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Official Publication of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association WWWEWWEednesdEEay, DEEKEecemKKber 1LYLLLY8, 2YY013 2014 Stallion Teddy’s Promise Directory Online Rolls In The CTBA’s California Thoroughbred Playa del Rey 2014 Stallion Directory , with Tribal Rule on the cover, is now available and California-bred Teddy’s online here. Promise cruised to a decep - The 220-page hard-copy version, ©Benoit. tively easy win in Sunday’s ranging from Eclipse Award winner $100,000 Playa del Rey Stakes for fillies and mares at Acclamation to World Renowned, Betfair Hollywood Park. can be purchased for $15. Teddy’s Promise is by Salt Lake, out of the Capote mare Braids and Beads, was bred by owners Ted and Judy Nichols and is trained by Ron Ellis. Special Mutuel She has 11 wins in 28 starts, earnings of $882,397 and Tickets was coming off an eighth in the November 2 Breeders’ Cup For Closing Day Filly & Mare Sprint. Teddy’s Promise ran the six furlongs in 1:09.66 and won In commemoration of the closing of Betfair Hollywood by 1 1/4 lengths at odds of 3-5. Park, mutuel tickets purchased on the final day of racing— Sunday, December 22—will have special messages highlighting some of the unforgettable achievments from legendary Hearing On Legalizing Continued on page 4 Online Gaming
DRF.com On Hollywood Park On Tuesday, December 10, the House Subcommittee on Once there was a very special racetrack, a bold, proud, brassy Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade held a hearing entitled sporting palace of lakes, flowers, and an exotic species known “The State of Online Gaming.” The hearing focused on the as the goose girl, conjured up by movie moguls, frequented by Continued on page 2 celebrities, beloved by the masses. It was the place to see or be seen, whether you were a celebrity, a political figure, an indus - After December 31 , the registratioin fee is $750 try titan, horse owner, or racing fan. —continued at www.DRF.com, REMINDER You Can Register Online at www.ctba.com By Mary Simon
Dismantling Of Have you registered your yearlings (foals of 2012) as Cal-Bred/Sired yet? Hollywood Park Planned December 31, 2013
Betfair Hollywood Park will be dismantled rapidly after Members of the CTBA $125 the final day of racing in trac k histor y on Sunday, December 22. Non-Members $150 —continued at www.DRF.com, By Steve Andersen Contact Registrar & Incentive Program Manager: Mary Ellen Locke: [email protected]
www.ctba.com CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • December 18, 2013 1 Leading Sires In California: January 1 Through December 15, 2013
Leading Sires Leading Sires by Money Won by Number of Races Won Races Races Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings 1.UnusualHeat...... 124 759 110 $4,681,703 1. Tribal Rule ...... 201 1145 190 $4,597,661 2.TribalRule...... 201 1145 190 4,597,661 2. Ministers Wild Cat . . . . .120 904 163 3,383,528 3.Eddington‡...... 128 842 122 3,586,036 3. Eddington‡...... 128 842 122 3,586,036 4.MinistersWildCat...... 120 904 163 3,383,528 Kafwain ...... 121 844 122 2,482,110 5. Benchmark ...... 117 823 120 2,821,122 5. Benchmark ...... 117 823 120 2,821,122 6. Kafwain ...... 121 844 122 2,482,110 6. Unusual Heat ...... 124 759 110 4,681,703 7. Bertrando† ...... 104 588 95 2,369,760 Old Topper ...... 103 700 110 2,005,606 8. Old Topper ...... 103 700 110 2,005,606 8. Southern Image ...... 85 644 105 1,908,075 9. Southern Image ...... 85 644 105 1,908,075 10. Good Journey ...... 63 455 56 1,759,813 9. Bertrando† ...... 104 588 95 2,369,760 11. Decarchy ...... 94 525 59 1,637,256 10. Unbridled Energy# . . . . . 93 609 82 1,291,593 12. Tizbud ...... 50 322 41 1,577,155 11. Swiss Yodeler ...... 88 615 81 1,200,118 13. Heatseeker (Ire) ...... 58 329 45 1,437,816 12. In Excess (Ire) ...... 87 546 80 1,164,553 14. Salt Lake* ...... 59 398 74 1,354,748 15. Unbridled Energy# ...... 93 609 82 1,291,593 16. Marino Marini ...... 85 483 69 1,205,590 17. Swiss Yodeler ...... 88 615 81 1,200,118 18. In Excess (Ire) ...... 87 546 80 1,164,553 19. Vronsky ...... 42 241 41 1,117,385 Leading Sires OfTwo-Year-Olds 20. Lucky Pulpit ...... 47 291 35 1,065,371 by Money Won 21. Stormin Fever ...... 73 477 48 1,049,451 22. Rocky Bar ...... 58 360 74 949,396 Races 23. Cindago* ...... 32 168 38 819,090 Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings 24. Atticus ...... 44 287 45 787,414 1. Bertrando† ...... 13 35 3 $502,091 25. Affirmative ...... 30 187 22 774,344 2. Tribal Rule ...... 27 78 16 473,103 26. Game Plan ...... 38 235 37 738,625 3.SquareEddie...... 13 42 7 444,895 27. Suances (GB) ...... 30 186 35 696,438 4. Dixie Chatter ...... 26 76 15 387,675 28. Terrell ...... 58 435 42 647,137 5. Swiss Yodeler ...... 15 54 6 299,838 29. Awesome Gambler ...... 43 288 22 634,602 6. Kafwain ...... 13 40 9 271,993 30. Globalize ...... 31 227 24 590,429 7. Desert Code ...... 11 39 5 258,021 31. Perfect Mandate* ...... 35 225 39 553,917 8. Lucky J. H...... 9 29 5 253,065 32. Sea of Secrets ...... 73 465 43 521,964 9. Decarchy ...... 10 37 7 252,932 33. Cee's Tizzy† ...... 39 224 33 501,878 10. Time to Get Even ...... 17 84 6 249,706 34. Popular ...... 28 226 29 500,308 11. Lucky Pulpit ...... 12 48 7 244,532 35.PrimeTimber‡...... 33 280 29 497,720 12. Heatseeker (Ire) ...... 17 45 9 239,866
The statistics contained in these rankings are compiled by The Jockey 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 (*)thathehasdied,adot(•)thatheisnowstandingelsewhere,anumbersign(#)thathedidnotstandinCaliforniain2013butisstandinginthestatein2014, a double dagger (‡) that he is not standing in California in 2014 but will stand in the state in 2015 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.
HEARLING ON GAMING Continued from page 1 current status of online gaming, including poker, and the push to Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Health Sciences, legalize it at the state level. University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Witnesses at the hearing were by invitation only and included: Pari-mutuel wagering is the only interstate wagering currently John Pappas, Executive Director, Poker Players Alliance; Andrew permitted on the internet but three states have legalized intrastate Abboud, Vice President of Government Relations and online gaming – Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey – to permit Community Development, Las Vegas Sands Corporation; Geoff people physically within their respective borders to participate. Freeman, President and Chief Executive Officer, American Several online gaming bills have been introduced in this Gaming Association; Les Bernal, National Director, Stop Congress, including those to license, regulate and tax the activity. Predatory Gambling, Kurt Eggert, Professor of Law, Dale E. Fowler However, the NTRA Legislative team does not expect any imme- School of Law, Chapman University and; Rachel Volberg, Ph.D., diate action by Congress on this issue.—NTRA
2 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • December 18, 2013 www.ctba.com REMINDER Weekly Update
Soviet Problem, King Glorious CLOSING DAY TICKETS Continued from page 1 Noms and PPs $200,000 Soviet Problem Stakes for Golden State Series Eligible performers—both human and equine—during the 75-year Two-Year-Old Fillies, Saturday, December 21. history of the legendary track. Known as the Home of Champions and the Track of the Lakes and Flowers, Hollywood Park has been the playground of $200,000 King Glorious Stakes for Golden State Series Eligible Thoroughbred superstars such as Seabiscuit, winner of the Two-Year-Olds, Sunday, December 22. inaugural Hollywood Gold Cup in 1938, Noor, Citation, Swaps, Round Table, Affirmed, Ferdinand, Ack Ack, Native Diver, Lava Man, Skip Away, Cigar, John Henry and Zenyatta. Many of the game’s greatest jockeys and trainers have added Gig Harbor Retired To Victory Rose to their glowing resumes at Hollywood Park, including numerous Hall of Famers. Dual stakes winner Gig Harbor will begin his initial season at stud in Laffit Pincay Jr. and Bill Shoemaker are the runaway 2014 at Ellen Jackson’s Victory Rose Thoroughbreds near Vacaville, leaders in terms of wins among riders at Hollywood Park, California. He will stand for $1,500 live foal as the property of Daniel having combined for 5,465 victories—568 coming in stakes. O’Neill, who raced him throughout his career. Other Hall of Famers who were once local regulars include Gig Harbor, a five-year-old son of City Zip—Miss Blue Grass, by Sandy Hawley, Chris McCarron, Eddie Delahoussaye, Gary St. Jovite, broke his maiden on his first try at three at Golden Gate Fields, Stevens, John Longden, Kent Desormeaux, Don Pierce and and went on to capture the 2011 Alcatraz Stakes and the 2012 Oakland Milo Valenzuela. Stakes, both in wire-to-wire fashion at the Northern California track. Hall of Fame trainers Charlie Whittingham and Bobby —continued at www.BloodHorse.com, By BloodHorse Staff Frankel combined to win over 1,800 races—371 of them in stakes—at Hollywood Park. Chhaya Dance Gets First Winner The top 40 trainers—in terms of victories—in Hollywood California stallion Chhaya Dance was represented by his first Park history include a dozen others—Ron McAnally, Mesh winner on Friday, December 13, when D D Dancer won the eighth race Tenney, Richard Mandella, Bob Baffert, Buster Millerick, Neil at Golden Gate Fields, a maiden claimer for two-year-old fillies. Drysdale, Bill Molter, D. Wayne Lukas, Jack Van Berg, Lazaro D D Dancer is out of the Cee’s Tizzy mare Water Trade, was bred Barrera and Bob Wheeler—who are residents of the Hall of by Eagle Oak Ranch, is owned by trainer Jose Bautista. She ran the Fame. —From Betfair Hollywood Park Publicity six furlongs in 1:12.84 and won by 21/2 lengths at 20-1.
CHRB Elects Officers For 2014 California’s seven racing commissioners voted unanimously on behalf of their fellow commissioners and thanked him for his Thursday for Commissioner Charles “Chuck” Winner to serve as years of service on the board, especially for his tireless efforts this Chairman of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) last year as chairman, indicating that “everybody who has anything beginning January 6, 2014, the date that current Chairman David to do with horse racing owes you a debt of gratitude.” Israel’s final term will expire. Chairman Israel was appointed to the CHRB in July 2008 and reap- The commissioners also elected Commissioner Bo Derek to serve as pointed in March 2010, marking 5 1/2 years of service. His parting 1st vice chair and Commissioner Richard Rosenberg to serve as 2nd advice to his colleagues and the industry was to “keep the sport clean vice chair. and safe and it will find its audience.”—http://www.chrb.ca.gov/press_releas- Chair Elect Winner presented Chairman Israel with a framed gavel es/2013_12_12_press_release.pdf, continued at www.chrb.ca.gov NorCal Racing Dates Approved After months of discussion, the racing date calendar for Northern gency that California State Fair and Exposition, or Cal Expo, receive California for 2014 was approved December 12 by the California a three-week block of dates for 2015, though the dates were not Horse Racing Board (CHRB). specified. Cal Expo, located in Sacramento, will race two weeks in In an unusual move, the board approved the dates with a contin- 2014.—continued at www.BloodHorse.com, By By Jack Shinar
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4 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • December 18, 2013 www.ctba.com The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association invites you to join us for our
Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner
Monday, February 10, 2014
Hall of Fame Inductions California-Bred Champions Leading Stallions Leading Breeder Trainer of the Year Horse of the Year
Business Meeting 4:00 pm Cocktail Reception 6:00 pm Awards Dinner 7:00 pm
The Claremont Hotel Club & Spa, Berkeley, CA For reservations Contact Christy Chapman (626) 445-7800, Ext 247 or [email protected]
Weekly Update The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance Jockey Club Registration Accredits 23 Facilities Due December 31 The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) has announced The Jockey Club reminds owners of that 23 accredited facilities are unregistered yearlings and two-year-olds that now eligible to receive financial the requirements for foal registration must be completed grants from the organization for the ongoing care of retired by De cember 31, 2013, to avoid additional late registra - Thoroughbreds following the addition of 20 new facilities. tion fees. The new facilities, which represent a cross-section of rescue, The late registration fee increases from $550 to $800 retirement, retraining, and adoption programs in the U.S. and after December 31 of the yearling year and from $800 to Canada, join the first three accredited facilities—Florida $2,025 after December 31 of the two-year-old year. Thoroughbred Retirement and Adoptive Care, New Vocations Interactive RegistrationTM is the most efficient and Southern California Thoroughbred Rescue. means to complete the Application for Foal Registration Following a detailed application process and careful onsite and other registration requirements. Interactive examinations by TAA inspectors and independent veterinari - Registration enables customers to check the status of ans, each facility was judged to have met or exceeded the TAA their applications and, through the Registration Center, Code of Standards in the areas of operations, education, horse view and resolve outstanding conditions of registra - care management, facility standards and services, and adoption tion. —continued at https://www.registry.jockeyclub.com policies and protocols, the TAA said in a release. —continued at www.BloodHorse.com,
California-Bred Flashback Royal Owl On December 18, 1971, Royal Owl, a son of Crazy Kid, won the $100,000 California Juvenile Stakes for two-year-olds at Bay Meadows Racecourse, with Master Ribot second and C. B. Carm third in a field of seven. Royal Owl was trained by John Canty and ridden by William Shoemaker. He ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:41 4/5 on a fast track and won by 3 1/2 lengths at odds of 2-5. Royal Owl was the fifth of 10 foals out of the Duplicator mare Mama Mouse, who also produced stakes winners Carang and Windy Mama and the stakes-placed Mrs. Joe F. The California Juvenile was Royal Owl’s fifth win in six starts. He also won the grade I Charles H. Strub Stakes, grade II San Carlos Handicap and Hollywood Juvenile Championship Stakes among a total of seven stakes victories, placed in seven others, including the Santa Anita Derby and Californian Stakes, and finished his career with 12 wins in 37 starts and earnings of $509,462. Royal Owl was bred by Royal Oaks Farm and J.K. Stables and was owned Royal Oaks Farm and Owl Stable.
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Benchmark HARLINGTON REDATTORE (BRZ) Nov 23 (GG, $35,520 MSW.) Nov 24 (TUP, $11,500 MOC.) Ballena Vista Farm Uzziel. James W. and Tammy M. McKenney’s dk. Reddaxle . Kelly Carll Jr. and Roosevelt Miller’s dk. (760) 789-3900 b. f., 2, by Harlington—Pretti Woman by Lord At b. m., 5, by Redattore (Brz)—My Emblem by Our War (Arg). Breeders: James W. and Tammy Emblem. Breeder: Joe Duffel. Trainer: Carl Nov 24 (PM, $6,000 MSW.) McKenney. Trainer: William E. Morey. Jockey: O’Callaghan. Jockey: Jorge Carreno. Princeton’s Mark . Jim Gilmour’s ch. g., 2, by Juan J. Hernandez. Benchmark—Zam Zam by Wild Gold. Breeder: Hi Card Ranch. Trainer: Debbie Van Horne. Jockey: RIVERGRADE BOY Leonel Camacho-Flores. Idiot Proof Nov 23 (BHP, $23,250 MCL.) Royaly Dunn. Divas N Dudes, Nick Barron, John Victory Rose Thoroughbreds BLAZONRY Evenson, Greg Helm and Caesar F. Dominguez’s (707) 678-6580 dk. b. f., 2, by Rivergrade Boy—So. African Queen Nov 18 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) by Unaccounted For. Breeders: Ceasar F. and Streamofsteam . Janeth Estefany Perea’s ch. g., 3, Nov 23 (GG, $8,315 MCL.) Joann Dominguez. Trainer: Caesar F. Dominguez. by Blazonry—Gulchstream by Gulch. Breeder: Maddie Moo. Barbara DeLima’s dk. b. f., 2, by Jockey: Saul Arias. Robert Harmon. Trainer: Miguel A. Silva. Jockey: Idiot Proof—Silver Service by Silver Deputy. Geovanni Franco. Breeder: Ballena Vista Farm. Trainer: Clifford DeLima. Jockey: Catalino Martinez. CINDAGO Tizbud Nov 24 (GG, $8,630 MCL.) MARINO MARINI Harris Farms Inc. Survive n’ Advance. Battle Born Racing Stable Nov 21 (BHP, $19,500 MCL.) (559) 884-2859 and Nick Ferrara’s gr./ro. c., 2, by Cindago— Marino Mizer. Rancho San Miguel’s gr./ro. g., 3, Surprise Wish by El Prado (Ire). Breeders: Lee by Marino Marini—Miz Kool by Ice Age. Breeder: and Susan Searing. Trainer: Genaro Vallejo. Rancho San Miguel. Trainer: Mike Harrington. Nov 21 (BHP, $45,500 MSW.) Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez. Jockey: Agapito Delgadillo. Tiz Zoe Cee. Pamela C. Ziebarth’s b. f., 3, by Tizbud—Princess Zozo by Royal Anthem. Decarchy Breeder: Pamela C. Ziebarth. Trainer: Martin F. Magali Farms Ministers Wild Cat Jones. Jockey: Brice Blanc. (805) 693-1777 Tommy Town Thoroughbreds (805) 686-4337 TOUGH GAME Nov 22 (GG, $13,315 MCL.) Convinced Himself. Rene Amescua and Gilman Nov 22 (GG, $9,315 MCL.) Nov 22 (LA, $7,400 MCL.) Lee’s dk. b. g., 2, by Tough Game—I’m Convinced Colonel Clark. Michael and Kathleen Wiest’s dk. Yankee Minister. Jerry McClanahan’s dk. b. g., 3, by Lucayan Prince. Breeder: Gilman Lee. Trainer: b. g., 2, by Decarchy—Wendy Darling by Anziyan. by Ministers Wild Cat—Yankee Trick by Yankee Rene Amescua. Jockey: Cristobal Herrera. Breeders: Michael and Kathleen Wiest. Trainer: Victor. Breeders: Jim Robinson and Robert Terry Knight. Jockey: Russell A. Baze. Bone. Trainer: Humberto P. Loma. Jockey: Dionicio Navarro. VRONSKY Nov 22 (BHP, $26,000 MCL.) Dixie Chatter PAPA CLEM Sidepocket Champ. Tony Sardo’s ch. g., 3, by Ballena Vista Farm Nov 21 (GG, $13,420 MCL.) Vronsky—On the Snap by Exclusive Ribot. (760) 789-3900 Papa’s Tango L R. Legacy Ranch’s dk. b. f., 2, by Breeder: Tony Sardo. Trainer: Donald Warren. Papa Clem—Chic Charbono by Bertrando. Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Breeder: Legacy Ranch. Trainer: Terry Knight. Nov 24 (GG, $35,205 MSW.) Jockey: Alejandro Gomez. Kris Furillo. Carliwood Farms and Bari and Peter ZANJERO Amadio’s ch. f., 2, by Dixie Chatter—Chetten PETIONVILLE Nov 24 (GG, $8,630 MCL.) County by Giant’s Causeway. Breeders: Nov 23 (GG, $8,315 MCL.) Git It On Ur Mind. S L U Inc.’s dk. b. f., 3, by Carliwood Farms LLC and Bari and Peter Cypriot . Blue Turf LLC’s ch. g., 4, by Petionville— Zanjero—Midnight Mango by Bold Badgett. Amadio. Trainer: Michael Larson. Jockey: Juan J. Tamara by Roy. Breeder: CamRacing Farm LLC. Breeder: S L U Inc. Trainer: Carmela Anderson. Hernandez. Trainer: Francisco Flores. Jockey: Jorge Espitia. Jockey: Dennis Carr. Maiden Winners This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of California foaled Thoroughbreds who broke their maidens in the U.S. and Canada during the month indicated. The infor - mation contained on these pages is compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy.
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BUSHWACKER Mary Helen’s Storm. , James Cahill, Daniel Gatto b. f., 2, by Scat Daddy—Honorable Book by Nov 26 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) and Brian J. Koriner’s gr./ro. g., 5, by Illinois Notebook. Breeder: Ross McLeod. Trainer: Sunrisa Sunrisa . Via Encanto Farms LLC’s Storm—Banker’s Belle by Far Out East. Breeders: Ronald W. Ellis. Jockey: Victor Espinoza. dk. b. f., 2, b y Bushwacker—River Cutie by Rio Michael Stiehr and Cliff Naretto DVM. Trainer: Verde. Breeder: Terry C. Lovingier . Trainer: Brian J. Koriner. Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Jeffrey Metz. Jockey: Geovanni Franco. Sea of Secrets Kafwain Victory Rose Thoroughbreds Dec 1 (LA, $7,500 MCL.) (707) 678-6580 Spring Dream. Tom Mansor and Gary Sherlock’s Tommy Town Thoroughbreds dk. b. f., 2, by Bushwacker—Spring Term by Half 805-686-4337 Term. Breeder: Terry C. Lovingier. Trainer: Gary Nov 29 (LA, $7,500 MCL.) Sherlock. Jockey: Gary L. Boag. Big G Secret Crab. Gaston Villalba’s ch. f., 3, by Nov 30 (BHP, $45,500 MSW.) Sea of Secrets—Here Comes Big G by Western CAPSIZED Pray Hard. Tommy Town Thoroughbreds LLC’s Fame. Breeder: Gaston Alberto Villalba. Trainer: dk. b. g., 2, by Kafwain—Unbridled Prayer by Caesar F. Dominguez. Jockey: Ramon Guce. Dec 1 (GG, $13,210 MCL.) Songandaprayer. Breeder: Tommy Town Last Greetings. Kings River Ranch’s b. f., 3, by Thoroughbreds LLC. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer. Capsized—Spring Vacation by Wekiva Springs. SOUGHT AFTER Jockey: Corey S. Nakatani. Breeders: B n D Chase Thoroughbreds Inc. and Dec 1 (GG, $9,420 MCL.) Woodbridge Farm. Trainer: J. Eric Kruljac. Hollywood Groom. Daniel Franko’s b. c., 2, by Jockey: Leslie Mawing. MARINO MARINI Sought After—Ali’s Dancer by Marshua’s Dancer. Nov 29 (GG, $13,315 MCL.) Breeder: Ronald Erickson. Trainer: Daniel CINDAGO Missy Marini. Judi Partridge’s dk. b. f., 3, by Marino Franko. Jockey: Leslie Mawing. Marini—Word Puzzle by Ghazi. Breeders: Judi Nov 26 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) Garfi-Partridge and Serenity Oak Farms LLC. Kvell a Little. Silva Racing LLC’s ch. f., 3, by STORMELLO Trainer: Sergio Ledezma. Jockey: Catalino Martinez. Cindago—Burning Breeze by End Sweep. Dec 1 (GG, $8,315 MCL.) Breeder: Legacy Ranch. Trainer: Miguel A. Silva. Always My Love. Chrys S. Chrys’ ch. f., 3, by Jockey: Jennifer Reid. MCCANN’S MOJAVE Stormello—Luvulongtime by General Meeting. Nov 28 (BHP, $46,500 MSW.) Breeders: Howard and Janet Siegel. Trainer: Wings of Mojave . K and N Racing Partnership’s Victor M. Trujillo. Jockey: William Antongeorgi III. Desert Code b. g., 3, by McCann’s Mojave—Lovely Journey by Harris Farms Inc. Helmsman. Breeder: K and N Racing Stable. TERRELL Trainer: Vann Belvoir. Jockey: Victor Espinoza. Nov 25 (TUP, $11,500 MOC.) (559) 884-2859 Mancala. Dan L. McFarlane’s dk. b. g., 3, by Terrell—Brass In Pocket (NZ) by Shinko King (Ire). Old Topper Breeders: Thomas Bell and Ross McLeod. Nov 29 (BHP, $27,500 MCL.) Tommy Town Thoroughbreds Trainer: Dan L. McFarlane. Jockey: Kelly Bridges. Charisma Code. Harris Farms Inc.’s gr/ro. g., 2, (805) 686-4337 by Desert Code—Charisma Matters by Charismatic. Breeder: Harris Farms. Trainer: Tribal Rule Dean Pederson. Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Nov 30 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) I Feel Free. Len Schermer’s b. g., 4, by Old Ballena Vista Farm (760) 789-3900 FLAME THROWER Topper—Smooth Customer by Bertrando. Breeders: Dan and Jackie Dayton. Trainer: Nov 26 (ZIA, $25,600 MSW.) Justin R. Evans. Jockey: Aadil Khan. Knight Flame. Marvin Baldwin’s b. g., 3, by Flame Nov 28 (GG, $15,105 MCL.) Thrower—Knight Olympienne by Olympic Native. Tribal Again. Dennis Schmitt’s b. g., 2, by Tribal Breeder: Oak Hill Farm. Trainer: Jackie E. Riddle. ONE MAN ARMY Rule—Janerielle by Wild Rush. Breeder: Cole Jockey: Aldo Arboleda. Nov 29 (GG, $9,210 MCL.) Ranch Partners LP. Trainer: Tim McCanna. Rosko. Crystal Valley Farms Inc’s dk. b. g., 3, by Jockey: Dennis Carr. One Man Army—Corinnarinna by Silver Ghost. Game Plan Breeder: Crystal Valley Farms Inc. Trainer: Andy Nov 30 (BHP, $45,750 MSW.) E.A. Ranches Mathis. Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez. Brando the Birdman. Boone Family Trust, Circle (760) 789-1498 Arrow B and Michael Boone’s dk. b. g., 2, by Tribal PERFECT MANDATE Rule—Touching by Kris S. Breeder: Boone Nov 30 (LA, $7,000 MCL.) Family Trust. Trainer: Vann Belvoir. Jockey: Nov 27 (PM, $5,300 MCL.) Proper Date. Randall J. January’s b. m., 5, by Chantal S. Kruse. Bold Plan. William J. Hasenoehrl’s b. g., 3, by Perfect Mandate—Proper ’n Fabulous by Game Plan—Money Runner by Skywalker. Somethingfabulous. Breeder: Old English WOKE UP DREAMIN Rancho. Trainer: Elmer January. Jockey: Devan Breeder: Willow Creek Farm Inc. Trainer: Debbie Torres. Dec 1 (GG, $35,205 MSW.) Van Horne. Jockey: Leonel Camacho-Flores. Anya Amasova. Kim L. Kuhlmann’s dk. b. f., 3, by SCAT DADDY Woke Up Dreamin—Haleys Fury by Ogygian. ILLINOIS STORM Nov 28 (BHP, $28,000 MCL.) Breeder: Dr. Kim Kuhlmann DVM. Trainer: Nov 30 (BHP, $19,500 MCL.) In Dad’s Honor. MJ Stable and John Parker’s William Delia. Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez.
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FORMAL GOLD Atticus Dec 7 (BHP, $20,000 MCL.) Tribal Rule Magali Farms Tux . Mike Breuer and Larry I. Stein’s b. g., 3, by Ballena Vista Farm (805) 693-1777 Formal Gold—College Band by Dixieland Band. (760) 789-3900 Breeder: Geri Forrester. Trainer: Denise E. Breuer. Jockey: Jose Beitia. Dec 7 (TUP, $11,500 MOC.) Two Girls Adancing. Rick Wiest’s ch. f., 3, by Dec 7 (CT, $11,300 MCL.) Atticus—La Costa Azul (Arg) by Southern Halo. HIGH BRITE Maddog Maddie. Robert D. Bone’s b. f., 3, by Breeder: Liberty Road Stable. Trainer: Robertino Dec 6 (GG, $9,105 MCL.) Tribal Rule—Shay by Incinderator. Breeder: Mark Diodoro. Jockey: Kate Fales. Ohia Woman. Fran and Stan Hodge’s ch. f., 3, by High Brite—Hajji Babe by In Excess (Ire). Glatt. Trainer: Jeff C. Runco. Jockey: Jerry Breeders: Fran and Stan Hodge. Trainer: Victor M. Villegas. Benchmark Trujillo. Jockey: Russell A. Baze. Ballena Vista Farm UNBRIDLED ENERGY (760) 789-3900 RIVERGRADE BOY Dec 6 (BHP, $45,500 MSW.) Dec 8 (CRC, $10,500 MCL.) Sagebrush Queen. Larry Konecne and Sandi Tenacity . Jerrold Blackman’s dk. b. g., 2, by Mattei’s gr. or ro. f., 3, by Unbridled Energy—Nite Dec 8 (GG, $35,520 MSW.) Rivergrade Boy—Simply Run by Tejano Run. Moon by Tough Knight. Breeder: Oak Hill Farm. Mandala . Rhianon Farms Inc. and Gloria Haley’s Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Walski. Trainer: Trainer: Jorge Gutierrez. Jockey: Felipe F. b. g., 3, by Benchmark—Kriskeri by Rehaan. Anthony R. Margotta Jr. Jockey: Wesley Henry. Martinez. Breeders: Rhianon Farms Inc and Don C. Smith. Trainer: Gloria Haley. Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez. UNUSUAL HEAT Stormy Jack Dec 8 (BHP, $45,750 MSW.) BEST MINISTER Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms, LP Miss Loujean. Keith E. Craigmyle and Paul C. Dec 2 (MNR, $8,100 MCL.) (951) 201-2278 Lewis’ ch. f., 2 , by Unusual Heat—Tempting Date Charles . Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms L.P. and by Perfect Mandate. Breeders: Adam and Paul Lewis. Trainer: Keith E. Craigmyle. Jockey: Cheryl Yesenia Lopez’s dk. b. g., 4, by Best Minister— Dec 8 (GG, $8,420 MCL.) Charlton. Mrs Thatcher by The Prime Minister. Breeder: Gray Madam. Oakcrest Stable’s gr./ro. f., 3, by Dinesh Maniar. Trainer: Alexis Lopez-Cordero. Stormy Jack—Madam General by General Meeting. Jockey: Domingo Chacaltana. Breeder: Oakcrest Stable. Trainer: Lloyd C. WOODY BE QUICK Ma son. Jockey: Abel Cedillo. Dec 8 (LA, $7,000 MCL.) CRAFTY C. T. Angel Be Quick. Carrie E. Goodfellow’s ch. f., 3, Dec 7 (GG, $8,525 MCL.) SWISS YODELER by Woody Be Quick—C. C.’s Angel by Meadowlake. Breeder: Rafael De Leon. Trainer: My Crafty Life. Jerry R. and Margaret M. Martin’s Dec 6 (BHP, $23,500 MCL.) dk. b. g., 4, by Crafty C. T.—Run for My Life by Fit to Swissarella . Heinz Steinmann’s dk. b. f., 2, by Fight. Breeders: Jerry R. and Margaret M. Martin. Swiss Yodeler—Donerella by Doneraile Court. Maiden Winners Trainer: Ellen L. Jackson. Jockey: Leslie Mawing. Breeder: Heinz Steinmann. Trainer: Patricia This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of Harrington. Jockey: Brice Blanc. California foaled Thoroughbreds who broke their maidens in the U.S. and Canada during the month indicated. The information contained on these pages is compiled by The Jockey Club Desert Code Tizbud Information Systems Inc. While every effort is Harris Farms Inc. Harris Farms Inc. made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete (559) 884-2859 (559) 884-2859 and total accuracy.
Dec 6 (GG, $9,315 MCL.) Dec 6 (GG, $13,210 MCL.) Pop Fizz Clink. Charles Carlin, Chris Carpenter Pecos Bud. Barbara DeLima’s dk. b. g., 3, by and Bill McLean’s b. f., 2, by Desert Code— Tizbud—A Bit Much by In Excess (Ire). Breeder: Closing Steps by Spanish Steps. Breeder: Peter Harris Farms. Trainer: Clifford DeLima. Jockey: Calnan. Trainer: Bill McLean. Jockey: Dennis Carr. Ricardo Gonzalez.
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CALIFORNIA WELCOMES MILLIONAIRE AND THREE-TIME GI WINNER SMILING TIGER!! • A versatile racehorse that raced from the age of two to six, winning at distances from four to seven furlongs, he amassed $1,480,704 in earnings. • He was in the money 16 of 20 Graded Stakes including GI-Ancient Title Stakes defeating Breeders' Cup Sprint winner DANCING IN SILKS, GI Bing Crosby Stakes and a 3 ¼-length victory in the GI Triple Bend Handicap, defeating Breeders Cup Sprint winner AMAZOMBIE. • Throughout his career he defeated some of the best in his class, including CONCORD POINT, CARACORTADO, PRIVATE ZONE, COMMA TO THE TOP, JIMMY CREED, FAST BULLET, JUSTIN PHILLIP, COIL, WISE DAN, WARRIOR’S REWARD & KINSALE KING. • By HOLD THAT TIGER out of the stakes-winning CAHILL ROAD mare SHANDRA SMILES • SMILING TIGER will stand for the 2014 breeding season at a fee of $5,000. www.SmilingTigerStallion.com Sierra Sunset Twice The Appeal Sway Away
Bertrando—Toot Sweet, Successful Appeal—Double Afleet Alex—Seattle Shimmer, by Pirate’s Bounty Boarded, by Cormorant by Seattle Slew Fee: $2,500 LF Fee: $1,500 Fee: $2,500 Won the GII Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Won the $800,000, Sunland Derby Multiple GII Stakes-Placed son Park, California Cup Juvenile Stakes, (GIII) by 1 ½ lengths defeating of Eclipse Champion AFLEET and the Alamedan Handicap at 1 1/16 Graded Stakes winner and Classic- ALEX, finished second to JP’S miles (101 Beyer). Defeated two-time Placed ASTROLOGY, and Belmont GUSTO in the GII Best Pal Stakes Cal Cup Classic winner BOLD Stakes winner RULER ON ICE. and second to THE FACTOR, CHIEFTAIN and multiple GIII winner defeating Breeders Cup Sprint AUTISM AWARENESS. winner AMAZOMBIE in the GII From the female family of GI Belmont San Carlos Stakes. Stakes winner DA’ TARA and dual Classic-Placed winner DENIS OF CORK.
10940 26 Mile Road, Oakdale, California 95361 Stallion Manager: Mersad Metanovic (650) 653-1259 • Fax: (650) 348-1474 [email protected] www.premierthoroughbreds.com www.SmilingTigerStallion.com California-Bred Maiden Winners In North America: December 9-15, 2013
MOMENTUM Benchmark Good Journey Dec 15 (BHP, $19,500 MCL.) Ballena Vista Farm Magali Farms Teasing Moment. John A. Elder’s ch. f., 3, by (760) 789-3900 (805) 693-1777 Momentum—T’s in the Morning by Wekiva Springs. Breeder: John A. Elder. Trainer: Paul G. Dec 11 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) Dec 12 (BHP, $46,750 MSW.) Aguirre. Jockey: Ignacio Puglisi. Bonnie’s Bearcat. Silva Racing LLC’s dk. b. Elusive Journey. Harrison Farms Racing and g., 4, by Benchmark—Cantaloupe by Runaway Kenneth E. Nettles’ b. h., 5, by Good Journey— PAPA CLEM Groom. Breeders: Russell and Bonnie Bennett. Sanibel Shell by Elusive Quality. Breeders: Mr. Dec 15 (GG, $8,525 MCL.) Trainer: Miguel A. Silva. Jockey: Carlos I. Silva. and Mrs. George Reyes. Trainer: Kenneth E. Papa’s Trashed. B G Stable’s dk. b. g., 2, by Papa Nettles. Jockey: Kayla Stra. Clem—Trash Master by Unusual Heat. Breeder: CHHAYA DANCE BG Stables. Trainer: Steve M. Sherman. Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez. Dec 13 (GG, $8,210 MCL.) Dec 14 (BHP, $46,500 MSW.) Chilada D D Dancer. Jose Bautista’s dk. b. f., 2, by . Ed Delaney’s dk. b. f., 2, by Good RAZ LEA Chhaya Dance—Water Trade by Cee’s Tizzy. Journey—Thewholeenchilada by El Corredor. Breeder: Ed Delaney. Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill. Dec 13 (LA, $7,500 MCL.) Breeder: Eagle Oak Ranch LLC. Trainer: Jose Shamrock Bay. Elena Reilly’s b. f., 4, by Raz Bautista. Jockey: Cristobal Herrera. Lea—Fat Jackson by Event of the Year. Breeders: Gotham City Russell and Shirley Girvin. Trainer: Richard Daehling Ranch Rosales. Jockey: Eulices Gomez. Decarchy (916) 685-4965 Magali Farms REDATTORE (BRZ) Dec 10 (TUP, $6,500 MCL.) Jockey: Joseph Talamo. (805) 693-1777 Enter Back. Patti and Hal J. Earnhardt III’s dk. b. f., 3 , by Redattore (Brz)—Interactive by Slewpy. Dec 14 (GG, $8,735 MCL.) Breeder: Harris Farms. Trainer: Dan L. T. D.’s Gold. JR Racing Inc. and Tom Mayo’s dk. Dec 13 (BHP, $46,250 MSW.) McFarlane. Jockey: Skyler Whiteshield. Awesome Return. Richard A. Kritzski’s b. c., 2, by b. g., 3, by Gotham City—Cheta by Herat. Breeder: Jim Robinson. Decarchy—Awesome Broad by Mr. Broad Blade. Trainer: Steve M. Stormin Fever Breeder: Richard A. Kritzski. Trainer: Mike Sherman. Jockey: Russell A. Baze. Puype. Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Golden Eagle Farm HARLAN’S HOLIDAY (760) 789-2821 Dec 15 (BHP, $45,500 MSW.) Dec 14 (TUP, $11,500 MOC.) Lil Swiss Echo. Caro Farm’s dk. b. f., 4, by Riseseastsetswest . Murrey Seidner’s dk. b. g., 3, Dec 14 (GG, $35,415 MSW.) Decarchy—Little Bit a Swiss by Swiss Yodeler. by Harlan’s Holiday—Kuba a Noqua by Marquetry. Global Warming. Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams’ Breeder: Teresa E. Stapleton. Trainer: Vladimir Breeder: Lathrop G. Hoffman. Trainer: Miguel A. dk. b. f., 3, by Stormin Fever—Alashir’s World by Cerin. Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Silva. Jockey: Carlos I. Silva. Spinning World. Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer. Jockey: Desert Code Lucky J. H. Russell A. Baze. Harris Farms Inc. Harris Farms Inc. Stormy Jack (559) 884-2859 (559) 884-2859 Brazeau Thoroughbred Farms, LP (951) 201-2278 Dec 12 (BHP, $28,250 MCL.) Dec 15 (BHP, $27,750 MCL.) Too Obvious. Philip Lebherz’s ch. f., 2, by Desert Pathway to Yes. Harris Farms Inc.’s gr./ro. g., 2, Dec 14 (MNR, $19,400 MSW.) Code—Secret Mountain by Mt. Livermore. by Lucky J. H.—Lujien Lujien by Cozzene. Chateau Thierry. Betty Zircher’s dk. b. m., 5, by Breeder: Harris Farms. Trainer: Jeff Bonde. Breeder: Harris Farms. Trainer: Dan Blacker. Stormy Jack—Golden Monty by Montbrook. Jockey: Edwin A. Maldonado. Jockey: Martin Garcia. Breeders: Gary and Marlene Howard and Bruce Dunmore. Trainer: Robert Zircher. Jockey: DON’TSELLLMESHORT Lucky Pulpit Brandon Whitacre. Dec 12 (GG, $13,525 MCL.) TERRELL Elmonte Cristo. Diaz Racing Stable Inc.’s Harris Farms Inc. Dec 11 (TUP, $6,000 MCL.) dk. b. g., 2, by Don’tsellmeshort—Reina Xochilt (559) 884-2859 Hiya Hiya. Angelina Neri’s b. c., 3, by Terrell— by Yankee Victor. Breeder: Al Diaz. Trainer: Tangara (NZ) by Kenfair (NZ). Breeder: Stein Antonio L. Diaz. Jockey: Cristobal Herrera. Dec 10 (SUN, $17,970 MSW.) Stables. Trainer: Clifford N. Leavitt. Jockey: Luis R. Grand Pulpit. Weston Martin’s ch. g., 2, by Lucky Rodriguez. Game Plan Pulpit—Granny Got Game by Stormy Atlantic. E.A. Ranches Breeder: Lilley Ranch. Trainer: Weston Martin. Tribal Rule (760) 789-1498 Jockey: Irwin J. Rosendo. Ballena Vista Farm (760) 789-3900 MARINO MARINI Dec 15 (GG, $8,420 MCL.) Dec 14 (GG, $35,835 MSW.) Dec 12 (GG, $8,525 MCL.) Pocosin Game Girl. Dexter Bergounous, Norm Stole My ’Art. RG Racing Stables and Sergio Wild Ruler. Horseplayers Racing Club, Aldo Hansen and John Munday’s dk. b. f., 4, by Game Ledezma’s b. f., 2, by Marino Marini—Light Estrada, Alex Forbes and Ed Moger Jr.’s b. f., 3, Plan—Pocosin Lass by Taj Alriyadh. Breeders: Fingers by Elusive Quality. Breeders: RG Racing by Tribal Rule—Our Wildest Moment by Event Dexter Bergounous and Tony Schleder. Trainer: Stables and Sergio Ledezma. Trainer: Sergio of the Year. Breeder: Marjorie Dye. Trainer: Ed Lloyd C. Mason. Jockey: Ricardo Gonzalez. Ledezma. Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez. Moger Jr. Jockey: Russell A. Baze. Continued on page 16
www.ctba.com 14 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • December 18 , 2013 ttt-dec:Layout 1 12/5/13 7:41 AM Page 1 California-Bred Maiden Winners In North America: December 9-15, 2013 MAIDENS DECEMBER 9-15 Continued from page 14 Maiden Winners WAQUOIT ZANJERO This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of California foaled Dec 13 (GG, $13,315 MCL.) Thoroughbreds who broke their maidens in the U.S. and Dec 14 (LA, $7,000 MCL.) Canada during the month indicated. The information Sacred Ghost. Pacific Coast Thoroughbreds’ Skill Set. Larry Odbert’s b. f., 2, by Zanjero— contained on these pages is compiled by The Jockey Club dk. b. g., 6, by Waquoit—Speed Ghost by Silver Chabuka by River Flyer. Breeder: SLU Inc. Information Systems Inc. While every effort is made to Ghost. Breeder: Michael A. Rodriguez .Trainer: Trainer: John E. Anderson. Jockey: Dennis prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. Robert J. Lucas. Jockey: Eulices Gomez. Carr. *'$-.,' .#" 0 )#/ ',,#./ , *'$-.,' #!#+ #. 01 , g., by Count the Time. RACING RECORD Raced 6 years, 29 starts, 12 wins. Earned AGE STS 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings 1++#. '0 $198,697 (SPR 88). At 2, 2nd Captain Condo S., 2 4 4 0 0 $125,2307 BERKELEY HANDICAP (Gr. III), Golden Gate At 4, 3rd Chinook Pass Sprint S., At 5, won Gov- Fields, Nov. 29, $100,000 guaranteed, three-year-olds ernor's H., Chinook Pass Sprint S., Seattle H., Mr. Prospector and up, 1 1/16 miles, 1:42.65, track Fast. Track record: At 6, won Seattle H. Carson City 02 MILLTOWN ROAD, g., by Gold Tribute. Raced 4 Blushing Promise 1:42.15. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer. Jockey: Russell City Zip Baze. Odds: 4-5 years, 18 starts, 3 wins. Earned $96,605 Relaunch Baby Zip (SPR 81). Thirty Zip 03 HIGHWAY TO GOLD, g., by Wild Gold. Raced 1 RUN AWAY AND HIDE , dk. b. or br. g., 4 (123), 6 Blushing Groom (Fr) Bertrando—Mia F Eighteen, $60,000 year, 2 starts, 1 win. Earned $5,800 (SPR 74). b. 2006 Runaway Groom Yonnie Girl by Tough Knight 05Nolessthansuccess, g., by Tribunal. Unraced. Jilted 06 Light of a Star, f., by Muqtarib. Raced 3 years, Stalwart Likeashotabrandi (#/0'! '03, ch. c., 4 (119), nk 26 starts, 12 wins. Earned $140,590 (SPR 85). Likeashot City Zip—It’schemistrybaby, $20,000 At 2, 3rd Angie C. S. 07 B G's Fever, g., by Beau Genius. Raced 1 year, 2 Mr. Prospector by Meadowlake Gone West (Bloom Racing Stable LLC (Jeffrey Bloom)) starts, no wins. Earned $1,860 (SPR 33). Secrettame 09 SUMMER HIT, g., by Bertrando. At 3, won Silky Western Fame Topsider 1 , gr./ro. g., 5 (119), 1 ⁄4, Sullivan S., 3rd Grey Memo S., At 4, WON Fariedah '.# '0&