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California Racing: Cal-Bred Horse Supply Concerns

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The Future of california-Bred Racehorses: A Looming Decline? For decades, horses bred within California have formed a meaningful portion of the state’s Thoroughbred racing landscape. Currently, California-breds consistently account for roughly 45% to 50% of all horses entering the starting gate at California race meetings – a percentage that has remained stable even with the … Read more

Trainer Turned Bloodstock Agent, Pender Continuing To Find Diamonds In the Rough

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For about a decade and a half, Mike Pender punched well above his weight as a trainer on the ultra-competitive Southern California circuit, winning Grade I races with modestly bred and moderately priced runners like Ultimate Eagle (Mizzen Mast) and Jeranimo (Congaree), each acquired for $70,000 out of the breeze-up sales on behalf of his … Read more