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CTBA To Announce 2011 Horse Of Year February 13.
The Blood-Horse.
February 3, 2012.
Newly annointed Eclipse champions Acclamation and Amazombie among three finalists for ultimate state-bred honors when California Thoroughbred Breeders Association celebrates its 2011 champion runners during an awards dinner in Pasadena.
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Emerald Downs Announces 2012 Stakes Schedule.
The Blood-Horse.
February 2, 2012.
Washington racetrack will conduct 30 stakes races during its 17th annual season, which begins on April 13.
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Six More Candidates Added To TOC Election.
The Blood-Horse.
February 2, 2012.
Thirty candidates will be on ballot for open election to fill 15 seats on Thoroughbred Owners of California board of directors.
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Going Ballistic To Stand At Victory Rose.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times. Daily Racing Form.
February 2, 2012.
Grade 2-winning millionaire by Lite the Fuse will enter stud this year at Northern California farm.
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CHRB Committee Mulls Exchange Wagering.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times.
January 31, 2012.
Implementation of new wagering system and proposed rules to regulate it will be discussed during California Horse Racing Board meeting at Santa Anita Park on February 9.
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HBO Renews ‘Luck’ For Second Season.
The Hollywood Reporter. The Blood-Horse.
January 31, 2012.
New television series centered around Thoroughbred racing industry and filmed at Santa Anita Park is renewed for a second, 10-episode season to air in 2013, after its debut episode receives positive critiques and attracts 3.3 million viewers.
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Apprentice Flores Scores Hat Trick, Closes On Milestone Win.
Daily Racing Form.
January 30, 2012.
Apprentice jockey Eswan Flores, 18, wins first three races on January 29 card at Santa Anita Park to tie for third in overall meet standings.
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Sadler Fined For Two Medication Violations.
Daily Racing Form.
January 29, 2012.
Trainer John Sadler fined $1,500 for separate Methocarbamol positives involving two Hollywood Park starters last November, including Generous Stakes winner Stoney Fleece.
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Barretts March Sale Catalog Available Online.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times. Daily Racing Form.
January 28, 2012.
Elite California auction scheduled for March 5 in Pomona, with catalog featuring 149 juveniles in training.
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TOC Has 24 Candidates For Board Thus Far.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times.
January 27, 2012.
Thoroughbred Owners of California identifies 24 nominees for its 2012 board of directors election; candidates may still qualify to be nominated by petition through January 31.
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Barretts Purchase Made For Worthwhile Shopping Trip.
Daily Racing Form.
January 27, 2012.
Graded stakes producer Sci Fi Kin, the $60,000 sale-topper from the 2012 Barretts January Mixed Sale, joins Kentucky-based broodmare band of new owner Ron Stolich.
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New Mexico Breeders Honor 2011 State Champions.
Thoroughbred Times. The Blood-Horse.
January 27, 2012.
Top state-bred runners among horses and individuals honored during January 26 awards banquet hosted in Albuquerque by New Mexico Horse Breeders' Association.
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HBO Places Its Bets On Racing Drama ‘Luck’.
The Blood-Horse.
January 27, 2012.
Nine-episode first season of new television series filmed at Santa Anita Park begins with January 29 premiere.
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No ‘Luck’ Needed At HBO Series Premiere.
Thoroughbred Times.
January 26, 2012.
Racing industry participants mingle with Hollywood insiders during January 25 red-carpet premiere of new HBO television series "Luck."
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New Drama ‘Luck’ Reveals Racing As Milch Sees It.
Daily Racing Form.
January 26, 2012.
New HBO racing series "Luck" is a culmination of personal and professional interests for creator David Milch.
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Gomez Still On Target For March Return.
Daily Racing Form.
January 25, 2012.
Southern California-based jockey Garrett Gomez, 40, has cast removed, begins physical therapy two weeks after fracturing his heel in a pre-race accident at Santa Anita Park.
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From Far Back In The Pack To The Lead In ‘War Horse’.
Bend Bulletin.
January 25, 2012.
Failed California-bred racehorse Finders Key has found his true calling as a versatile, respected equine film actor.
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Bay Meadows Development Facing 2013 Deadline.
San Francisco Examiner.
January 25, 2012.
As former site of historic Bay Meadows Racecourse remains barren more than three years after its demolition, deadlines loom for proposed re-development projects.
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Golden Gate Will Not Become Educational Site.
The Blood-Horse. Thoroughbred Times. Daily Racing Form.
January 23, 2012.
Despite being one of six finalists out of 20 original applicants, Golden Gate Fields is not selected as site for University of California laboratory expansion, a decision which would have led to the demolition of the historic Northern California racetrack by owner The Stronach Group.
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Sci Fi Kin Tops Barretts January Sale.
The Blood-Horse. Daily Racing Form. Thoroughbred Times.
January 23, 2012.
Dam of Grade 2 winner Pretty Unusual commands $60,000 to lead proceedings at 2012 Barretts January Mixed Sale, which exceeded expectations with a 14.2% increase in average price from its 2011 edition.
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