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Official publication of the Breeders Association WWEWWEWedneEEsdaEEy, ApKKril 1LYL3LLY, 2YY011 Closing Date For Entries Is April 30 For The CTBA NorCal Yearling Sale The 2011 Northern California Yearling Sale will be held California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Sales Tuesday, August 16, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds. Coordinator, at [email protected] or (800) 573-2822 ext. 243. The closing date for entries is Saturday, April 30. Since the sale returned under the direction of the California The future of the sale is dependent on the interest/sup - Thoroughbred Breeders Association in 2004, it has produced port from owners and consignors. stakes winners such as: Bai and Bai, an earner of $724,983; grade II For more information, please contact Cookie Hackworth, winner Sierra Sunset; and grade III winner Autism Awareness.

Liberian 2011 Gold Rush XII Saturday, April 23 Freighter THE LINEUP OF RACES: Takes $150,000 Stakes,for three-year-olds, at 1 1/8 miles.

©Benoit Arcadia $125,000 Melair Stakes for three-year-old fillies, Liberian Freighter at 1 1/16 miles.

$125,000 B. Thoughtful Stakes, for fillies and mares four-year-olds Reluctant to enter the turf course before and up, at 7 1/2 furlongs. the start of the race, Liberian Freighter cooperated once the gates opened for a $125,000 Sta kes, f or four-year-olds and up, wire-to-win in the grade II, $150,000 at 7 1/2 furlongs. Arcadia Stakes at Santa Anita Park on $70,000 Grey Memo Stakes, for three-year-olds and up April 2. (non-winners once), at seven furlongs. Liberian Freighter is by Bertrando, out of $70,000 Warren’s Thoroughbred Stakes, for fillies and mares the Slewpy mare Anachristina, was bred by three-year-olds and up (non-winners once), at seven furlongs. King Edward Racing Stable, is owned by Shawn Dugan, King Edward and Charles $60,000 NTRA Stakes, for three-year-olds and up maiden colts and geldings, at 6 1/2 furlongs. Winner and is trained by Neil Drysdale. He has nine wins in 26 starts, earnings of $60,000 Alphabet Kisses Stakes, for three-year-olds and up $763,740 and was coming off an eighth in the maiden fillies and mares, at 6 1/2 furlongs. Amazombie, Unzip Me, Compari and March 5 Frank Kilroe. Enriched are among the For racing information call the Racing Office Liberian Freighter ran the mile on turf 246 nominations received for the at (310) 419-1684. For Gold Rush Day Seating in 1:34.41 and won by one-half length at $785,000 Gold Rush XII, to be run Reservations Contact: odds of 9-1. Saturday, April 23, at Hollywood Park. Hollywood Park Group Events at (310) 419-1529.

Nurse Mare As this list of available nurse mares develops the CTBA will add that information here. If you have a mare that is available as a Bulletin Board nurse mare or if you are in need of a nurse mare, please email us at [email protected]

CORONA, CALIF. (March 19, 2011) - Nurse Mare Needed TB foal in Corona born 3-16-11, needs nurse mare. Had some colostrum. Contact Luanne Bean 951-377-1566 asap.

www.ctba.com CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED WEEKLY • April 13, 2011 1 Leading Sires In California: January 1 Through April 10, 2011

Leading Sires Leading Sires by Money Won by Turf Earnings Races (Minimum 50 Starts Lifetime) Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings Races 1. Unusual Heat ...... 59 205 27 $840,961 Rank Sire Runners Starts Winners Won Earnings 2. Kafwain ...... 80 206 26 823,626 3. Benchmark ...... 82 243 29 758,990 1. Unusual Heat ...... 33 76 77$439,704 4. ...... 55 160 37 669,070 2. Cee's Tizzy† ...... 11 23 68298,343 5. Tribal Rule ...... 59 158 30 657,972 3. Bertrando ...... 14 20 33242,094 6. Bertrando ...... 51 130 26 620,723 4. Tribal Rule ...... 14 27 66194,592 7. Old Topper ...... 67 209 34 524,564 5. Benchmark ...... 20 31 44161,170 8. (Ire) ...... 68 191 22 488,776 6. In Excess (Ire) ...... 16 23 33113,079 9. Salt Lake* ...... 56 152 27 463,495 7. Siberian Summer ...... 13 23 44108,124 10. Swiss Yodeler ...... 77 259 28 440,044 8. Decarchy ...... 11 17 33101,376 11. Marino Marini ...... 56 139 22 416,028 9. Atticus ...... 9 18 1191,976 12. Cee's Tizzy† ...... 36 101 14 410,444 10. Swiss Yodeler ...... 12 19 3491,428 13. Formal Gold• ...... 45 144 21 376,871 11. Tizbud ...... 3 7 1 1 90,244 14. Ministers Wild Cat ...... 42 124 25 366,770 12. Perfect Mandate ...... 4 7 2 2 80,548 15. Sea of Secrets ...... 49 148 22 346,847 16. Atticus ...... 38 108 19 309,791 17. Siberian Summer ...... 37 110 13 309,742 18. Decarchy ...... 44 125 16 302,773 Leading Sires 19. Stormin Fever ...... 60 162 19 298,155 by Average Earnings Per Runner 20. High Brite* ...... 44 144 21 290,753 (Minimum 10 Runners) 21. Redattore (Brz)• ...... 39 99 12 250,527 Average 22. Tizbud ...... 17 40 7 230,572 Races Earnings/ Rank Sire Runners Won Earnings Runner 23. Skimming• ...... 46 132 23 228,282 24. Western Fame ...... 24 76 11 207,682 1. Unusual Heat ...... 59 27 $840,961 $14,254 25. Freespool ...... 51 168 15 200,758 2. Tizbud ...... 17 7 230,572 13,563 26. Perfect Mandate ...... 30 95 12 199,868 3. Birdonthewire ...... 10 3 128,990 12,899 27. Olmodavor# ...... 38 110 15 181,066 4. Bertrando ...... 51 26 620,723 12,171 28. Safe in the U S A# ...... 15 39 7 166,224 5. Southern Image ...... 55 37 669,070 12,165 29. Ten Most Wanted ...... 35 118 8 156,785 6. Cee's Tizzy† ...... 36 14 410,444 11,401 30. Comic Strip ...... 22 69 8 146,679 7. Ancient Art ...... 11 5 125,263 11,388 31. Momentum ...... 37 109 15 139,346 8. Tribal Rule ...... 59 30 657,972 11,152 32. Birdonthewire ...... 10 29 3 128,990 9. Safe in the U S A# ...... 15 7 166,224 11,082 33. Ancient Art ...... 11 33 5 125,263 10. Kafwain ...... 80 26 823,626 10,295 34. Globalize ...... 26 82 10 125,230 11. Singletary ...... 11 5 109,600 9,964 35. Game Plan ...... 24 70 8 122,693 12. Benchmark ...... 82 29 758,990 9,256

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 ( *) that he has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere, a number sign (#) that he did not stand in California in 2010 but is standing in the state in 2011, a double dagger (‡) that he is not standing in California in 2011 but will stand in the state in 2012 and in bold that he is a freshman sire. In all cases, a sire will remai n 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.

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Proven Performance and Unbeatable Value! UNUSUAL HEAT 37)339/$%,%2 Nureyev-Rossard, by Glacial Eastern Echo-Drapeau, by Raja Baba Fee: $20,000 LF DUE.OVOFYEARBRED Fee: $5,000 LF PAYABLEATFOALING ,5#+905,0)4 THORN SONG Pulpit-Lucky Soph, by Cozzene Unbridled’s Song-Festal, by Storm Bird Fee: $2,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING Entering Stud: $3,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING 4):"5$ DESERT CODE Cee’s Tizzy-Cee’s Song, by Seattle Song E. Dubai-Chatta Code, by Lost Code Fee: $2,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING Fee: $2,000 LF PAYABLEATFOALING STORMY JACK 3).',%4!29 Bertrando-Tiny Kristin, by Steelinctive Sultry Song-Joiski’s Star, by Star de Naskra Fee: $1,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING Fee: $1,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING LUCKY J. H. $/7.4/7.3%!44,% Cee’s Tizzy-Lucky C. H., by A.P. Indy Seattle Slew-Soviet Problem, by Moscow Ballet Fee: $1,500 LF PAYABLEATFOALING Fee: $1,000 LF PAYABLEATFOALING

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Hayley’s Halo Takes Czaria 2010 California Horse Of The Year Evening Jewel Enters Madison California-bred odds-on favorite Hayley’s Halo drew off to a 7 1/2-length win in the Millionaire Evening Jewel is the $50,000 Czaria Stakes for fillies and mares at lone California-bred entered in Sunland Park on April 2. Thursday’s grade I, $300,000 Vinery ©Coady Madison Stakes for fillies and mares at Hayley’s Halo Hayley’s Halo is by Sea of Secrets, out of the Peaks and Valleys mare Hilo Halo, was Keeneland. bred by owner Lathrop Hoffman and trained by Henry Dominguez. Evening Jewel is by Northern Afleet, ©Benoit She has seven wins in 16 starts, earnings of $242,060 and was com - out of the Giant’s Causeway mare Jewel Evening Jewel ing off a third in the March 27 Harry Henson. of the Night, was bred by Betty Mabee Hayley’s Halo ran the six furlongs in 1:09.37. and Larry Mabee, is owned by Braly Family Trust and trained by James Cassidy. Seattle Buddy Gets First Winner She has seven wins in 17 starts, earnings of $1,202,943 and is com - ing off a second in the Feb. 26 Valentine’s Dancer. She ran in grade I California stallion Seattle Buddy was represented by his first races at Keeneland twice last year, winning the Ashland Stakes and winner on April 2, when Buddy Princess won the fourth race at finishing third in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes. Golden Gate Field, a maiden claimer for three-year-old fillies. Buddy Princess is out of the Score Quick mare Freckle Frick, was Equineline.com Offers Owners Program bred by Priamos Yennaris, is owned by CAM Racing and trained by Rene Amescua. Equineline.com now offers owners an online program to manage Buddy Princess ran the six furlongs in 1:13.25 and won by a head important information on their horses. as the 4-5 favorite. Among the information included are expense and revenue Seattle Buddy, a nine-year-old son of Seattle Slew, stands at transactions, health information, ownership, insurance, photos, Dignitary Downs in Anza. horse location, contacts and nominations. For more information, click Hollywood Park http://www.equineline.com/dotCommonCustomerLogonForm.cfm? To Begin 54-Day Stand April 21 LogonMessage= &plurl=owner%2Ecfm%3FSiteBenefit%3D020

Hollywood Park will have live racing Thursday through Sunday for a majority of its 54-day Spring/Summer meet, which begins April 21. The two exceptions are special Monday racing on May 30 for Memorial Day and July 4 for Independence day. Regular post time will be 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays with the traditional 7:05 p.m. start Friday nights. The lone variation to the Friday night schedule is a 1 p.m. post time May 6 — Kentucky Oaks Day and eve of the Kentucky Derby. Post time will be 11 a.m. on the three Triple Crown Days: Kentucky Derby Day (May 7), Preakness Day (May 21) and Belmont Day (June 11). Grade I races on the spring/summer schedule are the $250,000 (Monday, May 30), $250,000 Charles Whittingham Handicap (Saturday, June 11), $250,000 Vanity Handicap (Saturday, June 18), $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (Saturday, July 2), $250,000 Triple Bend Handicap, (Saturday, July 2), $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (Saturday, July 9) and the$250,000 (Saturday, July 16).

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Del Mar A n noun ces S tak es S ch edu le

As it has for the past two seasons, Del Mar again will offer 42 stakes Four stakes on the 2011 schedule had their purses trimmed by races ove r the cours e of a 37-day s umme r meeting, th is t ime beg inning $50,0 00 each to a llow the track t o stay within presc ribed pe rcentage on Wed nesday , July 2 0 and continu ing until W ednesday, Septembe r 7. guidelines for its stakes purses estab lish ed by t he Tho roughbred It will be the seaside track's 72nd presentation of Thoroughbred sport at Owners of California. Those races are the Del Mar Oaks (now worth its scenic locat ion just no rth of San D iego. $250 ,000), the Del Mar Mile ($20 0,000 ), Pat O'Brien Sta ke s ($250,0 00) H ighlighting the sta kes ro ster for the 21s t straig ht year is the track's and t he Del M ar Derb y ($25 0,000). showcase event, the $1-million Pacific Classic, which this year will be Conversely, all 11 of Del Mar's overnight stakes rose in value this offered on S und ay, Au gus t 28. T he m ile and one -qu arter f or 3-year-olds year f rom $75 ,000 to $85,000 e ach, a $110,00 0 total increase that, and up will be the richest and most prestigious of 31 “major”—or “adver - again, followed prescribed TOC guidelines for overnight purses. tised ”—stake s planned for the s ummer stan d that w ill see racing con du cted o nce For t he most part the p ositioni ng of th e track's 42 s tak es parallels more on a Wedn esday through S unday basis . last ye ar 's summer-long p resentation. T he on e slight tweak sees the TVG Pacific The 31 stakes will have total purse values of $6,075,000. Additionally, the racing Classic shifting from Saturday to Sunday on the meet's sixth weekend. Twelve of the headquarte rs first opened by ent erta inmen t titan Bing Crosb y and his Hollywood pals 20 pre vious running s of th e race w ere conduc ted on a Sunday , with tho se da ys prov - back in 19 37 also will stage 11 “ over night” stake s with a value o f $93 5, 000, b ring the ing ov erall to b e mo st popular at the gate and the betting wickets. total stakes incentives for the session to $7,010,000. Del Mar once more will feature its two championship events for juveniles—the “In light of all that's going on in our sport right now, I'm delighted we were able to $250,000 Del Mar Debutante for fillies and the $250,000 Del Mar Futurity. The pair of avoid any race cuts for our premier events,” said Del Mar's executive vice president for grade I, seven-furlong dashes will anchor the end of the meeting, with the Deb going racing and racing secretary Tom Robbins. “A few of our race purses wer e trimmed , but on Labor Day Saturday (September 3) and the Futurity in its usual closing day spot on for the most part we held firm. And I'm especially pleased we once again will offer the September 7. Pacific Classic with a $1,000,000 purse.” The track will offer nine separate days where it will present two or more stakes in In recent years seve ral high-profile million -dollar races h ad their pur ses tr immed an afte rno on, hig hli ghted b y the TVG Pacifi c Classic day card tha t also wi ll spotlight the below t he c elebrat ed se ven-figure m ark, but Del Mar wa s able to maintain that high grade I P at O'Brien at seven pane ls and the g rade II , $200,000 Del Mar Handicap at 11 standard through a partnership with TVG, the national television and advanced-deposit furlongs on turf. wagering comp any. Last year T VG 's spo nsorship of the Pac ific Clas sic enabled the La bor Day, S eptember 5, will be the track's lone excep tion to its W ednesday- race to remain at the $1-million level and the race was called the Pacific Classic, through-Sunday format and the Monday card will offer a stakes doubleheader com - Presented by T VG. This year Del M ar and TVG 's p arent co mpa ny, B etfair, ag reed to prised of th e gra de II, $ 150,000 Palom ar H andic ap for fillies an d mares on the grass extend their arrange men t with the rac e no w call ed the TVG Pacific Cl assic. and the $100,0 00 I 'm Smokin Stakes fo r Californ ia-bred ju venile s printers . “I believe one of the best things we can do for our sport in general is to encourage Other notable stakes during the seven-week stand include a trio of grade I tests— opportunit ies for di stance rac es on the main track for olde r hors es,” R obbins a dded. the $300,0 00 Ed die Read Stakes on gra ss July 23 , t he $25 0,000 Stakes “We need to provide incentives to race for our good horses, rather than sending them at six furlongs July 31 and the $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes for fillies and mares off to the b reeding sh ed. A millio n-dollar purse on a race like the TVG Pacific Classic Au gust 6. A tota l of 2 0 of th e track's major stakes a re g rad ed—eight grad e Is, nine does just that.” grade IIs and three grade IIIs. MONSAJEM Woodman – Fairy Dancer, by Nijinsky II FEE PRIVATE TREATY Black type winner of $178,793 By champion sire WOODMAN sire of 100 black type winners including Champions HANSEL ($2,936,586) two times champion ($1,560.400) etc. Out of stakes-placed Fairy Dancer by NIJINSKY II from the family of FAIRY BRIDGE dam of champion miler SADLDER’S WELLS

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Weekly Update

Horse Safety A Priority For CHRB Committee A California Board (CHRB) committee is In addition to these proposals, Executive Director Kirk developing rules, policies, and practices to promote the health Breed expanded on the ongoing CHRB safety standard and safety of horses and their riders through a number of initiative, which includes developing and adopting initiatives, most significantly a proposed $1 million-plus safety standards for evaluation and control of track undertaking in conjunction with the University of surfaces as well as monitoring, analyzing, and making California at Davis to clearly identify the reasons for the unac - recommendations to improve track surface material and ceptable numbers of fatalities and injuries among racehorses. maintenance procedures. These efforts greatly expand The members of the CHRB Medication and Track Safety the role of the track safety steward at every racetrack. Committee—Commissioners Bo Derek (chairperson) and John Breed envisions these same safety stewards leading investigations Harris—convened a public meeting April 8 to discuss a broad range and working with UC Davis to determine the cause of every fatali - of proposals that all shared the common theme of protecting horses. ty and injury occurring at a California racetrack. These included: During the course of the three-hour committee meeting, representa - tives of the Thoroughbred Owners of California and California • A joint proposal for a racetrack safety program for equine Thoroughbred Trainers horsemen’s groups voiced various opinions welfare and injury prevention by the J.D. Wheat Veterinary about some of the proposals, particularly the one to void claims under Orthopedic Research Laboratory and the California Animal certain conditions. While endorsing the motivation to protect race - Health and Food Safety Laboratory System in concert with horses, they cited the possibility of unintended consequences that need the CHRB Postmortem Program. Led by Dr. Susan Stover, an to be addressed. internationally recognized expert in the field of racehorse While encouraging the horse racing industry to participate in the injuries, the goals of the program would be to determine the reasons for death and injuries among racehorses and to share discussion and development of the various proposals, Commissioner that information with the racing industry to develop prevention Derek made her position clear with the statement, “I’ve been on this strategies. The annual cost of this program would be in excess Board for more than two-and-a-half years now and I’m surprised by of $1 million from the CHRB budget, which is entirely funded by how content everyone is with the rules regarding the welfare of hors - horsemen and racetracks, not the California General Fund. A es.” She said that instead of finding fault with such proposals, she presentation on this proposed program is planned for the April wished people “would call me and offer ways to make things better for 28 meeting of the full Board at Hollywood Park. the horse.” • A proposed rule to void a claim (purchase) if the horse suffers a In reference to the claiming rule, Commissioner Harris said fatality during or immediately after the race or if the horse is afterwards that although the problem might be limited to only a small placed on the Veterinarian’s List as unsound or lame. The goal is to discourage the running of compromised horses. The list of number of horsemen, “Where there is intent to sell the horse in a claim - reasons for voiding claims could be expanded by future regula - ing race even if there is a significant likelihood that so doing could tory amendments if this initial step is successful. be catastrophically damaging to the horse, we need to send a strong • Proposed changes in penalties for overages of phenylbutazone message that this is not acceptable.” and flunixin in conjunction with a companion regulatory Commissioner Harris also endorsed the combination CHRB safety amendment to lower the authorized levels of these standard initiative and UC Davis research proposal by noting, “As field non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications at race time. The sizes have decreased and the costs of keeping a horse in training have levels are being lowered in order to eliminate the possibility of increased, it is critical that we look at ways to do better jobs in keeping these medications masking any soundless problems with horses sound. I think this overall plan can have some major payback for horses examined the morning of the race. • A proposal to transfer veterinary medical records of horses all segments.” undergoing postmortem examinations. Providing the most Commissioner Harris also noted that he strongly supported recent six months of veterinary medical history would allow for complete transparency of the medical history of horses that undergo the correlation of postmortem data with medical records to look necropsies as a result of dying at a licensed racing enclosure. “It for causal relationships. came as a shock to me to hear that often times the Board has had • A separate proposal to provide the same veterinary medical his - difficulty security the appropriate health records,” he said. “These tory to the new owners of claimed horses, which would help can be provided by going through legal channels but it seems them deal with any ongoing medical issues. ridiculous that anyone losing a horse would not want the investiga - • A plan to step up inspections of smoke detectors in the stable tion maximized. This is not meant to point fingers at anyone for fault area and provide increased penalties when they are intentionally disabled. Commissioner Derek noted that “humans but rather to help us better understand the causation and possible might be able to escape a barn fire but horses usually don’t.” mitigation of injuries.”

California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association Seeks Members The California Thoroughbred Farm Managers Association Only members are entitled to vote for president. According to (CTFMA) is accepting memberships for the 2011 year. Jeanne Davis, secretary of the CTFMA, the two nominees for pres - Membership applications should be sent to: C.T.F.M.A., ident, Bob Curtis and Roberta Petersen, declined their nominations. P.O. Box 876, Fallbrook, CA 92088, or can be brought to the next California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Director Leigh Ann meeting on April 19, 2011. Howard has agreed to accept the position if she is elected by write-in.

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Prosthetic Limbs For Horses: A Closer Look Horses have traditionally been considered obligate a proper fit. There is a stainless steel rocker foot four-legged animals; however, the dogma is changing. plate with borium on the ground surface to provide Three-legged horses that walk easily with the assistance of traction. a prosthetic limb are not as uncommon as they once were. “Once the prosthesis is applied, we carefully Case in point: Midnite is a four-year-old Miniature monitor the limb for several days to ensure that the Horse who was seized from an allegedly neglectful owner. foam liners and padding are adequate,” Vlahos He was placed at Ranch Hand Rescue in Argyle, Texas, added, as inadequate padding can lead to pressure where staff members were instantly faced with the fact sores on the stump of the leg. that the colt had no hoof on his right hind leg. His new caretakers Prosthetics also include shock absorbers to lessen the pressure on contemplated euthanizing the Midnite for humane reasons, but the stump. Some prosthetics are also equipped to bend, making it instead, began exploring the possibility of a prosthesis. Not long after, easier for the horse to lie down and stand back up. he was fitted with a prosthetic limb and now leads a relatively normal Vlahos noted that each prosthetic company differs in price, but in life at the rescue, galloping and playing with the help of his new leg. recent years a prosthesis from his supplier has cost around $5,000. According to Ted P. Vlahos, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, of Sheridan Each prosthesis should last for several years, he added. Equine Hospital PC, in Wyoming, who is experienced in working These prosthetic legs are not maintenance-free, Vlahos added. with equine prosthetics, one of the keys to successful management of The horse will wear a human prosthetic sock that requires changing a horse with a prosthesis is working with a certified prosthetist to approximately every one to two days. Additionally, the straps that ensure proper molding, fitting, and construction of the artificial limb. hold the prosthesis in place and the foam liners require periodic “All of our prosthetic limbs have been custom made by our local replacement. —www.TheHorse.com, by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc human prosthetic company, Hanger Prosthetics and Orthotics in Sheridan,” Vlahos said. There are also several companies that spe - Disclaimer: Seek the advice of a qualified veterinarian before proceeding . cialize in equine prosthetics. with any diagnosis, treatment, or therapy The limbs are typically made of either laminate or carbon graphite PUBLISHER’S NOTE: This article has been republished with a titanium post, and polyurethane foam liners are used to ensure with permission from www. Bloodhorse.com

California Horse Racing Board Seeks Input TROTT 2011 Annual Charity

The California Horse Racing Board and related amendments began March 4. Fundraiser At (CHRB) is seeking public comment prior to Written comments about this proposed regu - Santa Anita Park conducting a public hearing next month on a latory action will be accepted until April 18. proposal to allow horses to run for purse Written comments must be submitted to On May 7, 2011, TROTT USA will present their money only as non-wagering interests in rare Harold Coburn, regulations analyst, at the 2011 Annual Charity Fundraiser. “The Kentucky circumstances. The public hearing will be part California Horse Racing Board, 1010 Hurley Derby Party” at Santa Anita Park will be held on of the regular monthly Board meeting sched - Way, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95825, Saturday, May 7. They will host a buffet, silent and uled April 28 at Hollywood Park. either by regular mail or by e-mail to live auctions, live music, a Derby Hat Contest and The amendment to Rule 1974 proposes [email protected] . The public also is many more surprises. In attendance will be 1987 that on those infrequent occasions when “a encouraged to comment during the public Kentucky Derby winner Jack Van Berg, singer horse is removed from the wagering pool due hearing on April 28. The agenda for that Liza G. Fly, Frank Sontag of KLOS Radio and to a totalizator error, or due to any other error, meeting, including the starting time, will three-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert. and neither the trainer nor the owner is at be posted on the CHRB Website Other guests will also include Hall of Fame jockey fault, the horse shall start in the race as a non- (www.chrb.ca.gov ) on or before April 18. Mike Smith and trainer Vladimir Cerin. wagering interest for the purse only, and shall The proposed amendment to allow horses Sponsorship opportunities will be available at be disregarded for pari-mutuel purposes.” to run only for purse money addresses situa - different levels. Please contact Bonnie at Additionally, the amendment states that tions where horses are mistakenly removed [email protected] for further details on this when such a horse is running for purse money from the totalizator system. The current two event. only, “the circumstances shall be announced options for the stewards are either to scratch For more information, visit TROTTUSA.org to over the public address system at the time the the horse, which unfairly penalizes the owner view available horses, as well as an opportunity to action is taken and thereafter to adequately and trainer who were not at fault, or to order meet Lukas. Lukas is TROTT’s “spokehorse” and inform the public. The racing association shall the horse placed back into the wagering sys - ex-racehorse, and is affectionately known as being also inform off-track wagering outlets at the tem, which unfairly penalizes anyone who the “World’s Smartest Horse.” For more informa - time such action is taken.” attempted to wager on that horse while it was tion on Lukas, please visit PlayingwithLukas.com . The 45-day public comment period for this out of the system.

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Weekly Update

New Category In Recent EarneTrhse Oy fa Trhee a Ms afoidlelonw Bso: nus Program Industry Directory • Baseline Equine LLC, owners of Tribal Nation earned $20,000 on April 2nd at Santa Anita Park The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) is • Carol Anderson, Gloria Buckridge & John Lee, owners of Golden considering the addition of a Game earned $10,000 on April 7th at Golden Gate Fields new category, “Breaking/Early Training,” to the • Joseph Lacombe Stable, Inc., owners of Distant Glow earned annual CTBA Industry Directory. $20,000 on April 7th at Santa Anita Park To have your facility included in this new category of the directory, please call Leigh Ann • Rodel Corriente, owner of Hagibis earned $20,000 on April 8th at Howard at (760) 715-2618 or email the contact Santa Anita Park information to her at [email protected] . California-Bred IMPORTANT EVENTS & DATES Send Flashback SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 Photos NortherN CaliforNia equiNe assoCiatioN will meet saturday, april 16, at 10:30 a.m. Of Your Annie’s Irish Luck in the turf Club Bay View room at Golden Gate fields. On April 16, 1984, Annie’s Irish Luck, a daughter “Pros and Cons of racing Partnerships” will be the topic of discussion. 2011 of The Irish Lord, won the $40,000 Miss California Cost to members is $15, to non-members $20 Stakes for three-year-old fillies at Golden Gate anCd it inAcludNes paCrkingE, turLf CElub eD ntry, Foals CANCELED Fields, with Misnan second and Spirited Madam program and a light breakfast. there also will be a raffle for two tickets to this year’s finishing third in a field of eight. Annie’s Irish Luck California Cup at santa anita, provided by the CTBA.com, the official web site of was trained by R. B. Hess and ridden by Tony Diaz. California thoroughbred Breeders association. She ran the six furlongs in 1:10 and won by six for information, the California Thoroughbred Breeders lengths at odds of 11-1. Annie’s Irish Luck was the email eileen Matson at [email protected] Association (CTBA), encourages breeders third of 10 foals out of the mare to submit photos of newly arrived foals for Alderanna, who also produced multiple stakes- SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2011 posting on the site. placed Lord Norman and the stakes-placed SANTA ANITA PARK and the CITY OF HOPE Digital photos will be accepted and Shot O’Luck. The Miss California was Annie’s Irish “ON-TRACK TO BEAT CANCER” Presenting the Luck’s third win in six starts. She also won the first-ever walk down the stretch following the last race should be sent as email attachments, James Wiggins and Admirably Handicaps and fin- on closing day, April 17, 2011 at Santa Anita accompanied by the names of the sire, ished her career with eight wins in 25 starts and More information about the “On-Track to Beat Cancer” broodmare, broodmare sire, breeder earnings of $133,365. Annie’s Irish Luck was bred event can be found online and foaling date. Submit Your 2011 by owner Avis Jansen and was foaled at Dwyer www.santaanita.com or www.cityofhope.org . Ranch in Murrieta. As a broodmare, Annie’s Irish Foal Photo to [email protected] Luck had 10 foals, six winners. TUESDAY, APRIL 19, 2011 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED FARM MANAGERS ASSOCIATION (CTFMA) California Weekly Hay Report Friday, April 8, 2011 MONTHLY MEETING San Luis Rey Downs Country Club, Bonsall, Calif. Tons FOB: 24,390 Last Week: 11,352 Last Year: 27,768 FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2011 Tons Delivered: 2,025 Last Week: 2,350 Last Year: 19,170 Nominations close for the Year To Date FOB: 175,660 Last Week: 151,270 Last Year: 263,668 BARRETTS EQUINE LIMITED BARRETTS OCTOBER YEARLING SALE, YTD Delivered: 45,448 Last Week: 43,423 Last Year: 150,860 October 11 and 12 (Sale Date Subject To Change) Northern Tons Price Wtd. Ave. Last Year Wtd. Ave. MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2011 California Premium NA NA NA NA NA CaliforNia horse raCiNG BoarD (ChrB) Good/Premium 50 $190 –190 $190 NA NA MoNthlY BoarD MeetiNG santa anita Park, arcadia, Calif. Sacramento Valley Delivered Prices Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales

SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2011 Tons Price Last Year Wtd. Ave. Closing Date for entries for the 2011 CtBa sales Central NortherN CaliforNia YearliNG sale , Premium RAIN http://www.ctbaforum.com/weekly/2011mag/USDAag.pdf that will be held on tuesday, august 16, at the California Good RAIN alameda County fairgrounds, Pleasanton, Calif. or more information, please contact Cookie hackworth, (Rain Showers Plagued Central California— Alfalfa Retail/light<110 lb bales No New Sales ) California thoroughbred Breeders association sales Posted 4/8/11: Producers looking for a clear weather forecast in the next 7 to 10 days to get production back under way. Coordinator, at [email protected] or 800-573-2822 ext. 243. Southern Tons Price Wtd. Ave. Last Year Wtd. Ave. Premium 25 $295–295 $295 NA NA SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2011 California Good NA NA NA NA NA TROTT USA 2011 Annual Charity Fundraiser. “THE KENTUCKY DERBY PARTY ” at Santa Anita Park Chino--San Diego Delivered prices Alfalfa Retail/feed store/horse Please contact Bonnie at [email protected] for further details on this event FOB—Free On Board YTD—Year To Date Wtd. Ave.—Weighted Average NA—Not Available

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California-Bred Stakes Winners In California: April 4-10, 2011

01 FRANKELSTEIN, g., by Bertrando. Raced Bertrando 5 years, 40 starts, 8 wins. Earned $257,770 Liberian Freighter Ballena Vista Farm (SPR 85). At 7, won March Madness Starter H. 02 KING OF ROHAN, g., by Bertrando. Raced 3 ARCADIA STAKES (Gr. IIT), Santa Anita Park, (760) 789-3900 years, 20 starts, 2 wins. Earned $27,233 (SPR 55). April 9, $150,000 guaranteed, four-year-olds and $8,000 yearling 2003 CTBA Sales’ Del Mar up, 1 mile turf, 1:34.41, course firm. Course record: In Reality Yearling Sale, $11,000 two-year-old 2004 1:31.89. Trainer: Neil Drysdale. Jockey: Martin Relaunch Foggy Note Barretts May Two-Year-Old Sale. Garcia. Odds: 9-1. Boldnesian 03 MONKEY FACE, f., by Bertrando. Raced 4 1 Bold Captive years, 7 starts, 1 win. Earned $41,300 (SPR 79). LIBERIAN FREIGHTER, dk. b. or br. g., 6 (123), 2⁄ Captive Audience BERTRANDO Bertrando—Anachristina, $90,000 T. V. Lark 04 Brandolynn, f., by Bertrando. Raced 1 year, 1 dk. b. or br. 1989 Buffalo Lark by Slewpy Chance Gauge start, no wins. Earned $400 (SPR 17). Gentle Hands 05 LIBERIAN FREIGHTER, g., by Bertrando. Third Martini Blue Chagall (Fr), b. g., 6 (118), nk Three Red Bells At 3, 3rd La Jolla H. (Gr. IIT), Cinema H. (Gr. IIIT), Red Belle Testa Rossa (Aus)—Eloisey (Ire), $30,000 California Cup Mile H., Oceanside S. (2nd div.), by Pitskelly (Ire) Bold Reasoning At 4, won Tiznow S., Sensational Star H., Seattle Slew (Prestonwood Farm LLC) My Charmer 2nd Crystal Water H., At 5, won Oak Tree Slewpy 1 Prince John Mile S. (Gr. IIT), Harry F. Brubaker S., 3rd Jeranimo, b. h., 5 (123) 2⁄ Rare Bouquet Forest Song John C. Mabee California Cup Mile S., At 6, Congaree—Jera, $18,000 ANACHRISTINA Northern Dancer WON Arcadia S. (Gr. IIT). (SPR 98). by Jeblar ch. 1994 The Minstrel Fleur 06 Broker Dealer, g., by Bertrando. Unraced. $45,000 (B. J. Wright) Childhood Memories Little Current yearling 2007 Barretts January Mixed Sale. All My Memories Also: Norvsky (118)--$9,000, (118)— Java Moon 07 Taro, f., by Bertrando. Raced 2 years, 4 starts, $3,000, Run It (118), Leroy's Dynameaux (118). 2 wins. Earned $73,840 (SPR 97). At 3, 3rd When Bertrando has been crossed with Slewpy Warren’s S. RACING RECORD mares, it has produced 12 foals of racing age, 7 08 Alpine Valley, g., by Benchmark. AGE STS 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings winners (58%), 2 SWs (17%), 1 graded SW (8%), 09 c., by Tribal Rule. 2 2 1 0 0 $28,568 $140,749 average earnings per runner. 2nd dam: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES (1987). Bred 3 9 3 1 5 190,428 by John W. Galbreath (Ky.). Raced 3 years, 4 5 2 1 0 191,000 Sire: BERTRANDO. Raced 5 years, 24 starts, 17 starts, 2 wins. Earned $54,265 (SPR 89). 5 8 2 0 1 173,744 9 wins. Earned $3,185,610 (SPR 90). Sire of At 3, 3rd Ali Reza & Mamadi Soudavar E.B.F. 6 2 1 0 0 90,000 15 crops, 1051 foals, 664 runners (63%), Ruby S. Produced 8 foals, 5 winners, including 467 winners (44%), 51 SWs (5%), including Thunder Fish, King of the Wild. Totals 26 9 2 6 $673,740 Officer, Karelian, Smooth Player. Total Broodmare Sire: SLEWPY. Raced 3 years in progeny earnings $39,027,929, $58,777 England, North America, 21 starts, 8 wins. Earned The Season in California: Results of recent stakes won by average per starter. Yearling auction record, $710,248 (SPR 99). Sire of 290 mares which California-breds in California. The statistics compiled here are pro - 1980 to present—300 yearlings sold, 16 crops, produced 814 foals. 28 mares produced vided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. (TJCIS) and include the starts percentile ranking (SPR) and the female family $31,970 average. In 2010, 30 yearlings sold, SWs (3%). 480 runners (59%), 349 winners (43%), starts percentile ranking (FFSPR). While every effort is made to pre - $20,421 average. 35 SWs (4%), including Falbrav (Ire), Helissio (Fr), vent errors and omissions, the California thoroughbred cannot 1st dam: Anachristina. Bred by 505 Stables and High Fly. Progeny earnings of $26,188,529. guarantee their complete and total accuracy. The SPR and the Edward Nahem (Calif.). Unraced. FFSPR: 76 Foaled: River Edge Farm, Buellton, Calif. FFSPR, developed by TJCIS, are based on racing in North America, 99 g., by Bertrando. Unraced. Breeder: King Edward Racing Stable. Argentina, , England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, 00 ORBEA, g., by Bertrando. Raced 4 years, 21 Owners: Shawn L. Dugan, King Edward and Japan and the UAE only . starts, 4 wins. Earned $42,007 (SPR 55). Charles Winner.

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California-Bred Maiden Winners In North America: A pril 4-10, 2011

ANCIENT ART EXPRESSIONIST RICHLY BLENDED April 8 (SA, $20,220 MCL.) April 9 (TUP, $5,600 MCL.) April 10 (TUP, $5,000 MCL.) O She So . Leal Ranches’ b. m., 5, by Ancient Art— Just Say It . Daniel Massagli’s b. c., 3, by Last Blend . William L. Mehok’s ch. g., 4, by Richly Sly Maggie by Undercover Man. Breeder: Leal Expressionist—Homeroom Mutter by Muttering. Blended—Fast Mon by Maria’s Mon. Breeder: Ranches. Trainer: John E. Cortez. Jockey: Modesto Breeders: Connie and Harold Harrison. Trainer: Val West 12 Ranch. Trainer: William L. Mehok. Jockey: Linares. Brinkerhoff. Jockey: Vince J. Guerra. Lance L. Bullock. Atticus FORMAL GOLD SALT LAKE April 8 (LA, $6,537 MCL.) April 9 (LA, $9,000 MCL.) Magali Farms Inc. Golden Mentor . Janet Hernandez and Candelario Sheval Dom Sallay . Kordel Racing Stable’s b. c., 4, (805) 693-1777 George’s dk. b. f., 4, by Formal Gold—Teach You by by Salt Lake—Kindred Soul by Woodman. Breeder: Dimaggio. Breeders: James and Tammy McKenney. Dahlberg Farms LLC. Trainer: Mark V. Skeen. Jockey: April 9 (TUP, $5,000 MCL.) Trainer: Janet Hernandez. Jockey: Alex Bautista. Joel Cruz. Lookingforlove . Don Rego’s ch. g., 4, by Atticus— I’m a Lil Princess by Lil Tyler. Breeders: Don and Sea of Secr Rita Rego. Trainer: Dan Morgan. Jockey: Dennis M. Game Plan ets Ballena Vista Farm Collins. E.A. Ranches (760) 789-3900 Bertrando (760) 789-1498 Ballena Vista Far m April 7 (GG, $36,400 MSW.) April 8 (GG, $15,116 MCL.) (760) 789-3900 Golden Game . Carol Anderson, Gloria Buckridge Summer Arrow . Javi Castanon, Charles Crabtree and John Lee’s ch. g., 4, by Game Plan—Blue Moon and Rocky Niles’ dk. b. g., 3, by Sea of Secrets— April 8 (SA, $24,200 MCL.) Bay by Dance Floor. Breeders: Carol Anderson, Summer Lite by All Thee Power. Breeder: Rocky Bell Blitz . Richard A. Bell’s b. g., 3, by Bertrando— John Lee and Gloria Buckridge. Trainer: Gloria Niles. Trainer: Jedd B. Josephson. Jockey: Juan J. Joanna by Theatrical (Ire). Breeder: Richard A. Bell. Buckridge. Jockey: Juan J. Hernandez. Hernandez. Trainer: Thomas H. Blincoe. Jockey: Martin A. Pedroza. GREY MEMO SEATTLE BUDDY April 9 (GG, $9,195 MCL.) April 10 (GG, $8,595 MCL.) April 9 (FON, $4,480 MCL.) Kailani Buddy Princess . CAM Racing LLC’s dk. b. f., 3, by My Secret Weapon . James Cahill, Alan Erikson, . Joanna Lambert’s dk. b. f., 4, by Grey Memo—Hokulani by In Excess (Ire). Breeder: Walter Seattle Buddy—Freckle Frick by Score Quick. Dan Gatto and Ed Moger Jr.’s b. f., 4, by Bertrando— Breeder: Priamos Yennaris. Trainer: Rene Amescua. Breeders: Oshiro. Trainer: Joanna Lambert. Jockey: Michael G. Aurora Winners by Fit to Fight. Judy and Jockey: Diego R. Sanchez. Brad Carmel. Trainer: Ed Moger Jr. Jockey: Ziegler. Francisco Duran. SKIMMING Old Topper April 8 (LA, $6,547 MCL.) Decarchy Tommy Town Thoroughbreds Joyful Creator . Angela M. Aquino’s b. m., 5, by Magali Farms Inc. (805) 686-4337 Skimming—A New Life by Moscow Ballet. Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Dick Probert and Robert (805) 693-1777 Cowley. Trainer: Angela M. Aquino. Jockey: Cesar April 7 (SA, $55,200 MSW.) April 10 (SA, $20,620 MCL.) DeAlba. Twoatten Tenattwo Distant Glow . Joseph Lacombe Stable Inc.’s b. . Marcos Menjivar’s b. c., 4, by Breeder: f., 3, by Decarchy—Tiara Glow by Chief’s Crown. Old Topper—Incredible Ing by Skywalker. SOUGHT AFTER Breeder: Magali Ventures LLC. Trainer: Mike Puype. Richard A. Stanford Sr. Trainer: Dan L. Hendricks. April 8 (TUP, $5,600 MCL.) Jockey: Joseph Talamo. Jockey: David R. Flores. Due South . Brian R. Miller’s b. f., 3, by Sought After—Corina Kim by Cee’s Tizzy. Breeder: Brian R. EASY THUNDER PERFECT MANDATE Miller. Trainer: Dan Morgan. Jockey: Dennis M. Collins. April 10 (SA, $21,020 MCL.) April 8 (SA, $56,000 MSW.) Trueno . Baseline Equine LLC’s b. g., 6, by Easy Hagibis . Rodel Corriente’s dk. b. r., 3, by Perfect SUANCES (GB) Thunder—Sonora Desert by Desert God. Breeder: Mandate—Old Habits by Show’em Slew. Breeder: April 7 (GG, $14,816 MCL.) Baseline Equine LLC. Trainer: Anthony K. Saavedra. Rodel Corriente. Trainer: Mike Puype. Jockey: Dos Eqkeys . D. Wayne Baker and Ron and Lillian Jockey: Alex Jimenez. Joseph Talamo. Lang’s dk. b. g., 4, by Suances (GB)—Xpress Xcess by In Excess (Ire). Breeders: Ron and Lillian Lang EMERALD CREME April 9 (GG, $11,374 MCL.) and D. Wayne Baker. Trainer: D. Wayne Baker. Lil Miss Hottentot . Phil Baneth, Richard Franco April 10 (GG, $12,274 MCL.) Jockey: Diego R. Sanchez. and Art Sherman’s dk. b. f., 3, by Perfect Mandate— Mrshortytoyou . Judy and William L. Hedrick’s dk. Bertsgirl by Bertrando. Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Dick b. g., 3, by Emerald Creme—Chipeta Slew by Probert. Trainer: Steve M. Sherman. Jockey: Kevin Tribal Rule Coverallbases. Breeders: William L. and Judy Krigger. Hedrick. Trainer: Efrain Miranda. Jockey: Abel Cedillo. Ballena Vista Farm (760) 789-3900 EPIC HONOR RAINBOW BLUES (IRE) April 9 (LA, $6,553 MCL.) April 8 (FON, $4,480 MCL.) April 7 (SA, $25,000 MCL.) Blue Moon Slew . Jerry and Vickie Rowe’s ch. g., 4, Smart Blues . Landis Stables LLC’s b. g., 5, by Rino S . Marcelo Polanco and Evelyn Ungaro’s ch. c., 2, by Epic Honor—Yard Sale Slew by Slerp. Breeder: Rainbow Blues (Ire)—Neeshanha by Smart Strike. by Tribal Rule—When and Where by Siyah Kalem. Jerry Rowe. Trainer: Thomas J. Bazley. Jockey: Chris Breeder: C-Punch Ranch Inc. Trainer: Mark Breeders: Ron and Pamela Mesaros. Trainer: Russell. Sweitzer. Jockey: Jordan K. Olesiak. Marcelo Polanco. Jockey: Alex Jimenez.

Maiden Winners This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of California-foaled Thorough-breds who broke their maidens in the U.S. and Canada during the month indicated. The information contained on these pages is compiled aby 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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CTBA Magazine Update

 The May 2011 issue of California Thoroughbred, the official publication of the Wednesday, March 29, 2011 California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA), is now into production and featured as this edition’s cover story is the first of four monthly editorials

©California Thoroughbred WEEKLY 2011 encompassing photos of this year’s crop of foals born in the Golden State, start- 201 Colorado Place, Arcadia, California 91007 ing with the group in Northern California and followed by the California Telephone: (626) 445-7800 or Central Valley (June), California Central Coast (July) and Southern California 1-800-573-CTBA (California residents only) (August) regions. FAX: (626) 445-6981 Besides this article, the latest magazine also includes many other feature sto- E-mail address: [email protected] ries of interest, such as: an In Memoriam tribute to Dr. Jack “Doc” Woolsey Jr.,

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