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,… Read More

At a seminar hosted by TOC this morning at Santa Anita, “Demystifying the Racing Office,” panelists Rick Hammerle, David Jerkins and Richard Scheidt explained the inner workings of the Racing Office to a full room of attendees. Hammerle,… 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… Read More

The June 2015 issue of California Thoroughbred is now available for viewing online. To access the magazine, click here.

Kosta Hronis (pictured above, left) accepted the 2013 award for Most California Purse Money Won from TOC director Mike Wellman at last year’s annual membership meeting at Del Mar. The Thoroughbred Owners of California (TOC) has announced the winners of its… Read More

California-bred Spanish Queen called upon her considerable class to rally three wide turning for home en route to a three quarter length win in Saturday’s Grade I, $400,000 American Oaks at Santa Anita. Ridden by Brice Blanc and… Read More

TOC will host a FREE seminar, “Demystifying the Racing Office,” at Santa Anita on Saturday, June 13, at 10:00 a.m. Panelists will include Rick Hammerle, Santa Anita Vice President of Racing and Racing Secretary, and David Jerkens, Del… Read More

Showing his versatility, G. G. Ryder followed up his victory on turf in the Grade 3 $100,000 San Francisco Mile with a score on Golden Gate Fields’ synthetic Tapeta racing surface Monday in the Grade 3 $100,000 All… Read More

Nick Alexander’s homebred Sunday Rules kept her perfect record intact with a facile three length win in Saturday’s $150,000 Spring Fever Stakes, as she covered six furlongs in gate to wire fashion under Tyler Baze in 1:08.93. (The… Read More

“Stable Survivors” — a new project designed by Healing Arenas, Inc. — will address the emotional well-being of the area’s underserved veterans population and their families. The project kicks off with a open house on June 25, 2015…. Read More