

Unusual Heat Dies at 27
May 18, 2017 – Coalinga, CA – Unusual Heat, the All Time Leading Sire in California Progeny Earnings has passed away at 27 due to complications from arthritis induced laminitis. “It is with a very heavy heart that I have to report the passing of Unusual Heat today”, said Harris Auerbach, managing partner of the Unusual Heat Syndicate. “He gave so much to racing, breeding and Thoroughbred Retirement here in California. He provided the impetus for Cal-breds to be at the forefro


Cheekaboomboom Booms His Way Down The Hill to The Winner's Circle
With a swift burst of energy down the stretch, Cheekaboomboom rallied from off the pace and won clear and impressively to break his maiden in a Maiden Allowance contest at Santa Anita Park. The 3 year old bay gelding was patiently ridden by Flavien Prat for conditioner Peter Eurton and co-owners Joe Ciaglia and Sharon Alesia. The full brother to Grade 2 heroine Cheekaboo out of the Souvenier Copy mare Sandy Cheeks, A 2015 Barrett's Select Sale Graduate, Cheekaboomboom now boa