CTBA February 2016 Magazine Now Online

The February issue of Thoroughbred of California is now available online. To view the magazine, click here.

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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read More

CALIFORNIA-BRED SAN ONOFRE TAKES GRADE III, $100,000 MIDNIGHT LUTE STAKES

ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2016) — California-bred San Onofre sat second early to speedy Distinctiv Passion and responded to aggressive handling from Alex Solis to win Saturday’s Grade III, $100,000 Midnight Lute Stakes by a half length while… Read More

FOREVER DARLING SCORES UPSET WIN IN GRADE II, $200,000 SANTA YNEZ STAKES

Owner/trainer Richard Baltas celebrates with jockey Rafael Bejarano after winning the Grade 2 Santa Ynez Stakes at Santa Anita. Photo by Benoit. ARCADIA, Calif. (Jan. 2, 2016) — Forever Darling attended the pace set by favored Pretty N… Read More

CALIFORNIA-BRED SUNDAY RULES STORMS TO VICTORY IN $75,000 KALOOKAN QUEEN STAKES

Owner Nick Alexander celebrates with jockey Mike Smith after winning the Kalookan Queen Stakes at Santa Anita. Photo by Benoit. ARCADIA, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2015) — Favored Sunday Rules made short work of seven rivals in storming to… Read More

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