CTBA News

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

California-breds and California-sired horses will take the spotlight at Santa Anita Saturday, Jan. 16, for California Cup/Sunshine Millions.

Te day’s card will include fve stakes for Cal-breds and Cal-sired horses, highlighted by the $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic Presented by City National Bank. Te 11⁄8-mile event on the turf is for 4-year-olds and up. Te other stakes are the $200,000 California Cup Derby at 11⁄16 miles on the dirt, the $200,000 California Cup Oaks at a mile on the turf, the $150,000 California Cup Sprint at 6 furlongs on the dirt, and the $150,000 Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint at six furlongs on the turf.

NEW CTBA MEMBERS

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Monday, Feb. 1

Names for foals of 2019 must be claimed. After Feb. 1, a naming fee of $100 will apply.

Monday, Feb. 15

Annual registration of stallions is due at a fee of $1,250. Deadline to nominate California-bred/California-sired 2-year-olds (foals of 2019) to the

The California Thoroughbred Breeders Association thanks the many stallion owners for their donations, which made the 2020 Annual Stallion Season Auction a success.

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

The auction featured seasons donated by these farms: Arroyo Vista, Barton Thoroughbreds, BG Thoroughbreds, Daehling Ranch, Golden State Series; $300 fee applies.

Getaway Farms, Harris Farms, Legacy Ranch, Lovacres Ranch, Milky Way Farms, Rancho San Miguel, Tommy Town Thoroughbreds, and Victory Rose Thoroughbreds.

Spiced Perfection Winning the G1 La Brea Stakes

A Restricted Stakes Schedule for Registered California-Bred or California-Sired Horses

A $17,500 bonus will be made available for owners of Registered California-Bred or California-Sired Maiden Special Weight Winners in Southern California and a $10,000 bonus in Nor thern California

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