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Gummo
Iron Reward
Melair
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Six Elected To
California Hall Of Fame
The California-bred trio of Gummo, Iron Reward and Melair, along
with Cecilia deMille Harper, Kjell Qvale and Dr. Jack Robbins DVM, have
all been elected to the California Hall of Fame by the Board of Directors of
the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA) and will be
inducted during the association’s Awards Dinner
and Annual Meeting to be held at The Balboa
Bay Club & Resort in Newport Beach on Tuesday,
Feb. 17, 2009.
Multiple stakes winner Gummo was the leading
sire in California on six occasions (1974, 1975,
1978 to 1980, and 1985), Iron Reward was the
dam of 1955 Kentucky Derby winner and 1956
Horse of the Year, Cal-bred Swaps, and unbeaten
multiple graded stakes winner Melair was both the
California Champion Three-Year-Old Female and
Sprinter of 1986. Cecilia deMille Harper became
the first female President of the CTBA in 1963,
Kjell Qvale owned both the legendary Cal-bred
Silky Sullivan and 1984 California Horse of the
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Cecilia deMille Harper
Year Silveyville, while his homebred Tribesman won this year’s California
Cup Sprint Handicap, and Jack Robbins has been a CTBA member since
1961, during which time he was the vet for such famous Thoroughbreds as
John Henry, Majestic Prince and the legendary Cal-bred duo of Ancient
Title and Native Diver.
Kjell Qvale
Dr. Jack Robbins DVM
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Leading Sires In California: January 1 Through December 7, 2008
Leading Sires
by Money Won
Races
Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings
1. Unusual Heat . . . . . . . . . . 136 858 130 $5,594,584
2. Stormin Fever‡. . . . . . . . .163 1008 153 3,781,015
3. Deputy Commander . . . . 175 1210 168 3,721,938
4. In Excess (Ire) . . . . . . . . . 145 793 115 3,096,819
5. Bertrando . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 789 126 3,066,885
6. Salt Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 935 163 3,063,562
7. Benchmark . . . . . . . . . . . 178 968 136 3,011,526
8. Sea of Secrets . . . . . . . . . 160 1182 152 2,948,079
9. Swiss Yodeler . . . . . . . . . 163 1143 148 2,146,428
10. Lord Carson* . . . . . . . . . . 131 797 126 2,121,691
11. Cee's Tizzy . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 538 80 2,061,304
12. Old Topper . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 714 105 1,791,734
13. Lit de Justice . . . . . . . . . . 97 686 84 1,768,739
14. Tribal Rule . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 358 69 1,735,953
15. Formal Gold . . . . . . . . . . . 92 655 91 1,725,737
16. Roar*..................84 673 100 1,708,857
17. High Brite . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 710 112 1,617,712
18. Thunderello# . . . . . . . . . . . 66 478 71 1,605,153
19. Beau Genius . . . . . . . . . . 106 718 97 1,568,350
20. Game Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 496 72 1,529,020
21. Valid Wager* . . . . . . . . . . . 140 930 123 1,476,463
22. Comic Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 480 81 1,299,431
23. Souvenir Copy• . . . . . . . . . 89 562 73 1,233,848
24. Atticus .................66 314 36 953,854
25. Bartok (Ire) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 374 52 865,690
26. Memo (Chi) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 357 57 856,176
27. Decarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 249 32 845,506
28. Hold for Gold# . . . . . . . . . 34 207 36 835,497
29. Western Fame . . . . . . . . . . 61 378 55 814,348
30. Richly Blended* . . . . . . . . . 39 216 53 744,105
31. Behrens# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 534 56 743,646
32. Siberian Summer . . . . . . . . 77 382 50 739,101
33. General Meeting* . . . . . . . 52 372 40 723,954
34. Kelly Kip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 264 36 714,284
35. MudRoute .............51 277 45 710,664
Leading Sires
by Turf Earnings
(Minimum 100 Starts Lifetime)
Races
Rank Sire Runners Starts Winners Won Earnings
1. Unusual Heat ............. 89 347 28 55 $2,815,629
2. Stormin Fever‡.......... 64 170 14 19 933,943
3. Deputy Commander .... 67 234 27 40 851,419
4. Bertrando....................55 141 14 19 844,819
5. In Excess (Ire)..............51 119 12 19 710,207
6. Cee's Tizzy..................34 70 9 10 552,650
7. Atticus.........................18 80 8 9 397,078
8. Comic Strip............... 22 66 7 9 362,806
9. Game Plan ................. 17 40 7 8 312,797
10. Lit de Justice ............. 36 101 4 6 312,357
11. Formal Gold ............... 30 84 5 5 311,936
12. Benchmark..................40 88 4 4 301,854
Leading Sires Of Two-Year-Olds
by Money Won
Races
Rank Sire Runners Starts Won Earnings
1. Swiss Yodeler . . . . . . . . . . . 27 114 15 $458,279
2. Bertrando . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 62 10 346,217
3.OldTopper ............. 35 108 16 331,258
4. Lord Carson* . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 59 13 295,979
5.RioVerde .............. 21 93 7 288,486
6. Benchmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 84 19 286,170
7.Atticus ................ 22 53 7 239,792
8.Nineeleven .............. 8 38 7 217,332
9. Deputy Commander . . . . . . 8 28 3 216,367
10. Stormin Fever‡. . . . . . . . . . 19 52 6 194,257
11.MudRoute .............. 5 18 9 185,273
12. Unusual Heat . . . . . . . . . . . 14 42 3 172,080
The statistics contained in these rankings are compiled by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc. While every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete and total accuracy.
A dagger (†) indicates a stallion has been retired, an asterisk ( * ) that he has died, a dot (•) that he is now standing elsewhere, a number sign (#) that he did not stand in California in 2007 but stood in the state in 2008, a double dagger (‡) that
he did not stand in California in 2008 but will stand in the state in 2009 and in bold that he is a freshman sire. In all cases, the sire will remain in the rankings until the year after his last California foals are two-year-olds. Statistics cover racing
in North America (U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico), England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy and the United Arab Emirates only.
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Lady Railrider Hits The Heights
Lady Railrider rallied on the turn to take command
and win the $75,000 Pacific Heights Stakes for
California-bred fillies and mares at Golden Gate
Fields on December 6.
A three-year-old daughter of Ride the Rails, out of
the two-time winner Lady Evergreen, she was bred by
her owners Mr. and Mrs. Larry Williams, foaled at
Pegasus Ranch and is trained by Steven Specht.
Lady Railrider has four wins in 12 starts, earnings of
$134,700 and was coming off a Nov. 9 allowance win.
She ran the 1 1/16 miles in 1:43.82 and won by two
lengths at odds of 5-2.
CTBA Stallion Season Auction
January 6
The annual California Thoroughbred Breeders
Association (CTBA) Stallion Season Auction will be
held on Tuesday, January 6, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Proceeds from the auction, which features seasons
for many of the state’s top sires, will benefit the CTBA’s
Political Action Committee (PAC) Fund, which works
in support of legislation that favorably impacts
Thoroughbred breeders in California.
Mark Your Calendar
California Thoroughbred Breeders Association
Annual Meeting& Awards Dinner
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
• California Hall Of Fame Induction •
• Year End Division Awards •
• Horse Of The Year •
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, California 92663
For Reservations Contact: Christy Chapman
(800) 573-2822 ext.247 • christy@ctba.com
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Weekly Update
Highland Games Takes Mills
A determined Highland Games got up in time to win the $50,000 Hank
Mills Sr. Handicap at Turf Paradise in Arizona on December 6.
By Game Plan (E.A. Ranches), out of the winner Evergreen Beauty, the
five-year-old California-bred gelding was bred by Terry Brooks and
McMurry TB Services, and is owned by Sandra Hall Trust and trained by
Lyman Rollins.
The $80,000 Barretts purchase has seven wins in 23 starts, earnings of
$129,546 and ran the mile in 1:35.02, winning by half a length at odds of 6-1.
Sunshine Millions Noms Due December 11
The Early Bird Nominations for the $3.6 million Sunshine Millions VII
day are due on Thursday, December 11.
The Sunshine Millions is an eight-race event to be held on Saturday,
January 24, 2009, at Santa Anita Park and Gulfstream Park. The races are
restricted to registered California-breds and Florida-breds. Early Bird
Nominations are $100 per entry.
Regular nominations, due January 10, are $1,000 per entry. Pre entries will
be due on January 14, with the post position draw set for January 19.
Quasimodo To Stand At West 12
Quasimodo, a six-year old son of A. P. Indy, has been retired from racing
and will stand the 2009 breeding season at West 12 Ranch in Lodi.
He is A.P. Indy's most successful son to stand on the West Coast, with
purse winnings close to a $250,000 in 30 starts.
Quasimodo's sire strength is bolstered with a strong turf female family
and the brilliant L’Attrayante as second dam.
Out of a grade III winner Miss Lenora, by Theatrical (Ire), he is also a
half-brother to multiple graded stakes winner Stylish.
Quasimodo stands for $2,000 live foal. He won on dirt and turf. Quiet
American mares will be given incentive consideration.
Dates To Remember
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 – California-bred registration of foals
of 2007, at $125 fee for CTBA members and $150 fee for non-members.
After January 1, 2009, fee is $750.
Sunday, February 1, 2009 – Names for foals of 2007 must be claimed prior
to February 1, 2009. After February 1, naming fee of $75 is required.
Sunday, February 15, 2009 – Annual registration of California sires due.
Fee is $750.
December 13, 1987
©Stidham
Vilzak
Grade I Hollywood Turf Cup
California-Bred Flashback
Vilzak
On December 13, 1987, Vilzak, a four-year-old son of Green Dancer, won the grade I, $500,000 Hollywood
Turf Cup at Hollywood Park, with Forlitano (Arg) second and Political Ambition finishing third in a field of
14. Vilzak was trained by Jack Van Berg and ridden by Pat Day. He ran the 1 1/2 miles on turf in 2:27 and won
by a neck at odds of 14-1. Vilzak was the fourth of nine foals out of the productive graded stakes
winner Zippy Do, who also foaled two-time grade I winner Some Romance, dual graded stakes winner Jane’s
Dilemma, multiple stakes winner Casey’s Romance and stakes winners Mint Cooler. The Hollywood Turf Cup
was Vilzak’s third win in 28 starts. He also won a stakes race in France and placed in sixth other stakes races
in France and the United States, finishing his career with three wins in 30 starts and earnings of $602,232.
Vilzak was bred in California by James Bedford and Robert Ford and owned by Harry Rosenblum.
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California-Bred Stakes Winners In California: December 1-7, 2008
Lady Railrider
PACIFIC HEIGHTS STAKES, Golden Gate
Fields, Dec. 6, $75,000 guaranteed, three-year-olds
and up, fillies and mares, 1 1/16 miles, 1:43.82,
track fast. Track record: 1:42.15. Trainer: Steven
Specht. Jockey: Frank Alvarado. Odds: 5-2
LADY RAILRIDER, dk. b. or br. f., 3 (121), 2
Ride the Rails—Lady Evergreen, $45,000
by Lord Carson
Film Editor, dk. b. or br. m., 6 (123), 1
⁄2
Bertrando—Brave the Storm, $15,000
by Storm Cat
(George Krikorian)
Shes a Lucky Wager, b. f., 3 (121), 5
Valid Wager—Irish Carey, $9,000
by Conquistador Cielo
(Andy and Marilyn Smolich)
Also: You Lift Me Up (121)—$4,500, Tutta Bella
(123)—$1,500, Star Voyager (123).
RACING RECORD
AGE STS 1st 2nd 3rd Earnings
2 7 1 3 1 $36,120
3 5 3 1 0 98,580
Totals 12 4 4 1 $134,700
Fappiano
Cryptoclearance
Naval Orange
RIDE THE RAILS
dk. b. or br. 1991 Herbager
Herbalesian
Alanesian
Carson City
Lord Carson
Bedgay’s Lady
LADY EVERGREEN
b. 1998 Bargain Day
Glorious Day
Key to the Green
Mr. Prospector
Killaloe
Hoist the Flag
Mock Orange
Vandale (Fr)
Flagette
Polynesian
Alablue
Mr. Prospector
Blushing Promise
Lord Gaylord
Lady Beddard
Prove It
Special Price
Key to the Kingdom
Terra Verta
Ride the Rails has not been crossed with Lord
Carson mares.
Sire: RIDE THE RAILS. Raced 3 years, 14 starts,
4 wins. Earned $255,096 (SPR 94). Sire of
11 crops, 634 foals, 412 runners (65%),
290 winners (46%), 22 SWs (3%), including
Candy Ride (Arg), Good Report (Arg), Derby
Rider (Arg). Total progeny earnings
$6,406,270, $15,549 average per starter.
Yearling auction record, 1980 to present—5
yearlings sold, 1 crops, $6,980 average.
1st dam: LADY EVERGREEN. Bred by Cashmark
Farm (Calif.). Raced 3 years, 19 starts, 2 wins.
Earned $80,773 (SPR 84). FFSPR: 65
04 Wager the Green, g., by Valid Wager. Raced 2
years, 5 starts, no wins. Earned $2,340
(SPR 20).
05 LADY RAILRIDER, f., by Ride the Rails. At 2,
won Chris Christian S., 3rd Bay Meadows
Debutante S., At 3, WON Pacific Heights S.
(SPR 85).
07 Mind the Ladies, c., by Cause Ur Mine.
2nd dam: GLORIOUS DAY (1992). Bred by Mr. and
Mrs. Van Rose (Calif.). Raced 2 years, 13 starts,
2 wins. Earned $56,055 (SPR 71). At 3, 2nd
Miss California S. Produced 7 foals, 5 winners,
including Willy Fly.
Broodmare Sire: LORD CARSON. Raced 3
years, 27 starts, 12 wins. Earned $654,742
(SPR 99). Sire of 233 mares which produced
93 foals. 4 mares produced SWs (4%). 51
runners (55%), 32 winners (34%), 4 SWs (4%),
including Dancing Squall, Our Khrysty, Gem
Drop. Progeny earnings of $1,561,171.
Foaled: Pegasus Ranch, Petaluma, Calif.
Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams.
Owners: Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Williams.
The Season in California: Results of recent stakes won by
California-breds in California. The statistics compiled here
are provided by The Jockey Club Information Systems Inc.
(TJCIS) and include the starts percentile ranking (SPR) and
the female family starts percentile ranking (FFSPR). While
every effort is made to prevent errors and omissions, the
California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their complete
and total accuracy. The SPR and the FFSPR, developed by
TJCIS, are based on racing in North America, Argentina,
Australia, England, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan
and the UAE only.
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California-Bred Maiden Winners In North America: December 1-7, 2008
Alymagic
Daehling Ranch
916-685-4965
Dec. 7 (GG, $15,520 MCL.)
Majaly. Peter P. Kay’s dk. b. f., 3, by Alymagic—Maji
Jesi by Ivan Phillips. Breeder: Peter P. Kay. Trainer:
Sherrie Monroe. Jockey: Leslie Mawing.
APTITUDE
Dec. 2 (PM, $3,300 MCL.)
Strong Mind. Jim Gilmour’s dk. b. f., 3, by
Aptitude—Miner’s Gal by Forty Niner. Breeder:
Harris Farms Inc. Trainer: Sue M. Gilmour.
Jockey: Gerardo P. Gavica.
ATTICUS
Dec. 5 (GG, $17,300 MCL.)
Taneum Canyon. Gene Brain’s ch. g., 2, by
Atticus—Creek Song by Sultry Song. Breeder:
Gene Brain. Trainer: Howard Belvoir. Jockey: Juan
Ochoa.
BENCHMARK
Dec. 4 (GG, $9,910 MCL.)
Not So Brief. C M Racing and Ray Pagano’s
b. g., 2, by Benchmark—Brief Interlude by Deputy
Minister. Breeders: Pam and Martin Wygod.
Trainer: Steven Miyadi. Jockey: Catalino Martinez.
Dec. 7 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.)
Specific Mark. Lois M. and Lyman H. Rollins’
b. g., 2, by Benchmark—Specific Gravity by Afleet.
Breeders: Pam and Martin Wygod. Trainer:
Lyman H. Rollins. Jockey: Glenn W. Corbett.
BERTRANDO
Dec. 3 (HOL, $18,660 MCL.)
Perfect Vintage. Alan Eriksen, Ed Moger Jr. and
Richard Moresco’s dk. b. f., 3, by Bertrando—Halee
by Halo. Breeders: Mr. and Mrs. Martin J. Wygod.
Trainer: Ed Moger Jr. Jockey: David R. Flores.
FACULTY
Dec. 6 (LA, $5,965 MCL.)
Bank the Gold. James Davis and Guy Vachon’s
dk. b. c., 4, by Faculty—Moneybea by Bonus
Money (GB). Breeders: Doreen Clysdale and
J. G. Vachon. Trainer: Keith E. Craigmyle. Jockey:
Eulices Gomez.
GOTHAM CITY
Dec. 2 (PM, $4,200 MCL.)
Iceberg Lounge. Wilingor Stable’s gr./ro. g., 2,
by Gotham City—Ashleys Golden by Strike the
Gold. Breeder: Paul Dallas. Trainer: Debbie Van
Horne. Jockey: Clark E. Jones.
HELMSMAN
Dec. 1 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.)
Madera Corsair. M. J. Sacia’s b. g., 5, by
Helmsman—Lil Bit Tough by Summer Time Guy.
Breeder: Madera Thoroughbreds. Trainer: Ixtla
Marino. Jockey: Dennis M. Collins.
Dec. 6 (GG, $16,120 MCL.)
Naughty Cal. Frank T. Bamford and Edsel Cross’
dk. b. g., 5, by Helmsman—Poor Little Irene by Taj
Alriyadh. Breeder: Frank T. Bamford. Trainer:
Steven Miyadi. Jockey: Russell A. Baze.
LAKE WILLIAM
Dec. 7 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.)
Irish Volunteer. Jeanne Caldwell’s b. g., 3, by Lake
William—Rush to Excel by Lost Code. Breeder:
Romajuby Thoroughbred LLC. Trainer: Bryce
Gale. Jockey: Freddy Fong Jr.
LORD CARSON
Dec. 4 (GG, $17,900 MCL.)
Melody Makin. Tommy Town Thoroughbreds
LLC’s dk. b. f., 2, by Lord Carson—Ransom
Song by Red Ransom. Breeder: Tommy Town
Thoroughbreds LLC. Trainer: Jerry Hollendorfer.
Jockey: Russell A. Baze.
LORD CHARMER
Dec. 4 (HOL, $37,200 MSW.)
Just Charmed. Madera Thoroughbreds LLC’s
b. g., 3, by Lord Charmer—Just Satisfaction by Lil
Tyler. Breeder: Madera Thoroughbreds. Trainer:
Craig Dollase. Jockey: David R. Flores.
MUD ROUTE
Dec. 5 (LA, $6,265 MCL.)
Maker’s Mud. Juan H. Moya’s dk. b. f., 3, by Mud
Route—Mark It Gray by Safely’s Mark. Breeder:
Todd M. Sheehan. Trainer: Jesus Nunez. Jockey:
Chris Russell.
Old Topper
Tommy Town Thoroughbreds
805-686-4337
Dec. 7 (GG, $15,220 MCL.)
O Firefly. Gary and Cecil Barber’s ch. f., 2, by Old
Topper—Memmy O by Bold Laddie. Breeder:
Golden State Racing LLC. Trainer: Steven
Miyadi. Jockey: Russell A. Baze.
REAL QUIET
Dec. 7 (HOL, $17,320 MCL.)
Quiet Lightning. Christopher B. Thompson’s
ch. c., 2, by Real Quiet—Excessive Return by In
Excess (Ire). Breeders: Mike Pegram and Chris
Thompson. Trainer: Tim Yakteen. Jockey: Joseph
Talamo.
ROYAL CAT
Dec. 6 (GG, $14,320 MCL.)
Princess Passer. Viola Racing Stables, William
Marks and Ralph and Debbie Martin’s b. f., 2,
by Royal Cat—Hadl by Bold Badgett. Breeder:
SLU Inc. Trainer: John E. Anderson. Jockey:
Catalino Martinez.
Dec. 7 (HOL, $14,560 MCL.)
Flew First Class. Gregory Unruh’s b. f., 3,
by Royal Cat—Flying in Style by Flying Sensation.
Breeder: Old English Rancho. Trainer: Brian J.
Koriner. Jockey: Rafael Bejarano.
RUSSIAN COURAGE
Dec. 2 (PEN, $13,600 MCL.)
Pointeey. Peter Levine’s b. g., 3, by Russian
Courage—Raspberry Pointe by No Points.
Breeder: Robert Moreno. Trainer: Peter Levine.
Jockey: Jose L. Flores.
SOFT GOLD (BRZ)
Dec. 2 (ZIA, $13,660 MCL.)
Otisisgold. Larry Arnold’s dk. b. g., 5, by Soft Gold
(Brz)—Promo Tape by Relaunch a Tune. Breeder:
Southern Nevada Racing Stables Inc. Trainer:
Suzanne Byrd. Jockey: Miguel A. Perez.
Dec. 4 (HOL, $37,000 MSW.)
Intermission. Harris Farms Inc. and Doris
Johnson’s b. g., 3, by Soft Gold (Brz)—Interaction
by Hansel. Breeder: Harris Farms Inc. Trainer:
Carla Gaines. Jockey: Joel Rosario.
Swiss Yodeler
Harris Farms Inc.
(559) 884-2859
Dec. 4 (HOL, $16,120 MCL.)
Swiss Blondie. Heinz Steinmann’s ch. f., 2, by
Swiss Yodeler—Natalie Blue by Cahill Road.
Breeder: Heinz Steinman. Trainer: Mike
Harrington. Jockey: Isaias D. Enriquez.
Dec. 6 (GG, $9,340 MCL.)
Swisspealedocious. Omar Aldabbagh’s ch. g., 3, by
Swiss Yodeler—Silent Lord by The Irish Lord.
Breeders: Omar Aldabbagh and NexStar Ranch.
Trainer: Steven Miyadi. Jockey: Francisco Duran.
TRIBAL RULE
Dec. 5 (HOL, $24,200 MCL.)
Wilma Rules. James Cahill, Daniel J. Gatto,
Brenda Lowe, et.al.’s ch. f., 2, by Tribal Rule—Dual
Agent by Miswaki. Breeder: Robert Harmon.
Trainer: Jeff Mullins. Jockey: Clinton L. Potts.
WESTERN FAME
Dec. 1 (TUP, $5,500 MCL.)
Famous Gorky. Michael Napier’s b. f., 4, by
Western Fame—Gorky Square by Gorky. Breeders:
Zvika Akin, Louis Block and Gary Crusberg.
Trainer: Bobbie Grissom. Jockey: Glenn W. Corbett.
For the latest in California breeding,
racing and legislative news log on to
This is a list, arranged in order of sire, of
California-foaled Thoroughbreds who broke
their maidens in the U.S. and Canada during the
month indicated. The information contained
on these pages is compiled by The Jockey
Club Information Systems Inc. While every
effort is made to prevent errors and omissions,
California Thoroughbred cannot guarantee their
complete and total accuracy.
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CTBA Magazine Update
The December 2008issue of California Thoroughbred, the official publication
of the California Thoroughbred Breeders Association (CTBA), has now been
completed and is currently being mailed out to both its subscribers and the CTBA
membership. Featured as this edition’s cover story is a detailed editorial on
California’s current leading sire Unusual Heat, the Old English Rancho resident
who is poised to eclipse the annual earnings record of $5,597,979 established by
Cee’s Tizzy eight years ago.
Besides this article, the latest magazine also includes many other feature stories
of interest, such as: a wrap-up of the 25th renewal of the $25.5 million Breeders’
Cup World Championships that were held for the first time on an all-weather
surface, on the Pro-Ride at Santa Anita Park on October 24-25; a CTBA
Member Profile on Don Engel, who will celebrate his 50th year as a member of
the association in 2009; a farm feature on West 12 Ranch, Matt and Barbara
Butterworth’s impressive 40-acre, full-service Thoroughbred facility in the
Northern California city of Lodi located between Sacramento and Stockton; a
review of the 2008Barretts October Mixed Sale that was held at Fairplex in
Pomona on October 27-28; a preview of those stallions who will be making
California their new home for next year’s breeding season, whether they be
retiring to stud or have been relocated to the Golden State; a Focus On The
Future piece spotlighting Jordyn Brand, a 23-year-old native of Fallbrook who
is gaining equine experience from California to Europe, Australia and Dubai as
a current member of the Darley Flying Start program; a wrap-up of the Living
Legends race held at Santa Anita on October 18, during this year’s 40th Oak
Tree Racing Association meet, which featured eight retired Hall of Fame jockeys
competing in an allowance optional claiming event for California-breds; our
annual Equine Gift Guide, highlighting those horse-related books that will
make the perfect presents for the holiday season; a Horse Care article dealing
with the subject matter of “Ulcers In Horses”; a historical review of the Cat’s
Cradle Handicap, a 7 1/2-furlong event for Cal-bred fillies and mares threeyears-old
an up that will enjoy its 12th renewal at Hollywood Park on
December 20; and all the many other interesting and informative features,
departments and columns that our loyal readers look forward to every month.
So now is the time to secure valuable advertising space in the January 2009
copy of our California Thoroughbred magazine, the publication that remains the
best medium for marketing your local Thoroughbred business in the Golden
State. To ensure your participation this next issue, please contact the CTBA’s
Advertising Manager Loretta Veiga without further delay at Loretta@ctba.com
or (626) 445-7800, extension 227. Arrangements can then be made to secure
the placement in this magazine of a high quality, competitively priced advertisement
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