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Baffert Available for Interviews at Super Bowl 50 Media Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jim Mulvihill, NTRA Communications, (917) 741-1198, jmulvihill@ntra.com TRIPLE CROWN-WINNING TRAINER BOB BAFFERT AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS AT SUPER BOWL 50 MEDIA CENTER THURSDAY MORNING What: Live interviews with Bob Baffert, trainer of Triple Crown winner American Pharoah Baffert – the Hall of Fame trainer of Triple Crown hero American Pharoah, as well … Read more

Owner Terry Lovingier Beams after Lost Bus Upsets in the Grade 2 Santa Monica Stakes

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 23, 2016) — Longshot Lost Bus proved ultra game in winning Saturday’s Grade II, $200,000 Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita by a head under Fernando Perez. Trained by Gary Sherlock, the 4-year-old California-bred filly was tested the length of the stretch and just prevailed over Finest City while covering seven furlongs … Read more

Western States Horse Expo Feb. 5-7 at Fairplex

One of the most popular horse expositions in the U.S., the Western States Horse Expo in Pomona is a must-attend event for any horse owner. In three short days, you can catch up on the latest training and education, shop the nation’s premier equine vendors and connect with your horse friends. Expo hours are as … Read more

Workers’ Comp Program for California Horsemen Modified by CTBL

Arcadia, Calif. – The California Thoroughbred Business League (CTBL), a group comprised of racing associations, horsemen’s organizations and fairs, is responsible for overseeing funds that are to be utilized for providing workers’ compensation insurance relief to horsemen. Working with Finish Line Self Insurance Group (FLSIG), which has handled workers’ compensation for the Thoroughbred horsemen for … Read more

Collected Wins Grade Iii, $100,000 Sham Stakes

Owners Ann and Peter Fluor celebrate with jockey Martin Garcia after Collected’s victory in the Grade III $100,000 Sham Stakes. Photo by Benoit. ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2016) — Breaking from the far outside going a flat mile in a field of eight 3-year-olds, heavily favored Collected pressed the early pace and took command leaving … Read more

French-bred Flamboyant Rallies To Win Grade Ii, $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes by a Neck

Co-owner Charles Winner, right, celebrates with jockey Brice Blanc after Flamboyant’s victory in the Grade II, $200,000 San Gabriel Stakes, Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Santa Anita Park. © BENOIT PHOTO ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2015) — Timed to perfection by French native Brice Blanc, French-bred Flamboyant saved ground throughout and overhauled favored Obviously late … Read more