Owner George Krikorian, left, congratulates jockey Rafael Bejarano after he guided Big Book to victory in the co-featured $200,000 Fleet Treat Stakes Saturday at Del Mar Race Track. Big Book is trained by Tim Yakteen. “It was a moderate pace and I think that’s why they all lined up,” said Yakteen after the race. “When you’ve … Read more
The family of owner Michael House posed for a photo in the Del Mar walking ring Friday afternoon to watch their runner Big John B. as he was saddled for the Grade 3 $100,000Cougar Handicap. Big John B, winner of 12 of 28 career starts on grass, including the 2014 Del Mar Handicap, showed another dimension … Read more
Owner Jeff Bloom of Bloom Racing Stable gave jockey Mike Smith a hug after Soul Driver held on gamely in the final strides to win the $100,000 Oceanside Stakes contested at one mile on the turf on opening day of the Del Mar summer race meet. Far back early in the race, Soul Driver moved into contention … Read more
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Barretts Sales and Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) will host “Buying a Racehorse,” a FREE New Owner Seminar and Preview of the Paddock Sale at Del Mar on Saturday, July 25, 2015. The seminar will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Veranda Café and conclude at approximately 11:30 a.m. Seminar panelists … Read more
The July 2015 issue of California Thoroughbred is now available online. To view the magazine, click here.
Hronis Racing’s Hard Aces and jockey Victor Espinoza held off Hoppertunity (Martin Garcia) and Catch a Flight (Gary Stevens) to win the Grade I $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita Saturday, June 27, 2015 at Santa Anita Park.
Amidst much excitement and fanfare, Triple Crown champion American Pharoah arrived home at Bob Baffert’s barn, Santa Anita Racetrack just before noon today. On hand to welcome him were Baffert and his wife, Jill, and son Bodie, jockey Victor Espinoza, and a throng of news journalists and fans. American Pharoah’s plane from Kentucky landed at 9:42 a.m. … Read more
Trainer Art Sherman has been selected by the Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) to receive the 2014 Ed Friendly Industry Service Award. The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions and service in the California Thoroughbred racing industry. Last year at age 77 Sherman became the oldest trainer ever to saddle a Kentucky Derby … Read more
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