Cali Bay (IRE)

Chestnut Gelding

Foaled: April 19, 2018

Sire: New Bay (GB) • Dam: Majestic Dancer ‘IRE’ (by Danehill Dancer ‘IRE’)

Last Race: June 7, 2024 at Santa Anita (9th race, Starter Optional Claiming, finished 1st)

Career Stats: 17 starts, 5 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third, earnings of $178,193

Arrived at SCR: March 13, 2026 (from CARMA)

A Personal Message from Jileann & Cali Bay:

My name is Jileann, and ever since we met, Cal has been my big goof. When we first met, he made sure I knew he had a big personality - let’s just say he was a little too interested in my arm! Despite that unforgettable first impression, I quickly saw what a sweet, curious, and intelligent horse he is. My horse’s name is Cali Bay, although I usually call him Cal, and he is truly my sunshine horse. 

Cal is a recently retired racehorse who has become a very special part of my life. He may be retired from racing, but he is still just as full of personality and has the sweetest, most curious nature. He is incredibly social, loves being the center of my attention, and always wants to be around other horses - even if that means getting a little too far into their personal space! His goofy and curious personality is one of the many things that makes him so special. 

Thanks to SCRAF (Sandia Creek Ranch Auxiliary Foundation), I learned about the "Train the Trainer Program" and the opportunity to work with and meet Cal. I was so excited about the chance to join the program with the goal of learning as much as I could about retraining a Thoroughbred for a second career. Getting another horse was definitely a bonus, of course! Now, Cal and I are working together to build our partnership and prepare for the Retired Racehorse Project in Kentucky. 

Going to Kentucky would be an incredible opportunity for Cal and me to showcase everything we have learned together while continuing his journey into a new career. With your support, we can make this amazing opportunity possible and help Cal take the next step in his journey!

How You Can Help Cali Bay: 
Your support helps provide:

Daily feed, hay, and care
Veterinary and farrier services
Training and education opportunities
Transportation and competition expenses
Travel to the Retired Racehorse Project Thoroughbred Makeover in Lexington, Kentucky
Cali Bay's racing racing career may be over, but his story is just beginning

Thank you for helping us give this deserving gelding the opportunity to discover what comes next. Every donation helps turn a former racehorse's second chance into a successful future.

Together, we can help Cali Bay write the best chapter of his life yet. 

Learn more at www.scraf.org