California Thoroughbred Magazine September 2022 by CTBA

www.ctba.com WARRENS CANDY GIRLTHE BIG WAM Official Publication of the California Thoroughbred Breeders OfficialPublicationoftheCaliforniaThoroughbredBreedersAssociationAssociation GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS RICH REWARDS AWAIT THE WINNERS OF CAL-BRED/CAL-SIRED RACES September$5.002022 CARMELITA’S MAN BIG CITY LIGHTS FUN TO DREAM CHISMOSA

First-crop yearlings cataloged include the frst foal from 3rd generation SW LOVE A HONEYBADGER and a half-brother to SW QIONA ($657,027).

John C. Harris, President • Jonny Hilvers, General Manager • Dr. Courtney Stammerjohan, Resident Veterinarian 27366 W. Oakland Ave. • Coalinga, CA 93210 • Tel: (800) 311-6211 or (559) 884-2859 • Fax: (559) 482-8034 E-Mail: stallions@harrisfarms.com • Web Site: www.harrisfarms.com California Fall Sale Yearlings by Harris Farms Sires SELLING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 FAIRPLEX • POMONA, CA PiedraLori©TorresLisa© PhotoMesaros©©MesarosPhotoSMILING TIGER l Lifetime progeny earnings surpass $11.5 Million. l Sire of stakes winners on all surfaces including multiple G1 winner SPICED PERFECTION and champion ACE KOREA ($505,972). l Just over half of his yearlings cataloged are from mares which earned or have produced black-type. CONQUEST FARENHEIT l Possessing the speed and precocity characteristic of the SCAT DADDY’s, CONQUEST FARENHEIT was G2-placed at 2 and a back-to-back SW on turf in 1:12.83 (abt. 6.5 f) and 1:33.58 (8f). l With two winners and one-placed from his frst four 2YO starters, CONQUEST FARENHEIT ranks among the leaders on California’s Freshman sire list. OM l OM defeated AMERICAN PHAROAH at 2, then recorded 14 Triple Digit Beyers, was 1st or 2nd in 11 Graded Stakes (3 G1’s) while banking $1.4 Million. l

ROUSING SERMON

l G1-placed California Champion at 2, ROUSING SERMON is second only to CALIFORNIA CHROME among their sire’s top money winners. l The leading California Fourth-crop sire of 2022 by average earnings per runner, ROUSING SERMON has 13 winners from 19 starters and 21 wins (18%) from starts for statistics through 8/20/2022. Beyers, while at 2, California through

Vote

on Proposition 26

he Coalition for Safe, Responsible Gaming led by California Indian tribes is heading the efort to authorize highly regulated in-person sports wagering at tribal casinos and four licensed racetracks if passed in November.

Proposition 26 has broad support from business, public safety, labor, social justice and faith-based organizations, political organizations, and more. In her statement of support for Prop. 26, longtime labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta said, “Tribal gaming has given California’s Indian tribes the resources to fght through generational poverty, oppression, and disenfranchisement. Te in-person Tribal Sports Wagering Act will empower tribes to create new economic opportunities for their members and all Californians through safe, responsible sportsCaliforniawagering.”horse racing agrees. Yes

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Proposition 27 will also appear on the Nov. 8 ballot and is largely funded by DraftKings and FanDuel. It would legalize online betting for corporations that license with a recognized California tribe. Currently, three tribes in California support 27.

Proposition 26 allows tribes and four racetracks to ofer brick-andmortar wagering only. It protects California jobs and horse racing’s exclusivity for Internet wagering. Te 10% tax on racing wagers will support public schools, wildfre prevention, public safety, mental health programs, and other state priorities.

Prop. 26 will increase foot trafc to California’s premier racetracks and expose new bettors to the excitement and beauty of horse racing. Sports wagering attracts young, educated individuals who value experiences provided by betting on a favorite team and, in the future, a favorite horse or trainer. By requiring in-person betting only, racing is ideally suited in the state’s population centers to capitalize from the huge increase in bettors coming to the track and introducing new generations to horse racing.

Prop 26 will also authorize tribes to ofer craps and roulette at their casinos. By authorizing strictly in-person wagers at tribal casinos and racetracks, racing will beneft.

Te proposition includes all the safeguards Californians have enjoyed for many years that ensure responsible sports wagering and prevent underage and problem gaming. Te measure is supported by California horse racing and a broad coalition of more than 50 California Indian tribes.

4 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED ❙ September 2022 ❙ www.ctba.com 20 Golden State Series: Fleet Treat Stakes 21 Golden State Series: Real Good Deal Stakes 22 Golden State Series: California Dreamin’ Stakes 23 Golden State Series: CTBA Stakes 24 Golden State Series: Graduation Stakes 25 Golden State Series: Solana Beach Stakes 26 Fasig-Tipton Sale Preview 28 CTBA Member Profle: Larry and Ann Jett 34 Health: Managing Mare Behavior PHOTOSBENOIT© MESAROSRON Contents FEATURES 18 SIR NORTHERNCOLTPRANCEALOTTOPSSALE A colt from the frst California crop of Sir Prancealot brought $50,000, top price of the CTBA Northern California sale of yearlings and horses of racing age. DEPARTMENTS 6 News Bits 11 CTBA News 12 CTBA Calendar 14 California Toroughbred Foundation 30 Winners 38 Leading Breeders in California 40 Lists of Leading Sires in California 46 Stakes/Sales Calendar 48 Classifed Advertising 50 Advertising Index COLUMNS 3 From the Executive Corner SEPTEMBER 2022 VOLUME 148 / NO. 9 COVERTHEON COMING NEXT MONTH! A special section on West Coast Toroughbred farms

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CAL-BRED DAYS SET FOR 2023

Each date will ofer fve Golden State Series stakes. Calbreds can run for $900,000 in stakes purses Jan. 7 and another $600,000 May 28.

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Te Jan. 7 schedule: $200,000 California Cup Derby for 3-year-olds at 11⁄16 miles; $200,000 Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks for 3-year-old fllies at one mile on turf; $150,000 Don Valpredo California Cup Sprint for 4-year-olds & up at six furlongs; $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic for 4-year-olds & up at 11⁄8 miles on turf; $150,000 Sunshine Millions Turf Sprint for fllies and mares 4-year-olds & up at 61⁄2 furlongs on turf.

Te May 28 schedule: $150,000 Snow Chief Stakes for 3-yearolds at 11 8 miles on turf; $150,000 Melair Stakes for 3-year-old fllies at 11 16 miles; $100,000 Tor’s Echo Stakes for 3-year-olds & up at six furlongs; $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes for 3-year-olds & up at one mile on turf; $100,000 Fran’s Valentine Stakes for fllies and mares 3-year-olds & up at one mile on turf. Te Santa Anita stakes schedule includes 10 grade 1 stakes, highlighted by the $750,000 Runhappy Santa Anita Derby April 8, and 58 total graded stakes. Te meet will open on its traditional Dec. 26 and run through June 18. Cal-bred Days are popular with the fans

CURRENT CALIFORNIA SIRES OF STAKES WINNERS STALLION FOALS SWs OF RACING AGE BLUEGRASS CAT • 1050 49 MINISTERS WILD CAT 551 35 ROCKY BAR • 213 27 STAY THIRSTY 691 25 KAFWAIN 698 22 SQUARE EDDIE † 320 22 GRAZEN 293 17 VRONSKY † 367 17 SMILING TIGER 350 16 EDDINGTON 507 15 SIR PRANCEALOT (IRE) 440 15 SOUTHERN IMAGE 592 15 GRAYDAR 338 12 JERSEY TOWN 235 11 MISREMEMBERED 198 10 MR. BIG 186 10 † Indicates stallions who have died or have been retired from stud. ● Indicates stallions who have moved out of state but have California-bred 2-year-olds of this year. All sires will remain on the list until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old. QUALIFYING CLAIMING LEVELS The following claiming levels for California owners premiums and stallion awards are currently in effect: DEL MAR/$40,000 GOLDEN GATE FIELDS/$20,000 LOSSANTAALAMITOS/$40,000ANITA/$40,000

Mark your calendars for Jan. 7 and May 28, 2023. Several stakes in the Golden State Series for California-breds and California-sired runners will be conducted on those two dates at Santa Anita. Te Arcadia track released its stakes schedule of 93 stakes for the 2022-23 winter-spring meeting, with those two dates an important component.

NewsBits www.ctba.com ❙ September 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED 7 Farm: 805-467-3847 | ransanmig@gmail.com Jenny Webber: 509-993-7429 WWW.RANCHOSANMIGUEL.NET Offering at the Fasig Tipton California Fall Yearling Sale Tuesday, September 27, 2022 CONSIGNED BY ChestnutDarkBayBayChestnutGr/RoGr/RoBayBayGr/RoBayBayDarkBayChestnutCOLT/FILLYFillyFillyBay/BrownColtFillyFillyFillyColtColtColtColtColtColtColtBay/BrownColtFilly ClubhouseBY Ride Dad's Tom'sTom'sSlewsSirSirSirSirSirSirGrazenEnticedDivisideroDanzingCapsCandyPrancealotPrancealotPrancealotPrancealotPrancealotPrancealotTiznowTributeTribute OUT OF Midnight Hush Randy’s Rocket ComeAssureOn Cozzene Mothers Milk Seattles Best Copy Reckless Charm Some Mindy’sBirthdayHarlanPureMaxxiTalnorKimberly’sExcessGoldArteExpressSurpriseBirthday

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OVER $300,000 CARMA, a nonproft dedicated to the aftercare of California racehorses, exceeded expectations with its third CARMAthon, raising more than $300,000. TVG helped promote the summer fundraiser, which brought in more than double what was generated in 2021. Throughout Aug. 20, CARMA shared the spotlight with the Del Mar Oaks (G1T). TVG’s on-air commentators promoted the event, and the network showed videos showcasing Thoroughbreds who had retired through CARMA’s placement program in their second careers as sport horses. CARMAthon received publicity through many social media platforms as well. The fundraiser was on pace to meet its goal of $150,000 when an anonymous donor put forth a dollar-for-dollar matching fund up to $150,000. This was met by the end of the day, bringing the total to more than $300,000.

CARMATHON RAISES

“Today has been about the horses, about the racing industry coming together, about supporting our equine athletes, and about all the non-proft organizations dedicated to Thoroughbred aftercare,” said Billy Koch, CARMA’s president and Little Red Feather Racing founder and managing partner. “I know I speak for the entire CARMA board of directors when I say we are overwhelmed by the generosity and support the racing industry has shown today. Aftercare is not an afterthought—and that was proven today.”

McAnally Receives Pincay Award

Ron McAnally with John Henry Hall of Fame trainer Ron McAnally has been named the 18th recipient of the Laft Pincay, Jr. Award. Te Pincay Award is named for and presented by the Hall of Fame rider, and it goes to those who have served the sport with integrity, extraordinary dedication, determination, and distinction.

McAnally, 90, began his career 64 years ago and continues today. He started working as a hot-walker for his uncle, trainer Reggie Cornell, in 1948 and saddled his frst winner in 1958. McAnally has gone on to win more than 2,500 races and earn more than $126 million in purses. Horses he has trained include Hall of Famer and two-time Horse of the Year John Henry, Hall of Famer and champion Bayakoa, Hall of Famer and champion Paseana, California-bred multiple stakes winner Donut King, millionaires Olympio and Super Moment, and 2003 Pacifc Classic (G1) winner Candy Ride.“He’s one of the great trainers of all time,” said fellow Hall of Fame conditioner Richard Mandella. “And he’s shown that with his ability to do well with every diferent kind of horse. He’s a person I’ve watched and learned from throughout my career. He’s just a terrifc horseman.” Pincay, who retired in 2003 from a riding career that saw him win a then-world record 9,530 races, rode for McAnally many“Rontimes.putme on horses right from the beginning,” Pincay said. “He rode me on a lot of his horses, and there were many good ones. Whenever I rode a horse for him, I rode with a lot of confdence. I knew I was going to be on a good one.”

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THIS MONTH IN HISTORY

Halo Dolly

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50 YEARS AGO

HALO DOLLY, a California-bred 4-yearold flly who would go on to become a millionaire, captured her frst graded race Sept. 3, 2012, in the $250,000 Yellow Ribbon Handicap at Del Mar. With Joe Talamo aboard, she bid three deep in the stretch and got up to defeat favored City to City by 11⁄4 lengths. Halo Dolly, trained by Jerry Hollendorfer, completed 11⁄16 miles on the turf in 1:40.52. Rod and Lorraine Rodriguez bred Halo Dolly, a daughter of Popular—Spanish Halo, by Comic Strip, and sold her privately as a yearling to trainer Greg James. At the time of the Yellow Ribbon, Hollendorfer owned her in partnership with several others, having purchased her privately after she broke her maiden. “You could tell she was very intelligent,” said Lorraine Rodriguez. “She was pretty easy to do anything with.”

HILL CIRCUS, bred in California by George Pope Jr. and raced in the name of his El Peco Ranch, beat the boys to win a division of the Del Mar Handicap Sept. 9, 1972. Sent away the 9-5 favorite under jockey Fernando Toro, Hill Circus went to the lead on the backstretch in the 13⁄8-mile turf event and scored by 41⁄2 lengths in 2:16 over fellow Cal-bred War Heim, with Wing Out third. Hill Circus was a 4-year-old daughter of Hillary—Mary Machree, by Moonlight Run. Pope had bred and raced Hillary and stood him at El Peco, and the stallion’s stakes winners include Hill Rise. Mary Machree’s wins include the Vanity Handicap. Hill Circus earned a total of $161,689.

25 YEARS AGO

AVENUE OF GOLD, bred in California by John and Betty Mabee and raced by their Golden Eagle Farm, captured the $100,000 Mae De Vol Sprint Handicap at Bay Meadows Sept. 8, 1997. Ridden by Ron Warren Jr. and favored at 8-5, she prompted the pace of Beaming Year and went on to defeat fellow California-bred Batroyale by three lengths, with Beaming Year third. Avenue of Gold stopped the timer in 1:08.88 for six furlongs. Jerry Hollendorfer trained the 4-year-old daughter of Avenue of Flags—Golden Garden, by Golden Eagle II, for the Mabees. Avenue of Gold won fve stakes that year, all in Northern California. She added two more in 1998, including another edition of the De Vol, and ultimately earned a total of $519,500.

10 YEARS AGO

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Te American Association of Equine Practitioners has formed a commission on equine veterinary sustainability to develop strategies to retain and recruit more veterinarians to equine practice. Many areas of the U.S. face a shortage of equine practitioners, and the commission will focus on fve key areas: compensation, strategies for efective emergency coverage, veterinary practice culture, internships, and supporting the growth and development of the equine veterinary student. According to AAEP data, only about 1.3% of new veterinary graduates enter equine practice directly each year, and another 4.5% pursue further training in equine internship positions. Within fve years, however, 50% of these veterinarians leave for small-animal practice or quit veterinary medicine altogether. Te primary reasons are burnout due to the personal demands of the profession and personal struggle due to the lower starting salaries for equine practice when compared to companion-animal practice.

Owner/breeder Tim Cohen was unanimously appointed to the Thoroughbred Owners of California board of directors. He replaces Mike Harrington, who with his wife, Patty, retired from training earlier this year and who resigned from the TOC board. Per the TOC bylaws, Cohen will be required to run in the 2023 board election. Cohen owns Rancho Temescal in Piru and races many horses with his family, which includes Red Baron’s Barn, founded by his father, Jed. Red Baron’s Barn and Rancho Temescal were leading owners at the 2021-22 winter-spring Santa Anita meeting. The Cohens have bred such good California-breds as Camino Del Paraiso, Edwards Going Left, and Bally’s Charm, the latter winner of the 2022 Snow Chief Stakes presented by City National Bank.

According to the AAEP, only about 1.3% of new veterinary graduates enter equine practice directly each year

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Te commission will also ensure that the needs of one- and two-doctor practices are carefully considered. Approximately 50% of AAEP members operate practices of this size. Outreach to horse owners and equine-industry partners will create expanded awareness and yield additional perspective.

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The October issue of California Thoroughbred will feature the annual farm spotlight section. Each farm will have one page devoted to the facility, including an article (500 to 600 words) and photo. Cost of a full-color page is $800, or $900 if you need the editorial prepared for you. For space reservations, contact Loretta Veiga at 626-445-7800, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com.

SPOTLIGHT YOUR FARM

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Promote Your Stallion in the California Directory

Now is the time to reserve your space in the 2023 Stallion Directory, published by the California Toroughbred Breeders Association. Tis is the leading resource for California mare owners looking for stallions. Te Stallion Directory will be published in December. Each stallion is featured with a full page of statistical data that include pedigree, race record, stud analysis, and full family notes. In addition, a full-color photo across from the statistical page will show your stallion to his best advantage.Tedeadline for inclusion in the Stallion Directory is Oct. 31. For further information, contact Loretta Veiga at 626-445-7800, ext. 227 or loretta@ctba.com.

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

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Gates Patton Named Farrier Director of the California Horse Center

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Monty and Pat’s daughter and her husband, Debbie and Tom Loucks, have purchased the farm and will continue its operation under the California Horse Center banner. Te center has begun several initiatives, including partnering with the Right Horse Initiative and the ASPCA in the Monty Roberts Mustang & Transition Horse Program for horses needing new homes through adoption. Tat program has now placed several dozen retired racehorses, mustangs, and other breeds.

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Ada Gates Patton, green shirt, works with the California Horse Center to educate about good farrier practices

Ada Gates Patton, president of the California Toroughbred Foundation, has been named farrier director of the California Horse Center Flag Is Up Farms in Solvang. She will oversee all horseshoeing on the farm and has been involved with the California Horse Center in educational work about good farrier practices. Te frst female farrier licensed to shoe Toroughbred racehorses in the U.S. and Canada, Gates Patton has served as farrier liaison for the 1984 Olympic Games and the FEI World Games in Lexington, Ky., and as the ofcial horseshoe inspector for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.FlagIs Up is home to Monty Roberts, whose join-up methods of starting horses are world famous. He and his wife, Pat, have been involved in the California breeding and racing industry for decades. Gates Patton started shoeing for Roberts in 1978 at the CTBA Sales’ Hollywood Park 2-year-old sale and has trained with him on his nonviolent concepts and the language of the horse.

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“Of the foals I’ve seen from his first crop in the U.S., I’ve seen some similarities. are well put and seem to be quite intelligent. The future looks very bright for Sir Prancealot in America.”

“I loved the Sir Prancealot filly we trained named Tonahuto. She was as game as can be and an exciting race filly for her owners, ERJ Racing, Dave Kenney, and William Strauss. She nearly got us a G2 win in the Yellow Ribbon S. (G2) at Del Mar, losing by just a nostril. The Cal-bred Sir Prancealot yearlings should be mighty popular at the sales. We hope to get a few more of them in our barn.”

–Michael Iavarone [partner in Lady Prancealot (IRE)]

–Nick Cosato [Slam Dunk Racing, owner of Beau Recall (IRE) and Madam Dancealot (IRE)]

“I loved the Sir Prancealot we was as game as can be and an race for her owners, ERJ Dave and William Strauss. She got us a G2 S. (G2) at Del Mar, a nostril. The Cal-bred Sir Prancealot should be at the sales. We to get a few more of our O’Neill Tonahutu (IRE)] was to been the to into Prancealot (IRE). Her runners that but have done even seem to handle all kinds of and can win over any distance. Prancealot (IRE) was a well-balanced and athletic with a heart to go with her talent. I feel her a to and should be very well-received.”

Prancealot will have a impact at stud.”

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Prancealot will have a giant impact at stud.”

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“Of the foals I’ve seen from his first crop in the U.S , I’ve seen some similarities. They are very forward, well put together, and seem to be quite intelligent. The future looks very bright for Sir Prancealot (IRE) in America.”

“Beau Recall (IRE) was a very durable and honest filly to train and had a ton of heart; incredibly tenacious with an exciting turn of foot. We will certainly be lookin for the Sir Prancealot yearlings at the sales.”

–Simon Callaghan [trainer of Beau Recall (IRE)] “We’ve been very fortunate to have bought two horses by him from England. First came Madam Dancealot (IRE) who won two G2s and placed in four G1s. Then came Lady Prancealot (IRE), who was a two-time G3 winner and won the American Oaks (G1). Both of those fillies had two fantastic qualities—they were smart, and they were ultra-tough. They took their races well and always wanted more.

–David Meah [Meah-Lloyd Bloodstock]

–Simon Recall “We’ve been very to two horses him from came Dancealot who won two in four G1s. Then came Prancealot who was a two-time G3 winner and won the American Oaks Both of those fillies had two fantastic were smart, and were took their races well and wanted more.

–Doug O’Neill [trainer of multiple G2-placed Tonahutu (IRE)]

“Beau Recall (IRE) was a very durable and honest to train and had a ton of tenacious with an turn We be lookin for the Sir Prancealot at the sales.”

“I was fortunate to have been presented the opportunity to buy into Lady Prancealot (IRE). Her sire has been siring runners that have been terrific in Europe but have done even better in the U.S. They seem to handle all kinds of footing and can win over any distance. Lady Prancealot (IRE) was a well-balanced and athletic filly with a huge heart to go with her talent. I feel her sire will be a force to reckon with in the U.S. and should be very well-received.”

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Robert Jones of San Leandro, Calif., led all other buyers at the sale with three for a total of $90,000, which included the $50,000 sale-topper, consigned by Adrian Gonzalez’s Checkmate Toroughbreds. Te son of Sir Prancealot is out of the Union Rags mare Root Beer Rag. Te second dam is graded winner Ask Me No Secrets.“Wefoaled the mare out here and we’ve had him since he was born,” said Gonzalez. “He just developed into a really grand-looking specimen: real strong, a lot of length to him, good forearm, gaskin. He was very powerful but also very classy on the end of the shank.” Gonzalez also sold a $40,000 Sir Prancealot flly, who went to John Harris’ Harris Farms. Te flly is out of Frankly J’Ray, that mare a daughter of European superstar Frankel out of the multiple graded winner J’Ray. “She had a very feminine look to her,” said Gonzalez, who noted the flly’s value as a potential broodmare with that pedigree. “She was very attractive and also had a powerful hip and shoulder. When John Harris got her, I was really excited because I know that’s a super program.”

“We took a solid group of yearlings featuring our stallion roster, and I thought they sold really well,” said Jonny Hilvers, general manager of the Harris Farms horseTrainerdivision.Andy Mathis purchased the top-priced flly, a daughter of deceased Vronsky, for $45,000. Te flly is out of the unraced Cyclotron mare Eden Mirelle, a half sister to California-bred M One Rife, whose multiple graded wins include the 2009 Malibu Stakes (G1).

SIR PRANCEALOT COLT TOPS SALE

A yearling colt from the frst California-bred crop of Sir Prancealot topped the CTBA Northern California sale at $50,000. Below, consignor Adrian Gonzalez of Checkmate Thoroughbreds is assisted by his son Ryder in showing the colt

Ronald Rand, the father of the Harris Farms resident veterinarian Dr. Courtney Stammerjohan, owns Eden Mirelle and bred the Vronsky flly.

CTBA NORCAL SALE MOVES IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

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A colt and a flly from the frst California crop of Sir Prancealot brought two of the top three prices at the Aug. 17 California Toroughbred Breeders Association Northern California sale of yearlings and horses of racing age. Te colt brought $50,000 to top the sale, held at the Alameda County Fairgrounds in Pleasanton, and the flly sold for $40,000.

Harris not only bought the Sir Prancealot flly, he also sold the top-priced flly and second-highest price over all. Harris Farms was the sale’s leading consignor, selling 12 for a total of $206,200.

Mathis’ prowess with Cal-breds earned him the 2021 Trainer of the Year title from the CTBA, and he also bought a daughter of Clubhouse Ride for $37,000.

Sue Greene’s Woodbridge Farm consigned the flly, who is out of the Tapit mare Beale Street Belle, a half sister to 2012 Del Mar Futurity (G1) winner Rolling Fog. It is the family of Horse of the Year Saint Liam. Mathis’ two purchases made him the second-leading buyer, behind Jones, with $82,000, though the trainer also bought

“We really do need this second venue to sell yearlings. We need this NorCal sale to thrive.”

a third horse as agent for Robert Bone for $35,000. Harris Farms was the third-leading buyer, getting six for a total of $80,000. Barton Toroughbreds, Lovacres Ranch, and Milky Way Farm each brought large consignments to the sale and sold almost all of them. Barton sold 31 of 33 ofered, Lovacres 24 of 26, and Milky Way 20 of 23. Te low buy-back rate was a particular strength of the sale. Of the 134 ofered, a total of 122 sold for only 12 buy-backs, or 9%. Te 107 yearlings grossed $909,100 for an average of $8,496 and a median of $4,500. All 15 horses of racing age ofered were sold, to bring the gross to $962,100. Mathis bought the $35,000 horse from Milky Way. Named Big Reveal, the colt is by Mr. Big—Be My Baby, by Artie Schiller. Te mare is a half sister to $763,770-earner Om stands at Harris Farms, and his frst foals are yearlings. Harris consigned a colt from that crop, and the youngster sold for $32,000 to trainer Peter Miller. Te colt is out of the Tiznow mare Tizn’t Caught, who has already produced stakes-placed Caroline the Great. Te second dam is Canadian champion Catch the Trill. Gonzalez noted that many of the horses had several bidders on them, another strength of the sale. “Te sale is making some huge strides,” said Gonzalez, who also sits on the CTBA board of directors. “Tere were some updates with how the repository was run. Some of the conditions of the sale were updated. I think that’s going to spawn some new interest from consignors.

There were many fne-looking yearling offerings for the shoppers to inspect at the CTBA sale Leading buyer John Harris of Harris Farms, seated, and Harris Farms general manager Jonny Hilvers discuss a potential purchase

Trainer Andy Mathis, the sale’s second-leading buyer, purchased a Vronsky yearling (left), the CTBA NorCal sale’s top-priced flly and second-highest overall price, for $45,000 from Harris Farms, as well as a Clubhouse Ride flly for $37,000 from Woodbridge Farm

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Jeff Ganje (left) owner and breeder of sale topping Sir Prancealot colt, with Mike Connors. and graded stakes winner Kitten’s Roar Mr. Big stands at Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch, and his progeny were doing well at Del Mar. Big City Lights captured the $176,000 Real Good Deal Stakes Aug. 5, and The Big Wam added the $126,000 Graduation Stakes Aug. 12.

standingCal-bredracing.horsehandsHehim“Heloveditso,”saidConnie.“Itbroughtsomuchjoy.Helistenedtotheradio.readeveryarticlethathecouldgethison.Hereallydidhishomeworkonracing.”FuntoDreamembodiesMike’sloveofAndkarmabeingwhatitis,thefllyisdevelopingintoanout-racehorseunderBafert’stutelage.ConnieandBafertbredFunto Dream. Te 3-year-old flly debuted for trainer Sean McCarthy, blasting to a maiden victory by 61 4 lengths at Santa Anita May 28. Bafert returned from a suspension and had Fun to Dream primed for the seven-furlong Fleet Treat. Juan Hernandez, who rode her in the maiden race, was backFunaboard.toDream raced in fourth early, moved up easily on the turn to take command, and cantered home well clear of the feld, stopping the clock in 1:22.67. Second and third were Nick Alexander’s stakes-winning Grazen duo Rose Dawson and Connie Swingle, a testament to the caliber of horses Fun to Dream was beating. Tough Connie has sold Lutess privately, she is happy she can pursue Mike’s dream for him. And it isn’t over. Not only is Fun to Dream’s potential limitless, Connie has a 2-yearold colt by Smiling Tiger out of Lutess in training with Bafert. His name? Cowboy Mike.

But Mike died in November and never got to see the flly. Connie was determined to continue Mike’s dream.

A DREAM FOR MIKE

eck Yeah surprised everybody: owner/breeder Mike Pageler, co-owners Bob Baedeker and Michael Sigband, and trainer Bob Bafert. Te multiple stakes-winning California-bred’s talent has led to even more success in the family, a bittersweet triumph because Pageler passed away in late 2018. But before he died, Pageler knew about oppositionJill,stable.HisthecomingfoalnownamedFuntoDream.widow,Connie,iscarryingonwiththeShehaspartneredwithBafert’wife,inFuntoDream,whocrushedtheby9

FUN TO DREAM WINS FLEET TREAT STAKES AT DEL MAR

3⁄4 lengths in the $175,000 Fleet Treat Stakes at Del Mar July 28. Heck Yeah is by Acclamation out of the Maria’s Mon mare Lutess, who was part of Baedeker’s Live Your Dream Racing Stable. Bafert had claimed Lutess for the partnership, and after she fnished racing, Pageler ended up with the mare. Following Heck Yeah’s success, Bafert had an idea. Connie and Mike had traveled to California from their home in Arizona for one of Heck Yeah’s races not long after Bafert-trained Arrogate had won an Eclipse Award and had gone to stud. “Bob Bafert was impressed by how well-defned Heck Yeah was,” said Connie. “He was just talking and said, ‘I wonder what kind (Lutess) would throw if she was bred to a horse like Arrogate?’ Mike thought he was just kidding because that’s a big deal, to use a breeding to a horse like Arrogate.” Bafert wasn’t kidding and followed through, breeding Lutess to Arrogate in 2018. “Mike was so excited about it,” said Connie. “I don’t think he could believe his luck.”

BY TRACY GANTZ

Fun to Dream, a daughter of Arrogate, wins Fleet Treat Stakes for co-breeder Connie Pageler and Jill Baffert, wife of co-breeder Bob Baffert, who also trains the flly © PHOTOSBENOIT

Co-owners Connie Pageler, with roses, and Jill Baffert, with trophy, celebrate Fun to Dream’s Fleet Treat victory

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LIGHTING THE WAY

BY EMILY SHIELDS

BIG CITY LIGHTS

Owner William Peeples, with trophy, and trainer Richard Mandella, right, head Big City Lights’ winner’s circle celebration went to the sidelines. Moved from the barn of Luis Mendez to conditioner Richard Mandella, the dark bay colt kept his unbeaten streak intact when he went straight to the lead of a slightly slow start, took a commanding advantage, and rolled home 1 1 4 lengths clear. Slow Down Andy fnished second, with Finneus third. Te fnal time was 1:23.16.

Jockey Juan Hernandez was aboard for winning owner William Peeples, who resides in Santa Barbara.

“He broke well and was running well right from the start,” Hernandez said. “Mr. Mandella told me to just play it as it comes up. He said I shouldn’t take anything away from him. He got a little tired at the end, but he got it done. He’s a nice horse.”

A $22,000 Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale purchase by Peeples in 2020, Big City Lights was bred by Pam and Neal Christopherson’s Bar C Racing Stables. He isn’t the frst standout they’ve bred or co-bred, as California champion Galilean, graded stakes-placed Del Rio Harbor, and multiple stakes winner Carrabelle Harbor all hailed from their program. Dam Champagne Exchange is also a Bar C homebred. Although she fnished fourth in her only start, her dam Youcan’ttakeme was a multiple stakes winner when the Christophersons purchased her in 2012 and had already produced stakes winners Super Dixie and Hard Way Ten. Champagne Exchange has proved to also be an excellent broodmare, as her frst foal, a Cal-bred flly by Tapiture named Exchange Vows, was grade 2 placed at Del Mar last year. Big City Lights is Champagne Exchange’s second, and she has a Harbor the Gold juvenile named Champ of Pagne who brought $30,000 at auction last year. Champagne Exchange was bred back to Mr. Big for 2023.

Te sky is the limit for Big City Lights now, who had a pair of bullet workouts to his credit leading into his return to the races. His three victories have earned him $196,350.

B ig City Lights faced a tall order when returning from a 14-month layof to start in the $176,000 Real Good Deal Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 5. Te credentials of his rivals were formidable: Slow Down Andy, a former Kentucky Derby prospect with a pair of graded victories against top competition; Finneus, named California’s champion 2-year-old male of 2021; and Straight Up G, a multiple stakes winner. Stakes winners Smuggler’s Run, Joker Boy, and Royal ’n Rando feshed out the feld. Despite the layof, the tremendous feld, and a step up in trip to seven furlongs, Big City Lights ran away from them like none of it Temattered.California-bred son of Mr. Big— Champagne Exchange, by Exchange Rate, was unbeaten in two starts heading into the Real Good Deal, but had last been seen June 20, 2021. He won the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Futurity that day, scoring by a whopping 71⁄4 lengths over just fve furlongs. Shortly thereafter, the exciting prospect had surgery to remove a knee chip and Big City Lights remains perfect with 2022 debut win in Real Good Deal Stakes at Del Mar

SHINES BRIGHTLY IN REAL GOOD DEAL

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BY EMILY SHIELDS

CARMELITA’S MAN MAKES DREAMIN’CALIFORNIAAREALITY

Carmelita’s Man is the third foal to race and third winner out of winner Carmelita. Her 2016 full sister to Carmelita’s Man, Kentucky-bred Buyback, has been stakesplaced three times this year, at Emerald Downs, Golden Gate Fields, and Pleasanton. Carmelita’s Man is the mare’s frst stakes winner. Success at Del Mar runs in the family: Second dam Cathrine’s Hope, by In Excess, set a track record there in 2007, going 61⁄2 furlongs in 1:18.06. She was regarded well enough to run in grade 1 company later that season. Carmelita’s Man was bred by Richard Barton Enterprises and Robert Traynor, who also bred his 3-year-old Misremembered sibling. Tat colt, Goaline, is in training at Canyon Breeze Training Center in Utah.

Trainer Dean Pederson discusses Carmelita’s Man’s California Dreamin’ Stakes victory with jockey Juan Hernandez

CLOSE CALL

el Mar track announcer Trevor Denman wasn’t kidding when he called the Aug. 6 California Dreamin’ Stakes “wide open at the top of the lane.” Six horses were separated by two lengths, and as the horses approached the fnish, four determined runners were heads apart. It was California-bred Carmelita’s Man who snuck up the rail and snagged the victory on the line.

Jack Carava went to $23,000 to purchase Carmelita’s Man as a yearling in 2018 at the Barretts October yearling and horses of all ages sale for Santa Ynez-based owners Larry and Ann Jett. Carmelita’s Man has now earned back $362,038. Te chestnut son of Mucho Macho Man— Carmelita, by North Light, was winning his second stakes race in a row, having scored in the $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes May 28. With the California Dreamin’ he ran his record to six wins, fve seconds, and a third in 19Carmelita’sstarts. Man, a Dean Pederson trainee, had been a hard-knocking type, running well in allowance company but avoiding the leap into stakes competition until the Crystal Water. He was sent of as the favorite in the California Dreamin’, a 11⁄16-mile contest on the turf. While 22-1 shot Bang for Your Buck and Hockey Dad vied for the lead early, jockey Juan Hernandez took Carmelita’s Man back to eighth in an 11-horse feld, biding his time in a group that included the likes of California champion Te Chosen Vron and grade 2 winner None Above the Law. “He’s the kind of horse you can do whatever you want with him,” Hernandez said after the race. “I know this horse; I trust him a lot. I knew I had the horse, and I was just waiting for some room to comeVisually,through.”Carmelita’s Man had a lot of work to do swinging of the turn. Taking the shortest route along the rail, he needed racing room and a rally to win it. Hernandez found room, the horse found the rally, and they surged to win by a head over Bang for Your Buck and Te Chosen Vron.Te photo was too close for Denman to declare a winner, and trainer Pederson hesitated.“Untilthey put the numbers up, I was hoping for the best,” he said. “Te horse has been very honest and very consistent. We’ve spotted him well.”

Carmelita’s Man takes the California Dreamin’ Stakes in a heady photo-fnish battle © PHOTOSBENOIT

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W hen Chismosa won the $126,000 California Toroughbred Breeders’ Association Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 7, the California-bred flly became the frst stakes winner under either of her frst two dams. But even if the number of black-type horses was lacking, one thing can be said for Chismosa’s female family: Tey are tough as nails. Chismosa is by the good California sire Clubhouse Ride, who was also durable, starting 43 times and winning such races as backto-back editions of the Californian Stakes (G2). Te flly is out of You Can Dream, a B. Wayne Hughes-bred daughter of Cat Dreams.YouCan Dream made 49 starts, with nine wins and 22 topthree eforts in a six-year career, then produced Nova with 44 starts, Queen Carmelita with 24, and Bella Renella with 28. All three were homebreds for Duarte-based Jaime Renella, also the owner/breeder of Chismosa. Second dam Siphonophora, by Siphon, is a half sister to 2001 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Monarchos, but she couldn’t replicate his talent on the track, having just two of-the-board fnishes in a short career. Siphonophora went on to produce not only You Can Dream, but 32-time starter Shawnnaphora, Wilburn’s Princess with 17 starts, and Trending with 15 starts. It was up to Chismosa to bring black type back into the rugged family, and she did that in spades in the CTBA Stakes. Chismosa’s victory came on just 15 days’ rest, but the Rafael DeLeon trainee channeled her resilient siblings and sprung a mild upset in the 51 2-furlong, main-track contest. Despite a slight hop at the start, she moved up steadily through the feld and defeated seven rivals at 6-1 odds, scoring by 31⁄2 lengths in 1:05.26. Chedda Cash fnished second, with favored Sell the Dream third. E Z Pharis, Electric Lettuce, Fumano’s Girl, Paddle On Polly, and Smiling Lady completed the order of fnish.

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FAMILY

Chismosa’s winning connections show off the CTBA Stakes loot in the Del Mar winner’s circle TOUGHNESS

Chismosa makes short work of her seven rivals to take the CTBA Stakes at Del Mar

Jockey Edgar Payeras was up on the winner, who is now unbeaten in two “Shestarts.wanted to run and she did all the work,” Payeras said. “We broke a little slow, but she picked it up right from there. It’s amazing when you have one that really ‘wants to do it.’ ” It was Payeras’s frst stakes victory at Del Mar and trainer DeLeon’s“Isecond.knewwe had a nice horse,” DeLeon said, admitting that he was heading to the winner’s circle before the race was over. “I felt he (Payeras) was going to win.” Te victory was reminiscent of her maiden win, at Del Mar July 23, when Chismosa settled toward the back of the pack and swooped to victory in the lane. Jockey Kyle Frey was up on that occasion because Payeras had been in a car accident on race day and missed the call. With Frey opting to commit to Lov U Mean It, who was scratched on CTBA Stakes morning, Payeras got his chance in the irons. Te jockey is also Chismosa’s regular workChismosarider. has now earned $119,250. She is one of seven stakes winners for her classy sire, Clubhouse Ride, who stands at Legacy Ranch in Clements. Clubhouse Ride has also sired star sprinter Brickyard Ride and the brilliant turf mare and Cal-bred champion Warren’s Showtime.

BY EMILY SHIELDS

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Golden State Series—CTBA Stakes

CHISMOSA ADDS FRESH BARK OF BLACK TYPE ON FAMILY TREE

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“He broke a little slow and then wanted to get out,” said Hernandez. “On the turn, though, he started moving.”

BY TRACY GANTZ

MAR A thumbs-up celebration for the winning connections for The Big Wam’s Graduation Stakes victory 23. Marks bred her back to Harbor the Gold, who stood at Christopherson’s farm. Magnetic’s 2021 flly is one of the fnal foals by the stallion; Christopherson said that Harbor the Gold died in 2021. Harbor the Gold’s runners include California Diamond, the champion Cal-bred 2-year-old male of 2016. Marks sold Te Big Wam privately, and the colt made his frst start for owner Charles Bartlett under Mendez’ tutelage. Te Big Wam ran second April 28 in a 4 1⁄2-furlong maiden race at TeKeeneland.BigWam earned black type in his next outing, the fve-furlong Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs. In against 11 others, he ran second to Calbred Tom’s Regret. By the time Del Mar began, Michael Bello had bought into the colt. Te Big Wam broke his maiden July 23 as the 2-5 favorite in a fve-furlong Cal-bred/California-sired maiden race. In the 5 1⁄2-furlong Graduation, Te Big Wam, piloted by leading rider Juan Hernandez, went of as the 7-10 favorite. Second-to-last early, he began passing horses on the outside going into the turn. Te Big Wam reached third midway on the turn, and Hernandez pointed him for pacesetting Straighten Up.

Straighten Up, who completed the frst quarter-mile in :21.90 and the half in :44.82, could not hold of Te Big Wam’s onslaught. Te Big Wam defeated Straighten Up by a length in 1:04.59, with Good N Tirsty third.

Te rider said that Te Big Wam preferred the outside and won despite not changing leads.

“But thank God he likes to come from behind,” said the trainer. “He’s shown that on every single race.”

BIG IN WASHINGTON

The Big Wam delivers a knockout punch in Del Mar’s Graduation Stakes © PHOTOSBENOIT THE BIG BLACKGRADUATESWAMWITHTYPEATDEL

“He was really running at the end and got it done,” HernandezMendezsaid.wasn’t thrilled with Te Big Wam’s having drawn post position 2 because there was so much speed in the race.

r. Big had a big efect on Golden State Series races at Del Mar this summer. Not only did he sire California-bred 3-year-old Big City Lights, winner of the $176,000 Real Good Deal Stakes Aug. 5, he also sired 2-year-old Te Big Wam, who captured the $126,000 Graduation Stakes Aug. 12. Te stallion, who stands at Pete and Evelyn Parrella’s Legacy Ranch, has had a say in recent Graduation runnings. Te Big Wam followed California-bred Big Returns in 2019 as the second Graduation winner by Mr. Big. Te Big Wam has more than his sire in common with Big Returns. Luis Mendez trained both, as well as Positivity, a Calbred son of Paynter. Positivity captured the 2020 Graduation, giving Mendez three of the last four winners. Unlike Big Returns and Positivity, Te Big Wam is a Washington-bred. Breeder Keith Marks asked Pam Christopherson of Oregon-based Bar C Racing Stables to fnd him an inexpensive mare in foal. Christopherson, breeder of Big City Lights, found a bargain at the 2020 California Toroughbred Breeders Association mixed sale. She purchased the Forestry mare Magnetic from Harris Farms for just $1,000. Magnetic was carrying Te Big Wam and foaled him in Washington May

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Eddie’s New Dream ranged up three wide around the second turn to challenge for the lead, grabbing the top spot as they turned for home. Warrens Candy Girl angled out for the battle with Eddie’s New Dream, and those two fought hard all the way down the stretch. Warrens Candy Girl edged the game even-money favorite by a head in 1:35.23.“Justbefore the chute I knew I was going to get her,” said Rispoli.

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“She was laying closer than we are used to seeing her, but the pace was slow and Umberto did a great job,” the trainer said.

BEACH AT DEL MAR A hug and a handshake from winning owners Sally and Ben Warren awaited jockey Umberto Rispoli

Lewis noted what a good fnisher Warrens Candy Girl is.

WARRENS CANDY GIRL WINS SOLANA

“Our future plans are to give her a rest because she came back in a week. She did what she had to do, and we’re pleased with her performance.”

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In the case of Warren’s Showtime, the Afrmative mare was Warren’s Veneda, also trained by Lewis and the 2015 champion Cal-bred older female. Primarily due to Warren’s Showtime, Warren’s Veneda was named the 2020 California Broodmare of the Year. Lewis trained Clubhouse Ride, and the Warrens have bred mares to the California sire with excellent results. One of those was Warren’s Jitterbug, bred by Ben Warren, who raced the multiple stakes winner and earner of $355,994. Warren’s Jitterbug ran second in the 2011 Solana Beach to millionaire and Cal-bred champion Halo Dolly. Also a daughter of Afrmative, Warren’s Jitterbug produced Warrens Candy Girl to the cover of Clubhouse Ride in 2018. Close to breaking her maiden several times at 2 in 2020, Warrens Candy Girl in her frst 2021 start, and still a maiden, ran second in the Leigh Ann Howard California Cup Oaks. Te winner, Closing Remarks, went on to become the year’s champion Cal-bred 3-year-old female.Since then, Warrens Candy Girl has developed into a useful allowance winner. A week before the Solana Beach, she captured an allowance/optional claiming race at Del Mar, defeating Irish-bred Applecross, a stakes-placed daughter of Sir Prancealot.Lewisdecided to bring Warrens Candy Girl back for the Solana Beach at a mile on the turf. It was no easy task. She faced a feld that included stakes winner and graded stakes-placed Eddie’s New Dream, the only horse to fnish ahead of multiple graded winner Becca Taylor; 202021 Solana Beach winner Pulpit Rider; stakes winner Rose Dawson; and three stakes-placed runners. When the gate opened, Warrens Candy Girl broke well from post 2 and jockey Umberto Rispoli let her run behind the early lead of Harper’s Gallop, saving ground along the rail. Down the backstretch, Eddie’s New Dream raced in third, with Warrens Candy Girl fourth.

Warrens Candy Girl, outside, edges Eddie’s New Dream to win the Solana Beach, her frst stakes victory © PHOTOSBENOIT

Fasig-Tipton California fall yearling sale grad Tom’s Regret won the 2022 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs

Rancho San Miguel has consigned the half brother to Tom’s Regret. Te colt, hip #263, is by Sir Prancealot—Pure, by Quality Road. Tom’s Regret in just her second start won the May 5 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs against males and then fnished second in the June 18 Fasig-Tipton Debutante Stakes at Santa Anita.

Stay Tirsty led California sires last year in several categories, and he will be represented by 22 in the catalog. Terry Lovingier’s Lovacres Ranch has consigned all 22 of them, including hip #109, a colt out of the Bertrando mare Brilliant Melody, who has also produced stakes winner Fast Enough, and hip #125, a colt out of the Orb mare Chasing Moments from the family of grade 1 winner Charlatan.

Te catalog includes Cal-bred yearlings by out-of-state sires as well. Goldencents, sire of the $150,000 sale-topper sold by Fairview in 2019, has six in the catalog, all foaled in California. Fairview has two of them: hip #96, a gelding out of the stakes-winning Ministers Wild Cat mare Bella Luma, and #169, a daughter of the stakes-winning Rockport Harbor mare Harbor Mist.Talent for Gold, hip #79, is a daughter of Goldencents consigned by Harris Farms as agent for Casadega Farms and a half sister to stakes winner Hillbilly CaliforniaRoyalty.stallions whose frst foals are yearlings will also be represented. Om, Pavel, and Rumpus Cat all have members of their frst crop in the Fasig-Tipton catalog.

McCarthy Bloodstock’s Sir Prancealot flly, hip #143, is out of the stakes-winning Lydgate mare Do Dat Blues, the dam of Cal-bred stakes winner Mo See Cal. Hip #275, a Sir Prancealot colt consigned by Checkmate, is out of the stakes-winning Cal-bred Tribal Rule mare Rockella. Tat mare has produced stakes-placed Cal-bred Heat the Rocks, who in turn is the dam of current runner Rose Maddox, already stakes-placed. Rose Maddox is by Grazen, a leading California sire who has 10 yearlings in the catalog. Bruno DeBerdt’s Excel Bloodstock is ofering Grazen Bran, hip #48 and a son of Grazen—Tribal Feathers, by Tribal Rule. Tribal Feathers has also produced Cal-bred Tribal Storm, a multiple stakes winner and earner of $361,070.

Mr. Big is another California sire whose progeny are making headlines. He has 14 in the catalog, including hip #256, a full brother to Cal-bred champion and multiple stakes winner Big Fish, and hip #228, named Big Slew and a full brother to multiple stakes winner Big Sweep. Havens Bloodstock Agency has consigned both.

Sir Prancealot stands at Rancho San Miguel, and Adrian Gonzalez of Checkmate Toroughbreds was a principal in bringing the horse to California. Between them, Rancho San Miguel and Checkmate will ofer 15 by Sir Prancealot. Other consignors with yearlings by the sire are Easterbrook Livestock Management, Fairview, Goda Bloodstock, Havens Bloodstock Agency, and McCarthyTeseBloodstock.areSirPrancealot’s frst California foals, though he already has several good stakes winners from his earlier crops when standing in Europe and Australia. He continues to shuttle to Australia.

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Many of the Sir Prancealot yearlings in the catalog have plenty of black type, some of it very familiar to California breeders.

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LOT OF APPLES UNDER FASIG’S BLACK-TYPE CAL-BRED TREE

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Tat half brother is only one of many Cal-breds by good sires with plenty of black type in the family on ofer at the Fasig-Tipton yearling sale. To be held Sept. 27 at Fairplex in Pomona beginning at 11 a.m., the sale—in just its fourth year—has quickly become an important event in the California Toroughbred industry. Te catalog has 279 yearlings, and the sale will also have a supplemental catalog of horses of racing age.

Cal-bred champion California Diamond has a full brother in the catalog. Critter Creek Farm has consigned Ten of Diamonds, hip #117, a Cal-bred son of Harbor the Gold out of the stakesplaced Slewdledo mare Carrie’s a Jewel.

Ann and Larry Jett ﬂank jockey Juan Hernandez in the winner’s circle following Carmelita’s Man’s win in the Crystal Water Stakes

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In Larry Jett’s mind, he probably had a future Kentucky Derby winner, but Red Ralph never hit the board.After years of attending the races as a fan, Jett, along with wife Ann, had purchased his frst California-bred Toroughbred. Tere were high hopes for Red Ralph, a chestnut gelding by M. Double M.—Jakscent, by Jaklin Klugman.“Tefellow that owned him couldn’t have him anymore, so I bought the horse for $5,000,” Larry said. “Within two days of working him in the round pen, he came up lame. Te former owner said that if we paid for the vet, they would give us our money back.” He added wryly, “Keep in mind, this was the future Kentucky Derby winner.” It turned out that Red Ralph had osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), and surgery to clean out the joint didn’t help when he bucked shins not once, but twice. Still, the Jetts remained optimistic.“Hisfrst race came as a 4-year-old at Del Mar,” Larry said. “I had a full entourage withRedme.”Ralph rewarded their patience by fnishing eighth of nine horses, and promptly dumped jockey Alex Solis after the race.

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“So, that was my frst experience,” Jett said. Ann added, “I had never been around racing before. Tat was my frst introduction to racing and ownership.”She wasn’t quite sure what all the fuss was about.

Tey could have packed it in, but didn’t, which has led to Cal-bred Carmelita’s Man, who has won back-to-back stakes. In 2004, the Jetts, with Lewis and Donna Cenicola, bred an In Excess mare named Cathrine’s Hope. She was named after Larry’s mother, who had introduced him to racing in the 1950s.

Lewis Cenicola had been the exercise rider of the great John Henry and trained for the Jetts before his death in 2012.“My mom loved to go, and she’d let me tag along,” Larry recalled. “Cathrine’s Hope was a hard-trying mare.”

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Cookin Vickie, the dam of Cathrine’s Hope, was graded stakes-placed in 1999 and earned $232,627 from 28 starts. Cathrine’s Hope inherited some of that toughness, earning $259,162 with fve wins in 23 tries. She was eventually sold as a broodmare for $23,000.

Time went on and horses fltered in and out of the Jetts’ lives, bringing both disappointments and mystical thrills. Tere was the time they left the funeral service of a dear friend where the renowned song “Somewhere

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“We don’t own a boat, but we own horses,” Larry said. And the horses are a much more compelling reward.

start, scoring by 33⁄4 lengths at Santa Anita. Dark Nose, a Bertrando half brother to Cathrine’s Hope, won a pair of races in 2005 and 2006, and even defeated subsequent $114,939 Derby Trial Stakes winner Record in an allowance race at Santa Anita. Te Jetts tried claiming horses but preferred to bring them up from birth. Tey were still waiting on a “big horse” when they got a call from trainer-turned-bloodstock agent Jack Carava.“Hewas at the Barretts sale in 2018 and saw this horse come into the ring,” Jett said. “He looked up the pedigree and what did he see? Te second dam was Cathrine’s Hope. He bought the yearling (for $23,000) then asked me if I wanted to buy him. Tat is Carmelita’sCarmelita’sMan.”Man is a chestnut Calbred gelding by Mucho Macho Man— Carmelita, by North Light. Carmelita scored at Woodbine in 2013. She was sold to Richard Barton Enterprises while carrying Carmelita’s Man. In training with Dean Pederson, Carmelita’s Man took four tries to break his maiden, but did so at Santa Anita Oct. 9, 2020. He added a starter optional claiming victory three weeks later and another starter in January of 2021. Te gritty gelding bounced around in allowance company, running up a strong record, before fnally trying a higher level in the $100,000 Crystal Water Stakes at Santa Anita MaySent28.of as the favorite against tough competitors such as Jimmy Blue Jeans and Irish melita’sinjoked.thanLarryjoysaid.itlength.three-quartersfromCarmelita’sHeatwave,Manralliedlasttowinbyofa“Wewerethereandwassoexciting,”Ann“AndIreallyen-seeinghowexcitedgets.”“Iwashoutfasterthehorses,”LarryAnnwasn’tabletobeattendanceforCar-Man’ssecond stakes start, the $152,500 California Dreamin’ Stakes at Del Mar Aug. 6, but Carmelita’s Man split a wall of horses and rallied up the rail to score by a head in the 11 16-mile contest. “I was ill and couldn’t make it, but I was so happy for Larry and excited because I knew he was excited,” Ann said.Te victory pushed Carmelita’s Man’s record to six wins, fve seconds, and a third in 19 starts for earnings of $362,038. While the Kentucky Derby is out of the question for the 5-yearold turf horse, the Jetts fnally have a horse who has made all the previous disappointments worth it.

The Jetts’ Cal-bred Carmelita’s Man takes the Crystal Water Stakes at Santa Anita

Carmelita’s Man’s California Dreamin’ win was his second consecutive stakes victory My old trainer Lewis (Cenicola) once said to me, ‘Larry, you better be wearing steel shorts because there’s a lot of ups and downs in this business.’ ” — Larry Jett

Over the Rainbow” had been played, made it to Hollywood Park in time to watch one of their horses—Cathrine’s Hope’s half brother, herMissmused.somethingsawwaythesorthat—race,Cookinthi-heardsamesongontheirtotheirseats,andhimwin.“Coincidence,orelse?”JettTeMunningsfllyLadyAnnbrokemaideninhersecond

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“My old trainer Lewis once said to me, ‘Larry, you better be wearing steel shorts because there’s a lot of ups and downs in this business,’” Jett recalled. But there could be more ups on the horizon: their homebred American Cat, a Cal-bred sophomore by American Freedom, debuted at Del Mar Aug. 7 and ran a promising fourth. Te 3-year-old Sky Mesa flly Sky Maker has fnished in the top three spots in seven of eight starts this year in Northern California, and the Jetts have fve 2-year-olds, including a daughter of Cairo Prince out of the Candy Ride mare Candy n’ Oats who has been working well.

Mr. Big—Girl's World: Great Curves (68-33), f, 4 yo, Tillamook County Fair, ALW, 8/11, about 5f, 1:3.22, $2,750. Mizzen Mast—Starship Duchess: Queen Molotov (73-38), f, 4 yo, Sacramento, STR, 7/30, 5 1/2f, 1:3.85, $13,200. Mucho Macho Man—Carmelita: Carmelita's Man (96-47), g, 5 yo, Del Mar, STK, California Dreamin' S., 8/6, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:41.64, $85,500.

3-YEAR-OLDS & UP

Peppered Cat—Ess Sa Ba: Lotsa Pepper (12-5), m, 6 yo, Santa Rosa, AOC, 8/7, 5f (T), 59.00, $21,060. Point of Entry—Champion Rose: Grey Point (110-49), g, 4 yo, Wyoming Downs, SOC, 7/31, 6f, 1:9.85, $3,600.

Bold Chieftain—Red Rachel: Red Cross Knight (20-11), c, 2 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/13, 5 1/2f, 1:4.71, $7,975.

Onebadshark—Justawitch: Justamitch (5-3), g, 12 yo, Los Alamitos, WCL, 8/7, 2 1/2f, 25.60, The$7,270.Pamplemousse—Gannet: Nolongerahobby (4-2), g, 6 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/7, 1mi (T), 1:35.77, $49,200.

Uncle Mo—Abou: Mobou (216-99), g, 6 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 7/30, 1mi, 1:37.17, $49,200.

The accompanying list includes runners that are both California-foaled and Californiasired winners in 2022 of all recent North American races, except straight claiming races. Abbreviations used for the class of race are similar to those used by Equibase: Alw–allowance; Hcp–overnight handicap; names of stakes race are spelled out, with the grade of the race, when applicable, in parentheses. 25, 2022 – AUGUST 21, 2022

G.: War Games (17-11), g, 5 yo, Santa Rosa, ALW, 8/13, 5f, 56.87, $31,200.

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Clubhouse Ride—Alphabet Kisses: Kiss Ride Goodbye (62-37), m, 5 yo, Tillamook County Fair, ALW, 8/10, about 5f, 1:1.34, $2,200.

Grazen—Queenofhercastle: Lovesick Blues (85-44), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/14, 5f (T), 56.38, Idiot$49,200.Proof—Real Paranoide: Proof of Reality (27-15), g, 3 yo, Wyoming Downs, ALW, 7/30, 5 1/2f, 1:5.59, Lakerville—Don't$4,200.Despair: Takes a Village (24-8), m, 5 yo, Ferndale, STR, 8/21, 5f, 1:1.86, $4,400.

Heaven—Alaysha Storm: Cherokee Papoose (1-1), m, 5 yo, Arizona Downs, SOC, 8/8, 6f, 1:11.07, $9,615.

Mr. Big—Eight Daughters: Smoothlikebuttah (68-33), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 7/29, 1mi, 1:38.38, $49,200.

Farrah: V Bucks (127-49), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, WCL, 7/31, 6 1/2f, 1:18.12, $18,000. Champ Pegasus—Little Rooster (IRE): Rowdyrooster (47-16), g, 5 yo, Grande Prairie, CST, Marathon Series S., 8/6, 1 1/16mi, 1:45.18, Champ$4,770.Pegasus—Little Rooster (IRE): Rowdyrooster (47-16), g, 5 yo, Grande Prairie, CST, Marathon Series S., 8/20, 1 1/8mi, 1:53.78, Cherokee$4,770.

Clubhouse Ride—Alphabet Kisses: Kiss Ride Goodbye (62-37), m, 5 yo, Tillamook County Fair, STK, Don "HOOKER" Jenck Memorial S., 8/12, about 5f, 1:2.31, $3,987. Clubhouse Ride—Warren's Jitterbug: Warrens Candy Girl (62-37), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/14, 1 1/16mi (T), 1:41.63, $63,960. Clubhouse Ride—Warren's Jitterbug: Warrens Candy Girl (62-37), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, STK, Solana Beach S., 8/21, 1mi (T), 1:35.23, $85,500.

Richard's Kid—Messi Cecy: Clippervile Girl (34-16), f, 3 yo, Wyoming Downs, ALW, 8/6, 5 1/2f, 1:9.40, $4,200. Richard's Kid—Feel the Rush: HeyNow (34-16), g, 3 yo, Arizona Downs, STK, Arizona Downs Derby, 8/6, 1mi, 1:39.51, $15,000.

Temple City—Shebane: Big City Bane (187-81), g, 6 yo, Tillamook County Fair, STK, Slim Williams Memorial Purse S., 8/13, about 1 1/8mi, 1:58.47, $2,942.

Set Go: Herculean (1-1), g, 12 yo, Grande Prairie, STR, 8/6, 6f, 1:12.74, $2,172. Bluegrass Cat—Play Misty for Us: Koa Cat (67-36), g, 6 yo, White Pine Racing, STK, Norm Goeringer Memorial TB S., 8/20, 1mi 70yd, 1:46.20, California$5,390.Chrome—American

Don'tsellmeshort—Excessive Cindi: Furlongin for Luv (11-3), g, 4 yo, Wyoming Downs, AOC, 8/7, 5 1/2f, 1:9.35, Drosselmeyer—Yerkillinmesmalls:$5,440.

Unionize—Rachels Belle: Miss Union (13-8), f, 3 yo, Sacramento, AOC, 7/29, 5 1/2f, 1:2.76, $21,060.

Glory Be: Miss Glorious (238-95), f, 4 yo, Canterbury Park, ALW, 7/31, 6 1/2f, 1:16.73, $19,200. Good Journey—Pleasing Sunrise: Sunrise Journey (6-4), g, 7 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/12, 6f, 1:9.96, Govenor$27,600.Charlie—Unbridled Meeting: Dried Pepper (17-8), g, 4 yo, Evangeline Downs, SOC, 8/3, 1mi, 1:40.36, Grazen—Chelcee's$8,400.Hope: Starship Endeavor (85-44), f, 4 yo, Sacramento, STR, 7/30, 1mi, 1:38.95, Grazen—Miss$14,400.Rebound: Teddy's Barino (85-44), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/7, 1mi, 1:38.14, $63,960. Grazen—A. V. Flynn: Zu Zu Flynn (85-44), f, 4 yo, Santa Rosa, WCL, 8/12, 5f, 58.58, $7,800.

Arrogate—Lutess: Fun to Dream (64-26), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, STK, Fleet Treat S., 7/28, 7f, 1:22.67, Benchmark—Mark$99,750.

Acclamation—Seasontoperfection: Kings River Knight (52-22), g, 4 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 7/28, 1mi (T), 1:36.25, Acclamation—Eden$48,000.Mirelle: Callhercontessa (52-22), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 7/29, 1mi (T), 1:36.07, Acclamation—Bench$48,000. Glory: Applaud the Bench (52-22), f, 4 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/12, 1mi (T), 1:38.14, $7,800. Air Force Blue—Zahrah: Spitten Kitten (97-33), f, 2 yo, Assiniboia Downs, MSW, 8/16, 5f, 59.60, Bluegrass$12,000.Cat—Penny N Mitzi: Polacco (67-36), g, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/4, 5f (T), 1:0.90, $8,400.

Vronsky—Moonlight Tizzy: Dubronsky (69-35), g, 5 yo, Albuquerque, ALW, 8/20, 7f, 1:24.96, Wilburn—Nothing$17,700. to Hide: Willing to Burn (47-19), m, 5 yo, Emerald Downs, STR, 8/5, 1mi, 1:37.52, $6,353..

Mr. Big—Champagne Exchange: Big City Lights (68-33), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, STK, Real Good Deal S., 8/5, 7f, 1:23.16, $99,750.

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Bluegrass Cat—Carrie's a Jewel: She's Blue Diamond (67-36), f, 4 yo, White Pine Racing, MSW, 8/20, 5f, 1:1.30, Boisterous—Stardust$2,750.Up: Money Muncher (58-26), c, 2 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/12, 5 1/2f, 1:6.54, Boisterous—Pretty$10,200. Syrie: Pretty Loud (58-26), g, 3 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 8/21, 6f, 1:13.60, $9,570. BOLD CHIEFTAIN Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 www.victoryrose.com6580

Calimonco—Air of Royalty: Aria Aperta (5-1), f, 4 yo, Los Alamitos, MCL, 8/13, 4 1/2f, 52.14, $4,260.

Richard's Kid—Sheza Eyeopener: Sheza Girly Girl (34-16), m, 5 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/11, 6f, 1:11.24, $27,600. Shaman Ghost—One Smokin' Lady: Smoken Shadow (47-23), g, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, ALW, 7/31, 6 1/2f, 1:15.23, $13,750.

Sixthirteen—La Midnite Classic: Classic Leah (13-7), m, 6 yo, Emerald Downs, STR, 8/6, 6f, 1:9.78, $9,075. Sky Mesa—Uzziel: Tadeo (110-55), g, 5 yo, Tillamook County Fair, SOC, 8/12, about 5f, 1:1.35, Sky$3,300.Mesa—Uzziel: Tadeo (110-55), g, 5 yo, Ferndale, STR, 8/21, 5f, 1:1.34, $4,400. Smiling Tiger—Perfect Rhyme: Tiger Queen (91-41), m, 5 yo, Sacramento, AOC, 7/31, 5 1/2f, 1:3.90, Smiling$21,060.Tiger—Joeandbetty'sbaby: Taming the Tigress (91-41), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/6, 6f, 1:10.64, $63,960.

Unionize—Heat Wave: Union Wave (13-8), g, 4 yo, Santa Rosa, STR, 8/14, 1mi (T), 1:37.66, $14,400.

Winners

Mr. Big—Palisadesprincess: Cashing Big Checks (68-33), f, 3 yo, Delaware Park, SOC, 7/27, about 7 1/2f, 1:29.65, $21,750.

Son of Smalls (33-15), g, 7 yo, White Pine Racing, ALW, 8/20, 5 1/2f, 1:7.10, $3,300. Empire Way—Just Details: Just Classy (32-15), m, 5 yo, Great Falls, ALW, 7/31, 5 1/4f, 1:5.20, Goldencents—Ms$2,035.

Vronsky—Cultural Icon: Iconic Sky (69-35), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, AOC, 8/7, 5f (T), 57.42, $49,200.

2-YEAR-OLDS Clubhouse Ride—You Can Dream: Chismosa (62-37), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, STK, California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association S., 8/7, 5 1/2f, 1:5.26, Coach$71,250.Bob—Southern Meeting: Juana Gallo (5-2), f, 2 yo, Santa Rosa, AOC, 8/5, 5f, 58.45, $21,060.

MAIDENS

Curlin to Mischief—Monstro Ness: Monstrodamous (44-18), g, 5 yo, Assiniboia Downs, AOC, 7/27, 1mi, 1:40.40, $9,900. Curlin to Mischief—Forestry's Delight: Forest Echo (44-18), g, 3 yo, Wyoming Downs, STK, Rod Galloway Thoroughbred Derby, 8/6, 6f, 1:15.30, Cyclotron—Myra$10,534.

Lucky Pulpit—Tall Stepper: Lucky Stepper (31-11), m, 6 yo, Arizona Downs, SOC, 8/1, 1mi, 1:37.10, Make$7,215.Music for Me—Drop a Dime: A Dime for Me (2-2), m, 6 yo, Santa Rosa, STR, 8/13, 6f, 1:10.81, $10,800.

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U S Ranger—Squeeze Me Tight: Kona Skye (27-8), g, 5 yo, Wyoming Downs, STK, Au Revoir H., 8/7, 1mi, 1:44.22, $9,030.

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Capital Account—Prettiest Princess: Pretty Countess (12-6), m, 5 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 8/17, 6f, 1:15.40, $9,570.

Gallant Son—Thainty: Bacalar (18-13), f, 4 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/6, 5f (T), 1:0.40, $8,400. Gallant Son—Be Faithful: Faithful Son (18-13), g, 5 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/12, 6f, 1:10.76, $7,975. GIG HARBOR Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 www.victoryrose.com6580

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Many Rivers—Crazy Smart: You Kidding Me (13-6), g, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, MSW, 8/6, 1mi (T), 1:40.43, $20,280.

Shaman Ghost—Guanahani: Shaman's Prodigy (47-23), f, 3 yo, Canterbury Park, MCL, 8/14, 6 1/2f, 1:18.96, $9,000.

Mr. Big—Renegade Heat: Big Hopes (68-33), f, 2

Grazen—Sun Belt: Louie Zamperini (85-44), g, 3 yo, Wyoming Downs, MSW, 7/30, 7 1/2f, 1:34.90, Grazen—Letthepartybegin:$3,000. Chalk Hill (85-44), f, 3 yo, Delaware Park, MCL, 8/11, 1 1/16mi, 1:48.90, $13,800.

Richard'sRichard'sPointNorthernyo,DelMar,MSW,8/13,51/2f,1:6.27,$48,000.Causeway—Pearl'sFromAbove:CowboyCauseway(43-20),g,4yo,EmeraldDowns,MCL,7/29,6f,1:11.27,$4,675.Piper—LaLapin:Piper'sCauseway(1-1),c,2yo,Sacramento,MCL,7/31,5f,59.14,$9,000.Kid—JadeWithEnvy:EliasGirl(34-16),f,3yo,Albuquerque,MCL,8/17,5f,59.26,$8,220.Kid—Pridelander:CousinNiecey(34-16),f,3yo,Ferndale,MCL,8/21,5f,1:2.70,$4,950.

Far From Over—Hurricaine Callie: Pandemic Girl (6-2), f, 2 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/12, 5 1/2f, 1:6.26, $10,200.

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Cyclotron—Shiri Furi: Lightning Star (17-11), g, 5 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/5, 1mi, 1:39.79, Dads$5,500.Caps—Restricted Access: Daddys Nina (26-11), f, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, WMC, 8/13, 5 1/2f, 1:4.79, $7,800. Dads Caps—Bonus Spin: Kangaroo Court (26-11), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/20, 5 1/2f, 1:3.33, Danzing$48,000.Candy—Kittens

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Midshipman—Sweet Nellie Brown: Youonlylivetwice (198-108), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/21, 5f, 59.36, Misremembered—Courtly$4,675.Vow: Forgotten Vows (41-18), g, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/4, 1mi, 1:40.72, $7,500.

He Be Fire N Ice—Cause Ur My Babe: Oubabe (19-8), c, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/18, 1mi (T), 1:36.19, Lakerville—Kadaya$48,000.(IRE): Lakaya (24-8), m, 5 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/12, 1mi (T), 1:39.07, Majestic$7,800.Harbor—Miss

Oops: Majestic Oops (20-8), f, 2 yo, Sacramento, MSW, 7/29, 5 1/2f, 1:5.93, $20,280. MANY RIVERS Victory Rose Thoroughbreds (707) 678 www.victoryrose.com6580

Mr. Big—Previewer: Its Big (68-33), g, 3 yo, Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, MSW, 7/31, 1mi (T), 1:36.56, $9,570.

Shanghai Bobby—Wild Cat Command: Shanghai Wild Cat (125-57), c, 3 yo, Ferndale, MCL, 8/21, 5f, 1:2.48, $4,950. SMILING TIGER Harris Farms (800) 311 www.harrisfarms.com6211

Cat Burglar—Burooz (IRE): Lassie Cat (14-7), f, 3 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/6, 6f, 1:11.88, $7,975.

Cat Burglar—Fly Away Angel: Stolen Halo (14-7), f, 3 yo, Arizona Downs, MCL, 8/13, 5f, 57.95, Circumference$5,030. (IRE)—Cozzene Queen: Circle of Royalty (20-6), f, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, MCL, 8/7, 6f, 1:13.12, $7,500. Circumference (IRE)—Tropical Moon: Moon Circumference (20-6), g, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 8/20, 1mi, 1:38.84, $4,675. Clubhouse Ride—Gannet: Clubhouse Wave (62-37), f, 4 yo, Emerald Downs, MCL, 7/31, 6f, 1:10.90, $5,500. Clubhouse Ride—Secret Thorn: Thorne House (62-37), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/7, 6f, 1:9.96, Clubhouse$48,000.Ride—Patriot C H: True Patriot (62-37), f, 3 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/19, 1mi (T), 1:36.86, $48,000. CONQUEST FARENHEIT Harris Farms (800) 311 www.harrisfarms.com6211

Street Belle: Equivocator (164-79), g, 4 yo, Grande Prairie, MSW, 8/21, 6 1/2f, 1:21.79, $2,809.

Stanford—Del Cielo: Justhappenlikethat (58-24), f, 3 yo, Sacramento, MCL, 7/29, 5 1/2f, 1:5.39, Stanford—Heat$7,500. Du Jour: Stan the Hot Man (58-24), g, 3 yo, Sacramento, MSW, 7/29, 1mi, 1:40.26, Stay$20,280.Thirsty—Forestry's Delight: Thirsty No More (164-69), f, 2 yo, Wyoming Downs, MSW, 7/30, 4f, 47.53, $3,000. Stay Thirsty—Frysland: Court Snort (164-69), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/12, 1mi (T), 1:37.14, WillVronsky—LitVronsky—TheVronsky—Seasontoperfection:Tom'sTenStay$48,000.Thirsty—TeeGame:TeeShot(164-69),g,3yo,SantaRosa,MCL,8/14,6f,1:12.63,$7,500.aPenny—Funnyoushouldask:Ransier(3-2),g,5yo,Albuquerque,MCL,8/5,6f,1:10.76,$8,083.Tribute—RiverElla:OakdaleRoad(28-12),g,2yo,SantaRosa,MCL,8/5,51/2f,1:7.28,$7,500.KissofCran(69-35),f,3yo,ArapahoePark,MCL,7/26,51/2f,1:6.99,$4,200.ToastofTroy:DDSExpress(69-35),g,4yo,DelMar,WMC,7/28,6f,1:10.60,$18,000.deBet:BetdeVron(69-35),f,2yo,SantaRosa,MSW,8/12,51/2f,1:5.20,$20,280.TakeCharge—LostBus:DutchBus(157-82),g,4yo,DelMar,MCL,8/6,51/2f,1:4.33,$25,200.

Gig Harbor—Honeysuckle Rose: Harbor's Rose (17-8), f, 3 yo, Santa Rosa, MSW, 8/7, 5f (T), 59.45, $20,280. Govenor Charlie—Rugula: Mike Dad (17-8), g, 3 yo, Sacramento, MCL, 7/30, 5 1/2f, 1:4.76, $7,500.

Smiling Tiger—She's So Vain: Tiger Spice (91-41), f, 4 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/5, 5 1/2f, 1:4.98, $25,200. Smiling Tiger—Siqueira: Don'tthinkjustdoit (91-41), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/11, 1mi (T), 1:37.49, $48,000. Smiling Tiger—Greatest Escape: Smiling At Val (91-41), g, 3 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/11, 7f, 1:25.38, Smokem—Paula's$18,000.Pistol: It's Saul Right (14-4), f, 2 yo, Del Mar, MCL, 8/19, 5 1/2f, 1:5.63, Southern$25,200.Image—Handfull: Happy Does (22-13), c, 2 yo, Santa Rosa, MSW, 8/14, 1mi (T), 1:40.57, $20,280. Square Eddie—Roveing Patrol: Square Footage (82-30), f, 3 yo, Remington Park, MCL, 8/19, 5 1/2f, 1:6.97, $5,796. STANFORD Tommy Town Farms (805) 686 www.tommytownfarms.com4337

Trip: Giver Not a Taker (48-16), g, 2 yo, Del Mar, MSW, 8/14, 5 1/2f, 1:4.51, $48,000.

Far From Over—Nada Joke: Stolen Vote (6-2), c, 2 yo, Santa Rosa, MSW, 8/6, 5 1/2f, 1:6.09, $15,600.

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Dr. Ahmed Tibary, professor of theriogenology at the department of veterinary clinical sciences at Washington State University, says mare behavior is a huge concern in competition horses if it interferes with their job or ease of handling.“Usually the frst thought is to blame the ovaries,” Tibary said. “But the challenge is to prove whether the behavior is actually related to hormones during the estrous cycle. Determining whether it is linked to hormones can become very involved with many examinations.

ESTRUS?

Changes in mare behavior might be caused by things other than the estrous cycle

Often when a mare behaves badly, her attitude and actions are blamed on estrus. But in some instances the unwanted behavior could stem from some other problem. Figuring out what is causing the behavior must be the frst step in trying to address it in a positive way.

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ares often exhibit changes in behavior relative to their estrous cycles. Sometimes the behavior is extreme enough that it interferes with their management, training, or performance.

“We have to also establish what the behavior is. It might be signs of estrus, but it may be due to other things. Te frst thing I ask is whether this mare has been doing this behavior for quite a while or did she just start exhibiting CAUSES OF AND TECHNIQUES TO MANAGE BAD BEHAVIOR IN MARES HEATHER SMITH THOMAS

“When clients tell me their mare is cranky, difcult to handle, or not performing well, they often ask if they should stop her cycles. But we have to determine whether this behavior is actually due to her cycle, so I recommend that they keep a journal noting the dates and the mare’s behavior.

www.ctba.com ❙ September 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED 35 this behavior. Is it happening in spring and summer or in November and December when many mares are not actually“Defnecycling?the behavior and keep a journal to record the observed behavior. People can also make a video to show exactly what the mare is doing. Tis is easier than to accurately describe it in words and is very useful for comparisons.”Tibaryalsohas the owner use a grading system for classifcation of the behavior—starting at zero. At zero, you would say she is totally normal, very relaxed and cooperative under saddle, with no crankiness. At a score of one, she might be distracted or not quite her normal self. At two, she is mildly displaying a diferent behavior or signs of estrus, and at three, she is strongly displaying this kind of behavior. “If a person can also get videos of the behavior, that helps us determine if it’s estrus related,” he said. An advantage for a racehorse in training is that the trainer and veterinarian often are evaluating each horse every day, which helps monitor a flly or mare’s“Whenbehavior.sheis at zero, we can check her and see what her ovaries are doing, and examine her again when she’s at three, to see what the ovaries are doing—and keep the journal,” Tibary said. “If she is at zero for 12 to 14 days, and then goes to a one, a two, and then remains at three for several days, this indicates to me that she was coming into estrus and is now in a full-blown estrus. Te journal and daily activities can help point to whether this is related to her ovaries or not.”

KEEP HER FROM CYCLING?

“Te treatments that have been proven to work best—to stop a mare from showing signs of estrus—is the administration of either straight progesterone or the analog (synthetic progestogen, which is altrenogest or Regumate).

If the mare is exhibiting unwanted behavior during estrus, many clients opt to try something to halt her estrous cycles, especially if she is in a high-performance career. “Tis sparks discussion regarding what works and what doesn’t,” Tibary said. “Tere is a lot of hearsay on what works. Many people believe in certain treatments or protocols that have not been proven scientifcally to work.

Tere are other types of progestogen that people have tried, that work on other species—and they may swear by those treatments—but the scientifc evidence is not there to prove that those types of progestogens work in mares for this particular indication.”

Another possibility for suppression of heat cycles or ovarian activity suppression is using a vaccine against the hormone“OvarianGnRH.activity is controlled by gonadotrophin, which is regulated by GnRH pulses,” Tibary said. “Immunization of mares against GnRH induces anti-GnRH antibodies that bind to the GnRH and keep it from binding to receptors on the pituitary gland, removing the stimulus for gonadotropin secretion. Tis results in decreased ovarian activity and the mare does not ovulate or come into estrus. Tere has been a lot of research on this for control of feral horse population, but no product is yet approved in the U.S.”

A vaccine is in use in Australia, but it is not advised for mares ever likely to be intended for breeding. In one study some young Toroughbred mares that were vaccinated never returned to proper cycling when the vaccine was stopped.“Other treatments have been tried to block mares from showing estrus,” said Tibary. “Intrauterine devices have historically been used for this purpose, since this technique can prolong the luteal phase of the cycle, keeping the mare from coming into estrus for a variable period of time. Prevention of cyclicity in mares and female camels by placing a date pit in the uterus is a common practice in many Bedouin tribes. Dutch veterinarians adapted this technique by using intrauterine glass balls (marbles).”Tistechnique was popular for a while, but is not in use much today. “Te glass marbles inserted into the uterus do block estrus for a period of time, ranging from 45 to 60 days, in about 40 to 60% of the mares,” Tibary said. “Tere is some danger associated with use of marbles, however. People have been using them in the U.S. for more than 20 years, but in the past few years there have been reports of marbles breaking or creating damage. Tis possibility makes me reluctant to use them. “A recent technique that is attractive as a safe way to suppress heat is to give the mare oxytocin. Studies have shown that if you give daily intramuscular injections of oxytocin, starting the seventh day after ovulation and continuing until the 14th day (for about a week), you create a situation of pseudo-pregnancy. Te mare thinks she is pregnant and maintains her corpus luteum, which keeps her own progesterone level high. Terefore, she does not come into estrus. “Tis works on about 60 to 80% of mares, depending on which studies you look at, and mares stop cycling for up to two months with this treatment. Some veterinarians are now going this route with clients who want to halt estrous behavior in their mares.”

But the challenge is to prove whether the behavior is actually related to hormones during the estrous cycle.”

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— Dr. Ahmed Tibary

“Te technique for removing that ovary, which we use here at WSU, is minimally invasive. Te surgeon just goes in with a laparoscope and takes the ovary out in small pieces. We don’t need to open up the fank, like we did in the past. Tis new technique is much easier on mares.”

If a mare is given this many injections, a person must be careful to use very clean and proper injection techniques to avoid injection-site reactions or infections. Te injections are generally given in the neck, alternating from one side to the other when giving the 29 injections. You do not want to make the neck sore. “I have not used that technique (the 29 days), but I have used the seven-day regime—knowing when the mare has ovulated,” Tibary said. “My clients have been happy with the results. “When the research frst came out, I was concerned about it because injection of oxytocin requires a fairly high dose. I was concerned that this much would make the mare have uterine cramps, but when we had an AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) forum, I posed this question to the veterinarians who have done it with many mares. No one had observed any problems, and when I started using this technique, I didn’t see any trouble with it either.“We just need to be very careful when giving any injections because the last thing you want is an abscess or a clostridial infection. Unfortunately, we do see a clostridial myositis every now and then from an injection. “Some mares have more exuberant estrus than others. Tere are some theories that it’s not so much the estrus as it is the change in hormones that makes some mares cranky, but I don’t know of any studies that have shown this. But we do wonder if it’s partly the changes, when some of these particular behaviors cannot be explained.”

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BEHAVIOR ABNORMALITIES

PHOTOSTIBARYAHMED

Intrauterine devices, such as a marble, have been used to prolong the luteal phase of the estrous cycle and keep the mare from coming into estrus

An abnormality of the ovary, such as this granulosatheca cell tumor, might be the cause of a mare’s aggressive behavior

It’s not always a simple issue to fgure out and resolve the behavioral problems in “Removingmares.estrus is actually the easiest thing to tackle, either with injections or feeding the mare Regumate,” Tibary said. “Tere are many things that may be obvious behavioral changes, such as hypersensitivity, sensitive when you put the saddle on, etc.”

Te drawback of using oxytocin in this manner is that you would have to know when the mare has actually ovulated. “A study was done to fnd a way to try to avoid doing that and found that if you start the mare on the oxytocin injections at any time during her cycle and give them for 29 days, you can achieve the same results. She will not come into heat again for as much as two months.”

Sometimes the changes in behavior, or even some of the signs we think of as estrus, are actually due to other factors or diseases. Tere can also be abnormalities in cycles that might cause mares to remain in heat for a long time. “Te normal transition from anestrus (in winter) to cyclicity again in the spring may be long,” Tibary said. “As mares come out of anestrus, cycles may be very erratic and they may remain in estrus for a long period of time. Some experience a phenomenon we call split estrus, where they show estrus for a few days, then skip a couple of days, then come back in heat again, during that transition. Tese erratic cycles continue until they establish their frst ovulation.”Somemares exhibit aggressive behavior, which might or might not be caused by their cycles. “We have seen many mares that develop extreme aggressive behavior and become very dangerous without any obvious abnormalities of the ovaries or any other system,” Tibary said. “I have also seen cases where mares change behavior when they are moved to a new environment with new horses.”Teabnormality of the ovary that most commonly leads to abnormal behavior is a granulosa-theca cell “Aggressive,tumor.stallion-like behavior is generally due to abnormally high levels of steroid hormones from a hormone-producing tumor,” said Tibary. “About 40% of granulosa cell tumors contain thecal cells that produce testosterone, though mares with granulosa cell tumors may show a variety of signs. About 20% show continuous estrus and about 25% appear to be in anestrus, never showing signs of“We’veheat. had mares that within a few days went from being very calm to becoming very dangerous to anyone around them. Some of these mares will aggressively attack other horses and may herd, tease, or mount other mares. Te only way to address this problem is to remove the diseased ovary.

It is always important to determine the reason for the mare’s behavior and then address it appropriately, rather than just assuming it is due to estrus.

A number of things can be mistaken for estrous behavior, such as mares that twitch the tail continually when ridden, lean a certain way, or rub against fences. “Tey may emit small jets of fuid or urine and posture like they are urinating” Tibary said. “Tese behaviors might seem like signs of estrus, but can be signs of a urinary/bladder nfection or a Anyvaginitis.”medical condition that creates irritation or discomfort in the vagina or urinary tract can cause a mare to show signs such as a raised tail, frequent attempts to urinate, etc. that might be confused with signs of estrus.

EBERHARDTM.ANNE

Evaluation of the mare is crucial before beginning any kind of therapy or techniques for modifying her behavior.

In some situations, a timid mare might squirt urine when she cowers in response to what she perceives as a threat. But these mares generally clamp the tail and do not show the other typical signs of estrus.

Tere are also mares that have painful ovulation, and it’s not the estrus itself that makes them cranky, but the pain of ovulation. Tis could create colic signs as well as a cranky attitude.

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Low-grade orthopedic problems might frst show up as a change in behavior and performance due to the discomfort, rather than as an obvious lameness.“When a mare starts showing unwanted behavior, we try to fgure out whether there have been any changes in the way the mare is managed or changes in nutrition or in training/riding,” said Tibary. “I discuss this with the clients and feel their frustration—because we cannot reach a simple diagnosis on one veterinary visit. We keep trying to fgure out what is wrong with that mare.”

ororwaybeenoutbehavior,unwantedwetrytofgurewhethertherehaveanychangesinthethemareismanagedchangesinnutritionintraining/riding.”

Evaluation of a mare and her behavior patterns is important before beginning any kind of therapy or instituting any kind of techniques for modifying her behaviors

“In Toroughbreds, a lot of mares develop vaginitis when they become ft because they tend to become windsuckers,” Tibary said. “Te anus sinks forward and feces/fuid from defecation may fall into the vulva and create irritation and infection. Tis is why most of Toroughbred fllies in training have a Caslick’s procedure, to prevent this. Ten they don’t become irritated and unable to focus on training.”

If mares have behavioral problems that are linked to normal ovarian activity, the owner might choose the option of having both ovaries removed. If she is never going to be a broodmare, this could be a solution. “Tere are some studies and observations, however, showing that some of the mares that have had ovaries removed become persistently receptive to or showing to the stallion, similar to some spayed female cats,” said Tibary. “By spaying the mare, you remove all of the hormonal control of behavior. More than 70% will no longer show signs of estrus after spaying, but a small percentage will still show some of the signs. “Tere are other reasons why mares might show undesirable behavior, and it may or may not be related to reproductive cycles. For example, some clients tell us about mares that are occasionally very sensitive in the fank area, or under saddle, or don’t want to turn a certain way. “Te frst reaction is thinking that the ovary on that side is ovulating and possibly painful. If you work up these mares, you’d have to remove all other sources of pain in order to prove this. Back pain is one possibility, which is difcult to sort out.”

When a mare starts showing

— Dr. Ahmed Tibary

“Mares with severe abdominal pain may also hemorrhage into the ovary and develop a hematoma in the ovary,” said Tibary.

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Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 53 203 29 $1,133,793

17 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 28 17 $528,510 $18,875 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 75 60 $1,406,447 $18,753 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 47 $1,267,114 $18,364 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 67 54 $1,227,202 $18,316 SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MONEY WON Sire Rnrs Strts Won Earned Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 171 821 120 $3,025,034 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 85 374 74 $2,829,001 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 174 1203 132 $2,494,786 4 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 62 303 59 $2,048,607

Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 43 193 25 $397,723 27 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 20 84 12 $393,302 28 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus 47 242 19 $383,856 29 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 32 175 18 $381,834 30 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 19 114 21 $361,277 31 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 77 14 $360,383 32 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 19 73 8 $344,783 33 Smart Bid, 2006, by Smart Strike 24 107 12 $340,947 34 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 28 103 11 $327,464 35 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 20 110 16 $317,955 36 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 23 125 15 $304,661 37 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie 19 91 12 $297,528 38 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 17 124 16 $282,892 39 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam 17 98 16 $282,302 40 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 43 4 $279,746 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 29 120 16 $277,138 Heaven’s Glory (JPN), 2013, by Tapit 9 40 6 $259,119 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat 15 88 9 $251,861 Storm Wolf, 2002, by Stormin Fever 17 101 11 $246,586 Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat 24 102 10 $230,124 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew 9 48 5 $222,389 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) 14 83 11 $210,648 TURF SIRES CALIFORNIA 2006, by Benchmark Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 253 $1,029,131 Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike $945,268 Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) $756,394 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 27 57 7 9 $528,024 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 45 108 13 16 $487,571 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 13 36 3 4 $478,577 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 30 71 9 9 $466,981 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 28 60 9 9 $433,237 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 23 64 8 9 $413,770 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 29 54 4 5 $306,597 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 10 29 3 3 $258,140 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 27 48 4 5 $223,271 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 16 30 3 3 $209,168 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 13 22 5 7 $163,093 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 7 13 3 3 $151,456 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew 4 10 1 2 $148,584 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 5 11 2 2 $125,724 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat 6 18 2 2 $123,275 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 14 27 2 2 $119,756

Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 10 15 $194,626 $19,463 16 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 19 21 $361,277 $19,015

Races

49 103 14 18 $1,191,215 2 Sir

Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 54 232 36 $805,652 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 44 196 32 $779,121 18 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 58 179 26 $765,659 19

34 88 10 12

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The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text. Earnings are from Northern Hemisphere racing and include adjusted money from Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore. Adjusted earnings are put on par with average North American earnings from the previous year. The average North American purse in 2018 was $23,755 or 50% of the average purse in Japan. To put earnings on par, Japanese earnings are multiplied by 50% before being applied to the total earnings above. Hong Kong earnings are adjusted by 15%, and Singapore adjusted by 66%. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Racing statistics through Aug. 21, 2022.

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6 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 68 268 48 $1,838,701

Sire Rnrs Strts Wnrs Wins Earned 1 Grazen,

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 67 380 50 $1,188,758

2022 LEADING

4 Clubhouse

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 52 276 50 $1,033,731

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 42 197 25 $646,520 20 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 34 159 26 $554,920 21 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 28 130 17 $528,510 22 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 27 119 26 $525,589 23 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 17 67 15 $487,877 24 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 119 21 $430,760 25 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 26 104 15 $398,163 26

7 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 82 331 49 $1,616,445 8 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 75 392 60 $1,406,447 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 288 47 $1,267,114

5 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 75 392 60 $1,406,447

11 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 20 84 $393,302 $4,682 12 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 77 $360,383 $4,680

21 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 119 $430,760 $3,620

15 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 53 23 29 $1,133,793

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 42 18 25 $646,520

14 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 58 24 26 $765,659

18 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 26 104 $398,163 $3,828

13 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 54 27 36 $805,652

Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 27 119 26 $525,589 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 42 197 25 $646,520

Earned

22 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 27 15 26 $525,589 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 32 15 18 $381,834 Rnrs Srts Start Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 23 91 $888,098 $9,759 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 85 374 $2,829,001 $7,564 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 17 67 $487,877 $7,282 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 68 268 $1,838,701 $6,861 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 62 303 $2,048,607 $6,761 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 53 203 $1,133,793 $5,585 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 48 167 $829,500 $4,967 8 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 82 331 $1,616,445 $4,884 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 91 402 $1,923,536 $4,785

16 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 67 54 $1,227,202 $11,250 17 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 34 26 $554,920 $10,832

16 Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 43 20 25 $397,723

3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 85 374 74 $2,829,001

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 52 276 50 $1,033,731 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 82 331 49 $1,616,445

Races

21 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 53 29 $1,133,793 $10,240

Sire Rnrs Wnrs Won Earned

Northern Causeway, 2008, by Giant’s Causeway 43 193 25 $397,723

17 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 44 196 $779,121 $3,975

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 91 402 64 $1,923,536

Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 34 16 26 $554,920 Champ Pegasus, 2006, by Fusaichi Pegasus 47 16 19 $383,856

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 67 36 54 $1,227,202

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON Races Sire Rnrs Srts Won Earned

10 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 68 33 48 $1,838,701

12 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 82 30 49 $1,616,445

16 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 28 130 $528,510 $4,065

2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER START Earnings Sire

I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 174 77 132 $2,494,786 2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 171 72 120 $3,025,034 3 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 85 44 74 $2,829,001

4 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 91 41 64 $1,923,536 5 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 62 37 59 $2,048,607

Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 67 35 50 $1,188,758

1 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 174 1203 132 $2,494,786 2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 171 821 120 $3,025,034

Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 75 37 60 $1,406,447

8 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 35 47 $1,267,114

2022

13 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 27 119 $525,589 $4,417

15 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 58 179 $765,659 $4,277

Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 34 159 26 $554,920

• Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 67 350 54 $1,227,202 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 67 380 50 $1,188,758

11 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 91 64 $1,923,536 $13,650 12 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 68 48 $1,838,701 $13,400 13 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam 17 16 $282,302 $12,420

15 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 52 50 $1,033,731 $11,635

19 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 48 16 20 $829,500

7 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 47 $1,267,114 $14,820 8 Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 10 15 $194,626 $14,751 9 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 17 16 $282,892 $14,719

www.ctba.com ❙ September 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED 41 Leading California Sires Lists 2022 LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY MEDIAN EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Sire Rnrs Won Earned Median 1 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 23 19 $888,098 $29,225 2 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 62 59 $2,048,607 $20,095 3 Unionize, 2006, by Dixie Union 13 14 $360,383 $19,584 4 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 19 21 $361,277 $18,544 5 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 85 74 $2,829,001 $16,503 6 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 22 21 $430,760 $15,645

19 Empire Way, 2009, by Empire Maker 32 18 $381,834 $10,511

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 52 276 $1,033,731 $3,745 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 171 821 $3,025,034 $3,685

14 Gervinho, 2010, by Unusual Heat 15 9 $251,861 $12,249

Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 62 303 59 $2,048,607

17 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 44 18 32 $779,121

Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 68 268 48 $1,838,701 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 288 47 $1,267,114 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 54 232 36 $805,652 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 44 196 32 $779,121 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 53 203 29 $1,133,793 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 58 179 26 $765,659

20 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 27 26 $525,589 $10,440

Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 52 32 50 $1,033,731

10 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 19 73 $344,783 $4,723

18 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 17 15 $487,877 $10,610

14 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 69 288 $1,267,114 $4,400

10 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 14 7 $193,040 $13,908

LEADING SIRES IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS

3 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 43 4 $279,746

BY MONEY

4 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 4 $279,746 $19,982

6 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 11 3 $153,904 $13,991

8 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 10 1 $108,333 $10,833 9 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 5 1 $45,300 $9,060

11 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 14 4 $110,274 $7,877

Texas Ryano, 2011, by Curlin 2 1 1 $22,740 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 3 1 2 $14,332 Point Piper, 2010, by Giant’s Causeway 1 1 1 $14,200 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 2 1 1 $12,031 2022 LEADING SIRES OF

Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 5 11 4 $186,667

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 11 17 3 $153,904

11 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 4 1 2 $136,250 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 10 1 1 $108,333 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 4 1 1 $64,240 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 5 1 1 $45,300

1 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 8 17 7 $305,746

Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame 6 2 2 $52,416

9 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 4 7 2 $136,250

5 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 9 3 $126,620 $14,069

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2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF RACES WON

6 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 6 13 3 $172,136

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 9 3 3 $126,620 9 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 4 2 2 $68,048

Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 9 16 3 $126,620

7 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 32 6 $395,846 $12,370

CALIFORNIA WON Races Sire Rnrs Strts Won Earned 1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 32 70 6 $395,846 2 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 8 17 7 $305,746 3 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 43 4 $279,746 4 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 5 11 4 $186,667 5 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 6 13 3 $172,136 6 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 11 17 3 $153,904 7 Clubhouse Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 4 7 2 $136,250 8 Dads Caps, 2010, by Discreet Cat 9 16 3 $126,620 9 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 14 28 4 $110,274 10 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 10 14 1 $108,333 11 Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 4 10 2 $68,048 12 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 4 9 1 $64,240 13 Far From Over, 2012, by Blame 6 13 2 $52,416 14 Mrazek, 2013, by Square Eddie 4 9 0 $50,903 15 Prospect Park, 2012, by Tapit 5 10 1 $45,300 16 Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again 1 3 1 $40,900 17 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 3 6 1 $39,482 18 † Vronsky,1999, by Danzig 3 8 1 $37,780 19 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando 1 2 2 $36,660 20 Tamarando ,2011, by Bertrando 2 5 1 $32,650 21 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 2 5 1 $32,330 22 Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 4 7 0 $31,870 23 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction 1 2 1 $30,400 24 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 3 5 1 $28,740 25 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 1 3 1 $24,336 26 Texas Ryano, 2011, by Curlin 2 4 1 $22,740 27 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 4 6 0 $19,600 28 He Be Fire N Ice, 2008, by Unusual Heat 1 2 0 $18,340 29 Capital Account, 2007, by Closing Argument 1 4 0 $17,160 2022 LEADING SIRES OF TWO-YEAR-OLDS

IN CALIFORNIA BY AVERAGE EARNINGS PER RUNNER Races Earnings/ Sire Rnrs Won Earned Runner

TWO-YEAR-OLDS

2 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 5 4 $186,667 $37,333 3 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 6 3 $172,136 $28,689

10 Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame 6 2 $52,416 $8,736

Conquest Farenheit, 2014, by Scat Daddy 4 10 2 $68,048 Far From Over, 2012-21, by Blame 6 13 2 $52,416 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando 1 2 2 $36,660

Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 14 28 4 $110,274

Races Sire Rnrs Srts Won Earned

2 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 32 70 6 $395,846

Big Bad Leroybrown, 2004, by Wild Again 1 1 1 $40,900 † Majestic Harbor, 2008, by Rockport Harbor 3 1 1 $39,482 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 3 1 1 $37,780 Coach Bob, 2009, by Bertrando 1 1 2 $36,660 Tamarando, 2011, by Bertrando 2 1 1 $32,650 Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 2 1 1 $32,330 Merit Man, 2010, by With Distinction 1 1 1 $30,400 Cat Burglar, 2010, by Unbridled’s Song 3 1 1 $28,740 Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 1 1 1 $24,336

Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 3 6 2 $14,332

IN CALIFORNIA BY NUMBER OF WINNERS Races Sire Rnrs Wnrs Won Earned 1 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 32 6 6 $395,846 2 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 8 5 7 $305,746 3 Smokem, 2015, by Union Rags 14 4 4 $279,746 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 14 4 4 $110,274 5 Tom’s Tribute, 2010, by Lion Heart 5 3 4 $186,667 Straight Fire, 2014, by Dominus 6 3 3 $172,136 Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 11 3 3 $153,904

1 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 8 7 $305,746 $38,218

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Lakerville, 2008, by Unusual Heat 5 17 86 50-58% 30-35% 5-6% 1-1% 0-0% $1,635,212 0.66 1.17 43 Mast Track, 2004, by Mizzen Mast 7 8 59 46-78% 33-56% 6-10% 0-0% 0-0% $1,630,652 0.64 0.83

17 Richard’s Kid, 2005, by Lemon Drop Kid 6 18 110 56-51% 40-36% 7-6% 0-0% 0-0% $3,316,170 0.99 0.90

18 Cyclotron, 2000, by Grand Slam 13 12 160 108-68% 85-53% 1-1% 3-2% 1-1% $6,524,059 0.95 1.08 † Tizbud, 1999, by Cee’s Tizzy 14 16 228 160-70% 100-44% 16-7% 7-3% 2-1% $8,434,500 0.95 0.84 20 Misremembered, 2006, by Candy Ride (ARG) 8 23 182 124-68% 79-43% 19-10% 7-4% 0-0% $6,735,505 0.94 1.10

21 Ministers Wild Cat, 2000, by Deputy Minister 14 38 533 426-80% 325-61% 80-15% 21-4% 2-0% $25,267,832 0.93 0.87 Trapper, 2000, by Iron Cat 11 5 56 44-79% 33-59% 13-23% 1-2% 0-0% $2,295,699 0.93 0.74 23 Bedford Falls, 2003, by Forestry 9 6 55 39-71% 26-47% 4-7% 1-2% 0-0% $2,470,115 0.92 0.86 24 Graydar, 2009, by Unbridled’s Song 6 53 316 247-78% 170-54% 49-16% 7-2% 1-0% $14,123,291 0.91 1.33 25 Anthony’s Cross, 2008, by Indian Charlie 6 11 63 43-68% 29-46% 5-8% 2-3% 0-0% $1,978,515 0.88 0.93 26 Roi Charmant, 2001, by Evansville Slew 9 6 58 45-78% 28-48% 6-10% 2-3% 0-0% $2,612,137 0.85 0.70 27 Slew’s Tiznow, 2005, by Tiznow 8 22 179 108-60% 78-44% 21-12% 7-4% 1-1% $5,154,269 0.84 0.93 28 Lightnin N Thunder, 2001, by Storm Cat 16 13 215 146-68% 96-45% 27-13% 6-3% 0-0% $5,956,133 0.83 1.04 29 James Street, 2007, by El Prado (IRE) 6 10 62 29-47% 13-21% 2-3% 1-2% 0-0% $1,131,768 0.81 0.81

44 Govenor Charlie, 2010, by Midnight Lute 4 16 65 40-62% 19-29% 10-15% 1-2% 0-0% $1,193,697 0.63 0.74

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46 Onebadshark, 2000, by Diligence 14 4 54 43-80% 34-63% 6-11% 1-2% 0-0% $1,488,620 0.62 0.97

12 Jersey Town, 2006, by Speightstown 7 32 221 159-72% 115-52% 30-14% 7-3% 2-1% $9,146,341 1.03 1.04

2 Clubhouse

Graded Avg Named 2YO Stakes Stakes Progeny Comp Stallion (Foreign Foaled), Year, Sire Crops Size Foals Runners Winners Winners Winners Winners Earnings AEI Index Grazen, 2006, by Benchmark 10 28 279 190-68% 130-47% 23-8% 16-6% 4-1% $16,091,692 1.48 1.04 Ride, 2008, by Candy Ride (ARG) 5 24 120 90-75% 68-57% 18-15% 5-4% 2-2% $6,770,727 1.44 0.94 † Square Eddie, 2006, by Smart Strike 10 28 282 241-85% 187-66% 63-22% 19-7% 3-1% $22,957,040 1.43 1.12 Mr. Big, 2003, by Dynaformer 9 20 180 110-61% 67-37% 19-11% 7-4% 1-1% $6,717,026 1.31 0.91 Sir Prancealot (IRE), 2010, by Tamayuz (GB) 5 56 281 252-90% 162-58% 87-31% 11-4% 6-2% $13,274,392 1.21 0.91 † Vronsky, 1999, by Danzig 15 23 348 253-73% 181-52% 32-9% 12-3% 4-1% $18,805,040 1.19 1.02 Stay Thirsty, 2008, by Bernardini 7 70 489 379-78% 256-52% 84-17% 16-3% 3-1% $26,903,975 1.18 1.30 • Bluegrass Cat, 2003, by Storm Cat 13 62 802 638-80% 464-58% 125-16% 37-5% 6-1% $48,763,705 1.15 1.48 Eddington, 2001, by Unbridled 14 34 475 358-75% 260-55% 60-13% 12-3% 3-1% $22,538,482 1.12 1.33 Street Hero, 2006, by Street Cry (IRE) 7 27 186 141-76% 103-55% 20-11% 7-4% 3-2% $8,680,095 1.06 0.96 Idiot Proof, 2004, by Benchmark 10 14 137 83-61% 59-43% 18-13% 2-1% 0-0% $4,410,654 1.04 0.92

Rousing Sermon, 2009, by Lucky Pulpit 4 13 52 28-54% 18-35% 6-12% 0-0% 0-0% $794,986 0.62 1.08 U S Ranger, 2004, by Danzig 10 39 394 313-79% 206-52% 50-13% 3-1% 2-1% $10,822,493 0.62 1.18

14 I’ll Have Another, 2009, by Flower Alley 7 62 432 402-93% 295-68% 68-16% 4-1% 2-0% $45,517,200 1.01 1.08

Smiling Tiger, 2007, by Hold That Tiger 6 56 335 202-60% 128-38% 34-10% 9-3% 1-0% $11,559,778 1.01 0.99

Time to Get Even, 2004, by Stephen Got Even 9 10 88 65-74% 43-49% 17-19% 1-1% 0-0% $3,400,108 0.81 0.70 31 Danzing Candy, 2013, by Twirling Candy 2 64 127 49-39% 19-15% 11-9% 0-0% 0-0% $1,226,924 0.80 1.06 Desert Code, 2004, by E Dubai 10 18 182 135-74% 98-54% 21-12% 4-2% 0-0% $6,870,805 0.80 0.99 33 † Curlin to Mischief, 2011, by Curlin 4 30 121 62-51% 33-27% 16-13% 3-2% 0-0% $1,990,344 0.78 0.82 Surf Cat, 2002, by Sir Cat 11 13 138 91-66% 61-44% 7-5% 2-1% 2-1% $4,527,738 0.78 1.10 35 Bold Chieftain, 2003, by Chief Seattle 8 12 98 61-62% 44-45% 8-8% 1-1% 0-0% $3,166,822 0.75 0.87 36 Fullbridled, 2001, by Unbridled’s Song 12 7 89 48-54% 30-34% 3-3% 1-1% 0-0% $1,708,751 0.74 0.84 37 Tannersmyman, 1998, by Lord Carson 17 11 183 140-77% 97-53% 24-13% 4-2% 1-1% $6,348,669 0.73 0.69 38 Gig Harbor, 2008, by City Zip 6 12 69 32-46% 17-25% 2-3% 0-0% 0-0% $899,065 0.70 0.77 39 Stanford, 2012, by Malibu Moon 2 57 114 67-59% 34-30% 16-14% 0-0% 0-0% $1,376,373 0.68 0.96 40 Golden Balls (IRE), 2004, by Danehill Dancer (IRE) 9 7 67 47-70% 25-37% 2-3% 0-0% 0-0% $1,416,331 0.66 0.71

These statistics are for active California-based sires with a minimum of 50 foals of racing age, ranked here by their lifetime Average Earnings Index (AEI.) The statistics shown here are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems (TJCIS). While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy. A dagger (†) indicates a stallion that has been pensioned or has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere (sires no longer standing in California remain on these lists until their last Cal-bred crop turns 3 years old). Freshman sires are highlighted in bold text.. 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 (UAE) only. Stakes winners and wins follow TJCIS stakes rules. Percentages are based upon number of named foals of racing age.

Southern Image, 2000, by Halo’s Image 14 24 338 271-80% 200-59% 53-16% 8-2% 1-0% $16,323,244 1.01 1.09

Many Rivers, 2005, by Storm Cat 9 9 79 51-65% 30-38% 7-9% 0-0% 0-0% $1,835,404 0.63 0.79

Grace Upon Grace, 2007, by Rio Verde 9 7 62 44-71% 20-32% 9-15% 1-2% 0-0% $1,435,179 0.66 0.88

13 Acclamation, 2006, by Unusual Heat 7 29 202 136-67% 83-41% 12-6% 5-2% 1-0% $6,897,772 1.02 1.16

2022 GOLDEN STATE SERIES - 4.575 MILLION A RESTRICTED STAKES SCHEDULE FOR REGISTERED CALIFORNIA BRED OR SIRED HORSES Sat, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 15 Sat, Jan 15 Sun, Jan 16 Mon, Feb 21 Mon, Feb 21 Sat, Mar 19 Sun, Mar 20 Sat, Apr 9 Sat, Apr 9 Sun, May 1 Sun, May 1 Sat, May 28 Sat, May 28 Sat, May 28 Sat, May 28 Sat, May 28 Sat, Jun 25 Thur, Jul 28 Fri, Aug 5 Sat, Aug 6 Sun, Aug 7 Fri, Aug 12 Sun, Aug 21 Mon, Sep 5 Fri, Sep 9 Sat, Oct 8 Sat, Oct 15 Sun, Oct 16 Sat, Oct 29 Sat, Oct DecemberDecemberNovemberNovember29 LRCLRCDMRDMRSASASASAFNODMRDMRDMRDMRDMRDMRDMRDMRLRCSASASASASAGGGGSASASASASASASASASASASA Unusual Heat Turf Classic Sunshine Millions F/M Turf Sprint California Cup Oaks California Cup Sprint California Cup Derby Spring Fever Stakes Tiznow Stakes Irish O’Brien Stakes Sensational Star Stakes Echo Eddie Stakes Evening Jewel Stakes Silky Sullivan Stakes Campanile Stakes Crystal Water Stakes Snow Chief Stakes Fran’s Valentine Stakes Thor’s KingSovietCaryBettyGoldenGoldenCaliforniaCaliforniaHarrisI’mGenerousSolanaGraduationCTBACaliforniaRealFleetBertrandoMelairEchoStakesStakesTreatStakesGoodDealStakesDreamin’StakesStakesStakesBeachStakesPortionStakesSmokinStakesFarmsStakesDistaffFlagHandicapStateJuvenileFilliesStateJuvenileGrableStakesGrantStakesProblemStakesGloriousStakes Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-OldsThree-Year-OldsFour-Year-Olds& Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Four-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsThree-Year-OldsThree-Year-OldsThree-Year-OldsThree-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsThree-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsThree-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsThree-Year-OldsThree-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsTwo-Year-OldsTwo-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsTwo-Year-OldsTwo-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-OldsTwo-Year-OldsTwo-Year-Olds & Up Three-Year-Olds & Up Two-Year-OldsTwo-Year-OldsFilliesF/MFilliesF/MFilliesF/MFilliesFilliesFilliesF/MFilliesFilliesF/MF/M $100,000$100,000$100,000$100,000$150,000$150,000$100,000$100,000$75,000$125,000$125,000$150,000$125,000$125,000$150,000$175,000$175,000$100,000$150,000$100,000$100,000$150,000$100,000$75,000$75,000$150,000$150,000$100,000$100,000$100,000$100,000$200,000$150,000$200,000$150,000$200,0001 1/8 M, Turf 6 1/2 F, Turf 1 M, Turf 6 F 1 1/16 M 16FM, Dirt 6 1/2F, Turf 6 1/2F, Turf 6 1/2 F 6 1/2 F 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 1 1/8 M, Turf 1 M, Turf 16F1/16 M, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 1 1/16 M, Turf 5 1/2 F, Dirt 5 1/2 F, Dirt 1 M, Turf 6F, Dirt 6F, Dirt 6F, Dirt 6F, Turf 6F, Turf 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 7F, Dirt 1 M, Dirt 1 M, Dirt “IT PAYS TO BE CAL-BRED!” ADVERTISED SCHEDULE OF RACES AND PURSES SUBJECT TO CHANGE CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED BREEDERS ASSOCIATION 201 Colorado Pl, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 445-7800 • www.ctba.com Evening Jewel Stakes Sun, 1 Sat, 28 Sat, 28

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar Nov. 11-Dec.

Santa Anita Park, Arcadia Sept. 30-Nov.

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley Oct. 21-Dec.

2022 REGIONAL RACE MEETINGS SEPTEMBER 27 FASIG-TIPTON FALL YEARLINGS Pomona, Calif. (ENTRIES CLOSED JULY 1) 2022 SALEREGIONALDATES FRESNO MONDAY, SEPT. 5 $125,000 Generous Portion Stakes Two-Year-Old Fillies 6 furlongs FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 $125,000 I’m Smokin Stakes Two-Year-Olds6furlongs LOS ALAMITOS SATURDAY, SEPT. 17 $75,000 E.B. Johnston Stakes 3-Year-Olds & Up 1 mile SATURDAY, OCT. 8 $75,000 Harris Farms Stakes 3-Year-Olds & Up 6 furlongs SATURDAY, OCT. 15 $100,000 California Distaf Handicap 3-Year-Olds & Up, Fillies and Mares 6 1∕2 furlongs (Turf) SUNDAY, OCT. 16 $100,000 California Flag Handicap 3-Year-Olds & Up 6 1∕2 furlongs (Turf) SANTA ANITA

Golden Gate Fields, Berkeley Aug. 26-Oct.

Del Mar Club, Del Mar July 22-Sept.

Los Alamitos Race Course, Los Alamitos Sept. 16-25

Big Fresno Fair, Fresno Oct. 7-16

46 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED ❙ September 2022 ❙ www.ctba.com Stakes & Sales Dates California-Bred/California-Sired STAKES RACES SEPTEMBER – OCTOBER DEL MAR SATURDAY, OCT. 29 $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes Two-Year-Old Fillies 7 furlongs $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes Two-Year-Olds7furlongs

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www.ctba.com ❙ September 2022 ❙ CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED 47 Stakes & Sales Dates Date Track Stakes (Grade) Conditions Distance Added Value 3 Dmr TVG Pacifc Classic (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up 11⁄4 m. $1,000,000 3 Dmr Del Mar Mile (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 1 m. (T) $300,000 3 Dmr Del Mar Handicap (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 13⁄8 m. (T) $300,000 3 Dmr Caesars Sportsbook Del Mar Derby (Gr. II) 3-y-o 11⁄8 m. (T) $300,000 3 Dmr Shared Belief Stakes 3-y-o 1 m. $125,000 4 Dmr Torrey Pines Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f. 1 m. $125,000 4 Dmr Green Flash Handicap (Gr. III) 3-y-o & up 5 f. (T) $150,000 5 Dmr Generous Portion Stakes 2-y-o f., Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $125,000 5 Dmr Tranquility Lake Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 1 m. $100,000 5 GGF Sam Spear Memorial Stakes 3-y-o & up 11⁄16 m. (T) $50,000 9 Dmr I’m Smokin Stakes 2-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $125,000 10

Dmr John C. Mabee Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄8 m. (T) $250,000 TVG Del Mar Debutante (Gr. I) 2-y-o f. 7 f. $300,000 Dmr Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf 2-y-o f. 1 m. (T) $100,000 11 Dmr Del Mar Juvenile Turf 2-y-o 1 m. (T) $100,000 11 Dmr Runhappy Del Mar Futurity (Gr. I) 2-y-o 7 f. $300,000 LA Beverly J. Lewis Stakes 3-y-o f. 6 f. $75,000 GGF Golden Gate Fields Turf Distaff Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄16 m. (T) $50,000 17 LA E.B. Johnston Stakes 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 1 m. $75,000 24 LA Los Alamitos Special 3-y-o & up 11⁄16 m. $75,000 25 LA Capote Stakes 2-y-o 61⁄2 f. $75,000 Awesome Again Stakes (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up 11⁄8 m. $300,000 Eddie D. Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 61⁄2 f. (T) $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 6 f. $200,000 John Henry Turf Championship (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 11⁄4 m. (T) $200,000 SA City of Hope Mile (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up 1 m. (T) $200,000 Unzip Me Stakes 3-y-o f. 61⁄2 f. (T) $85,000 Zenyatta Stakes (Gr. II) 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄16 m. $200,000 Chillingworth Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 61⁄2 f. $100,000 Tokyo City Cup 3-y-o & up 11⁄2 m. $100,000 Speakeasy Stakes 2-y-o 5 f. (T) $100,000 American Pharoah Stakes (Gr. I) 2-y-o 11⁄16 m. $300,000 Chandelier Stakes (Gr. II) 2-y-o f. 11⁄16 m. $200,000 8 SA Rodeo Drive Stakes (Gr. I) 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 11⁄4 m. (T) $300,000 Harris Farms Stakes 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 6 f. $75,000 SA Surfer Girl Stakes (Gr. III) 2-y-o f. 1 m. (T) $200,000 9 SA Zuma Beach Stakes (Gr. III) 2-y-o 1 m. (T) $200,000 9 SA Swingtime Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 1 m. (T) $80,000 15 SA California Distaff Handicap 3-y-o & up, f. & m. Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000 16 SA California Flag Handicap 3-y-o & up, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000

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Fno The Bulldog Stakes 3-y-o & up 11⁄8 m. $75,000 29 SA Twiight Derby (Gr. II) 3-y-o 11⁄8 m. (T) $200,000 Autumn Miss Stakes (Gr. III) 3-y-o f. 1 m. (T) $100,000 Senator Ken Maddy Stakes 3-y-o & up, f. & m. 61⁄2 f. (T) $100,000 Golden State Juvenile Fillies Stakes 2-y-o f, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 7 f. $175,000 Golden State Juvenile Stakes 2-y-o, Cal-Bred/Cal-Sired 7 f. $175,000 SA Lure Stakes 3-y-o & up 1 m. (T) $80,000

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50 CALIFORNIA THOROUGHBRED ❙ September 2022 ❙ www.ctba.com Advertising Index NOTE: Inside Back Cover, IBC; Outside Back Cover, OBC; Inside Front Cover, IFC This index is provided as a service. The publisher does not assume liability for errors or ommissions. (Bold fgures indicate a page that features a stallion) ADVERTISERS STALLIONS www.ctba.comVISIT US AT Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Assoc. Fall Sale ........8 Auburn Laboratories Inc. ..............................................11 Backyard Race Horse.....................................................49 Bella Equine-Amanda Navarro.....................................49 BG Thoroughbred Farm..................................................9 Cal-Bred Registration Deadline....................................10 Cole Ranch .....................................................................48 Compas (Jeannie Garr Roddy) .....................................49 CTBA 2023 Stallion Directory .......................................43 GayleFasig-TiptonFarmersFarmEquineline.com..............................................................33Spotlight...............................................................39Insurance-SueHubbard..................................49SalesCompany-SeptYearlingSale.......27VanLeerThoroughbredServices*49.................49 Golden State Stakes Schedule.....................................45 Harris Farms TommyRedRanchoNTRA-BAFNewfeldMilkyMartinLovacresLegacyLaurelhorselawyers.com.................................................................IFC..........................................................49FowlerInsuranceBrokerInc..............................49Ranch.................................................................13Ranch.........................................................OBCRacing...............................................................IBCWayFarm..............................................................15Farm................................................................49......................................................................31SanMiguel................................................7,16,17CliffsRacing,Inc.....................................................48TownThoroughbreds.........................................5 Acceptance ......................................................................9 Big MoKingKafwainGraceGovenorGatoFightingConquestRunneur......................................................................9Farenheit.....................................................IFCHussar................................................................9DelOro.........................................................OBC,9Charlie........................................................OBCUponGrace....................................................OBC.............................................................................5OfJazz.....................................................................9TheBeholder.............................................................9 Mr.Big ..................................................................13 Om RousingPhantomOscarOriginaire................................................................................IFC.........................................................................9Nominated.....................................................OBCBoss...........................................................OBCSermon...........................................................IFC Sir Prancealot .................................................16,17 Smiling V.UnusualStayStanfordTiger................................................................IFC............................................................................5Thirsty................................................................OBCHeatwave...........................................................9E.Day.....................................................................OBC

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