ten I might know whether I need look at that horse today.” After the veterinarian arrives to assess the horse and try to diagnose the cause, there are several strategies, such as fexion tests, to see if fexing a certain joint makes the horse temporarily more lame. “People often grade a fexion test, and this system is very subjective in terms of

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what that particular veterinarian deems important,” Peters said. “Most people say it was a negative fexion (no change) or a positive fexion, which could be mild, moderate, or severe. Tat system goes from 0 to 4. “Or the practitioner might try to incorporate the AAEP system and say— with the horse evaluated at a walk or a trot after the fexion—the horse was a 2 out of 5 before fexion, and is now a 3 or 3.5 after the fexion because he is more painful. Tis is really a false number because the fexion test simply accentuated what was a little sore, and now the horse shows lameness at the trot.” Occasionally, other factors are involved when a horse moves in an abnormal fashion. Discomfort may originate in the back, neck, or some other part of the body rather than feet or legs. As an example, in some instances a male horse with a large bean in the urethral diverticulum near the tip of the penis can be so uncomfortable that it alters the way he moves his hind legs. Lauren Trager Burns, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVSMR, a clinical assistant professor of equine sports medicine and rehabilitation at the VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, said subtle lameness due to pain can manifest in many ways, such as a change in attitude or performance under saddle. “Sometimes the lameness is prominent enough to present without a rider or tack,” she said. “But many of the calls I get are from clients who say the horse is not overtly lame, but they feel that something under saddle is ‘of’ or just not quite right. It could be due to neck pain, back pain, pelvic pain, or discomfort from poorly-ftting tack. “Whenever I start a lameness exam, I gather a very thorough history regardless of whether it is the frst time I am seeing the horse or if I have known the horse for many years. Te questions I ask involve the horse and also what the owner or trainer/rider is seeing or feeling. Te people who spend time with the horse every day can provide a lot of insight as to if there has been a change in the horse’s attitude during its daily routine or feeding habits.” A young horse in training can become

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body sore, for instance. Has there been any change in tack or equipment? “A thorough history is followed by what I call a static exam, with the horse standing and not in motion, to evaluate posture, conformation, etc.,” Burns said. “If I fnd something that’s abnormal from a conformation standpoint, I want to know if it’s always looked like this or has it changed recently. “For example, I may see a horse with front feet that don’t match. Maybe one hoof capsule is smaller and more upright than the other. So I want to know if this has always been the case since you’ve owned the horse or has it changed over time. Someone who sees the horse every day may not notice gradual changes, but if I haven’t seen the horse in a while, it may be easier for me to notice a new asymmetry. Little clues can help us determine whether there has been a subtle weight-bearing discrepancy.” When evaluating hind-end lameness issues, Burns looks closely at muscle symmetry. “One of the easiest ways to look for asymmetry in muscle development, which can occur due to loss of use or some other issue, is to have someone hold the tail to the side so I can look at the horse from behind,” she said. “I focus on the muscles between the legs, in the quadriceps and gluteal region, and compare thigh circumference. Comparing side by side enables me to see if there is any asymmetry.” She also looks for any abnormality during a palpation exam—palpating the legs—while weight-bearing and nonweight-bearing. “I look for any withdrawal response from the horse, if I squeeze something that hurts or if I put a joint through passive range of motion and the horse pulls away,” she said. “If repeatable, I would consider that an avoidance response. I usually end with palpation of the poll, neck, back, and pelvis.” Ten Burns evaluates the horse in motion. “It is important to watch the horse frst without tack or a rider, but I often incorporate a ridden evaluation into a lameness exam, especially if the problem seems to occur when the horse is under saddle,” she said. “I always ask if the person is

comfortable riding this horse to show me the problem. If the problem is the horse bucking the rider of, we skip the ridden evaluation! Fortunately, there are other strategies we can do to try to simulate the weight of a rider on the horse. “It’s important to watch the horse move over multiple surfaces because diferent problems may arise depending on whether footing is hard or soft. Tere are certain degrees of lameness, however, that do not warrant a full motion exam.

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It’s important to watch the horse move over multiple surfaces because diferent problems may arise depending on whether footing is hard or soft.” —Dr. Lauren Trager Burns

“I grade lameness using the AAEP scale of 0 to 5. I think it’s easiest to use that scale by starting with the worst grade. If a horse doesn’t want to put any weight on the leg or it’s a toe-touching lameness, that is a grade 5 and something you can see before the horse even moves. If the horse is consistently lame at the walk, that’s a grade 4 out of 5. “In those situations, it’s not appropriate to have the horse moved, because it might be something as serious as a broken leg. I am very conservative about moving that horse until I know exactly what’s wrong. Te horse is guarding that limb for a reason, and we don’t want to inadvertently make it worse. “Within those lameness grades, you can have varying degrees of severity. I may write in my notes that it’s a grade 4 out of 5, but I then label it mild, moderate, or severe. A horse could have a mild lameness at the walk or a very obvious lameness. A grade 3 out of 5, in my mind, is a lameness that is consistently obvious when the horse is trotting, the lameness present with every stride. “A grade 2 and grade 1 can be more challenging to pick up on or describe. I consider grades 1 and 2 to be present

at the trot, but only under certain circumstances.” Te diference between a grade 1 and a grade 2 is whether the lameness is consistently apparent or inconsistently apparent under those certain circumstances. “We might trot the horse on a lunge line in a circle, for instance, and circling one way or the other might produce a more obvious lameness. Or trotting on a certain type of footing might worsen the lameness. If consistent at every stride, it would be considered a grade 2.” Te horse might travel sound on soft footing, but not when trotted on a hard surface, experiencing more concussion. “When we watch horses move, we can see diferent issues that are accentuated by whether the horse is traveling in a circle or straight,” Burns said. “We can further diferentiate whether the movement asymmetry occurs during the impact or push-of phase of stride. “An impact lameness shows up when the foot strikes the ground; absorbing that impact causes pain. We see a diferent alteration in that horse’s gait vs. a pushof lameness, which shows up when the horse breaks over into the push-of phase of the stride as the foot leaves the ground. Often a push-of lameness is worse when that limb is on the outside of the circle and impact lameness would be more obvious when the limb is on the inside of the circle. Tis isn’t a hard-and-fast rule, but when I see diferences in symmetry on a circle, I’m trying to further characterize the asymmetry as impact or push-of.” Te strategy with any lameness exam is to frst identify the afected limb or determine whether it’s a problem in the back or neck. “Even with a thorough static and dynamic evaluation, we may not be able to tell immediately what is wrong,” Burns said. “So we utilize additional diagnostics like nerve or joint blocks to pinpoint the area of pain to a certain location, and then follow up with imaging. “We typically start with radiographs and ultrasound and, depending on what we fnd, may suggest an MRI, bone scan, or CT. Sometimes we can watch a horse and immediately determine the problem, but often we need to do a little detective work to fgure it out.”

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Wins

Stakes Wins

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132 76 75 96 68 84 38 27 43 30 17 26 6 11 20 31 24 32 13 9 24 15 21 17 6 16 11 13 16 13 13 13 8 12 11 5 10 7 6 11 4 5 4 1 4 10 12 5 5 12 4 4 2 9 9 8

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One in Vermillion ($564,220) Ceiling Crusher ($898,200) Slow Down Andy ($367,500) Bus Buzz ($239,530) Rose Maddox ($244,470) Opening Buzz ($99,707) Grand Slam Smile ($219,900) Big Pond ($153,230) Kings River Knight ($281,750) Queen Molotov ($109,240) Clouseau ($218,994) Tom’s Regret ($130,148) The Chosen Vron ($627,000) Upward Mobility ($116,160) Fast Buck ($119,150) Happy Does ($64,342) Asada Fries ($75,760) Talbot Bay ($85,680) My Ransom ($78,580) Baby Got Rhythm ($71,546) My Yammy Lady ($61,090) Carmelita’s Man ($137,210) Gentleman’s Secret ($58,952) Crazy Hot ($134,850) Sassy Nature ($271,110) Shocking Grey ($106,228) Talklessworkmore ($135,460) Kerry Gold ($83,050) Seaside Boy ($56,320) Miss Union ($91,540) Super Chief ($84,100) Clovisconnection ($184,930) Sunrise Journey ($145,780) Gypsy Tears ($87,080) Sharona’s Wild Boy ($51,450) Oubabe ($53,160) Give Me the Lute ($89,480) Daddysruby ($172,014) Warrens Candy Girl ($152,200) The Calabrese Kid ($68,210) Grazed ($155,420) Ship Cadet ($182,000) Star Prospect ($64,718) Fun to Dream ($243,600) Harper’s Gallop ($83,960) Belleo’s Forest ($60,626) Shimmer Me Timbers ($91,820) Stamp My Passport ($141,800) Brickyard Ride ($126,500) Clubhouse Saint ($72,345) Moose Mitchell ($214,040) Devil Be Me ($114,458) Big Summer ($162,000) American Farmer ($124,872) Cousin Richie ($95,336) Candy’s Clone ($79,222)

Earnings

$3,971,299 $3,557,889 $3,319,161 $3,160,906 $2,785,010 $1,405,582 $1,305,804 $1,158,869 $1,024,410 $816,210 $703,827 $675,031 $653,200 $601,577 $541,111 $534,711 $527,068 $481,824 $461,055 $448,392 $447,500 $443,370 $424,946 $424,067 $418,444 $403,848 $399,964 $361,224 $350,581 $343,326 $342,760 $323,452 $315,198 $312,539 $297,311 $288,350 $280,515 $276,814 $266,942 $255,231 $250,620 $245,100 $244,130 $243,600 $241,960 $239,917 $229,749 $219,689 $219,608 $218,963 $214,040 $211,878 $210,800 $207,003 $206,370 $196,831

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Leading California Sires Lists 2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Rnrs Won

Sire

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MONEY WON Earnings/ Runner

Earned

Sire

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

Earned

120

628

108

$4,509,568

1 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

69 $2,729,303

$41,989

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

2 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

$415,666

$37,788

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

186

1097

136

$3,886,839

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

120 108 $4,509,568

$37,580

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

128

690

104

$3,284,779

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

$36,589

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

432

$3,183,216

$35,286

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 103

628

$2,746,570

6 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

337

$2,729,303

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

138

1287

120

$2,609,596

8 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 71

408

$2,068,076

9 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

473

$1,964,697

10 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

467

$1,865,973

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

404

$1,833,218

5 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

65 $3,183,216 10

$352,856

6 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$744,532

$32,371

7 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

$691,942

$30,084

8 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

$826,646

$29,523

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

71 $2,068,076

$29,128

10 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

$609,187

$29,009

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

61 $1,833,218

$28,644

12 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

395

$1,612,417

12 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

$673,921

$26,957

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

288

$1,389,076

13 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

41 $1,612,417

$26,874

14 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

281

$1,298,656

14 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 103

87 $2,746,570

$26,666

15 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

393

$1,250,842

15 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$742,530

$26,519

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

470

$1,176,271

16 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

44 $1,389,076

$25,724

17 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

259

$1,124,682

$25,662

18 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

302

$954,196

$24,752

19 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

327

$839,446

$24,256

20 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

301

$828,477

$23,929

21 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

138

$826,646

22 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

298

$823,307

23 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

193

$754,641

24 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

162

$744,532

25 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

160

$742,530

26 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

140

$691,942

17 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 18 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

128 104 $3,284,779 20

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 20 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

81 47

$495,040

71 $1,964,697 41 $1,124,682

2023 LEADING TURF SIRES IN CALIFORNIA Sire

Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins

Earned

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

67 169

29 $1,699,550

27 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

161

$673,921

2 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

13 $1,109,291

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

216

$643,003

3 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

38 101

$893,309

29 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart

193

$615,742

4 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

50 124

$821,233

30 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

133

$609,187

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

69 287

$746,184

31 Jeranimo, 2006, by Congaree

193

$527,867

6 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

32 100

$741,807

32 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

161

$516,156

$709,541

33 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip

147

$505,612

$642,455

34 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

108

$495,040

$629,410

35 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 46

273

$492,261

36 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

108

$468,826

37 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

166

$460,743

38 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

$415,666

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

$354,059

40 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

$352,856

41 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

126

$349,881

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

8 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 38 9 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 10 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

88 85 65

45 103

9 8 4 7

13 9 4 11

$565,798

11 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

55 129

$529,644

12 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

$502,633

13 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

$354,046

14 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

$299,586

15 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

$291,189

42 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

$329,901

16 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$268,038

43 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

$319,042

17 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

$265,933

44 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

125

$310,723

18 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

$247,205

45 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike

147

$304,169

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

$200,840

46 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig

$281,039

20 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat

$197,346

47 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy

106

$274,795

The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. Earnings are from all available Northern Hemisphere racing and include adjusted money from Japan and Hong Kong. Adjusted earnings are put on par with average North American earnings from the previous year. The average North American purse in 2022 was $30,508 or 73% of the average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, Japanese earnings are multiplied by 73% before being applied to the total earnings above. Hong Kong earnings are adjusted by 17%. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through November 26, 2023.

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2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER Sire

Races Rnrs Won

Earned

$415,666 $30,052

1 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

Median

Races Won

Rnrs

Wnrs

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

186

136 $3,886,839

138

120 $2,609,596

120

108 $4,509,568

128

104 $3,284,779

2 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

$352,856 $27,697

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

3 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando

$262,294 $25,797

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

4 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

$691,942 $22,948

5 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

120 108 $4,509,568 $21,543

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 103

87 $2,746,570

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

71 $2,068,076 $20,200

6 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

82 $1,865,973

7 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

$826,646 $19,760

7 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

71 $1,964,697

8 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$744,532 $18,690

8 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

65 $3,183,216

9 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

$673,921 $18,462

71 $2,068,076

10 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

61 $1,833,218

Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

52 $1,298,656

69 $2,729,303

70 $1,250,842

41 $1,612,417

10 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$246,531 $17,278

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

61 $1,833,218 $16,680

12 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

103

87 $2,746,570 $16,250

13 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat

$271,537 $15,596

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

12 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

14 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

128 104 $3,284,779 $15,565

14 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

15 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

$754,641 $15,240

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

54 $1,176,271

16 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

$329,901 $15,080

16 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

44 $1,389,076

17 Unusual Heat, 1990, by Nureyev

$172,743 $14,936

17 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

$742,530 $14,856

18 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

41 $1,124,682

$823,307

18 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

19 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

52 $1,298,656 $14,610

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

$828,477

20 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle

20 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

$754,641

21 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

$954,196

Srts

Races Won

Earned

$516,156 $14,558

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START Sire

Sire

Rnrs

Srts

Earned

2023 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Earnings Start

Sire

Rnrs

1 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

337 $2,729,303

$8,099

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

186 1097

136

$3,886,839

2 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

432 $3,183,216

$7,369

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

138 1287

120

$2,609,596

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

120

628 $4,509,568

$7,181

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

120

628

108

$4,509,568

4 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

138

$826,646

$5,990

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

128

690

104

$3,284,779

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

408 $2,068,076

$5,069

5 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

103

628

$2,746,570

6 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

140

$4,942

6 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

467

$1,865,973

$691,942

7 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

288 $1,389,076

$4,823

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

408

$2,068,076

8 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

128

690 $3,284,779

$4,761

Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

473

$1,964,697

9 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

160

$742,530

$4,641

9 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song

393

$1,250,842

10 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

281 $1,298,656

$4,622

10 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig

337

$2,729,303

11 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

162

$744,532

$4,596

11 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

432

$3,183,216

12 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

108

$495,040

$4,584

12 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

404

$1,833,218

13 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

133

$609,187

$4,580

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

470

$1,176,271

14 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

404 $1,833,218

$4,538

14 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

281

$1,298,656

15 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 103

628 $2,746,570

$4,374

15 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat

302

$954,196

16 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

259 $1,124,682

$4,342

16 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

288

$1,389,076

17 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

108

$468,826

$4,341

17 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

395

$1,612,417

18 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

161

$673,921

$4,186

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

259

$1,124,682

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

473 $1,964,697

$4,154

19 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister

301

$828,477

20 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

395 $1,612,417

$4,082

20 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown

298

$823,307

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

Rnrs

Strts

Races Won

Earned

Rnrs

Wnrs

Races Won

Earned

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

132

$782,912

2 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$758,910

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

$782,912

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

$474,116

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

4 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

$474,116

3 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$758,910

$319,042

4 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 14

$272,810

$319,042

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

6 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

$266,180

$272,810

Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

$266,180

7 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$219,600

8 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

$185,600

8 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

$185,600

9 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

$179,365

9 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$129,294

$219,600

10 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

$150,023

Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

$179,365

11 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

12 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

$148,400

Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

$150,023

$135,495

Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

13 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

$135,495

$129,294

13 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

14 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow

$148,400

$129,150

Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame

$91,110

15 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front 16 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame

$103,129

Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

$74,297

$91,110

Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

17 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

$74,066

$82,880

Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

$54,265

18 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

$76,650

Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

$40,636

19 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

$74,297

20 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$74,066

Sire

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

1 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 2 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie

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

1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini

Rnrs

Srts

Races Won

Earned

132

$782,912

Earnings/ Runner

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

$758,910

Earned

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

$474,116

69 $2,729,303

$41,989

4 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

$266,180

$37,788

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

$129,294

Races Rnrs Won

Sire

$415,666

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

120

108 $4,509,568

$37,580

$319,042

4 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer

65 $3,183,216

$36,589

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$272,810

5 Editorial, 2014, by War Front

$35,286

Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song

$185,600

$32,371

Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile

$179,365

6 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker

$352,856 $744,532

6 Pavel, 2014, by Creative Cause

7 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

$691,942

$30,084

10 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin

$150,023

8 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus

$826,646

$29,523

Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando

$148,400

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

71 $2,068,076

$29,128

12 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark

$219,600

$29,009

Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags

$135,495

10 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit

$609,187

11 Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike

61 $1,833,218

$28,644

Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame

$91,110

12 Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

$673,921

$26,957

Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again

$74,066

13 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

41 $1,612,417

$26,874

Uptown Rythem, 2011, by Speightstown

$71,546

$26,666

Win the Space, 2012, by Pulpit

$39,480

14 Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile 103

87 $2,746,570

15 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark

$742,530

$26,519

18 Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front

$103,129

16 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat

44 $1,389,076

$25,724

Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon

$74,297

17 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger

128

104 $3,284,779

$25,662

Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit

$54,265

$24,752

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG)

$46,930

18 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai

$495,040

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy

71 $1,964,697

$24,256

Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor

$40,636

20 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat

41 $1,124,682

$23,929

Pontiff, 2010, by Giant’s Causeway

$30,360

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

1 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 2 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 3 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 4 Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 5 Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 7 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 8 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled 9 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) 10 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 11 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark Jack Milton, 2010, by War Front Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 14 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 15 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 16 Kafwain, 2000, by Cherokee Run Midnight Storm, 2011, by Pioneerof the Nile Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 19 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 21 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 23 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 25 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 26 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat Passion for Gold, 2007, by Medaglia d’Oro 29 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) 30 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 31 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 32 Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 33 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat 34 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 35 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 36 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 38 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 39 Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song 40 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip 41 Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde 42 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 43 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 44 Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat 45 Forest Command, 2005, by Monarchos Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 47 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 48 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike 50 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction 51 Elusive Warning, 2004, by Elusive Quality He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat

Crops

Avg Named Size Foals

Runners

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

30 30 21 23 58 71 60 32 27 57 13 33 23 26 29 41 53 58 12 36 48 18 22 14 63 10 13 21 9 21 17 29 12 11 24 12 53 25 7 11 6 7 21 9 7 18 14 15 16 9 11 10

245-74% 110-61% 147-71% 273-74% 672-83% 449-79% 282-79% 376-79% 147-79% 423-94% 92-62% 125-76% 277-81% 160-77% 181-77% 490-75% 123-77% 274-67% 111-69% 439-81% 271-80% 69-54% 148-75% 36-65% 106-56% 48-71% 156-73% 30-47% 31-48% 118-62% 142-76% 85-59% 95-68% 69-68% 55-59% 39-65% 106-67% 39-51% 55-59% 47-59% 48-76% 50-75% 138-84% 60-67% 41-61% 59-67% 44-65% 64-70% 69-53% 24-47% 72-69% 41-68%

330 181 208 368 805 568 357 478 186 452 148 164 340 209 234 653 160 407 161 540 339 127 197 55 190 68 215 64 64 190 186 143 140 102 94 60 159 76 93 80 63 67 165 90 67 88 68 92 130 51 105 60

Winners

2YO Winners

Stakes Winners

Graded Stakes Winners

Progeny Earnings

AEI

Comp Index

166-50% 83-46% 92-44% 200-54% 468-58% 305-54% 175-49% 261-55% 103-55% 307-68% 66-45% 78-48% 201-59% 102-49% 131-56% 351-54% 72-45% 166-41% 85-53% 331-61% 183-54% 49-39% 94-48% 19-35% 59-31% 34-50% 97-45% 14-22% 13-20% 85-45% 101-54% 58-41% 62-44% 49-48% 33-35% 23-38% 67-42% 28-37% 33-35% 30-38% 23-37% 26-39% 91-55% 34-38% 24-36% 33-38% 22-32% 39-42% 41-32% 11-22% 48-46% 19-32%

30-9% 25-14% 24-12% 35-10% 125-16% 99-17% 96-27% 61-13% 20-11% 69-15% 18-12% 17-10% 53-16% 14-7% 33-14% 99-15% 18-11% 44-11% 1-1% 82-15% 51-15% 8-6% 22-11% 6-11% 18-9% 5-7% 27-13% 4-6% 2-3% 22-12% 21-11% 20-14% 8-6% 9-9% 14-15% 8-13% 22-14% 12-16% 3-3% 3-4% 10-16% 2-3% 35-21% 7-8% 3-4% 6-7% 12-18% 6-7% 5-4% 5-10% 7-7% 5-8%

21-6% 5-3% 12-6% 14-4% 37-5% 19-3% 13-4% 12-3% 7-4% 5-1% 2-1% 4-2% 8-2% 6-3% 7-3% 18-3% 3-2% 11-3% 3-2% 21-4% 7-2% 0-0% 9-5% 4-7% 2-1% 2-3% 6-3% 0-0% 1-2% 7-4% 4-2% 4-3% 2-1% 1-1% 2-2% 0-0% 1-1% 0-0% 2-2% 0-0% 1-2% 0-0% 2-1% 0-0% 0-0% 1-1% 1-1% 1-1% 1-1% 1-2% 1-1% 0-0%

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

$22,179,713 $9,551,093 $10,863,840 $22,439,599 $50,228,082 $32,712,658 $14,651,350 $22,752,487 $8,687,316 $51,204,273 $5,321,466 $6,538,243 $16,665,803 $8,685,046 $10,365,764 $22,946,219 $5,530,228 $15,749,699 $6,747,343 $26,341,632 $15,834,286 $4,200,447 $7,994,953 $1,756,836 $3,964,259 $2,326,098 $6,052,548 $1,279,844 $1,482,880 $5,750,607 $7,541,567 $3,761,380 $4,634,160 $3,847,943 $2,036,453 $1,666,565 $3,864,517 $1,219,109 $1,981,346 $1,529,250 $1,529,891 $1,520,983 $5,787,731 $2,176,567 $1,441,242 $1,959,062 $1,412,681 $2,214,353 $2,646,508 $747,954 $2,869,067 $1,373,958

1.43 1.29 1.25 1.20 1.14 1.14 1.12 1.11 1.06 1.01 1.00 1.00 1.00 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.95 0.95 0.91 0.91 0.89 0.89 0.88 0.88 0.86 0.83 0.83 0.83 0.82 0.81 0.80 0.78 0.76 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.70 0.69 0.66 0.65 0.64 0.62 0.61 0.60 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.58 0.57 0.56 0.56

1.05 0.92 0.91 1.00 1.45 1.26 0.92 1.31 0.97 1.07 0.89 1.11 1.08 1.14 1.01 1.14 1.12 0.96 1.05 0.86 1.26 0.88 1.06 1.24 1.03 0.89 1.03 0.86 0.84 0.89 1.00 0.83 1.11 0.85 0.86 1.07 0.89 0.83 0.87 0.83 0.86 0.69 0.90 0.77 0.66 0.81 0.74 1.16 0.89 0.85 0.94 0.71

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SA SA SA SA

Las Flores Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o & up, f. & m. San Vicente Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o Santa Ynez Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f. Unusual Heat Turf Classic, Presented by City National Bank 4-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired California Chrome California Cup Derby 3-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks 3-y-o f., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint 4-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Sunshine Millions Filly & Mare Turf Sprint 4-y-o & up, f. & m., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired Las Cienegas Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. La Canada Stakes (Gr. III) 4-y-o & up, f. & m. Astra Stakes 4-y-o & up, f. & m. San Pasqual Stakes (Gr. II) 4-y-o & up Clockers’ Corner Stakes 4-y-o & up

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