Stanford Son Breaks Los Alamitos Track Record

Courtesy of Los Alamitos (December 3, 2023) – Battle Born Racing’s Tizlightning completed a sweep of the two major races held at 1,000 yards at Los Alamitos this season while also setting a track record at this distance on Sunday night.

Ridden by Henry Reynoso Lopez and trained by Jesus Uranga, Tizlightning took the lead right from the start, settled nicely on the lead and then pulled away down the stretch to win the $75,000 Winter Championship at 1,000 Yards by two lengths. In the process, the 4-year-old gelding by Stanford covered the distance in :51.35, which bettered the previous track record set a year ago by Dutton of :51.514. Tizlightning also won the $50,000 Los Alamitos Summer Championship on June 18 in similar gate to wire fashion. For the year, the Lori Gallegos-bred runner has won five of his nine starts, while going five for seven in his starts at Los Alamitos. Tizlightning earned $40,425 for his victory in the Winter Championship to take his earnings for the year to $107,048. In his career, Tizlightning has won eight of 16 starts for earnings of $194,384.

“We were fortunate to find this horse, acquiring him privately,” said Nick Hines of Battle Born Racing. “You see so many horses that get bought in California and leave the state. This horse found his niche. If you look back at his form, he was going the wrong way. Credit to Jesus Uranga and his entire team. I’d also like to give credit to Eclipse Farm. After Tizlightning won the Summer Championship, we sent him up to the farm in San Ynez and we let him hang on some grass for a month. It did him wonder. Jesus has been a true gentleman to work with and I’m not easy to work with. You can ask my wife that.”

Tommy Town Entries – December 3

ENTRIES:

Opening Buzz (19 f, Stanford – Open Mic) will make her next start in the 10th race at Gulfstream Park, a five furlong allowance over the turf course with a purse of $72,000. She drew post seven in the field of thirteen and she will be ridden by Paco Lopez.

Tommy Town Entries – December 2

ENTRIES:

Good Lovin (21 c. Stanford – Wife Approved), who was runner-up in the Golden Nugget Stakes last out, will make his next start in the 4th race at Golden Gate Fields, a five and one-half furlong allowance over the all weather. He drew post six in the field of seven and he will be ridden by Frank Alvarado.

Greatful Attitude (21 f, Stanford – She’s Not a Lemon) will make her career debut in the 8th race at Golden Gate Fields, a six furlong maiden special weight over the all weather surface. She will break from post six in the field of ten and she will be ridden by William Antongeorgi III.

WORKOUTS:

Divine Gift (21 f, Stanford – Run for Retts) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:03.60.

The Honorable One (Honor Code – It Tiz) breezed a half-mile over the all weather at Turfway Park in 49.44.

Where’s the Wine (21 f, Mitole – Amarone) breezed a half-mile over the all weather at Turfway Park in 49 flat.

Tommy Town Workouts – November 26

WORKOUTS:

Creation (21 g, Stanford – Warrior Princess) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:02.60.

Grammy Winner (21 f, Stanford – Lemon Drop Sis) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:04.60.

Love’em N Leave’Em (21 f, Stanford – Sheza Firstsamurai) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 50.00.

Shoppingforpharoah (19 f, American Pharoah – Smart Shopping) breezed four furlongs over the wet fast main track at Palm Meadows in 50.60.

Sing a Happy Song (20 f, Stanford – Made to Worship) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:01.80.

Tommy Town Workouts – November 25

WORKOUTS:

Best Kiss Yet (21 f, Goldencents – Top Kisser) breezed three furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 37.20.

Calmbeforethestorm (21 f, Stanford – Starfire Mist) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:03.80.

Came Up Roses (21 f, Stanford – Alwaysabridesmaid) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 50.60.

Cause a Ruckus (21 f, Noble Mission – The Incident) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 48.40.

Crank It Up (21 f, Frosted – Hermajestycommands) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 48.60.

Crown of Hope (21 f, Stanford – Ministers Adventure) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 50.60.

Good Lovin (21 c, Stanford – Wife Approved) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 48.80.

High Inflation (21 f, Goldencents – Awesome Exchange) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:03.80.

She’s Inthearmynow (20 f, Army Mule – First Fed Biz) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 48.60.

Shout to the Lord (21 f, Curlin – Intentional Cry) breezed three furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 37.20

The Honorable One (18 g, Honor Code – It Tiz) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 49.20.

Where’s the Wine (21 f, Mitole – Amarone) breezed four furlongs over the all weather at Turfway Park in 48.60.

Tommy Town Entries and Workouts – November 23

ENTRIES:

Route Sixty-Six (21 f, Liam’s Map – Flutterby) will make her second career start in the 8th race at Churchill Downs, a seven furlong maiden special weight over the main track. She drew post seven in the field of fourteen and she will be ridden by Luan Machado.

WORKOUTS:

Greatful Attitude (21 f, Stanford – She’s Not a Lemon) breezed five furlongs over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:02.40.

Hot and Spicy (21 f, Competitive Edge – Shez Coming in Hot) breezed five furlongs from the gate over the all weather at Golden Gate Fields in 1:03.40.

 

Tommy Town Workouts – October 24

WORKOUTS:

Ain’t No Other (21 f, Constitution – Life of Illusion) breezed two furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center in 23.60.

Best Kiss Yet (21 f, Goldencents – Top Kisser) breezed three furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center in 36.20.

Conquest Dancer (21 f, Frosted – Conquest City Girl) breezed two furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center in 23.60.

Theresasilverlinin (20 f, Stanford – Blues and Silvers) breezed four furlongs at The Thoroughbred Center in 49.40.

 

Tommy Town Workouts – October 22

WORKOUTS:

Belleofthebluegrass (21 f, Midshipman – Bellabiondetti) breezed six furlongs over the all-weather at Turfway Park in 1:16.

Cruise to Catalina (21 f, Catalina Cruiser – Kaserin) breezed four furlongs over the all-weather at Turfway Park in 48.40

Route Sixty Six (21 f, Liam’s Map – Flutterby) breezed five furlongs over the all-weather at Turfway Park in 1:02.

Shoppingforpharoah (19 f, American Pharoah – Smart Shopping) breezed five furlongs over the all-weather at Turfway Park in 1:01.20.

Tommy Town Entries – October 15

ENTRIES:

Good Lovin (21 c, Stanford – Wife Approved) will make his career debut in the 3rd race at The Big Fresno Fair. He drew the outside post in the field of seven and he will be ridden by Frank Alvarado.

Tommy Town Entries – October 14

ENTRIES:

Tiz a Country Girl (19 f, Tiznow – Mantekilla) will make her next start in the race at the Meadowlands, a one mile turf allowance with a purse of $50,000. She drew post three in the field of ten and she will be ridden by Vladimir Diaz.