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Official publication of the Breeders Association WEEEKLYEKLY WEEKLYWWednesdaEy,EKLY April 16, 2008 Friday, February 26, 2010 This Week’s Issue Is Sponsored by W I. Owner(s) of a registered California-bred maiden shall be paid a $20,000 owner’s bonus for winning a maiden special weight race in Southern California, and a $10,000 owner’s bonus for winning a maiden special weight race in the North. *Paid directly to the owner within 30 days after the win. II . Significant eligibility changes for California-breds.

California Flag, Dancing in Silks Dead-Heat For Horse Of The Year

For the first time in the 37 years since the son, and finally Trevor Denman, Mirahmadi award has been presented, the California somehow managed to make it a believable Thoroughbred Breeders Association named three-horse photo, with Dancing in Silks and co-winners as Horse of the Year at the An - California Flag finishing in a dead heat for nual Meeting and Awards Dinner Monday the win. And so there were two horses of the night at the Claremont Hotel and Spa. year, both gelded sprinters. Breeders Cup Turf Sprint champion Cal - Calif ornia Fl ag, al so named champion turf ifornia Flag and Breeders Cup Sprint cham - horse, was represented by breeders Keith and pion Dancing in Silks finished in a Barbara Card of Hi Card Ranch. Brian dead-heat in the voting and the announce - Koriner, his condition, accepted the trainer ment was as entertaining as their respective ©Benoit of the year award. wins on Breeders’ Cup Day. Dancing in Silks Dancing in Silks, also named champion As Daily Racing Form columnist Jay Hovdey noted: “They were joined as horse of the year finalists by Hollywood and Oak Tree Derby winner The Usual Q.T., who was named champion 3-year-old. And then emcee Frank Mirahmadi, the voice of the Northern California fairs, took over and poured forth a hilarious and downright ex - citing recreation of a mythical race call pit - ting the three, at 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf at Santa Anita. ©Benoit ©Mesaros “Hopping deftly from imp ression s of Michael Wrona, Harry Henson, Dave John - California Flag Ron Jex and Keith Card

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www.ctba.com CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 1 California Flag, Dancing in Silks Dead-Heat For Horse Of The Year Continued

Continued from page 1 sprinter and older male, was rep - emotional acceptance of the awards for champion breeders of resented by breeder Ronald Jax California foaled by earnings and for Ministers Wild and owner Ken Kinakin. Cat, the champion freshman sire of California conceived foals by While horse of the year was the earnings. featured announcement of the Mike Harrington, on behalf of Swiss Yodeler, accepted for the night, it wasn’t the only highlight. fifth consecutive year the award for champion sire of California Barbara Walter, who with late conceived 2-year-olds by earnings. husband Robert was inducted in Trainer Mike Machowsky was recognized as a champion the CTBA Hall of Fame, brought a breeder for Caracortado, the champion 2-year-old male. video of their champion Cavonnier Champion 3-year-old The Usual Q. T., bred by Carlee Van ©Mesaros to remind the 200 in attendance of Kempen , was represented by co-owners Michael Nentwig and Barbara Walter the kind of California-breds their George Saadeh. Vine Hill Ranch turned out. Mrs. Trainer Carla Gaines accepted Walter was joined by roughly 30 guests, including former Secretary on behalf of breeder Warren of State George Schultz and his wife, Charlotte Maillard Swig. Williamson for champion 3-year- The Walters shared induction in the Hall of Fame with champi - old female Excessive Blend. ons Flying Continental and Hill Rise. Nancy Yearsley accepted on Ron Gomez accepted the behalf of Flying Continental and Patsy Pope accepted for Hill Rise. award on behalf of Repo, cham - Unusual Heat was a double winner as champion sire of Cal - pion 2-year-old female. ifornia conceived foals by earnings and by turf earnings. Ac - And the champion sire of Cal - cepting were co-owners Madeline Auerbach and Barry and Dyan ifornia conceived foals by number Abrams. of winners was Benchmark. Auerbach also represented Lethal Heat, the champion older Look for a link to the female, and thanked voters for acknowledging Lethal Heat’s ac - ©Mesaros complishments despite the lack of a victory during the year. video of this event Tom and Debi Stull of Tommy Town Thoroughbreds had an in next week’s newsletter. Debi and Tom Stull

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Combined Effort NorCal Sale Aug. 17 By CTBA, Santa Anita At Pleasanton & CANTER The 2010 Northern California Yearling Sale will County The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association be held Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the Alameda (CTBA) thanks for allowing Fighting Fairgrounds in Pleasanton. Furrari (aka Seabiscuit) to participate in an exhibit at For more information, please contact Cookie Hackworth, Califor- the recent Equine Affaire to educate the public about nia Thoroughbred Breeders Association Sales Coordinator, at and the versatility of the ex-racehorse. [email protected] or (800) 573-2822 ext. 243. The CTBA participated in the Fairplex, Pomona, Since the sale returned under the direction of CTBA in 2004, it has pro- event to highlight the second careers of former race - duced stakes winners such as Bai and Bai, an earner of $724,983; grade II horses and non-racing Thoroughbreds. Fighting Fur - winner Sierra Sunset; and grade III winner Autism Awareness. rari, the horse who played Seabiscuit in the Universal Pictures movie, was part of the presentations. CTBA President Leigh Ann Howard and Event Coordinator CTBA Passes Expired Feb. 19 Christy Chapman joined Cal Expo coordinator Nancy Complimentary clubhouse passes previ- Easton in answering questions to educate the public ously issued to members of the California about various talents of the California Thoroughbred. Thoroughbred Breeders Association expired The Communication Alliance to Network Thorough - Feb. 19, and will be voided unless the passes bred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) had a booth near the are validated by the CTBA. CTBA’s for a combined Thoroughbred presence. It featured Karen Murdock and her ex-racehorse, To validate the passes, active members must contact the CTBA office “Lukas –The World’s Smartest Horse,” who shared the by email, phone or mail and provide the names and numbers of each pass. exhibit stall with Fighting Furrari. The number can be found on the back of the pass beneath the barcode. After Feb. 19, anyone attempting to use a pass not validated by the For a video on Fighting Furrari, click CTBA will be denied admittance to the racetracks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFrHzm6vXYQ For further information, email [email protected] or phone 626- 445-7800.

2 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 www.ctba.com Leading Sires In California: January 1 Through February 21, 2010

Leading Sires Leading Sires by Money Won by Average Earnings Per Runner Races (Minimum 5 Runners) Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings Average Races Earnings/ 1. Unusual Heat ...... 65 144 17 $677,300 Rank Sire Runners Won Earnings Runner 2. Benchmark ...... 74 146 20 386,347 1. Redattore (Brz)• ...... 21 6 $266,104 $12,672 3. Stormin Fever ...... 55 95 13 346,562 2. Stormy Jack ...... 94113,479 12,609 4. Decarchy ...... 39 75 13 318,342 3. Vronsky ...... 5257,145 11,429 5. In Excess (Ire) ...... 56 105 19 285,075 4. Soul of the Matter . . . . . 5153,301 10,660 6. Redattore (Brz)• ...... 21 37 6 266,104 5. Unusual Heat ...... 65 17 677,300 10,420 7. Old Topper ...... 62 120 18 248,097 6. Decarchy ...... 39 13 318,342 8,163 8. Bertrando ...... 55 95 11 242,905 7. Mongol Warrior† ...... 5235,832 7,166 9. Skimming• ...... 40 86 15 202,490 8. One Man Army ...... 14 2 95,039 6,789 10. Swiss Yodeler ...... 58 105 12 189,544 9. Tribal Rule ...... 28 11 189,291 6,760 11. Tribal Rule ...... 28 49 11 189,291 10. Stormin Fever ...... 55 13 346,562 6,301 12. Salt Lake ...... 45 77 12 179,674 11. Sought After ...... 8150,153 6,269 13. High Brite ...... 45 88 10 168,321 12. Spinelessjellyfish ...... 5330,598 6,120 14. Marino Marini ...... 34 57 11 164,840 15. Lit de Justice ...... 41 82 7 162,538 16. Formal Gold ...... 36 63 13 155,604 17. Atticus ...... 30 46 9 154,716 18. Siberian Summer ...... 30 54 15 145,608 Leading Sires 19. Muqtarib† ...... 25 46 10 142,930 20. Cee's Tizzy ...... 31 60 11 142,178 by Number of Races Won 21. Kafwain# ...... 37 65 9 133,184 Races 22. Comic Strip ...... 22 47 13 130,617 Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings 23. Sea of Secrets ...... 44 76 3 130,048 1. Benchmark ...... 74 146 20 $386,347 24. Stormy Jack ...... 9 16 4 113,479 2. In Excess (Ire) ...... 56 105 19 285,075 25. Southern Image# ...... 27 44 5 111,695 3. Old Topper ...... 62 120 18 248,097 26. Valid Wager* ...... 32 66 7 109,972 4. Unusual Heat ...... 65 144 17 677,300 27. Deputy Commander* . . . . . 48 81 7 107,627 5. Skimming• ...... 40 86 15 202,490 28. One Man Army ...... 14 27 2 95,039 Siberian Summer ...... 30 54 15 145,608 29. High Demand• ...... 19 32 2 88,137 7. Stormin Fever ...... 55 95 13 346,562 30. Mud Route ...... 19 36 5 87,514 Decarchy ...... 39 75 13 318,342 31. Game Plan ...... 19 43 9 86,251 Formal Gold ...... 36 63 13 155,604 32. Rio Verde ...... 18 31 6 85,646 Comic Strip ...... 22 47 13 130,617 33. Roar* ...... 25 52 8 84,740 11. Swiss Yodeler ...... 58 105 12 189,544 34. Souvenir Copy• ...... 25 54 6 77,366 Salt Lake ...... 45 77 12 179,674 35. Perfect Mandate ...... 22 42 8 71,309

The statistics contained in these rankings are compiled by The Club Information Systems Inc. (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates that a stallion has been pensioned, an asterisk (*) that he has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere, a number sign (#) that he did not stand in California in 2008 but is standing in the state in 2009, a double dagger (‡) that he is not standing in California in 2009 but will stand in the state in 2010 and in bold that he is a freshman sire. In all cases, a sire will remain in the rankings until the year after his last California foals are two-year-olds. Statistics cover racing in North America (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico), England, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates only.

www.ctba.com CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 3 Weekly Update TROTT Fundraiser March 7 Training Racehorses Off The Track (TROTT) will hold a fundraiser Sunday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m. at The Derby Restaurant in Arcadia. In addition to dinner and drinks, there will be a silent and live auction, with Hall of Fame trainer as the auctioneer. Jockeys Mike Smith, Chantal Sutherland and are expected to attend. Among the items up for auction will be a Fred Stone canvas and prints, artwork by Mark Lewis and Kathy Pate, authenti- cated equipment used by Curlin and Lava Man, a horseback lunch ride and a wine tasting tour of Santa Ynez by Vino Vaqueros. In addition, there will be boots signed by Espinoza, a signed Smith whip, Joe Talamo goggles and other collectibles. Tickets can be purchased online at TrottUsa.org for the pre-sale price of $40, with discounts for multiple tickets. The price is $50 at the door, if space permits. Space is limited. The ticket price includes a signature wine glass.

First Bedford Falls Foal The first foal by the California-based stal - Meadows in 2009, is out of the winning Af - lion Bedford Falls was born on January 29 at firmed mare Christmas in Aiken. He is a half- Harris Farms near Coalinga, California. brother to the multiple Grade 1-winning sire The colt is out of the winning Cee’s Tizzy Harlan’s Holiday, whose three crops to race have mare Nora Ellen, a half-sister to the dam of earned $9.7 million and include 2007 CashCall Grade 3 winner Lucky J. H. ($632,065). Nora Futurity (G1) winner Into Mischief. Ellen’s 2008 foal, Silverada, was the second- Bedford Falls’ 2010 fee is $2,500, live foal highest-priced filly sold at the 2009 Northern guarantee. His foals are eligible for a $125,000 California Yearling Sale last August. breeding and ownership incentive program, Bedford Falls is a multiple winner by which was announced last month. Forestry who stands at Poplar Meadows in Sanger, California. For more information about Bedford Falls, please visit his The 7-year-old stallion, who sold for $1.1 million at the 2004 Thoroughbred Info Showcase website at http://www.thorough - Keeneland September Yearling Sale and retired to stud at Poplar bredinfo.com/showcase/bedfordfalls.htm.

Lewis Mortensen Passes At 75 Thoroughbred expert, trainer and ranch manager, Lewis “Dee” trained at all the major western tracks: Del Mar, Santa Anita, Hol- Mortensen passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 10th, lywood Park, Golden Gate Fields, Bay Meadows. He had dozens of 2010, in Phoenix, Arizona, a few days after his 75th birthday. victories in allowance races, stakes and handicap purses. Lady Max- Born in rural Homedale, Idaho on January 3, 1935, Dee's ine D, Early Snow and Miss High & Mighty were notable winners. profession and lifelong enthusiasm for Columnist Dale Omenson commented that “Dee Mortensen might began as a teenager and young man, helping his father Emery well [have] the best little stable in the west.” “Mort” Mortensen, who managed horse ranches in California Besides Dee's continually improving skills in maintaining a and Colorado, and trained winners at the Caliente racetrack stable of winning horses, he had an academic interest in the in Tijuana, Mexico from the late 1940's until his retirement history of thoroughbreds, the genetics of champions, and the in 1967. sport of racing itself. In this area, his dad provided the initial After briefly attending college, as a drama major, Dee opted foundation and sparked his interest in bloodlines. Dee studied to continue working with his dad. In 1958, Dee enlisted with the subject extensively and stayed abreast of both American the U.S. Army, based in Alaska, and upon finishing his two year and international racing up until his death. His impressive assignment returned to the racing circuit in California. He knowledge and incredible memory of dates, names and events gained experience by assisting other trainers, including H.C. earned him a place on Parade to Post, a popular hour long show McBride, whose stake horse, Fleet Allied, he accompanied to on the Pacific Sports Network, 1989-1991. He wrote, presented the in 1969. Dee obtained his official trainer's and ad-libbed the “Historical Feature,” covering every aspect of license in 1970. racing. In the late 1970's, Dee left the racetrack for two years, accepting Dee excelled in all of his professional challenges, but one. An a position as manager of Rancho de Esperanza in Hemet, Califor- ambitious project proposed by developer John Thorpe in 1987, nia. At that time, the ranch was the largest of its kind on the west called the Shorelands, was a 637-acre complex of theme parks, ho- coast, with over 700 horses, maintaining onsite boarding, training tels and businesses with three innovative all weather racetracks and veterinary facilities. The ability to successfully run such a huge and an 8,000 capacity grandstand as its centerpiece. Dee was se- operation was an example of Dee's hard work, organizational skills lected to be General Manager of the track and related facilities. and ability to cope with the extensive needs of so many horses as Following a prolonged legal battle ' that was, arguably, unwarranted well as the large staff required. ' from an environmental group and local racetracks, the plan was Beginning in 1979, Dee had his own stable of thoroughbreds and ultimately rejected. Continued on next page

4 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 www.ctba.com Weekly Update

Continued from page 4 After retiring from the racetrack in 1993, Dee made trips to dressed, gentleman with a sharp mind and a great dry wit. He was China and Hong Kong during the next 10 years, as both a tourist a kind friend and respected colleague, with many acquaintances in and a horseman, visiting the famous Sha Tin racecourse sponsored the thoroughbred racing world and farm managers associations, in- by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, seeing the sights and taking hun- cluding his longtime friends, Ray and Dolly Odom of Phoenix, Ari- dreds of pictures. zona. [Ray was instrumental in providing details for this article.] He enjoyed sharing the albums he'd created and never tired of Although he had no children of his own, Dee helped and influ- talking about his travels. enced his extended family in countless ways over the course of his Dee's last contribution to racing was working with cousin Ann life. He is survived by eight nieces and nephews, the family of his McClary, whose father and Dee's uncle, Arthur Mortensen, was late wife and companion, Mary Carpenter, as well as several the world's leading jockey in 1925. Dee's expertise and knowledge cousins, his aunt, Margaret Mortensen, and younger sister, Mary of history and racing terminology was a source for her books Algedi-Cooper, of San Jose, CA. “Growing Up on the Fast Track” [Arthur Mortensen's memories] There was a memorial service for local family and friends at the and “Boots and Saddles,” stories from 1920-1950 about jockeys Colonial Chapel in Phoenix on Friday, January 15th. An addi- from Idaho. tional tribute may be held at the Del Mar Racetrack in California Everyone who met Dee found him a charming, soft spoken, well later this year.

Recent Recipients Of The California Weekly Hay Report Friday, February 19, 2010 Maiden Bonus Program They are as follows: Tons FOB: 7,535 Last Week: 9,470 Last Year: 9,208 • Ralph Edward Todd & Dick Mandella, Tons Delivered: 12,850 Last Week: 9,575 Last Year: 9,540 owners of Taxi Ride earned $20,000 on Year To Date FOB: 127,320 Last Week: 119,785 Last Year: 82,615 Feb. 18th at Santa Anita • SLU, Inc., owners of Senator Bob earned YTD Delivered: 71,335 Last Week: 58,485 Last Year: 52,635 $10,000 on Feb. 19th at Golden Gate • Edward & Theresa DeNike, owners of Northern Tons Price Wtd. Ave. Last Year Wtd. Ave. See Zo Go earned $10,000 on Feb. 20th California Premium 125 $130-130 $130 $200-230 $210.71 at Golden Gate Good/Premium 225 $95-110 $105 NA NA • Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, LLC., Sacramento Valley FOB Prices Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales owners of Self Made earned $20,000 on Feb. 21st at Santa Anita Central Tons Price Wtd. Ave. Last Year Wtd. Ave. California Premium 225 $150 –190 $172.22 $270-280 $271.43 Good/Premium NA NA NA NA NA South-Central Coastal Areas Delivered Prices Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales

Southern Tons Price Wtd. Ave. Last Year Wtd. Ave. California Premium 250 $150–190 $165 $215-270 $250 Good/Premium NA NA NA NA NA Chino-Los Angeles-San Diego Delivered Prices Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales FOB—Free On Board YTD—Year To Date Wtd. Ave.—Weighted Average NA—Not Available We would like to hear from you! Please contact: Christy Chapman Send Photos of Your 2010 Foals ([email protected]) with your suggestions of people and CTBA.com, the official Web site of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association, encourages breeders to submit photos of newly arrived facilities in California who re-train foals for posting on the site. Thoroughbred racehorses Digital photos will be accepted and should be sent as email attachments, for second careers. accompanied by the names of the sire, dam, dam sire, breeder, foaling date and sex of the foal. Submit Your 2010 Foal Photo Here. California-Bred Flashback On the Menu Onn Feb. 24, 1990, On the Menu, a son of Never Tabled, won the $50,000 Berkeley Handicap at Golden Gate by 1 1/2 lengths over Crackerball, with Ongoing Mister third in the field of six. On the Menu was trained by William Davis, ridden by Chris Daven- port and ran the mile in 1:34 4/5 on a fast track at odds of 3-1. On the Menu was the second of five foals out of the Grenfall mare Wicked Fall, who also produced multiple stakes winner Wicked Wit. The Berkeley was On the Menu's third win in 11 starts. He placed in two other stakes and had a total of three wins in 22 starts with earnings of $133,950. He was bred by James Manning, foaled at River Edge Farm in Buellton, sold at the California Thoroughbred March 2-Year-olds Sale for $10,000 and was owned by Brent and Terri Carruth. www.ctba.com CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 5 California-Bred Stakes Winners In California: February 15-21, 2010

00 VICTORY CITY, g., by Tahoe City. Raced 3 years, Relaunch Skywalker Bold Captive 27 starts, 2 wins. Earned $13,995 (SPR 34). $4,700 Bob Black Jack Bertrando Buffalo Lark yearling 2001 American Equine Sales Summer Gentle Hands Three Red Bells STORMY JACK Yearling Sale. Steel Heart (Ire) SAN CARLOS HANDICAP (Gr. II), Santa Anita dk. b. or br. 1997 Steelinctive (GB) 01 Nevada Mix, g., by Wild Gold. Raced 1 year, 11 Distinctiveness Park, Feb. 20, $150,000 guaranteed, four-year-olds Tiny Kristin starts, no wins. Earned $6,475 (SPR 36). Pirate’s Bounty Pirate’s Serenade and up, 7 furlongs, 1:21.05, track fast. Track record: Lyrical Approach 03 Earthquake Jake, g., by Ferrara. Unraced. $8,000 1:19.89. Trainer: James Kasparoff. Jockey: David yearling 2004 Ruidoso New Mexico-Bred Mixed Raise a Native Flores. Odds: 4-1. Mr. Prospector Sale Gold Digger Native Prospector Carlemont 05 BOB BLACK JACK , c., by Stormy Jack. At 2, 1 French Blossom BOB BLACK JACK , dk. b. or br. h., 5 (120), 2 2⁄ Nalo won California Breeders’ Champion S., At 3, won MOLLY’S PROSPECTOR Stormy Jack—Molly’s Prospector, $90,000 Northern Dancer dk. b. or br. 1994 Dance Spell Malibu S. (Gr. I), Sunshine Millions Dash S., 2nd by Native Prospector Obeah Spell Victory Santa Anita Derby (Gr. I), 3rd San Felipe S. (Gr. II), Victoria Park At 5, WON San Carlos H. (Gr. II). (SPR 99). $4,500 1 Miss Nanith Ventana , b. c., 4 (115), 2⁄ Nangela yearling 2006 Barretts January Mixed Sale. Toccet—Full Figure, $30,000 07 Stormy Victory, f., by Stormy Jack. Unraced. by Polish Numbers When Stormy Jack has crossed with Native Prospec - 2nd dam: SPELL VICTORY (1980). Bred by Carl (Karl Watson, Michael E. Pegram and Paul Weitman) tor mares, it has produced 2 foals of racing age, 1 win - ner (50%), 1 SW (50%), 1 graded SW (50%), $684,925 Swan (Ky.). Raced 2 years, 21 starts, 1 win. Earned 1 $27,155 (SPR 83). Produced 11 foals, 7 winners, Supreme Summit , dk. b. or br., c., 4 (113), 2 2⁄ average earnings per runner. Cactus Ridge—Studentoftheweek, $18,000 including WHAT A SPELL , MAITLIN , SPEED by Sunny Clime Sire: STORMY JACK. Raced 4 years, 21 starts, 8 DIAL . (Joseph Lacombe Stable Inc.) wins. Earned $596,673 (SPR 99). Sire of 4 crops, Broodmare Sire: Native Prospector Raced 3 years 78 foals, 35 runners (45%), 19 winners (24%), 1 in England, North America, 21 starts, 4 wins. SW (1%), Sire of 1 SW. Total progeny earnings Earned $58,657 (SPR 99). Sire of 240 mares which Also: Bestdressed (115)—$9,000, Dancing in Silks $1,125,808, $32,166 average per starter. Yearling produced 502 foals. 11 mares produced SWs (121)—$3,000, Quietly Mine (114). auction record, 1980 to present—12 yearlings (2%). 272 runners (54% ), 175 winners (35%), 13 sold, 3 crops, $6,377 average. RACING RECORD SWs (3%), including The Judge Sez Who, Joey 1st dam: MOLLY’S PROSPECTOR. Bred by Jim Ford Franco, Vaca City Flyer . Progeny earnings of AGE STS 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings Inc. (Calif.). Raced 1 year, 4 starts, 1 win. Earned $11,480,995. 24210$131,425 $19,375 (SPR 89). Foaled: Hideaway Farms, San Jacinto, Calif. 36211463,500 98 DORUS DAYMAKER, f., by Political Ambition. Breeders: Gary Howard, Marlene Howard and Bruce 51100 90,000 Raced 4 years, 35 starts, 5 wins. Earned $19,918 (SPR 39). $13,000 yearling 1999 Barretts October Dunmore. Totals 11 521$684,925 Preferred Yearling Sale. Owners: Jeff Harmon and Tim Kasparoff.

The Season in California: Results of recent stakes won by California-breds in California. The statistics compiled here are provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. (TJCIS) and include the starts percentile ranking (SPR) and the female family starts percentile ranking (FFSPR). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, the California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. The SPR and the FFSPR, developed by TJCIS, are based on racing in North America, Argentina, Australia, England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan and the UAE only.

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6 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • February 26, 2010 www.ctba.com California-Bred Maiden Winners In North America: February 15-21, 2010

ATTICUS OLE’ Feb. 20 (TP, $21,150 MSW.) High Brite Feb. 20 (SA, $17,100 MCL.) Lady Minx. PTS Ranch LLC’s ch. f., 3, by Atticus— Harris Farms Inc. Ol’dogtown. R. Paul Bellasis, Lila Lomax and Toot Sweet by Pirate’s Bounty. Breeder: PTS Richard A.Patterson’s b. g., 5, by Ole’—Star Ranch LLC. Trainer: Allen Crupper. Jockey: Hector L. (559) 884-2859 Scent by Inherent Star. Breeder: Lila Lomax. Rosario Jr. Feb. 19 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.) Trainer: R. P. Bellasis. Jockey: Joy M. Scott. Bonkersforbinkers. Dennis Ward and Ramon Gui - Feb. 21 (PHA, $22,650 MCL.) terrez’s b. g., 4, by High Brite—Senfully Easy by Mr. ROAR Cool Princess. Rossi Racing’s dk. b. f., 3, by Atti - Easy Money. Breeders: Stan and Fran Hodge. Feb. 20 (GG, $9,008 MCL.) cus—Smashing Pumpkin by Capote. Breeder: Ma - Trainer: Dennis Ward. Jockey: Vicky Baze. Technician. James W. and Tammy M. McKenney’s gali Ventures LLC. Trainer: Juan C. Guerrero. dk. b. g., 4, by Roar—Pretti Woman by Lord At War Jockey: Carol Cedeno. (Arg). Breeders: James W. and Tammy McKen - In Excess (Ire) ney. Trainer: William E. Morey. Jockey: William An - BEAU GENIUS Vessels Stallion Farm tongeorgi III. Feb. 20 (SA, $19,640 MCL.) Ida of March. Peter T. Vajda’s b. f., 3, by Beau Ge - (760) 414-3300 ROMAN RULER nius—Royal Turka by Royal Academy. Breeder: Feb. 19 (SA, $20,840 MCL.) Peter T. Vajda. Trainer: Ronald W. Ellis. Jockey: Feb. 16 (TUP, $11,000 MOC.) Little Ruler. Marco A. Gonzalez’s b. c., 3, by Michael C. Baze. So Divine. John Pendergast’s b. f., 3, by In Excess Roman Ruler—Crozet by Charismatic. Breeder: (Ire)—Greeley Creek by Mr. Greeley. Breeders: Rancho San Miguel. Trainer: Neil French. Jockey: BENCHMARK Brown and Brown Bros. Trainer: Joseph E. John - Julio A. Garcia. Feb. 20 (TUP, $11,000 MOC.) son. Jockey: Juan G. Rivera. Malone Slam. Delwyn Ellis and Kent Kunz’s b. Salt Lake g., 3, by Benchmark—Beguiling by Kris S. Breeders: LANGFUHR Pam and Martin Wygod. Trainer: Keith Bennett. Feb. 15 (GG, $9,863 MCL.) Golden Eagle Farm Jockey: Wilson O. Dieguez. Langfuhrious. Nicholas B. Alexander’s b. c., 3, by (877) 34-EAGLE Langfuhr—Striking Point by Thunder Gulch. CAPSIZED Breeder: Nick B. Alexander. Trainer: Steven Feb. 19 (SA, $27,400 MCL.) Feb. 19 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.) Miyadi. Jockey: Frank T. Alvarado. Saltwater M D. Mark Dedomenico LLC’s dk. b. Darlin Natalia. W. R. Whitehouse’s dk. b. m., 5, by g., 3, by Salt Lake—Candi Capri by Slewdledo. Capsized—Natalia Bay (Ire) by Dancing Dissident. Breeders: Desert Sun Stables, Jack Owens Breeder: John Polster. Trainer: W. R. Whitehouse. Latin American and James M. Connors. Trainer: Kathy Walsh. Jockey: Scott A. Stevens. Victory Rose Thoroughbreds Jockey: Joel Rosario. (707) 678-6580 Feb. 19 (PEN, $20,000 MCL.) SKIMMING Wabash River. River Card Stable’s b. g., 3, by Cap - Feb. 21 (LA, $6,500 MCL.) Feb. 19 (GG, $33,400 MSW.) sized—Vice Krispies by Vice Regent. Breeder: T. W. ‘s Tank. Ben L. McKinney’s b. g., 4, by Latin Senator Bob. S L U, Inc.’s b. c., 3, by Skimming— Robert J. Wright. Trainer: Jevon D. Crumley. American—Lady Zappiano by Manzotti. Breeders: Aloha Mangos by Bold Badgett. Breeder: SLU Inc. Jockey: Weldon T. Cloninger Jr. Lyle Benjamin and Polly Sue Ringoen. Trainer: Trainer: Carmela Anderson. Jockey: Michael Mar - James G. Hanson. Jockey: Cheryl Charlton. tinez. Cee’s Tizzy SOUVENIR COPY Harris Farms Inc. Ministers Wild Cat Tommy Town Thoroughbreds Feb. 21 (PHA, $21,050 MCL.) (559) 884-2859 Big Mikie M. Bran Jam Stable’s b. g., 4, by Sou - (805) 686-4337 venir Copy—Greny by Stop the Music. Breeders: Feb. 20 (SA, $26,600 MCL.) Frank Alesia, Greg Vela, Bran Costanta. Robert Cono and Jimmy Yanez’s gr./ro. Feb. 20 (GG, $33,100 MSW.) Jam Stables and Joe Ciaglia. Trainer: Louis C. f., 3, by Cee’s Tizzy—Torchiere by Drouilly (Fr). See Zo Go. Theresa and Edward DeNike’s dk. b. g., Linder Jr. Jockey: Abel Mariano. Breeder: Dan J. Agnew. Trainer: John W. Sadler. 3, by Ministers Wild Cat—Gloriousexcitement by Jockey: Joel Rosario. Honour and Glory. Breeder: Steve Pavich. Trainer: SUGGEST Lloyd C. Mason. Jockey: Kayla Stra. Feb. 20 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.) EVENT OF THE YEAR MT. BELLEWOOD Strawberry Sun Fun. Vivienne E. Dates’ dk. b. Feb. 18 (SA, $47,200 MSW.) f., 3, by Suggest—Strawberry Cookie by Squadron Taxi Ride. Richard E. Mandella and Ralph E. Todd’s Feb. 20 (LA, $6,500 MCL.) Aunt Jo Ann. Edmundo and Elizabeth Gutierrez’s Leader. Breeder: Running Luck Ranch LLC. dk. b. f., 4, by Event of the Year—Midnite Mama by Trainer: Don Roberson. Jockey: Vicky Baze. Affirmed. Breeders: Ralph E. Todd and Dick ch. f., 4, by Mt. Bellewood—Holderme by Capt. Don. Breeder: Harvey B. Moreno. Trainer: Lissette Her - Mandella. Trainer: Richard E. Mandella. Jockey: UNUSUAL HEAT Mike E. Smith. nandez. Jockey: Chris Russell. Feb. 21 (SA, $20,620 MCL.) MUD ROUTE Unusual Encounter. Unusual Heat Racing Ven - Freespool Feb. 19 (TUP, $11,000 MOC.) tures’ dk. b. c., 3, by Unusual Heat—Count the Special T Thoroughbreds Spanish Dish. Pete Gallegos’ ch. f., 3, by Mud Ounces by Geiger Counter. Breeder: Cal Poly Route—Musical Girl by Relaunch a Tune. Breeder: Corporation. Trainer: Barry Abrams. Jockey: (951) 303-0313 Pete Gallegos. Trainer: Dan L. McFarlane. Jockey: Chantal Sutherland. Jorge Carreno. Feb. 16 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.) Bold Big Al. Spencer, Kristi and Vivian Berrett’s b. Old Topper This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of g., 4, by Freespool—Banker’s Belle by Far Out East. California-foaled Thorough-breds who broke Breeder: Michael Stiehr. Trainer: Robert W. Tommy Town Thoroughbreds their maidens in the U.S. and Canada during Berrett. Jockey: Ry Eikleberry. (805) 686-4337 the month indicated. The information con - tained on these pages is compiled by The FUTURE STORM Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. 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