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WASHINGTON — 

When Donald Trump was constructing the opulent Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan four decades ago, he was infuriated when he saw a thin layer of golden-hued marble lining the walls and column in the lobby, and ordered aides to make it appear twice as thick.

Sure, he had architects and engineers to handle those decorating details so that he could focus on the building’s multimillion-dollar budget and other big-picture concerns of a business empire that would teeter in and out of bankruptcy.

But when something bothers Trump, however small, he can obsess over it.

That tendency to become preoccupied by narrow interests is haunting him in the impeachment inquiry, which hit a milestone Wednesday when the Democratic-led House Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing since the investigation began in September.

A second hearing is scheduled Friday, and eight more witnesses will testify over three days next week.

The first hearing provided compelling evidence of one of Trump’s most audacious fixations: getting Ukraine’s new president to announce investigations of Trump rivals, including potential 2020 opponent Joe Biden, after Trump had suspended $391 million in congressionally approved security aid to the government in Kyiv.

House Democrats argue that the evidence shows Trump hijacked foreign policy, and put national security at risk, to help his reelection bid. On Thursday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi went further, saying for the first time that the president’s demands to Ukraine amounted to bribery.

“The bribe is to grant or withhold military assistance in return for a public statement of a fake investigation into the elections. That’s bribery,” Pelosi told a news conference.

During the hearing Wednesday, William B. Taylor Jr., the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, revealed publicly for the first time that an embassy staffer had overheard Trump speaking to the U.S. ambassador to the European Union, Gordon Sondland, who had called the president on a cellphone from a restaurant in Kyiv after meeting senior Ukrainian officials.

Taylor said the aide, who was later identified as political counselor David Holmes, specifically heard Trump ask Sondland about “the investigations,” and that Sondland said after the call that Trump cared more about Biden than about U.S. policy toward Ukraine, an ally battling a Russian-backed insurgency.

On Thursday, the Associated Press reported that a second U.S. diplomat, a foreign service officer based at the embassy in Kyiv, also heard Trump speaking on the call.

If confirmed, the cellphone conversation could place both Trump and Sondland in jeopardy.

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It contradicts Sondland’s previous sworn testimony about his direct interactions with the president, when he failed to mention the conversation, and potentially puts him at risk of perjury. Sondland is scheduled to testify publicly next Wednesday.

More importantly, it places the president more directly into the alleged scheme to demand political favors from Ukraine in exchange for U.S. assistance, a narrative that largely has been outlined by White House aides and U.S. diplomats so far.

As a side issue, it raises questions about why Trump was willing to risk security by taking a cellphone call from abroad.

Sondland’s call normally would be routed through a senior member of the national security staff or an assistant secretary of State, who might brief the president through a memo or verbally to a superior, who would then pass the information to the president.

“Nothing is particularly orthodox” in the way Trump runs diplomacy, said Alexander Vershbow, a former U.S. ambassador to Russia.

Sondland’s ability to dial up the president in a public place was particularly alarming to U.S. security experts, who cited Russia’s well-documented efforts to undermine the fragile democracy in Ukraine, and its near-certain surveillance of American diplomats there.

“The fact that [Sondland] either didn’t know or knew but took a cavalier attitude — neither answer is a really good answer,” said Larry Pfeiffer, a former senior U.S. intelligence official who ran the White House Situation Room from 2011 to 2013.

Pfeiffer said calls to the president from a foreign country are supposed to be made from a secure area in an embassy to the White House switchboard or the Situation Room, and then patched through to the president.

He said President Obama received some personal calls on his BlackBerry device from a very small group of friends, but they were not supposed to contain potentially sensitive information.

Placing a call from a restaurant is particularly brazen. Even with the best equipment, government employees are constantly warned that “your call is only as secure as the place you’re sitting,” Pfeiffer said.

Republicans contend that Trump did nothing wrong, or at least worthy of impeachment, and suggested that his aides may have been acting on their own. They also complain that few of the witnesses had direct conversations with Trump, and derided their accounts as hearsay.

For his part, Trump retweeted a Fox Business host who said the hearing amounted to a “policy dispute” that average Americans would not find impeachable.

In some ways, the cellphone conversation, as described, would confirm available evidence about Trump’s preoccupation with getting Ukraine to investigate his political opponents.

On July 25, a day before Sondland picked up his cellphone, Trump had asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call for a “favor” immediately after Zelensky had pleaded for U.S. anti-tank weapons.

Trump made clear that he wanted Zelensky to investigate a debunked theory that Ukraine had interfered in the 2016 presidential election, and to reopen an inquiry into Burisma, the Ukrainian natural gas company that had put Biden’s son Hunter on its board.

Since Biden effectively led U.S. policy to Ukraine as vice president, the arrangement appeared to pose a conflict of interest. But no evidence has emerged to suggest that Biden or his son committed a crime, and Trump has never said why, if he believes such evidence exists, that he asked a foreign power instead of the Justice Department to investigate U.S. citizens.

Trump’s obsession with “the investigations” is not new, although its meaning appears to have shifted over time.

He often brings up his upset victory in the 2016 election in his speeches before supporters, and still claims — without any credible evidence — that Democrats committed voter fraud. He beams when he mentions Hillary Clinton at his rallies and supporters chant, “Lock her up.”

And he complains bitterly about the “phony” special counsel investigation that concluded the Kremlin interfered in the 2016 election, in part to help him win, and that his campaign “welcomed” the Russian help. Federal prosecutors indicted 25 Russians for alleged hacking and other crimes.

Analysts said Trump’s eagerness to blame Ukraine, despite U.S. intelligence and Justice Department conclusions that Russia was responsible, is partly aimed at sowing doubt about the Russia inquiry that tarnished his presidency.


ATLANTA — 

Ten Democratic presidential candidates have qualified for next Wednesday’s debate in Georgia, giving voters a smaller lineup onstage to consider even as the party’s overall field expands.

The Democratic National Committee confirmed the lineup Thursday after reviewing polling and grass-roots fundraising thresholds. Those on the stage will be: former Vice President Joe Biden; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker; Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, Ind.; Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard; California Sen. Kamala Harris; Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar; Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders; billionaire activist Tom Steyer of California; Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren; and entrepreneur Andrew Yang of New York.

Former Obama administration housing chief Julián Castro is the most high-profile remaining candidate to miss the cut. Former Rep. Beto O’Rourke of Texas ended his campaign last month. Those two created headlines with their earlier debate performances, including some spirited exchanges with each other.

Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, former Maryland Rep. John Delaney and author Marianne Williamson already have missed debates as the party chairman, Tom Perez, continues to raise qualification requirements.

This month, candidates were required to have reached 3% in at least four qualifying national polls since Sept. 13 or 5% in two early nominating state polls since that date, while also having collected contributions from at least 165,000 unique donors, with at least 600 each in a minimum of 20 states.

Some candidates have criticized Perez for the requirements. Some argue that the donor emphasis has forced them to spend disproportionately for online fundraising efforts that drain resources they could be using to reach voters other ways. Perez counters that candidates have had ample time to demonstrate their supporters, both in polls and through small-dollar contributors, and that any Democrat falling short this far into the campaign almost certainly isn’t positioned to win the nomination or defeat President Trump.

Perez already has announced even stiffer requirements for a Dec. 19 debate. The polling marks: 4% in four national polls or 6% in two early state polls taken after Oct. 16. The donor threshold: 200,000 unique donors with at least 800 each from 20 states.

Biden, Warren, Sanders and Buttigieg — the four who top most national and early state polls — are not threatened by those goals. Harris and Klobuchar already have met them, as well. But the higher targets put pressure on several other candidates to broaden their support or risk falling out of any reasonable contention with less than three months to go before the Feb. 3 Iowa caucuses.

Two new candidates also could be vying for December spots.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick launched his campaign Thursday and filed to appear on New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary ballot. Former New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is considering a bid as well, already having filed paperwork for some Super Tuesday primaries.

Patrick has strong ties to Wall Street and deep-pocketed Democratic donors. Bloomberg is among the world’s wealthiest individuals. Both may be able to afford television advertising and other campaign operations relatively quickly. But, as Perez has said throughout the process, party leaders consider debate slots not as rewards for the amount a campaign raises or spends, but as a recognition of how much support a candidate has attracted.

Patrick seemed unconcerned Thursday in New Hampshire.

“All of that is important,” he told reporters in Manchester, “but I think I’m more interested in forums where you can actually engage with regular voters and not just ones where the moderator is tempted to treat it like a cage fight.”

Next week’s debate will be broadcast on MSNBC from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. EST.


Joe Biden, his voice raised, raged at the gun lobby, congressional Republicans and President Trump as he spoke about the deadly school shooting that took place hours earlier Thursday in Santa Clarita.

“You parents and grandparents, you send off children — 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 years old — and the first thing they learn is how to duck and cover,” the former vice president said.

“We’re now making sure that we provide children the ability to avoid being shot in school,” he said, referring to campuses being designed with hiding places. “What does that say about our soul? … I’m so tired about people talking about your prayers. Damn it, we have to protect these kids. We have to do it now.”

Biden started his afternoon speech in downtown Los Angeles with anger over the shooting at Saugus High School, about 40 miles northwest of the downtown campaign gathering. Two students were killed in the attack and three others were injured. The shooter, who turned 16 on Thursday, was also wounded by a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, authorities said.

Biden, a former longtime senator from Delaware, said he had previously taken on the gun lobby successfully, adding that his legislative accomplishments set him apart from the other 2020 candidates. “I’m the only one running who’s ever passed anything really big,” he said.

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Former Vice President Joe Biden greets audience members after speaking at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. 

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The rally at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College was Biden’s first in California since he joined the race for the Democratic presidential nomination in April.

He previously made eight fundraising trips to California since entering the race in late April, visiting at least once a month. He has headlined 21 fundraisers in the state, raising money at the homes of Hollywood executives, Silicon Valley tech leaders and other affluent Democrats. Since joining the race, Biden has raised at least $4.7 million from Californians, according to Federal Election Commission disclosures in October of donors who have contributed at least $200.

After the rally Thursday, Biden was headed to two fundraisers, in Pacific Palisades and West L.A.

Biden skipped two major Democratic gatherings in the state this year and is not attending a state party convention on Saturday that is drawing nearly a dozen of his rivals and 5,000 voters. His decision not to participate in these events is drawing the ire of some Democrats in the state, which moved its presidential primary up to March 3 in hopes of getting more political attention.

State party Chairman Rusty Hicks criticized Biden and Sen. Elizabeth Warren for not attending Saturday’s convention. “I respect your work/candidacy, BUT… you should reconsider your misguided decision to publicly snub California’s Democrats & Latino Voters across the nation,” he wrote on Facebook.

Some observers have questioned whether Biden was avoiding appearing in front of the group because its members are among the most liberal in the state — Sen. Dianne Feinstein and former Gov. Jerry Brown have both been booed at party conventions. And the top 2020 candidates are taking part in a Univision forum whose moderators include a journalist who has been sharply critical of the immigration policy under former President Obama and Biden.

Pete Kavanaugh, Biden’s deputy campaign manager, said the candidate is not avoiding California voters.

“It’s just a question of how we’re able to spend our time. He has spent a lot of time in the first four states, and obviously he got into race later and was trying to catch up,” he said. “It hasn’t been an avoidance; it’s simply a matter of trying to find hours in the schedule and trying to find days and weeks that work.”

During Biden’s visits to the state, he has dropped by a few local businesses, such as visiting King Taco with Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. And he has done a few interviews and participated in campaign forums hosted by UniodosUS, Service Employees International Union and the Human Rights Campaign.

Some of his rivals in the Democratic race, such as Sen. Kamala Harris and South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg, have also spent the bulk of their time in California fundraising. But they have had more public events. Warren, who is not holding fundraisers, has held four large rallies in addition to attending other Democratic forums and events.

Monday marked the first time any voter could see Biden if they wanted to. Speaking on a sun-dappled corner of the quad, Biden told supporters that he was spurred to run for president by Trump’s remarks about protesters at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Va. Violence at the rally left a counterprotester dead, yet Trump said there were “very fine people on both sides.”

“Look, there’s so much at stake in this election. We can in fact possibly and I think we will, we can handle four years of Donald Trump. It’s going to be a whole God-awful lot of work to put this country back together again, both nationally and internationally, domestically and foreign,” Biden said. “But eight years of Donald Trump will change the very character of who we are as a nation, and we cannot let that happen.”

He spoke of the dignity of work and the decline of the middle class, and he outlined his proposals to provide citizenship to immigrants in the country illegally, to increase funding for the poorest schools and provide free community college to all who want it.

Biden also spoke about the need for the next president to bring the nation back together, a message that resonated with Kimberly Daniels, 50.

“We should be able to come together as one and not constantly fight against each other,” she said, adding that she had admired Biden since his time as Obama’s vice president.

Drew Krinsky, a junior at USC, said Democrats need to nominate a moderate like Biden or Buttigieg to have the best chance of beating Trump. The 21-year-old came away from Biden’s rally impressed.

“Joe did a fantastic job showing that now we need leadership, and that it’s going to take a while to recover from all the stuff that Trump’s done,” said the public policy and law major. “We need someone who knows what he’s doing. Joe was a vice president; he knows how this works. He’s got years of experience.”


Racing! A letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein

November 15, 2019 | News | No Comments

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Hello, my name is John Cherwa and welcome to our horse racing newsletter as there is early good news on Princess Dorian.

As the debate about horse racing in California—and the country—continues to be on the mind of many, I’ve tried to keep the newsletter as neutral as possible so I can continue to be as objective as possible. You see all the evidence, you hear all the rhetoric. You can make up your mind.

But every once in a while there is someone who’s perspective is unique. That’s where I bring in Ferrin Peterson, who is both a jockey and a veterinarian. You can read more about her in this excellent story by Tod Leonard of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Just click here.

Earlier this week, Ferrin contacted me and was her hoping the thoughts she shared with Sen. Dianne Feinstein could become public. Didn’t sound like a bad idea. So here’s the letter that was sent to Washington.

“Dear Honorable Senator Feinstein,

“Thank you for caring so much about our state and having a compassionate ear to listen to each individual need.

“I wanted to address some of your concerns over the horse racing industry.

“I am a veterinarian, as well as a jockey, a combination of pursuits that gives me a unique perspective on the health and welfare of racehorses. I received my degree from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, and I competed as a full-time jockey at the 2019 Del Mar summer meet.

“Additionally, I have traveled the world working in various racetrack veterinary practices to witness firsthand the diversity in training, veterinary treatments, and regulations in a number of jurisdictions, including Japan, Hong Kong, Dubai, Ireland, and England, as well as Kentucky and New York in the United States. I also pioneered equine welfare projects in Myanmar and Ethiopia.

“Obviously, I have a strong passion for the well-being of animals, and especially horses.

“The level of care given to Thoroughbred horses in America is outstanding. Their grooms are with them around the clock, seven days a week. Each day, there is an array of veterinarians, physical therapists, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and others attending to the horses’ needs. Further, based on my international experience, I can say with confidence that the care racehorses receive in California ranks with the finest in the world.

“Changes are always needed. And even though changes made in a large industry like horse racing require time and patience to take their full effect, I have seen immediate positive impact because of recent alterations in whipping and medication rules that benefit both horse and rider.

“When I attended this year’s Breeders’ Cup with UC Davis veterinarians, I was able to observe continued progress toward improving veterinary care. Among the new developments that will have an extremely beneficial impact is the availability of a standing PET-scan, a diagnostic unit that is the first of its kind, made possible through UC Davis and through industry funding inspired by upgrades in California safety protocols.

“As a jockey, I put my life on the line every time I ride. I care about the safety of my horses just as much as I do for myself and other jockeys. If I was not fully convinced that our industry was constantly striving for improved welfare of our animals, I would not be a jockey. I only ask that you recognize the progress being made toward the highest possible level of racehorse care, because I know that these horses are already receiving some of the best care in the world, and we are doing all we can to actively remediate the current challenges facing our industry.

“Sincerely,

“Ferrin Peterson, DVM”

Princess Dorian doing well

In addition to the two horses that died at Del Mar on Sunday, there was a third horse that was pulled up and vanned off, Princess Dorian. The initial report was that she could possibly be saved. And that’s where things stand right now.

Jay Privman, the outstanding national correspondent for the Daily Racing Form, spoke to trainer/co-owner Andrew Lerner, who said this on Wednesday: “She’s doing really well. The vets said she’s doing well, bearing weight, has a normal heart rate, eating, passing manure, all the things you want to see.” You can read Jay’s full story. Just click here.

She was reportedly walking around the grounds of the San Luis Rey Equine Hospital. As we know, horses are very fragile animals and we need a little more time before it’s safe to exhale.

Del Mar review

In Thursday’s feature, a $58,000 allowance/optional claimers going six furlongs, Threefiveindia was much the best winning by 3 ½ lengths. The 6-year-old gelding was claimed in September for $40,000 by trainer Peter Miller for Rockingham Ranch. He also won an allowance on Nov. 1 at Santa Anita.

Threefiveindia paid $3.00, $2.40 and $2.10. Koa was second and Awesome Anywhere finished third. Abel Cedillo was the winning jockey.

Drayden Van Dyke won three winners on Thursday: Hariboux ($4.80) in the second, Speedy Justice ($4.80) in the fourth and Kittyhawk Lass ($7.00) in the sixth.

Del Mar preview

Friday’s card is eight races, with half of them on the turf. First post is 12:30 p.m. It’s a pretty average weekday card. The feature is a Cal-bred allowance/optional claimer for fillies and mares going a mile on the turf. The purse is $53,000.

The favorite, at 5-2, is Doc Yco Cheeks for trainer Peter Eurton and jockey Rafael Bejarano. She has only raced twice. In her first race she finshed second in maiden special then was off for a year before coming back last month to win a maiden special by 1 ¾ lengths.

Magnificent QT is the second favorite at 7-2 for Doug O’Neill and Assael Espinoza. In eight lifetime starts, this 4-year-old flly has finished second four times and won once. She spent most of time in the claiming ranks, but in her last race finished second in an allowance/optional claimer. Post will be about 3:30 p.m.

Here are the field sizes, in order: 6, 6, 8 (4 also eligible), 7, 10, 8, 8, 9.

Bob Ike’s Dmr pick of the day

THIRD RACE No. 5 Aqua Seaform Shame (4-1)

Juvenile filly from the Richard Baltas stable is making her third start and first on turf at this abbreviated five-furlong distance. After a promising debut effort here on Sept. 1 she tired to third in a restricted stakes at Los Alamitos. Trying turf, shortening up in distance and possessing tactical speed, she should be tough to deny in this maiden event.

Thursday’s result: As we warned, the price wouldn’t be anything to brag about but Threefiveindia ($3.00) dominated again on the quick return and looks to be headed back to the stakes ranks for his new connections.

Bob Ike is a Partner/VP of Horsebills.com (here’s a video) and the proprietor of BobIkePicks.com (full-card picks, 3 Best Plays and betting strategy).

Los Alamitos weekend preview

It’s time to turn things over to marketing and meda guru Orlando Gutierrez, who will tell us about the upcoming weekend at Los Alamitos. Orlando, the floor is yours.

“The road to the Grade 1, $600,000 Champion of Champions wraps up Sunday night with the final berths being awarded via the Z. Wayne Griffin Directors Trials. The horses with the fastest trial times will receive provisional berths to the Champion of Champions to be held Dec. 14. As of now, it appears there will be four berths up for grabs in Sunday’s trials. Grade 1 winners BH Lisas Boy, Zoomin For Spuds, Katies Easy Moves, Tequila Sangria, Flash And Roll and Sf Hot Pass are the other horses also expected to compete in the Champion of Champions.

“The first of two Z. Wayne Griffin Trials at 400 yards will be headed by Mi Amor Secreto, winner of the Grade 1, $300,000 Albuquerque Fall Quarter Horse Championship. The son of Louisiana Cartel ran second in the Grade 1 Remington Park Championship and Eastex Stakes also at Remington Park. His last start at Los Alamitos came in mid-November of 2018 when he finished second in the $150,000 Adequan Derby Challenge Championship. Hoststepper, the AQHA champion 3-year-old last year, is in this race as is Suze Returns, the third place finisher in the Grade 1 Mildred Vessels Memorial Handicap, and millionaire He Looks Hot, who is hoping for his fourth consecutive trip to the Champion of Champions.

“The second trial will be headed by Jesstacartel, runner-up in last year’s Champion of Champions, Jess Macho Corona, the second place finisher in this year’s Grade 1 All American Derby, and As And Js, the runner-up in this year’s Mildred Vessels.

“After scoring an impressive win in a trial to the Grade 1 Golden State Million Futurity, Gary Wright’s Royally Significant looks to post another strong race when she faces four runners exiting the Wild West Futurity plus two other top rivals in the $25,000 Corona Chick Handicap at 400 yards Saturday.

“Royally Significant is a graduate of the Los Alamitos Equine Sale, the royally-bred filly broke her maiden by a head on Sept. 14 before defeating seven in her Golden State Million trial. Oscar Peinado will ride Royally Significant for trainer Chris O’Dell from post number six.

“Maurice Code, one of the most dominant runners during the Fall Meet at Grants Pass Downs, will make his Los Alamitos debut when he faces six in the $9,500 third race at 4 1/2 furlongs on Friday night. First post is 7 p.m.

“In one of the quarter horse races of the year, Flash And Roll held off Powerful Favorite by a neck to win the Grade 1 $1,009,000 Los Alamitos Super Derby at 400 yards last Sunday night. Flash And Roll moved on to the Champion of Champions thanks to the win. She is now five for five at Los Alamitos. In the process, Flash And Roll became the first horse to win the Golden State Million Futurity, Los Alamitos Two Million Futurity and Los Alamitos Super Derby.

“Los Alamitos will unveil a new wagering room next Friday night with the opening of The Lounge. The room will be located where the old Post & Paddock room used to be on the ground level right in front of the main parking lot. The Lounge will feature free admission on its opening night. The room will feature more than 60 big screens, the NFL Sunday Ticket and more. Admission after its opening night will be $5.”

Ed Burgart’s LA pick of the day

SIXTH RACE: No. 6 Mi Favorita (5-1)

The price should be right on this class-dropping filly who ran much better than her last sixth-place outing indicates. Filly was loaded with energy during the final 1/16 after missing the break by nearly 1 ½ lengths. She now drops into a maiden $10,000 claimer and has much upside while only making third career start and second trip postward in five months. I suggest a win bet and exacta boxes of 6-2 and 6-5. The filly she must beat, #5 Miss Chowchilla, was eliminated at the start of her last outing and was strong second in a fast race two outs ago.

Final thought

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Now, the stars of the show, Thursday’s results and Friday’s entries.

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Del Mar Charts Results for Thursday, November 14.

Copyright 2019 by Equibase Company. Reproduction prohibited. Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California. All finishes confirmed by Plusmic USA. Official program numbers may not correspond with post position. 4th day of a 15-day meet. Clear & Fast

FIRST RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $18,000. Maiden Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. Time 23.60 48.09 1:13.87 1:27.17 1:40.82


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ ¾ Str Fin Jockey $1

3 Harper’s Gallop 122 3 2 3–1 3–½ 1–1 1–5 1–12 Puglisi 0.70
2 Goddess Aphrodite 122 2 4 4 4 3–6 2–1½ 2–6¼ Talamo 1.90
1 My S V R 122 1 1 1–1 1–hd 2–1½ 3–11 3–16 Fuentes 3.70
4 Flying Flirt 122 4 3 2–hd 2–½ 4 4 4 Johnson 21.90

3 HARPER’S GALLOP 3.40 2.10
2 GODDESS APHRODITE 2.20
1 MY S V R

$1 EXACTA (3-2)  $2.20
$2 QUINELLA (2-3)  $2.60
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (3-2-1-4)  $0.31
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-2-1)  $1.55

Winner–Harper’s Gallop Ch.f.3 by Suances (GB) out of Dypsy, by Broken Vow. Bred by Red Baron’s Barn & Vaya Con Suerte (CA). Trainer: Jack Carava. Owner: Red Baron’s Barn LLC and Vayaconsuerte, LLC. Mutuel Pool $62,164 Exacta Pool $28,770 Quinella Pool $1,085 Superfecta Pool $5,207 Trifecta Pool $12,001. Scratched–Lucky Brite Eye, Magical Kiss.

HARPER’S GALLOP three deep into the first turn, stalked just off the rail then bid between horses, took the lead on the second turn, inched away leaving that turn, drifted to the inside under urging in the stretch and drew off under steady handling late. GODDESS APHRODITE bobbled as the ground broke out behind at the start, came off the rail into the backstretch, bid four wide a half mile out, stalked off the rail on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and was clearly second best. MY S V R came out some at the start, angled off the rail and sped to the early lead, angled in leaving the first turn, dueled inside, stalked leaving the second turn and weakened. FLYING FLIRT four wide into the first turn, stalked outside then bid three deep on the backstretch, dropped back off the rail on the second turn, drifted out into the stretch, gave way and was eased in the drive.

SECOND RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $53,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Price $80,000. Time 23.52 49.15 1:13.44 1:25.05 1:36.39


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ ¾ Str Fin Jockey $1

4 Hariboux 120 4 4 4 4 4 3–hd 1–nk Van Dyke 1.40
3 Goliad 120 3 1 3–1½ 3–1½ 3–1½ 2–½ 2–2¾ Bejarano 1.50
2 Commander 120 2 2 2–1½ 2–1 2–1½ 4 3–1½ Cedillo 4.70
1 Party Town 120 1 3 1–1 1–½ 1–½ 1–1 4 T Baze 4.00

4 HARIBOUX (GB) 4.80 2.60
3 GOLIAD 2.60
2 COMMANDER (FR)

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-4)  $7.20
$1 EXACTA (4-3)  $4.80
$2 QUINELLA (3-4)  $4.60
50-CENT TRIFECTA (4-3-2)  $3.00

Winner–Hariboux (GB) B.g.2 by Havana Gold (IRE) out of Royal Warranty (GB), by Sir Percy (GB). Bred by Lady Gillian Brunton (GB). Trainer: Jeff Mullins. Owner: Red Baron’s Barn LLC and Rancho Temescal LLC. Mutuel Pool $89,491 Daily Double Pool $18,359 Exacta Pool $32,362 Quinella Pool $982 Trifecta Pool $16,410. Scratched–Pas de Panique.

HARIBOUX (GB) a step slow to begin, angled in and settled inside then just off the rail, continued inside on the second turn, came out leaving that turn and into the stretch, bid three deep under some urging past the eighth pole, drifted in and gained the lead in deep stretch and gamely prevailed. GOLIAD stalked a bit off the rail to the stretch, bid between horses past the eighth pole to put a head in front, also drifted in and fought back inside the winner to the wire. COMMANDER (FR) broke in a bit, stalked just off the inside, bid outside the pacesetter leaving the backstretch and on the second turn and into the stretch and outfinished that rival for the show. PARTY TOWN broke inward, pulled his way to the early lead, set the pace inside, fought back on the backstretch and second turn, inched away briefly in midstretch, fought back past midstretch and weakened late.

THIRD RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $17,000. Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $16,000-$14,000. Time 23.54 48.19 1:13.09 1:25.87 1:39.23


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ ¾ Str Fin Jockey $1

5 Lagoon Macaroon 122 4 3 3–1½ 2–1 2–2 1–hd 1–1¼ Maldonado 3.90
4 Fast as Cass 124 3 1 1–½ 1–1 1–½ 2–2½ 2–¾ Fuentes 1.90
7 Union Station 117 6 6 5–½ 6 6 6 3–1¾ Diaz, Jr. 5.00
6 Indy Jones 122 5 5 4–3 4–5 3–hd 3–1½ 4–1 Mn Garcia 5.10
3 Gryffindor 122 2 4 6 5–½ 5–2½ 5–½ 5–½ Payeras 8.80
2 Dr. Bagley 120 1 2 2–½ 3–½ 4–4 4–2 6 T Baze 3.60

5 LAGOON MACAROON 9.80 4.00 3.20
4 FAST AS CASS 3.40 2.40
7 UNION STATION 3.00

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (4-5)  $42.80
$1 EXACTA (5-4)  $15.20
$2 QUINELLA (4-5)  $15.60
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (5-4-7-6)  $15.78
50-CENT TRIFECTA (5-4-7)  $33.95

Winner–Lagoon Macaroon Grr.g.3 by He’s Had Enough out of Oh Boo Hoo, by Kafwain. Bred by Woodford Thoroughbreds (FL). Trainer: George Papaprodromou. Owner: Kretz Racing LLC. Mutuel Pool $90,071 Daily Double Pool $9,598 Exacta Pool $47,761 Quinella Pool $2,022 Superfecta Pool $17,430 Trifecta Pool $30,853. Scratched–Cosa Nostra (IRE).

50-Cent Pick Three (3-4-5) paid $18.10. Pick Three Pool $23,446.

LAGOON MACAROON stalked three deep then outside a rival or off the rail, bid outside the runner-up on the second turn, took a short lead under urging in the stretch and inched away late. FAST AS CASS dueled outside a rival then inched away and angled in on the backstretch, fought back inside on the second turn and in the stretch but could not quite match the winner late. UNION STATION settled off the rail then inside, came out into the stretch and again nearing midstretch and gained the show. INDY JONES stalked off the rail then outside a rival, came out into the stretch and was outfinished for a minor share. GRYFFINDOR bobbled at the start, stalked a bit off the rail then outside a rival on the backstretch, continued off the inside on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and lacked a rally. DR. BAGLEY sped to the early lead, dueled inside then saved ground stalking the pace and weakened in the stretch.

FOURTH RACE.

5 Furlongs Turf. Purse: $52,000. Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds. Time 22.47 44.77 56.17


Pgm Horse Wt PP St 3/16 3/8 Str Fin Jockey $1

5 Speedy Justice 120 4 4 1–hd 1–hd 1–2½ 1–7¼ Van Dyke 1.40
6 Restoring Dreams 120 5 2 4–2½ 4–1½ 3–hd 2–¾ Talamo 20.20
4 Zero Down 120 3 7 6–1½ 5–1½ 4–hd 3–½ Mn Garcia 17.70
3 Too Late 120 2 5 2–1 2–2 2–4 4–1¾ Gutierrez 2.30
1 Cebolla 115 1 6 7 7 7 5–¾ Diaz, Jr. 7.10
8 Prince Magician 120 7 1 5–½ 6–3 6–1½ 6–1 Flores 5.60
7 Benny Chang 120 6 3 3–1 3–2 5–2½ 7 Cedillo 8.20

5 SPEEDY JUSTICE 4.80 3.80 3.20
6 RESTORING DREAMS 15.80 7.80
4 ZERO DOWN 9.20

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-5)  $25.60
$1 EXACTA (5-6)  $24.90
$2 QUINELLA (5-6)  $37.60
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (5-6-4-3)  $86.35
50-CENT TRIFECTA (5-6-4)  $118.15

Winner–Speedy Justice B.c.2 by Dominus out of Super Seller, by Came Home. Bred by Justice Farm, Greg Justice (KY). Trainer: Bob Baffert. Owner: Sigband, Michael and Sigband, Nydia M.. Mutuel Pool $165,586 Daily Double Pool $11,744 Exacta Pool $89,632 Quinella Pool $3,302 Superfecta Pool $28,539 Trifecta Pool $49,629. Scratched–Squared Straight.

50-Cent Pick Three (4-5-5) paid $34.50. Pick Three Pool $13,911.

SPEEDY JUSTICE had speed between horses then dueled outside a rival, kicked clear under left handed urging and drew off. RESTORING DREAMS between rivals early, stalked a bit off the rail, swung three deep into the stretch and gained the place. ZERO DOWN bobbled in a bit of a slow start, settled outside a rival then chased inside, came out into the stretch and outfinished a rival for the show. TOO LATE angled in and dueled inside, fought back on the turn, came out in midstretch and was edged for third. CEBOLLA broke a bit slowly, saved ground off the pace, came out past midstretch and split rivals late and lacked the needed rally. PRINCE MAGICIAN chased outside then off the rail, continued alongside a foe on the turn and weakened. BENNY CHANG stalked outside a rival then off the rail, continued a bit off the fence on the turn, drifted to the inside in the drive and also weakened.

FIFTH RACE.

6½ Furlongs. Purse: $30,000. Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500. Time 23.19 46.71 1:10.61 1:17.10


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ Str Fin Jockey $1

6 Oil Can Knight 120 5 2 1–hd 1–hd 1–½ 1–nk Mn Garcia 0.80
4 Policy 115 3 3 3–hd 3–2 2–½ 2–2½ Diaz, Jr. 7.40
5 Rickey B 120 4 1 2–1½ 2–hd 3–2½ 3–ns Van Dyke 2.80
3 Toothless Wonder 120 2 4 4–2½ 4–1 4–2 4–1 T Baze 4.30
1 Surprise Fashion 120 1 5 5 5 5 5 Fuentes 12.70

6 OIL CAN KNIGHT 3.60 2.80 2.20
4 POLICY 6.40 4.20
5 RICKEY B 2.80

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (5-6)  $11.40
$1 EXACTA (6-4)  $11.00
$2 QUINELLA (4-6)  $11.20
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (6-4-5-3)  $4.27
50-CENT TRIFECTA (6-4-5)  $15.25

Winner–Oil Can Knight Dbb.g.3 by Can the Man out of Makeitagame, by El Corredor. Bred by Michelle Morehead, Mallory Morehead &Matthew Morehead (KY). Trainer: Doug F. O’Neill. Owner: Westside Racing Stable, Keh, Steven, Knight, Scott and Tucker, Terri. Mutuel Pool $140,580 Daily Double Pool $17,724 Exacta Pool $71,642 Quinella Pool $3,057 Superfecta Pool $29,821 Trifecta Pool $48,952. Claimed–Oil Can Knight by Steven Zolotas. Trainer: Steve Knapp. Claimed–Policy by Drummond, Lee and Xitco, John. Trainer: Mark Glatt. Scratched–Alvaaro.

50-Cent Pick Three (5-5-6) paid $19.90. Pick Three Pool $29,224. 50-Cent Pick Four (4/5-5-2/5-2/6) 4 correct paid $89.80. Pick Four Pool $64,563. 50-Cent Pick Five (3/5/6-4/5-5-2/5-2/6) 5 correct paid $182.85. Pick Five Pool $253,531.

OIL CAN KNIGHT had good early speed and dueled outside a rival then between foes on the turn and into the stretch, was shaken up with the reins under a vigorous hand ride in midstretch then gamely prevailed under steady handling late. POLICY stalked outside a rival then bid three deep on the turn and in the stretch, continued outside the winner late and went on willingly. RICKEY B angled in and dueled a bit off the rail then inside on the turn, fought back along the rail in the stretch, could not match the top pair late and just held third. TOOTHLESS WONDER saved ground stalking the pace, came out leaving the turn, swung three deep into the stretch and was edged for the show. SURPRISE FASHION chased inside then a bit off the rail into and on the turn, came out into the stretch, angled in some in the drive and lacked the needed rally.

SIXTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $30,000. Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $50,000. Time 22.62 46.68 1:11.16 1:23.54 1:35.82


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ ¾ Str Fin Jockey $1

7 Kittyhawk Lass 119 6 7 7–hd 7–hd 6–hd 5–½ 1–1¾ Van Dyke 2.50
1 Trust Fund Kitty 121 1 6 6–hd 8–1½ 5–1½ 3–1½ 2–¾ Cedillo 2.40
3 Girona 119 3 2 1–hd 1–hd 2–1½ 2–1½ 3–ns Delgadillo 29.00
2 Jaccat 121 2 1 2–2½ 2–1 1–hd 1–hd 4–1¼ Valdivia, Jr. 9.10
4 Persephone 119 4 9 9 9 8–hd 7–3½ 5–hd Franco 4.20
9 Bella Figura 121 8 8 5–1 6–1 4–hd 4–hd 6–3¼ Bejarano 4.30
6 Samandah 119 5 3 4–hd 4–hd 3–½ 6–1½ 7–8¼ Gutierrez 18.60
8 Vegas Strong Baby 119 7 4 3–hd 5–hd 9 8–hd 8–1¼ Figueroa 41.00
11 Tinsel Town Queen 119 9 5 8–1½ 3–1 7–1 9 9 Mn Garcia 30.30

7 KITTYHAWK LASS 7.00 3.40 2.80
1 TRUST FUND KITTY 3.20 2.60
3 GIRONA 8.00

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (6-7)  $16.20
$1 EXACTA (7-1)  $10.10
$2 QUINELLA (1-7)  $10.80
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (7-1-3-2)  $70.34
50-CENT TRIFECTA (7-1-3)  $71.55

Winner–Kittyhawk Lass B.f.3 by Power Broker out of American Flier, by Quiet American. Bred by Endeavor Farm (KY). Trainer: Mike Puype. Owner: Endeavor Farm. Mutuel Pool $190,288 Daily Double Pool $27,579 Exacta Pool $97,031 Quinella Pool $4,638 Superfecta Pool $55,394 Trifecta Pool $69,394. Scratched–Dulverton Darling, Oh My Oh.

50-Cent Pick Three (5-6-7) paid $8.15. Pick Three Pool $42,030.

KITTYHAWK LASS chased between horses then outside a rival, continued outside on the second turn and three deep into the stretch, rallied under urging to the front four wide in deep stretch and proved best. TRUST FUND KITTY in a bit tight into the first turn, saved ground stalking the pace, waited a bit then came out for room in the stretch, bid between horses in deep stretch and continued willingly. GIRONA pulled and dueled outside a rival, fought back leaving the second turn and into the stretch, drifted out some in the drive, was three wide in deep stretch and held third. JACCAT dueled inside, put a head in front leaving the second turn, fought back along the rail in the stretch and was edged for the show. PERSEPHONE angled in and chased inside, came off the rail on the backstretch, went up four wide on the second turn and three deep into the stretch and could not quite summon the needed late kick. BELLA FIGURA (IRE) stalked three deep, continued outside on the second turn and three wide into the stretch and also lacked the necessary late response. SAMANDAH stalked between horses then inside, came out into the stretch and weakened. VEGAS STRONG BABY bumped when three deep into the first turn, stalked between horses, dropped back and angled in on the second turn and weakened. TINSEL TOWN QUEEN bumped when four wide into the first turn, stalked three deep then off the rail, fell back outside a rival leaving the second turn, was between foes into the stretch and also weakened.

SEVENTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $58,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $100,000. Time 22.36 45.07 56.79 1:09.20


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ Str Fin Jockey $1

3 Threefiveindia 120 3 1 1–hd 1–1 1–2½ 1–3½ Cedillo 0.50
5 Koa 118 5 4 2–1 2–1½ 2–½ 2–1¼ Figueroa 16.90
1 Awesome Anywhere 120 1 5 4–hd 3–½ 3–2½ 3–2 Van Dyke 2.50
4 Horse Greedy 120 4 3 3–hd 5 5 4–2½ Fuentes 6.90
2 Fight On 120 2 2 5 4–½ 4–½ 5 T Baze 11.00

3 THREEFIVEINDIA 3.00 2.40 2.10
5 KOA 6.20 2.60
1 AWESOME ANYWHERE 2.40

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (7-3)  $11.60
$1 EXACTA (3-5)  $8.40
$2 QUINELLA (3-5)  $13.00
50-CENT TRIFECTA (3-5-1)  $12.20

Winner–Threefiveindia Ch.g.6 by Street Hero out of Palacio de Amor, by Dixieland Band. Bred by Myung Kwon Cho & Jun Park (KY). Trainer: Peter Miller. Owner: Rockingham Ranch. Mutuel Pool $161,806 Daily Double Pool $23,440 Exacta Pool $68,372 Quinella Pool $2,417 Trifecta Pool $54,898. Scratched–none.

50-Cent Pick Three (6-7-3) paid $6.05. Pick Three Pool $33,213.

THREEFIVEINDIA angled in and dueled inside, inched away leaving the turn and drew clear in the stretch under a crack of the whip inside the sixteenth pole and steady handling. KOA also angled in and dueled outside the winner, stalked off the rail leaving the turn, was outside a rival in midstretch and bested that one for the place. AWESOME ANYWHERE close up stalking the pace along the inside, remained on the rail on the turn and in the stretch and was outfinished for second. HORSE GREEDY stalked three deep to the stretch and weakened in the final furlong. FIGHT ON lunged some at the break, pulled between horses and steadied in a bit tight off heels midway on the backstretch, stalked between foes on the turn, came out into the stretch and also weakened.

EIGHTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $52,000. Maiden Special Weight. 2 year olds. Time 23.11 46.99 1:11.18 1:23.33 1:35.68


Pgm Horse Wt PP St ¼ ½ ¾ Str Fin Jockey $1

1 If Id Told You 120 1 5 2–1 1–1 1–1½ 1–4 1–1¾ Espinoza 2.90
10 Tropical Terror 120 10 4 3–1 3–hd 3–½ 2–½ 2–½ Cedillo 4.20
6 Descartes 120 6 2 5–1 5–2 6–2 3–1 3–1¼ Gutierrez 26.60
5 Rocks and Salt 120 5 6 8–hd 9–4 7–hd 6–½ 4–1 Bejarano 19.40
4 Margot’s Boy 120 4 10 7–1 6–hd 5–hd 4–hd 5–2½ Van Dyke 11.30
8 Canyon Crest 120 8 8 9–1½ 8–1 8–1 8–3 6–3¼ Fuentes 5.70
3 Totally Tiger 120 3 3 4–hd 4–3½ 4–1 7–1 7–1¼ Mn Garcia 9.70
9 Fantasy Game 120 9 1 1–½ 2–2 2–1½ 5–1 8–1½ T Baze 13.70
2 Lightning Fast 120 2 7 10 10 10 10 9–½ Talamo 3.00
7 Papa Tony 120 7 9 6–hd 7–½ 9–3 9–1 10 Pereira 51.80

1 IF ID TOLD YOU 7.80 4.80 3.60
10 TROPICAL TERROR 6.00 4.00
6 DESCARTES 10.40

$2 DAILY DOUBLE (3-1)  $15.60
$1 EXACTA (1-10)  $23.80
$2 QUINELLA (1-10)  $27.20
10-CENT SUPERFECTA (1-10-6-5)  $291.71
10-CENT SUPER HIGH FIVE (1-10-6-5-4)   Carryover $10,399
50-CENT TRIFECTA (1-10-6)  $202.15

Winner–If Id Told You Dbb.c.2 by Creative Cause out of Feature Attraction, by Roman Ruler. Bred by Revocable Trust of Dr. Mikel C.Harrington and Patricia O. Harrington (CA). Trainer: Gary Mandella. Owner: Thomas L. Nichols. Mutuel Pool $258,832 Daily Double Pool $71,572 Exacta Pool $148,452 Quinella Pool $4,486 Superfecta Pool $87,137 Super High Five Pool $13,626 Trifecta Pool $115,791. Scratched–Blues Rapper, Guinessey, One Fast Bro.

50-Cent Pick Three (7-3-1) paid $13.95. Pick Three Pool $91,468. 50-Cent Pick Four (2/6-7-3-1/11/13) 4 correct paid $31.05. Pick Four Pool $346,413. 50-Cent Pick Five (5-2/6-7-3-1/11/13) 5 correct paid $95.60. Pick Five Pool $287,976. $2 Pick Six (5-5-2/6-7-3-1/11/13) 6 correct paid $2,714.00. Pick Six Pool $54,614. $2 Pick Six (5-5-2/6-7-3-1/11/13) 5 out of 6 paid $24.80. 20-Cent Pick Six Jackpot (5-5-2/6-7-3-1/11/13) . Pick Six Jackpot Carryover $49,987. $1 Place Pick All 8 correct paid $52.00. Place Pick All Pool $18,527.

IF ID TOLD YOU had speed inside to press the pace then took the lead into the backstretch, set the pace inside, inched away on the second turn, came a bit off the rail into the stretch, kicked clear under urging, drifted out a bit from the whip in the drive and held. TROPICAL TERROR four wide early, angled in and stalked outside a rival, came three wide into the stretch and finished willingly. DESCARTES stalked between horses then outside a rival or a bit off the rail, went three deep leaving the second turn and into the stretch and was edged for the place. ROCKS AND SALT pulled a bit off the rail then steadied between foes into the backstretch, continued just off the inside then along the rail on the second turn, came out in upper stretch and bested the others. MARGOT’S BOY squeezed a bit at the start, also pulled along the inside and steadied off heels on the first turn, stalked along the rail, came out into the stretch and lacked the needed rally. CANYON CREST three deep early, chased outside a rival then three wide leaving the backstretch and into the second turn, angled in outside a rival leaving that turn and could not summon the necessary response. TOTALLY TIGER broke outward, pulled between horses and was in tight off heels on the first turn, stalked inside, steadied when crowded in midstretch, came out for room and lacked and did not rally. FANTASY GAME angled in and dueled outside the winner then stalked a bit off the rail to the stretch, drifted to the inside in midstretch and weakened. LIGHTNING FAST settled off the pace inside, came out into the stretch and did not rally. PAPA TONY pulled his way along three deep then chased outside a rival on the backstretch, went between foes into and on the second turn, angled in entering the stretch and weakened.


Attendance Handle
On-Track 2,342 $309,432
Inter-Track 2,977 $1,576,186
Out of State N/A $3,134,671
TOTAL 5,319 $5,020,289

Del Mar Entries for Friday, November 15.

Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, California. $2 Win, Place and Show; $1 Exacta, $2 Quinella, 50-cent Trifecta, $2 Rolling Double, 50-cent rolling Pick 3; 10-cent Superfecta; 50-cent Pick 4 last 4 races; 50-cent Players Pick 5 first 5 races; $2 Pick 6 last 6 races; $1 Place Pick All; $1 Super High Five last race. Trifecta needs 4 betting interests; Superfecta needs 6. 5th day of a 15-day meet.

FIRST RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $36,000. Claiming. 3 year olds. Claiming Prices $40,000-$35,000.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Blue Skye Jade Assael Espinoza 118 Reed Saldana 8-1 40,000
2 The Creep Ruben Fuentes 118 Ryan Hanson 15-1 40,000
3 Mystery Messenger Jose Valdivia, Jr. 118 Patrick Gallagher 7-2 40,000
4 Hartel Martin Garcia 118 Peter Miller 2-1 40,000
5 Swamp Souffle Geovanni Franco 120 William Spawr 5-2 40,000
6 Of Good Report Abel Cedillo 118 Vladimir Cerin 3-1 40,000

SECOND RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $17,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $8,000-$7,000.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Cee Sam’s Girl Geovanni Franco 120 George Papaprodromou 6-1 8,000
2 Majestic Diva Tyler Baze 120 David Bernstein 6-1 8,000
3 Love of Art Abel Cedillo 122 Rene Amescua 9-5 8,000
4 Heart’s Passion Heriberto Figueroa 120 Jerry Hollendorfer 2-1 8,000
5 Conformation Mario Gutierrez 122 Ben D. A. Cecil 3-1 8,000

THIRD RACE.

5 Furlongs Turf. Purse: $52,000. Maiden Special Weight. Fillies. 2 year olds.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Kissable U Mario Gutierrez 122 Doug F. O’Neill 6-1
2 Venetian Harbor Flavien Prat 122 Richard Baltas 3-1
3 Del Mar Drama Efrain Hernandez 122 J. Eric Kruljac 12-1
4 Beguiled Abel Cedillo 122 Philip D’Amato 7-2
5 Aqua Seaform Shame Ruben Fuentes 122 Richard Baltas 4-1
6 Morning Addiction Rafael Bejarano 122 Peter Eurton 4-1
7 Brave Cinderella Heriberto Figueroa 122 Oscar Heredia 20-1
8 Speech Geovanni Franco 122 Michael W. McCarthy 6-1
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9 Agave Queen Joseph Talamo 122 Philip D’Amato 8-1
10 Princess Mo Jose Valdivia, Jr. 122 Ruben Gomez 20-1
11 Lighthouse Drayden Van Dyke 122 Simon Callaghan 5-2

FOURTH RACE.

6 Furlongs. Purse: $34,000. Starter Allowance. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Tapitha Bonita Tiago Pereira 124 William Spawr 4-1
2 Eternal Endeavour J.C. Diaz, Jr. 119 Leonard Powell 5-1
3 D’s Lovely Sophia Eswan Flores 122 Hector O. Palma 7-2
4 Oh My Oh Heriberto Figueroa 122 Jerry Hollendorfer 6-1
5 Beau Rocket Abel Cedillo 124 Mark Glatt 6-1
6 Tizanillusion Tyler Baze 124 John W. Sadler 3-1
7 Rizzi’s Honors Joseph Talamo 124 Mark Glatt 5-1

FIFTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $23,000. Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Prices $25,000-$22,500.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Red Bunting Drayden Van Dyke 122 Ronald W. Ellis 7-2 25,000
2 Saburai J.C. Diaz, Jr. 119 Vladimir Cerin 4-1 25,000
3 Lucky Stepper Geovanni Franco 122 Carla Gaines 6-1 25,000
4 Leading Indicator Assael Espinoza 122 Dean Pederson 10-1 25,000
5 Super Bunny Joseph Talamo 122 Peter Miller 10-1 25,000
6 Untouched Elegance Brice Blanc 124 Richard Baltas 5-1 25,000
7 Reds Sacred Appeal Evin Roman 120 Lisa Bernard 30-1 22,500
8 Laker Jet Edwin Maldonado 122 Robert A. Bean 30-1 25,000
9 Flying to the Line Abel Cedillo 122 Peter Miller 3-1 25,000
10 Chalky Ruben Fuentes 124 Jay Nehf 15-1 25,000

SIXTH RACE.

1 Mile. Purse: $29,000. Maiden Claiming. 2 year olds. Claiming Prices $50,000-$40,000.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Taco Waco Ruben Fuentes 122 Victor L. Garcia 20-1 50,000
2 Temple Bar Heriberto Figueroa 122 Jerry Hollendorfer 7-2 50,000
3 Stackin Silver Abel Cedillo 122 Richard Baltas 3-1 50,000
4 Spider Rico Assael Espinoza 122 Genaro Vallejo 8-1 50,000
5 Going to Vegas Joseph Talamo 117 Peter Miller 4-1 45,000
6 Knifes Edge Brice Blanc 122 George Papaprodromou 5-1 50,000
7 Itsthattime Rafael Bejarano 122 Jeff Bonde 8-1 50,000
8 Prince Ricky J.C. Diaz, Jr. 117 Craig Anthony Lewis 5-1 50,000

SEVENTH RACE.

1 Mile Turf. Purse: $53,000. Allowance Optional Claiming. Fillies and Mares. 3 year olds and up. Claiming Price $20,000. State bred.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Doc Yco Cheeks Rafael Bejarano 122 Peter Eurton 5-2
2 Avalon Ride J.C. Diaz, Jr. 115 Craig Anthony Lewis 10-1
3 Rose Dunn Flavien Prat 120 Brian J. Koriner 9-2
4 Sapphire Kid Tyler Baze 124 Matthew Chew 6-1 20,000
5 Brahms Command Edwin Maldonado 120 Richard Rosales 20-1
6 Marjorie E Eswan Flores 124 Patrick Gallagher 5-1
7 Lucky Ms Jones Geovanni Franco 124 Philip D’Amato 5-1
8 Magnificent Q T Assael Espinoza 122 Doug F. O’Neill 7-2

EIGHTH RACE.

5½ Furlongs. Purse: $52,000. Maiden Special Weight. 3 year olds and up. State bred.

PP Horse Jockey Wt Trainer M-L Claim $
1 Acapulco Bay Cathleen Garner 122 Dean Greenman 20-1
2 Afternoon Heat Assael Espinoza 122 Steve Knapp 5-1
3 Tigre Di Slugo Flavien Prat 124 Mike Puype 5-2
4 Credance Heriberto Figueroa 122 Val Brinkerhoff 20-1
5 Loafers Boy Rafael Bejarano 122 Andrew Lerner 7-2
6 Posty Evin Roman 122 Val Brinkerhoff 20-1
7 Corrana En Limen Tyler Baze 122 Antonio Garcia 12-1
8 Spendaholic J.C. Diaz, Jr. 117 Edward R. Freeman 10-1
9 Grandpa Louie Abel Cedillo 122 Peter Miller 2-1

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BASEBALL

There may not have been any World Series titles in the area this year, but there were two MVP awards.

Cody Bellinger of the Dodgers won the NL MVP award on Thursday while Mike Trout of the Angels won the AL version of the award.

Let’s start with Bellinger.

“It’s just a dream come true, man,” Bellinger said. “You play the game as a kid, you dream of it, but you literally never think that it’s going to be you in this position.”

Bellinger, 24, became the 12th Dodger to win the MVP award. He is the Dodgers’ first MVP since Clayton Kershaw in 2014 and their first position player to win the award since Kirk Gibson in 1988.

He received 19 of the 30 first-place votes, 10 second-place votes, and a fifth-place vote. Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Christian Yelich finished second and was given 10 first-place votes. Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon was third. He received the other first-place vote.

Dodgers infielder Max Muncy finished 16th in the balloting with an eighth-place vote and a 10th-place vote. Left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu was 19th with an eighth-place vote.

Bellinger batted .305 with 47 home runs, 115 runs batted in, 15 stolen bases, and a 1.035 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 156 games. He was issued a league-leading 21 intentional walks and provided elite defense at three positions — right field, center field, and first base. He also won a Gold Glove as a right fielder and a Silver Slugger Award. He is the fourth player to win MVP, Rookie of the Year, and a Gold Glove before the age of 25, joining Johnny Bench, Fred Lynn and Dustin Pedroia.

“There wasn’t one part of his game he didn’t dominate,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said in a statement.

Yelich, a product of Westlake High School, bested Bellinger in most offensive statistical categories, including batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage, but a season-ending knee injury in September hurt his candidacy in the two-man race. He finished with a .329 batting average, 44 home runs, and a 1.100 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in 130 games.

Trout learned he received the honor for the third time in his career while sitting in front of a roaring fireplace in Iowa, where he and close friends and family members had met for their annual hunting trip. He had 17 of the 30 first-place votes. Houston Astros infielder Alex Bregman finished second and had the other 13 first-place votes. Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien finished third.

Trout has presented a strong case to win the MVP award in seven of his eight full seasons. The electorate snubbed him four times, voting him second in favor of a candidate that played for a postseason contender on each occasion. The only season Trout did not finish first or second in MVP voting was when he finished fourth in 2017.

“I definitely was [nervous],” he said. “I’d be lying to you if I [said I] wasn’t.”

Voters could have dinged Trout this awards season because he missed the final three weeks tending to a nerve issue in his right foot that eventually required surgery.

Trout’s numbers were too convincing to neglect.

Trout hit a career-high 45 home runs, drove in more than 100 runs for the first time since 2016 and batted .291 in 134 games. Despite not playing after Sept. 7, Trout led baseball in on-base percentage (.438), owned the highest AL on-base-plus-slugging percentage (1.083) and was second in the AL in home runs.

“One of the greatest players I’ve ever laid my eyes on, and one of the better people I’ve also been around inside this game,” Angels general manager Billy Eppler said of Trout. “Great ambassador, total role model.

“I’m about as proud of him as I could ever be of anybody.”

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Bill Plaschke: Trout and Bellinger deserve MVPs, but fans deserve more in postseason

CLIPPERS

Jrue Holiday scored 36 points and stole the ball from Paul George three times in the final minutes to spoil George’s season debut and lead the New Orleans Pelicans to a 132-127 victory over the Clippers on Thursday night at New Orleans.

George was playing for the first time since signing as a free agent with the Clippers because he’d been recovering from shoulder surgery last spring. He did not appear rusty, scoring 33 points in 24 minutes, only to be done in by late turnovers at the hands of Holiday, who finished with six steals, including one on Lou Williams’ attempted bounce pass in the final seconds to seal the victory.

Derrick Favors had 20 points and a career-best 20 rebounds in the first 20-20 game of his 10-year career. Frank Jackson added 23 points in a reserve role.

The Clippers played without Kawhi Leonard, who was being rested for the third time this season to ease stress on his sore knee after playing a night earlier in a loss at Houston.

NFL

In a wild melee at the end of Thursday night’s NFL game, Cleveland’s Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off Pittsburgh’s Mason Rudolph and used it to strike the Steelers quarterback in the head.

Garrett, a former No. 1 overall pick and defensive star for the Browns, faces a likely suspension from the league and potentially legal trouble for his actions, which came in the final seconds of a 21-7 victory by Cleveland.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield didn’t hold back in criticizing his teammate in a postgame interview with Fox’s Erin Andrews.

“I didn’t see why it started, but it’s inexcusable,” Mayfield said. “I don’t care, rivalry or not, we can’t do that. That’s kind of the history of what’s been going on here lately, hurting yourself, and that’s just endangering the other team. It’s inexcusable, he knows that. I hope he does now. It’s tough. We’ll see.”

CHARGERS

Philip Rivers admitted Thursday that he was almost certain the Chargers were going to advance into field-goal range last week and beat Oakland in the closing seconds.

But, he added, it was an errant throw from way back in the opening quarter that “bothered me most because I really don’t know if I’ve ever missed that throw like that. Ever. I don’t know if I’ve missed one like that in the backyard.”

On the game’s first drive, Rivers had Keenan Allen alone on an in-route that would have put the Chargers somewhere close to the Raiders’ 10-yard line with a first down.

Instead, the pass soared over Allen and into the hands of safety Erik Harris, who then flipped the script — and the field — by returning the ball 59 yards to the Chargers’ 31.

Oakland eventually kicked a field goal and was on its way to a 26-24 victory that resulted in what appeared to be a season-high level of Chargers frustration.

“It wasn’t like it was a contested throw and I tried to squeeze it in there,” Rivers recalled. “It was wide open. That one bothers me. … It just sailed on me. I knew right away. It came out high and not good.”

RAMS

The Rams are 5-4, but going into Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears the defense has played well since an Oct. 13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

It is no coincidence.

The Rams traded for shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey after the loss to the 49ers. They defense was subsequently stout in victories over the Atlanta Falcons and Cincinnati Bengals and in last Sunday’s 17-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“Jalen’s a game changer,” safety Marqui Christian said Thursday.

Players say the arrival of Ramsey, 25, caused a philosophical shift and new identity for the defense. With a player that essentially shuts down one side of the field, the Rams have been able to better disguise coverages and play more aggressively.

Ramsey’s ability to track an opponent’s top receiver all over the field forces quarterbacks to abandon their primary option. That skill provides defensive linemen and edge rushers more time to apply pressure.

“The man can play all the routes, so it definitely makes it easier on the defense when you have him on one side,” defensive tackle Michael Brockers said.

USC FOOTBALL

Keary Colbert’s long, sleepless and ultimately unforgettable Saturday began with an early flight out of Los Angeles International Airport. It ended with bowl eligibility and a new baby boy.

When the Trojans receivers coach arrived at LAX Saturday morning, the rest of USC’s coaching staff was already in Tempe, Ariz., preparing for a game at Arizona State. Colbert had stayed home the night before, preparing with his wife, Safiya, for the arrival of the couple’s first son.

Khari Colbert had originally been due 10 days earlier, the day before Halloween, which would’ve been a dream scenario for the former Trojans wideout. During consecutive road trips to Notre Dame and Colorado, family and friends stayed by his wife’s side while Colbert crossed his fingers, thousands of miles away, hoping the timing would allow him to be there.

But Colbert’s son wasn’t born during either road trip. Nor was he born the week after — as Colbert and his wife had hoped — when USC was home to play Oregon. As they waited, the due date came and went.

“Of course,” Colbert said, “he had different plans.”

So doctors scheduled an induction the following Saturday, with USC on the road against Arizona State. It would be tight but, with an early kickoff, Colbert was confident he could get back in time.

He arrived that morning at the Phoenix Airport Marriott 15 minutes before USC’s staff meeting, and from there the day was a whirlwind. Two of his receivers would turn in career performances as Michael Pittman Jr. caught 13 passes and Amon-ra St. Brown racked up 173 yards receiving in a narrow win over Arizona State. All the while, Colbert tried to keep his mind on football.

When the team landed at LAX, shortly before 8 p.m., his son was still holding tight.

“He’s a true coach’s kid,” Colbert said. “He understands it’s football season.”

KINGS

Alex Iafallo scored 23 seconds into overtime and the Kings beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.

Kings forward Adrian Kempe scored with 1:48 remaining in the third period to tie the score at 2-all, and Iafallo got a shot into an open net after Drew Doughty‘s pass caromed off the boards. The Kings won consecutive games for the second time this season.

Anze Kopitar had a goal and two assists for Los Angeles, and Jonathan Quick made 19 saves.

DUCKS

Brent Burns scored on the power play and Evander Kane had a short-handed goal in the third period, helping the San Jose Sharks beat the Ducks 5-3 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win.

Tomas Hertl scored twice for the Sharks, who added a road victory to four previous home wins. The run of success has come immediately after a five-game losing streak.

Logan Couture finished off the victory with a goal in the final minute, his third of the season.

Rickard Rakell, Jakob Silfverberg and Max Jones scored goals for the Ducks, who stumbled to a 2-3-2 record on a season-long seven game home stand. The Ducks opened the season 6-1-0 at home.

TODAY’S LOCAL MAJOR SPORTS SCHEDULE

All times Pacific

Sacramento at Lakers, 7:30 p.m., Spectrum Sportsnet, 710 ESPN

UNLV at UCLA (basketball), 7:30 p.m., Pac-12 Network, AM 570

BORN ON THIS DATE

1967: Basketball player Eric Anthony

1981: Golfer Lorena Ochoa

1995: Basketball player Karl-Anthony Towns

1998: Golfer Hinako Shibuno

DIED ON THIS DATE

1990: Race horse Alydar, 15

2007: Baseball player Joe Nuxhall, 79

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Sam Farmer's NFL picks for Week 11

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The Times’ NFL writer, Sam Farmer, examines this week’s matchups. Lines according to Pregame.com (O/U = over/under). Last week’s record 4-9 (.308); season 89-58-1 (.605). Using point spreads with the scores Farmer predicted, the record against the spread last week would have been 6-5-2 (.546); season 72-73-3 (.497). Green Bay, the New York Giants, Seattle and Tennessee have the week off. Times Pacific.

HOU (6-3) at BAL (7-2)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Ravens 31, Texans 27

TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 705.

Line: Ravens by 31/2. O/U: 511/2.

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Lamar Jackson on one side, and Deshaun Watson on the other? This could be the most entertaining quarterback duel of the decade. The Ravens get the edge on home field and big momentum.

JAC (4-5) at IND (5-4)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Jaguars 28, Colts 24

TV: None. DirecTV: 706.

Line: Colts by 3. O/U: 431/2.

Nick Foles is back and so is Jacoby Brissett. The key is Leonard Fournette against a Colts run defense that can go wobbly at times. Jaguars hang on in Foles’ triumphant return to the field.

BUF (6-3) at MIA (2-7)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Bills 23, Dolphins 18

TV: None. DirecTV: 707.

Line: Bills by 61/2. O/U: 401/2.

All of a sudden, the Dolphins are riding the AFC East’s longest winning streak. Now, Ryan Fitzpatrick has a chance to keep it going against his old team. Luckily for Buffalo, Bills are stifling vs. the pass.

DEN (3-6) at MIN (7-3)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Vikings 27, Broncos 17

TV: None. DirecTV: 708.

Line: Vikings by 101/2. O/U: 401/2.

Brandon Allen has his moments, but he’s on the road against a defense that gets after the quarterback. Kirk Cousins is starting to look the way Vikings had hoped. Minnesota keeps it going.

NYJ (2-7) at WAS (1-8)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Jets 24, Redskins 17

TV: None. DirecTV: 709.

Line: Redskins by 2. O/U: 381/2.

The Redskins want to run the ball to take the heat off Dwayne Haskins. That’s going to be hard to do against a defense that held Saquon Barkley to one yard in 13 carries last Sunday.

ATL (2-7) at CAR (5-4)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Panthers 24, Falcons 20

TV: None. DirecTV: 710.

Line: Panthers by 41/2. O/U: 491/2.

Green Bay got to young Kyle Allen. Can the suddenly productive Falcons do the same? The Panthers will have to feed Christian McCaffrey early and often. By the way, Carolina can’t stop the run.

DAL (5-4) at DET (3-5-1)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Cowboys 31, Lions 24

TV: Channel 11. DirecTV: 711.

Line: Off board. O/U: Off board.

The Cowboys will have plenty of opportunities to move the ball, both with Ezekiel Elliott and through the air. Dallas has the No. 1 offense in yards, and the Detroit defense is 30th in that department.

NO (7-2) at TB (3-6)

Sunday, 10 a.m.

Saints 27, Buccaneers 20

TV: None. DirecTV: 712.

Line: Saints by 6. O/U: 491/2.

Drew Brees was sacked six times against woeful Atlanta last week — not a good sign with Shaq Barrett on deck. As good as the Buccaneers are against the run, they’re lousy versus the pass.

ARI (3-6-1) at SF (8-1)

Sunday, 1 p.m.

49ers 30, Cardinals 21

TV: None. DirecTV: 713.

Line: 49ers by 10. O/U: 451/2.

The 49ers are coming off a heartbreaking loss to Seattle that finally left them with a blemish on their record. The Cardinals are further along than some expected but not quite there yet.

CIN (0-9) at OAK (5-4)

Sunday, 1:15 p.m.

Raiders 27, Bengals 17

TV: None. DirecTV: 714.

Line: Raiders by 101/2. O/U: 49.

Bengals can’t stop the run (or the pass) so this could be a huge game for Raiders rookie Josh Jacobs. Tough place for Bengals rookie Ryan Finley to come in and win, though Oakland has a bad pass D.

NE (8-1) at PHI (5-4)

Sunday, 1:15 p.m.

Eagles 28, Patriots 27

TV: Channel 2. DirecTV: 715.

Line: Patriots by 31/2. O/U: 45.

Back when the Patriots went 16-0, they nearly lost to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Well, they already have lost to the Ravens, and now Philadelphia is in good position to pull off another upset.

CHI (4-5) at LAR (5-4)

Sunday, 5:15 p.m.

Bears 17, Rams 14

TV: Channel 4.

Line: Rams by 61/2. O/U: 40.

It’s all about the defense — for both teams. The Rams are playing with a patchwork offensive line, and that’s bad news against a Chicago front that can be scary. The Bears can’t do much on offense.

KC (6-4) vs. LAC (4-6)

Monday, 5:15 p.m.

Chiefs 28, Chargers 24

TV: ESPN.

Line: Chiefs by 31/2. O/U: 52.

The Chargers don’t have that same ability to close they had last season. They can move the ball on the ground, and keep Patrick Mahomes off the field. Still, the Chiefs are a better team.


In response to increasing hate crimes and incidents, Orange County Human Relations is rolling out its first statewide anti-hate program to equip schools with the resources to launch their own educational and awareness campaigns.

The nonprofit will provide schools with a “toolkit” that contains the necessary components for an anti-hate campaign, including templates, documents, posters and digital content.

O.C. Human Relations staff will hold the first workshops for educators on Dec. 6 and 7 at their office in Santa Ana. Staff members will provide workshops across the state over the next year.

A “Day of kNOwHATE” will be held on April 30 on California campuses. Students will be asked to wear green as a show of solidarity and use social media to spread awareness of the campaign.

The “kNOw Hate” campaign is the largest the nonprofit has ever initiated.

“We are trying to reach young people at a preventative level,” said Alison Edwards, chief executive of O.C. Human Relations. “We hope we can prevent folks from participating in hateful activities and encourage others to report them.”

According to O.C. Human Relations, hate crimes and incidents have increased each of the last four years in Orange County.

The nonprofit’s report for 2018 found a 12% increase in hate crimes from the previous year.

The parents of Blaze Bernstein, who in 2018 was allegedly murdered for being gay by a former classmate with ties to a hate group, spoke during the O.C. report’s release in September.

“I think it reflects the divisions in our country,” Edwards said. “As a nation, we seem to be more prone to othering people and dehumanizing our fellow Americans. There are a lot of areas in Orange County that are going through demographic change. For some people, it might be a challenge to find out how to approach that.”

She said the statistics may be a sign of those struggles.

“We envision a county where everyone feels safe, respected and valued,” Edwards said of the kNOw Hate campaign. “This is how we build that county.”

Brazil writes for Times Community News.


ORINDA, Calif.  — 

Four men were arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder in the deaths of five people in a shooting at a Halloween party at an Airbnb rental home in the Bay Area. A fifth man was arrested on suspicion of being an accessory to the crime, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office said.

Sheriff David Livingston said search warrants were executed in several Northern California cities Thursday. He did not address a possible motive in the fatal shootings in Orinda that sent more than 100 terrified partygoers running for safety, but he said in a statement that investigators found two of the victims were armed, “which may have played a role in this tragedy.”

Tiyon Farley, 22, of Antioch; Omar Taylor, 24, of Pittsburg; Raymon Hill Jr., 23, of San Francisco and Oakland; Javlin County, 29, of Sausalito and Richmond; and Oshiana Tompkins, 19, of Vallejo and Hercules died in the shooting, and at least four others were injured.

“Extraordinary cooperation among multiple law enforcement agencies led to these arrests and a small measure of justice for the true victims,” Livingston said in a statement.

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Those arrested Thursday on suspicion of murder and conspiracy were: Lebraun Tyree Wallace, 28, of San Mateo; Shamron Joshua Mitchell, 30, of Antioch; and Jaquez Deshawn Sweeney and Jason D. Iles, both 20 and of Marin City. All four were being held without bail.

Devin Isiah Williamson, 21, of Vallejo was arrested as an accessory and was being held in lieu of $500,000 bail.

Airbnb Chief Executive Brian Chesky has since said that the San Francisco-based company was taking steps to stop unauthorized parties in the wake of the deadly shooting. In a series of tweets Nov. 2, Chesky said the company is stepping up efforts to “combat unauthorized parties and get rid of abusive host and guest conduct.”


A day that began with the shock of a school shooting in Santa Clarita ended in prayer for many families who gathered for vigils in the area.

Standing before hundreds of people at Grace Baptist Church in Santa Clarita on Thursday night, Pastor David Hegg acknowledged that students and parents may be grappling with how to make sense of the shooting at Saugus High School, which left two students dead and three injured.

“We’re not here to diminish the pain that we feel. We’re not here to anesthetize it,” he said. “We’re also not here to put God on the stand…. We’re here to be reminded that we’re not alone.”

The violence started at 7:30 a.m. Authorities say a 16-year-old boy pulled a handgun from his backpack in the campus quad and shot five students before turning the gun on himself. A 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy died. The suspect and two other students remain hospitalized; one has been released.

At the church, Hegg’s words, and the singing that filled the sanctuary, brought some relief to Lindsey Szabo, a 17-year-old student at Saugus High School.

Lindsey has been running late to school on Thursday and was at home when she started receiving calls from her friends alerting her to the shooting. The attack hit her hard, partly because she had shared an AP psychology class with the suspected shooter.

Thursday afternoon, she met up with friends who had been on campus to talk about what had happened. But being at the church, and seeing the support available, allowed her to take another step back.

“[It was] hearing that everyone is here for you and that there’s a higher power, and that there’s a larger meaning than what this is,” Lindsey said.

Other students shared that feeling. Chatting with a group of friends after the vigil, Kira Hooper, 15, said that during the service’s moments of silence, she had thought about how grateful she was for getting through the shooting safely. After fleeing the school’s campus, she was picked up by friends driving through the neighborhood.

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Next to her, Allie Enright, 16, said the vigil reunited many students with their classmates for the first time since the shooting.

“We didn’t get to see people until tonight, so it was good to see if everyone was OK,” she said.

Also attending were friends from other local schools. Ryan Verbeck, a 17-year-old student at West Ranch High School, said that after hearing about the shooting, he reached out to seven or eight friends at Saugus High. He called and texted them until they responded that they were OK.

While a girl cried quietly on a bench nearby, Ryan said the evening of prayer was what many had needed.

“Seeing people come together and grieve, it brings the community closer and shows how strong we are,” he said.