CTBA June Magazine Now Online
The June 2017 issue of The Thoroughbred of California magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. To access the magazine, click here.
Racing News
California Racing Industry Loses Prominent Sire Unusual Heat
May 18, 2017 – Coalinga, CA – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has passed away at 27 due to complications from arthritis induced laminitis. “It is with a very heavy heart that I have to report the passing of Unusual Heat today”, said Harris Auerbach, managing partner of the Unusual … Read more
Congratulations to Trainer Paddy Gallagher!
Photo Credit: Shane Micheli/ Vassar Photography Lady Valeur cruised to victory in the $50,000-added Golden Poppy Stakes at Golden Gate Fields Saturday. Trained by Paddy Gallagher for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, she was ridden by Ricardo Gonzalez, completing the mile and one-sixteenth in 1:43.17. Lady Valeur is a 4-year-old bay filly by Multiplex (GB) out of … Read more
CTBA May Magazine Now Online
The May 2017 issue of The Thoroughbred of California magazine is now available for viewing online, courtesy of the California Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. To access the magazine, click here.
Alert Bay took his second consecutive San Francisco Mile at Golden Gate Fields
California-bred Alert Bay took his second consecutive Grade 3 San Francisco Mile Saturday at Golden Gate Fields. Owned by Peter Redekop BC Ltd. and trained by Blaine Wright, Alert Bay came from just off the pace to win by a length and a half with jockey Juan Hernandez aboard. G.G. Ryder finished second, with pace-setter … Read more
Jockey Mike Smith and Arrogate honored for their great achievements of Thoroughbred racing in California
On Monday April 17th the California Senate and Assembly recognized the incredible career of Hall of Fame Jockey Mike Smith and North America’s richest racehorse, Arrogate. Smith was invited on the floor of the Assembly by the Governmental Organization Chair, Adam Gray. Gray introduced Smith and spent a few minutes speaking about some of the … Read more
First Win for Cody Polansky, an ordinary guy.
Meet Cody Polansky, an ordinary guy who’s enjoying his first win as a horse owner. To read more, check out the piece by Ed Golden here.
TOC Statement re: Twin Spires
April 6, 2017 Effective today, TOC has withdrawn consent for TwinSpires to accept ADW wagers from California residents on California Thoroughbred races. This decision was not made lightly and comes following several weeks of intensive work and negotiations between TOC and TwinSpires, as well as the other ADW companies, in an effort to help them … Read more
